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Quarterly Business Breakfast
The Lake Mills Main Street Program is hosting a quarterly breakfast for local businesses on Monday, April 4, 2011 at 7:30am.
This quarter's theme is the upcoming Ladies' Day Into Night event. Two top Wisconsin Main Street Directors will be presenting their successful experiences wtih this popular program.
Interested in attending? Contact Jill Nadeau at 920-648-2344. | |
Ladies' Day Into Night
Saturday, November 19
Check out the Charming Connection website and see how Lake Mills is participating by hosting the final weekend of a year-long Southeastern Wisconsin Main Street Community event! | |
Lake Mills Makes National Ad Campaign!
Our own Crystal Farms is showing the Lake Mills love by mentioning our town by name in their ad campaigns. No longer identifying themselves as located in "the heartland," we will see "Lake Mills, WI" on billboards, magazine ad spreads and other advertising venues throughout the country. Lake Mills may no longer be Wisconsin's best kept secret!
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12 Days of Classic Christmas
While it's waaay too early to start the Christmas countdown, we thought you'd like to know that the annual Classic Christmas weekend has been extended a bit - to the 12 Days of Classic Christmas. From the first weekend of December THROUGH the second weekend, look for workshops, cookie walks, craft shows, wagon rides, caroling, retail events, and maybe even reindeer!
The annual Tree Lighting ceremony will move from the day after Thanksgiving to the first Friday of December.
And most exciting of all? The Lake Mills Tour of Homes is back! This beloved annual event will now be sponsored by the Rock Lake Activity Center, and we can't wait to see those beautiful homes again! | |
175 YEARS
Mark your calendar for Labor Day Weekend - September 2-5, 2011. That's when we'll kick off a year-long celebration of 175 years for Lake Mills! That's a LOT of candles...
Want to get involved? We are currently meeting once a month at City Hall. We'd love to have you join us in the planning of this event!
Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, 3/30/11 at 5:30pm at City Hall - please join us!
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CV Hair Company
2nd Annual 5K Fun Run
CV Hair Company is hosting their 2nd Annual 5K Fun Run/Walk for Water on Sunday, April 10 at 11am.
Registration proceeds go to The Alliance for the Great Lakes.
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. $20 for registrations received by April 1. $25 after April 1. Registration forms can be found at CV Hair Company. | |
Rock Lake Activity Center
Besides offering great classes, the Rock Lake Activity Center (RLAC) invites the community for lunch on the last Wednesday of each month. Warm soup and bread are provided by Water House Foods, starting at noon. This community gathering is open to all - bring a friend! And it's FREE!
RLAC is taking applications for 2011 summer garden plots. Plots will be cleaned and tilled and ready to plant in May. Purchase a garden plot for $30. Plant vegetables, flowers, herbs - whatever you desire. A great family project. All plots will be staked and fenced by the end of May.
And don't forget the Run for the Rock 5K run/walk on June 11. Be sure to sign up early to get a spot! | |
2011 Arts Festival
Preparations are already underway for the 2011 Lake Mills Arts Festival!
Additional committee members are needed. Assistance is needed in the following areas: artist recruitment and coordination, signage, and festival promotions. If you are interested in serving on the Festival 2011 Planning Committee, please contact Jill Nadeau at 920-648-2344.
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WANTED:
YOU!
Would you like to volunteer to help with one of the fun events sponsored by the Lake Mills Main Street Program?
Call Jill at 920-648-2344 for lots of great opportunities. Whether you volunteer for a committee or for a day at a particular event, we know you'll have a fantastic time helping our community!
Here are just a few options:
Are you interested in the old photos of Lake Mills? We have a team of people scanning the photo archives at the Library - if you're interested in getting involved, email Deborah Faupel.
Committees:
Design
(contact Katie Otto)
Organization
(contact Sarah FitzGibbon)
Economic Restructuring
(contact Randy Otto)
Promotions Committee
(contact Hope Oostdick)
Volunteers are needed for the following upcoming events:
Arts Festival - 7/16
175th Celebration - 9/2-9/5
Classic Christmas -
12/2 - 12/11
Please call Jill Nadeau at 920-648-2344 if you would like more information on volunteering with the Lake Mills Main Street Program.
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Our Mission Statement
The Lake Mills Main Street Program is a non-profit organization devoted to the preservation, growth and vitality of Lake Mills through public events and active community involvement.
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Greetings!
It's April, and there's lots going on in Lake Mills in the coming months. We hope you have time to read about all of the events - don't forget to mark your calendars so you won't miss a thing!
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Planters and Banners
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Please keep our downtown beautiful with a contribution to our planter and street banner fund!
This year, we are in need of funding to replace perennials and add colorful annuals to the planters that grace the sidewalks in our retail district, as well as cover weekly watering costs.
We are also working on purchasing colorful banners to hang down Main Street from Walgreens to downtown. We hope these banners will show visitors that there is more to Lake Mills than one popular intersection - it's worth the drive down beautiful residential Main Street to our historic shopping district. (Note - the picture at right is an illustration of a banner, but not the design we will be using.)
If you would like to help out by donating to either of these efforts, please contact Jill Nadeau at 920-648-2344 or mail a check to the Lake Mills Main Street Program, 200 Water Street, Lake Mills, WI. Thank you!
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The Farmers' Market!
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In just a few weeks, the Lake Mills Farmers' Market plans a triumphant return to Commons Park on Wednesdays from 1pm until dusk. The market offers an array of locally produced seasonal fruit and vegetables, baked goods, honey, preserves, meat, plants and flowers. You will also find booths displaying many locally handcrafted items, including jewelry, rugs and decorative accents. Food vendors are ready to fulfill your Wednesday dinner selections with fantastic selections and beverages. Don't forget to mark these Farmers' Market special theme weeks to your calendar:- May 4 - Kids' Day
- May 25 - Death by Chocolate Contest
- June 1 - Architectural Scavenger Hunt
- June 29 - Pie Baking Contest
- July 27 - Cooking Demo
- August 31 - Cooking Demo
- September 14 - Cooking Demo
- October 5 - Fall Harvest Festival
- October 26 - Witches Night Out
Would you like to vend at our Farmers' Market? Applications for new vendors are now available. If you've vended at our market in the past, you will receive an application in the mail; however, if you are considering being a new vendor, you can download the Farmers' Market vendor application from our website, or contact the Main Street office at 920-648-2344.
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Reduced Price on 2011 Calendars
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We have a few 2011 Calendars left to sell, and the price has been reduced from $12 to $10. Not only will this calendar help you plan your schedule for the remainder of the year, but it is chock full of great vintage images of Lake Mills! Purchase online via Paypal. Or save shipping costs by purchasing at the following Lake Mills locations: The Rose Gallery, Lake Street Emporium, Dutch Designs, and the Chamber of Commerce at City Hall. 
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Facade Grants
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The Lake Mills Main Street Program has awarded facade grants to two downtown businesses for signage. Receiving the grants were Bungalow Jo's Market and Denny's Hairstyling.
 | Bungalow Pro's and Jo's - 109 North Main Street
Pictured L-R: Troy Kloss, Katie Otto and Jill Nadeau of the Lake Mills Main Street Program; Jill Kessenich, Owner |
 | Denny's Hairstyling - 118 W. Lake Street
Pictured L-R: Troy Kloss, Katie Otto and Jill Nadeau of the Lake Mills Main Street Program; Nancy and Denny Overson, Owners |
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Sponsorship Night
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Area businesses will soon be receiving an invitation to the Third Annual Lake Mills Main Street Sponsorship Night. This free affair will feature wine, cheese, chocolate and more, and will give businesses a chance to support Main Street's revitalization efforts through sponsorships of events. A limited amount of sponsorships are available for each event, including the Farmers' Market, Knickerbocker Ice Festival, and the Lake Mills Arts Festival. Each business that commits to a sponsorship will be given a free bottle of wine or Tyranena beer.
This fun evening will take place on Wednesday, April 27 from 5-6:30pm at The Wine Vineyard, 103 North Main Street.
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Jefferson County Hospitality Awards
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Recently, the Jefferson County Tourism Council initiated an annual award ceremony to honor the folks on the front line of service, tourism and hospitality. Nominations were accepted in February and early March for positive Jefferson County ambassadors.
The awards ceremony was held at the JC Plaza Hotel & Convention Center on Thursday, March 24. Lake Mills boasted a respectable THREE nominees out of the many submitted from throughout the county.
 | Nominee Barbara Voss of Ephraim Faience Pottery receives her "Best of Hospitality" certificate from Steve Cline, president of the Jefferson County Tourism Council.
Not pictured: nominees Hope Oostdik (Dutch Designs) and Katie Otto
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Save These Dates!
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Here's what's coming up in 2011 - save the dates so you can be part of the fun! - Farmers' Market - every Wednesday from May through October
- June 23-26 - Town & Country Days
- July 16 - Lake Mills Arts Festival
- September 2-5 - 175th Anniversary Celebration
- September 17 - Painted Ladies Present Paint the Town!
- October 2 - Fall Festival
- October 26 - Witches Night Out
- November 19 - Legendary Ladies Night
- December 2-11 - Legendary Classic Christmas
(including the annual Tree Lighting event - new date this year!)
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Please Support our Local Businesses
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2shores Classic Cars ~ All State Appraisal ~ American Legion Post #67 ~ Anderson Chiropractic ~ Anderson Group, SC ~ Anne's Cafe' on the Park ~ Associated Bank ~ Assured Mortgage ~ Aurora Pharmacy ~ Bank of Lake Mills ~ Bliss Power Yoga ~ Blue Moon Pizza and Restaurant ~ BP Amoco ~ Bradley J. Glassel Agency (American Family) ~ Bruce Johnson Clay Studio ~ Bungalow Pros/Bungalow Jo's ~ Bumper to Bumper ~ Calamity Jane's ~ Carp's Landing ~ Century 21 Real Estate ~ Cherie Miller, CPA ~ Comprehensive Financial Planning Services ~ Tony Cooke ~ Countryside Jewelers & Engravers ~ Cream City Marketing ~ CV Hair Company ~ Dance Studio 3D ~ Denny's Hairstyling ~ DMM Promotions ~ Do IT Smarter ~ Dr. Roots, DDS SC ~ Drescher & Associates ~ Dutch Designs ~ Edward Jones ~ El Mariachi Restaurant ~ Ephraim Faience Pottery ~ Family Resources Associates ~ Financial Foundations 101 ~ Garage Door Repair Techs ~ Greenwood's State Bank ~ H&R Block ~ Hughes Communications ~ James C. Huska, CPA, LLC ~ I Was Framed! ~ Insurance Service Center ~ Jensen Plumbing, Heating & AC ~ Kaleidescope Fibers, LLC ~ Kansas City Life/Sunset Financial ~ Kiessling & Lesperance ~ Lake Mills Arts Center ~ Lake Mills Athletic Club ~ Lake Mills Chamber of Commerce ~ Lake Mills Chiropractic ~ Lake Mills Eye Care ~ Lake Mills Fire Station ~ Lake Mills Laundromat ~ Lake Mills Leader ~ Lake Mills Municipal Bldg ~ Lake Mills Police Department ~ Lake Mills Post Office ~ Lake Mills Restoration ~ Lake Street Emporium ~ L.D. Fargo Public Library ~ Leader Printing Company ~ Leverton Law Offices ~ Lois Beauty Salon ~ Mill Creek Studio ~ Ming's Garden ~ Neuberger, Wakeman, Lorenz, Griggs, & Sweet ~ Nicole Cooke Photography ~ Ooh La La Hair Styling ~ Opera House Antique Mall ~ Oral Health Clinic of Lake Mills ~ Patti's Beauty Salon ~ Penguin Productions ~ Pyramid Driving School ~ RE/MAX Community Realty ~ Renaissance Theatre ~ Rock Lake Activity Center (RLAC) ~ Ryan's Auto Care ~ S&S Plumbing ~ Sentry Food Store ~ Solutions Floral & Executive Realty ~ Sportsmans Pub on the Park ~ State Farm ~ Steve J. Fahsel, DDS ~ Steve's Car & Truck Service ~ Sweet Lips Art & Gift Gallery ~ The Rose Gallery ~ The Write Approach ~ Timber Creek Pizza Company ~ Traveler's Alley Studio ~ TT's Time Out ~ Wallace Design Studio ~ Water House Foods ~ The Wine Vineyard ~ Verizon Communications ~ Wendt Insurance ~ Wisco Farm Co-op |
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