Friday, July 23, 7-10 p.m. Ripon's Summer Concert Series - The Sandcarvers Village Green, 400 Watson St. Visit www.riponmainst.com for a full listing of Friday night concerts.
Friday, July 23, 7:30 p.m. Green Lake Festival of Music presentsTenor Calland Metts & Soprano Sarah Lawrence perform at Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake. Favorites from classics to stage and screen. Performance at 7:30 p.m. Tickets at www.greenlakefestival.org
Saturday, July 24, 10:00 a.m. POSTPONED - FUTURE DATE TBD Ripon Lions Club Truck & Tractor Pull, weigh in at 10 a.m. $20 puller entry fee. Live Music after the pull with Tuba Dan from 4-8 p.m. Admission is $5, kids 12 & under are free. Refreshments, raffles, concessions. Call 920-570-0170 or 920-229-7021 for info!
Sunday, July 25 1:30-4:00 p.m. Summer Sunday: "Do It Yourself" History at the Ripon Historical Society The RHS hosts a special program today at their headquarters, located at 508 Watson St. Get up close and personal with a guided tour, view the Wedding Dress Collection, see the newly re-furbished Lawson House featuring pre-Civil War collection items, learn how to research your family, home, and/or business histories, and see the Barn (open rarely!)
Sunday, July 25, 3:15 p.m. Chorale Season Finale at Ripon College featuring the Green Lake Festival Choral Institute, Chorus, Vocal Ensemble Bella Voca, Orchestra& Soloists conducted by Steven Alltop. Tickets at www.greenlakefestival.org
Thursday, July 29 - 6:30 p.m.
Historic 1854 Meeting Re-Enactment at the Little White School House. See costumed actors re-create the meeting that formed the Republican Party in the actual place where the meeting took place. This is a ticketed event with limited seating. Visit www.rphs.org for tickets!
Friday, July 30, 7-10 p.m. Ripon's Summer Concert Series - Dave Steffen Band Village Green, 400 Watson St. Visit www.riponmainst.com for a full listing of Friday night concerts.
August Events
HELP RIPON COLLEGE ACHIEVE A PEPSI REFRESH GRANT-NOW THROUGH AUGUST 31! Ripon College Cycling Team has applied to receive a PEPSI Challenge grant for $25,000 that would fund construction of Mountain Bike Trails on the Ceresco Prairie. They could use your vote! Vote now by contacting the following web-site to cast your vote for Ripon College! You can vote every day - http://www.refresheverything.com/biketrailripon For more information on the program, contact Ric Damm at dammr@ripon.edu.
Thursday, August 5 -Sunday, August 8 Arrgh Maties! Green Lake County Fair Begins - this year's theme - Adventure on the High Seas. A Pirate Adventure Awaits You at the Fairgrounds in Green Lake. Daily Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Admission is Free! A true 4-H Family Fair -with entertainment, animals, track events, carnival, food & fun! Get all the details at www.uwex.edu/ces/cty/greenlake/GreenLakeCountyFair.html
Friday, August 6, 7-10 p.m. Ripon's Summer Concert Series - Road Trip Village Green, 400 Watson St. Visit www.riponmainst.com for full listing of Friday night concerts.
Saturday, August 7, 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Cookie Daze Festival Mostly free fun for families. Features cookie drops, cookie tasting, children's activities, rocket blaster shop, Bake & Taste & so much more!
Friday, August 13, 7-10 p.m. Ripon's Summer Concert Series - Bent w/Jason Mansmith Village Green, 400 Watson St. Visit www.riponmainst.com for full listing of Friday night concerts.
Saturday, August 14, 7:30 p.m. Ronny Cox comes to Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake for a special performance. TV and film star, Cox is also a first-rate singer/songwriter/entertainer. Tickets are $20, visit www.thrasheropera.com or 920-294-4279.
Saturday, August 14, 8:00 p.m. Doug Lyke 5K Twilight Run Sponsored by the Ripon Noon Kiwanis, the run is USATF certified. $20 entry fee per person, or $45 for family rate. Course begins at Watertown & Watson St., end at Watson St. Village Green Shelter. Visit www.riponnoonkiwanis.org/roadruns.html
Friday, August 20, 7-10 p.m. Ripon's Summer Concert Series - Whiskey River Village Green, 400 Watson St. Visit www.riponmainst.com for full listing of Friday night concerts.
Wednesday, August 25 - 11:00 a.m. Diverse Options Foundation, Inc. Community Golf Classic Golf at Lawsonia, shot-gun start at 11:00 a.m. Call 920-748-6387 for more details.
Thursday, August 26 - 6:30 p.m. Historic 1854 Meeting Re-Enactment at the Little White School House. See costumed actors re-create the meeting that formed the Republican Party in the actual place where the meeting took place. This is a ticketed event with limited seating. Visit www.rphs.org for tickets!
Friday, August 27, 7-10 p.m. LAST CONCERT OF THE SEASON. Ripon Summer Concert Series - Tuba Dan Band Village Green, 400 Watson St. Visit www.riponmainst.com for full listing of Friday night concerts.
September Events Saturday, September 11 - 3:00 p.m. Historic 1854 Meeting Re-Enactment at the Little White School House. See costumed actors re-create the meeting that formed the Republican Party in the actual place where the meeting took place. This is a ticketed event with limited seating. Visit www.rphs.org for tickets!
October Events
Friday, October 1 - 5:30 p.m. at Great Hall Arts & All That Jazz! Annual Event to raise scholarships for college students studying in the arts. Held at Ripon College. Theme this year - "Around the World in 80 Days". Visit www.ripon.edu for more info, or call 748-2651.
Friday, October 8 - Sunday, October 10 Ladies on the Loose Looking for a chance to relax and rejuvenate with your friends? Let loose with your friends at Ripon's first annual weekend getaway for women. Click here for details.
ONGOING COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS
John Harmon Performs at America - Live Jazz Piano! Every Saturday evening through August 28, begining at 6:30 p.m. Visit www.america.com for more details.
Children Programs at the Library Two programs, Little Ones Lapsit and Time for Tykes will be running at the Ripon Public Library . Little Ones Lapsit is designed for children 18 - 30 months and begins at 9:45 a.m. Time for Tykes is for children 2 - 4 and will start at 10:45 a.m. Please register by calling 748-6160 or e-mailing decramer@riponlibrary.org.
Survivors of Suicide Support Group First Thursday of the month, free and open to the public Led by Gretchen Koch, LCP, MSE, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor. Questions? Contact Sandy and Tim Page at 748-8954 or email at fourpages@charter.net.
Terrace Shores DivorceCare Group - Tuesday evenings at Turner Point, 4106 Cty Rd K, Princeton 54968. The will group will meet from 6:30-8:30 pm and run from September 16th to December 16th for the first sessions. Sessions will be on going. For more info, contact Valerie 920-361-9872.
COOKIE DAZE COOKIE COOK BOOKS FOR SALE! ~ $10 EACH Call 920.748.6764 for more information or e-mail chamber@ripon-wi.com
The Cancer Support Connection First Thursday of the month Great opportunity to meet with others who are also affected by cancer; patients, family and friends. For more info on the Cancer Support Connection, contact Linda Powell at 920-748-9134
Weight Watchers 2 Sessions every Wednesday 5:30 p.m. with weigh-in at 5:00 6:30 p.m. with weigh-in at 6:00 First Congregational Church UCC, 302 W. Seward St., Ripon. Call 1-800-651-6000 for more information.
Book Delivery Service for the Homebound Books delivered on a once monthly schedule to patrons living within the city limits. To sign up yourself or someone you know, please stop by the Library Circulation Desk or call the Library at 920-748-6160.
Drive-through Phlebotomy By appointment only at Ripon Medical Center Patients who have mobility difficulties can now be driven into the ambulance bay and have their blood drawn without leaving their vehicles. Call 920-748-0495 to schedule an appointment.
Ripon School District is Asking For Your Help Attention Ripon Seniors Citizens. Volunteer in our Ripon schools and SAVE MONEY on your TAXES! Apply today to be a part of the new S.T.E.P. (Senior Tax Exchange Program) program. For more information call- 748-1575
Diabetes Support Group Free & open to the public First Tuesday of each month - 2 pm or 7 pm Ripon Medical Center
Monthly Bereavement Support Group at RMC RMC in the Princeton Room on the 3rd floor 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Walk-ins are always welcome. For more information call (920)748-0405
Youth Trap League Saturday Mornings at 9 am Berlin Conservation Club Contact Mark Belau (920) 748-7222
Village Green Concert Series, Friday evenings June thru August. June 5, 12, 19, 29 July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August 7, 14, 21, 28
Farmer's Market - Tuesday and Saturday Mornings June thru October June 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 July 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 August 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 September 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 25, 29 October 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31
Read with Kiani!- Most Tuesdays- 5:30pm-7pm- Ripon Public Library Kiani, the dog that just loves a good story, will continue her weekly appearances at the library this fall. Registration is not required, but you may want to calll ahead to confirm Kiani's appearance.
Library Display Case- An Open Invitation The Ripon Public Library offers an open invitation to all individuals and organizations to consider installing a temporary display at the library. Organizations wishing to promote their group and its causes are welcome, as are hobbyists, artists, crafters, and individuals with collections. To schedule a 2-month time slot please contact Linda DeCramer at, 748-6160 or email decramer@riponlibrary.org
