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Columbia County Moo-Day Brunch
Arlington
Saturday, June 17, 2017
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Randolph
Saturday, June 17, 2017
Columbus
Saturday, June 17 - Sunday, June 18, 2017
Father's Day at Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters
Portage
Sunday, June 18, 2017
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friesland Band Concerts and Pie Social
Downtown Friesland,
Friesland
Every Tuesday evening starting June 13 through August 22 at 7:00 pm
Lodi
Every Wednesday evening starting June 14 through August 16 at 6:30 pm
Portage
Every Wednesday evening starting June 7 through August 30 at 6:30 pm
Pardeeville Band Concerts and Pie Social
Pardeeville
Every Thursday evening starting June 8 through August 10 at 7:00 pm
Poynette
Saturday, June 24, 2017
Farm Day at Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters
Portage
Saturday, June 24, 2017
Fond du Lac County Breakfast on the Farm
Brandon
Sunday, June 25, 2017
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
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(608) 266-3404
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(888) 534-0042
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Room 223 North
State Capitol
P.O. Box 8953
Madison, WI 53708
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UPDATE: VILLAGE OF CAMBRIA AND DIDION MILLING PLANT ACCIDENT
Over two weeks ago, an unexpected tragic event at the Didion Milling Plant shook the village of Cambria and surrounding communities. The overwhelming support from local residents to assist those impacted by this tragedy truly demonstrates the strong commitment of small communities coming together to help their neighbors in need.
In case you are interested in donating or attending upcoming fundraising events for the families and friends affected by this incident, here is some information for your convenience:
A fund has been set up at the National Exchange Bank in Cambria that can be mailed or dropped off at:
Old Mill Foundation Didion Benefit Fund
National Exchange Bank
113 West Edgewater Street
P.O. Box 338
Cambria, WI 53923
List of local fundraisers with proceeds going to the Didion Benefit Fund:
Friday, June 30 and Saturday July 1, 2017
Cambria Community Room
115 West Edgewater Street
Cambria, WI 53923
*The KattyWampus Quilt Guild invites you to join them in making sixteen prayer quilts for the families most affected by the Didion Milling explosion. These are the two days that they will be quilting and the quilts will be made available for anyone interested in saying a prayer as they tie a knot during the benefit dinner on Saturday, July 15
*If you can help with quilting, please contact Tami Eisenga at 920-960-3652 or Phyllis Fuller at 920-296-9215. If you have an embroidery machine and would be willing to make the personalized labels, please contact Kathy Nehmer at 920-326-3814.
Saturday, July 8, 2017
Jack's Tap
1207 Dunn Street
Portage, WI 53901
*Meat Raffle at 3:00 pm
Monday, July 10, 2017
Feil's Supper Club
N8743 State Road 73
Randolph, WI 53956
*Randolph will host a fundraiser with Thrivent from 4:00 to 8:00 pm
Saturday, July 15, 2017
Cambria-Friesland School
410 East Edgewater Street
Cambria, WI 53923
*Benefit Meal and Live Auction - Don Klug of the Columbus Pick N Save has very generously volunteered to cater a benefit meal from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. The Cambria Kiwanis Club and Cambria Friesland School District will assist with set up, serving, and clean up. It will be a 2 piece chicken dinner, coleslaw, potato wedges, potato salad, beverage, and cookie for a minimum $5.00 donation.
*At 6:00 pm, the Kiwanis Club will have a live auction with Randy Link of Link's Auction as the auctioneer. Here are some of the items being auctioned off: A $700 value Brewers package with 4 Diamond seats right by the dugout, premier parking, and 4 club passes donated by Habush, Habush, & Rottier; a two night stay in a whirlpool suite at the Hayes Resort with a $460 value; two (2) quarters of beef with a $450 value each from Brandon Meats donated by Adam Lemmenes; an overnight stay at the Heidel House and dinner for two at Grey Rock; a 45'' rolling Craftsman tool box donated by Sentry Ace Hardware; a Brewers basket with tickets to the Brewers vs. Cubs game donated by Haaco; a handmade Adirondack chair with the back in the shape of the State of Wisconsin, and so much more.
**Funds have already begun to be disbursed to the families in need, and all families directly affected have received funds (or will receive funds very soon)
JUNE IS DAIRY MONTH
In Wisconsin, June Dairy Month recognizes the important role that dairy farmers play in our state. The dairy industry is crucial for our state's economic success. The dairy industry contributes over $25 billion to Wisconsin's economy annually.
In honor of June Dairy Days, here are some fun facts about the dairy industry in Wisconsin:
Wisconsin is home to over 1 million dairy cows and we produce nearly 30 billion pounds of milk per year. We also produce around 3 billion pounds of cheese per year.
90% of Wisconsin's milk is made into cheese.
Wisconsin is responsible for 26% of the U.S.'s cheese production, making Wisconsin #1 in cheese production in the country. We also lead the nation in the number of cheese plants with 144, more than twice as many as any other state.
The average American consumes around 30 pounds of cheese a year, and our favorite way to consuming cheese is in Mac & Cheese. Pizza is also a very popular way to consume cheese, as Americans eat about 350 slices of pizza per second.
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY (SUNDAY, JUNE 18)
If you are not busy in the farm fields like I will be this weekend, I hope fathers can enjoy spending time to celebrate life as a dad!