Mondays:
Honoring Walworth County Current Military Service Rally, every Monday, inside the Walworth County Government Center (the old Walworth County Courthouse), downtown Elkhorn. 11 a.m. Honoring servicemen and women with ties to Walworth County who are currently serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Clogging classes every Monday, free for children and adults, beginning at 5 p.m. for advanced, 5:45 p.m. for intermediate. Beginner classes also available. Classes at Sugar Creek Lutheran Church, N5690 Cobblestone Road, Elkhorn. Call Darla at (262) 736-4954 for registration.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), every Monday, Emmanuel United Church of Christ, 111 Fremont St., Walworth. Weigh-in from 4:45 p.m. to 5:25 p.m., meeting to follow. (262) 275-8071.
Seniors in the Park: Euchre and Bridge Game, every Monday, Starin Park Community Building, 504 W. Starin Road, Whitewater. 1 p.m. (262) 473-0535.
Darien Seniors Cards and Games, every Monday, Darien Senior Center, lower level of library, 47 Park St., Darien. 1 p.m. (262) 882-3774.
Bingo, every Monday, Burlington Senior Center, 201 N. Main St., Burlington.
1 p.m. (262) 763-6044.
Lake Seniors meet, every first and third Monday, at the municipal building, 626 Geneva St., Lake Geneva at 11 a.m. for a short business meeting. BYO lunch, coffee and lemonade is provided. After lunch, enjoy card games. (262) 723-4791.
Tuesday:
Walworth County Genealogical Society’s library open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Tuesday. The library is locate in side the Matheson Memorial Library, 101 North Wisconsin St., Elkhorn. Deb Ketchum, president, (262) 215-0188.
Clogging classes, every Tuesday, free for children and adults, beginning at 5 p.m. for advanced, 5:45 p.m. for intermediate. Beginner classes also available. Classes at Sugar Creek Lutheran Church, N5690 Cobblestone Road, Elkhorn. Call Darla at (262) 736-4954 for registration.
Delavan TOPS Meeting, every Tuesday, Community Bank Building, 820 E. Geneva St., Delavan. 9 a.m. (262) 728-1191, leave message.
Spirit of the Lakes (Lake Geneva Chapter of Sweet Adelines) Chorus rehearsals, every Tuesday, Horticultural Hall, 330 Broad St., Lake Geneva. 7 p.m. (262) 248-6350
“Mommy and Me”, every Tuesday, Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, 420 Read St., Walworth. 9:30 a.m. Play and support for mothers with children under age six. Call Barb at (262) 275-6742 or Rochelle at (262) 275-2404.
Hike the Ice Age Trail, every Tuesday, Highway 12 outpost, 5 miles east of Whitewater. 4 p.m. (262) 473-2187, www.iceagetrail.org
Wednesdays:
Mukwonago Farmers’ Market, every Wednesday through Sept. 24, from noon to 6 p.m. in the parking lot at Tractor Supply, HIghway 83 and Bay View Road, Mukwonago. (262) 363-7758, www.mukwonagochamber.com.
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) meets every first and third Wednesday of the month from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. (262) 495-2439.
Garden tour, every Wednesday, through Oct. 17, Northwind Perennial Farm, 7047 Hospital Road, Burlington. (262) 248-8229, www.northwindperennialfarm.com.
Preschool Story Hour, every Wednesday, 115 W. Main St., Powers Memorial Library, Palmyra. 10:30 a.m. For ages 2 to 5. Register at the library or call (262) 495-4605.
Senior Card Game: 500, every Wednesday, Culver’s, 1000 N. Wisconsin St., Elkhorn. 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (262) 723-3870.
Ice Age Trail hike, every Wednesday, Highway 12 outpost, 5 miles east of Whitewater. 10:30 a.m. (262) 473-2187, www.iceagetrail.org.
Alzheimer’s/dementia caregiver support group meets third Wednesday, at 4:30 p.m. at Vintage on the Ponds, N4901 Dam Road, Delavan. (262) 728-2171.
Thursdays:
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), chapter 748 meets every Thursday, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 2931 Union St., East Troy. (262) 642-3728, (262) 642-9532
Burlington Farmers’ Market, Thursdays through Nov. 20, on Wehmhoff Square Park, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. (262) 210-6360.
Fridays:
Preschool story time, every Friday, Lake Geneva Public Library, 918 W. Main St., Lake Geneva. 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5. (262) 249-5299.
Burlington Area Singles Group (45 and over) meet every third Friday, at the Cactus Club in Lake Geneva. Meet at 6:30 p.m. for social hour, dinner at 7:30 p.m. Look for the balloon in the lounge. (608) 279-3323.
Saturdays:
Group bike ride, every Saturday, through November, LaGrange General Store, corner of Highway 12 and County Road H. 8:30 a.m. (262) 495-8499, www.backyardbikes.com.
Stateline Singles bowling, at 6 p.m. every Monday, at Diamond Lanes, Cranston Rd. in Beloit. All singles 55 and older are invited. For more information, contact (608) 365-7073 or (608) 365-6197.
Walworth County Genealogical Society’s library open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the second Saturday of the month. The library is located in side the Matheson Memorial Library, 101 North Wisconsin St., Elkhorn. Deb Ketchum, president, (262) 215-0188.
Mischievous Singles over 50 meet the second Saturday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Foxville Restaurant, 141 N. Pine St., in Burlington.
Whitewater Clothes Closet open the first and third Saturdays, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., beginning Aug. 16, at the Congregational Church, 130 S. Church St., Whitewater.
May 10 through Oct. 12:
Opening Day is May 12 at the East Troy Electric Railroad Museum, 2002 Church St., in East Troy. Regular weekend service runs through Oct. 21 with weekday trains running from June 23 through Aug. 31 on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday — no reservations required. Last original electric railroad line in Wisconsin, offering trolley rides, dinner train, railroad museum and gift shop. For information, call (262) 642-3263; for reservations, call (262) 642-3077. www.easttroyrr.org.
May 6 through November 15:
Ten Chimney Estate Tours, May 6 through November 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne estate offers tours through the estate, original furnishings and collections from the golden age of theater. Genesee Depot, (262) 968-4110, www.tenchimneys.org.
Weekends in June:
Dairylicious Days, each weekend in June, at the Elegant Farmer, 1545 Main St., at the corner of County Road ES and Highway 83, Mukwonago. Celebrate Wisconsin’s Dairyland heritage. Enjoy ice cream, cheeses, fun and games, (262) 363-6770, www.elegantfarmer.com.
June 6 through Aug. 31:
Celebrating Birds and Blooms art show, June 6 through Aug. 31, sponsored by the Geneva Lake Art Association. This is the summer exhibit. Opening reception June 6, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Regular gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. The gallery is in the North Shore Pavilion, 647 W. Main St., Lake Geneva. (262) 249-7988, www.genevalakeart.org.
Every Sunday, September through October:
Guided Garden Shoreline Walk and Cruise, every Sunday, September through October, 8-mile hike along the shores of Geneva Lake, accompanied by local historian. Walk starts at Riviera Ballroom, 812 Wrigley Drive, Lake Geneva and follows the shoreline path to Williams Bay. Then it's all aboard for a narrated boat tour back to the pier. Lake Geneva Cruise Line, (800) 558-5911, www.cruiselakegeneva.com.
Sept. 5 through Nov. 9:
“Fall Exhibit” art show, Sept. 5 through Nov. 9. The Geneva Lake Art Association’s fall exhibit featuring member artist’s works. Opening reception will be held 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 5. Regular gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. The gallery is located in the North Shore Pavilion at 647 W. Main St., Lake Geneva. (262) 249-7988, www.genevalakeart.org.
Sept. 6 through Oct. 26:
Autumn Harvest Festival, weekends, Sept. 6 through Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Elegant Farmer, 1545 Main St., at the corner of County Road ES and Highway 83, Mukwonago. Enjoy apple (27 varieties) and pumpkin picking, (262) 363-6770, www.elegantfarmer.com.
Sept. 13 through Oct. 19:
Fall Fun Day at the East Troy Electric Railroad, Sept. 13 through Oct. 19, 2002 Church St., East Troy. (262) 642-3263, www.easttroyrr.org.
Sept. 13 through Oct. 26
Country with Character fall tourism promotional event from Sept. 13 through Oct. 26. From apple picking to off-road cycling; star gazing to culinary grazing. Tour county farms, enjoy harvest festival, and restaurant specials featuring county-grown and raised foodstuffs. (800) 395-8687, www.countrywithcharacter.com.
Month of October:
House of Darkness haunted house, throughout the month of October, Jr. Beef Barn, at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. (262) 723-3228, www.walworthcountyfair.com.
Nov. 14-Jan. 25:
“Winter Exhibit” art show, Nov. 14 through Jan. 25. The Geneva Lake Art Association’s spring exhibit featuring member artist’s works. Regular gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. The gallery is located in the North Shore Pavilion at 647 W. Main St., Lake Geneva. (262) 249-7988, www.genevalakeart.org.
Nov. 23-Dec. 28
13th annual Christmas in the Country, Nov. 23 through Dec. 28, at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, Lake Geneva. Glorious celebration of lights, music, theatre, cuisine and merriment begins with the illumination of a half million lights across the resort’s 1,300 acres of rolling countryside. The six-week long festival continues inside The Lodge at Grand Geneva and features dozens of mechanical holiday displays, daily holiday teas, gingerbread house building contests, breakfast with Santa and a Broadway-style musical extravaganza featuring spectacular costumes, amazing music and fabulous dancing. (800) 558-3417, www.grandgeneva.com.
Aug. 16-17:
Do-Si-Do Family Square Dancing Hoedown, Aug. 16-17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Elegant Farmer, 1545 Main St., at the corner of County Road ES and Highway 83, Mukwonago. Enjoy fun and games, pie-eating contests, great eats and train rides. (262) 363-6770, www.elegantfarmer.com.
Maxwell Street Days Flea Market, Aug. 16-17, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Field Park, Highway 83 and Highway NN, Mukwonago. More than 650 sellers, food, refreshments. Free. For information, call (262) 363-1501 or (262) 363-3580 or call the chamber of commerce at (262) (363) 363-7758.
Vintage Auto Weekend, Aug. 16-17, sponsored by East Troy Electric Railroad, 2002 Church St., East Troy. (262) 642-3263, www.easttroyrr.org.
Great Midwest Pro Rodeo, Aug. 16-17, in the grandstand, at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. (262) 723-3228, www.walworthcountyfair.com.
Aug. 17:
The U.S. Navy Horizon Band performs Aug. 17, at 3 p.m. at the Phoenix Park Band Shell, 111 E. Wisconsin St., in Delavan. Bring a chair or blanket. Free. (262) 728-5585, ext. 132, www.phoenixparkbandshell.com.
Red School reunion and open house Aug. 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the corner of Town Hall Road and Peters Road in rural Sharon. For more information, call Nora at (262) 736-4032.
Aug. 19:
Joppa House Museum meeting, Aug. 19, at 7 p.m. at the museum, 122 N. Second St. in Delavan. For more information, call (262) 728-7061.
Burlington Blood Drive, Aug. 19. For location or more information, call (262) 534-6961.
Aug. 20:
Christian Singles meet July 20, at 4 p.m. at Scott Porters home in Delavan. Dinner at 5 p.m. at The Snug Harbor in Delavan. If you would like to park at Porters’ home and take a pontoon boat ride to the restaurant, be in the first 12 people to call Scott at (608) 883-2824 or De at (920) 674-2055.
Author’s Echo writers group, Aug. 20, Western Racine County Building, 209 N. Main St., Burlington. For more information, call (262) 767-9661.
The Nuts and Bolts of Medicare workshop, Aug. 20, at 1 p.m. or 6 p.m. at the Walworth County Health and Human Services, W4051 County Road NN, Elkhorn. For more information, call (262) 728-4745.
Alzheimer and Dementia Support Group, Aug. 20, at 4:30 p.m. at Vintage on the Ponds, N4901 Dam Road, Delavan. For more information, call (262) 728-6393 or (262) 472-0958.
Wal-Knits Knitting Guild of Walworth County meeting, Aug. 20, Richmond Town Hall, W9046 County Road A, Delavan. 6:30 p.m. All knitters and crocheters of any age are welcome, either with current projects or to begin new projects. (608) 868-5386
Aug. 21:
Concert at the Lakefront, Aug. 21, at 7 p.m. in Flat Iron Park, Lake Geneva. KG & The Ranger will spotlight their smooth harmony singing with a little bit of yodeling bringing back memories of the Sons of the Pioneers and Gene Autry and Roy Rogers. Free event, open to the public. Bring your own chair or blanket. (262) 248-4416.
St. Benedict Parish Summer Bazaar, Aug. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring crafts, annual quilt raffle, handmade items, bakery goods, luncheon. St. Benedict, 137 Dewey Ave. (Highway 67), Fontana. (262) 275-2539 or (262) 325-7560.
Delavan Historical Society meets Aug. 21, at 7 p.m., Community Center of Community Bank, 826 E. Geneva St., Delavan. Ginny Hall is the featured speaker. Memberships and gift shop items featuring Delavan are available. Contact Patti Marsicano at (262) 745-9473 or Pegg Gleich at pgleich@sbcglobal.net.
Family Movie Night, Aug. 21, at the Lake Geneva Library, 918 West Main St., Lake Geneva. Bring pillows, blankets and munch on popcorn as you watch “Enchanted” at 6 p.m. Call (262) 249-5299 or visit online at www.lakegeneva.lib.wi.us.
Harbor of Hope support group, Aug. 21, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Aurora VNA of Wisconsin, 500 Interchange North, Lake Geneva. For more information, call (262) 249-2860.
Sue DaBaco and Wise Fools, blues-style concert, Aug. 21, as part of Waterford River Rhythms outdoor music series, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Village Hall Park, Waterford. Free. (262) 534-5911.
Aug. 22-24:
19th annual book sale and bake sale fundraiser, Aug. 22-24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily at the Mill Street Centre, Geneva Lake Museum. (262) 248-6060.
Aug. 23:
Craft Show, Aug. 23, at the Town of Delavan Community Park, Highway 50 and South Shore Drive, Delavan Lake. (262) 728-3471.
Aug. 23-24:
4-H Jr. Horse and Pony Judging, Aug. 23-24, Horse Arena, at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. (262) 723-3228, www.walworthcountyfair.com.
Aug. 24:
Pig Roast Aug. 24, Sixth annual Pig-N-The-Parlor, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., sponsored by First Baptist
Church, 212 South Main St., Delavan. Pig roast served rain or shine, inside seating. (262) 728-6280.
Family entertainer David HB Drake performs Aug. 24, at 3 p.m. at the Phoenix Park Band Shell, 111 E. Wisconsin St., in Delavan. Bring a chair or blanket. Free. (262) 728-5585, ext. 132, www.phoenixparkbandshell.com.
Legion Horse Pull, Craft and flea market, pancake breakfast, Aug. 24, event beginning at 7 a.m., with fun, food, and market. Horse pull at noon Palmyra Village Park, Palmyra. Call Dick Havlick, (262) 495-2632, www.palmyrawi.com.
Aug. 25:
Recruiters Rally, Aug. 25, for the 2008 CROP Walk which will be held Oct. 12 at the Williams Bay Lions Field House. This rally is for any church, group or individual that would like to be part of the event. The walk raises money to support the hungry locally. Contact the Rev. Robert Meyer, this year’s chairman of the walk, at (262) 275-2808 for more information.
Antigua Real Ride Night, Aug. 25, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Antigua Real Latin Restaurant, 355 Bay View Road, Mukwonago. Car show with free admission. (262) 363-3355, www.alarconrestaurants.com.
Aug. 27-Sept. 1:
Walworth County Fair, Aug. 27 to Sept. 1, at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. Carnival, pony rides, petting zoo, live entertainment, livestock exhibition, tractor pulls, demolition derby, (262) 723-3228, www.walworthcountyfair.com.
Aug. 28:
Concert at the Lakefront, Aug. 28, at 7 p.m. in Flat Iron Park, Lake Geneva. Groundspeed will perform its mix of traditional bluegrass and newgrass tunes. Free event, open to the public. Bring your own chair or blanket. (262) 248-4416.
Interdenominational Singles over 65, Aug. 28, at 1:30 p.m. at Perkins Restaurant, 1312 E. Geneva St., Delavan. John (262) 728-3005.
Delavan American Legion Bingo, Aug. 28, at the American Legion Hall, 111 S. Second St., Delavan. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Fifteen game session begins at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call (262) 728-8948.
Aug. 30:
Wine Tasting Trains, Aug. 30, East Troy Electric Railroad, 2002 Church St., East Troy. Sample products of various Wisconsin Wineries while enjoying a train ride. Reservation, (262) 642-3263, www.easttroyrr.org.
Aug. 30-31:
Civil War Experience, Aug. 30-31, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Old World Wisconsin, S103 W37890 Highway 67, Eagle. Participate in campaign rallies and cast your vote for president. Tour the Sanford House in mourning, (262) 594-6300, www.wisconsinhistory.org/oww.
Sept. 2:
Joppa House Museum meeting, Sept. 2, at 7 p.m. at the museum, 122 N. Second St. in Delavan. For more information, call (262) 728-7061.
Interdenominational Singles over 40 meet Sept. 6, at 6:30 p.m. at Congdon Park pond on Hobbs Drive behind Pick ‘N Save for a walk, then to perkins Restaurant. In case of rain, meet at Perkins. John (262) 728-3005.
Sept. 3:
Author’s Echo writers group, Sept. 3, Western Racine County Building, 209 N. Main St., Burlington. For more information, call (262) 767-9661.
Sept. 4:
Harbor of Hope support group, Sept. 4, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Aurora VNA of Wisconsin, 500 Interchange North, Lake Geneva. For more information, call (262) 249-2860.
Sept. 4-7:
Second annual Lake Geneva Wine Festival, Sept. 4 through 7, featuring nationally recognized vintners and chefs. Main events are held at the Grand Geneva Resort and Spa, 7036 Grand Way, off Highway 50 and Highway 12, Lake Genva. Main events include dinners and wine tastings with seminars and a Gala event held Friday, Sept. 5. Enjoy an auction on Saturdy, Sept. 6 and experience a chambagne brunch and cruise on Sunday, Sept. 6.
(262) 245-8635, www.lakegenevawinefestival.com.
Sept. 6:
Wisconsin Paint Horse Club Show, Sept. 6, beginning at 9 a.m., West 20 Saddle Co., W4812 Highway 20, East Troy. For more information, call (262) 642-4272, or go to www.west20.com.
19th annual Lake Geneva Triathlon, Sept. 6, begins with swim at Fontana Beach (Reid Park) in Fontana, followed by bike course and a run. www.lakegenevasports.com.
Heirloom Garden Symposium, Sept. 6. A day devoted to historic plants and gardens at Old World Wisconsin. Located at S103 W37890 Highway 67, Eagle, it is the Midwest’s largest outdoor museum of living history. Reservation required for this event which includes continental breakfast, lunch and afternoon refreshements. Call the Friends of Old World Wisconsin, (262) 594-2798 or contact the museum at (262) 594-6300, www.wisconsinhistory.org.
Uriel Pharmacy Lecture Series, Sept. 6, Mark McKibben, owner and pharmacist will discuss the wonders of water, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the pharmacy, N8464 Sterman Road, East Troy. Free to the public, but space is limited. Call to register, (866) 642-2858. www.urielpharmacy.com.
Corn Breakfast, Sept. 6, Darien Community Baptist Church, 11 First St., Darien. 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Adults: $6.50; kids 4-10: $4. All-you-can eat pancakes, biscuits and gravy, cinnamon rolls and more. (262) 882-5200. (they are running ads)
Sept. 6-7:
St. James Parish festival, Sept. 6-7, live entertainment and family fun all weekend long, located at the parish, 830 Highway NN East, Mukwonago. (262) 363-7615, ext. 110.
Darien Corn Fest, Sept. 6-7, Darien West Park, just east of I-43, exit Highway 14, downtown Darien. Parade at 1 p.m. on Sunday. Corn eating contest at 4 p.m. Saturday. Stock and hot rod tractor pull at 12:30 p.m. Sunday. www.dariencornfest.com.
Sept. 7:
Palmyra Methodist Church Car Show, Sept. 7, Palmyra Village Park, with food, beer, door prizes, Palmyra. Call Glen Schrank, (262) 495-4407.
Liberty Bike Ride, Sept. 7, honoring service men and women, 12:15 p.m. at the Darien Corn Fest. (262) 882-5342.
Joint Veterans groups second annual breakfast, Sept. 7, from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the Veterans Memorial Building, 588 Milwaukee Ave., Burlington. Advance sale tickets $5, tickets at the door $6 or $2.50 for children age 6 to 12, children age 5 and younger eat free.
Fox River Saddle Club Open Horse Show, Sept. 7, beginning at 9 a.m., West 20 Saddle Co., W4812 Highway 20, East Troy. For more information, call (262) 642-4272, or go to www.west20.com.
Sept. 8
MOMS Club of Burlington, Sept. 8, Community United Methodist Church, 455 S. Jefferson St., Waterford. 9:30 a.m. (262) 539-2284.
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, Sept. 8, at 1 p.m. at Fairhaven Retirement Community, 435 W. Starin Road, Whitewater. For more information, call (920) 563-3610.
Road to Recovery men’s support group, Sept. 8, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Aurora VNA of Wisconsin, 500 Interchange North, Lake Geneva. For more information, call (262) 249-5860.
Antigua Real Ride Night, Sept. 8, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Antigua Real Latin Restaurant, 355 Bay View Road, Mukwonago. Car show with free admission. (262) 363-3355, www.alarconrestaurants.com.
Sept. 9:
Burlington Area Garden Club, Sept. 9, at 6:30 p.m. at Cross Lutheran Church, 126 Chapel Terrace, Burlington. For more information, call (262) 763-5031.
Sept. 11:
Delavan American Legion Bingo, Sept. 11, at the American Legion Hall, 111 S. Second St., Delavan. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Fifteen game session begins at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call (262) 728-8948.
Burlington Area CARS Club Cruise Night, Sept. 11, at Burlington Dairy Queen, 324 S. Pine St., 6 p.m. until dark. (262) 763-9385.
Sept. 13:
Interdenominational Singles over 65, Sept. 13, at 1:30 p.m. at Perkins Restaurant, 1312 E. Geneva St., Delavan. John (262) 728-3005.
Scarecrow Fest, Sept. 13, downtown historic Delavan. Sidewalk sales, flea market, craft fair, children’s activities, garden tractor pull, food vendors, live music, build a scarecrow contest, free carriage rides, pumpkin decorating contest. www.delavanwi.org/ scarecrow.html.
Old World Wedding, Sept. 13. Be a guest a an 1840s wedding celebration, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., at Old World Wisconsin. Located at S103 W37890 Highway 67, Eagle, it is the Midwest’s largest outdoor museum of living history. (262) 594-6300, www.wisconsinhistory.org.
East Troy Electric Railroad dinner train, Sept. 13. For reservations, call (262) 642-3077, or e-mail to dinnertrains@hotmail.com.
Polka Fest, Sept. 13, Town of Delavan Community Park, Highway 50 and South Lake Shore Drive, Delavan Lake. Featuring Paul Johnson Band, 2 p.m. and Stateline Playboys, 6 p.m. Williams Bay Lions Club will provide food. Call the City of Delavan, (262) 728-3471.
Sept. 13-14:
Maxwell Street Days Flea Market, Sept. 13-14, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Field Park, Highway 83 and Highway NN, Mukwonago. More than 650 sellers, food, refreshments. Free. For information, call (262) 363-1501 or (262) 363-3580 or call the chamber of commerce at (262) (363) 363-7758.
15th annual On The Square Bluegrass Festival, Sept. 13-14, on the square, downtown East Troy. Fiddle, banjo, mandolin and guitar picking contests. Live bluegrass bands and jammin’ sessions. Saturday’s lineup includes Southern Grass and Blue Highway; Sunday’s lineup includes Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper. For more information, go to www.easttroybluegrass.com.
Appaloosa Horse Show, Sept. 13-14, Horse Arena, at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. (262) 723-3228, www.walworthcountyfair.com.
MCRA Working Cow Horse & Reining Show, Sept. 13-14, beginning at 9 a.m., West 20 Saddle Co., W4812 Highway 20, East Troy. For more information, call (262) 642-4272, or go to www.west20.com.
The DPO Invitational Paintblal Tournament, Sept. 13-14, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. (262) 723-3228, www.walworthcountyfair.com.
Sept. 14:
Summer Garden Series, Sept. 14, at 6 p.m. Topic: Know Maintenance. For registration, contact Lis Friemoth, (262) 745-2904, www.gardenhoe.com
NAMI Bike ‘n’ Hike, Sept. 14. Start and finish at Waterford High School, 100 Field Dr., Waterfor. 10/35/60 mile options. Registration is at 8 a.m. Fee is $30 for individual, $50 for family, $10 for student. (262) 637-0582, www.namiracine.org.
Sept. 15:
Chicken BBQ Fundraising Dinner, Sept. 15, sponsored by the White River Cycle Club, for trail improvements. Moose Creek Lodge, Highway H, just south of Elkhorn. For more information, contact Kathy Reed at (262) 245-5094 or e-mail to wrcc@genevaonline.com.
Kelly Miller Circus performs Sept. 15, with two shows, 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., at Milky Way Park, Harvard. Presented by the Harvard Chamber of Commerce, (815) 943-4404.
Sept. 16:
Joppa House Museum meeting, Sept. 16, at 7 p.m. at the museum, 122 N. Second St. in Delavan. For more information, call (262) 728-7061.
Burlington Blood Drive, Sept. 16. For location or more information, call (262) 534-6961.
Arthritis seminar, Sept. 16, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Aurora Health Center, 818 Forrest Lane, Waterford. Dr. Satish Lahiri, rheumatologist will give an information talk on effects and treatment of arthritis. Register at (800) 499-5736.
Sept. 17:
Author’s Echo writers group, Sept. 17, Western Racine County Building, 209 N. Main St., Burlington. For more information, call (262) 767-9661.
Alzheimer and Dementia Support Group, Sept. 17, at 4:30 p.m. at Vintage on the Ponds, N4901 Dam Road, Delavan. For more information, call (262) 728-6393 or (262) 472-0958.
Culinary Connections, Sept. 17, sponsored by True Woman magazine. Enjoy fall harvest fondues and business networking at 6 p.m. at Heaven City Restaurant, Highway 83, Mukwonago. Reservations required, www.truewomanonline.com.
Sept. 18:
Harbor of Hope support group, Sept. 18, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Aurora VNA of Wisconsin, 500 Interchange North, Lake Geneva. For more information, call (262) 249-2860.
Sept. 19:
Burlington Area Singles Over 45, Sept. 19, Cactus Club, 430 Broad St., Lake Geneva. 6:30 p.m. social hour, 7:30 p.m. dinner. (608) 279-3323.
Sept. 19-21:
Autumn Gathering Pow Wow and Education Day, Sept. 19-21. Friday is the education day in local schools. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday is the Inter-tribal traditional pow wow, at Odanah Project, 6495 Highway 50, Just east of Highway 12, in Lake Geneva. Admission to the public is $5 for adults, $3 for elders and children up to age 10, age 3 and under are free. Contact Thunder Ruthven, (708) 715-5042.
Sept. 20:
Mukwonago Fall Fest, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with crafters, live music, chili cook-off, food and beverage, kids’ activities to include pumpkin decorating, petting zoo, pony rides and scarecrow building. Free admision at Harvest Hollow, downtown Mukwonago, highways 83 and ES, Muckwonago and at the Pumpkin Patch, Field Park, highways 83 and NN and at Goblin’s Glen, highways ES and NN, Mukwonago. (262) 363-7758, www.mukwonagochamber.com.
British Interest Group of Wisconsin and Illinois meeting, Sept. 20, at 10 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 6000 Broadway St., Richmond, Ill. For more information, visit www.bigwill.org.
East Troy Electric Railroad dinner train, Sept. 20. For reservations, call (262) 642-3077, or e-mail to dinnertrains@hotmail.com.
Scarecrow Fest, Sept. 20, Downtown Historic Delavan. (262) 728-5479.
Second annual Walworth County Memory Walk, Sept. 20, begins at Library Park in Lake Geneva at 11 a.m. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. (262) 210-5288, www.alz.org/sewi.
Sept. 20-21:
WIHA Horse Show, horse arena, Sept. 20-21, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. (262) 723-3228, www.walworthcountyfair.com.
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