Poy Sippi Lions Club Looking to Add Members
Poy Sippi Lions Club is looking to add to their awesome group! If you have wanted to be a part of a group thatis constantly striving to improve our local communities, and be a part of the change you want to see, inquire with any Lions member.
Call or send a text to Carol at 414-403-4038.
Ripon Public Library Bead Pumpkin Take and Make
PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
9/23/22
October
Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its October lineup of special events for all ages! Thanks to funding from the Friends of the library, events and special offerings are always free. Registration is not required unless noted.
Bead Pumpkin Take and Make | October 3-9 | All Ages Take and Make
Visit the checkout desk to pick up a fun bead pumpkin take and make kit! Available for all ages while supplies last.
Beanie Baby Taxidermy | Friday, October 14 Drop-in 10:00 AM – NOON | All Ages Event
Looking for something fun to do when school’s out? Revisit the Beanie Baby craze of the 1990s! Take a trip down memory lane while creating one-of-a-kind Beanie Baby wall art! Many examples of this hilarious craft are available online.
Halloween Teen Craft Spooktacular | Saturday, October 15 Drop-in 10:00 AM – NOON |Teen
Want to make something cool and spooky? Stop in and make some fun Halloween crafts! Crafts available will be upcycled spooky books, pet pompom spider, and DIY wands. Event for those in 6th -12th grade.
Boardgame Bonanza | Wednesday, October 19 @ 6:00 PM | Adult
Games, Games, Games! There will be a variety of board games available to play. No need to know how to play them ahead of time, staff will be on hand to teach games!
Tom Pease Concert + 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Graduation Celebration! | Saturday, October 22 @ 10:00 AM | Kid & Families
Musician Tom Pease, who can still do the splits while playing his guitar, performs a range of family favorites designed to bring out the sillies and honor the very best in humanity! Kids and families will dance, sing, and laugh along to Pease’s singular style. The event celebrates kids who have read 1000 Books Before Kindergarten with a diploma presented by Ripon Area School District and cupcakes for all!
Pinterest Craft Club: Spooky Upcycled Books | Thursday, October 27 @ 6:00 PM | Adult
Pinterest Craft Club is Halloween themed this month! Upcycle an old book into a fun and spooky Halloween decoration. All supplies needed for the craft will be provided. Registration required. Please call or visit the library to register.
Slightly Spooky (after hours) Special! |Friday, October 28 @ 6:15-7:30 PM | Kids & Families
Youth Services Librarian Linda DeCramer performs a variety of barely scary interactive stories and sing-along-songs the whole family can enjoy! Slightly spooky costumes are encouraged for all ages. A pizza and ice cream party follows. RSVPs are requested by October 26 to ensure enough food for everyone. Please note, the library closes at 6 PM though entry doors will remain open until 6:20 for those attending the event.
Teen Halloween Movie Night | Monday, October 31 @ 6:00 PM | Teen
Celebrate Halloween with a spooky movie based on a popular book series! Snacks and treats will be provided. Costumes welcome! Movie rating PG-13, For movie title call the library or check the website.
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 & 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, though reserving a specific play time with family and friends assures availability.
Monday Matinees
Every Monday at 2:00 p.m. enjoy a newly released or classic film on the big screen. For movie title and rating call the library or check the website.
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.
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Linda DeCramer | Youth Services Librarian
Ripon Public Library | 120 Jefferson Street
Ripon WI 54971 | 920-748-6160
Green Lake Artist Jennifer Aither’s Paintings at Thrasher through October
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 26, 2022 CONTACT: Jason Mansmith 920.294.4279 jason@thrasheroperahouse.com
Green Lake Artist Jennifer Aither’s Paintings at Thrasher through October
Green Lake, Wis. (September 26, 2022) – Jennifer Aither grew up in Green Lake WI. She moved across the country after graduating from college and eventually made her way back to the area. Jenn is a self-taught abstract artist. She has always loved creating art. In fact, had you asked her childhood self what she wanted to be when she grew up, she would have told you, “An artist”. Instead, she became a State Farm Agent, and her art took a back seat until 2019. When asked why she started painting, Aither replied, “One day I picked up a brush and I have not put it down since… I guess I have a lot to say.” Jenn’s art comes from the intersection of her soul and her imagination. She loves to use color, play with shapes, and create vibrant interesting pieces. She also prefers BIG! Her largest pieces to date are 5 ft by 6ft. While Jennifer prefers acrylic paints to oils, (less mess) she recently discovered watercolors and has been, “living in that space”.
Her exhibit will be displayed at the Thrasher Gallery until October 31. The Thrasher gallery is at 510 Mill St., Green Lake, WI, 54941. The gallery is open to the public on weekdays from 10 a.m. – to 4 p.m. and is accessible to concert patrons on event nights.
If you are a visual artist and would like to be considered for an exhibit at the Thrasher gallery, please get in touch with our office at info@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
Waushara County Department of Aging/ ADRC: Bringing Community Office Hours, to YOU
see flier…Comm Office Hours small poster 9 21 2022
Waushara County
Department of Aging/
ADRC:
Bringing Community
Office Hours, to YOU.
Saxeville Town Hall (Dining Center)
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
1:00p-2:30p
Mary Mlodzik, Transportation Coordinator
Plainfield Library
Monday, October 3, 2022
1:00p-2:30p
Cathy Duesterhoeft, Elder Benefit Specialist
Wild Rose Community Center
Thursday, October 20, 2022
9:30a—11:00a
Marty Bechard, Caregiver Coordinator
First Lutheran Church, Poy Sippi
Thursday, November 10, 2022
1:00p-2:30p
Cathy Duesterhoeft, Elder Benefit Specialist
Stepping On
| Event Name: | Stepping On |
| Event Location: | Berlin Public Library |
| Event Date: | 09/12/2022 through 10/24/2022 |
| Start & End Time: | 2-4pm |
| Event Details: | One in four older adults has a fall each year according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Wisconsin leads the nation in fall-related deaths for people age 60 and older. But the good news is that falls are not a normal part of aging and can be prevented. The newly updated Stepping On program, offered through the Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) serving Adams, Green Lake, and Waushara Counties has been researched and proven to reduce falls by 50%. The next workshop will start on Monday, September 12 & run every Monday until October 24, 2022 from 2-4pm at the Berlin Public Library, 121 W. Park Ave, Berlin. In just 7 weekly, 2-hour sessions, Stepping On gives participants strategies for avoiding falls including balance and strength exercises, home safety check suggestions, medication review, and more. Guest experts including a physical therapist, a pharmacist and others visit over the course of the seven sessions providing falls prevention information and strategies for avoiding a fall. The workshop is designed specifically for people who age 60 or older and have fallen and have a fear of falling. Participants can expect to leave with more strength, better balance, and a feeling of confidence and independence. |
| How to get more details (Website/Phone Number): | To register for Stepping On, call Amanda Kutcher with ADRC at (920) 787-6666 or toll-free at 1-877-883-5378. |