Elizabeth Kazda Exhibit on Display at Town Square
Local artist Elizabeth Kazda will unveil her spectral light photography on Friday, June 1 with a reception from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm at Town Square Community Center’s lobby gallery. The exhibit, including several pieces available for purchase, will be on display through June 30.
The Market at Town Square Brings Festive Atmosphere to Downtown Green Lake
Fresh produce, pasture-raised pork, grass-fed beef, farm-fresh eggs, fresh-baked breads, and made-to-order foods are just some of the signature goods being offered at Town Square’s Friday markets this summer. The Market will feature weekly yoga on the lawn with Marla Mockus, bounce houses for kids every first Friday of the month, a weekly beer tent serving local brews from Knuth Brew Company, and more!
Town Square’s Cowboy Bingo Boasts $1,000 Progressive Jackpot
Cowboys and cowgirls from the Wild (Mid)West and beyond are invited to Town Square for a stompin’ good time at Cowboy Bingo on Saturday, May 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Additional cash prize for best cowboy hat!
Donate and Get 10% Off at Hangers During Green Lake's Citywide Garage Sale
Hangers, Town Square’s resale shop for women, will be accepting donations during Green Lake’s annual Citywide Garage Sale on Friday, May 4 and Saturday, May 5. In exchange for their tax-deductible donations, donors will receive a 10% discount on their total purchase when they make shop at Hangers that weekend.
Mill Pond Terrace Breaks Ground!
After approval early this year of the plan for the new multifunctional space known as Mill Pond Terrace, area contractors began breaking ground Monday, April 30. The first phase of the Mill Pond Terrace project will focus on hardscape, highlighting the center circle overlook as the focal point, and includes excavation, construction of a retaining wall, and the addition of decorative concrete, gravel and electrical.
On Your Marks. Get Set. Bingo!
The 13-game series features prizes, including a 50/50 raffle, door prizes, and more. $2 Sheboygan hot dogs, chips, beer, wine and other concessions will be available throughout the evening. Doors open at 6:00 pm at 492 Hill Street, Green Lake.
New Green Lake Fitness 24/7 Membership for 55 and Older
Green Lake Fitness 24/7, the downtown facility located at Town Square and operated by the non-profit Green Lake Renewal, is introducing a new membership option for people who are 55 years or older. This deal is available for $20 a month when participants sign up for a three, six, or twelve-month membership at the Town Square community center on 492 Hill St.
Date Set for Green Lake Renewal's White Hot Party
Now in its third year, Green Lake Renewal’s White Hot Party, one of the most popular events of the Green Lake area’s summer season, is set to take place on Saturday, July 14 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm at the home of Joe and Tina Pregont on Green Lake’s Sugarloaf Point.
Shop Prom Dresses and More at Hangers
New and gently used gowns, shoes and accessories are now for sale, but Hangers is in need of dresses of various sizes. Donations can be dropped off at Town Square’s front desk between 9 am and 5 pm on weekdays, and 9 am to 3 pm on Saturdays through the month of March. All donations are tax-deductible to the full extent permitted by law.
Leap Your Way to Bunny Bingo
Town Square invites the community to celebrate Easter weekend with the family-friendly Bunny Bingo on Saturday, March 31 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Green Lake Renewal Names Executive Committee
Fran Hill, co-founder of the Town Square Community Center, will serve as president. Nick Vandervelde, entrepreneur with a background in finance, will serve as vice president. Phil Burkart, co-founder of the Town Square Community center, will serve as treasurer. Evelyn Galster, administrator of the Freeland Foundation, will serve as secretary. Mary-Jo Johnson, co-founder of Green Lake Renewal, will serve as past president.
Mill Pond Terrace to Break Ground in May
During January and February, Green Lake Renewal’s Mill Pond Terrace Task Force met with numerous local contractors, seeking advice on how to best value engineer the project. The team is currently setting priorities and creating a timeline for completion. The project is expected to break ground in May, weather permitting.
Green Lake Renewal Donor Update | March 2018
Nine days until the official start of spring, and your generous support is creating another Greater-Than-Ever-Before season of learning, fun, wellness and community in Green Lake. See how your donations are making a direct, visible impact:
Say Yes to the Prom Dress Drive
With prom around the corner, the Hangers resale shop at Town Square is seeking dresses to help young girls live out their dream of a memorable high school prom. New and gently used gowns, shoes and accessories can be dropped off at Town Square’s front desk between 9 am and 5 pm on weekdays, and 9 am to 3 pm on Saturdays through the month of March.
Freeland Film Festival Announce Opening Film
In her film “The Last Animals,” photographer turned filmmaker Kate Brooks traces the deadly trade of illegally poached rhino horn and elephant ivory across four continents, traveling from protected areas in Africa to wildlife markets in Asia and North America in order to illustrate the complex web of global consumer demand, transnational criminal syndicates and the local conflicts and political problems that contribute to the current poaching epidemic. Along the way, Brooks also meets with investigators, scientists, zookeepers and rangers engaged in an all-too-often life threatening struggle to preserve the last remaining elephants and rhinos.
Chris Barbin to Keynote Green Lake Renewal's Entrepreneur of the Year Awards
In 10 years, Mr. Barbin grew Appirio from a four-person startup to a 1,200-person global services firm backed by Sequioia Capital, GGV and General Atlantic—the same venture capital firms that invested in companies including Alibaba, Facebook, Linkedin and PayPal. During that time, his company received 10 Best Places to Work awards, and was recently recognized by the Great Place to Work organization which produces the annual Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list.
Calling All TV Show Fans to Bingo!
“With so many shows to get inspiration from, TV Show Bingo is going to be Legen…wait for it,” said Phil Burkart, bingo caller and Green Lake Renewal Board Member. “…Dary.”
Kate Salas Named Executive Director of Green Lake Renewal
In addition, Green Lake Renewal elected new officers of its board. Fran Hill will move from staff position to a volunteer board seat, serving as board President. Nick Vandervelde will serve as board vice president, next in line to assume the role of president. Phil Burkart will serve as Treasurer and Evelyn Galster will serve as secretary.
Now Accepting Applications for The Market at Town Square!
“We are big believers that more is more,” said Kate Salas of Green Lake Renewal. “The Market at Town Square creates special pop-up retail opportunities that promote business at times when the most people are seeking to shop. It’s really a win-win for the customers, vendors and other retail businesses around town.”
Wellness Programs to Combat the Winter Blues
"Daily workouts release de-stress brain chemicals that ease the blues," said Green Fitness Manager Colton Burt. "Plus, regular exercise strengthens the immune system, so you can fight off bacterial and viral infections."