Calendar
of Events
Avoid disappointments; call the number provided with each event
or call the Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce, 262-763-6044, to
confirm dates and times.
2010
Calendar of Events Form
Ongoing
Events are listed following the yearly calendar.
|
March
|
| 4 |
Fit and Healthy Kids is
a nutrition and fitness program designed to help middle school
students _6th, 7th, & 8th grades) and their parents improve
their eating and fitness choices. Held at the Aurora Wellness
Center 300 McCanna Pkwy Burlington. Cost is $25.00
call to register 1-800-499-5736. Course continues on March 11th
& 18th. |
| 4 |
Drawing
Out Stress
The workshop includes a brief introduction to art therapy
and ample time for drawing and discussion. Held at Plymouth
United Church
of Christ
124 W. Washington
St. , Burlington
, WI
from 6:30
p.m. to 8:00
p.m. Cost is $5.00 payment
due night of class. |
| 4 |
Couples
Massage Workshop .
Have you always wanted to learn proper, effective massage
techniques? Here is your chance. Bring a partner and learn
from our therapists. Our Massage workshop for couples will
start at 6:30 .
We will have a short power point presentation about massage
followed by hands on training. Please call to reserve your
spot as space is limited 262-763-5573. Euphoria Spa 230
Milwaukee Avenue, Suite 200 Burlington
|
| 4-5 |
Yo-Yo
& Skill Toy Convention. Exhibits
of 1000 collectible yo-yos, patches, awards and memorabilia
and a demonstration. See advertising and premium items, posters,
a soap promotion, antique yo-yos, Duncan
items, and meet someone
who has yo-yoed with the Smothers Brothers. Demonstrations
of a few classic yo-yo tricks for visitors, too. Each day
is different. Admission $5/person. Call for times. Classes
to learn to yo-yo can be arranged for a separate fee. www.topmuseum.org
533 Milwaukee
Av, Burlington ,
WI 53105
262 763-3946 |
| 5 |
Friday Night Lights
Annual Fundraiser. Held at Cotton Exchange tickets are
$25.00 and can be bought at Love, Inc. or call 763-6226 |
| 6 |
St. Charles Spaghetti
Dinner - 4:30 - 9 pm, 449 Conkey
St. |
| 6 |
Yo-Yo
& Skill Toy Convention. Contests,
Workshops, and exhibits. Bring your own yo-yos or buy one
here. Yo-Yos, juggling, Diabolos, Kendamas, areo props, Eskimo
yo-yo challenges. Informal contests all day long. Special
workshops at specific times. Each day is different. Call for
times and admissions 262-763-3946. Classes to learn to yo-yo
can be arranged for a separate fee. www.topmuseum.org
533 Milwaukee Ave , Burlington , WI 53105 |
| 6 |
Benefit
to help the Kivisto Family held
at Burlington Brewing Company 217 N Pine St (Upstairs) starting
at 6 p.m. 8-11
p.m. Greg Brady Experience
$5.00 donation. Rick and Carrie Kivisto (Rick is a member
of the Town of Burlington Fire Dept) who have helped the community,
have their son Scott a BHS Sophomore, Wrestler, and Future
Eagle Scout fighting AML
Leukemia |
| 6 |
Pouchmaking
workshop 10:30am-12noon
Create a beautifully unique leather and fur pouch that can
used for many purposes. For ages 16 and up. Please pre-register
and pre-pay by calling (262) 878-5600. Fee is $5.00. Meet
at the Visitor Center
. Richard
Bong
State
Recreation Area |
| 7 |
Yo-Yo
& Skill Toy Convention. Noon
: hula hoop and paddle ball contests, 1 pm : World-wide Yo-Yo
Contest, sanctioned by the American Yo-Yo Association. Yo-Yo
Shows, Prizes, shows, door prizes, meet champions, Bring your
own yo-yos or buy one here. Yo-Yos, juggling, Diabolos, Kendamas,
areo props, Eskimo yo-yo challentes. Informal contests all
day long. Limited tickets Admission: $10/person. Classes to
learn to yo-yo can be arranged for a separate fee. Parking
is free. www.topmuseum.org
262 763-3946 533 Milwaukee Av, Burlington |
| 9 |
Creative
Story time 10:00-10:30 AM - For parents or caregivers
and their children ages 2-5 years. Stories
are the gateway to literacy skill building. Join us for a weekly
celebration of stories featuring book readings, story telling,
musical activities and creative play. Held at the new Love,
Inc. Book Store |
| 9 |
Parenting
Wisely Young
Children Group Session for parents and caregivers. Parenting
Wisely is an evidenced based program that addresses the unique
needs of parents of younger children. This 3 week skill building
group session allows parents to view common problems and learn
valuable communication and behavior management skills. The
program is proven effective in strengthening family relationships,
improving discipline, improved problem solving, and improving
family communication. This program is offered at no cost to
parents or caregivers. No childcare is available for this
program. Pre-registration is required. Held at the Love, Inc.
Community Center from 1:00
p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
| 11 |
Town
Board Meeting
held in the Town Hall, on Highway 142 at 6:30
p.m. |
| 11 |
Corn Beef & Cabbage
by the KC's more information to follow |
| 11 |
Knee-High
Naturalist 10:00am-11:30am
Bring your 3-5 year old
to this fun and involving nature program. This month come
to an OLD-FASHIONED STORY HOUR! Dress to go outside. Please
pre-register by calling (262) 878-5600. Meet at the Visitor
Center
. *Program will go on regardless
of weather but topic may change. Richard
Bong
State
Recreation Area |
| 12 |
2010
Delavan Train Show. Held at the Delavan American
Legion Hall 111 S. 2nd St. Delavan WI 53115 from noon 5:00
p.m. Food and beverages available. Door and raffle prizes.
Free admission. Win an HO Layout! |
| 12 |
Stress
Testing - What
does it tell us? Presented by James Moran, MD Time: Noon
to 1
p.m. Location: Cardiology
Department, Aurora Memorial
Hospital
of Burlington
, 252
McHenry St. , Burlington
. Call 262-767-8094 or
sign up at the Cardiology registration desk. |
| 13 |
Mischievous
Singles over 50; Foxville Restaurant 141 N. Pine Street
6 pm. All welcome come and get the new calendar of events.
Questions call 262-534-6008 |
| 13 |
Smart Gardening Chat
- Join owner Walt Uebele and the BGC staff in a discussion on
early spring smart gardening tips. Burlington Garden Center,
5205 Mormon Road, Burlington, 763-2153, www.burlingtongardencenter.com. |
| 13 |
Milwaukee
Startup Accelerator at CATI -
10 am - 8 pm, CATI, 2320 Renaissance Blvd., Sturtevant.To
register, propose a session or get involved: startupaccelerator.org.
Do you have a project that needs inspiration? Is your business
in the doldrums? Don't know where to turn to get your charity
program off the ground? Join the brigade at bucketworks for
a weekend of high powered brain aerobics. Exchange ideas with
the creatives, the entrepreneurs, the BarCampers. Cross pollination
is encouraged profusely. Trials and tribulations will
be celebrated. Together we'll help you pick yourself up, dust
yourself off, and move that next step forward with whatever
project that drives your
passions.
It's the Woodstock of startups; an inspiration and creativity
fest with the focus on making progress with your project,
your business or your program. Presentations will cover topics
tailored to participants' needs, based on your votes on the
day of the event. Sessions could cover design, acting, presentations,
legal and financial planning as well as social networking,
public relations or marketing. Do you need money to take that
next step? Do you need a boost, practice or a better presentation?
There is a select set of investors invited who will be there
to listen to proposals. |
| 13 |
2010
Delavan Train Show. Held at the Delavan American
Legion Hall 111 S. 2nd St. Delavan WI 53115 from 9:00 4:00
p.m. Food and beverages available. Door and raffle prizes.
Free admission. Win an HO Layout! |
| 14 |
2010
Delavan Train Show. Held at the Delavan American
Legion Hall 111 S. 2nd St. Delavan WI 53115 from 9:00 2:00
p.m. Food and beverages available. Door and raffle prizes.
Free admission. Win an HO Layout! |
| |
Blood Drive Sponsored
by Aurora Memorial Hospital from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Veterans
Terrace 589 Milwaukee Ave. Contact the Blood Center for
an appointment 877-232-4376 |
| 16 |
City
Council Meeting held at Council Chamber 224 E. Jefferson
Street
at
6:30 p.m. |
| 16 |
Parenting
Wisely Young
Children Group Session for parents and caregivers. Parenting
Wisely is an evidenced based program that addresses the unique
needs of parents of younger children. This 3 week skill building
group session allows parents to view common problems and learn
valuable communication and behavior management skills. The
program is proven effective in strengthening family relationships,
improving discipline, improved problem solving, and improving
family communication. This program is offered at no cost to
parents or caregivers. No childcare is available for this
program. Pre-registration is required. Held at the Love, Inc.
Community Center from 1:00
p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
| 16 |
Story Time -
Ms. Joy's story time from 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. No registration
is required. The goal of story time is to encourage children
to develop an interest in books and reading. Relax, listen
to a story, sing some songs, and come and play! Burlington
Public Library |
| 16 |
Creative
Story time 10:00-10:30 AM - For parents or caregivers
and their children ages 2-5 years. Stories
are the gateway to literacy skill building. Join us for a weekly
celebration of stories featuring book readings, story telling,
musical activities and creative play. Held at the new Love,
Inc. Book Store |
| 16 |
Walworth County Job Fair
sponsored by Gateway Technical College and the Walworth County
Job Center. Will be held at Gateways' Elkhorn campus.
For further information and registration materials contact Jenean
Shreves at 262-741-5191. |
| 17 |
Building
Blocks - Nursery
rhymes, songs, children's books, games and social playtime
are introduced to provide families opportunities to engage
in the Building Blocks of early learning. Parents share
their challenges and successes while giving encouragement
to others during informal topic discussions. Held at the Burlington
Public Library from 11:00
a.m. - 11:45 a.m. To register
or for more information contact, Linda Breuer, Children's
Resources at Love, Inc. Phone: 262-763-6226 x64 Email: families@love-inc.net
|
| 18 |
Return
on Green Investment - So what is the bottom line?
How much is all this Green going to cost me? Your consideration
of a Green investment should include a return on investment.
We will look into cost savings, life cycle costs, and practicality
of purchase. 7:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m. Center for Advanced Technology & Innovation,
2320 Renaissance Blvd. Sturtevant. $25
per person (includes continental breakfast)
To
register: Call Beth Tilley at 262-741-8518
or email
tilleye@gtc.edu |
| 18 |
Business After Hours -
Join Cooperative Plus to celebrate their new location at 1201
Milwaukee Ave. Open to business persons, their spouses and guests.
5 - 7 pm. RSVP to BACC at 763-6044. |
| 18 |
General
Skin Health Analysis Workshop .
This is a non-diagnostic analysis of your skin type and concerns
performed by a licensed esthetician. You will be provided
with a complimentary consultation/evaluation and treatment/product
recommendations for your specific skin type. Any product purchased
or services booked that evening will receive 15% off ~ if
you bring a friend you will both receive 20% off! Please call
to schedule your appointment 262-763-5573. Times are available
starting at 5:00 PM.
Euphoria Spa 230 Milwaukee
Avenue, Suite 200 Burlington
|
| 20 |
Meditation Gardens -
Given by Cindy Rabe, owner of Moonflower Creations.
10 am, free, Burlington Garden Center, 5205 Mormon Road, Burlington,
763-2153, www.burlingtongardencenter.com. |
| 20 |
2010 series of workdays
at Bong State Recreation Area - 9
am - 11 am, has been planned to help improve the park and the
environment. Workdays are very flexible, volunteers may come
for the whole time or for an hour. They may show up for all
the workdays or just one. Ages may vary, but are best suited
for ages ten and up. Some of the planned projects include helping
with habitat work by cutting and hauling brush. You may be improving
trails by cutting brush and clearing paths. You may be pruning
park trees in picnic areas. Workdays are not cancelled due to
bad weather. Come dressed to work outside in layers with boots,
hats and gloves. If you have tools, you may bring them but we
will try to have all necessary materials. When you arrive for
the workday, ask at the visitor center for directions to the
work area and staff will give you a free pass for the day. Please
call (262) 878-5607 to sign up.
Beth Goeppinger, Naturalist 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville,
WI |
| 20 |
COBBLER,
TAILOR, TRUNKMAKER -
HOW MY GRANDPAPPIES MADE A LIVING - British Interest Group
of Wisconsin
and Illinois (BIGWILL) welcomes Ginger Frere as guest speaker
to their meeting. 10:00 am to noon
, Community Church of Richmond,
5714 Broadway, Richmond
, IL
. Please check our website
for more information www.bigwill.org
|
| 20 |
Earliest
Migrants. Bundle
up and bring your binoculars to join us for an early morning
hike. Discover which hardy migrants have returned and what
the resident birds are doing. Trails will be wet. Meet at
the Visitor Center
. 7:30am-9:00am
Richard
Bong
State
Recreation Area |
| 20 |
Celebrate
Spring! Join us
to celebrate the Spring Equinox! We will welcome the season
with some spring facts and folklore, a hike and some spring
surprises! Dress to be outside. Meet at the Amphitheater.
10:00am-11:30am Richard
Bong
State
Recreation Area |
| 20 |
Hands-on
Spinning Tops and Games ,
A fun family program at the Spinning
Top
& Yo-Yo Museum
at 2 p.m.. Try the 35 hands-on
items, see the 2,000 item exhibit, try the I Spy Hunt with
a prize, view videos, and enjoy a unique live presentation
by the tops expert. The museum has appeared on national TV
and worked for MGM
on a movie. Visits are for ages 4-104. Tickets are needed:
call 262 763-3946 www.topmuseum.org
533 Milwaukee Ave ,
Burlington .
Other dates are posted on the museum's website or large groups
of 30-50 may schedule other times. 262 763-3946 |
| 22 |
ABC
Music & Me
For parents or caregivers and their children 2-4 years of
age Family Smart / Kid Friendly Partnership along with music
from Kindermusik International provides a fun way to sing,
listen, move, play, learn, and build early literacy &
language skills. In this six week session hosted by the Waterford
Public Library 9:30
a.m. 10:15 a.m. , families
share fun with two new early learning themes. |
| 23 |
Story Time -
Ms. Joy's story time from 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. No registration
is required. The goal of story time is to encourage children
to develop an interest in books and reading. Relax, listen
to a story, sing some songs, and come and play! Burlington
Public Library |
| 23 |
Creative
Story time 10:00-10:30 AM - For parents or caregivers
and their children ages 2-5 years. Stories
are the gateway to literacy skill building. Join us for a weekly
celebration of stories featuring book readings, story telling,
musical activities and creative play. Held at the new Love,
Inc. Book Store |
| 23 |
Marketing
In A Tough Economy 6:00
p.m. 8:00 p.m. This hands-on
workshop explores a wide range of marketing strategies and tips
used to get the word out about your business, attract and retain
new customers, operate in a competitive marketplace, and fuel
business growth. Topics include: low-cost promotion ideas, the
three steps of a cost-effective marketing plan, and how to obtain
free publicity. Cost is $10.00 Held at HOPES
Center
506
7 th Street Racine
. Please register at www.wwbic.com
|
| 24 |
Bits
and Pieces - Show casing
young music students' talent, sponsored by Burlington Lyceum
Club, at Burlington Senior Center,
211
N. Main St., Burlington. 7 pm (doors open 6:30), 262-763-3606
for more information. |
| 24 |
Building
Blocks - Nursery
rhymes, songs, children's books, games and social playtime
are introduced to provide families opportunities to engage
in the Building Blocks of early learning. Parents share
their challenges and successes while giving encouragement
to others during informal topic discussions. Held at the Burlington
Public Library from 11:00
a.m. - 11:45 a.m. To register
or for more information contact, Linda Breuer, Children's
Resources at Love, Inc. Phone: 262-763-6226 x64 Email: families@love-inc.net
|
| 25 |
Town
Board Meeting
held in the Town Hall, on Highway 142 at 6:30
p.m. |
| 25 |
Burlington Historic Preservation
Commission meeting held at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers located at 224 E. Jefferson Street |
27 |
Home
Show & Chocolate Extravaganza Burlington High
School, 9 a.m. 3 p.m., showcase local businesses, raffles,
Chocolate Extravaganza chocolate bakeoff contest, food available,
sponsored by Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce, 262-763-6044,
www.burlingtonchamber.org |
| 27 |
Creating a Wildlife Habitat
at Burlington Garden Center -
Presented by Kate Jerome, garden columnist and horticultural
instructor at Gateway Technical College. 10 am, free, 5205 Mormon
Road, Burlington, 763-2153, www.burlingtongardencenter.com. |
| 27 |
Easter
Egg Hunt sponsored
by The Driven Program. There will be 4 separate hunts for
ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-11. The Easter Bunny will be present
as well as many more activities for the entire family. Parents
can warm up with free warm beverages at the BHS Athletic Pavilion.
Prizes will include candy, toys, and $50 savings bonds. There
will be face painting, a coloring book station, and a raffle
for all. This should prove to be another great year.
The
Schedule is as follows:
10:00-10:15
Welcome/Orientation, Easter
Bunny Meet & Greet, Face Painting Begins, Free Drinks
Available, Raffle Ticket Sales
10:15-10:25
Hunt Begins Ages 0-2
10:25-10:35
Hunt Begins Ages 3-5
10:35-10:45
Hunt Begins Ages 6-8
10:45-10:55
Hunt Begins Ages 9-11
11:00-11:05
Raffle Draw / Thanks
11:30
Event Closes
|
| 27 |
Richard
Bong State Recreation Area and the Bong Naturalist Association
announces the 5th Annual Spring into Fitness Challenge
and fund raiser! Anyone can participate! Teams of
2-4 can register for $40 prior to March 15th or $45 after
March 15th. Teams can also register at the kick-off event
at 9:30am
on March 27th. Following a short presentation at 10:00
, we will hike the 1.9
mile Green Trail - meet at the Visitor
Center
. You will need to purchase
a daily or annual park vehicle sticker to attend any events
at the park. Participants will earn points for engaging in
healthy behaviors including being more physically active (such
as hiking, biking or other activities of choice), engaging
in healthy nutritional habits (including drinking more water
or eating more fruits and vegetables), and participating in
stress reduction activities (including yoga, dancing, or sunrise/sunset
viewing). A registration packet, which includes tally sheets,
event calendar and maps, will be given to each participant.
The event will wrap up on Sunday, May 16th with a healthy
potluck and award ceremony. For more information, or to receive
a registration form, please e-mail sif.challenge@gmail.com
This event is sponsored by the Bong Naturalist Association,
Runzheimer International and HyPro Inc. The park is located
at 26313 Burlington Road
, Kansasville |
| 28 |
Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast.
Details to come. |
| 29 |
ABC
Music & Me
For parents or caregivers and their children 2-4 years of
age Family Smart / Kid Friendly Partnership along with music
from Kindermusik International provides a fun way to sing,
listen, move, play, learn, and build early literacy &
language skills. In this six week session hosted by the Waterford
Public Library 9:30
a.m. 10:15 a.m. , families
share fun with two new early learning themes. |
| 30 |
Creative
Story time 10:00-10:30 AM - For parents or caregivers
and their children ages 2-5 years. Stories
are the gateway to literacy skill building. Join us for a weekly
celebration of stories featuring book readings, story telling,
musical activities and creative play. Held at the new Love,
Inc. Book Store |
| 31 |
Building
Blocks - Nursery
rhymes, songs, children's books, games and social playtime
are introduced to provide families opportunities to engage
in the Building Blocks of early learning. Parents share
their challenges and successes while giving encouragement
to others during informal topic discussions. Held at the Burlington
Public Library from 11:00
a.m. - 11:45 a.m. To register
or for more information contact, Linda Breuer, Children's
Resources at Love, Inc. Phone: 262-763-6226 x64 Email: families@love-inc.net
|
| 31-3 |
Egg
Dyeing Annual Event/Workshop Learn five different
techniques: classic, modern & awesome styles! Bring up
to 3 dozen hard-boiled eggs per person, You bring the eggs,
all other supplies are provided. This is great fun and tradition,
and you don't have to set up the mess at home! Call for daily
hours. Admission $3/person, all ages. Details on www.logicpuzzlemuseum.org
262 763-3946 Teacher
Place & Parent Resources
and the Logic Puzzle
Museum
, 533 Milwaukee
Ave, Burlington
, WI
53105
|
|
April
|
| 1 |
Wii
Gaming for youths continues from 3:30 - 5 p.m. No
registration is necessary; please note play is in a round-robin
style. Held at the Burlington Public Library. |
| 3 |
Backyard Orchard - Given
by Richard Polansky, owner of Haf's Road Orchard. Learn how
to prune and fertilize fruit trees. 10 am, free, Burlington
Garden Center, 5205 Mormon Road, Burlington, 763-2153, www.burlingtongardencenter.com.
|
| 5 |
ABC
Music & Me
For parents or caregivers and their children 2-4 years of
age Family Smart / Kid Friendly Partnership along with music
from Kindermusik International provides a fun way to sing,
listen, move, play, learn, and build early literacy &
language skills. In this six week session hosted by the Waterford
Public Library 9:30
a.m. 10:15 a.m. , families
share fun with two new early learning themes. |
| 6 |
Story Time -
Ms. Joy's story time from 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. No registration
is required. The goal of story time is to encourage children
to develop an interest in books and reading. Relax, listen
to a story, sing some songs, and come and play! Burlington
Public Library |
| 6 |
Building
Blocks - Nursery
rhymes, songs, children's books, games and social playtime
are introduced to provide families opportunities to engage
in the Building Blocks of early learning. Parents share
their challenges and successes while giving encouragement
to others during informal topic discussions. Held at the Burlington
Public Library from 11:00
a.m. - 11:45 a.m. To register
or for more information contact, Linda Breuer, Children's
Resources at Love, Inc. Phone: 262-763-6226 x64 Email: families@love-inc.net
|
| 6 |
City
Council Meeting held at Council Chamber 224 E. Jefferson
Street
at
6:30 p.m. |
| 6 |
Creative
Story time 10:00-10:30 AM - For parents or caregivers
and their children ages 2-5 years. Stories
are the gateway to literacy skill building. Join us for a weekly
celebration of stories featuring book readings, story telling,
musical activities and creative play. Held at the new Love,
Inc. Book Store |
| 7-8 |
Fit
With Fiber -
Learn To Knit event for Burlington
's youth. The event is
sponsored by Scholastic, Warm Up America Foundation, Artistic
Fibers and Raw Salon. St.
Charles School
and Cooper
School
are donating the space.
All of the supplies, knitting needles and yarn have been donated.
There are two sessions offered each day, 9
- 11 am and 1
- 3 pm . The event is open
to children in 1st - 5th grades and is free. Advance registration
is required as well as the submission of a permission slip
signed and dated by a guardian. Instruction is being provided
Artistic Fibers and volunteers. The participants are taught
to knit and asked to knit a 7 x 9 " square that will
become a part of a blanket that is thereafter donated to Warm
Up America for distribution to the Red Cross, Veterans Hospitals,
Shelters and Homeless support facilities. The hope is to solicit
community service hours from high school students to put the
squares together thereby including all of Burlington
's youth in this worthwhile
endeavor. Registration opens March 8th at 10
am at Artistic Fibers
and the class openings are on a first come basis. |
| 8 |
Wii
Gaming for youths continues from 3:30 - 5 p.m. No
registration is necessary; please note play is in a round-robin
style. Held at the Burlington Public Library. |
| 8 |
Town
Board Meeting
held in the Town Hall, on Highway 142 at 6:30
p.m. |
| 8 |
Hands-on
Spinning Tops and Games ,
A fun family program at the Spinning Top & Yo-Yo Museum
at 10 a.m.. Try the 35 hands-on items, see the 2,000 item exhibit,
try the I Spy Hunt with a prize, view videos, and enjoy a unique
live presentation by the tops expert. The museum has appeared
on national TV and worked for MGM on a movie. Visits are for
ages 4-104. Tickets are needed: call 262 763-3946 www.topmuseum.org
533 Milwaukee Ave , Burlington . Other dates are posted
on the museum's website or large groups of 30-50 may schedule
other times. 262 763-3946 |
| 10 |
Mischievous
Singles over 50; Foxville Restaurant 141 N. Pine Street
6 pm. All welcome come and get the new calendar of events.
Questions call 262-534-6008 |
| 10 |
Smart Gardening Chat -
Prune Like a Pro - (outside weather permitting).
10 am, free, Burlington Garden Center, 5205 Mormon Road, Burlington,
763-2153, www.burlingtongardencenter.com. |
| 12 |
ABC
Music & Me
For parents or caregivers and their children 2-4 years of
age Family Smart / Kid Friendly Partnership along with music
from Kindermusik International provides a fun way to sing,
listen, move, play, learn, and build early literacy &
language skills. In this six week session hosted by the Waterford
Public Library 9:30
a.m. 10:15 a.m. , families
share fun with two new early learning themes. |
| 13 |
Story Time -
Ms. Joy's story time from 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. No registration
is required. The goal of story time is to encourage children
to develop an interest in books and reading. Relax, listen
to a story, sing some songs, and come and play! Burlington
Public Library |
| 13 |
Creative
Story time 10:00-10:30 AM - For parents or caregivers
and their children ages 2-5 years. Stories
are the gateway to literacy skill building. Join us for a weekly
celebration of stories featuring book readings, story telling,
musical activities and creative play. Held at the new Love,
Inc. Book Store |
| 14 |
Building
Blocks - Nursery
rhymes, songs, children's books, games and social playtime
are introduced to provide families opportunities to engage
in the Building Blocks of early learning. Parents share
their challenges and successes while giving encouragement
to others during informal topic discussions. Held at the Burlington
Public Library from 11:00
a.m. - 11:45 a.m. To register
or for more information contact, Linda Breuer, Children's
Resources at Love, Inc. Phone: 262-763-6226 x64 Email: families@love-inc.net
|
| 15 |
Poems,
PJs and Popcorn
Help Burlington Library celebrate Poetry Month. Come in your
pajamas and snack on popcorn while listening to community
members and library staff read or recite their favorite children's
poetry. Share your favorite as well. This is a family event
open to all ages co-sponsored by Burlington Public Library
and Burlington 's local writing group, Authors Echo. 7 p.m.
These
programs are free and open to the public. No registration
is required. For more information call 262-763-7623
|
| 15 |
Wii
Gaming for youths continues from 3:30 - 5 p.m. No
registration is necessary; please note play is in a round-robin
style. Held at the Burlington Public Library. |
| 15 |
De-stress
With Music -
Learn basic principles to tailor music for stress management
purposes. Held at Plymouth
United Church
of Christ
124 W. Washington
St. , Burlington
, WI
from 6:30
p.m. to 8:00
p.m. Cost is $5.00 payment
due night of class. |
| 17 |
Chicken
& Biscuit Dinner Honey
Creek
Community
Baptist
Church
, 35512
Washington Ave. (Hwy.
D), Honey Creek, 4 7 p.m., chicken ala king over biscuits,
carrots, salads & assorted pies, bake sale, 262-534-2244
|
| 17 |
Open House - What's New
at the Burlington Garden Center - Container
planting party, caring for perennials - spring edition, 10 am,
free, Burlington Garden Center, 5205 Mormon Road, Burlington,
763-2153, www.burlingtongardencenter.com.
|
| 17 |
2010 Health & Wellness
Expo - sponsored by Creature
Comforts House Call Vet. 9 am - 3 pm, Burlington High
School, day packed with live demonstrations, seminars and tons
of drawings and free give-aways, all crowd favorites. Hosted
by Creature Comforts, www.burlingtonhealthexpo.com or 262-767-9392
for information. |
| 19 |
ABC
Music & Me
For parents or caregivers and their children 2-4 years of
age Family Smart / Kid Friendly Partnership along with music
from Kindermusik International provides a fun way to sing,
listen, move, play, learn, and build early literacy &
language skills. In this six week session hosted by the Waterford
Public Library 9:30
a.m. 10:15 a.m. , families
share fun with two new early learning themes. |
| 19 |
Movie
Time . With a
newly released adaptation of Maurice Sendak's classic children's
story. The film follows Max, a disobedient little boy who
is sent to bed without his supper. Max then creates an imaginary
forest world populated by the wild things, exotic monsters
and ferocious creatures who embrace Max as their ruler. The
film is rated PG and is minutes 101 minutes long starting
at 1 p.m.
Registration is required (so we know how much popcorn to make!).
Burlington
Library 763-7623 |
| 20 |
City
Council Meeting held at Council Chamber 224 E. Jefferson
Street
at
6:30 p.m. |
| 20 |
Story Time -
Ms. Joy's story time from 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. No registration
is required. The goal of story time is to encourage children
to develop an interest in books and reading. Relax, listen
to a story, sing some songs, and come and play! Burlington
Public Library |
| 20 |
Creative
Story time 10:00-10:30 AM - For parents or caregivers
and their children ages 2-5 years. Stories
are the gateway to literacy skill building. Join us for a weekly
celebration of stories featuring book readings, story telling,
musical activities and creative play. Held at the new Love,
Inc. Book Store |
| 21 |
Building
Blocks - Nursery
rhymes, songs, children's books, games and social playtime
are introduced to provide families opportunities to engage
in the Building Blocks of early learning. Parents share
their challenges and successes while giving encouragement
to others during informal topic discussions. Held at the Burlington
Public Library from 11:00
a.m. - 11:45 a.m. To register
or for more information contact, Linda Breuer, Children's
Resources at Love, Inc. Phone: 262-763-6226 x64 Email: families@love-inc.net
|
| 21 |
The
Burlington Public Library's Young Adult Book Club will host
a Teen Poetry Share from 7-8. Teens are
invited to come listen to others share their original poetry,
or to share their own. For those too shy to share, blind readings
will be offered. Refreshments will be served. Please contact
Joy at (262)342-1140 or for details. |
| 22 |
Wii
Gaming for youths continues from 3:30 - 5 p.m. No
registration is necessary; please note play is in a round-robin
style. Held at the Burlington Public Library. |
| 22 |
Town
Board Meeting
held in the Town Hall, on Highway 142 at 6:30
p.m. |
| 22 |
Butterfly
Gardening Want
to attract butterflies to your garden and yard? Come learn
from Tracy Hankwitz and Sharon Schwartz of the Burlington
Garden
Center
how to design a garden
where butterflies will thrive. Bring questions and share your
experiences with attracting caterpillars and butterflies.
Held at the Burlington
Library at 7
p.m. These programs are
free and open to the public. No registration is required.
For more information call 262-763-7623 |
| 22 |
Partners2
has set their
annual meeting to assist prom students and their parent about
the affects of alcohol on the developing brain. The drama,
Arrested Development, will be performed by high school students
to help inform the community of brain development issues facing
underage drinking users. The meeting will be held in the auditorium
at Burlington High
School from 7
to 8:30
PM . All community members
young and old are invited to become informed and help build
a better Burlington
community for our families! For more information contact Partners2
Organizer, Christina Weigler, at BHS 763.0200 ext. 1052 |
| 22 |
Burlington Historic Preservation
Commission meeting held at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers located at 224 E. Jefferson Street |
| 24 |
Kid's May Baskets/Veggie
talk on Heirloom Tomatoes - $7 for May Basket,
10 am, Burlington Garden Center, 5205 Mormon
Road, Burlington, 763-2153, www.burlingtongardencenter.com.
|
| 24 |
St. Charles Church Annual
Spring Rummage and Bake Sale
449 Conkey Street, Burlington 8a.m. - 1 p.m. 12:30 Special -
Stuff a Bag |
| 26 |
ABC
Music & Me
For parents or caregivers and their children 2-4 years of
age Family Smart / Kid Friendly Partnership along with music
from Kindermusik International provides a fun way to sing,
listen, move, play, learn, and build early literacy &
language skills. In this six week session hosted by the Waterford
Public Library 9:30
a.m. 10:15 a.m. , families
share fun with two new early learning themes. |
| 27 |
Story Time -
Ms. Joy's story time from 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. No registration
is required. The goal of story time is to encourage children
to develop an interest in books and reading. Relax, listen
to a story, sing some songs, and come and play! Burlington
Public Library |
| 27 |
Creative
Story time 10:00-10:30 AM - For parents or caregivers
and their children ages 2-5 years. Stories
are the gateway to literacy skill building. Join us for a weekly
celebration of stories featuring book readings, story telling,
musical activities and creative play. Held at the new Love,
Inc. Book Store |
| 28 |
Burlington
Lyceum Program - Milwaukee CFU Tomburitzans
- young people of Croation descent sing, dance
and play Croation songs.
7
- 8 pm, (doors open at 6:30 pm.) Veterans Terrace at Echo
Lake, 763-3606 for more information |
| 29 |
Wii
Gaming for youths continues from 3:30 - 5 p.m. No
registration is necessary; please note play is in a round-robin
style. Held at the Burlington Public Library. |
|
May
|
| 4 |
City
Council Meeting held at Council Chamber 224 E. Jefferson
Street
at
6:30 p.m. |
| 4 |
Creative
Story time 10:00-10:30 AM - For parents or caregivers
and their children ages 2-5 years. Stories
are the gateway to literacy skill building. Join us for a weekly
celebration of stories featuring book readings, story telling,
musical activities and creative play. Held at the new Love,
Inc. Book Store |
| 6 |
Historic
Downtown Farmers Market .
Wehmhoff Square
Next to the Library Corner
of Washington & Pine Streets from 3:00
p.m. 7:00 p.m. |
| 8 |
Mischievous
Singles over 50; Foxville Restaurant 141 N. Pine Street
6 pm. All welcome come and get the new calendar of events.
Questions call 262-534-6008 |
| 8 |
Burlington Area Garden
Club Plant Sale - Perennial plants
for sale, Riverside Park, 8 - 11 am. 262-642-2802 |
| 13 |
Town
Board Meeting
held in the Town Hall, on Highway 142 at 6:30
p.m. |
| 13 |
Historic
Downtown Farmers Market .
Wehmhoff Square
Next to the Library Corner
of Washington & Pine Streets from 3:00
p.m. 7:00 p.m. |
| 18 |
City
Council Meeting held at Council Chamber 224 E. Jefferson
Street
at
6:30 p.m. |
| 15 |
Lake Geneva Aurora Lakeland
Medical Center's 25th Annual Benefit Ball -
25th Annual Benefit Ball's proceeds benefit women
and infant care services at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center.
$150 per person, 6 pm - 11 pm, Geneva National Golf Club, 262-741-2382 |
| 20 |
Historic
Downtown Farmers Market .
Wehmhoff Square
Next to the Library Corner
of Washington & Pine Streets from 3:00
p.m. 7:00 p.m. |
| 22-23 |
Woodland Rendezvous -
Presenters representing life in the early 1700's of traders,
trappers and people traveling across the country, Saturday 9
am - 4 pm, Sunday 9 am - 3 pm, Adults $3.00, children 12 and
under $1.00. Seno Woodland Education Center, 3606 Dyer Lake
Road, Burlington, 262-539-3222 |
| 27 |
Town
Board Meeting
held in the Town Hall, on Highway 142 at 6:30
p.m. |
| 27 |
Historic
Downtown Farmers Market .
Wehmhoff Square
Next to the Library Corner
of Washington & Pine Streets from 3:00
p.m. 7:00 p.m. |
| 27 |
Burlington Historic Preservation
Commission meeting held at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers located at 224 E. Jefferson Street |
| 26-31 |
ChocolateFest Carnival
- ChocolateFest Grounds |
28-31 |
ChocolateFest
Family entertainment, food, carnival, expo vendors and more,
ChocolateFest Grounds, Friday 4-11 p.m., Saturday & Sunday
10 a.m. - midnight, Sunday 10 a.m. - midnight, Monday 11 a.m.
8 p.m., $6 adults, $3 12 and under, 262-763-3300, fireworks
Friday night at dark, parade Monday 9
a.m. , www.chocolatefest.com
|
| 29 |
Miss Burlington
Area ChocolateFest Scholarship Pageant - preliminary
pageant to Miss Wisconsin in the Miss America Pageant Organization.
ChocolateFest Grounds, 2 pm, fee included in gate fee to festival,
262-534-3651 |
| 30-31 |
Chocolate
Yo-Yo & Paddle Ball contest! Old Fashion Style Contests:
in front of the Spinning Top & Yo-Yo Museum at 1:00 p.m..
Bring your yo-yo, and paddleball or buy one here. Rules on
the website. $2 to enter contest, win prizes! And jugglers
are invited to show their talent! Win prizes and chocolate!
www.topmuseum.org Spinning
Top & Yo-Yo Museum 533 Milwaukee Av, Burlington , WI 53105
|
| 31 |
American Legion Auxiliary
Unit 79 Burlington Poppy Day -
Red poppies distributed by volunteers of the American Legion
Auxiliary and Legionnaires in the city of Burlington to raise
money for assistance to Veterans and their families. 8 am -
7 pm, 262-763-6483 or 262-763-2770 |
| |
June |
| 1 |
City
Council Meeting held at Council Chamber 224 E. Jefferson
Street
at
6:30 p.m. |
| 3 |
Historic
Downtown Farmers Market .
Wehmhoff Square
Next to the Library Corner
of Washington & Pine Streets from 3:00
p.m. 7:00 p.m. |
| 4 |
Mt.Carmel Prom
- Residents and staff vote on a King, Queen and
Prom
Court, an evening of fun, music, and dancing. 7 - 8:30 pm. Mount
Carmel, 763-9531 |
| 5 |
Herb Fest - Join
us for a special day devoted to herbs. Visit www.burlingtongarden
center.com for more information. 10 am, Burlington Garden Center,
5205 Mormon Road, Burlington, 763-2153, www.burlingtongardencenter.com.
|
| 10 |
Town
Board Meeting
held in the Town Hall, on Highway 142 at 6:30
p.m. |
| 10 |
Historic
Downtown Farmers Market .
Wehmhoff Square
Next to the Library Corner
of Washington & Pine Streets from 3:00
p.m. 7:00 p.m. |
| 12 |
Mischievous
Singles over 50; Foxville Restaurant 141 N. Pine Street
6 pm. All welcome come and get the new calendar of events.
Questions call 262-534-6008 |
| 12 |
Smart Gardening Chat
- Join in discussion ;with owner Walt Uebele
and BGC staff on smart gardening tips for summer. 10 am, free,
Burlington Garden Center, 5205 Mormon Road, Burlington, 763-2153,
www.burlingtongardencenter.com. |
| 12 |
Sunflower Houses for Kids
- Kids of all ages can help plant a sunflower
house and then watch it grow all summer long. 11 am, free, Burlington
Garden Center, 5205 Mormon Road, Burlington, 763-2153, www.burlingtongardencenter.com.
|
| 12 |
St. Charles Pig Roast
- 449 Conkey St., details coming |
| 15 |
City
Council Meeting held at Council Chamber 224 E. Jefferson
Street
at
6:30 p.m. |
| 17 |
Historic
Downtown Farmers Market .
Wehmhoff Square
Next to the Library Corner
of Washington & Pine Streets from 3:00
p.m. 7:00 p.m. |
| 18,19 |
Hope Walk
- Fundraising to benefit persons with life-limiting
illnesses. |
| 19 |
Oscar's Birthday -
For kids - Fairy Garden craft - discover the magic of a fairy
garden. Make one to take home. 10 am, free, Burlington Garden
Center, 5205 Mormon Road, Burlington, 763-2153, www.burlingtongardencenter.com.
|
| 24 |
Town
Board Meeting
held in the Town Hall, on Highway 142 at 6:30
p.m. |
| 24 |
Historic
Downtown Farmers Market .
Wehmhoff Square
Next to the Library Corner
of Washington & Pine Streets from 3:00
p.m. 7:00 p.m. |
| 24 |
Burlington Historic Preservation
Commission meeting held at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers located at 224 E. Jefferson Street |
| |
July |
| 1 |
Historic
Downtown Farmers Market .
Wehmhoff Square
Next to the Library Corner
of Washington & Pine Streets from 3:00
p.m. 7:00 p.m. |
| 6 |
City
Council Meeting held at Council Chamber 224 E. Jefferson
Street
at
6:30 p.m. |
| 8 |
Town
Board Meeting
held in the Town Hall, on Highway 142 at 6:30
p.m. |
| 8 |
Historic
Downtown Farmers Market .
Wehmhoff Square
Next to the Library Corner
of Washington & Pine Streets from 3:00
p.m. 7:00 p.m. |
| 11 |
Heatstroke 100 Bike Ride
- 18
miles, 43 miles, 74 miles,100 miles, Beautiful scenic routes
through the rolling back roads of Racine, Walworth and Kenosha
counties. All routes are carefully marked and mapped on low-traffic
roads. All routes have hills. The 74 & 100 mile routes
are suggested for assertive, well conditioned riders. Rest
stops at various points along the 4 different routes. Each
rest stop (manned by staff) will be equipped with bathroom,
water and a variety of quick energy foods. 6 a.m. 9 a.m.
, $25, sponsored by Community
Education Dept., 262-763-0219, www.communityed.basd.k12.wi.us
|
| 11 |
"Smart Gardening"
Chat - tips with owner Walt Uebele.
10 am, free, Burlington Garden Center, 5205 Mormon Road, Burlington,
763-2153, www.burlingtongardencenter.com. |
| 15 |
Historic
Downtown Farmers Market .
Wehmhoff Square
Next to the Library Corner
of Washington & Pine Streets from 3:00
p.m. 7:00 p.m. |
| 17 |
Kids Nature Event with
Bong Naturalists - Kids of all
ages are welcome to join us and explore the insect world. 10
am, free, Burlington Garden Center, 5205 Mormon Road, Burlington,
763-2153, www.burlingtongardencenter.com. |
| 19 |
Mischievous
Singles over 50; Foxville Restaurant 141 N. Pine Street
6 pm. All welcome come and get the new calendar of events.
Questions call 262-534-6008 |
| 20 |
City
Council Meeting held at Council Chamber 224 E. Jefferson
Street
at
6:30 p.m. |
| 22 |
Town
Board Meeting
held in the Town Hall, on Highway 142 at 6:30
p.m. |
| 22 |
Burlington Historic Preservation
Commission meeting held at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers located at 224 E. Jefferson Street |
| 22 |
Historic
Downtown Farmers Market .
Wehmhoff Square
Next to the Library Corner
of Washington & Pine Streets from 3:00
p.m. 7:00 p.m. |
| 24 |
Easy Perennials for Beginners
- This class is perfect for gardeners ready to
try growing perennials. Discover which ones are easy. 10 am,
free, Burlington Garden Center, 5205 Mormon Road, Burlington,
763-2153, www.burlingtongardencenter.com. |
| 24 |
Growing up in the 2000s
Make plans to join us for this special program designed
for moms and their 4th, 5th, or 6th grade daughters. This
breakfast program will be hosted by a registered nurse who will
discuss puberty and menstruation. Cost $20.00 Call to
register 800-499-5736. Aurora Wellness Center 300 McCanna
Pkwy Burlington |
| 29 |
Historic
Downtown Farmers Market .
Wehmhoff Square
Next to the Library Corner
of Washington & Pine Streets from 3:00
p.m. 7:00 p.m. |
| 30,31 |
Maxwell Street Days
- throughout the city, seasonal and sale items,
sponsored by BACC, 262-763-6044, www.burlingtonchamber.org |
| 31 |
Kids Nature Craft and
Flower Lore - 10 am, free,
Burlington Garden Center, 5205 Mormon Road, Burlington, 763-2153,
www.burlingtongardencenter.com. |
| |
August |
| 3 |
City
Council Meeting held at Council Chamber 224 E. Jefferson
Street
at
6:30 p.m. |
| 5 |
Historic
Downtown Farmers Market .
Wehmhoff Square
Next to the Library Corner
of Washington & Pine Streets from 3:00
p.m. 7:00 p.m. |
| TBA |
Welcome Lunch
sponsored by BACC to welcome teachers and
business people new to Burlingnton. |
| 7 |
Smart Gardening"
- Chat with Walt at 10 am. "Butterfly
Gardens" for kidsat 11 am, free, Burlington Garden Center,
5205 Mormon Road, Burlington, 763-2153, www.burlingtongardencenter.com.
|
| 8 |
Corn and Brat Day
by the KC's |
| 9-13 |
Mount
Carmel 's Annual Back to School Supplies Drive
Donations of school supplies and backpacks can be dropped
off at Mount Carmel .
All proceeds go to Love Inc. and Burlington
families, 9
a.m. 3 p.m. , 677
E. State St. , 262-763-9531
|
| 12 |
Town
Board Meeting
held in the Town Hall, on Highway 142 at 6:30
p.m. |
| 12 |
Historic
Downtown Farmers Market .
Wehmhoff Square
Next to the Library Corner
of Washington & Pine Streets from 3:00
p.m. 7:00 p.m. |
| 14 |
Mischievous
Singles over 50; Foxville Restaurant 141 N. Pine Street
6 pm. All welcome come and get the new calendar of events.
Questions call 262-534-6008 |
| 14-15 |
Design Days - Cottage
Gardening, A Touch of Tuscany, On the Spot Design, Planting
on a Slope - 10 am, free, Burlington
Garden Center, 5205 Mormon Road, Burlington, 763-2153, www.burlingtongardencenter.com.
|
| 15 |
Southern Bar-B-Que -
Burlington United Methodist Church, 857 W. State
St., 763-2288 |
| 17 |
City
Council Meeting held at Council Chamber 224 E. Jefferson
Street
at
6:30 p.m. |
| 19 |
Historic
Downtown Farmers Market .
Wehmhoff Square
Next to the Library Corner
of Washington & Pine Streets from 3:00
p.m. 7:00 p.m. |
| 21 |
For Kids - Back to School
Nature Craft - 10 am, free, Burlington Garden Center,
5205 Mormon Road, Burlington, 763-2153, www.burlingtongardencenter.com.
|
| 26 |
Town
Board Meeting
held in the Town Hall, on Highway 142 at 6:30
p.m. |
| 26 |
Burlington Historic Preservation
Commission meeting held at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers located at 224 E. Jefferson Street |
| 26 |
Historic
Downtown Farmers Market .
Wehmhoff Square
Next to the Library Corner
of Washington & Pine Streets from 3:00
p.m. 7:00 p.m. |
| 29 |
Caring for your Perennials
- Fall Edition. 10 am,
free, Burlington Garden Center, 5205 Mormon Road, Burlington,
763-2153, www.burlingtongardencenter.com. |
| |
September |
| 2 |
Historic
Downtown Farmers Market .
Wehmhoff Square
Next to the Library Corner
of Washington & Pine Streets from 3:00
p.m. 7:00 p.m. |
| 4 |
Fall Container Planting
Party - Rejuvenate your container
or create a new one for fall with the help of our designers.
Bring a friend. 10 am, free, Burlington Garden Center, 5205
Mormon Road, Burlington, 763-2153, www.burlingtongardencenter.com.
|
| 7 |
City
Council Meeting held at Council Chamber 224 E. Jefferson
Street
at
6:30 p.m. |
| 9 |
Town
Board Meeting
held in the Town Hall, on Highway 142 at 6:30
p.m. |
| 9 |
Historic
Downtown Farmers Market .
Wehmhoff Square
Next to the Library Corner
of Washington & Pine Streets from 3:00
p.m. 7:00 p.m. |
| 11 |
Mischievous
Singles over 50; Foxville Restaurant 141 N. Pine Street
6 pm. All welcome come and get the new calendar of events.
Questions call 262-534-6008 |
| 11 |
Smart Gardening Chat -
Fall Lawn Care Tips for East Care Lawn - 10
am, free, Burlington Garden Center, 5205 Mormon Road, Burlington,
763-2153, www.burlingtongardencenter.com. |
| 11 |
Mount
Carmel 's Annual Grandparents Picnic and Pie Auction Fundraiser
Potluck picnic 11:30
a.m. - for families, community,
residents, staff - Pie auction to follow at 1 p.m., all proceeds
used to purchase Christmas presents for residents. Pie donations
are welcome and appreciated, 677
E. State St., 262-763-9531
|
| 16 |
Historic
Downtown Farmers Market .
Wehmhoff Square
Next to the Library Corner
of Washington & Pine Streets from 3:00
p.m. 7:00 p.m. |
| 21 |
Chocolate City Golf Outing
- sponsored by BACC. |
| 21 |
City
Council Meeting held at Council Chamber 224 E. Jefferson
Street
at
6:30 p.m. |
| 23 |
Town
Board Meeting
held in the Town Hall, on Highway 142 at 6:30
p.m. |
| 23 |
Historic
Downtown Farmers Market .
Wehmhoff Square
Next to the Library Corner
of Washington & Pine Streets from 3:00
p.m. 7:00 p.m. |
| 23 |
Burlington Historic Preservation
Commission meeting held at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers located at 224 E. Jefferson Street |
| 26 |
St. Charles Fall Festival
- Turkey dinner, Silent Auction, Craft Raffle,
games, music in the Beer Tent. 449 Conkey St., 262-206-5569 |
| 30 |
Historic
Downtown Farmers Market .
Wehmhoff Square
Next to the Library Corner
of Washington & Pine Streets from 3:00
p.m. 7:00 p.m. |
| |
October |
| 2 |
Turkey
Dinner & Bazaar Honey Creek Community Baptist
Church , Hwy. D (35512 Washington Ave.), Honey Creek, Family
Style Dinner including turkey, dressing, real mashed potatoes
and assorted homemade pies. 4
p.m. 7 p.m. ; this is our 101st year. Bake sale, crafts,drive
through carry-outs. 262-534-2244 |
| 4 |
Smart Gardening Chat -
Join us for a discussion with owner Walt Uebele and the BGC
staff on putting hyour garden to bed. 10 am, free, Burlington
Garden Center, 5205 Mormon Road, Burlington, 763-2153, www.burlingtongardencenter.com.
|
| 5 |
City
Council Meeting held at Council Chamber 224 E. Jefferson
Street
at
6:30 p.m. |
| 7 |
Historic
Downtown Farmers Market .
Wehmhoff Square
Next to the Library Corner
of Washington & Pine Streets from 3:00
p.m. 7:00 p.m. |
| 9 |
Mischievous
Singles over 50; Foxville Restaurant 141 N. Pine Street
6 pm. All welcome come and get the new calendar of events.
Questions call 262-534-6008 |
| 11 |
Bulbs: Planting Spring
Jewels - Discover the world of
bulbs beyond red and yellow tulips. 10 am, free, Burlington
Garden Center, 5205 Mormon Road, Burlington, 763-2153, www.burlingtongardencenter.com.
|
| 14 |
Town
Board Meeting
held in the Town Hall, on Highway 142 at 6:30
p.m. |
| 14 |
Historic
Downtown Farmers Market .
Wehmhoff Square
Next to the Library Corner
of Washington & Pine Streets from 3:00
p.m. 7:00 p.m. |
| 19 |
City
Council Meeting held at Council Chamber 224 E. Jefferson
Street
at
6:30 p.m. |
| 21 |
Historic
Downtown Farmers Market .
Wehmhoff Square
Next to the Library Corner
of Washington & Pine Streets from 3:00
p.m. 7:00 p.m. |
| 28 |
Town
Board Meeting
held in the Town Hall, on Highway 142 at 6:30
p.m. |
| 28 |
Burlington Historic Preservation
Commission meeting held at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers located at 224 E. Jefferson Street |
| 28 |
Historic
Downtown Farmers Market .
Wehmhoff Square
Next to the Library Corner
of Washington & Pine Streets from 3:00
p.m. 7:00 p.m. |
| |
November |
| 2 |
City
Council Meeting held at Council Chamber 224 E. Jefferson
Street
at
6:30 p.m. |
| 11 |
Town
Board Meeting
held in the Town Hall, on Highway 142 at 6:30
p.m. |
| 13 |
Mischievous
Singles over 50; Foxville Restaurant 141 N. Pine Street
6 pm. All welcome come and get the new calendar of events.
Questions call 262-534-6008 |
| 13 |
Mount
Carmel 's Annual Christmas Craft Mall
Many crafters and merchants, raffles, entertainment and
food! Mount Carmel - 11
a.m. 2 p.m., 677 E. State St., 262-763-9531 |
| 16 |
City
Council Meeting held at Council Chamber 224 E. Jefferson
Street
at
6:30 p.m. |
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December |
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29
th Annual Christmas Parade through downtown Burlington
, welcomes Santa to Burlington
. 6:30 pm. Santa's Chalet
opens following the parade - Christmas caroling, reindeer,
cookies in Wehmhoff Square
, Burlington
Area Chamber of Commerce,
262-763-6044, www.burlingtonchamber.org |
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Santa's
Chalet Open Saturday and Sunday 2-4
p.m., Wehmhoff
Square
Park
, 262-763-6044 |
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Mrs.
Santa's Pantry 9
a.m. 1 p.m., Christmas
cookies, candy, baked goods, crafts and lunch, 262-534-2244.
Honey Creek
Community
Baptist
Church
, 35512
Washington Ave.
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City
Council Meeting held at Council Chamber 224 E. Jefferson
Street
at
6:30 p.m. |
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Town
Board Meeting
held in the Town Hall, on Highway 142 at 6:30
p.m. |
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Santa's
Chalet Open 6-8
p.m. , Wehmhoff
Square
Park
, 262-763-6044 |
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Mischievous
Singles over 50; Foxville Restaurant 141 N. Pine Street
6 pm. All welcome come and get the new calendar of events.
Questions call 262-534-6008 |
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Santa's
Chalet Open Saturday and Sunday 2-4
p.m. , Wehmhoff
Square
Park
, 262-763-6044 |
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Ho-Ho
Hotline Children call (763-7111) and talk to Santa
or Mrs. Claus between the hours of 4 p.m. - 6 p.m., sponsored
by Mount Carmel 's Grandparents Anonymous, 677 E. State St.,
262-763-9531 for information |
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Santa's
Chalet Open 6-8
p.m., Wehmhoff
Square
Park
, 262-763-6044 |
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Santa's
Chalet Open Saturday and Sunday 2-4 p.m., Wehmhoff
Square Park, 262-763-6044 |
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City
Council Meeting held at Council Chamber 224 E. Jefferson
Street
at
6:30 p.m. |
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Thank
you Hotline Children call in to thank Santa
or Mrs. Claus (763-7111) from 2 p.m. 4 p.m., sponsored
by Mount Carmel 's Grandparents Anonymous, 677 E. State
St., 262-763-9531
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Avoid
disappointments; call the number provided with each event or call
the Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce, 262-763-6044, to confirm
dates and times.
Ongoing
Events
Ongoing
Aurora Support Groups:
Alzheimer's
Caregiver Support Group
Meets the 4th Wednesday of each month, 11:30am-1:00 pm. Meets at
the Aurora Wellness Center, 300 McCanna Parkway, Burlington, WI
Autism Support Group
Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month, 6:30-7:30 pm. Meets at the
Plymouth United Church of Christ, 124 Washington Ave., Burlington,
WI. No registration required call Ann Beeson
at 763-6890 for more information.
Blood
Pressure Screenings will be held at two locations.
Love,
Inc. Burlington , WI . The second Tuesday of each month from 9:30
am - 11:00 am .
Waterford
Senior Group 625 S. First St. , Waterford , WI . The third Monday
of even numbered month from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm .
Breast Cancer Support Group
Meets the 1st Tuesday of each month, 6:30-8:00 pm. Meets at the
Aurora Wellness Center, 300 McCanna Parkway, Burlington, WI
Breast Cancer Support Group
Meets the 1st Tuesday of each month, 7:00 pm. Meets at the Aurora
Lakeland Medical Center, W3985 Co. Hwy. NN, Elkhorn, WI
Breastfeeding Support Group
Meets from 2:30-4:00 pm at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center, W3985
Co. Hwy. NN, Elkhorn, WI.
1/24, 2/21, 3/14, 4/18, 5/16, 6/20, 7/18, 8/8, 9/19, 10/24, 11/21,
12/12
Breastfeeding Support Group
Meets from 2:30-4:00 pm at the Aurora Wellness Center, 300 McCanna
Parkway, Burlington, WI
1/17, 2/14, 3/21, 4/25, 5/23, 6/Skip, 7/11, 8/15, 9/12, 10/10, 11/14,
12/Skip
Coping With Grief, Support Group Series
Meets 6 consecutive Wednesdays, 11:30am-1:00 pm at the Aurora Wellness
Center, 300 McCanna Parkway, Burlington, WI
January 27, February 3, 10, 17, 24, March 3
and
from 7:00-8:30 pm at the Aurora Lakeland Medical Center, W3985 Co.
Hwy. NN, Elkhorn, WI
July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 25, September 1
Diabetes Support Group
Meets the second Tuesday of each month, 6:30-8:00 pm at the Aurora
Memorial Hospital of Burlington, Burlington, WI
(No January meeting)
Diabetes Support Group
Meets the second Monday of each month, 6:00 pm (except Jan. and
Dec.) at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center, W3985 Hwy. NN, Elkhorn,
WI
Fibromyalgia Support Group
Meets the 3rd Monday of March, April, May, August, September, October,
from 6:00-7:30 pm at the Aurora Wellness Center, 300 McCanna Parkway,
Burlington, WI
Harbor of Hope Grief Support Group
Meets the 1st Thursday of each month from 3:00-4:30 pm at the VNA,
500 Interchange North, Lake Geneva, WI
and
Meets the 2nd Monday of each month from 7-8:30 pm at the VNA, 500
Interchange North, Lake Geneva, WI
Osteoporosis Support Group
Meets the first Monday of each month, 6:00-7:30 pm at the Aurora
Wellness Center, 300 McCanna Parkway, Burlington, WI
Strength for the Journey
Men's support group breakfast. Meets the 3rd Monday of each month,
7:30-8:30 am at Panera Bread, 1905 E. Geneva, Delavan, WI
Stroke Support Group
Meets the 3rd Monday of every month, 3:30-5:00 pm at the Aurora
Lakeland Medical Center, W3985 Co. Hwy. NN, Elkhorn, WI
Stroke
Support Group
Meets the second Wednesday of every month from 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
at the Aurora Medical Center,10400 75th St., Kenosha in the Family
Living Area, first floor. For more information, please call Mary
Chris Lynch at 262-767-7101.
Ongoing
Events and Activities:
Aquaducks
Water Ski Club shows, Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., weekends through Labor
Day. Holiday weekends shows are on Saturday. Professional
style water ski show at Fischer Park on Browns Lake. Free; donations
welcome. Club's performers range in age from 4 to adult and many
enter professional careers. Pyramids, jump acts, chorus lines.
www.aquaducks.org
Browns
Lake Yacht Club Sail Boat Races - Sundays 2-4 pm and Wednesdays
6 - 8 p.m. Memorial Day to Labor Day, 262-763-3561. www.blycwi.com
Burlington
Blood Drives are the third Tuesday of every month. Check the monthly
calendar for locations and times.
Burlington
Public Library offers ongoing programs: Adult Book Club, Teen Book
Club, Juvenile Book Club, Anime Club, Summer Reading Program, Fall,
Winter & Spring Storytime Sessions and many other programs.
For information call 262-763-7623, www.burlingtonlibrary.org
The
CATHE Center, Community Art Technology Health & Education,
125
E. State Street, for ongoing music, classes and events call 262-767-9661
Chocolate
Museum located at 113 E. Chestnut St. - chocolate and Nestle related
museum items, chocolate gifts & mementos available. 262-763-6044
Logic
Puzzle Museum, 533 Milwaukee Ave., - hands on logic, brain, and
mechanical puzzles. 262-763-3946, www.logicpuzzlemuseum.org
National
Guard Volleyball and Dodgeball Game Nights. Every Wednesday
Night 4 - 8 p.m. (except holidays). Ages 16-25 play dodgeball and
volleyball, free food and beverages. Burlington Armory, 240 S. Wisconsin
St. Now through May 2010.
Spinning
Top Museum, 533 Milwaukee Ave., - unique museum, 35 hands on tops,
exhibit of 2,000 tops. 262-763-3946, www.topmuseum.org
Veterans
of Foreign Wars meet the second Tuesday of each month, Chris' USA,
7 p.m., snacks and refreshments following the meeting. Contact Scott
Bourassa, 262-539-2482 for information.
Western
Racine County Immunizations & Free Blood Pressure Clinics -
January
Organizations
American
Legion meets the first Thursday of each month at Veterans Terrace
at Echo Lake, 589 Milwaukee Ave., lower level, 7:30 pm. Snacks and
refreshments follow the meeting. Commander Neil Aiken, 262-763-8995
Author's
Echo, a writers group, meets the first and third Tuesdays at the
Eppers Room, Western Racine County Building , 209 N. Main St. and
has public readings of the individual works of area writers.
Burlington
Area Chamber of Commerce, 113 E. Chestnut St. , Suite B, 262-763-6044.
Board meetings open to area business persons are the 4 th Wednesday
of the month, at the Chamber office, at 7:30 am .
Burlington
Linux User Group Free/Libre/Open-Source Software User Group
1 st Monday of month, sponsored by NEL Frequency Controls, Inc.,
5 8 pm, Cathe Center, 125 E. State St., 262-763-3591, www.BurlingtonLinux.org
Burlington
Lyceum Club - meets at Western Racine County Service Building, for
events call 262-763-3606.
Burlington
Order of the Eastern Star meetings are held the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays
of each month at the Masonic Temple , 325 Kane St. , at 7:30 pm.
Call 262-763-4248 for information.
Burlington
Area Arts Council (BAAC) is a non-profit organization dedicated
to promoting the arts and encouraging artists in their creative
endeavors. BACC meets at the public Library the first Tuesday of
each month at 7 pm .
Burlington
Area Garden Club meets monthly, the second Tuesday of the month
at 6:30 pm at Cross Lutheran Church , focusing on further learning
and beautification. Its fundraisers support student scholarships
and various garden projects. An annual plant sale and biennial garden
tour fund these efforts. Call 262-763-1776 for information.
Burlington
Senior Center - 201 N. Main Street (across from Town Fryer) - Activities:
Mondays - Bridge 9 a.m. - noon; Penny Bingo and cards 1
p.m. - 3 p.m. Tuesdays - Cards 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Wednesdays
- First & third Wednesday Harmony Club, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.,
Jam Session 1 p.m. Thursdays - St.Mary's cards 9:30 a.m.
- 11:45 a.m., St. Mary's Bingo 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. p.m. 2nd &
4th Thursdays; Bridge 9 a.m., second Thursday
Blood
Pressure screening, 11 a.m. - noon Fridays - Bridge 9
a.m. - noon, first Friday -Foot Care 9 a.m. (fee and appointment
needed); Food: Have lunch 12 noon Monday - Friday, reserve by 4
p.m the day before at 877-637-0327 (toll free). Health: Blood
Pressure 11 a.m. 2nd Tuesday (free); Harmony Club 9 a.m. 1st &
3rd Wednesday (activities & day care for older adults who need
assistance).
Burlington
Genealogical Society meets the third Wednesday of each month (except
Dec.) at 7 pm at the Senior Center . Contact Judy Rockwell at 262-742-4306
or Sharon Worms at 262-637-1223, www.rootsweb.com/~wiburlgs
Burlington
Historical Society maintains the Historical Society Museum at 232
N. Perkins Blvd. , Whitman School in Schmaling Park on Beloit Street
and Pioneer Cabin in Wehmhoff Square . When visiting the museum,
be sure to relax in the Legacy Garden , adjacent the museum and
cabin, which was created and is cared for by the Burlington Area
Garden Club. Whitman School is open by appointment. Pioneer Cabin
Immigrant 1850 Homestead season begins the first Saturday in May
and is open Saturdays from 1-4 pm through the last Saturday of October.
Free Admission. For information or arrangements for group tours
at other times, please call 262-767-2884.
Burlington
Masonic Lodge #28 meets 1 st & 3 rd Thursdays of each month
at 325 N. Kane St. , at 7:30 pm. Call 262-767-1225 for information.
Burlington
Optimist Club meets second Tuesday of every month no further
information available
Burlington
Ukulele Band - plays at various events and practices at 10 am every
Tuesday at Cross Lutheran Church Hall, for information call Ellie
at 262-763-2204 or Mary at 763-3037
Disabled
American Veterans meets the first Wednesday of the month, Veterans
Terrace at Echo Lake, 589 Milwaukee Ave., lower level,
7 pm. Contact is Ken Yanny, 262-539-2636
Marine
Corps League, Fox River Detachment, meets on the first Tuesday of
each month at Veterans
Terrace at Echo Lake, 589 Milwaukee Ave., lower level,
6:30 pm. Contact is Bob Boulden, 262-539-2241
Veterans
of Foreign Wars meet the second Tuesday of each month at Veterans
Terrace at Echo Lake, 589 Milwaukee Ave., lower level,
7 pm, snacks and refreshments following the meeting. Contact is
Scott Bourassa, 1-262-539-2482
VFW
Ladies Auxiliary meetings are the second Tuesday of each month.
Contact is Jean Taylor, 262-763-8273.
The Calendar
of Events is published by the Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce.
Although we make every attempt to provide accurate information regarding
area events, dates & times may change or events may be cancelled.
We suggest that you call ahead to the Chamber number or the contact
number before you finalize your travel plans. The Chamber will be
happy to answer your questions regarding events, activities, lodging,
or businesses that can provide products or services for you.
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