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Out & About • 4-6

Calendar Of Events • 8-12

Downtown Fond du Lac • 13

Local Shopping • 18-20

After Hours • 21

Food & Drink • 22-23

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and Adventures Columbia Park Tower - Climb 80 feet to the top.

Breathtaking view of Lake Winnebago. See the Holyland and Niagara Escarpment to the east. Hwy 151, 10 miles N of FDL Mascoutin Valley State Park Trail - This 31-mile recreation trail will extend from Fond du Lac to Berlin. Completed portions run from Fond du Lac to Rosendale and from Ripon to Berlin. Open for bicyclists, walkers, runners and equestrian use. Winter months the trail is part of the county wide snowmobile trail system. Trail passes through the Eldorado Marsh and the Rush Lake Wildlife area. Trail is near Hwy 23 from FDL to Ripon and Hwy 49 from Ripon to Berlin.

920-929-3135.

Northwestern Trail - This 2.8-mile recreation trail begins at the Ripon Public Library and extends west to the county line through a mix of city neighborhoods and rural countryside. Open year round for walking, running and bicycling. 18 miles W of FDL, Hwy 23 920-929-3135 Talking Country Roads - Unique rural driving tour of Fond du Lac County. Set of four CDs guide motorists to see and learn about the rich history and points of interest. Map/brochure and driving directions included. $10. Fond du Lac Tourist Information Center, 171 S Pioneer Rd 800-937-9123. www.fdl.com/talking_roads Wild Goose State Biking & Hiking Trail - A haven for bird watchers, the trail borders the famous Horicon Marsh with more than 260 bird species. Used spring, summer, and fall by bicyclists and hikers (68 miles round trip). Snowmobilers connect with 300 miles of trails. Rolling Meadows Dr, S of Hwys 41 & 151.

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Agriculture/Animals Larson’s Famous Clydesdales - W12654 Reeds Corner Road, Ripon. Located 17 miles W of FDL. Hwy 23-W to KK (follow signs). 920-748-5466. Open mid-May – mid-Oct Mon-Sat. 1pm tour and grandstand show.

Adults $15, children age 11 and under $5. Groups of 35 or more $14. Reservations preferred. See Famous Reggie, who won the Anheuser Busch Best American Bred Gelding at the National Clydesdale Show. Get a chance to pet the baby Clydesdale, which is very rare.

Visit the ranch where the gentle giants live. See an entertaining demonstration of a cart class in costume and full harness, antique hitch wagons and show preparation. The only 90-minute guided Clydesday tour with a small show in the middle. Museum and gift shop. www.larsonsclydesdales.com

The Little Farmer - N9438 Hwy 151, Malone.

920-921-4784. Open Aug-Oct Mon-Fri 8-6pm, Sat & Sun 10-6pm. Nov Tues-Fri 8-5, Sat & Sun 10-5pm.

The Little Farmer is a festive family farm market on the east side of Lake Winnebago just north of Fond du Lac. Open from early Aug through Nov, they offer weekend hayrides, custom caramel apples, u-pick or hand picked apples, pumpkins, special weekend events and brat frys. Fresh from the bakery comes apple & other variety pies and wonderful large muffins in many flavors. Get lost in the corn maze, pet & feed the friendly goats and let the kids play on the hay tower in the play area. The hayloft Craft Barn holds many gifts and seasonal decorations. www.mytlf.com Villa Loretto Tours - N8114 WW, Mt. Calvary. 13 miles NE of FDL. Hwy 23-E, left on Hwy W, right on CCC to Hwy WW. 920-753-3211. Guided group tours $8-$15, children $5, May 1-Oct 15 (no Fridays). Free unguided tours year round. Pet a llama or see the fainting goats at this unusual ranch run by nuns -- part of the retirement complex they operate. More than 200 animals to see and photograph. Peacocks to Clydesdales and llamas to emus. Beautiful gardens and fish ponds. Gift shop. Public lunchroom, snack bar, and “Nun Better Bakery” stocked with homemade cookies and pizza. Customized pre-arranged group tours may include nun-driven hayrides, spinning and weaving demonstrations, games, lunch, and more.

Public events scheduled. www.villalorettonh.org

Arts and Culture Kristmas Kringle Shoppe, Ltd - 1330 S Main St, Fond du Lac. Hwys 41 & Main St Exit. 800-721-2525 or 920-922-3900. Group tours welcome. Open daily 105pm. Special holiday hours. This Midwest favorite has long been a destination for shoppers of all ages. The two-story Bavarian style shop boasts an interior that resembles streets of quaint European shops, lined with more than 70 themed Christmas trees, collectibles, animated figures, and imported ornaments. www.kristmaskringle.com Prairie Theater Performing Arts Center - Local theater productions, concerts and national touring groups perform at this state-of-the-art, 340-seat theater.

UW-FDL campus, 400 University Dr 920-929-1111. www.fdl.uwc.edu

History and Museums Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac - 51 Sheboygan St, Fond du Lac. 920-929-0707. Tues-Thurs 9-5pm, Fri 9-7pm, Sat-Sun 10-4pm. $4.25 ages 1 and over, under 1 free. Large group discounts. Adventure and

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excitement await you. Take your family on a journey around the world as you experience all the hands-on, educational fun that the museum has to offer. Build a house in Beijing, cast your shadow in our African safari, make a pizza in Italy, and much more. Designed for children ages 0-11. www.childrensmuseumfdl.org Galloway House & Village - 336 Old Pioneer Road, Fond du Lac. 920-922-0991. Open daily Memorial Weekend - Labor Day & weekends in Sept. 10-4pm.

The only Historical Society in Wisconsin that has two historical mansions. The Galloway House is a 30 room mansion that was the “farmhouse” of the family for three generations. The many buildings that make up the village depict life of a bygone era recreated to give visitors a view of what it was like over 100 years ago. The Postilion Mansion is part of the complex and is open upon reservations. Please call 920-922-0991. www.fdlhistory.com Henry S. Reuss Ice Age Visitor Center - Learn how the glaciers of the last Ice Age shaped the landscape of the Kettle Moraine area. The history of glacial activity is depicted in film, exhibits, panoramas, and staff-led programs. Open year round Mon-Fri 8:304pm, Sat-Sun 9:30-5pm, winter hours vary. 20 miles SE of FDL, off Hwy 67 NE of Hwy 45. 920-533-8322 www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/parks/specific/kmn Jim Baldauf Collector Cars - 220 Morris Ct, Fond du Lac 920-923-2211 Tours by appt. Call for hours.

Free admission. Browse through a showroom of fully restored antique cars. Home of a 1949 Oldsmobile 88 Convertible -- one of only 5 known. Car collectibles, memorabilia, and more. Collector cars bought and traded. Collector car appraisals.

St. Paul’s Cathedral - 51 W Division Street, Fond du Lac. 920-921-3363 or 920-922-1833. Tours by appointment. View an outstanding collection of German and American woodcarvings in an English Gothic setting, 19th century stained/painted glass windows, marble statuary, endolithic marble frontal, oil paintings and frieze. www.stpaulsfdl.org Wade House Historic Site - W7824 Center Street, Greenbush. 18 mi E of FDL Hwy 23 to Hwy T. 920-526-3271. Open May 14–October 16, 10am–5pm. Adults $11, Sr. 65 & over $9.25, age 5-17 $5.50, 4 & under free, family rate (2 adults & dependent children under 18) $30.

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Authentically costumed guides lead tours of the 27-room Stagecoach Inn, forge iron at the Dockstader Blacksmith Shop and demonstrate the sawyer’s craft at the Herrling Sawmill – the nation’s only working reproduction of a muley-type up-and-down sawmill. Visitors enjoy a relaxing horse-drawn carriage ride to the Wesley Jung Carriage Museum, featuring the state’s largest collection of horse-drawn wagons and carriages. www.wadehouse.wisconsinhistory.org

out and about

Nature Eldorado Marsh - 5,500 acres of primitive land, a habitat for many varieties of birds and game. Open to hikers and mountain bikers. Provides a 30-mile snowmobile trail and a challenging cross-country ski trail. 6.5 miles W of FDL, off Hwy 23-W on Hwy I or Heinrich Rd. Horicon Marsh - With more than 260 varieties of birds including geese, herons, and egrets, the 32,000-acre Horicon Marsh is a bird-watcher’s delight.

Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area- Located in the southern part of Horicon Marsh. Wildlife observation, trails, naturalist programs and other outdoor recreation opportunities. Weekend nature programs Sept-Oct at State DNR Offices, Horicon. 920-387-7860. Guided Pontoon Boat Tours & canoe/kayak rentals depart from Blue Heron Landing 800-414-4474. Horicon.

Approx 30 miles S of FDL on Hwy 33.

Horicon National Wildlife Refuge - Located in the northern part of the Marsh. Trails are open year-round for hiking, snowshoeing, and wildlife observation.

The Auto Tour Route and Dike Road, conditions permitting, are open from dawn to dusk year round.

Old Marsh Road open for hiking and biking Sat & Sun during June, July, and August. Fishing available at selected sites. Tours, special events, and educational programs. Visitor Center open year round, MonFri 7:30-4pm and weekends during fall. 23 miles S of FDL. Hwy 151 to Hwy 49 to Hwy Z. 920-387-2658 www.fws.gov/midwest/horicon Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit - 30,000 acres of lush, dense forest, prairies and sparkling lakes formed by glaciers over 10,000 years ago.

Recreation for horseback riders, campers, swimmers, hikers, bikers, cross-country skiers, and snowmobilers.

Hunting and fishing available. Park sticker required. 18 miles SE of FDL. 920-533-8322 www.wiparks.net Lakeside Park - Bring the family for fun in Fond du Lac’s 400-acre Lakeside Park, on Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin’s largest inland lake. Walk-up lighthouse.

Picnic areas, shelters, playground, deer park, ball diamonds, marina, and boat launch ramps.

Train ride, old fashioned carousel, bumper boats, aqua bikes, and canoes. Petting Zoo open Memorial Weekend – Labor Day Mon-Thurs 104pm, Fri-Sat 10-6pm, Sun 10-5pm. Park glows with thousands of holiday lights and animated displays including holiday music each December.

Located at end of N Main St and end of N Park Ave. 920-322-3460 Lighthouse & Observation Deck - Climb this 40-ft tall working lighthouse for a spectacular view of Lake Winnebago and Lakeside Park. The city’s signature attraction and most photographed structure in town.

Built in 1933 during the Great Depression, wooden Cape Cod style painted white with a flagstone base, free telescope views. Decorated and spotlighted for the holidays every December. Self-guided tours May 1-Oct 15, weather permitting. 8am to dusk. Lakeside Park, N end of Main St Free admission.

Ski Trails, Cross Country, Snowshoeing Eldorado Marsh Wildlife Area - Territory for the stouthearted. 4 miles W of FDL off Hwy 23 Hobbs Woods Nature Study Area - A favorite ski tour site with the first substantial snowfall. Hickory Rd Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit - 23 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails at Greenbush Loop System and Zillmer Loop System. Non-groomed trails at New Fane. Warming shelter at Greenbush Recreation Area. Park sticker required. 920-533-8322 www.wiparks.net Kiekhaefer Park - 120 acres for hiking, biking, sledding and cross-country skiing. 3 miles N of FDL, Hwy 151 N to Kiekhaefer Parkway.

Northwestern Trail - 2.8 mile trail begins at Ripon Public Library, corner of Pacific/Jefferson St. Trail extends W to FDL county line through urban and rural areas. Open year round for walking, running, and bicycling.

Peebles Trail - Crushed limestone trail begins at Winnebago Dr and extends east 5 miles to the Prairie Trail along Hwy 151 FDL bypass. The Peebles Trail picks up again at the intersection of Hwy WH (formerly Hwy 149) and Hwy 151 and extends east up the Ledge into St. Peter. Open for hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing.

Snowmobiling Fond du Lac County Snowmobile Association Member clubs have created 300 miles of trails. www.fdlsnowmobileassn.com Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit - 58 miles of trails that wind throughout the length of the forest and connect with local county trails. Park sticker required. 920-533-8322. www.wiparks.net Mascoutin Valley State Park Trail - 31-mile trail open in winter as part of county wide snowmobile trail system. No other motorized vehicles. FDL to Berlin. www.fdlsnowmobileassn.com Snowmobiling Snow Hotline & Trail Maps For FDL County.

920-929-6840. www.fdlsnowmobileassn.com Wild Goose State Trail - Signs point to pit stops for gas, maps, food and information. Fond du Lac to Juneau. www.fdlsnowmobileassn.com

Swimming-Indoor Fond du Lac Aquatic Center- 100 W 9th St, 920-929-3536 Ramada Health Club - Fully furnished health club, with pool, whirlpool and sauna. Pool open to public for a fee. Pool parties available. Call for details. Located in Ramada Plaza Hotel. 1 N Main St. 920-923-3000. Open 7 days a week www.ramadafdl.com

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Stay In

Grand Style MidTown Pub now open Serving Food and Nightly Drink Specials

Also featuring Cibo Steaks & Spirits and Ramada Health Club

PLAZA 1 N. Main St., Downtown Fond du Lac www.ramadafdl.com • 920-923-3000

RAMADA PLAZA HOTEL

1 North Main Street | Fond du Lac | 920-923-3000 | www.ramadafdl.com Cibo Open Monday - Saturday at 6:30 am

R a m ada pl a z a h ote l

1 North Main Street | Downtown Fond du Lac | 920-923-3000 www.ramadafdl.com | Cibo Open Mon - Sat at 6:30 am suites. Originally open in 1923, it was know as the Retlaw Hotel for decades, named after the original owner and architect, Walter Schroeder. The hotel was completely renovated in the mid 80’s and the hotel continually makes updates and adds additional amenities. Guests can enjoy:

Fabulous certified Angus Steaks, delicious seafood, chicken dishes and scrumptious pasta creations await you at Cibo Steaks & Spirits. Located in the heart of Fond du lac in the historic Ramada Plaza Hotel, Cibo offers quality dining in a beautiful atmosphere.

Start your week with our Sunday Champagne Brunch, a Fond du Lac favorite. Cibo is open Monday through Saturday for breakfast, lunch and dinner. “MidTown Pub” is now open Tuesday through Saturday at 4:00 pm, featuring Happy Hour and nightly specials.

Sandwich/Appetizer menu is available until 11:00 pm.

• Business Center and high speed wireless internet complimentary to guests • 6,600 sq. ft. Fitness Center with pool, whirlpool, sauna and updated exercise equipment • Chandeliered lobby, restaurant and banquet areas highlighted by the beautiful Crystal Ballroom

Ramada Plaza Hotel is owned and operated

by Fine Hospitality. The hotel features 132 newly renovated guest rooms, including 12

* Complimentary covered parking

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of e v e n t s November 11 Holiday Mail for Heroes Forest Mall, 835 W Johnson St. 923-1830 9-1pm - Free admission Participants may sign cards provided at the event, or drop off donated holiday cards. The cards will be mailed to armed forces men and women overseas, given to veteran’s hospitals and veteran’s organizations. Come sign a card to thank our active military and veterans for their service to our country.

12-14 Open House Weekend Downtown Fond du Lac, Main St. 920-921-9500.

Fri 10-8pm, Sat 10-4pm, and Sun noon-4pm Free admission info@downtownfdl.com www.downtownfdl.com Shoppers can get an early start during expanded hours at dozens of unique shops downtown. Shop owners will welcome visitors with refreshments, good cheer and outstanding values and deals.

13-14 Fondy Jr Jam Tournament FDL High School Gym, 801 Campus Dr and Middle School Gyms. 920-929-2885 9-6pm - Adults $3, Students $1 Annual statewide basketball tournament for boys grades 5th/6th and Middle School Rec Teams. Team entry fee, $175 - 3 game guarantee.

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Cathedral Concert Cathedral Church of St. Paul, 51 W. Division St. 920-907-7678 4pm - Free admission.

Fond du Lac Symphonic Band.

Big Band Tuesdays Windhover Center for the Arts, 51 Sheboygan St. 920-921-5410 7:30-10pm - Free admission www.windhovercenter.org Music by Lighthouse Big Band.

17 Windhover Wednesday Windhover Center for the Arts, 51 Sheboygan St. 920-921-5410 11:30-1:30pm - Free admission www.windhovercenter.org Enjoy some of the area’s finest music and enjoy great cuisine served up by Fond du Latte. Lunch specials include: fresh sandwiches, salads, desserts, coffee/ tea, wine, and other refreshments. Great midweek break or get together with friends.

19-20 WAHA Girls Tournament U12 & U14 FDL Blue Line Family Ice Center, 550 Fond du Lac Avenue. 920-923-1805 Admission charged www.fdlblueline.com 20

Sigma Holiday House FDL Cty Fairgrounds Rec Ctr, Hwy 45-S. 9am - $5 Over 70 artisans offering collectibles, gifts, original crafts and art. Raffle tickets, silent auction, and homemade cookies will be available.

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Full Moon Paranormal Dinner Tours Historic Octagon House, 276 Linden St. 920-923-5656 Reservations required, 6pm - $45 per person costumes@charter.net www.octagonhousefdl.com This house has been haunted for over a century. Explore this Civil War home by candlelight, escape through secret passageways and the underground tunnel.

Featured on the History Channel’s “Secret Passages.” Limited space available.

24 Windhover Wednesday Windhover Center for the Arts, 51 Sheboygan St. 920-921-5410 11:30-1:30pm - Free admission www.windhovercenter.org Enjoy some of the area’s finest music and enjoy great cuisine served up by Fond du Latte. Lunch specials include: fresh sandwiches, salads, desserts, coffee/ tea, wine, and other refreshments. Great midweek break or get together with friends.

December 1-1/3 Lakeside Park Holiday Lights Lakeside Park, N end of Main St and Park Ave Dusk-11pm - Free admission www.fdllights.com Thousands of holiday lights decorate the 400 acre park including Rudolph at the top of the lighthouse. Listen to holiday music as you view a variety of scenes and decorations. The choreographed light show will take place on a small hill in the park which will allow better viewing of the show. See the show in the comfort and warmth of your car. When arriving, tune your car radio to 87.9 FM to listen to the music. The trees will dance to 4 songs (about 10 minutes), followed by a short intermission and then the show repeats. The entire display is managed by special light

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controllers that can change the lighting effects of over 300 sections of display - up to 20 times a second. Close to a mile of extension cords power the display of about 100,000 lights.

1 Windhover Wednesday Windhover Center for the Arts, 51 Sheboygan St. 920-921-5410 11:30-1:30pm -Free admission www.windhovercenter.org Enjoy some of the area’s finest music and enjoy great cuisine served up by Fond du Latte. Lunch specials include: fresh sandwiches, salads, desserts, coffee/tea, wine, and other refreshments. Great midweek break or get together with friends.

4 Home for the Holidays Downtown Fond du Lac, Main St. 920-921-9500 8-5pm - Free admission info@downtownfdl.com www.downtownfdl.com Holiday activities and cheer. Breakfast with Santa at the Ramada, horse-drawn carriage rides, live reindeer, photos with Santa and Mrs. Clause, and a Chili Crawl.

4-6 Holiday Tours at the Galloway House 336 Old Pioneer Rd. 920-922-0991 Fri-Sat 5-8pm, Sun 1-4pm $5, children 6 & under free fdlhistory1@yahoo.com www.fdlhistory.com Experience “A Timeless Christmas” as the Galloway House is dressed up for the holidays in Victorian splendor. Live music, refreshments and shopping available.

4-5 A Wade House Christmas Wade House, Greenbush, 18 mi E of FDL, Hwy 23. 920-526-3271 10-5pm - Adults $11, Seniors (65 and older) $9.25, Children (5-17) $5.50, Family Rate (up to 2 adults and dependent children under age 18) $30 wadehouse@wisconsinhistory.org Yankee and German traditions of the season, hands-on activities for young and old, colorful stories, and horse-drawn wagon rides.

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Can’t Depend on Snow Rolling Meadows Golf Course, 560 W. Rolling Meadows Dr. 10-3:30pm - Free admission Sled Dog Races and Weight Pulls, rides, Pet and Owner Pictures with Santa, Siberian Husky Toss (stuffed animals), Animal Massage Therapy, and Celebrity Human Sled Race.

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Big Band Tuesdays Windhover Center for the Arts, 51 Sheboygan St. 920-921-5410 7:30-10pm - Free admission www.windhovercenter.org Music by Lighthouse Big Band.

8 Windhover Wednesday Windhover Center for the Arts, 51 Sheboygan St. 920-921-5410 11:30-1:30pm - Free admission www.windhovercenter.org Enjoy some of the area’s finest music and enjoy great cuisine served up by Fond du Latte. Lunch specials include: fresh sandwiches, salads, desserts, coffee/tea, wine, and other refreshments. Great midweek break or get together with friends.

9-12 I’ll Be Home For Christmas Goodrich Little Theater, 72 W. 9th St. 920-923-2006 7:30pm - Adults $14, Children (12 & under) $10 www.fdlct.com The Christmas of bygone years is back with a show the whole family can enjoy - a musical review of all the holiday songs you loved as a child. In the style of well loved Christmas at Rockefeller Center, come and enjoy music, stories, and show stopping dances with the whole family.

10-12 Holiday Tours at the Galloway House 336 Old Pioneer Rd. 920-922-0991 Fri-Sat 5-8pm, Sun 1-4pm $5, children 6 & under free fdlhistory1@yahoo.com, www.fdlhistory.com Experience “A Timeless Christmas” as the Galloway House is dressed up for the holidays in Victorian splendor. Live music, refreshments and shopping available.

11-12 Villa Loretto Live Nativity Villa Loretto Nursing Home, N8114 County WW, Mt. Calvary. 920-753-3211 5:30pm - $12 Adults, $6 Children (Ages 4-12) Reservations required. mail@villalorettonh.org, www.villalorettonh.org Held in the heated Cristo Rey Ranch Barn, volunteers re-enact the journey to Bethlehem and the birth of Jesus. Live animals from our farm also volunteer. The local Marytown Choir sing beloved Christmas songs throughout the presentation. Admission tickets include the performance and a light meal afterward. Live entertainment is provided in the Villa Lounge making this a festive and memorable evening for all. Tickets go on sale the first week in November and available at the Fond du Lac Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, Kremer Pharmacy, and Villa Loretto.

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15 Windhover Wednesday Windhover Center for the Arts, 51 Sheboygan St. 920-921-5410 11:30-1:30pm- Free admission www.windhovercenter.org Enjoy some of the area’s finest music and enjoy great cuisine served up by Fond du Latte. Lunch specials include: fresh sandwiches, salads, desserts, coffee/tea, wine, and other refreshments. Great midweek break or get together with friends.

18 Holiday Dinner and Tour Historic Octagon House, 276 Linden St. 920-923-5656 6pm - $45, Reservations required. costumes@charter.net www.octagonhousefdl.com Enjoying a 5 course meal by candlelight served in the house dining rooms. Following the meal, explore this Civil War home by candlelight, escape through secret passageways and the underground tunnel.

Featured on the History Channel’s “Secret Passages”. Victorian costumes are available on site for the dinner and tour. Allow an hour before dining to select your attire and an additional $25 per person for rental of your ensemble.

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Full Moon Paranormal Dinner Tours Historic Octagon House, 276 Linden St. 920-923-5656 - Reservations required.

6pm - $45 per person, costumes@charter.net www.octagonhousefdl.com This house has been haunted for over a century. Explore this Civil War home by candlelight, escape through secret passageways and the underground tunnel.

Featured on the History Channel’s “Secret Passages.” Limited space available.

Big Band Tuesdays Windhover Center for the Arts, 51 Sheboygan St. 920-921-5410 7:30-10pm - Free admission www.windhovercenter.org Music by Lighthouse Big Band.

31 Noon Year’s Eve Family Celebration Children’s Museum, 51 Sheboygan St. 11-2pm - $4.25, www.childrensmuseum.org

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Foot of the Lake Competition FDL Blue Line Family Ice Center, Hwy 45-S. 920-923-1805 Times vary - Admission charged Synchronized skaters from surrounding area and state compete.

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Fondy Jr Jam Tournament FDL High School Gym, 801 Campus Dr. and Middle School Gyms 920-929-2885 9-6pm - adults $3, students $1, players and coaches free.

Annual statewide basketball tournament for boys in grades 7th/8th. Team entry fee, $195 4 game guarantee.

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Fondy Swim Club Home Meet FDL Aquatic Center, 100 W. 9th St. 8am - TBA Swim meet hosted by the Fondy Swim Club.

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Books Between Bites Salem United Methodist Church, 120 Sheboygan St. 920-921-8605 12:10pm-12:50pm - Free admission www.salemchurch.com. Hear a book review on your (bring a sack) lunch break.

Coffee and soda available. This month’s book review is The Servant by James Hunter

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Bears Hockey FDL Blue Line Family Ice Center, Hwy 45-S. 920-923-1805 8pm - Admission charged www.fdlblueline.com

21-23 Adult Badger State Games FDL Blue Line Family Ice Center, 550 Fond du Lac Ave Admission charged - www.fdlblueline.com 22 Wade House Hearthside Dinners Wade House, Hwy 23-E 18 mi to Hwy T, Greenbush 920-526-3271 - Reservations required.

11-3pm - $45 per person www.wadehouse.org Guests participate living the history of the 1860s as they work together to prepare a meal as Mrs. Wade routinely did for stagecoach travelers a century and a half ago. After all the preparations and cooking are completed, participants will enjoy the fruits of their labors in the dining room, sitting down to a delicious and abundant dinner. At the conclusion of the day, everyone pitches in to clear the table, wash the dishes (19th-century style), and sweep the hearth to end a satisfying encounter with central Wisconsin’s past.

22-23 Gun Show FDL Cty Fairgrounds Expo Center, Hwy 45-S. 920-842-2083 Sat 8-5pm, Sun 9-3pm - $4 Buy, sell or trade old and modern guns and accessories at the largest gun show in Wisconsin, with 400-6 foot tables. Food available.

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Bears Hockey FDL Blue Line Family Ice Center, Hwy 45-S. 920-923-1805 8pm - Admission charged www.fdlblueline.com

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Concert of Chamber Music Church of Our Saviour, 363 S. Main St. 920-907-7678 3pm - Free admission www.fdlsyphonicband.org Soloists and ensembles from the Symphonic Band.

28-29 Pee Wee 2A/1B Youth Hockey Tournament FDL Blue Line Family Ice Center, Hwy 45-S. 920-923-1805. Admission charged

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February Bears Hockey FDL Blue Line Family Ice Center, Hwy 45-S. 920-923-1805 8pm - Admission charged www.fdlblueline.com

4-6 Region 5 Play Downs Tournament FDL Blue Line Family Ice Center, Hwy 45-S. Admission 920-923-1805 www.fdlblueline.com 5

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Candlelight Ski/Hike Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit Zillmer Trail Area. Hwy 45-S to Hwy SS-E between Hwy G & Hwy 67.

920-533-8322, www.wipark.net 5:30-8:30 pm- State Park System Vehicle Sticker Required. Enjoy a stroll or ski along the candlelit Brown Loop of the Zillmer Trails.

Books Between Bites Salem United Methodist Church, 120 Sheboygan St. 920-921-8605 12:10pm-12:50pm - Free admission www.salemchurch.com Hear a book review on your (bring a sack) lunch break. Coffee and soda available. This month’s book review is The Travels of a T-Shirt

13-14 Sturgeon Stampede Approx. 7 miles N of FDL, Hwy 151-N to Fishermans Rd. 920-922-2550 10am till Dark - Free admission Watch Kiting and Windsurfing on Ice or Snow.

Includes demo & swap meet.

18-20 Regional Swim Meet FDL Aquatic Center, 100 W 9th St. varies per day, TBA 18

Bears Hockey FDL Blue Line Family Ice Center, Hwy 45-S. 920-923-1805, www.fdlblueline.com. Admission charged

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Celebrate Community FDL Cty Fairgrounds, Recreation Bldg, Hwy 45-S 11am - $5, jeanne@lifelineservices.net Celebrate Community is an exciting day of cultural immersion. A variety of ethnic foods will be served without charge from noon3pm, games, crafts and activities will continue throughout the day.

in a Global Economy

11-3/25 Windows of Opportunity Windhover Center for the Arts, 51 Sheboygan St. 920-921-6623 5-7pm - Free admission, kathy@habitatfdl.org Windows of Opportunity highlights the use of donated home improvement materials, furniture, and household items. Over 40 artists have turned these items into 62 one-of-a-kind art pieces.

11 Dental Health Educational Workshops Children’s Museum, 51 Sheboygan St. 10am - $4.25 www.childrensmuseumfdl.org 12-3/1 Sturgeon Spearing Lake Winnebago Free admission, Come see “The City Without A Zip Code” as shanties gather on the icecovered waters of Lake Winnebago. End date can change if harvest cap is triggered. License must be purchased by Oct. 31 of previous year.

12 Artist In Action Children’s Musuem, 51 Sheboygan St. 11-11:30am, $4.25 www.childrensmuseumfdl.org 12 Valentine’s Dinner & Candlelight Tour Historic Octagon House, 276 Linden St. 920-923-5656 Reservations required 5pm - $45, costumes@charter.net www.octagonhousefdl.com Enjoy a three course meal, followed by a candlelight tour of this historic house and its hidden passages as revealed on the History Channel. Limited seating available. Victorian costumes are available on site. Allow an hour before dining to select your attire and an additional $25 per person for rental of your ensemble. Tickets may be purchased with a major credit card.

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19-20 Bantam 2B Hockey Tournament FDL Blue Line Family Ice Center, Hwy 45-S, 920-923-1805 Admission, www.fdlblueline.com 19 Wade House Hearthside Dinners Wade House, Hwy 23-E 18 mi to Hwy T, Greenbush 920-526-3271 - Reservations required 11-3pm - $45 per person www.wadehouse.org Guests participate living the history of the 1860s as they work together to prepare a meal as Mrs. Wade routinely did for stagecoach travelers a century and a half ago. After all the preparations and cooking are completed, participants will enjoy the fruits of their labors in the dining room, sitting down to a delicious and abundant dinner. At the conclusion of the day, everyone pitches in to clear the table, wash the dishes (19th-century style), and sweep the hearth to end a satisfying encounter with central Wisconsin’s past.

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Bears Hockey FDL Blue Line Family Ice Center, Hwy 45-S. 920-923-1805 8pm - Admission charged www.fdlblueline.com

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Bears Hockey FDL Blue Line Family Ice Center, Hwy 45-S. 920-923-1805 8pm - Admission charged www.fdlblueline.com

27 Taste of Fond du Lac FDL Cty Fairgrounds Expo Center, Hwy 45-S. 920-923-1805 11-6pm - $2, 5 & under free, www.fdlfest.com Try area restaurant appetizers, entrees, and desserts. Live music entertainment and silent auction.

calendar of events

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12-13 Fondy Jr Jam Tournament FDL High School Gym, 801 Campus Dr. and Middle School Gyms 920-929-2885 9-6pm - Adults $3, students $1 Annual statewide basketball tournament for boys in grades 3-6, girls in grades 4-6. Team entry fee, $175 -3 game guarantee

4 - 5 Bears Hockey FDL Blue Line Family Ice Center, Hwy 45-S. 920-923-1805, www.fdlblueline.com 8pm - Admission charged 5

Bears Hockey FDL Blue Line Family Ice Center, Hwy 45-S. 920-923-1805, www.fdlblueline.com 8pm - Admission charged

5-6 WAHA Bantam 1B State Tournament FDL Blue Line Family Ice Center, Hwy 45-S. 920-923-1805, www.fdlblueline.com Admission charged 8

Books Between Bites Salem United Methodist Church, 120 Sheboygan St. 920-921-8605 12:10pm-12:50pm - Free admission www.salemchurch.com Hear a book review on your (bring a sack) lunch break. Coffee and soda available.

This month’s book review is The Things They

Carried

11-13 Tier II Tournament FDL Blue Line Family Ice Center, Hwy 45-S. 920-923-1805 Admission, www.fdlblueline.com 11 Dr. Seuss’s Birthday Celebration Children’s Museum, 51 Sheboygan St. Tues-Thurs 9-5pm, Fri 9-7pm, Sat & Sun 10-4pm - $4.25 www.childrensmuseumfdl.org Come dressed as your favorite Dr. Seuss character

18-19 Tier I Central District Tournament FDL Blue Line Family Ice Center, 550 Fond du Lac Ave. 920-923-1805, www.fdlblueline.com Admission charged 24-27 I Remember Mama Goodrich Little Theater, 72 W. 9th St. 920-923-2006 - www.fdlct.com 7:30pm - Adults $14, Children (12 & under) $10 This story shows how Mama brings up her children in San Francisco in the early 1900’s with the help of her husband and brother Chris, Norwegian immigrants. Mama with her caring ways and witty sensibilities sees her children through childhood and helps them to establish future careers.

25-27 Home and Garden Show FDL Cty Fairgrounds, Hwy 45-S $6 - Fri 4-8pm, Sat 10-4pm & Sun 10-4pm info@homebuildersfdldodge.com www.homebuildersfdldodge.com See the latest in home building & remodeling products and landscaping.

26-27 Figure Skating Show Ice Show FDL Blue Line Family Ice Center, 550 Fond du Lac Ave, 920-960-7969 Sat. 1 & 6pm, Sun 1pm - Admission charged.

27 Pops Concert FDL High School PAC, 801 Campus Dr. 920-907-7678 3-5pm - Free admission www.fdlsymphonicband.org Symphonic Band celebrates its annual Boston Pops-style concert.

art ▼ framing

12 Wade House Hearthside Dinners Wade House, Hwy 23-E 18 mi to Hwy T, Greenbush 920-526-3271, Reservations required.

11-3pm - $45 per person www.wadehouse.org Guests participate living the history of the 1860s as they work together to prepare a meal as Mrs. Wade routinely did for stagecoach travelers a century and a half ago. After all the preparations and cooking are completed, participants will enjoy the fruits of their labors in the dining room, sitting down to a delicious and abundant dinner. At the conclusion of the day, everyone pitches in to clear the table, wash the dishes (19th-century style), and sweep the hearth to end a satisfying encounter with central Wisconsin’s past.

custom picture framing art gallery local and nat’l artists museum and uv glass shadow boxes flag cases giftware seasonal decor WI-5001204678

calendar of events

March

12 Artist In Action Children’s Musuem, 51 Sheboygan St. www.childrensmusuemfdl.org 11-11:30am - $4.25

Custom Framing Since 19755

17-20 AAUW Book Sale FDL Cty Fairgrounds, Hwy 45-S. Thurs 5-9pm - $3 admission, Fri 9-9pm - Free Admission, Sat 9-5pm - Free Admission, Sun 10-1pm - Free Admission Used books, toys, games, puzzles and more.

Saturday half-price day all day. Sunday box sale.

Mon - Fri 9:30am-5:00pm Sat 9:30am-4:00pm Wed ‘til 7:00pm

Gallery & Frame Shop

94 S. MAIN ST | FOND DU LAC | 921-1144

www.galleryframe.net

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Discover Downtown

Downtown Fond du Lac invites you to experience, explore, and enjoy all that our downtown has to offer. Our Main Street has a multitude of fine dining and shops with one of a kind merchandise. Six years after joining the Wisconsin Main Street program our mission continues to revitalize and highlight the unique qualities of our city. Come together with friends and explore bookstores, antique shops, floral boutiques, jewelry stores, and gift shops.

Visit the Windhover Center for the Arts, which hosts a variety of local talent. Discover the many adventures at the Fond du Lac Children’s Museum. As you’ll experience firsthand, our city is family friendly and welcomes everyone.

On behalf of the Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership we invite you to Come Together and see what the downtown has for you.

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Events Calendar: Open House Weekend Friday, November 12, 5 pm-8 pm Saturday, November 13, 10 am-4 pm Sunday, November 14, Noon-4 pm Home for the Holidays Saturday, December 4, 8 am-3 pm

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16-The Nail Box Nail Salon 104 S. Main St., Suite 212

Personal Care

27-Nail Buff Nail Salon 280 S. Main St.

1-Anytime Fitness Fitness Center 209 N Macy St. Ste B

Sheboygan St

Forest Ave.

7-Red Brick Inn Lodging 42 N. Main St

10-Advanced Vintage Nail Salon 80 S. Macy St

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8-Mueller’s Barber Shop Barber 29 N. Main St.

17-A Touch Of Heaven Massage 123 N. Main St

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8-Ramada Plaza Hotel Lodging 1 N. Main St

8-Big Guns Tattoos Tattoo Parlor 21 N. Main St. 31-Catharine’s Full Service Hair and Nail Salon 76 S. Macy St., Suite 3 7-Central Barber Barber 4 N. Main St. 7-Dedicated Fitness Fitness Center 44 N. Main St. 17-Electric Beach Tanning 107 S. Main St. 14-Elements Beauty Salon 43 S. Main St. 13-Fond du Lac Center for Spirituality & Healing Yoga and Massage 74 S. Main St. 22-Fourth Street Tattoo Tattoo Parlor 45 N. Main St. 27-In Your Face Tattooz Tattoo Parlor 270 S. Main St. 7-Joseph Anthony’s Salon Barber & Tanning 30 N. Main St. 31-Model Cleaners Full Service Cleaners 66 S. Macy St.

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14-Sanopelo Beauty Salon Aromatherapy Salon 88 S. Portland 32-Sesso Bella Salon & Spa Beauty Salon & Spa 69 E. 1st St. 25-Sippel’s Barber Shop Barber Shop 227 S. Main St. 22-Balanced Massage Massage 169 S. Main St. 20-Top Quarter Styling Salon Beauty Salon 29 Third St. 16-Texture Beauty Salon 104 S. Main St., Suite 102 32-YMCA Fitness & Recreation 90 W. 2nd St. 7-Zen Body Salon, LLC 46 N. Main St.

Pharmacy 5-Agnesian Pharmacy Pharmacy 145 N. Main St. 8-Kremer Pharmacy & Gifts Pharmacy & Gifts 9 N. Main St. 1- Walgreens Pharmacy 192 N. Main St.

Clothing 16-Cinderella’s Closet Bridal, Formal & Resale 104 S. Main St., Suite 204 14-The Clothes Line Women’s Consignment 13 E. 1st St.

Downtown

11-Edith’s Bridal Bridal and Formal 9 S. Main St.

Pet Care 24-Fond du Lac Pet Grooming Pet Care & Supplies 246 S. Main St. 24-Fond du Lac Veterinery Clinic Pet Care 252 S. Main St. 5-Natural World Aquariums Pet supplies 109 N. Main St.

5-Hopper’s Silk Screening & Trophy Custom Clothing 77 N. Main St. 13-JJC Interiors 84 S. Main St. 18-Kitz & Pfeil True Value Hardware 40 E. 1st St. 23-New Vision Signs Signs & Shirts 32 4th St. 5-Precision Locksmith Locksmith 117 N. Main St.

5-Rivers & Reefs Aquarium and Supplies 107 N. Main St.

13- Promotions with Pizzass, LLC 74 S. Main St.

7- Victoria’s Pet Nutrition Center & Boutique Natural Pet Care & Supplies 14 N. Main St.

17-Set In Ink, LLC Printing 103 S. Main St.

Home & Office 8-A+ Technology Office Supplies 25 N. Main St. 1-Advanced Audio & Video Audio & Video 212 N. Main St. 8-Contorno Surfaces Countertops 15 N. Main St.

16-The UPS Store Shipping 114 S. Main St. 19-Wegner Office Supply Office Supplies & Gifts 15-17 Court St. 7-WG&R Home Furnishings 50 N. Main St.

Hobby 17-Beadalotta Jewelry Making 21 E. 2nd St., Suite 101

7- Cutter Vac Vacuum 32 N. Main St.

14-Focus Hobby Shop Trains, RC, Models 75 S. Main St.

16- DuFrane Moving & Storage 33 W. 2nd St.

7-The Knitting Room Knitting Supplies 28 N. Main St.

5- Family Video Video Rental 32 E. Johnson St.

8-Willett Sew Sewing Machines & Fabrics 25 A Main St.

8-Woolgatherers Yarns, Fibers, Looms 35 N. Main St.

16-The Wood Sampler Hand-crafted furniture 116 S. Main St.

Auto

Arts/Museum

25-Downtown Auto Repair Auto Repair 14 Fifth St.

12-Childrens Museum Fond du Lac 51 Sheboygan St.

7-Napa Auto Parts Auto Parts 56 N. Main St. 22-United Parts Plus Auto Parts 36 3rd St.

Gifts 17-As You Wish Cards, Gifts & Stationery 117 S. Main St. 14-Bookworld Books & Tobacco 85 S. Main St. 13-Gallery & Frame Shop Framing, Art & Gifts 94 S. Main St. 19-Gerianne’s Hallmark Cards, Gifts & Stationery 15-17 Court St. 22-Lillian’s Handbags & Accessories 171 S. Main St. 29-Ries Religious Articles Religious Gifts 333 S. Main St. 14-St. Joseph’s Book Room Books & Religious Gifts 81 S. Main St. 14-Trinkets & Treasures Gifts & Collectibles 47 S. Main St.

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15-Fond du Lac Public Library Reading & Information 32 Sheboygan St. 12-Windhover Center for the Arts Gallery & Performing Arts 51 Sheboygan St.

Food/Beverage 16-The Bagelmeister Food & Coffee 110 S. Main St. 11-Bates Bakery & Deli 18 E. Division St. 14-Bellafini’s 87 S. Main St 5-Bob’s Pizza Take & Bake 25 E. Merrill Avenue 7-Chinatown Kitchen Chinese Food 18 N. Main St. 8-Cibo Restaurant, Ramada Italian & American Food 1 N. Main St. 14-Coliseum Sports Bar & Grill Bar & Restaurant 91 S. Main St. 20-Cool Beans & Bagels Food & Coffee 131 S. Main St. 8-Cousins Sub Sandwiches 7 N. Main St.

28-Domino’s Pizza Pizza 301 S. Main St. 13-Firehouse Bar & Grill Bar & Restaurant 72 S. Main St. 8-Fond du Lac Seafood Co., LLC Fresh Seafood 63 N. Main St. 1-Jimmy Johns Restaurant 180 N. Main Stz 22-Joan’s Kitchen Family Restaurant 175 S. Main St. 8-Joe’s Fox Hut Pizza & Tavern 41 N. Main St. 8-JR’s Sports Bar & Grill Bar & Grill 65 N. Main St. 5-Larry’s Restaurant Restaurant 101 N. Main St. 22-Main Exchange Food & Drinks 161 S. Main St. 25-Mazatlan Restaurant Mexican Food 237 S. Main St. 1-Papa Murphy’s Pizza To Go 186 N. Main St. 17-Pockets Bar & Grill Food & Drink 121 S. Main St. 17-Sal’s Pizza Pizza 105 S. Main St. 4-Taco John’s Fast Food 84 N. Main St.

Clubs 22-Beernuts Tavern - 183 S. Main St. 17-Big O’s Tavern - 11 E. 2nd St. 11-Dillinger’s Tavern & Irish Pub 1 S. Main St. 7- Googles Inn Tavern- 8 N. Main St. 24-Irish’s Bar Tavern 10 Western Avenue 7- JD Finnegan’s Tavern - 2 N. Main St. 11-Kozmo’s Tavern - 23 S. Main St. 25-The Main Pub Tavern - 241 S. Main St. 23-Page 2 Sports Bar - 36 4th St. 25-Schmitz’s Bar Tavern - 8 5th St 5-Larry’s New Shooter’s Club Tavern 101 N. Main St.

22-Rockow’s MMA Lifestyles Pro Shop Sports Equipment 167 S. Main St. 22-Team Sports Sport Clothing & Goods 179 S. Main St. 14-Unified Martial Arts 73 S. Main St.

Music 14-Hawkins Violin Shop Music & Repair 74 S. Main St. 23-Mad Hatteur Music 231 S. Main St.

Antiques 13-Amelia’s Antiques Antiques & Books 84 S. Main St. 13-Fond du Lac Antique Mall Antiques 90 S. Main St.

30-Somewhere in Fond du Lac Tavern - 60 Forest Ave.

Jewelry 22-The Goldsmith Jewelry & Gifts 177 S. Main St. 5-Krail Jewelry Jewelry & Gifts 105 N. Main St.

Travel 8-Travel Leaders Travel - 51 N. Main St. 1-Fox World Travel Travel 184 N. Main St. ■

at a fair and competitive price.

Our long-standing tradition has set the standard for excellence in

23-Ziggy’s Tavern - 213 S. Main St.

the Fond du Lac area.

Sports

23-Fond du Lac Cyclery & Fitness Cyclery & Fitness 209 S. Main St.

7-Wood’s Floral & Gifts Flowers and Gifts 36 N. Main St.

quality jewelry

8- Tru Blu Lounge, Ramada Lounge & Live Entertainment 1 North Main St.

7-Theo’s Cream City Chophouse Fine Dining 24 N. Main St.

20-Personal Touch Flowers & Gifts Flowers and Gifts 14-16 E. 2nd St.

Offering the finest

5-Three Aces North Tavern & Grill 111 N. Main St.

1-Attitude Sports Sports Equipment 211 N. Macy

11-Botanicals Flowers and Gifts 33 S. Main St.

…A NAME YOU’VE TRUSTED SINCE 1922

22-Star Bar Tavern & Karaoke 12 3rd St.

5-The Cellar Wine Supplies 109 N. Main St.

Florists

Krail Jewelry

17-Slim & Chubby’s Tavern - 109 S. Main St.

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8-Cujak’s Wine Market Wine Market 47 N. Main St.

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(920) 921-2475 105 N. Main St., Fond du Lac Open: Mon-Thurs 8am - 5pm; Fri. 8am - 8pm; Sat. 9am - Noon

Holiday Gift Boxes Gift Box A

One lb. Mild Brick One lb. Pepper Cheddar One lb. Colby One lb. Aged Brick One lb. Mild Cheddar 8 oz. Cheese Spread One 1 lb. Summer Sausage Weight 6.5 lbs.$

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One lb. Mild Brick One lb. Mild Cheddar One lb. Colby December 11th to ensure Christmas Delivery. One 1 lb. Summer Sausage o n i t i o d f a E r x T c ellence A Family Weight 4 lbs. $

WIDMER’S CHEESE CELLARS Produ

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Since 1922

cing Quality Handcrafted Cheese

214 W. Henni St., Theresa, WI 53091 • Monday–Saturday 7am–5pm • 920-488-2503 • Fax 920-488-2130 • Toll Free 1-888-878-1107

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Please order by

Gift Box B

One lb. Mild Brick One lb. Mild Cheddar One lb. Colby One lb. 1 yr. old Cheddar One 1 lb. Summer Sausage Weight 5 lbs. $

Order online: www.widmerscheese.com

Wi dme r s ch e e se

214 W. Henni Street | Theresa | 920-488-2503 | www.widmerscheese.com Mon - Fri 6:30am – 5:00pm, Sat 7am-5pm, Sun 10am -4pm; June - October The Widmer family has operated the Cheese Cellars since 1922. The third generation company produces some of the finest Brick, Cheddar and authentic Colby cheeses in the world. Made only in small batches, the curd is moved by hand from the vat to cheese molds and each is hand turned three times on the first day. Joe Widmer, a Master Cheesemaker, uses real bricks—the same ones his grandfather used —to press the whey from the curds. Widmer’s

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Cheddar ranges in age from mild up to eight years old. Widmer’s 6-year Cheddar took top honors in its class in the 2007 American Cheese Society competition.

Recent Awards: 2009 WI State Fair: Cold Pack Brick Spread Blue Ribbon, Mild Brick-Blue Ribbon, Colby- Blue Ribbon 2010 ACS: 8 Year Aged Cheddar-Blue Ribbon, Authentic Colby- Blue Ribbon

Lo c a l

Antiques Antique Boutique 247 W. Scott St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 921-5302 Fond du Lac Antique Mall 90 S. Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 906-9317 Pat’s Gallery of Antiques 861 Grove St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 923-9237

Floral and Gifts As You Wish 117 S. Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 926-0510 Becky’s Cottage Floral 435 W. Scott St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 922-5528 Book World, Inc 85 S. Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 922-2980 Botanicals Floral Studio 33 S. Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 906-9632 Gallery & Frame Shop 94 S. Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 921-1144 Gerianne’s Hallmark Shop 17 Court St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 923-8200

The Goldsmith 177 S. Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 921-3113 Haentze Floral Garden Center 658 Fond du Lac Ave. Fond du Lac, WI (920) 921-0970 Kremer Pharmacy & Gifts 9 N. Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 921-2550 Kristmas Kringle Shoppe 1330 S. Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 922-3900 Lightsmith Shop 262 Doty St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 922-3492 Open Road Harley Davidson 24 S. Rolling Meadows Dr Fond du Lac, WI (920) 921-2344 Living Light Studio 314 Fourth St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 921-1962 Mad Hatteur Music 231 S. Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 921-3720 Old World Art Glass 541 S. Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 923-3157 Personal Touch Flowers & Gifts 14 E. Second St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 924-9399

Scrapbook Cottage 976 E. Johnson St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 906-9803

The Clothes Line 13 E. First St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 922-3371

St. Joseph’s Bookroom 81 S. Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 922-3411

Edith’s of Fond du Lac 9 S. Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 921-2420

Trinkets & Treasures 47 S. Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 922-5667 The Wood Sampler 116 S. Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 926-9663

Forest Mall 835 W. Johnson St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 922-5730 Lillian’s of Fond du Lac 171 S. Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 322-1844

Hobby

Wood’s Floral & Gifts 36 N. Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 922-6780

Beadalotta 21 E. 2nd St, Suite 101 Fond du Lac, WI

Victoria’s Pet Nutrition Center & Boutique 14 N. Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 923-1991

Chimera Comics & Cards 820 S. Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 922-8338

Fashion

Focus Inc. 75 S. Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 922-5999

Cinderella’s Closet 104 S. Main St, Suite 204, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 960-1271

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We pay CASH or DOUBLE in-store credit for your unwanted Gold, Platinum or Silver jewelry.

• Diamonds • Engagement Rings & Wedding Bands • Custom Designs • Onsite Jewelry & Eyeglass Repair • Graduate Gemologist • Watches • Unique Gifts

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177 S Main St Fond du Lac, WI 920.921.3113 www.thegoldsmithfdl.com

Certified Gemologist Appraiser

Th e Go l dsm ith

177 S. Main Street | Downtown Fond du Lac | 920-921-3113 www.thegoldsmithfdl.com | Mon-Thurs 9-6, Fri 9-7, Sat 9-4

The Goldsmith, a family owned and operated business, has been creating and selling jewelry for over 30 years. Our staf f education is an on-going process.

Recently, a third generation Goldsmith jeweler received his graduate gemologist training, which insures credible and factual stone identification on premises.

Artists Ron Emanuel - Founder/Owner Terri Emanuel - Buyer/Partner Josh Emanuel - Gemologist

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The Goldsmith of fers one-of-a-kind, hand-craf ted creations in gold, silver and platinum. Our repair area is extensive. In addition to complete, expert jewelry repair.

The Goldsmith, provides watch and clock repair. Utilizing a laser welder, we restore broken eye-glass frames, in a one hour turn-around time frame. The Goldsmith designs custom corporate jewelry and gif ts with the aid of our CAD technology.

Exciting and innovative engraving on numerous surfaces can be completed with The Goldsmith’s new, computerized engraving equipment.

shopping local

Fondy Hobby Supply 848 S. Military Rd. #C Fond du Lac, WI (920) 923-6950

Wool Gatherers Ltd. 35 N. Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 907-0510

Sewing

Sports Equipment

Heuer’s 507 W. Johnson St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 921-5386

Attitude Sports 211 N. Macy St. Fond du Lac, WI (920) 923-2323

In Stitches Embroidery Inc. 405 S. Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 921-9686

Fond du Lac Cyclery & Fitness 209 S. Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 923-3211

Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts 457 N. Rolling Meadows Dr Fond du Lac, WI (920) 922-5877

Jack’s Team Sports 179 S. Main St., Fond du Lac, WI (920) 921-4202

The Knitting Room 28 N. Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 906-4800

Goodwill Industries 904 S. Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 923-5246

Willett Sew 25A Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 929-9690

Salvation Army Thift Store 24 W. Cotton St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 923-8230 St. Vincent De Paul 573 W. Rolling Meadows Dr Fond du Lac, WI (920) 922-3650 ■

Resale Shops

To The Nines is a gallery of fine crafts in mediums of jewelry, fibers, wood, glass, and metal. Nestled in a little log cottage, To The Nines offers the original work from more than fifty local artists.

Same retail family at this historic location since 1916!

Real Wood, Real Value

Our one-of-a-kind items will help you accessorize your wardrobe & home and make perfect gifts for any occasion and any one. For artsy, trendy pieces, To The Nines has Endless Possibilities . . .

New items arriving!

Custom orders • Free local delivery

• Handcrafted Solid Wood Furniture • Small Wood Items • Home Decor & Crafts • Many Amish Items • Children’s Furniture • Painted Pine Furniture • Curtains & Valances

HOURS

Thurs & Fri • 11am - 5pm Saturday 11am - 3pm Also by appointment www.shoptothe9s.com • 904-2310

116 SOUTH MAIN ST., DOWNTOWN FOND DU LAC 920-926-9663 Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10-4 • Saturday 10-2 or by appointment WI-5001193631

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Arbuckle’s Saloon 213 South Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 921-7292

Elks Club 33 Sheboygan St. Fond du Lac, WI (920) 922-1602

Kozmo’s 23 S. Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 979-8848

Ramjets Tavern 35 N. Lincoln Ave, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 923-0095

American Legion Memorial Clubhouse 500 Fond du Lac Ave, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 921-8106

Fox’s Den 228 N. Main St. Fond du Lac, WI (920) 922-1602

Ledgeview Lanes 170 Prairie Rd, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 923-1233

Schmitty’s Bar 8 Fifth St Fond du Lac, WI (920) 921-3715

Googles Inn 8 South Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 921-9742

Liquid Lounge 11 East 2nd St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 929-8696

Schmitty’s Oar House N7044 Winnebago Dr. Fond du Lac, WI (920) 907-4380

The Break Room 88 W. Scott St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 906-9810

Guido & Koecker’s Sports Pub 320 West Scott St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 923-0030

Main Exchange 161 South Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 923-8181

Shooters Club Limited 101 North Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 924-9949

Clubbers 234 North Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 923-2172

Hitching Post 765 South Military Rd, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 922-4522

Main Pub 241 South Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 924-7815

Coaches Corner 121 N. Pioneer Rd. Fond du Lac, WI (920) 933-3295

Irish’s Bar 10 Western Ave, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 921-9737

Miller’s 725 Fond du Lac Ave, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 922-2770

Coliseum Sports Bar & Grill 91 S. Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 924-9599

J D Finnegans 2 North Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 922-5500

Molly’s 507 North Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 922-1788

Cool River 99 W Pioneer Rd Fond du Lac, WI (920) 922-4696

JR’s Sports Bar & Grill 65 North Main St Fond du Lac, WI (920) 921-5640

The Other Place 208 North Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 921-9830

D & D Tavern 334 West Division St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 921-9735

Jodi’s Pitstop 261 North Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 906-9141

Dillinger’s 1 South Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 923-6776

Juke Box Charlie’s 248 N. Hickory St. Fond du Lac, WI (920) 926-1950

Duffy’s Steak House & BBQ Pit 625 W. Rolling Meadows, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 924-9112

Karl-Ray Lanes Inc 770 South Military Rd, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 921-3430

Beernuts 183 South Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 922-3080

Page 2 36 4th St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 921-5190 Pockets Bar & Grill 121 S. Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 322-1210 The Press Box 251 Forest Ave, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 921-9677

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Slim & Chubby’s 109 S. Main St, Fond du Lac, WI Somewhere in Fond du Lac 60 Forest Ave, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 906-9359 Sully’s 384 South Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 922-0950 Three Aces North 111 North Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 921-6588 Top Stick Bar N07105 Van Dyne Rd, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 907-0697 The Wayside 295 W. Division St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 922-0588 Tru Blu Lounge, Ramada 1 N. Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 923-3000 ■

AND A&W 269 Winnebago Dr, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 921-4320

Coaches Corner 121 N. Pioneer Rd. Fond du Lac, WI (920) 933-3295

Ala Roma 504 N Rolling Meadows Dr, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 929-9366

Cool River 99W Pioneer Rd, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 922-4696

Backyard Grill & Bar 838 East Johnson St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 924-9400

Coliseum Sports Bar & Grill 91 S Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 924-9599

Bagelmeister 110 South Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 926-0046

Cool Beans & Bagels 131 S. Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 924-9749

Blanck’s Lake Aire 8751 Lakeshore Dr, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 921-8635

Cousins Subs Fond du Lac, WI

Bellafini’s Fond du Lac, WI 7 14th St, (920) 929-8909 87 S. Main St. (920) 929-8906 Bob’s Pizza 25 East Merrill Ave, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 922-6505 Boda’s Restaurant 277 S Pioneer Rd, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 922-9931 Branson’s BBQ 525 N Peters Ave, Fond du Lac (920) 907-0930

7 North Main St, (920) 907-1001 477 North Peters Ave, (920) 906-5000 928 S. Main, (920) 907-0172 Cujak’s Wine Market 47 N. Main Street, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 922-2499 Culvers Restaurant Fond du Lac, WI 81 West Pioneer Rd, (920) 922-2826 W6606 State Road 23, (920) 922-2272 969 E. Johnson St, (920) 922-5559

Duffy’s Steak House & BBQ Pit 625 West Rolling Meadows Dr, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 924-9112 Eaton’s Fresh Pizza Fond du Lac, WI 368 South Park Ave, (920) 921-9531 196 North Hickory (920) 922-1230 Faros Family Restaurant 131 North Pioneer Rd, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 922-3600 Fiesta Tapatia 609 W. Johnson St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 907-8184 Fox Hole Bar & Banquet Hall 500 Fond du Lac Ave., Fond du Lac, WI (920) 921-8106 Friar Tuck’s 570 West Johnson St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 921-4027 Gift & Gab N7645 Peebles Ln. Ste 3 Peebles, WI (920)933-3525 Gino’s Italian 584 West Johnson St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 906-9999 Jimmy Johns 180 North Main St Fond du Lac, WI (920) 907-1234

Cibo Italian Restaurant 1 North Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 923-3000

Dairy Queen Fond du Lac, WI

Chinatown Kitchen 18 North Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 923-9688

387 Fond du Lac Ave, (920) 922-2663

Joan’s Kitchen 175 S Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 921-9660

Domino’s Pizza 301 South Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 921-3800

Joe’s Fox Hut 41 North Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 921-9700

635 W Johnson St, (920) 922-9171

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JR’s Sports Bar & Grill 65 North Main St. Fond du Lac, WI (920) 921-5640 Juke Box Charlie’s 248 N. Hickory St. Fond du Lac, WI (920) 926-1950 King’s Chef 1151 E. Johnson St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 923-9888 La Gran Plaza 239 W. Scott Fond du Lac, WI (920) 907-1205 Larry’s Restaurant 101 N. Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 924-9949 Ma & Pa’s Fond du Lac, WI 506 South Main St, (920) 921-4900 321 4th St, (920) 922-6130 Main Exchange 161 South Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 923-8181 Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders 818 South Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 926-9899 Mazatlan Family Restaurant 237 South Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 924-9012 Mexicanna Express 417 S Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 923-3130 Nick N Willy’s 1143 E. Johnson St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 322-6425

Northwinds Supper Club & Banquet Hall 321 Fond du Lac Ave, Eden, WI (920) 477-3220 Oasis 339 North Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 922-3345 Old Country Buffet 835 West Johnson St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 924-7622 Oscar’s 156 Western Ave, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 921-8345 Papa Murphy’s 186 North Main St Fond du Lac, WI (920) 906-5050 Pizza Ville 160 West Scott St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 921-1700 Pizza Ranch 1235 West Johnson St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 929-8800 Players Pizza & Pub 556 West 5th Ave, Oshkosh, WI (920) 303-1400 Pockets Bar & Grill 121 South Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 924-9949 The Press Box 251 Forest Ave, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 921-9677 (920) 921-3273 Pump-N-Pantry Fond du Lac, WI 329 W Pioneer Rd, 835 W Johnson St, (920) 926-0021 Qdoba Mexican Grille 187 North Pioneer Rd, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 273-0359

Sombrero’s Restaurant 445 North Pioneer Road, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 922-9207

Quizno’s 836 West Johnson St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 929-3502 Rocky Rococo’s Pizza 774 West Johnson St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 922-6100

Stretch 565 North Pioneer Rd, North Fond du Lac, WI (920) 923-7834

Rolling Meadows Family Restaurant 947 S Rolling Meadows Dr, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 922-9140 The Roxy 571 North Main St, Oshkosh, WI (920) 231-1980

Subway Fond du Lac, WI

Theo’s Cream City Chop House 24 North Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 922-8899

377 N. Rolling Meadows Dr, (921) 923-2322

Tucker’s Hamburgers Fond du Lac, WI

976 E. Johnson St, (920) 923-6265 365 Fond du Lac Ave, (920) 924-9100

Sal’s Pizza 105 S. Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 924-4400 (920) 923-9191

1177 W. Johnson St, (920) 921-4633 34 West Pioneer Rd, (920) 923-3100

Salty’s Seafood & Spirits 503 North Park Ave, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 922-9940 Schmitty’s Oar House Bar & Grill N7044 Winnebago Dr, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 907-4380 Schreiner’s Restaurant 168 North Pioneer Rd, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 922-0590

Sunset Supper Club 7364 Winnebago Dr, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 922-4540 Taco Bell Fond du Lac, WI 92 E. Johnson St. (920) 923-9990 427 W. Johnson St. (920) 923-5505

Season’s Restaurant N7640 Cty Rd WH Fond du Lac/Peebles (920) 922-0404 Sebastian’s Steak House 770 S. Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 922-3333 Shakers Bar & Grill 751 Wisconsin Ave, North Fond du Lac, WI (920) 924-9499

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Taco John’s 84 N Main St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 922-4400

444 West Johnson St, (920) 922-1200 927 S. Main St, (920) 921-1146 Wayside 295 West Division St, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 922-0588 Wendt’s on the Lake N9699 Lakeshore Dr, Van Dyne, WI (920) 688-5231 Yummy Chinese Restaurant 129 University Dr, Fond du Lac, WI (920) 923-6668 ■

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