Riponfest
Berlin River Riders Truck/Tractor Pull
Berlin River Riders Inc., are looking for sponsorships for their upcoming Truck/Tractor Pull on July 9th.
P.O. Box 178 Berlin, WI 54923
CLUB GROUNDS ADDRESS: N312 HY 49 BERLIN
Berlin River Riders Inc., has served citizens and snowmobilers in the Berlin area for over 50 years. This summer, we’re aiming to raise community awareness and to fund our club above the lack of snowfall this past season.
On July 9th, 2022, we are hosting a Truck & Tractor Pull produced by N.E.W. Motorsports. N.E.W. Motorsports is a professional organization with lengthy history in our area and knows community involvement. They’ve made it simple to allow local contestants to compete in the activity safely.
At this event, we would be selling food and refreshments and would appreciate any donations of labor on the day of the event. Corporate shirts with non-controversial slogans will always be welcome on your volunteers. Or your staff, friends or family can always wear the provided official BRR event shirt which was a huge hit the last time we sponsored a very successful pull.
Please complete and return to show your interest in the July 9th, 2022 event. Your corporate or personal name will be listed on advertisements, and possible radio spots to promote the event. Think of the radio advertisement as a bonus for when we lock it in later. Thanks for your interest and hope to see you at another successful Berlin River Riders Inc. event.
CORPORATION or PERSONAL NAME: _____________________________________
COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE: _________________________________________
ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________________
PHONE: _________________________
EMAIL ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________
DIGITAL ARTWORK INCLUDED or AVAILABLE: __________________________________
An ad copy will be furnished and approved prior to any printing. As the advertiser, you declare, the company you represent is the owner of the copyright or have permission from the owner of the copyright for all artworks, pictures and texts that are copied and submitted for publication in this program. PLEASE SELECT AN AMOUNT
$500 ______ $250 ______ OTHER ________________________________
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT – PLEASE MAIL CHECKS TO PO BOX 178 BERLIN, WI 54923
CONTACT INFORMATION
Rob Hargrave (920)290-0394 rhargrave@texasfracllc.com
Mike Retzlaff (920)229-5693 retzlaffmotorsports@yahoo.com
Ripon Public Library July 2022 lineup-Washed Ashore Ocean Art + STEM
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
Washed Ashore Ocean Art + STEM | Sat July 9 @ 10-11 am | ALL AGES
Introducing art that saves the ocean! Inspired by the wave-making new book by Kelly Crull, this event offers an ocean of creative possibilities for personal creations AND a collaborative installation. Enjoy a virtual visit by author Kelly Crull and hands-on guidance from local artist Laura Pahlas. The collaborative art project requires bottles of various sizes and colors; colored caps and lids; and small cups and containers. Until July 7, please drop off clean disposable plastic in the collection bin at the library.
Funday Monday! | Alexandria Games | July 11 @ 6:30-7:30 PM |Kids & Families
The fun folks from Alexandria Games guide guests in exploring a host of family- friendly board games, puzzles, and more! Snacks and laughs included.
Take & Make Full Moon Craft | July 11-16| ALL AGES
Pick up an awesome Take & Make Craft anytime July 11-16, while supplies last. This take and make pairs with the Full Moon Program on Wednesday, July 13th! All Ages Event
Full moon Program | Riggs County Park |Wed July 13 @ 8:30 -9:30 PM | ALL AGES
Dean Shaffer, thespian & star gazer extraordinaire, entertains with stories of the night sky’s constellations. BYO blankets, lawn chairs, insect repellent, and beverages. Library will provide a snack of Moon Pies! Entrance to Riggs County Park is located at N8137 Douglas St., Ripon.
Funday Monday! | Yoga+Yum | July 18 @ 6:30-7:30 PM | Kids & Families
Simple yoga poses plus a fruit & vegetable snack = healthy fun for the whole family!
It’s good for the brain, the body, and all-around awesome living skills. Kid-size mats provided, adults BYO mat.
Teens Talk: what do you want to see? | Wed July 20 @ 4-5 pm
Come and tell us what programs and events you want to see at the library! Open to any teen (or tween) who wants to share their ideas for cool and fun programs and events! Snacks provided during this event!
Singing Bowls by the Stream | Thu July 21 @ 2-3 pm | ADULTS
Join us for a relaxing hangout behind the library by Silver Creek while learning how to play singing bowls!
Water Art + STEM | Sat July 23 drop-in 10 am-noon | ALL AGES
Enjoy a variety of artist-inspired projects with a STEM component. Featuring marshmallow catapults for painting Jackson-Pollock-style works of art and more! Local artist Laura Pahlas offers hands-on guidance.
Funday Monday! | Earth, Music…Magic! | July 25 @ 6:30 -7:30 PM | ALL AGES
Don’t miss local musical legend Bill Kehl’s interactive performance on instruments from all over the world! It’s a concert unlike any other with global music plus fascinating insights about the discovery and development of musical instruments. Includes music, stories, & audience participation.
Drip & Swish Painting | Tues July 26 @ 2-4 pm |TEENS & Thu July 28 @ 6-7:30 pm | ADULTS
Make your own abstract work of art! By dripping paint onto a canvas and swishing it around with a paint brush, make a beautiful, custom art piece you’ll be proud to hang.
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.

34th Annual Blackhawk Folk Festival
Black Hawk Folk Society’s 34rd Annual Folk Music Festival Line-up
Black Hawk Folk Society’s 34th annual folk music festival will be held Saturday, July 9 in Mt. Morris Town Park, N3847 County Highway G in Mount Morris. An open mic, from 10:30 – 11:45, will kick off the morning. Musicians are invited to share a set of some of their favorite tunes.
Please contact Guy at 715-228-3662 or gk500@yahoo.com or gk500@uniontel.net with your questions about the open mic or to be added to the roster.
Bill Kehl, emcee extraordinaire and festival favorite, will be back to keep the music flowing. Bill is a talented musician, with a broad and deep knowledge of music. He also owns a diverse collection of instruments from throughout the world. Expect tunes, demos of these instruments, and tales between sets!
LJ Booth and Chris Kokesh are up at noon for an hour-long set. This multi-talented singer-songwriter duo have performed and toured nationally for over a decade. They are known for a colorful blend of guitar, fiddle, and vocals. Black Hawk welcomes their return to our stage. The Squirrel Gravy Bluegrass Band, hailing from Madison, Wisconsin, is up next. These five guys promise great music and a lot of energy! (They’re so good, they’ve already been booked for an encore of their trademark traditional and progressive bluegrass to wrap the festival up for a second set at 4:30!) Spook Handy takes the stage at 2:10. If you like Pete Seeger, you will love Spook. The two performed 50 plus concerts together and Spook’s repertoire includes many musical tributes to that legend. He is a gifted singer-songwriter who also teaches guitar. Door County’s treasure Katie Dahl, just back from a national tour, is up 3:20. She is known and loved for expert guitar picking, poetic lyrics, and beautiful melodies. Special bonus: Rich Higden will join Katie for her festival performance!
Festival tickets may be purchased in advance at Black Hawk Folk Society’s webpage, blackhawkfolk.org or by contacting Tom at tomstraydog@ aim.com. Tickets may also be purchased day of festival at the gate. Mt. Morris Pioneers 4-H Club will provide concessions. The festival also includes a raffle and an arts and crafts fair. If you are an artisan or crafter, visit Black Hawk Folk Society’s website to view and download a registration form; or contact Betty at 920-295-0385 or trowbridgeb@yahoo.com. Your $36 registration fee includes admission for two adults to the festival.
This is an outdoor event–pack your blankets or lawn chairs, sunscreen, hats, and insect repellant. Festival organizers ask the audience to please observe Covid precautions. Mt. Morris Park features playground equipment and a swimming beach—making this a wonderful family event! (Sorry, pets are not allowed.) Parking is free and on site; the park is handicap friendly. (Rain site is Mountain View Community Center, located at N3137 21st Lane, at the intersection of 21st Lane and Highway 152, just south of Mt. Morris.)
Black Hawk Folk Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit volunteer-driven organization dedicated to bringing quality music to central Wisconsin. Speaking of volunteers, if you are available to help at this event, please contact Betty at 920-295-0385. For more information about the festival, or to learn how to become a sponsor or how you can support Black Hawk in other ways, check out the webpage, or like and follow Black Hawk on the society’s Facebook page.
Cutline: Mt. Morris Town Park and new band shell will see (and hear) a lot of action during Black Hawk Folk Society’s 34th annual folk music festival on Saturday, July 9. The festival kicks off with an open mic at 10:30. The line-up, running from noon to 6, includes LJ Booth and Chris Kokesh; The Squirrel Gravy Gluegrass Band (2 sets); Spook Handy; and Katie Dahl. Tickets will be available at the gate. Rain site: Mountain View Community Center.
Marcia Ball Returns to the Thrasher Opera House on July 9th
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 20, 2022 | CONTACT: Jason Mansmithjason@thrasheroperahouse.com 920.294.4279 |
Marcia Ball Returns to the Thrasher Opera House on July 9th
Green Lake, Wis. (June 20, 2022) – Texas-born, Louisiana-raised pianist, songwriter, and vocalist Marcia Ball will perform live at the Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. Ball has won worldwide fame and countless fans for her ability to ignite a full-scale roadhouse rhythm and blues party every time she takes the stage. Ball’s romping Texas boogies, swampy New Orleans ballads, and groove-laden Gulf Coast blues have made her a one-of-a-kind favorite with music lovers worldwide. Her latest album, Shine Bright, produced by Steve Berlin of Los Lobos, is full of everything music fans love about Marcia—rollicking, two-fisted piano, soulful vocals, a top-shelf band of Texas and Louisiana musicians, and Marcia’s magnificent songwriting. Recently, she won the 2021 Living Blues Readers’ Award for Most Outstanding Musician (Keyboards). In 2018 Ball was named the Official 2018 Texas State Musician and inducted into the Austin City Limits Hall Of Fame.
The Summer/Fall 2022 Season at Thrasher Opera House is sponsored by Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Special Properties of Green Lake. The show is sponsored by Steve’s Quality Painting of Green Lake and Silver Creek Dentistry of Ripon. This event is supported in part by a grant from the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Tickets for the Marcia Ball performance on July 9 at 7:30 p.m. are $35 and are available at www.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
Jason Mansmith Thrasher Opera HouseMarketing Director PO Box 4, Green Lake, WI 54941-0004 P: 920.294.4279 |