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The March meeting will be on
Saturday, March 11th at the
Trocke’s farm near Dodgeville, WI
beginning at 11:00. We will putting
together the fish pond bags for the
show and enjoying a pot luck meal.
Bring a dish to pass, your fish pond
bagging skills and your awesome
selves. Hope you can join us and we
appreciate the help!!!
Laurie Trocke
Newsletter Editor
THE BADGER DIGGIN’S
The Badger Lapidary and Geological Society, Inc.
Monroe, Wisconsin
Devoted to the Earth Sciences
Vol. 52, No 3 March 2017
President’s Message
Hello Fellow Badgers!
We have a busy month ahead of us. Please make it to
the Trocks for fish pond bagging and a good time this
coming weekend. Bring your extra specimens for fish
bags and the spinner games.
We still need volunteers for the show. Laurie has sent
out a list. I hope everyone can make the show at the
end of the month. It is our biggest event of the year!
Clay Schroll
Officer Roster:
President
Clay Schroll
1238W Stephenson St
Freeport, IL 61032
815-233-2136
Vice-President
Brian Green
PO Box 396
Warren, IL 61032
815-745-2228
Secretary
Tamara Unger-Peterson
3626 Falcon Ridge Dr
Janesville, WI 53548
Treasurer
Dan Trocke
4771 CTH II
Highland, WI 53543
608-425-9264
Field Trip Chair & Newsletter Editor
Dan Trocke (Field Trip Chair)
Laurie Trocke Newsletter Editor)
4771 CTH II
Highland, WI 53543
608-935-0597
Show Chairperson
Debbie Wehinger
708 W 2nd Avenue
Brodhead, WI 53520
608-897-2608
Officer at Large
Marv Hanner
PO Box 201
Juda, WI 53550
608-312-8267
BLGS 2017 Calendar of Events
March 11: Meeting: Fish Pond Bagging –
Trocke’s Farm
March 25/26: Annual Show
April 8: Meeting: Mystic Moraine Minerals
@10:30 – Gem Trees (Dan)
April 22: Field Trip: Moonstone, Wausau,
WI (Ken)
May 13: Meeting: First National Bank in
Monroe @10:30 – Cleaning
Minerals (Marv)
May 27: Field Trip: Agates, Bellvue, IA
June 10: Meeting: Annual Picnic
June 24: Field Trip: Fossils, Door County,
WI (Mike)
July 8: Field Trip: Baraboo, Rock Springs
July 22: Field Trip: Amethyst, Thunder
Bay, ON
Aug 12: Field Trip: Fossils, Monroe quarry
& road cuts
Aug 26: Field Trip: New Diggings (Marv)
Sept 9: Meeting: First National Bank in
Monroe @10:30 Annual Show &
Tell
Sept 23: Field Trip: Geodes, Keokuk, IA
Oct 14: Proposed Field Trip: Quartz,
Arkansas (Leader to be named)
Oct 28: Meeting: Lapidary Day, Trockes
Nov 11: Meeting: Mystic Moraine Minerals,
activity tbd
Dec 9: Meeting: Annual Christmas Party
There is not a field trip in November or
December due to the Holidays
February Meeting
Minutes
Minutes of the February 11, 2017 BLGS Meeting
The meeting was called to order at 11 a.m. in the
basement of the First National Bank building on Monroe
Square by acting president Marv Hanner. Others in
attendance were: Pamela and Ella Rose Hill, Wilma and
Jim Lamont, Jordan Marché, Harold Carter, Bob Gilbert,
Laurie, Dan Jayden, and Erin Trocke. Introductions
followed, and new members (the Hills and Lamonts)
were welcomed.
Jordan moved, and Erin seconded, that the minutes of
the previous meeting, as they had been published in the
BLGS newsletter, be approved. The motion was passed
by acclaim.
Dan next gave the treasurer’s report, with a balance
indicating that the club is solvent.
The first door prize was won by Pam Hill –– a nice
polished piece of petrified wood.
Under old business, Laurie repeated the call for
donations of specimens for the fish-pond bagging and
spinner game. That activity will take place at the Trocke
farm exactly four weeks hence, on Saturday, March 11.
Directions, etc., will be provided in the next newsletter.
The upcoming field trip to the Lizzadro Museum in
Illinois (on Saturday, Feb. 25) was also re-announced.
Members will need to arrange their own transportation,
and should plan to arrive at the Museum at 11 a.m.
There is a modest admission fee. Details about the trip
will also be released in a future e-mail message.
The second door prize was won by Wilma Lamont –– a
nice spray of aragonite crystals from Morocco.
Under new business, Dan mentioned that he had
brought in a binocular microscope and new digital
camera that can display pictures in real time on a
monitor. He also brought in a number of micro-
mounted mineral specimens that members could
explore with the microscope-and-camera setup after
the meeting.
Jordan announced that he had brought in two boxes of
free rock/mineral specimens from Arizona that had
been collected recently by his wife Teri and show-chair
Deb Wehinger. One box contained specimens of
kyanite, and the other pieces of chrysocolla on
hematite. Some members helped themselves to the
specimens after the meeting. The rest were destined for
the fish-pond or spinner game.
Under show business, Jordan passed around some full-
page color posters describing the show and speaker
lineup that was primarily intended for any Monroe
members to take and distribute locally. [The bulk of the
posters had been given to Deb to similarly distribute at
the concurrent MSHA training session held at Jack
Hoxie’s shop in Janesville.] But as there were no
Monroe members present, and the number of posters
was insufficient to distribute to those in attendance,
Dan subsequently copied around a hundred additional
posters, and about ten each were given to members to
distribute in their respective towns.
Sign-up sheets for display cases, working at the show,
etc., were again passed around at the meeting and
some new signatures garnered.
The third door prize was won by Ella Rose Hill, a fine,
sparkly specimen of greenish fuchsite from Brazil.
The March Field trip will the annual show.
Please see the sign up forms later in the
newsletter, we still need volunteers to
work at the show, a couple of show cases
are still available for displays. Please let us
know asap if you would like to have a
show case and if you can help out with
set-up/tear down, at the club table, the
sales table, admissions or the kids
activities!! We appreciate the help.
The March meeting will be Fish
Pond bagging at the Trocke’s.
Bring your donations and a dish to
pass. We will be putting together
around 600 – 700 bags this year,
assuming we have enough
material. Watch for a separate
email w/the time & directions.
Hope to see you all there!
With no other business to conduct, Jim Lamont moved,
and Erin seconded, that the meeting be adjourned. The
motion passed by acclaim and the meeting was ended
at 11:30 a.m.
Members then watched a DVD entitled, “The Tanzanite
Story,” about the extraction, selection, and faceting of
this highly-sought gemstone from the four mining sites
in Tanzania, Africa and which is heat-treated to bring
out its rich blue color.
For those members who stayed afterwards, Dan
showed specimens of micro-mounted minerals with his
microscope-and-camera setup, while several others
practiced wire-wrapping of polished specimens on the
back table.
The treats were also furnished by the Trockes, to whom
thanks should be extended.
Respectively submitted,
Jordan Marché
Acting Secretary
MSHA TRAINING
On February 11th and 12th, we had our MSHA (Mine
Safety and Health Administration) training class, held at
Jack and Kim Hoxie’s store – the Mystic Moraine in
Janesville, WI. We had a great turnout of 24 people,
starting each morning at 7 a.m. and ran roughly 12
hours per day. Our MSHA trainer, Jeremiah Sinks,
travelled from Indiana to train our club and others that
were interested.
Jeremiah kept the group entertained with anecdotes,
games and real life experiences. We had great
camaraderie and we potlucked the training with many
good eats and treats.
If there is enough interest, Jeremiah would be willing
to come again and give another training for those that
couldn’t make it or if another club would be interested
in doing one.
For the Group Picture: Here are the names
Front Row Kneeling L to R: Tamara Unger-Peterson,
Karen Rusch, Elizabeth Thielen, Debbie Wehinger,
Danny Hershey
Seated Second Row L to R: Ralph Winrich, Tom Rusch,
Tracy Punsel, Eric Punsel, Cindy Green, Arienne
Wehinger, Donna Hall
3rd row L to R: Cliff Thomas, Brian Green, Don
Wehinger, MSHA Trainer Jeremiah Sinks, Ted Tinker,
Todd Hall, Isaac Hall
Back Row L to R: Ken Schweitzer, Chris Wolf, Dave
Reese, Mark Wolf, our host Jack Hoxie, James Van
Eerden
March Rock & Gem
Shows
March 3-5—RICHMOND, INDIANA: Annual show; Eastern Indiana Gem & Geological Society,
Wayne Co. Fairgrounds; 861 N. Salisbury Rd. ; Fri. 10-6,
Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; Adults $5, Seniors $3, Students ages
7-18 $1, Children under 7 free; Jewelry, minerals, crystals,
fossils, displays, dealers, raffle, children’s activities, silent
auction.; contact Judy Burton, 912 Kent Ln., Troy, OH
45373, (937)-339-1966; e-mail: [email protected];
March 10-12—PLEASANTON, CALIFORNIA:
Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc, Alameda
County Fairgrounds; 4501 Pleasanton Ave; Fri. 12-6, Sat.
10-6, Sun. 10-5; Admission $7 weekend pass, Children free
(ages 0-11); Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious
gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver,
minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Exhibitors
from around the world. Jewelry repair & cleaning while
you shop. Free hourly door prizes. ; contact Yooy Nelson,
(503)-252-8300; e-mail: [email protected];
March 17-19—ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: Show and sale; Abq. Gem & MIneral Club , Expo NM
State Fairgrounds; 310 San Pedro NE, Enter Gate 3; Fri.
10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; Adults $3, Children free under
13; 48th Treasures of the Earth Gem, Jewelry, and Mineral
Expo. Door prizes, raffle, silent auctions, displays, junior
table. Gemstones, mineral specimens, slab, jewelry, beads,
cabochons, fossils, tools.; contact Paul Hlava, PO Box
13718, Abq, NM 87192-3118, (505)-265-4178; e-mail:
March 17-19—JACKSON, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Michigan Gem and Mineral Society, Jackson
County Fairgrounds American One Event Center; 200 W.
Ganson St.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; Adults $4,
Seniors $2, Students $1, Children $1; The Michigan Gem
& Mineral Society annual show at the Jackson County
Fairgrounds American One Event Center presents, “We
Will Rock You”. Many activities for kids, dealers and
demonstrators. Gems, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry,
raffle, exhibits, displays, lapidary supplies, door prize
drawings, and 3 days of silent auctions.; contact Sally
Hoskin, P.O. Box 633, Michigan Center, MI 49254, (517)-
522-3396; e-mail: [email protected];
March 17-19—SARASOTA, FLORIDA:
Show and sale; Frank Cox Productions, Sarasota Municipal
Auditorium; 801 N. Tamiami Trail; Daily 10-5; Admission
$5, Under 16 Free; Gems, Jewelry, Crystals, Minerals,
Fossils and Beads.; contact Frank Cox, 755 S. Palm Ave.
#203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941)-954-0202; e-mail:
March 18-19—GAITHERSBURG, MARYLAND:
Annual show; Gem Lapidary & Mineral Society of
Montgomery County MD, Montgomery County
Fairgrounds; 16 Chestnut St, Building 6; Sat. 10-6, Sun.
11-5; Adults $6, Children 11 and under free; Learn how to
make a finished gem at the workshop, Free specimens for
kids, Mini mine for kids, Fluorescent mineral tent,
Demonstrations of Faceting, Beading, Jewelry Making,
Physics and Gold panning. ; contact Holly McNeil, PO Box
444, Gaithersburg, MD 20884; e-mail:
March 18-19—MISSOULA , MONTANA:
Annual show; Hellgate Mineral Society Missoula MT,
Hilton Garden Inn; 3720 North Reserve St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun.
10-5; Adults $2, Children under 14 free with adult; We will
have vendors selling all aspects of the lapidary trade. We
will be demonstrating cab making, faceting, wire wrapping
& flint knapping. We have one table especially for the kids,
where they dig through the gravel and pick out gemstones.
We also have a club table, selling grab bags, mineral cards,
rock pencils, mineral coloring books, and other items for
kids. We will have a florescent mineral tent, and about 20
display cases. ; contact Bob Riggs, (406)-543-3667; e-mail:
March 18-19—DOTHAN , ALABAMA:
Annual show; Dothan Gem and Mineral Club, Houston
County Farm Center; 1701 East Cottonwood Road; Sat. 9-
5, Sun. 10-4; Free Admission; The show is the place to find
minerals, gems, fossils, lapidary rough, beads and
handcrafted items, such as, jewelry and knapped knives.
This is a family friendly event, which includes hourly door
prizes and a silent auction. ; contact Jeff DeRoche, 121 W.
Crawford St, Dothan, AL 36301, (334)-673-3554; e-mail:
March 25-26—CRAIGE AVE,JANESVILLE,
WISCONSIN: 47th Annual Rock, Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show;Badger
Lapidary & Geological Society,Rock County Fairgrounds,
Craig Center Bldg. 1301 Craig Ave, Janesville, WI 53545;
Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Free-will donation and free parking;Ten
dealers, excellent speakers, many beautiful club displays,
lapidary demonstrations, club sales table, hourly door
prizes, and educational,Activities for kids: Fishpond,
spinner game, scavenger hunt, quarry quest, educational
craft projects, and roving rock wizard:Food; Full
Menu; contact Deb Wehinger, 708 W 2nd Ave, Brodhead,
WI 53520,(608)-935-0597; e-mail: [email protected];
March 25-26—ANTHEM, ARIZONA:
Annual show; Daisy Mountain Rock and Mineral Club,
Boulder Creek High School; 40404 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy;
Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; Adults $3, Students/Seniors $2, Children
under 12 free; Kids Corner, fluorescent display, fossils,
minerals Jewelry, beads wire wrapping, geodes, raffles;
contact Ed Winbourne, 1717 west Medinah Ct, Anthem,
AZ 85086, (978)-460-1528; e-mail:
March 31-2April—INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: Annual show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry
Shows, Indiana State Fairgrounds –
Agriculture/Horticulture Building; 1202 East 38th Street; Fri. 10:00 am-6:00 pm, Sat. 10:00 am-6:00 pm, Sun. 11:00
am-5:00 pm; Adults $5 (Good all 3 days), Children Free
under age 16; Jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths
from all over the U.S. who can reconstruct, repair, design
or make original jewelry from customer-selected gems,
stones, opals and crystals. Wire wrap, wire sculpture, stone
beads, pearls, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral and fossil
dealers. Hourly door prizes including a Ring with a
precious stone that will be given as a Grand Prize.; contact
Van Wimmer – Show Director, 5273 Bradshaw Road,
Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail:
March 31-2April—RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA:
Annual show; Tar Heel Gem & Mineral Club, Raleigh, NC;
Kerr Scott bldg, NC State Fairgrounds; Fri. 3-8, Sat. 10-6,
Sun. 10-5; Free Admisison; Hospitality – grab bags, raffle
tickets for door prizes & geodes, Silent Auction for gems,
minerals, fossils & jewelry, Demonstration area with gem
trees, faceting, cabbing, wire wrapping, Geode area –
purchase geodes for cutting.; contact Cyndy Hummel,
10609 Chelsea Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603, (919)-779-6220; e-
mail: [email protected].
Wisconsin March Events
That Darn Plot Friday, February 24, 2017 through Sunday, March 12,
2017. Various Times. A play is written before the
audience's eyes in the Racine Theatre Guild's upcoming
production of "That Darn Plot" from Friday, February 24
through Sunday, March 12. Mark W. Transom is one of the
world's greatest playwrights and has been tasked with
writing a new play in one night. As he sits at his typewriter,
the plot takes shape until Mark's estranged son appears as a
character and the play veers out of control. $13 - $18.
Racine Theatre Guild, Inc, 2519 Northwestern Ave,
Racine, Racine County. Call 262-633-4218
Forever Plaid Thursday, March 2, 2017 through Saturday, March 18,
2017. 7:30-9:30. When four young singers are killed in a
car accident, they posthumously take the stage for one final
gig in this ludicrous 1950's flashback production, said to be
one of the most popular and successful musicals in recent
history. Pump House Regional Arts Center, 119 King
Street, La Crosse, La Crosse County. Call 608-785-1434
Disney's Beauty and the Beast Thursday, March 2, 2017 through Sunday, April 16, 2017.
Seven shows weekly Wed - Sun. Disney's Beauty and the
Beast has thrilled millions of people of all ages around the
world; first as an unforgettable animated masterpiece then
as an award-winning Broadway musical for 13 years
nominated for 9 Tony Awards. Now it comes to life on the
Fireside stage in an all new breath-taking production filled
with stunning scenery, ravishing costumes, fabulous
dancing, side-splitting humor, and delightful songs. It's a
show you'll never forget, a story of eternal romance, a tale
as old as time. $70.95 plus tax and processing for dinner
and show; $45.95 for Youth Package. Fireside Dinner
Theatre, 1131 Janesville Ave, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson
County. Call 800-477-9505. How Native Landscaping is Better for You and the
Earth An Evening Nature Program Thursday, March 9, 2017. 7 pm. Presenter: Mariette Nowak
Landscaping with native plants cam improve your health,
enhance your quality of life, heal the earth, and sustain our
native birds, butterflies, and all wild things Nowak will
share the research that shows how to accomplish all the
above through native landscaping. This program is most
appropriate for people over 10 years. Free. Kettle Moraine
State Park - Northern Unit - Ice Age Visitor Center, N2875
STH 67, Campbellsport, Fond du Lac County. Call 920-
533-8322. Subjects Music and Dance of India with Kiran Ahluwalia and
Natya Dance Theatre Thursday, March 9, 2017. 7:30 pm. Ahluwalia masterfully
assimilates the vocal traditions of India and Pakistan into
original compositions that embody the essence of Indian
music while embracing influences of the West and Africa
She is backed by a five-piece band and joined by Natya
Dance Theatre for an exciting evening of music and dance.
$29 ($24 members/students). John Michael Kohler Arts
Center, 608 New York Ave, Sheboygan, Sheboygan
County. Call 920-458-6144. Wright Design Series
Thursday, March 9, 2017. 7 pm. The Wright Design Series
was inspired by master architect Frank Lloyd Wright who,
although known for his architectural designs, also created
designs in furniture, clothing, textiles and tableware. The
free lectures and discussions highlight a wide array of
design topics including architecture. This event is free but
requires tickets which can be found online. Free. Monona
Terrace Community & Convention Center, One John Nolen
Drive, Madison, Dane County. Call 608-261-4000
Cinderella Thursday, March 9, 2017 through Saturday, March 11,
2017. 7 pm. The story is reborn with the Rodgers &
Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance.
Initially presented on television in 1957 starring Julie
Andrews, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella was the
most widely viewed program in the history of the medium.
Modified for the stage, with great warmth and more than a
touch of merriment, the hearts of children and adults alike
still soar when the slipper fits. Adults & Seniors (60+) $15
College Students & Younger $12. Oconomowoc Arts
Center, 641 E Forest Street, Oconomowoc, Waukesha
County. Call 262-560-3172 Latino Arts Carnival with Proyecto Bembe
Friday, March 10, 2017. Starts at 7:30 pm. Through
exciting collaborations with professional musicians and
dancers from Milwaukee's Latin music scene, Proyecto
Bembe's youth performance ensemble presents their
carnival show, inciting the community to join them on a
rhythmic dancing voyage throughout four of Latin
America's carnival celebrations. Student Matinees:
Thursday, March 9 & Friday, March 10 at 10:30 a.m.
United Community Center / Latino Arts, Inc, 1028 S. 9th
St, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Call 414-384-3100 Leave No Child Inside: Owl Prowl
Friday, March 10, 2017. 7-8 pm. Owls are amazing
creatures! We will talk about the Great Horned Owl, Barred
Owl, and Eastern Screech Owl then head out on to the trails
to call them to see if they'll call back. Children must be
accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration required. General
Public: $6.00. Pringle Nature Center, 9800 - 160th Avenue,
Bristol, Kenosha County. Call 262-857-8008. Beekeeping Classes 2017
Saturday, March 11, 2017. 9 am - 4 pm. Attend one of our
day long 'Beekeeping Classes' held at the Lyman Anderson
Building, 5201 Fen Oak Dr, Madison, WI 53718.
Beginners Classes will repeat on Jan 21, Feb 18, Mar 11,
Apr 8 and May 6, 2017. Second Step Class is Mar 18,
2017. Classes run from 9am - 4pm. The fee of $50 covers
coffee, handouts, free sample journals & catalogues, and
props galore for you to handle. Hands-on Mentoring is also
available, $20 for 2 hours in the apiary. To register, call
Jeanne Hansen at 608-244-5094 Lyman Anderson
Building, 5201 Fen Oak Dr, Madison, Statewide. Call 608-
244-5094. Maple Syrup Hike at Petrifying Springs Park
Saturday, March 11, 2017. 11, 1, and 2:30. With warmer
weather, that can only mean one thing - it's time for Maple
Syrup! Join us for one of three hikes that day in Petrifying
Springs County Park. Meet at Pavilion #6. Free; donations
accepted. Pringle Nature Center, 9800 - 160th Avenue,
Bristol, Kenosha County. Call 262-857-8008. Wonderful Wisconsin Trees Exploring Nature
Program Saturday, March 11, 2017. 10-11:30am. Maple syrup,
apples, cherries, paper, nuts, furniture, and so much more
are gifts from our Wisconsin trees. Many of these gifts are
harvested while there are no leaves on the trees. Join us as
we reveal the tricks to identifying trees in leafless condition
and find out what products come from them. This program
is best for people over 8 years old. Free. Kettle Moraine
State Park - Northern Unit - Ice Age Visitor Center (located
off Hwy 67 half mile west of Dundee), N2875 State Hwy
67, Campbellsport, Fond du Lac County. Call 920-533-
8322. 22nd Annual Model Train Show & Swap Meet
Sunday, March 12, 2017. 9 am. METRO Model Railroad
Club's 22nd annual railroad show and swap meet on
Sunday, March 12th at Circle B Recreation on Highway 60
in Cedarburg will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Multiple Scales
of operating trains. 50 tables of dealers to buy, sell and
trade model railroad equipment, both new and used.
Admission $3 adults children under 12 free. $3. Circle B
Recreation, 6261 Hwy 60, Cedarburg, Ozaukee County.
Call 262-284-5876. The Irish Comedy Tour
Wednesday, March 15, 2017. 7:30 pm. They're Irish,
they're American, and they're not holding back! The Irish
Comedy Tour takes the party atmosphere of a Dublin pub
and combines it with a boisterous, belly-laugh band of
hooligans. The clover - make that clever - comedians,
whose ancestors hail from the Emerald Isle, include Detroit
native Derek Richards; Boston-born Mike McCarthy; Nova
Scotia's Damon Leibert; and from Inchicore, a suburb of
Dublin, Ireland, Derrick Keane. Marcus Center for the
Performing Arts, 929 N Water St, Milwaukee, Milwaukee
County. Call 414-273-7206.
Literacy Network Book Sale Thursday, March 16, 2017 through Saturday, March 18,
2017. 4pm-8pm; 9am-7pm; 9am-2pm. Time for our used
book sale! Thousands of fantastic used books are being
stockpiled for the sale, and include a wide variety of
literature, children's books, how-to, humor, current and past
best-sellers, business, travel, and a large collection of
mysteries. $2 or less! All proceeds help keep our classes,
tutors, and textbooks free for low-literate adults in our
programs. The book sale will be held at the Literacy
Network building located at 701 Dane Street, Madison, WI.
Free. Literacy Network, 701 Dane Street, Madison, Dane
County. Call 608-244-3911.
ComedySportz Saturday, March 18, 2017. 6:30 pm. ComedySportz is an
all Improv, all suggestion based comedy show, fun for all
ages. Two teams of "Actletes" get suggestions from the
audience, create scenes onstage, and compete for your
laughs! You decide what each scene is about, you decide
who you think is funnier, and you decide who wins! If you
haven't guessed yet-- the most important part of the show is
YOU! Bring your kids, bring your grandma and bring your
friends! Adults, Seniors (60+) & College Students $20 HS
& Younger & Military Personnel (with ID) $10.
Oconomowoc Arts Center, 641 E Forest Street,
Oconomowoc, Waukesha County. Call 262-560-3172 Vernal Equinox Night Hike
Saturday, March 18, 2017. 7-8:30 pm. Get rid of the winter
blues and help us welcome spring. We will search for the
early spring risers that live in the park as well as learn how
different cultures welcomed the longer days and warmer
weather. Please leave your flashlights at home as they will
spoil the experience. Pre-registration required. General
Public: $5.00. Pringle Nature Center, 9800 - 160th Avenue,
Bristol, Kenosha County. Call 262-857-8008 Wine, Beer & Chocolate Tasting
Saturday, March 18, 2017. 7 pm. Join us for our 24th
Annual Wine, Beer & Chocolate Tasting! Sample a huge
variety of fine wines, craft beers and gourmet chocolates
while enjoying entertainment from Dead Man's Carnival, a
silent and live auction emceed by TMJ4's Scott Steele,
exciting raffle prizes, a wine pull and more! All proceeds
from the event support the special education, therapy and
support services that St. Francis Children's Center provides
to young children in our community. Buy your tickets
today! Tickets: $50 for general admission; $75 for VIP. St.
Francis Children's Center, 6700 N. Port Washington Road,
Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Call 414-351-0450. Show 'n' Tell with Mike Paul
Tuesday, March 21, 2017. 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Dig out
your family treasures, dust them off, and bring them to
Show 'n' Tell with Mike Paul. Mike Paul is a professional
appraiser and auctioneer of Paul Auction Company, Inc. in
Kewaskum. Mike will share his incredible knowledge of
antiques with the audience as he examines each piece. Even
if you don't have anything to share, this evening is fun &
informative. Please, only ONE ITEM per person. Don't
have an item? There's no charge to watch. Contact Jessica
262-335-4678 $5.00/non-member, Free for WCHS
members. the Old Courthouse Museum, 320 S 5th Ave,
West Bend, Washington County. Call 262-335-4678. The United States Navy Concert Band
Wednesday, March 22, 2017. 7:00 pm. The United States
Navy Concert Band, presents a wide array of marches,
patriotic selections, orchestral transcriptions and modern
wind ensemble repertoire. The Concert Band has been
performing public concerts and participating in high-profile
events for over 85 years. Recognized as one of the finest
wind ensembles in the world, the Concert Band is in
constant demand by the nation's foremost musical
education organizations, such as the American
Bandmasters Association and The Midwest Clinic. Free.
Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N Water St,
Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Call 414-273-7206. Central Park Revisited: Simon and Garfunkel
Friday, March 31, 2017. 7:30 pm. In 1981, more than
500,000 music fans gathered in Central Park to witness the
now legendary reunion of folk duo Simon & Garfunkel.
Award-winning recording artists, Lee Lessack and Johnny
Rodgers recreate that magical night. With dulcet vocals
harmonizing over lilting guitar, you'll hear all the beloved
poetic masterpieces that made Simon & Garfunkel famous:
"Mrs. Robinson," "Homeward Bound," "Scarborough Fair,"
"Bridge Over Troubled Waters," "The Sound of Silence,"
and many more. Starting at $48.00. Marcus Center for the
Performing Arts, 929 N Water St, Milwaukee, Milwaukee
County. Call 414-273-7206.
Gems, Minerals,
Fossils, and More Children’s activities: geode cracking, fish
pond, & displays. Meets Boy Scout Geology
badge requirement by attending exhibition.
Open House
Exhibition North Suburban Library
6340 North 2nd Street ~ Loves Park, Illinois
Saturday ~ April 1, 2017
FREE ~ 10am to 3pm
Sponsored by the
Rock River Valley Gem & Mineral Society
Lizzadro
Museum of
Lapidary Art
Badger Lapidary & Geological Society, Inc.
Laurie Trocke, Editor
4771 CTH II
Highland, WI 53543
