The first of three area National Coming Out Day celebrations was held Saturday, Oct. 16, on Fort Atkinson’s Main Street bridge. Organized by the Unity Project of Fort Atkinson, the “Pride Party” took place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and drew an enthusiastic crowd. This marks the 33rd anniversary of...
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Whitewater library presents local author during ‘Spooky Storytime’ Oct. 28
The Irvin L. Young Memorial Library in Whitewater will feature local author Leann Schwandt Lehner on Friday, Oct. 29. “Spooky Storytime,” will be held at 11 a.m., at which time Schwandt Lehner will read her book, “The Twelve Days of Halloween,” according to information released by the library. The library...
Coming Out Day events set in Whitewater, Watertown
National Coming Out Day events are being planned in Whitewater and Watertown this month. National Coming Out Day is celebrated on Oct. 11 each year to encourage LGBTQ+ individuals to come out to their families, friends, and/or community. All events are family friendly and welcome to all, according to information...
Fort Beautification Council donates barn quilt to senior center
A dedication of a new barn quilt placed on the wall of the Fort Atkinson Senior Center was held Oct. 5. On hand to dedicate the barn quilt was Chris Nye, director of the Fort Atkinson Senior Center, Donna Abel, a member of the Fort Atkinson Senior Center Board of...
Fort Community Theatre returns to the stage Nov. 12, 13
The Fort Atkinson Community Theatre has announced it is returning to the stage after a two-year hiatus. According to information released by the group, from Broadway to Fort Atkinson, theaters around the world have struggled in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many have “gone dark” and some might have...