Hometown Broadcasting Community Calendar
13 June 2016
- 14April 14, 2024The Ripon Area Community Theatre (RACT) will be holding open auditions for their original spring play, “Blue Ribbons.” Tryouts will run on Sunday, April 14th, from 2-4pm; and Tuesday, April 16th, from 6:30-8:30pm, in the fellowship hall of the First Congregational Church (220 Ransom St, Ripon).Pies, family, and more pies. What could be better than that? Why, winning the coveted blue ribbon at the annual town fair, obviously. For the last 20 years, Anne Cross and Deloris Doyle have done exactly that. It is now the twenty-first year of their not-so-friendly competition, and the two women stand tied with ten wins apiece. Their feud has become the stuff of town legend. Yet, their antics continue to take a toll on their families and community at large. Now, as Anne and Deloris square off for this year’s contest, the eccentric pie judges, scheming town board members and hapless families all become entangled in one last battle for the blue ribbon.There are 6 major speaking roles; 2 females & 2 males (ages 40+); and 1 male and 1 female (ages 20+)There are also secondary and ensemble roles ranging from ages 16-100. Backstage crew roles are also open to the community. Performances are May 31st-June 2nd. The Ripon Area Community Theatre is a sponsored program of the Ripon Noon Kiwanis.
- 15April 15, 2024
Berlin Public Library April 2024 News & Programs
Berlin Public Library
April 2024 News & Programs
Happy April 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 April programs:
View our Newsletter Regular Programs Storytime:
Every Wednesday at 10 am
Tiny Tots: Stories and Songs
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 Group:
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
The Winnefox Mobile App has been restored and is available to download from the Apple and Google Play Store. National Library Week
April 7 -13
In our always-online world, libraries give us a green light to something truly special: a place to connect with others, learn new skills, and focus on what matters most. No matter where you find yourself on your journey—preparing for a new career, launching a business, or raising a family—your library provides an inclusive and supportive community where everyone belongs.
Stop in at the Berlin Public Library for fun freebies and treats all week long!
Tiny Art Show
April 8 – 30 Stop by the display case on the 1st floor of the library to enjoy the miniature masterpieces submitted by talented artists of all ages in our community!
National Poetry Month
Drop-in Poetry Activities Available All Month Long Poem in Your Pocket: Pick a poem from the jar to keep in your pocket and share with others
Blackout Poetry: Upcycle book pages into poetic works of art
Magnetic Poetry: Create a temporary poem of magnetic word tiles
Better Poetry Better Life Workshop Thursday, April 11 at 6 pm
Join local poets William Gillard and Thomas Cannon in celebrating National Poetry Month at the Berlin Public Library with an interactive poetry workshop! Attendees will enjoy creating poetry toolboxes filled with rhythm, meter, rhyme, tone, line breaks, fixed forms, and various other helpful tools to enhance our writing. Participants will have the opportunity to write poems, share them with the group, and engage in discussions on refining our poems to maximize their impact. Open to all, no registration required.
Other Programs
Friday Matinee Friday, April 12 at 1 pm
Join us for a free showing of the 2023 musical drama, The Color Purple (rated PG-13).
Monarchs and Milkweed: 4-H Cloverbud Workshop Thursday, April 18 at 6 pm
Join 4-H Program Educator Brandon Springer to learn how to help your local butterflies flourish. Make Milkweed Seed Bombs, read a Monarch Story, and make Monarch Squish Paintings. For grades K-2nd. *Registration is required. Call the library or email brandon.springer@wisc.edu to sign up!*
Plant Swap May 6 – 11
Add some variety to your garden or home this spring. Bring in a houseplant or dig up and separate part of a plant from your garden and bring it (potted or in a plastic bag) to the library to exchange it for something different. Please label your plant. One exchange per plant– Bring a plant, take a plant.
Free 24/7 Access to eBooks, Audiobooks, & More!
Hoopla Instantly read, listen, and watch with your Berlin Library card.
Libby Borrow free eBooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines from your library.
Kanopy!
Instantly borrow and stream movies free with your library card.om
Try Kanopy Today! Featured Resource
Poetry & Short Story Reference Center Celebrate National Poetry Month, which is coming up in April, by reading classic and contemporary poems or listening to some poets reading their own works!
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Berlin Public Library | (920) 361-5420 | E-mail | Website Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram - 16April 16, 2024
Ripon Area Community Theatre (RACT) holding open auditions
The Ripon Area Community Theatre (RACT) will be holding open auditions for their original spring play, “Blue Ribbons.” Tryouts will run on Sunday, April 14th, from 2-4pm; and Tuesday, April 16th, from 6:30-8:30pm, in the fellowship hall of the First Congregational Church (220 Ransom St, Ripon).
Pies, family, and more pies. What could be better than that? Why, winning the coveted blue ribbon at the annual town fair, obviously. For the last 20 years, Anne Cross and Deloris Doyle have done exactly that. It is now the twenty-first year of their not-so-friendly competition, and the two women stand tied with ten wins apiece. Their feud has become the stuff of town legend. Yet, their antics continue to take a toll on their families and community at large. Now, as Anne and Deloris square off for this year’s contest, the eccentric pie judges, scheming town board members and hapless families all become entangled in one last battle for the blue ribbon.There are 6 major speaking roles; 2 females & 2 males (ages 40+); and 1 male and 1 female (ages 20+)There are also secondary and ensemble roles ranging from ages 16-100. Backstage crew roles are also open to the community. Performances are May 31st-June 2nd. The Ripon Area Community Theatre is a sponsored program of the Ripon Noon Kiwanis. - 17April 17, 2024No events
- 18April 18, 2024
Ripon Friends of the Library Used Book Sale, April 18 – April 20
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale, April 18 – April 20
Ripon, WI – The Friends of the Ripon Public Library will hold its Spring Used Book Sale from April 18th through 20th in the basement of the library at 120 Jefferson Street. Thousands of books have been donated since the Fall Sale and those in the Last Chance Room are priced at 50 cents and as low as 10 cents for children’s books. Featured displays this spring include “Honoring Those Who Served” (books about WWII, Korean War, Vietnam, and the war in the Middle East), “That’s Entertainment” (books about the music and movie business), a collection of Stephen King books, and “Birds, Butterflies, and Gardening.”
In the sale rooms shoppers will find both new releases and vintage editions for all ages, the usual huge selection of books for children, 100s of DVDs, and another large selection of 300-to-2000-piece jigsaw puzzles. The large collection of art books, Civil War history, Native American, coffee table books, and Wisconsin-themed volumes include beautiful new additions. Also available will be a large collection of recently donated local schoolbooks from the early 1900s.
Thursday, April 18: Book Sale open from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
$3 entry fee. All are welcome, and members of the Friends receive $3 off admission OR one purchase made during the book sale. Join the Friends to receive this member benefit!
Friday, April 19: Book Sale open from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Free admission.
Saturday, April 20: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Free admission. $3 grocery bag sale in the Last Chance Room – the Showroom is excluded.
Cash and checks will be accepted along with credit cards for purchases over $10.
The mission of the Friends is to promote and support public resources and community programs at the Ripon Public Library and proceeds from the sale are used to support this mission. In the past year the Friends have assisted with funding the digital hoopla service, summer reading programs for all ages, free craft classes, gaming events, providing a copier for public use, and more. The Friends also maintain a Book Stop Shop in the main lobby of the library throughout the year. Join the Friends or renew your membership at the library.
For more information contact Desiree Bongers at 748-6160, or director@riponlibrary.org.
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- 19April 19, 2024
Ripon Friends of the Library Used Book Sale, April 18 – April 20
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale, April 18 – April 20
Ripon, WI – The Friends of the Ripon Public Library will hold its Spring Used Book Sale from April 18th through 20th in the basement of the library at 120 Jefferson Street. Thousands of books have been donated since the Fall Sale and those in the Last Chance Room are priced at 50 cents and as low as 10 cents for children’s books. Featured displays this spring include “Honoring Those Who Served” (books about WWII, Korean War, Vietnam, and the war in the Middle East), “That’s Entertainment” (books about the music and movie business), a collection of Stephen King books, and “Birds, Butterflies, and Gardening.”
In the sale rooms shoppers will find both new releases and vintage editions for all ages, the usual huge selection of books for children, 100s of DVDs, and another large selection of 300-to-2000-piece jigsaw puzzles. The large collection of art books, Civil War history, Native American, coffee table books, and Wisconsin-themed volumes include beautiful new additions. Also available will be a large collection of recently donated local schoolbooks from the early 1900s.
Thursday, April 18: Book Sale open from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
$3 entry fee. All are welcome, and members of the Friends receive $3 off admission OR one purchase made during the book sale. Join the Friends to receive this member benefit!
Friday, April 19: Book Sale open from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Free admission.
Saturday, April 20: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Free admission. $3 grocery bag sale in the Last Chance Room – the Showroom is excluded.
Cash and checks will be accepted along with credit cards for purchases over $10.
The mission of the Friends is to promote and support public resources and community programs at the Ripon Public Library and proceeds from the sale are used to support this mission. In the past year the Friends have assisted with funding the digital hoopla service, summer reading programs for all ages, free craft classes, gaming events, providing a copier for public use, and more. The Friends also maintain a Book Stop Shop in the main lobby of the library throughout the year. Join the Friends or renew your membership at the library.
For more information contact Desiree Bongers at 748-6160, or director@riponlibrary.org.
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- 20April 20, 2024
Ripon Friends of the Library Used Book Sale, April 18 – April 20
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale, April 18 – April 20
Ripon, WI – The Friends of the Ripon Public Library will hold its Spring Used Book Sale from April 18th through 20th in the basement of the library at 120 Jefferson Street. Thousands of books have been donated since the Fall Sale and those in the Last Chance Room are priced at 50 cents and as low as 10 cents for children’s books. Featured displays this spring include “Honoring Those Who Served” (books about WWII, Korean War, Vietnam, and the war in the Middle East), “That’s Entertainment” (books about the music and movie business), a collection of Stephen King books, and “Birds, Butterflies, and Gardening.”
In the sale rooms shoppers will find both new releases and vintage editions for all ages, the usual huge selection of books for children, 100s of DVDs, and another large selection of 300-to-2000-piece jigsaw puzzles. The large collection of art books, Civil War history, Native American, coffee table books, and Wisconsin-themed volumes include beautiful new additions. Also available will be a large collection of recently donated local schoolbooks from the early 1900s.
Thursday, April 18: Book Sale open from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
$3 entry fee. All are welcome, and members of the Friends receive $3 off admission OR one purchase made during the book sale. Join the Friends to receive this member benefit!
Friday, April 19: Book Sale open from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Free admission.
Saturday, April 20: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Free admission. $3 grocery bag sale in the Last Chance Room – the Showroom is excluded.
Cash and checks will be accepted along with credit cards for purchases over $10.
The mission of the Friends is to promote and support public resources and community programs at the Ripon Public Library and proceeds from the sale are used to support this mission. In the past year the Friends have assisted with funding the digital hoopla service, summer reading programs for all ages, free craft classes, gaming events, providing a copier for public use, and more. The Friends also maintain a Book Stop Shop in the main lobby of the library throughout the year. Join the Friends or renew your membership at the library.
For more information contact Desiree Bongers at 748-6160, or director@riponlibrary.org.
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Omro American Auxiliary Veteran Fundraiser Craft Market
Please come & support Omro’s American Legion Auxiliary Veteran Fundraiser. Browse their indoor craft, rummage and vendor market, on Saturday, April 20th, 8 to 4, by city hall (in the OLD Piggly Wiggly building). There will be food trucks too, so come hungry!
Waushara County 4-H Rabbit and Poultry Association Brat Fry
The Waushara County 4-H Rabbit and Poultry Association will be having a brat fry this Saturday, April 20th at Stoneridge Piggly Wiggly in Wautoma from 10:30-2 pm. Here is the event link on Facebook. https://fb.me/e/3wviCllKw. Any help spreading the word would be great. Thank you
New Generation Singers
Event Name: New Generation Singers Event Location: Peniel Welsh Chapel W9644 Zoar Rd Oshkosh, WI 54904 Event Date: 04.20.2024 Start & End Time: 6:00PM-7:30PM Event Details: Come and listen to the delightful voices of the New Generation Singers of the Central Wisconsin Christian School of Waupun as they perform in the historic Peniel Welsh Chapel,W9644 Zoar Rd Oshkosh, WI54904. The program begins at 6:00PM. The concert is free. A free-will offering will be taken. Refreshments follow the concert. How to get more details (Website/Phone Number): For more information visit www.wggaw.org or call Tom White at 920-922-9424 or email tjwhite65@charter.net
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