There's nothing quite as Americana as the 4th of July in the small town communities of Oz. Looking for a celebration near you? Look no further! Thiensville Family Fun before the 4th Thiensville’s celebration of Independence Day kicks off on Saturday, June 29th with a parade at 10:30 am that winds through Mequon and Thiensville, ending up in Thiensville Village Park. The fun continues with a full day and night of bands, music, food, water ski shows, a softball tournament, and entertainment for all ages. The evening ends with a fabulous fireworks display along the banks of the Milwaukee River. Grafton's Holidaze Celebrate Independence Day early on June 29th at the Grafton Holidaze! Parade begins at 4 p.m. from Kennedy Elementary, then join the fun (food, beverages, games, Touch-A-Truck and Climb-A-Tree) at Lime Kiln Park from 5 p.m. until dusk, when the fireworks begin! Rotary Music Festival in Cedarburg The 24th Annual Rotary Music Festival Drum Corps International Tour will return to Cedarburg on Wednesday, July 3, at 7 p.m. The Cedarburg High School Stadium is set to play host to a lineup of 6 World and Open Class corps during this event that will take place on the eve of Independence Day. Cedarburg Art Museum Independence Day Beer Garden The CAM Beer Garden, which would normally fall on Thursday, which is actually Independence Day, opens early for a pre-game celebration on Wednesday the 3rd! Visitors will enjoy live music by The 1150, food trucks, a brat fry and Lakefront Brewery beer and hard seltzer on tap, wine, other non-alcoholic beverages, and freeze pops. Freistadt Fourth It doesn't get any more Americana than Trinity Freistadt's 4th of July Parade and Picnic! Spend your day enjoying one of Ozaukee County's best kept secrets, beginning with an outdoor worship service at 10 a.m. (weather permitting), an 11 a.m. picnic (complete with ice cream sundaes), tours of the Trinity Historical Grounds, and a 1 p.m. parade, followed by a flag raising, and the very German music of the Alte Kameraden Band and dancing by the Pommersche Tanzdeel Dancers. Port Washington Port Washington will not have a parade or community picnic, as it has in the past, but will offer a Pool Party at the Pirates Hollow Community Waterpark on the 4th of July. The American Legion will fill in the fun with a cook out, Patriotic Pet contest, live music, and arts & crafts for kids in the afternoon. The only fireworks over the lakefront in Oz begin at dusk, and are best seen from Rotary Park or Coal Dock Park. Saukville Saukville's parade begins at 1 p.m. on the 4th, going through downtown and ending at Grady Park for a picnic, music and activities from noon-5. The fun then moves to Penninsula Park, where there will be music, activities, and food from 5 p.m. until dusk, concluding with fireworks. Cedarburg's annual 4th of July Parade & Hometown Celebration boasts the largest parade in Ozaukee (roughly 2 hours long!), on the 4th, which begins at Fireman's Park at 10 a.m., and heads south along Washington Ave., making its way to Cedar Creek Park, where a picnic, music, and activities can be found until 9:30 p.m., when the fireworks begin. Happy Independence Day, Ozaukee!
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There's nothing like spending a beautiful day at a Farmers Market, getting to know your local farmers and growers and connecting with community. Ozaukee is home to several great outdoor farmers markets, as well as other ways to get your local food. Supporting local growers helps to strengthen our local food system, which gives our community food independence and security, as we are less dependent on national and global food systems. Not only that, the dollars you spend on local food stay in our community, so try to purchase a portion of your weekly groceries at one of these places! Port Washington Port's Farmers Market opens Saturday, June 15th and runs every Saturday through October 26th. Main Street is closed between Franklin and Wisconsin Streets from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with fresh produce, honey, soaps, bakery, live music, and more. Saukville Now located at American Legion Post 470, located at 601 W. Dekora Street, the Saukville's Farmers Market happens every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., beginning on June 16th and going through October 13th. The Saukville Market features fresh, in-season Wisconsin produce grown by area farmers, green house and locally grown floral products, and artisan quality crafts. Thiensville Thiensville's Village Market opens Tuesday, June 18th at Village Park, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and will continue every Tuesday through October 8th. Live music and The Best "Dam" Chef Competition are some of the highlights of this market, aside from fresh food, flowers, and more. Cedarburg The Cedarburg Farmers Market, which features a variety of artisans and locally grown produce, has a shorter run, but will be open on Saturdays from 9-1 every Satruday in August at Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church, located at W76 N627 N Wauwatosa Rd. Just outside of Oz in West Bend is the amazing West Bend Farmers Market, which is worth a look if you've never been, as it is the largest in the area. Happening every Saturday from 7:30-11 a.m. from May 18th through October 26th, it's an early one, but the Historic District is a sight to see, in itself, plus it puts you in walking distance to the Museum Of Wisconsin Art! If you just can't make it to the market, there are other ways to get your local food! Outpost in Mequon is committed to local and regional produce and products, with several of their items coming from producers within 100 miles of the co-op. The relatively new DreamPort Harvest Market in downtown Port Washington is a sweet little shop that brings some of the area's best local food indoors every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. There are also a number of farms in Oz that sell directly to consumers, including Witte's Vegetable Farm and Kay's Home Farm (which has pasture-raised beef) in Cedarburg, Barthel's Fruit Farm in Mequon, Rare Earth Farm in Belgium (which is a CSA, but also has an online store), The Victory Garden Farm, Willoway Farm (which has an amazing flower CSA) and Appleland Farm Market (which is open sporadically for strawberry picking and more until mid-August, when they open for apple season; they have also added a CSA) in Fredonia, and Winterspring Farm CSA in Newburg. One of the best ways to get local food from a wide variety of local growers is to join the Ozaukee Area REKO Ring on Facebook, which was started by The Victory Garden Farm. Growers post their offerings on the site each week and you can purchase/order direct from them, then pick up your order on Thursdays between 6 and 7 p.m. in Grafton. Many of the farms mentioned here are a part of the REKO Ring. Do you see something we've missed? Contact us, and we'll add it to the article! [email protected]  Summer Sounds on Friday evenings at Cedar Creek Park in Cedarburg is fun for all ages.  One of the best parts of summertime in Ozaukee County is the plethora of outdoor concerts to attend. From Summer Sounds to Gathering on the Green, there's something for everyone. Here's the 2024 lineup: Belgium Summer Nights LIVE Beginning Friday, June 7th from 6-9 p.m., Belgium's Community Park will feature live music with The Brightside and family fun for all. Food and drinks are available for purchase, and sign up for a cornhole tournament! Join them again on Friday, July 12th with Susie and the Detonators. Fredonia's Tuesday Tunes at Freedom Park kicks off on June 25th from 6-9 p.m. with Wingmen, followed by July 16th with The Verdict, July 30th with JOW, and August 27th with TangleFoot. Food and beverages will be available to purchase on site. Summer Sounds in Cedarburg The 21st Season of Summer Sounds kicks off Friday, June 14th, at Cedar Creek Park with Rebirth Brass Band and special guest, Secret Menu, and continues every Friday through August 16th. Each concert begins 6:30 p.m. and there is plenty of food and drink available on site, as well as a playground for the kids nearby. Bring a blanket or chairs, find your spot, and plan on an evening of fun! GALA in the Park: Vintage Supper Club in Thiensville On Saturday, June 1st, GALA in the Park returns as part of its fundraising efforts to complete funding for the splash pad inside Village Park with a special evening of vintage supper club-inspired food and entertainment, with music and dancing by Five Card Studs. Live at the Triangle in Saukville's Veteran's Park will return with 6 free concerts this summer on every other Wednesday evening from 7-9:30 p.m., beginning with Los Guys on June 12th and ending with Joe 2.0 on August 21st. Food and beverages are available for purchase on site. Gathering on the Green at Mequon's Rotary Park returns on Friday, July 12th with The Fabulous Thunderbirds and the Stephen Hull Experience. On Saturday, July 13th, performers from the Blueburg Cafe Open Mic in Cedarburg will compete at the Best of Blueburg Concert, followed by The Beatles vs Stones: A Musical Showdown. The Shipyard Bar in Port Washington has an impressive Summer Lineup of Live Music, beginning with Tanglefoot on June 15th and ending with a Neil Diamond Tribute on September 13th. Climb the hill to the iconic St. Mary's church on Fridays from noon to 12:30 for the St. John XXIII Summer Music Series: Music on the Hill! The perfect accompaniment to your lunch break, with an eclectic mix of music. June 14th, 21st, July 5th and August 9th. The Port Washington City Band Concerts happen on Sundays over the summer, all at 6:30 p.m. in the bandshell at Veterans Park in Port. Join them June 16th and 23rd and 30th and July 7th, 14th and 21st. Port Washington's Harborview Hotel's West Slip Beer Garden has a great summer music lineup on Friday nights from 6:45-9:30 p.m., June 14th through September 1st. Beanie's Summer Rock the Patio live music series happens Sunday evenings from 5:30-7:30 p.m. beginning June 2nd. Cedarburg Art Museum Beer Garden will have live music and food trucks Thursday evenings from 5:30-8:30 p.m. and on Saturday afternoons from noon-4 p.m. beginning June 13th and running through October 5th. See their website for the full lineup. the baaree in Thiensville, the outdoor beer garden of the cheel Nepalese restaurant, located at 105 S. Main St., has live music all summer long. For up to date listings, see their facebook page. Shully's River Sounds in Thiensville will have two free Thursday night concerts this summer, from 5:30-9 p.m., rain or shine, with some delicious food available, made (of course!) by Shully's. Thursday, August 8th is Five Card Studs and Thursday September 12th is The WhiskeyBelles. While not necessarily concert series, there are a plethora of places in Oz to catch live music on a regular basis, including: CEDARBURG Art of Joy Rebellion Brewing Lime Cantina Stagecoach Inn/Five20 Pub MEQUON The Annex at Foxtown Mequon Public Market SIP MKE PORT WASHINGTON Twisted Willow's THREE12 Lounge Beanies Mexican Restaurant The Mercantile Plaza GRAFTON The Bridge Sahale Ale Works If you don't mind the drive, Sheboygan has the amazing Levitt AMP Sheboygan Music Series kicks off on Thursday, June 20th at 6 p.m. and goes through August 15th. Most performances are Thursday evenings beginning at 6 on Sheboygan's City Green; however, the Series also incorporates the Midsummer Festival of the Arts on Saturday and Sunday, July 20th and 21st, on the JMK Arts Center Festival Green, and the final concert in August happens at the Art Preserve. Also not too far from Oz, the Homegrown Music Festival returns to Regner Park in West Bend for its 9th year on Sunday, July 14th from noon-9 p.m. Parking is free, and a $10 donation is recommended. To stay informed about all of the great live music happening in and around Oz, make sure to stay tuned to the Ozaukee Living Local Events Page, our dedicated Live Music Love page, and subscribe to our Weekend Newsletter! Outside Oz, keep an eye on Fuzzy Little Heart's website for the larger live music connection. Notice something we missed? Let us know at [email protected]. By Lisa Stewart The baaree is located behind the cheel in Thiensville, which was recently rebuilt after a fire in 2020 completely destroyed the restaurant. Because the baaree is an outdoor patio space, it is open seasonally. There is live music most of the days of the week that leans heavily towards blues music, and there is no shortage of amazing blues musicians in the area! The baaree features a full bar, as well as its own menu, on the patio. I'm partial to the nachos with the brie cheese sauce, but this time I also tried the wagyu beef sliders and loved them, too; the goat cheese paired really well. You can also order from the cheel and eat it on the patio. On chillier nights, there are heaters located around the patio and some seating around gas fire pits, so the outdoor season can be extended into spring and fall. Seating is a mix of tables, bar seating & outdoor sofas. I recommend getting there early on weekends since it tends to fill up during the music. It is also a dog friendly space. There is something a little magical about walking into this space, with the gate, greenery, lights, and fire -- it feels a little like entering a secret garden. That feeling has only increased now that it’s hidden behind the cheel. The music at the baaree is top notch and this weekend was no exception. Pierre “Mr. Untouchable” Lee is a frequent performer at the baaree and he played the first set of the day. He is from the Milwaukee area and keeps people dancing all day. He plays a mix of funk and blues with great audience interaction. My musician friend called the band ‘greasy,’ which apparently is a compliment for musicians. The second set was by the Mississippi Leg Hounds, who claim to be from Mississippi, WI. This was my first time seeing them. They played more of an R&B and blues set. It was a really eclectic set that kept me interested in what they would be playing next. I was a fan of the lead singer’s voice. Also, any band that brings a 32” gong gets my attention! I recommend the baaree for anyone looking for a great live music experience in Ozaukee County! The barree is located at 105 S. Main St in Theinsville, you can find more information at www.thebaaree.com.  Lisa Stewart is a music enthusiast from Sheboygan and Social Media Manager of Fuzzy Little Heart, an organization dedicated to promoting and supporting local music within the Sheboygan, Manitowoc, and Fond du Lac area. Fuzzy Little Heart is passionate about fostering a thriving music community and providing a platform for local artists to showcase their talent. Rock your fuzzy little hearts!  Memorial Day is a time to honor those who gave their lives in military service to our country, but it wasn't always that way. The tradition began after the Civil War, for honoring soldiers of both sides who had died. After World War I, the tradition was changed to honor all those Americans who died fighting in any war. It was officially made a holiday in 1971, giving us the three day weekend that has come to be associated with the beginning of summer, store sales, and barbecues. In recent years, communities have returned to the roots of this holiday, and it has regained some of the solemn feel of its origins. Oz has several parades and ceremonies to attend -- here are the details: Belgium Memorial Day will begin with Mass at 8:30 a.m. at St. Mark's Lutheran Church at 200 Park St. The parade begins at 10:30 a.m. on Main St. at East Lane, followed by a program at Community Park at 11 a.m., located at 106 Beech St. A cookout will be held afterwards by the American Legion Melvin Wester Post 412. Saukville The Landt-Thiel American Legion Post 470 will hold a prayer service at Union Cemetery at 8 a.m., then lead the parade which begins at 9 a.m. from nearby Riverside Park and ends at Veterans Park on East Green Bay Ave. for a ceremony. Lunch will be served following the ceremony at the Legion Post at 601 S. Dekora St. Port Washington The parade begins at 10:30 a.m. from Wisconsin and Main Streets, and continues along Grand Ave. to Veterans Park on the lakefront for a program, where the Port Washington High School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School Band will play patriotic songs. The Van Ells-Schanen American Legion Post 82 will provide hot dogs, soda and ice-cream free of charge at the club house across from the park following the program. Grafton The parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Grafton American Legion Rose Harms Post 335 and continue to Veteran's Memorial Park for a ceremony at 11 a.m.. A luncheon will be served at the Legion Hall following the ceremony. Cedarburg The Cedarburg American Legion will hold their annual parade, starting at 9 a.m. from the corner of Bridge Rd. and Washington Ave. The parade will be followed by a ceremony at the Peter Wollner Post 288 located at W57 N481 Hilbert Ave. Everyone is invited. Mequon/Thiensville The Howard J. Schroeder American Legion Post 457 will lead a ceremony at 10 a.m. at Mequon City Hall; there will be no parade this year. Lunch to follow at the Legion Post, located at 4060 W. Mequon Road. Happy Memorial Day, everyone.  Over 100 years ago (in 1914, to be exact), President Woodrow Wilson made Mother's Day an official holiday. As one might guess, it didn't take long for restaurants, florists, and confectioners to get in on it. In fact, the woman who campaigned for the holiday, Anna Jarvis, was so disgusted by the commercialization of the holiday that she spent the rest of her life fighting to remove it from the calendar. Of course, Mother's Day is here to stay, so if you're going to spend your money, you may as well do it locally, and there are plenty of good restaurants, florists, and confectioners in Oz to choose from, as well as other special offers from local businesses and organizations! Port Washington Moonlight Tavern is offering a special Mother's Day menu from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with choices such as Prime Rib and Bottomless Mimosa. Tello's in Port offers a special Mother's Day Menu both Saturday and Sunday during their regular hours, and it is available for carry out. Beanies offers a free mimosa for mom on Mother's Day, but also has a weekend of fun planned, starting with live music on Friday and drink specials on Saturday just for moms. If you're looking for chocolates in Port, Chocolate Chisel has a wide variety of milk and dark chocolates to choose from, as well as chocolate dipped strawberries (pre-ordering is recommended). Jewelry can be found at Sharbuno Jewelers. Both Pear & Simple and Locally Inspired have great gifts and Locally Inspired is offering a Flour & Petals Spring Pop Up Bakery the day before Mother's Day, as well. Finally, shop DreamPort Harvest Market on Saturday from 9-4 for Mother's Day bouquets and seedlings for the garden! Saukville MJ's Bar & Grill has a Mother's Day Brunch from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., featuring a complimentary "Mom-Mosa". For flowers, try Lighthouse Florist in Saukville. Grafton The Stillery in Grafton has a special Mother's Day menu featuring pan seared scallops, herb crusted salmon, chorizo stuffed chicken breast, plus a strawberry cheesecake! The Bloomin Olive is where to go for flowers in the Grafton area, and Sweet Trio and Handmade With Love has all the sweet treats mom might want. Mequon - Thiensville Cafe 1505 is serving a special Mother's Day Brunch with multiple seatings. Reservations are required -- call (262) 241-7076). The Foxtown Station has a Mother's Day Brunch Buffet that is all you can eat -- reservations are required; find them in the link. La Terre at the Mequon Public Market is the place to go for blooms and Cocoa Tree Confectionery is the place to get chocolate and sweets. Barthel's Fruit Farm is a great place to shop for flowers and seedlings, and they will have their Beer Garden open 9-5 on Saturday and Sunday for Mother's Day weekend. Head to Thiensville for Frankie's Makers Market on Saturday the 11th, which is another great place to get a gift for Mom! Cedarburg The Shops of Cedar Creek Settlement are having a special Mother's Day Weekend, the 11th and 12th, featuring treats, prizes, specials, samples, wine tastings and live entertainment just for mom! There's always a special caramel apple from Amy's Candy Kitchen or classic candies from Ashley's Confectionery to make mom's day, and flowers from Rachel's Roses. Armbruster Jewelers is, of course, a main stay for jewelry, but there are so many great jewelry and gift stores in Cedarburg, you could just take mom through them all and let her pick out just the right thing. Waubeka The Waubeka Historic District Association will have a brat fry and Mother's Day Bouquet Fundraiser on Saturday, May 11th, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., which is a great way to get your lunch as a Mother's Day gift for a good cause! If Mom is an outdoorsy type, she may prefer a hike at Lion's Den Gorge in Grafton, Sauk Creek Nature Preserve in Port, Harrington Beach State Park in Belgium, or a nature preserve such as Riveredge in Saukville or Mequon Nature Preserve. Happy Mother's Day to all from Ozaukee Living Local!  Whether you're looking for a place for Easter Brunch, the best local places to fill your Easter Baskets, or for a chance to meet the Easter Bunny, we've got you covered! Easter Events Cedarburg hosts their annual Easter Egg Hunt for kids 10 and under at Cedar Creek Park on Saturday, March 23rd from 10-11:00 a.m. Bring your own basket and arrive early because this hunt goes fast! Grafton Park & Rec has their Easter Egg Hunt at Centennial Park on Saturday, March 23rd from 12:30-1:30. Pictures with the Easter Bunny will available between 12:30 and 1, and the hunt will begin at 1 p.m. sharp — don't forget your basket! The Stillery in Grafton has a special Breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Sunday, March 24th at 9 a.m. On Saturday, March 30th, there's also the Airplane Egg Drop at Grafton High School at 10 a.m. Port Washington has their annual Hippity Hop Easter Egg Hunt and Downtown Treat Hop on Saturday, March 30th from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Kids 12 and under and their families can join in the egg hunt, get their photo taken with the Easter Bunny, and participate in a Story Walk, Sing Along, or an Easter Bonnet Contest at Upper Lake Park beginning at 10 a.m. Then, "hop" to downtown Port, where many of the local businesses will be handing out additional treats between 11 and 1 p.m. The Saukville Community Easter Egg Hunt will take place on March 30th at 10 a.m. at Grady Park, and kids 10 and under can participate in the Spring Egg Hunt at Riveredge Nature Center in Saukville, which goes from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. There are several sessions to choose from but you must register in advance. New this year is an Easter Egg Hunt at Pioneer Village, which happens on Saturday, March 30th from 11:30-1:30. Suburban Motors Harley-Davidson are having an Easter Egg Hunt in Thiensville on Saturday, March 30th from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Fredonia/Waubeka has an Easter Egg Hunt at Waubedonia Park on Saturday, March 30th at 10 a.m. Belgium will have their Easter Egg Hunt at Heritage Park, 11 a.m. sharp, on Saturday, March 30th for children 10 and under. Bring your Easter Baskets and meet the Easter Bunny! Newburg will have their Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30th from 1-3 p.m. Easter Brunch Easter Brunch is a time-honored tradition and there are several great places to find them in Oz. Saukville The Bog is having an Easter Brunch in The Barn between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Port Washington Moonlight Tavern in Port Washington offers a special Easter menu from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mequon Foxtown Brewing offers an Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Mr. B's - a Bartolotta Steak House has a Buffet and Dinner from 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thiensville The Prime Minister offers an Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet from 10:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Shully's has an Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30th at 9:30 a.m. Easter Candy If you're in need of Easter Candy, you're in luck! Amy's Candy Kitchen and Ashley's Confectionary in Cedarburg have great selections. Sweet Trio or Handmade With Love in Grafton and The Chocolate Chisel in Port have plenty of chocolate bunnies to go around, as well. In Mequon, you want to check out the Cocoa Tree Confectionary. Happy Easter from Ozaukee Living Local!  One needn't be Irish to celebrate St. Paddy's Day (though we certainly have enough Irish people in the community, so it's likely you know someone if you aren't one of them), and there are plenty of places to satisfy your hankering for a corned beef dinner, rueben sandwich, green beer (I don't actually recommend that), and some great Irish music. Read on to find the best places in Oz to celebrate the wearin' o' the green! Saukville Between the Greens has a special limited menu Saturday and Sunday, March 16th and 17th. Come grab a pint and have an incredible Rueben, Shepherds Pie, Irish Dinner, Guinness Pulled Pork, or Beer Cheese Soup! Kevin Kelly will be performing on Saturday and Sunday throughout the day. Grafton Sahale Ale Works has their St. Paddy's Celebration on Saturday the 16th with fun fiddling action from Acme Fiddling Co. and Tots On The Street, who will have their tasty taters with a special Rueben tot for the holiday, both from 5-8 p.m., along with green beers and Nitro Pair O'Mount Stouts for $6 a pint from 4 p.m. until they're gone, as well as one or two other Irish-inspired brews on tap. If you're more of an Irish Whiskey fan, The Stillery has a special Irish Whiskey Flight with Roe & Co. 106, Tullamore D.E.W. 14 Year, Jameson 18 Years, and Midleton Very Rare! Port Washington Twisted Willow has a special corned beef dinner with sliced corned beef, steamed cabbage, boiled baby potatoes, parsley butter, fried carrot peels, and horseradish cream all weekend, and Inventors Brewpub will be opening an hour early for breakfast, lunch, or (and?), dinner where, in addition to their house beers, they will also have OSO Brewing Brawndo on tap, which is a green Lemon Lime Sour, plus cans of Guinness, Harp, and Smitchwick's. Tello's will also have a special St. Paddy's Day menu on Saturday and Sunday featuring corned beef, a reuben sandwich, reuben keg rolls, corned beef hash and benedict for breakfast, Irish coffee, and plenty of beer. Bernie's Fine Meats will offer their famous reuben sandwiches and Irish stew on Friday and Saturday - call ahead to reserve yours! Finally, check Schooner Pub Saturday and Sunday for $3 Tullamore Dew & Jameson & Shamrock Shots/Singles, $11 Reuben Sandwiches, 10 PM - Saturday DQ QUE, and 2-4 PM - Sunday FREE Jameson Shots from Jameson Shot Girls. Cedarburg The Shops of the Cedar Creek Settlement have their Get Your Lucky On celebration on Saturday and Sunday, with live music, a cook-out, and shopping specials galore! On Saturday from 12:30-3:30 p.m. enjoy the original Milwaukee Irish Fest Troubadour, Carrie O’Tunne, with Sea Shanties & Irish songs. Sunday from 12-4 p.m., musicians/vocalists the Cream City Folk Duo will play guitar, mandolin and blues harp – part Folk, part Acoustic Rock and some jig-worthy St. Patrick’s Tunes. The shops will be offering specials, plus a cook out with Mel's Charities, and the Cedar Creek Winery will have a Port & Ice Wine Celebration going on. The Art of Joy will have their St. Pat's Day celebration on Saturday evening at 6 p.m. with the amazing Drew O'Hayes & the Lily Gilders with their traditional (mixed with some very NON-traditional) Irish tunes. Belgium Kyote's Bar & Grill will open at 7 a.m. to serve corned beef and cabbage, Guinness, and Irish Whiskey on Sunday.  Oscar Grady Library in Saukville opened in 1972, but was moved to its current location in the 1925 school house in 1987. February is National Library Lover's Month, so what better time to shine a light on Ozaukee's wonderful libraries? Offering classes, events, speakers, services, and more to all members of the community, the libraries of Ozaukee County have become so much more than just places to check out books (though they still do that, too!). February is a great month to take a tour of your local library and see all that they have to offer, and to get a library card if you have yet to do so. The really great thing about Ozaukee's libraries is that they're all connected through the Monarch Library System, which means your card will work at any of the libraries in Oz! Oscar Grady Library in Saukville Located at 151 S. Main Street in Saukville, Oscar Grady is a charming little library housed in an old school house, and is known for their Digital Media Conversion Lab, where patrons can turn old photo negatives, film, and video into digital files. The library also houses the Jim & John Peterson Photo Collection, which contains many images of Saukville's past. WJ Niederkorn Library in Port Washington Located at 316 Grand Avenue, the WJNL's claim to fame is their amazing Seed Library, where patrons can check out seeds for their gardens in the same way they'd check out books! Recently, the library upped their game by adding a Library of Things, which has items such as life jackets, sleds, sand toys, party supplies, and even a portable record player! Frank L. Weyenberg Library in Mequon Located at 11345 N. Cedarburg Rd., the FLW Library has a lovely park adjacent, as well as the outdoor pool across the parking lot, so it's a great place for families with young children. The library, itself, has many offerings for children, including Children's Discovery Kits, which contain items such as musical instruments, coding toys, hobby items, or learning toys that can be checked out just like books. Cedarburg Public Library The CPL moved into its newly built home on W63 N589 Hanover Ave. in 2014, so it is the most modern library in the system, and it has some unexpected resources, such as a 3D Printer Maker Lab, another Library of Things, their own Radio Station, and the recently added StoryCorps DIY, which aims to collect stories of Cedarburg from residents. They have an Open Evening coming up on Tuesday, February 13th, when the community is invited to stop in and learn more about the program. USS Liberty Memorial Public Library in Grafton The Grafton Library was named by Benjamin and Theodore Grob, who were the primary donors when the current building at 1620 11th Ave. was built in the late 1980s. The brothers named it after the USS Liberty, a United States technical Navy ship that was attacked by the Israeli Navy on June 8, 1967, in international waters off the Sinai Peninsula. The dedication ceremony in June 1989 was attended by sixty survivors of the USS Liberty. The library has a Telescope that can be checked out, as well as a Makerspace Room, which provides state-of-the-art technology for community members to explore. Learn how to publish a book, make a podcast, create digital art, preserve your family history, and much more. For the communities that don't have a library, there's also the BookMobile! This bus turned into a library has been serving Ozaukee and Sheboygan counties since 1979 and makes regular stops in Fredonia and Belgium, among other places. No matter where you live in Oz, you're not really far away from any of the options in our amazing library system. Libraries offer a place to get warm in the winter, cool in the summer, and are one of the few places people can go where they're not expected to purchase anything. Best of all, libraries are places where you can find community. Check out one or all of the libraries in Oz this month and become a library lover yourself! |
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