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Concert Photography Exhibit by Ric Damm on Display at Thrasher Opera House
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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.
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Berlin Public Library
September 2024 News & Programs
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:
View our Newsletter Regular Programs Storytime:
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! 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
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Kanopy Kids
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.
Try Kanopy Kids Featured Resource
OverDrive Magazines 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.
Find your next read:
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- 17September 17, 2024
Omro Community Center Open House
Join us in Celebration !Omro Community Center Open HouseTuesday, September 17th, 2024Open House begins at 10 am.Ribbon Cutting at 5pm.Come and view our “New Home”. - 18September 18, 2024
Caregiver's Support Group
Caregiver’s Support Group
Town Square Community Center
492 Hill St, Green Lake, Club Room
First & Third Wednesdays of the month
10am-11:30am
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.
- 19September 19, 2024
Pow-litical Comics: From Ripon to the RNC
Pow-litical Comics: From Ripon to the RNC Rodman Center for the Arts, Ripon College
Sept. 5 through Oct. 4.
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.
Click HERE for more information
Community Dinners
Tuesday Community Dinners
See below for locations/times. These events are free and open to anyone in the community.
1st Tuesday of the month
Our Saviour’s United Church of Christ, 343 Scott Street
5 pm – 6 pm
2nd Tuesday of the month
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 430 W Griswold St
5 pm – 6 pm
3rd Tuesday of the month
Immanuel United Methodist Church, 401 W Fond du Lac St
5 pm – 6 pm
4th Tuesday of the month
First Congregational Church, 220 Ransom St
5:30 pm – 6 pm
Drive through dinner – Please enter on Ransom St. and exit on Elm St.
5th Tuesday of the month (when applicable)
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 228 E Blossom St
5 pm – 6 pm
The Elephant in the Room: A Pop-Up Exhibit at the Little White Schoolhouse
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.
Click HERE for more information
AUTUMN ADVENTURES AT RIPON LIBRARY
AUTUMN ADVENTURES AT THE LIBRARYRipon, 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 & CAREGIVERSWelcome 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 PAVILION400 Newbury St, RiponIt’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 REQUIREDLocal 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 AGESThe 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 PMSAT OCT 12 | 10 AM-2 PM | $3/BAG SALE!FRI | OCT 11 | 10 AM | SCHOOL’S OFF MOVIE EVENT | ALL AGESA 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 AGESThis 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, EDUCATORSReading 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.MON | OCT 14 | 6:00-7:30 PM | GARAGE BAND: MOURNING DAYZE | ADULTSRipon 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+ UPUse 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 15It’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 11-17Hey 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 | ADULTS1:00 PM @ Ripon Senior Center6:30 PM @ Ripon Public LibraryDiscover 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 AGESThe 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 | ADULTSFriends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew PerryIn 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.# # #Susie Menk
(she/her/hers)
Adult & Teen Services Librarian
120 Jefferson St., Ripon, WI 54971
Phone: 920-748-6160 ext. 230 – Email: menk@riponlibrary.org
Website: https://www.riponlibrary.org/
- 20September 20, 2024
AA & Al-Anon
AA & Al-Anon
Town Square Community Center
492 Hill St, Green Lake
Tuesdays from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m Sundays 6:30 – 7:30 pm
You are welcome to attend these weekly 12-Step Recovery meetings!
AA: Studio B
Al-Anon: MakerSpace (Sunday); Club Room (Tuesday)
For more information, call 920-807-0008.
- 21September 21, 2024
Ripon Noon Kiwanis Annual Pancake Breakfast
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!Poy Sippi Lions Pulled Pork & Chili Feed
Sat., Sept. 21
11a.m. – 1p.m.
Held at Poy Sippi Community Park
Party for the Arts '24
Party for the Arts ’24 | Saturday, September 21 | 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm 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!
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