Hometown Calendar
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 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. 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. 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. 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 Dracula, Last Friday, Specter 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. 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. 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, 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. 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. 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! 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. 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 – 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.: 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. 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. 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. 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! 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. 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. 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. 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! 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. Ripon Public Library's Book Bingo Challenge
Project Pride at Lourdes Academy in Oshkosh
Ripon Public Library's Book Bingo Challenge
Ripon Medical Center offers Pyramid Workout
Ripon Public Library-Adult Game Night–Letters to Whitechapel
Ripon Public Library's Book Bingo Challenge
Ripon Public Library's Book Bingo Challenge
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
Thursday, April 19: Early Bird Sale from 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, April 20: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 21: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The Foundation for Ripon Medical Center to host Cheese & Wine
Pinterest Adult Crafting Hour at Ripon Library
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
Thursday, April 19: Early Bird Sale from 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, April 20: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 21: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
Thursday, April 19: Early Bird Sale from 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, April 20: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 21: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
