CamRock Cafe & Sport in Cambridge
An exciting new businesses is opening in May in Cambridge. On the banks of the Rock River, this place has it all: biking, hiking, walking, family activites, kayaking, canoeing, eating food, drinking wine, sipping coffee, laughing loudly, music playing - check it out at CamRock Cafe. |
Jefferson County Farmers' Markets
Tuesdays - Watertown - Riverside Park 7am-1pm May 2 - November 15 Wednesdays - Jefferson Court House Square mornings Wednesdays - Lake Mills Commons Park 2pm-dusk May 9 - October 24 lakemillsfarmersmarket.comThursdays - Waterloo Fireman's Park late afternoons May-October Thursdays - Cambridge Village Square Park 3-6pm, April-Nov Saturdays - Whitewater Wal-Mart parking lot mornings May-October Saturdays - Fort Atkinson includes free live music Milwaukee Ave Municipal Parking Lot fortfarmersmarket.com |
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Dear , April showers have given way to May flowers, and this month, we're devoting the entire issue to our incredibly jam-packed calendar of events.
Rummage sales? Check. Memorial Day parades? Check. Outdoor activites? Check. Performing arts? Check.
Jefferson County has something for everyone in this merry month of May...
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May Events in Jefferson County
May 3-31 - Art for Ever After
Enjoy an exhibit of UW-Whitewater Art Alumni.
Whitewater - Studio 84 - 121 W. Center Street (262) 812-7560Studio 84
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May 4-6 - Village Wide Rummage Sale
Rummage sales in and around the Village of Palmyra.
Palmyra - Palmyra Village (262) 495-2118
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May 4-6 - Back to Camping: Rangers in Training Weekend
The winter has finally come to an end, and we are excited to welcome back our old friends and to meet new camping friends. Join us this weekend to meet our 2012 Rec Rangers. They will be in training and have a few planned activities, such as crafts, bingo and a Hey! Hey! Ride with Ranger Smith. There are also many activities to enjoy on your own, such as nature hikes, mini golf and bon fires.
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May 4-5 - Lake Mills City Wide Rummage Sales
Flyer with participating rummage sales addresses can be picked up Friday morning at Sentry's office.
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May 5 - AAA member Appreciation Day at Johnson Creek Premium Outlets
AAA members are invited to "Show their Card and Save" at the information Center. Members will receive a one-day savings flyer, light refreshments and a chance to win great prizes from 10am-2pm.
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May 5 - Jefferson's City Wide Rummage Sale
7am-4pm - Maps will be available after noon on Wednesday in front of the Chamber office - 122 W. Garland Street.
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May 5 - Volunteer Your Time at Dorothy Carnes Park
The Jefferson County Parks Department will be working with volunteers at Dorothy Carnes Park in an effort to control invasive species in the park's oak woodlands. The public is invited to help in this effort.
This year's plan will focus attention on hand-pulling and spraying the garlic mustard that continue to plague the oak woodland to the south of the park shelter.
Volunteers are needed from 8:30am-12pm.
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May 05 - 06, 2012 - Spring Potters Tour
Enjoy a driving tour of six area studio potters displaying new work from their spring firings. May 5th and 6th from 10am to 5pm.
For more information and brochure, please contact Mark Skudlarek, Cambridge Wood-Fired Pottery [email protected].
Or call (608) 423-4507.
Cambridge - Cambridge and surrounding area
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May 8-September 11 - Keystone Grill Kruise Nights
Check out all of the classic cars lined up on Mill Street, live music and fun on the second Tuesday of every month from May through September at Keystone Grill. Wonderful meal and drink specials are also on the menu.
Cambridge - 206 W. Main Street (at Mill Street) - (608) 423-3730
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May 10-July 1 - Legally Blonde - The Musical
Elle Wood - sorority sister; beauty queen; fashionista; ATTORNEY AT LAW? Scores of folks have been enchanted by the merry misadventures of Harvard's most unlikely (and most glamorous) law student. LEGALLY BLONDE was one of the most popular movies of the last decade and The Fireside is the first professional theatre in the area to produce the hit Broadway musical. LEGALLY BLONDE tells the tale of a determined young woman who rises above everyone else's expectations and pre-judgments to her ultimate triumph over the naysayers in a show filled with bright music and dancing and laughs galore. It is a delightful and engaging musical for audiences of every age. Wed, Thurs, Sat, Sun matinees arrive 10:30am - Thurs eve arrive 5:15pm, Sat eve arrive 4:45pm. Sun midday arrive 2:30pm.
Fort Atkinson - The Fireside Dinner Theatre 1131 Janesville Avenue - (800) 477-9505 Fireside Theatre
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May 11-13 - Mother's Day Chocolate Fantasy Weekend
Bring your Mom out for a yummy weekend of camping. In honor of National Mini Golf Day, and Mother's Day, Moms get to mini golf for free! Thsi weekend is filled with chocolate games, chocolate prizes and special chocolate treats for Mom.
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May 11-19 - The MOMologues - a Comedy
Enjoy wine, cheese, crackers and chocolate while you watch this show - a so very true comedy about motherhood! Perfect girls night out - or bring your Mom! Show starts at 7:30pm on the 11, 12, 18 and 19. The Mother's Day show will start at 2pm. Tickets are $15 each and available at Lewis Station Winery.
Lake Mills - Lewis Station Winery and Penguin Productions
(920) 648-5481
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May 11 - Jefferson Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing
Held at Jefferson Golf Club. Check our website for more details.
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May 12 - Ice Age Trail 50 Run
Running in the Ice Age Trail 50 can be a rewarding experience and the better prepared you are - the better your chance for success. This running of the Ice Age Trail 50 will help you create a new story that will only get better with age and become part of the Ice Age folklore (always 2nd Sat in May).
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May 12 - City Wide Rummage Sale
Enjoy a spring day and find treasures. Contact the Watertown Daily Times for maps of participating rummage venues.
Watertown - Watertown Daily Times - (920) 261-4949
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May 12 - Gemuetlichkeit May Ball Dance
Held at Fairview Sports Bar from 7-11pm. Music by Mike Schneider. King & Queen to reign over the 2012 42nd Annual festival - will be announced. Check the website for more details.
Jefferson - 711 W. Racine Street - (920) 674-4511
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May 12-13 - Motocross Race
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May 14-18 - Ride Your Bike to Work Week
Get "caught" riding your bike to work. Stop in to Quiet Hut Sports and Bicycle Wise to win prizes for going green.
Whitewater - (262) 473-0520
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May 15 - Fort Atkinson Cruise Nights - Year 9
Music, food, great old cars and more! 5:30 - 8:30pm
Fort Atkinson - Jones Park, Janesville Ave (Business Hwy 26 South) - (920) 563-7501
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May 17 - Third Thursday: A Poetry Event
Third Thursday is a monthly poetry reading. Each month, there will be a featured poet followed by an open mic poetry reading. All poets and poetry lovers are encouraged to attend. Those reading for the open mic do not need to read their own work. The event begins at 6pm in the FCCU Community Room.
The featured poet for May is Lisa Fishman.
Fort Atkinson - Dwight Foster Public Library - (920) 563-7790 Third Thursday
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May 17-September 24 - Light Up Your Life in Whitewater
Lanterns on lampposts on Main Street - beautifully decorated lanterns adorn Main Street lampposts for this year's Annual Outdoor Community Arts Project. Whitewater - Main Street - (920) 473-2730 Whitewater
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May 18-20 - Hurray! For Hollywood Weekend
Roll out the red carpet as we take a stroll through movie history, both past and present. There will be movie madness games, movie trivia and maybe even an appearance by a movie star or two! Don't forget to take the time to enjoy the beautiful star gazing under our clear blue sky. This weekend, you might even be able to see Mars!
Fort Atkinson - Jellystone Park - (920) 568-4100 Jellystone Park
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May 19 - Jefferson County Dairy Breakfast
Held at the Jefferson County Fair Park Activity Center from 6am-11am. Tickets available in advance at the Chamber office (122 W. Garland Street in Jefferson).
Jefferson - 503 N. Jackson - (920) 674-4511 Jefferson Chamber
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May 19 - Trot for the Pot
Trot for the Pot is a one-time only competitive 5k run and fun walk event put on by the Fort Atkinson Project Lead Group by way of the Fort Atkinson Chamber of Commerce. The race will start at 9:00am on Saturday, May 19th. This event is to raise money for the construction of a bathroom facility at Barrie Park in the heart of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. In addition to providing wonderful green-space and play areas for kids of all ages, the Park also has a beautiful band shell that plays host to concerts and performances. The Park is also located near the bike path.
Barrie Park is a wonderful gem in our City that needs but one thing......Hence......Trot for the Pot! The race route will include a tour down part of the bike path. Lots of great prizes and giveaways for all ages, from the most competitive of racers, to those wanting a fun leisurely stroll and for those somewhere in between. No worries, as a temporary facility will be available. It'll be a bowl of fun!
Fort Atkinson - Barrie Park Run Fort
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May 19-20 - Lake Ripley Regatta
Join the Catamaran Racing Association of Wisconsin and the Lake Ripley Lodge Bed and Breakfast for the first race of the season. Come to watch or sail, no matter what you choose, you will have a great time!
Cambridge - Lake Ripley - (877) 210-6195 Lake Ripley
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May 19 - Touch-a-Truck & Bike Rodeo
Join us for the ninth annual Touch-a Truck. Tour a Fire truck, semi-truck, police car, race car and tow truck - just to name a few. Don't miss your chance to see the vehicles that fascinate you up close and hands on. This event is free. Other activities include bouncy house, face painting and balloons. Don't forget your camera for this wonderful photo opportunity. Sponsored by Cambridge CAP and the Dane County Sheriff's Office. 10am-12 noon
Cambridge - Cambridge High School East Parking Lot
(608) 423-8108
Cambridge
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May 19 - Optimist Club City Wide Rummage Sale
Whitewater - from 8am - 5pm.
Whitewater - old armory and throughout Whitewater (262) 472-1939 Whitewater Optimists
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May 19 - Friends of Cambridge Library Annual Plant Sale
Enjoy the greenery and mingling with master gorwers at this annual event from 9am-3pm. Funds raised benefit the Friends of the Cambridge Library.
Cambridge - Amundson Center - 200 Spring Street (608) 423-3900 Cambridge Library
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May 21-22 - Dear Liar: A Staged Reading
$15 per person or $25 per couple to include dessert, beverages and admittance.
May 21: 7:30pm May 22: 4:30pm
Whitewater - Cultural Center - 402 W. Main Street (262) 472-5943
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May 25-28 - Memorial Day and Heroes in Pink Weekend
You don't want to miss our special Memorial Day celebration. We will enjoy many favorites, such as bingo, bag toss, horseshoes and our Super Hero training academy. In addition, this year we will participate in a full day event to celebrate our Heroes in Pink with a walk-a-thon, mini golf tournament, pink ladies 50's/60's dance, pink parade and a pink decorating contest. If you or someone in your family is a Breast Cancer Hero, you won't want to miss this celebration of life. Fort Atkinson - Jellystone Park - (920) 568-4100 Jellystone Park
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May 25 - Council for the Performing Arts BRAT FRY FundraiserI
The Council for the Performing Arts will be hosting a BRAT FRY fundraiser from 10am-2pm. We will be serving brats and hot dogs with all of the trimmings, along with your favorite cold beverages and chips. Come and enjoy - it's an easy way to support the arts!
Jefferson - corner of E. Dodge and S. Main Streets, in front of Century 21 - (920) 674-2179 Council for the Performing Arts
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Mary 25-28 - Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale at Johnson Creek Premium Outlets
Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale at Johnson Creek Premium Outlets will be held May 25-28, Monday-Saturday 10am-9pm; Sunday 10am-7pm. Kick off the summer season with the hottest trends and colors plus enjoy savings on the sidewalks and in the stores!
Extraordinary savings of 25%-65% off regular retail on your favorite brands at Banana Republic Factory Store, Tommy Hilfiger, Wilson's Leather Outlet and more.
Johnson Creek - Johnson Creek Premium Outlets
575 W. Linmar Lane - (920) 699-4112
Premium Outlets
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May 26-27 - Fort Koshkonong Rendezvous: The Long Rifle
Looking for an affordable Memorial Day Attraction? Visit the Fort Koshkonong Rendezvous in Rock River Park on Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday and Sunday, 9am-4pm.
The Annual Fort Koshkonong Rendezvous allows visitors to step back in time and see how life was in the 1840s. Witness living history and eat period food.
The Fort Koshkonong Rendezvous is only $4 per adult and $2 per child 12 and under. Love Where You Live.
Fort Atkinson - Rock River Park - (920) 563-3210
Fort Chamber
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May 26 - Fort Farmers' Market - 10th Anniversary Celebration
CELEBRATE 10 YEARS OF LOCAL FOODS. Come join us for this kick off event of the Fort Farmers Market 10th anniversary. Enjoy live music, special programs, raffle prizes, kids art project, a community mural, chef demonstrations, and more.
Our market celebrates locally produced foods and artisan crafts each Saturday from 8am to 12pm in downtown Fort Atkinson 1 block off of Main St. The market boasts almost 45 local producers who sell: locally farmed and organic vegetables and fruits; organic cheese and eggs; grass fed beef & chicken; homemade baguettes,scones and jam-filled donuts; fresh milled wheat breads; honey, syrup and jam; fine jewelry and more. Each Saturday also offers music by regionally acclaimed musicians, like Peter Mulvey and Josh Hardy, as well as FREE art activities at the Kids Creativity Tent. In addition, the market has a special monthly Arts Saturday with 15 additional arts producers and other special activities like Dairy Day in June. Visit our website for more information or find us on Facebook for weekly updates and specials.
Fort Atkinson - Downtown Fort - Milwaukee Avenue Municipal Parking Lot near Rock River. 1blk off of Main Street across from the Post Office and Dwight Foster Library - (920) 563-3210
Fort Farmers' Market
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May 27-September 1 - The Waterloo Area Historical Museum Opening
The Waterloo Area Historical Museum will open Sunday, May 27, Memorial Day. Come and visit the Museum on 130 E. Polk St., the old St. Joseph's Catholic Church, now the Waterloo Area Historical Museum. We will be open every Sunday afternoon, 1-4pm until early September. View our beautiful mural of early Waterloo, created by Fred Wurzbach in 1977-1978. Artifacts from the area plus original art by Zula Kenyon and Adelaide Hiebel are also on display. We also have an extensive collection of family history information, cemetery lists, plat maps, etc. Honor your heritage by finding "your place in history" and then visit the area where it all began.
Waterloo - 130 E. Polk St. - (920) 478-8015
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May 28 - American Legion Memorial Day Parade
10am - Main Street - Service to follow at Hillside Cemetery
Palmyra - Main Street - (262) 495-8316
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May 28 - Memorial Day Parade and Pancake Breakfast
Start with the annual Firemen's all-you-can-eat breakfast at the First Station - 6:30am-noon. Continue celebrating with the annual parade down Main Street at 10:30am. Memorial service downtown in Veteran's Park after the parade, and back to the Fire Station for the continuing French Toast & Eggs Breakfast.
Cambridge - Downtown - (608) 423-3780
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May 28-June 3 - Bike to Work Week
Bike to Work Week! Join your friends in biking to work during this national event! Check with your employer or municipality for events within your community!
Fort Atkinson - (920) 674-7260
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May 29 - Watertown Art Walk
Elementary, Middle School and High School artists and photographers as well as local artists display their work in Main Street businesses.
Watertown - 34 stores downtown - (920) 261-6320
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May 30 - Memorial Day Parade & Pancake Breakfast
Observe a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service, with Whitewater's annual Memorial Day Parade and ceremony. Parade begins at First Citizens Bank and ceremony is held at the American Legion.
Whitewater - (262) 473-2966
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