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The Fourth of July in Oz

6/21/2016

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PictureThe Alte Kameraden Band at Trinity Friestadt's 4th of July Parade
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!

Belgium  The celebration begins in Belgium with fireworks at 9:30 p.m. on Friday, June 24th at Heritage Park.

Thiensville  Thiensville's Family Fun Before the 4th is a nearly all-day event, and a great day for the whole family!  On Saturday, July 25th, the parade kicks off at 10:30 a.m. Follow it to the Village Park, where free ice-cream, live music, and a variety of events await, followed by fireworks at dusk.

Rotary Music Festival in Cedarburg  The Drum Corps International Tour will return to Cedarburg on Sunday, July 3, for the 17th Annual Rotary Music Festival. Cedarburg High School Stadium is set to play host to a lineup of 9 World and Open Class corps during this event that will take place on the eve of Independence Day.

Friestadt  It doesn't get any more Americana than Trinity Friestadt'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 root beer floats), a noon tour of the Historical Grounds (with a new display of telephones through the ages), and a  1 p.m. parade, followed by children's games, a flag raising, and the very German music of the Alte Kameraden Band and dancing by the Pommersche Tanzdeel Dancers.













​Grafton  Grafton's 4th of July coincides with Grillin' in Grafton.  The parade begins at Grafton High School at 11 a.m., and makes its way to Centennial Park, where more fun can be found, including an 11:30 performance by the UW Marching Band, and fireworks at dusk.

Port Washington  Port's parade begins at 11 a.m. on the 4th; follow it to  Veteran's Park on the lakefront for an old fashioned ice cream social, bicycle judging, a watermelon seed spitting contest, and music throughout 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., going through downtown and ending at Grady Park for a picnic and activities. Fireworks are at dusk over Peninsula Park.

Cedarburg  Cedarburg's 4th of July Hometown Celebration boasts the largest parade in Ozaukee (roughly 2 hours long!), 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 and activities can be found.  The Civic Band performs in the band shell at 8 p.m., followed by fireworks at 9:30.

Happy Independence Day, Ozaukee!

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Live Music in Oz:  Summer 2016

6/14/2016

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Summer Sounds in Cedarburg
When summer comes to Oz, the music begins.  Live music.  Outdoors.  Family friendly.  I can't think of a better way to spend a summer evening.  Here's the lineup for the summer concert series:

Summer Sounds  On Friday nights, beginning at 7 p.m., Cedar Creek Park comes alive with music lovers of all ages.  Bring a blanket or chairs.  Food and drinks are available to purchase, or bring your own.  The playground next to the newly finished band shell is the perfect place for when the kids get bored, or take a stroll along Cedar Creek while the music plays.

Freeport Music Festival  On Friday in June 24th, July 22nd, and August 19th, the band shell at Veteran's Park on the shores of Lake Michigan is the place to be.  The music starts at 7 p.m. with an opening act, followed by the headliner at 8:30.  There is a variety of food and soft drinks for sale, as well as beer and wine choices available for purchase from the Port Washington Yacht Club, or bring your own.  There is also a playground for the kids to blow off some steam.

​Live at the Triangle  This concert series in the heart of downtown Saukville happens on Wednesday nights from 7-9:30 p.m. throughout the summer.  Food and beverages are available to purchase at the park, and every concert is "Cruise Night," so bring your hot rod if you've got it!

GALA in the Park Concert Series  Starting Thursday, July 7th and continuing through Thursday, August 25th, the Grafton Area Live Arts presents concerts from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. (or later for some). Concerts are held in Veteran's Memorial Park in Grafton along the Milwaukee River.  Food is available to purchase from John's Pizzaria of Grafton, and the Grafton Lion's Club sells popcorn and beverages.

The Patio at Newport Shores  Newport Shores is the only restaurant on the lakefront in Ozaukee County, and there outdoor stage sees an amazing lineup of artists all summer long, including an Open Mic Night every Thursday evening.

Of course, there are a variety of festivals happening throughout Oz over the summer, and live music is always on the agenda!

Gathering on the Green  This yearly concert at Rotary Park in Mequon focuses on fun for the whole family, and usually attracts pretty big name artists.  This year, the headliner is none other than Huey Lewis and the News on Friday, July 15th, while the Kids From Wisconsin and the Starliner Big Band will take the stage on Saturday the 16th.  Families can get in free with a food donation on Saturday this year, and the evening culminates with the Green's signature musical fireworks!

Hot Rods N Blues  On the last weekend in June each year, Rods-n-Relics Car Club hosts a car, truck & motorcycle show at Lime Kiln Park in Grafton, Wisconsin called Hot Rods ‘N Blues. This year, The Incorruptibles kick off the event with a set from 11:00am-1:00pm on Sunday, June 26th. Headlining the event is the “Braille Blues Daddy” Bryan Lee. His set is from 1:30pm-3:30pm.

Strawberry Festival  You'll find music every which way you turn at this annual event in downtown Cedarburg, happening the weekend of June 25th and 26th, but especially at the Gruber Law Office Main Stage next to the Festival Food Court which will feature rockin’ fun cover bands like Our House and Life in a Tree.

Grillin' in Grafton  This annual festival takes place at Lime Kiln Park, along the Milwaukee River, the first weekend in July, and is billed as Wisconsin's number one BBQ Festival.  A BBQ competition, parade, fireworks, and plenty of live music is on the agenda.

Fish Day  Billed as the "World's Largest One Day Outdoor Fish Fry," Fish Day in Port Washington is celebrating its 52nd year this July 16th.  The music headliners are of a Country Music type, featuring Josh Thompson, WAMI award winner Nora Collins, and Road Crew.

Ozaukee County Fair  One of the last free fairs in the Midwest, the Ozaukee County Fair is an excellent place to catch some live music.  Happening August 3rd through the 7th, the Fair kicks off its 157th year with the likes of the Charlie Daniels Band, the Whiskeybelles, and Pat McCurdy, among others.  With five stages of music, you're sure to find something you like.

Luxembourg Fest  An ethnic festival like no other, Luxembourg Festival in Belgium takes place August 12th through the 14th at the Belgium Community Park.  You don't have to be a Luxembourger to attend (though it probably helps).  A parade, fireworks, car show, kid's zone, craft fair, live music (featuring the headliner, Uprising, on Friday night), and more are sure to please even the non-Luxembourgers among us.   

Paramount Blues Festival  The festival comes to Port Washington's Coal Dock Park this year, over Labor Day Weekend, and is sure to be a hit.  The list of musical talent is long, and continues to grow.  This should be the perfect end to a long and glorious summer of live music in Oz.


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Cedarburg Art Museum in June

6/8/2016

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Cedarburg Art Museum is so much more than a place with beautiful art.  Located in the heart of downtown Cedarburg, CAM also has an amazing array of events and classes for all members of the community.  Here is what's happening in June:

J​une 9:  6:30 pm, CAM Photography Group Gallery Night
Cedarburg Art Museum, W63 N675 Washington Ave, Cedarburg 
Members of the CAM Photographic will bring work to share and discuss in a pop up gallery.This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit our website cedarburgartmuseum.org

June 10, 5:30- 8:30 pm, Paula Swaydan Grebel: A Timeless Dialogue, 
Opening Reception 
Cedarburg Art Museum, W63 N675 Washington Ave, Cedarburg  
Paula Swaydan Grebel has often painted en plein air, but she also continues artistic explorations by studying and adapting master artists’ renderings of figures in the landscape, exploring abstractions in acrylic or refining tonality and hues in oil paint. Exhibition runs June 8- August 28, 2016. For more information, visit our website cedarburgartmuseum.org  

June 10, 5:30- 8:30 pm, The Plein Air Paintings of Richard Lorenz,
Opening Reception   
Cedarburg Art Museum, W63 N675 Washington Ave, Cedarburg

Richard Lorenz came to Milwaukee from Germany in 1886 for the panorama painting industry. As early as 1887-1890, Lorenz travelled on horseback in remote areas of the American West to paint the quickly changing landscape and culture en plein air. Exhibition runs June 8- August 28, 2016. For more information, visit our website cedarburgartmuseum.org  

June 10, 5:30- 8:30 pm, Metal in Motion: Curtis Archer Sculptures,
Opening Reception 
Cedarburg Art Museum, W63 N675 Washington Ave, Cedarburg

The museum’s outdoor garden space will feature the large scale work of Lake Geneva sculptor Curtis Archer.  Archer creates impressive sculptures by forming and welding pieces of aluminum or copper into curvilinear forms and combining them into unified elements. Sponsored by MH Consulting Partners. Exhibition runs June 8- September 25, 2016. For more information, visit our website cedarburgartmuseum.org  

June 15, 1 pm, Mah Jongg
Cedarburg Art Museum, W63 N675 Washington Ave, Cedarburg

Consider giving Mah Jongg a try. If you have a Mah Jongg set, please bring it along. Free for members, $5 each time for non-members. For more information, visit our website cedarburgartmuseum.org

June 16, 10:30-11:30 am, 1-2 pm, Main Street Art Camp
Cedarburg Art Museum, W63 N675 Washington Ave, Cedarburg

Open to preschool and elementary aged children, each week includes several arts and craft projects. Parents and guardians are invited to enjoy a cup of coffee while their children complete the activities. This week's theme is "Animals." Made possible by the Greater Milwaukee Foundation and Pink Llama Gallery. For more information, visit our website cedarburgartmuseum.org


June 23, 10:30-11:30 am, 1-2 pm, Main Street Art Camp
Cedarburg Art Museum, W63 N675 Washington Ave, Cedarburg

Open to preschool and elementary aged children, each week includes several arts and craft projects. Parents and guardians are invited to enjoy a cup of coffee while their children complete the activities. This week's theme is "Space." Made possible by the Greater Milwaukee Foundation and Pink Llama Gallery. For more information, visit our website cedarburgartmuseum.org

June 30, 10:30-11:30 am, 1-2 pm, Main Street Art Camp
Cedarburg Art Museum, W63 N675 Washington Ave, Cedarburg

Open to preschool and elementary aged children, each week includes several arts and craft projects. Parents and guardians are invited to enjoy a cup of coffee while their children complete the activities. This week's theme is "Magic." Made possible by the Greater Milwaukee Foundation and Pink Llama Gallery. For more information, visit our website cedarburgartmuseum.org

June 30, 5:30- 9:00 pm, Summer Beer Garden
Cedarburg Art Museum, W63 N675 Washington Ave, Cedarburg
Come to the backyard of the Cedarburg Art Museum to enjoy a family-friend;y evening with music, drinks, and food. This week features food from Mel's Pig Roast and music by Lisa Edgar & Razzmatazz with David Boyles, music sponsored by Ascedia. Supported by Sprecher Brewery and Olsen's Piggly Wiggly. For more information, visit our website cedarburgartmuseum.org
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June is Jumping at Riveredge

6/6/2016

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If you want to get outdoors this summer, but you need a plan to help you do it, then Riveredge can help.  This beautiful Nature Center in Newburg has events going on all summer long for all ages.  Here is the lineup for June:


Program Title: Weekend Wild Things 
Program Date: Saturday, 6/11/2016, 9:30-11:30 am 
Description: Come join the Riveredge Nature Center’s new, once monthly Saturday land stewardship group, “The Weekend Wild Things”. Are you interested in getting involved with land stewardship at Riveredge? Can’t make it to Habitat Healers because of school or work? We now have a weekend option!


Program Title: Permaculture Gardening at Woodland Harvest: What, Why, How? 
Program Date: Saturday, 6/11/2016, 10-11:30 am 
Description: Come see the Woodland Harvest Permaculture Garden and take a tour through our 4-acre sustainable garden! Learn what permaculture gardening is, why Riveredge has committed to this style of agriculture, and how it is managed for long-term food production. Specifically, the program will include subjects in permaculture design, soil and water management, crop rotations, managing free-range animals, and an overall tour of the garden. This is an educational hands-on experience will help you manage your own garden at home and expand your knowledge of sustainable agriculture!


Program Title: Herb Walk with Kyle Denton 
Program Date: Sat., 6/11/2016, 10:00-12:00 
Description: Join professional herbalist Kyle Denton to learn the medicinal virtues of plants found at Riveredge and throughout the state. Kyle is a professional herbalist trained in the traditions of Western Herbalism as well as Ayurveda, a system of healing from India from which yoga comes. Walks start at the Visitor Center and will take place rain or shine the second Saturday of the month.


Program Title: Riveredge Kids Cooking Series: 4th of July Favorites 
Program Date: Saturday, 6/11/2016, 10:00-11:30am 
Description: This program will be feast for your mind and your appetite! Create delicious, easy-to-make recipes for beginner chefs and harvest fresh ingredients from the Children’s Organic Garden. This session’s menu will focus on eating a rainbow, summer smoothies, and a 4th of July parfait. Each beginner chef will decorate their own apron. Please be prepared to share any food allergies your child may have. Pre-registration required.


Program Title: Color Your World Weeklong Plein Air Art Camp 
Program Date: Mon-Fri, June 13- 17: 9 am – 12 pm, various locations 
Description: Join us for a colorful art expedition through the streets of Cedarburg, the trails and ponds of Riveredge Nature Center and more! Instructors will take youth through an artful exploration of a variety of natural environments culminating with a free entry into the CCC’s Youth “Plein Air” art contest, which runs June 10-20. Art campers will learn skills geared for creative outdoor work including lighting, perspective, shading, landscapes, architectural elements and more. Campers should dress according to the weather each day. Sunscreen and/or insect repellent are recommended.


Program Title: Open Tree Climb 
Program Date: Monday, 6/13/2016, 5-7pm 
Description: Explore Riveredge at a new elevation! Our new Tree Climbing programs are meant for youth and adults, age 7 and above, with little to no tree climbing skills. Ascend ropes and explore the world way above your feet. We make it safe and easy! All equipment is supplied; all you need is loose clothing (T-shirt and long pants recommended), closed toe shoes (hard soles recommended), and an adventurous spirit. Pre-registration is highly recommended. The tree climbing programs often fill quickly. There is a minimum of 6 climbers and a maximum of 16.


Program Title: Phenology Finders 
Program Date: Friday, 6/17/2016, 1-2:30 pm 
Description: Join us on this afternoon hike as we head out on the trails to find signs of the seasons. Track the first blooms of the prairie plants on our prairie phenology trail, explore our wetlands for reptiles, and hike along the Milwaukee River to hear and see birds in their summer homes.
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Program Title: Unwind in the Woods 
Program Date: Friday, 6/17/2016, 5-8pm 
Description: Venture into the woods, prairies and wetlands of Riveredge on a journey of self-discovery. Connect with the rhythms of the land, with your inner artist, naturalist, poet and child. We’ll naturalize, botanize, and create a reflection of the places we visit around the sanctuary. Bring a journal, camera or notebook as well as your water bottle and hat. You are welcome to visit our new labyrinth before or after the program. Please pre-register at least 24 hours in advance. 

Program Title: Walking the Labyrinth
Program Date: Friday, 6/17/2016, 6:30-9 pm 
Description: Come and experience Riveredge’s newly created labyrinth, lighted by the full moon and firelight, this is the perfect chance for you to experience meditation in motion. Labyrinths are structures that help to facilitate inner peace and reflection. Participants are fee to come and go anytime throughout the program time. Upon arrival to Riveredge, participants should come to the Main Building to register.


Program Title: Children's Library Adventure Time: Marsh Music by Marianne Berkes 
Program Date: Saturday, 6/18/2016, 10:00-11:30am 
Description: Meet in the Children’s Library and venture to Frog Haven Pond to hear the story Marsh Music. Follow your guide as you listen and search for toads, frogs and polliwogs! Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult.


Program Title: Open Tree Climb 
Program Date: Saturday, 6/18/2016, 1-3pm 
Description: Explore Riveredge at a new elevation! Our new Tree Climbing programs are meant for youth and adults, age 7 and above, with little to no tree climbing skills. Ascend ropes and explore the world way above your feet. We make it safe and easy! All equipment is supplied; all you need is loose clothing (T-shirt and long pants recommended), closed toe shoes (hard soles recommended), and an adventurous spirit. Pre-registration is highly recommended. The tree climbing programs often fill quickly. There is a minimum of 6 climbers and a maximum of 16.


Program Title: Father’s Day Fly Fishing for Beginners 
Program Date: Sun, 6/19/2016, 12:30-3:30pm 
Description: This is an opportunity for fathers and their children to learn something new together on this special day. It also makes a great gift for a dad. We will supply all the equipment. Class size is limited to 12.


Program Title: Open Tree Climb 
Program Date: Tuesday, 6/21/2016, 3-5pm 
Description: Explore Riveredge at a new elevation! Our new Tree Climbing programs are meant for youth and adults, age 7 and above, with little to no tree climbing skills. Ascend ropes and explore the world way above your feet. We make it safe and easy! All equipment is supplied; all you need is loose clothing (T-shirt and long pants recommended), closed toe shoes (hard soles recommended), and an adventurous spirit. Pre-registration is highly recommended. The tree climbing programs often fill quickly. There is a minimum of 6 climbers and a maximum of 16.


Program Title: Little Explorers Play Group 
Program Date: Thursday, 6/23/2016, 10:00-11:30am 
Description: Let's gather in the Natural Play Area and share the wonder of nature through outdoor play. We will also venture into forests, fields, ponds and more. Nature sensory bins for babies and exploration tools for older children will be available. Indoor activities will be planned in case of inclement weather.


Program Title: Night Hunting for Moths 
Program Date: Friday, 6/24/2016, 7-12am (overnight camping available 
Description: Learn about the rarity of our night-time forest inhabitants first hand with local lepitopterist, Randy Powers of Prairie Future Seed Co. We will review the identification and ecology of moths, and then travel to a series of riverside light boxes at twilight, and again at dusk. At each of 6 light boxes there will be ample opportunity for photography, identification, and questions. Families are welcome, and overnight camping is available. Please come early enough to set-up your tents in the light.


Program Title: SAWW Chainsaw Training - Level 1 
Program Date: Saturday, 6/25/2016, 8am-5pm 
Description: Part one of a four level series through the Safety and Woods Working training program (SAWW). Participants in Level 1 training will spend time both outside and in the classroom, practicing techniques to operate chainsaws safely, comfortably, and productively. Topics include: personal protective equipment (PPE) body mechanics, chainsaw safety features, the chain and the cutter tooth, reactive forces, planning and executing tree felling, limbing, and bucking, introductory bore cutting and open face felling. Hands-on training gives participants the opportunity to fell at least one tree. You are encouraged to bring your own equipment; helmets are mandatory.


Program Title: Butterfly Bonanza 
Program Date: Sat., 6/25/2016, 8:30 review – 9:00-3:00 Count 
Description: Learn to identify and document butterflies while participating in the annual Butterfly Count. Contribute to over 25 years of research about the butterflies that call this area their home. Wear walking shoes and pack a bag lunch if you’re staying for the day. Adults and children ages 12 & up with a parent are welcome. Join us for all or part of the day.


Program Title: Water Adventures: Tubing the Milwaukee River 
Program Date: Saturday, 6/25/2016, 10:00-11:30am 
Description: Hop on an inner tube and float down the Milwaukee River with a Riveredge Naturalist. Discover the diversity of living things that make their home in the river. Wear sturdy shoes and clothing that can get wet. Bring a lifejacket and inner tube if you have them. Children must be at least 7 years old and accompanied by an adult. Participants should be able to hike approximately 1 mile. Pre-registration is required. Please indicate whether you will be bringing your own inner tubes and lifejackets or using RNC’s.


Program Title: River Valley Bike Ride 
Program Date: Sunday, 6/26/2016, 
Description: Oh, Wisconsin. Pedal along the shore of Lake Michigan, ride down bustling small town roads and quiet country lanes, and experience majestic forests, prairies, and pastures. With seven great routes from 8 miles to 100, there's opportunities for riders of every age and experience level to celebrate just what makes the Badger state so special and to help us raise funds to get families active outdoors!


Program Title: Parent or Grand Parent/Child Trek: River Rambling 
Program Date: Monday, 6/27/2016, 10am-12pm 
Description: Join a naturalist and step into the Milwaukee River! We’ll explore this wonderful, watery, world and seek out the creatures that call the river home. Bring your favorite wading shoes (old sneakers work best), a towel and a change of clothes. Expect to get wet! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Feel free to pack a lunch and stay for a picnic after the program.


Program Title: Photo Club 
Program Date: Tues., 6/28/2016, 7:00-8:30pm 
Description: Are you looking for a friendly group of photo hobbyists who enjoy both shooting and sharing their photos? This Photo Club brings together those who enjoy photography and wish to take better pictures through practice. Meetings are free and open to the public, and you'll be welcomed as a photographer, regardless of your skill level. They are informal and include time for "shop talk" and networking with other members. Bring any pictures you want to share (prints, album, or digital files on a USB flash drive). You do not need to bring your camera equipment or a computer.


Program Title: Open Tree Climb 
Program Date: Thursday, 6/30/2016, 1-3pm 
Description: Explore Riveredge at a new elevation! Our new Tree Climbing programs are meant for youth and adults, age 7 and above, with little to no tree climbing skills. Ascend ropes and explore the world way above your feet. We make it safe and easy! All equipment is supplied; all you need is loose clothing (T-shirt and long pants recommended), closed toe shoes (hard soles recommended), and an adventurous spirit.

Riveredge is located at  4458 County Hwy Y, Saukville, WI 53080.  Call (262) 375-2715, or find out more at their website:  http://riveredgenaturecenter.org/
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Pirate Festival Returns to Port this June

6/2/2016

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After a three year absence, the Port Washington Pirate Festival is set to invade downtown Port the first weekend in June, under a new crew (pun intended). 

As luck would have it, the festival coincides with a visit from the Tall Ship Denis Sullivan, which suits the organizers just fine.  In addition, Port Washington will be busy with the City-Wide Rummage Sale, and the first Farmers Market of the year, on Saturday, June 4th, which will bring even more people into town over the course of the event.  Many community organizations are getting in on the fun.  In fact, to get yourself into a pirate-y-mood, start your Friday evening at the Port Exploreum for their First Friday free movie, which will be (of course) Pirates of the Caribbean, beginning at 6 p.m.

Although organizers are working with a limited budget, they're packing a lot of fun into the Festival, including Breakfast with the Pirates at Newport Shores Restaurant, a Pirate Invasion at Rotary Park, Costume Contests, live music, food and shopping, and a parade on Sunday.

The entertainment list is shaping up nicely, as well.  Attendees from previous festivals may recall the impressive Knotty Bits, who will be making a triumphant return to the festival, along with Stellamani Belly Dancers.  Renaissance performers, the Wonder Elixir of Life Company, are sure to entertain crowds, along with the Celtic music of HearthFire Band and the Celtic/Nautical music of Bard Jesse Linder.  The Midwest Knife and Axe Throwers returns to the festival, while the Gypsy Moon Dancers will make their debut.  Pirate storyteller and Anne Bonny impersonator, TS Rhodes, will also be on hand.

A local sax quartet, 4th Dimension, from Port Washington, will entertain crowds, as well as the crowd-pleasing music of Stereotype.

Various period entertainers/reenactors will be at the festival, including GSM Bristol, the River Valley Colonials, LarpCraft of Sheboygan, and the Pyrates of Portabello.

Kids will be thrilled with the hysterical antics of the Cutlass Cooking Show, the Pirate Black Bart, and Lord Drake's Mystic Magic Show, as well as a bouncy house, S.E.A. Hamsters, and more.

Some great vendors, such as Elysium Armory, Creative Fire Pottery, Rogue Maille, Ladies in Scarlet, the Yorkshire Dragon, and DaSue Dragon Designs will also be in attendance at the festival, along with a variety of food vendors and food trucks in the Gruel Galley.

The Port Washington Pirate Festival runs Friday, June 3rd, from 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, June 4th, from 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Sunday, June 5th, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.  For a complete schedule of events, click here.  

Organizers are still in need of volunteers and donations.  If you are interested in helping out, contact (262) 323-6612  or go to their facebook page or the facebook event page.

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The Fabulous Farmers Markets of Oz

6/1/2016

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Food is a common denominator.  Whatever our differences may be, we all need to eat, and food has a way of bringing people together.

In the past several years, the push to buy local food has even surpassed the trend to buy organic food; this is because the money that we spend on locally grown food stays in our local economy, and also because the food doesn't travel as far to get to us, which means it's kinder to the environment.  Additionally, in our age of electronic disconnect, people have a need to reconnect -- even as far as to connect with the people who are producing the food we eat.  One of the best ways to do this is at a Farmers Market.

With the new addition of the Fredonia Farmers Market this year, Ozaukee County can now claim a total of six Farmers Markets to attend over the spring, summer, and fall.  Even better, the markets are spread throughout the week, so you can buy local food throughout the season, throughout Oz!  Here is the lineup:
  • Sundays  from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., June 19th - October 30th in Saukville
  • Saturdays from 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., June 4th - October 29th in Port Washington
  • Tuesdays from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., June 14th - October 25th in Thiensville
  • Wednesdays from 2 - 4 p.m., June 15th - October 5th in Fredonia
  • Thursdays from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., July 7th - October 20th in Grafton
  • Fridays from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., June 3rd - October 28th in Cedarburg

What to do if you want to buy local, but can't get to a Farmers Market?  Ozaukee is very lucky to have two grocery stores that really support local food:  Outpost Natural Foods in Mequon, and Slow Pokes Local Food in Grafton, which also specializes in gluten-free food.  

Every time you purchase something that is produced locally, you are casting a vote for that item; telling suppliers that this is the kind of item you prefer to purchase.  The more local food we purchase, the more local food will be grown, and the better for our local economy and our health!  
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