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• Little kid, big heart • Visit the Wild West • Activities for all

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A machine from Midwest Aquatics harvests aquatic plants on Cravath Lake June 18. Invasive plants on Cravath and Trippe lakes in Whitewater are a concern but officials have been working with Midwest and the Department of Natural Resources to come up with a long-term plan to address water quality.

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A little history of

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rippe Lake was formed as a result of a dam that was constructed to power a sawmill.

It served as the swimming area for the city for many years. Dedicated as a city park in 1958, the lake and park are named in honor of Dr. James and Rosepha Trippe, who are credited as the founders of the city in 1839.

Trippe Lake Park, 407 S. Wisconsin St. in Whitewater, is a popular local destination of anglers. The park includes a free boat launch and an accessible fishing pier.

The sledding hill is a popular location during the winter months and Trippe Lake provides ample

opportunities for ice fishing.

The Trippe Lake Shelter was constructed in 2009. The building includes accessible restrooms, an open-air shelter with picnic tables, small kitchen with food prep area and storage space for recreation programs.

Cravath Lake The 70-acre Cravath Lake has a maximum depth of 10 feet.

Visitors have access to the lake from a public boat landing. Fish include Panfish, Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike.

In the 1990s, the City of Whitewater opted to create an open space to encourage visitors to the downtown area. The park is home to Cravath Lakefront

Community Center, which was designed to resemble the nearby historic Whitewater Passenger Train Depot.

The park is at 341 S. Fremont St. The same land that was used for a dump site, oil tank storage, candle factory, and other industrial purposes in now a lakefront hosting celebrations, concerts, and weddings.

The park is home to several large events in the City of Whitewater, including Freeze Fest, Fourth of July, and Pig in the Park.

The Whitewater Arts Alliance worked with the community to provide the Cravath Lakefront Arch in 2008. The arch depicts several historical elements of the

Whitewater community.

Whitewater Street was enhanced in 2009 and the park benefited. An additional 20 trees were planted in the park and decorative bump-outs were

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created to provide small picnic areas for visitors to enjoy the park.

Information courtesy of the City of Whitewater Parks and Recreation Department. Visit whitewater. recdesk.com to learn more.

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Two-county library system approved Decrease in cost, increase in resources expected as a result

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eginning Jan. 1, 2016, Jefferson and Waukesha counties will join together in a new library system that will provide improved library services to citizens of the two counties, according to a press release sent out in early July.

The 16 public libraries in Waukesha County are alone in the one-county Waukesha County Federated Library System (WCFLS). The public libraries of Jefferson County, which include those in Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Johnson Creek, Lake Mills, Palmyra, Waterloo, Watertown, and Whitewater, have been part of the Mid-Wisconsin Federated Library System (MWFLS), along with Dodge and Washington counties, since 1980. The Cambridge Public Library is, and will remain, a member of the South Central Library System.

Wisconsin’s regional library systems, which were formed in the 1970s and 1980s, are state agencies based on county affiliations. They are charged with the mission of providing services that strengthen and improve member libraries.

“There are many opportunities for regional library systems to offer services that would be difficult for most libraries to provide independently,” Connie Meyer, Director of the Waukesha County Federated Library System, explained.

“CAFÉ, our Waukesha County shared catalog, is an example of a powerful resource operated by the Federated Library System. Library systems are an excellent example of how collaborations can achieve efficiencies and improve effectiveness,” Meyer added.

In 2014, the Jefferson County Library Board began a comprehensive study of the different library systems to which the libraries of Jefferson County could belong.

After much research and discussion, a unanimous decision was made to seek a

partnership with WCFLS. “The Jefferson County Library Board took a thorough look at five library systems and determined that Waukesha County is an excellent system and the best fit for our county,“ Linda Ager, president of the Jefferson County Library Board, said.

In March of 2015, the WCFLS board considered the request from the Jefferson County Library Board to take in the libraries of Jefferson County. They unanimously endorsed the idea and made a proposal that was in turn approved by the Jefferson County Library Board. At that time, Jefferson County commenced the statutory process required to withdraw from the Mid-Wisconsin Federated Library System and WCFLS began the process required to expand to a twocounty library system.

“We are excited about the opportunities that will present themselves as we add the high caliber libraries of Jefferson County to our library system,” Meyer said. “We will find cost savings for our member libraries through economies of scale, increase access to materials for all of our citizens, and improve our library system’s ability to meet its mission.

“It’s not often that the opportunity to realize savings also results in improving services, but we believe this proposal offers a rare opportunity to do both,” she said.

Ager concurred with Meyer’s assessment.

“This is a true win-win because there are clear benefits for both counties,” Ager said. “After the switch, Jefferson County residents will immediately notice they have more databases and can check out more books and other materials.

“Behind the scenes, our libraries will benefit from the strong leadership, veteran staff, technological capabilities and the clear vision offered by the new system,”

Science day camp offered at UW-Whitewater

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will host a three-day camp for students entering grades 3-8 in August.

The “Science Detectives” camp will provide an opportunity to receive an educational experience from some of UW-Whitewater’s most dynamic science professors. Students will investigate scientific examples from biology, chemistry, geography and physics.

Topics within each of the scientific disciplines have been updated from previous camps, so repeat campers are encouraged to attend and explore new ideas and concepts.

Students will be divided into elementary and middle school groups so that activities are age appropriate, and all students will participate in fun, hands-on activities.

On the third day, students will work in groups on a team project, which will culminate in a scientific poster session and creation of a camp video. Family and friends are welcome to attend the poster session at the end of the camp.

The camp will meet from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 11, through Thursday, Aug. 13 in Upham Hall on the UW-Whitewater campus. Registration will remain open until Monday, Aug. 3, as space permits.

The registration fee is $150, which includes science programming by UWWhitewater faculty over the three-day session, a camp T-shirt, lunches and snacks and a science notebook.

Online registration is available at www.uww.edu.

For more information, contact Anna Courtier, science outreach coordinator, at courtiea@uww.edu or (262) 472-7161.

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Starting next year, Jefferson and Waukesha counties will join together in a new library system to improve services to the residents and library users. The combined library system will appoint a new board with citizens from both counties.

Ager added.

With the addition of Jefferson County, the Waukesha County Federated Library System will be seeking a new name and appointing a new library system board

with citizens from both counties. Both will take effect on Jan. 1, 2016.

For more information visit the WCFLS website at www.wcfls.org or view their Facebook page.

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Happy trails for 26 years Watson’s Wild West

Museum keeps on rolling in its western ways

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very year and

By Kellen every visit since Olshefski its opening more STAFF WRITER than two decades ago, visitors have always received the same warm, old-time, western welcome upon entering Watson’s Wild West Museum in Elkhorn: “Howdy, pardner.”

Now celebrating 26 years since he first purchased and began rehabilitating the property at W4865 Potter Road, Doug Watson said he’s continued to change the museum over the years, adding more antiques and western artifacts to his collection.

Today, his collection covers the walls, halls and ceilings of the old barn, including the hundreds of cowboy boots hanging from the rafters, lassos and saddles, stuffed animals – such as elk, moose, buffalo and even a bear and mountain lion – antique tins, medicines and more.

A glass case along one wall houses antique firearms, akin to those used on the western frontier. Along another wall copper pots, pans and lanterns dangle from the ceiling in an impressive display. And

on yet another, toys, books, and a general store, which houses a real pickle jar that hasn’t been opened in 40 years, according to Watson.

The museum includes a gold mine where visitors can get into the spirit of the gold rush, panning through rocks beneath rushing water searching for pieces of gold.

He said with the Antique Flea Market coming to Elkhorn several times each year, it’s made his search for artifacts a bit easier.

Watson said he never misses one and often comes back to add about 100 items each year.

“We keep adding more things and keep pushing it more and more together,” he said with a chuckle.

Watson, who dresses in full cowboy garb every day – walking the walk and talking the talk – said when pioneers come to visit Watson’s Wild West Museum, he’s there to entertain them, to take them on not only a tour around the museum, but on an educational journey through America’s frontier.

“We do tall tales and cowboy poetry and twirl ropes around them,” he said.

Watson’s knowledge of the rise and fall of the wild west and cowboys is extensive.

Common topics range from their average lifespan, diets, lifestyles and work, and the push westward along trails such as the Oregon Trail to gold and silver mining and the Midwest inventions that conquered the west.

“Coffee that was thick enough to plow, strong enough to pull a wagon, the only way to drink it was with a fork and if you drank it and died, you’d still be awake three weeks later,” he said about a cowboy’s diet.

However, Watson’s historical knowledge ranges far beyond cowboys and Indians, as he tells stories of the origins of things like the Hershey candy company, the Chicken Dinner Candy Company, founded in Elkhorn, and Wrigley Gum, which was originally attached to bars of soap.

A tour at Watson’s Wild KELLEN OLSHEFSKI The Breeze West Museum wouldn’t be Above: a covered wagon, loaded and ready for complete, however, without the long haul westward, sits just outside the doors following the museum’s guests enter into Watson’s Wild West Museum. Top long-standing tradition – photo: owner and museum curator Doug Watson saddling up to the bar for a stands beside the Tumbleweed Mine, an area of the cold Sarsaparilla slid down museum where visitors can learn about the gold and the stretch of wood.

As an added bonus silver mining of the west while also panning for a for large groups, Watson’s little gold themselves.

Watson’s Wild West Museum is open May through October, Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Owner Doug Watson encourages visitors to call ahead to ensure the museum is open to the public because private events are often scheduled. Admission is $5 per adult and $3.75 per child ages 4-10.

For more information, call Watson at (262) 723-7505 or visit watsonswildwestmuseum.com.

he is continually learning from people who come through his museum often share personal stories.

As an example, he pointed to a blanket draped over the fence in front of the firearms display while reminiscing about an experience more than a decade ago he’ll Wild West Museum also offers a dinner never forget. show, featuring the likes of Mark Twain While conducting a tour and explaining and Annie Oakley, Ranger Jim and musical how the old barn was used for milking in its appearances by KG & The Rangers and heyday, Watson said he could hear a woman more. crying. Watson soon learned the woman had been born on that very farm in 1916 in the Humble beginnings very room he sleeps in.

Working as a college student at Lake Watson said he took the woman, who Lawn Resort in Delavan, which had a had not been back to the farm since she was western and Indian motif, Watson said the about 20, on a tour of the home, through the idea was sparked as part of a business course room she was born, and one last very special he was taking. He began collecting artifacts spot. at 18 and while he’s lived in Arizona for the “We went downstairs and her husband past 47 years – still part time, during his off Albert said, ‘Doris, sit down, this is where I season – he planned on opening the museum proposed to you,’” he said, noting she held out there. However, it just so happened fate her 90th birthday party at the museum just brought him past the property in 1989 when four years later. it was up for sale.

“Without her, we wouldn’t have known “The house was going to be burned and the history of this farm.” the barn was going to be burned and we Today, her mother’s carriage blanket figured, why not make it a family project hangs over the fence in the barn next to a and fix it up,” he said. picture of her with the blanket and Watson With his family history dating back to the has pictures of her as a baby on the farm mid-1800s on both his mother and father’s with her family. sides, Watson said he was likely first going “She said, ‘I want this back where it came past the farm at the age of 5 on trips to from.’ That was just priceless,” he said.

Whitewater.

It’s experiences like this that Watson is “I just wonder who was guiding me using to fuel the idea for his pet project, back here,” he said. “I don’t believe it just “Saddles, Sidearms and Sidetalk,” a book happened. I think, really, it was meant to be. featuring stories passed on to him by those I really do.” who have visited the museum over the With no building experience, Watson took years. to restoring the property over three seasons, If you ask Watson what his one regret seven days a week, with a hammer, sledge would be, he said it’s a simple answer. hammer, a SKIL saw and a screw gun to “I wish I would have done this 50 years return it to its former glory to house his ever- ago. It’s a lot of fun, it really is. growing collection and museum.

“Each year is more enjoyable. I need to “Every fall, my left arm would be numb go out to the Superstition Mounds and find from pounding,” he said. “And then I’d the Fountain of Youth because I’d like to be come back and do it again the next season.” doing this another 100 years. It’s just fun, it really is.

Still learning “How many people in life get to do what Even after all these years, Watson said they really enjoy. It’s really a blessing.”

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Joseph Kienbaum works on an art project with Studio 84 director Deborah Blackwell. Kienbaum chose the Whitewater art studio as his charity for the run/ walk two years ago.

It’s the size of the heart that matters By

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Dave Fidlin • CORRESPONDENT

t 7 years old, Joseph Kienbaum already has lofty ambitions, including making the world a better place — a philosophy best represented by his ongoing philanthropic efforts within Whitewater.

After raising funds to benefit the arts and bring iPads into the hands of a few children in need in 2013 and 2014, respectively, Joseph this year turned his attention toward one of the newest members of the Whitewater Police Department — Boomer, the dog at the helm of the new K-9 unit.

Joseph, who was diagnosed with autism, sees the world in a unique and

special way, his mother, Barb, said.

“He’s just an amazing little man,” Barb said of her son. “I just want to share him with the whole world. He’s blessed my own family so much.”

Joseph’s laser-focused attention toward serving others could perhaps be best represented by last year’s iPad effort. After raising $1,085 to bring the electronic gizmos into the hands of some of his peers, he qualified for an iPad of SUBMITTED PHOTO The Breeze his own through a special grant program Joseph Kienbaum (center) and Emily Radaj (right) pose for photos with officer that was initiated by the Whitewater Joe Matteson and K9 Boomer at the Whitewater Police Department’s K9 run/walk Breakfast Kiwanis Club.

Reflecting on the experience of a year event May 30 after donating $600 they had raised in the KIDS Charity Run/Walk

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event in Whitewater, held May 17, to support Boomer and the “For the Community by the Community” K9 program.

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ago, Barb said her son had difficulty comprehending why he would receive something — particularly when he did not ask for it.

In the end, Joseph did receive the iPad, but only after he gave another one in return.

Joseph first learned of giving and the labor-intensive act of fundraising through a sibling. In his three years of seeking out needs within the greater Whitewater area, Joseph has worked with Motivating Kids to Give, an organization aimed at instilling a love of philanthropy in the youngest members of society.

For Joseph, the desire to give and fundraise appears effortless and joyous — a fact Deborah Blackwell of Whitewater-based Studio 84 readily recognizes. Her nonprofit group was the first benefactor of Joseph’s kindness.

In what has now become an annual tradition, Joseph early this year began brainstorming with Barb and his father, Scott, on possible beneficiaries for this year’s Motivating Kids to Give fundraiser, which is tied to a run-walk event that was held May 17.

In what became a moment of happenstance, Joseph met Boomer during a 4-H Club meeting. Boomer’s handler, Officer Joseph Matteson, visited Joseph’s 4-H group early this year.

“He really just fell in love with Boomer,” Barb said of the encounter.

“We knew this would be a great way to raise money.”

In the end, Joseph managed to raise

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$500 this year to bring a number of supplies into the hands —uh, paws — of Boomer.

While most of Whitewater’s police operations are funded through tax dollars, Police Chief Lisa Otterbacher said the K9 unit subsists largely on fundraising.

Reflecting on Joseph’s recent act of kindness, Otterbacher said the maneuver benefits not only her department, but the entire community.

“This gives me, as a person, a great feeling of comfort, in terms of where our country is going,” she said. “A group such as (Motivating Kids to Give) cares so much about the communities they serve. They’re willing to be a voice.”

Speaking of Joseph himself, Otterbacher said he is a young man marked by character and compassion.

“Obviously we’re very pleased and honored he chose to raise funds for Boomer this year,” she said. “It’s obvious he cares about people.”

For Barb, Joseph’s compassion and view of the world came full circle this past weekend. The family made a decision to put down a dog who had grown frail from an illness.

Barb admitted she dreaded sharing the news with the youngest member of the Kienbaum family. But Joseph was understanding and said he was happy the family pet would be up in heaven, frolicking gleefully and free of all pain.

“He brought us so much peace,” Barb said. “He just looks at things very differently.”

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AREA ACTIVITIES JULY 24-25 Burlington Maxwell Street Days, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sidewalk and community-wide rummage sales throughout Burlington. Vendors will be also located in Wehmhoff Square, by the Burlington Public Library. Ice cream social at the Pioneer Cabin.

Music in downtown Burlington and Wehmhoff Square. Friends of the Burlington Public Library Used Book Sale. Info: www. burlingtonchamber.org 24-26 Baroque Horse Show, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn.

24-26 Knights of Columbus will host a Corn & Brat Roast, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, on the East Troy village square. The event will feature brats, hamburgers, roasted sweet corn and live music. Info: (262) 642-5198 24-26, 31-Aug. 2 “Godspell” at the Christian Arts Centre of Chapel on the Hill. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday matinees are at 3 p.m. Cost: $10 (Visa/ MasterCard accepted) and may be purchased on www. brownpapertickets.com or at the door. www.chapelonthehill.net 24-27 Country Thunder at 2305 Lance Drive, Twin Lakes. Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Brantley Gilbert, Gary Allan, Sawyer Brown, Craig Morgan, Mark Chesnutt, Joe Diffie, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Colt Ford, Charlie Worsham, Will Hoge, Chad Brownlee and more. Info: wisconsin.countrythunder.com 25 Frank Kresen American Legion Post 24 annual Car Show at 9 a.m., 735 Henry St., Lake Geneva.

27-28 Burlington Kennel Club

Concerts in the Park Thursdays at 7 p.m., Cravath Lakefront Park, 341 S. Fremont St., Whitewater: July 30 – Funky Blue Reaction, described as a band of misfits that play rockin’ music from the 50s, 60s, 70s and more.

Aug. 13 – Piper Road Spring Band, a band born into the age of rock n’ roll with individual backgrounds as diverse as classical, cowboy, folk, blues and Dixieland.

For more information, call (262) 473-0121 or visit www. wwparks.org.

Dog Show, Walworth County Fair Grounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn 29-Aug. 2 Racine County Fair, 19805 Durand Ave, Union Grove.

Headliners Uncle Kracker, and the Charlie Daniels Band. Don’t forget to visit the Chamber’s Corn Booth.

Info: www.racinecountyfair.com 31-Aug. 1 Whitewater Maxwell Street Days and Brat Festival 31 Lutherdale Fish Fry – 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Lutherdale Camp, N7891 Highway 12, Elkhorn. Ticket cost for adults is $12, $7 for children 12 and younger. (262) 742-2352

AUGUST 1 Full Moon Four Miler Run and Half Moon Mini Miler in Waterford. Registration opens for Full Moon run at 6:30 p.m. with the race beginning at Village Hall Park at 8:30 p.m. Mini Miler race for ages 2 to 12 check in is at the Waterford High School track field, 100 Field Drive, at 3 p.m. with the run beginning at 4 p.m. Info: www. waterford-wi.org 1 Whitewater Maxwell Street Days and Brat Festival 1-2 Madison Classic Car Show & Swap, Walworth County Fair Grounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn 1-31 Game On! – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Old World Wisconsin, S103 W37890 Highway 67, Eagle. Experience the games of the 1800s ranging from rounders, cricket, early soccer and croquet, to marbles and more.

Playing field is large and so is the scope, ranging from indoor and outdoor games, early sports and board and card games. (262) 5946300 or www.oldworldwisconsin. wisconsinhistory.org 1 Vintage Base Ball: Eagle Diamonds – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. with game at 1:30 p.m. Celebrate America’s favorite pastime and enjoy an old-fashioned game at Old World Wisconsin, S103 W37890 Highway 67, Eagle. (262) 5946300 or www.oldworldwisconsin. wisconsinhistory.org 1, 2 Madison Classic Car Show and Swap – spectators and vendors welcome. Cost is $7. Event is from 6 a.m.-4 p.m., 6 a.m.-3 p.m. on Aug. 3, at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, Highway 11. (608) 2448416 or www.madisonclassics.com 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Walworth County farmers market – Veterans Park on the courthouse square, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (262) 741-4961 4 Whitewater National Night Out, 5-8 p.m. Cravath Lakefront Park, 341 S. Fremont St., Whitewater.

5, 19 Limber Timbers Square Dance Club, dancing from 7:30-10 p.m. at the Darien Senior Center,

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Amy Upthagrove, a UW-Whitewater communications major from Muskego inside the Cultural Arts Center, performs in the June 25 Savory Sounds concert series.

Minneiska Water Ski Team The Minneiska Water Ski Team will perform shows at Scenic Ridge Campground to close out the season the following Saturdays: 7 p.m., July 25; 6:30 p.m., Aug. 8; 6:30 p.m., Aug. 15; 6 p.m., Aug. 22; 6 p.m., Aug. 29; and 6 p.m., Sept. 5.

The annual Brat Fest event will be held 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 8 at Scenic Ridge Campground.

37 Park St., Darien. Cost is $5 per adult, $2 per child. (262) 275-6373 or www.limbertimbers.org 7 Lutherdale Quilt Preview and Fish Fry – 4:30-8 p.m. at Lutherdale Camp, N7891 Highway 12, Elkhorn.

Ticket cost for adults is $12, $7 for children 12 and younger. (262) 742-2352 8 Lutherdale Fest and Quilt Auction – from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., hand-made quilts and other items will be auctioned off to support summer camp, lunch at 11 a.m. at Lutherdale, N7891 Highway 12.

Event will also include children’s programming and a men’s lounge. (262) 742-2352 8-9 35th annual Art in the Park, Flat Iron Park, 201 Wrigley Drive, Lake Geneva. Juried show spotlights original fine art from more than 80 artists from throughout the United States featuring paintings, photography, pottery, graphics, sculptures, jewelry and more. The event will also feature a silent auction, live entertainment, food and beverage and a children’s activity tent. Sponsored by the Lake Geneva Arts Foundation.

Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: www.genevalakeart.org 9 Corn and Brat Fest – Knights

of Columbus, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Echo Park, 589 Milwaukee Ave., Burlington. Corn, brats, hot dogs and hamburgers. There will also be soda, beer, and water. Come see arts and crafts and enter our raffle.

Raffle drawing, 6 p.m. Info: (262) 763-8068 9 Antique Flea Market – 7 a.m. at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, Highway 11, Cost is $5. (414) 5250820 www.nlpromotionsllc.com 15-16 Maxwell Street Days Flea Market, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Field Park, highways 83 and NN, Mukwonago. More than 650 sellers offering a variety of goods. Food and refreshments available on the grounds. Reasonable off-site parking available. Pets, bicycles and skateboards are prohibited.

Info: www.maxwellstreetdays.net 19-23 Venetian Festival, Flat Iron Park, 201 Wrigley Drive, Lake Geneva. Carnival, craft fair, water ski show, musical entertainment, local cuisine and the festival’s traditional lighted boat parade Sunday evening followed by a firework display high above Geneva Lake. Sponsored by The Lake Geneva Jaycees. Wednesday through Friday, 5 p.m. to midnight; Saturday and Sunday, noon to midnight. Fireworks Sunday, 9 p.m.

Info: www.venetianfest.com

19-23 Kenosha County Fair, 30820 111th St, Wilmot www. kenoshacofair.com 28 Lutherdale Fish Fry, 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Lutherdale Camp, N7891 Highway 12. Ticket cost for adults is $12, $7 for children 12 and younger. (262) 742-2352 28-30 Maxwell Street Days in downtown Lake Geneva. Info: www.lakegenevawi.com

SEPTEMBER 1-7 Game On!, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Old World Wisconsin, S103 W37890 Highway 67, Eagle.

Experience the games of the 1800s ranging from rounders, cricket, early soccer and croquet, to marbles and more. Playing field is large and so is the scope, ranging from indoor and outdoor games, early sports and board and card games. (262) 594-6300 or www. oldworldwisconsin.wisconsinhistory. org 2-7 The 166th Walworth County Fair, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn.

Special discounts offered throughout the fair. Info: www. walworthcountyfair.com 2, 16, 30 Limber Timbers Square Dance Club – dancing from 7:3010 p.m. at the Elkhorn Area Middle School, 627 E. Court St. Cost is $5 per adult, $2 per child. (262) 2756373 or www.limbertimbers.org

5, 6 Gone for a Soldier: Civil War Camp and Soldier Experience – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Old World Wisconsin, S103 W37890 Highway 67, Eagle. Drill with members of the infantry, try a soldier’s rations, go

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on a scavenger hunt and more.

This is not a battle reenactment, but a chance for families to get up close and experience the daily camp life of Wisconsin’s famed Iron Brigade. (262) 5946300 or www.oldworldwisconsin. wisconsinhistory.org

5, 12, 19, 26 Walworth County farmers market – Veterans Park on the courthouse square, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (262) 741-4961 12 Whitewater Main Street Festival, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on

Family Fun Night Thursday at 7 p.m., Cravath Lakefront Park, 341 S. Fremont St., Whitewater July 23 – Messy Fest Kids wear old clothes because activities include painting with your feet, catching cheese puffs on your head and many more messy things.

Aug. 6 – David Stokes Meet live creatures while learning about them through artifacts, songs and short stories

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Whitewater’s East Main Street.

Art and craft booths, sidewalk sales from local businesses, face painting, music, farmers market, sidewalk chalk art.

Proceeds support local arts in the Whitewater community. Organized

by Studio 84, the Whitewater Area Chamber of Commerce and the Whitewater Arts Alliance. www. wwmsfestival.blogspot.com 12 Super Saturday, downtown Union Grove. Info: www. uniongrovechamber.org 12 Taste of Lake Geneva, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lake Geneva Country Meats presents the fifth annual Taste of Lake Geneva, at Flat Iron Park, 201 Wrigley Drive, Lake Geneva. Food tents featuring samples from the area’s finest dining establishments. Enjoy locally sourced wine from Studio Winery and beer from the Geneva Lake Brewing Company and Sprecher’s Restaurant & Pub. Live music from the Triple D Band and the Badger High School jazz band. Info: www. facebook.com/tasteoflg 12 Vintage Base Ball: Eagle Diamonds – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. with game at 1:30 p.m. Celebrate America’s favorite pastime and enjoy an old-fashioned game at Old World Wisconsin, S103 W37890 Highway 67, Eagle. (262) 594-6300 www.oldworldwisconsin. wisconsinhistory.org

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The Kettle Moraine Baptist Church float in Whitewater’s Fourth of July parade featured a pirate theme, promoting its annual Vacation Bible School that was held in July.

12-13 East Troy Bluegrass Festival with full line-up of Bluegrass bands and contests, food and vendors, from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. each day. The rain location is East Troy Middle School, 3143 Graydon Ave. Weekend wristbands are $5 per person; children 15 and younger will be admitted free. Info: www. easttroywi.org 12-13 Maxwell Street Days Flea Market, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Field Park, highways 83 and NN, Mukwonago.

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