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.
Are
you planning an upcoming event? Complete
the 2011 Calendar of Events Form and
submit it to the Chamber via email or mail to 113 E. Chestnut St.,
Suite B to have it added to the Calendar of Events Page.
Ongoing
Events are listed following the yearly calendar.
| |
September |
| 1-6 |
Walworth
County Fair: Elkorn, WI www.walworthcountyfair.com |
| 2 |
"Export
and Global Engagement"
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Join us at CATI for a valuable
export session hosted by Sue Dragotta of the Wisconsin Department
of Commerce and Roxanne Baumann of the Wisconsin Manufacturing
Extension Partnership (WMEP). They will share programs
and resources available to help manufacturers expand or initiate
their export programs. These resources include a wide range
of free or low-cost assistance available through the Wisconsin
Department of Commerce. RSVP by calling 262-898-7432.
There is a $10 registration fee for non-RCEDC members. CATI
Auditorium 2320 Renaissance Blvd. Sturtevant, WI 53177. |
| 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. |
| 3 |
Please join
us in opening the nation's first Health and Emergency Response
Occupations (HERO) training
center.
View the center's fire service and EMS scenario rooms,
incident command center, dispatch 911 training lab and a state
of the art, two-story fire training facility. The HERO Center
demonstrates a commitment to world-class training for first
responders. 380 McCanna Parkway , Burlington 10:30 Doors Open
11:00 Ceremony, including Monument dedication and tours. |
| 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.
|
| 4 |
Intro
to WI Explorer
10:00am-11:00am Kids, bring an adult to learn about this great
nature program. Explore nature using the book and learn how
you can earn a patch!
Meet at the Amphitheater. Bong
State
Recreation Area 26313
Burlington Road Kansasville
, WI
53139
|
| 4 |
Recycled
Art 6:00pm-8:00pm
Drop in between 6pm
& 7:30am
to create some great art
from recycled materials. Appropriate for all ages. Meet at
the Visitor Center
. Bong
State
Recreation Area 26313
Burlington Road Kansasville
, WI
53139
|
| 5 |
Duck Hunters Classic Sporting
Clays - Trap and Skeet event starts at 10:00 a.m. and
ends at 3:00 p.m. Cost $25 per person. Sponsored by the
Burlington Conservation Club. 6065 Brever Road, Burlington,
WI 53105. For more information, call 262-539-2579 or visit www.burlingtonconservationclub.com |
| 5 |
Pancake
Breakfast 7:30am-12:00pm
Don't feel like cooking
today? Drop in at this tasty breakfast brought to you by the
Friend's group. Pancakes, sausage & beverages for only
$6 per adult and $3 per child. All funds raised will help
refill the refuge. Meet at Lot
E. Bong
State
Recreation Area 26313
Burlington Road Kansasville
, WI
53139
|
| 5 |
Meet the
Ranger 10:00am-10:30am
Learn about a park ranger's job first-hand. Discover what equipment
they use and visit the squad car. Meet at Lot
E. Bong
State
Recreation Area 26313
Burlington Road Kansasville
, WI
53139
|
| 5 |
Monarch
Mania 3:00pm-5:00pm
Discover how the secret
of monarch butterfly migration was unlocked. Then go outside
to catch and tag our own migrant butterflies. Meet at the
Visitor Center
. Bong
State
Recreation Area 26313
Burlington Road Kansasville
, WI
53139
|
| 5 |
Music
Festival: In memory of Jamie Leigh Wilson. From
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Located at New Muenster Ball
Park, New Muenster, WI 53152. Tickets: $10 per adult and children
under 7 are FREE . Tickets Available at: Ray's Change
of Pace, Lily Lake Resort, Dave's Saloon, The Triangle, and
Local Folks - or http://afsp.donordrive.com/event/musicfestival.
|
| 7 |
City
Council Meeting held at Council Chamber 224 E. Jefferson
Street
at
6:30 p.m. |
| 7 |
Movin' and Grovin'
after cancer treatment- Presented by the Aurora
Health Center. 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Cost $2 per participant
per class. Located at the Kenosha YMCA, 7101 53rd St.,
Studio B, Kenosha, WI 53144. This exercise class is for
people who have received a cancer diagnosis and are finished
with cancer treatments including surgery, chemotherapy, and/or
radiation. Registration is required. To register,
call 1-800-499-5736 or register online at www.aurorahealthcare.org.
Keyword search: cancer. |
| 8 |
Immunizations
& Blood Pressures:
From 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Western Racine County Health Dept.,
156 East State, Burlington. Questions can be directed to Western
Racine County Health Department at 262-763-4930 or 800-688-4930.
|
| 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. |
| 10-12 |
VSCDA Elkhart Lake Vintage
Festival - Roadamerica.com, 800-365-7223 |
| 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
|
| 11 |
Chestnut Club Open House
- From 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Located at Lincoln Lutheran,
2000 Domanik Dr., Racine, WI, 53404. This event is geared
toward the community to stop in and see our new center and learn
what senior adult day services is all about. For more
information, contact Ellen Mutter at (262)898-2709.
|
| 11-12 |
Come join the fun!!
St. Mary's Fall Festival. This year's festival
will again be filled with fun, food, music, and activities for
all ages. |
| 11-12 |
The Inaugural St. Mary's
Fall Festival Bean Bag Toss Tournament: First
round matches will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
Cost $30 per team, that includes: $10 in food and beverage tickets,
$10 prize money, and $10 donation. For information or
questions, contact Joe Phillips 262-763-2057 or e-mail: jopper44@yahoo.com.
Registration
is due by September 1st. |
| 12 |
NFL Punt Pass and Kick:
Burlington Jaycees will host their annual competition on Sunday.
Boys and Girls ages 6 - 15 will compete in separate divisions.
Registration is from 11:00 a.m. - 11:25 a.m. Copy of Birth
Certificate is REQUIRED. The event will start at 11:30
a.m. Located at Karcher Middle School Field.
Entry is FREE. For more information, contact Nathan Libbey
at 262-210-4795. |
| 13 |
Legislative Breakfast
Meeting: Local and state representatives
will be there. From 7:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
Open to the public and it's a FREE event. Held
at the Burlington Gateway College. For more information,
contact the Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce at 262-763-6044.
|
| 14 |
Get Motivated! Business
Seminar: Located at the Bradley Center, 1001
N. Fourth St., Milwaukee, WI. From 8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Speakers will be at seminar. Call 1-800-248-7640.
|
| 14 |
Sportsmans Banquet
- Sponsored by the Burlington Conservation Club. For
more information, call 262-539-2579 or visit www.burlingtonconservationclub.com |
| 14 |
Movin' and Grovin'
after cancer treatment- Presented by the Aurora
Health Center. 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Cost $2 per participant
per class. Located at the Kenosha YMCA, 7101 53rd St.,
Studio B, Kenosha, WI 53144. This exercise class is for
people who have received a cancer diagnosis and are finished
with cancer treatments including surgery, chemotherapy, and/or
radiation. Registration is required. To register,
call 1-800-499-5736 or register online at www.aurorahealthcare.org.
Keyword search: cancer. |
| 14 |
Story Time -
Fall story time with Ms. Joy from 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
The
goal of each half-hour session is to encourage pre-school children
to develop an interest in books and reading. Come listen
to a story and sing some songs! No registration is necessary.
Held at the Burlington Public Library, 166 E. Jefferson Street,
Burlington. |
| 15 |
Speed Networking:
For the early riser! Speed Networking offers one on one
conversation opportunities with everyone in attendance.
You will leave knowing you have many new potential business
contacts. From 7:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Located
at Lucky Star Restaurant. $10 per person. Refreshments
will be served. RSVP to the 262-763-6044 by Monday, September
13. |
| 15 |
Immunizations
& Blood Pressures:
From 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Western Racine County Health
Dept., 156 East State, Burlington. Questions can be directed
to Western Racine County Health Department at 262-763-4930 or
800-688-4930. |
| 15 |
PRESCHOOL
FUN WITH LOVE, INC: ABC, Music and Me with Linda
Breuer from Love, Inc. runs through September and continues
on into October (check www.BurlingtonLibrary.com
for times). This program highlights Kindermusik and
is fun way for parents and their babies, toddlers, and preschoolers
to sing, listen, move, play, learn and build early literacy
and language skills. There is no cost for this program. For
more information, contact Linda Breuer, Children's Resources
at Love, Inc. at 262-763-6226 |
| 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. |
| 16 |
Business After Hours
for Burlington Chamber member and their guests. Held at
the Burlington Farmers Market from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Call
the BACC to RSVP 763-6044 |
| 17-18 |
1/2 way to St. Patrick's
Day: We well be serving the Traditional St. Patrick's
Day Irish Pub Grub that includes, corned beef n' cabbage, Irish
soda bread, Irish Stew, shepherds pie, apple/parsnip soup, and
Irish red beer. From 10:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Located
at Grater Tater, 140 W. Chestnut St., Burlington, WI.
For more information, call 262-661-4649. |
| 18 |
British Isles Genealogy:
Back to Basics and More - Nancy Emmert will do a presentation
about an overview of basic genealogical resources and techniques
with examples from British Isles family research to illustrate
the lecture, from 10:00 a.m. - noon. Located at the Community
Church of Richmond, 5714 Broadway, Richmond, Illinois. For more
information, go to www.bigwill.org |
| 20 |
Immunizations
& Blood Pressures:
From 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Waterford Library, 101 North River
St., Waterford. Questions can be directed to Western Racine
County Health Department at 262-763-4930 or 800-688-4930. |
| 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. |
| 21 |
Movin' and Grovin'
after cancer treatment - Presented by the Aurora
Health Center. 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Cost $2 per participant
per class. Located at the Kenosha YMCA, 7101 53rd St.,
Studio B, Kenosha, WI 53144. This exercise class is for
people who have received a cancer diagnosis and are finished
with cancer treatments including surgery, chemotherapy, and/or
radiation. Registration is required. To register,
call 1-800-499-5736 or register online at www.aurorahealthcare.org.
Keyword search: cancer. |
| 21 |
Story Time -
Fall story time with Ms. Joy from 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
The
goal of each half-hour session is to encourage pre-school children
to develop an interest in books and reading. Come listen
to a story and sing some songs! No registration is necessary.
Held at the Burlington Public Library, 166 E. Jefferson Street,
Burlington. |
| 22 |
PRESCHOOL
FUN WITH LOVE, INC: ABC, Music and Me with Linda
Breuer from Love, Inc. runs through September and continues
on into October (check www.BurlingtonLibrary.com
for times). This program highlights Kindermusik and
is fun way for parents and their babies, toddlers, and preschoolers
to sing, listen, move, play, learn and build early literacy
and language skills. There is no cost for this program. For
more information, contact Linda Breuer, Children's Resources
at Love, Inc. at 262-763-6226 |
| 23 |
Power
of Traditional Networking Seminar:
Attend this free-to-chamber members seminar to learn about how
networking can help you grow your business and what you should
be doing to make this happen. From 7:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Located at Western Racine County Building. Free to Chamber Members
- $49.95 for non-Chamber Members. R.S.V.P. to the Chamber at
262-763-6044 by Tuesday, September 21. |
| 23 |
Immunizations
& Blood Pressures:
From 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Western Racine County Health Dept.,
156 East State, Burlington. Questions can be directed to Western
Racine County Health Department at 262-763-4930 or 800-688-4930.
|
| 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 St. |
| 23-26 |
SCCA National Championshbip
Runoffs - Roadamerica.com, 800-365-7223 |
| 24 |
HEY KIDS: WannaWatchaMovie?
Our free movie series for children will begin at 1:15 p.m. with
a film based on a popular book about a wimpy kid and his friends.
Visit the library or www.burlingtonlibrary.com
for more information. Registration is required (so we
know how much popcorn to make!). Please call or stop by
the Circulation Desk to sign up. Held
at the Burlington Public Library, 166 E. Jefferson Street, Burlington.
|
| 25 |
Burlington
Genealogical Society
in cooperation with Walworth County Genealogical Society is
sponsoring a Family History Fair from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
at the Burlington High School Commons, 400 McCanna Parkway,
Burlington, WI. Registration and vendor browsin is at
9:00 a.m. Mike Karsen will present two workshops on Creating
Your Family History 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. In addition
to the workshops there will be vendors, food and a silent
auction. Admission is $5 for adults that includes 5 tickets
for the silent auction. Children may attend for free. For
more information, please contact Judy Rockwell at (262) 742-4306,
e-mail jjrockwell@gmail.com
|
| 26 |
Wolf
Lake Run/Hike
(3.8 miles). Funds raised are earmarked for the wildlife refuge
project and will benefit the park and its wildlife and visitors.
Registration and packet pick-up starts at 8:30am
and ends at 9:30am
. The run begins at 10:00am
, with hikers leaving immediately
after. The course around Wolf
Lake
is a hiking trail and
is primarily flat with scattered hills. Strollers are not
recommended, dogs are not allowed at the Beach. Pre-registration
deadline is September 8th and will guarantee participants
a beautiful long-sleeved T-shirt designed by a local artist.
A limited number of shirts designed will be available on race
day but only while supplies last. Pre-registration fee is
$18.00 per person, $20 race day. To receive a registration
form or for more information please call (262) 878-5600. Richard
Bong
State
Recreation Area 26313
Burlington Road , Kansasville
, WI
53139
|
| 26 |
St. Charles Fall Festival
- Turkey dinner, Silent Auction, Craft Raffle,
games, music in the Beer Tent. 449 Conkey St., 262-206-5569 |
| 27 |
Immunizations
& Blood Pressures:
From 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Norway Town Hall, 6419 Heg Park Rd,
Wind Lake. Questions can be directed to Western Racine
County Health Department at 262-763-4930 or 800-688-4930. |
| 28 |
Movin' and Grovin'
after cancer treatment- Presented by the Aurora
Health Center. 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Cost $2 per participant
per class. Located at the Kenosha YMCA, 7101 53rd St.,
Studio B, Kenosha, WI 53144. This exercise class is for
people who have received a cancer diagnosis and are finished
with cancer treatments including surgery, chemotherapy, and/or
radiation. Registration is required. To register,
call 1-800-499-5736 or register online at www.aurorahealthcare.org.
Keyword search: cancer. |
| 28 |
Story Time -
Fall story time with Ms. Joy from 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
The
goal of each half-hour session is to encourage pre-school children
to develop an interest in books and reading. Come listen
to a story and sing some songs! No registration is necessary.
Held at the Burlington Public Library, 166 E. Jefferson Street,
Burlington. |
| 29 |
PRESCHOOL
FUN WITH LOVE, INC: ABC, Music and Me with Linda
Breuer from Love, Inc. runs through September and continues
on into October (check www.BurlingtonLibrary.com
for times). This program highlights Kindermusik and
is fun way for parents and their babies, toddlers, and preschoolers
to sing, listen, move, play, learn and build early literacy
and language skills. There is no cost for this program. For
more information, contact Linda Breuer, Children's Resources
at Love, Inc. at 262-763-6226 |
| 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 |
| 2 |
Burlington
Plymouth UCC Church
will be holding their annual "Auction on the Apple Farm"
to support missions both locally and in Haiti beginning at
5:30pm . Please check out all the details on our website www.uccply.org
or call us @ 262-763-6890. |
| 5 |
City
Council Meeting held at Council Chamber 224 E. Jefferson
Street
at
6:30 p.m. |
| 5 |
Movin' and Grovin'
after cancer treatment- Presented by the Aurora
Health Center. 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Cost $2 per participant
per class. Located at the Kenosha YMCA, 7101 53rd St.,
Studio B, Kenosha, WI 53144. This exercise class is for
people who have received a cancer diagnosis and are finished
with cancer treatments including surgery, chemotherapy, and/or
radiation. Registration is required. To register,
call 1-800-499-5736 or register online at www.aurorahealthcare.org.
Keyword search: cancer. |
| 5 |
Story Time -
Fall story time with Ms. Joy from 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
The
goal of each half-hour session is to encourage pre-school children
to develop an interest in books and reading. Come listen
to a story and sing some songs! No registration is necessary.
Held at the Burlington Public Library, 166 E. Jefferson Street,
Burlington. |
| 6 |
Noon Networking
at Lucky Star Restaurant, networking for the busy person who
can't make those early morning meetings! But remember
they only work if you participate. Registration at 11:45
a.m. $15.00 per person, including lunch. RSVP to the Chamber
at 763-6044. |
| 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. |
| 7-9 |
The Haylofters at The
Malthouse Theatre - "A Funny
Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum", one of the funniest
musicals ever written - the perfect excape frm life's troubles.
262-763-9873 or www.thehaylofters.com for information, reservations
and tickets. |
| 9 |
Burlington Jaycees Chili-Cookoff
and Craft Fair: Located in Echo Park. For questions
contact Nathan Libbey at 262-210-4795 or visit www.burlington-jaycees.org.
|
| 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 |
| 9 |
"Smart Gardening
Chat" - Join us for a discussion
with Walt Uebele on putting your garden go bed. 10 am, free,
Burlington Garden Center, 5205 Mormon Road, Burlington, 763-2153,
www.burlingtongardencenter.com. |
| 12 |
Story Time -
Fall story time with Ms. Joy from 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
The
goal of each half-hour session is to encourage pre-school children
to develop an interest in books and reading. Come listen
to a story and sing some songs! No registration is necessary.
Held at the Burlington Public Library, 166 E. Jefferson Street,
Burlington. |
| 12 |
Movin' and Grovin'
after cancer treatment- Presented by the Aurora
Health Center. 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Cost $2 per participant
per class. Located at the Kenosha YMCA, 7101 53rd St.,
Studio B, Kenosha, WI 53144. This exercise class is for
people who have received a cancer diagnosis and are finished
with cancer treatments including surgery, chemotherapy, and/or
radiation. Registration is required. To register,
call 1-800-499-5736 or register online at www.aurorahealthcare.org.
Keyword search: cancer. |
| 14 |
Western
Racine Networking Breakfast: Located at Runzheimer
International, Ltd, 1 Runzheimer Parkway , Waterford (corner
of Hwy. 36 & 164). 7:30 a.m. - breakfast, introductions,
and networking. 9:30 a.m. - Family Preservation West
Meeting. Cost: Free it pre-registered by October 7. Call
262-763-4930 or 1-800-688-4930, Racine UW-Extension, 262-886-8462.
|
| 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. |
| 14 |
Town
Board Meeting held
in the Town Hall, on Highway 142 at 6:30 p.m. |
| 15-17 |
The Haylofters at The
Malthouse Theatre - "A Funny
Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum", one of the funniest
musicals ever written - the perfect excape frm life's troubles.
262-763-9873 or www.thehaylofters.com for information, reservations
and tickets. |
| 16 |
Visiting the Beyond: Located
at Burlington Public Library, begins at 1:30 p.m. Curt
Strutz (made famous by the comedy character The Bassmeister)
will be presenting an all new multimedia presentation about
real haunts. This free program is meant to entertain adults
and teens. No registration is required. For more information
contact Judy Rockwell or Joy Schnupp at 262-763-7623. |
| 19 |
City
Council Meeting held at Council Chamber 224 E. Jefferson
Street
at
6:30 p.m. |
| 19 |
Movin' and Grovin'
after cancer treatment- Presented by the Aurora
Health Center. 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Cost $2 per participant
per class. Located at the Kenosha YMCA, 7101 53rd St.,
Studio B, Kenosha, WI 53144. This exercise class is for
people who have received a cancer diagnosis and are finished
with cancer treatments including surgery, chemotherapy, and/or
radiation. Registration is required. To register,
call 1-800-499-5736 or register online at www.aurorahealthcare.org.
Keyword search: cancer. |
| 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. |
| 22 |
Haunted
Hayride & Fort
at Camp Oh-Da-Ko-Ta 7:00
9:00 pm . Cost is $6.00
per person under 3 free. Multiple ghoulish stations! Roast
Marshmallows around the campfire! Brats, Hamburgers, Cider
and Hot Chocolate for sale. Camp is located at 3363
Dyer Lake Rd , Burlington
(Just South of Burlington
on Hwy P) |
| 23 |
Haunted
Hayride & Fort
at Camp Oh-Da-Ko-Ta 6:00 9:30 pm . Cost is $6.00 per person
under 3 free. Multiple ghoulish stations! Roast Marshmallows
around the campfire! Brats, Hamburgers, Cider and Hot Chocolate
for sale. Camp is located at 3363 Dyer Lake Rd , Burlington
(Just South of Burlington on Hwy P) |
| 22-24 |
The Haylofters at The
Malthouse Theatre - "A Funny
Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum", one of the funniest
musicals ever written - the perfect excape frm life's troubles.
262-763-9873 or www.thehaylofters.com for information, reservations
and tickets. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 29 |
Haunted
Hayride & Fort
at Camp Oh-Da-Ko-Ta 7:00
9:00 pm . Cost is $6.00
per person under 3 free. Multiple ghoulish stations! Roast
Marshmallows around the campfire! Brats, Hamburgers, Cider
and Hot Chocolate for sale. Camp is located at 3363
Dyer Lake Rd , Burlington
(Just South of Burlington
on Hwy P) |
| 30 |
St. Charles Church Rummage
Sale: From 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Located at 449
Conkey St., Burlington. Clothes, household items, toys
and miscellaneous. Affordable Prices! At 12:30 p.m.
is the Special - Stuff A Bag. |
| 30 |
Halloween
Pumpkin Bowl - Bowling, costumes, prizes/raffles
3:00 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. Located at Towne & Country Lanes,
Burlington. Pre-register
at www.burlingtonchamber.org or 262-763-6044. |
| 30 |
Spooky City Promotion
- In store Trick or Treating 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; costume
parade; free movie and other activities. Contact WIN MEDIA
at 262-763-6397 Ext. 11. |
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Spooky City Kickoff Party
- Fox River State Bank, 262-767-8600,
www.foxriverstatebank.com |
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Haunted
Hayride & Fort
at Camp Oh-Da-Ko-Ta 6:00 9:30 pm . Cost is $6.00 per person
under 3 free. Multiple ghoulish stations! Roast Marshmallows
around the campfire! Brats, Hamburgers, Cider and Hot Chocolate
for sale. Camp is located at 3363 Dyer Lake Rd , Burlington
(Just South of Burlington on Hwy P) |
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Halloween Trick or Treat
- From 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. for the City & Town of
Burlington. |
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November |
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City
Council Meeting held at Council Chamber 224 E. Jefferson
Street
at
6:30 p.m. |
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Harvest Dinner - Farmers
Market: Located at Veterans Terrace w/ food furnished
by Market Vendors and prepared by Gooseberries. Contact
Carol Reed at 262-210-6360. |
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Bill
Martin Food Drive sponsored by the Knights of Columbus
begins at 2pm. 587 E. State Street Burlington For
more information call Glen Lois 763-8068 |
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Town
Board Meeting
held in the Town Hall, on Highway 142 at 6:30 p.m. |
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Light up the Night/Pre-Holiday
Preview - From 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Contact
Shelly Leverenz at 262-767-9726. |
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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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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 |
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City
Council Meeting held at Council Chamber 224 E. Jefferson
Street
at
6:30 p.m. |
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END OF SEASON CELEBRATION:
Join the BGC staff for a special evening as they
celebrate another great growing season. Enjoy refreshments and
special savings. Visit www.burlingtongardencenter.com for more
information. |
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Christmas Open House in
Historic Downtown Burlington - Kick off the holiday
shopping season, contact Mary Brensinger 262-763-3060. |
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Story Time with Ms. Joy
- From 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. The
goal of each half-hour session is to encourage pre-school children
to develop an interest in books and reading. Come listen
to a story and sing some songs! No registration is necessary.
Held at the Burlington Public Library, 166 E. Jefferson Street,
Burlington. |
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Story Time with Ms. Joy
- From 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. The
goal of each half-hour session is to encourage pre-school children
to develop an interest in books and reading. Come listen
to a story and sing some songs! No registration is necessary.
Held at the Burlington Public Library, 166 E. Jefferson Street,
Burlington. |
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December |
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29th
Annual Christmas Parade through historic downtown
Burlington, welcomes Santa to Burlington. This year's
theme is The Twelve Days of Christmas. Begins at 6:30
p.m. 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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Hoiday Movie Promotions
- At the Plaza Theater. Details TBA. |
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Mrs.
Santa's Pantry 9 a.m. -1 p.m., Christmas cookies,
candy, baked goods, crafts and lunch, Honey Creek Community
Baptist Church, 35512 Washington Ave. For more information,
call 262-534-2244.
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Santa's
Chalet Open Saturday and Sunday 2:00 p.m. - 4:00
p.m., Wehmhoff Square Park, 262-763-6044. |
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Story Time -
Winter story time with Ms. Joy from 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
The
goal of each half-hour session is to encourage pre-school children
to develop an interest in books and reading. Come listen
to a story and sing some songs! No registration is necessary.
Held at the Burlington Public Library, 166 E. Jefferson Street,
Burlington. |
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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 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Wehmhoff Square Park,
262-763-6044. |
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Hoiday Movie Promotions
- At the Plaza Theater. Details TBA. |
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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 2:00 p.m. - 4:00
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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Story Time -
Winter story time with Ms. Joy from 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
The
goal of each half-hour session is to encourage pre-school children
to develop an interest in books and reading. Come listen
to a story and sing some songs! No registration is necessary.
Held at the Burlington Public Library, 166 E. Jefferson Street,
Burlington. |
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Santa's
Chalet Open 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Wehmhoff Square Park,
262-763-6044. |
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Hoiday Movie Promotions
- At the Plaza Theater. Details TBA. |
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Santa's
Chalet Open Saturday and Sunday 2:00 p.m. - 4:00
p.m., Wehmhoff Square Park, 262-763-6044. |
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Story Time -
Winter story time with Ms. Joy from 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
The
goal of each half-hour session is to encourage pre-school children
to develop an interest in books and reading. Come listen
to a story and sing some songs! No registration is necessary.
Held at the Burlington Public Library, 166 E. Jefferson Street,
Burlington. |
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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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WII
Gaming: For
youths continues from 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. No registration
is necessary; please note play is in a round-robin style. Held
at the Burlington Public Library 166 E. Jefferson Street. |
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
a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 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. 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 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, 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,
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
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, 7:30 am, call for location.
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. BAAC 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
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
Club
ABC: An information and
support group for teen parents held monthly at the WRCHD. Contact
Maria Moller-Gunderson, 262-763-4926 for meeting times and more
information.
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
New
Beginnings: A Home Visitation program that uses Parents
As Teachers curriculum. This family education and support program
is for parents of children pre-natal to age 5 to help them meet
the challenges of being a parent. Call 262-763-4930 for more information.
Western Racine County Health Department Partner Programs
Spanish
Speaking Moms : A new
free program for Spanish speaking moms who have children under the
age of five. The group meets the first Friday of each month at the
WRCHD from 10:30 am
- 12:00 pm. Call Melinda Pedersen at 262-763-4924 to register.
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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