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Swiss Historical Village open for the season
612 - 7th Ave., New Glarus
Fourteen buildings comprise a village showcasing the lives of the early New Glarus settlers. Highlights are a traditional Swiss bee house, a 100-year old fire department ladder and hose cart, and an original settlers cabin dating to the 1840's.
http://www.swisshistoricalvillage.com/
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Bloody Lake Rendezvous
Black Hawk Memorial Park, Woodford
26th Annual Bloody Lake Rendezvous
May 1-4, 2008
Black Hawk Memorial Park, Woodford, WI
Public is invited May 3rd from 9 AM til 4 PM and May 4th from 9 AM til 3 PM. Contact Mike @ 608-744-2948 or Jack @ 608-329-4117.
http://www.YFC-BloodyLake.com
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City Wide Rummage Sales
Monroe
8 am - 5 pm
Monroe Chamber for information - 608.325.7648
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11
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National Emu Week Open House
Sugar Maple Emu Farm, W805 Pedee Rd., Brodhead
10 am - 3 pm
For National Emu Week, Sugar Maple Emu Farm, W805 Pedee Rd., Brodhead will offer pen tours, by appointment. On May 10 Sugar Maple Emu Farm will be a part of Brodhead's "Tour the Farm Day" with an Open House, informational video and pen tours on the hour from 10 am - 3 pm, weather permitting. Emu products and information in the farm store. Prizes and discounts. 608-897-8224 or toll free 1-866-608-8224 for more information. FREE (donations accepted)
emujoy@sugarmapleemu.com
http://www.sugarmapleemu.com
emujoy@tds.net
http://www.sugarmapleemu.com
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Richard Weigel Solo Guitar
Tofflers Pub and Grill, New Glarus
9 pm
No Cover
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Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Historic Courthouse Square
1 - 4 pm
Musical entertainment by the New Song. Games and prizes for kids. Food stand by the Monroe Noon Optimist.
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Dance 'n' Dine
Turner Hall, Monroe
2 - 6 PM
Enjoy the music of the Keith Zweifel Band.
www.turnerhallofmonroe.org
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Relay For Life Spaghetti Supper Fund-Raiser
Monroe Moose Lodge, 639 3rd Ave.
4:30-7:30 pm
A Spaghetti Supper fund-raiser will be held to support the Relay For Life of Green County. Tickets are available at the door: $7 Adults, $4.50 Children (4-12). Carryouts are also available. A book sale, raffle, silent auction and Relay luminaria sale will be part of the event. For questions, call 608-728-2980.
http://www.events.cancer.org/rflgreencountywi
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A Taste of Spring
Ludlow Mansion, Monroe
6 - 9 pm
Enjoy the artistic endeavors of area chefs with an exquisite array of savory hors d'oeuvres, entrees, and delectable desserts, plus award-winning cheese, beer, and wine.
http://www.monroeartscenter.com
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En Guete Evening
Turner Hall, Monroe
6 - 8 PM
Monthly social evening and Dutch-treat dinner - hosted by Turner Hall's New World Swiss Club.
www.turnerhallofmonroe.org
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7
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21st Annual WI Regional Arts Program Exhibit and Workshop
Monroe Arts Center, 1315 - 11th St.
Co-sponsored by the University of Wisconsin Department of Liberal Studies and the Arts and the Monroe Arts Center for its 21st year, this annual, juried event is open to all non-professional artists.
View multi-media artwork such as watercolor, oil, and acrylic paintings, drawings, prints, pastels, photography, sculpture and jewelry.
www.monroeartscenter.com
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Style ala Carte
Turner Hall, Monroe
Noon
Free noon hour fashion show featuring das Baumhaus.
www.turnerhallofmonroe.org
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Loose Change
Tofflers Pub and Grill, New Glarus
9 pm
Classic rock, benefit for American Cancer Society, No Cover.
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Tour the Farms Day
Brodhead Area
Discover the origins of local food and fiber at Brodhead area farms.
MORNINGSTAR FARM - Organic fruits and vegetables
4737 Cty. T
SCOTCH HILL FARM - Goats, goat milk soap, vegetables
910 S. Scotch Hill Rd.
www.scotchhillfarm.com
SUGAR MAPLE EMU FARM - Emu products
W805 Peedee Rd.
www.sugarmapleemu.com
KINKOONA FARM - Sheep and Wool products
16734 W. Dorner Rd.
www.baabaashop.com
NIEMAN FARM - Dairy Cattle
Located next to Decatur Dairy Cheese Factory
http://www.brodheadchamber.org/
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Fedora
Tofflers Pub and Grill, New Glarus
9 pm
Classic rock, No cover.
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Dance 'n' Dine
Turner Hall, Monroe
2 - 6 PM
Enjoy the music of the Tom Brusky Band.
www.turnerhallofmonroe.org
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Friends of Cadiz Springs Meeting
Trailside Inn in Browntown OR at the park - weather permitting
6:30 pm
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Tony Earl speaks on the Wisconsin political landscape
Monroe Arts Center - 1315 - 11th St.
Earl was the 40th governor of the state of Wisconsin. During his tenure he advanced a significant number of iniatives in the areas of education, equal opportunity, economic development, and protection of the environment.
http://www.monroeartscenter.com
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Style ala Carte
Turner Hall, Monroe
Noon
Free noon hour fashion show featuring Town & Country Styles.
www.turnerhallofmonroe.org
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4th Annual Jack Bash
Cardinal Lanes, Brodhead
Stateline Playboys
Bob Rocks
Automatic
Dynamite Society
http://cardinallanes.net/
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Tofflers Pub and Grill 2 Year Anniversary Party
New Glarus
8 pm
Classic rock with Soap Box, outside on the patio, no cover.
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EAA Chapter 431 Pancake Breakfast and Plane Rides
Brodhead Airport
Plane rides, weather permitting.
http://www.brodheadchamber.org/
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Dance 'n' Dine
Turner Hall, Monroe
2 - 6 PM
Enjoy the music of the Greg Anderson Band.
www.turnerhallofmonroe.org
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Squeezebox Night
Turner Hall, Monroe
6 - 9 PM
Informal jam session for squeezebox players of all types and abilities.
www.turnerhallofmonroe.org
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Friends of the Badger State Trail Meeting
Belleville Village Hall
7 pm
New members welcome.
http://www.badger-trail.com
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Swiss Heritage Series: On the Other Side of the Ocean
Turner Hall, Monroe
7:30 PM
Book reading by Swiss native, Ruth Schoch Knudtson of Minneapolis. Free will donation.
www.turnerhallofmonroe.org
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Style ala Carte by Joanne's Dress Shop
Turner Hall of Monroe
Noon
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Yesteryears Days
Friday evening street dance, Saturday parade, and chicken barbecue in Legion Park, Memorial Day Parade on Monday.
http://vil.albany.wi.us/
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Community Festival
New Glarus
http://www.swisstown.com
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Brodhead Historical Depot Museum Open for Season
Museum and adjacent engine and caboose are open on Wednesday, Saturday, and Holidays from 1 pm - 4 pm - through the last weekend in September.
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New Glarus Community Fest Kick Off
Tofflers Pub and Grill, New glarus
8 pm
Live music with the Love Bunglers, your favorite tunes from the 60's through the 90's, outside on the patio, no cover.
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Reuben's Run/Duathlon
Registration 7:15 am, races
8:30 am. 5 K Run, 2 mile run/15 mile bike, 2 mile run Duathlon. Awards given to overall winners and
first three places in each category.
http://vil.albany.wi.us/
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Brodhead Historical Depot Museum open for the season
1 - 4 pm
Open Wed, Sat, and Sun 1 - 4 pm, thru last weekend of Sept.
http://www.brodheadchamber.org/
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Bike the Badger
Ride organized by the Badger Trail Explorers Group - call Sharon at 608.897.8300 for more information.
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Chalet of the Golden Fleece Museum open for the season
New Glarus
Witness the "collections of collections" by Edwin Barlow - New Glarus resident and founder of the Wilhelm Tell drama. The Chalet is an authentic copy of a Swiss Bernese Mountain Chalet. The museum is open by appointment only. Contact the New Glarus Chamber of Commerce for more information 800.527.6838, or local 608.527.2095.
http://www.swisstown.com
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Dance 'n' Dine
Turner Hall, Monroe
2 - 6 PM
Enjoy the music of the Mike McIntyre Band.
www.turnerhallofmonroe.org
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Memorial Day Parade
9:00 AM
http://www.brodheadchamber.org/
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Morels, truffles & Company
Goose Chaser Farm - the Culberson Family
10 am - noon
Creamy Risotto with Morels and truffle oil, Au gratin of Fingerling potato's with black truffle infusion. 2 hour class. Cost is 30.00 per person.
All classes need to be prepaid. Cost includes all supplies and ingredients.
Please be on time, wear comfortable shoes and leave attitudes at home.
All classes start at 10:00 am. Coffee and refreshments will be provided.
Classes can be paid via cash or check at the RVTC.
For Visa or Master card payments, please mail or email your information or pay over the phone Monday thru Friday from 7-8PM! A $3.00 processing fee for CC will apply.
Please copy and paste in an email to thegoosechaserfarm@yahoo.com or print and mail
To The Goose Chaser Farm, N8855 Badger Rd, Blanchardville, WI 53516
The easiest and safest way to sign up with your CC is over the phone!
Please call 608-523-4165 between 7PM and 9 PM tuesday thru saturday.
$30
http://www.goosechaserfarm.com
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Green County Breakfast on the Farm
W3984 Hwy. 11/81, Monroe
6 - 10 am
Farm breakfast, farm tours, hay wagon rides, arts and crafts show, entertainment, petting zoo.
For information on the Arts and Crafts Show: Carla Albright
608.325.1399
www.greencounty.org
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Clovis Mann
Tofflers Pub and Grill, New Glarus
8 pm
Outside on the patio, no cover.
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