Join the Berlin Chamber of Commerce for our 11th Annual Taste of Berlin Event! It’s time to prepare yourself for a spectacular night out!
Thursday, March 1st, 2018 5:30pm-8:30pm City Inn – Berlin, WI
Come thirsty and hungry ; our local vendors will have you filled up in no time!
Your ticket includes our custom signature glass, one entry for a door prize, and all you can eat and drink until 8:30pm.
Raffle tickets are available for purchase to win something from an assortment of amazing packages donated by our very own local businesses! Ticket Information: More info coming soon! Check back for updates frequently, as we will keep this page up to date with current pricing, availability, and more!
Reminder: we sell-out annually! Stay tuned for more information so you don’t miss out!
Wild Rose Kiwanis Spring Concert: Ring of Kerry. Wild Rose Kiwanis Annual Spring Concert will feature the Irish band, Ring of Kerry on Sunday, March 4th at 2:00pm at the Wild Rose High School Auditorium. The band will be accompanied by the Milwaukee Irish Dance Company. Performer videos and online tickets can be found at www.wildrosekiwanis.org. Tickets will be $10 for students, $15 for adults, and $20 at the door.
Catch up with what other teen readers are enjoying on Tuesday, March 6 at 4:00 P.M. at Mugs Coffeehouse as you warm yourself with delicious hot beverage! Unlike traditional book clubs, there are no assigned books. Instead, read what you like and then share what you read. Adult/Teen Services Librarian, Mandy Sprague will be on hand to offer reader’s advisory to get you hooked on your next favorite book! This teens-only (12+) reading group meets at Mugs Coffeehouse.
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.
Stay tuned for Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Brenda Block’s upcoming Blue Zone Diets series at the Ripon Public Library. This series will explore the diets and lifestyles of those living in the Blue Zones – areas of the world where people are the healthiest and live the longest. People in these cultures often live to be 100 years and they remain healthy! Join us as we cover a different regional diet each month, Thursdays at 6:30 P.M. this winter and spring:
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.
Stay tuned for Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Brenda Block’s upcoming Blue Zone Diets series at the Ripon Public Library. This series will explore the diets and lifestyles of those living in the Blue Zones – areas of the world where people are the healthiest and live the longest. People in these cultures often live to be 100 years and they remain healthy! Join us as we cover a different regional diet each month, Thursdays at 6:30 P.M. this winter and spring:
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.
The Coloma Hotel is continuing their “Get Out of the House and Learn Something” series this Thursday, March 8 th. Join them in the hotel living room from 6:30-8pm because Mary Crnkovich, artist and children’s book author, will be speak about her books, writing, and illustrating and writing tips. This event is free to attend!
Stay tuned for Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Brenda Block’s upcoming Blue Zone Diets series at the Ripon Public Library. This series will explore the diets and lifestyles of those living in the Blue Zones – areas of the world where people are the healthiest and live the longest. People in these cultures often live to be 100 years and they remain healthy! Join us as we cover a different regional diet each month, Thursdays at 6:30 P.M. this winter and spring:
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.
Stay tuned for Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Brenda Block’s upcoming Blue Zone Diets series at the Ripon Public Library. This series will explore the diets and lifestyles of those living in the Blue Zones – areas of the world where people are the healthiest and live the longest. People in these cultures often live to be 100 years and they remain healthy! Join us as we cover a different regional diet each month, Thursdays at 6:30 P.M. this winter and spring:
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.
The Coloma Hotel is continuing their “Get Out of the House and Learn Something” series this Thursday, March 8 th. Join them in the hotel living room from 6:30-8pm because Mary Crnkovich, artist and children’s book author, will be speak about her books, writing, and illustrating and writing tips. This event is free to attend!
Home Grown, Hand Made and Organic. The indoor Spring Market at Town Square offers a festive atmosphere with the best in fresh-from-the-farm produce, meats and floral, plus one-of-a-kind, handmade items from area artisans and weekly surprises including kids programs, live music and more.
Josh Ranger from the Area Research Center at the UW-Oshkosh Polk Library will present a program on using resources from the center for family and community research. The Area Research Center collection includes local government records and materials from Green Lake, Fond du Lac, Winnebago, Marquette and Dodge Counties. The Area research Centers can also secure records from other Centers for anywhere in Wisconsin. If you are interested in doing research on your Wisconsin family or community, you wouldn’t want to miss this.
Offering free classes and activities related to sustainability, health, community building, and social justice! Kids’ activities too!
Saturday, March 10th
1-5pm (registration at 12:30)
Sage Hall, 835 High Avenue, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (parking is free on Saturdays)
For the last two years, residents of the Fox Valley have been welcomed to the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh’s campus for a day of free classes. 2016’s Free School attracted approximately 100 participants, and 2017’s attracted 200. The students of SEAC (Student Environmental Action Coalition) are creating a third Free School for 2018: On Saturday, March 10th, from 1pm to 5pm, UWO’s Sage Hall will house free classes on topics related to sustainability, health, social justice, and community building. An “express yourself room” with craft supplies and multiple kids’ activities will be provided, as well as a “listening room” featuring piano music by Appleton based artist Jennifer Levenhagen. The Free School also includes an unscheduled classroom, in which volunteers can spontaneously offer classes on the day of the event. There is no charge for the classes, snacks, or supplies. The spirit of “freedom” also permeates the course offerings: instructors are students, professors, and community members who have donated their time and expertise free of charge. Classes range from “Greening Your Kitchen” to “Tae Kwon Do”; from “Introduction to Islam” to “Skin Healing Herbs and Lotions.” One class has participants rolling around campus in wheelchairs; another has them making crafts out of old t-shirts. The theme of sustainability — broadly construed to include environmental concerns, health, community building, and justice — governs the day. Dr. Laura Hartman, faculty advisor for SEAC, supports the high-impact event. “It’s clear that we need to build better, stronger, more sustainable communities,” she explains, “but the knowledge, skills, and community connections to get there seem hard to come by. The Free School says: collectively we have knowledge and skills, so let’s teach and learn from one another.” The Free School occurs on Saturday, March 10th, from 1pm to 5pm. Participants may come for the whole afternoon or just a part of it. It is held at Sage Hall (835 High Ave) on the UWO campus. Parking on campus is free on Saturdays, but participants are encouraged to use public transit, bike, or walk. Free snacks and kids workshops are provided as facilities permit. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Laura Hartman at hartmanl@uwosh.edu or 920-424-0768. Also visit the Free School’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/uwofreeschool.
Chase away cabin fever blues with Black Hawk Folk Society’s Songwriters in the Round concert featuring Katie Dahl, Hope Dunbar, and Emily White Saturday, March 10 at the Mountain View Community Center, N3137 21st Lane. This is located at the intersection of 21st Lane with Highway 152, near Mt. Morris and Wautoma.
The musicians take the stage at 7:00 p.m. The Mt. Morris stop is one of a seven-city tour by these three singer-songwriters from the Midwest. The popular musicians have loyal fan bases and have earned numerous awards and honors while performing solo. Now Dahl, Dunbar, and White have joined their talents for an “intimate and in-the round format.” You can hear samples of their music and learn more about the performers at these websites: http://www.katiedahlmusic.com/music/ ; http://www.hopedunbarmusic.com/music/ ; and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uz2FYNhEQfM.
The evening will begin with a potluck supper at 6, open to all. General admission tickets will sold at the door. Mountain View Community Center is handicap accessible, with free and on-site parking. The Black Hawk Folk Society is a non-profit volunteer-driven group bringing quality music to central Wisconsin. For more information about this Second Saturday concert or to learn how to become a sponsor or how you can support Black Hawk in other ways, please visit https://blackhawkfolk.org, call 920-295-2030, or visit www.facebook.com/BlackHawkFolk.
Home Grown, Hand Made and Organic. The indoor Spring Market at Town Square offers a festive atmosphere with the best in fresh-from-the-farm produce, meats and floral, plus one-of-a-kind, handmade items from area artisans and weekly surprises including kids programs, live music and more.
Josh Ranger from the Area Research Center at the UW-Oshkosh Polk Library will present a program on using resources from the center for family and community research. The Area Research Center collection includes local government records and materials from Green Lake, Fond du Lac, Winnebago, Marquette and Dodge Counties. The Area research Centers can also secure records from other Centers for anywhere in Wisconsin. If you are interested in doing research on your Wisconsin family or community, you wouldn’t want to miss this.
Offering free classes and activities related to sustainability, health, community building, and social justice! Kids’ activities too!
Saturday, March 10th
1-5pm (registration at 12:30)
Sage Hall, 835 High Avenue, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (parking is free on Saturdays)
For the last two years, residents of the Fox Valley have been welcomed to the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh’s campus for a day of free classes. 2016’s Free School attracted approximately 100 participants, and 2017’s attracted 200. The students of SEAC (Student Environmental Action Coalition) are creating a third Free School for 2018: On Saturday, March 10th, from 1pm to 5pm, UWO’s Sage Hall will house free classes on topics related to sustainability, health, social justice, and community building. An “express yourself room” with craft supplies and multiple kids’ activities will be provided, as well as a “listening room” featuring piano music by Appleton based artist Jennifer Levenhagen. The Free School also includes an unscheduled classroom, in which volunteers can spontaneously offer classes on the day of the event. There is no charge for the classes, snacks, or supplies. The spirit of “freedom” also permeates the course offerings: instructors are students, professors, and community members who have donated their time and expertise free of charge. Classes range from “Greening Your Kitchen” to “Tae Kwon Do”; from “Introduction to Islam” to “Skin Healing Herbs and Lotions.” One class has participants rolling around campus in wheelchairs; another has them making crafts out of old t-shirts. The theme of sustainability — broadly construed to include environmental concerns, health, community building, and justice — governs the day. Dr. Laura Hartman, faculty advisor for SEAC, supports the high-impact event. “It’s clear that we need to build better, stronger, more sustainable communities,” she explains, “but the knowledge, skills, and community connections to get there seem hard to come by. The Free School says: collectively we have knowledge and skills, so let’s teach and learn from one another.” The Free School occurs on Saturday, March 10th, from 1pm to 5pm. Participants may come for the whole afternoon or just a part of it. It is held at Sage Hall (835 High Ave) on the UWO campus. Parking on campus is free on Saturdays, but participants are encouraged to use public transit, bike, or walk. Free snacks and kids workshops are provided as facilities permit. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Laura Hartman at hartmanl@uwosh.edu or 920-424-0768. Also visit the Free School’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/uwofreeschool.
Chase away cabin fever blues with Black Hawk Folk Society’s Songwriters in the Round concert featuring Katie Dahl, Hope Dunbar, and Emily White Saturday, March 10 at the Mountain View Community Center, N3137 21st Lane. This is located at the intersection of 21st Lane with Highway 152, near Mt. Morris and Wautoma.
The musicians take the stage at 7:00 p.m. The Mt. Morris stop is one of a seven-city tour by these three singer-songwriters from the Midwest. The popular musicians have loyal fan bases and have earned numerous awards and honors while performing solo. Now Dahl, Dunbar, and White have joined their talents for an “intimate and in-the round format.” You can hear samples of their music and learn more about the performers at these websites: http://www.katiedahlmusic.com/music/ ; http://www.hopedunbarmusic.com/music/ ; and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uz2FYNhEQfM.
The evening will begin with a potluck supper at 6, open to all. General admission tickets will sold at the door. Mountain View Community Center is handicap accessible, with free and on-site parking. The Black Hawk Folk Society is a non-profit volunteer-driven group bringing quality music to central Wisconsin. For more information about this Second Saturday concert or to learn how to become a sponsor or how you can support Black Hawk in other ways, please visit https://blackhawkfolk.org, call 920-295-2030, or visit www.facebook.com/BlackHawkFolk.
Wisconsin author Valerie Biel (Circle of Nine fantasy series) visits the library this afternoon to discuss From Stone Circles to Fantasy Fiction: How Archaeology & History Inspire Modern Storytelling. Valerie and the audience will explore ancient monuments and ruins (mainly in Ireland) as she explain how the remnants of early civilizations helped her create an intriguing fictional world. A book signing will follow.
Join the Wautoma Public Library on Tuesday, March 13th at 4:00pm for their Crayon Party! The party is free for all to attend and there will be story time, snacks, crafts, games, and prizes. It’s sure to be fun for everyone. The Wautoma Library is located at 410 W. Main Street and any questions can be answered by calling 920-787-2988.
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.:
April 19 – Craft TBD
May 15 – Bookfolding with guest instructor Jill Hennes
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.
Monday, March 19th, Rotary Sponsored Blood Drive. Rotary will be hosting a Blood Drive at the WWII Memorial Building on Monday, March 19th. More information to follow.
March 20th & 21st, OSHA 10-hour Training for General Industry. This training presents information about the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) and how the Act is implemented to achieve compliance, profitability and survivability in today’s cost conscious environment. Explore OSHA standards that govern general industry, how to read and use the Code of Federal Regulations, and compliance programs and procedures required for the workplace. Topics are intended for personnel who utilize Federal OSHA standards as directed by state requirements. All students will receive an OSHA 10-hour card upon completion. The class will be a two day training on Tuesday, March 20th and Wednesday, March 21st at the Watuoma Regional Center, Room 17. If you would like to register, contact Emily DeMoulin at 920-735-4798.
Put your game face on and head over to the Ripon Public Library on Tuesday, March 20 at 6:00 P.M. for some kids-free, adult gaming! This month we will focus on games that use a modular board mechanism. Our feature game will be Betrayal atHouse on the Hill, but we will also have copies of Forbidden Island, Forbidden Desert, Five Tribes, and Settlers of Catan available for participants to explore. What is a modular board game mechanism? As Board Game Geek describes it, “Game play occurs upon a modular board that is composed of multiple pieces, often tiles or cards. In many games, board placement is randomized, leading to different possibilities for strategy and exploration.” For a game description, instructions and a video tutorial for our feature game, Betrayal atHouse on the Hill, please visit our website at https://www.riponlibrary.org/ModularBoard. Did we miss any modular board game 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.
The Nutman is coming to Ripon Medical Center March 22
The Ripon Medical Center Auxiliary is hosting a candy and nut sale by The Nutman Company on Thursday, March 22. This event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Ripon Medical Center Atrium by the gift shop.
The Nutman Company features 150 fine quality nuts, chocolates, snack mixes and candies.
Proceeds benefit Ripon Medical Center scholarships, as well as healthy and wellness programs and services. Visa and MasterCard are welcome, as well as cash and checks. Quickcharge is available for employees.
For more information, call Ripon Medical Center Volunteer Services, at (920) 745-3670.
Catch up with what other readers are enjoying over a cup of coffee on Tuesday, March 27 at 6:00 P.M. at Mugs Coffeehouse! Unlike traditional book clubs, there are no assigned books. Instead, read what you like and then choose how you share your reading experience. Adult/Teen Services Librarian, Mandy Sprague will be on hand to offer reader’s advisory to get you hooked on your next favorite book/podcast/movie!
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.
Dementia is not a normal part of aging. Join us on Thursday, March 29 at 6:30 P.M. at the Ripon Public Library to discover what you can do to lower your dementia risk and keep your brain healthy and sharp. This session will cover:
Common diseases that cause dementia
Other conditions that mimic dementia
Signs and symptoms
Risk factors
Strategies to maintain a healthy brain (physical health, nutrition, mental stimulation, social engagement)
Where to find more information and resources
Presented by Mary Lyke, recently retired Ripon Area School District Nurse, and Melanie Simpkins, Public Health Nurse/ Health Education and Work and Wellness Coordinator with the Green Lake County Health Unit.
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.
The indoor Spring Market at Town Square offers a festive atmosphere with the best in fresh-from-the-farm produce, meats and floral, plus one-of-a-kind, handmade items from area artisans.
Town Square BINGO | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Town Square’s themed Bingo series brings the fun for all ages. Doors open at 6:00 pm and gaming begins at 6:30 pm. Bring your most festive and win prizes!
Huge Progres$$ive Jackpot!
Concessions available including: beer, wine, soda, chips, $2 Sheboygan hot dogs and more!
Hop on over to Deacon Mills Park for the annual Green Lake Rotary Club’s Easter Egg Hunt! As always, the event starts at 11 am sharp, and goes quickly, so be sure to be there a few minutes early, which also gives you and the kiddos time to visit with the Easter Bunny!
The indoor Spring Market at Town Square offers a festive atmosphere with the best in fresh-from-the-farm produce, meats and floral, plus one-of-a-kind, handmade items from area artisans.
Town Square BINGO | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Town Square’s themed Bingo series brings the fun for all ages. Doors open at 6:00 pm and gaming begins at 6:30 pm. Bring your most festive and win prizes!
Huge Progres$$ive Jackpot!
Concessions available including: beer, wine, soda, chips, $2 Sheboygan hot dogs and more!
Hop on over to Deacon Mills Park for the annual Green Lake Rotary Club’s Easter Egg Hunt! As always, the event starts at 11 am sharp, and goes quickly, so be sure to be there a few minutes early, which also gives you and the kiddos time to visit with the Easter Bunny!
