Babysitter and Childcare Class PLUS CPR/AED Certification Training
Babysitter and Childcare Class
PLUS CPR/AED Certification Training
Saturday, September 20, 2025
9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Club Room
*Registration Deadline Sept. 17!
The Babysitter & Childcare Safety Training with CPR/AED class is designed for youth ages 11 to 17 who want to develop the skills and confidence to care for infants and young children. This interactive course covers essential babysitting basics, first aid, emergency response, and CPR/AED training. Participants will engage in hands-on learning, including mannequin practice and real-world caregiving scenarios. Those who complete the course will receive a Babysitter’s Certification and CPR/AED Certification, both valid for two years. Participants should bring a lunch.
Rhythm and Wellness Class
Rhythm and Wellness Class
Wednesdays | 6 - 7 pm | Studio A
Join Rhythm and Wellness!
Experience the perfect blend of dance, fun, and well-being!
What is Rhythm and Wellness?
A dance therapy program designed to boost your physical fitness, lift your spirits, and clear your mind. Our dynamic sessions combine high-energy dance styles like salsa, zumba, etc. With moments of mindfulness, relaxation, and emotional expression. No dance experience is needed – just bring your enthusiasm!
Wednesdays
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Town Square
$12 each class
Info: Cristina Mantilla 920 354 7910
What You’ll Gain:
• Physical Benefits: Improve endurance, strength, and flexibility while having a blast!
• Emotional Release: Express yourself, reduce stress, and feel happier.
• Mental Clarity: Achieve a calmer mind and sharpen your focus.
Babysitter and Childcare Class PLUS CPR/AED Certification Training
Babysitter and Childcare Class
PLUS CPR/AED Certification Training
Saturday, April 26, 2025
9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Club Room
The Babysitter & Childcare Safety Training with CPR/AED class is designed for youth ages 11 to 17 who want to develop the skills and confidence to care for infants and young children. This interactive course covers essential babysitting basics, first aid, emergency response, and CPR/AED training. Participants will engage in hands-on learning, including mannequin practice and real-world caregiving scenarios. Those who complete the course will receive a Babysitter’s Certification and CPR/AED Certification, both valid for two years. Participants should bring a lunch.
Bird Fest
BIRD FEST 2025
Mark your calendars and plan to attend the 12th ANNUAL Green Lake Bird Festival, which kicks off on Friday evening, April 25th from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm with the ever-popular birdwatcher’s social “Birds and Brews” taking place in the Town Square BALLROOM (on the second floor). Grab your non-birding friends and socialize with fellow birders enjoying a variety of “brews” (soda included) and delicious snacks. Peruse the fine selection of raffle items. On display in the lobby will be several paintings by professional bird illustrator Tom Schultz.
The entire festival is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Saturday’s festivities begin EARLY at 6:00 am with a Green Team Bird Hike at the SUNNYSIDE Conservancy. The hike will go until approximately 8:00 AM. To reach Sunnyside Conservancy, take South Street east out of Green Lake, and after crossing Hwy A it will become Sunnyside Road. Follow it east about 1/2 mile to Lakeview Drive and turn right (south). Go to the bottom of the hill, and turn left into the parking lot. There is NO CHARGE for the bird hike, and extra binoculars will be available. Plan for the weather and dress for a chilly morning. Boots are advised, as the paths could be slightly muddy.
Following the bird hike, the festival activities move back to Town Square in Downtown Green Lake. Coffee, juice and Renard’s FRESH pastries will be available starting at 8:15 AM. Give the raffle table another go-around. Tom Schultz will provide a recap of the birds seen at Sunnyside that morning.
An official Welcome and Bird City presentation begins at 9:00 AM. The City of Green Lake is a recipient of this prestigious award, which honors Wisconsin communities who follow criteria that demonstrate they are bird-friendly. Mayor Ray Radis will be present to read the proclamation and Green Lake Bird and Nature Club president Tom Schultz will say a few words about Bird City.
Beginning at 9:30 AM, Lisa Gaumnitz, coordinator for SOS - Save Our Songbirds will share easy tips to help our backyard birds with her program called Saving our Songbirds: 3 Ways to Help at Home. Nearly 30% of North American birds have vanished since 1970 and those we most enjoy seeing have suffered the worst losses: warblers, finches, blackbirds and sparrows. The good news--there are ways to help songbirds at home by adding native plants that are good for birds; fixing windows that birds most often fly into; and making Bird-Friendly certified coffee part of your morning routine. She will have a companion booth and share supplies to jumpstart these actions at home. Take home a free native plant and free native plant guide, samples of Bird Friendly certified coffee and chocolate, and, for a small donation, a window treatment kit.
At 10:30 AM, keynote speaker Bill Volkert will delight the audience with his program entitled “The Mystery of Migration.” One of the most fascinating aspects of the lives of birds is their ability to migrate thousands of miles as they follow the changing seasons. This presentation will explore the annual migration of birds, their seasonal phenology, and recent studies that are revealing more information and greater wonder over the phenomenon of bird migration and the orderly succession of species that arrive in Wisconsin each spring. Bill worked as the Naturalist and Wildlife Educator at Horicon Marsh for 27 years, conducting more than 3,700 programs for his many audiences. He is also a federally licensed master bird bander and a regular guest on Wisconsin Public Radio’s “Larry Meiller Show”. He has written many books and papers about his travels and observations, and was our festival speaker in 2014, setting up mist nets and a banding station for those who attended the field trip to Sunnyside.
Rhythm and Wellness Class
Rhythm and Wellness Class
Wednesdays | 6 - 7 pm | Studio A
Join Rhythm and Wellness!
Experience the perfect blend of dance, fun, and well-being!
What is Rhythm and Wellness?
A dance therapy program designed to boost your physical fitness, lift your spirits, and clear your mind. Our dynamic sessions combine high-energy dance styles like salsa, zumba, etc. With moments of mindfulness, relaxation, and emotional expression. No dance experience is needed – just bring your enthusiasm!
Wednesdays
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Town Square
$12 each class
Info: Cristina Mantilla 920 354 7910
What You’ll Gain:
• Physical Benefits: Improve endurance, strength, and flexibility while having a blast!
• Emotional Release: Express yourself, reduce stress, and feel happier.
• Mental Clarity: Achieve a calmer mind and sharpen your focus.
Lobby Artist Reception: Tom Schultz
Lobby Artist & Reception:
Tom Schultz
All April | Reception: Friday, April 18 | 5 – 6 pm | Town Square Lobby
Celebrate the work of local artist and Bird Fest founder Tom Schultz, whose nationally recognized bird illustrations will be on display in the Town Square Lobby all month long. Stop by on April 18 for a special chance to meet the artist and view his work in person.
Green Lake County Memory Cafes
Green Lake County Memory Cafes
Third Thursday of Each Month | 10 - 11:30am | Club Room
A Memory Café is a welcoming space for caregivers and their loved ones to socialize, enjoy activities, and connect with others facing similar challenges. This supportive gathering offers music, games, and conversation in a relaxed setting and is free to tattend.
Every third Thursday of the month
10:00 – 11:30 AM
Town Square Community Center, 492 Hill St, Green Lake
For more information or to register, contact Lisa Zimmerman at 920-294-4070 or lzimmerman@greenlakecountywi.gov.
Rhythm and Wellness Class
Rhythm and Wellness Class
Wednesdays | 6 - 7 pm | Studio A
Join Rhythm and Wellness!
Experience the perfect blend of dance, fun, and well-being!
What is Rhythm and Wellness?
A dance therapy program designed to boost your physical fitness, lift your spirits, and clear your mind. Our dynamic sessions combine high-energy dance styles like salsa, zumba, etc. With moments of mindfulness, relaxation, and emotional expression. No dance experience is needed – just bring your enthusiasm!
Wednesdays
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Town Square
$12 each class
Info: Cristina Mantilla 920 354 7910
What You’ll Gain:
• Physical Benefits: Improve endurance, strength, and flexibility while having a blast!
• Emotional Release: Express yourself, reduce stress, and feel happier.
• Mental Clarity: Achieve a calmer mind and sharpen your focus.
Rhythm and Wellness Class
Rhythm and Wellness Class
Wednesdays | 6 - 7 pm | Studio A
Join Rhythm and Wellness!
Experience the perfect blend of dance, fun, and well-being!
What is Rhythm and Wellness?
A dance therapy program designed to boost your physical fitness, lift your spirits, and clear your mind. Our dynamic sessions combine high-energy dance styles like salsa, zumba, etc. With moments of mindfulness, relaxation, and emotional expression. No dance experience is needed – just bring your enthusiasm!
Wednesdays
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Town Square
$12 each class
Info: Cristina Mantilla 920 354 7910
What You’ll Gain:
• Physical Benefits: Improve endurance, strength, and flexibility while having a blast!
• Emotional Release: Express yourself, reduce stress, and feel happier.
• Mental Clarity: Achieve a calmer mind and sharpen your focus.
Bird and Nature Club
“The MAGICAL World of the Honeybee”
The Green Lake Bird and Nature Club will be hosting a SPECIAL PRESENTATION next Tuesday evening, April 8th at 6pm called, “The MAGICAL World of the Honeybee” which will cover an array of information—from the different casts of bees within the hive, their individual roles and why an entire hive is considered a “superorganism”.
In addition to the honeybee, our guest speaker, Julie Mazzoleni, former Vice President of the Brown County Beekeepers Association will introduce us to the many diverse and essential native bees and pollinators we see in our gardens and yards every day, highlighting their critical role in maintaining a strong and healthy ecosystem. She will discuss the challenges these pollinators are facing and the simple things we can do to help them thrive.
As a beekeeper for over ten years and an active member of the Brown County Beekeepers Association, Julie also coordinated the club’s annual beekeeping class and taught youth educational experiences. These days she promotes native plants in her position as Chair of the Grant Committee for Green Bay Wild Ones and she leads environmental projects as Chair of the Stewardship and Resources Committee for the Waupaca Chain O’ Lakes Association. She is passionate about educating youth in beekeeping and was recognized for her efforts receiving the Wisconsin Honey Producers Association (WHPA) Education Award at their 2022 Fall Convention.
This month’s program will take place in the CLUB ROOM which is located in the BACK of Town Square in downtown Green Lake and will be FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Enter at the rear of the building off Water Street. There is ample parking near the doorway for those with disabilities, and another parking area a level below. Bring a snack to share if you wish, beverages will be available for purchase.
The Green Lake Bird and Nature Club meets every second Tuesday of the month, from September through May. We welcome anyone with an interest in birds and nature.
Town Square Photography Group
Town Square Photography Group
First Mondays of the Month
6 - 8 pm | Club Room
On Monday, April 7, Bob Haase will present a program on photographing birds in flight. He
will cover the basics on equipment and shooting techniques, along with some tips to help
increase your keeper rate. The program will start at 6:30pm, and there will be time at the end to ask any questions you may have on photographing birds in flight.
This is the monthly meeting for the Town Square Photographers, but it is also open to the public for anyone interested in photography. The meeting will take place at Town Square in Green Lake. If you are interested in photography, this is a great opportunity to learn more about wildlife and outdoor photography, and meet other area photographers.
For questions, call Harlan Barkley at 815-218-0034.
