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Fifty years ago, passenger trains across America routinely offered delicious dining car meals served on china atop white tablecloths. Service was impeccable and riders were treated to a culinary experience that rivaled the finest of restaurants.

That experience lives on today on the East Troy Electric Railroad, which operates the last remaining electric interurban dining car service in North America.

Five dinner train events are planned for the fall season, beginning with a “Mediterranean” dinner served on Sept. 17. Each train features a unique menu, but each dinner includes cheese spreads, salad, a special entree, and a very tasty desert: • Sept. 17 – Mediterranean – Lamb or grilled salmon with au gratin potatoes • Sept. 24 – Indian Summer – Baby back pork ribs or grilled tilapia with baked potatoes • Oct. 8 – Fall Harvest – Stuffed pork loin or blackened salmon, squash, tricolored potatoes • Oct. 15 – Sweetest Day – New York Strip steak or shrimp scampi with mashed potatoes • Oct. 22 – Pumpkin Express – Prime rib or grilled salmon, red skin mashed potatoes “Dining aboard trains was once an experience unto itself with many passengers riding the rails simply for the food,” said Ryan Jonas, president of the East Troy Electric Railroad. “Our Dinner Train service recreates the era when fine dining aboard trains was commonplace. We take great pride in delivering an experience that is truly unique, not only to the Midwest, but to the entire country.”

Dinner service includes cheese spreads with assorted crackers, followed by salad, a special entrée, and dessert. Coffee, tea, milk and water are included with the meal.

Soft drinks, cocktails, beer and wine are also available for an additional charge.

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The East Troy Electric Railroad is offering several fall-themed dinner trains to celebrate the season. The railroad also has weekend trains running from East Troy to the Elegant Farmer in Mukwonago in the autumn.

The train departs the railroad’s historic East Troy depot at 5:30 p.m. and returns two hours later. The cost is $71.09 per person and advance reservations are required.

Visit www.easttroyrr.org and click on the Dinner Train link. Then scroll down to purchase tickets. Tickets are also available by calling (262) 642-3263 and following the voice prompts.

The East Troy Electric Railroad operates 15-mile round trip excursions from its historic East Troy depot and museum to Indianhead Park in Mukwonago, with a stop at the popular Elegant Farmer store and deli.

The railroad is celebrating 109 years of riding the rails through Southeast Wisconsin’s Kettle Moraine countryside.

The not-for-profit railroad continues to be operated and maintained by more than About the railroad 120 volunteers committed to the operation The East Troy Electric Railroad’s dining and preservation of historic trolleys and cars were built in 1927 for the Chicago interurban railcars.

South Shore and South Bend Railroad. The All proceeds and sales benefit the cars were retired in 1983, having traveled education and preservation work of this more than 6 million miles during the museum. more than 50 years of operation. The cars The railroad operates regular trains on underwent extensive renovations by museum Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in the volunteers, resulting in mahogany trimmed, summer, and on Saturdays and Sundays in art deco style interiors complemented by an May, September and October. exterior color scheme featuring the railroad’s For more information, visit www. colors of red and silver. easttroyrr.org.

Hectic fall schedules will be in full swing before you know it, so take advantage of the time you have now to go on a family adventure and create fun-filled memories.

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VISIT THE ZOO

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my. You don’t have to be a child to marvel at the unique and awe-inspiring beauty of our world’s wildlife. Frito-Lay 2 Go (FL2Go) is partnering with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums to encourage families to get out and enjoy unique animal experiences.

By visiting an AZA-accredited zoo or aquarium, you’ll be supporting their conservation efforts to save endangered animals from extinction - all while having an unforgettable time with your family. To find a free kid’s pass, head to your local grocery store and look for FL2Go packages featuring a tiger, panda, monkey, elephant or penguin. Then visit aza.fritolay2.com to upload the receipt and find your closest AZA facility.

GO KAYAKING

Forget the open road, and hit the open water instead this summer. Kayaking is a fun, active adventure. Soak in the sun and cool breeze, relish in the relaxed environment and enjoy a quiet moment or two with the kids.

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With fall schedules filling up quickly, take advantage of the free time you have to partake in fun activities with those you love the most – your family.

It’s tempting to stick to the same routine of going to the local playground, taking in a movie or playing in the backyard. Why not try some new experiences this year and go on a family adventure?

These five activities are fun for the whole family and will help create lasting memories together. Incorporate a couple (or all five) ideas into your schedule to start fall with a bang and begin fall on a fun note.

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When you’re done, extend your time by the water and have a family picnic. Pack a lunch of sandwiches and your favorite chips to refuel.

SPEND A NIGHT STAR GAZING

Before the sun goes down, take some time to learn about the various constellations, and have everyone in the family select their favorite one. Then, in the evening, lay out a blanket in your backyard for a night of star gazing, and see who can spot their favorite constellation.

To amplify the adventure, turn the night into a backyard camping trip, complete with a tent, campfire and songs.

Stop by the local animal shelter to take friendly pups on a walk.

The best part of volunteering is anyone at any age can make a difference. Schedule a family trip to your local animal shelter to spend the afternoon walking dogs, playing with cats and more. Time with a few furry friends will brighten everyone’s day and FILE PHOTO Fun Guide you can feel good knowing you brightened Apple picking is a great family activity for autumn. There are many places in the their day, too. area that offer apple and pumpkin picking along with other fall fun.

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When the weather turns crisp, it’s time to seek out that perfect pumpkin for fall decorating or jack o’lantern carving. There are a multitude of local farms offering fresh pumpkins to the taking.

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AREA FARMS OFFER AUTUMN ACTIVITIES RACINE COUNTY Apple Holler 5006 S. Sylvania Avenue Sturtevant • (262) 886-8500 Apples, pumpkin patch, hayrides, corn maze and more.

Bear Den Petting Zoo & Farm 6831 Big Bend Road (Highway 164) Waterford • (262) 895-6430 Tour exotic farm and wildlife animals, take a hayride to the pumpkin patch, and see the farm decorated at its Halloween best. Hayrides, pumpkins, pony rides, haunted woods.

Borzynski’s Farm & Floral Market 11600 Washington Ave. (Highway 20) Racine (262) 886-2235 Eight-acre Corn Maze, Hay rides, Pick your own pumpkin, petting zoo, Child’s play area, make your own caramel apple, birthday parties, school tours, corporate outings, cornstalks, pumpkins, fresh produce, deli, bakery, gift ware, and much, much more. Open all year around.

Green Meadows Petting Farm 33603 High Dr. (Highway 20) Waterford • (262) 534-2891 Pumpkin patch. Free pumpkin with every October admission.

Land of the Giants Pumpkin Farm 11823 Highway 11 Sturtevant • (262) 886-6690

Free nine-acre corn maze, hayrides, Army truck rides, and all your pumpkin and decorating needs.

Lange’s Country Market 24840 W. Loomis Road Wind Lake • (262) 895-2339 Swan’s Pumpkin Farm 5930 Highway H Franksville • (262) 835-4885 During October, the celebration of Harvest Time spreads over a large area at Swan’s Pumpkin Farm. Visitors of all ages are welcome, with something for everyone. The entire yard is filled with thousands of pumpkins of all sizes for carving and cooking.

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Southeastern Wisconsin offers many pumpkin farms and apple orchards to enjoy in the fall. Many outlets hold weekend harvest specials and events for the whole family.

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WALWORTH COUNTY Apple Barn Orchard and Winery W. 6384 Sugar Creek Road Elkhorn • (262) 728-3266 Open in September and October, the Apple Barn is a unique country store housed in a remodeled barn. There is a variety of fresh-picked and pick-your-own apples, apple pies, apple cider, cider donuts, caramel apples and pumpkins. In the fall, take a walk through the tree maze or ride the tractor-train through the orchard.

Bower’s Produce W490 Highway 20 East Troy • (262) 642-5244 Family owned 180-acre vegetable farm locally famous for their Super SweetCorn.

Pumpkins small to extra large. Freshpressed Apple Cider, carmel apples, indian corn and gourds. Beautiful fall decorations including hearty mums and a large variety of apples.

Hafs Road Orchard W. 632 Hafs Road Genoa City • (262) 279-3638

Grows 50 varieties of apples, specialize in Honeycrisp, along with pumpkins and gourds. No pick your own.

WAUKESHA COUNTY Basse’s Country Delight S70 W16050 Janesville Road Muskego • (262) 422-0315 Sweet corn, apples, pumpkins and petting zoo.

Schuett Farms W299 S6370 Highway 83 Mukwonago • (262) 968-4348 Pumpkins, cornstalk bundles, straw, Indian corn, squash, gourds and many other fall decorations. Corn maze, pick-yourown pumpkin patch and hayrides on the weekends.

The Elegant Farmer 1545 Main St. (Highway ES) Mukwonago • (262) 363-6770 Hayrides to pick apples, pumpkins & squash. Make your own caramel apples.

Cider baked ham. Farm kitchen deli and bakery.

KENOSHA COUNTY Brightonwoods Orchard 1072 288th Avenue Burlington • (262) 878-3000 Apples, pumpkins, squash and gourds, home-made apple cider (unpasteurized, but cultured), asters, mums, caramel apples, apple-related kitchen items, jellies, jams.

Jerry Smith Produce and Country Store 7150 18th Street Kenosha • (262) 859-2645 Giant Halloween cookies, popcorn, apple cider, taffy apples, hot dogs, brats, nachos, and much, much more. Country Store features a hearthstone fireplace with a large assortment of jams, sauces and gourmet foods. Pumpkins, straw, cornstalks, colorful gourds and indian corn.

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Eric Kramer shares the strange and supernatural occurrences he’s witnessed at the Sewall Smith House during the East Troy Area Historical Society’s Ghost Walk in 2012. The walk, which is put on every other year, is up for another ghostly visit on Oct. 8.

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very other year, for the past decade or so, the East Troy Area Historical Society invites the public to learn about some of the “haunted” houses in the village with its Spirits of East Troy Ghost Walk.

One of the Historical Society’s biggest fundraisers, event coordinators are expecting a large turnout this year with people from all over coming for the thrills and chills.

Walkers will gather at the East Troy Area Historical Museum on the village square starting at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, to make their donation and receive a wristband. Tour groups will head out one by

one, beginning at about 7 p.m. with the last tour leaving at about 9:30 p.m.

Each group will have two tour guides, dressed in the 1900s era clothing, carrying lanterns to fit the part of days gone by.

The tour groups will make the circuit around the haunted homes in the village, ending up at the East Troy House for the final stop and a look at it’s rather checkered past.

Maureen “Rennie” and David Allen, who own the East Troy House and Ivan’s on the Square, say the old hotel once housed a brothel.

Rennie said there have been numerous ghost hunters investigating the East Troy House over the years, sometimes setting up equipment to try to measure disturbances on

Halloween and other times.

One time, during a previous Ghost Walk, people who were on the tour and taking photos discovered ghostlike images in the photographs when they looked at them later, David said.

People have also noticed apparitions in the upstairs window of the room that is said to have been the bedroom of the brothel’s “madam” the Allens said.

East Troy accountant Eric Kramer, who owns the Sewall Smith House, has had a few run ins with the ghost that haunts his home and business.

“We call him ‘Davey,’” Kramer said.

“We think he’s a kid; he’s rather playful.”

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Calendar of events SEPTEMBER 9-25 Artrageous Birds – Whitewater Arts Alliance’s Cultural Arts Center, 402 W. Main St., Whitewater, featuring art of all kinds related to birds, birds and more birds. An award reception will be held at 2:30 p.m., Sept. 25.

10, 17, 24 Walworth County farmers market – Veterans Park on

the downtown square, Eklkhorn, 8 a.m.noon. (262) 723-7733

10 Fat Tire Ride, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.,

Champs Sports Bar & Grill, 747 West Main St., Lake Geneva. www.fattireride.com

10 Main Street Festival, Whitewater – from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Main Street in downtown, an annual event celebrating the arts that includes: sidewalk sales, art exhibits and activities for all ages, craft booths, music, food and more 10 Super Saturday, all day in downtown Union Grove. Entertainment, family fun, 5K Fun Run/Walk, street dance, and more. ugsupersaturday.com 10, 11 East Troy Bluegrass Festival, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. each

day on the village square. A full line-up of bluegrass bands and contests, food and East Troy Marketplace vendors. easttroy. org

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10, 11 St. Mary’s Catholic Church’s Fall Festival, Burlington,

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The Union Grove Area Chamber of Commerce’s Great Pumpkin Chuckin’ Fest will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 23. Returning to the event that attracts tens of thousands of visitors is the Best of the Midwest BBQ Cook Off and the Pumpkin Chuckin Competition where teams build a catapult, trebuchet or slingshot and launch pumpkins as far as possible.

10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Kids activities, food, music competition, country store, bakery, silent auction, wine and cheese pairing event and more. (262) 763-1500

at 1:30 p.m. Celebrate America’s favorite pastime and enjoy an old-fashioned game at Old World Wisconsin, S103 W37890 Highway 67, Eagle. (262) 594-6300 www. oldworldwisconsin.wisconsinhistory.org

10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 Autumn Harvest Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,

17 Elkhorn Snow-Drifters Tractor and Truck Pull at the

The Elegant Farmer, 1545 Main St., Mukwonago. Apple and pumpkin picking, tractor-pulled hayride, pony ride, corn maze and more. East Troy Electric Railroad’s turn-of-the-century train departs from and returns to The Elegant Farmer Depot.

(262) 363-6770, www.elegantfarmer.com

12 Vintage Base Ball: Eagle Diamonds – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. with game

Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. (262) 723-3228

17 Oktoberfest at Old World Wisconsin, W372 S9727 Highway 67, Eagle, 4 to 7 p.m. This year’s traditional Oktoberfest event includes games of skill, agricultural displays, German entertainment, hearty food, and German beer. 262-594-2922

17 Scarecrow Fest, 9 a.m. to 9

p.m., in downtown Delavan. Scarecrows line the sidewalks, food, arts and crafts, flea market, live music, entertainment, and Delavan’s famous duck raffle. Kid’s carnival, petting zoo, kid’s activity center, and a street dance until 8:30 p.m. (262) 740-0959

17 Candlelight Hike, 7 p.m., Richard Bong State Recreation Area, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville.

Shorter guided hike with bonfire and marshmallows. Meet at the Visitor Center. www.bongnaturalistassociation.org

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Education and proper equipment are keys to

Wisconsinites are lucky enough to live in a climate where winter sports play an important role in outdoor recreation. But, winter sports have their own set of safety risks.

In fact, nearly 50,000 children were treated in emergency departments in 2013 for injuries related to skiing, snowboarding and sledding.

Learning about the risks and using proper safety equipment can help keep kids safe and having fun. The following is information provided by the Kohl’s Cares Grow Safe and Healthy Program that outlines some of these risks and proper equipment to help stay injury free.

SKIING

Downhill skiing is one of the most popular winter sports, but one that does carry risk of injury. Many injuries are the result of falls and collisions with stationery objects. Deaths are caused by injuries to the head and neck. Here are a few tips to stay safe: • Always wear a winter helmet when skiing – rent or buy one that allows space for goggles and ventilation when skiing; • Rent or buy skis that are appropriate to the size and ability of the child, and have skis fitted by a professional; • Prevent leg injuries by checking to make sure bindings release when your child falls; • Make sure boots are comfortable, fit

properly and are snugly buckled to give proper foot and ankle support; and • Goggles are best to protect your eyes from harmful rays, cold, branches and other hazards.

SNOWBOARDING

Snowboarding is the fastest growing winter sport in the United States. Injuries related to snowboarding are often to the upper extremities and ankles. Follow these tips for a safer experience: • Always wear a winter helmet when snowboarding; • All-mountain snowboards are best for beginners – a board’s length should be appropriate for the child’s height and ability; • Boots should be specific to snowboarding and laced tightly to provide proper foot and ankle support – do not use hiking or snow boots; • Broken wrists are common snowboard injuries. Wrist guards help protect from these injuries if a child falls; and • Goggles are best for overall eye protection.

SLEDDING

Anywhere there is a snowy hillside, you are likely to find people sledding. Injuries from sledding are common, and are most

often caused by collisions with other sledders or fixed objects on or near the hill. Injuries include: head and chest trauma, fractures and organ injury.

More than 30 percent of children hospitalized for a sledding injury suffered serious head injuries. Always wear a winter helmet when sledding.

The safest sleds are ones that can be steered by riders and have brakes. Tubes, saucers and toboggans cannot be steered and are harder to control. Good sleds are generally inexpensive and worth the investment.

Choose a safe hill with a long, flat area at the bottom for kids to glide and stop. Avoid hills that are too steep, end near a street or parking lot, pond, fences or other hazards.

Wear layers of warm winter clothing, but leave the scarf at home. Scarves can get caught in a sled and cause choking or strangulation.

Unintentional or accidental injury remains the leading cause of death in children ages 18 and younger in the United States. The Kohl’s Cares Grow Safe and Healthy Program, a partnership between Kohl’s Cares and Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, provides valuable safety information for children, parents and caregivers.

For more information, visit www. kohlssafeandhealthy.com.

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17 A Day In The Country, 9 a.m.

to 4 p.m. in Rochester. Arts, crafts, 5K run/walk, live music, kids activities, food and more. (262) 332-1320

17 Safety Fun 911 Fest at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. (262) 723-3228 17 “Trial By Fire, The Salem Witch Trials,” 1 p.m., Ivan’s Backstage, 2093 Division St., East Troy. The play will feature Jessica Michna as Goode Rebeka. Tickets are $10. (262) 642-5480 18 St. Clare Street Fair, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., 7616 Fritz St., Wind Lake.

Crafters, vendors, rummage sellers, food, live music. www.stclarewindlake. org.

18 Discover Whitewater Series Half Marathon, 5K and Fit

Kid Shuffle – beginning at Whitewater High School. For more information and to register visit www.runwhitewater.com

21 Limber Timbers Square Dance Club – dancing from 7:30-10

p.m. at the Elkhorn Area Middle School, 627 E. Court St. Cost is $5 per adult, $2 per child. (262) 275-6373 or www. limbertimbers.org

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22 Wine and Walk in Congdon Gardens, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Enjoy a

a.m. to 5 p.m., The Elegant Farmer, 1545 Main St., Mukwonago. Apple and pumpkin picking, tractor-pulled hayride, pony ride, corn maze and more. East Troy Electric Railroad’s turn-of-the-century train departs from and returns to The Elegant Farmer Depot. (262) 363-6770, www. elegantfarmer.com

glass of wine and walk the gardens at 1424 Hobbs Drive. Donations suggested. info@delavanwi.org

24, 25 St. Charles 56th annual Fall Festival, 449 Conkey St., Burlington. Food, live music, raffles, beer tent, family-style turkey dinner on Sunday, games and children’s activities.

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24, 25 Antique and Classic Boat Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., The

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Charlie Hernandez takes a swing at an inflatable tee-ball game at the 2015 Oktoberfest celebration in Elkhorn. The 11th annual Elkhorn Oktoberfest will fill the town square with fall fun from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15, in Veterans and Pocket Parks.

Abbey Resort, 269 Fontana Blvd., Fontana. Vintage watercrafts from around the country presented by the Blackhawk Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society. www. theabbeyresort.com.

1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23 Autumn Harvest Festival, 10

8 Walworth County farmers market – Veterans Park on the

downtown square, Elkhorn, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

(262) 723-7733

8 Spirit Tour – hop on the bus and visit sites around town in this Whitewater Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored event.

Limited tickets are available so sign up early. For more information or to register visit www.whitewaterchamber.com 8 East Troy Area Historical Society Ghost Walk, 6:30 to 9:30

1, 8, 15 When Angels Carried p.m. in downtown East Troy. Cost is $5 them Away: Death and Mourning per person with children younger than in the Victorian Era, 4 to 7 p.m., 12 free. All money collected goes to the Black Point Estate, Riviera Docks, Lake Geneva Cruise Line, Wrigley Drive, Lake Geneva. Tickets are $40 and include cruise. www.blackpointestate.org, www. cruiselakegeneva.com

7 River’s Edge Art Walk, 4 to 8 p.m.,

preservation of local history. etahs.org

8, 9, 15, 16 Autumn on the Farms, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Old World

Wisconsin, W372 S9727 Highway 67, Eagle. The farmhands will be cutting logs into lumber at the sawmill. Draft horses will be out in the fields. The ethnic farmsteads will have traditional butchering and the kitchens will be bustling to prepare a farmhand dinner with the bounty of the harvest. Adults (13-64) $19; children (412) $10; children under 4 are free; senior citizens (65 and over) $16. Family Pass $50. (262) 594-6301

25 Antique Flea Market – 7 a.m.

downtown Waterford. Local businesses and community organizations host more than 25 artists who will display and sell their latest creations. The event is hosted

by Waterford’s Main Street program, Absolutely Waterford. absolutelywaterford. org

30 Lutherdale Fish Fry – 4:30-

5, 19 Limber Timbers Square Dance Club – dancing from 7:30-10 p.m. 9 Sixth annual Run for Trey

at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, Highway 11, Cost is $5. (414) 525-0820 www.nlpromotionsllc.com

7:30 p.m. at Lutherdale Camp, N7891 Highway 12, Elkhorn. Ticket cost for adults is $12, $7 for children 12 and younger. (262) 742-2352

at the Elkhorn Area Middle School, 627 E. Court St. Cost is $5 per adult, $2 per child.

(262) 275-6373 or www.limbertimbers.org

– at Starin Park, 504 W. Starin Rd., Whitewater at 8 a.m. Cost: $20 ($25 day of) for adults 16 and older; $15 ($20

CHAMBER INFO Area chambers of commerce The calendar of events in this guide is not all-inclusive. The chambers of commerce in the area have full event calendars on their websites.

Burlington Chamber of Commerce www.burlingtonchamber.org (262) 763-6044 Delavan Lake Area Chamber of Commerce www.delavanwi.org (262) 728-5095 Toll free (800) 624-0052 East Troy Chamber of Commerce www.easttroy.org (262) 642-3770 Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce www.elkhorn-wi.org (262) 723-5788 Geneva Lakes West Chamber of Commerce (Walworth/Fontana/Williams Bay area) www.genevalakewest.com (262) 275-5102 Toll free (877) 275-5102 Lake Geneva Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (Lake Geneva) www.lakegenevawi.com (262) 248-4416 • (800) 345-1202

day of) for kids younger than 16. All registered runners/walkers will receive a complimentary t-shirt (additional shirts available for $10 and can be listed on the registration form.) Proceeds support Treyton’s Field of Dreams. To register visit www.active.com and search “Run For Trey”

9 Lake Geneva Oktoberfest,

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Lake Geneva. Pony rides, bouncy houses, German music, children’s performances, brats, potato pancakes, and cider donuts, Scootoberfest games, the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-in, and Sprechtoberfest’s beer tent. Free admission.

15 Peoples Bank Oktoberfest 5k Run, 2-mile walk, 8 to 11 a.m.

at the Walworth County Fairgrounds.

Proceeds benefit the Elkhorn Fund, Kettle Moraine Land Trust and Lakeland Animal Shelter. Registration includes long sleeve shirt, sports pack, water bottle and free drink ticket for Elkhorn Oktoberfest for participants 21 and older. $30 to register before Sept. 30, $35 Oct. 1 through Oct. 15. Info: Oktoberfest@peoplesbankwi. com

15 Lights and Ladders - hosted

15 11th Annual Elkhorn Oktoberfest – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in

Downtown Elkhorn. Walk around to see the numerous vendors, participate in activities for kids and adults, and enjoy live entertainment.

21, 22, 23 Discovery at Camp Wise-N-Up , a Christian

Youth Musical at the Christian Arts Centre of Chapel on the Hill, Highway 50 west at Cisco Road, Lake Geneva.

Times are 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $5; call (262) 245-9122 or purchase online at www.brownpapertickets. com. www.chapelonthehill.net

22 Scare on the Square – hosted by Mercy Health System and the Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce in downtown Elkhorn. (262) 723-5788 or elkhornchamber.com 22 Skeleton Scurry , 9 a.m. to noon, Lake Lawn Resort, 2400 E. Geneva St., Delavan. Annual 5K Fun Run and 1K Kids Run for ages 5 and older. Dress up in Halloween costume or come in regular running gear. www. delavanparkrec.com

by the Elkhorn Parks and Recreation Department in Sunset Park. (262) 741-5114

See CALENDAR, Page 13

Muskego Area Chamber of Commerce www.muskego.org (414) 422-1155 South Suburban Chamber of Commerce www.southsuburbanchamber.com (414) 768-5845 Twin Lakes Chamber of Commerce www.twinlakeschamber.com (262) 877-2220

Walworth County Visitors’ Bureau www.visitwalworthcounty.com (262) 728-6000 • (800) 395-8687 Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce www.waterford-wi.org (262) 534-5911 Whitewater Chamber of Commerce (262) 473-4005 www.whitewaterchamber.com Whitewater Tourism Council www.discoverwhitewater.com (262) 473-4005 Toll free (866) 499-8687

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Skiing is a popular activity in Southeast Wisconsin.

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Greater Union Grove Area Chamber of Commerce www.uniongrovechamber.org (262) 878-4606

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Kramer said they don’t know for sure who their ghost is, but over the years there’s been quite a few incidents with them making their presence WHAT: Spirits of East Troy known.

Ghost Walk “When the travel agency was here, one day the ladies who owned it were WHEN: 6:30 p.m. on discussing Davey with a client who Saturday, Oct. 8 was booking a vacation,” Kramer WHERE: East Troy Area recalled. “The man said ‘Hogwash!

Historical Museum, 2106 There’s no such thing as ghosts!’ And Church St. as soon as he said it, the light fixture COST: $5 donation for came crashing down right next to him. adults, free for children It’s not something you say when you younger than 12 (must be have a teenage ghost haunting your accompanied by adult) house.

For more information, “Whoever he/she is, they’ve got a visit etahs.org. great sense of humor.”

The Spirits of East Troy Ghost Walk begins at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, and goes until all the walking tours are finished. Wristbands for the walking tour can be purchased at the Historical Society Museum.

There will also be refreshments on the village square provided by the Troy Center 4-H Club for the walkers while they’re waiting and after their tour.

East Troy Area Historical Museum, 2106 Church St., is open on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 TRACY OUELLETTE Fun Guide p.m. The museum is also open by appointment on Sundays, from The East Troy House is one of the “haunted” houses on May through November, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the East Troy Area Historical Society’s Ghost Walk. The event For more information, visit etahs.org. returns this year on Oct. 8 in downtown East Troy.

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22, 23 Union Grove’s Great Pumpkin Chuckin’ Festival,

Racine County Fairgrounds, 19805 Durand Ave., Union Grove. Pumpkin chuckin’, family activities, Kansas City BBQ cook off and more. pumpkinchuckin. com

23 Pumpkin Drop and Fall Festival, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Lake Geneva Canopy Tours, N3219 Highway H, Lake Geneva. Food, live music, pumpkin painting and our infamous Pumpkin Drop! Soar through the air down the Dual Racing Zip Line and aim with a pumpkin to try to hit the center of a bulls eye painted on the ground. Victors will win a prize! Cost is $25 per person. Reserve a spot at www.lakegenevacanopytours. com.

27 Ghouls Night Out – from 4 to

7 p.m., visit Whitewater’s uptown (westside) business district in costumes for the opportunity to gather treats and play games.

28 Lutherdale Fish Fry – 4:30-7:30

p.m. at Lutherdale Camp, N7891 Highway 12. Ticket cost for adults is $12, $7 for children 12 and younger. (262) 742-2352

2, 16 Limber Timbers Square Dance Club – dancing from 7:30-10

p.m. at the Elkhorn Area Middle School, 627 E. Court St. Cost is $5 per adult, $2 per child. (262) 275-6373 or www. limbertimbers.org

12 Holiday Affair Craft Show

– from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, Highway 11. (262) 248-4655

25 Delavan’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, 5:30 p.m.,

downtown. Annual kick off to the holiday season with Delavan-Darien High School choir singing carols, hot chocolate and cookies, Santa on a fire truck. info@ delavanwi.org

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This snow carving is being worked on by Jeff Odhner and his daughter, Jenna Odhner at the 20th Anniversary U.S. National Snow Sculpting Competition in February 2016. The 2017 snow sculpting competition is set for Feb. 1 to 4 in downtown Lake Geneva.

DECEMBER 1 Union Grove Tree Lighting Ceremony, at 5:30 p.m. at Village

Square Park. Families enjoy refreshments and music provided by the Greater Union Grove Area Chamber of Commerce and Christmas Comes to Union Grove Sponsors. Children will be awaiting the arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Claus on the Fire Engine who bring stockings for all children 11 and younger.

2 Whitewater’s Christmas Parade of Lights – 5 to 7 p.m.,

25 Lutherdale Fish Fry – 4:30-7:30 downtown, featuring the lighted holiday

p.m. at Lutherdale Camp, N7891 Highway parade (begins at 6 p.m.), family fun activities, holiday shopping, storytelling, 12. Ticket cost for adults is $12, $7 for cookie decorating, roasted chestnuts and children 12 and younger. (262) 742-2352 hot chocolate.

26 Small Business Saturday

– get a jump on Christmas shopping in Whitewater at numerous local business participating in a holiday gift giving certificate program, allowing customers to save on shopping and enjoy refreshments and door prizes at many local stores

2 Tree Lighting and Santa Reception – 6:30 to 8 p.m. at

Downtown Square in Elkhorn. Santa himself will light the town’s own Christmas tree, then all will head over to the Matheson Memorial Library for crafts, cookies, hot chocolate and music.

2, 3 Trees on Parade and Holiday Shopping at St. John’s

Community Center, 701 N. Lake Ave, Twin Lakes. twinlakeschamber.com

3 Union Grove Holiday Craft Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Union Grove

Elementary School, 1745 Milldrum Ave. Crafts, art, gifts, potted plants, wreaths, live music and more. (262) 891-3477

3 Reindeer Run – hosted by the Elkhorn Parks and Recreation Department. (262) 741-5114 3 Waterford’s annual Christmas Parade, 5:30 p.m. on Main Street.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will greet children in the library following parade.

3 East Troy’s Santa Parade Train, 5 p.m. Festivities begin on

the East Troy Village Square at 6 p.m., including a tree lighting and photos with Santa. Tickets for the special ride, which must be purchased in advance, are available for $10 each at the East Troy Chamber Office, at 2894 Main St..

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Black & White Affair Charity Gala Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 at 5 p.m.

Bella Vita Banquets, New Munster, Wis. (Formerly Marino’s Country Aire)

Dueling Pianos by Felix and Fingers, Buffet Dinner, 2 hour open bars, loud and silent auctions to raise funds for Education, Local Charities and Community Projects.

Hosted by: Twin Lakes Area Charity Corp.

Administered by: Twin Lakes Area Chamber Contact Twin Lakes Chamber (262) 877-2220

2017 Events

Reverse Raffle - April 12, 2017

Buffet Dinner Double Elimination Raffle To raise funds for Libertyfest & fireworks. Get your tickets from the Chamber office or Chamber members.

Liberty Fest

First weekend in July 2017

Live Music, Fireworks, Bingo, Food & Beverages, Games, Parade, details TBA

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Trees on Parade & Holiday Shopping

Friday, Dec. 2, 4 to 8 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 3, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

St. John’s Community Center, Twin Lakes. Decorated Tree Contest, Gingerbread Contest, Craft & Retail Vendors. Kid’s Korner and Santa.

Golf Outing

August 9, 2017

Twin Lakes Country Club Lunch, Golf & Cart, Buffet Dinner, Raffles, Silent Auction, Ball Drop, Contests on the course.

Business in the Park & Car Show August 26, 2017 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Main St. & Central Park, Car Show 11am to 2 p.m.

Business and Vendor Booths, Food, Children’s Area, Crafts & Games

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