Bird Creek Park Story Walk
Come to Bird Creek Park for the StoryWalk® along the trail across from the playground and
splash pad. We ask that you practice ‘social distancing’ and take turns with one family at
each book station. Ask questions about what is happening on each page, then move on to
the next station until you complete the story. The StoryWalk® is an exercise for both the
mind & body. It’s a unique, self-directed activity for people of all ages which encourages
participants to read a children’s book in stages while walking along the Bird Creek Park
outdoor park trail. The StoryWalk® is a community effort led by the Waushara’s Vision
Committee’s Financial Wellness Workgroup, with many partners involved. StoryWalks® were
created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vermont and were developed in collaboration with
the Vermont Bicycle and Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg Public Library.

Cause of the Mondays: Caestecker Public Library

Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Hunger Task Force have partnered
with the USDA to distribute truckloads of healthy food in communities each month.
Waushara County has established eight drive-thru mobile pantries to distribute food to
families throughout the county. Drive-thru pantries will be held every week through the end
of August. Each week approximately 1,800 boxes of food will be distributed. This mobile
food pantry is available to ALL PEOPLE in Waushara County. No proof of address, income,
etc. is needed to receive food. Organizers are asking everyone to stay in your vehicle, food
will be placed in your trunk or backseat. If you would like more information or to find a drive thru site near you, please call 715-869-3663.

Bird Creek Park Story Walk
Come to Bird Creek Park for the StoryWalk® along the trail across from the playground and
splash pad. We ask that you practice ‘social distancing’ and take turns with one family at
each book station. Ask questions about what is happening on each page, then move on to
the next station until you complete the story. The StoryWalk® is an exercise for both the
mind & body. It’s a unique, self-directed activity for people of all ages which encourages
participants to read a children’s book in stages while walking along the Bird Creek Park
outdoor park trail. The StoryWalk® is a community effort led by the Waushara’s Vision
Committee’s Financial Wellness Workgroup, with many partners involved. StoryWalks® were
created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vermont and were developed in collaboration with
the Vermont Bicycle and Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg Public Library.

Presenting Sponsor:  Fortifi Bank

There’s nothing better than being able to hang out at Deacon Mills Park in the warmth of summertime finishing off the 2020 Green Lake Concerts in the Park Series! Listening to live music, being by the lake, and enjoying a snack or refreshment – doesn’t sound like there’s a better way to spend a Wednesday night! This free concert begin at 6:30PM at Deacon Mills (534 Mill Street, Green Lake WI).

Remington’s Ride is dedicated to bringing the great sounds of Vintage Western Swing and Roots Country to a whole new generation of music fans looking for something unique and exciting. A Remington’s Ride show takes you through western music genres from the 1930’s through the 1970’s, with tight vocals and dazzling instrumentals, showcasing the likes of Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys to Buck Owens and His Buckaroos, Johnny Cash, the Hag, and even Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen.

This concert series was supported in part by a grant from the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation and the Wisconsin Arts Board.

*event and details subject to change, please check back often for updates*

Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Hunger Task Force have partnered
with the USDA to distribute truckloads of healthy food in communities each month.
Waushara County has established eight drive-thru mobile pantries to distribute food to
families throughout the county. Drive-thru pantries will be held every week through the end
of August. Each week approximately 1,800 boxes of food will be distributed. This mobile
food pantry is available to ALL PEOPLE in Waushara County. No proof of address, income,
etc. is needed to receive food. Organizers are asking everyone to stay in your vehicle, food
will be placed in your trunk or backseat. If you would like more information or to find a drive thru site near you, please call 715-869-3663.

RESCHEDULED!

Donate your unwanted ‘stuff’ to us, we’ll sell it to raise money for the care of homeless pets! We’ll take anything EXCEPT clothes and shoes, televisions, computers, radios, and other electronics. Donations accepted starting August 7th, 2020 through August 20th, 2020.
Want to shop? Treasures galore – YOU set your own prices!

Bird Creek Park Story Walk
Come to Bird Creek Park for the StoryWalk® along the trail across from the playground and
splash pad. We ask that you practice ‘social distancing’ and take turns with one family at
each book station. Ask questions about what is happening on each page, then move on to
the next station until you complete the story. The StoryWalk® is an exercise for both the
mind & body. It’s a unique, self-directed activity for people of all ages which encourages
participants to read a children’s book in stages while walking along the Bird Creek Park
outdoor park trail. The StoryWalk® is a community effort led by the Waushara’s Vision
Committee’s Financial Wellness Workgroup, with many partners involved. StoryWalks® were
created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vermont and were developed in collaboration with
the Vermont Bicycle and Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg Public Library.

Foods of the Fair Event

Calling all service clubs and food trucks of Waushara County! If your fundraisers have been
cancelled due to Covid-19, the Waushara County Parks Department has a safe opportunity
for you. They are hosting a drive thru Foods of the Fair event August 21st at 4:00pm and
Saturday, August 22nd at 11:00am at the county fairgrounds.

Give them a call at (920)787-
7037 for more information on how your group can participate. Spots are filling fast!

Monday, August 24th, Community Blood Drive. The Wautoma Rotary will be hosting a
blood drive at the WWII Memorial Building on Monday, August 24th, from 10am-4:30pm. To schedule an appointment, visit www.communityblood.org or call 1-800-
280-4102.

Ripon, WI – The Ripon Public Library’s lower level will reopen September 1 to allow for limited meeting room use as well as access to the digital piano and free book area.  There are several changes to note:

The Silver Creek and Nash Rooms will be available weekdays until 4 p.m. for socially distanced quiet study for students (middle school and older) and adults.  The Silver Creek Room has tables and chairs in rows and the Nash Room has comfortable chairs around the perimeter of the room.  Face coverings are required, one person per table/chair, furniture may not be moved, and the rooms will be monitored.

The Silver Creek and Nash Rooms will be available for group meetings beginning at 4 p.m. on weekdays and during open hours on weekends, and the Jorgenson Room will be available for meetings during all open hours.  Maximum capacity is 16 for the Silver Creek Room, 9 for the Nash Room, and 2 for the Jorgenson Room.  Groups must maintain social distancing, face coverings are required, no food allowed, furniture may not be moved, and the rooms will be monitored.  All meeting room reservations must be booked in advance with the library director.

The digital piano will be available, limit one person in the room at a time or multiple people from the same household, and may be booked with any staff member.

The free book area located in the lower level lobby will also be open beginning September 1.  People interested in browsing these shelves should check in at the front desk.

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

Cause of the Mondays: Green Lake County Farm Bureau