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13 June 2016
- 21January 21, 2024No events
- 22January 22, 2024
Ripon Public Library January Schedule
JANUARY SCHEDULE
Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its January lineup of events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to the Friends of the Library and other generous donors, programming is always free.
WEDS JAN 10-FEB 7 | 10 AM | STORYTIME FOR KIDS & FAMILIES | NO REGISTRATION
Welcome to active learning & fun, where early literacy & 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. After Storytime, Stay-and-Play in the Romper Room! This active space allows kids to release excess energy and advance their physical skills all while supporting social connections for kids and their adults. On Wednesdays when there is no story time, keep your weekly library habit with DIY Books + Romper Room! Come on in for a stack of books and enjoy social time in the Romper Room.
MON JAN 22 | 2 PM | CLASSIC MOVIE MONDAY
Join us and relive the glory days of the black and white movies! Complimentary popcorn available. Visit the library website for title and rating information.
MON JAN 22 | 6:30-7:30 PM | ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Enjoy a lively and friendly discussion with other readers.
SAT JAN 27 | NOON—4:00 PM | LET’S PLAY FAMILY GAME DAY
Join us for an afternoon of family-friendly tabletop gaming! Enjoy a variety of games for all ages from the library’s extensive collection. Try out something new with the guided help of staff and volunteers or play a tried-and-true classic, all while networking with fellow board game enthusiasts.
DROP-IN BOREDOM BUSTERS
· Come play in the Romper Room. Physical activity and human connections are important for healthy, happy human beings, and the Romper Room facilitates both! Focusing on active play, the room features trikes, foot-to-floor vehicles, a balance bike, tunnels, tumbling mats, balance beams, and more. The Romper Room, which is open during regular library hours, is most engaging for ages 2-6 years, though younger/older kids are welcome.
· Enjoy the always-available board games, toy library, and activity sheets located in the youth department.
· Visit the community table where there is always a puzzle in progress! Stay for a bit and place a few pieces or settle in for a longer session.
Visit the library’s website or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for detailed information and the latest library news on programs and resources, or call a friendly librarian, 920-748-6160.
- 23January 23, 2024
Berlin Public Library Youth & Family Programs
Youth & Family Programs
DIY STEAM Kit – Frost in a Can All January
Make your own frost with only 3 things! An easy take-home STEAM kit for families with kids ages 6 and up. One per family, while supplies last.
After School Craft: Fake Snow
Tuesday, January 23 at 3:30 pm
Make your own snow but play with it indoors! A perfect inside activity to take home for a cold winter day. For ages 6 and up. Registration is required.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover & PJ Storytime
Thursday, January 25 at 6 pm
Bring your favorite stuffy to the library for a pajama Storytime then leave them there for an overnight sleepover! Your stuffed animal will play with other plushies, hang out, and take photos of their fun night. Pick them up the next day and hear about their adventures! Call the library or see Facebook for more details. For children 10 and under. No registration required.
- 24January 24, 2024No events
- 25January 25, 2024
Ripon Noon Kiwanis display of “cozy mysteries”
When it’s cold outside a cozy mystery (lighthearted, with little violence) is just what the doctor ordered! The Ripon Noon Kiwanis wants you to drop in at the Ripon Public Library to browse a delightful display of “cozy mysteries” near the fireplace throughout the month of February, as part of their 100th anniversary celebration.
To launch “Cozies & Cookies Month,” the Noon Kiwanis will be hosting a get-together Saturday, February 3rd from 10am-Noon in the Silver Creek Room, the Ripon Public Library. There’ll be an opportunity to browse this diverse genre while enjoying cookies, warm beverages, and guest speakers; plus, door prizes and giveaways!
At 10:30 AM, guest speakers, aka local mystery buffs, will offer literary analysis, favorite quips from their own favorites, and welcome discussion from attendees.
Following the reception, each Monday evening in February enjoy cookies and warm beverages at the Ripon Library from 4-8pm, courtesy of the Ripon Noon Kiwanis, while exploring the “Cozies” display. There will also be opportunities throughout February to enter to win book prizes and a free mug while supplies last.
The Ripon Noon Kiwanis Club has been serving the community since 1924! In celebration of a century of service, the Noon Kiwanis has plans for activities each month in 2024; including a Mystery Spaghetti Dinner in March to benefit the RASD student needs fund, and a Community Art Show in April! The full schedule for the RNK’s centennial activities can be found on their website at https://riponnoonkiwanis.org/centennial
My siteriponnoonkiwanis.org.
The Ripon Noon Kiwanis meets at Noon the 1st Tuesday of each month in the PDR at the Ripon College Pickard Commons. Guests are always welcome.
Berlin Public Library Youth & Family Programs
Youth & Family Programs
DIY STEAM Kit – Frost in a Can All January
Make your own frost with only 3 things! An easy take-home STEAM kit for families with kids ages 6 and up. One per family, while supplies last.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover & PJ Storytime
Thursday, January 25 at 6 pm
Bring your favorite stuffy to the library for a pajama Storytime then leave them there for an overnight sleepover! Your stuffed animal will play with other plushies, hang out, and take photos of their fun night. Pick them up the next day and hear about their adventures! Call the library or see Facebook for more details. For children 10 and under. No registration required.
- 26January 26, 2024
Berlin Public Library Adult Programs
Adult Programs
Game Night Friday, January 26
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Gather up your pals (or come solo to meet new ones) and join us after-hours at the library for board games and snacks! This event is for ages 16 and up. Bring a favorite board game to share or play one of the library’s many games!
*Registration by January 24 is required.*
RSVP Here 
9th Annual Quilt Show Coming March 2024
Attention quilters! Our 9th Annual Quilt Show is coming in March. This year’s theme is “Seasons,” but any and all quilts are welcome! Watch for more details coming soon!
MIDWEST GYPSY SWING FEST ON THE ROAD COMES TO GREEN LAKE
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE12/27/2023
CONTACT: Jason Mansmith920.294.4279jason@thrasheroperahouse.com
MIDWEST GYPSY SWING FEST ON THE ROAD COMES TO GREEN LAKE
Green Lake, Wis. (December 27, 2023) – The Midwest Gypsy Swing Fest is heading to Thrasher Opera House on January 26, 2024. Catch a sampling of the wildly successful MGSF, hosted semi-annually in Wisconsin for the past 20+ years. Featuring some of the world’s best gypsy jazz artists year after year, this year, it features three artists.
Hailing from Madison, Wisconsin, Harmonious Wail are purveyors of Americana-infused Gypsy Jazz, who for over 30 years have taken their listeners on a ride via the music of the Hot Club sounds of Parisian cafes, to the deepest blues of the Memphis Delta, to the heartfelt folk scenes across every-town-America lifting spirits all along the journey.
Singer and guitarist Leïla Duclos, visiting from France, is a rising star on the international jazz scene. This young artist has always been immersed in the universe of Django Reinhardt and Ella Fitzgerald. She performed on the famous musical stages of the Parisian milieu. She traveled to festivals worldwide, showcasing the extent of her musical personality, particularly the astonishing virtuosity of her scat.
One of the world’s most respected exponents of Gypsy Jazz guitar since Django Reinhardt, Englishman Robin Nolan, will join us from his current home base in The Netherlands. After a career-altering visit to the Django Reinhardt Festival in Samois-Sur-Seine, France, in 1991, Robin relocated to Amsterdam and fully embraced the gypsy way. Nolan’s freedom to play wherever and whenever he liked in the streets of Amsterdam led to a whole new artistic independence and his virtuosity today.
Tickets for the performance on January 26 at 7:30 p.m. are $25 and are available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com or by calling 920.294.4279
Thrasher Opera House’s mission is to promote the arts and the power of live performance, provide a community gathering place, and preserve the historic Thrasher Opera House—a charming, intimate, friendly venue with excellent acoustics. Built-in 1910, restored in 1997, and on the National Register of Historic Places. Seats 200. For more information, please visit www.thrasheroperahouse.com
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Jason Mansmith
he/him/his Thrasher Opera HouseMarketing Director
P.O. Box 4 • 506 Mill St. Green Lake, WI • 54941-0004
P: 920.294.4279 C: 920.295.2556
- 27January 27, 2024
Ripon Public Library January Schedule
JANUARY SCHEDULE
Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its January lineup of events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to the Friends of the Library and other generous donors, programming is always free.
WEDS JAN 10-FEB 7 | 10 AM | STORYTIME FOR KIDS & FAMILIES | NO REGISTRATION
Welcome to active learning & fun, where early literacy & 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. After Storytime, Stay-and-Play in the Romper Room! This active space allows kids to release excess energy and advance their physical skills all while supporting social connections for kids and their adults. On Wednesdays when there is no story time, keep your weekly library habit with DIY Books + Romper Room! Come on in for a stack of books and enjoy social time in the Romper Room.
SAT JAN 27 | NOON—4:00 PM | LET’S PLAY FAMILY GAME DAY
Join us for an afternoon of family-friendly tabletop gaming! Enjoy a variety of games for all ages from the library’s extensive collection. Try out something new with the guided help of staff and volunteers or play a tried-and-true classic, all while networking with fellow board game enthusiasts.
DROP-IN BOREDOM BUSTERS
· Come play in the Romper Room. Physical activity and human connections are important for healthy, happy human beings, and the Romper Room facilitates both! Focusing on active play, the room features trikes, foot-to-floor vehicles, a balance bike, tunnels, tumbling mats, balance beams, and more. The Romper Room, which is open during regular library hours, is most engaging for ages 2-6 years, though younger/older kids are welcome.
· Enjoy the always-available board games, toy library, and activity sheets located in the youth department.
· Visit the community table where there is always a puzzle in progress! Stay for a bit and place a few pieces or settle in for a longer session.
Visit the library’s website or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for detailed information and the latest library news on programs and resources, or call a friendly librarian, 920-748-6160.
Amateur Radio - Winter Field Day
Event Name: Amateur Radio – Winter Field Day Event Location: World War II Memorial Building 440 W Main St Wautoma, WI 54982 Event Date: 01.27.2024 Start & End Time: 12:00 – 5:00 Event Details: Embark on a thrilling weekend of amateur radio exploration at Winter Field Day! Designed to showcase the dynamic world of radio communication, this event brings together enthusiasts and the public alike for an unforgettable experience. 
Purpose: Amateur radio enthusiasts annually converge for Winter Field Day to raise awareness, test communication equipment in cold weather conditions, engage in friendly competition, and above all, to have a blast! This year, the excitement is magnified as Waushara, Waupaca, and Winnebago Counties join forces for a Tri-County event.
Brace yourself for a Tri-County extravaganza! Waushara, Waupaca, and Winnebago Counties are teaming up to make this year’s event an unparalleled celebration of radio expertise and community spirit. Join forces with us at the iconic World War II Memorial Building in Wautoma for an unforgettable experience.
Explore, engage, and empower yourself! Inside the WWII Memorial Building, dive into informational tables bursting with hands-on activities, captivating demonstrations (from Morse code to thrilling contests), and even a SwapFest with tantalizing radio gear. Whether you’re a novice or an expert, there’s something here for everyone.
Hungry for excitement? Savor delicious food and beverages while you immerse yourself in the wonders of amateur radio. Plus, step into our emergency communications trailer and get firsthand experience chatting with licensed operators. Who knows? You might just discover your new favorite hobby!
Mark your calendars! Swing by the World War II Memorial Building on Main Street in Wautoma on Saturday, January 27, from noon to 5 pm or Sunday, January 28, from 9 am to noon. Embrace the thrill, learn something new, and connect with a community passionate about amateur radio!Admission is FreeSponsored by the Waushara County Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES)
How to get more details (Website/Phone Number): George B. LampereCoordinatorWaushara County Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES)Email: AB9CQ1@gmail.comPhone: 920-212-1466https://wausharaareswi.wixsite.com/ab9cq. Comedian Johnny Beehner Comes to Thrasher Opera House on Jan. 27
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 26, 2023
CONTACT: Jason Mansmith920.294.4279jason@thrasheroperahouse.com
Comedian Johnny Beehner Comes to Thrasher Opera House on Jan. 27
Green Lake, Wis. (December 26, 2023) – Johnny Beehner puts on a good, clean show that will leave you in stitches. He gives you everything you want from a comic: silliness, likeability, and a whole lot of fun. He’ll perform at the historic Thrasher House in Green Lake, Wisconsin, on Saturday night, January 27, at 7:30 p.m.
With a background in improvisational theater, including training at Chicago’s prestigious Second City and the Upright Citizens Brigade in Los Angeles, Johnny brings a unique style to the stage. He made his network television debut in January 2015 as one of the last comedians to appear on the Late Show with David Letterman. He has also made numerous appearances on FOX’s Laughs and AXS’s Gotham Comedy Live and regularly appears on the nationally syndicated Bob & Tom Show. His comedy can be heard regularly on XM/ Sirius Satellite radio.
Charlie Kojis will join Johnny. Charlie Kojis has been performing stand-up comedy since 2014, during which time he has been described as “this generation’s Charlie Kojis.” Combining his life experiences and general fears, Charlie blends traditional joke telling with his own personal narrative. His dry delivery leaves audiences both laughing and wondering if he is as okay as he pretends to be. Based in Madison, WI, Charlie performs throughout the Midwest and has performed in the Flyover, Limestone, and 10,000 Laughs Comedy Festivals, among others. He has opened for comedians who include Tig Notaro, Nate Bargatze, and Michael Che and was the winner of Madison’s Funniest Comic Competition at Comedy on State in 2016. He released his debut comedy album and special, A Normal Amount of Pain, in May 2023.
Tickets for the show on January 27 at 7:30 p.m. are $30 and available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com or by calling 920.294.4279
Thrasher Opera House’s mission is to promote the arts and the power of live performance, provide a community gathering place, and preserve the historic Thrasher Opera House. A charming, intimate, friendly venue with excellent acoustics. Built in 1910, restored in 1997, and on the National Register of Historic Places. Seats 200. For more information, please visit www.thrasheroperahouse.com
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Jason Mansmith
he/him/his Thrasher Opera HouseMarketing Director
P.O. Box 4 • 506 Mill St. Green Lake, WI • 54941-0004
P: 920.294.4279 C: 920.295.2556
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