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Thanks to Ripon area Girl Scout troop 2119, Ripon Public Library is excited to offer Letterboxing throughout the month of May! Letterboxing is a globally enjoyed game, constructed as a passport-like stamping scavenger hunt. To play locally, all ages are invited to visit the library to get started. In our version, gamers follow clues leading to envelopes hidden in the library. Each envelope contains a stamp and inkpad. Solve thirteen Girl-Scout-generated clues to stamp your passport thirteen times and win a prize! For more information, call 920-748-6160, visit the library’s website, or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for the latest library news and information on programs and resources. MAY is Blooming with Free Library Specials! Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its MAY lineup of events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to funding from the Friends of the library, programming is always free. Registration is not required unless noted. APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS | BEGINNING MAY 1 | All Ages Take and Make April showers bring May flowers! Just in time for Mother’s Day, enjoy this beautifully simple felt flower craft. Add a magnet to use it as refrigerator decoration or use a lapel pin to transform it into a wearable accessory. STORYTIME! SPRING THINGS | WEDNESDAYS MAY 3 & 10 @ 10 AM | Kids & Caregiver Welcome to active learning and fun, where early literacy and 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. This 5-week session focuses on celebrating spring’s many delights. Ideas for keeping kids happy and active, even when spring is fickle and turns wet or cold, are included. Stay and Play in the Romper Room after Storytime. This active space allows kids to release their excess energy and advance their physical skills all while supporting social connections for adults and children. TEEN NERF BATTLE @ YOUR LIBRARY | FRI MAY 12 @ 6:00-7:30 PM | Ages 13-18 How good is your aim? Show off your talent at the Nerf Battle @ Your Library! Nerf blasters and darts provided. Friday, May 12th from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Silver Creek Room. Nerf Battle waivers are required to be signed by parents and will be your ticket into the event. Registration Required* FLOWER POWER! | SAT MAY 13 @ 10 AM & WED MAY 17 @ 6:15 PM | Kids & Caregiver Celebrate the beauty and benefit of flowers! Families with children of all ages enjoy a flower and dirt themed program of music, stories, and dance. After the program everyone gets involved in beautifying the library entrance with colorful, pollinator-supporting flowers! Every child may plant a flower at the library and receive their own pot with seeds and soil to take home. Dress for the mess. Thank you, Girl Scout Troop 2570, for your partnership on this project! ADULT GAME NIGHT | WED MAY 17 @ 6:00 PM 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. This month will feature tile laying games like Carcassonne, Cascadia and Dragon Castle. Carcassonne takes place in southern France and introduces cities, knights, farmers, abbots and meeples! Join us for fun and games on Wednesday, May 17th from 6-8PM. PINTEREST CRAFT CLUB: ROCK PHOTO HOLDER | THU MAY 25 @ 6-7:30 PM | Ages 16+ Paint a rock and then make it a special keepsake by making it into a photo holder! What better way to connect the great outdoors with special memories. Keep it or give it away as a gift! Join us on Thursday, May 25th from 6:00-7:30 PM. Registration required* Ongoing Programs 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 a trike and trailer, 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 older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome or call the library to reserve a specific play time with family and friends. MONDAY MOVIES | 10 AM & 2 PM Every Monday at 10 am and 2 p.m. enjoy a newly released or classic film on the big screen. Popcorn is served. For movie title and rating call the library or check the website. May is comic book month! We will be featuring movies of some of your favorite and tiniest characters! MONTHLY BOOK DISCUSSION |MON MAY 22 @ 6:30 PM | Adults Join the Friends of the Library book discussion of Gift From the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh, on Monday May 22nd at 6:30 PM! “A mother of five and professional writer, she casts an unsentimental eye at the trappings of modern life that threaten to overwhelm us—the timesaving gadgets that complicate our lives, the overcommitments that take us from our families.”—Amazon. Copies of the book are available to check out at the library, about two weeks in advance, while supplies last. For more information, call 920-748-6160, visit the library’s website, or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for the latest library news and information on programs and resources. PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 03, 2023 CONTACT: Jason Mansmith 920.294.4279 jason@thrasheroperahouse.com Green Lake, Wis. (April 03, 2023) – Green Lake’s historic Thrasher Opera House Gallery will be featuring the works of local artist KC Stewart. The exhibit by Stewart is currently on display at the Thrasher Opera House Gallery and runs through June 30. KC Stewart is a multi-media artist whose comfort zone throughout life has been art and nature. Although art has never been KC’s “day job,” it’s always been a part of life. Stewart’s art has taken several forms, from fiber art to bookbinding, painting, and jewelry. It has existed in the shadows as a hobby and occasionally as a side hustle. Stewart can now focus a little more on the love of painting and experimenting with blending styles and media. Her current work intends to combine art and nature, abstract and landscape, and a little fairy dust is thrown in for good measure. KC has incorporated actual nature in moss, mud, grass, and pine needles into some pieces and loves to experiment with adding the textures I find in nature and using them as structural elements on the canvas. The color palette is reminiscent of the earth, sky, and water. But most important of all has been relearning the element of play. She says, “I am a testament to the concept that it’s never too late to follow a dream. This has been one of mine.” 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 Green Lake County Health and Human Services would like to invite you to take part in our upcoming 1st Senior Fair on September 14th from 11am to 1pm located downtown Green Lake at the Town Square. The goal of the event is to connect the Community to a variety of resources and services available in Green Lake County. The historical society has been collecting photos, objects, textiles, documents, and more for 65 years. They all tell the history of people in our county. We invite you to “Peek Inside” our collections to learn more about what we collect and why. What we collect generally falls into two categories: 1) An item used, owned by, or connected to a Marathon County resident, business, or location or 2) an item typical of what would have been used in Marathon County. Being mindful of this criteria allows us to collect and preserve the things most important to telling the story of Marathon County and its history. The Woodson History Center is located at 410 Mcindoe Street, Wausau, Wisconsin. Hours are Tuesday – Friday 9 am to 4:30 pm and Saturday and Sunday 1 pm to 4:30 pm. Admission is free. Thanks to Ripon area Girl Scout troop 2119, Ripon Public Library is excited to offer Letterboxing throughout the month of May! Letterboxing is a globally enjoyed game, constructed as a passport-like stamping scavenger hunt. To play locally, all ages are invited to visit the library to get started. In our version, gamers follow clues leading to envelopes hidden in the library. Each envelope contains a stamp and inkpad. Solve thirteen Girl-Scout-generated clues to stamp your passport thirteen times and win a prize! For more information, call 920-748-6160, visit the library’s website, or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for the latest library news and information on programs and resources. MAY is Blooming with Free Library Specials! Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its MAY lineup of events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to funding from the Friends of the library, programming is always free. Registration is not required unless noted. APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS | BEGINNING MAY 1 | All Ages Take and Make April showers bring May flowers! Just in time for Mother’s Day, enjoy this beautifully simple felt flower craft. Add a magnet to use it as refrigerator decoration or use a lapel pin to transform it into a wearable accessory. STORYTIME! SPRING THINGS | WEDNESDAYS MAY 3 & 10 @ 10 AM | Kids & Caregiver Welcome to active learning and fun, where early literacy and 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. This 5-week session focuses on celebrating spring’s many delights. Ideas for keeping kids happy and active, even when spring is fickle and turns wet or cold, are included. Stay and Play in the Romper Room after Storytime. This active space allows kids to release their excess energy and advance their physical skills all while supporting social connections for adults and children. TEEN NERF BATTLE @ YOUR LIBRARY | FRI MAY 12 @ 6:00-7:30 PM | Ages 13-18 How good is your aim? Show off your talent at the Nerf Battle @ Your Library! Nerf blasters and darts provided. Friday, May 12th from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Silver Creek Room. Nerf Battle waivers are required to be signed by parents and will be your ticket into the event. Registration Required* FLOWER POWER! | SAT MAY 13 @ 10 AM & WED MAY 17 @ 6:15 PM | Kids & Caregiver Celebrate the beauty and benefit of flowers! Families with children of all ages enjoy a flower and dirt themed program of music, stories, and dance. After the program everyone gets involved in beautifying the library entrance with colorful, pollinator-supporting flowers! Every child may plant a flower at the library and receive their own pot with seeds and soil to take home. Dress for the mess. Thank you, Girl Scout Troop 2570, for your partnership on this project! ADULT GAME NIGHT | WED MAY 17 @ 6:00 PM 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. This month will feature tile laying games like Carcassonne, Cascadia and Dragon Castle. Carcassonne takes place in southern France and introduces cities, knights, farmers, abbots and meeples! Join us for fun and games on Wednesday, May 17th from 6-8PM. PINTEREST CRAFT CLUB: ROCK PHOTO HOLDER | THU MAY 25 @ 6-7:30 PM | Ages 16+ Paint a rock and then make it a special keepsake by making it into a photo holder! What better way to connect the great outdoors with special memories. Keep it or give it away as a gift! Join us on Thursday, May 25th from 6:00-7:30 PM. Registration required* Ongoing Programs 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 a trike and trailer, 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 older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome or call the library to reserve a specific play time with family and friends. MONDAY MOVIES | 10 AM & 2 PM Every Monday at 10 am and 2 p.m. enjoy a newly released or classic film on the big screen. Popcorn is served. For movie title and rating call the library or check the website. May is comic book month! We will be featuring movies of some of your favorite and tiniest characters! MONTHLY BOOK DISCUSSION |MON MAY 22 @ 6:30 PM | Adults Join the Friends of the Library book discussion of Gift From the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh, on Monday May 22nd at 6:30 PM! “A mother of five and professional writer, she casts an unsentimental eye at the trappings of modern life that threaten to overwhelm us—the timesaving gadgets that complicate our lives, the overcommitments that take us from our families.”—Amazon. Copies of the book are available to check out at the library, about two weeks in advance, while supplies last. For more information, call 920-748-6160, visit the library’s website, or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for the latest library news and information on programs and resources. PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 03, 2023 CONTACT: Jason Mansmith 920.294.4279 jason@thrasheroperahouse.com Green Lake, Wis. (April 03, 2023) – Green Lake’s historic Thrasher Opera House Gallery will be featuring the works of local artist KC Stewart. The exhibit by Stewart is currently on display at the Thrasher Opera House Gallery and runs through June 30. KC Stewart is a multi-media artist whose comfort zone throughout life has been art and nature. Although art has never been KC’s “day job,” it’s always been a part of life. Stewart’s art has taken several forms, from fiber art to bookbinding, painting, and jewelry. It has existed in the shadows as a hobby and occasionally as a side hustle. Stewart can now focus a little more on the love of painting and experimenting with blending styles and media. Her current work intends to combine art and nature, abstract and landscape, and a little fairy dust is thrown in for good measure. KC has incorporated actual nature in moss, mud, grass, and pine needles into some pieces and loves to experiment with adding the textures I find in nature and using them as structural elements on the canvas. The color palette is reminiscent of the earth, sky, and water. But most important of all has been relearning the element of play. She says, “I am a testament to the concept that it’s never too late to follow a dream. This has been one of mine.” 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 Green Lake County Health and Human Services would like to invite you to take part in our upcoming 1st Senior Fair on September 14th from 11am to 1pm located downtown Green Lake at the Town Square. The goal of the event is to connect the Community to a variety of resources and services available in Green Lake County. The historical society has been collecting photos, objects, textiles, documents, and more for 65 years. They all tell the history of people in our county. We invite you to “Peek Inside” our collections to learn more about what we collect and why. What we collect generally falls into two categories: 1) An item used, owned by, or connected to a Marathon County resident, business, or location or 2) an item typical of what would have been used in Marathon County. Being mindful of this criteria allows us to collect and preserve the things most important to telling the story of Marathon County and its history. The Woodson History Center is located at 410 Mcindoe Street, Wausau, Wisconsin. Hours are Tuesday – Friday 9 am to 4:30 pm and Saturday and Sunday 1 pm to 4:30 pm. Admission is free. MAY is Blooming with Free Library Specials! Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its MAY lineup of events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to funding from the Friends of the library, programming is always free. Registration is not required unless noted. APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS | BEGINNING MAY 1 | All Ages Take and Make April showers bring May flowers! Just in time for Mother’s Day, enjoy this beautifully simple felt flower craft. Add a magnet to use it as refrigerator decoration or use a lapel pin to transform it into a wearable accessory. STORYTIME! SPRING THINGS | WEDNESDAYS MAY 3 & 10 @ 10 AM | Kids & Caregiver Welcome to active learning and fun, where early literacy and 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. This 5-week session focuses on celebrating spring’s many delights. Ideas for keeping kids happy and active, even when spring is fickle and turns wet or cold, are included. Stay and Play in the Romper Room after Storytime. This active space allows kids to release their excess energy and advance their physical skills all while supporting social connections for adults and children. TEEN NERF BATTLE @ YOUR LIBRARY | FRI MAY 12 @ 6:00-7:30 PM | Ages 13-18 How good is your aim? Show off your talent at the Nerf Battle @ Your Library! Nerf blasters and darts provided. Friday, May 12th from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Silver Creek Room. Nerf Battle waivers are required to be signed by parents and will be your ticket into the event. Registration Required* FLOWER POWER! | SAT MAY 13 @ 10 AM & WED MAY 17 @ 6:15 PM | Kids & Caregiver Celebrate the beauty and benefit of flowers! Families with children of all ages enjoy a flower and dirt themed program of music, stories, and dance. After the program everyone gets involved in beautifying the library entrance with colorful, pollinator-supporting flowers! Every child may plant a flower at the library and receive their own pot with seeds and soil to take home. Dress for the mess. Thank you, Girl Scout Troop 2570, for your partnership on this project! ADULT GAME NIGHT | WED MAY 17 @ 6:00 PM 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. This month will feature tile laying games like Carcassonne, Cascadia and Dragon Castle. Carcassonne takes place in southern France and introduces cities, knights, farmers, abbots and meeples! Join us for fun and games on Wednesday, May 17th from 6-8PM. PINTEREST CRAFT CLUB: ROCK PHOTO HOLDER | THU MAY 25 @ 6-7:30 PM | Ages 16+ Paint a rock and then make it a special keepsake by making it into a photo holder! What better way to connect the great outdoors with special memories. Keep it or give it away as a gift! Join us on Thursday, May 25th from 6:00-7:30 PM. Registration required* Ongoing Programs 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 a trike and trailer, 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 older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome or call the library to reserve a specific play time with family and friends. MONDAY MOVIES | 10 AM & 2 PM Every Monday at 10 am and 2 p.m. enjoy a newly released or classic film on the big screen. Popcorn is served. For movie title and rating call the library or check the website. May is comic book month! We will be featuring movies of some of your favorite and tiniest characters! MONTHLY BOOK DISCUSSION |MON MAY 22 @ 6:30 PM | Adults Join the Friends of the Library book discussion of Gift From the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh, on Monday May 22nd at 6:30 PM! “A mother of five and professional writer, she casts an unsentimental eye at the trappings of modern life that threaten to overwhelm us—the timesaving gadgets that complicate our lives, the overcommitments that take us from our families.”—Amazon. Copies of the book are available to check out at the library, about two weeks in advance, while supplies last. For more information, call 920-748-6160, visit the library’s website, or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for the latest library news and information on programs and resources. March 14, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Waushara County Department of Aging Contact: Carolyn Schmidt (920) 787-0403, or Carolyn.Schmidt@co.Waushara.wi.us Popular Program ‘Aging Mastery®’ Returns for Spring Session Seniors looking to make small but impactful daily changes that lead to healthier living outcomes are invited to take part in the Aging Mastery Program®, a free, 6-week workshop sponsored by the Waushara County Department of Aging in conjunction with UW-Extension. This well-attended, on-going program was developed by the National Council on Aging and is held nationwide both in-person and virtually for people 55 and over. The fundamentals of Aging Mastery® support modest lifestyle changes to empower and support health and longevity. Attendees walk away with skills and tools to achieve personal wellness goals. “Aging Mastery combines health and wellness curriculum with expert local presenters on a variety of topics that have direct links with aging,” says Carolyn Schmidt, Programs Specialist with Waushara County. Topics covered include Financial Fitness, Advance Planning, Falls Prevention, Healthy Eating and Hydration, and Exercise and You. “One of the benefits of the program is getting to know others who are going through similar experiences as you are. I’ve watched participants walk away having learned tips not only from the materials and speakers, but also from each other. It’s an opportunity to learn and socialize by meeting new people too,” says Schmidt. This in-person session of Aging Mastery® runs from April 6 – May 11, 2023, Thursdays, from 1:00pm 3:00pm at the Wautoma Library. You do not need to be a Waushara County resident to take part. There is no cost to attend the program which is geared for people 55+. Pre-registration is required by contacting the Department of Aging, (920) 787-0403. Friends of the Library Used Book Sale Ripon, WI – The Friends of the Ripon Public Library will hold its semi-annual used book sale from May 4 – May 6 in the basement of the library at 120 Jefferson Street. Thousands of books have been donated recently and those in the Last Chance Room are priced at 50 cents and as low as 10 cents for children’s books. Featured displays include Star Trek and Louis L’Amour paperbacks, Georgia O’Keeffe and Japanese art books (plus many other beautiful art books), Taste of Home cookbooks, audiobooks, and magazines. Expanded Showroom sections include Civil War and WWII, humor, crafting, biking and hiking, and fiction. Cash and checks will be accepted along with credit cards for purchases over $10. 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 digital hoopla service, summer reading programs for all ages, monthly take and make kits, support of the renovation project, and more. $3 entry fee. All are welcome, and members of the Friends will receive $3 off admission OR one purchase made during the book sale. Join the Friends to receive this member benefit! Free admission. Open to everyone looking for a great deal on gently used books. Come back tomorrow for even more deals! Free admission. 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. For more information contact Desiree Bongers at 748-6160, or director@riponlibrary.org. ### Brandon Village Wide rummage sale will be tomorrow Friday May 5th and Saturday May 6th beginning at 8am Friends of the Library Used Book Sale Ripon, WI – The Friends of the Ripon Public Library will hold its semi-annual used book sale from May 4 – May 6 in the basement of the library at 120 Jefferson Street. Thousands of books have been donated recently and those in the Last Chance Room are priced at 50 cents and as low as 10 cents for children’s books. Featured displays include Star Trek and Louis L’Amour paperbacks, Georgia O’Keeffe and Japanese art books (plus many other beautiful art books), Taste of Home cookbooks, audiobooks, and magazines. Expanded Showroom sections include Civil War and WWII, humor, crafting, biking and hiking, and fiction. Cash and checks will be accepted along with credit cards for purchases over $10. 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 digital hoopla service, summer reading programs for all ages, monthly take and make kits, support of the renovation project, and more. $3 entry fee. All are welcome, and members of the Friends will receive $3 off admission OR one purchase made during the book sale. Join the Friends to receive this member benefit! Free admission. Open to everyone looking for a great deal on gently used books. Come back tomorrow for even more deals! Free admission. 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. For more information contact Desiree Bongers at 748-6160, or director@riponlibrary.org. ### PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 17, 2023 CONTACT: Jason Mansmith 920.294.4279 jason@thrasheroperahouse.com Grammy Winner Mike Farris to Perform at Thrasher Opera House Green Lake, Wis. (April 17, 2023) – Grammy-winning Roots, Gospel, Soul, Blues, and Rocker Mike Farris will perform at Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Wisconsin, on Friday, May 05, at 7:30 p.m. Farris is an artist’s artist, a musician’s musician, celebrated and revered by his fellow performers. It’s no wonder. He’s the one who brings everything to his music and every live performance, every time. Mike is an Americana, Grammy, and Dove Award-winner with multiple solo recordings, including his latest, “Silver and Stone.” His iconic personal appearances include the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame concert honoring Aretha Franklin. He was featured on Patty Griffin’s Grammy-winning “Downtown Church” and appeared with Griffin on Austin City Limits. He shared the stage with Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Double Trouble on the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame special and made his Grand Ole Opry debut in 2018. An amalgamation of the spiritual and the earthly, gospel, and rock ‘n’ roll, of faith and fire, Mike Farris will bring what Rolling Stone Country describes as a “supersized voice filled with the electricity of Saturday night and the godly grace of Sunday mornings.” Farris recently joined back up with his group, the Screamin’ Cheetah Wheelies, for upcoming festival dates in 2023. 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. In addition, artist hospitality is provided by Murphy’s on Green, Creative Contractors, and the Heidel House Hotel & Conference Center. Tickets for Mike Farris’ performance on May 05 at 7:30 p.m. are $30 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 Thrasher Opera House • 506 Mill Street • PO Box 4 Grammy Winner Mike Farris to Perform at Thrasher Opera House Green Lake, Wis. (April 17, 2023) – Grammy-winning Roots, Gospel, Soul, Blues, and Rocker Mike Farris Brandon Village Wide rummage sale will be tomorrow Friday May 5th and Saturday May 6th beginning at 8am Friends of the Library Used Book Sale Ripon, WI – The Friends of the Ripon Public Library will hold its semi-annual used book sale from May 4 – May 6 in the basement of the library at 120 Jefferson Street. Thousands of books have been donated recently and those in the Last Chance Room are priced at 50 cents and as low as 10 cents for children’s books. Featured displays include Star Trek and Louis L’Amour paperbacks, Georgia O’Keeffe and Japanese art books (plus many other beautiful art books), Taste of Home cookbooks, audiobooks, and magazines. Expanded Showroom sections include Civil War and WWII, humor, crafting, biking and hiking, and fiction. Cash and checks will be accepted along with credit cards for purchases over $10. 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 digital hoopla service, summer reading programs for all ages, monthly take and make kits, support of the renovation project, and more. $3 entry fee. All are welcome, and members of the Friends will receive $3 off admission OR one purchase made during the book sale. Join the Friends to receive this member benefit! Free admission. Open to everyone looking for a great deal on gently used books. Come back tomorrow for even more deals! Free admission. 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. For more information contact Desiree Bongers at 748-6160, or director@riponlibrary.org. ### PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 17, 2023 CONTACT: Jason Mansmith 920.294.4279 jason@thrasheroperahouse.com Grammy Winner Mike Farris to Perform at Thrasher Opera House Green Lake, Wis. (April 17, 2023) – Grammy-winning Roots, Gospel, Soul, Blues, and Rocker Mike Farris will perform at Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Wisconsin, on Friday, May 05, at 7:30 p.m. Farris is an artist’s artist, a musician’s musician, celebrated and revered by his fellow performers. It’s no wonder. He’s the one who brings everything to his music and every live performance, every time. Mike is an Americana, Grammy, and Dove Award-winner with multiple solo recordings, including his latest, “Silver and Stone.” His iconic personal appearances include the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame concert honoring Aretha Franklin. He was featured on Patty Griffin’s Grammy-winning “Downtown Church” and appeared with Griffin on Austin City Limits. He shared the stage with Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Double Trouble on the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame special and made his Grand Ole Opry debut in 2018. An amalgamation of the spiritual and the earthly, gospel, and rock ‘n’ roll, of faith and fire, Mike Farris will bring what Rolling Stone Country describes as a “supersized voice filled with the electricity of Saturday night and the godly grace of Sunday mornings.” Farris recently joined back up with his group, the Screamin’ Cheetah Wheelies, for upcoming festival dates in 2023. 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. In addition, artist hospitality is provided by Murphy’s on Green, Creative Contractors, and the Heidel House Hotel & Conference Center. Tickets for Mike Farris’ performance on May 05 at 7:30 p.m. are $30 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 Thrasher Opera House • 506 Mill Street • PO Box 4 Grammy Winner Mike Farris to Perform at Thrasher Opera House Green Lake, Wis. (April 17, 2023) – Grammy-winning Roots, Gospel, Soul, Blues, and Rocker Mike Farris Brandon Village Wide rummage sale will be tomorrow Friday May 5th and Saturday May 6th beginning at 8am Friends of the Library Used Book Sale Ripon, WI – The Friends of the Ripon Public Library will hold its semi-annual used book sale from May 4 – May 6 in the basement of the library at 120 Jefferson Street. Thousands of books have been donated recently and those in the Last Chance Room are priced at 50 cents and as low as 10 cents for children’s books. Featured displays include Star Trek and Louis L’Amour paperbacks, Georgia O’Keeffe and Japanese art books (plus many other beautiful art books), Taste of Home cookbooks, audiobooks, and magazines. Expanded Showroom sections include Civil War and WWII, humor, crafting, biking and hiking, and fiction. Cash and checks will be accepted along with credit cards for purchases over $10. 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 digital hoopla service, summer reading programs for all ages, monthly take and make kits, support of the renovation project, and more. $3 entry fee. All are welcome, and members of the Friends will receive $3 off admission OR one purchase made during the book sale. Join the Friends to receive this member benefit! Free admission. Open to everyone looking for a great deal on gently used books. Come back tomorrow for even more deals! Free admission. 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. For more information contact Desiree Bongers at 748-6160, or director@riponlibrary.org. ### Challengers can go solo or work in teams of up to four to complete a comic book by the August 31st deadline. We will be offering 6 free workshops over the summer on topics like creative writing, comic panel drawing, and more! Winners receive prizes AND their comic will be printed in our 2023 booklet! There are different page and word requirements depending on your age, so make sure to check the categories and guidelines on our website. Gil graduated from the University of Missouri, School of Journalism and worked as a news reporter at WLUK-TV in 1967 before going on active duty for over five years. In 2005, he moved back to his native Wisconsin, to he managed the newsroom at WSAW-TV. Today, he is an active flight instructor at the Wausau Downtown Airport. This History Speaks program is presented live at 2pm at the Woodson History Center (410 McIndoe Street, Wausau), in conjunction with the Marathon County Public Library and sponsored by Janke Book Store. The presentation will be recorded and available digitally on Facebook and YouTube within a few days of the live program (along with many of our past programs). Brandon Village Wide rummage sale will be tomorrow Friday May 5th and Saturday May 6th beginning at 8am Friends of the Library Used Book Sale Ripon, WI – The Friends of the Ripon Public Library will hold its semi-annual used book sale from May 4 – May 6 in the basement of the library at 120 Jefferson Street. Thousands of books have been donated recently and those in the Last Chance Room are priced at 50 cents and as low as 10 cents for children’s books. Featured displays include Star Trek and Louis L’Amour paperbacks, Georgia O’Keeffe and Japanese art books (plus many other beautiful art books), Taste of Home cookbooks, audiobooks, and magazines. Expanded Showroom sections include Civil War and WWII, humor, crafting, biking and hiking, and fiction. Cash and checks will be accepted along with credit cards for purchases over $10. 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 digital hoopla service, summer reading programs for all ages, monthly take and make kits, support of the renovation project, and more. $3 entry fee. All are welcome, and members of the Friends will receive $3 off admission OR one purchase made during the book sale. Join the Friends to receive this member benefit! Free admission. Open to everyone looking for a great deal on gently used books. Come back tomorrow for even more deals! Free admission. 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. For more information contact Desiree Bongers at 748-6160, or director@riponlibrary.org. ### Challengers can go solo or work in teams of up to four to complete a comic book by the August 31st deadline. We will be offering 6 free workshops over the summer on topics like creative writing, comic panel drawing, and more! Winners receive prizes AND their comic will be printed in our 2023 booklet! There are different page and word requirements depending on your age, so make sure to check the categories and guidelines on our website. Gil graduated from the University of Missouri, School of Journalism and worked as a news reporter at WLUK-TV in 1967 before going on active duty for over five years. In 2005, he moved back to his native Wisconsin, to he managed the newsroom at WSAW-TV. Today, he is an active flight instructor at the Wausau Downtown Airport. This History Speaks program is presented live at 2pm at the Woodson History Center (410 McIndoe Street, Wausau), in conjunction with the Marathon County Public Library and sponsored by Janke Book Store. The presentation will be recorded and available digitally on Facebook and YouTube within a few days of the live program (along with many of our past programs). MAY is Blooming with Free Library Specials! Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its MAY lineup of events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to funding from the Friends of the library, programming is always free. Registration is not required unless noted. APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS | BEGINNING MAY 1 | All Ages Take and Make April showers bring May flowers! Just in time for Mother’s Day, enjoy this beautifully simple felt flower craft. Add a magnet to use it as refrigerator decoration or use a lapel pin to transform it into a wearable accessory. Ongoing Programs 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 a trike and trailer, 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 older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome or call the library to reserve a specific play time with family and friends. MONDAY MOVIES | 10 AM & 2 PM Every Monday at 10 am and 2 p.m. enjoy a newly released or classic film on the big screen. Popcorn is served. For movie title and rating call the library or check the website. May is comic book month! We will be featuring movies of some of your favorite and tiniest characters! MONTHLY BOOK DISCUSSION |MON MAY 22 @ 6:30 PM | Adults Join the Friends of the Library book discussion of Gift From the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh, on Monday May 22nd at 6:30 PM! “A mother of five and professional writer, she casts an unsentimental eye at the trappings of modern life that threaten to overwhelm us—the timesaving gadgets that complicate our lives, the overcommitments that take us from our families.”—Amazon. Copies of the book are available to check out at the library, about two weeks in advance, while supplies last. For more information, call 920-748-6160, visit the library’s website, or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for the latest library news and information on programs and resources. Next Week! MAY is Blooming with Free Library Specials! Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its MAY lineup of events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to funding from the Friends of the library, programming is always free. Registration is not required unless noted. APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS | BEGINNING MAY 1 | All Ages Take and Make April showers bring May flowers! Just in time for Mother’s Day, enjoy this beautifully simple felt flower craft. Add a magnet to use it as refrigerator decoration or use a lapel pin to transform it into a wearable accessory. STORYTIME! SPRING THINGS | WEDNESDAYS MAY 3 & 10 @ 10 AM | Kids & Caregiver Welcome to active learning and fun, where early literacy and 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. This 5-week session focuses on celebrating spring’s many delights. Ideas for keeping kids happy and active, even when spring is fickle and turns wet or cold, are included. Stay and Play in the Romper Room after Storytime. This active space allows kids to release their excess energy and advance their physical skills all while supporting social connections for adults and children. TEEN NERF BATTLE @ YOUR LIBRARY | FRI MAY 12 @ 6:00-7:30 PM | Ages 13-18 How good is your aim? Show off your talent at the Nerf Battle @ Your Library! Nerf blasters and darts provided. Friday, May 12th from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Silver Creek Room. Nerf Battle waivers are required to be signed by parents and will be your ticket into the event. Registration Required* FLOWER POWER! | SAT MAY 13 @ 10 AM & WED MAY 17 @ 6:15 PM | Kids & Caregiver Celebrate the beauty and benefit of flowers! Families with children of all ages enjoy a flower and dirt themed program of music, stories, and dance. After the program everyone gets involved in beautifying the library entrance with colorful, pollinator-supporting flowers! Every child may plant a flower at the library and receive their own pot with seeds and soil to take home. Dress for the mess. Thank you, Girl Scout Troop 2570, for your partnership on this project! ADULT GAME NIGHT | WED MAY 17 @ 6:00 PM 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. This month will feature tile laying games like Carcassonne, Cascadia and Dragon Castle. Carcassonne takes place in southern France and introduces cities, knights, farmers, abbots and meeples! Join us for fun and games on Wednesday, May 17th from 6-8PM. PINTEREST CRAFT CLUB: ROCK PHOTO HOLDER | THU MAY 25 @ 6-7:30 PM | Ages 16+ Paint a rock and then make it a special keepsake by making it into a photo holder! What better way to connect the great outdoors with special memories. Keep it or give it away as a gift! Join us on Thursday, May 25th from 6:00-7:30 PM. Registration required* Ongoing Programs 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 a trike and trailer, 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 older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome or call the library to reserve a specific play time with family and friends. MONDAY MOVIES | 10 AM & 2 PM Every Monday at 10 am and 2 p.m. enjoy a newly released or classic film on the big screen. Popcorn is served. For movie title and rating call the library or check the website. May is comic book month! We will be featuring movies of some of your favorite and tiniest characters! MONTHLY BOOK DISCUSSION |MON MAY 22 @ 6:30 PM | Adults Join the Friends of the Library book discussion of Gift From the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh, on Monday May 22nd at 6:30 PM! “A mother of five and professional writer, she casts an unsentimental eye at the trappings of modern life that threaten to overwhelm us—the timesaving gadgets that complicate our lives, the overcommitments that take us from our families.”—Amazon. Copies of the book are available to check out at the library, about two weeks in advance, while supplies last. For more information, call 920-748-6160, visit the library’s website, or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for the latest library news and information on programs and resources. Thursday, May 11, Hancock Dining Center 9a-11a Caregiver Coordinator, Marty Bechard Tuesday May 16, Poy Sippi Dining Center Noon (Lunch presentation) Elder Benefits Specialist, Cathy Duesterhoeft Thursday May 25, Plainfield Library 1p-3p Resource and Dementia Care Specialist, Olivia Walton Bob: Please use these as add-ons for May newscasts. Across the street at the Woodson History Center we have our regular exhibits and children’s room. We’re making history fun for your little ones at Storytime in the Garden. And please note that we’ve honored our parent’s request to change the time of our event to accommodate nap time. Going forward Storytime at the Museum has been changed to 11 am. We hope this is helpful.For more information, please contact the Marathon County Historical Society at (715) 842-5750 or info@marathoncountyhistory.org. March 14, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Waushara County Department of Aging Contact: Carolyn Schmidt (920) 787-0403, or Carolyn.Schmidt@co.Waushara.wi.us Popular Program ‘Aging Mastery®’ Returns for Spring Session Seniors looking to make small but impactful daily changes that lead to healthier living outcomes are invited to take part in the Aging Mastery Program®, a free, 6-week workshop sponsored by the Waushara County Department of Aging in conjunction with UW-Extension. This well-attended, on-going program was developed by the National Council on Aging and is held nationwide both in-person and virtually for people 55 and over. The fundamentals of Aging Mastery® support modest lifestyle changes to empower and support health and longevity. Attendees walk away with skills and tools to achieve personal wellness goals. “Aging Mastery combines health and wellness curriculum with expert local presenters on a variety of topics that have direct links with aging,” says Carolyn Schmidt, Programs Specialist with Waushara County. Topics covered include Financial Fitness, Advance Planning, Falls Prevention, Healthy Eating and Hydration, and Exercise and You. “One of the benefits of the program is getting to know others who are going through similar experiences as you are. I’ve watched participants walk away having learned tips not only from the materials and speakers, but also from each other. It’s an opportunity to learn and socialize by meeting new people too,” says Schmidt. This in-person session of Aging Mastery® runs from April 6 – May 11, 2023, Thursdays, from 1:00pm 3:00pm at the Wautoma Library. You do not need to be a Waushara County resident to take part. There is no cost to attend the program which is geared for people 55+. Pre-registration is required by contacting the Department of Aging, (920) 787-0403. Thursday, May 11, Hancock Dining Center 9a-11a Caregiver Coordinator, Marty Bechard Tuesday May 16, Poy Sippi Dining Center Noon (Lunch presentation) Elder Benefits Specialist, Cathy Duesterhoeft Thursday May 25, Plainfield Library 1p-3p Resource and Dementia Care Specialist, Olivia Walton Bob: Please use these as add-ons for May newscasts. Across the street at the Woodson History Center we have our regular exhibits and children’s room. We’re making history fun for your little ones at Storytime in the Garden. And please note that we’ve honored our parent’s request to change the time of our event to accommodate nap time. Going forward Storytime at the Museum has been changed to 11 am. We hope this is helpful.For more information, please contact the Marathon County Historical Society at (715) 842-5750 or info@marathoncountyhistory.org. March 14, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Waushara County Department of Aging Contact: Carolyn Schmidt (920) 787-0403, or Carolyn.Schmidt@co.Waushara.wi.us Popular Program ‘Aging Mastery®’ Returns for Spring Session Seniors looking to make small but impactful daily changes that lead to healthier living outcomes are invited to take part in the Aging Mastery Program®, a free, 6-week workshop sponsored by the Waushara County Department of Aging in conjunction with UW-Extension. This well-attended, on-going program was developed by the National Council on Aging and is held nationwide both in-person and virtually for people 55 and over. The fundamentals of Aging Mastery® support modest lifestyle changes to empower and support health and longevity. Attendees walk away with skills and tools to achieve personal wellness goals. “Aging Mastery combines health and wellness curriculum with expert local presenters on a variety of topics that have direct links with aging,” says Carolyn Schmidt, Programs Specialist with Waushara County. Topics covered include Financial Fitness, Advance Planning, Falls Prevention, Healthy Eating and Hydration, and Exercise and You. “One of the benefits of the program is getting to know others who are going through similar experiences as you are. I’ve watched participants walk away having learned tips not only from the materials and speakers, but also from each other. It’s an opportunity to learn and socialize by meeting new people too,” says Schmidt. This in-person session of Aging Mastery® runs from April 6 – May 11, 2023, Thursdays, from 1:00pm 3:00pm at the Wautoma Library. You do not need to be a Waushara County resident to take part. There is no cost to attend the program which is geared for people 55+. Pre-registration is required by contacting the Department of Aging, (920) 787-0403. Open Auditions for Ripon Area Community Theater (RACT) Summer Musical “A-Wop Bop A-Loo Bop” The Ripon Area Community Theatre (RACT) is holding open auditions for its summer musical, “A-Wop Bop A-Loo Bop,” May 12-13, with auditions in Ripon and Waupun. A-Wop Bop A-Loo Bop takes us back to the late 1950’s as Rock & Roll is taking the airwaves by storm. Roberta “Ruby” Lester and her friends are spunky teenagers with dreams of making it big in the music business. But sometimes dreams don’t go as planned. When the local radio station announces that “Rock‘n’Roll has got to go”, the kids take a stand for the music they love. Open to all actors 12 and older, auditioners should come prepared to sing a vocal audition, and will read portions of scenes. Auditions will be Friday, May 12th, 5-7pm and Saturday, May 13th, 10am-12:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall of the First Congregational Church, 220 Ransom St., Ripon; and Saturday, May 13th, 1:30–3:30 pm in the Carnegie Room at the Waupun Public Library, 123 S. Forest St., Waupun. Walk-ins welcome or sign up in advance at https://ract.riponnoonkiwanis.org/summe-musical-auditions Performances will be August 11-13. The RACT production of A-Wop Bop A-Loo Bop is produced by special license through Music Theatre International (MTI). The Ripon Area Community Theatre is a sponsored program of the Ripon Noon Kiwanis Club. Talent: Wayne Date/Time: Friday, May 12 around 9 a.m. Station(s): Both (lease send mp3 to clients & me) Event: Dash for the Stache (Tri-County Overdose Fatality Team Review) Details: Sat., July 15. 5K Walk/Run starts at Bannerman Trail by Redgranite Quarry, 8a. Tent set up there with local agency vendors & The Bug playing on our “bug” car radio. Live music from 10a-2p (Mandy Mae Hallman & Dake Derringer Band…not sure on his 1st name). Raffle baskets, Papa Murphy’s pizza, Crossroads catering brats/burgers & Sweet & Salty ice cream Booked by: Lisa MAY is Blooming with Free Library Specials! Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its MAY lineup of events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to funding from the Friends of the library, programming is always free. Registration is not required unless noted. APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS | BEGINNING MAY 1 | All Ages Take and Make April showers bring May flowers! Just in time for Mother’s Day, enjoy this beautifully simple felt flower craft. Add a magnet to use it as refrigerator decoration or use a lapel pin to transform it into a wearable accessory. TEEN NERF BATTLE @ YOUR LIBRARY | FRI MAY 12 @ 6:00-7:30 PM | Ages 13-18 How good is your aim? Show off your talent at the Nerf Battle @ Your Library! Nerf blasters and darts provided. Friday, May 12th from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Silver Creek Room. Nerf Battle waivers are required to be signed by parents and will be your ticket into the event. Registration Required* FLOWER POWER! | SAT MAY 13 @ 10 AM & WED MAY 17 @ 6:15 PM | Kids & Caregiver Celebrate the beauty and benefit of flowers! Families with children of all ages enjoy a flower and dirt themed program of music, stories, and dance. After the program everyone gets involved in beautifying the library entrance with colorful, pollinator-supporting flowers! Every child may plant a flower at the library and receive their own pot with seeds and soil to take home. Dress for the mess. Thank you, Girl Scout Troop 2570, for your partnership on this project! ADULT GAME NIGHT | WED MAY 17 @ 6:00 PM 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. This month will feature tile laying games like Carcassonne, Cascadia and Dragon Castle. Carcassonne takes place in southern France and introduces cities, knights, farmers, abbots and meeples! Join us for fun and games on Wednesday, May 17th from 6-8PM. PINTEREST CRAFT CLUB: ROCK PHOTO HOLDER | THU MAY 25 @ 6-7:30 PM | Ages 16+ Paint a rock and then make it a special keepsake by making it into a photo holder! What better way to connect the great outdoors with special memories. Keep it or give it away as a gift! Join us on Thursday, May 25th from 6:00-7:30 PM. Registration required* Ongoing Programs 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 a trike and trailer, 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 older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome or call the library to reserve a specific play time with family and friends. MONDAY MOVIES | 10 AM & 2 PM Every Monday at 10 am and 2 p.m. enjoy a newly released or classic film on the big screen. Popcorn is served. For movie title and rating call the library or check the website. May is comic book month! We will be featuring movies of some of your favorite and tiniest characters! MONTHLY BOOK DISCUSSION |MON MAY 22 @ 6:30 PM | Adults Join the Friends of the Library book discussion of Gift From the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh, on Monday May 22nd at 6:30 PM! “A mother of five and professional writer, she casts an unsentimental eye at the trappings of modern life that threaten to overwhelm us—the timesaving gadgets that complicate our lives, the overcommitments that take us from our families.”—Amazon. Copies of the book are available to check out at the library, about two weeks in advance, while supplies last. For more information, call 920-748-6160, visit the library’s website, or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for the latest library news and information on programs and resources. PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 24, 2023 CONTACT: Jason Mansmith 920.294.4279 jason@thrasheroperahouse.com Singer-Songwriter Iris Dement to Perform at Thrasher Opera House Green Lake, Wis. (April 24, 2023) – Singer/Songwriter Iris Dement will perform at Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Wisconsin, on Friday, May 12, at 7:30 p.m. With an inimitable voice, as John Prine described, “like you’ve heard, but not really,” and unforgettable melodies rooted in hymns, gospel, and old country music, she’s simply one of the finest singer-songwriters in America as well as one of our fiercest advocates for human rights. Her debut record, Infamous Angel, celebrated its 30th anniversary and was recently named one of the “greatest country albums of all time” by Rolling Stone. The two albums that followed, My Life and The Way I Should, were nominated for Grammys. From there, DeMent released three records on her label, Flariella Records, the most recent of which, The Trackless Woods (2015), was hailed as “a quietly powerful triumph” by The Guardian. DeMent’s songs have also been featured in the film (True Grit), on television (The Leftovers), and recorded by numerous artists. Fittingly, she received the Americana Music Trailblazer Award in 2017. Workin’ On A World, her seventh album, shares 13 anthems — love songs, really — to and for our broken inner and outer worlds. The result is a hopeful album — shimmering with brilliant flashes of poignant humor and uplifting tenderness — that speaks the truth “in the way that truth is always hopeful,” she explains. Singer/songwriter Ana Egge will open the show. 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. In addition, the show is sponsored by the Alfred T. Peck Jr. Fund. This show is sold out. 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 Open Auditions for Ripon Area Community Theater (RACT) Summer Musical “A-Wop Bop A-Loo Bop” The Ripon Area Community Theatre (RACT) is holding open auditions for its summer musical, “A-Wop Bop A-Loo Bop,” May 12-13, with auditions in Ripon and Waupun. A-Wop Bop A-Loo Bop takes us back to the late 1950’s as Rock & Roll is taking the airwaves by storm. Roberta “Ruby” Lester and her friends are spunky teenagers with dreams of making it big in the music business. But sometimes dreams don’t go as planned. When the local radio station announces that “Rock‘n’Roll has got to go”, the kids take a stand for the music they love. Open to all actors 12 and older, auditioners should come prepared to sing a vocal audition, and will read portions of scenes. Auditions will be Friday, May 12th, 5-7pm and Saturday, May 13th, 10am-12:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall of the First Congregational Church, 220 Ransom St., Ripon; and Saturday, May 13th, 1:30–3:30 pm in the Carnegie Room at the Waupun Public Library, 123 S. Forest St., Waupun. Walk-ins welcome or sign up in advance at https://ract.riponnoonkiwanis.org/summe-musical-auditions Performances will be August 11-13. The RACT production of A-Wop Bop A-Loo Bop is produced by special license through Music Theatre International (MTI). The Ripon Area Community Theatre is a sponsored program of the Ripon Noon Kiwanis Club. Talent: Wayne Date/Time: Friday, May 12 around 9 a.m. Station(s): Both (lease send mp3 to clients & me) Event: Dash for the Stache (Tri-County Overdose Fatality Team Review) Details: Sat., July 15. 5K Walk/Run starts at Bannerman Trail by Redgranite Quarry, 8a. Tent set up there with local agency vendors & The Bug playing on our “bug” car radio. Live music from 10a-2p (Mandy Mae Hallman & Dake Derringer Band…not sure on his 1st name). Raffle baskets, Papa Murphy’s pizza, Crossroads catering brats/burgers & Sweet & Salty ice cream Booked by: Lisa MAY is Blooming with Free Library Specials! Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its MAY lineup of events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to funding from the Friends of the library, programming is always free. Registration is not required unless noted. APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS | BEGINNING MAY 1 | All Ages Take and Make April showers bring May flowers! Just in time for Mother’s Day, enjoy this beautifully simple felt flower craft. Add a magnet to use it as refrigerator decoration or use a lapel pin to transform it into a wearable accessory. TEEN NERF BATTLE @ YOUR LIBRARY | FRI MAY 12 @ 6:00-7:30 PM | Ages 13-18 How good is your aim? Show off your talent at the Nerf Battle @ Your Library! Nerf blasters and darts provided. Friday, May 12th from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Silver Creek Room. Nerf Battle waivers are required to be signed by parents and will be your ticket into the event. Registration Required* FLOWER POWER! | SAT MAY 13 @ 10 AM & WED MAY 17 @ 6:15 PM | Kids & Caregiver Celebrate the beauty and benefit of flowers! Families with children of all ages enjoy a flower and dirt themed program of music, stories, and dance. After the program everyone gets involved in beautifying the library entrance with colorful, pollinator-supporting flowers! Every child may plant a flower at the library and receive their own pot with seeds and soil to take home. Dress for the mess. Thank you, Girl Scout Troop 2570, for your partnership on this project! ADULT GAME NIGHT | WED MAY 17 @ 6:00 PM 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. This month will feature tile laying games like Carcassonne, Cascadia and Dragon Castle. Carcassonne takes place in southern France and introduces cities, knights, farmers, abbots and meeples! Join us for fun and games on Wednesday, May 17th from 6-8PM. PINTEREST CRAFT CLUB: ROCK PHOTO HOLDER | THU MAY 25 @ 6-7:30 PM | Ages 16+ Paint a rock and then make it a special keepsake by making it into a photo holder! What better way to connect the great outdoors with special memories. Keep it or give it away as a gift! Join us on Thursday, May 25th from 6:00-7:30 PM. Registration required* Ongoing Programs 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 a trike and trailer, 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 older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome or call the library to reserve a specific play time with family and friends. MONDAY MOVIES | 10 AM & 2 PM Every Monday at 10 am and 2 p.m. enjoy a newly released or classic film on the big screen. Popcorn is served. For movie title and rating call the library or check the website. May is comic book month! We will be featuring movies of some of your favorite and tiniest characters! MONTHLY BOOK DISCUSSION |MON MAY 22 @ 6:30 PM | Adults Join the Friends of the Library book discussion of Gift From the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh, on Monday May 22nd at 6:30 PM! “A mother of five and professional writer, she casts an unsentimental eye at the trappings of modern life that threaten to overwhelm us—the timesaving gadgets that complicate our lives, the overcommitments that take us from our families.”—Amazon. Copies of the book are available to check out at the library, about two weeks in advance, while supplies last. For more information, call 920-748-6160, visit the library’s website, or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for the latest library news and information on programs and resources. PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 24, 2023 CONTACT: Jason Mansmith 920.294.4279 jason@thrasheroperahouse.com Singer-Songwriter Iris Dement to Perform at Thrasher Opera House Green Lake, Wis. (April 24, 2023) – Singer/Songwriter Iris Dement will perform at Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Wisconsin, on Friday, May 12, at 7:30 p.m. With an inimitable voice, as John Prine described, “like you’ve heard, but not really,” and unforgettable melodies rooted in hymns, gospel, and old country music, she’s simply one of the finest singer-songwriters in America as well as one of our fiercest advocates for human rights. Her debut record, Infamous Angel, celebrated its 30th anniversary and was recently named one of the “greatest country albums of all time” by Rolling Stone. The two albums that followed, My Life and The Way I Should, were nominated for Grammys. From there, DeMent released three records on her label, Flariella Records, the most recent of which, The Trackless Woods (2015), was hailed as “a quietly powerful triumph” by The Guardian. DeMent’s songs have also been featured in the film (True Grit), on television (The Leftovers), and recorded by numerous artists. Fittingly, she received the Americana Music Trailblazer Award in 2017. Workin’ On A World, her seventh album, shares 13 anthems — love songs, really — to and for our broken inner and outer worlds. The result is a hopeful album — shimmering with brilliant flashes of poignant humor and uplifting tenderness — that speaks the truth “in the way that truth is always hopeful,” she explains. Singer/songwriter Ana Egge will open the show. 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. In addition, the show is sponsored by the Alfred T. Peck Jr. Fund. This show is sold out. 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 Open Auditions for Ripon Area Community Theater (RACT) Summer Musical “A-Wop Bop A-Loo Bop” The Ripon Area Community Theatre (RACT) is holding open auditions for its summer musical, “A-Wop Bop A-Loo Bop,” May 12-13, with auditions in Ripon and Waupun. A-Wop Bop A-Loo Bop takes us back to the late 1950’s as Rock & Roll is taking the airwaves by storm. Roberta “Ruby” Lester and her friends are spunky teenagers with dreams of making it big in the music business. But sometimes dreams don’t go as planned. When the local radio station announces that “Rock‘n’Roll has got to go”, the kids take a stand for the music they love. Open to all actors 12 and older, auditioners should come prepared to sing a vocal audition, and will read portions of scenes. Auditions will be Friday, May 12th, 5-7pm and Saturday, May 13th, 10am-12:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall of the First Congregational Church, 220 Ransom St., Ripon; and Saturday, May 13th, 1:30–3:30 pm in the Carnegie Room at the Waupun Public Library, 123 S. Forest St., Waupun. Walk-ins welcome or sign up in advance at https://ract.riponnoonkiwanis.org/summe-musical-auditions Performances will be August 11-13. The RACT production of A-Wop Bop A-Loo Bop is produced by special license through Music Theatre International (MTI). The Ripon Area Community Theatre is a sponsored program of the Ripon Noon Kiwanis Club. MAY is Blooming with Free Library Specials! Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its MAY lineup of events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to funding from the Friends of the library, programming is always free. Registration is not required unless noted. APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS | BEGINNING MAY 1 | All Ages Take and Make April showers bring May flowers! Just in time for Mother’s Day, enjoy this beautifully simple felt flower craft. Add a magnet to use it as refrigerator decoration or use a lapel pin to transform it into a wearable accessory. FLOWER POWER! | SAT MAY 13 @ 10 AM & WED MAY 17 @ 6:15 PM | Kids & Caregiver Celebrate the beauty and benefit of flowers! Families with children of all ages enjoy a flower and dirt themed program of music, stories, and dance. After the program everyone gets involved in beautifying the library entrance with colorful, pollinator-supporting flowers! Every child may plant a flower at the library and receive their own pot with seeds and soil to take home. Dress for the mess. Thank you, Girl Scout Troop 2570, for your partnership on this project! ADULT GAME NIGHT | WED MAY 17 @ 6:00 PM 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. This month will feature tile laying games like Carcassonne, Cascadia and Dragon Castle. Carcassonne takes place in southern France and introduces cities, knights, farmers, abbots and meeples! Join us for fun and games on Wednesday, May 17th from 6-8PM. PINTEREST CRAFT CLUB: ROCK PHOTO HOLDER | THU MAY 25 @ 6-7:30 PM | Ages 16+ Paint a rock and then make it a special keepsake by making it into a photo holder! What better way to connect the great outdoors with special memories. Keep it or give it away as a gift! Join us on Thursday, May 25th from 6:00-7:30 PM. Registration required* Ongoing Programs 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 a trike and trailer, 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 older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome or call the library to reserve a specific play time with family and friends. MONDAY MOVIES | 10 AM & 2 PM Every Monday at 10 am and 2 p.m. enjoy a newly released or classic film on the big screen. Popcorn is served. For movie title and rating call the library or check the website. May is comic book month! We will be featuring movies of some of your favorite and tiniest characters! MONTHLY BOOK DISCUSSION |MON MAY 22 @ 6:30 PM | Adults Join the Friends of the Library book discussion of Gift From the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh, on Monday May 22nd at 6:30 PM! “A mother of five and professional writer, she casts an unsentimental eye at the trappings of modern life that threaten to overwhelm us—the timesaving gadgets that complicate our lives, the overcommitments that take us from our families.”—Amazon. Copies of the book are available to check out at the library, about two weeks in advance, while supplies last. For more information, call 920-748-6160, visit the library’s website, or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for the latest library news and information on programs and resources. MAY is Blooming with Free Library Specials! Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its MAY lineup of events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to funding from the Friends of the library, programming is always free. Registration is not required unless noted. APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS | BEGINNING MAY 1 | All Ages Take and Make April showers bring May flowers! Just in time for Mother’s Day, enjoy this beautifully simple felt flower craft. Add a magnet to use it as refrigerator decoration or use a lapel pin to transform it into a wearable accessory. FLOWER POWER! | SAT MAY 13 @ 10 AM & WED MAY 17 @ 6:15 PM | Kids & Caregiver Celebrate the beauty and benefit of flowers! Families with children of all ages enjoy a flower and dirt themed program of music, stories, and dance. After the program everyone gets involved in beautifying the library entrance with colorful, pollinator-supporting flowers! Every child may plant a flower at the library and receive their own pot with seeds and soil to take home. Dress for the mess. Thank you, Girl Scout Troop 2570, for your partnership on this project! ADULT GAME NIGHT | WED MAY 17 @ 6:00 PM 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. This month will feature tile laying games like Carcassonne, Cascadia and Dragon Castle. Carcassonne takes place in southern France and introduces cities, knights, farmers, abbots and meeples! Join us for fun and games on Wednesday, May 17th from 6-8PM. PINTEREST CRAFT CLUB: ROCK PHOTO HOLDER | THU MAY 25 @ 6-7:30 PM | Ages 16+ Paint a rock and then make it a special keepsake by making it into a photo holder! What better way to connect the great outdoors with special memories. Keep it or give it away as a gift! Join us on Thursday, May 25th from 6:00-7:30 PM. Registration required* Ongoing Programs 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 a trike and trailer, 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 older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome or call the library to reserve a specific play time with family and friends. MONDAY MOVIES | 10 AM & 2 PM Every Monday at 10 am and 2 p.m. enjoy a newly released or classic film on the big screen. Popcorn is served. For movie title and rating call the library or check the website. May is comic book month! We will be featuring movies of some of your favorite and tiniest characters! MONTHLY BOOK DISCUSSION |MON MAY 22 @ 6:30 PM | Adults Join the Friends of the Library book discussion of Gift From the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh, on Monday May 22nd at 6:30 PM! “A mother of five and professional writer, she casts an unsentimental eye at the trappings of modern life that threaten to overwhelm us—the timesaving gadgets that complicate our lives, the overcommitments that take us from our families.”—Amazon. Copies of the book are available to check out at the library, about two weeks in advance, while supplies last. For more information, call 920-748-6160, visit the library’s website, or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for the latest library news and information on programs and resources. Water Street Hot Shots will perform at Black Hawk Folk Society’s concert on Saturday, May 13, 2 p.m. in Mount Morris Town Park. These talented and versatile musicians will share old-time blues and rags, tunes popularized by 1930’s jug bands, and more. This is an outdoor concert, please bring your lawn chairs or blanket, sunscreen, and whatever else you require to enjoy an outdoor event! PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 24, 2023 CONTACT: Jason Mansmith 920.294.4279 jason@thrasheroperahouse.com Bluegrass Hip Hop Pioneers Gangstagrass Return to Thrasher Opera House Green Lake, Wis. (April 24, 2023) – Gangstagrass returns to Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Wisconsin, on Saturday, May 13, at 7:30 p.m. Gangstagrass combines great American traditions of bluegrass, hip-hop, and beyond to create a whole new musical genre that is more than the sum of its parts. As the latest album, No Time For Enemies, climbed to #1 on the Billboard bluegrass chart, Americana Highways magazine proclaimed Emmy-nominated Gangstagrass “America’s Band” because they take so much of what’s amazing about this country — ingenuity, creativity, freedom, unity across differences, people’s individual strength and struggles — and distill it into a message of common ground in the form of original songs that have everyone up & dancing! Developed as a studio project 15 years ago by Brooklyn-based producer Rench, Gangstagrass grew into a dynamic and spontaneous live band of Americans — from Omaha, Nebraska; Pensacola, Florida; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Washington DC — who have become close friends. Several work hard at other jobs (one teaches computer programming, another works at a comic book shop) to support their passion for making music, and four are dads, with kids ranging in age from baby through starting college. Putting down roots and branching out across never-before-bridged genres, Gangstagrass has delighted crowds and blown minds worldwide, garnering a reputation among fans for dynamism and spontaneity. From SXSW to Grey Fox to the Americana Festival to music festivals abroad, these live performances explode the boundaries between genres generally considered incompatible. Howie Mandel described Gangstagrass as “the recipe that America has been looking for until now” and “what America needs right now!” 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 Gangstagrass’ performance on May 13 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 Open Auditions for Ripon Area Community Theater (RACT) Summer Musical “A-Wop Bop A-Loo Bop” The Ripon Area Community Theatre (RACT) is holding open auditions for its summer musical, “A-Wop Bop A-Loo Bop,” May 12-13, with auditions in Ripon and Waupun. A-Wop Bop A-Loo Bop takes us back to the late 1950’s as Rock & Roll is taking the airwaves by storm. Roberta “Ruby” Lester and her friends are spunky teenagers with dreams of making it big in the music business. But sometimes dreams don’t go as planned. When the local radio station announces that “Rock‘n’Roll has got to go”, the kids take a stand for the music they love. Open to all actors 12 and older, auditioners should come prepared to sing a vocal audition, and will read portions of scenes. Auditions will be Friday, May 12th, 5-7pm and Saturday, May 13th, 10am-12:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall of the First Congregational Church, 220 Ransom St., Ripon; and Saturday, May 13th, 1:30–3:30 pm in the Carnegie Room at the Waupun Public Library, 123 S. Forest St., Waupun. Walk-ins welcome or sign up in advance at https://ract.riponnoonkiwanis.org/summe-musical-auditions Performances will be August 11-13. The RACT production of A-Wop Bop A-Loo Bop is produced by special license through Music Theatre International (MTI). The Ripon Area Community Theatre is a sponsored program of the Ripon Noon Kiwanis Club. MAY is Blooming with Free Library Specials! Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its MAY lineup of events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to funding from the Friends of the library, programming is always free. Registration is not required unless noted. APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS | BEGINNING MAY 1 | All Ages Take and Make April showers bring May flowers! Just in time for Mother’s Day, enjoy this beautifully simple felt flower craft. Add a magnet to use it as refrigerator decoration or use a lapel pin to transform it into a wearable accessory. FLOWER POWER! | SAT MAY 13 @ 10 AM & WED MAY 17 @ 6:15 PM | Kids & Caregiver Celebrate the beauty and benefit of flowers! Families with children of all ages enjoy a flower and dirt themed program of music, stories, and dance. After the program everyone gets involved in beautifying the library entrance with colorful, pollinator-supporting flowers! Every child may plant a flower at the library and receive their own pot with seeds and soil to take home. Dress for the mess. Thank you, Girl Scout Troop 2570, for your partnership on this project! ADULT GAME NIGHT | WED MAY 17 @ 6:00 PM 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. This month will feature tile laying games like Carcassonne, Cascadia and Dragon Castle. Carcassonne takes place in southern France and introduces cities, knights, farmers, abbots and meeples! Join us for fun and games on Wednesday, May 17th from 6-8PM. PINTEREST CRAFT CLUB: ROCK PHOTO HOLDER | THU MAY 25 @ 6-7:30 PM | Ages 16+ Paint a rock and then make it a special keepsake by making it into a photo holder! What better way to connect the great outdoors with special memories. Keep it or give it away as a gift! Join us on Thursday, May 25th from 6:00-7:30 PM. Registration required* Ongoing Programs 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 a trike and trailer, 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 older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome or call the library to reserve a specific play time with family and friends. MONDAY MOVIES | 10 AM & 2 PM Every Monday at 10 am and 2 p.m. enjoy a newly released or classic film on the big screen. Popcorn is served. For movie title and rating call the library or check the website. May is comic book month! We will be featuring movies of some of your favorite and tiniest characters! MONTHLY BOOK DISCUSSION |MON MAY 22 @ 6:30 PM | Adults Join the Friends of the Library book discussion of Gift From the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh, on Monday May 22nd at 6:30 PM! “A mother of five and professional writer, she casts an unsentimental eye at the trappings of modern life that threaten to overwhelm us—the timesaving gadgets that complicate our lives, the overcommitments that take us from our families.”—Amazon. Copies of the book are available to check out at the library, about two weeks in advance, while supplies last. For more information, call 920-748-6160, visit the library’s website, or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for the latest library news and information on programs and resources. MAY is Blooming with Free Library Specials! Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its MAY lineup of events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to funding from the Friends of the library, programming is always free. Registration is not required unless noted. APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS | BEGINNING MAY 1 | All Ages Take and Make April showers bring May flowers! Just in time for Mother’s Day, enjoy this beautifully simple felt flower craft. Add a magnet to use it as refrigerator decoration or use a lapel pin to transform it into a wearable accessory. FLOWER POWER! | SAT MAY 13 @ 10 AM & WED MAY 17 @ 6:15 PM | Kids & Caregiver Celebrate the beauty and benefit of flowers! Families with children of all ages enjoy a flower and dirt themed program of music, stories, and dance. After the program everyone gets involved in beautifying the library entrance with colorful, pollinator-supporting flowers! Every child may plant a flower at the library and receive their own pot with seeds and soil to take home. Dress for the mess. Thank you, Girl Scout Troop 2570, for your partnership on this project! ADULT GAME NIGHT | WED MAY 17 @ 6:00 PM 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. This month will feature tile laying games like Carcassonne, Cascadia and Dragon Castle. Carcassonne takes place in southern France and introduces cities, knights, farmers, abbots and meeples! Join us for fun and games on Wednesday, May 17th from 6-8PM. PINTEREST CRAFT CLUB: ROCK PHOTO HOLDER | THU MAY 25 @ 6-7:30 PM | Ages 16+ Paint a rock and then make it a special keepsake by making it into a photo holder! What better way to connect the great outdoors with special memories. Keep it or give it away as a gift! Join us on Thursday, May 25th from 6:00-7:30 PM. Registration required* Ongoing Programs 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 a trike and trailer, 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 older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome or call the library to reserve a specific play time with family and friends. MONDAY MOVIES | 10 AM & 2 PM Every Monday at 10 am and 2 p.m. enjoy a newly released or classic film on the big screen. Popcorn is served. For movie title and rating call the library or check the website. May is comic book month! We will be featuring movies of some of your favorite and tiniest characters! MONTHLY BOOK DISCUSSION |MON MAY 22 @ 6:30 PM | Adults Join the Friends of the Library book discussion of Gift From the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh, on Monday May 22nd at 6:30 PM! “A mother of five and professional writer, she casts an unsentimental eye at the trappings of modern life that threaten to overwhelm us—the timesaving gadgets that complicate our lives, the overcommitments that take us from our families.”—Amazon. Copies of the book are available to check out at the library, about two weeks in advance, while supplies last. For more information, call 920-748-6160, visit the library’s website, or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for the latest library news and information on programs and resources. Water Street Hot Shots will perform at Black Hawk Folk Society’s concert on Saturday, May 13, 2 p.m. in Mount Morris Town Park. These talented and versatile musicians will share old-time blues and rags, tunes popularized by 1930’s jug bands, and more. This is an outdoor concert, please bring your lawn chairs or blanket, sunscreen, and whatever else you require to enjoy an outdoor event! PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 24, 2023 CONTACT: Jason Mansmith 920.294.4279 jason@thrasheroperahouse.com Bluegrass Hip Hop Pioneers Gangstagrass Return to Thrasher Opera House Green Lake, Wis. (April 24, 2023) – Gangstagrass returns to Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Wisconsin, on Saturday, May 13, at 7:30 p.m. Gangstagrass combines great American traditions of bluegrass, hip-hop, and beyond to create a whole new musical genre that is more than the sum of its parts. As the latest album, No Time For Enemies, climbed to #1 on the Billboard bluegrass chart, Americana Highways magazine proclaimed Emmy-nominated Gangstagrass “America’s Band” because they take so much of what’s amazing about this country — ingenuity, creativity, freedom, unity across differences, people’s individual strength and struggles — and distill it into a message of common ground in the form of original songs that have everyone up & dancing! Developed as a studio project 15 years ago by Brooklyn-based producer Rench, Gangstagrass grew into a dynamic and spontaneous live band of Americans — from Omaha, Nebraska; Pensacola, Florida; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Washington DC — who have become close friends. Several work hard at other jobs (one teaches computer programming, another works at a comic book shop) to support their passion for making music, and four are dads, with kids ranging in age from baby through starting college. Putting down roots and branching out across never-before-bridged genres, Gangstagrass has delighted crowds and blown minds worldwide, garnering a reputation among fans for dynamism and spontaneity. From SXSW to Grey Fox to the Americana Festival to music festivals abroad, these live performances explode the boundaries between genres generally considered incompatible. Howie Mandel described Gangstagrass as “the recipe that America has been looking for until now” and “what America needs right now!” 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 Gangstagrass’ performance on May 13 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 Tuesday May 16, Poy Sippi Dining Center Noon (Lunch presentation) Elder Benefits Specialist, Cathy Duesterhoeft Thursday May 25, Plainfield Library 1p-3p Resource and Dementia Care Specialist, Olivia Walton Bob: Please use these as add-ons for May newscasts. MAY is Blooming with Free Library Specials! Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its MAY lineup of events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to funding from the Friends of the library, programming is always free. Registration is not required unless noted. APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS | BEGINNING MAY 1 | All Ages Take and Make April showers bring May flowers! Just in time for Mother’s Day, enjoy this beautifully simple felt flower craft. Add a magnet to use it as refrigerator decoration or use a lapel pin to transform it into a wearable accessory. ADULT GAME NIGHT | WED MAY 17 @ 6:00 PM 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. This month will feature tile laying games like Carcassonne, Cascadia and Dragon Castle. Carcassonne takes place in southern France and introduces cities, knights, farmers, abbots and meeples! Join us for fun and games on Wednesday, May 17th from 6-8PM. PINTEREST CRAFT CLUB: ROCK PHOTO HOLDER | THU MAY 25 @ 6-7:30 PM | Ages 16+ Paint a rock and then make it a special keepsake by making it into a photo holder! What better way to connect the great outdoors with special memories. Keep it or give it away as a gift! Join us on Thursday, May 25th from 6:00-7:30 PM. Registration required* Ongoing Programs 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 a trike and trailer, 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 older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome or call the library to reserve a specific play time with family and friends. MONDAY MOVIES | 10 AM & 2 PM Every Monday at 10 am and 2 p.m. enjoy a newly released or classic film on the big screen. Popcorn is served. For movie title and rating call the library or check the website. May is comic book month! We will be featuring movies of some of your favorite and tiniest characters! MONTHLY BOOK DISCUSSION |MON MAY 22 @ 6:30 PM | Adults Join the Friends of the Library book discussion of Gift From the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh, on Monday May 22nd at 6:30 PM! “A mother of five and professional writer, she casts an unsentimental eye at the trappings of modern life that threaten to overwhelm us—the timesaving gadgets that complicate our lives, the overcommitments that take us from our families.”—Amazon. Copies of the book are available to check out at the library, about two weeks in advance, while supplies last. For more information, call 920-748-6160, visit the library’s website, or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for the latest library news and information on programs and resources. MAY is Blooming with Free Library Specials! Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its MAY lineup of events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to funding from the Friends of the library, programming is always free. Registration is not required unless noted. APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS | BEGINNING MAY 1 | All Ages Take and Make April showers bring May flowers! Just in time for Mother’s Day, enjoy this beautifully simple felt flower craft. Add a magnet to use it as refrigerator decoration or use a lapel pin to transform it into a wearable accessory. ADULT GAME NIGHT | WED MAY 17 @ 6:00 PM 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. This month will feature tile laying games like Carcassonne, Cascadia and Dragon Castle. Carcassonne takes place in southern France and introduces cities, knights, farmers, abbots and meeples! Join us for fun and games on Wednesday, May 17th from 6-8PM. PINTEREST CRAFT CLUB: ROCK PHOTO HOLDER | THU MAY 25 @ 6-7:30 PM | Ages 16+ Paint a rock and then make it a special keepsake by making it into a photo holder! What better way to connect the great outdoors with special memories. Keep it or give it away as a gift! Join us on Thursday, May 25th from 6:00-7:30 PM. Registration required* Ongoing Programs 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 a trike and trailer, 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 older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome or call the library to reserve a specific play time with family and friends. MONDAY MOVIES | 10 AM & 2 PM Every Monday at 10 am and 2 p.m. enjoy a newly released or classic film on the big screen. Popcorn is served. For movie title and rating call the library or check the website. May is comic book month! We will be featuring movies of some of your favorite and tiniest characters! MONTHLY BOOK DISCUSSION |MON MAY 22 @ 6:30 PM | Adults Join the Friends of the Library book discussion of Gift From the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh, on Monday May 22nd at 6:30 PM! “A mother of five and professional writer, she casts an unsentimental eye at the trappings of modern life that threaten to overwhelm us—the timesaving gadgets that complicate our lives, the overcommitments that take us from our families.”—Amazon. Copies of the book are available to check out at the library, about two weeks in advance, while supplies last. For more information, call 920-748-6160, visit the library’s website, or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for the latest library news and information on programs and resources. MAY is Blooming with Free Library Specials! Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its MAY lineup of events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to funding from the Friends of the library, programming is always free. Registration is not required unless noted. APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS | BEGINNING MAY 1 | All Ages Take and Make April showers bring May flowers! Just in time for Mother’s Day, enjoy this beautifully simple felt flower craft. Add a magnet to use it as refrigerator decoration or use a lapel pin to transform it into a wearable accessory. FLOWER POWER! | SAT MAY 13 @ 10 AM & WED MAY 17 @ 6:15 PM | Kids & Caregiver Celebrate the beauty and benefit of flowers! Families with children of all ages enjoy a flower and dirt themed program of music, stories, and dance. After the program everyone gets involved in beautifying the library entrance with colorful, pollinator-supporting flowers! Every child may plant a flower at the library and receive their own pot with seeds and soil to take home. Dress for the mess. Thank you, Girl Scout Troop 2570, for your partnership on this project! ADULT GAME NIGHT | WED MAY 17 @ 6:00 PM 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. This month will feature tile laying games like Carcassonne, Cascadia and Dragon Castle. Carcassonne takes place in southern France and introduces cities, knights, farmers, abbots and meeples! Join us for fun and games on Wednesday, May 17th from 6-8PM. PINTEREST CRAFT CLUB: ROCK PHOTO HOLDER | THU MAY 25 @ 6-7:30 PM | Ages 16+ Paint a rock and then make it a special keepsake by making it into a photo holder! What better way to connect the great outdoors with special memories. Keep it or give it away as a gift! Join us on Thursday, May 25th from 6:00-7:30 PM. Registration required* Ongoing Programs 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 a trike and trailer, 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 older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome or call the library to reserve a specific play time with family and friends. MONDAY MOVIES | 10 AM & 2 PM Every Monday at 10 am and 2 p.m. enjoy a newly released or classic film on the big screen. Popcorn is served. For movie title and rating call the library or check the website. May is comic book month! We will be featuring movies of some of your favorite and tiniest characters! MONTHLY BOOK DISCUSSION |MON MAY 22 @ 6:30 PM | Adults Join the Friends of the Library book discussion of Gift From the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh, on Monday May 22nd at 6:30 PM! “A mother of five and professional writer, she casts an unsentimental eye at the trappings of modern life that threaten to overwhelm us—the timesaving gadgets that complicate our lives, the overcommitments that take us from our families.”—Amazon. Copies of the book are available to check out at the library, about two weeks in advance, while supplies last. For more information, call 920-748-6160, visit the library’s website, or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for the latest library news and information on programs and resources. Thrasher Opera House • 506 Mill Street • PO Box 4 Thrasher Opera House to Host Season Release Party on May 18 Green Lake, Wis. (April 17, 2023) – Thrasher Opera House is excited to release our newest season of The Season Release Party will feature a variety of exciting activities and experiences, including: American Legion Red Cloud Post 0250 207 N. Main St. Friendship WI 53934 See flier….Armed Forces Day Flyer (1) American Legion Red Cloud Post 0250 207 N. Main St. Friendship WI 53934 See flier….Armed Forces Day Flyer (1) Thirsty? Join us at the Elk’s Club for a prohibition beverage and a tour. Charlie’s Hideaway Grill (at the Elk’s) will be open for delicious food! $15/tour ticket available at the 400 Block (Beverage and food not included in ticket). Rain or shine! Proceeds benefit the Marathon County Historical Society. It is a pleasure to acknowledge our sponsors, Wisconsin Public Service Foundation, Ruder Ware, Dudley Foundation and Sun Printing for their generous support. For more information, please contact the Marathon County Historical Society at (715) 842-5750 or info@marathoncountyhistory.org. https://www.facebook.com/events/964351901668956 MAY is Blooming with Free Library Specials! Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its MAY lineup of events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to funding from the Friends of the library, programming is always free. Registration is not required unless noted. APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS | BEGINNING MAY 1 | All Ages Take and Make April showers bring May flowers! Just in time for Mother’s Day, enjoy this beautifully simple felt flower craft. Add a magnet to use it as refrigerator decoration or use a lapel pin to transform it into a wearable accessory. Ongoing Programs 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 a trike and trailer, 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 older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome or call the library to reserve a specific play time with family and friends. MONDAY MOVIES | 10 AM & 2 PM Every Monday at 10 am and 2 p.m. enjoy a newly released or classic film on the big screen. Popcorn is served. For movie title and rating call the library or check the website. May is comic book month! We will be featuring movies of some of your favorite and tiniest characters! MONTHLY BOOK DISCUSSION |MON MAY 22 @ 6:30 PM | Adults Join the Friends of the Library book discussion of Gift From the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh, on Monday May 22nd at 6:30 PM! “A mother of five and professional writer, she casts an unsentimental eye at the trappings of modern life that threaten to overwhelm us—the timesaving gadgets that complicate our lives, the overcommitments that take us from our families.”—Amazon. Copies of the book are available to check out at the library, about two weeks in advance, while supplies last. For more information, call 920-748-6160, visit the library’s website, or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for the latest library news and information on programs and resources. Talent: Wayne Date/Time: Tuesday, May 23 @ 9 a.m. Station(s): Both (lease send mp3 to clients & me) Event: Green Lake 100 Bike Ride on June 3 Booked by: Lisa Thursday May 25, Plainfield Library 1p-3p Resource and Dementia Care Specialist, Olivia Walton Bob: Please use these as add-ons for May newscasts. MAY is Blooming with Free Library Specials! Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its MAY lineup of events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to funding from the Friends of the library, programming is always free. Registration is not required unless noted. APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS | BEGINNING MAY 1 | All Ages Take and Make April showers bring May flowers! Just in time for Mother’s Day, enjoy this beautifully simple felt flower craft. Add a magnet to use it as refrigerator decoration or use a lapel pin to transform it into a wearable accessory. PINTEREST CRAFT CLUB: ROCK PHOTO HOLDER | THU MAY 25 @ 6-7:30 PM | Ages 16+ Paint a rock and then make it a special keepsake by making it into a photo holder! What better way to connect the great outdoors with special memories. Keep it or give it away as a gift! Join us on Thursday, May 25th from 6:00-7:30 PM. Registration required* Ongoing Programs 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 a trike and trailer, 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 older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome or call the library to reserve a specific play time with family and friends. MONDAY MOVIES | 10 AM & 2 PM Every Monday at 10 am and 2 p.m. enjoy a newly released or classic film on the big screen. Popcorn is served. For movie title and rating call the library or check the website. May is comic book month! We will be featuring movies of some of your favorite and tiniest characters! MONTHLY BOOK DISCUSSION |MON MAY 22 @ 6:30 PM | Adults Join the Friends of the Library book discussion of Gift From the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh, on Monday May 22nd at 6:30 PM! “A mother of five and professional writer, she casts an unsentimental eye at the trappings of modern life that threaten to overwhelm us—the timesaving gadgets that complicate our lives, the overcommitments that take us from our families.”—Amazon. Copies of the book are available to check out at the library, about two weeks in advance, while supplies last. For more information, call 920-748-6160, visit the library’s website, or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for the latest library news and information on programs and resources. PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Linda DeCramer | Youth Services Librarian 120 Jefferson Street |Ripon WI 54971 920-748-6160 | decramer@riponlibrary.org PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 5/25/23 “All Together Now” for Summer Library Specials! Ripon, WI- “All Together Now,” will see libraries across the state, country, and even the world, offering programs, events, and activities to highlight the power of human connections and community! Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its June lineup of events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to the Friends of the Library, and other generous donors, programming is always free. ENGAGEMENT FOR EVERYONE! COMMUNITY READING CHALLENGE Every time you check out reading materials get a sticker to put on the goal poster. Once the poster is complete, the Friends of the Ripon Public Library will contribute $500 toward development of onsite libraries at the Ripon Children’s Learning Center, Ripon Boys & Girls Club, and the Ripon Senior Activity Center. READ FOR CHAMBER BUCKS Whether you read a little or a lot, you can win prizes! See staff to register, then each time you check out reading material staff log your participation. Children without library cards may be registered on a caregiver’s account. Challenge runs 6/1/23-8/31/23. The goal is to check out reading materials 3 of 4 weeks each month. Participants who reach GOAL are automatically entered into prize drawings for $10 Chamber certificates. Fifteen winners per month! COMMUNITY PUZZLES! Puzzle sheets, available at the library, lead to Ripon locations hosting letter clues. Find all the letters and unscramble to make a phrase that reflects the history of Ripon. Turn in your solved puzzle to be entered into a drawing for Chamber Bucks! Monthly puzzles will be released on June 5, July 3, and July 31. This exciting quest is made possible with support from the Ripon Historical Society and local businesses. EVENTS FOR EVERYONE PLANT SWAP | DROP-IN FRI JUN 2 FROM 1-5 PM AND DROP-IN SAT JUN 3 FROM 9 AM—NOON Bring a plant, take a plant! Plants should be potted or in plastic bags with a label. Houseplants and perennials welcome. EVERY HOME HAS A STORY | MON JUN 5 @ 6 PM Ripon Historical Society teaches how to research your home’s history. FAMILY MOVIE TIME | THURS JUN 8—AUG 24 @ 2 PM Enjoy a family-friendly movie on the big screen with complimentary popcorn! See our website for titles, movie descriptions, and ratings. KAYDENN STRING QUARTET | GREEN LAKE FESTIVAL OF MUSIC | SAT JUN 10 @ 10 AM This world-renowned, globally representative group, formed by musicians from China, Taiwan, Spain, and the United States, is not to be missed! Concert sponsored by the Green Lake Festival of Music. NATURE’S NICHE LIVE ANIMAL SHOW | WED JUN 14 @ 4 PM Which animal tales are true? Which are not? Sort fact from fiction with Dennis “Dino” Tlachac, founder of Nature’s Niche: Exotic and Native Animal Rescue. His “creature teacher” menagerie will shine during this free, fun, interactive program for kids, teens, and adults! LIBRARIES LOVE LAKES | WED JUNE 21 @ 4 PM Through hands-on demonstrations, including a super cool Enviroscape, the Green Lake Association reveals the wonders of our local watershed. Learn how Ripon can send cleaner water downstream to Green Lake! #COMMUNITYROCKS | WED JUN 28 @ 4 PM Promote the joy of painting and hiding happy rocks about town! Paint a rock, add a hashtag, and hide it in a public place. Find a rock? Post a picture to the library Facebook page and hide it again! Loads of fun for everyone! EVENTS FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES LEGO® BUILDING CHALLENGE | THU JUNE 8 @ 10 AM Learn and test new skills through an exciting bridge building challenge! Geared for grades K-5 and led by Ripon’s very own First LEGO® League Team Multiverse! STORYTIME! | THURS JUN 15—JUL 27 @ 10 AM (No Storytime JUL 6) Welcome to active learning and fun! Early literacy and STEM concepts come to life through stories, music, movement, crafts, and enrichment activities. June 22 features live, interactive music with “Curley & the Key!” STAY & PLAY IN THE ROMPER ROOM! CHILDREN’S FAIR | SAT JUN 17 | DROP-IN 9 AM—NOON | RIPON HIGH SCHOOL, 850 TIGER DRIVE A project of Ripon Noon Kiwanis with library support, this free, annual event focuses on fun and community resources for kids and families! ENTERTAINMENT: 9-11 am Caricature artist Boras | 10 am Musical edutainer “MR. PICKLES!” sings, dances, engages kids at their level, and gets everyone happily moving. ACTIVE FUN: Mini Golf, Bouncy House, Romper Room, Yard Games & more! Community Vehicle Tours: Fire Truck, Squad Car, Ambulance INTERACTIVE INFORMATION STATIONS: Doctors, Day Cares, Preschools, Family services, and more! GIVEAWAYS & PRIZES ALL MORNING! JUST FOR TEENS TEEN TRIVIA | TUE JUN 13 @ 3 PM Know a thing or two? Tonight’s your chance to proudly show off trivial knowledge! Bring your friends or fly solo as teams can be formed at the event. TEEN DUNGEONS & DRAGONS EVENT | TUE JUN 20 @ 3 PM In partnership with Alexandria Games, play a D&D campaign with other game lovers! Come in costume and be prepared for the fun! Snacks served. (2-hour event.) TEEN COMMUNITY CARES KITS | TUE JUN 27 @ 3 PM Show pride in your community by creating hygiene kits for the local Hope on the Block box serving those in need and located at Traded Treasures. Supplies provided. FOR ADULTS BUG TUSSEL TECH PROGRAM | FRI JUN 9 @ 4 PM | How the Heck Does This Thing Work? Computers 101 Professional computer educators introduce basic computer skills and functions while boosting your enjoyment and confidence! LOVE YOUR LIBRARY @ RIPON SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER | FRI JUN 16 @ 1 –2 PM Drop in at the Senior Center for tech help or relax and listen to a good story. Enjoy chatting with friendly library staff who welcome your ideas and questions! Events are at the Ripon Public Library, 120 Jefferson Street, except when an alternate location is listed. 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. Stay tuned for a host of exciting events in July! # # # WILD ROSE LIONS CLUB ..BRAT FRY…FRIDAY & SATURDAY, MAY 26TH & 27TH AT WILD ROSE AMOCO STATION…10AM TILL 3PM. BAKE SALE WILL BE PROVIDED BY WILD ROSE CUB SCOUT PACK 3650….ALL PROCEEDS GO TO LIONS CLUB PROJECTS. WILD ROSE LIONS CLUB ..BRAT FRY…FRIDAY & SATURDAY, MAY 26TH & 27TH AT WILD ROSE AMOCO STATION…10AM TILL 3PM. BAKE SALE WILL BE PROVIDED BY WILD ROSE CUB SCOUT PACK 3650….ALL PROCEEDS GO TO LIONS CLUB PROJECTS. PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Linda DeCramer | Youth Services Librarian 120 Jefferson Street |Ripon WI 54971 920-748-6160 | decramer@riponlibrary.org PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 5/25/23 READ FOR CHAMBER BUCKS Whether you read a little or a lot, you can win prizes! See staff to register, then each time you check out reading material staff log your participation. Children without library cards may be registered on a caregiver’s account. Challenge runs 6/1/23-8/31/23. The goal is to check out reading materials 3 of 4 weeks each month. Participants who reach GOAL are automatically entered into prize drawings for $10 Chamber certificates. Fifteen winners per month! COMMUNITY PUZZLES! Puzzle sheets, available at the library, lead to Ripon locations hosting letter clues. Find all the letters and unscramble to make a phrase that reflects the history of Ripon. Turn in your solved puzzle to be entered into a drawing for Chamber Bucks! Monthly puzzles will be released on June 5, July 3, and July 31. This exciting quest is made possible with support from the Ripon Historical Society and local businesses. EVENTS FOR EVERYONE PLANT SWAP | DROP-IN FRI JUN 2 FROM 1-5 PM AND DROP-IN SAT JUN 3 FROM 9 AM—NOON Bring a plant, take a plant! Plants should be potted or in plastic bags with a label. Houseplants and perennials welcome. EVERY HOME HAS A STORY | MON JUN 5 @ 6 PM Ripon Historical Society teaches how to research your home’s history. FAMILY MOVIE TIME | THURS JUN 8—AUG 24 @ 2 PM Enjoy a family-friendly movie on the big screen with complimentary popcorn! See our website for titles, movie descriptions, and ratings. KAYDENN STRING QUARTET | GREEN LAKE FESTIVAL OF MUSIC | SAT JUN 10 @ 10 AM This world-renowned, globally representative group, formed by musicians from China, Taiwan, Spain, and the United States, is not to be missed! Concert sponsored by the Green Lake Festival of Music. NATURE’S NICHE LIVE ANIMAL SHOW | WED JUN 14 @ 4 PM Which animal tales are true? Which are not? Sort fact from fiction with Dennis “Dino” Tlachac, founder of Nature’s Niche: Exotic and Native Animal Rescue. His “creature teacher” menagerie will shine during this free, fun, interactive program for kids, teens, and adults! LIBRARIES LOVE LAKES | WED JUNE 21 @ 4 PM Through hands-on demonstrations, including a super cool Enviroscape, the Green Lake Association reveals the wonders of our local watershed. Learn how Ripon can send cleaner water downstream to Green Lake! #COMMUNITYROCKS | WED JUN 28 @ 4 PM Promote the joy of painting and hiding happy rocks about town! Paint a rock, add a hashtag, and hide it in a public place. Find a rock? Post a picture to the library Facebook page and hide it again! Loads of fun for everyone! EVENTS FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES LEGO® BUILDING CHALLENGE | THU JUNE 8 @ 10 AM Learn and test new skills through an exciting bridge building challenge! Geared for grades K-5 and led by Ripon’s very own First LEGO® League Team Multiverse! STORYTIME! | THURS JUN 15—JUL 27 @ 10 AM (No Storytime JUL 6) Welcome to active learning and fun! Early literacy and STEM concepts come to life through stories, music, movement, crafts, and enrichment activities. June 22 features live, interactive music with “Curley & the Key!” STAY & PLAY IN THE ROMPER ROOM! CHILDREN’S FAIR | SAT JUN 17 | DROP-IN 9 AM—NOON | RIPON HIGH SCHOOL, 850 TIGER DRIVE A project of Ripon Noon Kiwanis with library support, this free, annual event focuses on fun and community resources for kids and families! ENTERTAINMENT: 9-11 am Caricature artist Boras | 10 am Musical edutainer “MR. PICKLES!” sings, dances, engages kids at their level, and gets everyone happily moving. ACTIVE FUN: Mini Golf, Bouncy House, Romper Room, Yard Games & more! Community Vehicle Tours: Fire Truck, Squad Car, Ambulance INTERACTIVE INFORMATION STATIONS: Doctors, Day Cares, Preschools, Family services, and more! GIVEAWAYS & PRIZES ALL MORNING! JUST FOR TEENS TEEN TRIVIA | TUE JUN 13 @ 3 PM Know a thing or two? Tonight’s your chance to proudly show off trivial knowledge! Bring your friends or fly solo as teams can be formed at the event. TEEN DUNGEONS & DRAGONS EVENT | TUE JUN 20 @ 3 PM In partnership with Alexandria Games, play a D&D campaign with other game lovers! Come in costume and be prepared for the fun! Snacks served. (2-hour event.) TEEN COMMUNITY CARES KITS | TUE JUN 27 @ 3 PM Show pride in your community by creating hygiene kits for the local Hope on the Block box serving those in need and located at Traded Treasures. Supplies provided. FOR ADULTS BUG TUSSEL TECH PROGRAM | FRI JUN 9 @ 4 PM | How the Heck Does This Thing Work? Computers 101 Professional computer educators introduce basic computer skills and functions while boosting your enjoyment and confidence! LOVE YOUR LIBRARY @ RIPON SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER | FRI JUN 16 @ 1 –2 PM Drop in at the Senior Center for tech help or relax and listen to a good story. Enjoy chatting with friendly library staff who welcome your ideas and questions! Events are at the Ripon Public Library, 120 Jefferson Street, except when an alternate location is listed. 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. Stay tuned for a host of exciting events in July! # # # PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Linda DeCramer | Youth Services Librarian 120 Jefferson Street |Ripon WI 54971 920-748-6160 | decramer@riponlibrary.org PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 5/25/23 “All Together Now” for Summer Library Specials! Ripon, WI- “All Together Now,” will see libraries across the state, country, and even the world, offering programs, events, and activities to highlight the power of human connections and community! Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its June lineup of events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to the Friends of the Library, and other generous donors, programming is always free. ENGAGEMENT FOR EVERYONE! COMMUNITY READING CHALLENGE Every time you check out reading materials get a sticker to put on the goal poster. Once the poster is complete, the Friends of the Ripon Public Library will contribute $500 toward development of onsite libraries at the Ripon Children’s Learning Center, Ripon Boys & Girls Club, and the Ripon Senior Activity Center. READ FOR CHAMBER BUCKS Whether you read a little or a lot, you can win prizes! See staff to register, then each time you check out reading material staff log your participation. Children without library cards may be registered on a caregiver’s account. Challenge runs 6/1/23-8/31/23. The goal is to check out reading materials 3 of 4 weeks each month. Participants who reach GOAL are automatically entered into prize drawings for $10 Chamber certificates. Fifteen winners per month! COMMUNITY PUZZLES! Puzzle sheets, available at the library, lead to Ripon locations hosting letter clues. Find all the letters and unscramble to make a phrase that reflects the history of Ripon. Turn in your solved puzzle to be entered into a drawing for Chamber Bucks! Monthly puzzles will be released on June 5, July 3, and July 31. This exciting quest is made possible with support from the Ripon Historical Society and local businesses. EVENTS FOR EVERYONE PLANT SWAP | DROP-IN FRI JUN 2 FROM 1-5 PM AND DROP-IN SAT JUN 3 FROM 9 AM—NOON Bring a plant, take a plant! Plants should be potted or in plastic bags with a label. Houseplants and perennials welcome. EVERY HOME HAS A STORY | MON JUN 5 @ 6 PM Ripon Historical Society teaches how to research your home’s history. FAMILY MOVIE TIME | THURS JUN 8—AUG 24 @ 2 PM Enjoy a family-friendly movie on the big screen with complimentary popcorn! See our website for titles, movie descriptions, and ratings. KAYDENN STRING QUARTET | GREEN LAKE FESTIVAL OF MUSIC | SAT JUN 10 @ 10 AM This world-renowned, globally representative group, formed by musicians from China, Taiwan, Spain, and the United States, is not to be missed! Concert sponsored by the Green Lake Festival of Music. NATURE’S NICHE LIVE ANIMAL SHOW | WED JUN 14 @ 4 PM Which animal tales are true? Which are not? Sort fact from fiction with Dennis “Dino” Tlachac, founder of Nature’s Niche: Exotic and Native Animal Rescue. His “creature teacher” menagerie will shine during this free, fun, interactive program for kids, teens, and adults! LIBRARIES LOVE LAKES | WED JUNE 21 @ 4 PM Through hands-on demonstrations, including a super cool Enviroscape, the Green Lake Association reveals the wonders of our local watershed. Learn how Ripon can send cleaner water downstream to Green Lake! #COMMUNITYROCKS | WED JUN 28 @ 4 PM Promote the joy of painting and hiding happy rocks about town! Paint a rock, add a hashtag, and hide it in a public place. Find a rock? Post a picture to the library Facebook page and hide it again! Loads of fun for everyone! EVENTS FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES LEGO® BUILDING CHALLENGE | THU JUNE 8 @ 10 AM Learn and test new skills through an exciting bridge building challenge! Geared for grades K-5 and led by Ripon’s very own First LEGO® League Team Multiverse! STORYTIME! | THURS JUN 15—JUL 27 @ 10 AM (No Storytime JUL 6) Welcome to active learning and fun! Early literacy and STEM concepts come to life through stories, music, movement, crafts, and enrichment activities. June 22 features live, interactive music with “Curley & the Key!” STAY & PLAY IN THE ROMPER ROOM! CHILDREN’S FAIR | SAT JUN 17 | DROP-IN 9 AM—NOON | RIPON HIGH SCHOOL, 850 TIGER DRIVE A project of Ripon Noon Kiwanis with library support, this free, annual event focuses on fun and community resources for kids and families! ENTERTAINMENT: 9-11 am Caricature artist Boras | 10 am Musical edutainer “MR. PICKLES!” sings, dances, engages kids at their level, and gets everyone happily moving. ACTIVE FUN: Mini Golf, Bouncy House, Romper Room, Yard Games & more! Community Vehicle Tours: Fire Truck, Squad Car, Ambulance INTERACTIVE INFORMATION STATIONS: Doctors, Day Cares, Preschools, Family services, and more! GIVEAWAYS & PRIZES ALL MORNING! JUST FOR TEENS TEEN TRIVIA | TUE JUN 13 @ 3 PM Know a thing or two? Tonight’s your chance to proudly show off trivial knowledge! Bring your friends or fly solo as teams can be formed at the event. TEEN DUNGEONS & DRAGONS EVENT | TUE JUN 20 @ 3 PM In partnership with Alexandria Games, play a D&D campaign with other game lovers! Come in costume and be prepared for the fun! Snacks served. (2-hour event.) TEEN COMMUNITY CARES KITS | TUE JUN 27 @ 3 PM Show pride in your community by creating hygiene kits for the local Hope on the Block box serving those in need and located at Traded Treasures. Supplies provided. FOR ADULTS BUG TUSSEL TECH PROGRAM | FRI JUN 9 @ 4 PM | How the Heck Does This Thing Work? Computers 101 Professional computer educators introduce basic computer skills and functions while boosting your enjoyment and confidence! LOVE YOUR LIBRARY @ RIPON SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER | FRI JUN 16 @ 1 –2 PM Drop in at the Senior Center for tech help or relax and listen to a good story. Enjoy chatting with friendly library staff who welcome your ideas and questions! Events are at the Ripon Public Library, 120 Jefferson Street, except when an alternate location is listed. 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. Stay tuned for a host of exciting events in July! # # # Children’s Fair returns Saturday, June 17, ENTERTAINMENT: 9-11 AM Caricature artist Boras
Tables and space will be provided. We anticipate sending out 30 plus invites to variety of Vendors. We have a marketing plan in place, including partnering with local restaurants in the area to provide discounts that day to attendees, to make this event as successful as we can. With this being the 1st event, attendance numbers are unknown.
Please RSVP by July 12th, 2023, if you would like us to reserve a table for you.
Thank you,
Kristen Dorsch, MA, LPC
Adult Protective Services
Green Lake County Health and Human Services
571 County Rd A
Green Lake, WI 54941
(920) 294-4070
kdorsch@greenlakecountywi.govEvent Name: Marathon County Historical Society presents Peek Inside: What We Collect and Why Event Location: Woodson History Center Event Date: 05.01.2023 Start & End Time: 9:00 am-4:30 pm (ongoing exhibit) Event Details: The Marathon County Historical Society’s latest exhibit, Peek Inside: What We Collect and Why is now open at the Woodson History Center. How to get more details (Website/Phone Number): For more information, please contact the Marathon County Historical Society at 715-842-5750, email us at info@marathoncountyhistory.org, or visit our website at www.marathoncountyhistory.org
Tables and space will be provided. We anticipate sending out 30 plus invites to variety of Vendors. We have a marketing plan in place, including partnering with local restaurants in the area to provide discounts that day to attendees, to make this event as successful as we can. With this being the 1st event, attendance numbers are unknown.
Please RSVP by July 12th, 2023, if you would like us to reserve a table for you.
Thank you,
Kristen Dorsch, MA, LPC
Adult Protective Services
Green Lake County Health and Human Services
571 County Rd A
Green Lake, WI 54941
(920) 294-4070
kdorsch@greenlakecountywi.govEvent Name: Marathon County Historical Society presents Peek Inside: What We Collect and Why Event Location: Woodson History Center Event Date: 05.01.2023 Start & End Time: 9:00 am-4:30 pm (ongoing exhibit) Event Details: The Marathon County Historical Society’s latest exhibit, Peek Inside: What We Collect and Why is now open at the Woodson History Center. How to get more details (Website/Phone Number): For more information, please contact the Marathon County Historical Society at 715-842-5750, email us at info@marathoncountyhistory.org, or visit our website at www.marathoncountyhistory.org Thursday, May 4: Book Sale open from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, May 5: Book Sale open from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 6: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 4: Book Sale open from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, May 5: Book Sale open from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 6: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Green Lake, WI 54941 • 920.294.4279
www.thrasheroperahouse.com
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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CONTACT: Jason Mansmith
920.294.4279
jason@thrasheroperahouse.com
will perform at Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Wisconsin, on Friday, May 05, at 7:30 p.m. Farris is
an artist’s artist, a musician’s musician, celebrated and revered by his fellow performers. It’s no wonder.
He’s the one who brings everything to his music and every live performance, every time.
Mike is an Americana, Grammy, and Dove Award-winner with multiple solo recordings, including his
latest, “Silver and Stone.” His iconic personal appearances include the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
concert honoring Aretha Franklin. He was featured on Patty Griffin’s Grammy-winning “Downtown
Church” and appeared with Griffin on Austin City Limits. He shared the stage with Kenny Wayne
Shepherd and Double Trouble on the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame special and made his Grand Ole
Opry debut in 2018. An amalgamation of the spiritual and the earthly, gospel, and rock ‘n’ roll, of faith
and fire, Mike Farris will bring what Rolling Stone Country describes as a “supersized voice filled with the
electricity of Saturday night and the godly grace of Sunday mornings.” Farris recently joined back up
with his group, the Screamin’ Cheetah Wheelies, for upcoming festival dates in 2023.
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.
In addition, artist hospitality is provided by Murphy’s on Green, Creative Contractors, and the Heidel
House Hotel & Conference Center.
Tickets for Mike Farris’ performance on May 05 at 7:30 p.m. are $30 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
=30=Thursday, May 4: Book Sale open from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, May 5: Book Sale open from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 6: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Green Lake, WI 54941 • 920.294.4279
www.thrasheroperahouse.com
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 17, 2023
CONTACT: Jason Mansmith
920.294.4279
jason@thrasheroperahouse.com
will perform at Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Wisconsin, on Friday, May 05, at 7:30 p.m. Farris is
an artist’s artist, a musician’s musician, celebrated and revered by his fellow performers. It’s no wonder.
He’s the one who brings everything to his music and every live performance, every time.
Mike is an Americana, Grammy, and Dove Award-winner with multiple solo recordings, including his
latest, “Silver and Stone.” His iconic personal appearances include the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
concert honoring Aretha Franklin. He was featured on Patty Griffin’s Grammy-winning “Downtown
Church” and appeared with Griffin on Austin City Limits. He shared the stage with Kenny Wayne
Shepherd and Double Trouble on the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame special and made his Grand Ole
Opry debut in 2018. An amalgamation of the spiritual and the earthly, gospel, and rock ‘n’ roll, of faith
and fire, Mike Farris will bring what Rolling Stone Country describes as a “supersized voice filled with the
electricity of Saturday night and the godly grace of Sunday mornings.” Farris recently joined back up
with his group, the Screamin’ Cheetah Wheelies, for upcoming festival dates in 2023.
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.
In addition, artist hospitality is provided by Murphy’s on Green, Creative Contractors, and the Heidel
House Hotel & Conference Center.
Tickets for Mike Farris’ performance on May 05 at 7:30 p.m. are $30 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
=30=Thursday, May 4: Book Sale open from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, May 5: Book Sale open from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 6: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Event Name: Mark Gruenwald Comic Book Creation Challenge Event Location: Oshkosh Public Library OR House of Heroes Event Date: 05.06.2023 Start & End Time: 11 am 5 pm Event Details: The Mark Gruenwald Comic Book Creation Challenge is a creative writing/art contest inspired by the comic book legend Mark Gruenwald – Oshkosh Native and creator of Captain America, as well as numerous other characters. This challenge is open to all ages, FREE to join, and starts on May 6th – Free Comic Book Day! Register at Oshkosh Public Library or House of Heroes and receive a free art kit! (While supplies last.) Starting May 6th you can also register online at: https://winlit.org/mark-gruenwald-comic-book-creation-challenge/ How to get more details (Website/Phone Number): https://winlit.org/mark-gruenwald-comic-book-creation-challenge/920-573-5057 Event Name: Marathon County Historical Society presents History Speaks The Vietnam War: One Veteran’s Story Event Location: Woodson History Center Event Date: 05.06.2023 Start & End Time: 2:00-3:00 pm Event Details: Our May History Speaks program will be presented by Gil Buettner, discussing his decision to enlist in the Air Force in 1967. After training to fly in Arizona, he was stationed in Topeka, Kansas for a couple of years before leaving for a 15-month assignment in Southeast Asia in 1972, including combat missions flying as a C-130 Pilot. How to get more details (Website/Phone Number): https://www.facebook.com/events/976286393739026 and (715) 842-5750 Thursday, May 4: Book Sale open from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, May 5: Book Sale open from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 6: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Event Name: Mark Gruenwald Comic Book Creation Challenge Event Location: Oshkosh Public Library OR House of Heroes Event Date: 05.06.2023 Start & End Time: 11 am 5 pm Event Details: The Mark Gruenwald Comic Book Creation Challenge is a creative writing/art contest inspired by the comic book legend Mark Gruenwald – Oshkosh Native and creator of Captain America, as well as numerous other characters. This challenge is open to all ages, FREE to join, and starts on May 6th – Free Comic Book Day! Register at Oshkosh Public Library or House of Heroes and receive a free art kit! (While supplies last.) Starting May 6th you can also register online at: https://winlit.org/mark-gruenwald-comic-book-creation-challenge/ How to get more details (Website/Phone Number): https://winlit.org/mark-gruenwald-comic-book-creation-challenge/920-573-5057 Event Name: Marathon County Historical Society presents History Speaks The Vietnam War: One Veteran’s Story Event Location: Woodson History Center Event Date: 05.06.2023 Start & End Time: 2:00-3:00 pm Event Details: Our May History Speaks program will be presented by Gil Buettner, discussing his decision to enlist in the Air Force in 1967. After training to fly in Arizona, he was stationed in Topeka, Kansas for a couple of years before leaving for a 15-month assignment in Southeast Asia in 1972, including combat missions flying as a C-130 Pilot. How to get more details (Website/Phone Number): https://www.facebook.com/events/976286393739026 and (715) 842-5750
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Team & Drone UsageEvent Name: Storytime in the Garden Event Location: Yawkey House Garden Event Date: 05.11.2023 Start & End Time: 11 am-Noon Event Details: From May to September, please join the Marathon County Historical Society, on the second Thursday of each month for Storytime in the Garden. We’ll return to the stunning Yawkey House garden for our summer story time. We’ll enjoy a couple storybooks in the pergola followed by a children’s craft in the Carriage House. How to get more details (Website/Phone Number): www.marathoncountyhistory.org and (715) 842-5750 Event Name: Storytime in the Garden Event Location: Yawkey House Garden Event Date: 05.11.2023 Start & End Time: 11 am-Noon Event Details: From May to September, please join the Marathon County Historical Society, on the second Thursday of each month for Storytime in the Garden. We’ll return to the stunning Yawkey House garden for our summer story time. We’ll enjoy a couple storybooks in the pergola followed by a children’s craft in the Carriage House. How to get more details (Website/Phone Number): www.marathoncountyhistory.org and (715) 842-5750 
Event Name: New Generation Singers Concert Event Location: Peniel Welsh Chapel W9644 Zoar Road Oshkosh Event Date: 05.13.2023 Start & End Time: 6pm-8pm Event Details: The New Generation Singers from the Central Wisconsin Christian School will present a fun-filled evening of music and song. Join us at the Peniel Welsh Chapel and enjoy the talents of these amazing young people.Refreshments will be served following the concert. How to get more details (Website/Phone Number): For more details visit www.wggaw.com or email boothlynette@hotmail.com or call Lynette at 719-427-9239 Event Name: New Generation Singers Concert Event Location: Peniel Welsh Chapel W9644 Zoar Road Oshkosh Event Date: 05.13.2023 Start & End Time: 6pm-8pm Event Details: The New Generation Singers from the Central Wisconsin Christian School will present a fun-filled evening of music and song. Join us at the Peniel Welsh Chapel and enjoy the talents of these amazing young people.Refreshments will be served following the concert. How to get more details (Website/Phone Number): For more details visit www.wggaw.com or email boothlynette@hotmail.com or call Lynette at 719-427-9239
Green Lake, WI 54941 • 920.294.4279
www.thrasheroperahouse.com
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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performers. To celebrate, we will be hosting a Season Release Party on Thursday, May 18, 2023, from
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Thrasher Opera House, 506 Mill St., Green Lake.
• Food vendors, including Adams Rib & Murphy’s on Green
• Our full bar and specialty beverages
• Live Music from the Jerky Knees
• Summer/Fall Season Release
• Shout Out videos from upcoming artists and performers
• History of Thrasher Opera House
• Ticket & Merchandise Sales
• Prizes
“We are thrilled to share with our fans the upcoming Summer/Fall season for Thrasher at the Season
Release Party,” said Thrasher Opera House Executive Director Rachael Avery. “We feel that the
upcoming season is filled with something everyone will enjoy.”
There is no cost to attend the event, but we encourage those to RSVP at our website under the “events”
tab at www.thrasheroperahouse.com
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
=30=Event Name: Law and Disorder Event Location: 400 Block Downtown Wausau WI 54403 Event Date: 05.21.2023 Start & End Time: Noon-4:00 pm Event Details: You are invited to join us for a unique self-guided walking tour of Law & Disorder in Downtown Wausau on Sunday, May 21 between noon and 4 p.m. Starting at the 400 Block in downtown Wausau and walk at your leisure. You’ll learn the history of all 5 of our courthouses as you listen to costumed storytellers. Next visit the Federal Building Court Room to learn about the most historic ruling there. After going through security at the Marathon County Court House you’ll be welcomed by Sheriff Billeb who will share the history of Wausau jails. Enter the historic courtrooms for riveting historic murder trials. How to get more details (Website/Phone Number): www.marathoncountyhistory.org and (715) 842-5750 Event Name: Emmer Loves Local Event Location: Tuscumbia Golf Course – 680 Illinois Ave, Green Lake Event Date: 05.25.2023 Start & End Time: 5pm-7pm Event Details: Kick off summer with the Emmer Real Estate Group at our 3rd Annual Emmer Loves Local event! Join us at Green Lake’s very own Tuscumbia Golf Course, now under new ownership! This will be an evening filled with laughter and fun, all while celebrating our Green Lake community! There will be raffle prizes, plus food & drinks are on us! Come and go as you please! How to get more details (Website/Phone Number): Visit our facebook event page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1124850922231846Or call 920-294-4747 Event Name: Coloma Flea & Craft Market Event Location: Coloma Community Park, CTH CH, Coloma, WI 54930 Event Date: 05/27/2023 Start & End Time: 9 am – 2 pm Event Details: Shop crafts, antiques, collectibles, rummage, flea market items,produce, baked goods, and more. Information on shopping or to sign up as a seller email or call Chris at 715-340-1232. Bathrooms and parking at the park. Market sponsored by Coloma Area Historical Society. Museum located next to Market open 10 am – 3. Next market date is June 24 25 at our Coloma Chicken Chew event. How to get more details (Website/Phone Number): visit: colomahistorical.org 
9 a.m. – Noon at Ripon High School
The Ripon Noon Kiwanis Club’s annual free event features fun
and community information for kids and families.
10 AM Musical edutainer “MR. PICKLES!” on stage.
9:30-11-30 Balloon Artist Tom Konecny
ACTIVE FUN: Mini Golf, Bouncy Castle, Romper Room, Yard
Games, Face Painting, Decal Tattoos & more!
COMMUNITY VEHICLE TOURS: Fire Truck, Squad Car,
Ambulance
INTERACTIVE INFORMATION STATIONS: Doctors, Day Cares,
Preschools, Family services, Science Demonstrations and
more!
GIVEAWAYS & PRIZES ALL MORNING!
