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St. Catherine of Siena Chicken Dinner

April 24, 11a-2p

Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its May 2022 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. The RR is thoroughly sanitized after every use. Reserve a play time with family and friends by the library.

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. Please note there will be no Monday Matinee on May 30th as the Library will be closed for Memorial Day.

Book Bites
Take a morsel-sized look at a great book with Adult & Teen Services Librarian Rachel. New episodes of Book Bites will be posted every two weeks on our Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram!
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.

Storytime: Tuesday mornings April 12^th – May 10^th from 10:00 am to about 10:30 am, stay and play in the Romper Room after!

Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its May 2022 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.

May Programs
Storytime
Storytimes focus on active learning and fun on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am, through May 10. Early literacy and STEM concepts come to life through stories, music, movement, and enrichment activities with themes to celebrate the arrival of spring! Storytimes are designed for 2–4-year-olds, accompanied by their caregiver, but enjoyable for the whole family. Come early May 10 to enjoy Birth, Babies, and Beyond. Stay and play in the Romper Room after Storytime.

End time: 11:00 am

Pinterest Craft Club: Guided Painting: April 28^th from 6:00 pm -7:00 pm

2022 POSTER EMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH BRAT FRY ANNUAL

EMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH ANNUAL BRAT FRY
PLEASE JOIN US ON:

FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2022
BRAT FRY & BAKE SALE 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
&
SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2022

BRAT FRY & BAKE SALE
9:00 AM – 2:30 PM

WHERE: BRANDON DEPOT PARK SHELTER
117 S COMMERCIAL STREET
BRANDON, WI
(ACROSS FROM BRANDON MEATS)

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale, April 28 – April 30

Ripon, WI – The Friends of the Ripon Public Library will hold its semi-annual used book sale from April 28 – April 30 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 fishing, humor, gardening, birds, biking and hiking, sweet treats, and grilling. Expanded Showroom sections include Civil War and WWII, Native Americans, and inspiration and spirituality. There is a wide variety of children’s books, including multi-cultural books, fantasy, and graphic novels. Several beautiful jigsaw puzzles are available for sale. 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 a new color photocopier, the digital hoopla service, summer reading programs for all ages, monthly take and make kits, and more.

Tuesday, April 26 and Wednesday, April 27: Open by appointment

A limited number of appointments are available for any shopper who prefers to have a low contact book sale visit. Book dealers are encouraged to shop during this time. Contact the library for information.

Thursday, April 28: Book Sale open from 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

New this year: members of the Friends will receive $3 off one purchase made during the book sale. Visit opening night, join the Friends, and enjoy a $3 discount on your purchase.

Friday, April 29: Book Sale open from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Open to anyone looking for a great deal on gently used books. Come back tomorrow for even more deals!

Saturday, April 30: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 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

Women’s Fund of Portage County Announces Grant Recipients

Stevens Point, Wisconsin (April 26, 2022) – The Women’s Fund of Portage County, a field of interest fund at the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin, announces this year’s grant allocations.

The Women’s Fund Allocations Committee reviewed applications and approved grants to fund programs and projects that support women and children in Portage County.

The Women’s Fund allocated $44,364 to 13 programs in Portage County supporting women and children and their 2 partner agencies, the Stevens Point Area YMCA Foundation and Aspirus Stevens Point Foundation.

Nonprofits will be able to apply for next year’s Women’s Fund Grants starting January 15th, 2023.

Below is a complete list of spring grant recipients. For more information regarding the Women’s Fund granting process, please visit www.cfcwi.org/womens-fund-grants.

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Wisconsin – One-to-One Virtual Mentoring for Youth
• Boys & Girls Club of Portage County – Summer 2021 Meal Program
• Central Rivers Farmshed – Sib Pab Dinner from My Kitchen 2022-2023
• Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra – Educational Concerts for 4th Graders
• Junior Achievement of Wisconsin, Inc.-Junior Achievement of Portage and Wood Counties
• Portage County Health & Human Services – Cribs for Kids
• Stevens Point Child Safety Center – Adopt a Seat
• The Playhouse Theatre Group-Exceptional Arts Programming
• Community Partners of Portage County – Better Together
• Operation Bootstrap – Rent/Mortgage, Transportation & Utility Assistance
• Operation Bootstrap-Transportation Assistance for Women in Need
• Portage County Literacy Council-Mobilizing Volunteer Tutors to Serve Adults with Low Literacy
• Women’s and Gender Studies Program, UWSP-Women’s Fund of Portage County Scholarships
• YMCA Stevens Point Foundation
• Aspirus Stevens Point Foundation

2022 POSTER EMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH BRAT FRY ANNUAL

EMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH ANNUAL BRAT FRY
PLEASE JOIN US ON:

FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2022
BRAT FRY & BAKE SALE 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
&
SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2022

BRAT FRY & BAKE SALE
9:00 AM – 2:30 PM

WHERE: BRANDON DEPOT PARK SHELTER
117 S COMMERCIAL STREET
BRANDON, WI
(ACROSS FROM BRANDON MEATS)

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale, April 28 – April 30

Ripon, WI – The Friends of the Ripon Public Library will hold its semi-annual used book sale from April 28 – April 30 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 fishing, humor, gardening, birds, biking and hiking, sweet treats, and grilling. Expanded Showroom sections include Civil War and WWII, Native Americans, and inspiration and spirituality. There is a wide variety of children’s books, including multi-cultural books, fantasy, and graphic novels. Several beautiful jigsaw puzzles are available for sale. 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 a new color photocopier, the digital hoopla service, summer reading programs for all ages, monthly take and make kits, and more.

Tuesday, April 26 and Wednesday, April 27: Open by appointment

A limited number of appointments are available for any shopper who prefers to have a low contact book sale visit. Book dealers are encouraged to shop during this time. Contact the library for information.

Thursday, April 28: Book Sale open from 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

New this year: members of the Friends will receive $3 off one purchase made during the book sale. Visit opening night, join the Friends, and enjoy a $3 discount on your purchase.

Friday, April 29: Book Sale open from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Open to anyone looking for a great deal on gently used books. Come back tomorrow for even more deals!

Saturday, April 30: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 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

Arbor Day Community Celebration: April 30^th  activities 10:00 am – Noon; Tree pick up 10:00 am – 1:00 pm