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...
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National Coming Out Day celebration to be held on Main Street bridge
By Chris Spangler National Coming Out Day will be celebrated with a gathering Saturday, Oct. 16, on Fort Atkinson’s Main Street bridge. Organized by the Unity Project of Fort Atkinson, the event will take place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. “This is a short, but very sweet, activity to show...
Chamber hosts 2021 Fall Open House event
The Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2021 Fall Open House event which featured a reception and awards ceremony. The event was held Tuesday at The Bridge in downtown Fort Atkinson. Photos from the event can be viewed by clicking the photo below.
Former Ajango home placed on State Register of Historic Places
The home of the late Fort Atkinson architect Helmut “Mike” Ajango and his wife, Martha, has been placed on the State Register of Historic Places.Located at 825 East St., the farmhouse remodeled by Ajango into the Prairie School style was designated as a state historic landmark on Aug. 20.Today, it...
Fort’s BASE honors Edwards, Statz at Harvest Dinner
By Chris SpanglerThe nonprofit agency that provides after-school and summer wrap-around programs for Fort Atkinson youth recognized a volunteer supporter and longtime club member on Saturday.During its Harvest Dinner at the Kutz Dairy Farm, Badgerland After School Enrichment Program (BASE) presented its 2021 Heart of Base Award to volunteer Shaun...