Hometown Broadcasting Community Calendar
13 June 2016
- 21January 21, 2018No events
- 22January 22, 2018
Blue Ribbon Kids Day Seeks Exhibitors
Planning is underway for Blue Ribbon Kid’s Day, a family fun and resource fair held in Waushara County each April during Child Abuse Prevention month. Blue Ribbon Kid’s Day will be held on Saturday, April 7, 2018 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm at Parkside School in Wautoma.Blue Ribbon Kid’s Day attracts nearly 1000 parents, grandparents and children who learn and practice safety skills, discover area resources and enjoy a morning of free family focused fun. It is the largest free family event offered in Waushara County. Blue Ribbon Kid’s Day is a past Beyond the Blue Ribbon Award recipient, and has been recognized by the Children’s Trust Fund, Child Abuse Prevention Fund and Prevent Child Abuse Wisconsin.Organizations interested in providing an exhibit regarding parenting, safety, and other services that promote healthy families or offer a family activity are encouraged to apply. There is no cost to exhibitors. For more information or to request exhibitor guidelines and application, contact Angie Konieczki at 920-787-6550, 888-250-4331 or angie.konieczki@co.waushara.wi.us. The application deadline is March 1, 2018Wautoma Kiwanis Blood Drive
The next Wautoma Kiwanis sponsored community blood drive will be Monday, January 22nd from 10am-4:30pm at the WWII Memorial Building in Wautoma. Appointments can be made by calling 800-280-4102. Walk-ins are always welcome.
Ripon Medical Center offers ‘Gentle Yoga’
835 Parkside St, Ripon, WI 54971, USARipon Medical Center offers ‘Gentle Yoga’
Join Jenni Borell, E-RYT, a certified integrative yoga for seniors instructor and certified essential low back program instructor, to learn how to release tension, increase range of motion and energize through this slow-paced, therapeutically-oriented class. This class is suited for all ages and abilities.
“Gentle Yoga” is scheduled for Mondays, January 8 to 29 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the RMC Wellness Center, 845 Parkside Street, Ripon. Individuals should bring a yoga mat to each class.
Preregistration is required. For cost of class, or to register, call the Health Resource Center at St. Agnes Hospital at (920) 926-4960, e-mail at classes@agnesian.com, or register online at agnesian.com/know-and-go-classes.
- 23January 23, 2018
- 24January 24, 2018
- 25January 25, 2018
Winter Book Sale @ the Berlin Public Library
Thursday 1/25/2018
Winter Book Sale @ the Berlin Public Library
5:00PM
Talk on Snowy Owls in Wisconsin at Caestecker Public Library
Snowy Owls in WisconsinThursday, January 25 | 6:30 to 8 p.m.Caestecker Public LibraryJeff Bahls, DNR wildlife technician and president of the Horicon Marsh Bird Club, will talk about Snowy owls – those magnificent visitors from the Arctic. Jeff will talk about why the owls are here, how best to view them, and how new technology is giving us a peek into their habits and life cycle.Ripon Public Library Events for January
Blue Zone Healthy Lifestyle Series
Stay tuned for Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Brenda Block’s upcoming Blue Zone Diets series at the Ripon Public Library. This series will explore the diets and lifestyles of those living in the Blue Zones – areas of the world where people are the healthiest and live the longest. People in these cultures often live to be 100 years and they remain healthy! Join us as we cover a different regional diet each month, Thursdays at 6:30 P.M. this winter and spring:
- January 25 – Sardinia, Italy
- February 8 – Okinawa, Japan
- March 8 – Loma Linda, California
- April 12 – Nicoya, Costa Rica
- May 10 – Ikaria, Greece
Visit us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/RiponPublicLibrary, to preview our upcoming winter and spring events!
These programs are free and open to the public. Call the library at 748-6160 or contact Mandy Sprague at msprague@riponlibrary.org for more information.
- 26January 26, 2018No events
- 27January 27, 2018
Coloma's 11th annual Chili Cook-off Souped-Up
Coloma is hosting its 11th annual Chili Cook-off Souped-Up on Saturday, January 27th at the Anna Follett Community Center. There are various soups to taste ($5) and if you are still hungry, there are three different soups (unlimited) to enjoy for $2 extra. This is a fundraiser for the Coloma Area Historical Society (CAHS) with the soup tasting, children’s games, and raffles. Festivities begin at 4:30 pm, voting (with quarters) ends at 6 pm and winners are announced about 6:15 pm.
Polar Bear BINGO at Town Square in Green Lake
Polar Bear BINGOSaturday, January 27 | 6:30 to 8:30 pmTown SquarePolar Bear Bingo at Town Square brings the fun for all ages. Doors open at 6:00 pm and gaming begins at 6:30 pm.Progressive Jackpot: $600Play 13 games including two bonus games in final blackout jackpot.13 Game packets:- $10 – plays 1 card per game
- $15 – plays 3 cards per game
- $20 – plays 6 cards per game
- $25 – plays 9 cards per game
- Single game cards also available
Concessions available including: beer, wine, soda, chips, $2 Sheboygan hot dogs and more!Blackout must be obtained within first 52 balls drawn or less.
Moonlight Walk to Sugar Island
Moonlight Walk to Sugar IslandSaturday, January 27 | 6:30 to 8:30 pm | Sunset County Park to Sugar Island
Discover the splendors of Green Lake in the winter with a moonlight walk with the Green Team. Candles illuminate the path as participants make their way across the ice to Green Lake’s beautiful conservancy property, Sugar Island.Following a short hike, participants can warm up and chat with friends and neighbors in front of a roaring bonfire.GEAR TO BRING:Bring a cup or thermos for hot chocolate, a stick for roasting marshmallows, (hot chocolate and s’mores gear will be provided by the Green Team), and a flashlight for hiking. Snowshoes and also sleds for pulling children are also welcome.PARKING:Parking will be at Sunset County Park along CTH A in Green Lake, located next to the Green Lake Sailing School. From there, cross CTH A onto the frozen Silver Creek Inlet and follow the candlelit luminaries.NOTES:THIS EVENT IS WEATHER DEPENDENT. In the event that conditions are unsuitable for the event, the event will be rescheduled. Please visit www.greenlakeassociation.com for updates in regards to this event.
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