Community Donates $95,000 Toward Mill Pond Terrace Project
More than 400 individuals expressed their continued commitment to the Green Lake area’s revitalization on Saturday, July 14, donating more than $95,000 toward the development of Mill Pond Terrace, as they gathered at the home of Joe and Tina Pregont for Green Lake Renewal’s annual White Hot Party.
Distinguished Artist Melissa Dorn Richards to Offer One-Day Workshop at Town Square
Renowned artist Melissa Dorn Richards will be in Green Lake to share with participants the approach to her iconic blend of humor and abstract art at a one-day, all-day workshop on Saturday, August 11 from 10 am - 2 pm. The workshop is open to participants ages 16 and up and the registration fee of $90 includes a paint set, brush set, canvas and palette pad. Students are asked to bring their own sketchbook and colored pencils.
Pink Flamingo Bingo Boasts $1,200 Progressive Jackpot
Amigos of the flamingo are invited to Pink Flamingo Bingo on Saturday, July 28 at 6:30 pm in Town Square Community Center. Players will be playing for the biggest progressive jackpot of the year of $1,200.
Exchanging a Food Truck for Four walls
In between looking for a mop bucket and saying goodbye to the steady stream of satisfied customers, Matt Trotter, donning a well-worn Horseradish T-shirt that is less than 2 months old, sits down for what appears to be the first time that day…
Professional Development Workshop for Artists with Frank Juarez
This day-long program is aimed to assist emerging and established artists in creating a pathway to success. The workshop will cover topics on self- promotion, effective use of social media strategies, understanding the art market, strategic planning, and balancing studio time with business of art practices.
Cocktail Meatballs Trio Returns to Rock The Market at Town Square
Eastern Wisconsin’s eclectic music trio, Cocktail Meatballs, is set to play the Market at Town Square this Friday, June 29 starting at 3:30 pm on 492 Hill St in Downtown Green Lake. The performance is free and open to the public.
Have You Heard the Buzz?
Just give three local men a few hours in the Green Lake Town Square commercial kitchen and the fellows of Bee Bella will have created their next batch of product to ship out to their growing customer base. 10,000 lip balms per session to be exact. However, on a recent Sunday afternoon they were experimenting.
A River of Ginger Foxtale Flows On
It all began with a blueberry soda that exploded all over the kitchen counters, leaving stained spots. Eventually transforming from live yeast in home brewing soda bottles that didn’t explode, to kegs inside of Green Lake’s Town Square, Foxtale is the area’s newest ginger beer brewing company.
Artist Pat Dobrinska to Showcase New Work at Town Square
Award-winning artist Pat Dobrinska is set to unveil her latest illustrations from her upcoming book Home is Forever on Friday, July 6 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the Town Square Lobby Gallery. The opening reception is free and open to the public. The show will be on display through the month of July.
Cocktail Meatballs Trio to Perform at Town Square’s Friday Market
Eastern Wisconsin’s eclectic music trio, Cocktail Meatballs, is set to play the Market at Town Square this Friday, June 29 starting at 3:30 pm on 492 Hill St in Downtown Green Lake. The performance is free and open to the public.
See how your Town Square membership is making a difference
We have a year full of fun, education and wellness planned! Your membership to Town Square makes a powerful statement in support of the programs and classes offered at your community center. See how your membership to Town Square is helping us bring an exciting array of programs, classes and events to the Green Lake area this year:
Brats & Bingo at Town Square Boasts $1,100 Jackpot!
Town Square invites all brat lovers to Brats & Bingo on Saturday, June 30 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in Downtown Green Lake. The game will feature family-friendly fun, good ol’ Wisconsin brats, and the largest progressive jackpot of the year at $1,100.
Fond du Lac Artist Faye Barber-Schmuhl to Offer Acrylic Painting Workshop at Town Square
Local Artist Faye Barber-Schmuhl will be demonstrating her liquid acrylic techniques at a one-day workshop in Town Square Community Center. The workshop will be held on Saturday, June 23 from 10 am to 3 pm. Cost of registration is $75 and is limited to ten people. Participants may sign up online at www.greenlakerenewal.org/.
Green Bay’s Antonio Salerno to perform at Town Square's Friday Market
Green Bay singer-songwriter Antonio Salerno is set to play the Market at Town Square this Friday, June 15 from 3:00 to 5:30 pm on 492 Hill St in Downtown Green Lake. The performance is free and open to the public.
Green Lake's Freeland Film Festival Uses Power of Storytelling as a Weapon of Change
Over 50 new documentaries will be screened across 3 days, Friday, June 15 thru Sunday, June 17, attracting local and international audiences to Green Lake, WI. They are the stories of vulnerable people, wildlife and ecosystems that are making a comeback, against extraordinary odds. Many films are already gaining attention on the awards circuit, some tipped as serious Oscar and BAFTA contenders. More importantly, the films are inspiring positive changes in public behavior and in political and corporate decisions that are leading to recoveries of endangered wildlife, vulnerable communities, and ecosystems.
Fox Valley’s "Still Blue" to perform at the Town Square Friday Market
Fox Valley blues music duo, Still Blue, is set to play the Market at Town Square this friday, June 8 from 3:00 to 6:00 pm on 492 Hill St in Downtown Green Lake. The performance is free and open to the public.
Don't forget to Register Your Kids for the Chocolatiest Camp of the Summer!
Town Square Community Center is excited to host a new summer program and learning experience for children kindergarten through 5th grade: Camp Chocolate. Two sessions will be held for separate age groups: June 12 through 15 for grades k-2, and June 19 through 22 for grades 3-5. The camp will run from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Friday. The price for the program, including materials, is $25 per child.
Green Lake Fitness 24/7 Summer Membership Special
Green Lake Fitness 24/7, the downtown facility located at Town Square and operated by the non-profit Green Lake Renewal, is offering a special membership of three months for $75 this summer. This deal is only valid for the months of June, July and August. To take advantage of this offer, participants are encouraged to sign up by June 15 at the Town Square community center on 492 Hill St.
Green Lake Renewal Volunteers Gather to Revitalize Green Lake
Over 50 members and friends of the Green Lake community showed support at the annual Renew Crew cocktail party, hosted by Green Lake Renewal Board Member Jo Ellen Madden and Ambassador Joan Lloyd, at the Midtown Lounge above Guth’s Candy in Downtown Green Lake on Friday, June 1st.
Avrom Farm Announces Family-Friendly Summer Festival
The farm, which was once home to renowned painter, sculptor, and Ripon College professor Lester Schwartz, says the event will be an opportunity for community members and families to enjoy great music while learning about—and tasting—regenerative agriculture.