Hometown Calendar

DECEMBER SCHEDULE 

Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its December lineup of events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to the Friends of the Library and other generous donors, programming is always free.  

SPECIAL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS 

FRI-SAT DEC 1-2 DICKENS OF A CHRISTMAS | SPOT A LIBRARIAN| ALL AGES 

Spot a librarian while you’re out and about enjoying the festivities! (ripon-wi.com/events/dickens-of-a-christmas) We’ll be passing out the real deal, copies of A Christmas Carol, Dickens’ famous story of love, compassion, and generosity. Some lucky readers will find a Golden Ticket inside their book redeemable for Chamber Bucks! 

BEGINNING MON DEC 4 | 3-D PAPER STAR TAKE & MAKE | ALL AGES  

Each kit includes supplies and instructions to create two stars to beautifully complement your holiday decorations.  Available while supplies last.  One per person please. 

FRI DEC 22 | 1 PM | COCOA & COOKIES STORYTIME | KIDS & CAREGIVERS 

Enjoy a rousing & hilarious cookie-themed storytime! Stay for cocoa and cookie decorating. Before and after, enjoy holiday movies: 10 AM The Muppet Christmas Carol | 1 hr 25 | G  2 PM  Olaf’s Frozen Adventure | 1 hr 8 | G 

TUES DEC 26 | 10 AM & 2 PM | HOLIDAY MOVIES 

Enjoy some fun classic holiday movies.  10 AM The Polar Express | 1 hr 40 | G   

 2 PM The Year Without a Santa Claus | 51 m | NR  

REGULAR LIBRARY PROGRAMS  

MONS DEC 4, 11, 18 | 2 PM | MONDAY MOVIE MATINEE 

Enjoy a family-friendly movie on the big screen with complimentary popcorn! Visit the library website for title and rating information. 

SUN DEC 10 | 1-4 PM | D&D GAME TIME | PG 13  

Always wanted to delve into the iconic D&D role-playing game but found it daunting? Local Dungeon Masters guide players through one-shot adventures. Beginners welcome! No registration necessary. 

WEDS DEC 6 & 13 | 10 AM | STORYTIME FOR KIDS & FAMILIES| NO REGISTRATION 

Welcome to active learning & fun, where early literacy & STEM concepts come to life through stories, music, movement, and enrichment activities. It’s a happy place for kids and caregivers to learn and play. After Storytime, Stay-and-Play in the Romper Room! This active space allows kids to release excess energy and advance their physical skills all while supporting social connections for kids and their adults. On Wednesdays when there is no story time, keep up your weekly library habit with DIY Books + Romper Room! Come on in for a stack of books and enjoy social time in the Romper Room.  

WED DEC 20 | 6-8 PM | ADULT GAME NIGHT | Ages 16+ 

Calling all strategists, team players, and those who like to test their luck—enjoy an evening of tabletop board games! Staff will be on hand to teach and guide players through a variety of entertaining and easy-to-learn games with no experience necessary.  

For December, we’re featuring The Quacks of Quedlinburg – a push-your-luck game of medieval quackery that won the 2018 Spiel des Jahres. Pull ingredients from your stock to make your pot bubble, but hopefully not explode!  

Can’t make it? This recurring adult event (ages 16+) will be held in the Silver Creek Room on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. 

DROP-IN BOREDOM BUSTERS 

• Come play in the Romper Room. Physical activity and human connections are important for healthy, happy human beings, and the Romper Room facilitates both! Focusing on active play, the room features trikes, foot-to-floor vehicles, a balance bike, tunnels, tumbling mats, balance beams, and more. The Romper Room is most engaging for ages 2-6 years, though younger/older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome.  
• Visit the community table where there is always a puzzle in progress! Stay for a bit and place a few pieces or settle in for a longer session. 

Visit the library’s website or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for detailed information and the latest library news on programs and resources, or call a friendly librarian, 920-748-6160. 

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DECEMBER SCHEDULE 

Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its December lineup of events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to the Friends of the Library and other generous donors, programming is always free.  

SPECIAL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS 

BEGINNING MON DEC 4 | 3-D PAPER STAR TAKE & MAKE | ALL AGES  

Each kit includes supplies and instructions to create two stars to beautifully complement your holiday decorations.  Available while supplies last.  One per person please. 

FRI DEC 22 | 1 PM | COCOA & COOKIES STORYTIME | KIDS & CAREGIVERS 

Enjoy a rousing & hilarious cookie-themed storytime! Stay for cocoa and cookie decorating. Before and after, enjoy holiday movies: 10 AM The Muppet Christmas Carol | 1 hr 25 | G  2 PM  Olaf’s Frozen Adventure | 1 hr 8 | G 

TUES DEC 26 | 10 AM & 2 PM | HOLIDAY MOVIES 

Enjoy some fun classic holiday movies.  10 AM The Polar Express | 1 hr 40 | G   

 2 PM The Year Without a Santa Claus | 51 m | NR  

REGULAR LIBRARY PROGRAMS  

MONS DEC 4, 11, 18 | 2 PM | MONDAY MOVIE MATINEE 

Enjoy a family-friendly movie on the big screen with complimentary popcorn! Visit the library website for title and rating information. 

SUN DEC 10 | 1-4 PM | D&D GAME TIME | PG 13  

Always wanted to delve into the iconic D&D role-playing game but found it daunting? Local Dungeon Masters guide players through one-shot adventures. Beginners welcome! No registration necessary. 

WEDS DEC 6 & 13 | 10 AM | STORYTIME FOR KIDS & FAMILIES| NO REGISTRATION 

Welcome to active learning & fun, where early literacy & STEM concepts come to life through stories, music, movement, and enrichment activities. It’s a happy place for kids and caregivers to learn and play. After Storytime, Stay-and-Play in the Romper Room! This active space allows kids to release excess energy and advance their physical skills all while supporting social connections for kids and their adults. On Wednesdays when there is no story time, keep up your weekly library habit with DIY Books + Romper Room! Come on in for a stack of books and enjoy social time in the Romper Room.  

WED DEC 20 | 6-8 PM | ADULT GAME NIGHT | Ages 16+ 

Calling all strategists, team players, and those who like to test their luck—enjoy an evening of tabletop board games! Staff will be on hand to teach and guide players through a variety of entertaining and easy-to-learn games with no experience necessary.  

For December, we’re featuring The Quacks of Quedlinburg – a push-your-luck game of medieval quackery that won the 2018 Spiel des Jahres. Pull ingredients from your stock to make your pot bubble, but hopefully not explode!  

Can’t make it? This recurring adult event (ages 16+) will be held in the Silver Creek Room on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. 

DROP-IN BOREDOM BUSTERS 

• Come play in the Romper Room. Physical activity and human connections are important for healthy, happy human beings, and the Romper Room facilitates both! Focusing on active play, the room features trikes, foot-to-floor vehicles, a balance bike, tunnels, tumbling mats, balance beams, and more. The Romper Room is most engaging for ages 2-6 years, though younger/older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome.  
• Visit the community table where there is always a puzzle in progress! Stay for a bit and place a few pieces or settle in for a longer session. 

Visit the library’s website or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for detailed information and the latest library news on programs and resources, or call a friendly librarian, 920-748-6160. 

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DECEMBER SCHEDULE 

Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its December lineup of events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to the Friends of the Library and other generous donors, programming is always free.  

SPECIAL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS 

BEGINNING MON DEC 4 | 3-D PAPER STAR TAKE & MAKE | ALL AGES  

Each kit includes supplies and instructions to create two stars to beautifully complement your holiday decorations.  Available while supplies last.  One per person please. 

FRI DEC 22 | 1 PM | COCOA & COOKIES STORYTIME | KIDS & CAREGIVERS 

Enjoy a rousing & hilarious cookie-themed storytime! Stay for cocoa and cookie decorating. Before and after, enjoy holiday movies: 10 AM The Muppet Christmas Carol | 1 hr 25 | G  2 PM  Olaf’s Frozen Adventure | 1 hr 8 | G 

TUES DEC 26 | 10 AM & 2 PM | HOLIDAY MOVIES 

Enjoy some fun classic holiday movies.  10 AM The Polar Express | 1 hr 40 | G   

 2 PM The Year Without a Santa Claus | 51 m | NR  

REGULAR LIBRARY PROGRAMS  

MONS DEC 4, 11, 18 | 2 PM | MONDAY MOVIE MATINEE 

Enjoy a family-friendly movie on the big screen with complimentary popcorn! Visit the library website for title and rating information. 

SUN DEC 10 | 1-4 PM | D&D GAME TIME | PG 13  

Always wanted to delve into the iconic D&D role-playing game but found it daunting? Local Dungeon Masters guide players through one-shot adventures. Beginners welcome! No registration necessary. 

WEDS DEC 6 & 13 | 10 AM | STORYTIME FOR KIDS & FAMILIES| NO REGISTRATION 

Welcome to active learning & fun, where early literacy & STEM concepts come to life through stories, music, movement, and enrichment activities. It’s a happy place for kids and caregivers to learn and play. After Storytime, Stay-and-Play in the Romper Room! This active space allows kids to release excess energy and advance their physical skills all while supporting social connections for kids and their adults. On Wednesdays when there is no story time, keep up your weekly library habit with DIY Books + Romper Room! Come on in for a stack of books and enjoy social time in the Romper Room.  

WED DEC 20 | 6-8 PM | ADULT GAME NIGHT | Ages 16+ 

Calling all strategists, team players, and those who like to test their luck—enjoy an evening of tabletop board games! Staff will be on hand to teach and guide players through a variety of entertaining and easy-to-learn games with no experience necessary.  

For December, we’re featuring The Quacks of Quedlinburg – a push-your-luck game of medieval quackery that won the 2018 Spiel des Jahres. Pull ingredients from your stock to make your pot bubble, but hopefully not explode!  

Can’t make it? This recurring adult event (ages 16+) will be held in the Silver Creek Room on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. 

DROP-IN BOREDOM BUSTERS 

• Come play in the Romper Room. Physical activity and human connections are important for healthy, happy human beings, and the Romper Room facilitates both! Focusing on active play, the room features trikes, foot-to-floor vehicles, a balance bike, tunnels, tumbling mats, balance beams, and more. The Romper Room is most engaging for ages 2-6 years, though younger/older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome.  
• Visit the community table where there is always a puzzle in progress! Stay for a bit and place a few pieces or settle in for a longer session. 

Visit the library’s website or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for detailed information and the latest library news on programs and resources, or call a friendly librarian, 920-748-6160. 

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DECEMBER SCHEDULE 

Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its December lineup of events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to the Friends of the Library and other generous donors, programming is always free.  

 REGULAR LIBRARY PROGRAMS  

MONS DEC 4, 11, 18 | 2 PM | MONDAY MOVIE MATINEE 

Enjoy a family-friendly movie on the big screen with complimentary popcorn! Visit the library website for title and rating information. 

SUN DEC 10 | 1-4 PM | D&D GAME TIME | PG 13  

Always wanted to delve into the iconic D&D role-playing game but found it daunting? Local Dungeon Masters guide players through one-shot adventures. Beginners welcome! No registration necessary. 

WEDS DEC 6 & 13 | 10 AM | STORYTIME FOR KIDS & FAMILIES| NO REGISTRATION 

Welcome to active learning & fun, where early literacy & STEM concepts come to life through stories, music, movement, and enrichment activities. It’s a happy place for kids and caregivers to learn and play. After Storytime, Stay-and-Play in the Romper Room! This active space allows kids to release excess energy and advance their physical skills all while supporting social connections for kids and their adults. On Wednesdays when there is no story time, keep up your weekly library habit with DIY Books + Romper Room! Come on in for a stack of books and enjoy social time in the Romper Room.  

WED DEC 20 | 6-8 PM | ADULT GAME NIGHT | Ages 16+ 

Calling all strategists, team players, and those who like to test their luck—enjoy an evening of tabletop board games! Staff will be on hand to teach and guide players through a variety of entertaining and easy-to-learn games with no experience necessary.  

For December, we’re featuring The Quacks of Quedlinburg – a push-your-luck game of medieval quackery that won the 2018 Spiel des Jahres. Pull ingredients from your stock to make your pot bubble, but hopefully not explode!  

Can’t make it? This recurring adult event (ages 16+) will be held in the Silver Creek Room on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. 

DROP-IN BOREDOM BUSTERS 

• Come play in the Romper Room. Physical activity and human connections are important for healthy, happy human beings, and the Romper Room facilitates both! Focusing on active play, the room features trikes, foot-to-floor vehicles, a balance bike, tunnels, tumbling mats, balance beams, and more. The Romper Room is most engaging for ages 2-6 years, though younger/older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome.  
• Visit the community table where there is always a puzzle in progress! Stay for a bit and place a few pieces or settle in for a longer session. 

Visit the library’s website or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for detailed information and the latest library news on programs and resources, or call a friendly librarian, 920-748-6160. 

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PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 05, 2023 CONTACT: Jason Mansmith 920.294.4279 jason@thrasheroperahouse.com

Thrasher is a donation site for Green Lake Food Pantry

Green Lake, Wis. (December 05, 2023) Every month, the Green Lake County Food Pantry provides emergency assistance to hundreds of families and individuals in need, which means that the shelves need replenishing continually. We are encouraging our friends and neighbors to bring a donation of non-perishable food items or a cash donation to the annex/lobby. Your generosity will help make the holidays brighter for area families in need.

And while you’re in our lobby, take a moment to look at the beautiful art currently on display or visit our Harvest of Bargains Shop, an excellent spot for recycled, restored, and repurposed items – all decked out for the holidays!

Annex/Lobby is open M-F, 10 am-4 pm. Call our office for more details/questions @ 920.294.4279.

Thrasher Opera House’s mission is to promote the arts and the power of live performance, provide a community gathering place, and preserve the historic Thrasher Opera House. A charming, intimate, friendly venue with excellent acoustics. Built-in 1910, restored in 1997, and on the National Register of Historic Places. Seats 200. For more information, please visit www.thrasheroperahouse.com

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 05, 2023 CONTACT: Jason Mansmith 920.294.4279 jason@thrasheroperahouse.com

Thrasher is a drop-off site for Adopt-A-Teen Tree

Green Lake, Wis. (December 05, 2023) Thrasher Opera House is pleased to offer an accessible drop-off site for the Adopt-A-Teen Tree. Christmas is supposed to be a joyful time…but for some families, it’s a time of stress and uncertainty. Thrasher is uniting with The Boys and Girls Club of the Tri-County area to collect gifts for teens in need this season. Stop in our lobby to view our “Teen Tree” full of gift ideas. Please choose your gift idea ornament, purchase the gift, and bring it back to the Thrasher before Tuesday, December 12th. New, unwrapped gifts, please. Thrasher Opera House’s Development Director, Katie Menting, said, “We are honored to be collaborating with the Boys and Girls Club on the Teen Tree again this season. Last year, we were able to provide gifts to area teens! I know teens are often difficult to shop for – but their wish lists make it super easy.”

Thrasher Opera House’s mission is to promote the arts and the power of live performance, provide a community gathering place, and preserve the historic Thrasher Opera House. A charming, intimate, friendly venue with excellent acoustics. Built-in 1910, restored in 1997, and on the National Register of Historic Places. Seats 200. For more information, please visit www.thrasheroperahouse.com

DECEMBER SCHEDULE 

Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its December lineup of events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to the Friends of the Library and other generous donors, programming is always free.  

 REGULAR LIBRARY PROGRAMS  

  WEDS DEC 6 & 13 | 10 AM | STORYTIME FOR KIDS & FAMILIES| NO REGISTRATION 

Welcome to active learning & fun, where early literacy & STEM concepts come to life through stories, music, movement, and enrichment activities. It’s a happy place for kids and caregivers to learn and play. After Storytime, Stay-and-Play in the Romper Room! This active space allows kids to release excess energy and advance their physical skills all while supporting social connections for kids and their adults. On Wednesdays when there is no story time, keep up your weekly library habit with DIY Books + Romper Room! Come on in for a stack of books and enjoy social time in the Romper Room.  

WED DEC 20 | 6-8 PM | ADULT GAME NIGHT | Ages 16+ 

Calling all strategists, team players, and those who like to test their luck—enjoy an evening of tabletop board games! Staff will be on hand to teach and guide players through a variety of entertaining and easy-to-learn games with no experience necessary.  

For December, we’re featuring The Quacks of Quedlinburg – a push-your-luck game of medieval quackery that won the 2018 Spiel des Jahres. Pull ingredients from your stock to make your pot bubble, but hopefully not explode!  

Can’t make it? This recurring adult event (ages 16+) will be held in the Silver Creek Room on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. 

DROP-IN BOREDOM BUSTERS 

• Come play in the Romper Room. Physical activity and human connections are important for healthy, happy human beings, and the Romper Room facilitates both! Focusing on active play, the room features trikes, foot-to-floor vehicles, a balance bike, tunnels, tumbling mats, balance beams, and more. The Romper Room is most engaging for ages 2-6 years, though younger/older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome.  
• Visit the community table where there is always a puzzle in progress! Stay for a bit and place a few pieces or settle in for a longer session. 

Visit the library’s website or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for detailed information and the latest library news on programs and resources, or call a friendly librarian, 920-748-6160. 

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PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 05, 2023 CONTACT: Jason Mansmith 920.294.4279 jason@thrasheroperahouse.com

Thrasher is a donation site for Green Lake Food Pantry

Green Lake, Wis. (December 05, 2023) Every month, the Green Lake County Food Pantry provides emergency assistance to hundreds of families and individuals in need, which means that the shelves need replenishing continually. We are encouraging our friends and neighbors to bring a donation of non-perishable food items or a cash donation to the annex/lobby. Your generosity will help make the holidays brighter for area families in need.

And while you’re in our lobby, take a moment to look at the beautiful art currently on display or visit our Harvest of Bargains Shop, an excellent spot for recycled, restored, and repurposed items – all decked out for the holidays!

Annex/Lobby is open M-F, 10 am-4 pm. Call our office for more details/questions @ 920.294.4279.

Thrasher Opera House’s mission is to promote the arts and the power of live performance, provide a community gathering place, and preserve the historic Thrasher Opera House. A charming, intimate, friendly venue with excellent acoustics. Built-in 1910, restored in 1997, and on the National Register of Historic Places. Seats 200. For more information, please visit www.thrasheroperahouse.com

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 05, 2023 CONTACT: Jason Mansmith 920.294.4279 jason@thrasheroperahouse.com

Thrasher is a drop-off site for Adopt-A-Teen Tree

Green Lake, Wis. (December 05, 2023) Thrasher Opera House is pleased to offer an accessible drop-off site for the Adopt-A-Teen Tree. Christmas is supposed to be a joyful time…but for some families, it’s a time of stress and uncertainty. Thrasher is uniting with The Boys and Girls Club of the Tri-County area to collect gifts for teens in need this season. Stop in our lobby to view our “Teen Tree” full of gift ideas. Please choose your gift idea ornament, purchase the gift, and bring it back to the Thrasher before Tuesday, December 12th. New, unwrapped gifts, please. Thrasher Opera House’s Development Director, Katie Menting, said, “We are honored to be collaborating with the Boys and Girls Club on the Teen Tree again this season. Last year, we were able to provide gifts to area teens! I know teens are often difficult to shop for – but their wish lists make it super easy.”

Thrasher Opera House’s mission is to promote the arts and the power of live performance, provide a community gathering place, and preserve the historic Thrasher Opera House. A charming, intimate, friendly venue with excellent acoustics. Built-in 1910, restored in 1997, and on the National Register of Historic Places. Seats 200. For more information, please visit www.thrasheroperahouse.com

DECEMBER SCHEDULE 

Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its December lineup of events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to the Friends of the Library and other generous donors, programming is always free.  

 REGULAR LIBRARY PROGRAMS  

MONS DEC 4, 11, 18 | 2 PM | MONDAY MOVIE MATINEE 

Enjoy a family-friendly movie on the big screen with complimentary popcorn! Visit the library website for title and rating information. 

SUN DEC 10 | 1-4 PM | D&D GAME TIME | PG 13  

Always wanted to delve into the iconic D&D role-playing game but found it daunting? Local Dungeon Masters guide players through one-shot adventures. Beginners welcome! No registration necessary. 

WEDS DEC 6 & 13 | 10 AM | STORYTIME FOR KIDS & FAMILIES| NO REGISTRATION 

Welcome to active learning & fun, where early literacy & STEM concepts come to life through stories, music, movement, and enrichment activities. It’s a happy place for kids and caregivers to learn and play. After Storytime, Stay-and-Play in the Romper Room! This active space allows kids to release excess energy and advance their physical skills all while supporting social connections for kids and their adults. On Wednesdays when there is no story time, keep up your weekly library habit with DIY Books + Romper Room! Come on in for a stack of books and enjoy social time in the Romper Room.  

WED DEC 20 | 6-8 PM | ADULT GAME NIGHT | Ages 16+ 

Calling all strategists, team players, and those who like to test their luck—enjoy an evening of tabletop board games! Staff will be on hand to teach and guide players through a variety of entertaining and easy-to-learn games with no experience necessary.  

For December, we’re featuring The Quacks of Quedlinburg – a push-your-luck game of medieval quackery that won the 2018 Spiel des Jahres. Pull ingredients from your stock to make your pot bubble, but hopefully not explode!  

Can’t make it? This recurring adult event (ages 16+) will be held in the Silver Creek Room on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. 

DROP-IN BOREDOM BUSTERS 

• Come play in the Romper Room. Physical activity and human connections are important for healthy, happy human beings, and the Romper Room facilitates both! Focusing on active play, the room features trikes, foot-to-floor vehicles, a balance bike, tunnels, tumbling mats, balance beams, and more. The Romper Room is most engaging for ages 2-6 years, though younger/older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome.  
• Visit the community table where there is always a puzzle in progress! Stay for a bit and place a few pieces or settle in for a longer session. 

Visit the library’s website or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for detailed information and the latest library news on programs and resources, or call a friendly librarian, 920-748-6160. 

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Green Lake Shuttle is thrilled to announce our special partnership with Green Lake County Aging/Long Term Care for an unforgettable FREE Seniors Shopping Excursion just in time for Christmas! Join us on December 12th from 10 AM to 3 PM for a fabulous trip to the The Shops at Oshkosh!  It’s a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a day filled with shopping, great deals, and delightful company. We’re dedicated to providing a comfortable and convenient experience for our seniors, ensuring they have easy access to fantastic shopping destinations and other attractions like never before. Come aboard our shuttle and let’s make this day a memorable one! Spaces are limited to 15 seats, so don’t miss out! Registration for this event can be made by calling the Green Lake County’s Aging Unit at 920-294-4070 or emailing the team at Green Lake Shuttle at info@greenlakeshuttle.com Let’s spread the joy of the holiday season together! See you on December 12th for an amazing shopping adventure!

DECEMBER SCHEDULE 

Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its December lineup of events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to the Friends of the Library and other generous donors, programming is always free.  

 REGULAR LIBRARY PROGRAMS  

  WEDS DEC 6 & 13 | 10 AM | STORYTIME FOR KIDS & FAMILIES| NO REGISTRATION 

Welcome to active learning & fun, where early literacy & STEM concepts come to life through stories, music, movement, and enrichment activities. It’s a happy place for kids and caregivers to learn and play. After Storytime, Stay-and-Play in the Romper Room! This active space allows kids to release excess energy and advance their physical skills all while supporting social connections for kids and their adults. On Wednesdays when there is no story time, keep up your weekly library habit with DIY Books + Romper Room! Come on in for a stack of books and enjoy social time in the Romper Room.  

WED DEC 20 | 6-8 PM | ADULT GAME NIGHT | Ages 16+ 

Calling all strategists, team players, and those who like to test their luck—enjoy an evening of tabletop board games! Staff will be on hand to teach and guide players through a variety of entertaining and easy-to-learn games with no experience necessary.  

For December, we’re featuring The Quacks of Quedlinburg – a push-your-luck game of medieval quackery that won the 2018 Spiel des Jahres. Pull ingredients from your stock to make your pot bubble, but hopefully not explode!  

Can’t make it? This recurring adult event (ages 16+) will be held in the Silver Creek Room on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. 

DROP-IN BOREDOM BUSTERS 

• Come play in the Romper Room. Physical activity and human connections are important for healthy, happy human beings, and the Romper Room facilitates both! Focusing on active play, the room features trikes, foot-to-floor vehicles, a balance bike, tunnels, tumbling mats, balance beams, and more. The Romper Room is most engaging for ages 2-6 years, though younger/older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome.  
• Visit the community table where there is always a puzzle in progress! Stay for a bit and place a few pieces or settle in for a longer session. 

Visit the library’s website or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for detailed information and the latest library news on programs and resources, or call a friendly librarian, 920-748-6160. 

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Linda DeCramer, Youth Services Susie Menk, Adult & Teen Services decramer@riponlibrary.org menk@riponlibrary.org

120 Jefferson Street |Ripon WI 54971| 920-748-6160

PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NOVEMBER SCHEDULE

Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its November lineup of events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to the Friends of the Library and other generous donors, programming is always free.

WEDS NOV 15-DEC 13 | 10 AM | STORYTIME FOR KIDS & FAMILIES| NO REGISTRATION

Welcome to active learning & fun, where early literacy & STEM concepts come to life through stories, music, movement, and enrichment activities. It’s a happy place for kids and caregivers to learn and play. After Storytime, Stay-and-Play in the Romper Room! This active space allows kids to release excess energy and advance their

physical skills all while supporting social connections for kids and their adults. On Wednesdays when there is no story time, keep up your weekly library habit with DIY Books + Romper Room! Come on in for a stack of books and enjoy social time in the Romper Room.

WED NOV 15 | 6-8 PM | ADULT GAME NIGHT | Ages 16+

Calling all strategists, team players, and those who like to test their luck—enjoy an evening of tabletop board games! Staff will be on hand to teach and guide players through a variety of entertaining and easy-to-learn games with no experience necessary.

November’s line-up features games full of pillaging & plundering. Revisit the wild west in Colt Express, rock-paper-scissors your way through turnip farming in Village Pillage or outmaneuver your fellow buccaneers in Libertalia: Winds of Galecrest. Can’t make it? This recurring adult event (ages 16+) is held in the Silver Creek Room on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.

THU NOV 16 @ 6-7:30 PM | CRAFT CLUB: String Trees | AGES 10 AND UP

Get ready for winter with these beautiful string trees! Trees can be left plain or spruced up with glittering jewels for a festive look. For ages 10+ up. Youth need adult supervision. No registration required.

SAT NOV 18 @ 1-4 PM | TEEN PROGRAM | DUNGEONS & DRAGONS EVENT

Play a one-shot D&D campaign with other game lovers! Come in costume and be prepared for fun! Due to game type, this event will run for 3 hours.

MON NOV 20 @ 6-7:30 PM | ADULT LEARNING SERIES: PLANNING FOR YOUR FUTURE

Third in our new Adult Learning Series! Join local business leaders Kristy Martin, owner of Divine Passage Funeral Home and Emily Parks, estate planning lawyer, for a presentation on END-OF-LIFE preparations. Make it easier for your loved ones by planning for your death and beyond. A question-and-answer session will follow.

TUE NOV 21 @ 10 AM | LEARN TO LOVE LIBBY | ALL AGES

Libby is YOUR digital library! Borrow eBooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines from home. All you need is a library card. Learn how easy it is to navigate this great FREE resource! Bring your device and library card for best results. Registration required – class size is limited to 6.

MON NOV 27 @ 6:30-7:30 PM | ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION: Verity by Colleen Hoover

Copies of Verity are available for pickup at the library beginning October 23rd! Enjoy a lively and friendly discussion with other readers on November 27th. Discussion will be in-person and through Zoom meeting.

DROP-IN BOREDOM BUSTERS

· Come play in the Romper Room. Physical activity and human connections are important for healthy, happy human beings, and the Romper Room facilitates both! Focusing on active play, the room features trikes, foot-to-floor vehicles, a balance bike, tunnels, tumbling mats, balance beams, and more. The Romper Room is most engaging for ages 2-6 years, though younger/older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome.

· Enjoy coloring and activity sheets, board games, and toys every day in the children’s department.

· Visit the jigsaw table where there is always a puzzle in progress! Stay for a bit and place a few pieces or settle in for a longer session.

Visit the library’s website or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for detailed information and the latest library news on programs and resources, or call a friendly librarian, 920-748-6160.

DECEMBER SCHEDULE 

Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its December lineup of events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to the Friends of the Library and other generous donors, programming is always free.  

 REGULAR LIBRARY PROGRAMS  

 DROP-IN BOREDOM BUSTERS 

• Come play in the Romper Room. Physical activity and human connections are important for healthy, happy human beings, and the Romper Room facilitates both! Focusing on active play, the room features trikes, foot-to-floor vehicles, a balance bike, tunnels, tumbling mats, balance beams, and more. The Romper Room is most engaging for ages 2-6 years, though younger/older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome.  
• Visit the community table where there is always a puzzle in progress! Stay for a bit and place a few pieces or settle in for a longer session. 

Visit the library’s website or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for detailed information and the latest library news on programs and resources, or call a friendly librarian, 920-748-6160. 

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New Summer/Fall Season at Thrasher Opera House Released

Green Lake, Wis. (May 19, 2023) – An extensive mix of entertainers will perform at Thrasher Opera House this summer and fall. With a blend of past performers and new artists to debut at Thrasher, we are excited to welcome our guests to Summer/Fall Season. Thrasher Opera House Executive Director Rachael Avery says, “We’re looking forward to a fresh, new season that represents a variety of genres, from blues, singer/songwriters, rock n’ roll, jazz, and everything in between. We’ll welcome several new artists for the first time; others are fan favorites who will bring their talents back to the historical stage.” Tickets will go on sale for all shows on Friday, May 19, at 10:00 a.m. More information on all shows is available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com or by calling 920.294.4279

December 2023

December 15 | The Barefoot Movement – Holiday | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $25 The Barefoot Movement invites you to join them for their holiday celebration performance. Complete with all your classic seasonal favorites wrapped in a Christmas package; you’ll hear acoustic renditions of everything from Chuck Berry’s “Run Run Rudolph” to “Oh Holy Night.” Stories and Christmas memories from the band, the music, and cheer will fill you with an enduring feeling of love and hope that will warm your heart throughout the year!

Thrasher Opera House’s mission is to promote the arts and the power of live performance, provide a community gathering place, and preserve the historic Thrasher Opera House. A charming, intimate, friendly venue with excellent acoustics. Built-in 1910, restored in 1997, and on the National Register of Historic Places. Seats 200. For more information, please visit www.thrasheroperahouse.com

The Barefoot Movement Holiday Show Returns to Thrasher Opera House

Green Lake, Wis. (November 20, 2023) – Thrasher Opera House presents The Barefoot Movement Holiday Show on Friday, December 15 at 7:30 p.m.  Complete with all of your classic seasonal favorites wrapped in a Christmas package, you’ll hear acoustic renditions of everything from Chuck Berry’s “Run Run Rudolph” to Perry Como’s “It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas” and emotional takes on the more tender songs of the season like “Oh Holy Night” and “Hark The Herald Angels Sing.” Surrounded by stories and Christmas memories from the band, the music, and cheer will fill you with an enduring feeling of love and hope that will warm your heart throughout the year!

Since 2011, The Barefoot Movement, an innovative acoustic band, has been recording and touring globally. Their achievements include clinching the 2014 IBMA Momentum Award and delivering three studio albums, a live album, a holiday album, two EPs, and a collection of covers. This close-knit quartet has garnered a dedicated fan base within the bluegrass community.  The origins of The Barefoot Movement trace back to the meeting of co-founders and married couple Noah Wall and Tommy Norris, who crossed paths during high school. Their shared passions ignited an enduring spark that propelled the band through its evolving phases.

The performance is supported by Adams Rib, Green Lake Lawn & Snow, The Heidel House Hotel & Conference Center, and Goose Blind Grill & Bar.  This event is supported in part by a grant from the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Tickets for The Barefoot Movement performance on December 15 at 7:30 p.m. are $25 and available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com or by calling 920.294.4279

Thrasher Opera House’s mission is to promote the arts and the power of live performance, provide a community gathering place, and preserve the historic Thrasher Opera House—a charming, intimate, friendly venue with excellent acoustics. Built-in 1910, restored in 1997, and on the National Register of Historic Places. Seats 200.  For more information, please visit www.thrasheroperahouse.com

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DECEMBER SCHEDULE 

Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its December lineup of events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to the Friends of the Library and other generous donors, programming is always free.  

 REGULAR LIBRARY PROGRAMS  

MONS DEC 4, 11, 18 | 2 PM | MONDAY MOVIE MATINEE 

Enjoy a family-friendly movie on the big screen with complimentary popcorn! Visit the library website for title and rating information. 

SUN DEC 10 | 1-4 PM | D&D GAME TIME | PG 13  

Always wanted to delve into the iconic D&D role-playing game but found it daunting? Local Dungeon Masters guide players through one-shot adventures. Beginners welcome! No registration necessary. 

WEDS DEC 6 & 13 | 10 AM | STORYTIME FOR KIDS & FAMILIES| NO REGISTRATION 

Welcome to active learning & fun, where early literacy & STEM concepts come to life through stories, music, movement, and enrichment activities. It’s a happy place for kids and caregivers to learn and play. After Storytime, Stay-and-Play in the Romper Room! This active space allows kids to release excess energy and advance their physical skills all while supporting social connections for kids and their adults. On Wednesdays when there is no story time, keep up your weekly library habit with DIY Books + Romper Room! Come on in for a stack of books and enjoy social time in the Romper Room.  

WED DEC 20 | 6-8 PM | ADULT GAME NIGHT | Ages 16+ 

Calling all strategists, team players, and those who like to test their luck—enjoy an evening of tabletop board games! Staff will be on hand to teach and guide players through a variety of entertaining and easy-to-learn games with no experience necessary.  

For December, we’re featuring The Quacks of Quedlinburg – a push-your-luck game of medieval quackery that won the 2018 Spiel des Jahres. Pull ingredients from your stock to make your pot bubble, but hopefully not explode!  

Can’t make it? This recurring adult event (ages 16+) will be held in the Silver Creek Room on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. 

DROP-IN BOREDOM BUSTERS 

• Come play in the Romper Room. Physical activity and human connections are important for healthy, happy human beings, and the Romper Room facilitates both! Focusing on active play, the room features trikes, foot-to-floor vehicles, a balance bike, tunnels, tumbling mats, balance beams, and more. The Romper Room is most engaging for ages 2-6 years, though younger/older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome.  
• Visit the community table where there is always a puzzle in progress! Stay for a bit and place a few pieces or settle in for a longer session. 

Visit the library’s website or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for detailed information and the latest library news on programs and resources, or call a friendly librarian, 920-748-6160. 

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DECEMBER SCHEDULE 

Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its December lineup of events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to the Friends of the Library and other generous donors, programming is always free.  

 REGULAR LIBRARY PROGRAMS  

MONS DEC 4, 11, 18 | 2 PM | MONDAY MOVIE MATINEE 

Enjoy a family-friendly movie on the big screen with complimentary popcorn! Visit the library website for title and rating information. 

SUN DEC 10 | 1-4 PM | D&D GAME TIME | PG 13  

Always wanted to delve into the iconic D&D role-playing game but found it daunting? Local Dungeon Masters guide players through one-shot adventures. Beginners welcome! No registration necessary. 

WEDS DEC 6 & 13 | 10 AM | STORYTIME FOR KIDS & FAMILIES| NO REGISTRATION 

Welcome to active learning & fun, where early literacy & STEM concepts come to life through stories, music, movement, and enrichment activities. It’s a happy place for kids and caregivers to learn and play. After Storytime, Stay-and-Play in the Romper Room! This active space allows kids to release excess energy and advance their physical skills all while supporting social connections for kids and their adults. On Wednesdays when there is no story time, keep up your weekly library habit with DIY Books + Romper Room! Come on in for a stack of books and enjoy social time in the Romper Room.  

WED DEC 20 | 6-8 PM | ADULT GAME NIGHT | Ages 16+ 

Calling all strategists, team players, and those who like to test their luck—enjoy an evening of tabletop board games! Staff will be on hand to teach and guide players through a variety of entertaining and easy-to-learn games with no experience necessary.  

For December, we’re featuring The Quacks of Quedlinburg – a push-your-luck game of medieval quackery that won the 2018 Spiel des Jahres. Pull ingredients from your stock to make your pot bubble, but hopefully not explode!  

Can’t make it? This recurring adult event (ages 16+) will be held in the Silver Creek Room on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. 

DROP-IN BOREDOM BUSTERS 

• Come play in the Romper Room. Physical activity and human connections are important for healthy, happy human beings, and the Romper Room facilitates both! Focusing on active play, the room features trikes, foot-to-floor vehicles, a balance bike, tunnels, tumbling mats, balance beams, and more. The Romper Room is most engaging for ages 2-6 years, though younger/older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome.  
• Visit the community table where there is always a puzzle in progress! Stay for a bit and place a few pieces or settle in for a longer session. 

Visit the library’s website or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for detailed information and the latest library news on programs and resources, or call a friendly librarian, 920-748-6160. 

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DECEMBER SCHEDULE 

Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its December lineup of events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to the Friends of the Library and other generous donors, programming is always free.  

 REGULAR LIBRARY PROGRAMS  

 WED DEC 20 | 6-8 PM | ADULT GAME NIGHT | Ages 16+ 

Calling all strategists, team players, and those who like to test their luck—enjoy an evening of tabletop board games! Staff will be on hand to teach and guide players through a variety of entertaining and easy-to-learn games with no experience necessary.  

For December, we’re featuring The Quacks of Quedlinburg – a push-your-luck game of medieval quackery that won the 2018 Spiel des Jahres. Pull ingredients from your stock to make your pot bubble, but hopefully not explode!  

Can’t make it? This recurring adult event (ages 16+) will be held in the Silver Creek Room on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. 

DROP-IN BOREDOM BUSTERS 

• Come play in the Romper Room. Physical activity and human connections are important for healthy, happy human beings, and the Romper Room facilitates both! Focusing on active play, the room features trikes, foot-to-floor vehicles, a balance bike, tunnels, tumbling mats, balance beams, and more. The Romper Room is most engaging for ages 2-6 years, though younger/older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome.  
• Visit the community table where there is always a puzzle in progress! Stay for a bit and place a few pieces or settle in for a longer session. 

Visit the library’s website or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for detailed information and the latest library news on programs and resources, or call a friendly librarian, 920-748-6160. 

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DECEMBER SCHEDULE 

Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its December lineup of events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to the Friends of the Library and other generous donors, programming is always free.  

SPECIAL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS 

FRI DEC 22 | 1 PM | COCOA & COOKIES STORYTIME | KIDS & CAREGIVERS 

Enjoy a rousing & hilarious cookie-themed storytime! Stay for cocoa and cookie decorating. Before and after, enjoy holiday movies: 10 AM The Muppet Christmas Carol | 1 hr 25 | G  2 PM  Olaf’s Frozen Adventure | 1 hr 8 | G 

TUES DEC 26 | 10 AM & 2 PM | HOLIDAY MOVIES 

Enjoy some fun classic holiday movies.  10 AM The Polar Express | 1 hr 40 | G   

 2 PM The Year Without a Santa Claus | 51 m | NR  

REGULAR LIBRARY PROGRAMS  

MONS DEC 4, 11, 18 | 2 PM | MONDAY MOVIE MATINEE 

Enjoy a family-friendly movie on the big screen with complimentary popcorn! Visit the library website for title and rating information. 

SUN DEC 10 | 1-4 PM | D&D GAME TIME | PG 13  

Always wanted to delve into the iconic D&D role-playing game but found it daunting? Local Dungeon Masters guide players through one-shot adventures. Beginners welcome! No registration necessary. 

WEDS DEC 6 & 13 | 10 AM | STORYTIME FOR KIDS & FAMILIES| NO REGISTRATION 

Welcome to active learning & fun, where early literacy & STEM concepts come to life through stories, music, movement, and enrichment activities. It’s a happy place for kids and caregivers to learn and play. After Storytime, Stay-and-Play in the Romper Room! This active space allows kids to release excess energy and advance their physical skills all while supporting social connections for kids and their adults. On Wednesdays when there is no story time, keep up your weekly library habit with DIY Books + Romper Room! Come on in for a stack of books and enjoy social time in the Romper Room.  

WED DEC 20 | 6-8 PM | ADULT GAME NIGHT | Ages 16+ 

Calling all strategists, team players, and those who like to test their luck—enjoy an evening of tabletop board games! Staff will be on hand to teach and guide players through a variety of entertaining and easy-to-learn games with no experience necessary.  

For December, we’re featuring The Quacks of Quedlinburg – a push-your-luck game of medieval quackery that won the 2018 Spiel des Jahres. Pull ingredients from your stock to make your pot bubble, but hopefully not explode!  

Can’t make it? This recurring adult event (ages 16+) will be held in the Silver Creek Room on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. 

DROP-IN BOREDOM BUSTERS 

• Come play in the Romper Room. Physical activity and human connections are important for healthy, happy human beings, and the Romper Room facilitates both! Focusing on active play, the room features trikes, foot-to-floor vehicles, a balance bike, tunnels, tumbling mats, balance beams, and more. The Romper Room is most engaging for ages 2-6 years, though younger/older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome.  
• Visit the community table where there is always a puzzle in progress! Stay for a bit and place a few pieces or settle in for a longer session. 

Visit the library’s website or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for detailed information and the latest library news on programs and resources, or call a friendly librarian, 920-748-6160. 

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DECEMBER SCHEDULE 

Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its December lineup of events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to the Friends of the Library and other generous donors, programming is always free.  

SPECIAL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS 

TUES DEC 26 | 10 AM & 2 PM | HOLIDAY MOVIES 

Enjoy some fun classic holiday movies.  10 AM The Polar Express | 1 hr 40 | G   

 2 PM The Year Without a Santa Claus | 51 m | NR  

REGULAR LIBRARY PROGRAMS  

MONS DEC 4, 11, 18 | 2 PM | MONDAY MOVIE MATINEE 

Enjoy a family-friendly movie on the big screen with complimentary popcorn! Visit the library website for title and rating information. 

SUN DEC 10 | 1-4 PM | D&D GAME TIME | PG 13  

Always wanted to delve into the iconic D&D role-playing game but found it daunting? Local Dungeon Masters guide players through one-shot adventures. Beginners welcome! No registration necessary. 

WEDS DEC 6 & 13 | 10 AM | STORYTIME FOR KIDS & FAMILIES| NO REGISTRATION 

Welcome to active learning & fun, where early literacy & STEM concepts come to life through stories, music, movement, and enrichment activities. It’s a happy place for kids and caregivers to learn and play. After Storytime, Stay-and-Play in the Romper Room! This active space allows kids to release excess energy and advance their physical skills all while supporting social connections for kids and their adults. On Wednesdays when there is no story time, keep up your weekly library habit with DIY Books + Romper Room! Come on in for a stack of books and enjoy social time in the Romper Room.  

WED DEC 20 | 6-8 PM | ADULT GAME NIGHT | Ages 16+ 

Calling all strategists, team players, and those who like to test their luck—enjoy an evening of tabletop board games! Staff will be on hand to teach and guide players through a variety of entertaining and easy-to-learn games with no experience necessary.  

For December, we’re featuring The Quacks of Quedlinburg – a push-your-luck game of medieval quackery that won the 2018 Spiel des Jahres. Pull ingredients from your stock to make your pot bubble, but hopefully not explode!  

Can’t make it? This recurring adult event (ages 16+) will be held in the Silver Creek Room on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. 

DROP-IN BOREDOM BUSTERS 

• Come play in the Romper Room. Physical activity and human connections are important for healthy, happy human beings, and the Romper Room facilitates both! Focusing on active play, the room features trikes, foot-to-floor vehicles, a balance bike, tunnels, tumbling mats, balance beams, and more. The Romper Room is most engaging for ages 2-6 years, though younger/older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome.  
• Visit the community table where there is always a puzzle in progress! Stay for a bit and place a few pieces or settle in for a longer session. 

Visit the library’s website or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for detailed information and the latest library news on programs and resources, or call a friendly librarian, 920-748-6160. 

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