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National Night Out............. page 5 Messy Fest............................ page 7 Tea time................................. page 8 Musical talent....................... page 9 Summer play......................page 11 District safety....................page 13 National Honor Society..................................page 15 Downtown cleanup.........page 19 Bethel House golf outing....................................page 21 Minneiska Ski Team.......page 24 City Market........................ page 25 Christmas carolers........page 26 Main Street Festival.......page 27 Run for Trey.......................page 28 Fire Department pancakes.............................page 29 Polar Plunge.......................page 30

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City government.................. page 4 Town government.............. page 6 County government........... page 6 Library...................................... page 8 Schools....................... pages 11-15 University.............................page 16 Churches.............................page 17 Clubs......................................page 19 Places to play....................page 21 Lakes and parks...............page 21 Events.......................... pages 25-30

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Top: Students and staff at Lakeview Elementary School’s Jump Rope for Heart event last April work together to keep the large cover off the ground so those whose colors are called can dart underneath to the other side. Right: Preston Miller takes a big leap in a longjump style event at the fundraiser. Students at the school collected donations for the event which featured a variety of activities aimed at keeping their hearts healthy while supporting the American Heart Association at the same time.

The lights from the carnival held during Whitewater’s 4th of July celebration reflect on the calm surface of Cravath Lake last summer. The annual four-day event includes live music, a parade, the Whippet City Mile race, a fireworks display and the carnival complete with games and rides. This year’s event is set for Friday, July 1 through Monday, July 4.

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our city • gov e rnme n t The Whitewater City Council meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month, at 6:30 p.m., Whitewater City Hall, 312 W. Whitewater St. d e inform For more city government-related information, visit www.whitewater-wi.gov.

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CITY OF WHITEWATER Elected officials and other key personnel

CITY HALL 312 W. Whitewater St. Whitewater, WI 53190 Phone: (262) 473-0500 Fax: (262) 473-0509 www.whitewater-wi.gov

COMMON COUNCIL District 1 Patrick Wellnitz 629 E. Cravath St. (920) 650-0056 pwellnitz@whitewater-wi.gov District 2 James Langnes III 1208 Carriage St. (205) 532-0344 jlangnes@whitewater-wi.gov District 3 Christopher Grady 318 W. North St. (262) 473-8538 cgrady@whitewater-wi.gov District 4 Lynn Binnie 1315 Satinwood Lane (262) 473-2997 lbinnie@whitewater-wi.gov District 5 Stephanie Goettl 633 Foxglove, #2 (920) 728-6039 sgoettl@whitewater-wi.gov Members-at-Large Patrick Singer Council President 263 Amber Lane (262) 374-0592 psinger@whitewater-wi.gov James Allen 215 E. Clay St. (920) 728-0626 jallen@whitewater-wi.gov CITY STAFF City Manager Cameron Clapper (262) 473-0100 cclapper@whitewater-wi.gov City Clerk Michele Smith (262) 473-0102 msmith@whitewater-wi.gov

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Deputy City Clerk Ellen Penwell (262) 473-0103 epenwell@whitewater-wi.gov Executive Assistant Jill Gerber (262) 473-0101 jgerber@whitewater-wi.gov

Human Resources Molly Parrish (262) 473-0150 MParrish@whitewater-wi.gov Assistant City Manager Christopher McDonell (262) 473-0139 cmcdonell@whitewater-wi.gov Neighborhood Services Chris Munz-Pritchard Manager/Planner (262) 473-0143 CMunz-Pritchard@whitewater-wi.gov Greg Noll Building Inspector (920) 675-9062 gnoll@whitewater-wi.gov Scott Weberpal Geographic Information Systems Technician (262) 473-0142 sweberpal@whitewater-wi.gov Jane Wegner Administrative Assistant (262) 473-0144 jwegner@whitewater-wi.gov Neighborhood Services Officers (262) 473-0145 Zach Wilkens Zwilkens@whitewater-wi.gov Brady Winger bwinger@whitewater-wi.gov Finance Department Doug Saubert, Director (262) 473-1380 dsaubert@whitewater-wi.gov Karen Dieter, Finance Support Services Manager (262) 473-1382 kdieter@whitewater-wi.gov Mary Hennessy Accounts Payable (262) 473-1381 mhennessy@whitewater-wi.gov

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Kathy Meyer, Water/Sewer – Utility Billing (262) 473-1383 kmeyer@whitewater-wi.gov

Information Technology Tim Nobling Chief Information Officer (262) 473-1391 tnobling@whitewater-wi.gov

Parks & Recreation Matt Amundson, Director (262) 473-0122 mamundson@whitewater-wi.gov

Police Department Lisa Otterbacher Chief of Police (262) 473-1370 lotterbacher@whitewater-wi.gov

Michelle Dujardin Program Coordinator (262) 473-0121 mdujardin@whitewater-wi.gov

Deb Weberpal Senior Coordinator (262) 473-0535 dweberpal@whitewater-wi.gov Whitewater Aquatic and Fitness Center (262) 473-4900 Public Works Department Christopher McDonnell (262) 473-0139 cmcdonell@whitewater-wi.gov Jane Wegner, Adm. Assistant (262) 473-0144 jwegner@whitewater-wi.gov Chuck Nass, Streets/Parks Superintendent, City Forester (262) 473-0542 cnass@whitewater-wi.gov Tim Reel, Wastewater Division Superintendent (262) 473-5920 treel@whitewater-wi.gov Alison Stoll, Adm. Assistant Wastewater Treatment Plant (262) 473-5920 AStoll@whitewater-wi.gov Rick Lien, Water Division Superintendent (262) 473-0543 rlien@whitewater-wi.gov Community Development Authority Patrick Cannon, Coordinator (262) 473-0148 pcannon@whitewater-wi.gov Tom Harrigan, Economic Development Specialist (262) 473-0141 tharrigan@whitewater-wi.gov Whitewater Community Television Alan Luckett, Community TV/ Media Services Manager (262) 473-8564 aluckett@whitewater-wi.gov

Jacob Hintz School resource officer (262) 473-1361 jhintz@whitewater-wi.gov

Kathy Boyd, Support Services Manager (262) 473-1373 kboyd@whitewater-wi.gov Sabrina Ojibway, Emergency Government (262) 473-0556, ext. 129 SOjibway@whitewater-wi.gov Non-emergency dispatch (262) 473-0555 Fire Department and Rescue Squad Don Gregoire, Fire Chief (262) 473-0510, ext. 110 Rescue Squad office (262) 473-0510, ext. 121 Fire Inspection Bureau (262) 473-0510, ext. 114 Captain Todd Lindert Lt/Secretary Courtney Bauer Lt/Treasurer Scott Brautigam Lt/Equip Shannon Schepp Lt/Training Corinna Bindrim Municipal Court Beatriz Aranda Clerk of Courts (262) 473-1384 baranda@whitewater-wi.gov Irvin L Young Memorial Library 431 W. Center St. Stacey Lunsford, Director SLunsford@whitewater-wi.gov Diane Jaroch, Asst. Director DJaroch@whitewater-wi.gov

Deana Rolfsmeyer Youth Educational Services drolfsmeyer@whitewater-wi.gov Suzanne Haselow, Homebound Coordinator shaselow@whitewater-wi.gov Shirley Hapka, Volunteer Coordinator shapka@whitewater-wi.gov

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The Town of d Whitewater e m r fo in Board of Supervisors meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall.

TOWN OF WHITEWATER Elected officials and other key personnel TOWN HALL W8590 Willis Ray Road, Whitewater, WI 53190 Phone: (262) 473-4639 Fax: (262) 473-5551 Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to noon; or by appointment Chairperson Lowell Hagen (262) 903-1346 First Side Supervisor Bob Strand (262) 391-3421

Second Side Supervisor Norm Prusener (262) 473-2314

Emergency Roads Bob Harris (262) 949-6430

Clerk/Treasurer Carrie Hintz (262) 473-4639

For non-emergency road issues, call (262) 473-4639

Ordinance Enforcement (262) 473-4639 Water Safety Patrol Walworth County Sheriff’s Department (262) 741-4400 Fire Department 911/(262) 473-0510 Ambulance 911/(262) 473-0500 Assessor Gardiner Appraisal (888) 756-9726 Building Inspector SAFEbuilt (800) 422-5220 Roland Hemmann (262) 894-2546

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The Town of d Richmond e m r fo in Board of Supervisors meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall.

TOWN OF RICHMOND Elected officials and other key personnel TOWN HALL W8776 Territorial Rd., Whitewater, WI 53190 Phone: (608) 883-2017 Chairperson Jeffrey Karbash (262) 903-6557 TheDuckInn@att.net

Supervisor 1 David Overbeek (262) 745-8426 davefarm27@yahoo.com

Building Inspector Joe Mesler (262) 215-3711 PBIpermits@icloud.com

Supervisor 2 Susan Miller (608) 883-2025 skmiller@idcnet.com

Recycling Coordinator Bonnie Wagner (262) 728-8155 wagnerrockyoaks @gmail.com

Supervisor 3 Carol Behrens (608) 883-9999 lcbehrensjaacres@att.net Supervisor 4 Tom Kraus (262) 215-9985 gatortom57@yahoo.com Clerk Barbara A. Ceas (608) 883-2017 ceasb@idcnet.com Treasurer Anna Seaver (262) 728-9314

Road maintenance Walter McManaway Garage: (608) 883-2178 Cellphone: (608) 312-3144

Plan Commission Susan Miller, chairperson (608) 883-2025 Michael Cesar (608) 883-2062 Daniel Kelleher (262) 949-5081 Steven Wade (608) 883-2217 Pamela Paul (262) 728-1449

Town Assessor Jim Danielson (800) 770-3927 jmd@accurateassessor.com

county • government The Walworth County Board of Supervisors meets the second Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. in the County Board Room of the Walworth County Government Center, 100 W. Walworth St. Meeting dates and times may vary, contact the County Clerk’s Office at (262) 7414241 to confirm meetings. For more information about county government, visit www. co.walworth.wi.us

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WALWORTH COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 100 W. Walworth St. www.co.walworth.wi.us County Administrator David Bretl (262) 741-4357 County Clerk Kimberly Bushey (262) 741-4241

Register of Deeds Donna R. Pruess (262) 741-4233 Treasurer Valerie Etzel (262) 741-4251

WALWORTH COUNTY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES W4051 County NN P.O. Box 1005 Director Liz Aldred (262) 741-3200

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JUDICIAL BUILDING 1800 County NN District Attorney Dan Necci (262) 741-7198

Walworth County Circuit Court Judges Branch I: Hon. Phillip A. Koss

Branch II: Hon.Daniel S. Johnson

Branch III: Hon. Kristine E. Drettwan Branch IV: Hon. David M. Reddy LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER 1770 County NN P.O. Box 1004 Sheriff Kurt Picknell (262) 741-4410

Clerk of Circuit Court Sheila Reiff (262) 741-7012

County Engineer Joe Kroll (262) 741-3441

LAKELAND HEALTH CARE CENTER 1922 County NN Administrator Bernadette Janiszewski (262) 741-3600

Highway Manager Larry Price (262) 741-3799

LAND USE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 100 W. Walworth St. (262) 741-4972 Director Michael Cotter DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS W4097 County NN Director of Central Services Eric Nitschke (262) 741-3114

Highway Division Assistant Superintendents Gerry Abbe (262) 741-3131 Dale Poggensee (262) 741-3152

David Woodhouse (262) 741-3112 Facilities Division Facilities Manager John Miller (262) 741-3106 Administrative Secretary Laurie Landon (262) 741-3768

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Top left: Bridget Fair sports a new look at Whitewater’s Messy Fest event last summer. Left: Dayanara Carrizales (on left) and Aaliyah Faith play in the paint. Not to worry though, as the event, set for June 16 this year at Cravath Lakefront Park, also features a sprinkler and a slip-n-slide to help with cleanup. The event is geared toward allowing kids to get messy, from head to toe and is offered free of charge by the City of Whitewater Recreation Department.

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Library a gem in the Whitewater community The Irvin L. Young Memorial Library is a FamilySearch affiliate library. This means library patrons will have greater and more convenient access to the wealth of genealogical resources available.

FamilySearch is the world’s largest repository of free genealogical records and manages the famous Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. It has amassed billions of birth, marriage, death, census, land, and court records of genealogical significance from more than 130 countries.

In extending access to its collections, FamilySearch is circulating microfilms of the historic records through select public libraries.

The Irvin L. Young Memorial Library is now one of those libraries and can now serve as a priceless resource for local residents interested in discovering their family history.

FamilySearch has more than 200 camera teams filming historic records in 45 countries on any given day. These records are then circulated to public patrons through FamilySearch centers worldwide, like the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library. For example, FamilySearch has filmed over 60 percent of the Civil Registration (birth, marriage and death records) of Italy. If you have Italian ancestry, chances are you will be able to extend your Italian research by conveniently using the FamilySearch films through the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library.

There is a nominal fee of $7.50 to order a microfilm. Once the film arrives, patrons use the microfilm reader at the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library to peruse it.

The library staff would be more than

happy to help patrons see what films are available, place film orders, and answer research questions. Patrons can also search the Family History Library Catalog online at FamilySearch.org to see what records FamilySearch has available to order through the library.

To learn more about this new offering contact Library Director Stacey Lunsford or Assistant Director Diane Jaroch at (262) 4730530.

Newspaper archives

History is now accessible with the touch of a finger as a result of a long-term project at Irvin L. Young Memorial Library to digitalize all of the Whitewater newspapers the library had on microfilm.

A plethora of interesting things can be found in these files. For example, the grain prices in September of 1855 or how the local township voted in the presidential election of 1860. Those curious as to what happened in Whitewater in 1864, who would like to look for family members in the pages of local newspapers or who need to research an obituary or birth record can now do so easily.

These digitalized archives are keyword searchable online, from the convenience of your home or at the library’s computers.

The library recently completed the first 75 rolls of microfilm including the following newspapers: • The Whitewater Chronicle, June 18 through Dec. 17, 1879; • The Whitewater Press, Jan. 24, 1924

through Dec. 26, 1935 • The Whitewater Gazette, Nov. 22, 1855 through Sept. 26, 1918, and; • The Whitewater Register, December 1880 through April 1976.

Also of interest to many will be the poetry and short stories, or the snowfall accounts and snow ordinances (Whitewater Register, Dec. 9, 1864, page 3).

All of these archives can be accessed online at www.whitewaterlibrary.org by clicking on the Digital Newspaper icon on the left-hand side and then search using keywords or names or click on the newspaper issue of choice and read entire issues. Printing archives is also an option.

Digitalizing the microfilm archives at the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library was a threeyear project.

“Digitizing the microfilm collection will vastly increase the usability and value of the collection to Whitewater residents and former residents who wish to access their history in the Whitewater area,” Lunsford said at the time. The total cost of the project will be $21,000.

Something for everyone The library offers events and programs throughout the year for kids of all ages. From ongoing reading programs to family events to special guests, it’s worth checking out.

The Irvin L. Young Memorial Library is located at 431 W. Center St., Whitewater. For more information stop in, call (262) 473-0530 or visit www.whitewaterlibrary.org.

‘One lump or two’ Local women chat it up at the Bassett House afternoon tea party, dubbed “One Lump or Two Tea Time at the Bassett House” last spring.

The Bassett House has been a Whitewater Landmark since 1857. It has been a public building owned by the Whitewater Federation of Women’s Clubs since Florence Bassett Made a gift of the house in 1926. The tea party included several guests winning baskets in a raffle.

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Making music

Clockwise from the top: Lakeview Elementary School’s 5th grade band performs its spring concert last year; the LINCS 5th grade choir puts on a show at Fairhaven Senior Services in Whitewater; members of the Whitewater High School senior choir take the stage in a combined concert with middle school students; Fletcher Crone,

a Whitewater Middle School student rehearses at the 17th Annual Fall Horn Festival at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, an event that draws more than 100 horn players from Wisconsin and Illinois each year; Kai Austin, in addition to singing, is in charge of a prop during the Christmas concert at Washington Elementary School.

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Whether it’s the powder puff football game, featuring the girls showing off their fancy footwork and throwing skills on the field (above) or the annual alumni basketball games (John Witte watches Michael Zweifel prove he hasn’t lost his touch), Whitewater Whippets, current and past, have spirit.

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From the top: The entire cast and crew of the Whitewater High School Players’ summer production of Aladdin, Jr., performed last July, gather on stage; a scene from the play featuring the famous magic carpet takes place; Giana Creanza (center), as Lago, takes time to meet special fans Indiana Elliott (left) and Emery Duris, after a performance.

our • schools The Whitewater Unified School District Board regularly meets on the fourth Monday of each month at the Central Office, 419 S. Elizabeth d informe St. with the following exceptions: third Monday in December and March; Tuesday following Memorial Day if fourth Monday falls

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District Administrator Eric Runez (262) 472-8708 erunez@wwusd.org District Administrator Assistant/School Board Karen Saubert (262) 472-8702 ksaubert@wwusd.org Director of Business and Auxiliary Services Nathan Jaeger (262) 472-8705 njaeger@wwusd.org Director of Instruction Kelly Seichter (262) 472-8713 kseichter@wwusd.org Director of Pupil Services Lanora Heim (262) 472-8712 lheim@wwusd.org Technology Coordinator Charlie Barr (262) 472-8704 cbarr@wwusd.org Technology Technician Andrew Rowland (262) 472-8716 arowland@wwusd.org School Nurse Diana Hoffman (262) 472-8711 dhoffman@wwusd.org Payroll/personnel Carol Hagen (262) 472-8706 chagen@wwusd.org Accounts Payable Mary Rogers (262) 472-8701 mrogers@wwusd.org Receptionist Jean Shaffer-Frantell (262) 472-8700 jshaffer-frantell@wwusd.org Pupil Services Assistant Bree Harris (262) 472-8707 bharris@wwusd.org Administrative Assistant Angel Van Daele (262) 472-8715 avandaele@wwusd.org

WHITEWATER HIGH SCHOOL 534 S. Elizabeth St. (262) 472-8100 Principal Doug Parker (262) 472-8103 dparker@wwusd.org WHITEWATER MIDDLE SCHOOL 401 S. Elizabeth St. (262) 472-8300 Principal Dr. Tanya Wojciechowicz (262) 472-8302 dfoster@wwusd.org LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL W8363 R&W Townline Rd. (262) 472-8400 Principal David Brokopp dbrokopp@wwusd.org

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LINCOLN INQUIRY CHARTER SCHOOL 242 S. Prince St. (262) 472-8500 Principal Jo Bernhardt (262) 472-8505 jbernhardt@wwusd.org WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 506 E. Main St. (262) 472-8600 Principal Tom Grosinske (262) 472-8601 tgrosinske@wwusd.org

OTHER AREA SCHOOLS KETTLE MORAINE BAPTIST ACADEMY 505 S. Wisconsin St., Whitewater (262) 473-2224 LITTLE RED SCHOOLHOUSE PRESCHOOL 130 S. Church St., Whitewater (262) 473-8076 UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSINWHITEWATER CHILDREN’S CENTER 1006 Roseman Building 800 W. Main St., Whitewater (262) 472-1768

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From the top: Val Troxel, of Washington Elementary School disarms an “intruder” last August at the Whitewater Unified School District’s training session, “Increasing School Safety Through Education and Preparation”; Whitewater Police Officer Bill Becker (center) and Whitewater School Resource Officer Jacob Hintz (left) and Walworth County Sheriff’s Deputy John Czersinski discuss tactics school staff should use including: verbal de-escalation, barricading/exiting a room and the survival mind-set.

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Clockwise from left: Whitewater High School’s National Honor Society secretary Huong Vo talks about “character” at the induction ceremony in December; treasurer Jan Maroske lights a candle for “leadership”; Pamela Sonmor Wintz (on left) installs Holly Hough as vice president; Jonathan Caldwell, president, speaks on “scholarship.” Juniors inducted (top) included: Steven Blija, Justin Brantmeier, Heather Ceranske, Abigail Childs, Gianna Creanza, Jesenia Cuevas, Mitchell Dalzin, Pasan Gunawardena, Kelsey Herold, Megan Kastern, Meghan Kehoe, Jacob Lee, Milena Maroske, Thomas McManaway, Sierra Minton, Mohamed Mohamed, Tyler Niemuth, Katherine Riemer, Broderic Runez, Rebekah Schumacher, Gwenevere Smith, Roberto Soto, Rachel Stone, Whitney Treder, Linda Vo and Kaitlin Weaver.

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The University of WisconsinWhitewater, founded in 1868, is known for its award winning programs, students organizations and athletic achievements, including

national championship football, men’s basketball, men’s and women’s wheelchair basketball and rugby teams.

UW-Whitewater provides 48 undergraduate programs and 12 graduate programs to a campus of more than 11,000 students. The campus, voted one of the Top 100 Workplaces in southeastern Wisconsin, is located on 404 rolling acres with 40 major buildings, a nature preserve

and an arboretum.

The university serves the community and region through various cultural events and volunteer efforts. These events include theatrical and musical productions, art and cultural exhibits, visiting artists, speakers and lecturers. Students have donated thousands of hours of volunteer time over the past year to help improve the lives of others in Whitewater and its surrounding communities.

UNIVERSITY CONTACTS

The Crossman Gallery (262) 472-1207 Irvin L. Young Auditorium (262) 472-2222 Recreation Sports & Facilities (262) 472-1544 University Bookstore (262) 472-1280 University Center (262) 472-1170 Warhawk Alley in the University Center (262) 472-1164

The Brothers Quinn perform at UWWhitewater’s Summer on the Mall Aug. 6 of last year. That particular event, titled “A-maize-ing Corn Fest at the UC,” raised money for the Whitewater Food Pantry. Summer on the Mall is held a few times, each with different philanthropy recipients and features food, drinks, art activities and prizes.

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Cadets with the University of WisconsinWhitewater Army Reserve Officer Training Corps cross the bridge to second lieutenants last May. Those advancing during the Warhawk Battalion’s Spring 2015 Commissioning Ceremony included, from the left: Brittany Zellermeier, Darvel Winfrey, Raechel Liska, Michelle Staude, Mark Gerasimov, Bryce Edwards and Mariah Rabego.

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Walking for a cause Members of the University of WisconsinWhitewater’s Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity lead the way along Main Street in the 25th annual CROP Walk, a project of the Whitewater Ministerial Association. The association and walk are a combined effort of several area churches including: Congregational United Church of Christ, First Evangelical Lutheran Church, St. Patrick Catholic Church – all of Whitewater, and North Lima Presbyterian Church.

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WHITEWATER CONGREGATIONAL UCC 130 S. Church St. (262) 473-4101 Sunday service: 10 a.m.

WHITEWATER BIBLE CHURCH 511 W. High St. (262) 473-3893 Sunday school: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday services: 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Prayer meetings: Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Kids club: Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 146 S. Church St. (262) 473-8980 Sunday service: 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday night service: 7 p.m.

Thursday night service: 5:30 p.m. - evening prayer service

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 145 S. Prairie St. (262) 473-2131 Sunday services: 8 and 10 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 116 S. Church St. (262) 473-5216 Sunday service: 9 a.m.

Sunday school: 10:15 a.m.

Service at Fairhaven: Monday at 10 a.m.

UW-W Campus Ministry: Tuesday at 7 p.m., Hyland Hall, room 2314 Midweek Bible Class: Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.

ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 1225 W. Main (262) 473-3143 Saturday Mass: 5 p.m.

Sunday Mass: 8 and 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. (in Spanish), 7 p.m. (when UW-Whitewater is in session) Weekday Mass: Tuesday at 6 p.m., Wednesday at 8 a.m., Thursday at 8 a.m., first Thursday of the month at Fairhaven at 9:30 a.m., Friday at 8 a.m.

FIRST ENGLISH LUTHERAN CHURCH 401 W. Main St. (262) 473-5076 Sunday service: 8, 9:15 and 10:30 a.m.

CROSSPOINTE COMMUNITY CHURCH 445 N. Warner Road (262) 473-7777 Sunday service: 9:30 a.m.

Other churches

ANCHOR BIBLE CHURCH 545 S. Putnam St., Whitewater (920) 728-3435

KETTLE MORAINE BAPTIST 505 S. Wisconsin St., Whitewater (262) 473-2224 CALVARY/UNIVERSITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 234 N. Prince St., Whitewater (262) 473-5274

CAMPUS MINISTRY CENTER 344 N. Prairie St., Whitewater (262) 473-5555 LAGRANGE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH N8548 County Rd. H, Whitewater (262) 495-8692

NORTH LIMA PRESBYTERIAN 9233 N. Lima Center Rd., Whitewater (262) 473-2431 COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE SERVANT CHURCH Starin Park Community Center 504 W. Starin Road, Whitewater (262) 581-6479 RICHMOND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH N6197 Church Rd., Richmond (262) 473-2131 WHITEWATER FAMILY CHURCH 1540 W. Walworth Ave., Whitewater (262) 473-2755

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Ben Zaballos sweeps along Main Street in Whitewater last spring when a group of Whitewater High School National Honor Society members took part in a downtown cleanup event.

Several cleanups are held throughout the year and helpers include high school and university students and business owners.

Our active community A listing of community organizations and contacts.

American Legion Building (262) 473-3321 American Legion Post 173 Steve Nass, (262) 495-7000 Bethel House www.bethelhouseinc.org 130 S. Church St. (262) 473-2715 Boy Scouts of America www.scouting.org Breakfast Kiwanis Club John Newhouse (262) 473-6710 Daughters of the American Revolution Jane Fary (920) 563-3072 Downtown Whitewater (262) 473-2200 www.downtownwhitewater.com

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Lions Club Eydie Strand (262) 472-9495 www.whitewaterlions.com

Girl Scouts of Wisconsin www.gsbadgerland.org

Masons Bob Herold (262) 473-4093

Historical Society Ellen Penwell (262) 203-6529 whitewaterwihistoricalsociety@ gmail.com Knights of Columbus Steve Letellier (262) 473-3206

League of Women Voters Ellen Penwell (262) 203-6529 espenwell@gmail.com Lioness Club Jamie Gunter (262) 473-7332 www.wisconsinlioness.org

UW-Whitewater/ Community Optimist Club Jeanine Fassl (262) 473-4906 Rotary Club Mary Pinkerton, pinkertm@uww.edu www. whitewaterrotary.org Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Ginny Knuteson (262) 495-4573 Whitewater 4th of July PO Box 178 Whitewater, WI 53190 ww4th@yahoo.com www.ww4th.com

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Whitewater Arts Alliance Marjorie Stoneman (262) 472-0204 Margiestoneman@sbcglobal.net www.whitewaterarts.org The Community Clothes Closet Whitewater Congregational United Church of Christ Kay Robers (262) 379-0187 Whitewater Area Chamber of Commerce Marie Koch (262) 473-4005 info@whitewaterchamber.com www.whitewaterchamber.com Whitewater Food Pantry City Armory 146 E. North Street Harriet Millard (262) 473-4257 Whitewater Tourism Council (262) 473-4005 www.discoverwhitewater.org

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Clover Valley Road-Artesian Well, Starin Park, Trippe Lake Park, Whitewater Lake Recreational Areas, Cravath Lakefront Park, Big Brick Park, Brewery Hill Park, Turtle Mound Park, East Gate Park and Skyway Park.

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Starin Park, Trippe Lake Park, Washington Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School, Big Brick Park, Turtle Mound Park, East Gate Park and Skyway Park.

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Whitewater Country Club, Highway 89, (262) 473-3305; Spring Creek Golf Center, W4787 Yandry Road, (920) 563-4499; Prairie Woods, 12601 E. County Trunk A, Avalon, (800) 564-2599.

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Indoor: Whitewater Aquatic and Fitness Center, 580 S. Elizabeth St., features a threestory, 120-foot-long waterslide, leisure pool, lap pool, lazy river, play structure, whirlpool and group fitness classes. For more information, call (262) 473-4900.

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Scott and Jaden Condon, from the left, watch Marilyn Binning’s shot head toward the hole at the Bethel House Golf Outing June 13 of last year at the Whitewater Country Club. The event is the largest fundraiser of the year for Bethel House, which helps families in need get back on their feet through a variety of resources. This year’s golf outing is set for June 11.

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Our lakes and parks

Whether you’re looking for a little exercise, a little solitude, or even an opportunity to learn about Whitewater’s Native American culture, the Whitewater area offers parks and lakes that fit everyone’s needs.

Area lakes

CRAVATH LAKE Covering just 68 square acres, Cravath Lake is the smallest and shallowest of the area’s three lakes.

Classified as a drainage lake, Cravath averages only three feet in depth, and reaches a maximum depth of just 10 feet.

The lake is accessible by boat ramp, and for those who

like to fish, it is stocked with bluegill, largemouth bass and northern pike.

TRIPPE LAKE Similar to Cravath Lake, Trippe Lake is classified as a drainage lake, but is larger in overall size.

Trippe Lake covers 113 square acres and reaches a maximum depth of eight feet.

The lake is also accessible by way of a boat ramp and is also stocked with bluegill, largemouth bass and northern pike.

WHITEWATER LAKE Covering 640 square acres, Whitewater Lake is clearly the largest of the area’s lakes and is located in the Town of Whitewater.

The lake is 38 feet deep at maximum depth, and is fully stocked with bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike and walleye.

This lake can be accessed through a barrier-free ramp.

Community Parks

STARIN PARK Starin Park’s 34 acres date back to 1888. It is one of the oldest recognized parks in the state, and boasts the second oldest operating municipal water tower. The park, 504 W. Starin Road, provided housing for veterans during and after World War II, and has hosted many celebrations and recreation events ever since. A Veterans War Memorial was erected to honor area servicemen.

The Community Building, built in 1934, was rebuilt after a fire in 1998, and provides a community meeting place and hosts the Seniors in the Park program.

Located in the northcentral portion of the city, Starin Park is adjacent to the UW-Whitewater campus and offers a variety of recreational activities including: basketball, baseball, horseshoes, sledding and hiking. There is also a playground, picnic area, two open shelters and restrooms.

TRIPPE LAKE PARK Trippe Lake Park was dedicated as a City Park in 1958. The lake was named in honor of Dr. James and Rosepha

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Trippe Lake serves as the local “swimming hole.”

Recent renovations to this 34-acre park, located on the city’s southeast side at 407 S. Wisconsin St., include new playground equipment, a shelter, restrooms and environmental and landscape upgrades.

The park’s large hill is a popular sledding destination in the winter months. An open shelter, picnic area and restrooms make this a yearround park.

CRAVATH LAKEFRONT In the 1990s, faced with environmental issues, the city opted to create an open space to encourage visits to the downtown area. A history that included being a dumpsite, oil tank storage, candle factory and other industrial uses are now redefined as the lakefront that hosts numerous celebrations, concerts and Park and Recreation events.

It is a six-acre site on the north side of Cravath Lake at 341 S. Fremont St. that now claims host to several community events, including the annual Fourth of July celebration, Freeze Fest, Pig in the Park, Concerts in the Park and Family Fun nights.

The Cravath Lakefront Center building was designed to resemble Whitewater’s historic depot. It offers restrooms, a picnic area, fire pit and an adjacent parking lot.

MORAINE VIEW PARK Moraine View Park, established in 1998, is located in the Whitewater Technology Park in the northeast section of Whitewater at 1201 E. Innovation Drive.

The park itself is home to soccer fields, the Community Garden and Whitewater Bark Park.

BARK PARK Located in Moraine View Park at the east end of Commercial Drive, as its name suggests, this portion of the park is the only

area in the city dedicated solely to dogs. It opened in 2006.

A dedicated group of dog enthusiasts raised more than $25,000 for the project, and convinced many local businesses and organizations to donate their time and resources to the creation of the park.

Licensing and membership fees help offset the maintenance costs.

WHITEWATER CREEK NATURE AREA Nestled between Fremont Street and Whitewater Creek, this nearly-60-acre nature area offers a picnic area, hiking and cross-country ski trails, fishing and a wildflower planting area.

Archeological Park

WHITEWATER EFFIGY MOUNDS PRESERVE This collection of effigy mounds – numbering between 12 and 15 – is on the city’s far southwest side. The mounds were built between 800 A.D. And 1200 A.D., with the oldest ones being geometric shapes, ranging from 60 to 300 feet.

Studies suggest these mounds were a gathering place for several Midwestern tribes.

Sammual Prince was the first settler of Whitewater to build a log cabin in this area.

Today, the 21.5-acre park, located at 288 S. Indian Mound Parkway, is a nature study area for school children learning about Whitewater’s Native American heritage. It also features a hiking trail.

In 2006, the park was expanded by five acres and, according to the city’s 2008-13 Park and Open Space Plan, further expansion is possible to both the west and north.

Neighborhood Parks

BREWERY HILL This park, 116 W. North St., received its name from a George Streng’s brewery that had stood on the top of the hill, beginning in 1859.

The 7.3-acre indoor and outdoor recreation area, located along Whitewater Creek, contains Rotary Skate Park and a portion of the Whitewater Creek Path. It is also adjacent

to the Downtown Armory that offers a gym, dance studio and workshop area.

MEADOWSWEET PARK Meadowsweet Park, developed in 2002, is located in the northwest corner of Whitewater along Tratt Street.

Working with the neighborhood and developer, the four acres feature native grasses and plantings that provide seasonal color and habitat for a variety of birds and other creatures.

SKYWAY PARK This 4.1-acre park on the city’s far northwest side sits in the Parkcrest Subdivision. Its close proximity to Gutzmer’s airport off Tratt Street gave it the moniker Skyway Park.

It offers Playground equipment, open space and an environmental corridor. The park is located at 1302 W. Tower Hill Pass.

Mini Parks

CLAY STREET NATURE PARK In 2008, an additional .79 acres was purchased by the City of Whitewater to expand this park that consists of a turtle nesting mound, fishing pier and small boat launch at 511 E. Clay St. MAIN STREET SHOPPES COURTYARD The site is a picnic area downtown, adjacent to a municipal parking lot at 112 N. First St. FLAT IRON PARK This triangular park, 402 W. Main St., is home to the Birge Fountain, a War Memorial and park benches and serves as an appropriate entrance to the Whitewater Cultural Arts Center.

Its point is at the intersection of North and Main streets.

The Birge Fountain, which was designed by J.W. Fiske, was donated to the city by Julius “Jule” Birge and dedicated on July 4, 1903. The fountain is 17 feet high and nine feet in diameter. Birge required the fountain be placed on the Little Brick School site, where he learned to read and write.

The war memorial, located near the park, was erected in

1922 to recognize soldiers of all wars through 1919.

In the spring of 2007, the White Memorial Building, once the city’s library, became home to the Whitewater Cultural Arts Center.

BIG BRICK PARK Big Brick Park, 611 W. Center St., was acquired by the City of Whitewater in 2001 from the Whitewater Unified School District. The park inherited its name from “Big Brick” school, which was located on this site.

Also known as Union School, it served the community as a grade school from 1857 until 1928, when it burned to the ground. The basement had a very short ceiling and in stoking the furnace too high, the timbers caught fire and burned down Whitewater’s first high school.

Today, it offers ice-skating, hockey, a basketball court, a playground and picnic areas.

MILL RACE PARK A chance meeting between Asaph Pratt and Dr. J. Trippe led to the raising of a mill on Whitewater Creek in 1839. It provided the settlers with their biggest needs: flour and grain products. Men from LaGrange, Milton and Fort Atkinson provided labor. The Village of Whitewater grew around this mill. William Birge purchased the mill in 1853 and added on in 1856.

This .6-acre park is located downtown on the north side of Main Street along Whitewater Creek, and offers an observation area for Cravath Lake.

TURTLE MOUND PARK Located on the southwest side, this one-acre park is situated in the Mound Park Acres Subdivision and contains a playfield, play equipment and a picnic area.

In 2008, through the help and support of the Whitewater Optimists, a shelter was added to the park, located at 1602 W. Turtle Mound Circle.

WALTON OAKS PARK This 2.6-acre park was dedicated in 2008 and is a natural wooded oak-lot located in the Park Crest Subdivision.

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Minneiska Ski Team still making waves In 1968, Gary Marvin and Craig Koerting were the first to barefoot on Whitewater Lake.

In 1973, the Whitewater Lake Sports Club was founded.

The Minneiska Ski Team performed its first ski show on July 21, 1974, at the Lions Club chicken barbecue picnic. The ski team was well received and moved to the Laursen’s TC Campground.

The Whitewater Lake Sports Club was initially formed to include many sports, but water show skiing became the favorite sport

of choice.

The name Minneiska was fitting because it is the Indian name for “white water.” As Minneiska grew in name and numbers it became very popular and began competing at the Lamb’s Farm tournament, the Wisconsin State Tournament, and Show Ski Nationals.

Schedule The Minneiska Ski Team is set to perform the following Saturdays at Scenic Ridge Campground, W7991 R and W Townline Rd.,

Whitewater.

May 28 at 7 p.m.

June 4, 11 and 18 at 7 p.m.

July 2, 9 and 16 at 7 p.m.

Aug. 6 at 7 p.m.

Aug. 20 at 6:30 p.m.

Sept. 3 at 6 p.m.

Special events/shows for the team this year include: The team’s annual Fourth of July Parade and Ski Show event at Cravath Lake Park, 341 S. Fremont St., Whitewater will be held in conjunction with the City of Whitewater’s parade (ski show following the parade.)

The sponsor/booster appreciation show is set for 7 p.m., July 30 at Scenic Ridge Campground.

The team’s benefit/alumni show will be held at 6 p.m., Aug. 27.

Bratfest The annual Bratfest event will be held Aug. 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (with the team performance at 7 p.m. at Scenic Ridge Campground.)

Visit the team on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ MinneiskaWaterSkiShowTeam.

BOB MISCHKA Whitewater Our Town Members of the Minneiska Ski Team perform on Cravath Lake in Whitewater during the For more information on Scenic city’s annual 4th of July celebration last summer. The team performs most Saturday nights Ridge Campground, visit www. during the summer on Whitewater Lake at Scenic Ridge Campground. scenicridgecampground.com.

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23 Earth Day Celebration – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Gateway Technical College, 400 Highway H, Elkhorn, featuring a recycling center, live entertainment, raffle and door prizes, child-friendly activities, indoor farmers market, workshops and demonstrations. Visit gtc. edu/celebrate-earth-day 29 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

MAY 1 Bustle Hustle 5K Run/Walk

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Registration begins at 8:15 a.m., the adult race starts at approximately 9:45 a.m., children’s race at approximately 10:45 a.m.

and awards ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Prizes awarded to top finishers in each age division, and all 1K youth runners.

The cost is $25, adults; $20 children. Call (262) 5942922 for more information or to register.

4 Opening day of fishing

season on all inland Wisconsin waters. Licenses and regulations apply.

6 Kentucky Derby Party –

1:30 to 6 p.m. at Evergreen Golf Club, N6246 Highway 12, Elkhorn. (262) 723-5722

4, 18 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 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22

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14 Annual Ice Age Trail 50

– three races starting from the Nordic Trail parking lot approximately 1 1/2 miles north of LaGrange on Highway H – featuring a 50-mile run (beginning at 6 a.m.), a 50K-mile run (beginning at 8:15 a.m.), and a half marathon (beginning at 9 a.m.) The costs to participate are $65, $90 and $100 for the three events, respectively. Glenn’s Market will cater a BBQ dinner (free to all runners and volunteers.) BBQ tickets can also be purchased near the shelter for $15. For more information or to register contact Jeff Mallach, race director, at (414) 232-5411 or Google “www.runrace.net Ice Age Trail 50.”

15 Antique Flea Market – at 7 a.m. at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, Highway 11, 7 a.m. Cost is

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20, 21 Demolition Derby at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. (262) 723-3228 27 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

28 Minneiska Water Ski Show Team performs at 7 p.m. on Whitewater Lake at Scenic Ridge Campground, N7991 R & W Townline Rd., Whitewater

JUNE 1, 15 Limber Timbers Square Dance Club – dancing from 7:30-10 p.m. at the Darien Senior Center, 37 Park St., Darien. Cost is $5 per adult, $2 per child.

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Market time

Kids enjoy a game of checkers and a snack during the Whitewater City Market Aug. 4. The market runs from 3:30 to 7 p.m., Tuesdays at Cravath Lakefront Park May through October and features locally grown produce, home baked goods, jewelry, music, artwork and more. For more information about the market or if interested in becoming a vendor send an email to director@downtown whitewater.org.

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A group of carolers entertain passersby during Whitewater’s annual Christmas Parade of Lights event last year that has the downtown bustling with activity, from a lighted holiday parade, roasted chestnuts and hot chocolate to a variety of family activities including storytelling and cookie decorating. This year’s event is set for Dec. 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. with the parade beginning at 5 p.m.

A caroling we go

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favorite pastime and enjoy an old-fashioned game at Old World Wisconsin, S103 W37890 Highway 67, Eagle. (262) 594-6300 www.oldworldwisconsin. wisconsinhistory.org

4-5 Wisconsin DNR Free Fun Weekend – Free entry to state parks and forest, free DNR trails, free fishing on all Wisconsin waters and free ATV/UTV vehicle riding on public trails open to such uses. No license required.

4, 11, 18, 25 Walworth

County farmers market – Veterans Park on the downtown square, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (262) 723-7733

11 Bethel House 19th Annual 9-hole golf outing, Whitewater Country Club with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. www.bethelhouseinc.org 11 Minneiska Water Ski Show Team performs at 7 p.m. on

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Whitewater Lake at Scenic Ridge Campground, N7991 R & W Townline Rd., Whitewater

16 Messy Fest – Cravath

Lakefront Park, Whitewater from 7 to 9 p.m. Kids – wear old clothes because this event is a messy one, from painting with your feet to catching cheese puffs on your head. This event is free of charge, sponsored

by Whitewater’s Recreation Department.

18 Run United – 5-mile Run/

Walk and 2-mile walk. (262) 374-4474 or www.uw-wc.org

18 Minneiska Water Ski

Show Team performs at 7 p.m. on Whitewater Lake at Scenic Ridge Campground, N7991 R & W Townline Rd., Whitewater

18 Early Harness Races –

noon at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, Highway 11, Elkhorn. (262) 723-3228

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18 Walworth County Farm

19 Pride and Joy Car Show, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. across from the Elkhorn Area Chamber of Commerce, 203 E. Walworth St., at the Elkhorn Garage.

There is no entry fee, though donations will be accepted for the Elkhorn Food Pantry.

Goodie bags and dash plaques will be available for the first 75 cars. (262) 72318 14th annual Midsummer 5788 or elkhornchamber.

Magic 6 to 9 p.m. at com Old World Wisconsin’s 22 Walworth County Crossroads Village, W372 S9727 Highway 67, Eagle. Fair’s Pork Chop Cookout – featuring Country Idol The annual fundraiser for Preliminaries and Crowning the Old World Wisconsin of 2012 Fairest of the Foundation features wine, Fair from 4 to 7 p.m. at beer and nonalcoholic the Walworth County beverage samples and Fairgrounds, Highway 11, gourmet food samples Elkhorn. (262) 723-3228 from more than 40 participating vendors, 23 Palmyra-Eagle four stages for music, Community Band concert – 7 silent auctions, raffles p.m. at Palmyra Village Park, and parking. Craft fair 955 S. Eighth St., Palmyra. available from noon to Take in a free concert of 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $55 the band with members for the general public. from throughout southeast (262) 594-2922 Bureau Dairy Breakfast, 6 to 11 a.m. at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn.

Event features full breakfast, crafters, live animals and a tour of a Walworth County farm.

(262) 723-3228

Wisconsin playing a variety of music including marches, show tunes and golden oldies.

26 Antique Flea Market – at 7 a.m. at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, Highway 11, Elkhorn. Cost is $5. (414) 525-0820 or www. nlpromotionsllc.com 24 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

JULY 1-4 Whitewater’s 4th of July Festival, a celebration of freedom and independence with family, friends and community at Cravath Lakefront Park. The festival opens at 5 p.m., Friday, July 1, noon on Saturday and Sunday, July 2 and 3, and at 10 a.m., Monday, July 4. The event includes a carnival, live music, the Miss Whitewater Pageant, a parade, the Whippet City Mile Run and fireworks.

There is no entry fee for this family-friendly event.

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Elkhorn farmers market – Veterans Park on the downtown square, 8 a.m.-noon (262) 723-7733 2 Minneiska Water Ski Show Team performs at 7 p.m. on Whitewater Lake at Scenic Ridge Campground, N7991 R & W Townline Rd., Whitewater 2 Early Harness Races – noon at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, Highway 11.

(262) 723-3228 4, 5, 6 An Old World Fourth of July – from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. visitors can celebrate as people did in the 19th and 20th centuries with a “through the ages” parade, band concert and spirited competitions at Old World Wisconsin, W372 S9727 Highway 67, Eagle. (262) 594-6301 or www.oldworldwisconsin. wisconsinhistory.org 4 Minneiska Water Ski Show Team performs on Cravath Lake, Whitewater, following the 4th of July parade

6, 20 Limber Timbers

15, 16, 17 – Elkhorn Rib

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

15, 16 Relay For Life – 7 p.m. at Walworth County Fairgrounds, Walworth County Fairgrounds, Highway 11. (262) 723-3228 www.relayforlife.org

Square Dance Club – dancing from 7:30-10 p.m. at the Darien Senior Center, 37 Park St., Darien. Cost is $5 per adult, $2 per child.

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

Fest, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday at the Walworth County Fairgrounds. Event will feature competition presented by Miller and Frank’s Piggly Wiggly, live entertainment, food vendors, a beer garden and camping. Admission is free (262) 723-3228

9 Minneiska Water Ski Show Team performs at 7 p.m. on Whitewater Lake at Scenic Ridge Campground, N7991 R & W Townline Rd., Whitewater

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14 Depot Express – 7 to 9

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p.m., at Cravath Lakefront Park, Whitewater. Those who enjoy dancing and singing along to great classic rock tunes and a mix of contemporary pop, country and blues be sure to attend this free event.

Show Team performs at 7 p.m. on Whitewater Lake at Scenic Ridge Campground, N7991 R & W Townline Rd., Whitewater House – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Old World Wisconsin, S103 W37890 Highway 67, Eagle. Daily activities that let visitors live like Laura Ingalls Wilder and the

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Art on the streets

Above: Josh and Elaine Moye of Fink Ink Tattoo Parlor in Whitewater take part in a street painting activity during Whitewater’s Main St. Festival last September. The event, touted a celebration of the arts, includes a variety of artistic vendors (right), games, live music and specials on food and products are downtown stores.

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Mary and Mike Kilar (lower right) speak prior to the start of the 5th Annual Run/Walk for Trey event Oct. 11, 2015. Lauren, Diane and Vance Dalzin (right, from the left) take off at the start with more than 180 registered walkers and runners. The proceeds from the event go toward a concession stand and maintenance at Treyton’s Field of Dreams, and also fund scholarships given in Trey’s name. The 6th Annual Run for Trey event is scheduled for Oct. 9.

For more information visit treysfield.org/events.

Community runs for Trey

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from page 27 Ingalls family and friends.

Dress as a character from one of the Little House on the Prairie books and receive a discount on admission. (262) 594-6300 or www.oldworldwisconsin. wisconsinhistory.org

20 Junior Beef Steak

Cookout – from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. (262) 723-3228

21 Big Rig Gig – from 7 to 9 p.m., at Cravath Lakefront Park, Whitewater.

Kids will enjoy exploring dump trucks, tractors, skid loaders, fire trucks and semis plus have an opportunity to create their own hard hat and more fun things at this free event.

29 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

30 Minneiska Water Ski

Show Team brat fest (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and sponsor/ booster appreciation show (7 p.m.) Scenic Ridge Campground, N7991 R & W Townline Rd., Whitewater

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AUGUST 1-7 The World of Little House – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Old World Wisconsin, S103 W37890 Highway 67, Eagle.

Daily activities that let visitors live like Laura Ingalls Wilder and the Ingalls family and friends. Dress as a character from one of the Little House on the Prairie books and receive a discount on admission. (262) 594-6300 or www.oldworldwisconsin. wisconsinhistory.org 3, 17 Limber Timbers Square Dance Club – dancing from 7:30-10 p.m. at the Darien Senior Center, 37 Park St., Darien. Cost is $5 per adult, $2 per child. (262) 275-6373 or www.limbertimbers.org

4 David Stokes – from 7 to

9 p.m., at Cravath Lakefront Park, Whitewater. A free event featuring Stokes, a naturalist, humorist and educator, who uses a variety of props to teach kids

5-6 Brat Sale/Maxwell

Street Days, Whitewater – purchase a brat or hot dog on Friday, Aug. 5 in front of the Downtown Whitewater/ Chamber of Commerce office and then take part in hands-on art activities, sales

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in local stores and other events throughout the day Saturday, Aug. 6

6 Minneiska Water Ski

Show Team performs at 7 p.m. on Whitewater Lake at Scenic Ridge Campground, N7991 R & W Townline Rd., Whitewater

6 Vintage Base Ball: Eagle

Diamonds – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. with game 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

6, 7 Madison Classic Car Show and Swap – spectators and vendors welcome. Event is from 6

a.m.-4 p.m., 6 a.m.-3 p.m. on Aug. 3, at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, Highway 11, Elkhorn.

(608) 244-8416 or www. madisonclassics.com

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County farmers market – Veterans Park on the downtown square, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (262) 723-7733

12 Lutherdale Quilt Preview and Fish Fry – 4:30-8 p.m. at Lutherdale Camp, N7891 Hwy. 12. (262) 742-2352 13 Lutherdale Fest and Quilt Auction – from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., hand-made quilts and other items will be auctioned off to support summer camp, lunch at 11 a.m. at Lutherdale, N7891 Hwy. 12. Also includes

children’s programming and a men’s lounge. (262) 742-2352

14 Antique Flea Market

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

18 Piper Road Spring Band

– will perform a free concert from 7 to 9 p.m. at Cravath Lakefront Park, Whitewater

19, 20 Big Hat Pro Rodeo

at the Walworth County Fairground, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. (262) 723-3228

20 Minneiska Water Ski

Show Team performs at 6:30 p.m. on Whitewater Lake at Scenic Ridge Campground, N7991 R & W Townline Rd., Whitewater

26 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 27 Minneiska Water

Ski Show Team benefit/ alumni show at 6 p.m. on Whitewater Lake at Scenic Ridge Campground, N7991 R & W Townline Rd., Whitewater

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Fair – (262) 723-3228. www.walworthcountyfair. com

SEPTEMBER 1-25 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.

1-5 The 167th Walworth

County Fair. (262) 723-3228. www.walworthcountyfair. com

3 Minneiska Water Ski Show Team performs final show of season at 6 p.m. on Whitewater Lake at Scenic Ridge Campground, N7991 R & W Townline Rd., Whitewater 7, 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

3, 10, 17, 24 Walworth County farmers market – Veterans Park on the downtown square, Elkhorn, 8 a.m.-noon. (262) 723-7733

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

17 Elkhorn Snow-Drifters

Tractor and Truck Pull at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. (262) 723-3228

17 Safety Fun 911 Fest

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

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

25 Antique Flea Market – 7 a.m. at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, Highway 11, Elkhorn. Cost is $5.

(414) 525-0820 www.nlpromotionsllc.com 30 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

OCTOBER 5, 19 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 1, 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

9 6th Annual Run for Trey – at Starin Park, 504 W. Starin Rd., Whitewater at 8 a.m. Cost: $20 ($25 day of) for adults 16 and older; $15 ($20 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

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Ready to serve

From the left: Bob and Lisa Melotik (from the left), Georgann Faber and Shante Travis get ready to serve a large crowd of hungry guests at the Whitewater Fire Department’s pancake breakfast last September. The department operates out of one fire station, 312 W. Whitewater St. Those interested in joining the department should pick up an application from the police dispatch office.

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’ n i z Free

FOR A REASON

Members of the Kwik Trip team take a leap into the frigid waters during the Polar Plunge in Whitewater, part of the city’s annual Freeze Fest event that raises money for Special Olympics Wisconsin and the Seniors in the Park program. Other features at the event include a chili cook-off and sled dog rides for kids.

The next Freeze Fest is scheduled for Feb. 11, 2017.

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from page 29 register visit www.active.com and search “Run For Trey”

15 Peoples Bank Oktoberfest 5K Run, 2-mile walk, 8 to 11 a.m. at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, Highway 11, Elkhorn. 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 for early registration (before Sept. 30) or $35 if registering between Oct. 1 and 15. Info: Oktoberfest@ peoplesbankwi.com 27 Ghouls Night Out – from

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

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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

NOVEMBER 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, Elkhorn. (262) 248-4655

25 Lutherdale Fish Fry –

4:30-7:30 p.m. at Lutherdale

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

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

DECEMBER 2 Whitewater’s Christmas Parade of Lights – 5 to 7 p.m., downtown, featuring the lighted holiday parade (begins at 6 p.m.), family fun activities, holiday shopping, storytelling, cookie decorating, roasted chestnuts and hot chocolate.

7, 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

2017 FEBRUARY 11 Whitewater’s Freeze Fest – Cravath Lakefront Park, featuring the Polar Plunge, chili cook-off and more.

Proceeds support Special Olympics and Whitewater’s Seniors in the Park program Although we make every attempt to provide accurate information regarding area events, dates and times may change or events may be cancelled. We suggest you verify before finalizing any travel plans.

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