You can order one dozen long stem roses from the Ripon and Green Lake Rotary Club Members. With a $15 donation, you can order your roses to be delivered on Thursday, April 11th.
To order your roses, a Rotarian from either the Ripon or Green Lake Rotary Club will contact you, or you can contact them.
Two of the Ripon Rotary Club Members to contact:
C. Baker at 748-5498
K. Grahn at 398-3566
Two of the Green Lake Rotary Club Members to contact:
The Berlin VFW Smelt Fry will be held on April 2, 2019. They will be serving smelt and potato salad from 4:30 pm until out. The event will be located at N. Wisconsin and Memorial Drive in Berlin.
The Berlin VFW Smelt Fry will be held on April 2, 2019. They will be serving smelt and potato salad from 4:30 pm until out. The event will be located at N. Wisconsin and Memorial Drive in Berlin.
You can order one dozen long stem roses from the Ripon and Green Lake Rotary Club Members. With a $15 donation, you can order your roses to be delivered on Thursday, April 11th.
To order your roses, a Rotarian from either the Ripon or Green Lake Rotary Club will contact you, or you can contact them.
Two of the Ripon Rotary Club Members to contact:
C. Baker at 748-5498
K. Grahn at 398-3566
Two of the Green Lake Rotary Club Members to contact:
You can order one dozen long stem roses from the Ripon and Green Lake Rotary Club Members. With a $15 donation, you can order your roses to be delivered on Thursday, April 11th.
To order your roses, a Rotarian from either the Ripon or Green Lake Rotary Club will contact you, or you can contact them.
Two of the Ripon Rotary Club Members to contact:
C. Baker at 748-5498
K. Grahn at 398-3566
Two of the Green Lake Rotary Club Members to contact:
Blue Ribbon Kid’s Day, a family fun and resource fair held in Waushara County each April during Child Abuse Prevention month. Blue Ribbon Kid’s Day will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2019 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm at Parkside School in Wautoma.
Blue Ribbon Kid’s Day attracts nearly 1000 parents, grandparents and children who learn and practice safety skills, discover area resources and enjoy a morning of free family focused fun. It is the largest free family event offered in Waushara County. Blue Ribbon Kid’s Day is a past Beyond the Blue Ribbon Award recipient, and has been recognized by the Children’s Trust Fund, Child Abuse Prevention Fund and Prevent Child Abuse Wisconsin.
The Wautoma Kiwanis Autism Fun Run/Walk will be held Saturday, April 6th, 2019.
Help the Wautoma Kiwanis generate awareness and fundraise for iPads and apps to distribute to local students on the autism spectrum. Following Blue Ribbon Kid’s Day, the Autism Run/Walk will kick off at 1:00pm for the 1 Mile run/walk and 2:00pm for the 5k fun run/walk. The Kiwanis will have hot and cold food/beverages and raffle baskets for purchase. Follow this link https://raceroster.com/events/2019/21708/2019-wautomakiwanis-autism-fun-runwalk to register for the race or contact Jennifer Culver at wautomakiwanisautism@gmail.com for any questions or to sign up to be a volunteer.
The St. Catherine of Siena Chicken Dinner will be held on Saturday, April 6th, with dinner served from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
In addition to a meal of baked chicken, dressing, potatoes, gravy, and all the trimmings, there will also be entertainment, games, a raffle, and a silent auction! The dinner will be held at the Parish Hall & Activity Center, located at 218 Blossom Street in Ripon.
Cost (In Advance):
Adults – $8.00
Child – $4.00
Prices will increase by $1.00 at the door.
Tickets are available at the office, Bakers Bar, and BMO Harris Bank.
The Rockin’ Oldies Party, hosted by Unimaginable Hope-Moments of Kindness, will be held Saturday, April 6th from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm at City Inn. Prizes will be awarded for best-dressed 50s, & 60s, and there will also be Malt shop favorites, hot beef, hot dogs, pizza, a 50/50 cash raffle, basket raffles, a cash bar, and prize raffles! City Inn is located at 689 Broadway Street in Berlin.
Blue Ribbon Kid’s Day, a family fun and resource fair held in Waushara County each April during Child Abuse Prevention month. Blue Ribbon Kid’s Day will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2019 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm at Parkside School in Wautoma.
Blue Ribbon Kid’s Day attracts nearly 1000 parents, grandparents and children who learn and practice safety skills, discover area resources and enjoy a morning of free family focused fun. It is the largest free family event offered in Waushara County. Blue Ribbon Kid’s Day is a past Beyond the Blue Ribbon Award recipient, and has been recognized by the Children’s Trust Fund, Child Abuse Prevention Fund and Prevent Child Abuse Wisconsin.
The Wautoma Kiwanis Autism Fun Run/Walk will be held Saturday, April 6th, 2019.
Help the Wautoma Kiwanis generate awareness and fundraise for iPads and apps to distribute to local students on the autism spectrum. Following Blue Ribbon Kid’s Day, the Autism Run/Walk will kick off at 1:00pm for the 1 Mile run/walk and 2:00pm for the 5k fun run/walk. The Kiwanis will have hot and cold food/beverages and raffle baskets for purchase. Follow this link https://raceroster.com/events/2019/21708/2019-wautomakiwanis-autism-fun-runwalk to register for the race or contact Jennifer Culver at wautomakiwanisautism@gmail.com for any questions or to sign up to be a volunteer.
The St. Catherine of Siena Chicken Dinner will be held on Saturday, April 6th, with dinner served from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
In addition to a meal of baked chicken, dressing, potatoes, gravy, and all the trimmings, there will also be entertainment, games, a raffle, and a silent auction! The dinner will be held at the Parish Hall & Activity Center, located at 218 Blossom Street in Ripon.
Cost (In Advance):
Adults – $8.00
Child – $4.00
Prices will increase by $1.00 at the door.
Tickets are available at the office, Bakers Bar, and BMO Harris Bank.
The Rockin’ Oldies Party, hosted by Unimaginable Hope-Moments of Kindness, will be held Saturday, April 6th from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm at City Inn. Prizes will be awarded for best-dressed 50s, & 60s, and there will also be Malt shop favorites, hot beef, hot dogs, pizza, a 50/50 cash raffle, basket raffles, a cash bar, and prize raffles! City Inn is located at 689 Broadway Street in Berlin.
You can order one dozen long stem roses from the Ripon and Green Lake Rotary Club Members. With a $15 donation, you can order your roses to be delivered on Thursday, April 11th.
To order your roses, a Rotarian from either the Ripon or Green Lake Rotary Club will contact you, or you can contact them.
Two of the Ripon Rotary Club Members to contact:
C. Baker at 748-5498
K. Grahn at 398-3566
Two of the Green Lake Rotary Club Members to contact:
The Larsen-Winchester Lions Club Lions Breakfast will be held Sunday, April 7, 2019 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at Winchester School. There will be All-You-Can-Eat Pancakes and cash drawings of $50, $35, and $15. Proceeds from the breakfast will be used to benefit future lions projects.
Cost:
Adults – $6
Kids 12 and under – $3
Kids under 3 – FREE
Advance tickets to purchase before April 7th are available at Leo’s Service Station in Winneconne, Melvin Mathison, CPA in Winchester, and from any of the Larsen-Winchester Lions Club members.
A benefit Hymn Sing is planned for this Sunday April 7 at 2:30pm at Community United Methodist Church in North Fond du Lac. It will be directed by Joshua Giese, Christopher Guy and Devin Scherck. Rev Tom White will accompany on the 126 year old reed organ with Sarah Conrad on the piano. Along with the singing of favorite old hymns there will be special music by the Peniel Quartet and a combined choir of Community United Methodist and Covenant United Mehodist in Fond du Lac. Te Bach (refreshments ) will follow. The free will offering will go to the historic Peniel Welsh Church renovation project.
You can order one dozen long stem roses from the Ripon and Green Lake Rotary Club Members. With a $15 donation, you can order your roses to be delivered on Thursday, April 11th.
To order your roses, a Rotarian from either the Ripon or Green Lake Rotary Club will contact you, or you can contact them.
Two of the Ripon Rotary Club Members to contact:
C. Baker at 748-5498
K. Grahn at 398-3566
Two of the Green Lake Rotary Club Members to contact:
The Waushara Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to partner with Fox Valley Technical College for this Communication and the Customer Experience Training that will be held April 10th and 17th at the Wautoma Regional Center. This class is normally $159/person but with our partnership, get this training for ONLY $50! Space is limited to 20 people, so follow this link to register today!
Dr. Kaitlyn Smith,PT, DPT, LAT,will present on pain management of one of the most complex joints in the human body, the shoulder, on Wednesday, April10 at 6:00 P.M. at Ripon Public Library. Dr. Smith will talk about signs that may indicate an injury to your rotator cuff along with tips to manage symptoms. This informational session will also cover signs of a torn rotator cuff, which warrants further medical examination. Don’t miss the rest of our Pain Management Health Series, Wednesdays this Spring at 6:00 P.M.
You can order one dozen long stem roses from the Ripon and Green Lake Rotary Club Members. With a $15 donation, you can order your roses to be delivered on Thursday, April 11th.
To order your roses, a Rotarian from either the Ripon or Green Lake Rotary Club will contact you, or you can contact them.
Two of the Ripon Rotary Club Members to contact:
C. Baker at 748-5498
K. Grahn at 398-3566
Two of the Green Lake Rotary Club Members to contact:
The Film and Art Reception for Art on the Spectrum will be held Thursday, April 11th from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the Thrasher Opera House. There will be appetizers, beverages, and a showing of the film “Temple Grandin” at 6:00 pm. All visitors should enter through the Thrasher Opera House gallery entrance at 510 Mill St. Green Lake, WI. The reception will be free of charge.
The Art Exhibit will be up for the entire month of April. The Gallery is open to the public Monday-Friday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm or by appointment (call 920.294.4279).
The Friends of the Ripon Public Library will hold its semi-annual used book sale from April 11 – April 13 in the basement of the library at 120 Jefferson Street. Hundreds of books have recently been moved to the Last Chance Room and are priced at 25 and 50 cents, including a selection of large print books, while many audio books, CDs, DVDs, and trade paperbacks will be offered at steep discounts. The Showroom contains a huge selection of newly arrived children’s, religious, craft, arts, gardening, and cook books. A newly expanded Wisconsin section features books on local topics and by local authors. Credit card payments will be accepted throughout the sale, in addition to cash and checks. The mission of the Friends is to promote and support public resources and community programs at the Ripon Public Library, and proceeds from the sale are used to support this mission. In the past year the Friends have assisted with funding the adult, teen and children’s summer reading programs, the Makerspace collection, Pinterest Craft Club, 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, books on CD, and more.
Thursday, April 11: Early Bird Sale from 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Get a leg up on the competition by attending the Friends of the Library used book Early Bird Sale! Free for Friends members to attend, $3 entrance fee for all others, the Early Bird Sale will let you browse and purchase any of the books available. The sale will then be open free of charge on Friday and Saturday.
The Leadership Oshkosh Class of 2019 will carry on the tradition of previous years’ classes to host a trivia night fundraiser to benefit Community For Hope, an Oshkosh-based nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting suicide-prevention awareness and education in the Fox Valley.
The event is set for 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at the Fox River Brewing Co. Taproom, 1501 Arboretum Dr., Oshkosh. Participation is limited, so those interested in participating are encouraged to sign up soon.
One of the largest missions of the Leadership Oshkosh program is to make an impact in the community. Over the past two years, the Leadership Oshkosh Gives Back Trivia Night has raised more than $22,000 to benefit the Oshkosh Police and Fire Department foundations. This year’s beneficiary is Community For Hope.
“We’re excited to be partnering with Community For Hope to help support its mission in the Oshkosh community and throughout the region,” said Nathaniel Shuda, chairman of the Leadership Oshkosh 2019 Trivia Night marketing committee. “Suicide in Wisconsin is increasing at an alarming rate and is affecting individuals and families right here in Oshkosh.”
The numbers are staggering. The Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health reports 38 minors in Wisconsin died by suicide in 2017 — the highest youth suicide rate in the state since 1992 and the 11th worst in the nation. According to the 2017 Wisconsin Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 16.4 percent of the state’s public high school students have considered suicide.
In addition to the trivia contest, the April 11 event also will include a variety of raffles and a silent auction. Sponsors include Bemis Company, Choice Bank and Community First Credit Union. Fox River Brewing Company’s Jay Supple Jr., a member of the Leadership Oshkosh Class of 2019, also will serve as a celebrity bartender for the night.
Sponsorships and tickets still available
Sponsorships at multiple levels and tickets are still available. To become a sponsor or to sign up your team, please contact Denise Prehn at denise.prehn.md@aurora.org.
Please make any checks payable to the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The Chamber Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please indicate in the memo: Community for Hope.
You can order one dozen long stem roses from the Ripon and Green Lake Rotary Club Members. With a $15 donation, you can order your roses to be delivered on Thursday, April 11th.
To order your roses, a Rotarian from either the Ripon or Green Lake Rotary Club will contact you, or you can contact them.
Two of the Ripon Rotary Club Members to contact:
C. Baker at 748-5498
K. Grahn at 398-3566
Two of the Green Lake Rotary Club Members to contact:
The Film and Art Reception for Art on the Spectrum will be held Thursday, April 11th from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the Thrasher Opera House. There will be appetizers, beverages, and a showing of the film “Temple Grandin” at 6:00 pm. All visitors should enter through the Thrasher Opera House gallery entrance at 510 Mill St. Green Lake, WI. The reception will be free of charge.
The Art Exhibit will be up for the entire month of April. The Gallery is open to the public Monday-Friday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm or by appointment (call 920.294.4279).
The Friends of the Ripon Public Library will hold its semi-annual used book sale from April 11 – April 13 in the basement of the library at 120 Jefferson Street. Hundreds of books have recently been moved to the Last Chance Room and are priced at 25 and 50 cents, including a selection of large print books, while many audio books, CDs, DVDs, and trade paperbacks will be offered at steep discounts. The Showroom contains a huge selection of newly arrived children’s, religious, craft, arts, gardening, and cook books. A newly expanded Wisconsin section features books on local topics and by local authors. Credit card payments will be accepted throughout the sale, in addition to cash and checks. The mission of the Friends is to promote and support public resources and community programs at the Ripon Public Library, and proceeds from the sale are used to support this mission. In the past year the Friends have assisted with funding the adult, teen and children’s summer reading programs, the Makerspace collection, Pinterest Craft Club, 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, books on CD, and more.
Thursday, April 11: Early Bird Sale from 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Get a leg up on the competition by attending the Friends of the Library used book Early Bird Sale! Free for Friends members to attend, $3 entrance fee for all others, the Early Bird Sale will let you browse and purchase any of the books available. The sale will then be open free of charge on Friday and Saturday.
The Leadership Oshkosh Class of 2019 will carry on the tradition of previous years’ classes to host a trivia night fundraiser to benefit Community For Hope, an Oshkosh-based nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting suicide-prevention awareness and education in the Fox Valley.
The event is set for 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at the Fox River Brewing Co. Taproom, 1501 Arboretum Dr., Oshkosh. Participation is limited, so those interested in participating are encouraged to sign up soon.
One of the largest missions of the Leadership Oshkosh program is to make an impact in the community. Over the past two years, the Leadership Oshkosh Gives Back Trivia Night has raised more than $22,000 to benefit the Oshkosh Police and Fire Department foundations. This year’s beneficiary is Community For Hope.
“We’re excited to be partnering with Community For Hope to help support its mission in the Oshkosh community and throughout the region,” said Nathaniel Shuda, chairman of the Leadership Oshkosh 2019 Trivia Night marketing committee. “Suicide in Wisconsin is increasing at an alarming rate and is affecting individuals and families right here in Oshkosh.”
The numbers are staggering. The Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health reports 38 minors in Wisconsin died by suicide in 2017 — the highest youth suicide rate in the state since 1992 and the 11th worst in the nation. According to the 2017 Wisconsin Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 16.4 percent of the state’s public high school students have considered suicide.
In addition to the trivia contest, the April 11 event also will include a variety of raffles and a silent auction. Sponsors include Bemis Company, Choice Bank and Community First Credit Union. Fox River Brewing Company’s Jay Supple Jr., a member of the Leadership Oshkosh Class of 2019, also will serve as a celebrity bartender for the night.
Sponsorships and tickets still available
Sponsorships at multiple levels and tickets are still available. To become a sponsor or to sign up your team, please contact Denise Prehn at denise.prehn.md@aurora.org.
Please make any checks payable to the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The Chamber Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please indicate in the memo: Community for Hope.
The Friends of the Ripon Public Library will hold its semi-annual used book sale from April 11 – April 13 in the basement of the library at 120 Jefferson Street. Hundreds of books have recently been moved to the Last Chance Room and are priced at 25 and 50 cents, including a selection of large print books, while many audio books, CDs, DVDs, and trade paperbacks will be offered at steep discounts. The Showroom contains a huge selection of newly arrived children’s, religious, craft, arts, gardening, and cook books. A newly expanded Wisconsin section features books on local topics and by local authors. Credit card payments will be accepted throughout the sale, in addition to cash and checks. The mission of the Friends is to promote and support public resources and community programs at the Ripon Public Library, and proceeds from the sale are used to support this mission. In the past year the Friends have assisted with funding the adult, teen and children’s summer reading programs, the Makerspace collection, Pinterest Craft Club, 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, books on CD, and more.
Friday, April 12: Book Sale open extended hours from 10:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Open to anyone looking for a great deal on gently used books. Come back tomorrow for even more deals!
The Downtown Ripon Wine Walk is set to return on Friday, April 12. During the event, which takes place from 5:30 to 8:30 pm, businesses throughout the historic district will become “tasting rooms” where attendees may sample up to 20 different wines throughout the evening. Numerous businesses will be open late during the event to provide you with an adequate dose of shopping therapy.
Gear up and have a blast at the Adult NERF Battle on Friday, April 12 at 6:00 P.M. at Ripon Public Library. This popularafter-hoursevent is team-oriented and a great way to meet new people while being active! NERF dart-style ammo, flashing glow necklaces, and snacks provided. B.Y.O.B. (bring your own unmodified blaster) if you have one!“Elite” dart-style NERF guns only please.A small number of NERF blasters will be available to borrow during the event. The doors will be locked at 6:00 P.M. when the program starts. Please arrive beforehand to sign waivers.
The Friends of the Ripon Public Library will hold its semi-annual used book sale from April 11 – April 13 in the basement of the library at 120 Jefferson Street. Hundreds of books have recently been moved to the Last Chance Room and are priced at 25 and 50 cents, including a selection of large print books, while many audio books, CDs, DVDs, and trade paperbacks will be offered at steep discounts. The Showroom contains a huge selection of newly arrived children’s, religious, craft, arts, gardening, and cook books. A newly expanded Wisconsin section features books on local topics and by local authors. Credit card payments will be accepted throughout the sale, in addition to cash and checks. The mission of the Friends is to promote and support public resources and community programs at the Ripon Public Library, and proceeds from the sale are used to support this mission. In the past year the Friends have assisted with funding the adult, teen and children’s summer reading programs, the Makerspace collection, Pinterest Craft Club, 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, books on CD, and more.
Friday, April 12: Book Sale open extended hours from 10:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Open to anyone looking for a great deal on gently used books. Come back tomorrow for even more deals!
The Downtown Ripon Wine Walk is set to return on Friday, April 12. During the event, which takes place from 5:30 to 8:30 pm, businesses throughout the historic district will become “tasting rooms” where attendees may sample up to 20 different wines throughout the evening. Numerous businesses will be open late during the event to provide you with an adequate dose of shopping therapy.
Gear up and have a blast at the Adult NERF Battle on Friday, April 12 at 6:00 P.M. at Ripon Public Library. This popularafter-hoursevent is team-oriented and a great way to meet new people while being active! NERF dart-style ammo, flashing glow necklaces, and snacks provided. B.Y.O.B. (bring your own unmodified blaster) if you have one!“Elite” dart-style NERF guns only please.A small number of NERF blasters will be available to borrow during the event. The doors will be locked at 6:00 P.M. when the program starts. Please arrive beforehand to sign waivers.
The Ripon Education Foundation is holding its annual door-to-door Scholarship Drive on Saturday and Sunday, April 13 and 14, 2019.
The goal of the Scholarship Drive is to ask every resident of the Ripon community to contribute to the scholarship fund, which supports Ripon students attending either two-year or four-year accredited colleges and universities. All money collected will be awarded as scholarships to graduating seniors at the Ripon High School and Lumen Charter School’s annual awards night on May 16, 2019.
Students from the Ripon Area School District’s high schools will be canvassing the community the second weekend of April to collect donations for Ripon Education Foundation’s scholarship fund. Students should be wearing orange fleece vests making them easily identified when they come to the door.
Since 1999, the foundation has awarded more than $150,000 to Ripon students headed for colleges and technical colleges. Last year, the Education Foundation awarded more than $8,000 in scholarships from the drive plus additional scholarships from other funds earmarked for scholarships.
Half the scholarships funded by the drive are awarded on a merit basis through the RHS scholarship application. In order to be eligible to receive a merit scholarship, a student must have participated in the drive at least two years. The other half of the Education Foundation scholarships are awarded through a lottery of student participants in the annual scholarship drive making it beneficial for all students to participate. All students who have participated in the drive are eligible for the lottery scholarships and have their names placed in the lottery draw once for each year of participation.
Residents who will not be home are welcome to leave a donation taped to their door, use the envelope left by the students to mail donations to the Foundation at PO Box 395, Ripon, WI 54971 or donate online at www.riponeducationfoundation.org. Donations made online are securely processed by our fund management partners at the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation. Contributions may be tax deductible – please check with your tax preparer.
The Friends of the Ripon Public Library will hold its semi-annual used book sale from April 11 – April 13 in the basement of the library at 120 Jefferson Street. Hundreds of books have recently been moved to the Last Chance Room and are priced at 25 and 50 cents, including a selection of large print books, while many audio books, CDs, DVDs, and trade paperbacks will be offered at steep discounts. The Showroom contains a huge selection of newly arrived children’s, religious, craft, arts, gardening, and cook books. A newly expanded Wisconsin section features books on local topics and by local authors. Credit card payments will be accepted throughout the sale, in addition to cash and checks. The mission of the Friends is to promote and support public resources and community programs at the Ripon Public Library, and proceeds from the sale are used to support this mission. In the past year the Friends have assisted with funding the adult, teen and children’s summer reading programs, the Makerspace collection, Pinterest Craft Club, 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, books on CD, and more.
Saturday, April 13: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The Friends of the Library semi-annual used book sale continues with a $3 grocery bag sale in the Last Chance Room – the Showroom is excluded from the bag sale. This is your last chance to stock up until the next sale! Because of the large volume of book donations received throughout the year, many of the books which don’t sell will be recycled after the sale and will not be here again.
The Roast Pork Dinner at Emmaus Lutheran Church will be held on April 13th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, or until gone. There will be a dinner of roast pork, potato salad, baked beans, rolled, coleslaw, and desert served. Funds raised from the event will be used for support of overseas missionaries. Emmaus Lutheran Church is located at W2185 CTY H, Poy Sippi.
Black Hawk Folk Society proudly presents Dan Weber Saturday, April 13 at 7 p.m. at Mountain View Community Center (at the 21st Lane and Highway 152 intersection near Mt. Morris). Weber’s career as a folk singer-songwriter took off with a standing ovation at the Sisters Folk Festival in 2010. His route to that almost instant success was circuitous and didn’t happen until mid-life, but those prior decades of life experience became his source for multiple cd’s worth of rich and varied material. And since that standing ovation, Weber has earned numerous awards for his songs which are often compared to Guthrie, early John Prine, and Harry Chapin, as well as delighted audience after audience throughout the United States. To learn more about Dan Weber or to sample his music visit http://danwebermusic.com/music/videos.html . Dan Weber’s concert begins at 7:00 p.m. and will be preceded with a 6 p.m. potluck supper open to all. General admission tickets will be sold at the door from 6:30 on (adults: $10; 12 & under: free). Parking is on-site and free; the facility is handicap friendly. Black Hawk Folk Society is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization and entirely volunteer driven.
The Ripon Education Foundation is holding its annual door-to-door Scholarship Drive on Saturday and Sunday, April 13 and 14, 2019.
The goal of the Scholarship Drive is to ask every resident of the Ripon community to contribute to the scholarship fund, which supports Ripon students attending either two-year or four-year accredited colleges and universities. All money collected will be awarded as scholarships to graduating seniors at the Ripon High School and Lumen Charter School’s annual awards night on May 16, 2019.
Students from the Ripon Area School District’s high schools will be canvassing the community the second weekend of April to collect donations for Ripon Education Foundation’s scholarship fund. Students should be wearing orange fleece vests making them easily identified when they come to the door.
Since 1999, the foundation has awarded more than $150,000 to Ripon students headed for colleges and technical colleges. Last year, the Education Foundation awarded more than $8,000 in scholarships from the drive plus additional scholarships from other funds earmarked for scholarships.
Half the scholarships funded by the drive are awarded on a merit basis through the RHS scholarship application. In order to be eligible to receive a merit scholarship, a student must have participated in the drive at least two years. The other half of the Education Foundation scholarships are awarded through a lottery of student participants in the annual scholarship drive making it beneficial for all students to participate. All students who have participated in the drive are eligible for the lottery scholarships and have their names placed in the lottery draw once for each year of participation.
Residents who will not be home are welcome to leave a donation taped to their door, use the envelope left by the students to mail donations to the Foundation at PO Box 395, Ripon, WI 54971 or donate online at www.riponeducationfoundation.org. Donations made online are securely processed by our fund management partners at the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation. Contributions may be tax deductible – please check with your tax preparer.
The Friends of the Ripon Public Library will hold its semi-annual used book sale from April 11 – April 13 in the basement of the library at 120 Jefferson Street. Hundreds of books have recently been moved to the Last Chance Room and are priced at 25 and 50 cents, including a selection of large print books, while many audio books, CDs, DVDs, and trade paperbacks will be offered at steep discounts. The Showroom contains a huge selection of newly arrived children’s, religious, craft, arts, gardening, and cook books. A newly expanded Wisconsin section features books on local topics and by local authors. Credit card payments will be accepted throughout the sale, in addition to cash and checks. The mission of the Friends is to promote and support public resources and community programs at the Ripon Public Library, and proceeds from the sale are used to support this mission. In the past year the Friends have assisted with funding the adult, teen and children’s summer reading programs, the Makerspace collection, Pinterest Craft Club, 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, books on CD, and more.
Saturday, April 13: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The Friends of the Library semi-annual used book sale continues with a $3 grocery bag sale in the Last Chance Room – the Showroom is excluded from the bag sale. This is your last chance to stock up until the next sale! Because of the large volume of book donations received throughout the year, many of the books which don’t sell will be recycled after the sale and will not be here again.
The Roast Pork Dinner at Emmaus Lutheran Church will be held on April 13th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, or until gone. There will be a dinner of roast pork, potato salad, baked beans, rolled, coleslaw, and desert served. Funds raised from the event will be used for support of overseas missionaries. Emmaus Lutheran Church is located at W2185 CTY H, Poy Sippi.
Black Hawk Folk Society proudly presents Dan Weber Saturday, April 13 at 7 p.m. at Mountain View Community Center (at the 21st Lane and Highway 152 intersection near Mt. Morris). Weber’s career as a folk singer-songwriter took off with a standing ovation at the Sisters Folk Festival in 2010. His route to that almost instant success was circuitous and didn’t happen until mid-life, but those prior decades of life experience became his source for multiple cd’s worth of rich and varied material. And since that standing ovation, Weber has earned numerous awards for his songs which are often compared to Guthrie, early John Prine, and Harry Chapin, as well as delighted audience after audience throughout the United States. To learn more about Dan Weber or to sample his music visit http://danwebermusic.com/music/videos.html . Dan Weber’s concert begins at 7:00 p.m. and will be preceded with a 6 p.m. potluck supper open to all. General admission tickets will be sold at the door from 6:30 on (adults: $10; 12 & under: free). Parking is on-site and free; the facility is handicap friendly. Black Hawk Folk Society is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization and entirely volunteer driven.
The Ripon Education Foundation is holding its annual door-to-door Scholarship Drive on Saturday and Sunday, April 13 and 14, 2019.
The goal of the Scholarship Drive is to ask every resident of the Ripon community to contribute to the scholarship fund, which supports Ripon students attending either two-year or four-year accredited colleges and universities. All money collected will be awarded as scholarships to graduating seniors at the Ripon High School and Lumen Charter School’s annual awards night on May 16, 2019.
Students from the Ripon Area School District’s high schools will be canvassing the community the second weekend of April to collect donations for Ripon Education Foundation’s scholarship fund. Students should be wearing orange fleece vests making them easily identified when they come to the door.
Since 1999, the foundation has awarded more than $150,000 to Ripon students headed for colleges and technical colleges. Last year, the Education Foundation awarded more than $8,000 in scholarships from the drive plus additional scholarships from other funds earmarked for scholarships.
Half the scholarships funded by the drive are awarded on a merit basis through the RHS scholarship application. In order to be eligible to receive a merit scholarship, a student must have participated in the drive at least two years. The other half of the Education Foundation scholarships are awarded through a lottery of student participants in the annual scholarship drive making it beneficial for all students to participate. All students who have participated in the drive are eligible for the lottery scholarships and have their names placed in the lottery draw once for each year of participation.
Residents who will not be home are welcome to leave a donation taped to their door, use the envelope left by the students to mail donations to the Foundation at PO Box 395, Ripon, WI 54971 or donate online at www.riponeducationfoundation.org. Donations made online are securely processed by our fund management partners at the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation. Contributions may be tax deductible – please check with your tax preparer.
A Palm Sunday Brunch, hosted by The Berlin Kiwanis Club, will be held on Sunday, April 14th at Clay Lamberton School. The Brunch will last from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm and will include pancakes, eggs, sausage, potatoes, fruit, and even more.
Cost:
Adults – $8.00
Children (10 and under) – $5.00
You can also get a free photo with the Easter Bunny if you attend between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm.
Confirmed vendors for the Brunch are scheduled from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Some confirmed vendors for the event are Avon by Dan Johannes, The Bargain Paradise by Lisa Madell, Color Street Nails by Marsha Utetcht and many more! There are more vendors being added daily for the event.
The Saxeville-Springwater Volunteer Fire Dept. Annual Pancake Breakfast will be held on Sunday, April 14th from 8:00 am until noon. All-You-Can-Eat pancakes, eggs, sausage, and applesauce will be served. In addition to the breakfast, there will also be raffle baskets.
The breakfast will be held at the Saxeville Fire House, located at W4666 Portage Street in Saxeville.
The Easter Egg Hunt at Princeton City Park will be held on Sunday, April 14th. Children ages 1 to 11 years old are welcome to participate, and the hunt will begin at promptly 11:30 am.
This event is sponsored by The Princeton Lions Club.
The Ripon Education Foundation is holding its annual door-to-door Scholarship Drive on Saturday and Sunday, April 13 and 14, 2019.
The goal of the Scholarship Drive is to ask every resident of the Ripon community to contribute to the scholarship fund, which supports Ripon students attending either two-year or four-year accredited colleges and universities. All money collected will be awarded as scholarships to graduating seniors at the Ripon High School and Lumen Charter School’s annual awards night on May 16, 2019.
Students from the Ripon Area School District’s high schools will be canvassing the community the second weekend of April to collect donations for Ripon Education Foundation’s scholarship fund. Students should be wearing orange fleece vests making them easily identified when they come to the door.
Since 1999, the foundation has awarded more than $150,000 to Ripon students headed for colleges and technical colleges. Last year, the Education Foundation awarded more than $8,000 in scholarships from the drive plus additional scholarships from other funds earmarked for scholarships.
Half the scholarships funded by the drive are awarded on a merit basis through the RHS scholarship application. In order to be eligible to receive a merit scholarship, a student must have participated in the drive at least two years. The other half of the Education Foundation scholarships are awarded through a lottery of student participants in the annual scholarship drive making it beneficial for all students to participate. All students who have participated in the drive are eligible for the lottery scholarships and have their names placed in the lottery draw once for each year of participation.
Residents who will not be home are welcome to leave a donation taped to their door, use the envelope left by the students to mail donations to the Foundation at PO Box 395, Ripon, WI 54971 or donate online at www.riponeducationfoundation.org. Donations made online are securely processed by our fund management partners at the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation. Contributions may be tax deductible – please check with your tax preparer.
A Palm Sunday Brunch, hosted by The Berlin Kiwanis Club, will be held on Sunday, April 14th at Clay Lamberton School. The Brunch will last from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm and will include pancakes, eggs, sausage, potatoes, fruit, and even more.
Cost:
Adults – $8.00
Children (10 and under) – $5.00
You can also get a free photo with the Easter Bunny if you attend between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm.
Confirmed vendors for the Brunch are scheduled from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Some confirmed vendors for the event are Avon by Dan Johannes, The Bargain Paradise by Lisa Madell, Color Street Nails by Marsha Utetcht and many more! There are more vendors being added daily for the event.
The Saxeville-Springwater Volunteer Fire Dept. Annual Pancake Breakfast will be held on Sunday, April 14th from 8:00 am until noon. All-You-Can-Eat pancakes, eggs, sausage, and applesauce will be served. In addition to the breakfast, there will also be raffle baskets.
The breakfast will be held at the Saxeville Fire House, located at W4666 Portage Street in Saxeville.
The Easter Egg Hunt at Princeton City Park will be held on Sunday, April 14th. Children ages 1 to 11 years old are welcome to participate, and the hunt will begin at promptly 11:30 am.
This event is sponsored by The Princeton Lions Club.
Ripon Public Library’s Adult Game Night – Two Player Games
Tuesday, April 16 at 6:00 P.M.
Get your game face on and enjoy modern board games at the library! This month, we are featuring games specifically designed for 2 Players. Jaipur, Patchwork, Hive, 7 Wonders: Duel, Santorini,Onitama, Castellion,Nautilion,Onirim, Ravens ofThriSahashri,SylvionandHanamikojiwill be available to play. Bring your favorites to share. Games that can accommodate more players, but that work well with just two players are also welcomed. Adult Game Night meets monthly on the third Tuesday of each month.
The Waushara Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to partner with Fox Valley Technical College for this Communication and the Customer Experience Training that will be held April 10th and 17th at the Wautoma Regional Center. This class is normally $159/person but with our partnership, get this training for ONLY $50! Space is limited to 20 people, so follow this link to register today!
Join us for Adult Crafting Hour on Thursday, April 18 at 6:00 P.M. Learn how to transform strips of paper into beautiful three-dimensional flowers. Participants will be taught to fold patterns for flowers, stems, and leaves as they craft a quilled flower card. 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 Thursdays at 6:00 P.M.
The Waupaca Gun Show will be held at VFW Post 1037 on Friday, April 19th from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Saturday, April 20th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The admission cost is $5.00 for both days or you can call (608) 548-4867.
Come to the event to Buy, Sell, Trade, or Browse. Winchester-Remington-Savage & Ruger Guns are wanted.
VFW Post 1037 is located at 244 Industrial Drive in Waupaca.
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 Waupaca Gun Show will be held at VFW Post 1037 on Friday, April 19th from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Saturday, April 20th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The admission cost is $5.00 for both days or you can call (608) 548-4867.
Come to the event to Buy, Sell, Trade, or Browse. Winchester-Remington-Savage & Ruger Guns are wanted.
VFW Post 1037 is located at 244 Industrial Drive in Waupaca.
Grace United Methodist Church in Wautoma is set to host an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 20th at 10:00 am. Children ages 12 and under are welcome to participate. The Hunt will be outside, weather permitting, and the community is invited to attend.
Grace United Methodist Church is located at N2133 Southgate Terrace in Wautoma.
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 Waupaca Gun Show will be held at VFW Post 1037 on Friday, April 19th from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Saturday, April 20th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The admission cost is $5.00 for both days or you can call (608) 548-4867.
Come to the event to Buy, Sell, Trade, or Browse. Winchester-Remington-Savage & Ruger Guns are wanted.
VFW Post 1037 is located at 244 Industrial Drive in Waupaca.
Grace United Methodist Church in Wautoma is set to host an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 20th at 10:00 am. Children ages 12 and under are welcome to participate. The Hunt will be outside, weather permitting, and the community is invited to attend.
Grace United Methodist Church is located at N2133 Southgate Terrace in Wautoma.
An Easter Brunch at Heidel House will be held Sunday, April 21st from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm. Reservations are recommended. To make a reservation, call 920.294.3344.
An Easter Brunch at Heidel House will be held Sunday, April 21st from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm. Reservations are recommended. To make a reservation, call 920.294.3344.
Ripon CollegeStudentsattendinga class on meaningful lives want togetto know local community members! Small group discussions and reflections guided by a Ripon professorwill get the conversations started. Talk about where you’ve found meaning in lifeand get to know someone newas youreflect on and share yourlifeexperiences.Join the collaborative conversation onMonday, April 22, 6:30 – 7:30 P.M. at Ripon Public Library. Light refreshments provided.
Catch up with what other readers are enjoying over a cup of coffee on Tuesday, April 23 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!
Get ready for a fabulous dining experience at The Bread Bar on Thursday, April 25th at 6:00pm. They will begin with Stracciatella, a delicious Italian chicken broth laced with garlic, rosemary, and thyme topped with a cheesy suspension of parmigiano and poached egg and garnished with fresh basil leaf. Soft rosemary breadsticks and dipping oil to accompany. Next, a most unforgettable Italian Chop Salad and finally the entrée will be a sumptuous chicken cacciatori. Dinner will include your choice of 1 glass of wine or 1 bottle of craft beer. This is a limited seating event and will be $35/person. Email thebreadbarcoloma@gmail.com for reservations.
Enjoy as community residents host rummage sales for those new-to-you treasures. Complete details and locations are available in the Ripon Commonwealth Press/Express published prior to the event.
Enjoy as community residents host rummage sales for those new-to-you treasures. Complete details and locations are available in the Ripon Commonwealth Press/Express published prior to the event.
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 Area Animal Shelter Motorcycle Swap Meet will be held on Saturday, April 27th at the Local 1327 Union Hall in Ripon. It will last from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm. Admission cost is $7.00. Children under 12 are free with an adult.
For more information, you can contact Howard at 920-229-6598.
The Plainfield Community Center, located at 114 W. Clark Street in Plainfield, will be the location for the Prescription Drug Take Back on Saturday, April 27th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Come out to the event to get rid of your unwanted medications and make Waushara County safer.
The Take Back will NOT ACCEPT the following:
Sharps/Needles
EpiPens
Oxygen Tanks
Radioactive Cancer Medications
Thermometers
For more information, you can call the Waushara County Health Department at 920-787-6590.
Marquette County Adventure Day will be held at the Montello Varsity Gym on Saturday, April 27th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Activities will include prize drawings, face painting, and more! All events at Marquette County Adventure Day are free, with water and healthy snacks available to purchase.
The schedule of events and activities will be as follows:
10:00 am – 1:00 pm Activity and resource booths, John Muir Nature Center, Farm Bureau Train Rides, booth giveaways and more!
A Pork Chop Supper, hosted by the Waukau United Methodist Church, will be held Saturday, April 27th from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm at the church. The meal costs just $11 per person. Advance tickets are not required.
Enjoy as community residents host rummage sales for those new-to-you treasures. Complete details and locations are available in the Ripon Commonwealth Press/Express published prior to the event.
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 Area Animal Shelter Motorcycle Swap Meet will be held on Saturday, April 27th at the Local 1327 Union Hall in Ripon. It will last from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm. Admission cost is $7.00. Children under 12 are free with an adult.
For more information, you can contact Howard at 920-229-6598.
The Plainfield Community Center, located at 114 W. Clark Street in Plainfield, will be the location for the Prescription Drug Take Back on Saturday, April 27th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Come out to the event to get rid of your unwanted medications and make Waushara County safer.
The Take Back will NOT ACCEPT the following:
Sharps/Needles
EpiPens
Oxygen Tanks
Radioactive Cancer Medications
Thermometers
For more information, you can call the Waushara County Health Department at 920-787-6590.
Marquette County Adventure Day will be held at the Montello Varsity Gym on Saturday, April 27th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Activities will include prize drawings, face painting, and more! All events at Marquette County Adventure Day are free, with water and healthy snacks available to purchase.
The schedule of events and activities will be as follows:
10:00 am – 1:00 pm Activity and resource booths, John Muir Nature Center, Farm Bureau Train Rides, booth giveaways and more!
A Pork Chop Supper, hosted by the Waukau United Methodist Church, will be held Saturday, April 27th from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm at the church. The meal costs just $11 per person. Advance tickets are not required.
Launching of the NEW Praise Worship @ Immanuel Church in Ripon
Join us for our NEW Praise Worship service beginning Sunday, April 28 at 10 am. Live praise band (featuring Christina & Al Muenchow), uplifting music, life transforming messages, Biblically grounded messages and more! Come as you are. All are welcome! Fully handicap accessible.
Check out our website at riponimmanuel.org, find us on facebook @riponimmanuelUMChurch or call us at 920-748-6695.
Immanuel Church is located at 401 W. Fond du Lac Street in Ripon.
Ripon Public Library presents an antiques and collectibles appraisal event featuring author and antiques expert Mark F. Moran of Iola, Wis., on Sunday, April 28 from 1:00-4:00 P.M.
Formerly senior editor of Antiques and Collectibles Books for Krause Publications in Iola, Wis., he has also been a contributing editor for Antique Trader magazine. He has served as editor of Antique Review East magazine; as producer of Atlantique City, an antique show held in Atlantic City, N.J.; and as editorial director of F+W Media’s Antiques Group.
He is the author or co-author of more than 25 books on antiques and collectibles, including three editions of the 800-page annual Warman’s Antiques & Collectibles.
Moran bought and sold antiques for more than 30 years, specializing in vintage folk art, Americana, and fine art. He has been active as an appraiser of antiques and fine art for more than 20 years.
Pre-registration, which opens April 1, is required for individuals wishing to have an item appraised by Mr. Moran. Contact the library at 920-748-6160 to find out if space is still available and to secure your appraisal spot. This event is limited to 40 appraisals! Priority will be given to Fond du Lac county residents. Individuals who do not wish to have an item appraised but do want to watch Mr. Moran’s appraisals are welcome to attend without pre-registering.
Moran is available to make home visits for people with big things, or fragile things (or a lot of things). House calls are $75 an hour and there is no mileage charge if within 10 miles of the appraisal event site. To arrange, call 715-281-5060 or email moranm1953@gmail.com.
Categories of objects for appraisal may include:
Fine art, including paintings, drawings, prints and statuary.
Furniture (usually smaller pieces are best).Ceramics, including figural pottery, vases, dishes, kitchenware and stoneware.
Glassware, including lighting, marbles and souvenir items.
Vintage photographs, including snapshots, tintypes, ambrotypes and daguerreotypes.
Advertising, including posters, lithographed tin, paper and figural objects.
Folk art, including carvings, quilts, weathervanes, windmill weights and “outsider” art.
Assorted toys, including dolls (bisque, composition and plastic), windups and mechanical banks.
Metalware, including iron, bronze, brass, pot metal, silver, silver plate.
Clocks, including mantel, hanging and figural.
Costume jewelry, including brooches, bracelets, earrings.
Musical Instruments, including string, wind and reed instruments.
Antique and vintage lighting of all kinds. Books.
Sports Memorabilia.
Excluded items: all weapons, including swords and knives (though folding knives with advertising are accepted); traps (like leg-hold); Nazi memorabilia; coins and paper money; fine jewelry, including precious gems; Beanie Babies.
Questions about objects not covered here can be submitted to Moran in advance to determine if they are appropriate. Suggested categories for advance inquiry include, but are not limited to: Oriental, Native American and other tribal objects (African, Oceanic); ancient artifacts (Egyptian and other early cultures); fossils and minerals; automotive items; nautical and military-related objects; records; antique tools and technological objects (typewriters, cameras, assorted machinery or instruments for scientific measure, like sextants, telescopes, microscopes, etc.). When in doubt, email inquiry can often address this.
Opinions of value are informal, and may not be used for insurance or charitable donations, which require a certified appraisal.
These programs are free and open to the public. Call the library at 748-6160 or contact Mandy Sprague, Adult/Teen Services Librarian at msprague@riponlibrary.org for more information.
