FRIDAY, AUGUST 30 6 PM Food and Refreshment Stand (Willow Creek Park) 7 PM – 11 PM Music – Road Trip (Under the Tent, Willow Creek Park) RAIN OR SHINE!!! $5 entry fee (Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 9 AM – 5 PM Food and Refreshment Stands 9 AM – 5 PM Craft & Vendor Fair (please go to redgranitewisconsin.com for information and application or contact Priscilla at 920-410-8467) 9 AM Walk the Waush Free 5k Walk/Run, No Registration, Bannerman Trail, Starts across from Rock Coffee. Please contact Jen at 920-787-5638 or Randy at 920-787-2333 for more information 10 AM – 2 PM KIDZROK IN REDROCK (Willow Creek Park) Play Games to Win Great Prizes, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Clowns, Face Painting, Inflatables, Coloring Contest and more. Awesome KidzRock Raffle!! You can win a TV, Tablet, toys & more! 10 AM – 2 PM Food & Refreshment Stand (Willow Creek Park) 11:00 AM Horseshoe Doubles Tournament (First Chance/Last Chance Bar, Hwy 21) Call 920-566-2845 to register. Open to first 16 teams that register. 7 PM Glow Bingo, Doors open 5:00 PM, starts 7:00 PM. (Redgranite Lions Hall, 145 Dearborn St.)
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 8:30 AM Congregational UCC Church Service (Congregational Church) 10:15 AM St. Mark’s Catholic Church Service (St. Mark’s Catholic Church) 10 AM Trinity Lutheran Church Service (Trinity Lutheran Church) 9 AM – 5 PM Craft & Vendor Fair (Please go to redgranitewisconsin.com for information & application or contact Priscilla at 920-410-8467) 9 AM – 5 PM Food & Refreshment Stands 1 PM – 5 PM Music – The Del Rays Dusk Fireworks Over the Quarry to Music BUY A BUTTON FOR A CHANCE AT $50. One $50 winner will be drawn each day. Check the button board at the downtown park from 10am-2pm (Sat, Sun, Mon) Monday at 2pm is last chance to claim your prize Citywide Rummage Sale All Weekend!
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 9 AM – 3 PM Food & Refreshment Stands 9 AM – 10:15 AM Parade Lineup, preregistration required, go to redgranitewisconsin.com or rgaaparade@gmail.com for rules and registration form. Check in at Village Garage. Must be in line by 10:30 AM. 9 AM – 3 PM Craft & Vendor Fair (please go to redgranitewisconsin.com for information and application or contact Priscilla at 920-410-8467) 11 AM Parade, 2024 Theme – “Rock Kindness” (Information and application is available on redgranitewisconsin.com or go to rgaaparade@gmail.com.) 11 AM until Out Annual Chicken BBQ (sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Church) 12 PM – 3 PM Music – Copper Box
FRIDAY, AUGUST 30 6 PM Food and Refreshment Stand (Willow Creek Park) 7 PM – 11 PM Music – Road Trip (Under the Tent, Willow Creek Park) RAIN OR SHINE!!! $5 entry fee (Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 9 AM – 5 PM Food and Refreshment Stands 9 AM – 5 PM Craft & Vendor Fair (please go to redgranitewisconsin.com for information and application or contact Priscilla at 920-410-8467) 9 AM Walk the Waush Free 5k Walk/Run, No Registration, Bannerman Trail, Starts across from Rock Coffee. Please contact Jen at 920-787-5638 or Randy at 920-787-2333 for more information 10 AM – 2 PM KIDZROK IN REDROCK (Willow Creek Park) Play Games to Win Great Prizes, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Clowns, Face Painting, Inflatables, Coloring Contest and more. Awesome KidzRock Raffle!! You can win a TV, Tablet, toys & more! 10 AM – 2 PM Food & Refreshment Stand (Willow Creek Park) 11:00 AM Horseshoe Doubles Tournament (First Chance/Last Chance Bar, Hwy 21) Call 920-566-2845 to register. Open to first 16 teams that register. 7 PM Glow Bingo, Doors open 5:00 PM, starts 7:00 PM. (Redgranite Lions Hall, 145 Dearborn St.)
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 8:30 AM Congregational UCC Church Service (Congregational Church) 10:15 AM St. Mark’s Catholic Church Service (St. Mark’s Catholic Church) 10 AM Trinity Lutheran Church Service (Trinity Lutheran Church) 9 AM – 5 PM Craft & Vendor Fair (Please go to redgranitewisconsin.com for information & application or contact Priscilla at 920-410-8467) 9 AM – 5 PM Food & Refreshment Stands 1 PM – 5 PM Music – The Del Rays Dusk Fireworks Over the Quarry to Music BUY A BUTTON FOR A CHANCE AT $50. One $50 winner will be drawn each day. Check the button board at the downtown park from 10am-2pm (Sat, Sun, Mon) Monday at 2pm is last chance to claim your prize Citywide Rummage Sale All Weekend!
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 9 AM – 3 PM Food & Refreshment Stands 9 AM – 10:15 AM Parade Lineup, preregistration required, go to redgranitewisconsin.com or rgaaparade@gmail.com for rules and registration form. Check in at Village Garage. Must be in line by 10:30 AM. 9 AM – 3 PM Craft & Vendor Fair (please go to redgranitewisconsin.com for information and application or contact Priscilla at 920-410-8467) 11 AM Parade, 2024 Theme – “Rock Kindness” (Information and application is available on redgranitewisconsin.com or go to rgaaparade@gmail.com.) 11 AM until Out Annual Chicken BBQ (sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Church) 12 PM – 3 PM Music – Copper Box
120 Jefferson Street |Ripon WI 54971| 920-748-6160
AUTUMN ADVENTURES AT THE LIBRARY
Ripon, WI – The Ripon Public Library is pleased to offer a fresh slate of fall programming. Keep reading to discover all that September has to offer for all ages! Thanks to the Friends of the Library, and other generous partners, programming is always free, and registration is not required unless noted.
SUN | SEPT 8 | 1-4 PM | D&D and MORE! | AGES 11+
Join us for an afternoon of Dungeons and Dragons and other roleplaying games in which you immerse yourself in a world and character, problem-solve and collaborate with others! Beginners welcome. Recurs the second Sunday of each month.
MON | SEPT 9 | 2 PM | MONDAY MATINEE | ALL AGES
Oil was discovered on Osage land in Oklahoma. Members of the Osage are slowly disappearing until the FBI steps in. A thrilling true crime movie with plenty of action. (2023 R 3h 26m)
WEDNESDAYS SEP 11 – OCT 16 | 10 AM | STORYTIME + STAY & PLAY | KIDS & CAREGIVERS
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 engage.
Everyone is invited to Stay and Play in the Romper Room after Storytime. This active space allows kids to release excess energy and advance their physical skills while supporting social connections for adults and children. Storytime and Stay and Play do not require registration.
WED SEP 11 | 10:45 AM | PARENT CAFÉ | REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY SEPTEMBER 3
This fun and informative Parent Café follows Storytime and includes childcare as well as lunch! Parents and caregivers of all types are invited to participate. In partnership with Fond du Lac County SPROUT (Supporting Positive Relationships so Our children Under 5 can Thrive), Laural Wilson from Fond du lac Children’s Museum presents, “Understanding Your Child’s Behavior.” Caregivers will transition from Storytime to a nearby meeting room for the presentation and conversation, while children may remain in the Romper Room with childcare providers. At 11:45 AM children and their caregivers will regroup for a free lunch courtesy of Knuth’s Brewing Company. Registration is required for the Parent Café to ensure sufficient childcare and food for all. To register, please call the library by Tuesday, September 3.
Join Us for Trivia Night at Roadhouse Pizza! Are you ready to put your knowledge to the test? Gather your friends, charge up your smartphones, and head over to Roadhouse Pizza for an exciting Trivia Night designed especially for adults! Form a team and compete for the ultimate trivia champion title! Bring your smartphones to participate in interactive trivia rounds. Delicious food and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the evening.
MON | SEPT 16 | 6:00-7:30 PM | KURT DIETRICH PRESENTATION | ADULTS
Al Jarreau was one of the great singers of the latter 20th and early 21st century. Born in 1940 and raised in central Milwaukee, by the age of four he was singing in public and was soon performing concerts in Milwaukee with his parents and five siblings. At Lincoln High School he starred in the annual Follies shows, while playing basketball, running cross country, and becoming an all-city baseball player. Al attended Ripon College and the University of Iowa before heading to the West Coast, where eventually he won six Grammy awards, in three distinct categories, and became one of the most revered musicians of his generation. This talk, based on Kurt Dietrich’s book Never Givin’ Up: The Life and Music of Al Jarreau, will follow Jarreau’s life, career, and music, complete with musical examples. Special attention will be paid to his years at Ripon College.
WED | SEP 18 | 6 PM | ADULT GAME NIGHT | AGES 16+
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. 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.
THU | SEPT 19 | 6:30 PM | CRAFT CLUB: Pour Painting | AGES 10+ UP
Pour painting, also known as fluid art, is an innovative technique that allows artists to create stunning, abstract masterpieces by pouring assorted colors of paint onto a canvas. This art form is perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike, as it requires no prior experience—just a willingness to experiment and have fun. Register for this event by calling 920.748.6160 or stopping by the library.
SAT SEP 21 AT 10 AM | WHISTLE-STOP WONDERLAND: All Aboard for a Railroading Adventure! | FREE FOR ALL AGES
Don’t miss this joint venture with the Ripon Model Railroad Club (RMRRC)! Visit the library at 10 AM for 30 minutes of rollicking railroad-themed books, stories, and songs. Engineer caps and train whistles add to the magic. At 10:30 AM don your cap, grab your whistle, and puff over to the nearby model railroad club’s impressive installations at 635 W Oshkosh St, Ripon. The Northwest Trail, a former railroad track, connects the locations. Weather permitting, form a human train and enjoy the 10-minute walk from the library to the Ripon Area Model Railroad Club. Driving is an option as well.
The RMRRC boasts an incredible 4,000 square feet of to-scale model railroad installations with sound, light, and computer programming for maximum authenticity. Several sections highlight scenes with book connections including Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney, The Boys in the Boat by Daniel Brown, and Class Action by Clara Bingham based on the landmark class action suit against sexual harassment in the iron mining industry of northern Minnesota.
Dedicated RMRRC members will demonstrate by running the trains and even allow attendees to get behind the controls. Find out what it takes to stay on schedule when picking up a load of lumber and delivering it cross country!
The RMRRC has additional activities and snacks planned! Please note that the club is located on the lower level at 635 W. Oshkosh Street and is currently accessible by stairway only. Grants to repair the elevator are in the works.
MON | SEPT 23 | 2 PM | CLASSIC MOVIE MONDAY | ALL AGES
Set in 19th-century Eureka, Wisconsin, this movie is a heartwarming and poignant tale that will both tug at your heartstrings and fill you with hope. The story follows the Douglas family, Scottish immigrants who have come to America in search of a better life. Settling in a bustling logging camp, the parents, Robert and Mamie, work tirelessly to provide for their six children. Tragedy strikes when both parents fall ill and perish. The oldest boy, Robbie, must find homes for his siblings right before Christmas. (1957 NR 1h 43m)
MON | SEPT 23 | 6:30 PM | BOOK CLUB | ADULTS
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett A woman’s three daughters visit their mother and reminisce about her life before she was a wife and mother. An eye-opening experience for the daughters and a chance to see their lives through a different lens. Poignant and heartwarming.
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.
Comedian Mary Mack at Thrasher Opera House Chili Cookoff Weekend
Green Lake, Wis. (August 05, 2024) – Comedian Mary Mack will perform at the historic Thrasher Opera House Saturday, September 07, at 7:30 p.m. A hybrid of Minnesota and Wisconsin (with a severe cheese dependency), comedian Mary Mack is a favorite on radio shows and podcasts around the country including, Marc Maron’s WTF Podcast, The Bob and Tom Show, and The Grand Ole Opry. Mary co-stars as Jesse in the Hulu cartoon Solar Opposites by the creators of Rick and Morty. She has appeared in Montreal’s Just for Laughs Festival, HBO’s Andy Kaufman Awards, San Francisco’s Sketchfest, and the Dry Bar comedy series. Mack’s television credits include Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham, TBS’ Conan, Adult Swim’s Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Fox’s Golan the Insatiable, and NBC’s Last Comic Standing, Last Call with Carson Daly, and The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon. When not touring, Mary spends too much time and money working on her vintage camper in the woods of Northern Wisconsin.
Tickets for the show are available for $35 at www.thrasheroperhouse.com or by calling 920.294.4279. The doors and bar will open at 6:45 p.m. with a showtime of 7:30 p.m. As always, free parking is available at and near Thrasher Opera House.
Green Lake Dental is sponsoring the Mary Mack show, and the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts is supporting the show.
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.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 09, 2024 CONTACT: Jason Mansmith 920.294.4279 jason@thrasheroperahouse.com
Concert Photography Exhibit by Ric Damm on Display at Thrasher Opera House
Green Lake, Wis. (September 09, 2024)—Green Lake’s historic Thrasher Opera House will host a concert photography exhibit by Ric Damm through October 31, 2024. The exhibit can be viewed M-F 10-4; for after-hours visits, call 920.294.4279 to schedule a time.
Ric Damm has been a fan of popular music for as long as he can remember. His tastes were initially formed by the radio stations and records played by his mom and dad, and then his sister; and then his weekly Sunday night ritual of tuning in to Casey Kasem and America’s Top 40. MTV was a huge influence just as he was becoming a teenager, and later he would devour each issue of Rolling Stone magazine when it came to his mailbox. The music and the imagery of popular music would impact his identity in profound ways.
Ric dreamed of being in a band, but never had the patience required to practice being a musician. Instead, he turned to replicating band logos on paper and selling them to fellow junior high school kids. He also wrote poetry and song lyrics. In college, he wrote music reviews for the weekly student newspaper and record company contacts opened the doors to interviewing musicians and attending concerts.
Fast forward more than 20 years: while attending a concert Ric noticed a photographer taking pictures and wondered, “how does one go about doing that?” Around the same time, Rachael from Thrasher Opera House reached out to Ric asking if he knew anyone who could capture images of their live performances.
In the five years since, Ric has photographed hundreds of artists at dozens of venues from Thrasher to the famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre. He continues to be the primary house photographer and is a member of the board of directors for Thrasher Opera House. Ric is also a member of the photography team for Madison-based FPC Live, Eau Claire’s Blue Ox Music Festival and Appleton’s Mile of Music Festival. He is a regular contributor to online magazines Americana Highways and Shutter 16.
Happy September 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 September programs:
Our Wednesday 10 am Storytime resumes on September 11!
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*
*Meeting a week early this month on September 23!
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
Labor Day Weekend Hours
Saturday, August 31: 9 am – 1 pm
Monday, September 2: Closed
Summer Reading Bonus Round
Thank you to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring the prizes for our Summer Reading Bonus Round. The Bonus Round ends Saturday, August 31. Winners will be notified by September 6!
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
A library card is a key to an arsenal of resources. Whether you’re a job hunter using our public computers, a tabletop gamer wanting to try something new, or a new reader seeking titles featuring your favorite characters, the library has something for you! This month, help us spread the word about the importance of a library card!
Cardholders can borrow not only books and other physical media, but also games, discovery kits, musical instruments, and more. Access databases, checkout digital books and audiobooks, and stream movies and music too!
Food for Fines & Free Library Card Replacements This Month
We believe library cards are so important that we want to help our current cardholders have fully usable cards. For the month of September, bring in non-perishable, un-expired food items to receive $1 off your library fines per item you bring in. We will forgive up to $10 on your account (excludes charges for lost or damaged items). Lose your card and need a new one? The $1 library card replacement fee is waived this month!
Youth Programs
Storytime Returns
Wednesdays at 10 am
Beginning September 11, join us on Wednesdays at 10 am for stories, songs, dances, crafts, and activities. For ages 3-5 years.
Toothpick Tower Challenge
September 16-21
Construct a tower out of just toothpicks and marshmallows. Who can build the tallest, most impressive structure? This free-build activity will be available in the children’s area all week long!
Adult Programs
Adult Craft Night – Paper Chain Tapestries
Tuesday, September 10 at 6 pm
Design and construct a colorful wall hanging with an easy, classic technique. *Registration is required.*
Digitization Service: Preserve Your Memories
September 16-30
Do you 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 flash drive) conversion service and a slide/film digitization service. The cost of the VHS conversion service is $3 per tape. *Registration for the VHS conversion service is required. Call 920-361- 5420 to reserve your spot.*
Dungeons & Dragons
Friday, September 20 from 6-9 pm
Come play a campaign of Dungeons & Dragons at the library. Bring your own character to join in the adventure (premade characters may be provided upon request). Dice will be available for all to use. *Registration is required.*
Banned Books Week
Banned Books Week draws national attention to the harms of censorship and highlights the value of free and open access to information. The annual event brings together the entire book community — librarians, educators, authors, publishers, booksellers, and readers of all types — in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas. The theme for Banned Books Week 2024 is “Freed Between the Lines.” We can find freedom in the pages of a book — but book bans and censorship threaten that freedom, along with many other rights and institutions. During Banned Books Week 2024 and beyond, let’s share our love of the right to read and the freedom found in books. Let’s be Freed Between the Lines! Stop by the library to browse our Banned Book displays and maybe check one out!
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Winnefox library users now have access to Kanopy Kids, a video streaming platform collection that features entertaining and educational films, TV series, and videos for kids! Kanopy Kids includes developmentally appropriate, age-based ratings, as well as additional parental controls. Enjoy storybook adaptions, film shorts, and PBS/BBC shows.
Over 3000 magazine titles including Rolling Stone, Newsweek, Vogue, Reader’s Digest, National Geographic and many more are free on the Libby app or on your web browser here.
The Military Vehicle Preservation Association (MVPA), will be hosting their 49th Annual International Convention in Oshkosh at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) grounds. This military vehicle show, vintage warbird fly-in, vendor trade show, and educational seminars will be open to the public from September 12th to September 14th, 2024.
A wide assortment of vehicles will be on display from horse drawn wagons, bicycles, scooters, and motorcycles, to jeeps, trucks, and tracked armored vehicles. These workhorse vehicles support local parades, veteran organization events, school programs, and public displays. In addition to the vintage vehicles we are expecting some vintage warbirds, modern military vehicles, military displays, and local service organizations.
Parking is available at the EAA grounds for $10.00 and there is an entrance fee. Veterans and families get a reduced rate.
Marathon County Historical Society presents Storytime in the Garden
Event Location:
Yawkey House Garden 403 Mcindoe Street Wausau WI 54403
Event Date:
09.12.2024
Start & End Time:
11:00 am-12:00 pm
Event Details:
From May to September, please join the Marathon County Historical Society, on the second Thursday of each month at 11:00 am for Storytime in the Garden. Returning to the stunning Yawkey House garden we’ll enjoy a couple storybooks in the pergola followed by a children’s craft in the Carriage House.
Across the street at the Woodson History Center we have our regular exhibits and children’s room. We’re making history fun for your little ones at Storytime in the Garden.
For more information, please contact the Marathon County Historical Society at (715) 842-5750 or info@marathoncountyhistory.org.
The Military Vehicle Preservation Association (MVPA), will be hosting their 49th Annual International Convention in Oshkosh at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) grounds. This military vehicle show, vintage warbird fly-in, vendor trade show, and educational seminars will be open to the public from September 12th to September 14th, 2024.
A wide assortment of vehicles will be on display from horse drawn wagons, bicycles, scooters, and motorcycles, to jeeps, trucks, and tracked armored vehicles. These workhorse vehicles support local parades, veteran organization events, school programs, and public displays. In addition to the vintage vehicles we are expecting some vintage warbirds, modern military vehicles, military displays, and local service organizations.
Parking is available at the EAA grounds for $10.00 and there is an entrance fee. Veterans and families get a reduced rate.
Marathon County Historical Society presents Storytime in the Garden
Event Location:
Yawkey House Garden 403 Mcindoe Street Wausau WI 54403
Event Date:
09.12.2024
Start & End Time:
11:00 am-12:00 pm
Event Details:
From May to September, please join the Marathon County Historical Society, on the second Thursday of each month at 11:00 am for Storytime in the Garden. Returning to the stunning Yawkey House garden we’ll enjoy a couple storybooks in the pergola followed by a children’s craft in the Carriage House.
Across the street at the Woodson History Center we have our regular exhibits and children’s room. We’re making history fun for your little ones at Storytime in the Garden.
For more information, please contact the Marathon County Historical Society at (715) 842-5750 or info@marathoncountyhistory.org.
The Military Vehicle Preservation Association (MVPA), will be hosting their 49th Annual International Convention in Oshkosh at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) grounds. This military vehicle show, vintage warbird fly-in, vendor trade show, and educational seminars will be open to the public from September 12th to September 14th, 2024.
A wide assortment of vehicles will be on display from horse drawn wagons, bicycles, scooters, and motorcycles, to jeeps, trucks, and tracked armored vehicles. These workhorse vehicles support local parades, veteran organization events, school programs, and public displays. In addition to the vintage vehicles we are expecting some vintage warbirds, modern military vehicles, military displays, and local service organizations.
Parking is available at the EAA grounds for $10.00 and there is an entrance fee. Veterans and families get a reduced rate.
Green Lake, Wis. (August 12, 2024) – Larry McCray will perform at Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Wisconsin, on Friday, September 13, at 7:30 p.m.
Rust belt blues shouter and guitar slinger Larry McCray was born in 1960 in Magnolia, Ark., about 12 miles from the Louisiana line. He spent his early years on a farm as the second youngest of nine siblings. After trying his hand at saxophone in school, his older (and only) sister, Clara, introduced Larry to the guitar and the transformative music of the three Kings of the blues (B.B., Freddie and Albert). Over the past three decades of nonstop touring and recording, Larry has played and shared the stage with such blues greats as BB King, Buddy Guy, Albert King, John Mayall, Johnny Winter, Robert Cray, Keb Mo, Jimmie Vaughan, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Joe Bonamassa, as well as rock legends the Allman Brothers, Phil Lesh, Jonny Lang, Joe Walsh, Levon Helm, Chris Robinson, Dickey Betts, and countless others. In 2021, Blues Without You, Larry’s latest, a 12-track release was recorded on famed blues rock guitarist Bonamassa’s Keeping the Blues Alive nonprofit label with producer Josh Smith, a partnership that has also spawned a video (for the upcoming single, “Arkansas”) and a documentary. “Larry’s still a relatively young man, with a lot to say, and the world needs to know who he is. It’s the perfect time to have a rebirth of his music,” Bonamassa says. “He knows he’s a badass, he just needs to be reassured and reassure himself that he can stand up there with the greats.
Larry McCray’s performance is sponsored by Anonymous Friends of Thrasher Opera House Who Love the Blues, Heidel House Hotel and Conference Center, Goose Blind, and Sturgeon Spirits. 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 Larry McCray’s performance on September 13 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. Built in 1910, restored in 1997, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it is a charming, intimate, and friendly venue with excellent acoustics, seating 200. For more information, please visit www.thrasheroperahouse.com or find us @thrasheroperahouse on Facebook and Instagram.
The Military Vehicle Preservation Association (MVPA), will be hosting their 49th Annual International Convention in Oshkosh at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) grounds. This military vehicle show, vintage warbird fly-in, vendor trade show, and educational seminars will be open to the public from September 12th to September 14th, 2024.
A wide assortment of vehicles will be on display from horse drawn wagons, bicycles, scooters, and motorcycles, to jeeps, trucks, and tracked armored vehicles. These workhorse vehicles support local parades, veteran organization events, school programs, and public displays. In addition to the vintage vehicles we are expecting some vintage warbirds, modern military vehicles, military displays, and local service organizations.
Parking is available at the EAA grounds for $10.00 and there is an entrance fee. Veterans and families get a reduced rate.
Village of Winneconne – Walk/Run starts and ends at Marble Park
Event Date:
09.14.2024
Start & End Time:
Day of race registration from 7:45 – 9:45 AM. Walk/Run starts at 10 AM
Event Details:
The Winneconne Masonic Lodge is sponsoring our second annual Square & Compass 5K Walk/Run. Registration is on $25. The funds raised are used for our scholarship program. We hope to see you there.
How to get more details (Website/Phone Number):
To register ahead of time go to our website at: 186-wi.ourlodgepage.com. Next, click on the “links” tab. Navigate to the blue hyperlink that reads “RACE IMFORMATION”. This will take you the registration form and you will find all of the information needed. Taxes and other fees do apply.
Green Lake, Wis. (August 12, 2024) – Melissa Carper – will perform a 506 Session at Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Wisconsin, on Saturday, September 14, at 7:30 p.m. A Thrasher 506 Session features cocktail table style seating and seating for just 80 guests.
“I don’t think you can get this sound unless it’s borned in ya,” said bluegrass legend Ralph Stanley, when asked about what he called “old-time mountain music.” When Melissa Carper heard those words, something jumped inside her. While staying in the country with a friend, she found an old DVD of Down From the Mountain, the documentary and concert film of the “O, Brother Where Art Thou” soundtrack that featured this particular Stanley interview. She immediately jotted down “borned in ya” on a piece of paper. “I knew I had to write that song,” she recalls. In the Spring of 2023, Carper went back to East Nashville’s Bomb Shelter — the same “analog wonderland” where she’d recorded Ramblin’ Soul and its predecessor, Daddy’s Country Gold, and enlisted the help of her trusted co-producers — Dennis Crouch and Andrija Tokic. “Borned In Ya” would become the title track of the new album, out July 19th via Mae Music/Thirty Tigers. Like much of her writing, the song applies a homespun sensibility — and a bit of humor — to questions about life’s journeys. “I was turning over in my mind what it means to have something ‘borned in ya,’” she said. “The song evolved as I was writing it to be more about having your soul ‘borned it ya,’ and the more life experience you have, you hopefully grow to embody the highest version of yourself that you can be.” “Borned In Ya” could certainly stand as a reflection on Carper’s life in music. “Authentic” might be an overused word to describe an artist’s appeal, but there’s something so natural and true about Carper’s musicality that she must have been born with it: An easy sway to her singing, a precise, but laid-back sense of timing. A feel. And, lyrically, she has an instinctive sense for storytelling, both observant and intuitive.
Melissa Carper’s performance is sponsored by Horicon Bank, Heidel House, Goose Blind, and Sturgeon Spirits. 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 Melissa Carper’s performance on September 14 at 7:30 p.m. are $35 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. Built in 1910, restored in 1997, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it is a charming, intimate, and friendly venue with excellent acoustics, seating 200. For more information, please visit www.thrasheroperahouse.com or find us @thrasheroperahouse on Facebook and Instagram.
The Military Vehicle Preservation Association (MVPA), will be hosting their 49th Annual International Convention in Oshkosh at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) grounds. This military vehicle show, vintage warbird fly-in, vendor trade show, and educational seminars will be open to the public from September 12th to September 14th, 2024.
A wide assortment of vehicles will be on display from horse drawn wagons, bicycles, scooters, and motorcycles, to jeeps, trucks, and tracked armored vehicles. These workhorse vehicles support local parades, veteran organization events, school programs, and public displays. In addition to the vintage vehicles we are expecting some vintage warbirds, modern military vehicles, military displays, and local service organizations.
Parking is available at the EAA grounds for $10.00 and there is an entrance fee. Veterans and families get a reduced rate.
Village of Winneconne – Walk/Run starts and ends at Marble Park
Event Date:
09.14.2024
Start & End Time:
Day of race registration from 7:45 – 9:45 AM. Walk/Run starts at 10 AM
Event Details:
The Winneconne Masonic Lodge is sponsoring our second annual Square & Compass 5K Walk/Run. Registration is on $25. The funds raised are used for our scholarship program. We hope to see you there.
How to get more details (Website/Phone Number):
To register ahead of time go to our website at: 186-wi.ourlodgepage.com. Next, click on the “links” tab. Navigate to the blue hyperlink that reads “RACE IMFORMATION”. This will take you the registration form and you will find all of the information needed. Taxes and other fees do apply.
Green Lake, Wis. (August 12, 2024) – Melissa Carper – will perform a 506 Session at Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Wisconsin, on Saturday, September 14, at 7:30 p.m. A Thrasher 506 Session features cocktail table style seating and seating for just 80 guests.
“I don’t think you can get this sound unless it’s borned in ya,” said bluegrass legend Ralph Stanley, when asked about what he called “old-time mountain music.” When Melissa Carper heard those words, something jumped inside her. While staying in the country with a friend, she found an old DVD of Down From the Mountain, the documentary and concert film of the “O, Brother Where Art Thou” soundtrack that featured this particular Stanley interview. She immediately jotted down “borned in ya” on a piece of paper. “I knew I had to write that song,” she recalls. In the Spring of 2023, Carper went back to East Nashville’s Bomb Shelter — the same “analog wonderland” where she’d recorded Ramblin’ Soul and its predecessor, Daddy’s Country Gold, and enlisted the help of her trusted co-producers — Dennis Crouch and Andrija Tokic. “Borned In Ya” would become the title track of the new album, out July 19th via Mae Music/Thirty Tigers. Like much of her writing, the song applies a homespun sensibility — and a bit of humor — to questions about life’s journeys. “I was turning over in my mind what it means to have something ‘borned in ya,’” she said. “The song evolved as I was writing it to be more about having your soul ‘borned it ya,’ and the more life experience you have, you hopefully grow to embody the highest version of yourself that you can be.” “Borned In Ya” could certainly stand as a reflection on Carper’s life in music. “Authentic” might be an overused word to describe an artist’s appeal, but there’s something so natural and true about Carper’s musicality that she must have been born with it: An easy sway to her singing, a precise, but laid-back sense of timing. A feel. And, lyrically, she has an instinctive sense for storytelling, both observant and intuitive.
Melissa Carper’s performance is sponsored by Horicon Bank, Heidel House, Goose Blind, and Sturgeon Spirits. 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 Melissa Carper’s performance on September 14 at 7:30 p.m. are $35 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. Built in 1910, restored in 1997, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it is a charming, intimate, and friendly venue with excellent acoustics, seating 200. For more information, please visit www.thrasheroperahouse.com or find us @thrasheroperahouse on Facebook and Instagram.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 09, 2024 CONTACT: Jason Mansmith 920.294.4279 jason@thrasheroperahouse.com
Concert Photography Exhibit by Ric Damm on Display at Thrasher Opera House
Green Lake, Wis. (September 09, 2024)—Green Lake’s historic Thrasher Opera House will host a concert photography exhibit by Ric Damm through October 31, 2024. The exhibit can be viewed M-F 10-4; for after-hours visits, call 920.294.4279 to schedule a time.
Ric Damm has been a fan of popular music for as long as he can remember. His tastes were initially formed by the radio stations and records played by his mom and dad, and then his sister; and then his weekly Sunday night ritual of tuning in to Casey Kasem and America’s Top 40. MTV was a huge influence just as he was becoming a teenager, and later he would devour each issue of Rolling Stone magazine when it came to his mailbox. The music and the imagery of popular music would impact his identity in profound ways.
Ric dreamed of being in a band, but never had the patience required to practice being a musician. Instead, he turned to replicating band logos on paper and selling them to fellow junior high school kids. He also wrote poetry and song lyrics. In college, he wrote music reviews for the weekly student newspaper and record company contacts opened the doors to interviewing musicians and attending concerts.
Fast forward more than 20 years: while attending a concert Ric noticed a photographer taking pictures and wondered, “how does one go about doing that?” Around the same time, Rachael from Thrasher Opera House reached out to Ric asking if he knew anyone who could capture images of their live performances.
In the five years since, Ric has photographed hundreds of artists at dozens of venues from Thrasher to the famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre. He continues to be the primary house photographer and is a member of the board of directors for Thrasher Opera House. Ric is also a member of the photography team for Madison-based FPC Live, Eau Claire’s Blue Ox Music Festival and Appleton’s Mile of Music Festival. He is a regular contributor to online magazines Americana Highways and Shutter 16.
Happy September 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 September programs:
Our Wednesday 10 am Storytime resumes on September 11!
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*
*Meeting a week early this month on September 23!
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
Labor Day Weekend Hours
Saturday, August 31: 9 am – 1 pm
Monday, September 2: Closed
Summer Reading Bonus Round
Thank you to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring the prizes for our Summer Reading Bonus Round. The Bonus Round ends Saturday, August 31. Winners will be notified by September 6!
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
A library card is a key to an arsenal of resources. Whether you’re a job hunter using our public computers, a tabletop gamer wanting to try something new, or a new reader seeking titles featuring your favorite characters, the library has something for you! This month, help us spread the word about the importance of a library card!
Cardholders can borrow not only books and other physical media, but also games, discovery kits, musical instruments, and more. Access databases, checkout digital books and audiobooks, and stream movies and music too!
Food for Fines & Free Library Card Replacements This Month
We believe library cards are so important that we want to help our current cardholders have fully usable cards. For the month of September, bring in non-perishable, un-expired food items to receive $1 off your library fines per item you bring in. We will forgive up to $10 on your account (excludes charges for lost or damaged items). Lose your card and need a new one? The $1 library card replacement fee is waived this month!
Youth Programs
Storytime Returns
Wednesdays at 10 am
Beginning September 11, join us on Wednesdays at 10 am for stories, songs, dances, crafts, and activities. For ages 3-5 years.
Toothpick Tower Challenge
September 16-21
Construct a tower out of just toothpicks and marshmallows. Who can build the tallest, most impressive structure? This free-build activity will be available in the children’s area all week long!
Adult Programs
Adult Craft Night – Paper Chain Tapestries
Tuesday, September 10 at 6 pm
Design and construct a colorful wall hanging with an easy, classic technique. *Registration is required.*
Digitization Service: Preserve Your Memories
September 16-30
Do you 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 flash drive) conversion service and a slide/film digitization service. The cost of the VHS conversion service is $3 per tape. *Registration for the VHS conversion service is required. Call 920-361- 5420 to reserve your spot.*
Dungeons & Dragons
Friday, September 20 from 6-9 pm
Come play a campaign of Dungeons & Dragons at the library. Bring your own character to join in the adventure (premade characters may be provided upon request). Dice will be available for all to use. *Registration is required.*
Banned Books Week
Banned Books Week draws national attention to the harms of censorship and highlights the value of free and open access to information. The annual event brings together the entire book community — librarians, educators, authors, publishers, booksellers, and readers of all types — in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas. The theme for Banned Books Week 2024 is “Freed Between the Lines.” We can find freedom in the pages of a book — but book bans and censorship threaten that freedom, along with many other rights and institutions. During Banned Books Week 2024 and beyond, let’s share our love of the right to read and the freedom found in books. Let’s be Freed Between the Lines! Stop by the library to browse our Banned Book displays and maybe check one out!
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Winnefox library users now have access to Kanopy Kids, a video streaming platform collection that features entertaining and educational films, TV series, and videos for kids! Kanopy Kids includes developmentally appropriate, age-based ratings, as well as additional parental controls. Enjoy storybook adaptions, film shorts, and PBS/BBC shows.
Over 3000 magazine titles including Rolling Stone, Newsweek, Vogue, Reader’s Digest, National Geographic and many more are free on the Libby app or on your web browser here.
The group is open to anyone caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, with a purpose of providing mutual support, ideas, and understanding in a caring and confidential environment. There is no charge to participate.
For questions, or to inquire about meeting space for a community cause, call 920-807-0008.
Ripon College is proud to host Pow-litical Comics: From Ripon to the RNC, on view in the Caestecker Art Gallery from Sept. 5 through Oct. 4. The exhibit features several Wisconsin artists, including Marvel and DC comic book artist Peter Poplaski and The New Yorker cartoonist Paul Noth. Ripon College alumnus James P. Danky ’70 is the guest curator for the exhibit.
The Elephant in the Room: A Pop-Up Exhibit at the Little White Schoolhouse
1074 W. Fond du Lac St., Ripon
Sat & Sun Sept. 6-29 10am-4pm
The Little White Schoolhouse will host a Pop-Up Exhibit titled “Elephant in the Room,” which will explore the birth and evolution of the Republican Party mascot through political cartoons. This exhibit will be on display from September 6th through September 29th, open on weekends from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Admission to the Pop-Up Exhibit is free.
Ripon, WI – The Ripon Public Library is pleased to offer a fresh slate of fall programming. Keep reading to discover all that October has to offer for all ages! Thanks to the Friends of the Library, and other generous partners, programming is always free, and registration is not required unless noted.
WEDNESDAYS OCT 2 – OCT 16 | 10 AM | STORYTIME + STAY & PLAY | KIDS & CAREGIVERS
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 engage.
Everyone is invited to Stay and Play in the Romper Room after Storytime. This active space allows kids to release excess energy and advance their physical skills while supporting social connections for adults and children. Storytime and Stay and Play do not require registration.
PAWS IN THE PARK WITH BLUEY! | SAT OCT 5 | 10 AM – NOON | BARLOW PARK PAVILION
400 Newbury St, Ripon
It’s a morning to celebrate the love of dogs and those who care for them personally and professionally! Leashed, well behaved dogs are welcome at Barlow Park and doggie clean-up bags are provided. This free event is a collaboration of Ripon Parks and Recreation, and the Ripon Public Library brings fun plus information and resources to all ages. Enjoy:
Life-sized Bluey and Bingo characters will be on hand to meet and greet their fans and pose for photos! They’ll also pass out bags of the sweet treat “puppy chow” while supplies last.
All attendees are provided five FREE entry tickets into valuable prize drawings ranging from pet supplies, adoption fee and training cost assistance, and fun dog-lover related bling! Earn more prize entries with each donation to Green Lake Area Animal Shelter (GLAAS).
GLAAS Director, Janine Rubeck, shares information about the facility, its services, and the joys of pet adoption. Some of their most adoptable dogs will make appearances too!
Stock Bluey’s & Bingo’s house! Help fill a replica of the popular pups’ house with items from the GLAAS wish list. For each item donated, receive an extra entry into valuable prize drawings!
NON-CLUMPING Kitty Litter
Bleach
Laundry detergent
Dish Soap
Disinfecting Cleaner WITH BLEACH
Dog treats
Meet award-winning dog trainer, Alysha Kloeckner! Her business, A Dog’s Tale LLC, aims to support dogs and the people who love them through a belief in treating both dogs and their guardians with compassion and support. Alysha will conduct training demos with her canine students and answer training questions. Please note, she will not train attendee’s dogs at the event. Information regarding her popular group class schedules, private training, and board-to-train options will be available. A Dog’s Tale is contributing to the prize drawings with training services valued at up to $150!
A Storywalk offers two beloved picture books featuring shelter/stray dogs and their heartwarming journeys to finding their “furever” homes.
MORE FUN! Dog-focused businesses and agencies will offer info, giveaways, sales and prizes! Participants include Animal House Feed Inc., Ripon PD’s K-9 program, 2nd Chance North Dog Rescue, and Marcie’s Pet Spa.
PENNY PEONY PAINTS THE WAY: a Library Renovation Fundraiser! |
SUN OCT 6 at 1:30-3:30 PM | SAT NOV 16 at 10 AM – NOON | FOR AGES 5 TO ADULT (with ages 5-12 accompanied by an adult) REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Local artist Katie Lang is a lifelong library lover! Her wise mother made visiting the local library a mainstay of Katie’s childhood, and Katie is continuing the happy tradition with her children in Ripon. Seeing the potential for the library’s renovation plans to transform the entire library campus into a tourism-worthy destination, Katie is inspired to use her artistic skills to help bring the dream to fruition!
Owner and creator of Penny Peony Designs, Katie is offering a seasonally inspired guided painting class for $30 per project. Proceeds beyond the cost of materials will support the library’s renovation fund. Through Katie’s kind, humorous, and expert guidance, the experience and finished projects will be treasured for years!
The Sunday, October 6 class features a delightfully accessible “Friendly Floral Ghost” painting and collage workshop. Using an 8×10 inch canvas board, acrylic paint, floral magazine cutouts, decoupage supplies, and your intuitive flair, craft a fall-themed, slightly spooky masterpiece! This project is designed for individuals aged five to adult with adult supervision being necessary for children aged 5-12 years. Accompanying adults need not pay separately; the fee is per project.
To register and pay, please visit the Penny Peony Designs website and access the “Join a Class” section.
Stay tuned! Another class is planned for November in which participants paint three joyful holiday ornaments.
FRIENDS’ FAMOUS BOOK SALE | OCT 10-12 | ALL AGES
The Friends’ renowned sale offers huge selections across many genres, all at great prices! Payments are accepted by cash, check, or credit/debit card.
THU OCT 10 | EARLY BIRD SALE! | 4-7 PM | $3 ENTRY FEE (Fee is waived for Friends Members.)
FRI OCT 11 | 10 AM-5 PM
SAT OCT 12 | 10 AM-2 PM | $3/BAG SALE!
FRI | OCT 11 | 10 AM | SCHOOL’S OFF MOVIE EVENT | ALL AGES
A continuation of a movie about emotions, this story follows Riley as she navigates the journey of puberty, encountering new and more intricate emotions along the way. As she adjusts to her teenage life, her familiar emotions grapple with the fear of potentially being replaced.
(2024 PG 1h 36m)
SUN | OCT 13 | 1-4 PM | D&D and MORE! | AGES 11+
Join us for an afternoon of Dungeons and Dragons and other roleplaying games in which you immerse yourself in a world and character, problem-solve and collaborate with others! Beginners welcome. Recurs the second Sunday of each month.
MON | OCT 14 | 2 PM | MONDAY MATINEE | ALL AGES
This movie tells the inspiring true story of nine working-class American boys from the University of Washington who brought hope and pride to the nation by winning the gold medal in rowing at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression and the rise of Nazi Germany, the movie beautifully captures their journey of determination, teamwork, and resilience. (2023 PG-13 2h 3m)
MON OCT 14 | DROP-IN 3:30-6:30 PM | READY TO READ! | KIDS PRESCHOOL to 5TH GRADE, THEIR ADULTS, EDUCATORS
Reading is foundational throughout our lives! We read for fun, to learn, to connect with others and ideas, to work, and more. On Monday, September 16, between 3:30 and 6:30 PM, drop into the children’s department for a fun and informational reading-focused evening.
Discover ways to support and nurture a love of reading through engaging activity stations. Learn to use the powerful database Novelist, a premier tool for finding good books for every reader! Novelist is an easy-to-use timesaver and empowers users of all ages to discover books, series and based on their reading level and interests. Enjoy this journey into a lifetime of reading!
Homemade cookies will be served courtesy of the Friends of the Ripon Public Library! Mark your calendars as this event repeats on October 14 and November 11.
Ripon Public Library is proud to present Rick Pfeifer, the brilliant author behind “Mourning Dayze: A Wisconsin Garage Band.” Rick’s book captures the essence of a bygone era, delving deep into the heart of the 1960s and 70s garage band scene in Wisconsin. Take a trip through these magical times and hear about their gigs in the oft played towns, bars, and teen events that are recounted in depth. Hear from Rick, Doug Henry and Rise Hebebrand about a bygone era of music and fun!
WED | OCT 16 | 6 PM | ADULT GAME NIGHT | AGES 16+
Calling all strategists, team players, and those who like to test their luck—enjoy an evening of tabletop board games! For September, our Featured Teach is “Flamecraft.” Artisan dragons are sought by shopkeepers so that they may delight customers with their flamecraft. You are a Flamekeeper, skilled in the art of conversing with dragons, placing them in their ideal home and using enchantments to entice them to produce wondrous things. Your reputation will grow as you aid the dragons and shopkeepers, and the Flamekeeper with the most reputation will be known as the Master of Flamecraft. Staff will be on hand to teach this game and more – no experience necessary!
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.
THU | OCT 17 | 6:30 PM | CRAFT CLUB: DIY Flower Tealights | AGES 10+ UP
Use your creative skills to make a lovely lighted flower, perfect for adding a warm glow to cool fall nights! Call 920.748.6160 to register by Oct. 14. For ages 10+. Youth require adult supervision.
FRI OCT 18 | 6-8 PM | SLIGHTLY SPOOKY SPECIAL! | KIDS & CAREGIVERS | PLEASE REGISTER BY OCT 15
It’s the annual slightly spooky, afterhours Halloween event for kids and families! The whole family, including adults, is encouraged to arrive in costume and strut their stuff throughout the evening. This free event offers Roadhouse pizza, ice cream, excellent spooky reads, and a Halloween Hop with DJ Christina Frake of Total Sound Entertainment!
The schedule for the evening is as follows:
6-6:15 PM arrivals and Read with a Scout
6:15-6:45 PM ROADHOUSE Pizza & Ice Cream
6:45-7:30 PM Halloween Hop with Total Sound Entertainment DJ
7:30-8:00 PM Check out library books
Registration is required! Please call the library by October 15 to make a reservation and share any dietary needs. Gluten and dairy free alternatives will be available.
SAT | OCT 19 | NOON – close | TABLETOP CHALLENGE III | AGES 10+
Join us at the Ripon Public Library for Tabletop Challenge III! Players will test their board game skills over three rounds of friendly competition in a variety of modern board games. Great prizes are up for grabs for our top finishers. Co-sponsored by Adventure Games of Oshkosh and Boardlandia of Appleton.
SUN | OCT 20 | 4:00-5:30 PM | TEEN GLOW IN THE DARK GAMES | AGES 11-17
Hey everyone! Get ready for an evening full of excitement and fun! Join us on October 20th from 4:00-5:30 PM for an epic glow in the dark game night–including ring toss, tic-tac-toe, bowling and more! We’ve got it all – thrilling games, delicious food, and awesome prizes! 🌟Don’t miss out on the chance to hang out with friends and enjoy a night full of fun and laughter. See you there!
TUES | OCT 22 | Smartphones 101 | ADULTS
1:00 PM @ Ripon Senior Center
6:30 PM @ Ripon Public Library
Discover the full potential of your smartphone with guidance from library staff for downloading apps and mastering navigation, empowering you to explore the world of technology confidently.
MON | OCT 28 | 2 PM | CLASSIC MOVIE MONDAY | ALL AGES
The USS Sea Tiger is a World War II submarine limping along with a crazy crew when they take aboard five nurses. It’s hijinks on the high seas in this rollicking comedy!
(1959 NR 2h 4m)
MON | OCT 28 | 6:30 PM | BOOK CLUB | ADULTS
Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry
In his memoir, Matthew Perry shares his journey from childhood dreams to stardom, followed by battles with addiction and the road to recovery after a life-threatening health crisis. Before the frequent hospital stays and rehab sessions, there was five-year-old Matthew, who moved from Montreal to Los Angeles, navigating the separation of his parents. At fourteen, he was a nationally ranked tennis player in Canada, and by twenty-four, he landed a sought-after role as a leading cast member in the much-discussed pilot originally titled Friends Like Us… and so much more.
Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing is a poignant memoir that is both personal and enlightening—offering a supportive hand to anyone facing the challenges of sobriety. With unwavering honesty, heartfelt moments, and a dose of humor, this is the book fans have eagerly anticipated.
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.
Ripon College is proud to host Pow-litical Comics: From Ripon to the RNC, on view in the Caestecker Art Gallery from Sept. 5 through Oct. 4. The exhibit features several Wisconsin artists, including Marvel and DC comic book artist Peter Poplaski and The New Yorker cartoonist Paul Noth. Ripon College alumnus James P. Danky ’70 is the guest curator for the exhibit.
The Elephant in the Room: A Pop-Up Exhibit at the Little White Schoolhouse
1074 W. Fond du Lac St., Ripon
Sat & Sun Sept. 6-29 10am-4pm
The Little White Schoolhouse will host a Pop-Up Exhibit titled “Elephant in the Room,” which will explore the birth and evolution of the Republican Party mascot through political cartoons. This exhibit will be on display from September 6th through September 29th, open on weekends from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Admission to the Pop-Up Exhibit is free.
Ripon, WI – The Ripon Public Library is pleased to offer a fresh slate of fall programming. Keep reading to discover all that October has to offer for all ages! Thanks to the Friends of the Library, and other generous partners, programming is always free, and registration is not required unless noted.
WEDNESDAYS OCT 2 – OCT 16 | 10 AM | STORYTIME + STAY & PLAY | KIDS & CAREGIVERS
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 engage.
Everyone is invited to Stay and Play in the Romper Room after Storytime. This active space allows kids to release excess energy and advance their physical skills while supporting social connections for adults and children. Storytime and Stay and Play do not require registration.
PAWS IN THE PARK WITH BLUEY! | SAT OCT 5 | 10 AM – NOON | BARLOW PARK PAVILION
400 Newbury St, Ripon
It’s a morning to celebrate the love of dogs and those who care for them personally and professionally! Leashed, well behaved dogs are welcome at Barlow Park and doggie clean-up bags are provided. This free event is a collaboration of Ripon Parks and Recreation, and the Ripon Public Library brings fun plus information and resources to all ages. Enjoy:
Life-sized Bluey and Bingo characters will be on hand to meet and greet their fans and pose for photos! They’ll also pass out bags of the sweet treat “puppy chow” while supplies last.
All attendees are provided five FREE entry tickets into valuable prize drawings ranging from pet supplies, adoption fee and training cost assistance, and fun dog-lover related bling! Earn more prize entries with each donation to Green Lake Area Animal Shelter (GLAAS).
GLAAS Director, Janine Rubeck, shares information about the facility, its services, and the joys of pet adoption. Some of their most adoptable dogs will make appearances too!
Stock Bluey’s & Bingo’s house! Help fill a replica of the popular pups’ house with items from the GLAAS wish list. For each item donated, receive an extra entry into valuable prize drawings!
NON-CLUMPING Kitty Litter
Bleach
Laundry detergent
Dish Soap
Disinfecting Cleaner WITH BLEACH
Dog treats
Meet award-winning dog trainer, Alysha Kloeckner! Her business, A Dog’s Tale LLC, aims to support dogs and the people who love them through a belief in treating both dogs and their guardians with compassion and support. Alysha will conduct training demos with her canine students and answer training questions. Please note, she will not train attendee’s dogs at the event. Information regarding her popular group class schedules, private training, and board-to-train options will be available. A Dog’s Tale is contributing to the prize drawings with training services valued at up to $150!
A Storywalk offers two beloved picture books featuring shelter/stray dogs and their heartwarming journeys to finding their “furever” homes.
MORE FUN! Dog-focused businesses and agencies will offer info, giveaways, sales and prizes! Participants include Animal House Feed Inc., Ripon PD’s K-9 program, 2nd Chance North Dog Rescue, and Marcie’s Pet Spa.
PENNY PEONY PAINTS THE WAY: a Library Renovation Fundraiser! |
SUN OCT 6 at 1:30-3:30 PM | SAT NOV 16 at 10 AM – NOON | FOR AGES 5 TO ADULT (with ages 5-12 accompanied by an adult) REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Local artist Katie Lang is a lifelong library lover! Her wise mother made visiting the local library a mainstay of Katie’s childhood, and Katie is continuing the happy tradition with her children in Ripon. Seeing the potential for the library’s renovation plans to transform the entire library campus into a tourism-worthy destination, Katie is inspired to use her artistic skills to help bring the dream to fruition!
Owner and creator of Penny Peony Designs, Katie is offering a seasonally inspired guided painting class for $30 per project. Proceeds beyond the cost of materials will support the library’s renovation fund. Through Katie’s kind, humorous, and expert guidance, the experience and finished projects will be treasured for years!
The Sunday, October 6 class features a delightfully accessible “Friendly Floral Ghost” painting and collage workshop. Using an 8×10 inch canvas board, acrylic paint, floral magazine cutouts, decoupage supplies, and your intuitive flair, craft a fall-themed, slightly spooky masterpiece! This project is designed for individuals aged five to adult with adult supervision being necessary for children aged 5-12 years. Accompanying adults need not pay separately; the fee is per project.
To register and pay, please visit the Penny Peony Designs website and access the “Join a Class” section.
Stay tuned! Another class is planned for November in which participants paint three joyful holiday ornaments.
FRIENDS’ FAMOUS BOOK SALE | OCT 10-12 | ALL AGES
The Friends’ renowned sale offers huge selections across many genres, all at great prices! Payments are accepted by cash, check, or credit/debit card.
THU OCT 10 | EARLY BIRD SALE! | 4-7 PM | $3 ENTRY FEE (Fee is waived for Friends Members.)
FRI OCT 11 | 10 AM-5 PM
SAT OCT 12 | 10 AM-2 PM | $3/BAG SALE!
FRI | OCT 11 | 10 AM | SCHOOL’S OFF MOVIE EVENT | ALL AGES
A continuation of a movie about emotions, this story follows Riley as she navigates the journey of puberty, encountering new and more intricate emotions along the way. As she adjusts to her teenage life, her familiar emotions grapple with the fear of potentially being replaced.
(2024 PG 1h 36m)
SUN | OCT 13 | 1-4 PM | D&D and MORE! | AGES 11+
Join us for an afternoon of Dungeons and Dragons and other roleplaying games in which you immerse yourself in a world and character, problem-solve and collaborate with others! Beginners welcome. Recurs the second Sunday of each month.
MON | OCT 14 | 2 PM | MONDAY MATINEE | ALL AGES
This movie tells the inspiring true story of nine working-class American boys from the University of Washington who brought hope and pride to the nation by winning the gold medal in rowing at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression and the rise of Nazi Germany, the movie beautifully captures their journey of determination, teamwork, and resilience. (2023 PG-13 2h 3m)
MON OCT 14 | DROP-IN 3:30-6:30 PM | READY TO READ! | KIDS PRESCHOOL to 5TH GRADE, THEIR ADULTS, EDUCATORS
Reading is foundational throughout our lives! We read for fun, to learn, to connect with others and ideas, to work, and more. On Monday, September 16, between 3:30 and 6:30 PM, drop into the children’s department for a fun and informational reading-focused evening.
Discover ways to support and nurture a love of reading through engaging activity stations. Learn to use the powerful database Novelist, a premier tool for finding good books for every reader! Novelist is an easy-to-use timesaver and empowers users of all ages to discover books, series and based on their reading level and interests. Enjoy this journey into a lifetime of reading!
Homemade cookies will be served courtesy of the Friends of the Ripon Public Library! Mark your calendars as this event repeats on October 14 and November 11.
Ripon Public Library is proud to present Rick Pfeifer, the brilliant author behind “Mourning Dayze: A Wisconsin Garage Band.” Rick’s book captures the essence of a bygone era, delving deep into the heart of the 1960s and 70s garage band scene in Wisconsin. Take a trip through these magical times and hear about their gigs in the oft played towns, bars, and teen events that are recounted in depth. Hear from Rick, Doug Henry and Rise Hebebrand about a bygone era of music and fun!
WED | OCT 16 | 6 PM | ADULT GAME NIGHT | AGES 16+
Calling all strategists, team players, and those who like to test their luck—enjoy an evening of tabletop board games! For September, our Featured Teach is “Flamecraft.” Artisan dragons are sought by shopkeepers so that they may delight customers with their flamecraft. You are a Flamekeeper, skilled in the art of conversing with dragons, placing them in their ideal home and using enchantments to entice them to produce wondrous things. Your reputation will grow as you aid the dragons and shopkeepers, and the Flamekeeper with the most reputation will be known as the Master of Flamecraft. Staff will be on hand to teach this game and more – no experience necessary!
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.
THU | OCT 17 | 6:30 PM | CRAFT CLUB: DIY Flower Tealights | AGES 10+ UP
Use your creative skills to make a lovely lighted flower, perfect for adding a warm glow to cool fall nights! Call 920.748.6160 to register by Oct. 14. For ages 10+. Youth require adult supervision.
FRI OCT 18 | 6-8 PM | SLIGHTLY SPOOKY SPECIAL! | KIDS & CAREGIVERS | PLEASE REGISTER BY OCT 15
It’s the annual slightly spooky, afterhours Halloween event for kids and families! The whole family, including adults, is encouraged to arrive in costume and strut their stuff throughout the evening. This free event offers Roadhouse pizza, ice cream, excellent spooky reads, and a Halloween Hop with DJ Christina Frake of Total Sound Entertainment!
The schedule for the evening is as follows:
6-6:15 PM arrivals and Read with a Scout
6:15-6:45 PM ROADHOUSE Pizza & Ice Cream
6:45-7:30 PM Halloween Hop with Total Sound Entertainment DJ
7:30-8:00 PM Check out library books
Registration is required! Please call the library by October 15 to make a reservation and share any dietary needs. Gluten and dairy free alternatives will be available.
SAT | OCT 19 | NOON – close | TABLETOP CHALLENGE III | AGES 10+
Join us at the Ripon Public Library for Tabletop Challenge III! Players will test their board game skills over three rounds of friendly competition in a variety of modern board games. Great prizes are up for grabs for our top finishers. Co-sponsored by Adventure Games of Oshkosh and Boardlandia of Appleton.
SUN | OCT 20 | 4:00-5:30 PM | TEEN GLOW IN THE DARK GAMES | AGES 11-17
Hey everyone! Get ready for an evening full of excitement and fun! Join us on October 20th from 4:00-5:30 PM for an epic glow in the dark game night–including ring toss, tic-tac-toe, bowling and more! We’ve got it all – thrilling games, delicious food, and awesome prizes! 🌟Don’t miss out on the chance to hang out with friends and enjoy a night full of fun and laughter. See you there!
TUES | OCT 22 | Smartphones 101 | ADULTS
1:00 PM @ Ripon Senior Center
6:30 PM @ Ripon Public Library
Discover the full potential of your smartphone with guidance from library staff for downloading apps and mastering navigation, empowering you to explore the world of technology confidently.
MON | OCT 28 | 2 PM | CLASSIC MOVIE MONDAY | ALL AGES
The USS Sea Tiger is a World War II submarine limping along with a crazy crew when they take aboard five nurses. It’s hijinks on the high seas in this rollicking comedy!
(1959 NR 2h 4m)
MON | OCT 28 | 6:30 PM | BOOK CLUB | ADULTS
Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry
In his memoir, Matthew Perry shares his journey from childhood dreams to stardom, followed by battles with addiction and the road to recovery after a life-threatening health crisis. Before the frequent hospital stays and rehab sessions, there was five-year-old Matthew, who moved from Montreal to Los Angeles, navigating the separation of his parents. At fourteen, he was a nationally ranked tennis player in Canada, and by twenty-four, he landed a sought-after role as a leading cast member in the much-discussed pilot originally titled Friends Like Us… and so much more.
Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing is a poignant memoir that is both personal and enlightening—offering a supportive hand to anyone facing the challenges of sobriety. With unwavering honesty, heartfelt moments, and a dose of humor, this is the book fans have eagerly anticipated.
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.
The Ripon Noon Kiwanis will be serving up hot stacks of pancakes for their annual Pancake Breakfast; Saturday, September 21st from 8am-Noon, at the First Congregational Church, 220 Ransom Street, in Ripon. Additional parking available in the community lot across the street. The cost is $10 per person, AYCE; children ages 10 and under eat FREE! The breakfast includes sausage, scrambled eggs, apple sauce, assorted beverages and of course, pancakes. And what better to go with pancakes than a free toppings bar, filled with all the fixings to go with your flapjacks. The Ripon Noon Kiwanis is celebrating 100 years of serving the children of Ripon; supporting initiatives including the Splash Pad, All-Inclusive Playground, Toy Lending Library, Recurring Scholarships, and the free Children’s Fair!
Join us for a night of music, dancing, and community spirit as we come together to support The Thrasher Opera House and all the incredible programs it offers. See you on the dance floor!
Marathon County Historical Society – Voices from the Past: An Historical Walk through Pine Grove Cemetery
Event Location:
Pine Grove Cemetery 1501 Grand Ave Wausau WI 54403
Event Date:
09.22.2024
Start & End Time:
11 am-3 pm
Event Details:
The Marathon County Historical Society presents our annual “Voices from the Past: An Historical Walk through Pine Grove Cemetery” on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Pine Grove Cemetery 1501 Grand Avenue in Wausau. The first tour will leave at 11 a.m. and the last tour will begin at 2 p.m. rain or shine.
Costumed re-enactors will tell stories from Marathon County’s past as groups of visitors walk a guided route through Pine Grove Cemetery. We’ll highlight historical figures buried at Pine Grove that made Wausau the strong community that it was then and has become.
Suggested donation is $5 per person. Advance registration is not required. For more information, please contact the Marathon County Historical Society at 715-842-5750 or visit the website www.marathoncountyhistory.org.
How to get more details (Website/Phone Number):
For more information, please contact the Marathon County Historical Society at 715-842-5750 or visit the website www.marathoncountyhistory.org. https://www.facebook.com/events/528643972886703
Ripon, WI – The Ripon Public Library is pleased to offer a fresh slate of fall programming. Keep reading to discover all that October has to offer for all ages! Thanks to the Friends of the Library, and other generous partners, programming is always free, and registration is not required unless noted.
WEDNESDAYS OCT 2 – OCT 16 | 10 AM | STORYTIME + STAY & PLAY | KIDS & CAREGIVERS
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 engage.
Everyone is invited to Stay and Play in the Romper Room after Storytime. This active space allows kids to release excess energy and advance their physical skills while supporting social connections for adults and children. Storytime and Stay and Play do not require registration.
PAWS IN THE PARK WITH BLUEY! | SAT OCT 5 | 10 AM – NOON | BARLOW PARK PAVILION
400 Newbury St, Ripon
It’s a morning to celebrate the love of dogs and those who care for them personally and professionally! Leashed, well behaved dogs are welcome at Barlow Park and doggie clean-up bags are provided. This free event is a collaboration of Ripon Parks and Recreation, and the Ripon Public Library brings fun plus information and resources to all ages. Enjoy:
Life-sized Bluey and Bingo characters will be on hand to meet and greet their fans and pose for photos! They’ll also pass out bags of the sweet treat “puppy chow” while supplies last.
All attendees are provided five FREE entry tickets into valuable prize drawings ranging from pet supplies, adoption fee and training cost assistance, and fun dog-lover related bling! Earn more prize entries with each donation to Green Lake Area Animal Shelter (GLAAS).
GLAAS Director, Janine Rubeck, shares information about the facility, its services, and the joys of pet adoption. Some of their most adoptable dogs will make appearances too!
Stock Bluey’s & Bingo’s house! Help fill a replica of the popular pups’ house with items from the GLAAS wish list. For each item donated, receive an extra entry into valuable prize drawings!
NON-CLUMPING Kitty Litter
Bleach
Laundry detergent
Dish Soap
Disinfecting Cleaner WITH BLEACH
Dog treats
Meet award-winning dog trainer, Alysha Kloeckner! Her business, A Dog’s Tale LLC, aims to support dogs and the people who love them through a belief in treating both dogs and their guardians with compassion and support. Alysha will conduct training demos with her canine students and answer training questions. Please note, she will not train attendee’s dogs at the event. Information regarding her popular group class schedules, private training, and board-to-train options will be available. A Dog’s Tale is contributing to the prize drawings with training services valued at up to $150!
A Storywalk offers two beloved picture books featuring shelter/stray dogs and their heartwarming journeys to finding their “furever” homes.
MORE FUN! Dog-focused businesses and agencies will offer info, giveaways, sales and prizes! Participants include Animal House Feed Inc., Ripon PD’s K-9 program, 2nd Chance North Dog Rescue, and Marcie’s Pet Spa.
PENNY PEONY PAINTS THE WAY: a Library Renovation Fundraiser! |
SUN OCT 6 at 1:30-3:30 PM | SAT NOV 16 at 10 AM – NOON | FOR AGES 5 TO ADULT (with ages 5-12 accompanied by an adult) REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Local artist Katie Lang is a lifelong library lover! Her wise mother made visiting the local library a mainstay of Katie’s childhood, and Katie is continuing the happy tradition with her children in Ripon. Seeing the potential for the library’s renovation plans to transform the entire library campus into a tourism-worthy destination, Katie is inspired to use her artistic skills to help bring the dream to fruition!
Owner and creator of Penny Peony Designs, Katie is offering a seasonally inspired guided painting class for $30 per project. Proceeds beyond the cost of materials will support the library’s renovation fund. Through Katie’s kind, humorous, and expert guidance, the experience and finished projects will be treasured for years!
The Sunday, October 6 class features a delightfully accessible “Friendly Floral Ghost” painting and collage workshop. Using an 8×10 inch canvas board, acrylic paint, floral magazine cutouts, decoupage supplies, and your intuitive flair, craft a fall-themed, slightly spooky masterpiece! This project is designed for individuals aged five to adult with adult supervision being necessary for children aged 5-12 years. Accompanying adults need not pay separately; the fee is per project.
To register and pay, please visit the Penny Peony Designs website and access the “Join a Class” section.
Stay tuned! Another class is planned for November in which participants paint three joyful holiday ornaments.
FRIENDS’ FAMOUS BOOK SALE | OCT 10-12 | ALL AGES
The Friends’ renowned sale offers huge selections across many genres, all at great prices! Payments are accepted by cash, check, or credit/debit card.
THU OCT 10 | EARLY BIRD SALE! | 4-7 PM | $3 ENTRY FEE (Fee is waived for Friends Members.)
FRI OCT 11 | 10 AM-5 PM
SAT OCT 12 | 10 AM-2 PM | $3/BAG SALE!
FRI | OCT 11 | 10 AM | SCHOOL’S OFF MOVIE EVENT | ALL AGES
A continuation of a movie about emotions, this story follows Riley as she navigates the journey of puberty, encountering new and more intricate emotions along the way. As she adjusts to her teenage life, her familiar emotions grapple with the fear of potentially being replaced.
(2024 PG 1h 36m)
SUN | OCT 13 | 1-4 PM | D&D and MORE! | AGES 11+
Join us for an afternoon of Dungeons and Dragons and other roleplaying games in which you immerse yourself in a world and character, problem-solve and collaborate with others! Beginners welcome. Recurs the second Sunday of each month.
MON | OCT 14 | 2 PM | MONDAY MATINEE | ALL AGES
This movie tells the inspiring true story of nine working-class American boys from the University of Washington who brought hope and pride to the nation by winning the gold medal in rowing at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression and the rise of Nazi Germany, the movie beautifully captures their journey of determination, teamwork, and resilience. (2023 PG-13 2h 3m)
MON OCT 14 | DROP-IN 3:30-6:30 PM | READY TO READ! | KIDS PRESCHOOL to 5TH GRADE, THEIR ADULTS, EDUCATORS
Reading is foundational throughout our lives! We read for fun, to learn, to connect with others and ideas, to work, and more. On Monday, September 16, between 3:30 and 6:30 PM, drop into the children’s department for a fun and informational reading-focused evening.
Discover ways to support and nurture a love of reading through engaging activity stations. Learn to use the powerful database Novelist, a premier tool for finding good books for every reader! Novelist is an easy-to-use timesaver and empowers users of all ages to discover books, series and based on their reading level and interests. Enjoy this journey into a lifetime of reading!
Homemade cookies will be served courtesy of the Friends of the Ripon Public Library! Mark your calendars as this event repeats on October 14 and November 11.
Ripon Public Library is proud to present Rick Pfeifer, the brilliant author behind “Mourning Dayze: A Wisconsin Garage Band.” Rick’s book captures the essence of a bygone era, delving deep into the heart of the 1960s and 70s garage band scene in Wisconsin. Take a trip through these magical times and hear about their gigs in the oft played towns, bars, and teen events that are recounted in depth. Hear from Rick, Doug Henry and Rise Hebebrand about a bygone era of music and fun!
WED | OCT 16 | 6 PM | ADULT GAME NIGHT | AGES 16+
Calling all strategists, team players, and those who like to test their luck—enjoy an evening of tabletop board games! For September, our Featured Teach is “Flamecraft.” Artisan dragons are sought by shopkeepers so that they may delight customers with their flamecraft. You are a Flamekeeper, skilled in the art of conversing with dragons, placing them in their ideal home and using enchantments to entice them to produce wondrous things. Your reputation will grow as you aid the dragons and shopkeepers, and the Flamekeeper with the most reputation will be known as the Master of Flamecraft. Staff will be on hand to teach this game and more – no experience necessary!
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.
THU | OCT 17 | 6:30 PM | CRAFT CLUB: DIY Flower Tealights | AGES 10+ UP
Use your creative skills to make a lovely lighted flower, perfect for adding a warm glow to cool fall nights! Call 920.748.6160 to register by Oct. 14. For ages 10+. Youth require adult supervision.
FRI OCT 18 | 6-8 PM | SLIGHTLY SPOOKY SPECIAL! | KIDS & CAREGIVERS | PLEASE REGISTER BY OCT 15
It’s the annual slightly spooky, afterhours Halloween event for kids and families! The whole family, including adults, is encouraged to arrive in costume and strut their stuff throughout the evening. This free event offers Roadhouse pizza, ice cream, excellent spooky reads, and a Halloween Hop with DJ Christina Frake of Total Sound Entertainment!
The schedule for the evening is as follows:
6-6:15 PM arrivals and Read with a Scout
6:15-6:45 PM ROADHOUSE Pizza & Ice Cream
6:45-7:30 PM Halloween Hop with Total Sound Entertainment DJ
7:30-8:00 PM Check out library books
Registration is required! Please call the library by October 15 to make a reservation and share any dietary needs. Gluten and dairy free alternatives will be available.
SAT | OCT 19 | NOON – close | TABLETOP CHALLENGE III | AGES 10+
Join us at the Ripon Public Library for Tabletop Challenge III! Players will test their board game skills over three rounds of friendly competition in a variety of modern board games. Great prizes are up for grabs for our top finishers. Co-sponsored by Adventure Games of Oshkosh and Boardlandia of Appleton.
SUN | OCT 20 | 4:00-5:30 PM | TEEN GLOW IN THE DARK GAMES | AGES 11-17
Hey everyone! Get ready for an evening full of excitement and fun! Join us on October 20th from 4:00-5:30 PM for an epic glow in the dark game night–including ring toss, tic-tac-toe, bowling and more! We’ve got it all – thrilling games, delicious food, and awesome prizes! 🌟Don’t miss out on the chance to hang out with friends and enjoy a night full of fun and laughter. See you there!
TUES | OCT 22 | Smartphones 101 | ADULTS
1:00 PM @ Ripon Senior Center
6:30 PM @ Ripon Public Library
Discover the full potential of your smartphone with guidance from library staff for downloading apps and mastering navigation, empowering you to explore the world of technology confidently.
MON | OCT 28 | 2 PM | CLASSIC MOVIE MONDAY | ALL AGES
The USS Sea Tiger is a World War II submarine limping along with a crazy crew when they take aboard five nurses. It’s hijinks on the high seas in this rollicking comedy!
(1959 NR 2h 4m)
MON | OCT 28 | 6:30 PM | BOOK CLUB | ADULTS
Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry
In his memoir, Matthew Perry shares his journey from childhood dreams to stardom, followed by battles with addiction and the road to recovery after a life-threatening health crisis. Before the frequent hospital stays and rehab sessions, there was five-year-old Matthew, who moved from Montreal to Los Angeles, navigating the separation of his parents. At fourteen, he was a nationally ranked tennis player in Canada, and by twenty-four, he landed a sought-after role as a leading cast member in the much-discussed pilot originally titled Friends Like Us… and so much more.
Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing is a poignant memoir that is both personal and enlightening—offering a supportive hand to anyone facing the challenges of sobriety. With unwavering honesty, heartfelt moments, and a dose of humor, this is the book fans have eagerly anticipated.
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.
Bethel Church of Brandon Jr. High Soup Supper and Cake Auction
Event Location:
305 W. Main Street, Brandon, WI
Event Date:
09.25.2024
Start & End Time:
4:30 p.m to 7:00 p.m.
Event Details:
Bethel Church of Brandon Junior High Soup Supper and Cake AuctionWhen: September 25, 2024 Where: Brandon Bethel Time: 4:30-7:00 p.m. Cake Auction will start at 6:00 p.m.
Carryouts available by using drive through service. Soups: Chili, Stuffed Pepper, Cheesy Potato Ham, Chicken Noodle
