August 7, 1740. Monsieur Jean-Phillipe Crapaud, French cobbler from our very own Ville de Vantardise, will be traveling to Versailles later this year, to measure personally the feet of Prince Louis, fourth child of His Most Serene Majesty King Louis XV. From those careful measurements, M. Crapaud will design and manufacture one pair of bedroom…
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Eagle Historical Society Open House on Sunday August 16th
by JOHN ADAMS •
I received the following press release that I am happy to post — Eagle Historical Society Open House Old Time Music on the Mountain Dulcimer American music is as varied as the imagination. The mountains of Southern Appalachia in the first half of the 19th century were filled with the sounds of a unique instrument…
Charity, Press Release
Alzheimer’s Association: Brain Fitness Club Starting in East Troy
by JOHN ADAMS •
Charity, Press Release
Dementia Basics Workshop Offered in Racine, August 14th, 21st, 28th
by JOHN ADAMS •
I received the following press release that I am happy to post — Dementia Basics Workshop Offered in Racine – Program to offer tools and insight on Alzheimer’s and related dementia – The Alzheimer’s Association will be presenting a three-part “Dementia Basics” workshop on August 14th, August 21st and August 28th from 2:00 p.m. to…
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Writing Your Memoir: Wednesdays through August 26th
by JOHN ADAMS •
I received the following press release that I am happy to post – Writing Your Memoir Day and Time: Wednesday 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Where: at the Whitewater Senior Center, Starin Park. Fee $25 for 8 weeks or $4 per drop in class. 8-week class: July 8 through August 26 Contact: Lynn Greene, 262-495-8771,…
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Eagle Historical Society –“From Lincoln to Sousa: A Journey of America!”
by JOHN ADAMS •
I received the following press release, that I am happy to post — The Eagle Historical Society is hosting an Ice Cream Social on Sunday July 12th from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. at the Eagle Village Park in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln. The Palmyra Eagle Community Band…
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Genealogy Overview at the Irvin Young Memorial Library — May 16th
by JOHN ADAMS •
I received the following press release that I am happy to post — The Walworth County Genealogy Society invites the general public to a free informal presentation for those who have an interest in beginning genealogy. The program will last about one hour and will be held at the Irvin Young Memorial Library on Saturday,…
Charity, Press Release
Brain Wellness Program Offered by Alzheimer’s Association – May 28th in Oconomowoc
by JOHN ADAMS •
I received the following press release that I am happy to post — Brain Wellness Program Offered by Alzheimer’s Association – Program to Underscore Importance of Brain Health Milwaukee, WI – April 29, 2009 – The Alzheimer’s Association will present a community program called “Nourish Your Noggin” on Thursday, May 28, 2009 from 9:00 –…
Charity, Press Release
Open Forum on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia: May 27th in Fort Atkinson
by JOHN ADAMS •
I received the following press release that I am happy to post — “Coffee, Cookies and Conversation: Open Forum on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia Milwaukee, WI – April 29, 2009 – The Alzheimer’s Association is hosting “Coffee, Cookies and Conversation” for community members who wish to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease or a related…
City, Press Release
Clean Sweep the Triangle — May 1st
by JOHN ADAMS •
City, Press Release
Seniors Triangle Walk for Health Program
by JOHN ADAMS •
I received the following press release from Downtown Whitewater, Inc. that I am happy to post — Downtown Whitewater, Inc. Sponsors the Senior Triangle Walk for Health Program May 6 through October 8, 2009 Kick off the program at our clinic Wednesday, May 6 and Thursday, May 7 at the Cravath Lakefront Center from 8:00 am to 11:00 am…
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Whitewater Aquatic Center Board Opening
by JOHN ADAMS •
I received the following press release that I am happy to post — WAC Board Opening Do you have ideas on how to improve the Whitewater Aquatic and Fitness Center? Do you want to influence WAC policy? ——————————————————— Let your voice be heard! The WAC Board is currently accepting applications for board membership. The available…
City, Libertarians, Press Release
Free Speech Victory — Wisconsin Restrictions on Referendum Communications Declared Unconstitutional
by JOHN ADAMS •
Last March, I posted on the speech-quelling practice of using supposed election law infractions as a way to prevent citizens from speaking out on election issues. In that post, entitled “Free Speech for the Town of Whitewater,” I wrote that There’s a story from the Town of Whitewater that calls out for notice — the…
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Walworth County Genealogical Society: Tracing Your Ancestors
by JOHN ADAMS •
I received the following press release from the Walworth County Genealogical Society: The Walworth County Genealogy Society (WCGS) will be providing nine mini lessons relating to a variety of genealogy topics. They will be held in the WCGS library in the Matheson Memorial Library, Elkhorn, WI every Tuesday morning at 9:30 am beginning March 31.…