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120 Jefferson Street |Ripon WI 54971

920-748-6160

Linda DeCramer

Youth Services Librarian decramer@riponlibrary.org

PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

12/26/22

January

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

Take and Make Hibernating Bear Craft | STARTING JAN 2 | All Ages Take and Make

Visit the checkout desk to pick up a hibernating bear craft kit! Makers will need their own black marker, scissors, and glue. All other supplies included. Available for all ages while supplies last.

Adult Game Night | WED JAN 18 @ 6:00 PM

Calling all strategists, team players, and those who like to test their luck—enjoy an evening of tabletop board games! A variety of entertaining and easy to learn games will be available with no experience necessary. Staff will be on hand to teach and guide players through each game!

Storytime! |WEDS JAN 18 – FEB 22 @ 10:00 AM | Kids & Caregiver

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. Winter Storytimes focus on 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.

No School Movie Madness | THU JAN 19 and FRI JAN 20 @ 10 AM & 2 PM | Kids & Families

Four unique, G or PG-rated, family-friendly movies will grace the library’s big screen. Enjoy stereo sound and popcorn too! Children 9+ may participate unattended, but a parent’s phone # needs to be communicated to staff at the front desk. Children 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Visit the library’s website or social media platforms for movie titles and ratings.

Read with a Girl Scout | Mon Jan 23 @ 6-7 PM | Kids & Families

Girl Scout Troop 2570 members, with leader Jessica Wood, share their love of books and reading with kids of all ages. Partner up with a scout who will read favorite books or listen and support striving readers. Whichever combo suits, it’s a win-win toward promoting excitement and confidence in reading while discovering new authors, series, and titles together!

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 10 am and 2 p.m. enjoy a newly released or classic film on the big screen. Popcorn is served. 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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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 02, 2023
CONTACT: Jason Mansmith
920.294.4279
jason@thrasheroperahouse.com

Michael Skivington joins the Thrasher Opera House team

Green Lake, Wis. (January 02) – Thrasher Opera House welcomes Michael Skivington to the team as its
new Box Office and Events manager. Martha Janz previously held this role for over 20 years; Janz retired
at the end of 2022. Skivington’s role includes several duties, including ticketing, front-of-house
management, event setup, and volunteer management, and he serves as the primary contact for the
Missoula Children’s Theatre.

Skivington has been in the Green Lake area for almost 30 years. An educator previously, Skivington,
said, “I have a love for music, am a proud supporter of nonprofits, and I love Green Lake, so this position
came together perfectly.” He has also done work with special education students and created a youth
development program in his previous career. Skivington and his wife Carol have two children: Claire, a
University of Wisconsin – Madison Law student, and Spencer, a student at the University of Wisconsin –
Oshkosh.

Michael began working with Thrasher Opera House in December 2022.
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 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

120 Jefferson Street |Ripon WI 54971

920-748-6160

Linda DeCramer

Youth Services Librarian decramer@riponlibrary.org

PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

12/26/22

January

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

Take and Make Hibernating Bear Craft | STARTING JAN 2 | All Ages Take and Make

Visit the checkout desk to pick up a hibernating bear craft kit! Makers will need their own black marker, scissors, and glue. All other supplies included. Available for all ages while supplies last.

Adult Game Night | WED JAN 18 @ 6:00 PM

Calling all strategists, team players, and those who like to test their luck—enjoy an evening of tabletop board games! A variety of entertaining and easy to learn games will be available with no experience necessary. Staff will be on hand to teach and guide players through each game!

Storytime! |WEDS JAN 18 – FEB 22 @ 10:00 AM | Kids & Caregiver

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. Winter Storytimes focus on 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.

No School Movie Madness | THU JAN 19 and FRI JAN 20 @ 10 AM & 2 PM | Kids & Families

Four unique, G or PG-rated, family-friendly movies will grace the library’s big screen. Enjoy stereo sound and popcorn too! Children 9+ may participate unattended, but a parent’s phone # needs to be communicated to staff at the front desk. Children 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Visit the library’s website or social media platforms for movie titles and ratings.

Read with a Girl Scout | Mon Jan 23 @ 6-7 PM | Kids & Families

Girl Scout Troop 2570 members, with leader Jessica Wood, share their love of books and reading with kids of all ages. Partner up with a scout who will read favorite books or listen and support striving readers. Whichever combo suits, it’s a win-win toward promoting excitement and confidence in reading while discovering new authors, series, and titles together!

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 10 am and 2 p.m. enjoy a newly released or classic film on the big screen. Popcorn is served. 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.

PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

120 Jefferson Street |Ripon WI 54971

920-748-6160

Linda DeCramer

Youth Services Librarian decramer@riponlibrary.org

PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

12/26/22

January

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

Take and Make Hibernating Bear Craft | STARTING JAN 2 | All Ages Take and Make

Visit the checkout desk to pick up a hibernating bear craft kit! Makers will need their own black marker, scissors, and glue. All other supplies included. Available for all ages while supplies last.

Adult Game Night | WED JAN 18 @ 6:00 PM

Calling all strategists, team players, and those who like to test their luck—enjoy an evening of tabletop board games! A variety of entertaining and easy to learn games will be available with no experience necessary. Staff will be on hand to teach and guide players through each game!

Storytime! |WEDS JAN 18 – FEB 22 @ 10:00 AM | Kids & Caregiver

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. Winter Storytimes focus on 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.

No School Movie Madness | THU JAN 19 and FRI JAN 20 @ 10 AM & 2 PM | Kids & Families

Four unique, G or PG-rated, family-friendly movies will grace the library’s big screen. Enjoy stereo sound and popcorn too! Children 9+ may participate unattended, but a parent’s phone # needs to be communicated to staff at the front desk. Children 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Visit the library’s website or social media platforms for movie titles and ratings.

Read with a Girl Scout | Mon Jan 23 @ 6-7 PM | Kids & Families

Girl Scout Troop 2570 members, with leader Jessica Wood, share their love of books and reading with kids of all ages. Partner up with a scout who will read favorite books or listen and support striving readers. Whichever combo suits, it’s a win-win toward promoting excitement and confidence in reading while discovering new authors, series, and titles together!

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 10 am and 2 p.m. enjoy a newly released or classic film on the big screen. Popcorn is served. 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.

PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

120 Jefferson Street |Ripon WI 54971

920-748-6160

Linda DeCramer

Youth Services Librarian decramer@riponlibrary.org

PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January

Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its January 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 10 am and 2 p.m. enjoy a newly released or classic film on the big screen. Popcorn is served. 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.

Public Service Announcement

January is National Radon Action Month

Test Kits at Local Health Departments.

January is National Radon Action Month. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the US, and the leading cause among non-smokers. Radon is a gas that you can’t see, smell or taste. It comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil and rock and may collect in your home. Testing your home is the only way to know if you and your family are at risk. During the month of January, residents of Waushara, Green Lake, Marquette and Portage Counties can buy a radon test kit for only $5 at your county health department. For more information about radon, visit www.lowradon.org.

Mary Robl, RS

Environmental Program Manager

Radon Information Center Coordinator

Waushara, Green Lake, Marquette and Portage Counties

Hearings for Variety on the Vine

The Ripon Area Community Theatre will be holding hearings for their first “Variety on the Vine,” a live performance opportunity during an upcoming Cause of the Mondays fundraiser. The hearings will be Saturday, January 7^th from 2-4pm, in the Fellowship Hall of the First Congregational Church of Ripon, 220 Ransom St. Showcase your performing arts talents for an opportunity to perform during Variety on the Vine.

Hearings are open to all ages and pieces must be appropriate for general audiences. Performance slots will be offered based on your hearing performance. Routines can include music, spoken word or other performing arts. A mic and speaker will be available, and performers should bring any additional equipment they may need.  Covers and original music are welcome; poetry, monologues or other spoken word pieces must be original works.

Sign-up in advance for a slot online at https://riponnoonkiwanis.org/RACT-hearings.  Performers should sign-up for a hearing slot per performance piece, so each piece can be evaluated during the hearings.

The Variety on the Vine performance will be Monday, January 16^th from 4-8pm at Vines and Rushes in Ripon, as part of a Cause of the Mondays fundraiser for the Ripon Area Community Theatre. Questions about Variety on the Vine or the performance hearings can email riponareacommunitytheatre@gmail.com.