Catch up with what other teen readers are enjoying on Tuesday, April 3 at 4:00 P.M. at Mugs Coffeehouse. Unlike traditional book clubs, there are no assigned books. Instead, read whatever you like and then share what you read. Adult/Teen Services Librarian, Mandy Sprague will be on hand to offer reader’s advisory to get you hooked on your next favorite read! This new teens-only (12+) reading group meets at Mugs Coffeehouse. The adult (ages 16+) version of this reading group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month.
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.
Pyramid strength training can help you get stronger and more defined.
Join Brenda Chantelois, certified personal trainer and certified group fitness trainer, for a workout that begins with a high number of repetitions of each set, then a gradual decrease of repetitions – then reverse it and go back up the pyramid.
“Pyramid Workout” is scheduled on Tuesdays, April 3 to 24 from 6 to 7 p.m. in the RMC Wellness Center, 845 Parkside Street, Ripon.
Preregistration is required. For cost of class, or to register, call the Health Resource Center at St. Agnes Hospital at 926-4960, e-mail at classes@agnesian.com, or register online at agnesian.com/know-and-go-classes.
Stay tuned for Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Brenda Block’s upcoming Blue Zone Diets series at the Ripon Public Library. This series will explore the diets and lifestyles of those living in the Blue Zones – areas of the world where people are the healthiest and live the longest. People in these cultures often live to be 100 years and they remain healthy! Join us as we cover a different regional diet each month, Thursdays at 6:30 P.M. this winter and spring:
These programs are free and open to the public. Call the library at 748-6160 or contact Mandy Sprague at msprague@riponlibrary.org for more information.
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.
Contact Angie Konieczki at 920-787-6550, 888-250-4331 or angie.konieczki@co.waushara.wi.us.
Saturday, April 7th, 2018 Wautoma Kiwanis Autism Fun Run/Walk. The Wautoma Kiwanis is looking to generate awareness and fundraise for iPads and apps to distribute to local students on the autism spectrum at their fun run/walk on Saturday, April 7th at Parkside Middle School. There will be onsite walk/run registration and check-in from 8:30am-12:30pm that day. The 1 mile fun run/walk will start at 1:30pm with the 5k run/walk starting at 2:00pm. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Jennifer Culver, event coordinator, at 920-570-1704 or wautomakiwanisautism@gmail.com. If you would like to register, you can visit https://raceroster.com/events/2018/15432/2018-wautoma-kiwanis-autism-funrunwalk.
Sunday, April 8th, The Wild Rose Kiwanis Broadway Musical Day Trip. The WR Kiwanis would like to invite you to join them on Sunday, April 8th for the Broadway musical, Les Miserables at the Overture Center in Madison with a visit to Olbrich Tropical Garden Conservatory. This is one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history with glorious new staging and dazzling scenery. All shows are almost sold out, but the WR Kiwanis has had their great seats reserved since last May. Thanks to discounted group prices, their total price with transportation is less than you would pay for an individual ticket. Call Vicki Martin to reserve your spot at 920-787-2129.
Pyramid strength training can help you get stronger and more defined.
Join Brenda Chantelois, certified personal trainer and certified group fitness trainer, for a workout that begins with a high number of repetitions of each set, then a gradual decrease of repetitions – then reverse it and go back up the pyramid.
“Pyramid Workout” is scheduled on Tuesdays, April 3 to 24 from 6 to 7 p.m. in the RMC Wellness Center, 845 Parkside Street, Ripon.
Preregistration is required. For cost of class, or to register, call the Health Resource Center at St. Agnes Hospital at 926-4960, e-mail at classes@agnesian.com, or register online at agnesian.com/know-and-go-classes.
Stay tuned for Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Brenda Block’s upcoming Blue Zone Diets series at the Ripon Public Library. This series will explore the diets and lifestyles of those living in the Blue Zones – areas of the world where people are the healthiest and live the longest. People in these cultures often live to be 100 years and they remain healthy! Join us as we cover a different regional diet each month, Thursdays at 6:30 P.M. this winter and spring:
These programs are free and open to the public. Call the library at 748-6160 or contact Mandy Sprague at msprague@riponlibrary.org for more information.
Visit historic downtown Ripon on Friday, April 13th for our 1st WineWalk of the year. During the event, which takes place from 5:30 to 8:30 pm, businesses will become “tasting rooms” where attendees may sample up to 15 different wines throughout the evening.
The event features a selection of wines from France, Germany, Italy, Spain, South Africa, New Zeland and Australia, as well as California, Florida and Wisconsin, including local favorite Vines & Rushes Winery. Check back for details. Numerous businesses will be open late during the event to provide you with an adequate dose of shopping therapy.
Advanced tickets are only $20, or $30 on the day of the event. Tickets may be redeemed for glasses and wristbands beginning at 10:00 am at Ripon Chamber/Main Street office (114 Scott Street) on the day of the event. Each participant will receive a souvenir wine walk glass. No alcohol will be served before 5:30 pm. Proceeds will benefit the Ripon’s events, festivals and and downtown beautification projects.
Come on down and join us…it’s going to be an exciting evening! Discover historic downtown Ripon, Wisconsin, and make memories that will last a lifetime.
Rules
• Attendees must be 21. Please bring ID with you.
• Wine glasses must be empty before leaving each stop.
• No Open Intoxicants in Public Spaces!
• Wristband tear-off tabs must be removed by servers. Tabs that have been removed are void.
Tips
• Avoid waiting in line by picking up your glass and wristband during the day on April 13.
• Keep your glass in hand throughout the event or label it with a Sharpie to avoid confusion during the walk.
• Choose your route in advance to avoid getting separated from your group.
• Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, since you’ll be walking outdoors between locations.
• If you make purchases during some of the great sales on the route, ask the business about picking up your purchase when you complete the walk or the next day.
• Be sure to eat lunch during the day to avoid drinking on an empty stomach. Some locations on the route will also have food available to sample or purchase.
• Post photos to Instagram and Facebook using hashtag #riponwi
• Cross the streets at crosswalks.
• Bring your ID.
• Manage your alcohol intake; we reserve right to refuse serving anyone who appears to be intoxicated.
Embrace your inner child during a night of after-hours fun on Friday, April 13 at 6:00 P.M. at the Ripon Public Library. Outfit yourself with a NERF™ gun and then release your stress with a game of zombies vs. humans and more during this adults-only event.! NERF™ guns, “Elite” dart-style ammo, glow sticks, and snacks provided. B.Y.O.B. (bring your own unmodified blaster) too! (A small number of NERF™ blasters will be available to borrow.) “Elite” dart-style NERF™ guns only, please. Attendees will need to sign a waiver in order to participate.
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.
Waushara County Health Department 230 W. Park St. Wautoma, WI 54982
Waushara County Health Department, in partnership with Agnesian Healthcare, is providing FREE skin cancer screenings for the community. Screenings only take 10 minutes. You must make an appointment! Call to schedule your FREE screening! All community members are welcome. 920-787-6590
The 33rd Annual Wautoma Rotary Auction is set for Saturday, April 14th from Noon-2 P.M.
Tune in and listen to Johnny Ray and Peder live on WRPN Radio (AM 1600) or at www.am1600radio.com
In the near future Rotarians will be out looking for donations to be placed in the auction. Please consider donating to our largest fundraiser.
Should you wish to donate, but you aren’t contacted by mid-March, please call Peder at 920-570-2872 to do so.
Watch the Argus and Resorter in early April for our complete list of items. You may also go to the Wautoma Rotary Facebook page to view some of the items.
Please consider listening in and bidding on some tremendous items from our wonderful, local businesses and donors that have supported us throughout the years.
Thank them by shopping locally!
Also, if you plan on bidding often call Peder @ 920-570-2872 to be set up as an Express Bidder. This must be set up prior to the day of the auction.
Our local Wautoma Rotary club serves youth and community! All funds received from the auction go back into our local community by supporting scholarships and numerous local events like: the Blue Ribbon Kids Day, Community Christmas Project, Wautoma Library, Post Prom gathering, McComb/Bruchs shows, Scouting, the Christmas Project and so much more.
Please Donate, Listen, and Bid. Thank you for your support!
The Ripon Public Library is trying a fun new reading challenge for adults (ages 16+): Book Bingo! You have from now until July 31 to complete as many Bingo Book spaces as you can. Some of the challenges include reading a bookthat: was published the year you were born, has a great cover, or is a banned book. Write the book titles in the spaces you’ve completed and have library staff initial your bingos. 5 completed bingos earns you a free book of your choice from the book sale shelf. 6+ completed bingos earns you an entry into our gift bag drawings (chocolate, tea/coffee, book sale gift certificates, bookmarks & more!). Stop by the library to pick up your Book Bingo sheet today!
Call the library at 748-6160 or contact Mandy Sprague at msprague@riponlibrary.org for more information.
PROJECT PRIDE is a leadership project being conducted by a group of high school students at Lourdes Academy as part of a leadership class called “Tomorrow’s Leaders.” Project Pride involves transforming 544 lockers in the school from gray to bright RED to match school colors as a showing of spirit and pride. The painting will be done professionally; however, Tomorrow’s Leaders will use their leadership skills to raise the money to fund the project by presenting the project to local business owners, individuals or organizations who have an interest in supporting and investing in young adults as they learn how to become effective leaders. In addition, the students will roll up their sleeves this summer to prep the lockers for painting by washing and sanding them. Attorney Julie Maslowski, who is teaching the class and steering the project explains “It is my hope that PROJECT PRIDE will teach the kids how to come up with an idea, develop a plan, and implement the detailed tasks necessary to see a project through from inception to completion. Moreover, it will require the kids to confidently and clearly communicate their project to professional people in a formal business or boardroom setting. Beyond that, it is my greatest hope that PROJECT PRIDE will allow the kids to experience the “ripple effect” of positive and effective leadership. If you are interested in supporting this project, please contact Attorney Maslowski at jmm@ymlawoshkosh.com or 920.651.1820.
The Ripon Public Library is trying a fun new reading challenge for adults (ages 16+): Book Bingo! You have from now until July 31 to complete as many Bingo Book spaces as you can. Some of the challenges include reading a bookthat: was published the year you were born, has a great cover, or is a banned book. Write the book titles in the spaces you’ve completed and have library staff initial your bingos. 5 completed bingos earns you a free book of your choice from the book sale shelf. 6+ completed bingos earns you an entry into our gift bag drawings (chocolate, tea/coffee, book sale gift certificates, bookmarks & more!). Stop by the library to pick up your Book Bingo sheet today!
Call the library at 748-6160 or contact Mandy Sprague at msprague@riponlibrary.org for more information.
Pyramid strength training can help you get stronger and more defined.
Join Brenda Chantelois, certified personal trainer and certified group fitness trainer, for a workout that begins with a high number of repetitions of each set, then a gradual decrease of repetitions – then reverse it and go back up the pyramid.
“Pyramid Workout” is scheduled on Tuesdays, April 3 to 24 from 6 to 7 p.m. in the RMC Wellness Center, 845 Parkside Street, Ripon.
Preregistration is required. For cost of class, or to register, call the Health Resource Center at St. Agnes Hospital at 926-4960, e-mail at classes@agnesian.com, or register online at agnesian.com/know-and-go-classes.
Put your game face on and head over to the Ripon Public Library on Tuesday, April 17 at 6:00 P.M. for some kids-free, adult gaming. This month we will focus on games that use the hidden movement game mechanic. Our feature game will be Letters from Whitechapel in which players try to track down Jack the Ripper before he can finish his murdering spree. Copies of Fury of Dracula, Last Friday, Specter Ops, and Captain Sonar will also be available for participants to explore. What are Hidden Movement games? As Board Game Geek describes it, “In Hidden Movement games, only the player controlling certain playing pieces has perfect location information about the whereabouts of those pieces.” For a game description, instructions and a video tutorial for our feature game,Letters from Whitechapel,please visit our website at www.riponlibrary.org/HiddenMovement.Did we miss any hidden movement games you enjoy? Bring your favorites to share! Adult Game Night meets the third Tuesday of every month at 6:00 P.M.
These programs are free and open to the public. Call the library at 748-6160 or contact Mandy Sprague at msprague@riponlibrary.org for more information.
The Ripon Public Library is trying a fun new reading challenge for adults (ages 16+): Book Bingo! You have from now until July 31 to complete as many Bingo Book spaces as you can. Some of the challenges include reading a bookthat: was published the year you were born, has a great cover, or is a banned book. Write the book titles in the spaces you’ve completed and have library staff initial your bingos. 5 completed bingos earns you a free book of your choice from the book sale shelf. 6+ completed bingos earns you an entry into our gift bag drawings (chocolate, tea/coffee, book sale gift certificates, bookmarks & more!). Stop by the library to pick up your Book Bingo sheet today!
Call the library at 748-6160 or contact Mandy Sprague at msprague@riponlibrary.org for more information.
Pyramid strength training can help you get stronger and more defined.
Join Brenda Chantelois, certified personal trainer and certified group fitness trainer, for a workout that begins with a high number of repetitions of each set, then a gradual decrease of repetitions – then reverse it and go back up the pyramid.
“Pyramid Workout” is scheduled on Tuesdays, April 3 to 24 from 6 to 7 p.m. in the RMC Wellness Center, 845 Parkside Street, Ripon.
Preregistration is required. For cost of class, or to register, call the Health Resource Center at St. Agnes Hospital at 926-4960, e-mail at classes@agnesian.com, or register online at agnesian.com/know-and-go-classes.
Put your game face on and head over to the Ripon Public Library on Tuesday, April 17 at 6:00 P.M. for some kids-free, adult gaming. This month we will focus on games that use the hidden movement game mechanic. Our feature game will be Letters from Whitechapel in which players try to track down Jack the Ripper before he can finish his murdering spree. Copies of Fury of Dracula, Last Friday, Specter Ops, and Captain Sonar will also be available for participants to explore. What are Hidden Movement games? As Board Game Geek describes it, “In Hidden Movement games, only the player controlling certain playing pieces has perfect location information about the whereabouts of those pieces.” For a game description, instructions and a video tutorial for our feature game,Letters from Whitechapel,please visit our website at www.riponlibrary.org/HiddenMovement.Did we miss any hidden movement games you enjoy? Bring your favorites to share! Adult Game Night meets the third Tuesday of every month at 6:00 P.M.
These programs are free and open to the public. Call the library at 748-6160 or contact Mandy Sprague at msprague@riponlibrary.org for more information.
The Ripon Public Library is trying a fun new reading challenge for adults (ages 16+): Book Bingo! You have from now until July 31 to complete as many Bingo Book spaces as you can. Some of the challenges include reading a bookthat: was published the year you were born, has a great cover, or is a banned book. Write the book titles in the spaces you’ve completed and have library staff initial your bingos. 5 completed bingos earns you a free book of your choice from the book sale shelf. 6+ completed bingos earns you an entry into our gift bag drawings (chocolate, tea/coffee, book sale gift certificates, bookmarks & more!). Stop by the library to pick up your Book Bingo sheet today!
Call the library at 748-6160 or contact Mandy Sprague at msprague@riponlibrary.org for more information.
The Ripon Public Library is trying a fun new reading challenge for adults (ages 16+): Book Bingo! You have from now until July 31 to complete as many Bingo Book spaces as you can. Some of the challenges include reading a bookthat: was published the year you were born, has a great cover, or is a banned book. Write the book titles in the spaces you’ve completed and have library staff initial your bingos. 5 completed bingos earns you a free book of your choice from the book sale shelf. 6+ completed bingos earns you an entry into our gift bag drawings (chocolate, tea/coffee, book sale gift certificates, bookmarks & more!). Stop by the library to pick up your Book Bingo sheet today!
Call the library at 748-6160 or contact Mandy Sprague at msprague@riponlibrary.org for more information.
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale, April 19 – April 21
Ripon, WI – The Friends of the Ripon Public Library will be holding its semi-annual used book sale from April 19 – April 21 in the basement of the library at 120 Jefferson Street. The Last Chance Room has been completed reorganized since the last sale, with better shelving to make the books easier to find. Credit card payments will be accepted throughout the sale, in addition to cash and checks. The mission of the Friends is to promote and support public resources and community programs at the Ripon Public Library, and proceeds from the sale are used to support this mission. In the past year the Friends have assisted with funding the adult, teen and children’s summer reading programs, the Makerspace collection, Pinterest Craft Club, 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, books on CD, and more.
Thursday, April 19: Early Bird Sale from 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Get a leg up on the competition by attending the Friends of the Library used book Early Bird Sale! Free for Friends members to attend, $3 entrance fee for all others, the Early Bird Sale will let you browse and purchase any of the books available. The sale will then be open free of charge on Friday and Saturday.
Friday, April 20: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Please note the new hours – open earlier to anyone looking for a great deal on gently used books. Come back tomorrow for even more deals!
Saturday, April 21: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The Friends of the Library semi-annual used book sale continues with a $3 grocery bag sale in the Last Chance Room – the Showroom is excluded from the bag sale. This is your last chance to stock up until the next sale! Because of the large volume of book donations received throughout the year, many of the books which don’t sell will be recycled after the sale and will not be here again.
For more information contact Desiree Bongers at 748-6160, or director@riponlibrary.org.
Join us on Thursday, April 19th at the WWII Memorial Building for this Active Shooter Presentation! Learn how to participate in your own survival and lead others to safety in the event of an aggressive intruder. Download this document and send it to PO Box 65 to hold your spot for the presentation!
The Foundation for Ripon Medical Center is hosting its first annual Cheese & Wine event on Thursday, April 19 at Ripon Medical Center, 845 Parkside Street, in the hospital’s atrium.
The event begins at 6 p.m., and features wine from Vines & Rushes Winery, beer from Knuth Brewing Company, local cheese & chocolates, a bountiful hors d’oeuvre buffet, live music and silent auction. Dress is business casual. Tickets are $40 per person.
Proceeds for this fund-raiser will benefit the automated external defibrillator (AED) fund, as the foundation works to keep these lifesaving devices readily available throughout our community. An AED is a portable device that is used in cardiac arrest emergencies to deliver safe and vital electric shocks to the heart in an effort to re-establish the heart rhythm. AEDs are a crucial link following a cardiac episode, because the sooner a device is used, the less damage is done to heart muscle.
“Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes of death in our country,” says Holly Brenner, The Foundation for Ripon Medical Center executive director. “We are proud to offer the tools needed to bring immediate assistance, helping to reduce damage to the heart.”
Sponsors (as of March 26) include: Century 21 Properties Unlimited, Hillside Dental Associates, J.F. Ahern Co., Oberreich Foundation, and Shea Electric & Communications, LLC.
For more information on sponsorship opportunities or for tickets to attend, visit agnesian.com/cheesewine or call (920) 926-4959
Don’t miss out on the first Adult Crafting Hour in our spring series on Thursday, March 15 at 6:00 P.M. Pinterest Crafting Hour is an adults-only craft time dedicated to projects inspired by Pinterest. Design Pandora-inspired “glass” beads with metal inserts to fill out your favorite bracelet. All supplies provided. Pinterest Adult Crafting Hour is a seasonal event with a Spring Series that runs March-May and a Fall Series that runs September-November on the third Thursdays of the month at 6:00 P.M.:
April 19 – Craft TBD
May 15 – Bookfolding with guest instructor Jill Hennes
These programs are free and open to the public. Call the library at 748-6160 or contact Mandy Sprague at msprague@riponlibrary.org for more information.
The Ripon Public Library is trying a fun new reading challenge for adults (ages 16+): Book Bingo! You have from now until July 31 to complete as many Bingo Book spaces as you can. Some of the challenges include reading a bookthat: was published the year you were born, has a great cover, or is a banned book. Write the book titles in the spaces you’ve completed and have library staff initial your bingos. 5 completed bingos earns you a free book of your choice from the book sale shelf. 6+ completed bingos earns you an entry into our gift bag drawings (chocolate, tea/coffee, book sale gift certificates, bookmarks & more!). Stop by the library to pick up your Book Bingo sheet today!
Call the library at 748-6160 or contact Mandy Sprague at msprague@riponlibrary.org for more information.
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale, April 19 – April 21
Ripon, WI – The Friends of the Ripon Public Library will be holding its semi-annual used book sale from April 19 – April 21 in the basement of the library at 120 Jefferson Street. The Last Chance Room has been completed reorganized since the last sale, with better shelving to make the books easier to find. Credit card payments will be accepted throughout the sale, in addition to cash and checks. The mission of the Friends is to promote and support public resources and community programs at the Ripon Public Library, and proceeds from the sale are used to support this mission. In the past year the Friends have assisted with funding the adult, teen and children’s summer reading programs, the Makerspace collection, Pinterest Craft Club, 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, books on CD, and more.
Thursday, April 19: Early Bird Sale from 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Get a leg up on the competition by attending the Friends of the Library used book Early Bird Sale! Free for Friends members to attend, $3 entrance fee for all others, the Early Bird Sale will let you browse and purchase any of the books available. The sale will then be open free of charge on Friday and Saturday.
Friday, April 20: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Please note the new hours – open earlier to anyone looking for a great deal on gently used books. Come back tomorrow for even more deals!
Saturday, April 21: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The Friends of the Library semi-annual used book sale continues with a $3 grocery bag sale in the Last Chance Room – the Showroom is excluded from the bag sale. This is your last chance to stock up until the next sale! Because of the large volume of book donations received throughout the year, many of the books which don’t sell will be recycled after the sale and will not be here again.
For more information contact Desiree Bongers at 748-6160, or director@riponlibrary.org.
Join us on Thursday, April 19th at the WWII Memorial Building for this Active Shooter Presentation! Learn how to participate in your own survival and lead others to safety in the event of an aggressive intruder. Download this document and send it to PO Box 65 to hold your spot for the presentation!
The Foundation for Ripon Medical Center is hosting its first annual Cheese & Wine event on Thursday, April 19 at Ripon Medical Center, 845 Parkside Street, in the hospital’s atrium.
The event begins at 6 p.m., and features wine from Vines & Rushes Winery, beer from Knuth Brewing Company, local cheese & chocolates, a bountiful hors d’oeuvre buffet, live music and silent auction. Dress is business casual. Tickets are $40 per person.
Proceeds for this fund-raiser will benefit the automated external defibrillator (AED) fund, as the foundation works to keep these lifesaving devices readily available throughout our community. An AED is a portable device that is used in cardiac arrest emergencies to deliver safe and vital electric shocks to the heart in an effort to re-establish the heart rhythm. AEDs are a crucial link following a cardiac episode, because the sooner a device is used, the less damage is done to heart muscle.
“Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes of death in our country,” says Holly Brenner, The Foundation for Ripon Medical Center executive director. “We are proud to offer the tools needed to bring immediate assistance, helping to reduce damage to the heart.”
Sponsors (as of March 26) include: Century 21 Properties Unlimited, Hillside Dental Associates, J.F. Ahern Co., Oberreich Foundation, and Shea Electric & Communications, LLC.
For more information on sponsorship opportunities or for tickets to attend, visit agnesian.com/cheesewine or call (920) 926-4959
Don’t miss out on the first Adult Crafting Hour in our spring series on Thursday, March 15 at 6:00 P.M. Pinterest Crafting Hour is an adults-only craft time dedicated to projects inspired by Pinterest. Design Pandora-inspired “glass” beads with metal inserts to fill out your favorite bracelet. All supplies provided. Pinterest Adult Crafting Hour is a seasonal event with a Spring Series that runs March-May and a Fall Series that runs September-November on the third Thursdays of the month at 6:00 P.M.:
April 19 – Craft TBD
May 15 – Bookfolding with guest instructor Jill Hennes
These programs are free and open to the public. Call the library at 748-6160 or contact Mandy Sprague at msprague@riponlibrary.org for more information.
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale, April 19 – April 21
Ripon, WI – The Friends of the Ripon Public Library will be holding its semi-annual used book sale from April 19 – April 21 in the basement of the library at 120 Jefferson Street. The Last Chance Room has been completed reorganized since the last sale, with better shelving to make the books easier to find. Credit card payments will be accepted throughout the sale, in addition to cash and checks. The mission of the Friends is to promote and support public resources and community programs at the Ripon Public Library, and proceeds from the sale are used to support this mission. In the past year the Friends have assisted with funding the adult, teen and children’s summer reading programs, the Makerspace collection, Pinterest Craft Club, 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, books on CD, and more.
Thursday, April 19: Early Bird Sale from 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Get a leg up on the competition by attending the Friends of the Library used book Early Bird Sale! Free for Friends members to attend, $3 entrance fee for all others, the Early Bird Sale will let you browse and purchase any of the books available. The sale will then be open free of charge on Friday and Saturday.
Friday, April 20: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Please note the new hours – open earlier to anyone looking for a great deal on gently used books. Come back tomorrow for even more deals!
Saturday, April 21: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The Friends of the Library semi-annual used book sale continues with a $3 grocery bag sale in the Last Chance Room – the Showroom is excluded from the bag sale. This is your last chance to stock up until the next sale! Because of the large volume of book donations received throughout the year, many of the books which don’t sell will be recycled after the sale and will not be here again.
For more information contact Desiree Bongers at 748-6160, or director@riponlibrary.org.
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale, April 19 – April 21
Ripon, WI – The Friends of the Ripon Public Library will be holding its semi-annual used book sale from April 19 – April 21 in the basement of the library at 120 Jefferson Street. The Last Chance Room has been completed reorganized since the last sale, with better shelving to make the books easier to find. Credit card payments will be accepted throughout the sale, in addition to cash and checks. The mission of the Friends is to promote and support public resources and community programs at the Ripon Public Library, and proceeds from the sale are used to support this mission. In the past year the Friends have assisted with funding the adult, teen and children’s summer reading programs, the Makerspace collection, Pinterest Craft Club, 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, books on CD, and more.
Thursday, April 19: Early Bird Sale from 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Get a leg up on the competition by attending the Friends of the Library used book Early Bird Sale! Free for Friends members to attend, $3 entrance fee for all others, the Early Bird Sale will let you browse and purchase any of the books available. The sale will then be open free of charge on Friday and Saturday.
Friday, April 20: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Please note the new hours – open earlier to anyone looking for a great deal on gently used books. Come back tomorrow for even more deals!
Saturday, April 21: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The Friends of the Library semi-annual used book sale continues with a $3 grocery bag sale in the Last Chance Room – the Showroom is excluded from the bag sale. This is your last chance to stock up until the next sale! Because of the large volume of book donations received throughout the year, many of the books which don’t sell will be recycled after the sale and will not be here again.
For more information contact Desiree Bongers at 748-6160, or director@riponlibrary.org.
Pyramid strength training can help you get stronger and more defined.
Join Brenda Chantelois, certified personal trainer and certified group fitness trainer, for a workout that begins with a high number of repetitions of each set, then a gradual decrease of repetitions – then reverse it and go back up the pyramid.
“Pyramid Workout” is scheduled on Tuesdays, April 3 to 24 from 6 to 7 p.m. in the RMC Wellness Center, 845 Parkside Street, Ripon.
Preregistration is required. For cost of class, or to register, call the Health Resource Center at St. Agnes Hospital at 926-4960, e-mail at classes@agnesian.com, or register online at agnesian.com/know-and-go-classes.
Catch up with what other readers are enjoying over a cup of coffee on Tuesday, April 24 at 6:00 P.M. at Mugs Coffeehouse! Unlike traditional book clubs, there are no assigned books. Instead, read what you like and then choose how you share your reading experience. Adult/Teen Services Librarian, Mandy Sprague will be on hand to offer reader’s advisory to get you hooked on your next favorite book/podcast/movie!
These programs are free and open to the public. Call the library at 748-6160 or contact Mandy Sprague at msprague@riponlibrary.org for more information.
SYNC returns for another summer of free audiobook downloads
AudioFile Magazine is gearing up to give readers free audiobook downloads ALL summer long! SYNC has been offered since Summer 2010 and returns on April 26, 2018 as AudioFile Magazine’s commitment to introducing the listening experience to teens.
SYNC audiobook titles are given away in themed pairs. Each week, two different books (one modern Young Adult book and one classic book) will be available to download for FREE. You have just those 7 days to download the books before the next two books are available, but then they are yours to keepFOREVER. All you need to participate is an email address and OverDrive for your phone or computer.
New audiobooks post each Thursday, from April 26 through July 25, 2018. To see a SYNC schedule and to listen to a sample clip of the new books available each week head over to www.riponlibrary.org. Sign up for email or text alerts and be first to know when new titles are available to download at www.audiobooksync.com.
Call the library at 748-6160 or contact Mandy Sprague at msprague@riponlibrary.org for more information.
RMC Auxiliary sets uniform, linen sale on April 26
The public is invited to attend a PRN Uniform and 40 Winks linen sale, sponsored by the Ripon Medical Center Auxiliary, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 26 in the hospital’s Green Lake Room.
PRN Uniforms will feature a selection of more than 4,000 items from top manufacturers, including scrubs, shoes and accessories at affordable prices.
Brands available include: Barco, Cherokee, Heart & Soul, Grey’s Anatomy, KOI, Med Couture, Peaches; Adidas, Alegria, Anywear, Asics, Columbia, Dansko, El Naturalista, Fila, K-Swiss, Klogs, Reebok, Sanita, Sketchers and more.
40 Winks will also have high-end linens available in twin, full, queen and king sizes, as well as a selection of luxury blankets and throws.
Payment options include: cash (additional five percent discount), Visa and MasterCard. Ripon Medical Center employees will be able to use quickcharge.
Proceeds benefit Ripon Medical Center programs and services.
For more information, call Ripon Medical Center Volunteer Services at (920) 745-3670
This event is designed to give area birdwatchers an opportunity to invite their NON-BIRDWATCHING pals to come and socialize over their favorite subject matter—all while enjoying their favorite beverage, be it beer, wine or soda. Also available will be snacks of various types. Birds & Brews is a great way to relax over the fastest growing sport—Birdwatching. This event will feature a preview of the Freeland Film Festival (coming in June), and a display of paintings by local professional wildlife artist, Thomas Schultz.
Green Lake Bird Festival
Saturday, April 28 | 6 am to 2:30 pm
Green Lake Conservancy, Town Square, & Caestecker Public Library
This weekend is the sixth annual Green Lake Bird Festival! There are activities planned for all levels of bird enthusiasm!
The fun begins with a bird hike at Sunnyside Conservancy at 6 am, followed by breakfast at Town Square where most of the festival will take place. A welcome and Bird City presentation will take place prior to several birding presentations: Helping Migratory Birds in Our Backyards, Who’s Calling? Methods to Learning Bird Song, and Early Birders and Bird Populations of Green Lake County. There will then be a lunch break where attendees can visit downtown for lunch before making their ways to Caestecker Public Library for the final presentation: Western Great Lakes Bird and Bat Observatory.
If you have any questions about the Green Lake Bird Festival, call Tom Schultz at 920-960-1796.
This event is designed to give area birdwatchers an opportunity to invite their NON-BIRDWATCHING pals to come and socialize over their favorite subject matter—all while enjoying their favorite beverage, be it beer, wine or soda. Also available will be snacks of various types. Birds & Brews is a great way to relax over the fastest growing sport—Birdwatching. This event will feature a preview of the Freeland Film Festival (coming in June), and a display of paintings by local professional wildlife artist, Thomas Schultz.
Green Lake Bird Festival
Saturday, April 28 | 6 am to 2:30 pm
Green Lake Conservancy, Town Square, & Caestecker Public Library
This weekend is the sixth annual Green Lake Bird Festival! There are activities planned for all levels of bird enthusiasm!
The fun begins with a bird hike at Sunnyside Conservancy at 6 am, followed by breakfast at Town Square where most of the festival will take place. A welcome and Bird City presentation will take place prior to several birding presentations: Helping Migratory Birds in Our Backyards, Who’s Calling? Methods to Learning Bird Song, and Early Birders and Bird Populations of Green Lake County. There will then be a lunch break where attendees can visit downtown for lunch before making their ways to Caestecker Public Library for the final presentation: Western Great Lakes Bird and Bat Observatory.
If you have any questions about the Green Lake Bird Festival, call Tom Schultz at 920-960-1796.
Stop by the Webster’s Grocery Store, 1188 W. Fond du Lac Street, Ripon from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (or until sold out) on Saturday, April 28 and enjoy a meal with the Ripon Medical Center Auxiliary.
Brats, hamburgers, cheeseburgers and hot dogs will be available, as well as chips, soft drinks, water and a meal deal package.
The Ripon Medical Center Auxiliary raises money – through events like the brat fry, vendor sales and gift shop – to provide scholarships to area graduating seniors interested in pursuing an education in the health care field, and to support the health and wellness programs of Ripon Medical Center.
For more information, call Ripon Medical Center Volunteer Services at (920) 745-3670
Town Square’s themed Bingo series brings the fun for all ages. Doors open at 6:00 pm and gaming begins at 6:30 pm. Bring your most festive and win prizes!
Huge Progres$$ive Jackpot!
Play 13 games including two bonus games in final blackout jackpot. Cost to play starts at $10, and varies depending on how many cards you would like to play per game!
Concessions available including: beer, wine, soda, chips, $2 Sheboygan hot dogs and more!
Blackout must be obtained within first 52 balls drawn or less.
This event is designed to give area birdwatchers an opportunity to invite their NON-BIRDWATCHING pals to come and socialize over their favorite subject matter—all while enjoying their favorite beverage, be it beer, wine or soda. Also available will be snacks of various types. Birds & Brews is a great way to relax over the fastest growing sport—Birdwatching. This event will feature a preview of the Freeland Film Festival (coming in June), and a display of paintings by local professional wildlife artist, Thomas Schultz.
Green Lake Bird Festival
Saturday, April 28 | 6 am to 2:30 pm
Green Lake Conservancy, Town Square, & Caestecker Public Library
This weekend is the sixth annual Green Lake Bird Festival! There are activities planned for all levels of bird enthusiasm!
The fun begins with a bird hike at Sunnyside Conservancy at 6 am, followed by breakfast at Town Square where most of the festival will take place. A welcome and Bird City presentation will take place prior to several birding presentations: Helping Migratory Birds in Our Backyards, Who’s Calling? Methods to Learning Bird Song, and Early Birders and Bird Populations of Green Lake County. There will then be a lunch break where attendees can visit downtown for lunch before making their ways to Caestecker Public Library for the final presentation: Western Great Lakes Bird and Bat Observatory.
If you have any questions about the Green Lake Bird Festival, call Tom Schultz at 920-960-1796.
Stop by the Webster’s Grocery Store, 1188 W. Fond du Lac Street, Ripon from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (or until sold out) on Saturday, April 28 and enjoy a meal with the Ripon Medical Center Auxiliary.
Brats, hamburgers, cheeseburgers and hot dogs will be available, as well as chips, soft drinks, water and a meal deal package.
The Ripon Medical Center Auxiliary raises money – through events like the brat fry, vendor sales and gift shop – to provide scholarships to area graduating seniors interested in pursuing an education in the health care field, and to support the health and wellness programs of Ripon Medical Center.
For more information, call Ripon Medical Center Volunteer Services at (920) 745-3670
Town Square’s themed Bingo series brings the fun for all ages. Doors open at 6:00 pm and gaming begins at 6:30 pm. Bring your most festive and win prizes!
Huge Progres$$ive Jackpot!
Play 13 games including two bonus games in final blackout jackpot. Cost to play starts at $10, and varies depending on how many cards you would like to play per game!
Concessions available including: beer, wine, soda, chips, $2 Sheboygan hot dogs and more!
Blackout must be obtained within first 52 balls drawn or less.
Summer & Fall Registration begins at Fox Valley Tech Summer and Fall registration at Fox Valley Technical College will begin on April 30th. Classes include Oral and Written Communication, Intro to College Writing, Psychology, Sociology, Ethics, Adult Basic Education, Certified NA, Welding Academy, computer classes, math courses, and MORE! Call the Wautoma Regional Center at 920-787-3319 to register before classes fill up.
