ANNUAL CHILDREN’S FAIR - 2024
ANNUAL CHILDREN’S FAIR – 2024
SAT JUN 15 | 9 AM—NOON | RIPON HIGH SCHOOL, 850 TIGER DRIVE
Sponsored by Ripon Noon Kiwanis, this free annual event focuses on connecting kids and families to community resources while serving up tons of fun! In recognition of 100 years of service, this year’s event will be better than ever. Ripon Noon Kiwanis provides goody bags to the first 200 kids (8 years and younger) to arrive, plus entry into drawings for valuable door prizes to all! Community partners and financial supporters include the Webster Foundation, Ripon Public Library, and the City of Ripon.
ENTERTAINMENT 9AM-NOON
The comedic juggling duo Miller & Mike offers a 10 AM show and strolling entertainment from 9-10 AM and again from 11 AM-NOON. Miller & Mike have worked around the world entertaining audiences for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, MTV, The Today Show, the Travel Channel, and others. Remarkable circus skills, boundless energy, and good, clean fun will make their show a favorite family memory!
ACTIVE FUN!
The Children’s Fair offers an abundance of activities for many ages and stages! Drop in to enjoy mini golf, a bouncy house, a Romper Room play area, yard games, Midwest Photo Party’s photo booth, City of Ripon community vehicle tours (fire truck, squad car, ambulance), and MORE!
INFORMATION STATIONS + KID-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES
Enjoy visiting with a host of professionals offering services to kids and families. From doctors to daycares, to preschools and assorted family services, have fun learning about all our area has to offer. Stations offer fun activities for the kiddos too!
COMMUNITY ART SHOW
The 2024 fair includes a Community Art Show in partnership with Ripon College Circle K! Age divisions include K-2nd grade, 3-5th grade, Middle/ High School, and College/Adult. Artistic categories include drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, pottery, and fiber. Enjoy this opportunity to take in the creative gifts of area residents.
In addition, annual coloring contest entries, for K-5th grade, will be displayed among the art. Visit the Centennial tab on the Ripon Noon Kiwanis website to find printable coloring entries, or get them at the Ripon Public Library! Entries may be dropped off at the public library or mailed to PO BOX 504 Ripon.
Registration is not required to attend, nor is residence in Ripon. Come one, come all!
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Linda DeCramer | Youth Services Librarian
Ripon Public Library | 120 Jefferson Street
Ripon WI 54971 | 920-748-6160
she/her/hers
Website: https://www.riponlibrary.org/
Waushara Nature Fair
| Event Name: | Waushara Nature Fair |
| Event Location: | Wautoma Library, 410 W Main St. Wautoma, WI |
| Event Date: | 06.15.2024 |
| Start & End Time: | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Event Details: | A collaboration between Waushara residents and the Wautoma Library to bring conservation information and resources to area residents. Participating organizations include: The Prairie Enthusiasts, Wild Ones, Waushara Gardeners, Pheasants Forever, Save Our Songbirds, East Central WI Beekeepers Association, Bluebird Restoration Association of Wisconsin, Central WI Invasives Partnership, Pass It On Outdoor Mentors, Waushara Public Health (Walk-The-Waush program), Ice Age Trail Alliance, Natural Resources Foundation of WI, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, and more. |
| How to get more details (Website/Phone Number): | Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2564502437092451 Facebook Group (Waushara Nature Fair): https://www.facebook.com/groups/439882622099105 WausharaNatureFair@gmail.com |
Basket Raffle / Dinner Fundraiser
| Event Name: | Basket Raffle / Dinner Fundraiser |
| Event Location: | Wautoma Senior Center |
| Event Date: | 06.15.2024 |
| Start & End Time: | 1:00 PM -7:30 PM |
| Event Details: | Benefit for 2024 Liberia Mission Team. An invitation to our Raffle & Dinner. Hear about the details for the trip and meet the team. Dinner at 4:30. Menu, Smoked Brisket, Baked Potato, Green Beans & Strawberry Shortcake. Cost is $20/person. Please show your support, come for the raffle, the dinner or both. |
| How to get more details (Website/Phone Number): | https://www.facebook.com/share/p/jFGGDnCAoF7baW1x/?mibextid=oFDknk |
Open auditions for Summer musical production of “The Wizard of Oz”
The Ripon Area Community Theatre (RACT) is excited to announce they will be holding open auditions for their summer musical production of, “The Wizard of Oz,” June 14th-17th at the First Congregational Church, 220 Ransom St., in Ripon. Auditions are open to ages 8-Adult. Performances are August 16th-18th at the Ripon High School.
“This is a great, classic musical,” said director Brian Reilly. “There are roles for kids for kids, but there are especially roles for adults, both lead parts and chorus roles; there are speaking parts, non-speaking parts, non-singing parts. This will be an opportunity for the entire family and the community at large.”
Children’s Auditions are Fri. June 14th from 4:30-7:30 pm, and Sat. June 15th 2-5 pm. Adult Auditions are Sun. June 16th & Mon. June 17th 6-9 pm; with rehearsals starting the last week of June. Rehearsals will, on average, take place weekday evenings, with some weekends, but not all actors will need to attend every rehearsal to start. Primary roles include: Dorothy Gale, Aunt Em/Glinda, Uncle Henry, Mrs. Gulch/Wicked Witch, Scarecrow, Tinman, Lion, and many chorus roles for various ages. Auditioners should prepare up to two minutes of a vocal audition, choosing a song suitable to their voice and appropriate for general audiences. The song may be from the show or in a similar style.
Questions about auditions, or to be part of the crew, can be sent to: riponareacommunitytheatre@gmail.com. The Ripon Area Community Theatre is a sponsored program of the Ripon Noon Kiwanis.