Happy New Year from the Berlin Public Library! Read on to learn about events, programs, and services offered this month at the library. Some programs may require registration. Click below to view a complete list of January programs:
Instantly Read, Listen, and Watch with Your Library Card.
Libby
Borrow Free eBooks, Digital Audiooks, and Magazines from Your Library.
Regular Programs
Storytime: Every Wednesday at 10 am
Ages 3-6
Early Literacy Storytime:
First Friday of each month at 10 am
For babies and toddlers
Wednesday Evening Book Club:
Meets the third Wednesday of the month at 6 pm
Mystery Mondays Book Club:
Meets the last Monday of the month at 2 pm
Stitching Together Club:
Knitting/crocheting/needlework group that meets the last Tuesday of the month at 2 pm
Adult Programs
Friday Matinee
Friday, January 13 at 1 pm
Join us for a free showing of Amsterdam (rated R), starring Christian Bale and Margot Robbie.
A Hygge Afternoon
Monday, January 23 from 4-6 pm
Join us for a hygge afternoon at the library. Gather around a virtual fireplace, sip a warm drink, and listen to soothing music as you participate in a relaxing activity of your choice. Coloring sheets, puzzles, games, and crafts will be available. Bring your knitting or a book to read. No registration necessary.
Join us for a low-key, stress-relieving, and self-led afternoon of crafting. Make a mini winter hat garland out of yarn and cardboard tubes. No registration necessary. Craft available until Jan. 28 or while supplies last.
8th Annual Quilt Show
Coming March 2023
Attention quilters! Our 8th Annual Quilt Show is coming in March. This year’s theme is “Take Flight,” but any and all quilts are welcome! Watch for more details coming soon!
Youth Programs
Teen Library Club
Saturday, January 7th at 1pm
Meet with other teens and create and run your own programs at the library. 6th-12th graders who are interested in joining should contact Sam at skrasny@berlinlibrary.org.
Little Engineer
Saturday, January 13th from 2-6pm
Explore and create with unique building materials. Geared for ages 3 and up.
*Call 920-361-5420 to register.*
Electric Explorer
Monday, January 16th from 3-5pm
Learn about electricity, build circuits, and create your own light up artwork! Geared for ages 8 and up.
*Call 920-361-5420 to register.*
Tech-ploration
Saturday, January 21st from 1-3pm
Explore with our unique robotics kits and play fun virtual reality games on Oculus Quest. Geared for ages 8 and up.
*Call 920-361-5420 to register.*
Tiny Art Show on Display
Stop by our display case and enjoy the miniature masterpieces by talented artists in our community.
Artists are welcome to pick up their artworks at the end of the month of January.
Featured Service
Digitization Service: Preserve Your Memories
Do you have have old family videos, slides, or negatives you’d like to preserve in a digital format? The library will be offering a VHS to DVD (or USB drive) conversion service and a slide/film digitization service from February 1-14. Cost of the service is $0.25 per DVD and $2.50 per flash drive. Please call the library to inquire about this service in advance!
Berlin Public Library | (920) 361-5420 | E-mail | Website
Serving and celebrating public libraries in Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Marquette, Waushara and Winnebago counties.
It’s Library Lover’s Month!
There’s something for everyone at the library. Attend a storytime, take a class, meet an author, learn about your family history, or make an art project. Find aisles of materials, programs for all ages, free online resources, and more! Tell us what you love about your library with the link below.
Our libraries are growing and refreshing to meet the changing needs of their communities. Check out these upcoming and recent renovation wins.
Brandon Public Library was recently awarded $473,000 toward their expansion project, which currently houses the Brandon Historical Society and museum, and will make the building handicapped accessible. U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that more than $255.7 million in congressionally directed spending for Wisconsin projects she supported has been included in the bipartisan Omnibus Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2023.
Ripon Public Library is making strides toward renovations to the inside and outside of their location. Their “Thinking Outside the Books” capital campaign will create refreshed youth spaces, a teen area, and an interactive outdoor space to include a play space, performance stage, and stone steps to Silver Creek.
Ethel Everhard Memorial Library completed interior renovations to their space in 2022, thanks to Village and Library trust funds. Stop in to visit their new space!
Multiple libraries in the Winnefox Library System have digitized items related to local history. You can browse specific collections below, organized by library, or search across all (or selected) collections.
Thanks to additional funding from Winnefox Library System and member libraries, patrons using cards from Winnefox can take advantage of additional copies of popular titles. “Advantage” collections help you get your next book faster.
Library staff from across Wisconsin gathered at the Wisconsin State Capitol on February 7 for Library Legislative Day. Staff met with State Senators and Representatives serving our communities to share the successes and impact our libraries have on citizen. They advocated for continued support from the state to allow us to grow in all that we do to meet the needs of every one of our residents.
The Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for the Alfred T. Peck Grant. The Alfred T. Peck Grant may be awarded to one or multiple applicants totaling $1,000.
A longtime supporter of the Green Lake Chamber, Alfred T. Peck was a resident of Green Lake for many years and owned Alfred’s. Peck understood the need to have a fund that will support increased tourism development in Green Lake. Through his planned giving, he made the founding endowment to what is now the Alfred T. Peck Foundation.
The grant aims to assist non-profit, tax-exempt, Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce member organizations with charitable projects and programs that generate tourism to the Green Lake area.
To be funded, project applications must be submitted by March 31, 2023. The application must describe the project in detail, as well as show how the project will benefit the community, who will be served, and an estimated budget. Applicable projects will occur between April 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023. An ad-hoc committee of the Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce will review applications.
The grant application form may be obtained by emailing the Chamber at lisa@visitgreenlake.com, calling 920-294-3231, or visiting the Chamber office at 550 Mill Street, Green Lake, WI. Applications are due no later than March 31, 2023.
Doors open at 6pm but game starts at 7pm and ends around 8:30pm
Event Details:
Donkey basketball is less than 1 week away!! Get your tickets ( ) for ONLY $8 in advance and $10 at the door! The game starts at 7pm on March 1st. We will have concessions, 50/50 raffles, t-shirt sales, FREE Tigershark T-shirts tossed at half time, bake sale, and MORE! 5 and under is free and 12 and under can participate in FREE donkey rides at half time.
Contact Alyssa at 920-376-4497 for tickets and we can set up a time to meet!
How to get more details (Website/Phone Number):
Contact Alyssa at 920-376-4497 or contact Beth MacGowen at bethmacg@princeton.k12.wi.us or check us out on Facebook at Princeton FFA.
Theatre Show: The Flick – March 1-4 March 1st 7:30 pm – March 4th 9:00 pm @ C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts: Benstead Theatre Join the theatre department for their showing of “The Flick” by Annie Baker.
Three movie theatre employees struggle not only to make a living, but to define their lives, their values and identities.
Showing at 7:30 p.m. on March 1 – 4. Admission is free, reservations recommended. Call 920-748-8791 or email boxoffice@ripon.edu to make your reservation today!
Happy New Year from the Berlin Public Library! Read on to learn about events, programs, and services offered this month at the library. Some programs may require registration. Click below to view a complete list of January programs:
Instantly Read, Listen, and Watch with Your Library Card.
Libby
Borrow Free eBooks, Digital Audiooks, and Magazines from Your Library.
Regular Programs
Storytime: Every Wednesday at 10 am
Ages 3-6
Early Literacy Storytime:
First Friday of each month at 10 am
For babies and toddlers
Wednesday Evening Book Club:
Meets the third Wednesday of the month at 6 pm
Mystery Mondays Book Club:
Meets the last Monday of the month at 2 pm
Stitching Together Club:
Knitting/crocheting/needlework group that meets the last Tuesday of the month at 2 pm
Adult Programs
Friday Matinee
Friday, January 13 at 1 pm
Join us for a free showing of Amsterdam (rated R), starring Christian Bale and Margot Robbie.
A Hygge Afternoon
Monday, January 23 from 4-6 pm
Join us for a hygge afternoon at the library. Gather around a virtual fireplace, sip a warm drink, and listen to soothing music as you participate in a relaxing activity of your choice. Coloring sheets, puzzles, games, and crafts will be available. Bring your knitting or a book to read. No registration necessary.
Join us for a low-key, stress-relieving, and self-led afternoon of crafting. Make a mini winter hat garland out of yarn and cardboard tubes. No registration necessary. Craft available until Jan. 28 or while supplies last.
8th Annual Quilt Show
Coming March 2023
Attention quilters! Our 8th Annual Quilt Show is coming in March. This year’s theme is “Take Flight,” but any and all quilts are welcome! Watch for more details coming soon!
Youth Programs
Teen Library Club
Saturday, January 7th at 1pm
Meet with other teens and create and run your own programs at the library. 6th-12th graders who are interested in joining should contact Sam at skrasny@berlinlibrary.org.
Little Engineer
Saturday, January 13th from 2-6pm
Explore and create with unique building materials. Geared for ages 3 and up.
*Call 920-361-5420 to register.*
Electric Explorer
Monday, January 16th from 3-5pm
Learn about electricity, build circuits, and create your own light up artwork! Geared for ages 8 and up.
*Call 920-361-5420 to register.*
Tech-ploration
Saturday, January 21st from 1-3pm
Explore with our unique robotics kits and play fun virtual reality games on Oculus Quest. Geared for ages 8 and up.
*Call 920-361-5420 to register.*
Tiny Art Show on Display
Stop by our display case and enjoy the miniature masterpieces by talented artists in our community.
Artists are welcome to pick up their artworks at the end of the month of January.
Featured Service
Digitization Service: Preserve Your Memories
Do you have have old family videos, slides, or negatives you’d like to preserve in a digital format? The library will be offering a VHS to DVD (or USB drive) conversion service and a slide/film digitization service from February 1-14. Cost of the service is $0.25 per DVD and $2.50 per flash drive. Please call the library to inquire about this service in advance!
Berlin Public Library | (920) 361-5420 | E-mail | Website
Serving and celebrating public libraries in Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Marquette, Waushara and Winnebago counties.
It’s Library Lover’s Month!
There’s something for everyone at the library. Attend a storytime, take a class, meet an author, learn about your family history, or make an art project. Find aisles of materials, programs for all ages, free online resources, and more! Tell us what you love about your library with the link below.
Our libraries are growing and refreshing to meet the changing needs of their communities. Check out these upcoming and recent renovation wins.
Brandon Public Library was recently awarded $473,000 toward their expansion project, which currently houses the Brandon Historical Society and museum, and will make the building handicapped accessible. U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that more than $255.7 million in congressionally directed spending for Wisconsin projects she supported has been included in the bipartisan Omnibus Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2023.
Ripon Public Library is making strides toward renovations to the inside and outside of their location. Their “Thinking Outside the Books” capital campaign will create refreshed youth spaces, a teen area, and an interactive outdoor space to include a play space, performance stage, and stone steps to Silver Creek.
Ethel Everhard Memorial Library completed interior renovations to their space in 2022, thanks to Village and Library trust funds. Stop in to visit their new space!
Multiple libraries in the Winnefox Library System have digitized items related to local history. You can browse specific collections below, organized by library, or search across all (or selected) collections.
Thanks to additional funding from Winnefox Library System and member libraries, patrons using cards from Winnefox can take advantage of additional copies of popular titles. “Advantage” collections help you get your next book faster.
Library staff from across Wisconsin gathered at the Wisconsin State Capitol on February 7 for Library Legislative Day. Staff met with State Senators and Representatives serving our communities to share the successes and impact our libraries have on citizen. They advocated for continued support from the state to allow us to grow in all that we do to meet the needs of every one of our residents.
The Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for the Alfred T. Peck Grant. The Alfred T. Peck Grant may be awarded to one or multiple applicants totaling $1,000.
A longtime supporter of the Green Lake Chamber, Alfred T. Peck was a resident of Green Lake for many years and owned Alfred’s. Peck understood the need to have a fund that will support increased tourism development in Green Lake. Through his planned giving, he made the founding endowment to what is now the Alfred T. Peck Foundation.
The grant aims to assist non-profit, tax-exempt, Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce member organizations with charitable projects and programs that generate tourism to the Green Lake area.
To be funded, project applications must be submitted by March 31, 2023. The application must describe the project in detail, as well as show how the project will benefit the community, who will be served, and an estimated budget. Applicable projects will occur between April 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023. An ad-hoc committee of the Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce will review applications.
The grant application form may be obtained by emailing the Chamber at lisa@visitgreenlake.com, calling 920-294-3231, or visiting the Chamber office at 550 Mill Street, Green Lake, WI. Applications are due no later than March 31, 2023.
Doors open at 6pm but game starts at 7pm and ends around 8:30pm
Event Details:
Donkey basketball is less than 1 week away!! Get your tickets ( ) for ONLY $8 in advance and $10 at the door! The game starts at 7pm on March 1st. We will have concessions, 50/50 raffles, t-shirt sales, FREE Tigershark T-shirts tossed at half time, bake sale, and MORE! 5 and under is free and 12 and under can participate in FREE donkey rides at half time.
Contact Alyssa at 920-376-4497 for tickets and we can set up a time to meet!
How to get more details (Website/Phone Number):
Contact Alyssa at 920-376-4497 or contact Beth MacGowen at bethmacg@princeton.k12.wi.us or check us out on Facebook at Princeton FFA.
Theatre Show: The Flick – March 1-4 March 1st 7:30 pm – March 4th 9:00 pm @ C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts: Benstead Theatre Join the theatre department for their showing of “The Flick” by Annie Baker.
Three movie theatre employees struggle not only to make a living, but to define their lives, their values and identities.
Showing at 7:30 p.m. on March 1 – 4. Admission is free, reservations recommended. Call 920-748-8791 or email boxoffice@ripon.edu to make your reservation today!
Serving and celebrating public libraries in Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Marquette, Waushara and Winnebago counties.
It’s Library Lover’s Month!
There’s something for everyone at the library. Attend a storytime, take a class, meet an author, learn about your family history, or make an art project. Find aisles of materials, programs for all ages, free online resources, and more! Tell us what you love about your library with the link below.
Our libraries are growing and refreshing to meet the changing needs of their communities. Check out these upcoming and recent renovation wins.
Brandon Public Library was recently awarded $473,000 toward their expansion project, which currently houses the Brandon Historical Society and museum, and will make the building handicapped accessible. U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that more than $255.7 million in congressionally directed spending for Wisconsin projects she supported has been included in the bipartisan Omnibus Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2023.
Ripon Public Library is making strides toward renovations to the inside and outside of their location. Their “Thinking Outside the Books” capital campaign will create refreshed youth spaces, a teen area, and an interactive outdoor space to include a play space, performance stage, and stone steps to Silver Creek.
Ethel Everhard Memorial Library completed interior renovations to their space in 2022, thanks to Village and Library trust funds. Stop in to visit their new space!
Multiple libraries in the Winnefox Library System have digitized items related to local history. You can browse specific collections below, organized by library, or search across all (or selected) collections.
Thanks to additional funding from Winnefox Library System and member libraries, patrons using cards from Winnefox can take advantage of additional copies of popular titles. “Advantage” collections help you get your next book faster.
Library staff from across Wisconsin gathered at the Wisconsin State Capitol on February 7 for Library Legislative Day. Staff met with State Senators and Representatives serving our communities to share the successes and impact our libraries have on citizen. They advocated for continued support from the state to allow us to grow in all that we do to meet the needs of every one of our residents.
Theatre Show: The Flick – March 1-4 March 1st 7:30 pm – March 4th 9:00 pm @ C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts: Benstead Theatre Join the theatre department for their showing of “The Flick” by Annie Baker.
Three movie theatre employees struggle not only to make a living, but to define their lives, their values and identities.
Showing at 7:30 p.m. on March 1 – 4. Admission is free, reservations recommended. Call 920-748-8791 or email boxoffice@ripon.edu to make your reservation today!
Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its March lineup of events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to funding from the Friends of the library, programming is always free. Registration is not required unless noted.
SOCK BUNNY | BEGINNING MAR 3 | All Ages Take and Make
Drop in to pick up a Sock Bunny craft kit, for all ages, while supplies last. Makers will need to supply their own black marker and scissors. All other supplies are included.
STORYTIME! | TUESDAYS MAR 7-21 @ 10 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.
SUPER SATURDAY DROP-IN CRAFT | MAR 11 @ 10AM-NOON | Kids & Young at Heart
Drop in 10am to noon on Saturday, March 11 to create a St. Patrick’s Day windsock. Delightfully simple yet elegant this craft will have everyone feeling Irish and loving it! Enjoy its “green” features with nods to the Emerald Isle of Ireland and conservation by reusing paper product tubes.
TEEN DIY BRACELETS | SAT MAR 18 @ 10 AM-NOON |Ages 12-18
Calling all TEENs! Do you like DIY? Do you like to make unique projects? Then this is the program for you! We will be making bracelets and necklaces or whatever type of jewelry you like from pop top tabs, washers, and other types of hardware. Join us for a time of fun and crafting! Meet in the Silver Creek Room.
ADULT GAME NIGHT | WED MAR 22 @ 6:00 PM
Calling all strategists, team players, and those who like to test their luck—enjoy an evening of tabletop board games! Staff will be on hand to teach and guide players through a variety of entertaining and easy to learn games with no experience necessary.
March 22 features dice games. Get your roll on with lighter fare like Farkle and Zombie Dice or try out Sagrada for an added puzzly challenge!
Can’t make it? This recurring adult event (ages 16+) will be held in the Silver Creek Room on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. PLEASE NOTE: March’s event is one week later than usual due to staff availability.
PINTEREST CRAFT CLUB: PAPER BAG MEMORY BOOKS | THU MAR 30 @ 6-7:30 PM | Ages 16+
Paper bag crafts galore! This unique use of paper bags will have you getting crafty! If you have pictures or little treasures from your children or grandchildren, this is a perfect place to store them! We will be making memory keepers from lunch bags. Registration required!
Webster’s Marketplace, 1188 W. Fond du Lac Street, Ripon WI 54971
Event Date:
3/3/2023 – 3/5/2023
Start & End Time:
Friday 3/3 – 4p-7:30p; Sat 3/4 – 8:30 am – 4pm; Sun 3/5 – 9a-3p
Event Details:
The Ripon Girl Scout troops will be holding our annual Ripon Girl Scout Cookie Booth Weekend, March 3-5, 2023 at Webster’s Marketplace in Ripon. Girl Scouts of all ages (kindergarten through high school) will be on hand to sell the delicious Girl Scout Cookies. The Girl Scout Cookie Booths will run on Friday, March 3 from 4:00pm-7:00pm; Saturday, March 4 from 8:30am to 4:00pm; and then again on Sunday, March 5 from 9:00am to 3:00 pm. Look for all your favorites: Thin Mints, Adventurefuls, Toast-Yay!, Lemonades, Caramel DeLites, Peanut Butter Patties, Peanut Butter Sandwiches and Trefoils (new name, same delicious shortbread cookie). These varieties of the cookies will be on sale for $5.00 per box. The gluten free Caramel Chocolate Chip cookies are returning, but in a very limited supply, and sell for $6.00 per package.
Irish band Lúnasa is coming to Thrasher Opera House, 506 Mill Street, in Green Lake, on Friday, March 3, at 7:30 pm. For tickets or more information, please call (920) 294-4279, or visit: Home – Thrasher Opera House.
Home – Thrasher Opera House
Lúnasa, one of the most influential bands in the history of Irish traditional music, celebrates its twenty-fifth anniversary this year. Named after an ancient Celtic harvest festival in honour of the Irish god Lugh, the group that Folk Roots magazine once called an “Irish music dream team” was formed from members of some of Ireland’s greatest bands and over the years has proven its mettle time and again, having sold over a quarter of a million records, performed more than 2,000 shows in high-profile concert venues across 36 countries, and collaborated with many notable artists outside the tradition.
The group achieved a worldwide reputation as a different breed of Irish traditional band – one with the repertoire of life-long traditional musicians, the intricate harmonies of a jazz combo, and the energy of a rock band. The all-instrumental quintet is noted for double-bass and guitar-driven rhythms, original compositions mixed with material from Celtic regions such as Brittany, Galicia, and Asturias, and a surprising focus on slower melodies involving three-part harmonies played on the traditional pipes, fiddle, and flute.
More than two decades ago they ascended to the forefront of contemporary Irish music, and there they’ve remained, a leading voice in the genre and the standard against which others are compared. Piper Cillian Valley attributes the band’s longevity to the work they all do individually when they’re not touring together: “Each of us in the band have our own separate projects going on, and when we come back together, it brings a freshness and creativity to the group.”
Lúnasa’s current line-up features Trevor Hutchinson, who achieved fame as the bassist with The Waterboys and later Sharon Shannon; Cillian Vallely was a member of Riverdance and recorded with Bruce Springsteen; Kevin cRawford, considered one of Ireland’s greatest flute players, was a member of Moving Cloud; Sean Smyth, a practicing medical doctor, is a multiple all-Ireland champion on both fiddle and whistle, and has toured with Donal Lunny’s Coolfin; and Ed Boyd made a name for himself in the UK folkscene with bands such as Flook, Kate Rusby, and Cara Dillon. The band is especially excited to be touring North America once again with founding member Sean Smyth, who has been rather busy in recent years with his medical practice in County Mayo.
Along with their broad repertoire of traditional and original music from the many Celtic regions of the world, on this seven-week tour of the United States and Canada, the band will be “road-testing” new material for a release to be recorded in Japan later in the year. As flautist Crawford describes it: “Because this is such a long tour, it’s a perfect opportunity to try out new material. We can share files with each other and learn tunes, share ideas, but also have the road to test them, to play in front of an audience, and get the energy behind them, and see if they work in real life.”
Theatre Show: The Flick – March 1-4 March 1st 7:30 pm – March 4th 9:00 pm @ C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts: Benstead Theatre Join the theatre department for their showing of “The Flick” by Annie Baker.
Three movie theatre employees struggle not only to make a living, but to define their lives, their values and identities.
Showing at 7:30 p.m. on March 1 – 4. Admission is free, reservations recommended. Call 920-748-8791 or email boxoffice@ripon.edu to make your reservation today!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 13, 2023 CONTACT: Jason Mansmith 920.294.4279 jason@thrasheroperahouse.com
Irish Band Lúnasa Returns to Thrasher Opera House on March 03
Green Lake, Wis. (February 13, 2023) – Lúnasa performs at Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Wisconsin, on Friday, March 03, at 7:30 p.m. Lúnasa has long been one of contemporary Irish music’s leading voices. Named after an ancient Celtic harvest festival in honor of the Irish god Lugh, the group that Folk Roots magazine once called an “Irish music dream team” was formed from members of some of Ireland’s greatest bands and, over the years, has proven its mettle time and again, having sold over a quarter of a million records, and collaborated with notable artists outside the tradition such as Natalie Merchant and Mary-Chapin Carpenter. They have performed more than 2,000 shows across 36 countries, including high-profile concert venues such as Carnegie Hall, The Hollywood Bowl, National Concert Hall (Dublin), and Paris Bercy, and many leading festivals such as Glastonbury, Womadelaide & Edmonton.
From the start, the band’s complex arrangements and unique sound reshaped traditional music’s boundaries and energized audiences worldwide. Critical acclaim followed, with The Irish Echo describing the band as “the hottest Irish acoustic band on the planet”; MOJO magazine named the band “the new gods of Irish music,” adding that “nobody since the Bothies has wielded such a thrilling rhythmic underlay.” Billboard raved that “anybody who listens can’t help but find them contagious.”
Lúnasa’s performance is sponsored by the Diedrich Agency, a Vizance Co., and Adam’s Rib. Artist dining is provided by Murphy’s on Green, sponsored by Sean Engebretson of Creative Contractors. Artist lodging is provided by the Heidel House Hotel and Conference Center. 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 Lúnasa on Friday, March 03, at 7:30 p.m. are $30 and are available 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
Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its March lineup of events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to funding from the Friends of the library, programming is always free. Registration is not required unless noted.
SOCK BUNNY | BEGINNING MAR 3 | All Ages Take and Make
Drop in to pick up a Sock Bunny craft kit, for all ages, while supplies last. Makers will need to supply their own black marker and scissors. All other supplies are included.
STORYTIME! | TUESDAYS MAR 7-21 @ 10 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.
SUPER SATURDAY DROP-IN CRAFT | MAR 11 @ 10AM-NOON | Kids & Young at Heart
Drop in 10am to noon on Saturday, March 11 to create a St. Patrick’s Day windsock. Delightfully simple yet elegant this craft will have everyone feeling Irish and loving it! Enjoy its “green” features with nods to the Emerald Isle of Ireland and conservation by reusing paper product tubes.
TEEN DIY BRACELETS | SAT MAR 18 @ 10 AM-NOON |Ages 12-18
Calling all TEENs! Do you like DIY? Do you like to make unique projects? Then this is the program for you! We will be making bracelets and necklaces or whatever type of jewelry you like from pop top tabs, washers, and other types of hardware. Join us for a time of fun and crafting! Meet in the Silver Creek Room.
ADULT GAME NIGHT | WED MAR 22 @ 6:00 PM
Calling all strategists, team players, and those who like to test their luck—enjoy an evening of tabletop board games! Staff will be on hand to teach and guide players through a variety of entertaining and easy to learn games with no experience necessary.
March 22 features dice games. Get your roll on with lighter fare like Farkle and Zombie Dice or try out Sagrada for an added puzzly challenge!
Can’t make it? This recurring adult event (ages 16+) will be held in the Silver Creek Room on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. PLEASE NOTE: March’s event is one week later than usual due to staff availability.
PINTEREST CRAFT CLUB: PAPER BAG MEMORY BOOKS | THU MAR 30 @ 6-7:30 PM | Ages 16+
Paper bag crafts galore! This unique use of paper bags will have you getting crafty! If you have pictures or little treasures from your children or grandchildren, this is a perfect place to store them! We will be making memory keepers from lunch bags. Registration required!
Webster’s Marketplace, 1188 W. Fond du Lac Street, Ripon WI 54971
Event Date:
3/3/2023 – 3/5/2023
Start & End Time:
Friday 3/3 – 4p-7:30p; Sat 3/4 – 8:30 am – 4pm; Sun 3/5 – 9a-3p
Event Details:
The Ripon Girl Scout troops will be holding our annual Ripon Girl Scout Cookie Booth Weekend, March 3-5, 2023 at Webster’s Marketplace in Ripon. Girl Scouts of all ages (kindergarten through high school) will be on hand to sell the delicious Girl Scout Cookies. The Girl Scout Cookie Booths will run on Friday, March 3 from 4:00pm-7:00pm; Saturday, March 4 from 8:30am to 4:00pm; and then again on Sunday, March 5 from 9:00am to 3:00 pm. Look for all your favorites: Thin Mints, Adventurefuls, Toast-Yay!, Lemonades, Caramel DeLites, Peanut Butter Patties, Peanut Butter Sandwiches and Trefoils (new name, same delicious shortbread cookie). These varieties of the cookies will be on sale for $5.00 per box. The gluten free Caramel Chocolate Chip cookies are returning, but in a very limited supply, and sell for $6.00 per package.
Irish band Lúnasa is coming to Thrasher Opera House, 506 Mill Street, in Green Lake, on Friday, March 3, at 7:30 pm. For tickets or more information, please call (920) 294-4279, or visit: Home – Thrasher Opera House.
Home – Thrasher Opera House
Lúnasa, one of the most influential bands in the history of Irish traditional music, celebrates its twenty-fifth anniversary this year. Named after an ancient Celtic harvest festival in honour of the Irish god Lugh, the group that Folk Roots magazine once called an “Irish music dream team” was formed from members of some of Ireland’s greatest bands and over the years has proven its mettle time and again, having sold over a quarter of a million records, performed more than 2,000 shows in high-profile concert venues across 36 countries, and collaborated with many notable artists outside the tradition.
The group achieved a worldwide reputation as a different breed of Irish traditional band – one with the repertoire of life-long traditional musicians, the intricate harmonies of a jazz combo, and the energy of a rock band. The all-instrumental quintet is noted for double-bass and guitar-driven rhythms, original compositions mixed with material from Celtic regions such as Brittany, Galicia, and Asturias, and a surprising focus on slower melodies involving three-part harmonies played on the traditional pipes, fiddle, and flute.
More than two decades ago they ascended to the forefront of contemporary Irish music, and there they’ve remained, a leading voice in the genre and the standard against which others are compared. Piper Cillian Valley attributes the band’s longevity to the work they all do individually when they’re not touring together: “Each of us in the band have our own separate projects going on, and when we come back together, it brings a freshness and creativity to the group.”
Lúnasa’s current line-up features Trevor Hutchinson, who achieved fame as the bassist with The Waterboys and later Sharon Shannon; Cillian Vallely was a member of Riverdance and recorded with Bruce Springsteen; Kevin cRawford, considered one of Ireland’s greatest flute players, was a member of Moving Cloud; Sean Smyth, a practicing medical doctor, is a multiple all-Ireland champion on both fiddle and whistle, and has toured with Donal Lunny’s Coolfin; and Ed Boyd made a name for himself in the UK folkscene with bands such as Flook, Kate Rusby, and Cara Dillon. The band is especially excited to be touring North America once again with founding member Sean Smyth, who has been rather busy in recent years with his medical practice in County Mayo.
Along with their broad repertoire of traditional and original music from the many Celtic regions of the world, on this seven-week tour of the United States and Canada, the band will be “road-testing” new material for a release to be recorded in Japan later in the year. As flautist Crawford describes it: “Because this is such a long tour, it’s a perfect opportunity to try out new material. We can share files with each other and learn tunes, share ideas, but also have the road to test them, to play in front of an audience, and get the energy behind them, and see if they work in real life.”
Theatre Show: The Flick – March 1-4 March 1st 7:30 pm – March 4th 9:00 pm @ C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts: Benstead Theatre Join the theatre department for their showing of “The Flick” by Annie Baker.
Three movie theatre employees struggle not only to make a living, but to define their lives, their values and identities.
Showing at 7:30 p.m. on March 1 – 4. Admission is free, reservations recommended. Call 920-748-8791 or email boxoffice@ripon.edu to make your reservation today!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 13, 2023 CONTACT: Jason Mansmith 920.294.4279 jason@thrasheroperahouse.com
Irish Band Lúnasa Returns to Thrasher Opera House on March 03
Green Lake, Wis. (February 13, 2023) – Lúnasa performs at Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Wisconsin, on Friday, March 03, at 7:30 p.m. Lúnasa has long been one of contemporary Irish music’s leading voices. Named after an ancient Celtic harvest festival in honor of the Irish god Lugh, the group that Folk Roots magazine once called an “Irish music dream team” was formed from members of some of Ireland’s greatest bands and, over the years, has proven its mettle time and again, having sold over a quarter of a million records, and collaborated with notable artists outside the tradition such as Natalie Merchant and Mary-Chapin Carpenter. They have performed more than 2,000 shows across 36 countries, including high-profile concert venues such as Carnegie Hall, The Hollywood Bowl, National Concert Hall (Dublin), and Paris Bercy, and many leading festivals such as Glastonbury, Womadelaide & Edmonton.
From the start, the band’s complex arrangements and unique sound reshaped traditional music’s boundaries and energized audiences worldwide. Critical acclaim followed, with The Irish Echo describing the band as “the hottest Irish acoustic band on the planet”; MOJO magazine named the band “the new gods of Irish music,” adding that “nobody since the Bothies has wielded such a thrilling rhythmic underlay.” Billboard raved that “anybody who listens can’t help but find them contagious.”
Lúnasa’s performance is sponsored by the Diedrich Agency, a Vizance Co., and Adam’s Rib. Artist dining is provided by Murphy’s on Green, sponsored by Sean Engebretson of Creative Contractors. Artist lodging is provided by the Heidel House Hotel and Conference Center. 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 Lúnasa on Friday, March 03, at 7:30 p.m. are $30 and are available 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
Webster’s Marketplace, 1188 W. Fond du Lac Street, Ripon WI 54971
Event Date:
3/3/2023 – 3/5/2023
Start & End Time:
Friday 3/3 – 4p-7:30p; Sat 3/4 – 8:30 am – 4pm; Sun 3/5 – 9a-3p
Event Details:
The Ripon Girl Scout troops will be holding our annual Ripon Girl Scout Cookie Booth Weekend, March 3-5, 2023 at Webster’s Marketplace in Ripon. Girl Scouts of all ages (kindergarten through high school) will be on hand to sell the delicious Girl Scout Cookies. The Girl Scout Cookie Booths will run on Friday, March 3 from 4:00pm-7:00pm; Saturday, March 4 from 8:30am to 4:00pm; and then again on Sunday, March 5 from 9:00am to 3:00 pm. Look for all your favorites: Thin Mints, Adventurefuls, Toast-Yay!, Lemonades, Caramel DeLites, Peanut Butter Patties, Peanut Butter Sandwiches and Trefoils (new name, same delicious shortbread cookie). These varieties of the cookies will be on sale for $5.00 per box. The gluten free Caramel Chocolate Chip cookies are returning, but in a very limited supply, and sell for $6.00 per package.
Short synopsis: This is a deeply personal film that surveys 30 years of filming children all over the world and measures the changes that have occurred for better or worse in children’s human rights.
Butterfly, Butterfly moves around the globe examining child labor in American agriculture, tobacco, coffee, cocoa. It examines the plight of street children, incarcerating children, how we address the massive inequality that consigns children to forced labor or contributes to 13.7 million children who are fleeing for their lives. Butterfly, Butterfly looks at how we are cultivating a new generation of youth activists and leaders and it ultimately I hope is a film with an optimistic message.
Did you know that one of the largest and most important ancient Native American village and burial mound complexes in eastern Wisconsin is located just 10-15 miles west of Fairwater? Mark your calendars for our Annual Meeting on Saturday, March 4 at 1 p.m. to hear about it!
Archaeologist Ryan J. Howell will speak on “The Ancient History of Metomen Township: The Grand River Mound and Walker-Hooper Village Native American Archaeological Sites near Kingston, WI.”
He will speak about these sites, and the history of their excavation by and with the Walker family from the 1920s to the 1970s.
Also discussed will be what these digs have taught us about the lives and lifestyles of the ancient Native Americans who called what would become Fond du Lac and Winnebago counties home more than 1,000 years ago. The Native American pottery and arrowhead artifact types associated with ancient sites common to the Fairwater area will be discussed.
Audience members are welcome to bring any artifacts from their own family collections from the area, to have Howell identify and date them for you. Native American artifacts in the Fairwater area go back more than 12,000 years into the past, so you might be surprised what your family might have found in your own farm fields!
Presenter Ryan J. Howell has conducted archaeological research in Wisconsin and along the Fox River waterway for more than 25 years. He is currently the Garrison Archaeologist at Fort McCoy for the U.S. Army. He received his BA in Archaeology/Anthropology from the University of Wyoming, and his Masters degree from UW–Madison in 1998.
He has worked doing archaeology for many engineering firms, Native American tribes, and government agencies throughout Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest. His research interests include both the pre-contact and historic contact eras of Wisconsin history. His published articles focus on the ancient Native American sites, and both Native American, French and British sites of the Fur Trade/Colonial era sites in Wisconsin.
Light refreshments will be provided by the FHS.
New members are always welcome. Dues are $25 per year, and may be mailed to Fairwater Historical Society, P.O. Box 151, Fairwater, WI 53931.
The Fairwater Historical Society is located at 106 Main Street in Fairwater.
Theatre Show: The Flick – March 1-4 March 1st 7:30 pm – March 4th 9:00 pm @ C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts: Benstead Theatre Join the theatre department for their showing of “The Flick” by Annie Baker.
Three movie theatre employees struggle not only to make a living, but to define their lives, their values and identities.
Showing at 7:30 p.m. on March 1 – 4. Admission is free, reservations recommended. Call 920-748-8791 or email boxoffice@ripon.edu to make your reservation today!
Webster’s Marketplace, 1188 W. Fond du Lac Street, Ripon WI 54971
Event Date:
3/3/2023 – 3/5/2023
Start & End Time:
Friday 3/3 – 4p-7:30p; Sat 3/4 – 8:30 am – 4pm; Sun 3/5 – 9a-3p
Event Details:
The Ripon Girl Scout troops will be holding our annual Ripon Girl Scout Cookie Booth Weekend, March 3-5, 2023 at Webster’s Marketplace in Ripon. Girl Scouts of all ages (kindergarten through high school) will be on hand to sell the delicious Girl Scout Cookies. The Girl Scout Cookie Booths will run on Friday, March 3 from 4:00pm-7:00pm; Saturday, March 4 from 8:30am to 4:00pm; and then again on Sunday, March 5 from 9:00am to 3:00 pm. Look for all your favorites: Thin Mints, Adventurefuls, Toast-Yay!, Lemonades, Caramel DeLites, Peanut Butter Patties, Peanut Butter Sandwiches and Trefoils (new name, same delicious shortbread cookie). These varieties of the cookies will be on sale for $5.00 per box. The gluten free Caramel Chocolate Chip cookies are returning, but in a very limited supply, and sell for $6.00 per package.
Short synopsis: This is a deeply personal film that surveys 30 years of filming children all over the world and measures the changes that have occurred for better or worse in children’s human rights.
Butterfly, Butterfly moves around the globe examining child labor in American agriculture, tobacco, coffee, cocoa. It examines the plight of street children, incarcerating children, how we address the massive inequality that consigns children to forced labor or contributes to 13.7 million children who are fleeing for their lives. Butterfly, Butterfly looks at how we are cultivating a new generation of youth activists and leaders and it ultimately I hope is a film with an optimistic message.
Did you know that one of the largest and most important ancient Native American village and burial mound complexes in eastern Wisconsin is located just 10-15 miles west of Fairwater? Mark your calendars for our Annual Meeting on Saturday, March 4 at 1 p.m. to hear about it!
Archaeologist Ryan J. Howell will speak on “The Ancient History of Metomen Township: The Grand River Mound and Walker-Hooper Village Native American Archaeological Sites near Kingston, WI.”
He will speak about these sites, and the history of their excavation by and with the Walker family from the 1920s to the 1970s.
Also discussed will be what these digs have taught us about the lives and lifestyles of the ancient Native Americans who called what would become Fond du Lac and Winnebago counties home more than 1,000 years ago. The Native American pottery and arrowhead artifact types associated with ancient sites common to the Fairwater area will be discussed.
Audience members are welcome to bring any artifacts from their own family collections from the area, to have Howell identify and date them for you. Native American artifacts in the Fairwater area go back more than 12,000 years into the past, so you might be surprised what your family might have found in your own farm fields!
Presenter Ryan J. Howell has conducted archaeological research in Wisconsin and along the Fox River waterway for more than 25 years. He is currently the Garrison Archaeologist at Fort McCoy for the U.S. Army. He received his BA in Archaeology/Anthropology from the University of Wyoming, and his Masters degree from UW–Madison in 1998.
He has worked doing archaeology for many engineering firms, Native American tribes, and government agencies throughout Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest. His research interests include both the pre-contact and historic contact eras of Wisconsin history. His published articles focus on the ancient Native American sites, and both Native American, French and British sites of the Fur Trade/Colonial era sites in Wisconsin.
Light refreshments will be provided by the FHS.
New members are always welcome. Dues are $25 per year, and may be mailed to Fairwater Historical Society, P.O. Box 151, Fairwater, WI 53931.
The Fairwater Historical Society is located at 106 Main Street in Fairwater.
Theatre Show: The Flick – March 1-4 March 1st 7:30 pm – March 4th 9:00 pm @ C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts: Benstead Theatre Join the theatre department for their showing of “The Flick” by Annie Baker.
Three movie theatre employees struggle not only to make a living, but to define their lives, their values and identities.
Showing at 7:30 p.m. on March 1 – 4. Admission is free, reservations recommended. Call 920-748-8791 or email boxoffice@ripon.edu to make your reservation today!
Webster’s Marketplace, 1188 W. Fond du Lac Street, Ripon WI 54971
Event Date:
3/3/2023 – 3/5/2023
Start & End Time:
Friday 3/3 – 4p-7:30p; Sat 3/4 – 8:30 am – 4pm; Sun 3/5 – 9a-3p
Event Details:
The Ripon Girl Scout troops will be holding our annual Ripon Girl Scout Cookie Booth Weekend, March 3-5, 2023 at Webster’s Marketplace in Ripon. Girl Scouts of all ages (kindergarten through high school) will be on hand to sell the delicious Girl Scout Cookies. The Girl Scout Cookie Booths will run on Friday, March 3 from 4:00pm-7:00pm; Saturday, March 4 from 8:30am to 4:00pm; and then again on Sunday, March 5 from 9:00am to 3:00 pm. Look for all your favorites: Thin Mints, Adventurefuls, Toast-Yay!, Lemonades, Caramel DeLites, Peanut Butter Patties, Peanut Butter Sandwiches and Trefoils (new name, same delicious shortbread cookie). These varieties of the cookies will be on sale for $5.00 per box. The gluten free Caramel Chocolate Chip cookies are returning, but in a very limited supply, and sell for $6.00 per package.
The Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for the Alfred T. Peck Grant. The Alfred T. Peck Grant may be awarded to one or multiple applicants totaling $1,000.
A longtime supporter of the Green Lake Chamber, Alfred T. Peck was a resident of Green Lake for many years and owned Alfred’s. Peck understood the need to have a fund that will support increased tourism development in Green Lake. Through his planned giving, he made the founding endowment to what is now the Alfred T. Peck Foundation.
The grant aims to assist non-profit, tax-exempt, Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce member organizations with charitable projects and programs that generate tourism to the Green Lake area.
To be funded, project applications must be submitted by March 31, 2023. The application must describe the project in detail, as well as show how the project will benefit the community, who will be served, and an estimated budget. Applicable projects will occur between April 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023. An ad-hoc committee of the Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce will review applications.
The grant application form may be obtained by emailing the Chamber at lisa@visitgreenlake.com, calling 920-294-3231, or visiting the Chamber office at 550 Mill Street, Green Lake, WI. Applications are due no later than March 31, 2023.
Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its March lineup of events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to funding from the Friends of the library, programming is always free. Registration is not required unless noted
STORYTIME! | TUESDAYS MAR 7-21 @ 10 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.
SUPER SATURDAY DROP-IN CRAFT | MAR 11 @ 10AM-NOON | Kids & Young at Heart
Drop in 10am to noon on Saturday, March 11 to create a St. Patrick’s Day windsock. Delightfully simple yet elegant this craft will have everyone feeling Irish and loving it! Enjoy its “green” features with nods to the Emerald Isle of Ireland and conservation by reusing paper product tubes.
TEEN DIY BRACELETS | SAT MAR 18 @ 10 AM-NOON |Ages 12-18
Calling all TEENs! Do you like DIY? Do you like to make unique projects? Then this is the program for you! We will be making bracelets and necklaces or whatever type of jewelry you like from pop top tabs, washers, and other types of hardware. Join us for a time of fun and crafting! Meet in the Silver Creek Room.
ADULT GAME NIGHT | WED MAR 22 @ 6:00 PM
Calling all strategists, team players, and those who like to test their luck—enjoy an evening of tabletop board games! Staff will be on hand to teach and guide players through a variety of entertaining and easy to learn games with no experience necessary.
March 22 features dice games. Get your roll on with lighter fare like Farkle and Zombie Dice or try out Sagrada for an added puzzly challenge!
Can’t make it? This recurring adult event (ages 16+) will be held in the Silver Creek Room on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. PLEASE NOTE: March’s event is one week later than usual due to staff availability.
PINTEREST CRAFT CLUB: PAPER BAG MEMORY BOOKS | THU MAR 30 @ 6-7:30 PM | Ages 16+
Paper bag crafts galore! This unique use of paper bags will have you getting crafty! If you have pictures or little treasures from your children or grandchildren, this is a perfect place to store them! We will be making memory keepers from lunch bags. Registration required!
Happy March from the Berlin Public Library! Read on to learn about events, programs, and services offered this month at the library. Some programs may require registration. Click below to view a complete list of March programs:
Knitting/crocheting/needlework group that meets the last Tuesday of the month at 2 pm
Hours
Mon-Thurs: 9 am – 8 pm
Friday: 9 am – 6 pm
Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday: Closed
Free Tax Forms Available!
Basic federal and state tax forms are now available at the Berlin Public Library.
Free 24/7 Access to eBooks, Audiobooks, & More!
Hoopla
Instantly Read, Listen, and Watch with Your Berlin Library Card.
Libby
Borrow Free eBooks, Digital Audiooks, and Magazines from Your Library.
Attention OverDrive App Users!
Changes are coming! The legacy OverDrive app will soon be discontinued, and you’ll need to switch to Libby, OverDrive’s newer reading app. You can still use the legacy OverDrive app for now, but we recommend upgrading to Libby today. It’s easy to use and full of fun features. Switch to Libby today!
Need assistance? Give us a call at
920-361-5420.
8th Annual Quilt Show
Come view the quilts on display at our 8th Annual Quilt Show! This year’s theme is “Take Flight.” Vote on your favorite quilt in different categories from March 13 through March 18. We will be giving prizes for quilts in 3 categories: Bed Quilts, Wall Hangings, and Best “Take Flight” Quilt! Winners will be announced by March 21, but quilts will remain on display until March 24.
Adult Programs
How Can You Help the Pollinators Tuesday, March 14 at 6 pm
Cindy Boudry, Fond du Lac County Master Gardener will be giving a presentation on pollinators and will show you things you can do in your own yards to help. This program is sponsored by the Green Lake County Home & Community Education Club. Free and open to all!
Vintage Quilt Bed Turning
Thursday, March 16 at 6 pm
Allison Rainboth, quilt historian and national quilting judge, will present information on vintage quilts. Don’t miss this informative event during the Berlin Public Library’s 8th Annual Quilt Show! If you would like your vintage quilt included in the program, please call us!
Friday Matinee
Friday, March 24 at 1 pm
Join us for a free showing of A Man Called Otto (rated PG-13), starring Tom Hanks.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Monday, March 13 beginning at 12 pm through Saturday, March 25
Browse and buy from a selection of used books, DVDs, and other media. All sales will be a free will offering; you pay what you think is fair. Book sale will be set up on the mezzanine and will be open during regular library hours.
Youth & Family Programs
Teen Library Club
Saturday, March 18 at 1pm
Meet with other teens and create and run your own programs at the library. 6th-12th graders who are interested in joining should contact Sam at skrasny@berlinlibrary.org
Super Spring Break Week!
Catapult Creator
Monday, March 20
Build your own catapult to see how far you can launch mini marshmallows!
*No registration required. Drop in anytime. *
Marshmallow Rockets by 4-H
Tuesday, March 21 at 10 am
Marshmallow Rockets is designed for youth ages in grades 5K-4, but any age may participate. During this program we will explore rockets, astronauts, and space exploration and each participant will build a model rocket out of marshmallows. The program will last 30-45 minutes. *Registration is Required*
Marshmallow Tower Contest
Wednesday, March 22
Build your own tower out of marshmallows and toothpicks. Whoever builds the tallest towers wins! *No registration required. Drop in Anytime.*
PJ Storytime
Thursday, March 23 at 6 pm
Join us for a story time where we will play awesome group games! Bring your own stuffed animal to help play! *Registration is required.*
Indoor Mini Golf
Friday, March 24
Play a fun miniature golf course set up in the children’s section! *No registration is required. Drop in anytime. *
Featured Collection
Knitting Needles
We offer both straight and circular knitting needles needles in a variety of sizes for checkout. Find our needles by the knitting books (Dewey number 746.432) or browse them on the catalog here.
Berlin Public Library | (920) 361-5420 | E-mail | Website
Happy March from the Berlin Public Library! Read on to learn about events, programs, and services offered this month at the library. Some programs may require registration. Click below to view a complete list of March programs:
Knitting/crocheting/needlework group that meets the last Tuesday of the month at 2 pm
Hours
Mon-Thurs: 9 am – 8 pm
Friday: 9 am – 6 pm
Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday: Closed
Free Tax Forms Available!
Basic federal and state tax forms are now available at the Berlin Public Library.
Free 24/7 Access to eBooks, Audiobooks, & More!
Hoopla
Instantly Read, Listen, and Watch with Your Berlin Library Card.
Libby
Borrow Free eBooks, Digital Audiooks, and Magazines from Your Library.
Attention OverDrive App Users!
Changes are coming! The legacy OverDrive app will soon be discontinued, and you’ll need to switch to Libby, OverDrive’s newer reading app. You can still use the legacy OverDrive app for now, but we recommend upgrading to Libby today. It’s easy to use and full of fun features. Switch to Libby today!
Need assistance? Give us a call at
920-361-5420.
8th Annual Quilt Show
Come view the quilts on display at our 8th Annual Quilt Show! This year’s theme is “Take Flight.” Vote on your favorite quilt in different categories from March 13 through March 18. We will be giving prizes for quilts in 3 categories: Bed Quilts, Wall Hangings, and Best “Take Flight” Quilt! Winners will be announced by March 21, but quilts will remain on display until March 24.
Adult Programs
How Can You Help the Pollinators Tuesday, March 14 at 6 pm
Cindy Boudry, Fond du Lac County Master Gardener will be giving a presentation on pollinators and will show you things you can do in your own yards to help. This program is sponsored by the Green Lake County Home & Community Education Club. Free and open to all!
Vintage Quilt Bed Turning
Thursday, March 16 at 6 pm
Allison Rainboth, quilt historian and national quilting judge, will present information on vintage quilts. Don’t miss this informative event during the Berlin Public Library’s 8th Annual Quilt Show! If you would like your vintage quilt included in the program, please call us!
Friday Matinee
Friday, March 24 at 1 pm
Join us for a free showing of A Man Called Otto (rated PG-13), starring Tom Hanks.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Monday, March 13 beginning at 12 pm through Saturday, March 25
Browse and buy from a selection of used books, DVDs, and other media. All sales will be a free will offering; you pay what you think is fair. Book sale will be set up on the mezzanine and will be open during regular library hours.
Youth & Family Programs
Teen Library Club
Saturday, March 18 at 1pm
Meet with other teens and create and run your own programs at the library. 6th-12th graders who are interested in joining should contact Sam at skrasny@berlinlibrary.org
Super Spring Break Week!
Catapult Creator
Monday, March 20
Build your own catapult to see how far you can launch mini marshmallows!
*No registration required. Drop in anytime. *
Marshmallow Rockets by 4-H
Tuesday, March 21 at 10 am
Marshmallow Rockets is designed for youth ages in grades 5K-4, but any age may participate. During this program we will explore rockets, astronauts, and space exploration and each participant will build a model rocket out of marshmallows. The program will last 30-45 minutes. *Registration is Required*
Marshmallow Tower Contest
Wednesday, March 22
Build your own tower out of marshmallows and toothpicks. Whoever builds the tallest towers wins! *No registration required. Drop in Anytime.*
PJ Storytime
Thursday, March 23 at 6 pm
Join us for a story time where we will play awesome group games! Bring your own stuffed animal to help play! *Registration is required.*
Indoor Mini Golf
Friday, March 24
Play a fun miniature golf course set up in the children’s section! *No registration is required. Drop in anytime. *
Featured Collection
Knitting Needles
We offer both straight and circular knitting needles needles in a variety of sizes for checkout. Find our needles by the knitting books (Dewey number 746.432) or browse them on the catalog here.
Berlin Public Library | (920) 361-5420 | E-mail | Website
Marathon County Historical Society – Storytime at the Museum
Event Location:
Woodson History Center 410 McIndoe St Wausau WI 54403
Event Date:
03.09.2023
Start & End Time:
11 am-12 pm
Event Details:
Please join the Marathon County Historical Society, on the second Thursday of each month for Storytime at the Museum. We’ll enjoy a couple storybooks followed by a children’s craft. Don’t forget that we also have our regular exhibits and children’s room in the Woodson History Center. Make history fun for your little ones and join us for Storytime at the Museum.
And please note that we’ve honored our parent’s request to change the time of our event to accommodate nap time. Going forward Storytime at the Museum has been changed to 11 am. We hope this is helpful.
For more information, please contact the Marathon County Historical Society at (715) 842-5750 or info@marathoncountyhistory.org.
Happy March from the Berlin Public Library! Read on to learn about events, programs, and services offered this month at the library. Some programs may require registration. Click below to view a complete list of March programs:
Knitting/crocheting/needlework group that meets the last Tuesday of the month at 2 pm
Hours
Mon-Thurs: 9 am – 8 pm
Friday: 9 am – 6 pm
Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday: Closed
Free Tax Forms Available!
Basic federal and state tax forms are now available at the Berlin Public Library.
Free 24/7 Access to eBooks, Audiobooks, & More!
Hoopla
Instantly Read, Listen, and Watch with Your Berlin Library Card.
Libby
Borrow Free eBooks, Digital Audiooks, and Magazines from Your Library.
Attention OverDrive App Users!
Changes are coming! The legacy OverDrive app will soon be discontinued, and you’ll need to switch to Libby, OverDrive’s newer reading app. You can still use the legacy OverDrive app for now, but we recommend upgrading to Libby today. It’s easy to use and full of fun features. Switch to Libby today!
Need assistance? Give us a call at
920-361-5420.
8th Annual Quilt Show
Come view the quilts on display at our 8th Annual Quilt Show! This year’s theme is “Take Flight.” Vote on your favorite quilt in different categories from March 13 through March 18. We will be giving prizes for quilts in 3 categories: Bed Quilts, Wall Hangings, and Best “Take Flight” Quilt! Winners will be announced by March 21, but quilts will remain on display until March 24.
Adult Programs
How Can You Help the Pollinators Tuesday, March 14 at 6 pm
Cindy Boudry, Fond du Lac County Master Gardener will be giving a presentation on pollinators and will show you things you can do in your own yards to help. This program is sponsored by the Green Lake County Home & Community Education Club. Free and open to all!
Vintage Quilt Bed Turning
Thursday, March 16 at 6 pm
Allison Rainboth, quilt historian and national quilting judge, will present information on vintage quilts. Don’t miss this informative event during the Berlin Public Library’s 8th Annual Quilt Show! If you would like your vintage quilt included in the program, please call us!
Friday Matinee
Friday, March 24 at 1 pm
Join us for a free showing of A Man Called Otto (rated PG-13), starring Tom Hanks.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Monday, March 13 beginning at 12 pm through Saturday, March 25
Browse and buy from a selection of used books, DVDs, and other media. All sales will be a free will offering; you pay what you think is fair. Book sale will be set up on the mezzanine and will be open during regular library hours.
Youth & Family Programs
Teen Library Club
Saturday, March 18 at 1pm
Meet with other teens and create and run your own programs at the library. 6th-12th graders who are interested in joining should contact Sam at skrasny@berlinlibrary.org
Super Spring Break Week!
Catapult Creator
Monday, March 20
Build your own catapult to see how far you can launch mini marshmallows!
*No registration required. Drop in anytime. *
Marshmallow Rockets by 4-H
Tuesday, March 21 at 10 am
Marshmallow Rockets is designed for youth ages in grades 5K-4, but any age may participate. During this program we will explore rockets, astronauts, and space exploration and each participant will build a model rocket out of marshmallows. The program will last 30-45 minutes. *Registration is Required*
Marshmallow Tower Contest
Wednesday, March 22
Build your own tower out of marshmallows and toothpicks. Whoever builds the tallest towers wins! *No registration required. Drop in Anytime.*
PJ Storytime
Thursday, March 23 at 6 pm
Join us for a story time where we will play awesome group games! Bring your own stuffed animal to help play! *Registration is required.*
Indoor Mini Golf
Friday, March 24
Play a fun miniature golf course set up in the children’s section! *No registration is required. Drop in anytime. *
Featured Collection
Knitting Needles
We offer both straight and circular knitting needles needles in a variety of sizes for checkout. Find our needles by the knitting books (Dewey number 746.432) or browse them on the catalog here.
Berlin Public Library | (920) 361-5420 | E-mail | Website
Marathon County Historical Society – Storytime at the Museum
Event Location:
Woodson History Center 410 McIndoe St Wausau WI 54403
Event Date:
03.09.2023
Start & End Time:
11 am-12 pm
Event Details:
Please join the Marathon County Historical Society, on the second Thursday of each month for Storytime at the Museum. We’ll enjoy a couple storybooks followed by a children’s craft. Don’t forget that we also have our regular exhibits and children’s room in the Woodson History Center. Make history fun for your little ones and join us for Storytime at the Museum.
And please note that we’ve honored our parent’s request to change the time of our event to accommodate nap time. Going forward Storytime at the Museum has been changed to 11 am. We hope this is helpful.
For more information, please contact the Marathon County Historical Society at (715) 842-5750 or info@marathoncountyhistory.org.
Happy March from the Berlin Public Library! Read on to learn about events, programs, and services offered this month at the library. Some programs may require registration. Click below to view a complete list of March programs:
Knitting/crocheting/needlework group that meets the last Tuesday of the month at 2 pm
Hours
Mon-Thurs: 9 am – 8 pm
Friday: 9 am – 6 pm
Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday: Closed
Free Tax Forms Available!
Basic federal and state tax forms are now available at the Berlin Public Library.
Free 24/7 Access to eBooks, Audiobooks, & More!
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Libby
Borrow Free eBooks, Digital Audiooks, and Magazines from Your Library.
Attention OverDrive App Users!
Changes are coming! The legacy OverDrive app will soon be discontinued, and you’ll need to switch to Libby, OverDrive’s newer reading app. You can still use the legacy OverDrive app for now, but we recommend upgrading to Libby today. It’s easy to use and full of fun features. Switch to Libby today!
Need assistance? Give us a call at
920-361-5420.
8th Annual Quilt Show
Come view the quilts on display at our 8th Annual Quilt Show! This year’s theme is “Take Flight.” Vote on your favorite quilt in different categories from March 13 through March 18. We will be giving prizes for quilts in 3 categories: Bed Quilts, Wall Hangings, and Best “Take Flight” Quilt! Winners will be announced by March 21, but quilts will remain on display until March 24.
Adult Programs
How Can You Help the Pollinators Tuesday, March 14 at 6 pm
Cindy Boudry, Fond du Lac County Master Gardener will be giving a presentation on pollinators and will show you things you can do in your own yards to help. This program is sponsored by the Green Lake County Home & Community Education Club. Free and open to all!
Vintage Quilt Bed Turning
Thursday, March 16 at 6 pm
Allison Rainboth, quilt historian and national quilting judge, will present information on vintage quilts. Don’t miss this informative event during the Berlin Public Library’s 8th Annual Quilt Show! If you would like your vintage quilt included in the program, please call us!
Friday Matinee
Friday, March 24 at 1 pm
Join us for a free showing of A Man Called Otto (rated PG-13), starring Tom Hanks.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Monday, March 13 beginning at 12 pm through Saturday, March 25
Browse and buy from a selection of used books, DVDs, and other media. All sales will be a free will offering; you pay what you think is fair. Book sale will be set up on the mezzanine and will be open during regular library hours.
Youth & Family Programs
Teen Library Club
Saturday, March 18 at 1pm
Meet with other teens and create and run your own programs at the library. 6th-12th graders who are interested in joining should contact Sam at skrasny@berlinlibrary.org
Super Spring Break Week!
Catapult Creator
Monday, March 20
Build your own catapult to see how far you can launch mini marshmallows!
*No registration required. Drop in anytime. *
Marshmallow Rockets by 4-H
Tuesday, March 21 at 10 am
Marshmallow Rockets is designed for youth ages in grades 5K-4, but any age may participate. During this program we will explore rockets, astronauts, and space exploration and each participant will build a model rocket out of marshmallows. The program will last 30-45 minutes. *Registration is Required*
Marshmallow Tower Contest
Wednesday, March 22
Build your own tower out of marshmallows and toothpicks. Whoever builds the tallest towers wins! *No registration required. Drop in Anytime.*
PJ Storytime
Thursday, March 23 at 6 pm
Join us for a story time where we will play awesome group games! Bring your own stuffed animal to help play! *Registration is required.*
Indoor Mini Golf
Friday, March 24
Play a fun miniature golf course set up in the children’s section! *No registration is required. Drop in anytime. *
Featured Collection
Knitting Needles
We offer both straight and circular knitting needles needles in a variety of sizes for checkout. Find our needles by the knitting books (Dewey number 746.432) or browse them on the catalog here.
Berlin Public Library | (920) 361-5420 | E-mail | Website
Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its March lineup of events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to funding from the Friends of the library, programming is always free. Registration is not required unless noted
SUPER SATURDAY DROP-IN CRAFT | MAR 11 @ 10AM-NOON | Kids & Young at Heart
Drop in 10am to noon on Saturday, March 11 to create a St. Patrick’s Day windsock. Delightfully simple yet elegant this craft will have everyone feeling Irish and loving it! Enjoy its “green” features with nods to the Emerald Isle of Ireland and conservation by reusing paper product tubes.
TEEN DIY BRACELETS | SAT MAR 18 @ 10 AM-NOON |Ages 12-18
Calling all TEENs! Do you like DIY? Do you like to make unique projects? Then this is the program for you! We will be making bracelets and necklaces or whatever type of jewelry you like from pop top tabs, washers, and other types of hardware. Join us for a time of fun and crafting! Meet in the Silver Creek Room.
ADULT GAME NIGHT | WED MAR 22 @ 6:00 PM
Calling all strategists, team players, and those who like to test their luck—enjoy an evening of tabletop board games! Staff will be on hand to teach and guide players through a variety of entertaining and easy to learn games with no experience necessary.
March 22 features dice games. Get your roll on with lighter fare like Farkle and Zombie Dice or try out Sagrada for an added puzzly challenge!
Can’t make it? This recurring adult event (ages 16+) will be held in the Silver Creek Room on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. PLEASE NOTE: March’s event is one week later than usual due to staff availability.
PINTEREST CRAFT CLUB: PAPER BAG MEMORY BOOKS | THU MAR 30 @ 6-7:30 PM | Ages 16+
Paper bag crafts galore! This unique use of paper bags will have you getting crafty! If you have pictures or little treasures from your children or grandchildren, this is a perfect place to store them! We will be making memory keepers from lunch bags. Registration required!
New Orleans Based The Dirty Dozen Brass Band Performs in Green Lake
Green Lake, Wis. (February 20, 2023) – The Dirty Dozen Brass Band will debut on the Thrasher Opera House stage in Green Lake, Wisconsin, on Saturday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m. New Orleans-based Dirty Dozen Brass Band has incorporated the traditional foundation of brass band music into a blend of genres, including Bebop Jazz, Funk, and R&B/Soul. This unique sound, described by the band as a ‘musical gumbo,’ has allowed the Dirty Dozen to tour across five continents and more than 30 countries, record 12 studio albums and collaborate with a range of artists from Modest Mouse to Widespread Panic to Norah Jones. Forty-plus years later, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band is a world-famous music machine whose name is synonymous with genre-bending romps and high-octane performances.
In 1977, The Dirty Dozen Social and Pleasure Club in New Orleans began showcasing a traditional Crescent City brass band. It was a joining of two proud but antiquated traditions at the time: social and pleasure clubs dated back over a century to a time when black southerners could rarely afford life insurance, and the clubs would provide proper funeral arrangements. Brass bands, early predecessors of jazz as we know it, often followed the funeral procession playing somber dirges. Then, once the deceased’s family was out of earshot, they burst into jubilant dance tunes as casual onlookers danced in the streets. By the late ’70s, few of either existed. The Dirty Dozen, Social and Pleasure Club, decided to assemble this group as a house band. Over these early gigs, the seven-member ensemble adopted the venue’s name: The Dirty Dozen Brass Band. The group recently won a Best American Roots Performance Grammy for their collaboration with Aaron Neville on the song “Stompin’ Ground”
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band’s performance is sponsored by the Diedrich Agency, a Vizance Co. 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 Dirty Dozen Brass Band show are $45 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.
Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its March lineup of events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to funding from the Friends of the library, programming is always free. Registration is not required unless noted
SUPER SATURDAY DROP-IN CRAFT | MAR 11 @ 10AM-NOON | Kids & Young at Heart
Drop in 10am to noon on Saturday, March 11 to create a St. Patrick’s Day windsock. Delightfully simple yet elegant this craft will have everyone feeling Irish and loving it! Enjoy its “green” features with nods to the Emerald Isle of Ireland and conservation by reusing paper product tubes.
TEEN DIY BRACELETS | SAT MAR 18 @ 10 AM-NOON |Ages 12-18
Calling all TEENs! Do you like DIY? Do you like to make unique projects? Then this is the program for you! We will be making bracelets and necklaces or whatever type of jewelry you like from pop top tabs, washers, and other types of hardware. Join us for a time of fun and crafting! Meet in the Silver Creek Room.
ADULT GAME NIGHT | WED MAR 22 @ 6:00 PM
Calling all strategists, team players, and those who like to test their luck—enjoy an evening of tabletop board games! Staff will be on hand to teach and guide players through a variety of entertaining and easy to learn games with no experience necessary.
March 22 features dice games. Get your roll on with lighter fare like Farkle and Zombie Dice or try out Sagrada for an added puzzly challenge!
Can’t make it? This recurring adult event (ages 16+) will be held in the Silver Creek Room on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. PLEASE NOTE: March’s event is one week later than usual due to staff availability.
PINTEREST CRAFT CLUB: PAPER BAG MEMORY BOOKS | THU MAR 30 @ 6-7:30 PM | Ages 16+
Paper bag crafts galore! This unique use of paper bags will have you getting crafty! If you have pictures or little treasures from your children or grandchildren, this is a perfect place to store them! We will be making memory keepers from lunch bags. Registration required!
New Orleans Based The Dirty Dozen Brass Band Performs in Green Lake
Green Lake, Wis. (February 20, 2023) – The Dirty Dozen Brass Band will debut on the Thrasher Opera House stage in Green Lake, Wisconsin, on Saturday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m. New Orleans-based Dirty Dozen Brass Band has incorporated the traditional foundation of brass band music into a blend of genres, including Bebop Jazz, Funk, and R&B/Soul. This unique sound, described by the band as a ‘musical gumbo,’ has allowed the Dirty Dozen to tour across five continents and more than 30 countries, record 12 studio albums and collaborate with a range of artists from Modest Mouse to Widespread Panic to Norah Jones. Forty-plus years later, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band is a world-famous music machine whose name is synonymous with genre-bending romps and high-octane performances.
In 1977, The Dirty Dozen Social and Pleasure Club in New Orleans began showcasing a traditional Crescent City brass band. It was a joining of two proud but antiquated traditions at the time: social and pleasure clubs dated back over a century to a time when black southerners could rarely afford life insurance, and the clubs would provide proper funeral arrangements. Brass bands, early predecessors of jazz as we know it, often followed the funeral procession playing somber dirges. Then, once the deceased’s family was out of earshot, they burst into jubilant dance tunes as casual onlookers danced in the streets. By the late ’70s, few of either existed. The Dirty Dozen, Social and Pleasure Club, decided to assemble this group as a house band. Over these early gigs, the seven-member ensemble adopted the venue’s name: The Dirty Dozen Brass Band. The group recently won a Best American Roots Performance Grammy for their collaboration with Aaron Neville on the song “Stompin’ Ground”
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band’s performance is sponsored by the Diedrich Agency, a Vizance Co. 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 Dirty Dozen Brass Band show are $45 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.
Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its March lineup of events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to funding from the Friends of the library, programming is always free. Registration is not required unless noted
STORYTIME! | TUESDAYS MAR 7-21 @ 10 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.
SUPER SATURDAY DROP-IN CRAFT | MAR 11 @ 10AM-NOON | Kids & Young at Heart
Drop in 10am to noon on Saturday, March 11 to create a St. Patrick’s Day windsock. Delightfully simple yet elegant this craft will have everyone feeling Irish and loving it! Enjoy its “green” features with nods to the Emerald Isle of Ireland and conservation by reusing paper product tubes.
TEEN DIY BRACELETS | SAT MAR 18 @ 10 AM-NOON |Ages 12-18
Calling all TEENs! Do you like DIY? Do you like to make unique projects? Then this is the program for you! We will be making bracelets and necklaces or whatever type of jewelry you like from pop top tabs, washers, and other types of hardware. Join us for a time of fun and crafting! Meet in the Silver Creek Room.
ADULT GAME NIGHT | WED MAR 22 @ 6:00 PM
Calling all strategists, team players, and those who like to test their luck—enjoy an evening of tabletop board games! Staff will be on hand to teach and guide players through a variety of entertaining and easy to learn games with no experience necessary.
March 22 features dice games. Get your roll on with lighter fare like Farkle and Zombie Dice or try out Sagrada for an added puzzly challenge!
Can’t make it? This recurring adult event (ages 16+) will be held in the Silver Creek Room on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. PLEASE NOTE: March’s event is one week later than usual due to staff availability.
PINTEREST CRAFT CLUB: PAPER BAG MEMORY BOOKS | THU MAR 30 @ 6-7:30 PM | Ages 16+
Paper bag crafts galore! This unique use of paper bags will have you getting crafty! If you have pictures or little treasures from your children or grandchildren, this is a perfect place to store them! We will be making memory keepers from lunch bags. Registration required!
Dine to Donate at Norton’s on March 15th Will Benefit Thrasher Opera House Green Lake, Wis. (February 27, 2023) – Enjoy an incredible dinner at Norton’s of Green Lake on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. 25% or more of your bill will be donated back to the Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake. Reservations are highly recommended by calling 920.294.6577 Thrasher’s Director of Development, Katie Menting, said, “we are so excited to be part of this upcoming Dine to Donate at Norton’s, the Green Lake area continues to be incredibly generous at these events. All the funds raised go back to providing a cultural experience that benefits many people.” 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
Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its March lineup of events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to funding from the Friends of the library, programming is always free. Registration is not required unless noted
TEEN DIY BRACELETS | SAT MAR 18 @ 10 AM-NOON |Ages 12-18
Calling all TEENs! Do you like DIY? Do you like to make unique projects? Then this is the program for you! We will be making bracelets and necklaces or whatever type of jewelry you like from pop top tabs, washers, and other types of hardware. Join us for a time of fun and crafting! Meet in the Silver Creek Room.
ADULT GAME NIGHT | WED MAR 22 @ 6:00 PM
Calling all strategists, team players, and those who like to test their luck—enjoy an evening of tabletop board games! Staff will be on hand to teach and guide players through a variety of entertaining and easy to learn games with no experience necessary.
March 22 features dice games. Get your roll on with lighter fare like Farkle and Zombie Dice or try out Sagrada for an added puzzly challenge!
Can’t make it? This recurring adult event (ages 16+) will be held in the Silver Creek Room on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. PLEASE NOTE: March’s event is one week later than usual due to staff availability.
PINTEREST CRAFT CLUB: PAPER BAG MEMORY BOOKS | THU MAR 30 @ 6-7:30 PM | Ages 16+
Paper bag crafts galore! This unique use of paper bags will have you getting crafty! If you have pictures or little treasures from your children or grandchildren, this is a perfect place to store them! We will be making memory keepers from lunch bags. Registration required!
Waushara County Department of Aging Contact: Carolyn Schmidt (920) 787-0403, or Carolyn.Schmidt@co.Waushara.wi.us
Popular Program ‘Aging Mastery®’ Returns for Spring Session
Seniors looking to make small but impactful daily changes that lead to healthier living outcomes are invited to take part in the Aging Mastery Program®, a free, 6-week workshop sponsored by the Waushara County Department of Aging in conjunction with UW-Extension. This well-attended, on-going program was developed by the National Council on Aging and is held nationwide both in-person and virtually for people 55 and over.
The fundamentals of Aging Mastery® support modest lifestyle changes to empower and support health and longevity. Attendees walk away with skills and tools to achieve personal wellness goals. “Aging Mastery combines health and wellness curriculum with expert local presenters on a variety of topics that have direct links with aging,” says Carolyn Schmidt, Programs Specialist with Waushara County. Topics covered include Financial Fitness, Advance Planning, Falls Prevention, Healthy Eating and Hydration, and Exercise and You.
“One of the benefits of the program is getting to know others who are going through similar experiences as you are. I’ve watched participants walk away having learned tips not only from the materials and speakers, but also from each other. It’s an opportunity to learn and socialize by meeting new people too,” says Schmidt.
This in-person session of Aging Mastery® runs from April 6 – May 11, 2023, Thursdays, from 1:00pm 3:00pm at the Wautoma Library. You do not need to be a Waushara County resident to take part. There is no cost to attend the program which is geared for people 55+. Pre-registration is required by contacting the Department of Aging, (920) 787-0403.
The Caramel Crisp Bookstore staff is excited to be partnering with the Winnebago Area Literacy Council in a project to help reading learners.
Beginning March 20th and through the end of March, the Bookstore in Caramel Crisp will be a collection point for new and gently used books, which will then be donated to the Literacy Council for use with their reading learners.
Adult Fiction, Adult Non-fiction and Children’s Books may all be donated. If your book shelves are feeling a bit crowded these days, this is a chance to do a little spring cleaning and help out your neighbors in the process!
Out of respect for the families we will be helping, please make sure that the donated books are clean and in good condition. Please, no encyclopedias, outdated reference books, Reader’s Digest Condensed Books or magazines.
Please bring donated materials during Bookstore hours only – Monday through Friday 9 am to 6 pm and Saturday & Sunday 10 am to 4 pm. Bring items directly to the Bookstore counter – our lovely cafe workers will be very busy serving cafe customers, so we would like to make sure this project is not a burden for them!
Let’s make March a great month for Readers! Contact Jen for more information: information@caramelcrispcorner.com
Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Announces $23,000 in Spring Community Grants to Waushara County
Stevens Point, Wisconsin (March 17, 2023) – The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin (CFCWI) recently awarded $23,300 in grants to 6 organizations that will enhance Waushara County now and for future generations. The Foundation has granted a total of $46,900 this fiscal year to support programs and projects Waushara county that align with our values and five mission areas.
Applications for CFCWI’s Community Grants Fall Cycle will be open again on July 1st, 2023.
Below is a complete list of Waushara County spring grant recipients. For more information regarding the CFCWI’s grants process, please visit https://cfcwi.org/community-grants/
Waushara County Grant Recipients
– American Legion Woman-Minskey – WWII Memorial Building Tables
– Ice Age Trail Alliance – Prairie restoration & education
– North Central Conservancy Trust – Strategic Outreach for Conservation
– Waushara County Food Pantry – Maintaining Hunger Relief Services
– Waushara County Health Department – Waushara Run for Hope 5K
– Waushara Prevention Council – Backpack Food Program
The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin is a non-profit organization that inspires charitable giving by connecting people and resources to enhance Central Wisconsin now and for future generations. For more information on how you can give back to your community and accomplish your philanthropic goals, please visit www.cfcwi.org
Waushara County Department of Aging Contact: Carolyn Schmidt (920) 787-0403, or Carolyn.Schmidt@co.Waushara.wi.us
Popular Program ‘Aging Mastery®’ Returns for Spring Session
Seniors looking to make small but impactful daily changes that lead to healthier living outcomes are invited to take part in the Aging Mastery Program®, a free, 6-week workshop sponsored by the Waushara County Department of Aging in conjunction with UW-Extension. This well-attended, on-going program was developed by the National Council on Aging and is held nationwide both in-person and virtually for people 55 and over.
The fundamentals of Aging Mastery® support modest lifestyle changes to empower and support health and longevity. Attendees walk away with skills and tools to achieve personal wellness goals. “Aging Mastery combines health and wellness curriculum with expert local presenters on a variety of topics that have direct links with aging,” says Carolyn Schmidt, Programs Specialist with Waushara County. Topics covered include Financial Fitness, Advance Planning, Falls Prevention, Healthy Eating and Hydration, and Exercise and You.
“One of the benefits of the program is getting to know others who are going through similar experiences as you are. I’ve watched participants walk away having learned tips not only from the materials and speakers, but also from each other. It’s an opportunity to learn and socialize by meeting new people too,” says Schmidt.
This in-person session of Aging Mastery® runs from April 6 – May 11, 2023, Thursdays, from 1:00pm 3:00pm at the Wautoma Library. You do not need to be a Waushara County resident to take part. There is no cost to attend the program which is geared for people 55+. Pre-registration is required by contacting the Department of Aging, (920) 787-0403.
Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its March lineup of events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to funding from the Friends of the library, programming is always free. Registration is not required unless noted
STORYTIME! | TUESDAYS MAR 7-21 @ 10 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.
SUPER SATURDAY DROP-IN CRAFT | MAR 11 @ 10AM-NOON | Kids & Young at Heart
Drop in 10am to noon on Saturday, March 11 to create a St. Patrick’s Day windsock. Delightfully simple yet elegant this craft will have everyone feeling Irish and loving it! Enjoy its “green” features with nods to the Emerald Isle of Ireland and conservation by reusing paper product tubes.
TEEN DIY BRACELETS | SAT MAR 18 @ 10 AM-NOON |Ages 12-18
Calling all TEENs! Do you like DIY? Do you like to make unique projects? Then this is the program for you! We will be making bracelets and necklaces or whatever type of jewelry you like from pop top tabs, washers, and other types of hardware. Join us for a time of fun and crafting! Meet in the Silver Creek Room.
ADULT GAME NIGHT | WED MAR 22 @ 6:00 PM
Calling all strategists, team players, and those who like to test their luck—enjoy an evening of tabletop board games! Staff will be on hand to teach and guide players through a variety of entertaining and easy to learn games with no experience necessary.
March 22 features dice games. Get your roll on with lighter fare like Farkle and Zombie Dice or try out Sagrada for an added puzzly challenge!
Can’t make it? This recurring adult event (ages 16+) will be held in the Silver Creek Room on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. PLEASE NOTE: March’s event is one week later than usual due to staff availability.
PINTEREST CRAFT CLUB: PAPER BAG MEMORY BOOKS | THU MAR 30 @ 6-7:30 PM | Ages 16+
Paper bag crafts galore! This unique use of paper bags will have you getting crafty! If you have pictures or little treasures from your children or grandchildren, this is a perfect place to store them! We will be making memory keepers from lunch bags. Registration required!
Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Announces $23,000 in Spring Community Grants to Waushara County
Stevens Point, Wisconsin (March 17, 2023) – The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin (CFCWI) recently awarded $23,300 in grants to 6 organizations that will enhance Waushara County now and for future generations. The Foundation has granted a total of $46,900 this fiscal year to support programs and projects Waushara county that align with our values and five mission areas.
Applications for CFCWI’s Community Grants Fall Cycle will be open again on July 1st, 2023.
Below is a complete list of Waushara County spring grant recipients. For more information regarding the CFCWI’s grants process, please visit https://cfcwi.org/community-grants/
Waushara County Grant Recipients
– American Legion Woman-Minskey – WWII Memorial Building Tables
– Ice Age Trail Alliance – Prairie restoration & education
– North Central Conservancy Trust – Strategic Outreach for Conservation
– Waushara County Food Pantry – Maintaining Hunger Relief Services
– Waushara County Health Department – Waushara Run for Hope 5K
– Waushara Prevention Council – Backpack Food Program
The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin is a non-profit organization that inspires charitable giving by connecting people and resources to enhance Central Wisconsin now and for future generations. For more information on how you can give back to your community and accomplish your philanthropic goals, please visit www.cfcwi.org
Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its March lineup of events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to funding from the Friends of the library, programming is always free. Registration is not required unless noted
ADULT GAME NIGHT | WED MAR 22 @ 6:00 PM
Calling all strategists, team players, and those who like to test their luck—enjoy an evening of tabletop board games! Staff will be on hand to teach and guide players through a variety of entertaining and easy to learn games with no experience necessary.
March 22 features dice games. Get your roll on with lighter fare like Farkle and Zombie Dice or try out Sagrada for an added puzzly challenge!
Can’t make it? This recurring adult event (ages 16+) will be held in the Silver Creek Room on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. PLEASE NOTE: March’s event is one week later than usual due to staff availability.
PINTEREST CRAFT CLUB: PAPER BAG MEMORY BOOKS | THU MAR 30 @ 6-7:30 PM | Ages 16+
Paper bag crafts galore! This unique use of paper bags will have you getting crafty! If you have pictures or little treasures from your children or grandchildren, this is a perfect place to store them! We will be making memory keepers from lunch bags. Registration required!
Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Announces $23,000 in Spring Community Grants to Waushara County
Stevens Point, Wisconsin (March 17, 2023) – The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin (CFCWI) recently awarded $23,300 in grants to 6 organizations that will enhance Waushara County now and for future generations. The Foundation has granted a total of $46,900 this fiscal year to support programs and projects Waushara county that align with our values and five mission areas.
Applications for CFCWI’s Community Grants Fall Cycle will be open again on July 1st, 2023.
Below is a complete list of Waushara County spring grant recipients. For more information regarding the CFCWI’s grants process, please visit https://cfcwi.org/community-grants/
Waushara County Grant Recipients
– American Legion Woman-Minskey – WWII Memorial Building Tables
– Ice Age Trail Alliance – Prairie restoration & education
– North Central Conservancy Trust – Strategic Outreach for Conservation
– Waushara County Food Pantry – Maintaining Hunger Relief Services
– Waushara County Health Department – Waushara Run for Hope 5K
– Waushara Prevention Council – Backpack Food Program
The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin is a non-profit organization that inspires charitable giving by connecting people and resources to enhance Central Wisconsin now and for future generations. For more information on how you can give back to your community and accomplish your philanthropic goals, please visit www.cfcwi.org
Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Announces $23,000 in Spring Community Grants to Waushara County
Stevens Point, Wisconsin (March 17, 2023) – The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin (CFCWI) recently awarded $23,300 in grants to 6 organizations that will enhance Waushara County now and for future generations. The Foundation has granted a total of $46,900 this fiscal year to support programs and projects Waushara county that align with our values and five mission areas.
Applications for CFCWI’s Community Grants Fall Cycle will be open again on July 1st, 2023.
Below is a complete list of Waushara County spring grant recipients. For more information regarding the CFCWI’s grants process, please visit https://cfcwi.org/community-grants/
Waushara County Grant Recipients
– American Legion Woman-Minskey – WWII Memorial Building Tables
– Ice Age Trail Alliance – Prairie restoration & education
– North Central Conservancy Trust – Strategic Outreach for Conservation
– Waushara County Food Pantry – Maintaining Hunger Relief Services
– Waushara County Health Department – Waushara Run for Hope 5K
– Waushara Prevention Council – Backpack Food Program
The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin is a non-profit organization that inspires charitable giving by connecting people and resources to enhance Central Wisconsin now and for future generations. For more information on how you can give back to your community and accomplish your philanthropic goals, please visit www.cfcwi.org
MONTHLY BOOK DISCUSSION |MON MAR 27 @ 6:30 PM | Adults
Join the Friends of the Library book discussion of The President is Missing, by Bill Clinton and James Patterson, on Tuesday March 27 at 6:30 PM! Copies of the book are available to check out at the library, about two weeks in advance, while supplies last.
Please join us for the Marathon County Historical Society’s annual Vintage Springtime Tea to be held Thursday, March 30th, 2023 at 2 pm.
Enjoy a formal tea highlighted by sweet and savory courses and a custom blend of tea. Our hostess will explain the history and significance of a tea as we enjoy a program sure to delight our guests. The vintage event will be resplendent in a garden theme in anticipation of Springtime and warmer weather.
Tickets are $30 for MCHS Members and $35 for Non-Members. Reservations are required by Monday, March 27th. There is limited seating, and no tickets will be sold at the event. Call (715) 842-5750 for reservations and more information. The event will be held at the Woodson History Center, 410 Mcindoe Street, Wausau.
Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its March lineup of events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to funding from the Friends of the library, programming is always free. Registration is not required unless noted
PINTEREST CRAFT CLUB: PAPER BAG MEMORY BOOKS | THU MAR 30 @ 6-7:30 PM | Ages 16+
Paper bag crafts galore! This unique use of paper bags will have you getting crafty! If you have pictures or little treasures from your children or grandchildren, this is a perfect place to store them! We will be making memory keepers from lunch bags. Registration required!
