Community, School

Fort’s ‘Lemonade Day’ returns

The Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the return of “Lemonade Day” according to a recent release.  The event will be held May 7.  Students throughout the Fort Atkinson community are invited to participate by setting up their own lemonade stand and exploring the concept of running a...

Community

Library Friends to sponsor vacationing in Hawaii presentation

The Friends of the Dwight Foster Public Library will be sponsoring a presentation about vacationing in Hawaii. The presentation is the second in a travel-related series and will be presented remotely through Zoom.  According to information released by the library, Sandra Czech will talk about cruising and vacationing in Hawaii....

Community, Government

Fort Senior Center receives reaccreditation

The Fort Atkinson Senior Center was officially reaccredited earlier this month.  According to information released by the City of Fort Atkinson Wednesday, the reaccreditation was received “after months of hard work on the part of senior center staff and volunteers.”   Sharing some history, the released noted that in 1978,...

Community

Engelman named Heart of the City’s ‘Big Heart’ recipient

A Fort Atkinson-based nonprofit organization, Heart of the City, has named Fort Atkinson resident Ann Engelman as its “Lou Ehinger Big Heart" award recipient.  Presented annually on Valentine’s Day, Engelman received the award Monday at the Dwight Foster Public Library.  Engelman was nominated for the award by librarian Amy Lutzke,...

Business, Community

Fort Farmer’s Market seeks vendor applications

The Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for vendors to participate in the Fort Farmer’s Market in 2022.  According to information released by the chamber, any new and veteran vendors interested in selling are welcome to apply.  An application deadline is March 31, after which additional fees...