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

July Programs

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. 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.

Peniel Welsh Chapel, W9644 Zoar Road, Oshkosh WI 54904 (6 mi N of Rosendale/10 mi SW of Oshkosh) 

 2022 Area Events Surrounding the 100th Annual Gymanfa Ganu of Peniel Welsh Chapel 

August Month-long Welsh display by the Fond du Lac Historical Society at Galloway House and Village, 336 Old Pioneer Road, Fond du Lac, WI 54936 

 If you wish to donate to the Peniel Welsh Chapel to help with renovations, projects or events or wish to sponsor an event, we thank you for your support.  Please send your gift or inquiries to: 

Lynette Booth, Treasurer, 893 Harmel Ave, Oshkosh WI 54902 719-427-9239                               Peniel is a 501©3 organization 

WELSH WEEK 2022 

 Wednesday, August 24 – 1:00PM Ripon Historical Society presentation highlighting Jehdeiah Bowen (of Wales), Olwen Morgan Welk, Ilah Morgan and the Welsh of Ripon and Ripon College; 508 Watson Street, Ripon WI 54971; self-guided walking tour of  Ripon in the morning; Garden of the Cross Cemetery guided walk in the afternoon; to learn more visit riponhistory.org 

 Thursday, August 25 – 1:00PM Welsh Storytelling at the historical Doe House 456 Mt. Vernon Street, Oshkosh, WI 54901.  Diane Owens Lemke will speak about the Welsh in the Civil War.  

Board members will speak about the History of the Oshkosh Welsh Settlement.  Tea presentation by Ann Lemmenes. Te bach (little tea) to follow $10 RSVP required by August 19 

 Thursday, August 25 – 6:00PM until 12 midnight Pub Night with Noson Lawen (folk music and storytelling) led by Joe Corbin and Danny Proud; Jasper’s Food & Spirits 6510 Wisconsin Hwy 44 Pickett, WI 54964; order off the menu 

 Friday, August 26 – 10:00AM-3:00PM Winnebago Historical and Archaeological Society Museum tour of the Morgan House, history of the Welsh in Oshkosh; Peniel Chapel information. Donation to Morgan House 

 Friday, August 26 – 6:00PM Zoar Cemetery Crawl, Zoar Cemetery Pickett, WI, just west of Peniel Welsh Chapel. Donation to the Zoar Cemetery Association 

 Saturday, August 27 – 10:00AM Welsh Cooking with Bron Wentzel and Joe and Kim Corbin: pasties, cawl and Welsh tea cakes. RSVP appreciated by August 19, 2022 

 Saturday, August 27 -1:00PM Welsh Singing School (Ysgol Gan) with Trefor Williams 

 Saturday, August 27 – 2:30PM Welsh in Wisconsin presentation by Robert Humphries 

 Saturday, August 27 – 4:30PM Celtic Music by the Drowsy Maggies (outdoors) 

 Saturday, August 27 – 5:00PM Miner’s Meal RSVP appreciated by 8/19 Suggested donation $10 

 Saturday, August 27 – 6:00PM Peniel Quartet: Tom White, Devin Scherck, Josh Giese, Chris Guy 

 Sunday, August 28 – 10:30AM Worship Service led by Rev. Joe Corbin 

 Sunday, August 28 – 12:00PM Hot, Catered Brunch Buffet RSVP appreciated. Suggested donation $15 

Sunday August 28 -2:30 PM  

Trefor Williams of Wales, conductor 

 Sunday, August 28 – 5:00PM Light Meal RSVP appreciated. Free-will donation 

 Sunday, August 28 – 6:00PM Gymanfa Ganu, Trefor Williams conductor 

 RSVP and for more information contact penielchapel1856@gmail.com or 

Lynette Booth boothlynette@hotmail.com or call 719-427-9239  

Gates Open ♫ 5:45 pm,  cost increases after 7PM ♫

Reserved Area Access “VIP” Season Pass $150
General Admission Season Pass $100
Individual show prices listed below.

• General admission tickets for individual shows available in advance ONLY online.
• VIP tickets for individual shows available online or at advance ticket locations.
• Season passes (VIP or general admission) available online or at advance ticket locations.
• Advance ticket locations are the Oshkosh Chamber office, or Bank First locations in Oshkosh, Appleton and Green Bay.
• General admission free for veterans and children 12 and under, not applicable to VIP admission.
• “Standing Room Only VIP” is a fenced-off area directly in front of the stage, no chairs or umbrellas. You can be right up front! VIP ticket holders can enter or leave the VIP area throughout the show.

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

July Programs

Third Lake Brass Quintet + Cookie social | FRI AUG 5 @ 12:15 PM | ALL AGES

Green Lake Festival of Music presents this free program in accordance with its mission to make world class music and musicians accessible to all! Relax and enjoy a rousing performance, educational components, and Q & A with the artists. Stay, chat, snack—COOKIES WILL BE SERVED!

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. 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.

2022 Entertainment Schedule:

The concerts take place from 7:00 to 10:00 pm at The Village Green located at the corner of Watson and Seward Street (101 W. Seward Street). Concerts typically occur on Friday evenings, June through August, but occasionally bonus concerts are added or events rescheduled due to weather issues. Participants are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on.

NO CARRY-INs are allowed in the park because beverage sales help cover entertainment expenses. Free music isn’t really free.

Aug 5

5 Card Studs
~ Sponsored by Diedrich Jewelers

Aug 12

308s
~ Sponsored by Available

Aug 19

Cherry Pie
~ Sponsored by Alliance Laundry Systems

Aug 26

Madison County
~ Sponsored by Condon Companies

Sept 2

T.B.A.
~ Sponsored by Available

7:00-8:30 Opening Band – T.B.A.

9:00-10:30 National Recording Artist – T.B.A.