This September 21st and 22nd: Downtown Whitewater. Inc. Announces New BBQ Pig in the Park State Championship Cook-off Sanctioned by Kansas City Barbecue Society Downtown Whitewater, Inc. will host the area’s first BBQ Pig in the Park Cook-off, which was sanctioned by Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) 2 weeks ago, and this week became…
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Beautiful Whitewater, City, Film, Press Release
Summer Movie Matinee at Seniors in the Park
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Whitewater Lions Club Announces 4th of July Parade Grand Marshals
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The Lion’s Club has announced the Grand Marshals for this year’s July 4th Parade — THE WHITEWATER LIONS CLUB 2012 GRAND MARSHALS The Whitewater Lions Club for the first time in recent memory has named a two generation family that has provided service to our country as the 4th of July Parade Grand Marshals. The…
Beautiful Whitewater, City, Food, Hip & Prosperous, Press Release
Pork in the Park: September 21-22, Cravath Lakefront
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Something delicious for the beginning of fall, from Downtown Whitewater — Downtown Whitewater. Inc. Announces New BBQ Pig in the Park State Championship Cook-off Sanctioned by Kansas City Barbecue Society Downtown Whitewater, Inc. will host the area’s first BBQ Pig in the Park Cook-off, which was sanctioned by Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) 2 weeks…
Beautiful Whitewater, Books, City, Press Release
Young Auditorium receives grant to host 4th Community Big Read
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Young Auditorium receives grant to host 4th Community Big Read For the fourth year in a row, the National Endowment for the Arts has awarded a local partnership to bring the national Big Read initiative to Rock, Walworth, Jefferson and adjacent counties. Mark Twain in the Rock River Basin will be the focus of this…
Beautiful Whitewater, Books, Press Release
The Living Mississippi: From Twain to Today at the Roberta Avonn Art Gallery 3/9/12 to 4/4/12
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Opening reception on March 12, 2012 from 3:30-5:00 p.m. Historic photographs of the Mississippi River by Henry P. Bosse are juxtaposed with modern photos of river restoration projects completed by the non-profit group, Living Lands & Waters. Quotes from Mark Twain’s prose link the river’s past with the present. The exhibit is a partnership with…
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Mark Twain T-shirt Art Contest for K-12 Students
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Best to all the contestants, and appreciation to those supporting the contest — Mark Twain T-shirt Art Contest for K-12 Students For the fourth year in a row, the National Endowment for the Arts has awarded a local partnership to bring the national Big Read initiative to Rock, Walworth and Jefferson County. Mark Twain in…
Beautiful Whitewater, Press Release, University
Young Auditorium receives grant to host 4th Community Big Read
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I’ve received a press release, appearing below, on UW-Whitewater’s Young Auditorium grant to host a Community Big Read. Embedded immediately below is a video from the National Endowment for the Arts about the program, followed by information about events in Whitewater. The Young Auditorium is partnering with the Arrowhead Library System (Rock County Public…
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25th Annual Wisconsin Troopers’ Association Art & Essay Contest
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Charity, Press Release
Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk Schedule
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Please see a press release from the Alzheimer’s Association: Walk to End Alzheimer’s to be Hosted throughout Southeastern Wisconsin -Local Walks to Attract Thousands- The Alzheimer’s Association is pleased to announce that the Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be hosted in six locations throughout Southeastern Wisconsin this fall. The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimers…
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Alzheimer’s Association Offers September 12th Lake Geneva Workshop on Early Detection
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The Alzheimer’s Association offers a September 12th program, as outlined in this press release: Program on Early Detection to be Offered by Alzheimer’s Association With 10 Million Baby Boomers at Risk, Early Detection is Critical to Future Planning LAKE GENEVA, WI – August 4, 2011 – The Alzheimer’s Association will present a community workshop called “Have…
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Eagle United Methodist Church Celebrates 140th Anniversary, 8.13 and 8.14
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Although I’m not a parishioner, I’m happy to post a notice from Eagle United Methodist Church about their 140th Anniversary. Congratulations and best wishes to the congregation – Eagle United Methodist Church will be celebrating its 140th Anniversary August 13th & August 14th 2011. The public is welcome to attend one or both free events:…
Charity, Press Release
Alzheimer’s Association’s “Maximize Your Memory,” Monday, August 8, 2011 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Irvin Young Memorial Library
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WHITEWATER, WI – July 18, 2011 – The Alzheimer’s Association will be presenting a program called “Maximize Your Memory” on Monday, August 8, 2011 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Irvin Young Memorial Library, 431 West Center Street in Whitewater. This interactive and informative workshop will offer participants information on the difference between normal…
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Alzheimer’s Association’s “Nourish Your Noggin,” Wednesday, August 31, 2011 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Kenosha Public Library – Southwest
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KENOSHA, WI – July 18, 2011 – The Alzheimer’s Association will present a community program called “Nourish Your Noggin” on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Kenosha Public Library – Southwest, 7979 38th Avenue in Kenosha. This fun and interactive program is for anyone interested in brain health. Topics will…