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See a show at Alpine Valley Music Theatre Alpine Valley Music Theatre, one of the largest outdoor amphitheaters in the country, gives fans the chance to see star-studded bands while surrounded by its signature hills.

The sprawling outdoor space combined with its parking lot party atmosphere make the concert experience consistently ranked one of the nation’s best.

Zac Brown Band will bring its “Black Out the Sun” tour to East Troy on June 25 and 26 with opening act Drake White & the Big Fire.

Dave Matthews Band will be back at the local amphitheater on Friday, July 1 and Saturday, July 2, as part of the DMB Summer Tour.

• See SUMMER GUIDE on page 3

Farmers Market launches exciting eighth season The East Troy Farmers Market will launch its exciting eighth season on Friday, May 20 at East Troy Village Square Park, 2881 Main St. The market will continue on Fridays through Oct. 7. New hours of operation are 2 to 6 p.m.

The market will feature vendors selling homegrown and local produce, specialty items, meats, honey, cheese, flowers, crafts and

more. The event will also include live music and various activities.

For a complete lineup, visit easttroy. org.

Vendors are still being accepted.

The regular rental rate is $15 per week or $60 per quarter.

For more information, call (262) 642-3770 or email vanessa@ easttroy.org.

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First Fridays coming to East Troy There is now an extra incentive to spend Friday nights in East Troy with the debut of this year’s First Fridays events, May-December, 4-7 p.m. in downtown East Troy.

“First Fridays are an exciting way to celebrate everything our town has to offer and reconnect locals with the businesses we have here,” said Vanessa Lenz, East Troy Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director. “Participating business owners will offer specials, coupons, demonstrations, featured menu items and more.”

Connect Communities, an East Troy organization that works to drive downtown revitalization, is partnering with the East Troy Area Chamber of Commerce to host the • See FRIDAYS on page 2

2016 First Fridays Schedule JUNE 3- MILWAUKEE BALLET DAY Join us for a fun way to keep moving this summer, including an interactive dance workshop and performance by the Milwaukee Ballet dancers.

JULY 1- THE BIG PICNIC Celebrate the United States of America’s birthday early and the Dave Matthews Band concert with a community-wide picnic at East Troy Village Square Park.

AUG. 5- MARKET TO TABLE DEMO • See SCHEDULE on page 2

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Jordan Scheel of the East Troy FFA serves up mouthwatering, buttery sweet corn at the East Troy Area Chamber of Commerce’s Corn & Brat Roast and Community-wide Rummage Sale. The now fourday event will return on Memorial Day weekend, May 27-30, and will also feature East Troy’s first ever Brewfest on Sunday, May 29 from 3 to 6 p.m. See details on page 4.

Love Monkeys at Cycling Classic The largest competitive cycling event in the United States, the Tour of America’s Dairyland, will make its fifth stop in East Troy on Friday, June 17.

The East Troy Cycling Classic begins at 10:45 a.m. with nearly nine hours of high-energy professional cycling around the East Troy Village Square and nearby streets.

The Brewers Famous Racing Sausages will be back from 4-5 p.m. and East Troy’s 2nd annual Slow Ride Bike Race will be at 5:40 p.m. The popular Tour de Square Kids Fun Races will begin at 6 p.m.

A new beer tent will feature music by the Love Monkeys from 7:45 p.m. to 10:45 p.m.

The event will also feature the East Troy Farmers Market, an ESPN radio broadcast and local vendors offering a variety of food items and beer, soda and water. Many surrounding businesses get in on the action with race day specials and bike themed items.

East Troy will be the first stop on the 11day tour, which concludes in Wauwatosa on June 26.

The East Troy race start and finish will be on the east side of the square (2096 Church St.). The cyclists will ride laps around the half-mile course between 10:45 • See CYCLING on page 3

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Above: The Love Monkeys will perform in a beer tent at East Troy Village Square Park following the Cycling Classic Friday, June 17 from 7:45 to 10:45 p.m. Right: Jamie Rohrer won best costume during East Troy’s Slow Ride Bike Race.

The event will return at 5:40 p.m. Sign up at easttroy.org.

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East Troy Farmers Market: Meet the vendors Get to know our 2016 Farmers Market full season vendors, who will be joined by additional daily vendors every Friday!

BLENDED TIMBERS 108 Baron Road Mukwonago, WI 53149 (414) 510-3873 blendedtimbers@ yahoo.com Blended Timbers, based in Mukwonago, is committed to rustic creativity.

Blended Timbe Owner Dominic rs Bloor uses all different types of wood, including upcycling, to offer hand crafted and unique furniture and décor.

Must-have market items: Hand crafted rustic furniture and décor CRANKY LADY East Troy, WI 53120 (414) 405-2950 linneaflynnfaith steppingstones@ yahoo.com Though the name Cranky Lady may be misleading, every unique pair of hand-cranked socks are made with love. They’re Cranky Lady made with a love for the rich history that surrounds the circular sock knitting machine. The machine is a replica from World War II, and is a reminder of the behind-the-scenes efforts of women and children who made socks to support troops in the war. The same passion that drove these women to care for their troops is carried on by Linnea Flynn, the one and only Cranky Lady.

Her socks, made of authentic wool, acrylic, and bamboo, will not only keep your feet warm and happy, but will represent the same socks that protected soldiers from trench foot.

Must-have market items: Hand cranked socks knitted on a machine replicated from 1924 knitting machine from the war.

Embellished journals and handmade cards.

ERICKSON PRODUCE & CANNING East Troy, WI 53120 (262) 510-7692 demisab@yahoo.com Erickson Produce and Canning is a small local fruit and vegetable farm located in East Troy.

The farm, run by Gary Erickson, is GMO and pesticide free.

Must-have market items: Farm fresh produce and fruit, home canned sauerkraut, salsas, jellies and jams, apple pie filling and more HEALEY’S WHOLESOME HAVEN W1838 St. Peter’s Road East Troy, WI 53120 (262) 642-3677 The Healey family started its business 27 years ago, determined not to use chemicals or pesticides on their 42-acre property.

“This is not a business, truly. It is a mission of love, to provide wholesome products for those who ache for simpler times and healthier food in its natural state (land, rain, sun and hard work),” said owner Sue Healey.

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June 16 - ET Band June 23 - The Variations June 30 - ET Band “Patriotic” Concert

• FRIDAYS from front page series of events.

Each First Friday event will feature a showcase event at East Troy Village Square Park, 2881 Main St., with surrounding local businesses collaborating to bring an afternoon and evening of fun.

First Fridays will run along with the East Troy Farmers Market, now in its eighth year, from 2-6 p.m. at East Troy Village Square Park.

To participate, call (262) 642-3770 or email vanessa@easttroy.org. For more information, visit easttroy.org.

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gardens are now mostly MUDDY BOOTS strawberries and sugar PLANT & PRODUCE snap peas.

Mukwonago, WI 53149 “Our motto is to raise (414) 690-2436 things in their natural muddyboots@wi.rr.com order. A way that we Muddy Boots Plants & believe God intended for Produce, based in Mukwonago, man to live, simply and is a small, family run business wholesomely, thus our selling non-certified organic LLC: Healey’s Wholesome produce, home canned goods e uc od Plants & Pr Haven,” she explained. and farm & garden related craft Muddy Boot’s Must-have market items at local farmers markets. items: Grassfed beef (beef “We take pride in growing Flavor B ox Orga sticks, ground beef, Italian our crops free from chemical nics beef, brats, etc.); chemical fertilizers and pesticides, free seasonal produce and a and using organic and open few baked goods pollinated seed whenever possible... and no GMOs,” FLAVOR BOX said Jean Anderson, owner.

ORGANICS Anderson has been growing East Troy, WI 53120 produce for as long as she (262) 203-4174 can remember, following in www.flavorboxorganics. the footsteps of her late father com Casey, who continued gardening Flavor Box is an organic until his final summer at age 96. individual-meal delivery service that Must-have market items: Spring caters to small groups and businesses in garden seedlings, some perennial plants, the Walworth County area. Flavor Box’s garden veggies, fresh herbs, farm & garden convenient lunches are made healthy and craft items and decorations, jams & canned delicious using only organic ingredients. veggies and more.

Owner Rachel Tanis, an East Troy native, creates a world in which you can get food LOVELIGHT FLOWERS that makes you feel good without the hassle. East Troy, WI 53120 Must-have market (414) 510-5505 items: fresh juices, www.lovelightfloraldesign.com salads, pre-made Lovelight Flowers is a petite dinners (from the flower farm and design studio Flavor Box signature located in East Troy. salad to raw Lovelight Flowers specializes in vegetable Pad Thai offering weekly bouquet shares and to a chicken or pork creating one-of-a-kind wedding and taco platter, order in special event designs. advance from Flavor While working in a flower shop in Box’s menu for Lovelight Flow ers • See VENDORS on page 6 ready to eat dinner)

July 7 - Dixie Dudes July 14 - ET Band July 21 - Swing Nouveau July 30 - ET Band

Become a friend of the East Troy Band Mail your tax deductible contribution to: East Troy Community Band 3010 Main Street East Troy, WI 53120 Name ____________________________________________________ Address __________________________________________________ City _____________________________ State_____ Zip __________ Amount $ ________________________ 241187

Stop by East Troy Village Square Park for a cooking demo by Chef John Hudoc of Hometown Sausage Kitchen featuring the seasonal bounty of the East Troy Farmers Market.

SEPT. 1- FOOD TRUCK FEST Tempt your taste buds with this mix of the area’s best food trucks and restaurant vendors.

OCT. 7- DIY ART Pottery and jewelry making demonstrations will take place from 4-6 p.m. at East Troy Village

Square Park.

NOV. 4- ART WALK Join in a collaboration of local artists, galleries, non-profits and businesses to celebrate the arts in East Troy.

DEC. 2- SANTA SCAVENGER HUNT Prepare for Santa’s arrival in East Troy on Saturday, Dec. 3 with this Square Scavenger Hunt featuring unusual challenges and creative tasks.

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• CYCLING from front page

a.m. and 8 p.m. for timed races that range from 40 to 90 minutes.

The race will shut down streets on the course, but local businesses will remain open. Parking will be available in the Chester Byrnes lot, 2031 Division St., and a golf cart shuttle will be available.

Admission is free and spectators may watch the cyclists whiz by once every three minutes from anywhere on the racecourse.

The title sponsor for the East Troy Cycling Classic is the Dennis and Janice Klumb Family Foundation, who contributed half of the bid fees to host the race.

The East Troy Area Chamber of Commerce serves as the local host, with funding for the balance of the fees donated by other local and regional sponsors.

The race series, produced by Midwest Cycling Series, LLC, is now in its seventh year.

In 2015, the Tour of America’s Dairyland, presented by Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, hosted roughly 5,000 racers of multiple categories from junior to pro level, from 36 states and 13 countries.

More than $175,000 in cash and primes was awarded before an estimated crowd of 155,000 cowbell-clanging spectators, who snapped photos of 245 athlete podium presentations.

Kids Fun Races The Tour de Square Kids Fun Races will give children the chance to compete like the pros as they pedal their two, three or four-wheel bikes fast and furiously toward the finish line.

The first race starts at 6 p.m. All racers must meet at the East Troy Village Municipal Parking Lot, on the corner of Church and Austin streets, by 5:45 p.m.

The first 100 entries will receive goodie bags, courtesy of Kids Race sponsors KS Energy Services and The Elegant Farmer. There is no entry fee, but registration is required.

Medals will be awarded to the top three places in three age categories, tricycles/big wheels (age 4 and younger), training wheels/two wheels (ages 4-7) and two wheels only (ages 8-11). All children must wear helmets.

Entry forms are available at www.easttroy.org or pre-register the day of the race at the Chamber information booth on the east side of East Troy Village Square Park.

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Chamber honors best in business Clockwise from right: Allan Integrated Control Systems has been named 2016 Business of the Year by the East Troy Area Chamber of Commerce.

The award recognizes business growth, community involvement and innovative efforts. Company owners Ann and Ted Zess accepted the award at the Chamber’s annual meeting and awards dinner on March 16 at Ivan’s Backstage. The East Troy Electric Railroad volunteers, including (from left) John Jonas, Lisa Jonas, Steve Southworth, President Ryan Jonas and Steve Thomas, were recognized as the 2016 Volunteer(s) of the Year. Linda Kaplan of East Troy Shell presents Stevie and Jim Taylor of James R. Taylor & Sons with the 2016 Good Neighbor Award for the company’s significant support of the community. For the full story on award winners, visit easttroy.org.

• SUMMER GUIDE from front page Dead & Company, featuring Grateful Dead’s Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann and Bob Weir, singer/guitarist John Mayer, Allman Brothers’ bassist Oteil Burbridge and RatDog keyboardist Jeff Chimenti, will play two shows, Saturday, July 9 and Sunday, July 10.

Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will make its annual appearance at Alpine Valley on Saturday, Sept. 3. Tickets for Alpine shows can be purchased at livenation.com.

should bring their own lawn chairs. For more information, visit www.etband.com

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Spend Thursday Nights on the Square The East Troy Community Band will continue its free Thursday Nights on the Square summer concert series in June and July.

2016 performances by the East Troy Community Band are set for June 16, June 30 (patriotic concert), July 14 and July 28. Guest groups will perform on June 23 (The Variations), July 7 (Dixie Dudes) and July 21 (Swing Nouveau Big Band).

All concerts start at 7:30 p.m. at East Troy Village Square Park, 2881 Main St. Attendees

East Troy Electric Railroad rides the rails for 109th year The East Troy Electric Railroad, Wisconsin’s last original electric railroad line, is celebrating its 109th year of operation. The railroad’s 2016 schedule will include more trains and dinner trains, as well as a longer route that includes a stop at Indianhead Park in Mukwonago. Passengers can pick up the train at either the East Troy Depot, Elegant Farmer or Indian Head Park in Mukwonago with regular weekend service through Nov. 6. Friday trains will run June 10 through Aug. 26.

A variety of antique trolleys and interurban coaches that once whisked passengers from major cities to surrounding towns and nearby summer retreats will be featured during the season. Special

event days include Railfan Day on June 25, Chicago Day July 16 and Milwaukee Day Sept.

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Fares are $12.50 for adults, $10.50 for seniors and $8 for youth 3-14. Children younger than 2 ride for free.

2016 theme trains include: Burger & Beer Train on June 25, Evening in Rome Train on July 30, Viva La Mexico Train on Aug. 27 and Oktoberfest Train on Oct. 1.

The railroad returns its award-winning dinner train aboard the only interurban electric railroad car in North America. The two-hour excursion offers a gourmet four-course meal and a full cash bar overlooking Phantom Lake on June 18, July 16, Sept. 17, Sept. 24, Oct. 5, Oct. 15 and Oct. 22.

Rail fans will get the opportunity to dine aboard former coaches of the Chicago South Shore & South Bend Railroad with familyfriendly pizza train rides on May 14, June 4, July 2, July 9, Aug. 6 and Aug. 20.

• See SUMMER GUIDE on page 4

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For a complete summer schedule, visit www.easttroyrr.org.

Live, eat, learn at MFAI Michael Fields Agricultural Institute, W2493 County Road ES, is hosting three events this summer.

Documentary Screening of ‘Bringing It Home’– Thursday, June 9 at 6:30 p.m.

See the multi-award winning documentary extolling the many benefits of industrial hemp for the environment and human health.

Reading in the Garden – Sunday, June 26 from 2-4 p.m. The event will feature Wisconsin author Marnie Mamminga, “Return to Wake Robin.” Tour MFAI’s organic gardens, enjoy a sip of wine, and a taste of locally grown and prepared appetizers.

Farm to Table Dinner in the Gardens– Friday, Aug. 19 and Saturday, Aug. 20 at 6 p.m. Tantalizing Chefs will prepare a five-course organic seasonal menu featuring Rushing Waters fish with wine pairings by Staller Estate Winery.

For more information, visit www. michaelfields.org or contact Molly Roamer at (262) 642-3303 x 124 or mroamer@ michaelfields.org.

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The destination restaurant serves up the classics like burgers, shakes, Chicago dogs, frozen custard and more. For more information, call (262) 642-2929 or visit www.gussdrivein.com.

• Place your ad in the Walworth County Shopper Advertiser by going online to bit.ly/csiclassads or calling (262) 728-3424. Ads placed via web are eligible for 3 photos in the online ad!

• 25 lines are just $15, $2.05 for additional lines, including your address in BOLD • Your ad will reach over 120,000 homes!

• Plus, you’ll get 3 orange fluorescent signs and your ad listed on the East Troy Chamber website easttroy.org • Ad deadline is Monday, May 23 at 11 a.m.

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A sweet stop you must try Step back in time with a summertime trip to J. Lauber’s Ice Cream Parlor, 2010 Church St., for a malt, sundae or split. The old-fashioned shop is reminiscent of the early 20th century. Visitors can choose from a four-page menu of traditional treats, ranging from fountain soda to 20 flavors of malts or selections from an old-fashioned candy counter. For more information, call (262) 642-3679.

Connect with local history The East Troy Area Historical Society’s Kubicki Museum and Heritage Center, 2106 Church St., on the village square provides a showcase of local history including changing exhibits, artifacts, books, maps, documents, photographs and other materials. Regular hours and days of operation are Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon andhome Saturdays from summer 10 a.m. to 2season p.m. te your before For more information, call (262) 642-2642 Hackbarth Builders help. or visit www.easttroyhistory.org.

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Go golfing Alpine Valley Resort: Situated in the

scenic Kettle Moraine area at W2501 Highway D, Alpine Valley Resort features 27 holes of golf, downhill skiing, lodging, dining and banquet facilities. For more information, call (262) 642-7374 or visit www.alpinevalleyresort.com.

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a 27-hole four-star public golf course nestled into rolling terrain. Evergreen features a clubhouse and first-class banquet facility for weddings, parties, meetings, fundraising events, weekly Friday Fish Fry and more. For more information, call (262) 723-5722 or visit evergreengolf.com.

Learn something new Resource Center provides family fun The East Troy Family and Community Resource Center, 3066 W. Main St., suite 108 in the Windfield Plaza, has announced a variety of offerings for every age level this summer.

Story Crafters Class – Tuesdays, 9:30-10:15 a.m. (June 13-July 25) This literacy-based program features a story time and associated craft activity for children 2 (with assistance) through age 8. Older siblings are also welcome to attend.

Beverage Painting Class– Thursday, June 16. Adults can choose from 20 designs and beverage glass styles. Cost is $20 and includes glass, instruction supplies and snacks.

Crockpot Meal Prep– Wednesday, July 20.

To register or for additional details, visit www.easttroyfamily.webs.com, email easttroyfamily@gmail.com or call (262) 642-4900.

Spend summer at the library The East Troy Lions Public Library, 3094 Graydon Ave., will offer a full schedule of special summer programs on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. featuring magicians, musicians, naturalists and more. The free performances are sponsored by the Lakeshores Library System and the Friends of the East Troy Lions Public Library.

Sign-up the entire family for the library’s Summer Reading Program.

Kids who agree to read 15 minutes per day receive a reading voucher to enter a drawing for one of 20 prizes. For more information, visit www.easttroy. lib.wi.us.

Become a Parks and Rec. Pro The East Troy Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide range of programming this summer. Offerings include swimming lessons, ticket discounts and activities for adults, seniors, youth and teens.

Program brochures are available at the East Troy Municipal Building, 2015 Energy Drive or at www. easttroy-wi.com.

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SATURDAY, MAY 14 Various historic, architectural and culturally significant sites will be participating in a statewide Downtown Open House event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 14. The local event, hosted by Connect Communities, will feature tours of spaces not usually open to the public like the East Troy Village Square bandstand and the cupola at East Troy Shell. See the Fanuc-6 axis training robot in action at Allan ICS and hear spooky stories at East Troy House.

East Troy buildings that will be open during the event include: Allan Integrated Control Systems, 2894 on Main, East Troy Electric Railroad, East Troy Shell, Kubicki Museum and Heritage Center, East Troy House Historic Inn & Tavern and Realty Executives. Individuals who get their passport stamped at each location will get a free trolley ride.

Additional events include a car show from 3 to 5 p.m. at East Troy Village Square Park and live music. For details, visit www. walworthbusiness.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 21 The Friends of the East Troy Lions Public Library will host an appraisal fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 21 at Ivan’s Backstage, 2087 Division St. The event will feature Barbara J. Eash, a member of the Certified Appraisers Guild of America with extensive experience. The verbal appraisal fee is $10 for two items.

Tickets must be purchased in advance at the library or Ivan’s on the Square. Viewing the appraisals is free.

MAY 27-30 The East Troy Area Chamber of Commerce’s 40th annual Corn & Brat Roast will return on Memorial Day weekend, May 27-30. Roasted sweet corn, brats, hot dogs, burgers, soda and beer, as well as live entertainment will lure people to the East Troy Village Square on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Monday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

East Troy’s First ever Brewfest will be held on the square Sunday, May 29 from 3 to 6 p.m. The weekend also includes the Chamber’s 25th annual CommunityWide Rummage Sale on Friday, May 27, Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For a listing of the 50-plus rummage sales, visit www.easttroy.org.

Spotlight Real Estate, Martin’s Hardware-Rental & Pet, Goodwill and Habitat for Humanity will provide a truck

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to collect leftover rummage sale items and other contributions on Sunday, May 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Martin’s shopping center, located at 3288 Main St. MONDAY, MAY 30 American Legion Loomis-Martin Post 188 will present a Memorial Day Observance on Monday, May 30. The parade begins at 10:30 a.m., beginning at the intersection of Beulah Avenue and Main Street and ending at East Troy Village Square Park. A tribute to a deceased veteran will be held following the ceremony.

All veterans are invited to march. For more information, call (262) 470-4694.

SATURDAY, JUNE 11 The GFWC Woman’s Club of East Troy will host its 41st annual Arts & Crafts Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, on the East Troy Historic Village Square.

The event will feature homemade bakery, barbecue and hot dog plates, along with art and craft vendors. For more information,

call (262) 642-2326.

FRIDAY, JUNE 17 The largest competitive cycling event in the United States, the Tour of America’s Dairyland, makes a stop in East Troy on Friday, June 17. The East Troy Cycling Classic begins at 10:45 a.m. with nearly nine hours of high-energy professional cycling around the East Troy Village Square and nearby streets. This event is sponsored by the East Troy Area Chamber of Commerce and Dennis & Janice Klumb Family Foundation. For more information, visit easttroy.org.

JUNE 18-19 The Elegant Farmer, on the corner of highways ES and J, will host its Wisconsin Blue Ribbon Cheese Fest, featuring awardwinning cheeses from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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• VENDORS from page 2 natural cleaning products (including laundry The small family farm, located right receive help from their son Derek and their soap), real wild rice, gourmet brats and outside of East Troy, produces vegetables granddaughter Deanna Pogreba. thick cut bacon, as well as other products and meat using strict organic practices. It “We can’t believe how much this venture like garden art, greeting cards, bird houses/ grows for the community and for its farm has grown over the years and feeders natural collectibles, handmade store and café, Square Roots and it actually all started at the novelty items and more.

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East Troy Area Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory 2016 ACCOUNTANTS/FINANCIAL MANAGERS CedarPoint Investment Advisors, Inc. (262) 303-4503 524 Milwaukee St., Suite 300 Delafield, WI 53018 www.cedarpointinvestments.com East Troy Tax Service LLC (262) 642-3058 2068 Division St. East Troy, WI 53120 Edward Jones Investments (262) 642-5717 2098 Church Street East Troy, WI 53120 www.edwardjones.com Modern Woodmen of America (414) 988-9250 7709 W. Beloit Road, Ste #202 West Allis, WI 53219 Paul J. Nyffeler, CPA, SC (262) 642-8700 2481 Executive Drive East Troy, WI 53120 http://nyffelercpa.com ATTORNEYS Dave Hudec Law Office, LLC (262) 642-7515 2847B Buell Drive East Troy, WI 53120 www.dave-law.com Hudec Law Offices, SC (262) 642-3000 2100 Church Street East Troy, WI 53120 Mills & Boehm, LLP (262) 363-7311 123 Wolf Run, Suite 1 Mukwonago, WI 53149 www.millsboehm.com ATTRACTIONS Alpine Valley Music Theatre* (262) 642-4400 W2699 Highway D Elkhorn, WI 53121 www.livenation.com East Troy Electric Railroad (262) 642-3263 2002 Church Street East Troy, WI 53120 www.easttroyrr.org The Elegant Farmer (262) 363-6770 1545 Main Street Mukwonago, WI 53149 www.elegantfarmer.com AUTO SALES & SERVICE Fleury’s Body Repair Inc. (262) 363-8555 1006 Main Street Mukwonago, WI 53149 www.fleurysbodyrepair.com John Amato Ford, Inc.* (262) 363-3085 1015 S. Main Street Mukwonago, WI 53149 www.amatoauto.com Lynch Motor Vehicle Group (262) 363-4061 280 E. Wolf Run Mukwonago, WI 53149 www.shoplynch.com Rhode’s Towing and Repair (262) 642-3500 2489 Main St. East Troy, WI 53120 BANKS Associated Bank* (262) 642-3941 3292 Main Street East Troy, WI 53120 www.associatedbank.com Citizens Bank - East Brook* (262) 642-8456 2541A E. Main Street East Troy, WI 53120-0196 www.citizenbank.com First Citizens State Bank - East Troy* (262) 642-2530 2546 E. Main Street East Troy, WI 53120 www.firstcitizensww.com FirstMerit Bank (262) 642-7391 2905 Main Street East Troy, WI 53120 www.firstmerit.com Providence Home Lending (262) 363-7775 917 Main St. Mukwonago, WI 53149 www.trustprovidence.com CAMPS & CONFERENCE CENTERS Edwards YMCA Camp & Retreat Center (262) 642-7466 N8901 Army Lake Road East Troy, WI 53120 www.campedwards.org The Salvation Army-Army Lake Camp (262) 642-6400 N8725 Army Lake Road East Troy, WI 53120 www.armylakecamp.org Timber-lee Christian Center (262) 642-7345 N8705 Scout Road East Troy, WI 53120 www.timber-lee.com

CHURCHES Brooklife Church 262-378-4470 857 S. Rochester St. STE 300 Mukwonago, WI 53149 www.brooklife.org East Troy Bible Church (262) 642-7604 2660 North Street East Troy, WI 53120 www.easttroybiblechurch.org Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and School (262) 642-3310 1936 Emery Street East Troy, WI 53120 www.gslet.org St. James United Methodist Church (262) 642-7642 2945 Main St. East Troy, WI 53120 www.easttroyumc.org St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (262) 642-3200 2665 North Street East Troy, WI 53120 www.stpaulset.net St. Peter’s Catholic Church (262) 642-7225 1981 Beulah Ave. East Troy, WI 53120 www.steepleconnection.com Valley View Community Church (262) 642-5392 2951 Union Street East Troy, WI 53120 CONTRACTORS & CONSTRUCTION Bielinski Homes (262) 542-9494 1830 Meadow Lane, Suite A Pewaukee, WI 53072 www.bielinski.com Envirocon Snow & Landscape (262) 363-5579 N8492 Division Street East Troy, WI 53120 www.envirocon.us Excel Engineering Inc. (920) 322-1696 100 Camelot Dr. Fond du Lac, WI 54935 www.excelengineer.com F.C. Price Corp 262 642 3969 2535 Energy Drive East Troy, WI 53120 www.fcpricecorp.com Fox Plumbing & Water Care, LLC (866) 939-3792 N7208 Colbo Road Burlington, WI 53105 www.foxplumbingandwatercare.com Hackbarth Builders, Inc. (262) 642-9601 East Troy, WI 53120 www.hackbarthbuilders.com James R. Taylor & Sons Inc.* (262) 642-7970 2115 Division Street East Troy, WI 53120 www.jrtaylorandsons.com Lakeside Painting, Inc. (262) 642-9445 2892 Austin Street East Troy, WI 53120 www.lakesidepainting.com McPherson Concrete Construction, Inc. (262) 363-9200 2010 Church Street East Troy, WI 53120 www.mcphersonconcreteinc.com O’Leary Plumbing and Heating, Inc. (262) 642-7747 2720 Buell Drive East Troy, WI 53120 www.olearyplumbingandheating.com Ruebl Builders (262) 594-5765 N9654 Sunset Drive East Troy, WI 53120 www.rueblbuilders.com Southern Lakes Decks & Remodeling, LLC (262) 903-4971 W1195 Valley View Road Burlington, WI 53105 GAS STATIONS East Troy Shell* (262) 642-4624 2526 E. Main Street East Troy, WI 53120 www.shell.us Troy BP (262) 642-5744 1880 Hwy ES East Troy, WI 53120

HEALTH CARE & WELLNESS

Wisconsin Oven Corporation* (262) 642-3938 2675 E. Main Street East Troy, WI 53120 www.wisoven.com

Aurora Health Center (262) 642-2000 2483 Corporate Circle East Troy, WI 53120 www.aurorahealthcare.org

Wisconsin Oven Distributors, LLC (262) 594-3941 W355 S9075 Godfrey Lane Eagle, WI 53119 www.memmertbenchlabovens.com

East Troy Acupuncture (262) 642-4325 3278 W. Main Street, Suite D East Troy, WI 53120 www.EastTroyAcupuncture.com

INSURANCE AGENCIES

3238 W. Main Street East Troy, WI 53120 www.frankspigglywiggly.com

East Troy Family Dental Center (262) 642-5695 2481 Executive Drive East Troy, WI 53120 www.easttroydental.com East Troy Hometown Pharmacy (262) 642-3510 3284 Main St. East Troy, WI 53120 www.hometownpharmacywi.com East Troy Manor (262) 642-3995 3271 North Street East Troy, WI 53120 www.easttroymanor.org Fitness Mission 262-642-9640 2111 Lenck Ave East Troy, WI 53120 www.fitnessmission.org Koskinen Eye Clinic (262) 642-9719 3278B Main Street East Troy, WI 53120 www.visionsource-koskineneye.com ProHealth Care D.N. Greenwald Center in Mukwonago* (262) 928-1900 240 Maple Avenue Mukwonago, WI 53149 www.prohealthcare.org Snap Fitness East Troy 262-642-1645 2541 E Main St East Troy, WI 53120 www.snapfitness.com/gyms/easttroywi-53120/408 Uriel Pharmacy (262) 642-2858 N8464 Sterman Road East Troy, WI 53120 www.urielpharmacy.com Wanezek Family Dentistry S.C. (262) 642-5881 2564 Main St. East Troy, WI 53120 www.wanezekfamilydentistry.com Wisconsin Spinal Rehabilitation Center, S.C. (262) 642-4100 3224 W. Main Street, Suite E East Troy, WI 53120 www.spinalrevival.com HOUSING & APARTMENTS Honey Creek Apartments, LLP (262) 642-4040 2859 Honey Creek Court East Troy, WI 53120 www.aptshoneycreek.com Skylark, Inc. (262) 642-2651 W2493 County Road ES East Troy, WI 53120 www.fieldsneighborhood.org The Heritage-East Troy (262) 642-4800 3223 North Street East Troy, WI 53120 www.heritageeasttroy.com INDIVIDUALS Daniel Heidelmeier (262) 206-1993 W720 Honey Creek Rd. Burlington, WI 53105 Francine Pease (262) 473-4445 N7431 Burr Oak Road Whitewater, WI 53190 INDUSTRIAL & MANUFACTURING Allan Integrated Control Systems, Inc.* (262) 642-7800 2021 Beulah Avenue East Troy, WI 53120 www.allan-ics.com Contract Comestibles (262) 642-9400 2004 Beulah Ave. East Troy, WI 53120 contractcomestibles.com

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

Leibinger (262) 642-4030 2702-B Buell Drive East Troy, WI 53120 www.leibinger-group.com

East Troy Emergency Services (262) 642-4495 N8406 Highway ES East Troy, WI 53120 www.easttroyfire.org

Pendragon Specialities (262) 642-7793 2631 Corporate Circle East Troy, WI 53120 www.pendragonfabrication.com

Village of East Troy (262) 642-6255 2015 Energy Drive East Troy, WI 53120 www.easttroy-wi.com

Plymouth Tube Company - Trent (262) 642-7321 2056 Young Street East Troy, WI 53120 www.plymouth.com

GROCERY Frank’s Piggly Wiggly (262) 642-5524

Universal Electronics II, Inc. (262) 363-2980 2815 Buell Drive East Troy, WI 53120 www.ueinc.com

American Family Insurance Kyle Resler Agency (262) 642-3911 3238 Main St., Unit C East Troy, WI 53120 www.kylereslerinsurance.com Benefit Concepts, Inc. (262) 495-8283 W5689 Tamarack Trail Whitewater, WI 53190 www.benefitconcepts.us Farmers Insurance Greg Coleman Agency (262) 649-2076 2541 E. Main St., Suite H East Troy, WI 53120 www.farmersagent.com/gcoleman1 Tim Werwie Insurance Agency, Inc. (262) 642-2038 2104 Church St. East Troy, WI 53120 www.statefarm.com Johannesen-Farrar, Inc. (262) 728-2631 512 E. Walworth Avenue Delavan, WI 53115 www.jfinsurance.com Modern Woodmen of America (414) 988-9250 7709 W. Beloit Road, Ste #202 West Allis, WI 53219 LODGING & CAMPGROUNDS Alpine Valley Resort Inc. (262) 642-7374 W2501 Highway D Elkhorn, WI 53121 www.alpinevalleyresort.com Quality Inn & Suites (262) 642-2100 2921 O’Leary Lane East Troy, WI 53120 Pickwick Inn Bed & Breakfast (262) 642-5529 2966 Union Street East Troy, WI 53120 www.pickwickinn.com Snug Harbor Inn (608) 883-6999 W7772-2C Wisconsin Parkway Delavan, WI 53115 www.snugharborwi.com MEDIA CSI Media, LLC (262) 728-3424 120 Wright Street Delavan, WI 53115 www.communityshoppers.com Mukwonago Publications (262) 363-4045 111 N. Rochester St., Unit 3 Mukwonago, WI 53149 www.themukwonagochief.com Southern Lakes Newspapers East Troy (262) 728-3411 1102 Ann St. Delavan, WI 531115 www.mywalworthcounty.com ORGANIZATIONS & CLUBS American Legion Loomis-Martin Post 188 (262) 642-3818 2870 School Street East Troy, WI 53120 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rock, Walworth & Jefferson Counties (262) 728-8865 1545 Hobbs Drive Delavan, WI 53115 www.bbbs4kids.org Delavan-Delavan Lake Area Chamber of Commerce (262) 728-5095 52 E. Walworth Ave. Delavan, WI 53115 www.delavanwi.org East Troy All Sports Booster Club (262) 470-5237 3128 Graydon Ave East Troy, WI 53120 East Troy Area Community Foundation, Inc. (262) 642-2530 P.O. Box 866 East Troy, WI 53120 East Troy Area Historical Society (262) 642-2642 2106 Church St. East Troy, WI 53120 www.etahs.org East Troy Community Band, Inc (262) 642-5411 3010 Main Street East Troy, WI 53120 www.etband.com East Troy Community Development Alliance (262) 642-8700 1000 E. Centralia St. Elkhorn, WI 53121 www.easttroybusiness.com East Troy Education Foundation (262) 642-2530

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Resource Ctr. (262) 642-4900 3066 Main Street, Suite 108 East Troy, WI 53120

RECREATION Alpine Valley Resort Inc. (262) 642-7374 W2501 Highway D Elkhorn, WI 53121 www.alpinevalleyresort.com

East Troy Food Pantry (262) 642-HELP (4357) 2861 Austin Street East Troy, WI 53120

East Troy Electric Railroad (262) 642-3263 2002 Church Street East Troy, WI 53120 www.easttroyrr.org

East Troy Gridiron Club (414) 750-5891 P.O. Box 617 East Troy, WI 53120 www.easttroygridironclub.org

East Troy Lake Association (262) 642-3373 2959 N. Shore Dr. East Troy, WI 53120

East Troy Lioness Club (262) 642-5245 P.O. Box 563 East Troy, WI 53120 www.easttroylioness.org East Troy Lions Club (262) 642-5245 2077 Division Street East Troy, WI 53120 www.easttroylions.org East Troy Senior Citizens Club (262) 642-5574 1934 Edwards Street, Unit 11 East Troy, WI 53120 East Troy Youth Baseball & Softball PO Box 653 East Troy, WI 53120 www.et-baseball-softball.com Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Center, Inc. (262) 723-5788 203 E. Walworth St. Elkhorn, WI 53121 www.elkhornchamber.com Friends of LaFayette Church (262) 554-5499 W3465 Church Rd./Highway ES Elkhorn, WI 53121

Evergreen Country Club (262) 723-5722 N6246 W. Highway 12 Elkhorn, WI 53121 www.evergreengolf.com MF Helicopters, LLC (262) 391-5177 2085 County Road L, Hangar A17 East Troy, WI 53120 mfhelicopters.com Skydive Milwaukee/Sky Knights Sport Parachute Club (262) 642-9494 W1341 Highway L East Troy, WI 53120 www.SkydiveMilwaukee.com RESTAURANTS, BARS & COFFEE 2894 On Main* (262) 642-9600 2894 Main St. East Troy, WI 53120 www.2894onmain.com Burger King (262) 642-2951 2511 Main St. East Troy, WI 53120 www.burgerking.com

Friends of the East Troy Airport, Inc. (262) 391-5177 W317 S6698 Schnitzler Road Mukwonago, WI 53149

Crazy Bears & The Muffin Tin (262) 363-3587 111 Atkinson St. Mukwonago, WI 53149 www.crazybearspizza.com

Friends of the ET Lions Public Library (262) 642-6262 3094 Graydon Avenue East Troy, WI 53120 www.easttroy.lib.wi.us

East Troy House Historic Inn & Tavern (262) 642-7100 2093 Division Street East Troy, WI 53120

GFWC-Woman’s Club of East Troy (262) 642-2326 P.O. Box 474 East Troy, WI 53120

Gus’s Drive-In (262) 642-2929 3131 Main Street East Troy, WI 53120 www.gussdrivein.com

Kiwanis Club of Greater East Troy (262) 642-3380 3223 North St., Suite A East Troy, WI 53120 www.easttroykiwanis.bbnow.org

Ivan’s Unique Dining on the Square (262) 642-7107 2087 Division Street East Troy, WI 53120 ivansonthesquare.com

Knights of Columbus 4579 (262) 642-9762 East Troy, WI 53120

J. Lauber’s Ice Cream Parlor (262) 642-3679 2010 Church Street East Troy, WI 53120

Oak Ridge Cemetery Association (262) 806-2985 2580 North St. East Troy, WI 53120 The Village Players (262) 470-7529 P.O. Box 175 Mukwonago, WI 53149 www.mukwonagovillageplayers.org United Way of Walworth County (262) 374-4474 P.O. Box 1020 Elkhorn, WI 53121 www.uw-wc.org VFW Post #7501 (262) 642-3484 Legion Hall - 2870 School St. East Troy, WI 53120 Walworth County Visitors Bureau (262) 728-6000 Travel Information Center 2375 East Geneva Street Delavan, WI 53115 www.visitwalworthcounty.com OUTDOOR SERVICES Benchmark Landscape Management (262) 642-7861 W612 Beech Dr. East Troy, WI 53120 Lawn Doctor-East Troy, Mukwonago & Waukesha (262) 366-7736 W325 County Road L East Troy, WI 53120 www.lawndoctor.com PETS & VETERINARY

LD’s BBQ, LLC (414) 610-7675 1880 Highway ES East Troy, WI 53120 www.ldsbbq.com Roma’s Ristorante & Lounge (262) 642-5353 N8416 Highway ES East Troy, WI 53120 www.romaswi.com Snug Harbor Inn (608) 883-6999 W7772-2C Wisconsin Parkway Delavan, WI 53115 www.snugharborwi.com The Grist Mill (262) 684-5138 2645 Main St. East Troy, WI 53120 www.easttroygristmill.com RETAIL 2894 On Main* (262) 642-9600 2894 Main St. East Troy, WI 53120 www.2894onmain.com Cobblestone Farm* (262) 689-7013 W3456 & W3506 Little Prairie Road East Troy, WI 53120 cobblestonefarmhighlandcattle.com East Troy Hometown Pharmacy (262) 642-3510 3284 Main St. East Troy, WI 53120 www.hometownpharmacywi.com

Bay View Veterinary Clinic S.C. (262) 363-9993 890 Main Street Mukwonago, WI 53149 www.bayviewvet.com

East Troy Marine, Inc. (262) 642-5150 2708 Main Street East Troy, WI 53120 www.easttroymarine.com

REAL ESTATE

East Troy Shell* (262) 642-4624 2526 E. Main Street East Troy, WI 53120 www.shell.us

Realty Executives Integrity (262) 642-3363 2887 Main Street East Troy, WI 53120 www.reintegrity.com Shorewest Realtors, Mukwonago (262) 363-1010 1231 S. Rochester Street, Suite 110 Mukwonago, WI 53149 www.shorewest.com Spotlight Real Estate (262) 441-0170 W2403 St. Peter’s Road East Troy, WI 53120 www.spotlightrealestatellc.com

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Hometown Sausage Kitchen (262) 642-3264 W1184 County Road L East Troy, WI 53120 www.hometownsausagekitchen.com Sherwin-Williams Co. (262) 363-0846 360 Bay View Road Mukwonago, WI 53149 www.sherwin-williams.com Square Side Resale & Consignment Boutique (262) 215-3736 2874 Main St. East Troy, WI 53120 West 20 Ranch & Saddle Co. (262) 642-4272 W4812 Hwy 20 East Troy, WI 53120 www.west20.com SCHOOLS & DAY CARES Bright Beginnings Day Care, LLC (262) 642-3904 2541 Main Street East Troy, WI 53120 www.brightbeginnings-daycare.com East Troy Community School District (262) 642-6710 2043 Division Street East Troy, WI 53120 www.easttroy.k12.wi.us Little Angels Learning Center (262) 642-7002 2141 Mill Street East Troy, WI 53120 www.littleangelswi.com Michael Fields Agricultural Institute (262) 642-3303 W2493 County Road ES East Troy, WI 53120 www.michaelfields.org Nature’s Classroom Montessori School (262) 363-6820 W1802 County Road J Mukwonago, WI 53149 www.nciw.org St. Peter’s Catholic School (262) 642-5533 3001 Elm Street East Troy, WI 53120 www.stpeterschoolet.org The Climbing Tree Child Care & Family Education (262) 642-5001 3147 W. Main Street East Troy, WI 53120 www.climbingtreechildcare.com SERVICES Apogee Payment Systems 801 Main St., Mukwonago, WI 54149 (866) 678-1302 www.apogeepayments.com 5 O’Clock Somewhere Travel & Cruise (262) 642-2553 N8766 Hillburn Mill Road East Troy, WI 53120 5oclocktravelandcruise.com Bon Voyage Cruise & Vacations, Inc. (262) 514-2022 116 North Milwaukee St. Waterford, WI 53185 www.trips4u.info Braun Creative Services (262) 374-4747 N9169 Deer Path Road East Troy, WI 53120 www.brauncreativeservices.com Due Diligence, LLC (414) 322-3843 W297S10761 Phantom Woods Road, Mukwonago, WI 54149 www.wi-inspection.com Extended Care Professional PO Box 113 East Troy, WI 53120 (262) 684-5600 www.extendedcarepro.com James Imaging Systems (262) 781-7700 3375 Intertech Drive Brookfield, WI 53045 www.jamesimaging.com Martin Group (262) 248-8911 501 Commercial Ct. Lake Geneva, WI 53147 www.martingroup.com Quality Custom Framing (262) 492-7521 3224 Douglas Avenue East Troy, WI 53120 www.qcframer.com Sleeping Dogs Communications (262) 642-2870 2893 Main Street, Suite A East Troy, WI 53120 Trim-N-Tidy Cleaners (262) 642-7396 2121 Church Street East Troy, WI 53120 SIGNS, PRINTING & PROMOTIONAL Dynamic Awards and Apparel, LLC (262) 363-2005 401 Jefferson Street Mukwonago, WI 53149 www.dynamicawards.com UNIVERSITIES & TECHNICAL COLLEGES Gateway Technical College (262) 564-2662 3520 30th Ave. Kenosha, WI 53144 www.gateway.edu *Corporate Partners

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• SAVE THE DATE from page 5 JUNE 30 - JULY 3 The East Troy Lions Club 2016 Fourth of July Celebration will run Thursday, June 30 through Sunday, July 3 at the Amusement Park, 2072 Graydon Ave. (next to the East Troy Lions Public Library) with a carnival and multiple food stands all four days. Beer Tent entertainment includes: Lunch Money Bullies at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 30; Bella Cain at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, July 1; Dirty Boogie at 3:15 p.m. and The Toys at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, July 2; and Highfield Drive at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 3.

The East Troy Lions and Kettle Moraine Classic Car Club will host the 15th annual car show on Saturday, July 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at East Troy Middle School, 3143 Graydon Ave. The Kiddie Parade, truck and tractor pulls, and softball tournament are set for Saturday.

The parade will start at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 3. Fireworks are scheduled for Sunday at dusk. For more information, visit www.easttroylions.org.

JULY 16-17 The Elegant Farmer, on the corner of highways ES and J, will host an Old Fashioned Farm Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, July 16-17.

Enjoy farm-fresh roasted corn, grilled brats and hot dogs, ice cream, caramel corn and more. For more information, visit www. elegantfarmer.com.

JULY 29-31 The Knights of Columbus will host a Corn & Brat Roast, July 29-31, Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the East Troy Historic Village Square. The event will feature brats, hamburgers, roasted sweet corn and live music. For more information, call (262) 6425198.

SUNDAY, AUG. 14 The Friends of the East Troy Airport will host its annual Open House and Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, Aug. 14 at East Troy Airport, 2085 County Road L. The free event features vintage, homebuilt

and Warbird aircraft, WWII display, radio controlled aircraft display, antique and classic cars and airplane rides. Breakfast will be served from 7 a.m.-noon. For more information, call (262) 642-5008.

AUG. 20-21 Straight from the state fair, come taste the best of Wisconsin’s finely crafted Grand Champion and Blue Ribbon award-winning artisan and specialty cheeses, Aug. 2021 at The Elegant Farmer, on the corner of highways ES and J. Unique varieties, sampling and special pricing will be offered 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. For more information, visit www.elegantfarmer.com.

“Whether you’re planning for your retirement or children’s education, we understand the vital importance of tailoring financial products and insurance services to address the needs and wants of our customers,” said James Caldwell, President, First Citizens State Bank.

Callope has been serving clients in the investment and financial advising industry since 2002 and in the broader financial services industry for over 27 years. He and his wife, Diana, have been Whitewater residents for over 25 years and raised two sons.

For more information, call (262) 473-1408.

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SUNDAY, AUG. 21 The VIPER Ride, a motorcycle ride to remember for blind and low-vision veterans, will stop at East Troy Village Hall, 2015 Energy Drive, on Saturday, Aug. 21. For details, visit www.easttroywi.gov.

SATURDAY, AUG. 27 The East Troy Area Historical Society in cooperation with the East Troy High School Cross Country team will host the Blast to the Past 5K on Saturday, Aug. 27. Registration is at 7:30 a.m. and the run begins at 9 a.m. Information on route, parking, vendors and sponsors is available at www.etahs.org.

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AUG. 31-SEPT. 5 The 167th Walworth County Fair will be held from Aug. 31- Sept. 5 at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. For more information, visit www. walworthcountyfair.com.

SEPT. 10-11 The 23rd annual East Troy Bluegrass Festival is set for Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 10-11 at East Troy Village Square Park. A full line-up of bluegrass bands and contests, plus lots of great food and East Troy Marketplace vendors, will take place from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. each day. For more information, visit www. easttroybluegrass.com.

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EAST TROY CONNECT COMMUNITIES

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Connect Communities offer assistance to local leaders interested in revitalizing their community. Connect Communities meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at Ivan’s on the Square at 3:30pm. Public welcome.

A celebration of local community designed to showcase East Troy’s unique historic, cultural & architectural highlights. We are looking for 5- 10 local businesses who would like to participate.

 Go to www.easttroybusiness.com

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First Citizens State Bank has welcomed a new financial advisor to its financial services program.

Aurelio Callope, an LPL registered financial advisor with over 13 years of experience, joins a team of consultants dedicated to providing an array of financial products and services.

Through First Citizens State Bank’s agreement with LPL Financial, customers have access to a variety of financial products and services, including professional money management, retirement planning, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, annuities, IRAs, life insurance, long term care and much more.

 If you are interested, email info@easttroybusiness.com

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