the next
Chamber General Membership Meeting
Monday, July 20th
6pm at the Amundson Center

Events Calendar ~ Schedule
2009
January / February / March / April
May / June / July / August
September / October / November / December


Downtown Cambridge .... Fall photo, classic car collectors....

   
Cambridge - Cam Rock Park and Main Street, downtown

Congratulations to Jeff & Linda Leoni
The Cambridge House Bed & Breakfast
was recently honored by
Madison Magazine for being one of the
Best of Madison 2007 & 2008

photos by Kristin Soper

July Events
 

If you liked any of our restaurants in the past,
you'll love the new, now open, MILL ON MAIN
 

July 2nd thru July 5th, 2009

Lillians
156 West Main Street

Cambridge, WI  53523
608.423.3180

Hours: 
Thursday 10-8 • Friday & Saturday 10-7 • Sunday  12 to 5
Open the 1st Thursday thru Sunday each month
 

Ridiculously Affordable
Handbags, Fun totes, Trendy Jewelry,
Watches, Sunglasses, Hair Gear & More....

www.lilliansshoppe.com

Saturday, July 4th, 2009

Independence Day Sale
at The Wood Shed

All patriotic Decor 25% off
Many more in-store specials

visit the Wood Shed at 101 West Main Street in downtown Cambridge
hours on Independence Day:  10am to 3pm

608.423.4504
www.woodshedheirlooms.com

Thursday, July 9th 2009
Fashion Walkabout
usually held 2nd Thursday of the month
Live Fashion Modeling at Mill on Main during lunch hour.
sponsored by The Garment Shop

The Garment Shop established in 1994

Saturday, July 11, 2009
Cambridge Area EMS Cannonball Run
Choose from a 1 mile, 5k, or 10k
run around the scenic north side of Lake Ripley.   
For more information check out  www.runningintheusa.com/cannonballrun/
or call Jim at 608.423.3511.
To register online, go to  www.signmeup.com/65546

Saturday, July 11, 2009
Chris' Curve Cafe
1st Anniversary Celebration
Pig Roast!   Live Band!
all under tents in the parking lot

the next
Chamber General Membership Meeting
Monday, July 20th
6pm at the Amundson Center

Sunday mid early to mid July, 2009
date to be announced
Cruisin' Cambridge Car show
9am to 12pm
downtown Cambridge
1/2 block south of Main Street,
Spring-Water Alley behind the Amundson Center
entries are welcome

August Events  

August 7 & 8, 2009
Friday and Saturday
(usually the first weekend in August)
Maxwell Street Days
 

The best and biggest bargains of the year in Cambridge.  Enjoy all the bargains at the sidewalks sales on Main Street.  If you have any questions please contact Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce
chamber@smallbytes.net

or call: 608.423.3780

Photos courtesy of Kristin Soper
Maxwell Street Days

August 7 & 8, 2009
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
Great bargains on a large selection of used books
at The Amundson Center, lower level
200 Spring Street

Held during the Maxwell Street Days Sale

August 7, 8 & 9, 2009
(usually the first weekend in August)
Utica Festival
contact: David Smithback  608.764.8480
info@uticapark.org

September 6, 2009

Heather's Lake Ripley Car Show
Usually held Sunday of Labor Day weekend .... come out to Heather's for the 8th annual car and bike show at Lake Ripley Community Park.  All proceeds from this event will benefit the Cambridge Community Health and Wellness Center and Cambridge Athletic Department.  There are activities for the whole family.
For Information please call 608-423-3323
MAKE IT A DAY AT THE BEACH!
 

September Events

Saturday, September 12, 2009

Cambridge Fire Department
Annual Firemen's Dance
and Poker Run
Live Music at the 2008 event:
On The Rocks 3:30-7:30
Madison County 8:30-12:30

At the Cambridge Fire Station
Fun ~ Food ~ Music

all proceeds benefit Cambridge Fire Department
to purchase extraction equipment

Saturday, mid to late September 2009
3rd Annual
FAMILY WELLNESS EXPO

Location:  Downtown Veterans Park
Cost:  Free

The day starts off with a group walk.
Then enjoy demonstrations, talks, exhibits throughout the day.
Healthy refreshments and food will be available

for more information contact:
Cambridge CAP 608.423.8108
www.cambridgecap.net

The 2008 Family Wellness Fair was proclaimed a great day for all!

October Events

Sunday, October 11, 2009
(rain date Sunday, October 18th)
3rd ANNUAL
BARKTOBERFEST
downtown Veterans Park
10am to 5pm

with 'Yappy Hour' on the patio of TRU Tavern, just a block away,
with both you and your dog/s starting at 2pm

sponsored by Rover Makeovers
contact: 608.445.0755 or dirtdogs@charter.net

October 24 & 25, 2009
Earth, Wood & Fire ~
Annual Local Artists Tour

usually held the last weekend in October

http://www.earthwoodandfiretour.com/
contact Bill Bale (920) 568-0333 or email:  sandhill@sandhilldesigns.com

November Events

November 7, 2009
usually held the first Saturday in November
9am to 3pm
CRAFT FAIR
sponsored by
 Friends of the Library
to benefit the Cambridge Community Library
For more information,
Call the Library at (608)-423-3900

Sunday, November 29th
& Sunday, December 6, 2009

Pet Photos with Santa
        
Pet Portraits with Santa
by Rover Makeovers
608.445.0755

December 5th & 6th, 2009
Cambridge Country Christmas

First weekend in December ~  festive days of holiday fun!

tree lighting & carols in the park
Elf Shelf
Madrigal Singers
Singing Christmas Tree
Horse drawn rides
Dickens characters all around
and much more....

Sunday, December 6, 2009

Pet Photos with Santa
        
Pet Portraits with Santa
by Rover Makeovers
608.445.0755

January Events

February Events

 February 13, 2010
The Fifth Annual

Dip for Dozer
Dozer 52 Scholarship Fund Raiser
at Lake Ripley Park

and

Broomball Tournament
held by Lake Ripley Dead End Bar & Bait
 

Photos from previous "Dip" below:

Ben Wolf on the ladder, it's Matt Hensel in the water

and probably Jace Rindahl making the splash.

Jace Rindahl 'enjoying' one of his many trips into the water!

March Events

April Events
 

Mid May 2010
Friends of the Library
9th Annual Plant Sale

held in the lower level of the Amundson Center at 200 Spring Street

9am to 3pm

Annuals, perennials, bulbs, vegetable starts, flower pots, garden items and house plants
from local gardens and gardeners.
Supporting your locally grown library!
 

contact:  Christine Albert  (608)  423-9948

for more information on any of the above scheduled events
or about Cambridge:
contact The Chamber of Commerce  (608) 423-3780
www.cambridgewi.com  or  email:  chamber@smallbytes.net
 

mid May 2010

Community Hope
Annual  Community Wide
Rummage and/or Garage Sale

Veterans Park in downtown Cambridge
8am to 4pm

$25 donation to Community Hope will

'put you on THE MAP'
or donate your stuff to Community Hope!

more details & 2009 Community Wide Entry Form
 

For pickup or delivery of donated items or more information,
contact :    community.hope@hotmail.com

or call 608.423.4754

mid May 2010

Lake Ripley Regatta

Usually held the third weekend in May

Join the Catamaran Racing Association of Wisconsin and the Lake Ripley Lodge Bed and Breakfast for the first race of the season, the Lake Ripley Flashlight Regatta.  Come to watch or sail, no matter what you choose you will have a great time.  Call the Lake Ripley Lodge Bed and Breakfast for get lodging rates for this weekend at 877-210-6195 or email:  jimhoiby@charter.net. You can learn more about this event at www.lakeripley.com

May 2010
Cambridge Memorial Day Parade
downtown Cambridge

 
Enjoying Memorial Day in Cambridge.

photos by Kristin Soper

Memorial Day 2009 started with
the annual Firemen's all-you-can-eat breakfast at
the Fire Station, 6:30am to noon.

with the annual parade down Main Street at 10:30am

 'DOGS ON PARADE' was
coordinated by Julie @ Rover's MakeOvers   (608) 445-0755
walk in the parade with your dog or dogs
with or without costumes

Memorial service is held at downtown Veteran's Park after the parade,

June  Events
 

1st Saturday in June, 2010
Cambridge Art Fair
held every year the 1st Saturday in June
The Art Fair will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Village Square.  Raffles, food, bake sale.  Over 40 Juried Artists.  If you would like more information about the Art Fair please call London Bridges Pre-School at (608)-764-5889
email:  londonbridgespreschool@yahoo.com

June 2010
usually held every year the 2nd weekend in June
18th Annual
Cambridge Pottery Festival &
U.S. Pottery Games
at Lake Ripley Park, Cambridge, Wisconsin
Come watch world famous potters
compete against each other. 
Walk through the many pottery vendors. 
Bring the kids to try their hand at throwing pots. 
                           www.cambridgepotteryfestival.org

Photo courtesy of Kristin Soper

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