Tag Archives: fun stuff

Friday music video: Honoring Hubble

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Barbara

To celebrate the Hubble Space Telescope’s millionth measurement logged on July 4th (and I’d say just to celebrate the beauty of the images it has provided us too), Daniel Pendick, a science writer at NASA‘s Goddard Space Flight Center, produced … 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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Like Gardens?

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Barbara

Do you enjoy gardening, or looking at others’ gardens? Well, here are a couple of suggestions for this weekend: (1) Blodgett Garden Center (Fort Atkinson) is having its grand (re)opening this weekend. They had a terrible fire earlier this year, … Continue reading →

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Hoo’s Woods Open House Sat June 11

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Barbara

Hoo’s Woods Raptor Center, a nonprofit organization “dedicated to environmental education and the conservation of birds of prey through public education,” is holding its annual open house on Sat., June 11th, from 10am-3pm. It’s free, but donations to support the … Continue reading →

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Stress relief

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Barbara

Are you done, or almost done? Do you need to relieve some stress?? Well, cruising the web pages of College Library at UW-Madison alerted me to this stress-reliever: Enjoy Virtual Bubblewrap! For extra fun, check the box for “Manic Mode!” … Continue reading →

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Come meet the author! Wed. 4/20

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Ronna

Ever wondered what it takes to go from a rough draft to a published book? Here’s your chance to find out! On Wednesday, April 20, Professor Ann Wertz Garvin will give guests a sampling of her book, On Maggie’s Watch, … Continue reading →

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Nature photographer @UWW Apr 15

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Barbara

Freelance nature photographer Tom Ulrich will share his work from all over the world on Friday, April 15, at 7 pm in the University Center Ballroom (cost:$10). This opportunity is sponsored by the Whitewater Arts Alliance and the UW-W College … Continue reading →

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Meet the Author! Wed. 4/20

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Ronna

Ever wondered what it takes to go from a rough draft to a published book? Here’s your chance to find out! On Wednesday, April 20, Professor Ann Wertz Garvin will give guests a sampling of her book, On Maggie’s Watch, … Continue reading →

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Make (& eat!) ravioli! Tues. 3/15

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Ronna

I LOVE Italian food, so I’m excited to announce that on Tuesday, March 15, there will be a discussion of Italian food and culture AND an Italian cooking demonstration in Andersen Library! Audience members not only get to help prepare … Continue reading →

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Tune in: Feb. 28-Mar. 4, 2011

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Ronna

What: Tune in! It’s TV Week at Andersen Library When: Monday, Feb. 28 through Friday, Mar. 4, 2011 Where: TV area, Andersen Library main floor This week is TV Week at Andersen Library! Make plans to come now! Tuesday, March … Continue reading →

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