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PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

120 Jefferson Street |Ripon WI 54971 

920-748-6160 

Linda DeCramer Rachel Clift  

Youth Services Librarian Teen and Adult Services Librarian  

decramer@riponlibrary.org                                    clift@riponlibrary.org 

 November  

Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its November 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. 

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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The Ripon Noon Kiwanis (RNK) is holding their annual Holiday Cheese Box Sale, through the month of November!

The RNK is offering a Family size box, for $35, containing a 12 oz. sausage, Port Wine Cheese Spread, a package of Muenster, Medium Cheddar, and String Cheese. The Medium size box for $25 includes a package of Muenster, Medium Cheddar and a 12 oz Sausage.

Sales help support the Ripon Noon Kiwanis Club’s mission of serving the youth in our community, benefiting programs like the RNK’s recurring $1,000 scholarships for graduating seniors, the free annual Children’s Fair, sponsored leadership programs in Ripon schools, support of the Toy Lending Library and much more.

The cheese boxes make excellent gifts and will be ready just in time for the holidays! Order deadline is December 2nd, with orders ready for pick-up or delivery December 7th. Orders can be placed online at: www.riponnoonkiwanis.org/cheese-sale.

The Ripon Noon Kiwanis is dedicated to serving the youth in the Ripon area community and meets Tuesdays at Noon in the PDR at the Ripon College Pickard Commons. For details on the Noon Kiwanis, email riponnoonkiwanis@gmail.com

Green Lake Food Pantry PR 2022

PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 22, 2022
CONTACT: Jason Mansmith
920.294.4279
jason@thrasheroperahouse.com
Thrasher is a donation site for Green Lake Food Pantry
Green Lake, Wis. (November 22, 2022) Every month, the Green Lake County Food Pantry provides
emergency assistance to hundreds of families and individuals in need, which means that the shelves
need replenishing continually. We are encouraging our friends and neighbors to bring a donation of nonperishable food items or a cash donation to the annex/lobby. Your generosity will help make the
holidays brighter for area families in need.
And while you’re in our lobby, take a moment to look at the beautiful art currently on display or visit our
Harvest of Bargains Shop, an excellent spot for recycled, restored, and repurposed items – all decked
out for the holidays!
Annex/Lobby is open M-F, 10 am-4 pm. Call our office for more details/questions @ 920.294.4279.
Thrasher Opera House’s mission is to promote the arts and the power of live performance, provide a
community gathering place, and preserve the historic Thrasher Opera House. A charming, intimate,
friendly venue with excellent acoustics. Built-in 1910, restored in 1997, and on the National Register of
Historic Places. Seats 200. For more information, please visit www.thrasheroperahouse.com

PRESS RELEASE   

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

Green Lake, Wis. (November 22, 2022) Thrasher Opera House is pleased to offer an accessible drop-off site for the Adopt-A-Teen Tree.  Christmas is supposed to be a joyful time…but for some families, it’s a time of stress and uncertainty. Thrasher is uniting with The Boys and Girls Club of the Tri-County area to collect gifts for teens in need this season. Stop in our lobby to view our “Teen Tree” full of gift ideas. Please choose your gift idea ornament, purchase the gift, and bring it back to the Thrasher before Monday, December 12th. New, unwrapped gifts, please.  Thrasher Opera House’s Development Director, Katie Menting, said, “We are honored to be collaborating with the Boys and Girls Club on the Teen Tree again this season. Last year, we were able to provide gifts to area teens! I know teens are often difficult to shop for – but their wish lists make it super easy.”

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

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PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

120 Jefferson Street |Ripon WI 54971 

920-748-6160 

Linda DeCramer Rachel Clift  

Youth Services Librarian Teen and Adult Services Librarian  

decramer@riponlibrary.org                                    clift@riponlibrary.org 

PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

10/xx/22 

November  

Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its November 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. 

Storytime! |Wednesdays November 9-30 @ 10:00 AM | Saturday November 26 @ 10:00 AM |Kids & Families 

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. As cooler weather settles in, November Storytime themes focus on creating dynamic indoor activities to keep kids happy and active. 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.  

Gratitude Take and Make | Starting November 7 | All Ages Take and Make  

Visit the checkout desk to pick up a gratitude craft take and make! This kit will provide supplies to make a bucket of gratitude! Available for all ages while supplies last.  

Celebrate Kindness Lantern Walk | Saturday November 12 @ 5:30-7:00 PM | All Ages Event  

Come, “Be the Light” at this outdoor celebration of community, kindness, and the human spirit!  

Enjoy a campfire, cookies, warm beverages, a lantern-lit walk on the Northwest Trail, and an amazing glow-in-the-dark rock art project with artist Carissa Sorensen. (Many thanks to Integrity Lawn Service and Supply for donating the rocks!) Dress for the weather and bring your own chairs or blankets.  

Get Ready! Beginning November 1 Carissa’s original “Be the Light” artwork will fill one window in the library’s front entry. Visitors are invited to post inspirational messages here before and during the event. This an opportunity to celebrate Ripon and the many people who make it great by working for and focusing on the good no matter how small the gesture.  

Inclement Weather Plan Rain or a windchill factored temperature at or below 20 degrees Fahrenheit will force the event indoors. As the day approaches please check for updates on our website or social media platforms.   

Boardgame Bonanza | Wednesday, November 16 @ 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!  

Pinterest Craft Club: Button Art | Thursday, November 17 @ 6:00 PM | Adult  

Pinterest Craft Club is getting crafty with buttons this month! Crafter will make unique button art in frames! All supplies needed for the craft will be provided. Registration required. Please call or visit the library to register. *Please note event date has been shift usual schedule due to Thanksgiving holiday.  

Teen VR Game Day | Saturday November 19 Drop-in 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM| Teen 

Ever wanted to jump into the virtual world of a game? It’s possible at the Teen VR Game Day! Play awesome, immersive games on an Oculus VR headset. Snacks will also be provided! Registration and waiver signed by a parent or guardian is required. Participants may call the library at 920-748-6160 to register, and the required waiver must be filled out in-person at the front desk prior to participation. 

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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Green Lake Food Pantry PR 2022

PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 22, 2022
CONTACT: Jason Mansmith
920.294.4279
jason@thrasheroperahouse.com
Thrasher is a donation site for Green Lake Food Pantry
Green Lake, Wis. (November 22, 2022) Every month, the Green Lake County Food Pantry provides
emergency assistance to hundreds of families and individuals in need, which means that the shelves
need replenishing continually. We are encouraging our friends and neighbors to bring a donation of nonperishable food items or a cash donation to the annex/lobby. Your generosity will help make the
holidays brighter for area families in need.
And while you’re in our lobby, take a moment to look at the beautiful art currently on display or visit our
Harvest of Bargains Shop, an excellent spot for recycled, restored, and repurposed items – all decked
out for the holidays!
Annex/Lobby is open M-F, 10 am-4 pm. Call our office for more details/questions @ 920.294.4279.
Thrasher Opera House’s mission is to promote the arts and the power of live performance, provide a
community gathering place, and preserve the historic Thrasher Opera House. A charming, intimate,
friendly venue with excellent acoustics. Built-in 1910, restored in 1997, and on the National Register of
Historic Places. Seats 200. For more information, please visit www.thrasheroperahouse.com

PRESS RELEASE   

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

Green Lake, Wis. (November 22, 2022) Thrasher Opera House is pleased to offer an accessible drop-off site for the Adopt-A-Teen Tree.  Christmas is supposed to be a joyful time…but for some families, it’s a time of stress and uncertainty. Thrasher is uniting with The Boys and Girls Club of the Tri-County area to collect gifts for teens in need this season. Stop in our lobby to view our “Teen Tree” full of gift ideas. Please choose your gift idea ornament, purchase the gift, and bring it back to the Thrasher before Monday, December 12th. New, unwrapped gifts, please.  Thrasher Opera House’s Development Director, Katie Menting, said, “We are honored to be collaborating with the Boys and Girls Club on the Teen Tree again this season. Last year, we were able to provide gifts to area teens! I know teens are often difficult to shop for – but their wish lists make it super easy.”

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

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PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

120 Jefferson Street |Ripon WI 54971 

920-748-6160 

Linda DeCramer Rachel Clift  

Youth Services Librarian Teen and Adult Services Librarian  

decramer@riponlibrary.org                                    clift@riponlibrary.org 

PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

10/xx/22 

November  

Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its November 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. 

Storytime! |Wednesdays November 9-30 @ 10:00 AM | Saturday November 26 @ 10:00 AM |Kids & Families 

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. As cooler weather settles in, November Storytime themes focus on creating dynamic indoor activities to keep kids happy and active. 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.  

Gratitude Take and Make | Starting November 7 | All Ages Take and Make  

Visit the checkout desk to pick up a gratitude craft take and make! This kit will provide supplies to make a bucket of gratitude! Available for all ages while supplies last.  

Celebrate Kindness Lantern Walk | Saturday November 12 @ 5:30-7:00 PM | All Ages Event  

Come, “Be the Light” at this outdoor celebration of community, kindness, and the human spirit!  

Enjoy a campfire, cookies, warm beverages, a lantern-lit walk on the Northwest Trail, and an amazing glow-in-the-dark rock art project with artist Carissa Sorensen. (Many thanks to Integrity Lawn Service and Supply for donating the rocks!) Dress for the weather and bring your own chairs or blankets.  

Get Ready! Beginning November 1 Carissa’s original “Be the Light” artwork will fill one window in the library’s front entry. Visitors are invited to post inspirational messages here before and during the event. This an opportunity to celebrate Ripon and the many people who make it great by working for and focusing on the good no matter how small the gesture.  

Inclement Weather Plan Rain or a windchill factored temperature at or below 20 degrees Fahrenheit will force the event indoors. As the day approaches please check for updates on our website or social media platforms.   

Boardgame Bonanza | Wednesday, November 16 @ 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!  

Pinterest Craft Club: Button Art | Thursday, November 17 @ 6:00 PM | Adult  

Pinterest Craft Club is getting crafty with buttons this month! Crafter will make unique button art in frames! All supplies needed for the craft will be provided. Registration required. Please call or visit the library to register. *Please note event date has been shift usual schedule due to Thanksgiving holiday.  

Teen VR Game Day | Saturday November 19 Drop-in 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM| Teen 

Ever wanted to jump into the virtual world of a game? It’s possible at the Teen VR Game Day! Play awesome, immersive games on an Oculus VR headset. Snacks will also be provided! Registration and waiver signed by a parent or guardian is required. Participants may call the library at 920-748-6160 to register, and the required waiver must be filled out in-person at the front desk prior to participation. 

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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Chili Supper.  See flier….Chili Supper flyer 2022