Government

Ozaukee County. All meetings are in the Administration Center, 121 W. Main St., Port Washington, unless noted. Thursday, Sept. 10, Local Emergency Planning Committee at 7 p.m. at the Justice Center. Monday, Sept. 14, Aging and Disability Resources Center Board and Commission on Aging at 9 a.m. in room A-200. Wednesday, Sept. 16, County Board road trip at 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, Public Works Committee at 8 a.m. at the Highway Department office building, 410 S. Spring St., Port Washington.

City of Port Washington. All meetings are in City Hall, 100 W. Grand Ave., unless noted. Thursday, Sept. 10, Park and Recreation Board at 6:30 p.m. at the Rrecreation Center, 201 N. Webster St. Monday, Sept. 14, Harbor Commission at 7 p.m.; Police and Fire Commission at 7 p.m. at the Police Station, 365 N. Wisconsin St.; Commission on Aging at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center, 104 E. Pier St. Tuesday, Sept. 15, Finance and License Committee at 6:30 p.m.; Common Council at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, Plan Commission at 6:30 p.m.

Village of Saukville. All meetings are in Village Hall,639 E. Green Bay Rd., unless noted. Thursday, Sept. 10, Public Safety Committee at 6 p.m.; Recreation Board at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, Finance Committee budget tour at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, Finance Committee at 7:15 p.m.; Village Board at 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, Community Development Authority and Industrial Retention Committee at 5:30 p.m.

Town of Saukville. All meetings are in Town Hall, 3762 Lakeland Rd., unless noted. Tuesday, Sept. 15, Town Board at 7 p.m.

Port Washington-Saukville School District. All meetings are at the district office building, 100 W. Monroe St., Port Washington, unless noted. Monday, Sept. 14, School Board at 7 p.m.

Village of Grafton. All meetings are in Village Hall, 1971 Washington St., unless noted. Monday, Sept. 14, Board of Public works at 6 p.m.; Grafton Fire Department ad hoc committee at 5 p.m.; Joint Library Board at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, Public Safety Committee at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, Sustainable Grafton Ad-Hoc Committee at 4 p.m.

Grafton School District. All meetings are in the high school library unless noted. Monday, Sept. 14, School Board at 7 p.m.

Village of Fredonia. All meetings are in the Fredonia Goverment Center, 242 Fredonia Ave., unless noted. Thursday, Sept. 10, Parks Committee at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, Village Board at 7 p.m.

Northern Ozaukee School District. All meetings are in the high chool library unless noted. Monday, Sept. 14, School Board at 7 p.m.

Village of Belgium. All meetings are in Village Hall, 195 Commerce St., unless noted. Monday, Sept. 14, Village Board at 7 p.m.

Cedar Grove-Belgium School District. All meetings are in the high school library unless noted. Wednesday, Sept. 16, annual meeting and budget hearing at 7 p.m. in the high school study hall.

Places to go,
Things to do

Membership drive for the Grafton Junior and Senior Women’s Club will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, in the Zaun Pavilion in Lime Kiln Park. Club meets the second Thursday of each month in the pavilion. Dues are $20 annually. For reservations or information, call 375-6295.

9/11 commemoration will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11. A silent march from the fire station to Grady Park will open the event, which includes a candlelight memorial service at the park.

Celebrate Fredonia will be held beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, and 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, in Fredonia. There will be a pig roast, music and a martial arts demonstration Friday, and a noon parade, music, kickball tournament. games, karaoke and fireworks on Saturday.

Rocket Bike Ride and related activities will be held in Belgium Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11 and 12. There will be a spaghetti dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Alliance Community Bible Church. Three bike rides will be held Saturday, beginning at 9 a.m. at the church and ending in Community Park. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday a vareity of events will be held in the park, followed by a party at the Lake Church Inn at 4 p.m. For information, call Ty Wade at 284-0022, Paul Olmstead at 285-3599 or the Belgium Area Chamber of Commerce at 285-7887.

Second annual Light the Lamp Against Leukemia charity hockey tournament will be held at the Ozaukee Ice Center from Friday through Sunday, Sept. 11 to 13. Six coed teams will participate and there will be two women’s exhibition games. Games are at 6:30 and 7:45 p.m. Friday, 1, 2:15, 3:30, 4:45, 6 and 7:15 p.m. Saturday and the championship rounds at 9:15, 10:30 and 11:45 a.m. Sunday. For information, e-mail Jennifer kwasny at Jennifer.kwasny@sbcglobal.net.

Family Fun Day in Grady Park, Saukville, will be held Saturday, Sept. 12. Games, music, food and a potato salad recipe contest will be part of the fun.

Grafton Grand Night Out will be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Milwaukee Ale House, 1208 13th Ave., Grafton. Beer and wine tasting, hours d-oeuvres, chocolate fountain, raffles, music and other attractions are part of the event. Tickets are available in Grafton at Port Washington State, Harris and Cornerstone Community banks, the Bloomin Olive, Heart of Grafton Family Restaurant, Milwaukee Ale house, Vino 100 and the Grafton Chamber of Commerce.

Saukville Fire Department car show will be held throughout the day on Sunday, Sept. 13, at Grady Park.

St. Paul Lutheran Church picnic will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, on the church grounds, 701 Washington St., Grafton. Food, games and music will be part of the event.

“Taking Care of You, Powerful Tools for the Caregiver,” a course for people providing care for others, will be held from 6:15 to 8:45 p.m. Wednesdays from Sept. 16 to Oct. 28 at Willowbrook Place in Thiensville. Registration is encouraged by Sept. 10. Fee is $15, which includes the cost of “The Caregiver Handbook.” For information or to register, call Jan in the Aging and Disability Resources Center at 284-8120.

High holy day services at Congregation Beth El, 1007 North Ave., Sheboygan, have been scheduled. Erev Rosh Hashanah services will be at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, with Rosh Hashanah services at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. The Kol Nidre service will be at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, and Yom Kippur at 9 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28. Non-members who plan to attend any service are asked to call (920) 564-2851 in the evening.

The Promise Remains Tour featuring Building 429 and Todd Agnew will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, at Crossroads Presbyterian Church in Mequon. Admission is $15.

Forum on health care reform will be held by the Ozaukee Community Awareness Forum at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, in the community room at the Cedarburg Police Station, W75 N444 Wauwatosa Rd. Park on the north side of the building. The speaker will be John Lohman, a retured business owner and writer, who will make a presentation and take questions.

A two-year, intensive bible study course will begin Tuesday, Sept. 22, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Grafton. For information, call 377-6363 or e-mail to oslcoffice@wi.rr.com.

Doc Severinsen with El Ritmo de La Vida will perform at the Cedarburg Performing Arts Center, W68 M611 Evergreen Blvd., at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26. Tickets are $60. For information and tickets, contact the box office at 376-6161 or visit www.cedarburgpac.com.

Swing dance lessons are held in the upper level of the Grafton Ale House at 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Fee is $6. A dance follows the lesson.

Cedarburg Cultural Center at W62 N546 Washington Ave. is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. For more information, call 375-3676 or visit www.cedarburgculturalcenter.org.

Wisconsin Museum of Quilt and Fiber Arts, N50 W5050 Portland Rd., Cedarburg, is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays and 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays. For more information, call (262) 546-0300 or visit www.wiquiltmuseum.com.

Riveredge

Reservations are required for programs at Riveredge Nature Center, which is on Highway Y north of Highway 33 in Newburg. To make reservations, call 375-2715 or 675-6888 or visit the Web site www.riveredge.us. Some programs require payment in advance.

Nature Tots programs are for children ages 3 to 5 with parents, grandparents or other adult. Fee is $6 for adults and $4 for children, with a $1 discount for center members. Call 375-2715 or 675-6888 to register.

Veggies, Insects and Frogs? Oh My! will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12.

Nature Detectives is a program for children ages 6 to 12. Fee is $6 for adults and $4 for children, with a $1 discount for center members. Call 375-2715 or 675-6888 to register.

Fliers, Fliers Everywhere will be held from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. Join a naturalist and seek fall fliers.

Saturday Surveyors, which is aimed at adults and children 10 and older, meets on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. There is no fee, but donations will be accepted. Call for more information.

Riveredge Bird Club meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month. Bird hikes are at 6 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month from April through October. For information, call Carl Schwartz at (414) 964-2052.

Bird walks with Paul Boyer from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Fridays. Hikes are free, but a $5 donation is suggested.

Photographers Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. the last Tuesday of each month.

Habitat Healers, volunteers responsible for the management of the Riveredge property, meet from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays.

Third Thursday Club, a reading and activity club for children in fourth through sixth grades, meets monthly. The 4 to 5:30 p.m. program will include a book discussion. Fee is $10 per session, with a $4 discount for members.

Riveredge children’s storytime will be held in the treehouse from 10 to 11:15 a.m. Thursdays, Sept. 3 and 17. Event is intended for youngsters ages 3 to 5 and includes a story, adventure trip through Riveredge, snack and a picnic for those who bring a brown-bag lunch. Fee is $6 for adults and $4 for children with a $1 discount for center members.

Books, bugs and a bag lunch will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21. A story, hike and picnic are part of the fun. Fee is $6 for adults and $4 for children, with a $1 discount for Riveredge members.

Shapes in Nature for children ages 3 to 5 with an adult will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23. Uses your senses to learn about the natural world. A healthy snack will be provided. Fee is $6 for adults and $4 for children, with a $1 discount for members.

“The Great Kapok Tree” by Lynne Cherry will be the theme for the children’s story time from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26. Listent to the story, create exotic animals and insects and learn about their habitat. Fee is $5 for adults and $3 for children, with a $1 discount for members.

Riveredge Speaks Out, a monthly lecture series covering topics that include natural history, science, public policy and the environment, is at 7 p.m. at the Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62 N546 Washington Ave., or the Washington County Public Agency Center, 333 E. Washington St., West Bend. Jim Reinartz, director of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Field Station, will discuss presettlement vegetation of Wisconsin on Sept. 15. Programs are free, but a $5 donation is suggested.

Trip to Madison Farmers Market and Lapham Peak State Park will be held by the Food for Thought group at 7 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. Carpool to visit the market, buy fresh produce and then picnicand hike at the park. Fee is $10 and covers the cost of a picnic lunch.

“Mad City Chickens,” a film from Madison aiming to education urban residents of the benefit of raising their own food and misconceptions people have about raising poultry, will be shown as part of the Films That Matter Series from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17. Admission is free, but a $5 donation is suggested.

Natural Resources Foundation field trip to learn about the return of the sturgeon will be held from 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. To register, call (866) 264-4096 or visit www.wisconservation.org. Fee is $10, plus DNR registration fee.

Great Outdoors Weekend will run from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 19 and 20. Events include a treasure hunt, visit and harvest in the organic garden, geocaching presentation and event, self-guided adventure hikes, climbing trees and more.


Luxembourg American Cultural Center

The Luxembourg American Cultural Center at 100 Peter Thein Ave., Belgium, includes the J.B. Krier Wellkomm Centre, the Roots and Leaves Museum and the LACS Research Center. The research center has an extensive collection of archival resources pertaining to genealogy and history for Luxembourg American families and communities throughout the United States and for families and communities in northern Ozaukee County, no matter the nationality.

The center is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays adn Fridays, and from 1 to 4 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays of each month.

Admission to the center is $9 for adults and $5 for children 12 and younger. Members of the Luxembourg American Cultural Society and Port Washington Historical Society will be admitted free.

For more information, call (262) 476-5086 or visit the Web site www.luxamculturalsociety.org.

Help hotlines

COPE Services hotlines provide a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week listening, information and referral service to the greater Ozaukee area. Call 377-2673 or (800) 540-3139.

COPESenior and Teen/Home Alone hotline at 1-800-924-7786 or 377-7786.

Eldercare locator at 1-800-677-1116 provides information on services for older adults from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

Yard and garden hotline operated by Ozaukee Master Gardeners at 284-8288 or (262) 238-8288 can be called from 1 to 4 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays from May through September or from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays from October to April. Questions can also be e-mailed any time to mastergardener@co.ozaukee.wi.us.

Better Business Bureau consumer information line at 1-800-273-1002.

Internal Revenue Service taxpayer assistance line at 1-800-829-1040.


Crimeline hotline

Information about crimes in Ozaukee County may be reported anonymously by calling 1-800-32-CRIME or 1-800-322-7463. This number is not for crimes in progress. Crimes in progress should be reported by calling 911.

Interfaith Caregivers

To volunteer, or if you are in need of help, call Interfaith Caregivers at 284-7130 or 376-5362. A coalition of churches in Ozaukee County, Interfaith Caregivers provides services for elderly, frail, homebound and physically challenged residents. Services include transportation to appointments, friendly visits, shopping, housekeeping, yard work, information and referrals.


Alcoholics Anonymous,
Al-Anon

Weekly meetings for District 24 are:

Mondays at 7 p.m. at 222 W. Church St., Saukville.

Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Rosemary School in Fredonia.

Wednesdays at 8 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 504 W. Grand Ave., Port Washington. Use Moore Road door.

Thursdays discussion group meeting at 8 p.m. at Living Hope Lutheran Church, 1991 Hwy. 33, Saukville.

Fridays at 6:30 p.m. at Alliance Community Bible Church, 280 Lakeview Dr., Belgium.

Sundays at 3 p.m. step at First Congregational Church, 131 N. Webster St., Port Washington.

Weekly meetings for New Day Club, 11936 N. Port Washington Rd., Mequon, are:

Sundays at 8 a.m., 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Mondays step at 12:30, 5:30 and 7 p.m. and men’s group at 8:15 p.m.

Tuesdays at 10 a.m There are also 7 p.m. beginners and 8 p.m. Big Book meetings.

Wednesdays at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Women meet at 7:30 p.m.

Thursdays at 7:30 and 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.; promises at 5:30 p.m. Women meet at 1 p.m.

Fridays at 10 a.m., 5:30 and 8 p.m.

Saturdays at 10 a.m.and 8:30 p.m.; fellowship of the spirit at 5 p.m.; new member orientation at 7 p.m. Open meeting at 8 p.m. the third Saturday of each month.

Weekly meetings for the 24 Hour Club, 153 Green Bay Rd., Thiensville, are:

Sundays at 8 and 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. topic and step.

Mondays at 10 a.m. topic; women’s meeting at noon; men’s meeting at 8 p.m.

Tuesdays step/topic at 10 a.m. and promises/step at 5:30 p.m.

Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Big Book, women’s meeting at 5:15 p.m.

Thursdays at 10 a.m. topic; non-smoking topic, step and traditions at 5:30 p.m.

Fridays at 10 a.m. step/ 12&12; step at 5:30 and 8 p.m.

Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. living sober with Big Book at 10 a.m. Open meeting at 8 p.m. the first Saturday of the month.

Telephone number for Alcoholics Anonymous central office is (414) 771-9119; for New Day is 241-4673.

Northside Al-Anon Family Group meets from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Unitarian Church North, 13800 N. Port Washington Rd., Mequon. Meeting is wheelchair accessible and non-smoking.

Teens Together group will meet from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursdays beginning June 21 at the Huiras Center, 1500 W. Market St., Suite 200, Mequon. No smoking allowed. For more information, call 241-6127.


Volunteer Center

Volunteer Center of Ozaukee County offers various opportunities to volunteer throughout the county.

Contact the center at 377-1616 or via e-mail at vcozaukee@yahoo.com.


Gambler’s Anonymous

Meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Faith Lutheran Church, N35 W6621 Wilson St., Cedarburg. For more information, call 377-4807.


Transportation

Ozaukee County Express provides daily bus service between Ozaukee County and the City of Milwaukee. For schedules and other information, call 284-8108.

Ozaukee County Taxi operated from 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and 8 a.m. to noon Sundays. Call 284-8294 for information.

TransPort Shared Ride Taxi operates in the City of Port Washington and within two miles of its borders. Services may be used in conjunction with the Ozaukee County Taxi. For information, call 284-0090.


The Food Pantry

The Food Pantry is open from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the basement of the rectory at St. Peter of Alcantara Catholic Church, 1800 N. Wisconsin St., Port Washington. Use the back entrance.


Health

Ozaukee County immunization clinics provides vaccinations against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, measles, rubella, mumps, polio, haemophilus, chickenpox and hepatitis B. Tuberculosis skin tests and the chickenpox vaccine are available at all sites except Mequon. The hepatitis B vaccine is given in three doses over the six-month period. The first two shots are given a month apart and the last one five months after the second shot.

There is a $7 charge for all children’s vaccines and tests, based on the ability to pay. The fee for adult vaccines varies, depending on the shot. A parent or guardian must accompany anyone younger than 18. Sponsored by the Ozaukee County Public Health Department.

Vaccines are by appointment only at the Ozaukee County Administration Center, 121 W. Main St., Port Washington; and the Mequon Safety Building, 11300 N. Buntrock Ave.

Blood pressure screenings are offered by the county public health department from noon to 2 p.m. the first Friday of each month at U.S. Bank, N61 W6312 Turner St., Cedarburg; and from 12:30 to 3 p.m. the fourth Wednesdays of the month at Walgreens Drug Store in Thiensville.

Blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol screenings are offered by the county public health department by appointment from 2 to 4:30 p.m. the last Monday of each month. There is no cost for the blood pressure screening. The cholesterol and diabetes test is $25. For information, call 284-8170 or 238-8170.

Wisconsin Cancer Care Line at 1-800-622-8922 is staffed by counselors from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays to provide accurate, confidential information about cancer. At other times, leave a name and telephone number and the call will be returned. Sponsored by the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics and Clinical Cancer Center.

Cancer Society Loan Closet lends equipment for cancer patients, including wigs, disposable and hospital-type equipment. Contact the Harbor Club, 425 Walters St., Port Washington, at 268-1800.

Women, Infants and Children Nutrition program holds weekly clinics at the Ozaukee County Administration Center, 121 W. Main St., Port Washington. Program is open to families who meet income and health guidelines. Anyone on medical assistance or Healthy Start is eligible. For information, call 284-8172 or 238-8172.

Lead screenings available from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays for children six months to 5 years at the Ozaukee County Administration Center, 121 W. Main St., Port Washington. Appointments are not necessary, but are helpful. Call 284-8170 or 238-8170.

Venous edema and lymphedema screenings for swelling in the arms, legs or chest will be done at Cedar Haven Rehabilitation Agency in Grafton. Free screening done by physical or occupations therapist certified in lymphedema treatment. Call 375-4877 for information.

Flu shot clinics

Seasonal flu shot clinics will be held by the Ozaukee County Public Health Department. The cost is $28 for the flu vaccine and $40 for a pneumonia shot. The shots do not protect against the H1N1, or swine flu, virus.

Medicare Part B will cover the cost of the shots. Participants should bring their Medicare cards.

Immunizations against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis will also be available for $7.

In Belgium, clinics will be held:

• Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Legion Hall, 655 Park St.
In Fredonia, clinics will be held:

• Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Fredonia Government Center, 242 Fredonia Ave.

In Waubeka, clinics will be held:
• Sunday, Oct. 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fire Department, W4114 River St.

In Port Washington, clinics will be held:
• Friday, Sept. 25, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Senior Center, 102 E. Pier St.

• Monday, Sept. 28, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Ozaukee County Administration Center, 121 W. Main St.

• Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Harris Bank, 1590 Harris Dr.

• Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Port Washington State Bank, 206 N. Franklin St.

In Saukville, clinics will be held:

• Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the American Legion Hall, 601 W. Dekora St.

• Thursday, Oct. 8, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Feith Family Ozaukee YMCA, 465 Northwoods Rd.

In Grafton, clinics will be held:

• Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Grafton Multipurpose Center, 1665 Seventh Ave.

• Thursday, Oct. 1, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Harris Bank, 1200 Washington St.

• Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Family Enrichment Center, 885 Badger Cir.

• Friday, Oct. 9, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Port Washington State Bank, 2080 Washington St.

• Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to noon at Harris Bank, 1200 Washington St.

In Cedarburg, clinics will be held:

• Monday, Sept. 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Lincoln building, W63 N643 Washington Ave.

• Thursday, Oct. 1, from 3 to 6 p.m. in the community room at the Police Department, W75 N444 Wauwatosa Rd.

• Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to noon at Harris Bank, N69 W6269 Columbia Rd.

• Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Harris Bank, N69 W5269 Columbia Rd.

• Saturday, Oct. 10, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Fire Station,, W65 N796 Washington Ave.

• Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Port Washington State Bank, W61 N526 Washington Ave.

• Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Police Station, W75 N444 Wauwatosa Rd.
In Thiensville, clinics will be held:

• Monday, Oct. 5, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Harris Bank, 201 N. Main St.

In Mequon, clinics will be held:

• Thursday, Sept. 24, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Mequon Safety Building, 11300 N. Buntrock Ave.

• Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Mequon Safety Building, 11300 N. Buntrock Ave.

• Thursday, Oct. 8, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Harris Bank, 1425 W. Mequon Rd.

• Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Mequon-Thiensville Recreation Center, 11040 N. Range Line Rd.

For more information, call the flu hotline at 268-7735 or 238-7735 or the health department at 238-8170 or 284-8170.



Education

Distance Education Courses (ETN) encompass everything from libraries and information studies to medical seminars and agri-business. Offered by the University of Wisconsin-Extension through its office in the Ozaukee County Administration Center, 121 W. Main St., Port Washington. For information, call the office at 284-8288 or 238-8288.


Financial, credit counseling

Anyone with questions about saving for the future, reducing debts, establishing repayment plans and setting up realistic spending plans can obtain free, confidential help through the University of Wisconsin-Extension. Trained volunteers are available for day, evening or weekend appointments. Open to county residents and employees of county firms. For information or appointments, call the UW-Extension office at 284-8288 or 238-8288.


Support groups

Spousal Support Group meets at 7 p.m. the third Monday of each month at Pilgrim United Church of Christ in Grafton. Group facilitators are Cynthia Meier of Port washington and Cory Jepsen-Hobbs of Grafton. For information, call 284-2701 or 375-1724.

Friends and Fun in the Morning, a support program for parents, will be held from 11 a.m. to noon Tuesdays at the Family Enrichment Center, 885 Badger Cir., Grafton. There are two groups to choose from, one on the first and third Tuesday and the other on the second and fourth Tuesday. To register, call 376-7774 or visit www.OzaukeeFamilyServices.org.

Circle of Friends, a social and recreational group for special needs children, their families and friends, meets periodically. To obtain more information or register for an outing, call Steve or Becky Glamm at 375-2606 or Bonnie at 375-1236.

Love Our Lambs divorce recovery group meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays at 408 Highland Dr., Grafton. For more information, call (262) 546-1819 or visit the Web site www.loveourlambs.com.

Freedom Fellowship, a Christian support group for ex-prisoners, their adult family members and friends, meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays at First Congregational Church, 131 N. Webster St., Port Washington. For more information, call Bob at (414) 828-3286.

Lakefield Caregiver Support Group will meet from 2 to 3:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at St. John Lutheran Church, 1193 Lakefield Rd., Grafton. Free care provided if arrangements are made ahead of time by calling Lakefield Adult Day Center at 377-9780.

Christian Recovery, a 12-step support group for those struggling with addictions, will be held at 8 p.m. Thursdays at Friedens Evangelical Church, 454 N. Milwaukee St., Port Washington. For information, call Lee at (262) 339-9461.

Women for Sobriety, a self-help group for women with drinking problems, uses the New Life program. The group meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursdays at Columbia St. Mary’s Ozaukee Hospital in Mequon. For more information, call Dianna at 692-9896.

Ozaukee County ARC, which works to promote the quality of life for people with developmental and other disabilities, meets at 7 p.m. the first Monday of each month at Portal Industries, 1015 Cedar Creek Rd., Grafton. The only exception is the September meeting, which is held on the second Monday. For more information, call Lou Skibicki at 377-0909 or check the group’s Web site at www.ocarc.org.

Autism Spectrum Disorder Support Group, a group for parents of children younger than 18 who have been diagnosed in the autism spectrum, meets from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. the third or fourth week of each month from September through June at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1332 Arrowhead Rd., Grafton. For information, call Alison Wolf at 377-5588 or e-mail to wolfden@execpc.com.

Domestic Violence Support Group sponsored by Advocates of Ozaukee, a shelter for battered women, meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. A children’s support group meets at the same time. Call 284-6902 or 284-3577 for information.

Sexual Assault Support Group will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at Advocates of Ozaukee’s shelter. A children’s life skills group meets at the same time. Call 284-6902 or 284-3577 for information.

Alzheimer’s and Related Dementia Caregiver Support Group meets from 1 to 3 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at Cedar Bay Residential Facility, 5555 Cedar Bay Dr., West Bend. For information, Barb Kingsbury at 334-9487 or 276-4370.

Bereavement Support Group is for parents and families who have experienced a pregnancy or infant loss. For information, call 334-8361.

Breast Cancer Support Group meets at 1 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Grafton and at 7 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of the month at St. Mary’s Hospital Ozaukee in Mequon. Rita Burfeind is the facilitator. For information, call 243-7391 or 1-800-848-2844.

Compassionate Friends is for parents, grandparents and siblings 12 and older who have lost a child. The group meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Cedar Mills Medical Group Clinic, N143 W6515 Pioneer Rd., Cedarburg. For information, call Pat at 284-0889.

Diabetes Support Group meets at Milwaukee Medical Center’s Cedar Creek Center,. 215 W. Washington St., Grafton, from 6 to 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month.

Fibromyalgia Support Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at St. Mary’s Health Center, N143 W6515 Pioneer Rd., Cedarburg. For more information, call Deanna Foreman at 376-0412.

Helping Hands, a group for people with multiple sclerosis, meets from 7 to 9 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at St. John’s lutheran Church, 824 Fredonia Ave., Fredonia. For information, call (920) 994-2482.

Lymphedema and Venous Edema Support Group. For information, call 334-2580.

Ostomy Support Group meets the fourth Thursday of the month at St. Joseph Community Hospital in West Bend. For information, call Donna at 334-7079, Carrie at (920) 994-4261 or Mary Theisen-Faber at 334-8267.

OZADD for people diagnosed with attention deficit disorder meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month at St. Mary’s Hospital in Mequon.

Parents Without Partners meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at Black Wheel Restaurant, 1221 Wauwatosa Rd., Cedarburg. For information, call 375-1837.

Stroke Club for people who have had a stroke, their families and caregivers meet at 1:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month in the assembly room at Cedar Ridge Retirement Campus, 113 Cedar Ridge Dr., West Bend. Caregivers meet at 2:30 p.m. For information, call Donna Kehle at 306-2150.

Take Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) meets at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at Friedens Evangelical Church, 454 N. Milwaukee St., Port Washington. Weigh-in is at 6 p.m. For information, call 284-2793 or Denise at (920) 994-9600..

Visually Impaired Support Group meets at 1:30 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of the month at Cedar Ridge Retirement Campus, 113 Cedar Ridge Dr., West Bend. For more information, call Jean Meyer at 306-2150.

Washington County Separated, Divorced and Widowed Support Group meets weekly from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fridays at Holy Angels School, 230 N. eighth Ave., West Bend. Use the north entrance on Cedar Street. For information, call Joanne Kaus at 376-9085.

West Bend-Ozaukee Parkinson Disease Support Group for people with the disease and their caregivers meets at 1 p.m. the third monday of each month at Cedar Ridge Retirement Campus, 113 Cedar Ridge Dr., West Bend. For information, call Wisconsin Parkinson Association at 447-2563 or 1-800-972-5455.

Grief Support Group meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at 1500 W. Market St., Suite 200, Mequon. There is no charge. For more information, call Judith Droppers at 243-7409.

Recovery Inc., self-help for anxiety, depressions and similar problems, will be held Tuesdays from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in room 9 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 1619 Washington St., Grafton. Group is non-denominational. Room is accessible to people with disabilities. For more information, call JoAnn at 377-0088.


Port Washington Resource Center

Offered by the Port Washington Historic Society, the Research Center at 429 W. Grand Ave. is a wealth of information for those looking for information on the area. The center is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, or by appointment. Call 268-9150 for an appointment.

Farmers markets

Fredonia Farmers Market will run from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays through October at the Fredonia Government Center, 242 Fredonia. Ave. For information, call 692-2701 or 692-9470.

Port Washington Farmers Market is from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays through October on East Main Street in downtown Port Washington. For information, call 268-1132.

Grafton Farmers Market is from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays from July 9 through October in the Twin City Plaza parking lot, just north of Banner Crafts, on Wisconsin Avenue. For more information, call the Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce at 377-1650.

Saukville Farmers Market will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday through Oct. 25, except July 5 and Sept. 6, in Veterans Memorial Park. For information, call 284-9423.

Thiensville Farmers Market is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays from July 7 through October at the corner of Main Street at Freistadt Road. For information, call 238-1812.

Cedarburg Farmers Market is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays through the end of October at the corner of Mill Street and Washington Avenue. Call Kristen at (262) 673-3122.


Harrington Beach State Park

The park on Highway D east of I-43 in the Town of Belgium is open daily. Admission is a Wisconsin State Park sticker. Daily stickers are $7 for Wisconsin residents and $10 for nonresidents. An annual sticker is available to $25 for Wisconsin-licensed vehicles and $35 for out-of-state vehicles. An annual senior resident pass is $10. Park users with more than one vehicle may purchase additional stickers for half price. Admission stickers are available at the park. For more information, call the park office at 285-3015 or visit www.harringtonbeach.org.

Membership in the Friends of Harrington Beach State Park are $10 for an individual, $20 for a family, $100 for a life member and $200 for a life family member.

For more information about the park, visit www.harringtonbeach.org or call 285-3015.

Humane Society

Ozaukee Humane Society, 2073 Hwy. W., Grafton, is open for pet adoptions and drop-offs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays. The shelter is closed Sundays.

For information, call the society at 377-7580.


Senior Food and
Friendship Dining Centers

Senior citizens are invited to various county Food and Friendship Dining Centers for a hearty, affordable home-style meal and more. For information and reservations, call 284-8120 or 238-8120.

The centers and the days they are open are:

Belgium — Legion Hall on Wednesdays.

Fredonia — Fire Station on Tuesdays.

Port Washington — Maple Crest Apartments on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; Senior Center Mondays through Fridays.

Saukville — St. Peter’s Fellowship Hall (use the rear entrance) on Thursdays.

Grafton — Senior Center Mondays through Fridays.

Cedarburg — Lincoln School Mondays through Fridays.

Mequon — Oakwood Senior Apartments on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; Thiensville Fire Department (use the rear entrance) on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Port Light Station

This 1860-building at 311 Johnson St., Port Washington, originally served as a lighthouse and is now restored. A former generator room on the site is a museum that features a changing display of historic Port Washington artifacts.

The Light Station, which is maintained by the Port Washington Historical Society, is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays, or by appointment. Group appointments are available by appointment. The Light Station closes for the season in October.

Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for children ages 7 to 17. Younger children will be admitted free with their parents. For information, call 284-7240 or e-mail 1860lightstation@sbcglobal.net.


Eghart House

The restored Victorian house at 302 W. Grand Ave., Port Washington, is furnished with items from the Judge Eghart family and donations from Port Washington families who lived in the city at the turn of the century. Guides are available.

The house is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays through August.
Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children and $5 for families.

Call Gina Taucher at 284-2875 to arrange a group tour.

Pioneer Village

Ozaukee County museum has 24 buildings and display areas, as well as a gift shop, that date from 1840 to 1910. It is open from noon to 5 p.m. weekends from Memorial Day weekend through the second week in October. Costumed guides assist visitors. Craft demonstrations are held Sundays.

Admission is usually $6 for adults, $4 for seniors and students, $2 for children ages 5 to 11 and free for children younger than 5.

Pioneer Village is at 4880 Hwy. I, next to Hawthorne Hills Park in the Town of Saukville.

For more information, call 377-4510 or check on-line at www.co.ozaukee.wi.us/ochs.


Port Washington Research Center

Offered by the Port Washington Historic Society, the Research Center at 429 W. Grand Ave. is a wealth of information for those looking for information on the area. The center is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, or by appointment. E-mail portwashhistsoc@att.net or call 268-9150 for an appointment.


Ozaukee Ice Center

The center at 5505 Pioneer Rd., Mequon, is open. For more information, call the Ice Center at 375-1100.

Admission for adults is $4.50. For children younger than 18 and senior citizens, it is $3.50.

Skate rentals and sharpening are available.

For information about the Learn to Skate program, call Jon Sorkan at 285-4023.


Et cetera

Social Security information is available by calling 1-800-772-1213 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. An automated system is available weekends. Representatives are also available by appointment at the Ozaukee County Administration Center, 121 W. Main St., Port Washington. To make an appointment, call the West Bend office at 338-6182. Society Security business may also be handled by telephone.

Ozaukee Humane Society shelter, 2073 Hwy. W, Grafton, is open for pet adoptions and drop-offs from 1 to 8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays and from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The shelter is closed Sundays.

Welcome HOME volunteer days are Wednesdays. Welcome HOME, which is in Newburg, is a model home for people with disabilities. For more information, call Diane at 675-2525.

COPE services is seeking volunteers to staff its adult and teen crisis lines. For registration information, call 377-1477.


Bookmobile

Eastern Shores Bookmobile visits northern Ozaukee County communities on alternate Mondays and Tuesdays. Library cards and other services are available. For more information, call (920) 208-4900, extension 15.

On Tuesday, Sept. 8 and 22, it will be at St. Mary’s Church, 6092 Lake Church Rd., Town of Belgium from 9:45 to 10:15 a.m.; Stepping Stones Children’s Center in Belgium for a stop and drop; at Belgium Gardens Assisted Living, 432 S. Heritage St., from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.; Little Friends Learning Center and 1/2 in Fredonia from 11:30 a.m. to noon; Rosemary School, 311 Fredonia Ave., Fredonia, from 12:15 to 2:15 p.m.; the corner of Highway Z and First Street in Waubeka from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m.; Evelyn’s II Assisted Living, W4171 Center St., Waubeka, from 3:30 to 4 p.m.; the corner of Chestnut and Main streeets in the Village of Belgium from 4:20 to 5 p.m.; and St. John’s Lutheran Church, 824 Fredonia Ave., Fredonia, from 5:20 to 6:20 p.m.


Clubs

Habitat for Humanity meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at First Congregational Church, 131 N. Webster St., Port Washington.

Fredonia Area Garden Club meets periodically. For information, call Carolyn MacLaurin at 414-659-9491.

Monticello Sno-Mobile Club, which has been based in the Cedarburg area since 1966, meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month from September through April at Circle B Recreation Center in the Town of Cedarburg. Visit www.monticellosnomobileclub.org for more information.

Sister Circle, an ecumenical women’s spirituality group, meets the third Thursday of each month. The book being studied this year is “Forever Touched: Significant Women in the Life of Jesus.” Books are provided. Meetings are rotated to different area churches every three months. For more information, call Mary McHugh at 284-4266.

Ozaukee Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol, Ozaukee Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol, an auxiliary branch of the Air Force, is a volunteer organization that occasionally assists local military, law enforcement and emergency personnel. The cadet program is open to boys and girls ages 12 to 18. Meetings are held from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. Thursdays in the Saukville municipal building, 639 E. Green Bay Ave. The annual fee is $34. For more information, call Maj. Ron Kridler at 284-0729 or Capt. Gary Mader at 376-9171.

YMCA Book Club meets Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the Feith Family Ozaukee YMCA, 465 Northwoods Rd., Saukville. Book for Sept. 17 is “Giants in the Earth Part 1” by O.E. R?lvaag. “Giants in the Earth Part 2” is the book for Oct. 15. “Poisonwood Bible Books 1 to 3” by Barbara Kingsolver is the book for Nov. 19. For information, call Annie at 284-5031 or visit www.portwashington.lib.wi.us.

Altered Books Workshop Group will meet from 6 to 7 p.m., generally on the second Monday of the month except in December, at the Niederkorn Library, 316 W. Grand Ave., Port Washington. Bring an old book, scrapbooking supplies, beads, buttons, yarn, string, magazines, stickers and other supplies. To register, call the library at 284-5031.

Niederkorn Library Fiction Book Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Monday of each month. Book for Sept. 21 is “The Rum Diary” by Hunter s. Thompson. “Giants in the Earth Part 1” by O.E. R?lvaag is the book for Oct. 19, and “Giants in the Earth Part 2” is the book for Nov. 16. For information, call Annie at 284-5031 or visit www.portwashington.lib.wi.us.

MOPS, or Mothers of PreSchoolers, meets on the first and third Tuesdays from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. at Portview Christian Center, 3457 Hwy. LL, Port Washington. Brunch, speakers, crafts and interaction with other mothers are part of the group meetings. Child care is offered for $5. The is an annual $25 membership fee. For information, call Portview Christian Center at 284-6121 or coordinator Emily Golden at (262) 432-3616.

Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Ozaukee County, which helps the mentally ill and their familiesy through education, support and advocacy, meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at Christ Church, 10606 N. Port Washington Rd., Mequon. For information, call 241-3929.

Lutherans for Life meets periodically. For information, call 692-2163.

Northern Cross Science Foundation, which is aimed at people interested in astronomy, meets on the first Thursday of each month at Unitarian Church North in Mequon. For information, visit www.ncsf.info.

Northern Ozaukee Moms, a support group for mothers of young children, usually meets from 10 to 11 a.m. on the first Friday of each month in the community room at the Niederkorn Library in Port Washington. Children’s activities, including play groups for all ages, are planned during the daytime, and special interest activities for mothers are planned during the evening. For information, call Monica Dempsey at 375-1467, e-mail northernozaukeemoms@yahoo.com or visit the Web site www.geocities.com/northernozaukeemoms.

Chess and Scrabble nights for people of all ages and abilities will be held at 7 p.m. Mondays at the Java Dock Cafe in Port Washington. For information, call Tom Hudson at 284-1948.

Port Lakefront Society, a club for people who want to provide a beautiful beach in Port Washington, meets occasionally. For more information, e-mail Erica Roller at portlakefrontsociety@gmail.com or call her at 268-0579.

Ozaukee Master Gardeners meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month in the auditorium of the Ozaukee County Administration Center, 121 W. Main St., Port Washington. Annie Wegner LeFort will discuss preserving garden product at 7 p.m. Aug. 27. The presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer session. For more information on the club, call Jean Schanen at 284-3494, extension 1120, or e-mail her at jschanen@ozaukeepress.com. The club has set up a speakers bureau, which will provide guest speakers on gardening topics. To arrange a speaker, call 284-8288 or 238-8288.

Port Washington Woman’s Club meets at 11 a.m. the second Monday of each month from September through May at Friedens Evangelical Church, 454 N. Milwaukee St., Port Washington. For more information and reservations, call Audrey Cayo at 268-9475.

Kettle Moraine ATV Association meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at Lighthouse Lanes, 7292 Sleepy Hollow Rd., West Bend. For information, call Al Tackes at (262) 224-2432 or visit www.kmatva.com

Ozaukee Chapter of Great Lakes Sport Fishermen meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the Railroad Station Hall, 200 S. Railroad St., Saukville. For more information, call (262) 644-8481.

Ozaukee County Democratic Party Ozaukee County Democratic Party meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month in the lower-level conference room at Cedarburg City Hall, W63 N645 Washington Ave. For more information, visit www.ozaukeedemocrats.org or write to P.O. Box 381, Cedarburg 53012.

Wisconsin Water Gardeners, a chapter of the North American Water Garden Society, meets monthly at Ponds Plus in Saukville, or at members’ homes. For a schedule, call 268-1122.

Ozaukee Wellness League will meet at 7 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month at Health Port, 650 Main St., Belgium. For information, call Ty Wade at 284-0022 or the store at 285-3535.

Tri-County New Horizons Band meets from 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at Living Hope Lutheran Church, 1991 Hwy. 33, Saukville. The band is for people aged 50 and older who have never played a band instrument or who haven’t played in many years. Lessons are available and instruments can be rented. For information, call Tom Miller at 284-3593.

Grafton Senior Friendship Club meets at 1 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at the Grafton Senior Center, 1665 Seventh Ave. For information, call Lynn at 377-4136.

Grafton Library Book Club meets regularly at 6:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month. For information, call the library at 375-5315.

Senior Y’s Club through the Feith Family Ozaukee YMCA offers monthly guest speakers and opportunities to socialize. For information, call 268-9622.

Northern Ozaukee YMCA Senior Center for adults 55 and older in the Northern Ozaukee School District meets from 9 a.m. to noon Mondays and Wednesday in Ozaukee Elementary School. Weekly wellness and health programs, cards, games, coffee and monthly guest speakers are offered. For information, call 268-5416.

Anchor Investment Club is seeking new members. The group meets on the third Thursday of the month. For information, call Chuck at 284-4414 days or 284-0744 nights.

Port Washington After 5 Prayer Connection meets periodically. For information, call Gloria Rasbornick at 284-7182.

Friendship Bible Coffees, 90-minute nondenominational Bible studies, meet at several locations. For information or to enroll, call Joan Vorpahl at (920) 994-9138.

Concept Cafe, a discussion group where participants can exchange ideas and explore philosophies and beliefs, will meet at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month in the Grafton Library’s main-floor meeting room, 1620 11th Ave. For information, call librarian John Hanson at 375-5315.

Grafton Women’s Benefit Bridge Marathon will begin play in September. New members are welcome. Contact Barbara Hansen at 377-2931.

Metro Milwaukee Military Historians meets periodically at the Rose-Harms American Legion Hall, 1540 13th Ave., Grafton. For information and reservations, call Ken Grigas at 284-1090 or e-mail rsvp@mkemh.com.

Ozaukee Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of the month at Grafton Family Restaurant. Toastmasters is dedicated to making members become better speakers and honing their listening and thinking skills. For more information, call Wayne Breuer at 375-0784.

Northpoint Power Plant Evening Aglow meets the second Tuesday of each month at Friedens Evangelical Church, 454 N. Milwaukee St., Port Washington. For more information or a brochure, call Mary at 377-6494.

Retired Educators of Ozaukee County meets periodically. The club will meeet at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, at the historic Ozaukee County Courthouse, 121 W. Main St., Port Washington. Lunch will be at 11:30 a.m. and the group will also hear a presentation on the restoration of the courthouse. The cost is $14.50. To make a reservation or more information on the club, call 284-5270.

Ozaukee Coin Club is open to adults and youths. The group meets at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at the Rose-Harms American Legion Hall, 1540 13th Ave., Grafton. For more information, call President John Helm at 376-9503 or e-mail helmjnc@msn.com.

Port Washington After 5 Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Tuesday after the third Monday of each month at Nisleit’s Country Inn. Each meeting includes a speaker, special feature and dinner. For information or reservations, call Elaine at (920) 564-6495 or Penny at (414) 228-0522 by April 15.

Port Washington-Saukville Jaycees meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month in the lower level meeting room at Saukville Village Hall. For information, e-mail Jaycees@Port-Washington.org.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Friedens Evangelical Church, 454 N. Milwaukee St., Port Washington. In Belgium, it meets at 9 a.m. Saturdays at Ozaukee Fitness, 303 Lakeview Dr. For more information about the Port program, call 284-2403. For the Belgium program, call Rosemary Bruss at (262) 873-0400.

By My Hands, a club for people who do any type of needlework, meets from 9 a.m. to noon the first and third Fridays of each month at Ye Olde Schoolhouse Quilt Shop, 318 Green Bay Rd., Cedarburg. For more information, call Kris at 377-9072 or the shop at 377-2770 or visit the Web site www.yeoldeschoolhouse.com.

Ewesful Knitters Guild for knitters of all ages and skill levels will meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month in the Cedarburg Senior Center. Beginning knitters may learn from experienced needleworkers, and patterns and ideas will be exchanged. For more information on the guild, call Edy at 376-5185.

Circle of Friends, a social and recreational group for special needs children, their families and friends, meets periodically. To obtain information or register for an outing, call Steve or Becky Glamm at 375-2606 or Bonnie at 375-1236.

Grafton Junior Woman’s Club meets the at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month from September to May at Baymont Inn & Suites in Grafton.

Ozaukee County ARC, which works to promote the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities, meets at Portal Industries, 1015 Cedar Creek Rd., Grafton. Check the Web site www.ocarc.org for meeting schedules or call 377-0909 for more information.

MOMS Club of Mequon, a chapter of International MOMS Club, is a group for at-home mothers in Grafton, Mequon, Thiensville, Cedarburg, Jackson and Rockfield. Group provides support and activities for mothers and children, service projects to aid needy children in the community and play groups. For information, call Shawna Parsons at 387-1676.

Port Washington Business Improvement District meets in the community room at the Port Washington Police Station, 365 N. Wisconsin St. at 8 a.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. For more information, call (262) 305-4220.

Grafton Little League board meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesdays of each month at the Grafton MultiPurpose Senior Center, 1665 Seventh Ave. For information, call Beth Esselmann at 375-0971.

Focus, an Ozaukee County networking and support organization for professional women, meets at 11:45 a.m. the third Wednesday of each month at Ozaukee Country Club, 10823 N. River Rd., Mequon. To make a reservation, contact Sharon Beste at 377-8612 or e-mail her at sabeste@wi.rr.com. For membership information, call Barbara Mehlos at 377-2549.

Port Washington Kiwanis Club meets at Tuesdays at Nisleit’s Country Inn, 3704 Highland Dr., Port Washington. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. followed by a 7 p.m. meeting. For more information, call John Sigwart at 284-9828.

Mequon Aglow Community Lighthouse is a non-denominational group of Christian women interested in developing a deeper prayer life. For information, call Maria at 242-2692.

Port Washington Junior Women’s Club meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at First Congregational Church on Webster Street in Port Washington. For information, call Michelle Cole at 268-0570.

Ozaukee Bicycle Club sends a monthly newsletter and schedule of events to members. For information, call Mark at 284-6414 or call 377-8328.

Cedarburg Artists Guild is open to anyone 18 or older who lives or works in Ozaukee County. Contact Betty Guzniczak at W55 N710 Cedar Ridge Dr., Cedarburg.

Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5373 meets at 1:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at Maple Crest Apartments 962 on Sunset Road in Port Washington. For more information, call President Michele Biddle at (262) 689-6615.

Sociable Singles, a social group for single, widowed and divorces men and women ages 45 and older in Ozaukee and Washington counties, meets weekly at restaurants throughout the area. Members receive a monthly newsletter and schedule of events. For information, call Gloria at 377-1659 or Marion at 338-3498.

Grafton Lions Club meets for a 6 p.m. social hour and 6:45 p.m. dinner the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the Rose-Harms American Legion Hall, 1540 13th Ave., For more information, call club president Bob Lauer at 377-1910 or 377-0262.