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Government
Municipal officials will be closed on Monday, May 27, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday.
Ozaukee County. All meetings are in the Administration Center, 121 West Main Street, Port Washington, Room A204, unless noted. Thursday, May 23, Finance Committee at 8:30 a.m. in
room A200.
Village of Saukville. All meetings are in Village Hall, 639 E. Green Bay Ave., unless noted. Tuesday, May 28, Public Works/Cemetery at 6:30 p.m.
Places to go, Things to do
Port Summer Theatre will hold auditions for “Shrek the Musical” at 6 p.m. Friday, May 24, and 9 a.m. Saturday, May 25, in the Port Washington High School Auditorium. Children auditioning must be going into eighth grade or older. The high school is at 427 W. Jackson St.
Heirloom Plant and Bloom Sale 9 a.m. to Noon, Saturday, May 25, at Concordia University Field House, 12800 Lake Shore Dr., Mequon.
Community Street Festival in Port Washington from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 26, in downtown Port Washington. Free admission.
What’s Up In the Bog hike from 9 a.m. to noon, Sunday, May 26 at the Cedarburg Bog. Meet at the UWM Field Station on Blue Goose Road. Walks are free, but a $5 donation is suggested. Space is limited and pre-registration is requested. No pets allowed. For questions or to register, visit Bogfriends.org and click on the Events tab or e-mail
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or call 262-675-6844. The field station is at 3095 Blue Goose Rd., Saukville.
The Honor Flight movie will be shown at 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Monday, May 27, at the Rivoli Theater in Cedarburg. Tickets are $15 and are available at Armbruster Jewelers, From the Heart, U.S. Bank in Cedarburg and Wyndrose Fine Jewelry.
Swept Away exhibit will have an opening reception Friday, May 31, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Blue Heron Artisan’s Gallery, 102 E. Pier St., Port Washington. The exhibit will be featured through June 30.
Taste for a Reason fundraiser for Starting Point of Ozaukee from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 31, at Concordia University Wisconsin, 12800 N. Lake Shore Dr., Mequon. Tickets are $25 in advance. For more information calll 375-1110 or visit www.startingpointoz.org.
City-Wide Rummage Sale in Port Washington from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, June 1. Rummage registration deadline is Saturday, May 25. For more information, call the Port Washington Historical Society at 268-9150.
Dr. Bronner Birthday Party from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at Wellspring Organic Farm, 4382 Hickory Rd., West Bend. Free admission. Free food, music, games and performers.
Flag Day Celebration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, June 8, at Stony Hill School, N5595 Hwy. I, Town of Fredonia. Additional parking and shuttle service will be available at the Ozaukee County Pioneer Village, 4880 Hwy I, Town of Saukville.
Seasonal Produce Cooking Class will focus on rhubarb from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at Wellspring Organic Farm, 4382 Hickory Rd., West Bend. Cost is $30. For more information visit www.wellspringinc.org or call (847) 946-5565.
Consignment and Rummage Sale at the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts. Shop from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, June 14, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 15. For more information, contact Ellie De Lia by e-mailing
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. The museum is located at N50 W5050 Portland Rd., Cedarburg.
Spring In Bloom garden tour at Afterglow Farm, Hwy P, Town of Port Washington, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 16. Take a self-guided tour of the 120-acre property to view country gardening. Advance tickets $8, day of event $10. Purchase tickets in person at Port Washington Historical Society, BMO Harris Bank, Associated Bank, Port Washington State Bank, Ozaukee Press and Pear & Simple in Port Washington, visit www.springinbloom.com or portwashingtonhistoricalsociety.org and click on Spring in Bloom, or e-mail
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Plein Air Painting Event Wednesday, June 12, through Sunday, June 23, in Cedarburg. The 13th annual event begins in Port Washington. Artist reception will be held Thursday, June 13, at 5:30 p.m. at Blue Heron Artisan’s Gallery, 102 E. Pier St., Port Washington. Works of art will be available for purchase Friday, June 21, at the Cedarburg Cultural Center. For more information, visit www.cedarburgartisstsguild.com.
Community Garden plots are available at the community garden near the corner of River Bend and Lakefield Roads. Rental fees are $50 for a 20 by 20 foot parcel or $25 for a 10 by 10 foot space. For more information, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 375-5310.
Open Mic Showcase at NewPort Shores restaurant in Port Washington will be held Thursdays. Artists may sign up at 7:30 p.m. with the show beginning at 8 p.m. The lineup will be selected by drawing. Will Pfrang is the master of ceremonies. For information, call Pfrang at (262) 689-9912.
Open Mic Nights at Living Hope Lutheran Church, 851 W. Dekora St., Saukville, are held the first Friday of every month except January and July. Open jam sessions are from 6 to 7 p.m. and open mic from 7 to 10 p.m.
Open Mic Nights at the Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62 N546 Washington Ave., will be held from 7 to 9:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month. Doors will open and sign-up begin at 6:15 p.m. Each performer will have about 15 minutes on stage. Musicians, poets, dancers, comedians, film-makers and storytellers are welcome. Amplification, microphones and a drum kit are provided.
Free Ballroom Dance Lessons are held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the Cedarburg Senior Center.
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. Open mic nights are held at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month. 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 through Saturdays and 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays. For more information, call (262) 546-0300 or visit www.wiquiltmuseum.com.
Hazel Wirth Center on Center Street in Cedarburg, which is operated by the Ozaukee County Historical Society, is open regularly from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays; 9 to 11 a.m. the second Saturday of each month and 5 to 8 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of each month. The center has a variety of local historical information and memorabilia in its archives. For information, call 377-4510.
Kuhefuss House Museum, W63 N627 Washington Ave., Cedarburg, is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. There is no fee, but donations
are accepted. Costumed docents will lead tours.
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.
Frog Fest Saturday, May 18, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Search for frogs, tadpoles, salamanders and other creatures. Adult visitors $7, children $5, adult members $5, children $4. Pre-registration required for groups.
Interesting Insects Saturday, May 18, from 1 to 4 p.m. Cost, $15.
Fly Fishing for beginners from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, May 19. Learn about fly fishing equipment, lures and two basic casts. Non-members $30, members $25. Class size limited, call to register.
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. Center members will pay $4 for adults and $3 for children. Visit www.riveredge.us for dates and times or call 375-2715 or 675-6888 to register.
Nature detectives is a program for children ages 6 to 12. Fee is $6 for adults and $4 for children, or $4 for adults and $3 for children who are center members. Visit www.riveredge.us for dates and times or call 375-2715 or 675-6888 to register.
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 or e-mail him at
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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.
Science for Everyone, a monthly lecture series covering topics that include natural history, science, public policy and the environment, is at 7 p.m. at Riveredge Nature Center or the
Washington County Public Agency Center, 333 E. Washington St., West Bend. Visit the Web site www.riveredge.us for details. Programs are free, but a $5 donation is suggested.
Farmers Market
The Port Washington spring farmers market will be held Saturday, May 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 131 N. Webster St. Local vendors will provide a variety of products.
Food Pantries
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. Saukville Community Food Pantry is open from 6 to 8 p.m. the second Thursday of each month and from 9 a.m. to noon the third Saturday and fourth Thursday of the month. Enter the pantry at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, 166 W. Dekora St., using the north doors. For information, call Mark Gierach at 284-0588 or e-mail
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Flu shots
Seasonal flu shots will be given by the Ozaukee County Public Health Department. The cost is $28 for the flu vaccine and $40 for the high-dose fluzone shot recommended for senior citizens.
The Health Department accepts Medicaid, Medicare Part B and some Medicare Advantage Plans. Participants should bring their Medicare or Advantage Plan cards. Private insurance plans are not able to be billed. Walk-Ins are welcome anytime Monday – Friday between 8:30am – 4:00pm at 121 W. Main Street, Port Washington. If you have any questions please call (262) 284-8170.
Harrington Beach
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 http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/harrington/.
Membership in the Friends of Harrington Beach State Park is $25 per year or $150 for a life membership.
For more information about the park, visit www.friendsofharrington.org.
Nigh Sky viewing will be held at the observatory near Puckett’s Pond from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, May 26.
A Solar Viewing will be held at the observatory from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 2.
Free Fishing and free admission on Sunday, June 2.
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
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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.
The Port Washington Police Department also operates a crime hotline. Reports may be anonymous. The hotline number is 268-7682. 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 Living Hope Lutheran Church, 1991 Hwy. 33, Saukville.
Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Rosemary School in Fredonia.
Wednesdays at 8 p.m. at the the United Methodist Family Activity Center, 505 W. Grand Ave., Port Washington. For information, call Jeff at (262) 993-4119.
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
Contact the center at 377-1616 or via e-mail at
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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 6 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.
Snowmobile trails
County trails are open when weather permits. For information on the trails, call 284-8259 or 238-8259. Maps are also available at area sporting goods stores and the information desk at the Ozaukee County Administration Center, 121 W. Main St., Port Washington.
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.
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 $10 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.
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.
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
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
Caregiver Support Group will meet the third Wednesday of each month from 3 to 5 p.m. in the board room at Lasata Care Center, W76 N677 Wauwatosa Rd., Cedarburg.
Alzheimer’s Support Group is welcoming attendees from 6 to 7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Frank L. WeyenBerg Mequon-Thiensville Library, 11345 N. Cedarburg Rd., Mequon.
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, a support group for parents, meets in the lower level meeting room at the Grafton Public Library, 1620 11th Avenue, Grafton. For more information, visit groupspaces.com/OzaukeeCountyADHDParent Support.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
DivorceCare meetings are Fridays at 7 p.m. at Vineyard Community Church, 1597 Hwy V, Grafton. $15 for adults, children are free. To register, call 375-9318 or go to the small groups page at vineyardcc.com.
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, a support group for parents, will meet February through May, starting Feb. 22. All meetings are 6:30 to 7:20 p.m. at in the lower level meeting room at the Grafton Public Library, 1620 11th Avenue, Grafton. For more information, visit groupspaces.com/OzaukeeCountyADHDParent Support.
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.
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.
Mourning Cloak offers peer support group for children, teens and families who are grieving the death of a loved one meets from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month in the Mourning Cloak office at 211 N. Franklin St. For information, call Mourning Cloak Executive Director Pat Morrissey at 268-7599.
Port Washington Resource Center
Offered by the Port Washington Historic Society, the Research Center at 205 N. Franklin St. 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
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or call 268-9150 for an appointment.
Open house will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 27. Current exhibits include Smith Bros., Paramount Records, City Band and Wisconsin Chair Co.
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.
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 temporary exhibit “Moving Home,” which includes photos depicting pioneer homes and buildings built by Luxembourg immigrants, will be featured through Oct. 31.
The center is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and 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, as well as military personnel and their families, will be admitted free.
For more information, call (262) 476-5086 or visit the Web site www.luxamculturalsociety.org.
Flag Day Museum
The museum is in the Americanism Center in Waubeka, which is at the intersection of Valley View Drive and School Road. It is open by appointment. There is no admission charge.
To schedule tours, call 692-2811 or 692-2385.
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, $3 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.
Open House from Noon to 5 p.m with free admission on Saturday, June 15, and Sunday, June 16.
Tip 411
Students who feel unsafe or have a need to report potential violence, drugs, bullying or other sensitive issues anonymously to the Port Washington Police Department can send a tip through Tip411. Text messages should be sent to Tip411 (847411) with the keyword “PWPDTIP” before each message. Tips can also be e-mailed to police by going to www.pwssd.k12.wi.us and looking under Community Resources.
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.
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. Fridays and Sundays, or by appointment. Group tours are available by appointment. The Light Station closes for the season in mid-October.
Admission is $4 for adults and $1 for children ages 18 and younger. For information, call 268-9734 or e-mail
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Clubs
Fredonia Area Lioness/Lions Club meets the first Wednesday of each month at a local restaurant. The club serves the community with local projects. For information, call Ginny at (414) 429-1588 or Fern at 692-2503.
Grafton chess club will be meet at 6 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month at the Grafton library, 1620 11th Ave. People of all abilities are welcome. Instruction will be provided for beginners.
Moms groups meet twice weekly in the family lounge at the Columbia Center at Columbia St. Mary’s Ozaukee Hospital in Mequon. One group meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays and the other from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Fridays. Mothers with babies from infants through toddlers are welcome for the free sessions.
The CamoQuilt Project holds workshops periodically to assemble camouflage quilts for soldiers serving in Iraq or Afghanistan at St. John Lutheran Church, 824 Fredonia Ave., Fredonia.
Lego Club for children through fifth grade is at the Niederkorn Library, 316 W. Grand Ave., Port Washington. For information, call 284-5031.
Ozaukee County Democratic Party meets at 7 p.m. the third Wednesday 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.
Van Ells-Schanen Post 82 American Legion Auxiliary meets the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. the Legion Hall on Lake Street. For information, contact Beverly Tutas at 284-2855.
Recipe Club at the Niederkorn Library, 316 W. Grand Ave., Port Washington, meets at 11 a.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. The group will exchange recipes, techniques and help solve culinary conundrums, and work to compile a Port Washington community cookbook. For information, call Annie at 284-5031.
Port Washington Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays from September through May at Nisleit’s Country Inn. For more information, call Orv Froh at 284-0669 or Kari Gerrits at 284-6757 or visit www.portlions.org.
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.
Sister Circle, an ecumenical women’s spirituality group, meets the third Thursday of each month. Books are provided. Meetings are rotated to different area churches every three months. For more information, call Mary McHugh at 284-4266.
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.
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.
MOPS, or Mothers of PreSchoolers, meets on the first and third Tuesdays from 9 to 11:15 a.m. from October through May at Portview Christian Center, 3457 Hwy. LL, Port Washington. For information, call Deidre at (262) 573-9055 or e-mail her at
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Niederkorn Library Fiction Book Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Monday of each month. For information, call Annie at 284-5031 or visit www.portwashington.lib.wi.us.
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.
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 Sini Mulloy at 618-4594, send an e-mail to
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or visit the Web site www.geocities.com/northernozaukeemoms.
Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Ozaukee County, which helps the mentally ill and their families through education, support and advocacy, holds a support group for the families of people suffering from mental illness at 7:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Open Door Bible Church, 3420 Hwy. LL, Port Washington,; and the fourth Thursday of each month at Christ Church, 10606 N. Port Washington Rd., Mequon. The group also holds a business meeting at 6:30 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at Christ Church. For information, call 241-3929.
Lutherans for Life meets periodically For information, call 692-2163.
Retired Educators of Ozaukee County meets periodically. For reservations or more information on the club, call 284-0735.
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.
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. For more information on the club, call Jean Schanen at 284-3494, extension 1120, or e-mail her at
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. The club has a speakers bureau, which will provide guest speakers on gardening topics. To arrange a speaker, call 284-8288 or 238-8288.
Chess and Scrabble nights for people of all ages and abilities will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Mondays at the Java Dock Cafe in Port Washington. For information, call Tom Hudson at 284-1948.
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 Dee Croke at 285-3503.
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.
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 adults 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 Diana Jonen at (262) 644-6704.
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.
Metro Milwaukee Military Historians meets periodically at the Rose-Harms American Legion Hall, 1540 13th Ave., Grafton. The fee is $20 for the dinner and program or $8 for the program only. For information and reservations, call Ken Grigas at 284-1090 or e-mail
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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.
Port Washington-Saukville Jaycees meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Tello’s in Port Washington. For information, e-mail
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Ozaukee Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of the month at the Baymont Inn, 1415 Port Washington Rd., Grafton. Toastmasters is dedicated to making members become better speakers and honing their listening and thinking skills. For more information, call Dave Hendrickson at (414) 698-4995.
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.
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 the center at 375-7644.
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 second Thursday of each month from September to May at at the Zaun Pavilion in Lime Kiln Park in Grafton. For more information, call Linda Cooper at 375-6295.
Focus, an Ozaukee County networking and support organization for professional women, meets at 11:30 a.m. the third Wednesday of each month at Ozaukee Country Club, 10823 N. River Rd., Mequon. To make a reservation, visit www.womensfocus.org, e-mail
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or call 376-1777.
Ozaukee County ARC, which works to promote the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities, meets at 7 p.m. the first Monday of even-numbered months at Portal Industries, 1015 Cedar Creek Rd., Grafton. For more information, call Cindy Helm at 376-9503 or visit the Web site www.ocarc.org.
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
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 Sunset Road in Port Washington. For more information, call President Marilyn Farmer at 284-7088.
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 David Liss at (414) 429-0177.
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.
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