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  • 30
    August 30, 2020

    56th Annual Utica's Fireman's Picnic

    11:00 -14:00
    August 30, 2020

    See poster for info….

     

    Aug. 30th DRIVE-THRU ONLY (enter off Fisk Ave.)

    Serving from 11a-2p

    $10 meal includes chicken, sweet corn, etc.

  • 31
    August 31, 2020

    Lower Level of the Ripon Public Library to Reopen to the Public

    All day
    August 31, 2020

    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

    16:00 -21:00
    August 31, 2020

    Cause of the Mondays: Green Lake County Farm Bureau

    Mon, August 31, 4pm – 9pm
    Where:  Vines & Rushes Winery, 410 County Rd E, Ripon, WI 54971, USA (map)
    Description

    • COTM is a partnership between Vines & Rushes Winery and each organization to increase awareness of its purpose and raise funds.
    • Each COTM organization will receive 25% of Food Sales from their given Monday and any additional cash donations from that night.
    • Each organization will also have an opportunity to serve and interact with guests through front-end food service and share any marketing and communications material they may have.

    Vines & Rushes serves Neapolitan style pizza from a wood-fired, brick oven.  With an oven temp of around 750 degrees, and a bake time of 90 seconds, the time from ordering to receiving your pizza is very short.  This allows for efficient food service in a spacious and family friendly environment.

    Proceeds will go to support Ag in the Classroom program!

    Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom program provides teaching resources and lesson plans to teachers and classroom volunteers to help K-12 students develop an understanding of how their food is grown and raised. The program seeks to work within existing curricula to provide basic information on the nation’s largest industry: agriculture.

    For more information: https://www.wisagclassroom.org/

    Stop by, have a fantastic pizza, a beverage and support our wonderful community!

    See you August 31st! 

  • 01
    September 1, 2020

    Lower Level of the Ripon Public Library to Reopen to the Public

    All day
    September 1, 2020

    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.

  • 02
    September 2, 2020
  • 03
    September 3, 2020

    Lower Level of the Ripon Public Library to Reopen to the Public

    All day
    September 3, 2020

    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.

    Healthy Living with Diabetes - 6 week Workshop

    09:00 -11:30
    September 3, 2020
    Event Date:09/03/2020
    Start & End Time:9-11:30am
    Event Details:What is Healthy Living with Diabetes?
    This researched and proven workshop is designed to help adults with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes learn skills and increase their confidence in managing their diabetes. The workshop meets for 2½ hours once a week for six weeks. Healthy Living with Diabetes does not replace existing treatments, but rather complements the treatments a participant receives.
    Who should take the workshop?
    • Adults with type 2 diabetes,
    • Adults with pre-diabetes, or
    • Adults living with someone who has diabetes – What’s in it for me? People who have taken the workshop show:
    • Better health, health behavior and a sense of confidence in managing their diabetes
    • Improvements in blood sugar levels
    • Decrease in health distress and hypo- and hyperglycemia
    • Fewer doctor and emergency room visits and fewer hospitalizations
    How to get more details (Website/Phone Number):Contact Amanda Kutcher at 920-787-6666
  • 04
    September 4, 2020

    Labor Day Family Camp at Lake Ellen Camp, Crystal Falls, MI

    18:00 -11:00
    September 4, 2020-September 5, 2020

    Lake Ellen Camp, 212 Narrow Way. Crystal Falls, MI 49920

    09/04/2020

    Start time: 6:oo PM CST. End time: 11:00 AM CST

    An unexpected conversation with your son. That special moment with your daughter. A quiet walk with your spouse. Laughter, games, relaxation, and more await you and your family at Lake Ellen Camp this September. Make some memories. Sign up today at lakeellencamp.com or call the office at 906-542-3529

    Website: https://www.lakeellencamp.com/labor-day-family-camp
    Phone Number: 906-542-3529
    Email: office@lakeellencamp.org

  • 05
    September 5, 2020

    Omro Sell-a-Bration Citywide Rummage Sale

    All day
    September 5, 2020

    September 5th-7th

    Omro Sell-a-Bration Citywide Rummage Sale

    Back Yard Bash 2020

    All day
    September 5, 2020

    See poster…

    A benefit for Veterans on Sept 5th.  There will be a 5K/10K walk-run, corn
    hole tournament, silent auction, live bands, and food / beverages.  More
    information can be found at: www.communitybenefittree.org

     

    Ripon American Legion Bingo

    18:00 -21:30
    September 5, 2020

    American Legion Bingo

    Sat, September 5, 6:00pm – 9:30pm

    Where:  American Legion, 113 E Fond Du Lac St, Ripon, WI 54971, USA (map)

    MOTHERLOAD Outdoor Movie Event hosted by Freeland Film Festival

    19:00 -22:00
    September 5, 2020

    492 Hill Street Town Square Mill Pond Terrace

    09/05/2020

    7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

    Freeland is excited to announce its third “outdoor movie night” over Labor Day weekend! This event that will help support our Freeland Virtual Film Festival September 11-15th. This film will be screened at Green Lake Town Square Mill Pond Terrace on Sept 5th, 2020 and is being sponsored by Dan Hutter at Moboevo Bikes. Moboevo is located on the first floor at Town Square community center. MOTHERLOAD is a documentary in which the cargo bicycle becomes a vehicle for exploring motherhood in this digital age of climate change. Since making its world premiere in May 2019, MOTHERLOAD has been on a global screening tour winning multiple awards and playing over 160 venues. Green Lake will be its first official Wisconsin screening. Tickets will be made available through Eventbrite at Freeland Film Festival Facebook OR at the Green Lake Chamber of Commerce. Cost is $10 per adult or $5 per child. Donations are also appreciated to support our virtual film festival. Hope to see you there! Feel free to park your bikes at Town Square’s new bike station in the back of Mill Pond Terrace!

    www.freelandfilmfestival.org

    Website/Phone Number online tickets are on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/1157237824660474/