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August 2008 Events August 1 Polka Fest—Fountain City. Hilltop Ballroom. 608/687-8739. August 1 Charity Golf Classic—Medford. Proceeds go to Project Lifesaver for autism. 715/748-5520. August 1 Nature Art—Cable. Natural History Museum, 10–noon. Youth 12–18 register by July 31. 715/798-3890. August 1 Music on the River Cruise—Prairie du Chien. St. Feriole Island river front, 6:30 p.m. 877/647-7397. August 1, 2 Music & Chicken Dinner—Tomah. Fri. 5–11 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.–11 p.m. Music, games, raffles, prizes and more. 608/427-6973. August 1–3 Fun Fest—Fennimore. 608/822-4700 or www.fennimore.com/funfest.html. August 1–3 Civil War Re-enactment—Boscobel. Kronshage Park. Costume ball, activities for children. 608/872-2274. August 2 Classic Car Show—Park Falls. Tourist Park, 9–3. Trophies, swap meet. 715/726-2467. August 2 Tonnage Tournament—Cassville. Riverside Park. Registration, 9 a.m. 608/725-5720. August 2 Grand Opening—Reedstown. Lil Deadwood Saloon, 11 a.m. Back Home Boys, chicken BBQ, raffle, Karaoke, more. 608/629-5541 or www.lildeadwoodsaloon.com August 2 Quilt Show—Montello. Montello Grade School, 9–4. Show, raffle, sale. 608/742-6849. August 2 TEFI Rummage Sale—Cable. Telemark Resort Laukka Theater, 9–2. August 2 Effigy Mounds River Tour—Prairie du Chien. St. Feriole Island river front, 8 a.m. 877/647-7397. August 2 Fire Dept. Festival & Dance—New Glarus. Fire Station. Water fights, truck rides, live music, dancing. 800/527-6838 or www.swisstown.com. August 2 Family Fun: Water Adventures—Cable. Telemark Resort, 10 a.m. Course on water. 715/798-3999 Ext. 547 or www.telemarkeducation.com. August 2 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament—Park Falls. Fifth St N. 2007–08 Middle school students, boy & girl divisions. 715/762-7575. August 2 Big Dig—Baraboo. Fox Hill Road, 10–4. Ride equipment, prizes, clowns, and much more. 608/356-3311 or www.thebigdig.info. August 2 Snowmobile Grass Drags—Lublin. Neal Tytor Residence. Registration, 9–10:30 a.m. Race, 11:30 a.m. 715-229-4949. August 2 ATV Mudd Boggs & Grass Drags—Lublin. Sons of the American Legion. 715/229-4949 or www.kickin-grass.com. August 2, 3 Ingram Days—Ingram. Games, music, parade. 715-322-5610. August 2, 3 Arts & Craft Fair—Cable. Telemark Resort, Sat. 9–4; Sun. 9–3. 715/798-3814. August 2, 3 Lions Club Breakfast—Boscobel. Kronshage Park at Larson Shelter. 608/375-5372. August 2, 3 Classic Car & Motorcycle Show—Hatfield. Flea market & craft show. 608/989-2275. August 2, 9 Lily & Lotus Flower Mississippi River Cruise—Prairie du Chien. St. Feriole Island river front, 2 and 4 p.m. Lily and Lotus flower blossoms. 877/647-7397. August 2, 16 Owl Prowl—Cable. Telemark Resort, 8:30 p.m. Call barred owls. 715/798-3999 Ext. 547 or www.telemarkeducation.com. NORTHWOODS CLASSIC CAR SHOW August 2, 2008 Tourism Park, Sherry Avenue, Park Falls 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; 1st, 2nd & 3rd places; Trophies - 16 classes including station wagon and special interest; Dash Plaques to the first 75 entries; Cash prizes during the show. Model Car Contest: Entries submitted by 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 50's & 60's music will be played. Following trophies judged by Northwoods Classic Car Club - Best of Show & Best 4dr. ; E-mail: chamber@parkfalls.com ; Website: www.parkfalls.com. 715-762-2467 / 2703 / 800-762-2709 Flambeau Hospital Foundation 3 on 3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT August 2 , 2008 Fifth Street North (Tennis Courts), Park Falls Entry fee is $30 per team; divisions for boys and girls who were in grades 6, 7, & 8 during the 2007-2008 school year. E-mail: Klein.Kathleen@marshfieldclinic.org 715-715-762-7575 August 3 Swiss Volksfest—New Glarus. Tell Shooting Park. 800/527-6838 or www.swisstown.com. August 3 Pig Roast Dinner—Wisconsin Dells. Big Spring Congressional Church, 1 p.m. Music by the Messengers. 608/586-4059. August 3 IHMSA Pistol Event—Medford. MRC Sportsman’s Club, 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. 715/748-4428. August 3, 6, 7, 14, 16, 17 Chautauqua Musicals—Bayfield. Big Top Chautauqua. 715/373-5552. August 3 Rod & Gun Jamboree—Lublin. Pavilion. Polka music, raffles, chicken BBQ. 715/669-3642. August 3–7 Bible School—Boscobel. United Methodist Church. 608/375-4565. August 4–8 Vacation Bible School—Boscobel. St. Johns Lutheran Church. Free. 9–11 a.m. 608/375-5855. August 6–8 Art Series—Phillips. Concrete Park Studio, 1–3 p.m. Design and create costumes. 715/339-4505. August 6, 13, 20, 27 Down to Earth Nature and History Tour—Cable. 19th century logging tour. 715/798-3999 Ext. 547 or www.downtoearthtours.com. Second Thursday Summer Art Series August 6 - 8, 2008 Wisconsin Concrete Park, Hwy 13 South, Phillips 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. - Local artist Gloria Seward will present a three-day workshop for people interested expanding their artistic expression. Participants will design and create costumes depicting characters seen at the park and then participate in a parade during the celebration on August 9th. For ages 10 through adult. The workshop will be held at the Wisconsin Concrete Park, one mile south of Phillips. There is no cost for this workshop. However registration is required. Contact the Price County Tourism Department at 715-339-4505 or 800-269-4505 for additional information or to register. The registration deadline is August 1, 2008. August 7 Health & Safety Fair—Medford. Fire Department, 2:30–6:30 p.m. Child development, games, fire safety, physical fitness, and more. August 7–10 Bicycle Tour—Neillsville. The Highground, noon arrival. 715/743-4224. August 8 Inspecting Aliens—Cable. Natural History Museum, 10 a.m. Invasive species course. Youth 12–18 register by Aug. 7. 715/798-3890. August 8 Outdoor Family Movie—Port Edwards. YMCA. 715/887-3722. August 8, 9 Relay for Life—Montello. People’s Church, 2 p.m. 920/765-0382. August 8, 9 Relay for Life—Prairie du Chien. 608/326-6010. August 8, 9 Walk with Grace—Richland Center. Krouskop Park, 6 p.m. Walk for cancer elimination. 608/604-8255. August 8–10 Ice Age Days—Rib Lake. Run/walk, carnival, parade. 715/427-5751 or www.riblakewisconsin.com. August 8–10 Thresheree—Boscobel. Antique Club Grounds. Demos, music, games. 608/326-2236. 16th Annual BIG GAME paintball Tournament August 9, 2008 Hillcrest Paintball, Kennan The game consists of two big teams and will include medics, special weapons and missions. Reinsertion for eliminated players will take place every 15 minutes. FRS radios will be used on missions, to issue orders by command personnel and to otherwise enhance the game (bring one if you have one). Special weapons must be approved by Hillcrest personnel prior to the game (ask at registration counter). E-mail: hillcrest@centurytel.net; Website: www.hillcrestpaintball.com. 715-474-3359 Packwaukee Historical Society Annual Heritage Day Celebration August 9, 2008 Washington Square Park Packwaukee Wisconsin Sportsmans Paradise Themed Event Free Parade with prizes Brats, Buffalo Brats, Chicken Sandwiches kids games, music sports raffles galore packwaukeehistoricalsociety@yahoo.com WISCONSIN CONCRETE PARK CELEBRATION August 9, 2008 Wisconsin Concrete Park, Phillips Noon-4 pm. A celebration of the arts in a park setting; fun for the whole family; music, tours, kids entertainment & concessions. Back by popular demand will be ventriloquist Dave Parker and his friends singing “Songs of Wisconsin,” and polka music by Price County’s own Northernaires. Email: tourism@co.price.wi.us ; Website: http://www.pricecountywi.net/parks.html#2 715-339-4505 / 800-269-4505 August 9 Concrete Park Celebration—Phillips. Noon–4 p.m. Polka music, tours, activities for kids. 800/269-4505. August 9 Auction Lunch—Wisconsin Dells. Big Spring Congressional Church, 10:30 a.m. 608/586-4059. August 9 Fun Fest—Port Edwards. Edwards-Alexander Park, 9 a.m.–10 p.m. Craft fair, car show, games, live music and more. 715/887-3722. August 9 Corn & Brat Feed—New Auburn. Fireside Lake Lodge, 1–7 p.m. Kayak demos, games, DJ-Karaoke. 715/868-1172. August 9 Corn Roast—Springstead. Town of Sherman Pavilion, noon–6 p.m. 715/583-4475. August 9 Family Fun: Creepy Crawlies—Cable. Telemark Resort. Course on insects, reptiles, amphibians. 715/798-3999 Ext.547 or www.telemarkeducation.com. August 9 Paintball Tournament—Kennan. 715/474-3359 or www.hillcrestpaintball.com. August 9 Sizzlin’ Summer Block Party—Medford. Water wars, high school choir entertainment, more. 715/748-4729. August 9 Street Dance—Medford. 9 p.m.–midnight. Music by “Ain’t Got Jack”. 715/748-3135. August 9 Augustfest—Wautoma. 9 a.m. 920/787-3334. August 9 Country Gospel Fair—Platteville. Whig Church, 9–5. Music, auction, crafts. 608/348-6303. August 9, 10 Vintage Military & Gun Show—Iola. Vehicles, equipment, tractors, battle re-enactment, swap meet, camping, parade. 715/445-4005 or www.iolavms.com. August 9, 10 Over 35 Softball Tournament—Cassville. High school athletic field. 608/725-5034. August 10 Peek at Prairie’s Past—Prairie du Chien. Fort Crawford Museum. 608/326-6960. August 10 Car Show—Berlin. Riverside Park. Memorial Cruise 25 mi. through Green Lake Co., trophies, raffle prizes. 920/361-0843. August 11 Golf Outing—Medford. Black River Golf Club. Raffle for Badger tickets. 715/748-5520. August 11 Golf Outing—Boscobel. Chamber of Commerce. 608/375-2672. August 13 Cultural Series—Medford. Historic night in downtown Medford. Music, farmers/flea market. August 13 Historic City Walking Tour—Prairie du Chien. Fort Crawford Museum, 1 p.m. 608/326-6960. August 13 Visit with a Voyageur—Cable. Telemark Resort, 6:30 p.m. 715/798-3999 Ext. 547 or www.telemarkeducation.com. August 13 Youth Group Trip—Montello. People’s Church trip to Noah’s Ark Water Park. 920/765-0382. PRICE COUNTY FAIR August 13-17, 2008 Price County Fairgrounds, Phillips Carnival rides are free with $7 admission into the fair. Thursday thru Sunday Spectrum Carnival rides, animals, entertainment, chain saw carving, shows, bands, dancing, concessions, and much more. Wednesday - Entry day; 4-H judging Thursday - Talent show preliminaries 5:30 p.m., team penning 6-9 p.m., live bands Friday - Sr. Citizen Day ($5 adm.) at the fair, Sr. citizen luncheon at noon, clowns, chain saw carving, market animal sale; Prairie Creek Rodeo 7 p.m. - $5 adm. Saturday - Horse show 8 a.m., chain saw carving, talent show finals 3:30 p.m.; and Prairie Creek Rodeo 7 p.m. - $5 adm. Sunday - Demo derby noon & 5 p.m .- $5 adm., Farm Olympics 1 p.m., magic show, clown, chain saw carving auction 3 p.m. E-mail: pricecountyfair@yahoo.com; Website: www.pricecountyfair.com 715-820-0706 August 13-17, 2008 Dodge County Fair http://www.dodgecountyfairgrounds.com A Large 75 Acre Facility will welcome you with Plenty of Parking, A Huge Midway, Tremendous Main Stage Area & Lots of Exhibits and Vendors! Another Year of BIG NAME ENTERTAINMENT is scheduled; Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Ted Nugent & Craig Morgan. You'll also enjoy side stages and beer tents throughout all with different themes. Live Local; Country Bands, Polka & Live DJ music with Music Videos on the Big Screen! Plus; A Magic Show, Chain Saw Carver, Pony Rides & Petting Zoo. August 14 Pumped Up Over Freshwater Mussels—Cable. Telemark Resort, 10 a.m. 715-798-3999 Ext. 547 or www.telemarkeducation.com. August 15 Collection Capers—Cable. Natural History Museum, 10–noon. Course on museum preservation. Youth 12–18 register by Aug. 15, 715/798-3890. August 15, 16 Motorcycle Rally—Neillsville. The Highground. Ride to Remember. 715/743-4224. August 16 Wildflower Hike—Cable. Forest Lodge Nature Trail, 9 a.m. Register by Aug. 15. 715/798-3890. August 16 Vintage Snowmobile Show & Swap—Oakdale. Monroe Co. Building trails, 10–4. 608/372-5919. August 16 Amish Quilt Show—Medford. Wren Drive, 8:30 a.m. Bake sale, crafts, furniture, antiques and more. www.medfordwis.com/mc_evnts.htm. August 16 Chicken BBQ—New Lisbon. Wonderly’s Bar, 12–6 p.m. 715/966-1456. August 16 Antique Tractor Ride—Medford. Gene & Cherl Knoll Residence, 9–10 a.m. 715/748-0641. August 16 Elk Foundation Banquet—Tomah. Area Fairgrounds, 4:30 p.m. Raffles, games, auctions, prime-rib dinner. 608/372-6261. August 16 Fish Fry—Cassville. Riverside Park, 4:30–8 p.m. 608/725-5438. August 16 Beginning Beekeeping Class—Apple River, IL. Apple Creek Apiaries, 2 p.m. Two-hour course. 815/594-2592. August 16, 17 Gem & Mineral Show—Rice Lake. UW–Barron Co. Campus, 10–5. 715/726-1511. August 16, 17 Railroad Days—Cassville. Stonefield State Historic Site. Model trains, activities, displays. 608/725-5210. August 16, 17 Watercross Race—Prairie du Chien. Register online, www.greatlakeswatercross.com. August 16th (Saturday) 30th Annual Greenwing Field Day Registration begins at 7:30AM, rain or shine. 11 thru 17 year olds eligible. Great time learning about dog training, shooting, duck I.D., wood duck boxes and chances to win guns. Call Mike for more details. 920.457.5349 or Steve 920.893.0041. Event held at Camp Y-Koda near Sheboygan Falls. August 16, 17 Archery Shoot—Medford. Northwoods Archers, Sat. 7–4; Sun. 7–2. 25-target and 50-target. 715/785-7138. August 16, 17 “Stitched from the Heart” Quilt Show—Boyceville. Middle/high school library, Sat. 10–3; Sun. 11:30–3:30. Awards and prizes. August16, 17 Fall Festival—Chelsea. Conservation Club. Dance, music, horse pull, chicken dinner, games. 715/748-2587. August 16, 17 Blue Moon Festival—New Lisbon. The Aquarian Garden. 608/562-5433 or www.theaquariangarden.org. Arthritis Foundations Run/Walk to Irish Fest. Aug 16th, 2008 10:30 am. North gate of the Henry W. Maier Festival Grounds. Milwaukee 5K - along side Lake Michigan Fees: $20/$12 before 8/8/08 - $27/$20 after Fees include admission to Irish Fest on that day.Prizes, T-shirts, Beverages and fun!!! More information call 414-329-4603 ext. 214 August17 Golf Scramble—Medford. Tee-Hi, 3 p.m. 715/748-4509. August 17 Swiss Steak Dinner—Lublin. St. Mary’s Polish Nat’l Catholic Church, 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Raffle drawing, 2:30. Carry-out avail. 715/229-2569. August 17 Worship in the Park & Promise Quartet Concert—Medford. First Baptist Church, 1 p.m. 715/748-4936. August 17 Corn ‘N Tater Fest—Grand Marsh. Music, tractor pull, Bingo, flea market, mechanical bull, more. 608/339-9634. August 17–23 Traditional Ways Gathering—Bad River. Earth/living skills taught, friction fire, archery, wild foods and more. 715/425-8874 or www.traditionalways.org. August 19 Ice Cream Social—Stoddard. United Methodist Church, 3:30–7. 608/787-5652. August 19, 26 Family Fun Tuesday Nights—Coon Valley. Norskedalen Nature & Heritage Center. Family friendly program. 608/452-3424 or www.norskedalen.org. August 21 Wellness Walk—Boscobel. Sanders Creek, 6 p.m. 608/375-6300. August 21 Polkafest in Downtown Medford—Medford. 4–8 p.m. August 22 Kids Aquathon—Portage. 608/963-0619. August 22, 23 Community Fair—Fennimore. High school. Livestock, crafts, dog show. 608/822-3245 Ext. 3205. August 22–24 Legion Community Days—Onalaska. Legion Grounds. Craft show, flea market, chicken-q, live music, kids activities, more. August 23, 24, 2008 Wisconsin Gold Rush Days - Spencer, WI Fun activities for the whole family, 2 dollar admission, 12 and under free. Gold and Gem Panning, Metal Detector Hunt, Gold Panning Contest, Vendors, Raffles, and Demenstrations on Gold Prospecting Equipment. 4 1/2 Miles West of Hwy 13 on Mann Rd., Spencer, WI mike52@wctc.net August 23 Poker Run & Auction—Cassville. Sand Bar Lounge & Lanes. Proceeds to Juvenile Diabetes. 608/725-5988. August 23 Discover Downsville—Downsville. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 715/664-8311 or www.discoverdownsvillewi.com. August 23 First Responders Celebration—Onalaska. BPFR building, 5:30–midnight. Raffles, prizes, music. 608/781-5707. August 23 Square Dance—Milton. Community Center, 7:30–10 p.m. 608/868-7417. August 23 Silver Lake Triathlon—Portage. Beginner friendly. 608/742-4888 or www.active.com. August 23, 24 Archery Shoot—Eau Claire. Sat. 8–4; Sun. 8–3. 715/723-1115 or www.eauclairearchers.org. August23, 24 3-D Archery Tournament—Thorp. Corn maze shoot, 8 a.m.–3 p.m. 715/669-5451. August 23, 24 Chippewa River Rendezvous—Cornell. Mill Yard Park. Flea market, craft fair, prizes, pancake breakfast, more. 715/239-3620. August 23, 24 Youth Group Lock-In—Montello. People’s Church, 6 p.m.–11 a.m. 920/765-0382. August 24 Country Music Jamboree—Boscobel. Bowl andb. Bands, door prizes, more. 608/375-4698. August 24 Motorcycle & Car Show—Tomah. Recreation Park, 12 p.m. 608/372-1727. August 29–31 Progress Days—Prentice. Sports tournaments, arts & crafts, dances, parade. 715/428-2861. August 29–31 Wilhelm Tell Festival—New Glarus. Theater performance, art fair, yodel contest, and more. 800/527-6838 or www.wilhelmtell.org. August 29–31 ATV Rally—Park Falls. Poker run, trail rides, mud run, off-road challenge. 800/762-2709. 16th Annual LABOR DAY WEEKEND ATV RALLY Sponsored by the Fifield Dirt Devils & WATVA August 29 - 31, 2008 Park Falls Approximately 200 miles of trail; Poker Run Friday thru Sunday, $10 per sheet-available at all stops, no limit, cash prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd, ends at Moose Jaw Resort at 6 p.m. Sunday, 762-3028; Mud Run on Sat. at Wojcieszak's Flambeau Resort & Sportsman's Lounge, 9-11:30 a.m. registration and noon start, $15 entry/2 runs - for trophies, $20 entry/2 runs-cash back, 762-4757 / 2178, sportsmn@pctcnet.net; and Off-Road Challenge on Sunday at Moose Jaw Resort, 9-11:30 a.m. registration and noon start, $15 entry/2 runs - for trophies, $20 entry/2 runs-cash back, 762-3028. 715-762-4946 / 3840 5th Annual ULTRA-LIGHTS/POWERED PARACHUTES FLY-IN August 30 & 31, 2008 Price County Airport Set-up & registration at 3:00 p.m. Friday; pilot briefing prior to flight times; mowed grass runway; introductory flights available; camping available at the airport & Heizler's; bring your radios - 122.8 Unicom; Sponsored by Heizler's & Harbor View Pub & Eatery; E-mail: custcvrs@pctcnet.net 715-339-4007 after 5 p.m. / 339-3832 PRENTICE PROGRESS DAYS August 29-31, 2008 (rain date is Monday) Prentice, Various locations Friday - 5:30 p.m. Softball tournament; 8-10 p.m. dance, concessions; Saturday - 9 a.m. softball tournament; 10 a.m. arts & crafts, 10:30 a.m. parade, 11 a.m. rides, kids games & snacks; 11:30 a.m. Barbecued chicken dinners, pies and goodies and free throw contest; noon 2nd annual "Dig" volleyball tournament, genealogical research in the computer lab, historical display in the library; 1-5 p.m. live music, airplane rides; 2 p.m. Miss Prentice coronation, Prentice Log Loading contest; 3 p.m. consignment auction, 1st annual Progress Days Horse Pull, 9 p.m. dance & more; Sunday - 8-11 a.m. tee off for the Leo Heikkinen Memorial Golf Tournament, 9 a.m. softball tournament, concessions, 7 p.m. Community Hymn Sing. To see the full schedule, go to http://www.vil.prentice.wi.gov/localattractions/progress/currentyearschedule.html 715-428-2592 August 30 Horse Pull, Chicken-Q, Music—Cashton. Peck’s Corner. Country music and raffles. 608/654-7687. August 30, 31 Fly-In—Phillips. Price Co. Airport. Ultra light, powered parachute. 715/339-4007. August 30, 31 Blue Moon Art Tour—Cable/Drummond area. Artists’ studios, 10–5. Demos, door prizes. 715/798-3833. August 30–Sept. 1 Harvest Festival—Hawkins. Park. Dance bands, parades, BBQ chicken, car show, more. 715/585-7727. August 30–Sept. 1 Flea Market & Craft Show—Hatfield. 608/98-2275. HAWKINS HARVEST FESTIVAL August 30 - September 1, 2008 Hawkins Village Park Sat., Sun., & Mon. - fast-pitch softball tournament Sun. & Mon. - 7-10 a.m. breakfast in the park; noon bingo; rides and concessions, classic & antique car show, antique tractor show; cash, quilt & bicycle raffles; barbecued chicken, hamburgers, chili, pie, etc. Sunday - 10-11:30 a.m. register exhibits; noon judging & prizes; 2-4 p.m. kids games; 1-5 p.m. music & dancing-Whirlwinds; 7 p.m. drawing for bicycle, must be present to win; 8 p.m. - midnight Curb & Gutter Monday - 9;30 a.m. Kiddie parade; 10 a.m. main parade; noon horseshoe tournament; 12-1 p.m. Joe's music; 1 p.m. ATV mud drag; 1-3 p.m. Brooklyn-D.J. & Karaoke; 5 p.m. drawing for bicycle-must be present to win; 5:15 p.m. drawing for cash & quilt - need not be present to win. E-mail: lapo@centurytel.net . 715-585-7727 August 31 Ham and Chicken Dinner—Eastman. St. Wenceslaus Parish, 11–2. 608/874-4542. August 31 Fun Day—Pike Lake. Fire Hall, noon–10 p.m. Games, raffles, cash drawing, live music, fireworks. 715/762-1765. August 31 Ice Cream Social—Coon Valley. Skumsrud Heritage Farm, 11–5. Games, antique auction, visit log homes. 608/452-3424 or www.norskedalen.org. August 31–Sept. 1 School Tours—Spirit. German Settlement Road. Yesterday House and Liberty schools. 715/564-3299. 29th Annual PIKE LAKE FUN DAY August 31, 2008 Pike Lake Fire Hall, Park Falls 12 noon - 10 p.m. Hourly raffles, horseshoe tourney, games for adults & children, food & refreshments, music after 6:30 pm, cash drawing, and fireworks. Sponsored by Pike Lake Volunteer Firefighters Inc. 715-762-1765 YESTERDAY HOUSE & LIBERTY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE August 31 - September 1, 2008 Cty. Rd. YY & German Settlement Road, Spirit Noon to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, August 31, and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday, September 1. The Yesterday House is a log house that was built in 1885. Liberty School was built in 1919. The buildings are located in Spirit, east of Ogema on Hwy. 86 about nine miles, then south on Hwy. 102 for three miles and then east on County Hwy. YY one and one/half miles to N894 S German Settlement Road. This location at the junction of YY and German Settlement Road is about 13 miles from Ogema. These buildings are overseen by German Settlement History, Inc. Contact Michael and Toni Meier who live on the property at 715-564-3299 or gshi@wildblue.net The Yesterday House and Liberty School are open to visitors on a regular basis Spring to Fall. The Yesterday House contains items used by early settlers. Please see our web page at www.germansettlementhistory.org A Barn Dance fund-raiser is held the Sunday evening of Memorial Day Weekend and an Open House is held Sunday and Monday of Labor Day weekend. HAWKINS HARVEST FESTIVAL August 30 - September 1, 2008 Hawkins Village Park Sat., Sun. & Mon. - Fast-pitch softball tournament Sun. & Mon. - 7-10 a.m. breakfast in the park; bingo from noon - ?; rides and concessions; classic & antique car show; cash, quilt & bicycle raffles; barbecued chicken, hamburgers, chili, pie, etc. Sunday - 10-11:30 a.m. register exhibits; noon - judging & prizes; 2-4 p.m. kids games; 1-5 p.m. music & dancing-Whirlwinds; 7 p.m. drawing for bicycle, must be present to win; 8 p.m. - midnight music by Dan Cynor Monday - 9:30 a.m. Kiddie parade; 10 a.m. main parade; noon - horseshoe tournament; 12-1 p.m. Joe's music; 1 p.m. ATV mud drag; 1-3 p.m. Wavejammer Entertainment; 5 p.m. drawing for bicycle, must be present to win; 5:15 p.m. drawing for cash, must be present to win. E-mail: lapo@centurytel.net . 715-585-7727 YESTERDAY HOUSE & LIBERTY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE August 31 - September 1, 2008 Cty. Rd. YY & German Settlement Road, Spirit Noon to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, August 31, and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday, September 1. The Yesterday House is a log house that was built in 1885. Liberty School was built in 1919. The buildings are located in Spirit, east of Ogema on Hwy. 86 about nine miles, then south on Hwy. 102 for three miles and then east on County Hwy. YY one and one/half miles to N894 S German Settlement Road. This location at the junction of YY and German Settlement Road is about 13 miles from Ogema. These buildings are overseen by German Settlement History, Inc. Contact Michael and Toni Meier who live on the property at 715-564-3299 or gshi@wildblue.net The Yesterday House and Liberty School are open to visitors on a regular basis Spring to Fall. The Yesterday House contains items used by early settlers. Please see our web page at www.germansettlementhistory.org A Barn Dance fund-raiser is held the Sunday evening of Memorial Day Weekend and an Open House is held Sunday and Monday of Labor Day weekend. |