Monday, November 21, 2011

What's Happening in Jefferson County - November 21-30, 2011

November 25 - 27, 2011 - After-Thanksgiving Weekend Sale

Featuring Midnight Madness at Johnson Creek Premium Outlets!Johnson Creek Premium Outlets

Kick-off your holiday shopping with most stores opening at Midnight. Check out our website for additional details.

www.premiumoutlets.com/johnsoncreek

Johnson Creek - I94 & Hwy 26, Exit 267 (920) 699-4112



November 25, 2011 - Palmyra's Annual Christmas Tree Lighting




Turner Museum Tree Lighting; refreshments will be served.

Palmyra - 112 N. Third St. (262) 485-2038






November 25, 2011 - Cookie Walk

Pick up your free cookie tins at House to Home/Interior MotivesChristmas Cookies at 260 West Main Street, across from Cambridge State Bank. 10am-4pm.



Then walk around Cambridge and fill your tin with wonderful, seasonal, yummy cookies!

Cambridge - Around Town http://www.cambridgewi.com









November 26 - December 27, 2011 - An Old-Fashioned Walk-Through Christmas

Bring the family and enjoy an "Old-Fashioned Walk Through Christmas" as you visit the many booths set up by local non-profit organizations and businesses outside. The displays will be open from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Come inside the hotel "Great Room" after your walk and enjoy hot cocoa and other holiday treats around the Christmas tree.

Johnson Creek - JC Plaza Hotel and Conference Center

725 Paradise Lane - behind the Outlet Mall

(920) 699-2800 - http://www.jcplazahotel.com/



November 26, 2011 - Small Business Saturday

Start your holidays with the merchants in downtown Watertown.

Watertown - downtown Watertown.

(920) 261-5185 - downtownmain@sbcglobal.net



November 26, 2011 - Tree Decorating

Sponsored by The Lions Club. Hot Cocoa and Dedication Ribbons available. 10am

Cambridge - Veteran's Square Park

http://www.cambridgewi.com



November 27, 2011 - American Legion Pancake Breakfast

7am - noon

Palmyra - 115 N. Third St. (262) 495-2632



November 27, 2011 - Pet Photos with Santa

$20 with a portion of each sitting being donated to the Humane Society of Jefferson County. Also on Cambridge Country Christmas Sunday, 12/4/2011.

Cambridge - House to Home/Interior Motives 260 West Main Street, across from Cambridge State Bank.


Cambridge

Santa with Dog



Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Johnson Creek Premium Outlets Has Plans for You!

Johnson Creek Premium Outlets has two great weekends of shopping planned just for you!

Deer Widows Weekend
Friday, November 18 through Sunday, November 20
While the men are dressed in camouflage and blaze orange, you can be shopping for the latest in fashions at Johnson Creek Premium Outlets! Three days of shopping, prizes and fun have been planned for you.

Friday - 10am-9pm
  • Receive a FREE Bargain Hunting Guide at the Information Center, the Official Registration Station
  • Columbia Sportswear Company - Register to win a $100 Premium Outlets SIMON Gift Card 10am-5pm
  • Deer Widows Welcome Reception 5pm-7pm at Brayden and Tessa's Espresso Bar
Saturday - 10am-9pm
  • The first 150 deer widows to visit the Information Center will receive a FREE Premium Outlets tote filled with goodies; FREE Bargain Hunting Guide available all day
  • The first 75 deer widows to visit Columbia Sportswear Company will receive a Win Big Bucks scratch card
Sunday - 10am-7pm
  • The first 100 deer widows to visit Tommy Hilfiger will receive a free gift and Win Big Bucks scratch card
  • Information Center has your FREE Bargain Hunting Guide

Midnight Madness - After Thanksgiving Weekend Sale
Friday, November 25 through Sunday, November 27
Enjoy a kickstart to your Christmas shopping as early as MIDNIGHT Friday morning - and maybe even earlier! Check the website for detailed information and sales sales sales!

Monday, November 14, 2011

What's Happening in Jefferson County - November 14-20, 2011

November 18 - 20, 2011 - Deer Widows Weekend Event at Johnson Creek Premium Outlets

Mon-Sat: 10am-9pm, Sun: 10am-7. At Information Center allJCPO

weekend come in and get a Bargain Hunting Guide to Savings. On Friday at Columbia, register to win a $100 Premium Outlets gift card. Drawing at Brayden and Tessa's Espresso Bar 5PM-7PM. Lite refreshments. On Saturday, the first 150 to visit the Information Center will get a FREE tote filled with goodies. At Columbia, the first 75 will receive a "Win Big Bucks" scratch card. On Sunday, the first 100 to visit Tommy Hilfiger will receive a free gift and "Win Big Bucks" scratch card.

Johnson Creek - Johnson Creek Premium Outlets, Off I-94 at Hwy. 26, Exit 267 (920) 699-4111

http://www.premiumoutlets.com/johnsoncreek


November 19, 2011 - Tonic Sol-fa

Tonic Sol-FaAlthough they are simply four voices and a tambourine,Tonic Sol-fa has spent the past decade on the road carving their niche as the nation's top vocal group. They have been named one of the top five "must see" groups in America. They have appeared on NBC's Today Show and in the pages of Newsweek magazine. Outings with Jay Leno, Shawn Colvin, Lonestar and Garison Keillor have propelled album sales to more than 2,000,000 copies and have earned the group thousands of intensely local fans.

Jefferson - 700 W. Milwaukee St. (920) 674-2179

http://www.councilfortheperformingarts.org


November 19, 2011 - One Stop Shop Fundraiser

From 9:00am-2:00pm, get all of your holiday shopping done early. There are many unique items to choose from! Included: bake sale, lunch, crafts, vendor raffles, shopping.

Whitewater - The Old Armory, 146 W Main St.


November 19, 2011 - Fort Wine & Stein

Fort Wein and SteinJoin us for an exclusive tasting of wines and craft beers from Wisconsin and hors d'oeuvres at the 3rd annual Fort Wine & Stein on November 19th from 3 pm to 7 pm.

Fort Atkinson - City Limits Restaurant & Banquet Hall

(920) 563-3210 - http://www.fortwineandstein.com


November 19, 2011 - Palmyra Holiday Bazaar/Craft Fair

9am at Palmyra Eagle High School; other crafters throughout the Village

Palmyra - 123 Burr Oak St. (262) 594-5922


November 19, 2011 - Legendary Ladies Day into Night

Hey ladies - looking for something to do on the opening weekendLegendary Ladies logo of hunting season? Come to historic downtown Lake Mills for our Legendary Ladies Day into Night event. There will be things going on all day and into the wee hours! Presentations, workshops, freebies, discounts, shopping galore and entertainment - great food & drink. Each business will select a legendary lady to salute.

Complete your Charming Connection bracelet here - drawings for those who visit more than one event.

Lake Mills - Downtown Lake Mills (920) 648-6721

http://www.legendarylakemills.com/uncategorized/legendary-ladies-day-into-night/

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Vetro Winery Plans Grand Opening in Jefferson!

Vetro Winery is officially open in their new location on the grounds of St. Coletta. The new 6,000 square foot facility is a cornerstone location for Sanctuary Ridge, and will house the tasting and retail room as well as the production facility for the wines, although the grapes will still be grown in the original vineyards in Concord, WI.

Vetro plans a Grand Opening WEEK from November 12-19, which will include tours, tastings, pairings with chocolates and Wisconsin cheeses, and the release of Lil' Sassy Strawberry, a chocolate strawberry wine.

Don't miss this fun event!

Monday, November 7, 2011

What's Happening in Jefferson County - November 7-13, 2011

November 11, 2011 - Guys & Does

Guys and DoesGet set for a wacky and wonderful excursion into the world of Wisconsin deer-hunting. Join Fritz and Duane as they travel "Up Nort'" to get away from it all, and wind up crossing paths with a magical talking deer! GUYS & DOES is full of humor, heart, and wonderful melodies. With rousing songs like Up Nort', Hunting Day, Needing the Doe, and Another Notch in My Gun, to the sweet and whimsical If I Was A Tree and Guys and Does, American Folklore Theatre has once again bagged its limit of tuneful trophies. 7:30pm

Whitewater - Young Auditorium - (262) 472-2222

http://www.uww.edu/youngauditorium/season/1112guys.html

November 12, 2011 - Holiday Parade

A lighted parade culminating with chili sampling in the Municipal Building and the arrival of Santa. Parade begins at 5:30pm along Main Street.

Fort Atkinson - Downtown Fort Atkinson (920) 563-3210

http://www.fortchamber.com


November 12 - 13, 2011 - Jefferson County Holiday Extravaganza

All your Christmas shopping can be complete by attending the 1stHoliday Fair Annual Holiday Extravaganza featuring everything you will need PLUS the chance to win awesome prizes through a drawing from our participating vendors. Click on the website to see the list of participating vendors.

Johnson Creek - 725 Paradise Lane

Johnson Creek - (920) 988-4850 http://www.johnsoncreekchamber.com


November 12, 2011 - Dick Wanie Author Signing

velveteen rabbit logoThe Velveteen Rabbit Bookshop & Guest House is excited to announce that local author Dick Wanie will be signing copies of his new book, "Outdoors Calling Revisited!" In 1971, Mr. Wanie began writing a weekly nature column, Outdoors Calling, for the Daily Jefferson County Union. The column was a great success that went on for many years, accumulating over 900 articles. "Outdoors Calling Revisited" is a carefully selected collection of Mr. Wanie's favorite columns from the past--plus some all-new material! "I hope you enjoy revisiting some of Outdoors Calling as the months & years wind through forest, field & wetlands." ~Dick Wanie

Dick will be at The Velveteen Rabbit Bookshop from 10am-Noon, with a special talk beginning at 10:30am.

Reserve your copies of "Outdoors Calling Revisited" today! Even if you can't attend the signing, we can reserve signed--even personalized!--copies for you. Call 920-568-9940 today!

Fort Atkinson - 20 E. Sherman Ave (920) 568-9940

http://www.velveteenrabbitbookshop.com

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

What's Happening in Jefferson County - November 1-6, 2011

November 01 - December 22, 2011 - A Fireside Christmas

Fireside ChristmasThe number one choice for Christmas entertainment for hundreds of thousands of people around the nation, A Fireside Christmas resumes its long history of beautiful singing, breath-taking dancing, gorgeous costumes, rib-tickling fun, and a spiritual commitment to the real meaning of the holiday. Seven shows weekly, see web site for specific times, prices and menus. Group rates and youth packages available.

Fort Atkinson - The Fireside Dinner Theatre, 1131 Janesville Avenue (800) 477-9505 - http://www.firesidetheatre.com/_Our_2011_Season/A_Fireside_Christmas.aspx


November 03, 2011 - Annual Turkey Dinner: United Methodist Church

4:30 - 7:00pm

Palmyra - 122 N. Fifth St. (262) 495-2540


November 05, 2011 - Friends of Cambridge Library Folk Craft Fair

Shop for that perfect holiday gift. There will be over 90 crafters with food, bake sale, large raffle & more. 9am-3pm

Cambridge - Cambridge High School, 403 Church St.
(608) 423-3900 - http://www.cambridgelibraryfriends.org


November 06 - 18, 2011 - 39th Annual Black Hawk Artists Show & Sale

This art show is open from 1:00 to 4:00.

View and/or purchase pieces from a variety of artists.

Fort Atkinson - 401 Whitewater Avenue (920) 563-7769

http://www.hoardmuseum.org