November 1st -7 th, Christmas in Branson. Sign up today to join “Christmas in Branson,” a motor coach tour sponsored by the Waushara-Wautoma Senior Center. This trip will leave on a Lamer’s motor coach on November 1st and will include 11 meals. Don’t miss this awesome opportunity to enjoy a celebration of Christmas you’ll find nowhere else. Revel in the holiday shows, songs, décor, and LIGHTS! You will enjoy six additional shows, including two Christmas dinner theater extravaganzas and four popular musical shows flavored with the songs and spirit of Christmas. Reservations are being taken now and will be closing soon. You need not be a “senior” or a member of the Center to participate. For complete information contact Senior Center Director Deb Konczal at 920-787-2055.
We are starting a club for kids 10-17 in the Waushara County area this fall.
If you know of any girls 10-17 (boys under 13 can also participate) that would enjoy playing this winter please let them know they don’t have to travel to Waupaca, Appleton, Oshkosh or Berlin – we will have a team right here in Wautoma. We anticipate most kids will be from Wild Rose and Wautoma, but it is open to anyone in the area.
Try-outs begin in two weeks! Thanks in part to Wautoma Rotary, Wautoma Kiwanis, LifeQuest and Wade Pennau/Waushara Rental we funds to get this project up and running.
If you have any questions I can be reached at 920-570-2872
Join the Tri-County Regional Economic Development Corporation Thursday, November 3rd for their “Workforce Innovations” at Pine Lake Camp in Westfield.
The summit will explore attraction and retention of millennials, what businesses are doing to attract and retain employees, what are our schools doing to prepare students for the future, and what is the connection to our Technical Colleges to train our future workforce for our employers.
Registration will be from 8am-8:45am with the program concluding at 1:30pm. Register now by contacting Bill Wheeler at 920-382-0963.
Berlin Family Restaurant, 186 Broadway Street, Berlin, WI, United States
$25 entry fee (must be 21 yrs. of age). Free t-shirt. 75% of payout to 1st, 2nd & 3rd place. Luck of the draw partners (men & women). Double elimination. 50/50 raffles.
@billystourny or fb.me/billystourny
Held at Izzy’s Pub, 196 Broadway, Berlin. Sat., Nov. 5th at 11:00 a.m. sharp!
The tournament is dedicated to Bill Jecevicus. Billy lost his courageous baatle with cancer in June 2016. the proceeds raised from this event will go towards research to help find a cure for Matastatic Signet Ring Adenocarcinoma of the Appendix.
PLAN TO JOIN THE FRIENDLY FOLKS AT THE PEOPLES CHURCH, LOCATED JUST NORTH OF MONTELLO FOR FUN, GREAT CONVERSATION AND AN OUTSTANDING FREE LUNCHEON . . . ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH FROM 12-4 PM. THE PEOPLES CHURCH IS LOCATED JUST NORTH OF MONTELLO ON HIGHWAY 22 AND 15TH ROAD (3045 15th Rd, Montello, WI 53949). THE PEOPLES CHURCH IS NON-DENOMINATIONAL – EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND. COME ENJOY A GREAT FREE MEAL . . . AND VISIT WITH NEW AND EXISTING FRIENDS.
The Waushara County Healthy Communities Healthy Youth Committee a subcommittee of the Waushara Prevention Council, Inc., is proud to announce the next Family and Community Town Supper (FACTS) on Monday, November 7th, 2016 at 6:00 – 8:00 pm. The topic will focus on marijuana in our communities and the effects of legalization. Marijuana is now legal in four states. Many questions remain about the safety and effects of this drug. How are our bodies affected? What are the consequences of legalization? How can marijuana affect our local community? Despite these questions, the drug continues to become more popular. In 2016, 23% of Waushara County high school students reported using marijuana at least once.
The evening will include a free supper at 5:15 pm followed by a presentation from special guest Kevin Wong at 6:00 pm. Kevin has a background in law enforcement and works for the Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area. He will be presenting on the topic of the effects of marijuana legalization in Colorado.
All community members are encouraged to attend this evening of discussion.
The event will be held at the Wautoma World War II Memorial Building located at 440 West Main Street. Registration is required for all attending.
Please RSVP no later than October 28. A $3.00 donation is encouraged to cover the cost of the meal and help fund future FACTS events. For questions or to RSVP please contact Mary LaBlanc at 920-787-6600 or marykay.lablanc@co.waushara.wi.us.
Mary Poppins will fly into Berlin in November! The cast and crew of BHS’s production of Mary Poppins are hard at work learning lines, singing, dancing, building sets, gathering props, fitting costumes, learning how to fly (!) and a myriad of other tasks to prepare for four performances coming up this November in the high school theatre.
Approximately 80 students are involved on the stage, in the pit orchestra or working on the crew – some will have put in 100+ hours!
November 10th at 7 p.m.
November 11th at 7 p.m.
November 12th at 1 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Tickets are available at the Berlin High School front office beginning Thursday, October 20 during normal school hours 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Ticket prices are $10.00 for adults, $8.00 for students (up to 18 years of age).
All seats are reserved. The Music Boosters will be selling DramaGrams and flowers for your favorite performer before the show and during intermission. Intermission refreshments will also be sold. We can’t wait to bring this wonderful show to the stage! Come and support the youth of Berlin!!
The Wautoma Rotary will be hosting their annual Veteran’s Day luncheon at the WWII Memorial Building on Friday, November 11th at noon. The Moose Inn catered lunch is provided free to any veteran serviceman/servicewoman and $8.00 for any other guests.
Master Sergeant Jeffrey C. Unger will be the guest speaker for the event.
Please RSVP by November 4th with any local Rotarian or call Peder Culver at 920-570-2872.
Rotary is an international service organization that brings business and professional leaders together to serve youth and community.
Regular weekly meetings are held at noon on Wednesdays at Christianos Pizza.
Mary Poppins will fly into Berlin in November! The cast and crew of BHS’s production of Mary Poppins are hard at work learning lines, singing, dancing, building sets, gathering props, fitting costumes, learning how to fly (!) and a myriad of other tasks to prepare for four performances coming up this November in the high school theatre.
Approximately 80 students are involved on the stage, in the pit orchestra or working on the crew – some will have put in 100+ hours!
November 10th at 7 p.m.
November 11th at 7 p.m.
November 12th at 1 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Tickets are available at the Berlin High School front office beginning Thursday, October 20 during normal school hours 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Ticket prices are $10.00 for adults, $8.00 for students (up to 18 years of age).
All seats are reserved. The Music Boosters will be selling DramaGrams and flowers for your favorite performer before the show and during intermission. Intermission refreshments will also be sold. We can’t wait to bring this wonderful show to the stage! Come and support the youth of Berlin!!
Mary Poppins will fly into Berlin in November! The cast and crew of BHS’s production of Mary Poppins are hard at work learning lines, singing, dancing, building sets, gathering props, fitting costumes, learning how to fly (!) and a myriad of other tasks to prepare for four performances coming up this November in the high school theatre.
Approximately 80 students are involved on the stage, in the pit orchestra or working on the crew – some will have put in 100+ hours!
November 10th at 7 p.m.
November 11th at 7 p.m.
November 12th at 1 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Tickets are available at the Berlin High School front office beginning Thursday, October 20 during normal school hours 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Ticket prices are $10.00 for adults, $8.00 for students (up to 18 years of age).
All seats are reserved. The Music Boosters will be selling DramaGrams and flowers for your favorite performer before the show and during intermission. Intermission refreshments will also be sold. We can’t wait to bring this wonderful show to the stage! Come and support the youth of Berlin!!
For Terry Dibble of Berlin. All money raised will help the family with medical bills & expenses.
Held at city Inn, 689 Broadway, Berlin.
Food, music, 50-50 raffle & silent auction.
Terry was diagnosed with intermediate level 2 Myelodysplastic Syndrome (Bone Marrow cancer), which is pre leukemic. He has started chemo while in search of a donor for a bone marrow transplant. Once Terry receives his transplant, he will need to rent housing & remain in Milwaukee for the first 3 months & frequent trips to Milwaukee will follow.
Saturday, November 12th , Bob Bovee at the Mountain View Community Center. The Black Hawk Folk Society will present Bob Bovee on Saturday, November 12th at 7:00pm. Bovee’s repertoire includes dance tunes, ballads, cowboy songs, humorous and sentimental numbers, blues, and rags. He spices up his shows with stories, history, and folklore. Bob sings (yodels too) and plays guitar, harmonica, banjo, and autoharp. There will be a potluck prior to the concert at 6:00pm.
Mary Poppins will fly into Berlin in November! The cast and crew of BHS’s production of Mary Poppins are hard at work learning lines, singing, dancing, building sets, gathering props, fitting costumes, learning how to fly (!) and a myriad of other tasks to prepare for four performances coming up this November in the high school theatre.
Approximately 80 students are involved on the stage, in the pit orchestra or working on the crew – some will have put in 100+ hours!
November 10th at 7 p.m.
November 11th at 7 p.m.
November 12th at 1 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Tickets are available at the Berlin High School front office beginning Thursday, October 20 during normal school hours 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Ticket prices are $10.00 for adults, $8.00 for students (up to 18 years of age).
All seats are reserved. The Music Boosters will be selling DramaGrams and flowers for your favorite performer before the show and during intermission. Intermission refreshments will also be sold. We can’t wait to bring this wonderful show to the stage! Come and support the youth of Berlin!!
For Terry Dibble of Berlin. All money raised will help the family with medical bills & expenses.
Held at city Inn, 689 Broadway, Berlin.
Food, music, 50-50 raffle & silent auction.
Terry was diagnosed with intermediate level 2 Myelodysplastic Syndrome (Bone Marrow cancer), which is pre leukemic. He has started chemo while in search of a donor for a bone marrow transplant. Once Terry receives his transplant, he will need to rent housing & remain in Milwaukee for the first 3 months & frequent trips to Milwaukee will follow.
Saturday, November 12th , Bob Bovee at the Mountain View Community Center. The Black Hawk Folk Society will present Bob Bovee on Saturday, November 12th at 7:00pm. Bovee’s repertoire includes dance tunes, ballads, cowboy songs, humorous and sentimental numbers, blues, and rags. He spices up his shows with stories, history, and folklore. Bob sings (yodels too) and plays guitar, harmonica, banjo, and autoharp. There will be a potluck prior to the concert at 6:00pm.
Our Saviour’s UCC, 343 Scott St, Ripon, WI 54971, USA (map)
“Help send a child to camp!” $7.00 adult – $6.50 if purchased in advance. Children under 12 $3.00 Carry outs available. Tickets can be purchased from any Ripon Lions member, at BMO Harris Bank, Horicon Bank, Ripon Drug or at the Door.
Our Saviour’s UCC, 343 Scott St, Ripon, WI 54971, USA (map)
“Help send a child to camp!” $7.00 adult – $6.50 if purchased in advance. Children under 12 $3.00 Carry outs available. Tickets can be purchased from any Ripon Lions member, at BMO Harris Bank, Horicon Bank, Ripon Drug or at the Door.
This year’s 29 day campaign will begin on Saturday, November 19th and end Friday, December 23rd with over 420 hours of bell ringing. 90% of all money collected will stay in Waushara County to benefit our local community. If you would like to sign up to ring the bell (often two hour shifts), please contact Roger Charette at 920-787-4250 for Wautoma and Plainfield locations. For Wild Rose, contact Jane Erickson at 920-622-3075 and for Coloma, contact Karen Giese at 715-228-2311.
Whoville themed activities inh many downtown businesses. Don’t be a “Grinch” this holiday season!
Breakfast with the Grinch. Two seatings, 8:30a & 10a at The Ground Round at River’s Edge. Tickets by reservation ONLY ONLINE at www.downtownoshkosh.com.
FREE SHOWINGS of How the Grinch Stole Christmas movie at the Time Theater from 10a-4p.
A Grinchmas Celebration at Oshkosh Public Library 10:30a-1p.
Whoville sing-a-long & Costume parade…12:30 p.m. at Opera House Square (Dress up as your favorite Dr. Seuss character & join us).
FREE horse & carriage rides 11a-2p at Opera House Square
420 North Jefferson Street, Hancock, WI, United States
Saturday, November 19th from 9am-2pm, the Friends of the Hancock Public Library will be holding its 33rd Annual Holiday Craft Fair. There will be 20 plus craft vendors for you to browse and shop as well as door prizes and a bake sale. Come enjoy their food and beverage choices for breakfast or lunch. The Library will have numerous book and movies for sale. Bring your family and friends to the Hancock Community Center located at 420 N. Jefferson in Hancock for the 33rd Annual Holiday Craft Fair!
November 19, 2016 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Town Square
Town Square, Green Lake’s Community Center, hosts the Indoor Fall Market which provides local artists, producers and growers an opportunity to bring their fabulous offerings to guests of the Market. With over twenty vendors to shop from, guests of the Market can purchase items that are home-made, home grown and organic. For information on participating as a vendor, contact Christine Murphy at 920-807-0008.
This year’s 29 day campaign will begin on Saturday, November 19th and end Friday, December 23rd with over 420 hours of bell ringing. 90% of all money collected will stay in Waushara County to benefit our local community. If you would like to sign up to ring the bell (often two hour shifts), please contact Roger Charette at 920-787-4250 for Wautoma and Plainfield locations. For Wild Rose, contact Jane Erickson at 920-622-3075 and for Coloma, contact Karen Giese at 715-228-2311.
Whoville themed activities inh many downtown businesses. Don’t be a “Grinch” this holiday season!
Breakfast with the Grinch. Two seatings, 8:30a & 10a at The Ground Round at River’s Edge. Tickets by reservation ONLY ONLINE at www.downtownoshkosh.com.
FREE SHOWINGS of How the Grinch Stole Christmas movie at the Time Theater from 10a-4p.
A Grinchmas Celebration at Oshkosh Public Library 10:30a-1p.
Whoville sing-a-long & Costume parade…12:30 p.m. at Opera House Square (Dress up as your favorite Dr. Seuss character & join us).
FREE horse & carriage rides 11a-2p at Opera House Square
420 North Jefferson Street, Hancock, WI, United States
Saturday, November 19th from 9am-2pm, the Friends of the Hancock Public Library will be holding its 33rd Annual Holiday Craft Fair. There will be 20 plus craft vendors for you to browse and shop as well as door prizes and a bake sale. Come enjoy their food and beverage choices for breakfast or lunch. The Library will have numerous book and movies for sale. Bring your family and friends to the Hancock Community Center located at 420 N. Jefferson in Hancock for the 33rd Annual Holiday Craft Fair!
November 19, 2016 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Town Square
Town Square, Green Lake’s Community Center, hosts the Indoor Fall Market which provides local artists, producers and growers an opportunity to bring their fabulous offerings to guests of the Market. With over twenty vendors to shop from, guests of the Market can purchase items that are home-made, home grown and organic. For information on participating as a vendor, contact Christine Murphy at 920-807-0008.
RMC Wellness Center, 845 Parkside Street, Ripon, WI, United States
RMC Auxiliary’s ‘Old Hippie Candle Company” sale November 21
The Ripon Medical Center Auxiliary has scheduled an Old Hippie Candle Company, LLC sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, November 21. The sale will be held in the Journeys Commons outside of the gift shop at Ripon Medical Center, 845 Parkside Street.
You won’t want to miss this opportunity to purchase quality candles made by Bob Tamblin, a local master candle maker. Come and see the many beautiful candles. Perfect for Thanksgiving decorations or Christmas gifts!
All proceeds of the sale benefit programs and services at Ripon Medical Center.
For more information, call Ripon Medical Center Volunteer Services at (920) 745-3670.
The representatives and staff at the office of Thrivent Financial, Wautoma, are collecting toys for the Adams Columbia Electric Cooperative annual toy drive and will be matching all donations made at their office up to $250. Please bring a new unwrapped toy to the Wautoma office located at 222 W. Main St., Wautoma, Monday-Thursday between the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Fridays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Drop off toys by Dec. 4 and the bins will be picked up by Dec. 5. For directions or more information, please call 920-787-1808. To help spread holiday cheer, the financial representatives and staff members at Thrivent Financial, Wautoma, will be matching all of the Toys for Tots donations made at their office up to $250.
Saturday, November 26th, Breakfast with Santa, 8:30am-10:30am. Join the Waushara Area Chamber of Commerce and Santa for a delicious breakfast including eggs, sausage links, waffles, breakfast potatoes, and coffee catered by the Moose Inn from 8:30- 10:30am. The cost of breakfast, which also includes a picture with Santa, is $3 for ages 5 and above and free for ages 4 and under. Bring in a toy, canned food item, or mittens/jackets and receive $1 off your breakfast. After breakfast head over to the Wautoma Public Library for fun kid’s activities from 9:30-11:00am and enjoy the cookie walk from 10am-3pm. If you’d like more information, call the Chamber at 920-787- 3488
November 26, 2016 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Town Square
Town Square, Green Lake’s Community Center, hosts the Indoor Fall Market which provides local artists, producers and growers an opportunity to bring their fabulous offerings to guests of the Market. With over twenty vendors to shop from, guests of the Market can purchase items that are home-made, home grown and organic. For information on participating as a vendor, contact Christine Murphy at 920-807-0008.
Saturday, November 26th, Wautoma Cookie Walk. Join the Waushara Argus on Saturday, November 26th from 10am-3pm for the beloved Cookie Walk. Over 20 businesses participating – purchase a tin and go business to business to collect your cookies. A great event for families, kids, friends, etc. Cookie tins are available at some area businesses and at the WWII Memorial beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26.
Coloma will be hosting their Lighted Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting/Free Hot Chocolate in Coloma on Saturday, November 26th at 5:00pm. Attendees can also enjoy hot dogs, pictures, and crafts with Santa that evening at the Coloma Community Center from 4-8pm.
November 26, 2016 | 5:15 pm – 6:00 pm | Town Square
Join Town Square and the Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce as we begin celebrating Christmas in the best way we know how…by lighting a tree and singing some Christmas tunes! Start your day by visiting all of the local businesses for Small Business Saturday, and end your day with Santa. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be doing a countdown, the Federated Church Choir will be leading us in song, Sassafras will bring coffee, and there will be cookies and luminaries!
Saturday, November 26th, Shara Sounds Dinner & Concert. Let Heaven and Nature Sing on Saturday, November 26th for the Shara Sounds Dinner Concert held at the WWII Building. The Cash Bar will open at 5:30pm with dinner at 6:00pm followed by the Concert at 7:00pm. Dinner will catered by Moose Inn and will include BBQ ribs, chicken Monterey, mashed potatoes with gravy, corn, coleslaw, veggie platter, rolls, dessert tray, water, milk, and coffee for $30 per person. There will also be a Christmas silent auction. You can make checks payable to Shara Sounds and RSVP by November 15th to Bonita Jarvis, W5643 Buttercup Avenue, Wautoma, WI. Give her a call at 920-572-6188 for more information.
Saturday, November 26th, Breakfast with Santa, 8:30am-10:30am. Join the Waushara Area Chamber of Commerce and Santa for a delicious breakfast including eggs, sausage links, waffles, breakfast potatoes, and coffee catered by the Moose Inn from 8:30- 10:30am. The cost of breakfast, which also includes a picture with Santa, is $3 for ages 5 and above and free for ages 4 and under. Bring in a toy, canned food item, or mittens/jackets and receive $1 off your breakfast. After breakfast head over to the Wautoma Public Library for fun kid’s activities from 9:30-11:00am and enjoy the cookie walk from 10am-3pm. If you’d like more information, call the Chamber at 920-787- 3488
November 26, 2016 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Town Square
Town Square, Green Lake’s Community Center, hosts the Indoor Fall Market which provides local artists, producers and growers an opportunity to bring their fabulous offerings to guests of the Market. With over twenty vendors to shop from, guests of the Market can purchase items that are home-made, home grown and organic. For information on participating as a vendor, contact Christine Murphy at 920-807-0008.
Saturday, November 26th, Wautoma Cookie Walk. Join the Waushara Argus on Saturday, November 26th from 10am-3pm for the beloved Cookie Walk. Over 20 businesses participating – purchase a tin and go business to business to collect your cookies. A great event for families, kids, friends, etc. Cookie tins are available at some area businesses and at the WWII Memorial beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26.
Coloma will be hosting their Lighted Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting/Free Hot Chocolate in Coloma on Saturday, November 26th at 5:00pm. Attendees can also enjoy hot dogs, pictures, and crafts with Santa that evening at the Coloma Community Center from 4-8pm.
November 26, 2016 | 5:15 pm – 6:00 pm | Town Square
Join Town Square and the Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce as we begin celebrating Christmas in the best way we know how…by lighting a tree and singing some Christmas tunes! Start your day by visiting all of the local businesses for Small Business Saturday, and end your day with Santa. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be doing a countdown, the Federated Church Choir will be leading us in song, Sassafras will bring coffee, and there will be cookies and luminaries!
Saturday, November 26th, Shara Sounds Dinner & Concert. Let Heaven and Nature Sing on Saturday, November 26th for the Shara Sounds Dinner Concert held at the WWII Building. The Cash Bar will open at 5:30pm with dinner at 6:00pm followed by the Concert at 7:00pm. Dinner will catered by Moose Inn and will include BBQ ribs, chicken Monterey, mashed potatoes with gravy, corn, coleslaw, veggie platter, rolls, dessert tray, water, milk, and coffee for $30 per person. There will also be a Christmas silent auction. You can make checks payable to Shara Sounds and RSVP by November 15th to Bonita Jarvis, W5643 Buttercup Avenue, Wautoma, WI. Give her a call at 920-572-6188 for more information.
Ring in the Holidays with a Cheese Box from the Ripon Noon Kiwanis.Get a gift for the hard-to-buy-for and two for yourself! TheRipon Noon Kiwanis is holding their annual cheese box sale, now through the2nd of December. Each box of cheese is $25.00 and contains a 12 oz.sausage, a garlic dip, and one package each of brick, medium cheddar, andstring cheese. Orders are due by Friday, December 2nd, with pick up onWednesday, December 7th from 5:30-7pm at Divine Passages Funeral Home, 175N. Douglas St., Ripon.The annual cheese sale is one of the fundraisers that helpbenefit the many wonderful programs spearheaded by the Ripon Noon Kiwanisin the community; which includes recurring college scholarshipopportunities, the annual Children’s Fair and the Ripon Toy Lending Libraryamong the long list of sponsored group initiatives. The Ripon Noon Kiwanismeets weekly at Noon in the PDR in the Ripon College Pickard Commons;guests and prospective new members are always welcome.Visit www.riponnoonkiwanis.org/cheese-sale/ to place your orderonline, or download an order form that can be mailed in. Orders shouldinclude first and last name, address and phone number, and the number ofboxes you’d like to order. Orders can be sent to Ripon Noon Kiwanis, POBox 504, Ripon, WI 54971 or emailed to RiponNoonKiwanis@gmail.com.Call 920-299-1081 for questions or to place an order over the phone. Checkscan be mailed with your order & made payable to Ripon Noon Kiwanis. Cash,Checks, Debit & Credit Card will be accepted at pick-up.
