Twin Lakes Chamber Guide 2025 by Southern Lakes Newspapers / Rock Valley Publishing

Welcome to Twin Lakes, WISCONSIN

The Village of Twin Lakes is located in the southeastern corner of Wisconsin in Kenosha County. Currently, Twin Lakes has a fulltime population of approximately 6,500, and a vibrant parttime population of summer visitors as well. Our village is growing by almost 1% annually, and our population has increased by almost 200 residents since the last census in 2020 (worldpopulationreview. com). Twin Lakes offers small-town charm less than 70 miles from Chicago, Milwaukee and Kenosha. Its location offers quick, easy access to two international airports and interstate transportation. In Twin Lakes we have a saying: “Close to everything, but away from it all.”

tennis, pickleball, and volleyball courts, skateboarding, walking trails, baseball diamonds, soccer/football fields, and sledding hills.

With nearly 1000 acres of water, the Twin Lakes, Mary and Elizabeth, make the area a popular destination for swimming, boating, and fishing. Five major and several smaller parks offer beaches, basketball,

The Twin Lakes Chamber Office is located in the red railroad depot replica next to the caboose at 349 E. Main St. in downtown Twin Lakes. This railroad design pays homage to the history of the area. Large blocks of ice were harvested from the lakes and shipped to Chicago via railroad during the summer, before refrigeration

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Where Business & Community Come Together!

The Twin Lakes Area Chamber and Business Association, Inc. was created in 1991 when two organizations, the Twin Lakes Businessmen’s Association (established 1954) and the Twin Lakes Chamber of Commerce (established 1971) were merged to better serve the community. In 1997 the Association expanded its services to include surrounding communities not already covered by a Chamber or like organization. One of the goals of the Chamber is getting people together in face-to-face settings to build business relationships and make new business contacts.

Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association, Inc. is a proud supporter of the Twin Lakes Chamber Foundation, Inc., which is dedicated to providing merit-based scholarships to high school seniors in the Twin Lakes area. The Foundation also makes charitable donations every year, to help those in need.

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became commonplace. The Chamber building was ready for use in June of 1998. The arrival of the Chicago Northwestern Caboose TL699 in June of 1999 was arranged for by resident and Chamber member Bill Porps.

The Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association proudly hosts

Chamber Office

349 E. Main St., P.O. Box 64

Twin Lakes, WI 53181

Ph. 262-877-2220 or 262-755-3027

Email: web@twinlakeschamber.com Website: twinlakeschamber.com

Chamber membership is open to all residents and businesses in and around our service area. Anyone interested in what the Chamber has to offer is welcome to be a guest at a Chamber Membership meeting, or simply call the Chamber office. By joining the Chamber, you not only invest in your business, you invest in the community as well. Even if you are retired or work outside the area, you can still be a valued part of the Chamber! We always need volunteers to help with our community events, which are lots of fun and a terrific way to meet people. Please call or email the Chamber office if you have some time to volunteer.

several community events each year. Look at pages 11, 12, and 13 in this guidebook for more information.

Be sure to sign up for the Twin Lakes Chamber Friday Facts Newsletter (email us at web@ twinlakeschamber.com) for all the latest information from the area. Follow our Facebook and Instagram

pages and visit our website (twinlakeschamber.com) to find out the most up-todate information about our events.

The Twin Lakes Area Chamber proudly presents this valuable resource for residents and visitors alike. We at the Chamber would like to welcome you to the area.

349 E. Main St. • P.O. Box 64

Twin Lakes, WI 53181

Phone: 262-877-2220

Fax: 262-877-9437

Email: web@twinlakeschamber.com Website: twinlakeschamber.com

Important phone numbers

Alliant Energy ~ Electric

800-862-6222

Charter/Spectrum Communications ~ Cable 800-581-0081

Community Library ~ Twin Lakes Branch 262-877-4281

Community Library ~ Salem Branch 262-843-3348

Diggers Hotline 800-242-8511

Driver’s License Facilities

Kenosha 800-924-3570 Elkhorn 262-723-2090

Fire/Rescue

non-emergency 262-877-2373

Frontier Telephone 800-921-8101

Groot Recycling and Waste 877-404-7668

Kenosha County 262-653-2552

Kenosha County ~ Sheriff 262-605-5100

INVESTING IS IMPORTANT

We believe that when you invest in the place where you work and live, everyone wins. That’s why we’re proud to support the Twin Lakes area. Learn more about our community commitment at AssociatedBank.com.

Joy Janas • Relationship Banker 1-262-448-0133

Ancilla.Janas@AssociatedBank.com Twin Lakes • 213 N Lake Avenue

Poison Control 800-222-1222

Police non-emergency 262-877-9056

Post Office 262-877-3116

Public Works 262-877-2599

Salem (Wilmot) Fire nonemergency 262-298-5630

Sharing Center 262-298-5534

Time

Warner Cable 800-892-2253

Twin Lakes Food Pantry 262-877-8228

Town of Randall 262-877-2882 262-877-2165

Village Hall Twin Lakes 262-877-2858

Wastewater Facility 262-877-3404

We Energies ~ Gas 800-242-9137

Wilmot Government ~ Village of Salem Lakes 262-843-2313

The 2025 Twin Lakes Chamber Board is comprised of, from the left: (seated) Darren Hillock, Secretary; William Strey, Treasurer; Wayne Trongeau, President; Joy Janas, Chairwoman; Emily Olszak, Vice President; (standing) Ann Lundberg, Co-Director; Kymberlee Helmuth, Director; Lynn Renn, Director; Tim Hodgman, Director; Kim Lewis, Director; Nora Penaz, Executive Director; Dawn Ornberg, Director. Director Lorraine Cerer is not pictured. SUBMITTED

Chamber of Commerce

2025 OFFICERS

President

Wayne Trongeau

Haase Lockwood and Associates Funeral Home and Crematory

Vice President

Emily Olszak

Complete Water Solutions

Treasurer

Bill Strey

Equitable Advisors

Secretary

Darren Hillock

West of the I

Chairwoman of the Board

Joy Janas

Associated Bank

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Lorraine Cerer

WIS-ILL Sales

Kim Lewis

Lewis and Levinson, Attorneys at Law

Dawn Ornberg

Main Street Tap

Lynn Renn

Twin Lakes Marine

Tim Hodgman

Healthmarkets

Kymberlee Helmuth

Fly Girl Dance and Fitness

CHAMBER OFFICE STAFF

Nora Penaz

Executive Director

Ann Lundberg

Co-Director

OUR MISSION

Our primary purpose is to:

• Advance the economic, industrial, professional, cultural, and civic welfare of the business and general population of the Village of Twin Lakes and the surrounding areas.

• Encourage the growth of existing industries and businesses, while also giving proper assistance to any new firms or individuals seeking to locate or vacation in the Twin Lakes area.

• Support all those activities believed to be beneficial to the community

and the area, and resist those that might be detrimental.

• Promote the welfare of all area businesses and citizens, always following policies intended to accomplish the greatest good for the greatest number.

• Convene periodically as a membership, in a social gathering, to propose, discuss, and enact new ideas for the good of the Chamber.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Our thanks to those who contributed photographs, data, and historical information to make this guide possible: Summer of Enchantment, The History of Twin Lakes, by Greg Saucerman; Village of Twin Lakes; Twin Lakes Police and Fire Departments; photos by Robert Dye, Hapi Photography, Nancy Rzonca and other community members. Thank you to Southern Lakes Newspapers for designing and printing this guide.

History of Twin Lakes

The original settlers in the Twin Lakes area were the Sauk, Fox, and Potawatomi tribes, long before white settlers came. Native Americans found high ground, with abundant fishing and hunting that were the means for their survival. In 1833, after the Native Americans were moved to reservations, settlers Jonathan Imeson,

from England, and his wife Mary Wray, the daughter of another settler Thomas Wray, staked a claim in the area later known as English Prairie on the southern tip of Lake Elizabeth. Their twin daughters, Mary and Elizabeth, were the first twins born on the Prairie. The lakes, formerly called the Nippersink Lakes, were named after the twin girls and soon the area became known as Twin Lakes.

In 1859, the Kenosha, Rockford, and Rock Island Railroad Company laid tracks in the area, passing through on the north side of Lake Mary and bringing the outside world to Twin Lakes. By 1880, the depot was built with a sign on the side reading Twin Lakes.

Ice harvesting, farming, and weekend getaways bringing people to Twin Lakes were a key factor in the development of the town. Haegles’ ice house was started on Lake Elizabeth in the late 1850’s and more soon followed. Ice was harvested in large blocks and stored, to be sent to the city for use in the summer.

The first hotel, the Ackerman, was erected in the 1870s. Estates, resorts, taverns and the Twin Lakes Ballroom, the largest ballroom in Wisconsin, made Twin Lakes a vacation destination by the turn of the century. Summer estates, handed down to the next generation, were common at the time. Twin Lakes prospered during the “Roaring ‘20s”, as many claimed it was the resort capitol of the Midwest. The Twin Lakes Ballroom, later called the Wonder Bar, was unique because most of the big bands played there. Glen Miller, Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, Benny Goodman,

Dorothy Lamour, and the Andrews Sisters all performed in the Ballroom. Lawrence Welk and his wife Fern lived in a little room in the Twin Lakes Ballroom for the summer of 1931 when they came to Twin Lakes with a new band.

Ice houses began declining in the 1930’s and the ice industry disappeared from Twin Lakes.

By 1937, Twin Lakes was incorporated as a village, formed its own government, and became a year-round community. Restaurants, gas stations and stores were established as the village began to grow. The last train came through Twin Lakes on May 31, 1939, marking the end of an era.

“Fever Lake”, a scary movie starring Mario Lopez, Corey Haim, and Bo Hopkins, was filmed in Twin Lakes in 1996.

From the Chamber President

Welcome associates, friends, neighbors and visitors to our 2025 Twin Lakes Area Chamber and Business Association, “Where Businesses and Community Come Together.”

The Chamber is pleased and excited to reveal we continue to bring year-round activities and events to our incredible community. We continue to collaborate with our local schools, municipalities, Twin Lakes Food Pantry, The Sharing Center, and many other organizations to help us with the events, and we incorporate many people and businesses in our surrounding communities, which makes our area a wonderful place to live and visit.

The Chamber offers our current and new members many opportunities to help promote the success of their businesses and to bring new members into our organization.

As President of the Twin Lakes Area Chamber and Business Association, when I see the smiles, hear the laughter, feel the love, and see the unity, I know that together we will continue to make this a great place to live, work, and volunteer.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone for all of your support of the Twin Lakes Chamber and Business Association.

Sincerely, Wayne

Trongeau, President

2025 Calendar of Events

MARCH

15 Leprechaun Scavenger Hunt APRIL

12 Spring It On MAY

17 Car Show and Business in the Park

24 Aquanut Water Ski Shows Memorial Day ~ Labor Day Wednesday and Saturday, 6 p.m. (except during competitions)

26 American Legion Memorial Day Parade Lance Park to Legion Park 11 a.m.

JUNE

14 Rock the Lake, Lance Park

JULY

5 Libertyfest Parade, 11 a.m., St. John’s Church to Lance Park

5 Libertyfest at Lance Park with food, beer, soft drinks and DJ, 4 p.m. Fireworks at dusk

17–20 Country Thunder Music Festival

AUGUST

5 National Night Out

13–17 Kenosha County Fair

23 Street Fest on Main Street, Twin Lakes

27–September 1

Walworth County Fair, Elkhorn, WI

SEPTEMBER

17 Chamber Golf Outing, Twin Lakes Country Club

OCTOBER

25 Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt

NOVEMBER

13 Chamber Awards Dinner and Board Election Results

DECEMBER

TBD Village Tree Lighting

5–6 Trees on Parade & Holiday Shopping

13 Elf Scavenger Hunt

TBD Santa at the Twin Lakes Fire Department

TBD Santa at the Randall Fire Department

*Dates, times, and locations subject to change. Thank you for supporting your local businesses.

Events

Community Scavenger Hunts

This year the Chamber plans to continue its new tradition of scavenger hunts to give our residents and visitors a chance to get to know our local businesses and have fun at the same time.

We are planning a Leprechaun Scavenger Hunt (March 15), a Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt (October 25), and our 6th Annual Christmas Elf Hunt (December 13).

Spring It On

The Chamber is hosting this event for the second time this spring (with a name change), to help usher in a fresh season and kick winter to the curb! Stay tuned for more information.

Rock the Lake

Kick off the summer season with food, beverages, live music, and fun! Plan on

coming out to Lance Park on Saturday, June 14 to see local bands perform, while you relax by the lake and get a chance to see some waterski displays.

Fireworks Raffle

The Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association will be selling raffle tickets to help fund the annual fireworks display. The drawing will be held at Lance Park before the fireworks.

Tickets are available from the Chamber Office, Board Members, and local businesses, after April 1. This raffle is open to the public. Please contact the chamber to get your tickets.

Libertyfest

Celebrate our country’s Independence Day at Libertyfest, on July 5, in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin. Festivities begin Saturday morning at 11 a.m. with the annual parade from St. John’s to Lance Park. We welcome community participation in our parade so start working on your ideas for your parade entry or float! Contact the Chamber or check our website for details.

Plan to be at Lance Park at 4 p.m. for DJ music before and after the Aquanut Water Ski Show. Our gorgeous fireworks display will light up the sky at dusk. Food and beverages will be available at the park until the fireworks.

Lance Park is located on beautiful Lake Mary.

Cornfest at Lance Park

Cornfest is back! Come on out for ski competitions, fun and games, plenty of beverages, and of course, CORN. This year’s event will be August 14–16.

Street Dance

For the last event of the summer season, local businesses put together a car show to benefit Wounded Warriors, followed by music and dancing in the evening. This event is usually the last Saturday in August.

Golf Outing

The 35th Annual Chamber Golf Outing will be held Wednesday, September 17, at Twin Lakes Country Club. Play 18 holes with a cart, lunch and buffet dinner included. Winners will be announced at dinner and raffle prize winners will be drawn.

Business in the Park & Car Show

Central Park and the Chamber parking lot are the places to be on Saturday, May 17. Kick off Car Show season with Twin Lakes Chamber’s 12th Annual Car Show and Business in the Park. Admire the cars, visit business booths and crafters, and enjoy our Kids’ Area.

Kris Kringle Market

Don’t miss this charming craft fair in downtown Twin Lakes on Saturday, November 29.

Trees on Parade

The first weekend in December finds Santa at St. John’s Community Center, surrounded by creatively decorated trees and lots of vendors to start off your holiday shopping.

This year’s theme is Christmas Around the World. Your votes will help to determine the winners of the Christmas Tree Contest. We will have face painting for the kids, and Santa will visit for a few hours each day. Want to try your hand at decorating a tree? Contests are open to the public. Are you a crafter or vendor? Call the Chamber office or check the website to get an application.

Catch the Christmas spirit and enjoy the warm hometown family fun on Friday, December 5 from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday December 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at St. John the Evangelist Community Center.

Parks & Recreation

PUBLIC PARKS

Lance Park, in downtown Twin Lakes, was built on land donated to the Village by the Lance Family around 1960. Located at 55 Lance Dr., the park contains basketball hoops, a beach, and a boat launch (available to use for a fee). There is a fishing pier that is handicap accessible at the bottom of a downhill ramp. Lance Park is also the site of the Aquanut Water Ski Amphitheater.

Boat launches are also available on Lake Elizabeth, at Lake Elizabeth Marina on Musial Rd. and at 3101 E. Lake Shore Dr.

Legion Park, originally owned by American Legion Post 544, is located at 989 Legion Dr. It contains a basketball court, baseball diamonds, sand volleyball court, playground equipment, pickleball courts, and restrooms.

The American Legion Post building located on the premises is available to rent for occasions. Contact the American Legion Post 544 to reserve.

Millennium Park, on Stateline Rd. and Richmond Park Dr., is Twin Lakes’ newest park, containing a soccer/football field, pavilion, walking trails, playground equipment, sledding hill, and a restroom.

Mueller Park, located off Sunset Court and Hunt Ave., offers playground equipment and sledding.

West Side Park, located off Spiegelhoff Rd., contains a baseball diamond, basketball court, tennis courts, playground

equipment, a place for sledding, and restrooms.

Other parks include Arrowhead Park, Sunset Beach Park, Lucille Beach Park and Musial Road Park

PUBLIC BEACHES

The public beach on Lake Mary is located at Lance Park in downtown Twin Lakes.

Public beaches on Lake Elizabeth are located on Musial Rd., Sunset Dr., and Lucille Ave.

ACTIVITIES

Looking for activities? Our wonderful local golf course is located at Twin Lakes Country Club, 1230 Legion Dr.

If you are looking for winter activities, check out Wilmot Mountain, 11931 Fox River Rd., Wilmot, WI, for skiing, tubing and snowboarding.

Walkers, check out the paved Historic Ice House Trail, starting at 110 S. Lake Ave. and ending in Bassett.

ATTRACTIONS

The Aquanut Water Ski Show is beginning its 53rd year of providing exciting entertainment to Twin Lakes! Shows are held every Wednesday and Saturday evening, Memorial Day through Labor Day (except during competitions), at 6pm in Lance Park Twin Lakes. Be enthralled by an award-winning waterski show featuring fourhigh pyramids, barefoot skiing, ballet lines and more. This is fantastic free family entertainment!

Call 866-754-7469 or visit the Aquanut website at aquanutwatershows.com for more details.

Twin Lakes is well known as the location of the Country Thunder Music Festival. This 4-day music festival on the border of the village welcomes up to100,000 in attendance. Country Thunder brings the hottest acts and fresh new faces, this year featuring Cole Swindell, Hardy, Ashley McBride, Jelly Roll, Tyler Hubbard, Dierks Bentley, and more. Dates this year are July 17-20.

The Kenosha County Fair will be held August 1317, from 8 a.m. to midnight Wednesday through Saturday, and Sunday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The theme of this year’s fair is “Let the Good Times Grow!” The fair is located at the County Fairgrounds, 30820 111th St., Wilmot, next to Wilmot Union High School. Experience family fun with daily shows and grandstand entertainment. Stroll through the animal barns and tour the Discovery Barnyard - a fun, educational place for kids. The Creekside Stage features live music every day and night! Also check out The Barrel Room for craft beer and wine. For more information, email fairmanager@kenoshacofair. com

The 175th Walworth County Fair will be held August 27-September 1 at 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn, featuring games, carnival rides, food, animals, crafts and entertainment.

Government

Twin Lakes Village Hall

Village Administrator and Village Clerk/Treasurer’s Office

105 E. Main St. • Twin Lakes, WI 53181

Phone: 262-877-2858 • Fax: 262-333-3286

Website: www.twinlakeswi.gov

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Twin Lakes Department of Public Works 800 Burlington Ave. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 • 262-877-2599

Twin Lakes Wastewater Facility 901 Gatewood Dr. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 • 262-877-3404

The Village of Twin Lakes was incorporated in 1937. The former Village Hall location was built in 1910, and was replaced by the new Village Hall, completed in 2022.

The Village is run by a council-manager form of government, consisting of a 7-member board (with one elected as Village President) and a Village Administrator. The council-manager system combines the strong political leadership of elected officials with the managerial experience of an appointed local government administrator.

The Village is comprised of eight major departments at four facilities, offering services to meet the needs of our residents. The current Village President is Howard Skinner. Village board meetings are the first and third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. A schedule of all other meetings is posted at the Village Hall and on the Village website, www.twinlakeswi.gov.

Twin Lakes SENIORS CLUB

The Twin Lakes Seniors Club is open to all seniors older than 55. Members are from Twin Lakes and the surrounding areas, including northern Illinois. The club meets on the first and third Mondays of the month at Hope Lutheran Church, 876 Lance Drive, in Twin Lakes. The doors open at 10:30 a.m. for members to socialize, and coffee and cake are served at 11:30 a.m. Meetings begin at noon. The members play Bingo after the meetings until about 3 p.m. Monthly trips to casinos, plays, restaurants and more are taken from March through November. Dues are $10 per year, and trips are extra.

For more information, attend a meeting or call Patricia Mirocha at 815-675-0190.

Healthcare

DOCTORS

Aurora Health Center

700 N. Lake Ave., Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-877-2124

Aurora Health Center

146 E Geneva Sq., Lake Geneva, WI 53147 262-249-5000

Aurora Health Center

25320 75th St., Paddock Lake, WI 53168 262-843-2336

Aurora Burlington Clinic

248 McHenry St., Burlington, WI 53105 262-767-8000

WALK-IN CLINICS

Aurora Walk-In Clinic

146 E. Geneva Sq., Lake Geneva WI 53147 262-249-4660

Aurora Burlington Clinic 252 McHenry St., Burlington, WI 53105 262-767-6000

Kenosha Community Health Center 903 S. 2nd St., Silver Lake, WI 53170 262-771-1963

Town of Randall

Located in the southwest corner of Kenosha County, surrounding Twin Lakes, the Town of Randall was formed when Kenosha County was created from a much larger Racine County in 1850. Its boundaries were determined by dividing the Town of Wheatland, and it was named for former Governor, Alexander Randall. Today, the town is home to about 3,300 residents. Randall’s Town Board meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month, at 6 p.m., at the Randall Town Hall, 34530 Bassett Rd., Bassett, WI. 262-877-2165.

The Kenosha County Veterans Memorial Park (formerly KD Park), and Warren Close Bark Park located at 35610 89th St., are both in Randall. They are regulated by Kenosha County. The dog park is part of Kenosha County Dog Parks and abides by the Kenosha Dog Park rules, available on their website. Veterans Memorial Park offers hiking trails, fishing, picnicking, non-motorized watercraft, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing.

The Randall Fire Department, housed in Powers Lake and Bassett, has nearly 40 members including firefighters, a First Responder Unit, Cadet Squad, and an Auxiliary. The Department has two engines, a ladder, a tender, a grass rig, two utility trucks and an offroad UTV. They welcome new members!

Schools

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Twin Lakes #4 School District

Lakewood Elementary School and Learning by Design Academy 1218 Wilmot Ave. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-877-2148

Randall Consolidated School 37101 87th St. Burlington, WI 53105 262-537-2211 Fax: 262-537-2280

Trevor/Wilmot Consolidated School 26325 Wilmot Rd. Trevor, WI 53179 262-862-2356

Wheatland Center School 6606 368th Ave. Burlington, WI 53105 262-537-2216

HIGH SCHOOLS

Catholic Central High School 148 McHenry St. Burlington, WI 53105 262-763-1510

Wilmot Union High School 11112 308th Ave. Wilmot, WI 53192 262-862-2351

COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

Gateway Technical College Burlington Center 496 McCanna Pkwy. Burlington, WI 53105 Elkhorn Campus 400 Highway H Elkhorn, WI 53121 Kenosha Campus 3520 30th Ave. Kenosha, WI 53144

Emergency services

Twin Lakes Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad

236 E. Main St., Twin Lakes, WI 53181

Non-emergency 262-877-2373

Emergency 911 • www.twinlakesfire.com

The Twin Lakes Fire Department goals are to respect and preserve life and property.

The Twin Lakes Volunteer Fire Department was organized in 1929 with a staff of more than 20 volunteers. The department was incorporated in 1941. The Twin Lakes Rescue Squad was formed in 1949. The department has 45 members with at least 40 of those active in one capacity or another. The Members are certified in Fire Fighting, EMT, or AEMT levels; currently the department has daytime staffing to cover calls, while most of the members work other jobs. The members were ALL volunteer until 2025, when TLFD hired its first-ever 6 full-time staff. These members work a 24-hour on shift and 48 hours off shift. TLFD is considered a combination department. When there are multiple emergencies, any motor vehicle accident, or any fire call, then our

Carthage College 2001 Alford Park Dr. Kenosha, WI 53140 262-551-8500

University of Wisconsin –Parkside 900 Wood Rd. Kenosha, WI 53141 262-595-2345

University of Wisconsin –Whitewater 800 W. Main St. Whitewater, WI 53190 262-472-123

Upper Iowa University Elkhorn Campus 262-741-8454

Racine Campus

C/0 Gateway Technical College 1001 S. Main St. Racine, WI 53403 262-619-7042

non-full-time members still respond from home to come help our community. The department responds to an average of 160 fire calls per year and 1000 EMS calls per year, covering the Village of Twin Lakes, the Town of Randall, and the Town of Wheatland.

Trainings are completed each month on Tuesday evening to keep skills sharp, and our General Meeting for members is the second Tuesday of each month. AEMTs and EMTs are required to recertify with the state every three years to keep licenses current.

The department participates in National Night Out in August and Shop with a Hero in December. Members go to Lakewood School and Randall School to do Fire Prevention programs during Fire Prevention month in October. On the first Saturday in December, the department hosts Santa at the Fire Station from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. CPR classes are offered to the community at no charge.

Twin Lakes Rescue is a 501c3 nonprofit corporation which is owned by the

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membership. It owns and operates three ambulances, one boat, and one UTV, as well as owning and maintaining its buildings. The Village of Twin Lakes provides the department with firefighting equipment and vehicles to perform firefighting duties. The department takes pride in its diverse group of people dedicated to helping their communities whenever an emergency arises.

Current elected officers include Fire Chief Ron Redlin, Deputy Fire Chief Don Schemenauer, Assistant Fire Chief Mark Jaslowski, EMS Chief Cindy Amore, and Assistant EMS Chief Carlene Karow.

We always encourage individuals to join our team as it is a GREAT way to support your local community. To fill out an application, please visit our website.

TWIN LAKES POLICE DEPARTMENT

920 Lance Dr., Twin Lakes, WI 53181

Non-Emergency 262-877-9056

Emergency 911 • www.twinlakespolice.org

Established in 1937, The Twin Lakes Police Department provides law enforcement services to the Village of Twin Lakes 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The Police Department employs nine fulltime Patrol Officers, one Detective, three Patrol Sergeants, and one Captain, and is led by Police Chief Katie Hall. Three part-time Police Officers and a part-time seasonal water patrol staff also assist the department in providing year-round community services. The Village also maintains a 24-hour dispatch center located at police headquarters. Five full-time and four part-time dispatchers handle radio, paging, and telephone communications for the Twin Lakes Police, Fire, and EMS Departments.

A Focus on Community Relationships

The Twin Lakes Police Department places a strong emphasis on community engagement and building trust with the citizens we serve. Officers frequently visit local schools to foster positive relationships with students and staff. They are present at drop-off and pick-up times to ensure safety and provide visibility. They hold educational classes throughout the year,

including drug safety and awareness, internet safety, personal safety, and other relevant issues, to empower and educate young people.

In addition to their work with schools, officers regularly attend community events, neighborhood gatherings, and local meetings to stay connected with residents. The department also offers Coffee with a Cop, an informal program where community members can meet officers in a relaxed setting to ask questions, voice concerns, and share ideas.

Community Events & Outreach

The Police Department hosts several community events throughout the year to strengthen its partnership with residents: National Night Out (first Tuesday in August), Shop with a Hero (December), and Senior Outreach Programs.

The department’s Community Outreach Committee, composed of officers and dispatchers, organizes and participates in other charitable and educational events throughout the year. This team is dedicated to helping those in need, from food and coat drives to supporting families in crisis.

Additional Resources for the Community

The Police Department lobby is open 24 hours a day, and staff is always onsite to assist. Resources include a Prescription Medication Drop-Off Box, Fingerprinting Services, a House Watch Program, a Safe Exchange Area, Department Tours, and a Child ID Program.

A Commitment to Serving Twin Lakes

Our officers are highly trained professionals who are passionate about serving the Village of Twin Lakes. Whether through emergency response, community outreach, or day-to-day interactions, the Twin Lakes Police Department is dedicated to ensuring the safety, trust, and well-being of all residents and visitors.

We are proud to serve this community and are always here for you. If you see us out and about, feel free to say hello – we’re more than happy to chat or assist in any way we can. Together, we can continue to make Twin Lakes a safe, welcoming place to live, work, and visit.

The Twin Lakes Chamber would like to thank the members of the Police and Fire Departments for their service.

Welcome to Kenosha County!

While you visit the Twin Lakes area – where I have fond childhood memories of swimming, boating, taking in Aquanut Water Shows and skiing at Wilmot Mountain – I invite you to explore the Kenosha County Parks system.

You will be surprised how much Kenosha County Parks have to offer – right in your backyard!

Western Kenosha County attractions include:

• Hiking, fishing, and the Veterans Honor Plaza at the Kenosha County Veterans Memorial Park

• Disc golf at Fox River Park and Silver Lake Park

• Swimming at Silver Lake Beach

• Canoeing and kayaking on the Fox River Water Trail … and more!

A host of events are planned for 2025 to help you and your family enjoy your time here together. I’d love to see you at the parks!

Learn more and plan your Kenosha County Parks adventure on our mobile-optimized web app!

Enjoy!

Samantha Kerkman Kenosha County Executive

Places of Worship

Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church

876 Lance Dr. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-877-4381

LaSalette Shrine Church 10330 336th Ave. P.O. Box 777 Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-877-3111

Messiah Lutheran Church ELCA

8720 368th Ave., P.O. Box 808 Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-877-2728

New Life Bible Church 112 W. Main St. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-877-9090

Library

COMMUNITY LIBRARY

Twin Lakes Branch

110 S. Lake Ave. Twin Lakes, WI 53181

262-877-4281

Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

New Beginnings of Twin Lakes

Meets at American Legion Hall 989 Legion Dr. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-206-6657

River Ridge Church 7664 Wilmot Rd. Spring Grove, IL 60081

St. Andrew Anglican Chapel 11726 Fox River Rd. Wilmot, WI 53192 847-254-5251 262-298-5442

St. John the Evangelist, Holy Cross, and St. Alphonsus Catholic Church 701 N. Lake Ave. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-877-2557

Salem Branch

24651 89th St. Salem, WI 53168 262-843-3348

Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The mission of our Library is to create a sense of

30100 Wilmot Rd. Wilmot, WI 53192

262-857-2068 6301 334th Ave. New Munster, WI 53152 262-537-4370

Twin Lakes Kingdom Hall Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses 12735 Richmond Rd. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-279-0792

Westosha Baptist Church 35300 Bassett Rd. (Highway F) Bassett, WI 53101

262-877-2841

community and provide free access to materials and services which improve minds, enrich lives, and fulfill cultural, civic, educational, and recreational needs.

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ATTORNEY & LEGAL SERVICES

Lewis & Levinson

Attorneys at Law

2405 E. Lake Shore Dr. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-877-2616 lewisandlevinsonlaw.com

ATTRACTIONS

Aquanut Water Shows Inc. P.O. Box 118 Twin Lakes, WI 53181 866-754-7469 aquanutwatershows.com

AUTO/TRANSPORTATION

Hartnell Chevrolet 7800 Antioch Rd. Salem, WI 53168 262-843-2361 hartnellchevrolet.com

MJ’s Auto Service 302 E. Main St. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-877-2338

Vindictive Vinyl 517 N. Lake St., Suite C Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-358-2626 vindictivevinyl.com

Wisconsin Mobile Detailing 34229 Bassett Rd. Burlington, WI 53105 262-757-3032 wisconsinmobiledetailing.com

Semper Fi Auto Detailing 405 N Lake Avenue Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-629-6586

BANKING

Associated Bank 213 N. Lake Ave. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-877-2113 www.associatedbank.com

Advia Credit Union

29430 Silver Lake Rd. Salem, WI 53168 844-238-4228

BOATING, CAMPING & RECREATION

Melody Park Campgrounds 2154 E. Lakeshore Dr. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-877-2219 KABMGD64@gmail.com

Twin Lakes Marine, Inc. 134 Lance Dr. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-877-2462 twinlakesmarine.com

Recreation Plus 614 Rink Avenue Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-877-2794

Twin Runners Snowmobile Club 469 W. Main St. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-490-2628

Twin Lakes Boat Rental 3108 E. Lakeshore Dr. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-745-5805

Float n Boat Rentals

301 Indian Point Rd. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 815-289-1588

Farm of Lights 40700 119th St. Genoa City, WI 53128 262-745-5805

BUSINESS RESOURCES

Karow Business Resources LLC 34320 98th St. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-206-1834

CARPET CLEANING & FLOOR CARE

Reliable Maintenance, Inc. 36212 Wilmot Rd. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-877-3167 reliable-carpet-cleaning.com

CHAMBER/VISITOR BUREAU

Antioch Chamber of Commerce 882 Main St. Antioch, IL 60002 847-395-2233 antiochchamber.org

Chain o Lakes Chamber of Commerce (Fox Lake/Richmond/ Spring Grove) 10910B North Main St. Richmond, IL 60071 815-403-5155 info@chainolakeschamber.com

Experience Burlington

565 Milwaukee Ave., #3C Burlington, WI 53105 262-763-6044

Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce 600 52nd St. Suite 130 Kenosha, WI 53140 262-654-1234

Visit Kenosha 600 52nd St. Kenosha, WI 53140 262-654-7307

CHURCHES

Messiah Lutheran Church & Christian Preschool 8720 368th St Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-877-2728 messiah-lutheran-church.com

Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church

876 Lance Dr. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-877-4381 hopetwinlakes.org

River Ridge Church 7664 Wilmot Rd. Spring Grove, IL 262-612-3783 riverridgewi.com

COMPUTERS

Slades Corners Computer Repair LLC 39608 60th St. Burlington, WI 53105 262-539-2228 sccrwi.com

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CONSTRUCTION & MATERIALS/HOME IMPROVEMENT

Clyde Brothers Construction & Home Improvements

1964 E. Lakeshore Dr. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-949-1641

ClydeBrothersconstruction.com

Thelen Sand & Gravel, Inc. 28955 W. IL Rte. 173 Antioch, IL 60002 847-395-3313 www.thelensg.com

Crafted Countertops

726 Horak Ln. Genoa City, WI 53128 262-279-7866

Craftedcountertops.com

Cicchini Asphalt 4700 52nd Avenue Kenosha, WI 53144 262-654-1929

Kendall Developments, Inc. P. O. Box 37 Spring Grove, IL 60081 815-675-9558

DINING, TAVERNS & FOOD TRUCKS

Aces Sports Bar and Grill

200 E. Main St. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-484-1013

Bodi’s Bake Shop

306 E. Main St. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-877-8090

Klein Family LLC/Kona Ice 10500 405th St. Genoa City, WI 53218 262-877-8090 klein@kona-ice.com

Main St. Tap 33 E. Main St. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-877-9901

Manny’s Snack Shack

404 S. Lake Ave. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-877-4442

Red Barn Dining & Catering

1230 Legion Dr. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-877-2500 redbarnwi.com

Wilmot Stage Stop Supper Club 30646 113th St. Wilmot, WI 53192 262-862-6212 wilmotstagestop.com

The Blue Goose 1205 N. Lake Ave. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262.448.1193

Cup o Joe Coffeehouse

406 N. Lake Ave. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-448-1850

Due Laghi Pizzeria

405 N. Lake Ave. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-877-4992

Sand Bar and Island Grill

3101 E. Lakeshore Dr. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-877-9500

Straw Hat

126 S. Lake Ave. Twin Lakes, WI 53181

Village View Pub 350 E. Main St. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-877-9878

Bassett Creek Saloon and Eatery 34410 Bassett Rd. Burlington, WI 53105 262-877-9088

EDUCATION

Wilmot Union High School 11112 308th Ave. Wilmot, WI 53192 262-862-9005 wilmothighschool.com

Herzing University 5800 7th Avenue Kenosha, WI 53140 262-671-1234 herzing.edu/Kenosha

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Definitive Solutions, Inc. 340 Bridge St. Burlington, WI 53105 262-763-5556 definitivecpa.com

Griggs & Griggs 150 Lance Dr. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-877-3300 griggsandgriggs.com

H&R Block 124 E. Main St. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-877-2505

Bill Strey Equitable Advisors

111 E. Kilbourn Ave. Suite 800 Milwaukee, WI 53202 262-206-2955

FITNESS

Fly Girl Dance & Fitness

344 E. Main St. Twin Lakes, Wi 53181 262-448-1087 flygirldance.com

FUNERAL SERVICES

Haase-Lockwood & Associates

Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc. 620 Legion Dr. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-877-3013 haaselockwoodFHS.com

GAMING/COLLECTING

Con of the Lakes 39608 60th St. Burlington, WI 53105 262-539-2228

Goldenrod City

344 E. Main St. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 714-944-1815

GOLF

Twin Lakes Country Club

1230 Legion Dr. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-877-2500 tlccgolf.com

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GOVERNMENT

Town of Randall 34530 Bassett Rd. Burlington, WI 53105 262-877-2165 townofrandall.com

Village of Twin Lakes 108 E. Main St. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-877-2858 www.villageoftwinlakes.net

HARDWARE/RENTAL

Twin Lakes Ace Hardware & Rental

470 N. Lake Ave. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-877-9007 www.acehardware.com

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

Peck & Weis Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric

2506 Crest Dr. Lake Geneva, WI 53147 262-248-6836 www.peckandweis.com

INSURANCE

Castle Group Health Mark Gurda 899 Skokie Blvd., Suite 336 Northbrook, IL 60062 847-559-8100

Mindy Cooling State Farm 24740 75th St. Salem, WI 53168 262-843-4242

Tim Hodgman ML Benefits 1111 E. Touhy Ave. Suite 235 Des Plaines, IL 60018 630-240-6060 thodgman@mlbenefitsco.com

Vickie Bushnell State Farm Ins. Agency 122 Lance Dr. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-877-9333 vickiebushnell.com

Wiscoverage –

Sam Neubauer 2106 E. Lakeshore Dr. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-249-6633

Thrivent –

Rebecca Howard 189 E. Chestnut St. Burlington, WI 53105 262-806-7390

Schenning/Glass Insurance

P. O. Box 9 Silver Lake, WI 53170 262-889-4373

LANDSCAPE/NURSERY

Creative Edge Landscapes 215 Burden Ave. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-877-2805

creativeedgelandscapes.com

LIBRARY

Community Library 24615 89th St. Salem, WI 53168 262-843-3348 -and110 S. Lake Ave. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-877-4281 communitylib.org

MANUFACTURING

Allied Plastics, Inc. 150 Holy Hill Rd. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-877-4700 alliedplastics.com

MEDIA

Southern Lakes Newspapers 1102 Ann St. Delavan, WI 53115 262-728-3411

southernlakesnewspapers.com

West of the I 262-758-7542 Westofthei.com

MEDICAL/DENTAL/THERAPY

GPS Family Chiropractic 7353 256th Ave., Suite 140 Salem, WI 53168 262-586-5186

Heritage Family Chiropractic 310 Lance Dr., Suite 120 Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-900-1445

O’Dell Family Chiropractic

237 E. Main St. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 630-414-2435

Athletico Physical Therapy

237 E. Main St. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-877-4884 athletico.com

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Salem Lakes Area Business Owners’ Association P.O. Box 97 Wilmot, WI 53792

The Sharing Center 25700 Wilmot Rd. Trevor, WI 53179 262-298-5535 Thesharingcenter.net

Twin Lakes Area Food Pantry

701 N. Lake Ave. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-877-8228

Twin Lakes

American Legion Legion Post 544 989 Legion Dr. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-877-3669

VFW Post 11279/ Fr. Matthias Zerfas 208 E. Main St. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-206-0912

Western Kenosha Historical Society 25905 114th St. Trevor, WI 53179 262-496-6863

Westosha Head Start 30100 Wilmot Rd. Wilmot, WI 53192 262-862-6168

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PET/ANIMAL CARE

Pet Care by Michele 2115 Matthew Ave. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 847-208-4825 petcarebymichele.com

The Charlie Project 1605 Pheasant Ave. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 630-732-7296

PHOTOGRAPHY/ VIDEOGRAPHY

Focused in Media/Keepsake Film Co. 35605 Bassett Rd. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-288-2050

S. Foszcz Photography LLC

210 E. Main St. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 847-561-4240

PRINTING & MARKETING

Minuteman Press 1201 Milwaukee Ave Suite A Burlington, WI 53105 262-763-3000 mmpburlingtonwi.com

Minuteman Press Kenosha 4219 75th St. Kenosha, WI 53142 262-694-1971 kenosha.minutemanpress.com

Badgerland Products

145 Industrial Dr. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-877-3340 www.blplabels.com

REAL ESTATE

Bear Realty, Inc. 7353 256th Ave., Suite 140 Salem, WI 53168 262-358-1031 bearrealty.com

Robert Dye Coldwell Banker Realty

310 Lance Dr., Suite 105 Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-215-8168 Robertdye.Cbintouch.com

Keller Williams NSW

201 N. Lake Ave. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-877-2100

Pivot Realty

307 E. Lake St. Silver Lake, WI 53170 262-620-4738

Lake St. Suites (Retail Space)

307 E. Lake St. Silver Lake, WI 53170 262-620-4738

RESTORATION SERVICES

PuroClean of Burlington

151 Industrial Dr. Burlington, WI 53105 262-342-2226 puroclean.com

RETAIL

Berkots Super Foods 600 N. Lake Ave. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 708-231-1487

Forrest Farms, LLC 215 S. Lake Ave. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-672-5092

Rubber Ducky Country Market/ Farmstand 36116 128th Ave. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-299-5556

A Trew Find

336 E. Main St. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 847-448-1225

Fixion Skate Shop 214 N. Lake Ave. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-448-1178

Sissy’s Quilt Designs 262-716-4952

SALONS AND SPAS

Beca’s Beauty Bar 30 Lance Dr. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-308-0721

Julie’s Unique Salon 30 Lance Dr. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-914-0687

Santosha Spa, Salon, and Shoppe 332 E. Main St. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-448-1265

SENIOR LIVING

Archwood Senior Living 25558 77th St. Salem, WI 53168 262-234-0015

TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES

TDS Telecommunications 16924 W. Victor Rd. New Berlin, WI 53151 414-739-9971 https://tdstelecom.com

WATER SYSTEMS

Complete Water Solutions 851 W. Main St. Twin Lakes, WI 53181 885-787-4200

PERSONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Kenosha County Executive

Samantha Kerkman 1010 56th St. Kenosha, WI 53140

Perl, Ken and Sue Skinner, Howard and Vicki Kim Adcock Community Connections Coordinator Lakewood School

LIFETIME MEMBERS

William Porps

Tom Porps

William Jones

Nadine Mysker

Debbie Miller

A full service, design-build landscape company leveraging decades of experience, horticultural expertise, and an environmental consciousness that allows us to work on a wide variety of custom outdoor spaces while supporting local artists and promoting the use of urban lumber. The log & lumber division promotes urban wood through by connecting with local tree trimmers to remove valuable resources from the firewood stream and get it in the hands of customers looking for unique lumber.

The art gallery supports local artist by rotating artwork exhibits multiple times a year, hosting art classes with instruction provided by local artists, and offering a quaint and unique venue for private parties.