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  • Ripon Public Library-Books N’ Brew for Teens @ Mugs Coffeehouse
    16:00 -18:00
    April 3, 2018

    Tuesday, April 3 at 4:00 P.M.

    Catch up with what other teen readers are enjoying on Tuesday, April 3 at 4:00 P.M. at Mugs Coffeehouse. Unlike traditional book clubs, there are no assigned books. Instead, read whatever you like and then share what you read. Adult/Teen Services Librarian, Mandy Sprague will be on hand to offer reader’s advisory to get you hooked on your next favorite read! This new teens-only (12+) reading group meets at Mugs Coffeehouse. The adult (ages 16+) version of this reading group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month.

    Visit us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/RiponPublicLibrary, to preview our upcoming winter and spring events!

    These programs are free and open to the public. Call the library at 748-6160 or contact Mandy Sprague at msprague@riponlibrary.org for more information.

  • Ripon Medical Center offers Pyramid Workout
    18:00 -19:00
    April 3, 2018
    835 Parkside St, Ripon, WI 54971, USA

     

      Pyramid strength training can help you get stronger and more defined.

    Join Brenda Chantelois, certified personal trainer and certified group fitness trainer, for a workout that begins with a high number of repetitions of each set, then a gradual decrease of repetitions – then reverse it and go back up the pyramid.

    “Pyramid Workout” is scheduled on Tuesdays, April 3 to 24 from 6 to 7 p.m. in the RMC Wellness Center, 845 Parkside Street, Ripon.

    Preregistration is required. For cost of class, or to register, call the Health Resource Center at St. Agnes Hospital at 926-4960, e-mail at classes@agnesian.com, or register online at agnesian.com/know-and-go-classes.

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  • Ripon Public Library Blue Zone Healthy Lifestyle Series
    18:30 -20:00
    April 5, 2018

    Blue Zone Healthy Lifestyle Series

    Stay tuned for Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Brenda Block’s upcoming Blue Zone Diets series at the Ripon Public Library. This series will explore the diets and lifestyles of those living in the Blue Zones – areas of the world where people are the healthiest and live the longest. People in these cultures often live to be 100 years and they remain healthy! Join us as we cover a different regional diet each month, Thursdays at 6:30 P.M. this winter and spring:

    • April 5 – Loma Linda, California
    • April 12 – Nicoya, Costa Rica
    • May 10 – Ikaria, Greece

    Visit us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/RiponPublicLibrary, to preview our upcoming winter and spring events!

     

    These programs are free and open to the public. Call the library at 748-6160 or contact Mandy Sprague at msprague@riponlibrary.org for more information.

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  • Blue Ribbon Kids Day
    08:30 -12:30
    April 7, 2018
     Planning is underway for Blue Ribbon Kid’s Day, a family fun and resource fair held in Waushara County each April during Child Abuse Prevention month. Blue Ribbon Kid’s Day will be held on Saturday, April 7, 2018 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm at Parkside School in Wautoma.
    Blue Ribbon Kid’s Day attracts nearly 1000 parents, grandparents and children who learn and practice safety skills, discover area resources and enjoy a morning of free family focused fun. It is the largest free family event offered in Waushara County. Blue Ribbon Kid’s Day is a past Beyond the Blue Ribbon Award recipient, and has been recognized by the Children’s Trust Fund, Child Abuse Prevention Fund and Prevent Child Abuse Wisconsin.
    Contact Angie Konieczki at 920-787-6550, 888-250-4331 or angie.konieczki@co.waushara.wi.us.
  • Wautoma Kiwanis Autism Fun Run/Walk
    08:30 -17:00
    April 7, 2018

    Saturday, April 7th, 2018 Wautoma Kiwanis Autism Fun Run/Walk. The Wautoma Kiwanis is looking to generate awareness and fundraise for iPads and apps to distribute to local students on the autism spectrum at their fun run/walk on Saturday, April 7th at Parkside Middle School. There will be onsite walk/run registration and check-in from 8:30am-12:30pm that day. The 1 mile fun run/walk will start at 1:30pm with the 5k run/walk starting at 2:00pm. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Jennifer Culver, event coordinator, at 920-570-1704 or wautomakiwanisautism@gmail.com. If you would like to register, you can visit https://raceroster.com/events/2018/15432/2018-wautoma-kiwanis-autism-funrunwalk.

    See flyer…..Autism

  • Rockin Oldies Party at City Inn
    17:30 -23:30
    April 7, 2018

    Rockin Oldies Party hosted by Unimaginable Hope at City Inn, Berlin

    Sat., April 7, 5:30PM

    50s & 60s music, basket raffles, 50-50, food & fun!

     

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  • Blue Zone Healthy Lifestyle Series at Ripon Library
    18:30 -20:30
    April 12, 2018
    Stay tuned for Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Brenda Block’s upcoming Blue Zone Diets series at the Ripon Public Library. This series will explore the diets and lifestyles of those living in the Blue Zones – areas of the world where people are the healthiest and live the longest. People in these cultures often live to be 100 years and they remain healthy! Join us as we cover a different regional diet each month, Thursdays at 6:30 P.M. this winter and spring:
    • April 12 – Nicoya, Costa Rica
    • May 10 – Ikaria, Greece
    Visit us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/RiponPublicLibrary, to preview our upcoming winter and spring events!
     
    These programs are free and open to the public. Call the library at 748-6160 or contact Mandy Sprague at msprague@riponlibrary.org for more information.
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  • Spring Wine Walk in Downtown Ripon
    17:30 -20:30
    April 13, 2018
    116 Scott St, Ripon, WI 54971, USA

    Fri, April 13, 2018

    5:30 PM – 8:30 PM CDT,

    114 Scott Street, Ripon, WI

    Visit historic downtown Ripon on Friday, April 13th for our 1st WineWalk of the year. During the event, which takes place from 5:30 to 8:30 pm, businesses will become “tasting rooms” where attendees may sample up to 15 different wines throughout the evening.

    The event features a selection of wines from France, Germany, Italy, Spain, South Africa, New Zeland and Australia, as well as California, Florida and Wisconsin, including local favorite Vines & Rushes Winery. Check back for details. Numerous businesses will be open late during the event to provide you with an adequate dose of shopping therapy.

    Advanced tickets are only $20, or $30 on the day of the event. Tickets may be redeemed for glasses and wristbands beginning at 10:00 am at Ripon Chamber/Main Street office (114 Scott Street) on the day of the event. Each participant will receive a souvenir wine walk glass. No alcohol will be served before 5:30 pm. Proceeds will benefit the Ripon’s events, festivals and and downtown beautification projects.
    Come on down and join us…it’s going to be an exciting evening! Discover historic downtown Ripon, Wisconsin, and make memories that will last a lifetime.
    Rules
    • Attendees must be 21. Please bring ID with you.
    • Wine glasses must be empty before leaving each stop.
    • No Open Intoxicants in Public Spaces!
    • Wristband tear-off tabs must be removed by servers. Tabs that have been removed are void.
    Tips
    • Avoid waiting in line by picking up your glass and wristband during the day on April 13.
    • Keep your glass in hand throughout the event or label it with a Sharpie to avoid confusion during the walk.
    • Choose your route in advance to avoid getting separated from your group.
    • Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, since you’ll be walking outdoors between locations.
    • If you make purchases during some of the great sales on the route, ask the business about picking up your purchase when you complete the walk or the next day.
    • Be sure to eat lunch during the day to avoid drinking on an empty stomach. Some locations on the route will also have food available to sample or purchase.
    • Post photos to Instagram and Facebook using hashtag #riponwi
    • Cross the streets at crosswalks.
    • Bring your ID.
    • Manage your alcohol intake; we reserve right to refuse serving anyone who appears to be intoxicated.
    • No Open Intoxicants in Public Spaces!
  • Adults-only NERF Battle at Your Library
    18:00 -20:00
    April 13, 2018

    Friday, April 13 at 6:00 P.M.

    Embrace your inner child during a night of after-hours fun on Friday, April 13 at 6:00 P.M. at the Ripon Public Library. Outfit yourself with a NERF™ gun and then release your stress with a game of zombies vs. humans and more during this adults-only event.! NERF™ guns, “Elite” dart-style ammo, glow sticks, and snacks provided. B.Y.O.B. (bring your own unmodified blaster) too! (A small number of NERF™ blasters will be available to borrow.) “Elite” dart-style NERF™ guns only, please. Attendees will need to sign a waiver in order to participate.

    Visit us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/RiponPublicLibrary, to preview our upcoming winter and spring events!

    These programs are free and open to the public. Call the library at 748-6160 or contact Mandy Sprague at msprague@riponlibrary.org for more information.

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  • Outdoor Skin Cancer Screening from Waushara County Health Dept.
    09:00 -13:00
    April 14, 2018
    230 W Park St, Wautoma, WI 54982, USA

    Sat., April 14, 9a-1p.  MUST make an appointment.   See flyer for info….Outdoors Skin Cancer Screen Poster 2018

    Waushara County Health Department
    230 W. Park St. Wautoma, WI 54982

    Waushara County Health Department, in partnership with Agnesian
    Healthcare, is providing FREE skin cancer screenings for the community.
    Screenings only take 10 minutes. You must make an appointment!
    Call to schedule your FREE screening!
    All community members are welcome.
    920-787-6590

  • 33rd Annual Wautoma Rotary Auction
    12:00 -14:00
    April 14, 2018

    The 33rd Annual Wautoma Rotary Auction is set for Saturday, April 14th from Noon-2 P.M.
    Tune in and listen to Johnny Ray and Peder live on WRPN Radio (AM 1600) or at www.am1600radio.com
    In the near future Rotarians will be out looking for donations to be placed in the auction.  Please consider donating to our largest fundraiser.
    Should you wish to donate, but you aren’t contacted by mid-March, please call Peder at 920-570-2872 to do so.
    Watch the Argus and Resorter in early April for our complete list of items.   You may also go to the Wautoma Rotary Facebook page to view some of the items.
    Please consider listening in and bidding on some tremendous items from our wonderful, local businesses and donors that have supported us throughout the years.
    Thank them by shopping locally!
    Also, if you plan on bidding often call Peder @ 920-570-2872 to be set up as an Express Bidder. This must be set up prior to the day of the auction.
    Our local Wautoma Rotary club serves youth and community!  All funds received from the auction go back into our local community by supporting scholarships and numerous local events like: the Blue Ribbon Kids Day, Community Christmas Project, Wautoma Library, Post Prom gathering, McComb/Bruchs shows, Scouting, the Christmas Project and so much more.
    Please Donate, Listen, and Bid.   Thank you for your support!
  • Walleyes for Tomorrow-Fox River Chapter Annual Banquet, City Inn
    17:00 -23:00
    April 14, 2018

    Walleyes for Tomorrow- Fox River Chapter Annual Banquet, City Inn

    5p.m.

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  • Ripon Public Library’s Book Bingo Challenge
    All day
    April 16, 2018

    Book Bingo Challenge

    The Ripon Public Library is trying a fun new reading challenge for adults (ages 16+): Book Bingo! You have from now until July 31 to complete as many Bingo Book spaces as you can. Some of the challenges include reading a bookthat: was published the year you were born, has a great cover, or is a banned book. Write the book titles in the spaces you’ve completed and have library staff initial your bingos. 5 completed bingos earns you a free book of your choice from the book sale shelf. 6+ completed bingos earns you an entry into our gift bag drawings (chocolate, tea/coffee, book sale gift certificates, bookmarks & more!). Stop by the library to pick up your Book Bingo sheet today!

    Call the library at 748-6160 or contact Mandy Sprague at msprague@riponlibrary.org for more information.

  • Project Pride at Lourdes Academy in Oshkosh
    All day
    April 16, 2018

    PROJECT PRIDE is a leadership project being conducted by a group of high school students at Lourdes Academy as part of a leadership class called “Tomorrow’s Leaders.” Project Pride involves transforming 544 lockers in the school from gray to bright RED to match school colors as a showing of spirit and pride. The painting will be done professionally; however, Tomorrow’s Leaders will use their leadership skills to raise the money to fund the project by presenting the project to local business owners, individuals or organizations who have an interest in supporting and investing in young adults as they learn how to become effective leaders. In addition, the students will roll up their sleeves this summer to prep the lockers for painting by washing and sanding them. Attorney Julie Maslowski, who is teaching the class and steering the project explains “It is my hope that PROJECT PRIDE will teach the kids how to come up with an idea, develop a plan, and implement the detailed tasks necessary to see a project through from inception to completion. Moreover, it will require the kids to confidently and clearly communicate their project to professional people in a formal business or boardroom setting. Beyond that, it is my greatest hope that PROJECT PRIDE will allow the kids to experience the “ripple effect” of positive and effective leadership. If you are interested in supporting this project, please contact Attorney Maslowski at jmm@ymlawoshkosh.com or 920.651.1820.

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  • Ripon Public Library’s Book Bingo Challenge
    All day
    April 17, 2018

    Book Bingo Challenge

    The Ripon Public Library is trying a fun new reading challenge for adults (ages 16+): Book Bingo! You have from now until July 31 to complete as many Bingo Book spaces as you can. Some of the challenges include reading a bookthat: was published the year you were born, has a great cover, or is a banned book. Write the book titles in the spaces you’ve completed and have library staff initial your bingos. 5 completed bingos earns you a free book of your choice from the book sale shelf. 6+ completed bingos earns you an entry into our gift bag drawings (chocolate, tea/coffee, book sale gift certificates, bookmarks & more!). Stop by the library to pick up your Book Bingo sheet today!

    Call the library at 748-6160 or contact Mandy Sprague at msprague@riponlibrary.org for more information.

  • Spring 2018 CPR Classes at ThedaCare-Wild Rose
  • Ripon Medical Center offers Pyramid Workout
    18:00 -19:00
    April 17, 2018
    835 Parkside St, Ripon, WI 54971, USA

     

      Pyramid strength training can help you get stronger and more defined.

    Join Brenda Chantelois, certified personal trainer and certified group fitness trainer, for a workout that begins with a high number of repetitions of each set, then a gradual decrease of repetitions – then reverse it and go back up the pyramid.

    “Pyramid Workout” is scheduled on Tuesdays, April 3 to 24 from 6 to 7 p.m. in the RMC Wellness Center, 845 Parkside Street, Ripon.

    Preregistration is required. For cost of class, or to register, call the Health Resource Center at St. Agnes Hospital at 926-4960, e-mail at classes@agnesian.com, or register online at agnesian.com/know-and-go-classes.

  • Ripon Public Library-Adult Game Night–Letters to Whitechapel
    18:00 -20:00
    April 17, 2018

    Tuesday, April 17 at 6:00 P.M.

    Put your game face on and head over to the Ripon Public Library on Tuesday, April 17 at 6:00 P.M. for some kids-free, adult gaming. This month we will focus on games that use the hidden movement game mechanic. Our feature game will be Letters from Whitechapel in which players try to track down Jack the Ripper before he can finish his murdering spree. Copies of Fury of DraculaLast FridaySpecter Ops, and Captain Sonar will also be available for participants to explore. What are Hidden Movement games? As Board Game Geek describes it, “In Hidden Movement games, only the player controlling certain playing pieces has perfect location information about the whereabouts of those pieces.”  For a game description, instructions and a video tutorial for our feature game, Letters from Whitechapel, please visit our website at www.riponlibrary.org/HiddenMovement.Did we miss any hidden movement games you enjoy? Bring your favorites to share! Adult Game Night meets the third Tuesday of every month at 6:00 P.M.

    These programs are free and open to the public. Call the library at 748-6160 or contact Mandy Sprague at msprague@riponlibrary.org for more information.

  • More events
    • Ripon Public Library's Book Bingo Challenge
      All day
      April 17, 2018

      Book Bingo Challenge

      The Ripon Public Library is trying a fun new reading challenge for adults (ages 16+): Book Bingo! You have from now until July 31 to complete as many Bingo Book spaces as you can. Some of the challenges include reading a bookthat: was published the year you were born, has a great cover, or is a banned book. Write the book titles in the spaces you’ve completed and have library staff initial your bingos. 5 completed bingos earns you a free book of your choice from the book sale shelf. 6+ completed bingos earns you an entry into our gift bag drawings (chocolate, tea/coffee, book sale gift certificates, bookmarks & more!). Stop by the library to pick up your Book Bingo sheet today!

      Call the library at 748-6160 or contact Mandy Sprague at msprague@riponlibrary.org for more information.

    • Spring 2018 CPR Classes at ThedaCare-Wild Rose
    • Ripon Medical Center offers Pyramid Workout
      18:00 -19:00
      April 17, 2018
      835 Parkside St, Ripon, WI 54971, USA

       

        Pyramid strength training can help you get stronger and more defined.

      Join Brenda Chantelois, certified personal trainer and certified group fitness trainer, for a workout that begins with a high number of repetitions of each set, then a gradual decrease of repetitions – then reverse it and go back up the pyramid.

      “Pyramid Workout” is scheduled on Tuesdays, April 3 to 24 from 6 to 7 p.m. in the RMC Wellness Center, 845 Parkside Street, Ripon.

      Preregistration is required. For cost of class, or to register, call the Health Resource Center at St. Agnes Hospital at 926-4960, e-mail at classes@agnesian.com, or register online at agnesian.com/know-and-go-classes.

    • Ripon Public Library-Adult Game Night–Letters to Whitechapel
      18:00 -20:00
      April 17, 2018

      Tuesday, April 17 at 6:00 P.M.

      Put your game face on and head over to the Ripon Public Library on Tuesday, April 17 at 6:00 P.M. for some kids-free, adult gaming. This month we will focus on games that use the hidden movement game mechanic. Our feature game will be Letters from Whitechapel in which players try to track down Jack the Ripper before he can finish his murdering spree. Copies of Fury of DraculaLast FridaySpecter Ops, and Captain Sonar will also be available for participants to explore. What are Hidden Movement games? As Board Game Geek describes it, “In Hidden Movement games, only the player controlling certain playing pieces has perfect location information about the whereabouts of those pieces.”  For a game description, instructions and a video tutorial for our feature game, Letters from Whitechapel, please visit our website at www.riponlibrary.org/HiddenMovement.Did we miss any hidden movement games you enjoy? Bring your favorites to share! Adult Game Night meets the third Tuesday of every month at 6:00 P.M.

      These programs are free and open to the public. Call the library at 748-6160 or contact Mandy Sprague at msprague@riponlibrary.org for more information.

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  • Ripon Public Library’s Book Bingo Challenge
    All day
    April 18, 2018

    Book Bingo Challenge

    The Ripon Public Library is trying a fun new reading challenge for adults (ages 16+): Book Bingo! You have from now until July 31 to complete as many Bingo Book spaces as you can. Some of the challenges include reading a bookthat: was published the year you were born, has a great cover, or is a banned book. Write the book titles in the spaces you’ve completed and have library staff initial your bingos. 5 completed bingos earns you a free book of your choice from the book sale shelf. 6+ completed bingos earns you an entry into our gift bag drawings (chocolate, tea/coffee, book sale gift certificates, bookmarks & more!). Stop by the library to pick up your Book Bingo sheet today!

    Call the library at 748-6160 or contact Mandy Sprague at msprague@riponlibrary.org for more information.

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  • Ripon Public Library’s Book Bingo Challenge
    All day
    April 19, 2018

    Book Bingo Challenge

    The Ripon Public Library is trying a fun new reading challenge for adults (ages 16+): Book Bingo! You have from now until July 31 to complete as many Bingo Book spaces as you can. Some of the challenges include reading a bookthat: was published the year you were born, has a great cover, or is a banned book. Write the book titles in the spaces you’ve completed and have library staff initial your bingos. 5 completed bingos earns you a free book of your choice from the book sale shelf. 6+ completed bingos earns you an entry into our gift bag drawings (chocolate, tea/coffee, book sale gift certificates, bookmarks & more!). Stop by the library to pick up your Book Bingo sheet today!

    Call the library at 748-6160 or contact Mandy Sprague at msprague@riponlibrary.org for more information.

  • Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
    16:00 -19:30
    April 19, 2018
    120 Jefferson St, Ripon, WI 54971, USA

    Friends of the Library Used Book Sale, April 19 – April 21

     

    Ripon, WI – The Friends of the Ripon Public Library will be holding its semi-annual used book sale from April 19 – April 21 in the basement of the library at 120 Jefferson Street.  The Last Chance Room has been completed reorganized since the last sale, with better shelving to make the books easier to find.  Credit card payments will be accepted throughout the sale, in addition to cash and checks.  The mission of the Friends is to promote and support public resources and community programs at the Ripon Public Library, and proceeds from the sale are used to support this mission.  In the past year the Friends have assisted with funding the adult, teen and children’s summer reading programs, the Makerspace collection, Pinterest Craft Club, 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, books on CD, and more.

    Thursday, April 19: Early Bird Sale from 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

    Get a leg up on the competition by attending the Friends of the Library used book Early Bird Sale!  Free for Friends members to attend, $3 entrance fee for all others, the Early Bird Sale will let you browse and purchase any of the books available.  The sale will then be open free of charge on Friday and Saturday.

    Friday, April 20: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

    Please note the new hours – open earlier to anyone looking for a great deal on gently used books.  Come back tomorrow for even more deals!

    Saturday, April 21: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

    The Friends of the Library semi-annual used book sale continues with a $3 grocery bag sale in the Last Chance Room – the Showroom is excluded from the bag sale.  This is your last chance to stock up until the next sale!  Because of the large volume of book donations received throughout the year, many of the books which don’t sell will be recycled after the sale and will not be here again.

    For more information contact Desiree Bongers at 748-6160, or director@riponlibrary.org.

  • Active Shooter Presentation
    18:00 -20:00
    April 19, 2018
    410 W Main St, Wautoma, WI 54982, USA

    Join us on Thursday, April 19th at the WWII Memorial Building for this Active Shooter Presentation! Learn how to participate in your own survival and lead others to safety in the event of an aggressive intruder. Download this document and send it to PO Box 65 to hold your spot for the presentation!
  • The Foundation for Ripon Medical Center to host Cheese & Wine
    18:00 -21:00
    April 19, 2018
    835 Parkside St, Ripon, WI 54971, USA

    The Foundation for Ripon Medical Center is hosting its first annual Cheese & Wine event on Thursday, April 19 at Ripon Medical Center, 845 Parkside Street, in the hospital’s atrium.

    The event begins at 6 p.m., and features wine from Vines & Rushes Winery, beer from Knuth Brewing Company, local cheese & chocolates, a bountiful hors d’oeuvre buffet, live music and silent auction. Dress is business casual. Tickets are $40 per person.

    Proceeds for this fund-raiser will benefit the automated external defibrillator (AED) fund, as the foundation works to keep these lifesaving devices readily available throughout our community. An AED is a portable device that is used in cardiac arrest emergencies to deliver safe and vital electric shocks to the heart in an effort to re-establish the heart rhythm. AEDs are a crucial link following a cardiac episode, because the sooner a device is used, the less damage is done to heart muscle.

    “Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes of death in our country,” says Holly Brenner, The Foundation for Ripon Medical Center executive director.  “We are proud to offer the tools needed to bring immediate assistance, helping to reduce damage to the heart.”

    Sponsors (as of March 26) include: Century 21 Properties Unlimited, Hillside Dental Associates, J.F. Ahern Co., Oberreich Foundation, and Shea Electric & Communications, LLC.

    For more information on sponsorship opportunities or for tickets to attend, visit agnesian.com/cheesewine or call (920) 926-4959

  • Pinterest Adult Crafting Hour at Ripon Library
    18:00 -20:00
    April 19, 2018

    Pinterest Adult Crafting Hour – Pandora Style “Glass” Beads

     Don’t miss out on the first Adult Crafting Hour in our spring series on Thursday, March 15 at 6:00 P.M. Pinterest Crafting Hour is an adults-only craft time dedicated to projects inspired by Pinterest. Design Pandora-inspired “glass” beads with metal inserts to fill out your favorite bracelet. All supplies provided. Pinterest Adult Crafting Hour is a seasonal event with a Spring Series that runs March-May and a Fall Series that runs September-November on the third Thursdays of the month at 6:00 P.M.:

    • April 19 – Craft TBD
    • May 15 – Bookfolding with guest instructor Jill Hennes

    Visit us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/RiponPublicLibrary, to preview our upcoming winter and spring events!

    These programs are free and open to the public. Call the library at 748-6160 or contact Mandy Sprague at msprague@riponlibrary.org for more information. 

  • More events
    • Ripon Public Library's Book Bingo Challenge
      All day
      April 19, 2018

      Book Bingo Challenge

      The Ripon Public Library is trying a fun new reading challenge for adults (ages 16+): Book Bingo! You have from now until July 31 to complete as many Bingo Book spaces as you can. Some of the challenges include reading a bookthat: was published the year you were born, has a great cover, or is a banned book. Write the book titles in the spaces you’ve completed and have library staff initial your bingos. 5 completed bingos earns you a free book of your choice from the book sale shelf. 6+ completed bingos earns you an entry into our gift bag drawings (chocolate, tea/coffee, book sale gift certificates, bookmarks & more!). Stop by the library to pick up your Book Bingo sheet today!

      Call the library at 748-6160 or contact Mandy Sprague at msprague@riponlibrary.org for more information.

    • Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
      16:00 -19:30
      April 19, 2018
      120 Jefferson St, Ripon, WI 54971, USA

      Friends of the Library Used Book Sale, April 19 – April 21

       

      Ripon, WI – The Friends of the Ripon Public Library will be holding its semi-annual used book sale from April 19 – April 21 in the basement of the library at 120 Jefferson Street.  The Last Chance Room has been completed reorganized since the last sale, with better shelving to make the books easier to find.  Credit card payments will be accepted throughout the sale, in addition to cash and checks.  The mission of the Friends is to promote and support public resources and community programs at the Ripon Public Library, and proceeds from the sale are used to support this mission.  In the past year the Friends have assisted with funding the adult, teen and children’s summer reading programs, the Makerspace collection, Pinterest Craft Club, 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, books on CD, and more.

      Thursday, April 19: Early Bird Sale from 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

      Get a leg up on the competition by attending the Friends of the Library used book Early Bird Sale!  Free for Friends members to attend, $3 entrance fee for all others, the Early Bird Sale will let you browse and purchase any of the books available.  The sale will then be open free of charge on Friday and Saturday.

      Friday, April 20: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

      Please note the new hours – open earlier to anyone looking for a great deal on gently used books.  Come back tomorrow for even more deals!

      Saturday, April 21: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

      The Friends of the Library semi-annual used book sale continues with a $3 grocery bag sale in the Last Chance Room – the Showroom is excluded from the bag sale.  This is your last chance to stock up until the next sale!  Because of the large volume of book donations received throughout the year, many of the books which don’t sell will be recycled after the sale and will not be here again.

      For more information contact Desiree Bongers at 748-6160, or director@riponlibrary.org.

    • Active Shooter Presentation
      18:00 -20:00
      April 19, 2018
      410 W Main St, Wautoma, WI 54982, USA
      Join us on Thursday, April 19th at the WWII Memorial Building for this Active Shooter Presentation! Learn how to participate in your own survival and lead others to safety in the event of an aggressive intruder. Download this document and send it to PO Box 65 to hold your spot for the presentation!
    • The Foundation for Ripon Medical Center to host Cheese & Wine
      18:00 -21:00
      April 19, 2018
      835 Parkside St, Ripon, WI 54971, USA

      The Foundation for Ripon Medical Center is hosting its first annual Cheese & Wine event on Thursday, April 19 at Ripon Medical Center, 845 Parkside Street, in the hospital’s atrium.

      The event begins at 6 p.m., and features wine from Vines & Rushes Winery, beer from Knuth Brewing Company, local cheese & chocolates, a bountiful hors d’oeuvre buffet, live music and silent auction. Dress is business casual. Tickets are $40 per person.

      Proceeds for this fund-raiser will benefit the automated external defibrillator (AED) fund, as the foundation works to keep these lifesaving devices readily available throughout our community. An AED is a portable device that is used in cardiac arrest emergencies to deliver safe and vital electric shocks to the heart in an effort to re-establish the heart rhythm. AEDs are a crucial link following a cardiac episode, because the sooner a device is used, the less damage is done to heart muscle.

      “Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes of death in our country,” says Holly Brenner, The Foundation for Ripon Medical Center executive director.  “We are proud to offer the tools needed to bring immediate assistance, helping to reduce damage to the heart.”

      Sponsors (as of March 26) include: Century 21 Properties Unlimited, Hillside Dental Associates, J.F. Ahern Co., Oberreich Foundation, and Shea Electric & Communications, LLC.

      For more information on sponsorship opportunities or for tickets to attend, visit agnesian.com/cheesewine or call (920) 926-4959

    • Pinterest Adult Crafting Hour at Ripon Library
      18:00 -20:00
      April 19, 2018

      Pinterest Adult Crafting Hour – Pandora Style “Glass” Beads

       Don’t miss out on the first Adult Crafting Hour in our spring series on Thursday, March 15 at 6:00 P.M. Pinterest Crafting Hour is an adults-only craft time dedicated to projects inspired by Pinterest. Design Pandora-inspired “glass” beads with metal inserts to fill out your favorite bracelet. All supplies provided. Pinterest Adult Crafting Hour is a seasonal event with a Spring Series that runs March-May and a Fall Series that runs September-November on the third Thursdays of the month at 6:00 P.M.:

      • April 19 – Craft TBD
      • May 15 – Bookfolding with guest instructor Jill Hennes

      Visit us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/RiponPublicLibrary, to preview our upcoming winter and spring events!

      These programs are free and open to the public. Call the library at 748-6160 or contact Mandy Sprague at msprague@riponlibrary.org for more information. 

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  • Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
    10:00 -17:30
    April 20, 2018
    120 Jefferson St, Ripon, WI 54971, USA

    Friends of the Library Used Book Sale, April 19 – April 21

     

    Ripon, WI – The Friends of the Ripon Public Library will be holding its semi-annual used book sale from April 19 – April 21 in the basement of the library at 120 Jefferson Street.  The Last Chance Room has been completed reorganized since the last sale, with better shelving to make the books easier to find.  Credit card payments will be accepted throughout the sale, in addition to cash and checks.  The mission of the Friends is to promote and support public resources and community programs at the Ripon Public Library, and proceeds from the sale are used to support this mission.  In the past year the Friends have assisted with funding the adult, teen and children’s summer reading programs, the Makerspace collection, Pinterest Craft Club, 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, books on CD, and more.

    Thursday, April 19: Early Bird Sale from 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

    Get a leg up on the competition by attending the Friends of the Library used book Early Bird Sale!  Free for Friends members to attend, $3 entrance fee for all others, the Early Bird Sale will let you browse and purchase any of the books available.  The sale will then be open free of charge on Friday and Saturday.

    Friday, April 20: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

    Please note the new hours – open earlier to anyone looking for a great deal on gently used books.  Come back tomorrow for even more deals!

    Saturday, April 21: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

    The Friends of the Library semi-annual used book sale continues with a $3 grocery bag sale in the Last Chance Room – the Showroom is excluded from the bag sale.  This is your last chance to stock up until the next sale!  Because of the large volume of book donations received throughout the year, many of the books which don’t sell will be recycled after the sale and will not be here again.

    For more information contact Desiree Bongers at 748-6160, or director@riponlibrary.org.

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  • Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
    10:00 -14:30
    April 21, 2018
    120 Jefferson St, Ripon, WI 54971, USA

    Friends of the Library Used Book Sale, April 19 – April 21

     

    Ripon, WI – The Friends of the Ripon Public Library will be holding its semi-annual used book sale from April 19 – April 21 in the basement of the library at 120 Jefferson Street.  The Last Chance Room has been completed reorganized since the last sale, with better shelving to make the books easier to find.  Credit card payments will be accepted throughout the sale, in addition to cash and checks.  The mission of the Friends is to promote and support public resources and community programs at the Ripon Public Library, and proceeds from the sale are used to support this mission.  In the past year the Friends have assisted with funding the adult, teen and children’s summer reading programs, the Makerspace collection, Pinterest Craft Club, 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, books on CD, and more.

    Thursday, April 19: Early Bird Sale from 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

    Get a leg up on the competition by attending the Friends of the Library used book Early Bird Sale!  Free for Friends members to attend, $3 entrance fee for all others, the Early Bird Sale will let you browse and purchase any of the books available.  The sale will then be open free of charge on Friday and Saturday.

    Friday, April 20: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

    Please note the new hours – open earlier to anyone looking for a great deal on gently used books.  Come back tomorrow for even more deals!

    Saturday, April 21: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

    The Friends of the Library semi-annual used book sale continues with a $3 grocery bag sale in the Last Chance Room – the Showroom is excluded from the bag sale.  This is your last chance to stock up until the next sale!  Because of the large volume of book donations received throughout the year, many of the books which don’t sell will be recycled after the sale and will not be here again.

    For more information contact Desiree Bongers at 748-6160, or director@riponlibrary.org.

  • Strike Out Alz Bowling Fundraiser
    15:00 -20:00
    April 21, 2018
    109 N Scott St, Wautoma, WI 54982, USA
  • Trinity Lutheran Youth Group Italian Dinner Night
    16:30 -18:30
    April 21, 2018
    109 W Elm St, Wautoma, WI 54982, USA
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  • Ripon Medical Center offers Pyramid Workout
    18:00 -19:00
    April 24, 2018
    835 Parkside St, Ripon, WI 54971, USA

     

      Pyramid strength training can help you get stronger and more defined.

    Join Brenda Chantelois, certified personal trainer and certified group fitness trainer, for a workout that begins with a high number of repetitions of each set, then a gradual decrease of repetitions – then reverse it and go back up the pyramid.

    “Pyramid Workout” is scheduled on Tuesdays, April 3 to 24 from 6 to 7 p.m. in the RMC Wellness Center, 845 Parkside Street, Ripon.

    Preregistration is required. For cost of class, or to register, call the Health Resource Center at St. Agnes Hospital at 926-4960, e-mail at classes@agnesian.com, or register online at agnesian.com/know-and-go-classes.

  • Ripon Public Library-Books N’ Brew
    18:00 -20:00
    April 24, 2018

    Tuesday, April 24 at 6:00 P.M.

    Catch up with what other readers are enjoying over a cup of coffee on Tuesday, April 24 at 6:00 P.M. at Mugs Coffeehouse! Unlike traditional book clubs, there are no assigned books. Instead, read what you like and then choose how you share your reading experience. Adult/Teen Services Librarian, Mandy Sprague will be on hand to offer reader’s advisory to get you hooked on your next favorite book/podcast/movie!

    Visit us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/RiponPublicLibrary, to preview our upcoming spring events!

     

    These programs are free and open to the public. Call the library at 748-6160 or contact Mandy Sprague at msprague@riponlibrary.org for more information.

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  • SYNC returns to Ripon Public Library
    All day
    April 26, 2018

    SYNC returns for another summer of free audiobook downloads

    AudioFile Magazine is gearing up to give readers free audiobook downloads ALL summer long! SYNC has been offered since Summer 2010 and returns on April 26, 2018 as AudioFile Magazine’s commitment to introducing the listening experience to teens.

    SYNC audiobook titles are given away in themed pairs. Each week, two different books (one modern Young Adult book and one classic book) will be available to download for FREE. You have just those 7 days to download the books before the next two books are available, but then they are yours to keep FOREVER. All you need to participate is an email address and OverDrive for your phone or computer.

    New audiobooks post each Thursday, from April 26 through July 25, 2018. To see a SYNC schedule and to listen to a sample clip of the new books available each week head over to www.riponlibrary.org. Sign up for email or text alerts and be first to know when new titles are available to download at www.audiobooksync.com.

    Call the library at 748-6160 or contact Mandy Sprague at msprague@riponlibrary.org for more information.

  • RMC Auxiliary Uniform & Linen Sale
    07:00 -15:30
    April 26, 2018

    RMC Auxiliary sets uniform, linen sale on April 26

    The public is invited to attend a PRN Uniform and 40 Winks linen sale, sponsored by the Ripon Medical Center Auxiliary, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 26 in the hospital’s Green Lake Room.

    PRN Uniforms will feature a selection of more than 4,000 items from top manufacturers, including scrubs, shoes and accessories at affordable prices.

    Brands available include: Barco, Cherokee, Heart & Soul, Grey’s Anatomy, KOI, Med Couture, Peaches; Adidas, Alegria, Anywear, Asics, Columbia, Dansko, El Naturalista, Fila, K-Swiss, Klogs, Reebok, Sanita, Sketchers and more.

    40 Winks will also have high-end linens available in twin, full, queen and king sizes, as well as a selection of luxury blankets and throws.

    Payment options include: cash (additional five percent discount), Visa and MasterCard. Ripon Medical Center employees will be able to use quickcharge.

                Proceeds benefit Ripon Medical Center programs and services.

    For more information, call Ripon Medical Center Volunteer Services at (920) 745-3670

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  • Waushara Co. Health Department Reproductive Health Clinic
    All day
    April 27, 2018
    230 W Park St, Wautoma, WI 54982, USA

    Help spread the word….
    The mission of the
    Waushara Reproductive
    Health Clinic is to
    provide all people
    access to confidential
    reproductive healthcare.

    For more information, see their brochure…..Reproductive Health Brochure

  • Ripon City-Wide Rummage Sale
    All day
    April 27, 2018

    Fri., April 27 & Sat., April 28

  • Green Lake Bird Festival
    17:30 -19:00
    April 27, 2018
    Friday & Saturday, April 27-28
    Birds & Brews Kick-off Event
    Friday, April 27 | 5:30 to 7 pm
    Town Square Lobby
    This event is designed to give area birdwatchers an opportunity to invite their NON-BIRDWATCHING pals to come and socialize over their favorite subject matter—all while enjoying their favorite beverage, be it beer, wine or soda. Also available will be snacks of various types. Birds & Brews is a great way to relax over the fastest growing sport—Birdwatching. This event will feature a preview of the Freeland Film Festival (coming in June), and a display of paintings by local professional wildlife artist, Thomas Schultz.
    Green Lake Bird Festival
    Saturday, April 28 | 6 am to 2:30 pm
    Green Lake Conservancy, Town Square, & Caestecker Public Library
    This weekend is the sixth annual Green Lake Bird Festival! There are activities planned for all levels of bird enthusiasm!
    The fun begins with a bird hike at Sunnyside Conservancy at 6 am, followed by breakfast at Town Square where most of the festival will take place. A welcome and Bird City presentation will take place prior to several birding presentations: Helping Migratory Birds in Our Backyards, Who’s Calling? Methods to Learning Bird Song, and Early Birders and Bird Populations of Green Lake County. There will then be a lunch break where attendees can visit downtown for lunch before making their ways to Caestecker Public Library for the final presentation: Western Great Lakes Bird and Bat Observatory.
    If you have any questions about the Green Lake Bird Festival, call Tom Schultz at 920-960-1796.
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  • Waushara Co. Health Department Reproductive Health Clinic
    All day
    April 28, 2018
    230 W Park St, Wautoma, WI 54982, USA

    Help spread the word….
    The mission of the
    Waushara Reproductive
    Health Clinic is to
    provide all people
    access to confidential
    reproductive healthcare.

    For more information, see their brochure…..Reproductive Health Brochure

  • Ripon City-Wide Rummage Sale
    All day
    April 28, 2018

    Fri., April 27 & Sat., April 28

  • Green Lake Bird Festival
    06:00 -14:30
    April 28, 2018
    Friday & Saturday, April 27-28
    Birds & Brews Kick-off Event
    Friday, April 27 | 5:30 to 7 pm
    Town Square Lobby
    This event is designed to give area birdwatchers an opportunity to invite their NON-BIRDWATCHING pals to come and socialize over their favorite subject matter—all while enjoying their favorite beverage, be it beer, wine or soda. Also available will be snacks of various types. Birds & Brews is a great way to relax over the fastest growing sport—Birdwatching. This event will feature a preview of the Freeland Film Festival (coming in June), and a display of paintings by local professional wildlife artist, Thomas Schultz.
    Green Lake Bird Festival
    Saturday, April 28 | 6 am to 2:30 pm
    Green Lake Conservancy, Town Square, & Caestecker Public Library
    This weekend is the sixth annual Green Lake Bird Festival! There are activities planned for all levels of bird enthusiasm!
    The fun begins with a bird hike at Sunnyside Conservancy at 6 am, followed by breakfast at Town Square where most of the festival will take place. A welcome and Bird City presentation will take place prior to several birding presentations: Helping Migratory Birds in Our Backyards, Who’s Calling? Methods to Learning Bird Song, and Early Birders and Bird Populations of Green Lake County. There will then be a lunch break where attendees can visit downtown for lunch before making their ways to Caestecker Public Library for the final presentation: Western Great Lakes Bird and Bat Observatory.
    If you have any questions about the Green Lake Bird Festival, call Tom Schultz at 920-960-1796.
  • Ripon Medical Center Auxiliary Brat Fry
    09:00 -15:00
    April 28, 2018
    1188 W Fond Du Lac St, Ripon, WI 54971, USA

    Stop by the Webster’s Grocery Store, 1188 W. Fond du Lac Street, Ripon from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (or until sold out) on Saturday, April 28 and enjoy a meal with the Ripon Medical Center Auxiliary.

    Brats, hamburgers, cheeseburgers and hot dogs will be available, as well as chips, soft drinks, water and a meal deal package.

    The Ripon Medical Center Auxiliary raises money – through events like the brat fry, vendor sales and gift shop – to provide scholarships to area graduating seniors interested in pursuing an education in the health care field, and to support the health and wellness programs of Ripon Medical Center.

    For more information, call Ripon Medical Center Volunteer Services at (920) 745-3670

  • St. Catherine of Siena Chicken Dinner
    16:00 -19:00
    April 28, 2018

    St. Catherine of Siena Chicken Dinner

    Sar., April 28, 4-7p.m.

    Parish Hall & Activity Center.  See flyer for info….Chicken Dinner

  • BINGO at Town Square in Green Lake
    18:30 -20:30
    April 28, 2018
    Saturday, April 28 | 6:30 to 8:30 pm
    Town Square
    Town Square’s themed Bingo series brings the fun for all ages. Doors open at 6:00 pm and gaming begins at 6:30 pm. Bring your most festive and win prizes!
    Huge Progres$$ive Jackpot!
    Play 13 games including two bonus games in final blackout jackpot. Cost to play starts at $10, and varies depending on how many cards you would like to play per game!
    Concessions available including: beer, wine, soda, chips, $2 Sheboygan hot dogs and more!
    Blackout must be obtained within first 52 balls drawn or less.
  • More events
    • Waushara Co. Health Department Reproductive Health Clinic
      All day
      April 28, 2018
      230 W Park St, Wautoma, WI 54982, USA

      Help spread the word….
      The mission of the
      Waushara Reproductive
      Health Clinic is to
      provide all people
      access to confidential
      reproductive healthcare.

      For more information, see their brochure…..Reproductive Health Brochure

    • Ripon City-Wide Rummage Sale
      All day
      April 28, 2018

      Fri., April 27 & Sat., April 28

    • Green Lake Bird Festival
      06:00 -14:30
      April 28, 2018
      Friday & Saturday, April 27-28
      Birds & Brews Kick-off Event
      Friday, April 27 | 5:30 to 7 pm
      Town Square Lobby
      This event is designed to give area birdwatchers an opportunity to invite their NON-BIRDWATCHING pals to come and socialize over their favorite subject matter—all while enjoying their favorite beverage, be it beer, wine or soda. Also available will be snacks of various types. Birds & Brews is a great way to relax over the fastest growing sport—Birdwatching. This event will feature a preview of the Freeland Film Festival (coming in June), and a display of paintings by local professional wildlife artist, Thomas Schultz.
      Green Lake Bird Festival
      Saturday, April 28 | 6 am to 2:30 pm
      Green Lake Conservancy, Town Square, & Caestecker Public Library
      This weekend is the sixth annual Green Lake Bird Festival! There are activities planned for all levels of bird enthusiasm!
      The fun begins with a bird hike at Sunnyside Conservancy at 6 am, followed by breakfast at Town Square where most of the festival will take place. A welcome and Bird City presentation will take place prior to several birding presentations: Helping Migratory Birds in Our Backyards, Who’s Calling? Methods to Learning Bird Song, and Early Birders and Bird Populations of Green Lake County. There will then be a lunch break where attendees can visit downtown for lunch before making their ways to Caestecker Public Library for the final presentation: Western Great Lakes Bird and Bat Observatory.
      If you have any questions about the Green Lake Bird Festival, call Tom Schultz at 920-960-1796.
    • Ripon Medical Center Auxiliary Brat Fry
      09:00 -15:00
      April 28, 2018
      1188 W Fond Du Lac St, Ripon, WI 54971, USA

      Stop by the Webster’s Grocery Store, 1188 W. Fond du Lac Street, Ripon from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (or until sold out) on Saturday, April 28 and enjoy a meal with the Ripon Medical Center Auxiliary.

      Brats, hamburgers, cheeseburgers and hot dogs will be available, as well as chips, soft drinks, water and a meal deal package.

      The Ripon Medical Center Auxiliary raises money – through events like the brat fry, vendor sales and gift shop – to provide scholarships to area graduating seniors interested in pursuing an education in the health care field, and to support the health and wellness programs of Ripon Medical Center.

      For more information, call Ripon Medical Center Volunteer Services at (920) 745-3670

    • St. Catherine of Siena Chicken Dinner
      16:00 -19:00
      April 28, 2018

      St. Catherine of Siena Chicken Dinner

      Sar., April 28, 4-7p.m.

      Parish Hall & Activity Center.  See flyer for info….Chicken Dinner

    • BINGO at Town Square in Green Lake
      18:30 -20:30
      April 28, 2018
      Saturday, April 28 | 6:30 to 8:30 pm
      Town Square
      Town Square’s themed Bingo series brings the fun for all ages. Doors open at 6:00 pm and gaming begins at 6:30 pm. Bring your most festive and win prizes!
      Huge Progres$$ive Jackpot!
      Play 13 games including two bonus games in final blackout jackpot. Cost to play starts at $10, and varies depending on how many cards you would like to play per game!
      Concessions available including: beer, wine, soda, chips, $2 Sheboygan hot dogs and more!
      Blackout must be obtained within first 52 balls drawn or less.
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