By Chris SpanglerThe Friends of Haumerson’s Pond has dedicated a bird feeder sculpture to retired Fort Atkinson biology teacher Richard “Dick” Wanie.Gathering at the Bark River Nature Park warminghouse earlier this month, the Friends unveiled the bird feeder in honor of the undisputed “Birdman of Fort Atkinson.”The work of art...
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Paid advertisement: Kray Van Kirk to perform ‘evening of folk Americana’ at Cafe Carpe
An evening of folk Americana on 6 & 12-string guitar so that absolutely everyone, of every identity and history, can know that they are not alone but have a verse in the shouted poetry of dawn.SATURDAY AUGUST 31, 8:00 p.m.Cafe Carpe - 18 South Water St. West, Fort Atkinson, WI...
Paid advertisement: FAHS Show Choir offers car wash, brat sale
Fort Atkinson High School Show Choir students will be holding a car wash and brat sale, Saturday, Aug. 3. The fundraising activity will take place in the Fort Atkinson Pick 'n Save parking lot between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The store is located at 1505 Madison Ave., Fort Atkinson. ...
Paid advertisement: Fireside Theatre to present ‘Matilda’
The Fireside Theatre, 1131 Janesville Ave., Fort Atkinson, will be presenting “Matilda,” between July 18 and Sept. 1.Inspired by the genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl’s MATILDA The Musical is a captivating masterpiece packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs. MATILDA tells the story of an...
Fort Rotary recognizes members
The Rotary Club of Fort Atkinson recently recognized three members who exemplify the organization’s motto of “Service Above Self.”Edwin Bos, Carl Strayer and Margaret Bare were honored during the club’s annual awards luncheon June 24 at Rock River Park’s Rotary Pavilion.Rotarian Bill Camplin presented Edwin Bos with the Allan S....