Hometown Calendar

Operation Backpack is underway!

The Boys & Girls Club of the Tri-County Area, in partnership with Green Lake County, presents 2019-2020 Operation Backpack. This campaign is “used to provide students in need with a backpack filled with back-to-school supplies.” If you would like to help a student in need and would like to contribute to this campaign, you can mail a check and make it payable to:

Boys & Girls Club of the Tri-County Area

Attn: Operation Backpack

P.O. Box 254

Berlin, Wi 54923

Head to the Berlin Farmers & Artists Market this summer at Nathan Strong Park, Tuesdays June – September from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm! Music starts at 5:00 pm!

Tonight’s Events

Music – Franki Jo

Food Fundraiser – Berlin Bulldogs Football

Now thru August, 11am to 1pm

Weekly Brat/Burger Fry begins at VFW Post #2925 & runs every Wednesday now through August

On July 31st, enjoy FREE Live music with Concertina Carl at the Coloma Community Dining Center, 155 Front St, Coloma. If you would like to stay for lunch, everyone must register by Tuesday, July 30th. Call (920) 787-0403. Menu options: Roast Beef and gravy with mashed potatoes, or BBQ Chicken breast, baked sweet potato, fruit, dessert and beverage. Anyone age 60+ and their spouse of any age may eat for a suggested donation of $3.50 ($8.80 charge for guests under 60). Music at 11:15, Lunch at 12noon. Call (920) 787-0403 for more information and to register for lunch.

“Starting Wednesday, June 19, Nicolet National Bank presents the Live at Lunch series for 2019! This year marks the 17th year of bringing the community downtown for a free family friendly event showcasing some of our best local artists, restaurants, and businesses over the noon hour. Each day there will be a downtown restaurant catering lunch items for purchase. Shows run Wednesdays, June through August.”

– Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce

Today’s Performance:

Water City Jazz Orchestra

Food by:

Erbert & Gerbert’s Sandwich Shop

The Live at Lunch Concert Series is held at Opera House Square in Oshkosh.

(Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce)

Head on down to Deacon Mills Park for the Green Lake Concerts in the Park! Concerts are held from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, unless otherwise noted.

Tonight’s Concert:

Tom Brusky

Operation Backpack is underway!

The Boys & Girls Club of the Tri-County Area, in partnership with Green Lake County, presents 2019-2020 Operation Backpack. This campaign is “used to provide students in need with a backpack filled with back-to-school supplies.” If you would like to help a student in need and would like to contribute to this campaign, you can mail a check and make it payable to:

Boys & Girls Club of the Tri-County Area

Attn: Operation Backpack

P.O. Box 254

Berlin, Wi 54923

The Green Lake County Fair will be held August 1st – August 4th at the Fairgrounds, located at 570 South Street in Green Lake. The hours for the Fair are 8:00 am to 11:00 pm each day, and admission is FREE. For a schedule of events or for more information, you can visit their website at https://greenlake.extension.wisc.edu/fair/.

Thursdays, June 6th through October 3rd, visit Scott Park for Omro’s weekly local market. Each market lasts from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

The Green Lake County Fair will be held August 1st – August 4th at the Fairgrounds, located at 570 South Street in Green Lake. The hours for the Fair are 8:00 am to 11:00 pm each day, and admission is FREE. For a schedule of events or for more information, you can visit their website at https://greenlake.extension.wisc.edu/fair/.

Spend your Fridays in downtown Green Lake this summer at The Market at Town Square. The Market is described as “homegrown, handmade and organic,” as it “offers a festive atmosphere with the best in fresh-from-the-farm produce, meats and one-of-a-kind, handmade items from area artisans.” The Market at Town Square is held on Fridays from 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm at the Green Lake Town Square Community Center, located at 492 Hill Street in Green Lake.

For more information and updates, you can visit the event’s Facebook page.

The Benefit Haystack Supper will be held on Friday, August 2nd from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Monroe Schmucker Farm. Homemade pies and ice cream will be served! All are welcome. Proceeds from the event will be put toward community hospital bills.

The Monroe Schmucker Farm is located at N2067 11th Dr. in Wautoma
(West of Wautoma on Highway 21 to 11th Dr north, third place on the left)

The Ripon Summer Concert series will be held at the Village Green in downtown Ripon.  Head down every Friday night now through September 6th from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm to enjoy FREE entertainment.

Tonight’s Concert

Feed the Dog

For more information,  you can visit the Ripon Summer Concert Series Facebook page.

The Princeton Flea Market, Central Wisconsin’s Largest Morning Outdoor Weekly Flea Market, will be held at 6:00 am every Saturday from April 20th through October 5th. The Flea Market is located at Princeton City Park at Highway 23/73.

There will be food and refreshments available. Parking and admission are free.

For more information, you can visit princetonwi.com or call (920) 295-3877.

The Green Lake County Fair will be held August 1st – August 4th at the Fairgrounds, located at 570 South Street in Green Lake. The hours for the Fair are 8:00 am to 11:00 pm each day, and admission is FREE. For a schedule of events or for more information, you can visit their website at https://greenlake.extension.wisc.edu/fair/.

MARQUETTE COUNTY CLEAN SWEEP
HOUSEHOLD & AGRICULTURE HAZARDOUS WASTE

WHEN: SATURDAY, AUGUST 3rd, 2019- 8:00 AM TO 12:00/NOON
WHERE:  MARQUETTE COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPT. WEST SIDE OF MONTELLO ON HWY 23
WHAT:  Household and Agriculture Hazardous Waste

Do you have any old chemicals you would like to dispose of for FREE??? (*more than 25 gallons or 250 lbs please call ahead as there may be a nominal fee)

WHAT TO BRING:
Aerosol Cans, Gas/Oil Mixtures, Polyurethane Drain Cleaners, Paints (Oil & Metal Based), Antifreeze, Paint Thinner, Chemical Fertilizer, Ag/Farm Chemicals, Old Gasoline, Lacquer, Insecticides/Herbicides, Drain Oil, Stains, Fiberglass Epoxy

ANY PRODUCTS THAT SAY:
*Caution  *Poison *Toxic *Flammable *Warning *Danger

WHAT NOT TO BRING:
Latex Paints, Medical Wastes, Commercial Wastes, Automotive Batteries, Tires, Appliances, Household Batteries, Florescent Light Bulbs

SPONSORED BY:
THE MARQUETTE COUNTY LAND & WATER CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT

CALL (608) 296-2815(ext 4) WITH ANY QUESTIONS

Head on over to downtown Green Lake for the 2019 Saturday Arts & Crafts Market. Enjoy arts and crafts created by your own local vendors at this event, happening on Saturdays from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm in downtown Green Lake this summer. The Market is held in downtown Green Lake at 492 Hill Street at the Corner Store Artist Co-op.

For more information and updates, you can visit the event’s Facebook page.

Cookie Daze is a mostly free celebration for children with lots of contests, games, and of course, cookies! Cookie Daze celebrates July 11, 1992 – the day Ripon baked the biggest cookie the world had ever seen. Filled with 3.8 million chocolate chips and measuring 34 feet in diameter, “Ripon accomplished something no one had ever done before,” according to the Ripon Commonwealth Press. Today’s Cookie Daze draws crowds of families readied for the annual “cookie drop!” The event will be held at Barlow Park on Saturday, August 3rd from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm.

St. Paul Catholic Church is busy planning their annual Parish Festival for Saturday, August 3rd and Sunday, August 4th. Festivities will kickoff on Saturday at 5:00 pm with a mass, followed by Totally Neon (80’s Band) and dinner. Sunday will begin with a polka mass at 10am with a chicken dinner, basketball tournament, more music and food, bingo, and raffles after. If you’d like more info or to purchase chicken dinner tickets, call the office at 715-335-4314.

(Waushara Area Chamber of Commerce)