Calendar of MAY
Weekly Walk – Ice Age trail
• University of Wisconsin at Whitewater graduation will announce an alternate celebration for the Spring 2020 Commencement.
Every Wednesday of the year, 10:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. We hike every Wednesday from dramatic wooded hills to expansive rolling prairies; the scenic 26mile Ice Age Trail in the Southern Kettle Moraine State Forest is an experience in contrasts at any time of year. We split up into two groups: short hiker 3 miles, long hikers 6-8 miles. Info: www.iceagetrail.org, search for Walworth-Jefferson County.
15 and 16 – Citywide Rummage Sale
JUNE 6 National Trails Day – Discover local trails, become active concerning trail issues and share the excitement for the outdoors with free access to all National parks and trails. Info: www.iceagetrail.org 6 and 7 – Wisconsin Free Weekend. Free fishing on all state lakes and streams; licenses are not required and free access is granted to state parks and DNR properties. No parking license sticker required. 7 – Whitewater High School graduation 21 – Food Truck Rally, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Features a variety of local food truck vendors. Bring the family and enjoy delicious local foods while helping raise funds for Irvin L. Young Memorial Library 23 – Grand Opening of the Cravath Lakefront Amphitheater will be rescheduled later this summer. Info: www.wwparks.org
JULY 3 to 5 – Fourth of July Festival. Celebrate our Freedom and Independence with families, friends and community. Lakefront festival offers many scheduled events for your entertainment and plenty of great food and music. Info: whitewater4th.com
Events
Bachochin on local sasquatch lore. Joe Diamond will dazzle with his illusions and dream interpretations. Main presentation by Greg and Dana Newkirk, the duo behind the award-winning television series Hellier. Info: www.eventbrite.com, search for “A Weird Night in Whitewater” 23 – Concert in the Park, The Gary Band, 7 p.m., Cravath Lakefront Park. Info: www. wwparks.org 24 and 25 – Maxwell Street Days. Celebrate summer fun, sidewalk sales and taste local food 30 Family Fun Night: Philip & Henry Magic Show, 7 p.m., Cravath Lakefront Park. Info: www.wwparks.org
AUGUST 6 – Family Fun Night: Animal Extraordinaire, David Stokes, 7 p.m., Cravath Lakefront Park. Info: www.wwparks. org
• Concerts in the Park. All concerts will be rescheduled later in the season. Info: www. wwparks.org
13 – Family Fun Night: Big Rig Gig, 7 p.m. Info: www.wwparks.org
18 – A Weird Night in Whitewater, 5 p.m., UW-Whitewater. Presentation by Jay
20 – Concert in The Park; Piper Road Spring Band, a CONTINUED ON PAGE 21
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