Category Archives: around wisconsin

Memorials for Vietnam, Afghanistan, & Iraq

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Barbara

November 13 is the anniversary of the 1982 dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. It’s known to stir powerful emotions in its visitors. Another powerful commemoration can be seen in the UC Fiskum Gallery through November 14th, … Continue reading →

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Little Red Schoolhouse Oct. 28

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Barbara

Have you ever wondered why there is a Little Red Schoolhouse on Moraine Hill? On Friday, October 28, at 2:30 pm, you can come to the dedication of the new sign for the Schoolhouse. Learn how it came to be … Continue reading →

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Archives Month (Oct.): “Born in Wisconsin”

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Barbara

Would you like to go to class in a building where the temperature cannot be regulated? Professor W. S. Johnson didn’t like teaching in such a building, so in 1883 he invented the thermostat to control the temperature in Whitewater’s … Continue reading →

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Concealed carry research

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Barbara

Would you like to know more about concealed carry, given recent Wisconsin legislation? Wisconsin’s Attorney General has posted a “Questions and Answers” document, which provides a link to 2011 Wisconsin Act 35. The Legislative Reference Bureau has issued “Concealed carry,” … Continue reading →

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Oct 3: Muir, Leopold, and Nelson

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Barbara

The fall 2011 Fairhaven Lecture Series has the theme “WISCONSIN: A Heritage To Be Proud Of,” and will help you learn about Wisconsin’s business, cultural, environmental and historical contributions. All lectures in this series are free, open to the public, … Continue reading →

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Edgerton Book Festival: Sept 24

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Ronna

Looking for something to do this weekend? Take a drive over to Edgerton on Saturday, September 24, and check out their annual Sterling North Book & Film Festival. More than 20 authors are expected to appear at the event, including … Continue reading →

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Sept. 26: WI Dairy Industry Lecture

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Barbara

The fall 2011 Fairhaven Lecture Series has the theme “WISCONSIN: A Heritage To Be Proud Of,” and will help you learn about Wisconsin’s business, cultural, environmental and historical contributions. All lectures in this series are free, open to the public, … Continue reading →

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Civil War Songs & Letters @ Cultural Arts Center 9/8

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Barbara

Traditional folk artist Judy Cook will present “One Man’s Civil War”  at the Whitewater Art Alliance’s  Cultural Arts Center (402 W. Main St.) on Thurs., Sept. 8th, at 7pm. She will be reading from letters written by her ancestors to … Continue reading →

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Public Library Used Book Sale

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Barbara

Friends of Whitewater’s public library, the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library, are having their annual used book sale from Mon., Aug. 22-Fri., Sept. 2. Book Sale Hours: M-TH 9am-8pm F 9am-5pm Sat 10am-1:30pm The library is located at 431 W. … Continue reading →

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Whitewater on July 4!

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Barbara

Andersen Library is closed Sat.-Mon., July 2-4! What should you do with yourself?! On Mon., July 4th Whitewater offers a run, a parade, and a festival: The Whippet City Mile run precedes the parade, starting at about 9:45 a.m. on … Continue reading →

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