Category Archives: around wisconsin

Memorial Day

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Barbara

On Monday. May 27th, we will observe Memorial Day. A national moment of remembrance takes place at 3:00 p.m. local time. The Whitewater Banner describes Whitewater’s observance on May 27 (parade starting at 10:30 am from the First Citizens Bank … Continue reading →

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Know the rules of the road!

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Barbara

If you have already earned your driver’s license, you know what you’re doing, right?! Well-l-l-l-l-l, maybe we could all use a refresher once in a while. Who hasn’t seen something another driver is doing that “drives” us crazy? Or scares … Continue reading →

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Tornado readiness

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Barbara

It’s peak season (May-August) for occasional tornadoes. Be prepared! Know the difference between a watch and a warning: A Tornado Watch or Severe Weather Watch means a tornado may develop. Be alert and be prepared to take action if the … Continue reading →

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Research in Gender and Women’s Studies

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Diana

March is Women’s History Month and Andersen Library has plenty of resources to help you learn more about gender history and the history of women. North American Women’s Letters and Diaries: Colonial to 1950 This collection includes one of the … Continue reading →

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Workshop @ Hoard Historical Musem 3/16

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Barbara

Hoard Historical Museum (401 Whitewater Avenue, Fort Atkinson) will host a workshop on Sat., March 16, 2013, from 1:30pm-3:30pm on “How to Care for Your Photographs & Paper Documents.”  Participants will learn how best to treat important photos and documents: … Continue reading →

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Wellfest 2013 (Sun Mar 10)

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Barbara

Wellness 2013 will take place in Whitewater’s High School from noon-3pm on Sunday, March 10. It’s free and sponsored by Working for Whitewater’s Wellness (W3), UW-Whitewater, and other entities. Check it out for free food, fitness classes, healthy cooking demos, … Continue reading →

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Terrariums

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Barbara

Looking for something to do to break up all the studying? Would you like something green growing in your room (and no, I’m not talking about mold!)? Patty Bailey will give a hands-on workshop on “Fun With Terrariums and Miniature … Continue reading →

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Food in Literature

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Barbara

The Spring 2013 Fairhaven Lecture Series has the theme “Food for Thought” and will have us thinking about our relationships with food. Yes, we need food to sustain us, but it has cultural, environmental, economic, and political aspects. All lectures … Continue reading →

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Food! Community events on Feb 8 & 25, and cookbooks

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Barbara

You can learn about these and other community events and news at the Whitewater Banner: What’s for dinner tonight (Friday Feb 8)? It could be soup! The Washington Elementary School (506 E Main St) is offering a soup dinner from … Continue reading →

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Whitewater’s public library & UWW students

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Barbara

Do you sometimes need a title right away, but Andersen Library’s copy is checked out? Or maybe it’s something Andersen Library does not have and it’s something a public library might have, e.g., a children’s book, adult fiction or nonfiction, … Continue reading →

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