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Community Calendar

MAY 2011

Majority of information provided by Fond du Lac Area Convention and Visitors Bureau

1 Moraine Park Car Show
Moraine Park Technical College, 235 National Ave
10-4pm
$2 Spectators


1 Sunday Stories
Children's Museum of Fond du Lac, 51 Sheboygan St.
11:30am-12:00pm
$4.25 Infants under 1 are free
www.childrensmuseumfdl.org
Museum visitors are invited to hear a story enhanced with creative dramatics and group participation. Featuring selections from the New York Public Library's "100 Picture Books Everyone Should Know", participants will be inspired by literature to create art and fun!

1 Fond du Lac Women's Chorus Spring Concert
Memorial Baptist Church 645 Forest Ave.
2:00pm
Admission
920-922-1568
ja60phillips@yahoo.com
www.mbcfdl.org


4 Windhover Wednesday
Windhover Center for the Arts, 51 Sheboygan St
11:30-1:30pm
Free admission
920-921-5410
www.windhovercenter.org
Enjoy some of the area's finest music and lunch specials. Great midweek break or get together with friends.

4 Healthy, Wealthy, Wise Senior Fair
Forest Mall, 835 W. Johnson Street Fond du Lac
9-2pm
Free admission
920-922-5730
www.simon.com
A day of fun activities and informative booths for seniors.

6 - 8 Arts & Crafts Show
Forest Mall, 835 W. Johnson Street Fond du Lac
Fri. 10-9pm, Sat. 10-8pm, Sun. 10-5pm
Free admission
920-922-5730
www.simon.com
Area exhibitors selling craft items.

6 - 7 Green Thumb Garden Club Plant Sale
552 Vermont, 2 blocks N of Scott St & 1 block W of Hickory St
8:30-6pm
Free admission
920-923-6085
www.greenthumbgardenclub.webs.com
Rain or shine. Enjoy a free tour of Sandra's Gardens as you shop. Green Thumb Garden Club decorates a portion of the Galloway Mansion for their Christmas event.

6 - 8 USA Central District Tryouts
FDL Blue Line Family Ice Center, 550 Fond du Lac Ave
Admission
920-923-1805
www.fdlblueline.com


6 - 7 Community Bazaar
Forest Mall, 835 W. Johnson Street Fond du Lac
Fri. 10-9pm Sat. 10-8pm
Free admission
920-922-5730
www.simon.com
Area non-profit organizations will be at the mall with information booths to raise awareness for their groups. They will also be selling homemade goods and treats to raise funds for their organization.

7 The Second City Comedy Troupe
FDL High School PAC, 801 Campus Dr
7:30pm
$25
920-926-5395
astop@astop.org
www.astop.org
America's Greatest Comedy Theatre. The Second City's fair and unbalanced ride through present day America.

7 - 8 Birth of the Titanic
220 Old Pioneer Rd
4-8pm
Adults $10, Children (12 and under) $5
fdlhistory1@yahoo.com
www.fdlhistory.com
The Historic Postilion will host the 100th Anniversary of its launch and share the Fond du Lac passengers connection aboard. Become a passenger yourself as you view dozens of articles, blueprints, photographs & artifacts. You may even have a surprise visit by Captain E.J. Smith. Tickets also available for dinner with the Captain on June 5th.

7 Dandelion festival
Sunseed Eco-Education Center, 110 Notre Dame St, Mt Calvary
10:30-4pm
Free admission
920-922-7931
dbeck7931@charter.net
Celebrate all things dandelion: cooking contest, taste dandelion cuisine, dandelion products for sale, craft opportunities, wine making demonstration, learn about dandelion nutrition, history, etc.

8 Sunday Stories
Children's Museum of Fond du Lac, 51 Sheboygan St.
11:30am-12:00pm
$4.25 Infants under 1 are free
www.childrensmuseumfdl.org
Museum visitors are invited to hear a story enhanced with creative dramatics and group participation. Featuring selections from the New York Public Library's "100 Picture Books Everyone Should Know", participants will be inspired by literature to create art and fun!

8 Mother's Day Massages
Children's Museum of Fond du Lac, 51 Sheboygan St
10-4pm
$4.25
www.childrensmuseumfdl.org


8 Mother's Day Brunch
The Audubon Inn, 45 N. Main Street, Mayville
9-2pm
$16.95 Adults, $8.95 children 5-11yrs, Free 4yrs and under
Reservations required.
920-387-5858
info@AudubonInn.com
Show mom how much you appreciate her with our delicious Mother's Day Brunch in the beautiful Beaumont Restaurant at The Audubon Inn.

9 - June 5 Photography Show
Forest Mall, 835 W. Johnson Street Fond du Lac
M-F 10-9pm, Sat. 10-8pm, Sun. 10-5pm
Free admission
920-922-5730
www.simon.com
Photos displayed in the mall.

11 Smart Soles Walking Club Health Screening
Forest Mall-Center Court Area, 835 W. Johnson St. Fond du Lac
8-9am
Free admission
920-922-5730
www.simon.com
Free health screenings for "Smart Soles", members of the mall walking club.

11 Windhover Wednesday
Windhover Center for the Arts, 51 Sheboygan St
11:30-1:30pm
Free admission
920-921-5410
www.windhovercenter.org
Enjoy some of the area's finest music and lunch specials. Great midweek break or get together with friends.

13 - 15 SVRA Spring Vintage Weekend
Road America, Elkhart Lake

800-365-7223
www.roadamerica.com


14 Adopt & Shop
Forest Mall-Center Court Area, 835 W. Johnson St. Fond du Lac
10-2pm
Free admission
920-922-5730
www.simon.com
Fond du Lac Humane Society brings in cats and kittens for interaction with customers and adoption.

14 - 15 At Work & At Play
Wade House, Greenbush, 18 mi E of FDL, Hwy 23
10-5pm
Adults $11, Seniors (65 and older) $9.25, Children (5-17) $5.50, Family Rate (up to 2 adults and dependent children under age 18) $30
920-526-3271
wadehouse@wisconsinhistory.org
Come help Wade House get ready for spring. Prepare and plant the gardens, fill straw ticks, air out quilts, make beds, black the stove, and sweep the floors.

14 Farmers Market
Western Ave and Linden St
6:30am-noon
Free admission
920-921-9500


14 - 15 Birth of the Titanic
220 Old Pioneer Rd
4-8pm
Adults $10, children (12 and under) $5
fdlhistory1@yahoo.com
www.fdlhistory.com
The Historic Postilion will host the 100th Anniversary of its launch and share the Fond du Lac passengers connection aboard. Become a passenger yourself as you view dozens of articles, blueprints, photographs & artifacts. You may even have a surprise visit by Captain E.J. Smith. Tickets also available for dinner with the Captain on June 5th.

14 Artists in Action
Children's Museum of Fond du Lac, 51 Sheboygan St.
11:00-11:30am
$4.25 Infants under 1 are free
www.childrensmuseumfdl.org
Children's Museum visitors will be guided by some of Fond du Lac's best and brightest as the museum welcomes John Scotello and art students from UW-Fond du Lac with this collaborative program.
Children and their caregivers will be invited to explore a "mystery art" medium each week as they create an original work of art. Program free with paid admission.

14 World Fair Trade Day Celebration
First Presbyterian Church, 1225 4th St
9:30-1:30 pm
Free admission
920-322-3334
info@justfare.org
The open house will feature tasting of an array of Fair Trade foods, door prizes, exact activities to be determined

15 Friesland Mens Chorus
2-3:15pm
Free admission
53 Voice, Mens Gospel Chorus will present their 2011 Concert. Free will offering will be taken for the Church.

15 1860s Base Ball Game
Wade House, Greenbush, 18 mi E of FDL, Hwy 23
1:30 pm
Entire site & game: Adults $11, Seniors (65 and older) $9.25, Children (5-17) $5.50, Family Rate (up to 2 adults and dependent children under age 18) $30; Game-only tickets are $5 per person
920-526-3271
wadehouse@wisconsinhistory.org
http://wadehouse.wisconsinhistory.org/Baseball/Abo
Come cheer on the Greenbush Dead Citys vintage base ball team as they defend their home turf against other regional vintage teams, playing by the rules of 1860. Following the game, younger fans are invited to join team members in a rousing pick-up game.

15 Mother's Day Candlelight Dinner and Tour
Historic Octagon House, 276 Linden St
1pm
$45
Reservations required.
920-923-5656
costumes@charter.net
www.octagonhousefdl.com
Enjoy a 5-course dinner starting at 1pm sharp, followed by a tour of this historic home. Explore secret passageways, escape through the underground tunnel as seen on the History channel. Limited seating available. For an added treat dress up. Victorian costumes are available on site. Allow an hour before dining to select your attire and an additional $25 per person for rental of your ensemble. Tickets may be purchased with a major credit card.

15 Sunday Stories
Children's Museum of Fond du Lac, 51 Sheboygan St.
11:30am-12:00pm
$4.25 Infants under 1 are free
www.childrensmuseumfdl.org
Museum visitors are invited to hear a story enhanced with creative dramatics and group participation. Featuring selections from the New York Public Library's "100 Picture Books Everyone Should Know", participants will be inspired by literature to create art and fun!

18 Windhover Wednesday
Windhover Center for the Arts, 51 Sheboygan St
11:30-1:30pm
Free admission
920-921-5410
www.windhovercenter.org
Enjoy some of the area's finest music and lunch specials. Great midweek break or get together with friends.

19 American Red Cross - Dine for Disaster
Participating Fond du Lac County and Waupun Restaurants
All Day Event
Free admission
920-251-1836
Participating restaurants throughout Fond du Lac County and Waupun will donate a portion of their days proceeds to benefit their local chapter of the American Red Cross.

21 Farmers Market
Western Ave and Linden St
6:30am-noon
Free admission
920-921-9500


21 - 22 Birth of the Titanic
220 Old Pioneer Rd
4-8pm
Adults $10, Children (12 and under) $5
920-922-0991
fdlhistory1@yahoo.com
www.fdlhistory.com
The Historic Postilion will host the 100th Anniversary of its launch and share the Fond du Lac passengers connection aboard. Become a passenger yourself as you view dozens of articles, blueprints, photographs & artifacts. You may even have a surprise visit by Captain E.J. Smith. Tickets also available for dinner with the Captain on June 5th.

22 Sunday Stories
Children's Museum of Fond du Lac, 51 Sheboygan St.
11:30am-12:00pm
$4.25 Infants under 1 are free
www.childrensmuseumfdl.org
Museum visitors are invited to hear a story enhanced with creative dramatics and group participation. Featuring selections from the New York Public Library's "100 Picture Books Everyone Should Know", participants will be inspired by literature to create art and fun!

25 Windhover Wednesday
Windhover Center for the Arts, 51 Sheboygan St
11:30-1:30pm
Free admission
920-921-5410
www.windhovercenter.org
Enjoy some of the area's finest music and lunch specials. Great midweek break or get together with friends.

28 Farmers Market
Western Ave and Linden St
6:30am-noon
Free admission
920-921-9500


29 Sunday Stories
Children's Museum of Fond du Lac, 51 Sheboygan St.
11:30am-12:00pm
$4.25 Infants under 1 are free
www.childrensmuseumfdl.org
Museum visitors are invited to hear a story enhanced with creative dramatics and group participation. Featuring selections from the New York Public Library's "100 Picture Books Everyone Should Know", participants will be inspired by literature to create art and fun!

30 Flea Market
FDL Cty Fairgrounds, Hwy 45-S
8-3pm
Free admission
fonddulaclions.org


30 Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Downtown FDL, Main St & Western Ave
10am
Free admission
920-929-3117
Parade will start on Main St at Guindon Blvd and travel north to Veterans Park for ceremony.

31 - June 5 Birth of the Titanic
220 Old Pioneer Rd
4-8pm
Adults $10 Children (12 and under) $5
920-922-0991
fdlhistory1@yahoo.com
www.fdlhistory.com
The Historic Postilion will host the 100th Anniversary of it's launch and share the Fond du Lac passengers connection aboard. Become a passenger yourself as you view dozens of articles, blueprints, photographs & artifacts. You may even have a surprise visit by Captain E.J. Smith. Tickets also available for dinner with the Captain on June 5th.

Note: All dates, times, locations, admission fees, and event information subject to change.

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