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Dear , March is due to come in like a lamb...and a lion...with unseasonably warm temperatures coming before and after a predicted big snow! Our thoughts have been turning to Spring for months now, with the unusual winter we've had. Even though the skies may be gray as we wait for the first signs of the daffodils to peek through the ground, there is always something to do in Jefferson County. May the luck of the Irish be with you this month!
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A "Grape" Cause for Special Olympics
 Vetro Winery is hosting a very special afternoon for Special Olympics on Saturday, March 25 from 1-4pm.
Vetro is teaming up with Jefferson County schools: Johnson Creek, Jefferson, Watertown, Lake Mills and Palmyra, and each school will be inviting four special needs children to come the winery to participate in painting a grape cluster mural, which will remain in the winery. Each school will hold a fundraiser for Special Olympics, with the theme to stomp out the "R" word. They will compete to see which school can raise the most money for Special Olympics. Invited guests and entertainment include: Peter John - professional balloon twister, the Milwaukee Brewers Racing Sausages, Culver's from Johnson Creek, and face painters. If you choose to sponsor this wonderful event, your name and logo will go on the t-shirts the children will wear that day.
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Jefferson County Best of Hospitality Awards
 Please join the Jefferson County Tourism Council in locating, nominating and honoring Jefferson County's BEST - the people that best promote our local businesses.
Have you ever had an exemplary customer service experience in Jefferson County? Has someone gone above and beyond to help you? The Jefferson County Tourism Council (JCTC) bets you have had many such experiences and we want to hear about these experiences. Please reward those Jefferson County service people with a nomination for the 2nd annual JCTC Golden Pineapple Award!
It might be the waiter or waitress at your favorite cafe or restaurant - the one who knows your name and makes you feel special each time you come through the door. Or maybe it's your first visit to their establishment, but their service guarantees that you will return again. The store clerk who takes the time to find just what you are looking for. The receptionist who greets you at a hotel or bed & breakfast and ensures that your stay exceeds your expectations. Whether you are a returning customer or new to that business, the person you nominate stands out above the rest, and is a star in Jefferson County. They help to make Jefferson County a "destination." And we don't think they get enough credit, so this annual award ceremony was created just for them!
The winner(s) will be recognized at the 2nd annual Best of Hospitality Award Dinner, which will be held at Carp's Landing Restaurant in Lake Mills on March 22. Last year's winner was Donna Ganser of Culvers in Johnson Creek. Runners-up included Becky Mehringer of Jelli's Market in Helenville and Gail Zastrow of the Jefferson County Fair Grounds.
This is your chance to nominate your favorite Jefferson County hospitality employee by providing their name and a short paragraph telling us why you believe they should be selected as the Best of Hospitality Award winner for 2011.
Let's honor those people on the front lines who take such good care of us!
Please submit your nomination(s) to Mark Nordeen of the Jefferson County Tourism Council by email or phone: 920-563-3210, or by visiting the JCTC website. You will be asked to provide your nominee's name, place of work or volunteer location and a short paragraph telling why you believe he or she should be selected as the Golden Pineapple Award winner for 2012.
Nominations must be received by March 5, 2012.
Our thanks to the businesses sponsoring the 2012 Jefferson County Best of Hospitality awards:
- Jellystone Park of Fort Atkinson
- Johnson Creek Premium Outlets
- The Fireside Dinner Theatre
- Culvers of Johnson Creek
- Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites of Fort Atkinson
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March Events in Jefferson County
March 03, 2012 - Winter Wine Fest & Craft Show
CABIN FEVER? We have the answer! WINTER WINE FEST & CRAFT SHOW with 15 Wisconsin wineries on hand for wine tasting. Also a retail wine booth with special pricing for that day. Meet the wine masters, sample the wines, ask questions. Tempting chocolates to melt your palette by the Indulgence Chocolatiers. Great food catered by Zwieg's Grill, music. Bring your family and friends and enjoy a great fun day! Door prizes! Kiwanis 50/50 raffle. This is a total fun experience!
ENOJY THE CRAFT SHOW with 55 artists, crafts from Wisconsin and Illinois. Featuring artist Bruce Taylor and jewelry designer Glass Goddess Jackie Klish. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sponsored by Calico Cottage/Watertown Kiwanis
Jefferson - Jefferson Fair Grounds (activity building) 503 N. Jackson Ave. (920) 261-9460
www.calicocottagewinery.com
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March 3, 2012 - Lake Mills EMS Chili Dinner
Along with great Chili there will also be a Silent Auction to help raise funds to support Lake Mills Volunteer EMS. Dine in or take out Chili 3pm to 7pm at the Lake Mills EMS Building.
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Through March 04, 2012 - VIVA VEGAS
Vegas! All you have to do is say the name and you can instantly imagine the sights and sounds of the greatest entertainment capital in the world! From the swinging years of the 50's and 60's to the breathtaking spectacle of today, Las Vegas has been home to the world's greatest entertainers and the most exciting shows. The Rat Pack - Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin! Elvis Presley! Liberace! Bette Midler! Celine Dion! The list of show business legends who have lit up the famous Las Vegas Strip goes on and on. The Fireside continues its cherished tradition of live band revues with a sparkling tribute to the ultimate center of music, laughter, glitz, and glamour featuring a stunning cast of performers and The Fireside's own LIVE BAND!
Wed, Thurs, Sat, Sun matinees arrive 10:30 a.m., Thurs eve arrive 5:15 p.m. Sat eve arrive 4:45 p.m., Sun midday arrive 2:30pm.
Fort Atkinson - The Fireside Dinner Theatre
1131 Janesville Avenue
(800) 477-9505 - http://www.firesidetheatre.com
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March 07, 2012 - Wisconsin Women in Aviation
A program about the role of women in Wisconsin's aviation history presented by Tom Thomas and Stephanie Kircher. 6:30pm
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March 07, 2012 - The All New Original Tribute to The Blues Brothers
Cultural Affairs Presents:The All New Original Tribute to the Blues Brothers
Wednesday, March 77, 2012 - 7:30 pm
Sponsored by: Nasco
 Jake and Elwood Blues bring a humorous, swinging, lively show to Whitewater, crooning your favorite songs with a few new twists, a few new moves, and a clean, freshly laundered suit. The boys are joined by the sassy Bluettes, three amazing ladies with voices that'll knock your socks off. You'll hear: Everybody, Shake Ya Tail Feather, Sweet Home Chicago, Think, Respect, Gimme Some Loving, and loads more! So don the sunglasses, dig out that pork pie hat, and buff up those dancing shoes, because the Blues Brothers invite you to a night of the best music, moves, and comedy at Young Auditorium.
"A rip-roaring foot-stomping boogie!" - Daily Mail
The original smash hit Musical from London's West End !
Whitewater - Young Auditorium - 930 West Main Street on the UW- Whitewater campus (262) 472-2222
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March 08 - May 06, 2012 - 9 TO 5 The Musical
Take a hit movie comedy. Add the wonderful music of the one and only Dolly Parton and you have a musical comedy to delight and thrill audiences young and old. Direct from Broadway and the 1st National Tour, The Fireside is proud to be the first professional theatre in the state to produce the smash hit musical 9 TO 5. It's a madcap tale about three talented and resourceful women who declare war on their tyrannical boss. What ensues is a fast moving, hilarious romp filled with great songs, lively dances, and non-stop fun. Be among the first to see this Broadway blockbuster at The Fireside. Wed, Thurs, Sat, Sun matinees arrive 10:30 a.m., Thurs eve arrive 5:15 p.m. Sat eve arrive 4:45 p.m., Sun midday arrive 2:30 p.m. Closed April 4 - 8 for Easter.
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March 08 - 10, 2012 - United Methodist Church Rummage Sale
Thursday & Friday 8-1 Lunch is available
Saturday rummage 8-noon. Bake sale.
Palmyra - 122 N. Fifth St. (262) 495-8363
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March 09 - 17, 2012 - "Songs For A New World" Musical Review
 Enjoy wine, cheese, crackers and chocolate with this beautiful musical review about getting to a moment in time when your world changes. From the deck of a 1492 Spanish sailing ship, to a
ledge 57 stories above Fifth Avenue, these amazing songs are about a moment of decision, of facing the challenge of transition from old to the new.
Live four piece band. March 9, 10, 15, 16 & 17, starts at 7:30 each night.
Lake Mills - Lewis Station Winery (920) 648-5481 www.lewisstationwinery.com
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March 10, 2012 - The Jungle Book - Missoula Children's Theatre
 Horizons Family Series Presents:The Jungle Book - Missoula Children's Theater
Saturday, March 10, 2012 2:00 pm
Sponsored by: Fort HealthCare
Auditions: Monday, March 5, 2012 at 4:00pm Ages 5-18
It begins by auditioning local youth and ends in one amazing week with an hour long musical adaptation of The Jungle Book! Original music and rollicking humor give new life to this classic tale by Rudyard Kipling.
Whitewater - Young Auditorium - 930 West Main Street on the UW-Whitewater campus (262) 472-2222
Young Auditorium
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March 14, 2012 - Council for the Performing Arts Meat Raffle Meat Raffle fundraiser for the Council for the Performing Arts. Join in on the fun and camaraderie. March 14,2012 starting at 5:30 pm.
Fort Atkinson - Soup's On, 1125 Whitewater Ave (920) 674-2179 |
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March 15, 2012 - Deaf Jam: a Film by Judy Lieff
In Deaf Jam, Aneta Brodski seizes the day. She is a Deaf teen introduced to American Sign Language (ASL) Poetry, who then boldy enters the spoken word slam scene. In a wondrous twist, Aneta, an Israeli immigrant living in the Queens section of New York City, eventually meets Tahani, a hearing Palestinian slam poet. The two young women embark on a hearing/deaf collaboration, a performance duet that is a metaphor for the complex realities they share.
The film begins at 6 pm. It is free and open to the public.
Donations to the Friends of Lorine Niedecker will be gratefully accepted.
Fort Atkinson - Dwight Foster Public Library
209 Merchants Avenue (920) 563-7790
www.lorineniedecker.org
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March 17, 2012 - Geology of Mining in WI
Mining is big news in Wisconsin these days. From iron mining in the north to the new sand mines in the central part of the state, conflicts are beginning to arise and new laws are on the table. What kind of minerals does Wisconsin have and where are they located? What processes are used for extraction? Why are mining companies returning to Wisconsin at this time?
Join us on Saturday, March 17 at 1 pm for a presentation on the Geology of Mining in Wisconsin. Our presenter will be Dr. Prajukti Bhattacharyya of UW-Whitewater. She is an associate professor in the Department of Geography and Geology, with a background in "Hard Rock Geology" and Geoscience Education. She teaches courses on volcanoes, mountain building, rocks and minerals, plate tectonics, and environmental geology.
This program is free and open to the public.
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March 17, 2012 - Book Signing with Jerry Apps and "Garden Wisdom"
From 10:00am-2:00pm meet Jerry Apps and purchase his most recent book, "Garden Wisdom:Lessons Learned From 60 Years of Gardening." This book combines his hard-earned advice for garden success with a discussion of how tending a garden leads to a deeper understanding of nature and the land.
Jerry will be joined by Jefferson Author Mary Lou Santovec and her book "Wisconsin Gardens & Landscapes" for an afternoon filled with gardening advice. Master Gardeners will be available to answer your garden questions and provide information on the new community gardens. Floral photos by Rick Santovec will be 25% off on this day only.
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March 18 - 20, 2012 - Dancescapes '12
Enjoy this combination of different forms of dance, which ultimately create an explosive evening of vibrant entertainment.
Mar 18, 2pm; Mar 19-20, 7:30pm
Whitewater - Barnett Theatre, 800 W. Main St. (262) 472-2222
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March 25, 2012 - Grape Cause for Special Olympics
Vetro Winery and Special Olympics are teaming up with Jefferson County Schools to help raise awareness for the campaign R-WORD Spread The Word, To End the Word.
Special needs children of the schools will participating in a grape mural at Vetro Winery. Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club's Famous Racing Saugages.TM, Half Twisted Ballon Twister Peter John, Culver's Custard of Johnson Creek
Start Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm
Jefferson - 1414 Vino Lane (920) 674-9650
www.vetrowine.com
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March 28, 2012 - Palmyra Eagle Community Band Lenten Service
Lenten Service at the Palmyra United Methodist Church
Palmyra - 122 N. Fifth St. (262) 495-2540
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March 30 - April 01, 2012 - Jefferson County Home Show
18th Annual Jefferson County Home Show held at the Jefferson County Fair Park Activity Center.
Fri. 4-8; Sat. 9-5; Sun. 10-3, sponsored by Living - Jefferson County Advertiser.
$2.00 admission Friday, $3.00 admission Saturday and Sunday.
SAVE $1.00 EACH DAY WITH DONATION ON NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEM
Enjoy Home Show and Craft Marketplace vendors, seminars and demonstrations held on Saturday.
Kid's craft area open throughout the event sponsored by Nasco Arts and Crafts and Big Read of Whitewater.
Over 800 visitors to this event last year.
Jefferson - Jefferson County Fair Park Activity Center
(920) 674-2679 - www.jeffersonadvertiser.com
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March 31, 2012 - Celebrate Easter in Cambridge
 Enjoy Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Keystone Grill from 8 to 10 am. Easter Bonnet Parade starts at 10 am. Stroll downtown Cambridge in style wearing your favorite hat whether fancy, flirty or fun. Starts at Veterans Park led by Mr. Peter Cottontail.
All in attendance are in for a hopping good time. 11 AM Easter Hunt by the Optimist Club in Lake Ripley Park for children to enjoy.
Cambridge - Keystone Grill, 206 W. Main Street
Veterans Park and Lake Ripley Park (608) 423-3780 www.cambridgewi.net
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March 31, 2012 - Antiques Appraisal Event in Cambridge
Benefiting the Koshkonong Prairie Historical Society, the PBS Antiques Roadshow guest speaker and author Mark F. Moran will be providing appraisals on your antiques. Bring your item to the event and it will be appraised for $20 per item. Preregistration is required. Contact Dana Kelly at (608)212-4377 to register or dmkelly1@yahoo.com.
Cambridge - Keystone Grill, 206 W. Main Street (Banquet Room) (608) 212-4377 - www.visitcambridgewi.com/roadshow.htm
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