– The City/County Luncheon is June 14 at UWWC and honorees include Norbert Dettmann, Margaret Nielsen and Allan Kieckhafer.
-German Night at Regner Park is July 20.
– Kieras Kloset is now open at 622 Elm Street in West Bend, in the former O’Meara Law building across from the Post Office. Shop owner Katie Laverenz recently relocated from Kewaskum. Her shop features purses and women’s accessories.
– Bosley Plastering is moving its office from Hartford to downtown West Bend. Carl Bosley will open next week at 305 N. Seventh Avenue. The red brick building is owned by Todd Reiter. The space was previously leased by Amy Salberg of Salberg Law.
-The 5th annual Vintage Motorcycle Poker Run is Saturday, July 16. The ride leaves Sandy Knoll Park at 12:30 a.m. It ends at Moonlighting in Barton. Proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washington County.
-A decision is expected Monday, June 13 at the Town of Ashford Board of Appeals meeting as town officials continue to entertain the possibility of allowing a mine in a residential area. Residents have strongly opposed this mine and they were successful in stopping the first attempt in Fond du Lac County Court. Monday’s meeting begins 6 p.m. at the Ashford Town Hall.
-The West Bend Noon Kiwanis hosts its 39th annual Steak in the Park at Regner Park on Tuesday, June 21 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 and proceeds benefit projects in the community that assist people with special needs.
– Members of the Washington County Hi-Lite Happy Workers 4H Club including Ethan Smith, Emma Smith, Olivia Strupp and Tyler Becker completed a special-emphasis project building two benches donated to Washington County Fair Park for use on the grounds.
– About six new red bicycle racks were put in place in downtown West Bend on Monday. The bike racks carry a signature West Bend logo. They were paid for by the Business Improvement District. More bike racks are being contracted through Moraine Park Technical College.
-The 5th annual Grizz Ride is Saturday, June 18 starting at CC’s in Wayne. Doug “Grizz” Cox, 50, died five years ago from heart failure. He loved animals and the Grizz Ride is held annually in his memory. All proceeds go to the Washington County Humane Society.
– A farewell celebration for Rev. Gerald Brittain is Sunday, June 19 from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. in the Walnut Room at Holy Angels School. Light refreshments will be provided. Rev. Pat Heppe will be taking over for Rev. Brittain. He’s set to start at Holy Angels at the end of the month.
-Rep. Jesse Kremer is on the road again today for the second half of his Ride the 59th bicycle tour. This campaign event allows Kremer to stop and talk with constituents in a casual setting throughout Calumet, Fond du Lac, Sheboygan and Washington counties. Kremer will pass through Eden, Campbellsport, Kewaskum, Allenton and wrap up at Centennial Park Rotary Gazebo (Hwy. 83/Hwy. 60)
-It’s nesting season soon for snapping turtles on the Eisenbahn State Trail. Riveredge Nature Center in Newburg said the turtles lay a cache of about 20 to 30 eggs that are round and white like a ping pong ball. Turtles bury their eggs in the soft soil along-side the trail, often making dummy nests to mislead predators. Many times 100 percent of the eggs are lost to skunks and raccoons. Early signs of dry, white egg shells that look like warped Styrofoam half-circles are actually from nests that have been raided and eggs destroyed. Eggs of unharmed baby turtles will hatch in September.
-Sunday, June 19 is the 32nd annual Kettle Moraine Sport Riders Hillclimb at Sunburst Ski Area in Kewaskum. More than 100 motorcyclists will participate. Proceeds raised by the Kettle Moraine Sport Riders are distributed to area charities.