Events for August 2015

Reedsburg Area Chamber of Commerce
Aug 4 Reedsburg Public Library-Bread Pudding and Other Memories-A Boyhood on the Farm
Bread Pudding and Other Memories: A Boyhood on the Farm
Reedsburg Public Library Author Program. The author takes the listener back to his childhood on a small dairy farm in southwestern Wisconsin and the life he lived growing up in the 1940's & 50's. His memories are rich, so come and enjoy.
  • Date:
    August 4, 2015
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location:
    Reedsburg Public Library-Community Room
    370 Vine Street
    Reedsburg
  • Contact:
    reedsburglibrary.org oe 608-768- READ (7323)
  • EMail:
    reedsburglibrary.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Tuesday, August 5, 2015 6 Pm
Aug 5 Concert in the Park-Reedsburg Area Community Band
This 60+ piece band is comprised of musicians of all ages and skill levels who come together over the summer months for a few special performances. They play band music enjoyed by all and leave you wanting more!
  • Date:
    August 5, 2015
  • Time:
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location:
    Reedsburg City Park
    2nd Street and North Park Street
  • EMail:
    reedsbrg@rucls.net
  • Date/Time Details:
    Wednesday, August 5, 2015
    6:30 PM
Aug 7 Night Golf at Reedsburg Country Club
Capital Wealth Advisory Group is sponsoring a Night Golf event to benefit Special Olympics. Four-Six Person Scramble will have a "Shotgun Start" at 9 PM. Hospitality hour begins at 8 PM. Night golf equipment is included in the fee.
  • Date:
    August 7, 2015
  • Time:
    9:00 PM - 11:30 PM
  • Location:
    Reedsburg Country Club
    3003 East Main Street
    Reesburg
  • Contact:
    More information, call 608-524-6644, ext 7310
  • Date/Time Details:
    Friday, August 7, 2015
    Hospitality Hour 8 PM
    Shotgun Start 9 PM.
  • Fees/Admission:
    $25.00 entry fee included the night golf equipment.
Aug 8 Reedsburg Area Churches Blood Drive
BloodCenter of Wisconsin
Blood Drive come and help save a life. Sign up at www.bcw.edu/reedsburg
  • Date:
    August 8, 2015
  • Time:
    7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Website:
    http://www.bcw.edu/reedsburg
  • Location:
    Reedsburg United Methodist Church
    833 Third Street, Reedsburg
  • Contact:
    Sign up at www.bcw.edu/reedsburg or call 877-232-4376
  • Date/Time Details:
    Saturday, August 8, 2015
    7:30 AM-11:30 AM
Aug 8 American Legion & Kiwanis Brat Stand
  • Date:
    August 8, 2015
  • Time:
    9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location:
    Corner Hwy H & Hwy 33
  • Date/Time Details:
    Saturday, August 8, 2015
    9 AM-2 PM
Aug 9 LaValle Fire Department Celebration
Annual Fire Dept Celebration with parade, chicken BBQ, other concessions and activities
  • Date:
    August 9, 2015
  • Location:
    LaValle, WI
  • Date/Time Details:
    Sunday, August 9, 2015
Aug 12 Concert in the Park-Shady Grove
Come and enjoy the sounds of the banjo, dobra, fiddle, mandolin, guitar and bass as this acoustic band plays folk music with bluegrass roots.
  • Date:
    August 12, 2015
  • Time:
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location:
    Reedsburg City Park
    Corner of 2nd Street and North Park Street
  • EMail:
    reedsbrg@rucls.net
  • Date/Time Details:
    Wednesday, August 12, 2015
    6:30 PM
Aug 13 - Aug 15 Reedsburg Community Wide Garage Sale
  • Date:
    August 13, 2015
  • EMail:
    reedsbrg@rucls.net
  • Fees/Admission:
    $20.00 which includes advertising and a garage sale sign. Return and the sign and receive $10.00 back.
Aug 14 Bounty of the Region: Roots Chocolates and Wine Pairing
What could be more decadent than an evening of exquisite locally made chocolates 7 fine wines? Lisa Nelson of Roots Chocolates will be highlighting her journey into chocolate & the different ingredients & flavor profiles she features in her amazing treats. We will be pairing a variety of chocolates with individually chosen wines to highlight the flavors of each & show how they really do fit together.Isn't it true that the way to a woman's heart is via chocolate & wine?
  • Date:
    August 14, 2015
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location:
    Blue Heron
    170 E. Main Street
    Reedsburg
  • EMail:
    blueheron@rucls.net
  • Date/Time Details:
    Friday, August 14, 2015
    6-8 PM
  • Fees/Admission:
    Fee is $25 & includes a complimentary glass of wine, recipes, instructions and lots of fun! Register at 607-768-7688 or blueheron@rucls.net, Please include your phone number and we'll contact you about payment.
Aug 14 - Aug 15 Reedsburg Parks and Recreation 1st Annual Triathlon
Reedsburg Parks and Recreation 1st Annual Triathlon
Proceeds to benefit Reedsburg Parks

Adult Event limited to first 150 registrants
 
  • Date:
    August 14, 2015
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 7:30 AM
  • Website:
    http://www.reedsburgtriathlon.webs.com
  • Location:
    Registration starts at Webb Middle School Parking Lot-
    707 N. Webb Ave, Reedsburg
  • Contact:
    Jenny 608-393-7555
  • Date/Time Details:
    Friday, August 14, 2015 6:00 PM-Kids Event
    Saturday, August 15, 2015 7:30 AM-Adult Event
    No registration accepted after August 1, 2015

    Course maps and more details about Triathlon found on web site listed below
Aug 15 Elegant Dinner Train
Mid Continent Railroad Museum
Elegant Dinner
 
  • Date:
    August 15, 2015
  • Location:
    Mid Continent Railroad Museum
    E8948 Diamond Hill Rd
    North Freedom, WI
  • Date/Time Details:
    Saturday, August 15, 2015
Aug 19 Concert in the Park-Swing Crew
This interactive, acoustic band features a wide variety of music and is known for its audience participation, jokes, cornball humor and toasts. They play whatever gets the crowd going and their crazy antics will keep you entertained throughout the show.
  • Date:
    August 19, 2015
  • Time:
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location:
    Reedsburg City Park
    Corner of 2nd and North Park Street
  • EMail:
    reedsbrg@rucls.net
  • Date/Time Details:
    Wednesday, August 19, 2015
    6:30 PM
Aug 20 The Wide World of Olive Oils
Doreen Whiteside of California Olive Ranch will be here to inform us of the many ways to use extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) in your cooking, as well as the health benefits. Join us as we venture into the unlimited ways of using it to not only enhance your culinary adventures, but also promote amazing personal health benefits. We'll explore the many flavors and nuances of different oils & talk about how they are produced. We will venture into the savory & sweet sides of EVOO!
 
  • Date:
    August 20, 2015
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location:
    Blue Heron
    170 E Main Street
    Reedsburg
  • EMail:
    blueheron@rucls.net
  • Date/Time Details:
    Thursday, August 20, 2015
    6-8 PM
  • Fees/Admission:
    Fee is $25 with a complimentary glass of wine, recipes, & instructions & fun galore! Register at 608-768-7688 or email blueheron@rucls.net. Please include a phone number and we'll contact you about payment.
Aug 21 - Aug 23 Badger Steam & Gas Show
  • Date:
    August 21, 2015
  • Date/Time Details:
    August 21-23, 2015
Aug 21 Brew Fest at Viking Liquor
Brew Fest at Viking Liquor

Trying samples from 20 different breweries. Come and enjoy.
  • Date:
    August 21, 2015
  • Time:
    4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location:
    Viking Liquor
    1625 E. Main Street
    Reedsburg
  • Contact:
    Brian More
  • EMail:
    vikingliquor@rucls.net
  • Date/Time Details:
    Friday, August 21, 2015
    4-7 PM
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free beer tasting
Aug 25 Bounty of the Region: Hidden Valley Mushrooms
Lisa Buttonow, The Branding Iron, is teaching about mushrooms. Julia Child's reminder to "Don't overcrowd the mushrooms!" is just one of the tricks to properly cooking mushrooms. There are many different kinds of mushrooms, a variety of ways to prepare them & an abundance of dishes that will highlight their favors. Fortunately, mushrooms are readily available in our region vis Hidden Valley Mushrooms in Wisconsin Dells. we will focus on educating participants about mushroom varieties & their production while Lisa teaches how to prepare & feature mushrooms in a variety of creative dishes.
  • Date:
    August 25, 2015
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location:
    Blue Heron
    170 E Main Street
    Reedsburg.
  • EMail:
    blueheron@rucls.net
  • Date/Time Details:
    Tuesday, August 25, 2015
    6-8 PM
  • Fees/Admission:
    Fee is $35 & includes a complimentary glass of wine, recipes & instructions & lots of fun! Register by calling 608-768-7868 or blueheron@rucls.net. We will contact you about payment.
Aug 29 Picnic & Outdoor Worship
Outdoor Worship at 4:30 & is Re-enactment of 1900's Tent Revival and Picnic Potluck to follow.
Glory Train performing at 6 PM outdoors (weather permitting)
Bring your lawn chair.
  • Date:
    August 29, 2015
  • Time:
    4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location:
    Reedsburg United Methodist Church
    833 Third Street
    Reedsburg, WI 53959
  • Contact:
    608-524-3913
  • Date/Time Details:
    Saturday, August 29, 2015
    4:30 PM-worship, potluck picnic to follow
    6 PM Glory Train perfoming