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the next
Chamber General
Membership Meeting
is currently scheduled for Thursday, September 9th
usually held at the
Amundsen Center @ 5:30pm
the next Biz After Hours is Wednesday, Sept 8th, 5:30-7pm
and is being hosted by
Lake Ripley Lodge Bed & Breakfast, N4376 Friedel Avenue
Events
Calendar ~ Schedule
2010
January / February / March
/ April
May
/ June / July /
August
September / October /
November / December
Cambridge - Cam Rock Park , Lake Ripley, Main
Street, downtown , wedding at B&B
Congratulations to
Duke & MaryJane, The Oscar Hanson House Bed & Breakfast
recently honored by Madison Magazine for being one of the Best of Madison
in 2009 and 2010
and to
Jeff & Linda Leoni, The Cambridge House Bed & Breakfast
previously honored by Madison Magazine for being one of the
Best of Madison 2007 & 2008
photos by Kristin Soper
note: store hours may vary
for each business, please
check their individual listings in the SHOPPING or SERVICES links
RIPLEY PARK
now open for the summer season through September 6th
daily admission or season passes available
Located on the west shores of Lake Ripley,
Ripley Park is an 18 acre park privately owned by the Cambridge
Foundation and managed by the Cambridge Community Activities Program.
Ripley Park has something for everyone
www.cambridgecap.net
September Events
September 9, 2010
Fashion Walkabout
(usually held
2nd Thursday of the month)
Live Fashion Modeling at local downtown restaurants
during lunch hour, Ripley's Bakery and Keystone Grill
sponsored by The Garment Shop
The Garment Shop established in 1994
The Garment Shop
125 W. Main Street
Cambridge, WI 53523
608.423.3740
Saturday, September 11, 2010
(usually the 1st Saturday after Labor Day)
Cambridge Fire Department
Annual Firemen's Dance
and Poker Run
Live Music
At the Cambridge Fire Station
Fun ~ Food ~ Music
all proceeds benefit Cambridge Fire Department
to purchase extraction equipment
608.576.7403
Saturday & Sunday
September 25 & 26th
You're invited
to
Cambridge Fall Fest
a
Village-wide Open House Weekend.
click here for
Fall Fest Details
Saturday, September 25th
4th Annual
Family Wellness Expo
Location: Westside Park
Cost: Free
Learn
about the health and wellness opportunities available in
Cambridge and the surrounding areas,
from
10am to 1pm. Gain expert
advice and gather information from area health and wellness
practitioners in the fields of chiropractic, dental, recreation,
medical, assisted living, spa & salon, massage and much more.
As part of the Family Health and
Wellness Expo,
CAP will be hosting a 5k run/walk Fun Run at 9:30
a.m.
Pre-registration of $10 is required only for the
run/walk.
for more information contact:
Cambridge CAP 608.423.8108
www.cambridgecap.net
The 2009 Family Wellness Fair was
proclaimed a great day for all!
October Events
Sunday, October 10, 2010
(no rain date)
4th ANNUAL
BARKTOBERFEST
downtown Veterans Park
Barktoberfest is free & fun
A canine festival & party for you and your dog/s.
We'll have demo's, vendors, rescue groups, food and more.
with 'Yappy Hour' at Keystone Grill on the patio, just a block away,
with both you and your dog/s.
CONTEST CATEGORIES AS FOLLOWS:
Best Trick for a Treat
AND Dress you pet up for:
Kids & dogs (15 & under) -costumes
Owner/Pet Theme - costumes
Most Creative costume (dogs only)
a "Howling" Good Time!
with
Fun for Humans
AND
their hounds
Demonstrations
Games ~ Contests ~ Prizes
Yappy
Hour and more...
click here for
2009 poster
sponsored by Rover Makeovers
contact: 608.445.0755 or
dirtdogs@charter.net
October 22 & 23, 2010
Friday & Saturday
TERROR TRAIL
W9107 Bluewaters Pass, Cambridge, WI
Younger Children from 5:30 to 6:30pm
Teens & Adults from 7pm to 9:30pm
Entrance to Terror Trail will be $2.00 plus a non-perishable
food item per person.
Food items will be donated to the Cambridge Food Pantry
October 23 & 24, 2010
Saturday & Sunday
usually held the last weekend in October
Earth, Wood & Fire ~
Annual Local Artists Tour
http://www.earthwoodandfiretour.com/
contact Bill Bale (920) 568-0333 or email:
sandhill@sandhilldesigns.com
November Events
November 6, 2010
usually held the first Saturday in November
9am to 3pm at the Cambridge High School
29th Annual
Friends of the Cambridge Library
Arts & Crafts Fair
The 2009 annual event offered
• 91 vendors with quality handmade merchandise
• a raffle with gifts donated by local & area friends and business
owners
•a luncheon available ~ provided by Cambridge Lions Club
• a bake sale for anyone with a sweet tooth
• craft demonstrations
• live music
For more information about the event or to obtain a vendor
application,
call 608.423.3900 or visit
www.cambridgelibraryfriends.org
December
Events
December 4th & 5th, 2010
with holiday activities starting Friday night, December 3rd
First weekend in December ~ three festive days of holiday fun!
Cambridge Country Christmas
Tree Lighting
Santa & Mrs. Claus
Caroling
Elf Shelf
Horse Drawn Hayrides
Live Nativity
Singing Christmas Tree
Madrigal Singers
Cookie Walk
Sunday of Country Christmas 2010
Pet Photos with Santa
A portion of each sitting is donated to
the Humane Society of Jefferson County
Pet Photos with Santa
Pet Portraits with Santa
by Rover Makeovers
608.445.0755
mid December 2010
CHS Holiday Prelude
sponsored by the Cambridge Music Boosters
a
parental support group that provides volunteer hours and fundraising
behind school music programs at all levels.
see the Civic Organizations or Schools link for more information on
the
Cambridge Music Boosters
January
Events - 2011
February 12, 2011
The Sixth Annual
Dip for Dozer
Dozer 52 Scholarship Fund Raiser
at Lake Ripley Park
the day will begin with ice
sculpturing by Jim Murray at 11am
Registration starts at noon
Dip for Dozer at 1pm sharp
followed by Broomball Tournament
held by Lake Ripley Dead End Bar & Bait
then the annual fisheree
with the day ending at Heathers Rockdale Bar & Grill for raffle & awards
click here for pledge form
& wavier sheets
Photos from previous "Dip" below:
the first people to take a Dip in the
inaugural Dip for Dozer.
In the photo are, Courtney Rucks
(front) Lindsay Salley (middle) and Erika Hagy
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!
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
March
Events - 2011
April
Events -2011
Mid April 2011
CAMBRIDGE GRIDIRON CLUB
annual Trivia Contest
at Lake Ripley Country Club
Proceeds benefit Cambridge youth and high school football
programs
May
Events - 2011
May 2011
CAMBRIDGE K-12 PTO
annual Spring fundraiser
usually held the 1st Wednesday in May
at the
Lake Ripley Country Club
A semi-formal event
featuring a night of entertainment & education
as the PTO rolls out the red carpet for
area women to showcase their talents
May 2011
Touch-a-Truck &
Bike Rodeo
usually held the first Saturday in May
2011 ~ 8th Annual (free to all)
10am to noon
CHS East Parking Lot
for more details,
check online or call
www.cambridgecap.net
608.423.8108
event
sponsored by CAP, Cambridge Community Activities Program
May 2011
Community Hope
Annual Community Wide
Rummage and/or Garage Sale
usually held mid May
click here for more
details & Community Wide (2010) Entry Form
need
more information:
contact :
community.hope@hotmail.com
or call 608.445-1802
May 2011
Friends of the
Library
10th Annual Plant Sale
usually held mid to late May
in the lower level of the Amundson
Center at 200 Spring Street
Annuals, perennials, bulbs,
vegetable starts, flower pots, garden items and house plants
from local gardens and gardeners.
Supporting your locally grown library!
Saturday Tree and Shrub Sales
usually held in April & May
All profits help plant trees
in
Cambridge and Rockdale
Schools, Streets and Parks
CambridgeTreeProject.org
May
2011
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. 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 2011
RIPLEY PARK OPENING DAY
Usually held the last weekend in May
Gates open at 9am
FREE admission ~ special events & games all day
Located on the west shores of Lake Ripley,
Ripley Park is an 18 acre park privately owned by the Cambridge
Foundation and managed by the Cambridge Community Activities Program.
Repley Park has something for everyone - swimming, basketball,
volleyball, tennis and more!
www.cambridgecap.net
May 30, 2011
Cambridge Memorial Day Parade
& Fireman'sPancake Breakfast
downtown Cambridge
Enjoying Memorial Day in
Cambridge.
photos by Kristin Soper
Memorial Day 2010 started with
the annual Firemen's all-you-can-eat breakfast at
the Fire Station,
with the annual parade down Main Street mid morning,
followed by a
Memorial service downtown in Veteran's Park after the parade,
and back to the Fire Station for the continuing FrenchToast & Eggs
breakfast.
June Events
Cambridge Art Fair -
June 2011
held every year the 1st Saturday in June
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
in the Veterans Square Park, downtown Cambridge.
The Art Fair will feature artists from around the Midwest offering a
variety of original art work and handmade crafts.
Raffles, food, bake sale, live entertainment
If you
would like more information about the Art Fair
please call London
Bridges Pre-School at (608)-764-5889
email:
londonbridgespreschool@yahoo.com
This free event is sponsored by The London Bridges
Preschool with all proceeds benefiting the school
June 2011
usually held every year the 2nd weekend in June
19th 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
July Events
July 2010
usually held the 2nd Saturday in July
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
Thank You to Girl Scout Troop #2007 and
The Cambridge Chamber of Commerce
for organizing and hosting
Umbrella Daze 2010
at the end of July
with the
help of many local area citizens, Lions Club and others
August Events ~ 2011
August 2011
Friday and Saturday
(usually the first weekend in August)
Maxwell Street Days
Photos courtesy of Kristin Soper
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
August 2011
Held during the Maxwell Street Days Sale
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
August 2011
(usually the first weekend in August)
Utica Festival
contact: David Smithback 608.764.8480
info@uticapark.org
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