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JEFFERSON COUNTY TOURISM COUNCIL  �  FEBRUARY 2015   

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Jefferson County DISCOUNTS
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Restaurant Review Crew
Discounts
February Events in Jefferson County




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February is full of snow, outdoor events, great indoor entertainment, and lots of things to do in Jefferson County!

Let Jefferson County provide you with great February memories!
 


 

Jefferson County Restaurant Review Crew  

 
 

 

 

 

The Jefferson County Tourism Council (JCTC) Fish Dish Review Crew of Jefferson County, Wisconsin will now be reviewing Supper Clubs under the moniker JCTC Restaurant Review Crew of Jefferson County, Wisconsin.

 

 

Hello Jefferson County diners! If you have been reading your Fish Dish Review Crew of Jefferson County, Wisconsin reviews of area Fish Fries over the past few years, then you will be happy to know that the same trusty, hungry diners have decided to set aside the iconic Wisconsin fascination with fish and broaden our horizons. Yep, that other venerable institution - The Supper Club - receives our full attention. Look forward to our monthly reviews of area dining, exclusively on your JCTC website (www.enjoyjeffersoncounty.com) and in JCTC's monthly newsletter.

 

 

Stagecoach Inn

11946 N. State Road 26

Fort Atkinson, WI 53538

608-868-3850

 

Let's get this whole thing started with an honest-to-goodness winner: The Stagecoach Inn in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin.

 

It was a cold January Saturday. I was worried when we entered the jammed parking area at The Stagecoach. I knew we had 7:00PM reservations, and was dreading the wait. Wait a minute...we checked in with the hostess and do my eyes deceive me? There, just beyond the absolutely jammed bar is a corner table set for six. "Right this way, sir." In olden days the Stagecoaches ran on time, and it is heartening to know that the Stagecoach Inn carries on the tradition! I'm impressed. Southern Comfort Old Fashioned in one hand and menu in the other, it becomes quickly apparent that we have found Supper Club heaven, as the Lazy Susan appears with creamed pickled beets, sweet pea salad, 3 bean salad and corn relish. Refills were provided promptly. Have I mentioned the fantastic service? Our waitress casually mentioned she has been with the Stagecoach for over 25 years, and her experience showed. This pro anticipated every need.  

 

The bread and cracker basket just begun, our soups arrived: French Onion and Vegetable Beef, both top notch. Salads were fresh and accompanied by delicious dressing choices. The entrees arrived piping hot. Two of us ordered the Saturday Night special: Prime Rib, both 16 ounce King Cuts. Two Filets, a Ribeye and 8 large Scallops rounded out the choices. Each dish was pronounced as perfectly done, moist and flavorful. Baked and Au Gratin potatoes were splendid.

 

The Stagecoach Inn has been in continuous operation for over 50 years. The decor can best be described as "Wisconsin Rustic:" big bar scattered dining tables, with efficient, friendly service and just great food.  

 

No website, no Facebook, just word of mouth keeps the Stagecoach an institution that will hopefully go on for at least another 50 years.  

 

Looking forward to next month, when the Crew visits Hi Way Harry's in Johnson Creek.

 

 

Your Jefferson County Restaurant Review Crew encourages you to check out our online reviews and GO EAT SOME GREAT FOOD IN JEFFERSON COUNTY!!  



 

Discounts in Jefferson County     

 

Have you checked out all of the great discounts offered in Jefferson County? From restaurants to B&Bs, from hotels to theater, to shopping shopping shopping - we have it all!

All of the current discounts can be found here.  
 

Here is just a sample of what you will find on our discount page. 
 



  

February Events in Jefferson County
(Please double-check our website to verify dates and times) 

 

 

 

Through February 22, 2015 - The Sensational 70's 

 

You've loved THOSE FABULOUS 50'S and SOLID GOLD 60'S and now The Fireside brings you a super-charged 70's show like no other. Neil Diamond; Bruce Springsteen; Stevie Wonder; Queen; Fleetwood Mac; the Bee Gees; Elton John; Aerosmith; Chicago; Donna Summer; Earth, Wind and Fire; James Taylor; Led Zeppelin; Jackson Five; and ABBA are just some of the great artists that will be represented in this explosive musical celebration featuring The Fireside's Live Band led by the ever popular Steve Watts.

 

Seven shows weekly Wednesday through Sunday

 

Fort Atkinson - 1131 Janesville Avenue

www.firesidetheatre.com   

800-477-9505 

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February 6, 2015 - Knickerbocker Ice Festival - Team Trivia Contest  

 

trivia The Team Trivia Contest will start at 7pm on Friday, at City Hall (200 Water Street), and continue until approximately 10pm in the Community Center. Teams can have between six and eight players; each player pays $10 to pay. The top-scoring (read: BRAINIEST) team will win $100 and the coveted Brain Trophy. Prize money will also be awarded for the second and third place teams.

 

More information on the Knickerbocker event can be found here

 

Lake Mills - 200 Water Street 

www.legendarylakemills.com 

920-648-6721

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February 7, 2015 - Knickerbocker Ice Festival 

 

The annual Knickerbocker Ice Festival in Lake Mills is 10 years strong! What a great event to kick off the winter blues and enjoy the outdoors. Games in the snow, on the lake, in the park. Ice carvers. A chili cook-off. Shake off those winter blues and come to Lake Mills on Saturday, February 7!
 

 

 

Knickerbocker Festival Highlights:

Friday, February 6  

  • 7pm: Team Trivia at City Hall, sponsored by Eli Wedel Photo & Design, Saga Engineering, and Forest Landscaping & Construction
  • 6-8pm - Knickerbocker Candlelight Ski/Snowshoe in Korth Park, sponsored by the Lake Mills Wellness Coalition

 

Saturday, February 7

  • 6am - 5pm: Fisheree - sponsored by Party Mart, Topel's Towing & Repair, Rock Lake Storage and Sportsman's Pub
  • 9am: Ice Carving - Enjoy ice carving master Dick Emmerich and his band of merry carvers as they create masterpieces out of ice throughout the downtown area. The ice sculptures are sponsored by Calamity Janes, Lewis Station Winery, Countryside Jewelry, Sanft Accounting, R. J. Roots DDS, Ephraim Pottery, Bank of Lake Mills, Dutch Designs, Sportsman's Pub, TT's Time Out, CV Hair Company, RE/MAX Community Realty, American Family Insurance, Eli Wedel Photo & Design, Water House Foods, Timber Creek Pizza, and Jefferson Veterinary Clinic.
  • 9am - 5k Run/Walk - register at 8:30 in Commons Park, East Lake Street side
  • 9:30am - 12:30pm: Rock Lake Under Ice - sponsored by the Rock Lake Improvement Association. Ice safety demos on the ice at Bartel's Beach.  Put on a dry suit (provided), and learn how to get out of the water from a trained safety diver.  Learn about snowmobile and ATV safety from the DNR wardens. View the Fire Department's air boat used for ice rescues.
  • 10am: Iceberg Open Golf - sponsored by Lakeland Cold Storage and TT's Timeout. Registration begins at 8am at TT's Timeout - t-times at 8:30am, 10am and 11:30am.
  • 10am: Royal Coronation - sponsored by TT's Timeout
  • 11am - 1pm: Outdoor Park Activities in Commons Park - sponsored by the Lake Mills Wellness Coalition, Ace Hardware, St. Vincent DePaul's, Rock-n-Hands Massage Therapy, Journey of Life Wellness Studio, CamRock Sport and CAFE, Fort HealthCare and Recover Your Health LLC.
  • 11am - 1pm: Ice Skating Party - sponsored by the Lake Mills Optimist Club
  • 1pm: Family Games in the Park - sponsored by Dutch Designs and the Lake Mills Veterinary Clinic
  • 1pm - 3pm: Fire & Ice Chili Cook-off - sponsored by Carp's Landing
  • 50/50 Raffle Drawing: winner to be announced on Facebook after 7pm

 

Lake Mills - downtown and on Rock Lake

www.legendarylakemills.com 

920-648-6721



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February 7, 2015 - Hoops for Hope 2015 

 

Hoops for Hope is an all-day event benefiting the School District of Jefferson and Tomorrow's Hope; a local non-profit that supports those touched by Alzheimer's, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and other life-limiting illnesses...however an illness touches their lives. Join us to celebrate and support our students as they play with passion and purpose!

 

To start off the day, there will be a boys and girls 3rd grade basketball tournament from 9 am to 3 pm. The tournament will feature a free open swim and photo opportunities with local mascots along with Hoops for Hope t-shirt sales.

 

Following the 3rd grade basketball tournament, the Jefferson Eagles will take on the Lakeside Lutheran Warriors in a girls basketball match-up. The Freshmen and JV games will start at 5:40 pm. The Varsity game will follow at 7:15 pm. Throughout the games, there will be skills demonstrations and scrimmages from the girls youth basketball program. The varsity game will feature contests like a free throw competition, a 3 point contest and "Dress like an Eagle."

 

Hoops for Hope is sure to be fun for the whole family. Come out on Saturday February 7th to see for yourself!

 

9am - 9pm

Jefferson - 700 W. Milwaukee Street

www.tomorrowshope.org 

(920) 674-8967


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February 7, 2015 - Aladdin - Missoula Children's Theatre 

 

For Aladdin, it's not easy to find a magic lamp, but it's even harder to get a date! It's a swirling sandstorm of famous Arabian Tales from Ali Baba to Scheherazade and even Sinbad the Sailor as Aladdin journeys to find a magic lamp in a Cave of (not-so-great) Wonders. Along his way, Aladdin seeks answers and advice from wise Genies, a powerful Sultan, and even his own Mother to find a way to meet the Princess. However, even with the lamp in hand, Aladdin will have to learn that it takes more than a wish to make a good impression. Missoula Children's Theatre will audition, cast, rehearse with, and perform this original musical featuring 50-60 local K-12 youth.

 

Whitewater - Young Auditorium - 930 West Main Street 

www.uww.edu/youngauditorium  

Box Office: 262-472-2222

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February 13, 2015 - Rock Lake Activity Center Casino Night 

 

Join us for a night of fun, food and gaming! Price includes hors de oeuvres, two drink tickets, and $500 of play money. Throughout the evening, there will be silent auctions and door prizes. Following the gaming, there will be a live auction. All proceeds benefit the Rock Lake Activity Center.

 

6:30-11:30pm

 

Lake Mills - 229 Fremont Street  

rocklakeac.org/ 

920-945-0156

 

 

 

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February 14, 2015 - 10th Annual Dip for Dozer Plunge into Lake Ripley 

 

The Dip for Dozer is one of Cambridge's most loved and fun events.  Take a dip into frozen Lake Ripley in the middle of winter for a great cause!  Dress up in your favorite themed costume and jump with friends. The day starts with turkey bowling, Kites on Ice & Ice Sculpting at 11am, then the Dipping & Dipper Costume Contest at 1pm.  Dip Awards, Raffles, Food & Music at Rockdale Bar & Grill at 4 pm in downtown Rockdale.  This event is always held the second Saturday in February.

 

10th Annual Dip for Dozer

Saturday February 14, 2015

Lake Ripley Park, Cambridge WI

 

Dozens of Dippers jump in the lake to raise funds and have fun in this annual Cambridge tradition.   

Dip registration and events begin at 11am. Dipping starts promptly at 1pm. Events on the ice include:

  • Ice Sculpting
  • Turkey Bowling
  • Kites on Ice
  • Costume Contests
  • Hot Food and more!

Raffles begin at 3pm at Rockdale Bar & Grill, along with prizes for the most Dip pledges raised and the Dip costume contest. Live music starts at 7pm.

Additional information and resources:

Minimum pledges are requested in order to Dip: $52.00 for individuals, $352.00 for teams (maximum of 4 people). Team pledges must be turned in collectively by team captain. Make checks payable to DOZER 52 FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIP FUND. Proceeds from the Dip for Dozer benefit The Dozer 52 Football Scholarship Fund, a non-profit fund of the Cambridge Athletic Booster Club for the purpose of providing post-secondary scholarships to Cambridge High School Football players.  

 

Download registration forms, etc. on the website. 

Cambridge - Lake Ripley Park, N4310 Park Road  

www.dipfordozer.com 

608-423-3241

 

 

 

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February 14, 2015 - Vacation in Paradise 

 

 

 

 

The Jefferson Rotary club would like to invite you to a wonderful Valentine's Day event and a chance to win a dream vacation. Come out, have a great time and help grow the quality of life in our community.

 

 

 

 

 

Prizes:

1st Prize

Caribbean Cruise or $2,500 Cash

2nd Prize

A Week at Fox Hills Resort

3rd & 4th Prize

One night stay at the Crowne Plaza, Dinner Included ($200 value each)

5th Prize

B.E. Hive Couple's Massage

6th & 7th Prize

Romantic Dinner for Two

 

We all need to do something very special for our better half on Valentine's Day. This year the Rotary Club of Jefferson is proud to offer this wonderful early evening event. "Island Food" and Caribbean Music (think Jimmy Buffet with a steel drum), beer tasting, wine tasting and a silent auction.

 

Drawings every half hour. You don't need to be present to win but you do need to be present to eat and drink, FREE!!

4pm-7pm

Jefferson Area Business Center, The Old Woolen Mill in the Jefferson Area Business Center, 222 Wisconsin Dr., Jefferson, WI

 www.jeffersonabc.com 

920-674-9000

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February 14, 2015 - The Diamonds 

 

What do three Gold Records, 33 appearances on American Bandstand, the American Graffiti soundtrack, the Happy Days soundtrack, the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, and the Doo-Wop Hall of Fame have in common? They all feature The Diamonds! In 1957, The Diamonds released an instant million selling hit, Little Darlin'. Through the years they have learned about the durability of classic rock and roll music and continue to perform in a variety of venues worldwide.  

 

Get carried away this Valentine's Day with their music!

 

DINING OPTION: Menu and ticket information is available on our website. Cost: $18.00

7:30pm

 

Whitewater - Young Auditorium - 930 West Main Street 

www.uww.edu/youngauditorium  

Box Office: 262-472-2222
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February 19, 2015 - Dallas Brass 

 

Since its founding in 1983 by Michael Levine, Dallas Brass has become one of America's foremost musical ensembles. The group has established a unique blend of traditional brass instruments with a full complement of drums and percussion, which creates a performing entity of extraordinary range and musical challenges. Their repertoire includes classical masterpieces, Dixieland, swing, Broadway and Hollywood hits.

 

Soundbites pre-show discussion (optional) at 6:30pm

 

7:30pm

 

Whitewater - Young Auditorium - 930 West Main Street 

www.uww.edu/youngauditorium  

Box Office: 262-472-2222

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February 22, 2015 - Curious George 

 

Our Horizons Family Series is pleased to present "Curious George!" Join the inquisitive, lovable little monkey Curious George, star of books, movies and the award-winning PBS television show in this delightful new musical. George helps Chef Pisghetti enter a meatball contest to overcome Phinneas T. Lightspeed and his speedy Meatball O'Matic machine! George goes on an adventure in which he learns about Rome, meatballs, and friendship.

 

3:00pm

 

Whitewater- Young Auditorium - 930 West Main Street 

www.uww.edu/youngauditorium  

Box Office: 262-472-2222

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February 26-April 19, 2015 - The Wizard of Oz 

 

Over ten generations have grown up loving this classic tale of an enchanted land. Now The Fireside brings you an exciting stage adaptation of this legendary musical. It's all there - the good witch, wicked witch, cowardly lion, tin man, scarecrow, and the young girl from Kansas in search of home. It's a show for the entire family filled with eye-popping costumes, rib-tickling humor, breath-taking adventure, and an immortal musical score including the favorite hit song "Over the Rainbow."

 

Seven shows weekly Wednesday through Sunday

 

Fort Atkinson - 1131 Janesville Avenue  

www.firesidetheatre.com 

800-477-9505

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February 28, 2015 - Cambridge Arts Council Gala-Speakeasy Spectacular 

 

On Saturday February 28th, The Cambridge Arts Council presents their 3rd annual festive night out, in celebration of the arts. Come meet and mingle with  our local artists, enjoy live music, appetizers and wine at the former Zen Gallery, 210 W. Main St.

 

Doors Open: 7:00pm
Live Auction:  9:00pm

 

Cambridge - 210 West Main Street  

www.cambridgewiarts.org 

(608) 423-3780

 

 

 

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February 28, 2015 - Calling All Jitterbugs! Dancing With Class Family Workshop

 

Clap and dance along at this interactive family story time and movement workshop! Learn the dance steps that go along with the new book, Jitterbugs! by Margot Toppen and illustrated by Karen Light, two Chicago area teaching artists. Jitterbugs! is an exciting picture book that will entertain children ages 2-10 with its scat rhythm under-tone and fast-moving story about two very different bugs who triumph through their unlikely dance partnership.

 

The story Jitterbugs! is inspired by real-life 1930s Lindy Hop dancers George Snowden ("Shorty George") and Beatrice Gay ("Big Bea") who used their height difference to their advantage to win contests at places like the famed Savoy Ballroom in Harlem, New York. This dance-along story re-casts George and Bea as adorable and engaging "Jitterbugs." Young children and their families will love to dance along with the bugs in this fully interactive family dance workshop, while discovering that moving together can be a fun and healthy family activity. PLUS you'll be treated to a special "swingin'" performance by local youth.

 

3:00pm

 

Whitewater - Young Auditorium - 930 West Main Street 

www.uww.edu/youngauditorium  

Box Office: 262-472-2222

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JEFFERSON COUNTY TOURISM COUNCIL CONTACT INFO  

 

President: Kate Anderson  |  [email protected]  |   920-648-3585
Vice President: Steve Cline   |   [email protected]
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Treasurer:  Janet Werner   |   [email protected]   |   920-674-4511

Secretary:  Katie Otto  |  [email protected]  |  920-648-6721

Newsletter Editor: Katie Otto |  [email protected]  | 920-648-2367 

Official Guide Representative:  Jennifer Erdman   |   [email protected]   |   414-213-4125