Fireworks start at dusk, in the Lake Mills Industrial Park. Concession Stand opens at 7pm. Fire Department Demostration and Survive Alive House will also start at 7pm.
Parade starts at 10:30 am on the corner of Main Street and Lake Park Place and proceeds down Main Street to Prospect Street.
On July 28th, 2011, Opportunities Inc. will celebrate its 45th Anniversary and showcase the completion of its 6 million dollar agency reinvestment; ensuring the continued advancement of community and commercial services that provide training, employment and empowerment for individuals with disabilities and other life barriers throughout Southern Wisconsin. This will be an exciting evening to acknowledge the positive growth in the community’s workforce due to Opportunities, Inc’s innovative programs and business building initiatives. Recognition will be given to the community members served through the agency, as well as, the foremost private and public sector partnerships that have evolved over the past four decades.
The formal fundraiser will include a social hour beginning at 5:30 pm, with Best Events Catering serving delectable refreshments at 6:00 pm; outstanding musical entertainment by The Main Street Big Band; and an opportunity to experience the sights and sounds of the agency’s mission, as the backdrop of the event will be the newly built 80,000 square feet training and production facility located at 100 East Cramer Street in Fort Atkinson.
Governor Scott Walker has been invited to deliver the key note address and Sports Director for FOX6 News, Tom Pipines, will be the Master of Ceremonies. A presentation is also planned for 7:00 pm, to celebrate the core values of the agency, which include; Commitment, Choice, Collaboration and Community.
With the present debate in the state of Wisconsin centering on several subjects relevant to Opportunities, Inc., such as job creation initiatives, Medicaid Funding, and clean energy; what a perfect time for this event to transpire, and unite the community in celebration for the special citizens that have been empowered by its mission for 45 years!
The relaxed atmosphere will surely entice relationship building for those who have differing backgrounds and political viewpoints and foster an awareness of the myriad of programs available for individuals with disabilities and other life barriers; emphasizing the positive outcomes that are revealed every day at the agency. Furthermore, education and enlightenment will flourish among guests as open dialogue and social networking are cultivated throughout the evening. Finally, the importance of the mission of Opportunities, Inc. and cause for its sustainability will be assured when an entire community joins together in celebration of its success!
TICKET PRICES: $50.00 each, or a VIP Table for $475.00
Opportunities, Inc. Mission…..
Providing services for individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment for the purpose of maximizing their success and enhancing their abilities to be independent, contributing members of the community!
(Funds from this event will go directly to the Building Opportunities – Building Advancement Appeal)
More information available at www.oppinc.com or contact Opportunities, Inc. Director of Agency Relations at 1.920.563.2437
Get the competitive edge this tri season with yoga. Yoga increases your strength, flexibility, endurance, and balance. It prevents injuries and gives you the mental edge you need to stay focused while you bike, swim, and run for three to six hours. This three part series will be based on a sprint triathlon. We will begin each Friday with a portion of the triathlon followed by a power yoga routine. 7/8, 1/4 mile swim at Sandy Beach followed by yoga at the studio 7/15, 16 mile bike ride followed by yoga at the studio, 7/22 5k run on the Glacial Drumlin followed by yoga at the studio.
Fridays, 5:00-7:00pm at Bliss Power Yoga, 112 South Main St., Suite B $55 for the series Register at Bliss Power Yoga or online at www.blisspoweryoga.com
Collectors from across the U.S. will gather in Lake Mills on June 24-25 for the 4th annual convention of the Ephraim Faience Pottery Collectors Society. Events will be held at the Community Center as well as at the Crowne Plaza East in Madison. For more information, please see www.ephraimcollectors.org.
10 am in Commons Park – In case of rain, service will be held in the new Middle School Gym. Parade to Rock Lake Cemetery to follow. Click for more information.
Ride the Rock bicycling event to benefit the Jefferson County Literacy Council. This event is on Sunday, June 19 and has 11, 20, 40 and 60 mile bike ride or a 60 mile race. To register or find more information to to www.ridetherock.us
“A Year with Frog and Toad”, based on the Arnold Lobel story series, is a witty, sophisticated treat for all ages, following best friends Frog and Toad through a year of hilarious and poignant antics and adventures, to the tune of one of the jazziest, upbeat scores in recent memory. Nominated for best book, best score, and best musical at the 2003 Tony Awards, “A Year With Frog And Toad” remains true to the spirit of the original stories as it follows two great friends, the cheerful and popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad through four fun-filled seasons. Waking from hibernation in the spring, they proceed to plant gardens, swim, rake leaves and go sledding, learning life lessons along the way, including a most important one about friendship and rejoicing in the attributes that make each of us different and special.” Great family-friendly entertainment for ages 5 – 95!
Directed by Ann Holmes
For information or special seating, contact 3-D Family Theatre @ 608-764-5267 or 3d.theatre@gmail.com
Enjoy the harvest tonight, events for kids & adults including the Best Salsa Contest!
Salsa entry forms, Salsa Rules & Registration Form 2011.
Every Wednesday from 2 pm until dusk Commons Park in downtown Lake Mills comes alive with over 50 vendors selling fresh, local produce, baked goods, crafts and more.
The Lake Mills Farmers’ Market is brought to you by the Lake Mills Main Street Program and is sponsored by Crystal Farms & Greenwoods State Bank
For more information on the Farmers’ Market go to www.LakeMillsFarmersMarket.com
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Mark your calendars for a wonderful celebration over Labor Day weekend. Events include a parade ( Parade entry ), entertainment for all four days, car show (registration form), a quilt show (entry form), presentations and numerous contests including a Rock, Paper, Scissors game and a cake baking contest (Cake Baking Rules & Registration). More details are coming soon – if you’d like to volunteer or have an activity please contact the Main Street Program or the Chamber of Commerce.
Schedule of Events (subject to change)
Friday, 9/2/11 (Evening)
5:00 to 7:00 pm Tailgate party at Campus Field (new concession stand will be open)
7:00pm Lake Mills High School Football game vs. Marshall
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Saturday, 9/3/11
Concessions in the park – 11:30 to 8:00
10:30 – 11:30am Parade down Main Street Parade entry
12:00 – 2:00pm Lake Mills Cheese, Please Recipe Contest Presented by Crystal Farms Cheese
(Commons Park) Click here for entry form and info.
12:00 – 2:00pm Wet Sponge Toss for the Lake Mills Food Pantry
12:00 – 5:00pm Quilt and Memorabilia Show (Lake Mills Middle School)
Quilt Show entry_form
2:00 – 3:00pm Madison Brass Band (Commons Park)
3:00 – 4:00pm Calamity Janes Historic Costume Contest (1830’s thru 1950’s)
4:00 – 5:00pm Vintage Fashion Show (L.D. Fargo Library)
5:00 pm – 6:30pm Viewing of “When Pyramids Speak” a new film exploring the mysterious stone formations found in Rock Lake (Municipal Building – Council Chambers)
6:00 – 8:00pm Square Dance (Commons Park)
Sunday, 9/4/11
Concessions in the park – 8:00 to 8:00
8:00am – 2:00pm Car Show (Commons Park)
12:00 – 5:00pm Quilt and Memorabilia Show (Lake Mills Middle School)
Quilt Show entry_form
12:00 – 1:00pm Cake Baking Contest (Commons Park)
1:00 – 2:00pm Auction of prize winning Cakes followed by a cake walk (Commons Park)
2:00 – ? Penguin Productions’ Rock, Paper, Scissors Contest (Commons Park)
2:30 – 3:30pm “Murder in Lake Mills? The Mysterious Death of Addie Fargo” presented by Rosemary Thornton (Municipal Building – Community Room)
4:00 – 5:00pm Vintage Fashion Show – (L.D. Fargo Library)
7:00 – 9:00pm Main Street Big Band (Commons Park)
Monday, 9/5/11
Concessions in the park – 11:00 to 1:00
11:00am – 12:00pm Lake Mills City Band
12:00 – 1:00pm Old Fashioned Kids Games
1:00pm Closing Ceremony/burying of Time Capsule
Available for viewing each day:
Lake Mills Photo Contest Display – Lake Mills Arts Center
Fine Art Show by Arts Alliance of Greater Lake Mills –– Water House Foods Cafe
