Community Calendar submissions may be faxed to (262) 367-1136 or emailed to happenings@jcpgroup.com. Include time, date, full address and contact information for the event. Submission deadline is noon Wednesday.

ONGOING

Alzheimer’s Support Group: 6:30 p.m. every third Monday of the month, Reflections Adult Day Care, 511 Madison Ave., Fort Atkinson. (920) 563-3759 or (920) 674-5929.

 Asperger’s & ASD Support Group: 7 p.m. third Monday of the month, Trinity Lutheran Church, 346 W. Pine St., Lake Mills. Contact jennifer@trinitylm.com or (920) 648-2717 for more information.

Cambridge Food Pantry & Resource Center: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Mondays, 211 South St., Cambridge. Doors open at 5 p.m. Customers may shop the Food Pantry once every 14 days. Call (608) 423-8142 for more information.

Community Lunch: Noon last Wednesday of every month. The Rock Lake Activity Center, 229 Fremont St., Lake Mills, in coordination with Water House Foods offers a monthly community gathering with lunch until supplies run out. The free gathering is open to all. As the weather turns cooler, lunch will be soups and bread. Dessert and coffee are also served.

Euchre: 2 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, Trinity Pines Retirement Center, 326 W. Pine St., Lake Mills.

Fort Atkinson Food Pantry: 3 to 5 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 715 Jones Ave, Fort Atkinson. Open to anyone living in the Fort Atkinson School District area meeting income eligibility. For more information, call (920) 728-2394.

Free Dinners: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, First United Methodist Fellowship Hall, 320 S. Main St., Fort Atkinson. (920) 563-4903.

Hike the Ice Age Trail: 4 p.m. Tuesdays and 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Highway 12 outpost, 5 miles east of Whitewater. (262) 473-2187 or www.iceagetrail.org.

Jefferson’s Citywide Prayer/Gathering/Worship Night: Every second Thursday of the month. For location and information, contact Bill Schiferl at (920) 674-2067.

Loaves and Fishes Meal: Every Monday, free community meal at Watertown Moravian church, 510 Cole St., Watertown. For more information, call (920) 261-7494 or (920) 206-0222. Sponsored by Watertown and Ebenezer Moravian churches. Volunteers groups are also needed twice yearly on a rotating schedule; call Linda Lippens at (920) 261-2061.

Monday Night Bingo: 6 p.m., Rox Banquet Hall, Council for the Performing Arts, Highway K, Jefferson. Progressive; bring your own dauber or purchase one for $1. Nonsmoking. Refreshments available to purchase. (920) 674-2179.

PiYo Classes: 6 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays, the Gathering Place, 715 Campus St., Milton. PiYo is an athletic blend of Pilates, yoga, ballet and more, requiring no previous experience. Instructed by Heidi McLain. $3 per class.

Praise & Graze Champagne Brunch: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, JC Plaza Hotel, Johnson Creek. Cost: adults, $12.95; seniors, $10.95; children younger than 12, $8.95; children younger than 4, free. Bring your current church bulletin, and $2 of your bill will be donated back to your church. Call (920) 699-2800 for reservations or visit www.jcplazahotel.com.

Rome/Sullivan Food Pantry: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. first Thursday and 2 to 5 p.m. third Thursday of the month, N3866 West St., Town of Sullivan Community Center. Open to anyone meeting income eligibility. Call 262-593-8745 for more information.

Vaccine Clinics: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Jefferson County Health Department. Residents may receive all childhood and adolescent vaccines, adult vaccines, pregnancy tests and blood pressure checks. A $10 per person administration fee will be charged unless you have an active ForwardHealth Card. For the list of adult vaccines and their charges, visit www.jeffersoncountywi.gov. TB skin tests are available for $10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Friday.

Watertown Newcomers & Neighbors Club: 6 p.m. social time; 6:30 p.m. meeting, first Wednesday of each month. Bank of Lake Mills downstairs meeting room, 400 Bernard St., Watertown. Social group for women in Watertown and surrounding areas. Group supports local businesses and charities through fun events. www.watertownnewcomers.com.

Yarn-a-Latte: 9 to 11 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, at Tan-a-Latte, 122 S. Main St., Jefferson. Knitting, crochet and spinning group for all ages and experience levels. Finish a project, learn a new skill, or just hang out. Free. Contact dooleybeth@yahoo.com or call Beth at (262) 582-3048 for more information.

THROUGH-MARCH 31

Community-based Bilingual Youth Vocational Opportunity: 8:30 a.m. to noon, Jefferson County Literacy Council classroom in the Jefferson Area Business Center, 218 Wisconsin Drive, Jefferson. Community-based 21gataskake program is a 7-week, 40-hour training for Spanish language speakers. Bilingual participants, ages 14-17, will learn the fundamentals of interpreting, translating, and bilingual service skills. .Registration deadline is Feb. 13. Cost: $35. BTC is offering an eight-hour workshop for adults interested in interpreter opportunities on Feb. 15 in Watertown at Head Start. To register, donate or volunteer, contact Shawna Stevenoski at (262) 617-0692 or bilingualtraining@yahoo.com. Register online at www.21gatashake.com.

FEB. 25

Calling All Scholars — Making Family Trees: 10:30 a.m. to noon, Hoard Historical Museum, 401 Whitewater Ave., Fort Atkinson.

Clothing Distribution: 1 to 3 p.m., Faith Community Church, W5949 Hackbarth Road, Fort Atkinson. A large selection of clothing from infant to adult sizes is available at no charge. Come and select clothing for yourself or family. Hosted by Kings Closet ministry. For more information, call (920) 563-4730.

FEB. 26

American Legion Post 304 Monthly Pancake Breakfast: 7 a.m. to Noon, Legion Hall, 115 North 3rd St. Palmyra, across from Post Office in Palmyra. Small meal is $3; all you can eat for $5. Children under 6 are free.

Rome Sno-Barons All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast: 8 a.m. to Noon, Pease's Bark River Lanes, Main Street, Rome. Contact Dick Dickow at (262) 949-2059 or April Gallenberg at (262) 593-8159.

Taste of Literacy: 4 to 7 p.m. at St. Lewis Station Winery, 217 N. Main St., Lake Mills. Appetizers, cheese and chocolate professionally paired with wines. Music, door prizes and silent auction. Tickets: $22, available at Lewis Station, Literacy Council, Jefferson; Humphrey Floral & Gifts, Fort Atkinson; Far Horizons Imports, Watertown. For information call (920) 675-0500 or visit http://www.jclc.us.

FEB. 27

Blood Donation: 12 to 6 p.m. at Turner Hall, 301 S. 4th St., Watertown. All presenting donors will receive a ticket to the 2012 Milwaukee Auto Show. While supplies last, some restrictions apply. Call (800) 733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment. A blood donor card or driver’s license, or two other forms of identification are required.

Blood Drive: 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Fort Memorial Hospital, classrooms A, B, and C. Registration recommended, walk-ins welcome. To register call the lab at (920) 568-5261 or visit FortHealthCare.com.

Coffee, Cookies and Conversation: 1 to 3 p.m., L.D. Fargo Library, 120 East Madison St., Lake Mills. For community members who wish to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. There is no charge to attend this program and it is open to all members of the community. Hosted by The Alzheimer’s Association.

FEB. 28

Blood Donation: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Turner Hall, 301 S. 4th St., Watertown. All presenting donors will receive a ticket to the 2012 Milwaukee Auto Show. While supplies last, some restrictions apply. Call (800) 733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment. A blood donor card or driver’s license, or two other forms of identification are required.

Blood Drive: 2:30 to 6:30 p.m., Rock Lake Activity Center, 229 Fremont St., Lake Mills. Anyone 18 years and older is welcome to donate. All blood donations will go to support local hospitals. Walk-ins are welcome but advanced registration is preferred. To register call (920) 945-0156 or go to www.bcw.edu/LakeMills.

The Cat’s Pajamas: 7:30 to 9 p.m., Central Coast Restaurant, 1905 Central Coast Lane, Fort Atkinson. Tickets: $12. As seen on NBC’s “The Sing Off,” their blend of classic songs with a modern a cappella twist showcases their unique style.

FEB. 29

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Young Auditorium, UW-Whitewater, 930 W. Main St., Whitewater. The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra has been gracing the Young Auditorium stage annually for 18 years. This season the orchestra will be joined by a guest soloist. Tickets: General public $34/$29/$19; UW-Whitewater Students $17/$14.50/$9.50.The box office is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (262) 472-2222 or visit http://www.uww.edu/youngauditorium.

Open House/Free Night of Classes: 5 to 7 p.m., To The Pointe, 540 Village Walk Lane, Suite F, Johnson Creek. Visit the studio, take a free class and meet the staff. Register during open house to receive registration fee for free. For more information email info@tothepointe.com or call 262-367-7177 or (866) 813-6519.

MARCH 1

Fort Atkinson-Eli Pierce DAR Monthly Meeting: 12:30, Capn's Steak House, 855 Lexington Blvd., Fort Atkinson. After lunch, the new regent, Pat Carroll will conduct the business meeting followed by a short program. Vicki Schicker will present a tribute to Caroline Scott Harrison, the first regent general of the DAR as well as first lady of the United States. Final plans for the Good Citizens Luncheon being held in April for the seven area high school Good Citizen award winners will also be discussed. Anyone interested in joining the DAR is encouraged to attend. For more information call Vicki at (920) 541-3332.

MARCH 2

World Day of Prayer: Noon, First English Lutheran Church, 401 W. Main St., Whitewater. Refreshments will be served following the service. The church is handicapped accessible with the entrance in the back of the church off the parking lot. World Day of Prayer is a worldwide ecumenical movement of Christian women of many traditions who come together to observe a common day of prayer.

MARCH 3

Bethesda’s Fifth Annual Golden Gala: 5:30 p.m., Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 1721 W. Canal St., Milwaukee. Browse raffle and silent auction items until 6:30 p.m. Complimentary Miller Lite will be available. Dinner at 6:30 p.m.; band and dancing 8 to 11 p.m.; silent auction closes and raffle winners drawn at 9:30 p.m. Wristband for $20 includes beer, wine or soda or $30 includes mixed drinks. Cost: $50. Register online at www.BethesdaLutheranCommunities.org/Gala. For more information contact Katey Higgins at (920) 206-4432 or katey.higgins@mailblc.org.

Blood Drive: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Alden Estates of Jefferson, 1130 Collins Road, Jefferson (in the community room). Contact Donna Schroeder at (920) 674-3170, ext. 1727 or register at www.bcw.edu/AldenEstates. Walk-ins welcome. Please bring a photo ID.

Flint Knapping Presentation: 12:30 p.m., Johnson Creek Village Hall-Public Library building, 125 Depot St. Kevin Ponzio will be presenting and demonstrating the history of flint knapping and some of today’s techniques. He will be using Native American techniques and working with a deer antler as one of his tools. Rock materials will be available for purchase. Light refreshments available. A club member will greet you at the village hall door (library on north side of building closes at noon) For more directions email Robert or Sharon at rwses@idcnet.com or for last minute help call Robert at (920) 650-0561.

Second Annual Charity Game Night: 6:30 p.m., Rox Sportsbar 3656 N County Trunk K, Jefferson. Admission: $10; cash raffle $1 each or six for $5. Bring your favorite games; snacks and entertainment provided. Cash raffles will be drawn around 9 p.m. More than 20 themed baskets will be "chance" raffled off, and a cash raffle with $200 grand prize will be awarded. Entrance and cash raffle tickets are available from any Fort Atkinson Junior Woman's Club member or contact us at FortJrWoman@gmail.com. Funds raised go to the local women's and children's charities and FAHS scholarships! http://www.fortjrwomen.com.

Winter Wine Fest and Craft Show: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Jefferson Fair Park (indoors), 503 N. Jackson Ave., Jefferson. Event includes 15 Wisconsin wineries for tasting and a retail booth, with special prices for that day only, plus 55 crafters and artists, music, cheese and food. $10 wristband for tasting; craft show is free. For more information contact Edna DeWitt at (920) 261-9460/calicocottage@sbcglobal.net. Sponsored by Calico Cottage-Rock River Winery and the Watertown Kiwanis.

MARCH 4

23rd Annual All-You-Can-Eat Pancake, Sausage and Egg Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. to noon, Jefferson High School. Hosted by Jefferson FFA Alumni. Cost: $6 advance tickets from alumni members; $7 at the door, $3 children 5-12, free children under 5.

MARCH 5

Fundraiser for Family Promise: 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., Water House Foods Café and Bakery, Lake Mills. Twenty percent of sales will be donated to Family Promise. For more information or to volunteer email Laura Taylor at taylor.klic@gmail.com.

The Jungle Book Auditions: 3:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Young Auditorium, UW-Whitewater, 930 W. Main St., Whitewater. Missoula Children's Theatre will hold auditions for ages 5 to 18. No prior acting experience or preparation necessary. Auditions begin promptly at 3:45 p.m. Children who are cast may be asked to stay for a rehearsal directly following auditions. For more information call Shannon at (262) 472-1432. For more information call http://www.uww.edu/youngauditorium.

MARCH 7

Free Wellness Screening: 4 to 6 p.m., Fort Memorial Hospital, 611 Sherman Ave East, Fort Atkinson. Screenings available include blood pressure, total cholesterol, blood sugar (glucose), and bone density. These are non-fasting screenings. Register by calling (920) 568-5244.

MARCH 10

Annual Chili Supper and Bake Sale: 4 to 7 p.m., Immanuel United Methodist Church, 201 E Racine St, Jefferson Tickets can be purchased at the door. Adults: $7.50, children 5-12 $2.50, children under 4 are free. Dinner includes all you can eat chili, crackers, cheese, dessert and milk or coffee to drink. Chili is gluten free. Church is handicapped accessible. Contact (920) 674-5273 for more information.

Benefit Auction: Noon, I-94 auction barn, N6919 State Road 89, Lake Mills, for Cameron’s year long foreign exchange program. Send donations of products, services or cash to Cameron Bingham, C/O All American Sales & Auctions, LLC, 867 Lucas Lane, Jefferson, WI 53549 or attend the auction. Visit allamericanauctions.us for current listing and photos. Preview at 10 a.m. Anyone donating will be thanked in all advertising as well as invited to the “Return from Finland” program Cameron will do when he returns.

Bowl Out Domestic Violence!: 1 to 4 p.m. at Rue’s Premier Lanes, Jefferson. Benefit for People Against Domestic & Sexual Abuse (PADA). Scotch Doubles 9 pin tap bowling tournament. Cost: $25 per couple. Prizes, raffle and silent auction. To register call 674-3082 or PADA at 674-6748.

Garden Education Program/Volunteer Social: 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Hoard Historical Museum, 401 Whitewater Ave., Fort Atkinson. Jefferson County Master Gardener Beverly Dahl, presents an educational program titled Raise Your Garden's Profile: Let's Talk Shrubs! Beverly designed both the Hoard Fence Garden and the Rain Garden at the Hoard Historical Museum. Garden Volunteer Social precedes the talk from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. No admission fee, cash donations gratefully accepted. For more information call (920) 563-7769 or visit http://www.hoardmuseum.org.

The Jungle Book: 2 to 3 p.m., Young Auditorium, UW-Whitewater, 930 W. Main St., Whitewater. It begins by auditioning local youth and ends in one amazing week with an hourlong original musical adaptation of “The Jungle Book.” Original music and rollicking humor give new life to the classic tale by Rudyard Kipling. Admission: General public $13/$11/$9; UW-Whitewater students $9. The Box Office is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information call (262) 472-2222 or visit http://www.uww.edu/youngauditorium.

MARCH 12

Heart of the City Meeting: 6 p.m., Cafe Carp, 18 S. Water St. West, Fort Atkinson. Meeting begins with a potluck and will discuss preparations for Earth Day and Farmers Market. For more information about Heart of the City or to sign up to receive monthly “Info Bits” about community issues, visit www.HeartOfTheCity.us, become a fan on Facebook, or email HeartofFort@gmail.com.

Look Good, Feel Better: 1 to 3 p.m., UW Cancer Center, Johnson Creek. Free program teaches female cancer patients beauty techniques that help combat appearance-related side effects of cancer treatments. Call (800) 277-2345 to register.

MARCH 14

Well Child/Healthcheck Clinic: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 226 E. Madison St., Waterloo. Well child: birth to kindergarten entrance; Healthcheck: birth to 21 years old with active ForwardHealth Card. Clinics provide complete physical exam, limited blood tests and all childhood and adolescent immunizations needed. For an appointment time, call (920) 674-7275. Parental permission and immunization records required.

MARCH 17

 Blood Drive: 7 a.m. to noon, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 301 S. High St., Fort Atkinson. Call (920) 563-2263 to schedule an appointment. Walk ins are welcome. For identification please bring a blood donor card or drivers license.

Calling All Scholars: 10:30 a.m. to Noon. Downtown Diorama at the Hoard Historical Museum, 401 Whitewater Avenue, Fort Atkinson.

Hoard’s Historians: 2 p.m. Creating Dairyland at the Hoard Historical Museum, 401 Whitewater Avenue, Fort Atkinson.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Blood Drive: 7 a.m. to Noon, to Benefits the BloodCenter of Wisconsin. Contact the church office at 563-2263 for an appointment.

MARCH 21

Well Child/Healthcheck Clinic: Jefferson County Health Dept., 1541 Annex Road, Jefferson. Well child: birth to kindergarten entrance; Healthcheck: birth to 21 years old with active ForwardHealth Card. Clinics provide complete physical exam, limited blood tests and all childhood and adolescent immunizations needed. For an appointment time, call (920) 674-7275. Parental permission and immunization records required.

MARCH 23

Red Cross Babysitting: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fort Memorial Hospital, classroom A. Participants must be 11 or older and will receive a Red Cross baby-sitting book, DVD and certification card. Sign up at least a week before the class date. Bring a sack lunch. Cost: $50. To register call (920) 568-5244 or visit FortHealthCare.com/Classes.

MARCH 24

Collector's Show: Noon to 4 p.m., Hoard Historical Museum, 401 Whitewater Ave., Fort Atkinson. Consider displaying your favorite collection of antiques, family photographs, or even genealogies. Or just come and check out everyone else's collections. Six-foot tables are available at $10 for Fort Atkinson Historical Society members and at $20 for nonmembers. Limit two tables per person. Space is limited. Call (920) 563-7769 or email oberle@hoardmuseum.org No admission fee to visit the museum; admission to the Collector's Show is free for all Fort Atkinson Historical Society members. For nonmembers, admission is $5 for adults; $2 for ages 12 to 18; under 12 are free.

On My Own at Home: 9 a.m. to Noon at Fort Memorial Hospital, classroom A. Designed for children 9 or older who may be home for a short time without an adult. The focus will be on making wise and safe choices and how to handle unexpected situations. Children are to attend class independently. Cost: $20. To register call (920) 568-5244 or visit FortHealthCare.com/Classes.

Spaghetti Sauce Tasting Contest/Spaghetti Dinner: 3 p.m., Towne Inn, 124 W. Rockwell St., Jefferson. Sauce tasting contest followed by a spaghetti dinner at 4 p.m. Cost: $6. To enter a sauce, be a judge or volunteer contact Father Michael at (60) 228-0984 or rcm1@ymail.com. Fundraiser for Family Promise of Jefferson County.

MARCH 28

Well Child/Healthcheck Clinic: United Methodist Church, 122 N. 5th St., Palmyra. Well child: birth to kindergarten entrance; Healthcheck: birth to 21 years old with active ForwardHealth Card. Clinics provide complete physical exam, limited blood tests and all childhood and adolescent immunizations needed. For an appointment time, call (920) 674-7275. Parental permission and immunization records required.

MARCH 30-APRIL 1

18th Annual Spring Home Show: Friday 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jefferson County Fair Park Activity Center, 503 N. Jackson Ave., Jefferson. Exhibitors, seminars, marketplace, kids’ area and door prizes. Food available for purchase. Admission $3, save $1 with donation of nonperishable food item. Take advantage of Friday’s special and get in for only $1 with a nonperishable food donation. Call (920) 674-2679, email shall@jcpgroup.com or visit www.jeffersonadvertiser.com for information on how you can have your business represented at this event.

APRIL 5

Free Wellness Screening: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fort HealthCare Rockwood, 152 W. Garland St., Jefferson. Screenings available include blood pressure, total cholesterol, blood sugar (glucose). These are non-fasting screenings. Register by calling (920) 568-5244.

APRIL 13

Annual Big Brother Big Sister Bowl for Kids Event: 6 and 8 p.m. shifts, Rock River Lanes in Fort Atkinson. Games, 50/50 raffles and a silent auction will also be going on. $20 bowler fee, $10 under 18. Includes two games of bowling, shoe rental, pizza, soda and one ticket for the grand raffle. Bowlers are encouraged to raise pledges. For more information check www.bbbs4kids.org under the event tab. All benefits to support youth programs.

Community Calendar submissions may be faxed to (262) 367-1136 or emailed to happenings@jcpgroup.com. Include time, date, full address and contact information for the event. Submission deadline is noon Wednesday.

FEB. 17

Fort Atkinson FFA Chapter Breakfast: 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Legion Dugout, 201 S. Water St. W, Fort Atkinson. Students prepare a wonderful filling breakfast for a fantastic cause.

MACCIT Bowling and Casino Night: Pizza served from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., crazy bowling and blackjack from 5:30 to 9 p.m., Varsity Lanes, 450 S. John Paul Road, Milton. Door prizes and raffles. Tickets: $18 for all-you-can-eat pizza, bowling or blackjack, shoe rental and door prizes. (Non-MACCIT members $25 per person) Bowling registration and payment required in advance. Blackjack participants limited to first 21 paid entries. For those who prefer to watch the entertainment and not participate in bowling or casino playing, there will be unlimited pizza from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and participation in door prizes and raffles for $10 (non-MACCIT members $15 per person). For more info contact Christina Slaback at (608) 868-6222.

FEB. 18

American Heart Association First Aid/CPR/AED: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Fort Memorial Hospital, Classroom A. Learn basic first aid, adult CPR and automated external defibrillation. AHA card is issued with successful completion and is valid for 2 years. Cost: $5. To register call (920) 568-5244 or visit FortHealthCare.com/Classes.

Bowl For Kids Sake: 2:30 to 6 p.m., Watertown Bowl North, 766 N. Church St. Fundraising event for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Three games of nine-pin tap bowling, prizes, auctions and more. Non-bowlers welcomes. Register by Feb. 13 by calling (920) 261-2315 or email bbbsdodge@gmail.com.

Mardi Gras Casino Night: 6 to 11 p.m., St. Joseph Church, 1660 Endl Blvd., Fort Atkinson. Tickets are $20 per person and includes $100 game chips, one raffle ticket, and free hors d’oeuvres, plus a chance to win many great prizes. For more information call Bob Pizur at (920) 63-2428.

On My Own at Home: 9 a.m. to Noon, Rock Lake Activity Center. Designed for children 9 and older who may be home for a short time without an adult. The focus will be on making wise and safe choices and how to handle unexpected situations. Children are to attend class independently. Cost: $20. To register call (920) 568-5244 or visit FortHealthCare.com/Classes.

Red Cross Babysitting: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Whitewater Aquatic & Fitness Center. Participants must be 11 or older and will receive a Red Cross baby-sitting book, DVD and certification card. Sign up at least a week before the class date. Bring a bag lunch. Cost: $50. To register call (920) 568-5244 or visit FortHealthCare.com/Classes.

Watertown Athletic Booster Club Trivia Night: Doors open at 5 p.m., trivia begins at 7 p.m., Watertown High School, 825 Endeavour Drive, Watertown. Open to all high school students and adults from all communities. Ten rounds of trivia along with raffle baskets, 50/50 raffle, concessions and more to raise funds for the Watertown Athletic Booster Club. Tickets may be purchased from any athlete or at the door for $10 per person – with eight people per table. For more information call (920) 206-2248 or email Jody.naatz@yahoo.com.

FEB. 18-MARCH 31

Community-based Bilingual Youth Vocational Opportunity: 8:30 a.m. to noon, Jefferson County Literacy Council classroom in the Jefferson Area Business Center, 218 Wisconsin Drive, Jefferson. Community-based 21gataskake program is a 7-week, 40-hour training for Spanish language speakers. Bilingual participants, ages 14-17, will learn the fundamentals of interpreting, translating, and bilingual service skills. .Registration deadline is Feb. 13. Cost: $35. BTC is offering an eight-hour workshop for adults interested in interpreter opportunities on Feb. 15 in Watertown at Head Start. To register, donate or volunteer, contact Shawna Stevenoski at (262) 617-0692 or bilingualtraining@yahoo.com. Register online at www.21gatashake.com.

FEB. 19

Watertown Area Chamber Orchestra Annual Winter Concert: 3 p.m., Watertown High School auditorium, 825 Endeavour Dr., Watertown. Reception to follow in the High School commons area. Free.

 Watertown Snowmobile Association Club’s Slide In or Drive In Buffet Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Donny’s Girl, N 8240 County Trunk E, Pipersville, southeast of Watertown. For information call (920) 478-2575. Open to the public.

FEB. 21

Augie’s Elite Cuisine Show: 1 p.m., Heritage Homes Assisted Living, 700 Welsh Road., Watertown. Chef Augie’s show is interactive, informative, and names will be drawn for prizes. Four guests will be invited to sit at the chef’s table and enjoy a full meal of what Augie prepares; the rest of the audience will also have the opportunity to sample the recipe. For more information contact Ashley Haines at achaines@tlha.org or (920) 567-2006.

Hearing Discussion: 10 a.m., Trinity Pines Retirement Center, 326 W. Pine St., Lake Mills. This is a free program presented by Dr. Amy Kroll answers questions about hearing loss, hearing testing and hearing aids.

FEB. 22

Family & Friends CPR: 6:30 to 9 p.m., Fort Memorial Hospital, classroom A. Program offers adult/child CPR and adult/child choking intervention. This is not a course for certification. Cost: $5. To register call (920) 568-5244 or visit FortHealthCare.com/Classes.

Jeanette Crosswait Concert: 3:30 p.m., Heritage Homes Assisted Living, 700 Welsh Road, Watertown. Jeanette plays guitar, sings and interacts with her audience. For more information contact Ashley Haines at achaines@tlha.org or (920) 567-2006

Well Child/Healthcheck Clinics: Trinity Lutheran Church, 346 Pine St., Lake Mills. Well child: birth to kindergarten entrance; Healthcheck: birth to 21 years old with active ForwardHealth Card. Clinics provide complete physical exam, limited blood tests and all childhood and adolescent immunizations needed. For an appointment time call 920) 674-7275. Parental permission and immunization records required.

FEB. 23

Cooking for One: 3 p.m., Alden Estates of Jefferson, 1130 Collins Road. Alden Estate’s Registered and Certified Dietitian Dena Peroceschi will be presenting the program. She will be preparing a delicious and easy meal and sharing tips on making meal time enjoyable for one.

Dwight Foster Library’s Travel Adventure Series: 7 to 8:30 p.m., Dwight Foster Public Library, 209 Merchants Ave., Fort Atkinson. Carolyn Clarin shares her travel adventures in Afghanistan. Visit http://www.fortlibrary.org for more information.

FEB. 25

Calling All Scholars - Making Family Trees: 10:30 a.m. to noon, Hoard Historical Museum, 401 Whitewater Ave., Fort Atkinson.

Clothing Distribution: 1 to 3 p.m., Faith Community Church, W5949 Hackbarth Road, Fort Atkinson. A large selection of clothing from infant to adult sizes is available at no charge. Come and select clothing for yourself or family. Hosted by Kings Closet ministry. For more information, call (920) 563-4730.

FEB. 26

American Legion Post 304 Monthly Pancake Breakfast: 7 a.m. to Noon, Legion Hall, 115 North 3rd St. Palmyra, across from Post Office in Palmyra. Small meal is $3; all you can eat for $5. Children under 6 are free.

Rome Sno-Barons All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast: 8 a.m. to Noon, Pease's Bark River Lanes, Main Street, Rome. Contact Dick Dickow at (262) 949-2059 or April Gallenberg at (262) 593-8159.

Taste of Literacy: 4 to 7 p.m. at St. Lewis Station Winery, 217 N. Main St., Lake Mills. Appetizers, cheese and chocolate professionally paired with wines. Music, door prizes and silent auction. Tickets: $22, available at Lewis Station, Literacy Council, Jefferson; Humphrey Floral & Gifts, Fort Atkinson; Far Horizons Imports, Watertown. For information call (920) 675-0500 or visit http://www.jclc.us.

FEB. 27

Blood Donation: 12 to 6 p.m. at Turner Hall, 301 S. 4th St., Watertown. All presenting donors will receive a ticket to the 2012 Milwaukee Auto Show. While supplies last, some restrictions apply. Call (800) 733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment. A blood donor card or driver’s license, or two other forms of identification are required.

Blood Drive: 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Fort Memorial Hospital, classrooms A, B, and C. Registration recommended, walk-ins welcome. To register call the lab at (920) 568-5261 or visit FortHealthCare.com.

Coffee, Cookies and Conversation: 1 to 3 p.m., L.D. Fargo Library, 120 East Madison St., Lake Mills. For community members who wish to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. There is no charge to attend this program and it is open to all members of the community. Hosted by The Alzheimer’s Association.

FEB. 28

Blood Donation: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Turner Hall, 301 S. 4th St., Watertown. All presenting donors will receive a ticket to the 2012 Milwaukee Auto Show. While supplies last, some restrictions apply. Call (800) 733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment. A blood donor card or driver’s license, or two other forms of identification are required.

The Cat’s Pajamas: 7:30 to 9 p.m., Central Coast Restaurant, 1905 Central Coast Lane, Fort Atkinson. Tickets: $12. As seen on NBC’s “The Sing Off,” their blend of classic songs with a modern a cappella twist showcases their unique style.

FEB. 29

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Young Auditorium, UW-Whitewater, 930 W. Main St., Whitewater. The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra has been gracing the Young Auditorium stage annually for 18 years. This season the orchestra will be joined by a guest soloist. Tickets: General public $34/$29/$19; UW-Whitewater Students $17/$14.50/$9.50.The box office is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (262) 472-2222 or visit http://www.uww.edu/youngauditorium.

MARCH 2

World Day of Prayer: Noon, First English Lutheran Church, 401 W. Main St., Whitewater. Refreshments will be served following the service. The church is handicapped accessible with the entrance in the back of the church off the parking lot. World Day of Prayer is a worldwide ecumenical movement of Christian women of many traditions who come together to observe a common day of prayer.

MARCH 3

Bethesda’s Fifth Annual Golden Gala: 5:30 p.m., Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 1721 W. Canal St., Milwaukee. Browse raffle and silent auction items until 6:30 p.m. Complimentary Miller Lite will be available. Dinner at 6:30 p.m.; band and dancing 8 to 11 p.m.; silent auction closes and raffle winners drawn at 9:30 p.m. Wristband for $20 includes beer, wine or soda or $30 includes mixed drinks. Cost: $50. Register online at www.BethesdaLutheranCommunities.org/Gala. For more information contact Katey Higgins at (920) 206-4432 or katey.higgins@mailblc.org.

Blood Drive: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Alden Estates of Jefferson, 1130 Collins Road, Jefferson (in the community room). Contact Donna Schroeder at (920) 674-3170, ext. 1727 or register at www.bcw.edu/AldenEstates. Walk-ins welcome. Please bring a photo ID.

Second Annual Charity Game Night: 6:30 p.m., Rox Sportsbar 3656 N County Trunk K, Jefferson. Admission: $10; cash raffle $1 each or six for $5. Bring your favorite games; snacks and entertainment provided. Cash raffles will be drawn around 9 p.m. More than 20 themed baskets will be "chance" raffled off, and a cash raffle with $200 grand prize will be awarded. Entrance and cash raffle tickets are available from any Fort Atkinson Junior Woman's Club member or contact us at FortJrWoman@gmail.com. Funds raised go to the local women's and children's charities and FAHS scholarships! http://www.fortjrwomen.com.

Winter Wine Fest and Craft Show: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Jefferson Fair Park (indoors), 503 N. Jackson Ave., Jefferson. Event includes 15 Wisconsin wineries for tasting and a retail booth, with special prices for that day only, plus 55 crafters and artists, music, cheese and food. $10 wristband for tasting; craft show is free. For more information contact Edna DeWitt at (920) 261-9460/calicocottage@sbcglobal.net.  Sponsored by Calico Cottage-Rock River Winery and the Watertown Kiwanis.

MARCH 5

The Jungle Book Auditions: 3:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Young Auditorium, UW-Whitewater, 930 W. Main St., Whitewater. Missoula Children's Theatre will hold auditions for ages 5 to 18. No prior acting experience or preparation necessary. Auditions begin promptly at 3:45 p.m. Children who are cast may be asked to stay for a rehearsal directly following auditions. For more information call Shannon at (262) 472-1432. For more information call http://www.uww.edu/youngauditorium.

MARCH 7

Free Wellness Screening: 4 to 6 p.m., Fort Memorial Hospital, 611 Sherman Ave East, Fort Atkinson. Screenings available include blood pressure, total cholesterol, blood sugar (glucose), and bone density. These are non-fasting screenings. Register by calling (920) 568-5244.

MARCH 10

Bowl Out Domestic Violence!: 1 to 4 p.m. at Rue’s Premier Lanes, Jefferson. Benefit for People Against Domestic & Sexual Abuse (PADA). Scotch Doubles 9 pin tap bowling tournament. Cost: $25 per couple. Prizes, raffle and silent auction. To register call 674-3082 or PADA at 674-6748.

Garden Education Program/Volunteer Social: 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Hoard Historical Museum, 401 Whitewater Ave., Fort Atkinson. Jefferson County Master Gardener Beverly Dahl, presents an educational program titled Raise Your Garden's Profile: Let's Talk Shrubs! Beverly designed both the Hoard Fence Garden and the Rain Garden at the Hoard Historical Museum. Garden Volunteer Social precedes the talk from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. No admission fee, cash donations gratefully accepted. For more information call (920) 563-7769 or visit http://www.hoardmuseum.org.

The Jungle Book: 2 to 3 p.m., Young Auditorium, UW-Whitewater, 930 W. Main St., Whitewater. It begins by auditioning local youth and ends in one amazing week with an hourlong original musical adaptation of “The Jungle Book.” Original music and rollicking humor give new life to the classic tale by Rudyard Kipling. Admission: General public $13/$11/$9; UW-Whitewater students $9. The Box Office is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information call (262) 472-2222 or visit http://www.uww.edu/youngauditorium.

MARCH 12

Heart of the City Meeting: 6 p.m., Cafe Carp, 18 S. Water St. West, Fort Atkinson. Meeting begins with a potluck and will discuss preparations for Earth Day and Farmers Market. For more information about Heart of the City or to sign up to receive monthly “Info Bits” about community issues, visit www.HeartOfTheCity.us, become a fan on Facebook, or email HeartofFort@gmail.com.

Look Good, Feel Better: 1 to 3 p.m., UW Cancer Center, Johnson Creek. Free program teaches female cancer patients beauty techniques that help combat appearance-related side effects of cancer treatments. Call (800) 277-2345 to register.

MARCH 14

Well Child/Healthcheck Clinic: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 226 E. Madison St., Waterloo. Well child: birth to kindergarten entrance; Healthcheck: birth to 21 years old with active ForwardHealth Card. Clinics provide complete physical exam, limited blood tests and all childhood and adolescent immunizations needed. For an appointment time, call (920) 674-7275. Parental permission and immunization records required.

MARCH 21

Well Child/Healthcheck Clinic: Jefferson County Health Dept., 1541 Annex Road, Jefferson. Well child: birth to kindergarten entrance; Healthcheck: birth to 21 years old with active ForwardHealth Card. Clinics provide complete physical exam, limited blood tests and all childhood and adolescent immunizations needed. For an appointment time, call (920) 674-7275. Parental permission and immunization records required.

MARCH 23

Red Cross Babysitting: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fort Memorial Hospital, classroom A. Participants must be 11 or older and will receive a Red Cross baby-sitting book, DVD and certification card. Sign up at least a week before the class date. Bring a sack lunch. Cost: $50. To register call (920) 568-5244 or visit FortHealthCare.com/Classes.

MARCH 24

Collector's Show: Noon to 4 p.m., Hoard Historical Museum, 401 Whitewater Ave., Fort Atkinson. Consider displaying your favorite collection of antiques, family photographs, or even genealogies. Or just come and check out everyone else's collections. Six-foot tables are available at $10 for Fort Atkinson Historical Society members and at $20 for nonmembers. Limit two tables per person. Space is limited. Call (920) 563-7769 or email oberle@hoardmuseum.org No admission fee to visit the museum; admission to the Collector's Show is free for all Fort Atkinson Historical Society members. For nonmembers, admission is $5 for adults; $2 for ages 12 to 18; under 12 are free.

On My Own at Home: 9 a.m. to Noon at Fort Memorial Hospital, classroom A. Designed for children 9 or older who may be home for a short time without an adult. The focus will be on making wise and safe choices and how to handle unexpected situations. Children are to attend class independently. Cost: $20. To register call (920) 568-5244 or visit FortHealthCare.com/Classes.

MARCH 28

Well Child/Healthcheck Clinic: United Methodist Church, 122 N. 5th St., Palmyra. Well child: birth to kindergarten entrance; Healthcheck: birth to 21 years old with active ForwardHealth Card. Clinics provide complete physical exam, limited blood tests and all childhood and adolescent immunizations needed. For an appointment time, call (920) 674-7275. Parental permission and immunization records required.

MARCH 30-APRIL 1

18th Annual Spring Home Show: Friday 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jefferson County Fair Park Activity Center, 503 N. Jackson Ave., Jefferson. Exhibitors, seminars, marketplace, kids’ area and door prizes. Food available for purchase. Admission $3, save $1 with donation of nonperishable food item. Take advantage of Friday’s special and get in for only $1 with a nonperishable food donation. Call (920) 674-2679, email shall@jcpgroup.com or visit www.jeffersonadvertiser.com for information on how you can have your business represented at this event.

ONGOING

Alzheimer’s Support Group: 6:30 p.m. every third Monday of the month, Reflections Adult Day Care, 511 Madison Ave., Fort Atkinson. (920) 563-3759 or (920) 674-5929.

 Asperger’s & ASD Support Group: 7 p.m. third Monday of the month, Trinity Lutheran Church, 346 W. Pine St., Lake Mills. Contact jennifer@trinitylm.com or (920) 648-2717 for more information.

Cambridge Food Pantry & Resource Center: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Mondays, 211 South St., Cambridge. Doors open at 5 p.m. Customers may shop the Food Pantry once every 14 days. Call (608) 423-8142 for more information.

Community Lunch: Noon last Wednesday of every month. The Rock Lake Activity Center, 229 Fremont St., Lake Mills, in coordination with Water House Foods offers a monthly community gathering with lunch until supplies run out. The free gathering is open to all. As the weather turns cooler, lunch will be soups and bread. Dessert and coffee are also served.

Euchre: 2 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, Trinity Pines Retirement Center, 326 W. Pine St., Lake Mills.

Fort Atkinson Food Pantry: 3 to 5 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 715 Jones Ave, Fort Atkinson. Open to anyone living in the Fort Atkinson School District area meeting income eligibility. For more information, call (920) 728-2394.

Free Dinners: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, First United Methodist Fellowship Hall, 320 S. Main St., Fort Atkinson. (920) 563-4903.

Hike the Ice Age Trail: 4 p.m. Tuesdays and 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Highway 12 outpost, 5 miles east of Whitewater. (262) 473-2187 or www.iceagetrail.org.

Jefferson’s Citywide Prayer/Gathering/Worship Night: Every second Thursday of the month. For location and information, contact Bill Schiferl at (920) 674-2067.

Loaves and Fishes Meal: Every Monday, free community meal at Watertown Moravian church, 510 Cole St., Watertown. For more information, call (920) 261-7494 or (920) 206-0222. Sponsored by Watertown and Ebenezer Moravian churches. Volunteers groups are also needed twice yearly on a rotating schedule; call Linda Lippens at (920) 261-2061.

Monday Night Bingo: 6 p.m., Rox Banquet Hall, Council for the Performing Arts, Highway K, Jefferson. Progressive; bring your own dauber or purchase one for $1. Nonsmoking. Refreshments available to purchase. (920) 674-2179.

PiYo Classes: 6 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays, the Gathering Place, 715 Campus St., Milton. PiYo is an athletic blend of Pilates, yoga, ballet and more, requiring no previous experience. Instructed by Heidi McLain. $3 per class.

Praise & Graze Champagne Brunch: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, JC Plaza Hotel, Johnson Creek. Cost: adults, $12.95; seniors, $10.95; children younger than 12, $8.95; children younger than 4, free. Bring your current church bulletin, and $2 of your bill will be donated back to your church. Call (920) 699-2800 for reservations or visit www.jcplazahotel.com.

Rome/Sullivan Food Pantry: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. first Thursday and 2 to 5 p.m. third Thursday of the month, N3866 West St., Town of Sullivan Community Center. Open to anyone meeting income eligibility. Call 262-593-8745 for more information.

Vaccine Clinics: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Jefferson County Health Department. Residents may receive all childhood and adolescent vaccines, adult vaccines, pregnancy tests and blood pressure checks. A $10 per person administration fee will be charged unless you have an active ForwardHealth Card. For the list of adult vaccines and their charges, visit www.jeffersoncountywi.gov. TB skin tests are available for $10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Friday.

Watertown Newcomers & Neighbors Club: 6 p.m. social time; 6:30 p.m. meeting, first Wednesday of each month. Bank of Lake Mills downstairs meeting room, 400 Bernard St., Watertown. Social group for women in Watertown and surrounding areas. Group supports local businesses and charities through fun events. www.watertownnewcomers.com.

Yarn-a-Latte: 9 to 11 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, at Tan-a-Latte, 122 S. Main St., Jefferson. Knitting, crochet and spinning group for all ages and experience levels. Finish a project, learn a new skill, or just hang out. Free. Contact dooleybeth@yahoo.com or call Beth at (262) 582-3048 for more information.

Community Calendar submissions may be faxed to (262) 367-1136 or emailed to happenings@jcpgroup.com. Include time, date, full address and contact information for the event. Submission deadline is noon Wednesday.

ONGOING

Alzheimer’s Support Group: 6:30 p.m. every third Monday of the month, Reflections Adult Day Care, 511 Madison Ave., Fort Atkinson. (920) 563-3759 or (920) 674-5929.

 Asperger’s & ASD Support Group: 7 p.m. third Monday of the month, Trinity Lutheran Church, 346 W. Pine St., Lake Mills. Contact jennifer@trinitylm.com or (920) 648-2717 for more information.

Cambridge Food Pantry & Resource Center: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Mondays, 211 South St., Cambridge. Doors open at 5 p.m. Customers may shop the Food Pantry once every 14 days. Call (608) 423-8142 for more information.

Community Lunch: Noon last Wednesday of every month. The Rock Lake Activity Center, 229 Fremont St., Lake Mills, in coordination with Water House Foods offers a monthly community gathering with lunch until supplies run out. The free gathering is open to all. As the weather turns cooler, lunch will be soups and bread. Dessert and coffee are also served.

Euchre: 2 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays of the month,Trinity Pines Retirement Center, 326 W. Pine St., Lake Mills.

Fort Atkinson Food Pantry: 3 to 5 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 715 Jones Ave, Fort Atkinson. Open to anyone living in the Fort Atkinson School District area meeting income eligibility. For more information, call (920) 728-2394.

Free Dinners: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, First United Methodist Fellowship Hall, 320 S. Main St., Fort Atkinson. (920) 563-4903.

Hike the Ice Age Trail: 4 p.m. Tuesdays and 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Highway 12 outpost, 5 miles east of Whitewater. (262) 473-2187 or www.iceagetrail.org.

Jefferson’s Citywide Prayer/Gathering/Worship Night: Every second Thursday of the month. For location and information, contact Bill Schiferl at (920) 674-2067.

Loaves and Fishes Meal: Every Monday, free community meal at Watertown Moravian church, 510 Cole St., Watertown. For more information, call (920) 261-7494 or (920) 206-0222. Sponsored by Watertown and Ebenezer Moravian churches. Volunteers groups are also needed twice yearly on a rotating schedule; call Linda Lippens at (920) 261-2061.

Monday Night Bingo: 6 p.m., Rox Banquet Hall, Council for the Performing Arts, Highway K, Jefferson. Progressive; bring your own dauber or purchase one for $1. Nonsmoking. Refreshments available to purchase. (920) 674-2179.

PiYo Classes: 6 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays, the Gathering Place, 715 Campus St., Milton. PiYo is an athletic blend of Pilates, yoga, ballet and more, requiring no previous experience. Instructed by Heidi McLain. $3 per class.

Praise & Graze Champagne Brunch: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, JC Plaza Hotel, Johnson Creek. Cost: adults, $12.95; seniors, $10.95; children younger than 12, $8.95; children younger than 4, free. Bring your current church bulletin, and $2 of your bill will be donated back to your church. Call (920) 699-2800 for reservations or visit www.jcplazahotel.com.

Rome/Sullivan Food Pantry: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. first Thursday and 2 to 5 p.m. third Thursday of the month, N3866 West St., Town of Sullivan Community Center. Open to anyone meeting income eligibility. Call 262-593-8745 for more information.

Vaccine Clinics: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Jefferson County Health Department. Residents may receive all childhood and adolescent vaccines, adult vaccines, pregnancy tests and blood pressure checks. A $10 per person administration fee will be charged unless you have an active ForwardHealth Card. For the list of adult vaccines and their charges, visit www.jeffersoncountywi.gov. TB skin tests are available for $10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Friday.

Watertown Newcomers & Neighbors Club: 6 p.m. social time; 6:30 p.m. meeting, first Wednesday of each month. Bank of Lake Mills downstairs meeting room, 400 Bernard St., Watertown. Social group for women in Watertown and surrounding areas. Group supports local businesses and charities through fun events. www.watertownnewcomers.com.

Yarn-a-Latte: 9 to 11 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, at Tan-a-Latte, 122 S. Main St., Jefferson. Knitting, crochet and spinning group for all ages and experience levels. Finish a project, learn a new skill, or just hang out. Free. Contact dooleybeth@yahoo.com or call Beth at (262) 582-3048 for more information.

FEB. 10

Blue Suede Shoes/Ultimate Elvis Bash: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Young Auditorium at Young Auditorium, 930 W. Main St., Whitewater. Scot Bruce and Mike Albert team up to bring you the most riveting tribute to the King of Rock & Roll that you will ever see. An electrifying musical excitement of the King, in a live, biographical concert. The box office is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call (262) 472-2222. Tickets: $29/$26/$19 general public; $14.25 UW-Whitewater students. For more information visit http://www.uww.edu/youngauditorium.

FEB. 10, 11

17th Annual Fort Showcase: Fort Atkinson High School, 925 Lexington Blvd. Two days full of high-powered music and dance presented by Fort Atkinson High School Music Department. Fort Showcase begins on Friday evening with middle school show choir and high school concert choir performances. On Saturday, 23 top high school show choirs from four states will perform throughout the day beginning at 8 a.m. Finalists will compete for the title of grand champion Saturday evening. Tickets at the door: Friday - $3 youth $7 adults. Saturday admission prices are $10 for daytime and $8 for evening finals. Or choose unlimited Saturday admission for $15 adults and $10 youth. Concessions available both days. Call (920) 563-7811 ext. 1118 for more information. Fort Atkinson High School is located at 925 Lexington Blvd.

FEB. 12

All-You-Can-Eat-Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. to Noon, VFW, 1420 S. Main St., Jefferson. Tickets: $6 in advance, $7 at the door; kids 5 and under eat free. Tickets available at Jefferson financial institutions or River Crest Apartments. All proceeds support the Jefferson cab rides for the elderly.

Chili Cook Off and Dan Holmes Concert: Noon, Sullivan Elementary School, Sullivan. Vote for the best chili and listen to inspirational Christian folk and country music at 12:45 p.m. Sponsored by the United Methodist churches of Circuit 34, Concord, Johnson Creek, Sullivan, Waterloo and Watertown.

Jefferson Cab Rides for the Elderly Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. to noon, Jefferson VFW. All you can eat.

FEB. 13

Southern Kettle Moraine Horse Trail Association Monthly Meeting: Suhmer’s upstairs dining room, 201 Kettle Moraine Drive, Eagle. For information contact Bob Husske, president, at (414) 507-0219.

FEB. 15

Blood Donation: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Waterloo High School, 865 N. Monroe St., Waterloo. Call (800) RED-CROSS (800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information.

Well Child/Healthcheck Clinics: Jefferson County Health Dept., 1541 Annex Road, Jefferson. Well child: birth to kindergarten entrance; Healthcheck: birth to 21 years old with active ForwardHealth Card. Clinics provide complete physical exam, limited blood tests and all childhood and adolescent immunizations needed. For an appointment time, call (920) 674-7275. Parental permission and immunization records required.

FEB. 16

Baby Talk: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Fort HealthCare Therapy & Sport Center. This class teaches parents of children ages 6-36 months basic American Sign Language, which has been proven to increase vocabulary in children and advance cognitive skills. Parents and children are invited to attend together. Cost: $5. To register call (920) 568-5244 or visit FortHealthCare.com/Classes.

Blood Donation: 12:30 to 6 p.m., Fireman’s Hall, N8345 Park St., Ixonia. All presenting donors will receive a ticket to the 2012 Milwaukee Auto Show. While supplies last, some restrictions apply. Call (800) 733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment. A blood donor card or driver’s license, or two other forms of identification are required.

Free Fashion Show: 2 p.m., Trinity Pines Retirement Center, 326 W. Pine St., Lake Mills. Presented by Mary's Unique Boutique.

The Comedy of Errors: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Young Auditorium, 930 W. Main St., Whitewater. One of Shakespeare’s earliest, this play involves humor derived from slapstick, puns and wordplay. . The box office is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call (262) 472-2222. Tickets: $29/$26/$19. For more information visit http://www.uww.edu/youngauditorium.

Well Child/Healthcheck Clinic: St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 302 Merchants Ave., Fort Atkinson. Well child: birth to kindergarten entrance; Healthcheck: birth to 21 years old with active ForwardHealth Card. Clinics provide complete physical exam, limited blood tests and all childhood and adolescent immunizations needed. For an appointment time, call (920) 674-7275. Parental permission and immunization records required.

FEB. 17

MACCIT Bowling and Casino Night: Pizza served from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., crazy bowling and blackjack from 5:30 to 9 p.m., Varsity Lanes, 450 S. John Paul Road, Milton. Door prizes and raffles. Tickets: $18 for all-you-can-eat pizza, bowling or blackjack, shoe rental and door prizes. (Non-MACCIT members $25 per person) Bowling registration and payment required in advance. Blackjack participants limited to first 21 paid entries. For those who prefer to watch the entertainment and not participate in bowling or casino playing, there will be unlimited pizza from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and participation in door prizes and raffles for $10 (non-MACCIT members $15 per person). For more info contact Christina Slaback at (608) 868-6222.

FEB. 18

American Heart Association First Aid/CPR/AED: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Fort Memorial Hospital, Classroom A. Learn basic first aid, adult CPR and automated external defibrillation. AHA card is issued with successful completion and is valid for 2 years. Cost: $5. To register call (920) 568-5244 or visit FortHealthCare.com/Classes.

On My Own at Home: 9 a.m. to Noon, Rock Lake Activity Center. Designed for children 9 and older who may be home for a short time without an adult. The focus will be on making wise and safe choices and how to handle unexpected situations. Children are to attend class independently. Cost: $20. To register call (920) 568-5244 or visit FortHealthCare.com/Classes.

Red Cross Babysitting: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Whitewater Aquatic & Fitness Center. Participants must be 11 or older and will receive a Red Cross baby-sitting book, DVD and certification card. Sign up at least a week before the class date. Bring a bag lunch. Cost: $50. To register call (920) 568-5244 or visit FortHealthCare.com/Classes.

FEB. 18-MARCH 31

Community-based Bilingual Youth Vocational Opportunity: 8:30 a.m. to noon, Jefferson County Literacy Council classroom in the Jefferson Area Business Center, 218 Wisconsin Drive, Jefferson. Community-based 21gataskake program is a 7-week, 40-hour training for Spanish language speakers. Bilingual participants, ages 14-17, will learn the fundamentals of interpreting, translating, and bilingual service skills. .Registration deadline is Feb. 13. Cost: $35. BTC is offering an eight-hour workshop for adults interested in interpreter opportunities on Feb. 15 in Watertown at Head Start. To register, donate or volunteer, contact Shawna Stevenoski at (262) 617-0692 or bilingualtraining@yahoo.com. Register online at www.21gatashake.com.

FEB. 18

Bowl For Kids Sake: 2:30 to 6 p.m., Watertown Bowl North, 766 N. Church St. Fundraising event for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Three games of nine-pin tap bowling, prizes, auctions and more. Non-bowlers welcomes. Register by Feb. 13 by calling (920) 261-2315 or email bbbsdodge@gmail.com.

Mardi Gras Casino Night: 6 to 11 p.m., St. Joseph Church, 1660 Endl Blvd., Fort Atkinson. Tickets are $20 per person and includes $100 game chips, one raffle ticket, and free hors d’oeuvres, plus a chance to win many great prizes. For more information call Bob Pizur at (920) 63-2428.

Watertown Athletic Booster Club Trivia Night: Doors open at 5 p.m., trivia begins at 7 p.m., Watertown High School, 825 Endeavour Drive, Watertown. Open to all high school students and adults from all communities. Ten rounds of trivia along with raffle baskets, 50/50 raffle, concessions and more to raise funds for the Watertown Athletic Booster Club. Tickets may be purchased from any athlete or at the door for $10 per person – with eight people per table. For more information call (920) 206-2248 or email Jody.naatz@yahoo.com.

FEB. 19

Watertown Area Chamber Orchestra Annual Winter Concert: 3 p.m., Watertown High School auditorium, 825 Endeavour Dr., Watertown. Reception to follow in the High School commons area. Free.

 Watertown Snowmobile Association Club’s Slide In or Drive In Buffet Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Donny’s Girl, N 8240 County Trunk E, Pipersville, southeast of Watertown. For information call (920) 478-2575. Open to the public.

FEB. 21

Augie’s Elite Cuisine Show: 1 p.m., Heritage Homes Assisted Living, 700 Welsh Road., Watertown. Chef Augie’s show is interactive, informative, and names will be drawn for prizes. Four guests will be invited to sit at the chef’s table and enjoy a full meal of what Augie prepares; the rest of the audience will also have the opportunity to sample the recipe. For more information contact Ashley Haines at achaines@tlha.org or (920) 567-2006.

Hearing Discussion: 10 a.m., Trinity Pines Retirement Center, 326 W. Pine St., Lake Mills. This is a free program presented by Dr. Amy Kroll answers questions about hearing loss, hearing testing and hearing aids.

FEB. 22

Family & Friends CPR: 6:30 to 9 p.m., Fort Memorial Hospital, classroom A. Program offers adult/child CPR and adult/child choking intervention. This is not a course for certification. Cost: $5. To register call (920) 568-5244 or visit FortHealthCare.com/Classes.

Jeanette Crosswait Concert: 3:30 p.m., Heritage Homes Assisted Living, 700 Welsh Road, Watertown. Jeanette plays guitar, sings and interacts with her audience. For more information contact Ashley Haines at achaines@tlha.org or (920) 567-2006

Well Child/Healthcheck Clinics: Trinity Lutheran Church, 346 Pine St., Lake Mills. Well child: birth to kindergarten entrance; Healthcheck: birth to 21 years old with active ForwardHealth Card. Clinics provide complete physical exam, limited blood tests and all childhood and adolescent immunizations needed. For an appointment time call 920) 674-7275. Parental permission and immunization records required.

FEB. 23

Dwight Foster Library’s Travel Adventure Series: 7 to 8:30 p.m., Dwight Foster Public Library, 209 Merchants Ave., Fort Atkinson. Carolyn Clarin shares her travel adventures in Afghanistan. Visit http://www.fortlibrary.org for more information.

FEB. 25

Calling All Scholars - Making Family Trees: 10:30 a.m. to noon, Hoard Historical Museum, 401 Whitewater Ave., Fort Atkinson.

FEB. 26

American Legion Post 304 Monthly Pancake Breakfast: 7 a.m. to Noon, Legion Hall, 115 North 3rd St. Palmyra, across from Post Office in Palmyra. Small meal is $3; all you can eat for $5. Children under 6 are free.

Rome Sno-Barons All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast: 8 a.m. to Noon, Pease's Bark River Lanes, Main Street, Rome. Contact Dick Dickow at (262) 949-2059 or April Gallenberg at (262) 593-8159.

Taste of Literacy: 4 to 7 p.m. at St. Lewis Station Winery, 217 N. Main St., Lake Mills. Appetizers, cheese and chocolate professionally paired with wines. Music, door prizes and silent auction. Tickets: $22, available at Lewis Station, Literacy Council, Jefferson; Humphrey Floral & Gifts, Fort Atkinson; Far Horizons Imports, Watertown. For information call (920) 675-0500 or visit http://www.jclc.us.

FEB. 27

Blood Donation: 12 to 6 p.m. at Turner Hall, 301 S. 4th St., Watertown. All presenting donors will receive a ticket to the 2012 Milwaukee Auto Show. While supplies last, some restrictions apply. Call (800) 733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment. A blood donor card or driver’s license, or two other forms of identification are required.

Blood Drive: 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Fort Memorial Hospital, classrooms A, B, and C. Registration recommended, walk-ins welcome. To register call the lab at (920) 568-5261 or visit FortHealthCare.com.

Coffee, Cookies and Conversation: 1 to 3 p.m., L.D. Fargo Library, 120 East Madison St., Lake Mills. For community members who wish to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. There is no charge to attend this program and it is open to all members of the community. Hosted by The Alzheimer’s Association.

FEB. 28

Blood Donation: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Turner Hall, 301 S. 4th St., Watertown. All presenting donors will receive a ticket to the 2012 Milwaukee Auto Show. While supplies last, some restrictions apply. Call (800) 733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment. A blood donor card or driver’s license, or two other forms of identification are required.

The Cat’s Pajamas: 7:30 to 9 p.m., Central Coast Restaurant, 1905 Central Coast Lane, Fort Atkinson. Tickets: $12. As seen on NBC’s “The Sing Off,” their blend of classic songs with a modern a cappella twist showcases their unique style.

FEB. 29

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Young Auditorium, UW-Whitewater, 930 W. Main St., Whitewater. The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra has been gracing the Young Auditorium stage annually for 18 years. This season the orchestra will be joined by a guest soloist. Tickets: General public $34/$29/$19; UW-Whitewater Students $17/$14.50/$9.50.The box office is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (262) 472-2222 or visit http://www.uww.edu/youngauditorium.

MARCH 3

Bethesda’s Fifth Annual Golden Gala: 5:30 p.m., Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 1721 W. Canal St., Milwaukee. Browse raffle and silent auction items until 6:30 p.m. Complimentary Miller Lite will be available. Dinner at 6:30 p.m.; band and dancing 8 to 11 p.m.; silent auction closes and raffle winners drawn at 9:30 p.m. Wristband for $20 includes beer, wine or soda or $30 includes mixed drinks. Cost: $50. Register online at www.BethesdaLutheranCommunities.org/Gala. For more information contact Katey Higgins at (920) 206-4432 or katey.higgins@mailblc.org.

Blood Drive: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Alden Estates of Jefferson, 1130 Collins Road, Jefferson (in the community room). Contact Donna Schroeder at (920) 674-3170, ext. 1727 or register at www.bcw.edu/AldenEstates. Walk-ins welcome. Please bring a photo ID.

Second Annual Charity Game Night: 6:30 p.m., Rox Sportsbar 3656 N County Trunk K, Jefferson. Admission: $10; cash raffle $1 each or six for $5. Bring your favorite games; snacks and entertainment provided. Cash raffles will be drawn around 9 p.m. More than 20 themed baskets will be "chance" raffled off, and a cash raffle with $200 grand prize will be awarded. Entrance and cash raffle tickets are available from any Fort Atkinson Junior Woman's Club member or contact us at FortJrWoman@gmail.com. Funds raised go to the local women's and children's charities and FAHS scholarships! http://www.fortjrwomen.com

Winter Wine Fest and Craft Show: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Jefferson Fair Park (indoors), 503 N. Jackson Ave., Jefferson. Event includes 15 Wisconsin wineries for tasting and a retail booth, with special prices for that day only, plus 55 crafters and artists, music, cheese and food. $10 wristband for tasting; craft show is free. For more information contact Edna DeWitt at (920) 261-9460/calicocottage@sbcglobal.net.  Sponsored by Calico Cottage-Rock River Winery and the Watertown Kiwanis.

MARCH 5

The Jungle Book Auditions: 3:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Young Auditorium, UW-Whitewater, 930 W. Main St., Whitewater. Missoula Children's Theatre will hold auditions for ages 5 to 18. No prior acting experience or preparation necessary. Auditions begin promptly at 3:45 p.m. Children who are cast may be asked to stay for a rehearsal directly following auditions. For more information call Shannon at (262) 472-1432. For more information call http://www.uww.edu/youngauditorium

MARCH 7

Free Wellness Screening: 4 to 6 p.m., Fort Memorial Hospital, 611 Sherman Ave East, Fort Atkinson. Screenings available include blood pressure, total cholesterol, blood sugar (glucose), and bone density. These are non-fasting screenings. Register by calling (920) 568-5244.

MARCH 10

Garden Education Program: 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Hoard Historical Museum, 401 Whitewater Ave., Fort Atkinson. Jefferson County Master Gardener Beverly Dahl, presents an educational program titled Raise Your Garden's Profile: Let's Talk Shrubs! Beverly designed both the Hoard Fence Garden and the Rain Garden at the Hoard Historical Museum. No admission fee, cash donations gratefully accepted. For more information call (920) 563-7769 or visit http://www.hoardmuseum.org.

"The Jungle Book": 2 to 3 p.m., Young Auditorium, UW-Whitewater, 930 W. Main St., Whitewater. It begins by auditioning local youth and ends in one amazing week with an hourlong original musical adaptation of “The Jungle Book.” Original music and rollicking humor give new life to the classic tale by Rudyard Kipling. Admission: General public $13/$11/$9; UW-Whitewater students $9. The Box Office is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information call (262) 472-2222 or visit http://www.uww.edu/youngauditorium.

MARCH 12

Heart of the City Meeting: 6 p.m., Cafe Carp, 18 S. Water St. West, Fort Atkinson. Meeting begins with a potluck and will discuss preparations for Earth Day and Farmers Market. For more information about Heart of the City or to sign up to receive monthly “Info Bits” about community issues, visit www.HeartOfTheCity.us, become a fan on Facebook, or email HeartofFort@gmail.com.

Look Good, Feel Better: 1 to 3 p.m., UW Cancer Center, Johnson Creek. Free program teaches female cancer patients beauty techniques that help combat appearance-related side effects of cancer treatments. Call (800) 277-2345 to register.

MARCH 14

Well Child/Healthcheck Clinic: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 226 E. Madison St., Waterloo. Well child: birth to kindergarten entrance; Healthcheck: birth to 21 years old with active ForwardHealth Card. Clinics provide complete physical exam, limited blood tests and all childhood and adolescent immunizations needed. For an appointment time, call (920) 674-7275. Parental permission and immunization records required.

MARCH 21

Well Child/Healthcheck Clinic: Jefferson County Health Dept., 1541 Annex Road, Jefferson. Well child: birth to kindergarten entrance; Healthcheck: birth to 21 years old with active ForwardHealth Card. Clinics provide complete physical exam, limited blood tests and all childhood and adolescent immunizations needed. For an appointment time, call (920) 674-7275. Parental permission and immunization records required.

MARCH 23

Red Cross Babysitting: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fort Memorial Hospital, classroom A. Participants must be 11 or older and will receive a Red Cross baby-sitting book, DVD and certification card. Sign up at least a week before the class date. Bring a sack lunch. Cost: $50. To register call (920) 568-5244 or visit FortHealthCare.com/Classes.

MARCH 24

Collector's Show: Noon to 4 p.m., Hoard Historical Museum, 401 Whitewater Ave., Fort Atkinson. Consider displaying your favorite collection of antiques, family photographs, or even genealogies. Or just come and check out everyone else's collections. Six-foot tables are available at $10 for Fort Atkinson Historical Society members and at $20 for nonmembers. Limit two tables per person. Space is limited. Call (920) 563-7769 or email oberle@hoardmuseum.org No admission fee to visit the museum; admission to the Collector's Show is free for all Fort Atkinson Historical Society members. For nonmembers, admission is $5 for adults; $2 for ages 12 to 18; under 12 are free.

On My Own at Home: 9 a.m. to Noon at Fort Memorial Hospital, classroom A. Designed for children 9 or older who may be home for a short time without an adult. The focus will be on making wise and safe choices and how to handle unexpected situations. Children are to attend class independently. Cost: $20. To register call (920) 568-5244 or visit FortHealthCare.com/Classes.

MARCH 28

Well Child/Healthcheck Clinic: United Methodist Church, 122 N. 5th St., Palmyra. Well child: birth to kindergarten entrance; Healthcheck: birth to 21 years old with active ForwardHealth Card. Clinics provide complete physical exam, limited blood tests and all childhood and adolescent immunizations needed. For an appointment time, call (920) 674-7275. Parental permission and immunization records required.

MARCH 30-APRIL 1

18th Annual Spring Home Show: Friday 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jefferson County Fair Park Activity Center, 503 N. Jackson Ave., Jefferson. Exhibitors, seminars, marketplace, kids’ area and door prizes. Food available for purchase. Admission $3, save $1 with donation of nonperishable food item. Take advantage of Friday’s special and get in for only $1 with a nonperishable food donation. Call (920) 674-2679, email shall@jcpgroup.com or visit www.jeffersonadvertiser.com for information on how you can have your business represented at this event.

Community Calendar submissions may be faxed to (262) 367-1136 or emailed to happenings@jcpgroup.com. Include time, date, full address and contact information for the event. Submission deadline is noon Wednesday.

ONGOING

Alzheimer’s Support Group: 6:30 p.m. every third Monday of the month, Reflections Adult Day Care, 511 Madison Ave., Fort Atkinson. (920) 563-3759 or (920) 674-5929.

 Asperger’s & ASD Support Group: 7 p.m. third Monday of the month, Trinity Lutheran Church, 346 W. Pine St., Lake Mills. Contact jennifer@trinitylm.com or (920) 648-2717 for more information.

Cambridge Food Pantry & Resource Center: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Mondays, 211 South St., Cambridge. Doors open at 5 p.m. Customers may shop the Food Pantry once every 14 days. Call (608) 423-8142 for more information.

Community Lunch: Noon last Wednesday of every month. The Rock Lake Activity Center, 229 Fremont St., Lake Mills, in coordination with Water House Foods offers a monthly community gathering with lunch until supplies run out. The free gathering is open to all. As the weather turns cooler, lunch will be soups and bread. Dessert and coffee are also served.

Euchre: 2 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays of the month,Trinity Pines Retirement Center, 326 W. Pine St., Lake Mills.

Fort Atkinson Food Pantry: 3 to 5 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 715 Jones Ave, Fort Atkinson. Open to anyone living in the Fort Atkinson School District area meeting income eligibility. For more information, call (920) 728-2394.

Free Dinners: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, First United Methodist Fellowship Hall, 320 S. Main St., Fort Atkinson. (920) 563-4903.

Hike the Ice Age Trail: 4 p.m. Tuesdays and 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Highway 12 outpost, 5 miles east of Whitewater. (262) 473-2187 or www.iceagetrail.org.

Jefferson’s Citywide Prayer/Gathering/Worship Night: Every second Thursday of the month. For location and information, contact Bill Schiferl at (920) 674-2067.

Loaves and Fishes Meal: Every Monday, free community meal at Watertown Moravian church, 510 Cole St., Watertown. For more information, call (920) 261-7494 or (920) 206-0222. Sponsored by Watertown and Ebenezer Moravian churches. Volunteers groups are also needed twice yearly on a rotating schedule; call Linda Lippens at (920) 261-2061.

Monday Night Bingo: 6 p.m., Rox Banquet Hall, Council for the Performing Arts, Highway K, Jefferson. Progressive; bring your own dauber or purchase one for $1. Nonsmoking. Refreshments available to purchase. (920) 674-2179.

PiYo Classes: 6 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays, the Gathering Place, 715 Campus St., Milton. PiYo is an athletic blend of Pilates, yoga, ballet and more, requiring no previous experience. Instructed by Heidi McLain. $3 per class.

Praise & Graze Champagne Brunch: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, JC Plaza Hotel, Johnson Creek. Cost: adults, $12.95; seniors, $10.95; children younger than 12, $8.95; children younger than 4, free. Bring your current church bulletin, and $2 of your bill will be donated back to your church. Call (920) 699-2800 for reservations or visit www.jcplazahotel.com.

Rome/Sullivan Food Pantry: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. first Thursday and 2 to 5 p.m. third Thursday of the month, N3866 West St., Town of Sullivan Community Center. Open to anyone meeting income eligibility. Call 262-593-8745 for more information.

Vaccine Clinics: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Jefferson County Health Department. Residents may receive all childhood and adolescent vaccines, adult vaccines, pregnancy tests and blood pressure checks. A $10 per person administration fee will be charged unless you have an active ForwardHealth Card. For the list of adult vaccines and their charges, visit www.jeffersoncountywi.gov. TB skin tests are available for $10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Friday.

Watertown Newcomers & Neighbors Club: 6 p.m. social time; 6:30 p.m. meeting, first Wednesday of each month. Bank of Lake Mills downstairs meeting room, 400 Bernard St., Watertown. Social group for women in Watertown and surrounding areas. Group supports local businesses and charities through fun events. www.watertownnewcomers.com.

Yarn-a-Latte: 9 to 11 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, at Tan-a-Latte, 122 S. Main St., Jefferson. Knitting, crochet and spinning group for all ages and experience levels. Finish a project, learn a new skill, or just hang out. Free. Contact dooleybeth@yahoo.com or call Beth at (262) 582-3048 for more information.

THROUGH FEB. 8

Then & Now — Fort Atkinson Photo Exhibit: Hoard Historical Museum 401 Whitewater Ave., Fort Atkinson. For more information call (920) 563-7769 or email info@hoardmuseum.org. No admission fee; cash donations appreciated. Museum hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.

FEB. 4

Painting and Pottery Sale: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Rock Lake Activity Center, 229 Fremont St., Lake Mills, featuring over 100 original paintings by Joe Kiefer spanning over 13 years of painting including landscapes, still-lifes, wildlife, pets and portraits painted in both oil and watercolor paints. Sizes vary from 4-inch by 6-inch to 40-inch by 60-inch sofa size paintings. Over 100 handcrafted, functional pottery pieces created by Taylor Kiefer also on sale. Pottery includes mugs, steins, vases, bowls, pitchers, serving plates and much more. Prices on all art will be discounted as much as 80 percent.

FEB. 4-5

15th Annual Johnson Creek FFA Alumni Farm Toy and Craft Show: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Johnson Creek High School, 111 South St. Vendors, crafters, tractor collections, farm scenes, train, semi-truck and farm displays. Lunch served all day; door prizes. Admission is $3 per person, children under 10 are free. Table rental $10 for first table; $5 each additional table; displays are free. For more information contact John Klettke at (920) 206-8275 or email klettke@yahoo.com; subject: Farm Toy Show.

FEB. 6

Blood Donation: Noon to 5 p.m., Maranatha Baptist Bible College, 745 W. Main St., Watertown. Call (800) RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information.

FEB. 9

Well Child/Healthcheck Clinics: St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 302 Merchants Ave., Fort Atkinson. Well child: birth to kindergarten entrance; Healthcheck: birth to 21 years old with active ForwardHealth Card. Clinics provide complete physical exam, limited blood tests and all childhood and adolescent immunizations needed. For an appointment time call (920) 674-7275. Parental permission and immunization records required.

FEB. 10

Blue Suede Shoes/Ultimate Elvis Bash: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Young Auditorium at Young Auditorium, 930 W. Main St., Whitewater. Scot Bruce and Mike Albert team up to bring you the most riveting tribute to the King of Rock & Roll that you will ever see. An electrifying musical excitement of the King, in a live, biographical concert. The box office is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call (262) 472-2222. Tickets: $29/$26/$19 general public; $14.25 UW-Whitewater students. For more information visit http://www.uww.edu/youngauditorium.

FEB. 12

All-You-Can-Eat-Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. to Noon, VFW, 1420 S. Main St., Jefferson. Tickets: $6 in advance, $7 at the door; kids 5 and under eat free. Tickets available at Jefferson financial institutions or River Crest Apartments. All proceeds support the Jefferson cab rides for the elderly.

Chili Cook Off and Dan Holmes Concert: Noon, Sullivan Elementary School, Sullivan. Vote for the best chili and listen to inspirational Christian folk and country music at 12:45 p.m. Sponsored by the United Methodist churches of Circuit 34, Concord, Johnson Creek, Sullivan, Waterloo and Watertown.

Jefferson Cab Rides for the Elderly Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. to noon, Jefferson VFW. All you can eat.

FEB. 13

Southern Kettle Moraine Horse Trail Association Monthly Meeting: Suhmer’s upstairs dining room, 201 Kettle Moraine Drive, Eagle. For information contact Bob Husske, president, at (414) 507-0219.

FEB. 15

Blood Donation: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Waterloo High School, 865 N. Monroe St., Waterloo. Call (800) RED-CROSS (800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information.

Well Child/Healthcheck Clinics: Jefferson County Health Dept., 1541 Annex Road, Jefferson. Well child: birth to kindergarten entrance; Healthcheck: birth to 21 years old with active ForwardHealth Card. Clinics provide complete physical exam, limited blood tests and all childhood and adolescent immunizations needed. For an appointment time, call (920) 674-7275. Parental permission and immunization records required.

FEB. 16

Baby Talk: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Fort HealthCare Therapy & Sport Center. This class teaches parents of children ages 6-36 months basic American Sign Language, which has been proven to increase vocabulary in children and advance cognitive skills. Parents and children are invited to attend together. Cost: $5. To register call (920) 568-5244 or visit FortHealthCare.com/Classes.

Free Fashion Show: 2 p.m., Trinity Pines Retirement Center, 326 W. Pine St., Lake Mills. Presented by Mary's Unique Boutique.

The Comedy of Errors: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Young Auditorium, 930 W. Main St., Whitewater. One of Shakespeare’s earliest, this play involves humor derived from slapstick, puns and wordplay. . The box office is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call (262) 472-2222. Tickets: $29/$26/$19. For more information visit http://www.uww.edu/youngauditorium.

Well Child/Healthcheck Clinic: St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 302 Merchants Ave., Fort Atkinson. Well child: birth to kindergarten entrance; Healthcheck: birth to 21 years old with active ForwardHealth Card. Clinics provide complete physical exam, limited blood tests and all childhood and adolescent immunizations needed. For an appointment time, call (920) 674-7275. Parental permission and immunization records required.

FEB. 17

MACCIT Bowling and Casino Night: Pizza served from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., crazy bowling and blackjack from 5:30 to 9 p.m., Varsity Lanes, 450 S. John Paul Road, Milton. Door prizes and raffles. Tickets: $18 for all-you-can-eat pizza, bowling or blackjack, shoe rental and door prizes. (Non-MACCIT members $25 per person) Bowling registration and payment required in advance. Blackjack participants limited to first 21 paid entries. For those who prefer to watch the entertainment and not participate in bowling or casino playing, there will be unlimited pizza from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and participation in door prizes and raffles for $10 (non-MACCIT members $15 per person). For more info contact Christina Slaback at (608) 868-6222.

FEB. 18

American Heart Association First Aid/CPR/AED: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Fort Memorial Hospital, Classroom A. Learn basic first aid, adult CPR and automated external defibrillation. AHA card is issued with successful completion and is valid for 2 years. Cost: $5. To register call (920) 568-5244 or visit FortHealthCare.com/Classes.

On My Own at Home: 9 a.m. to Noon, Rock Lake Activity Center. Designed for children 9 and older who may be home for a short time without an adult. The focus will be on making wise and safe choices and how to handle unexpected situations. Children are to attend class independently. Cost: $20. To register call (920) 568-5244 or visit FortHealthCare.com/Classes.

Red Cross Babysitting: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Whitewater Aquatic & Fitness Center. Participants must be 11 or older and will receive a Red Cross baby-sitting book, DVD and certification card. Sign up at least a week before the class date. Bring a bag lunch. Cost: $50. To register call (920) 568-5244 or visit FortHealthCare.com/Classes.

FEB. 18-MARCH 31

Community-based Bilingual Youth Vocational Opportunity: 8:30 a.m. to noon, Jefferson County Literacy Council classroom in the Jefferson Area Business Center, 218 Wisconsin Drive, Jefferson. Community-based 21gataskake program is a 7-week, 40-hour training for Spanish language speakers. Bilingual participants, ages 14-17, will learn the fundamentals of interpreting, translating, and bilingual service skills. .Registration deadline is Feb. 13. Cost: $35. BTC is offering an eight-hour workshop for adults interested in interpreter opportunities on Feb. 15 in Watertown at Head Start. To register, donate or volunteer, contact Shawna Stevenoski at (262) 617-0692 or bilingualtraining@yahoo.com. Register online at www.21gatashake.com.

FEB. 19

Watertown Snowmobile Association Club’s Slide In or Drive In Buffet Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Donny’s Girl, N 8240 County Trunk E, Pipersville, southeast of Watertown. For information call (920) 478-2575. Open to the public.

FEB. 21

Hearing Discussion: 10 a.m., Trinity Pines Retirement Center, 326 W. Pine St., Lake Mills. This is a free program presented by Dr. Amy Kroll answers questions about hearing loss, hearing testing and hearing aids.

FEB. 22

Family & Friends CPR: 6:30 to 9 p.m., Fort Memorial Hospital, classroom A. Program offers adult/child CPR and adult/child choking intervention. This is not a course for certification. Cost: $5. To register call (920) 568-5244 or visit FortHealthCare.com/Classes.

Well Child/Healthcheck Clinics: Trinity Lutheran Church, 346 Pine St., Lake Mills. Well child: birth to kindergarten entrance; Healthcheck: birth to 21 years old with active ForwardHealth Card. Clinics provide complete physical exam, limited blood tests and all childhood and adolescent immunizations needed. For an appointment time call 920) 674-7275. Parental permission and immunization records required.

FEB. 26

Rome Sno-Barons All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast: 8 a.m. to Noon, Pease's Bark River Lanes, Main Street, Rome. Contact Dick Dickow at (262) 949-2059 or April Gallenberg at (262) 593-8159.

FEB. 27

Blood Drive: 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Fort Memorial Hospital, classrooms A, B, and C. Registration recommended, walk-ins welcome. To register call the lab at (920) 568-5261 or visit FortHealthCare.com.

Community Calendar submissions may be faxed to (262) 367-1136 or emailed to happenings@jcpgroup.com. Include time, date, full address and contact information for the event. Submission deadline is noon Wednesday.

ONGOING

Alzheimer’s Support Group: 6:30 p.m. every third Monday of the month, Reflections Adult Day Care, 511 Madison Ave., Fort Atkinson. (920) 563-3759 or (920) 674-5929.

 Asperger’s & ASD Support Group: 7 p.m. third Monday of the month, Trinity Lutheran Church, 346 W. Pine St., Lake Mills. Contact jennifer@trinitylm.com or (920) 648-2717 for more information.

Cambridge Food Pantry & Resource Center: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Mondays, 211 South St., Cambridge. Doors open at 5 p.m. Customers may shop the Food Pantry once every 14 days. Call (608) 423-8142 for more information.

Community Lunch: Noon last Wednesday of every month. The Rock Lake Activity Center, 229 Fremont St., Lake Mills, in coordination with Water House Foods offers a monthly community gathering with lunch until supplies run out. The free gathering is open to all. As the weather turns cooler, lunch will be soups and bread. Dessert and coffee are also served.

Fort Atkinson Food Pantry: 3 to 5 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 715 Jones Ave, Fort Atkinson. Open to anyone living in the Fort Atkinson School District area meeting income eligibility. For more information, call (920) 728-2394.

Flu Vaccine Clinics: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, Jefferson County Health Department, 1541 Annex Road, Jefferson. Flu vaccine and immunizations for all ages available. Walk-ins welcome. For more information call (920) 674-7275. input 100511

Free Dinners: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, First United Methodist Fellowship Hall, 320 S. Main St., Fort Atkinson. (920) 563-4903.

Hike the Ice Age Trail: 4 p.m. Tuesdays and 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Highway 12 outpost, 5 miles east of Whitewater. (262) 473-2187 or www.iceagetrail.org.

Jefferson’s Citywide Prayer/Gathering/Worship Night: Every second Thursday of the month. For location and information, contact Bill Schiferl at (920) 674-2067.

Loaves and Fishes Meal: Every Monday, free community meal at Watertown Moravian church, 510 Cole St., Watertown. For more information, call (920) 261-7494 or (920) 206-0222. Sponsored by Watertown and Ebenezer Moravian churches. Volunteers groups are also needed twice yearly on a rotating schedule; call Linda Lippens at (920) 261-2061.

Monday Night Bingo: 6 p.m., Rox Banquet Hall, Council for the Performing Arts, Highway K, Jefferson. Progressive; bring your own dauber or purchase one for $1. Nonsmoking. Refreshments available to purchase. (920) 674-2179.

PiYo Classes: 6 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays, the Gathering Place, 715 Campus St., Milton. PiYo is an athletic blend of Pilates, yoga, ballet and more, requiring no previous experience. Instructed by Heidi McLain. $3 per class.

Praise & Graze Champagne Brunch: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, JC Plaza Hotel, Johnson Creek. Cost: adults, $12.95; seniors, $10.95; children younger than 12, $8.95; children younger than 4, free. Bring your current church bulletin, and $2 of your bill will be donated back to your church. Call (920) 699-2800 for reservations or visit www.jcplazahotel.com.

Rome/Sullivan Food Pantry: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. first Thursday and 2 to 5 p.m. third Thursday of the month, N3866 West St., Town of Sullivan Community Center. Open to anyone meeting income eligibility. Call 262-593-8745 for more information.

Vaccine Clinics: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Jefferson County Health Department. Residents may receive all childhood and adolescent vaccines, adult vaccines, pregnancy tests and blood pressure checks. A $10 per person administration fee will be charged unless you have an active ForwardHealth Card. For the list of adult vaccines and their charges, visit www.jeffersoncountywi.gov. TB skin tests are available for $10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Friday.

Watertown Newcomers & Neighbors Club: 6 p.m. social time; 6:30 p.m. meeting, first Wednesday of each month. Bank of Lake Mills downstairs meeting room, 400 Bernard St., Watertown. Social group for women in Watertown and surrounding areas. Group supports local businesses and charities through fun events. www.watertownnewcomers.com.

Yarn-a-Latte: 9 to 11 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, at Tan-a-Latte, 122 S. Main St., Jefferson. Knitting, crochet and spinning group for all ages and experience levels. Finish a project, learn a new skill, or just hang out. Free. Contact dooleybeth@yahoo.com or call Beth at (262) 582-3048 for more information.

THROUGH FEB. 8

Then & Now — Fort Atkinson Photo Exhibit: Hoard Historical Museum 401 Whitewater Ave., Fort Atkinson. For more information call (920) 563-7769 or email info@hoardmuseum.org. No admission fee; cash donations appreciated. Museum hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.

JAN. 28

Adult Pond Hockey Tournament: Sandy Beach, Lake Mills. Faceoff at 9 a.m. Event uses USA Hockey/championship rules. First come, first served. Three-game guarantee. Three-on-three format. Five player maximum. Divisions for all skill levels and awards to division champions and overall champion in men/women divisions. Food, beverages and warmth available at Hering’s Sand Bar. Entry fee: $50. Contact Steve Baumann at urabiff@charter.net or call (608) 575-8384.

Nine-Pin Tap Scotch Doubles Tournament: 3 p.m. (check in 30 minutes prior), Rock River Lanes, 1010 Larsen Road, Fort Atkinson. Event includes raffles, prizes and fun. Entry fee: $25/couple. To register call (920) 563-9511 or sign up online at www.rockriverlanes.com or www.rainbowhospicecare.org. Sponsored by C-21 Affiliated.

Palmyra Lions Club Fisheree: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lower Spring Lake in Palmyra. Registration for 27th annual fisheree will be held in the heated beach shelter. Hourly fish prizes for panfish, bass and northern. Lots of raffle prizes including Jiffy 10-inch power auger, Arctic fisherman tip-ups, Green Bay Packer football, cash and more. Food and beverage will be available. Proceeds go to Wisconsin Lions Camp, Palmyra Food Pantry, P-E scholarships, Lower Spring Lake Fish Stocking Fund, and others in need. For more information contact Mike Fischer at (262) 495-8137 or email homerun1@aol.com.

Sixth Annual Casino Night: 6:30 to 11 p.m., Rock Lake Activity Center, 229 Fremont St., Lake Mills. Casino games, food, drinks, and auction. Cost: $25 in advance, $35 day of event, includes $500 fun money, two drink tickets and hors d’oeuvres, along with a chance to win the grand prize at the end of the evening. Tickets available at the center, online at www.rocklakeac.org or at Water House Foods, 110 E. Lake St., Lake Mills. The center is 501c3 nonprofit and all funds raised are used to continue operations and ensure quality programming.

JAN. 29

Annual Country Style Buffet Breakfast: 8 a.m. to Noon, Norm’s Hideaway, Highway 106 west of Fort Atkinson. Sponsored by the Fort Atkinson Drift-Skippers Snowmobile Club.

Jefferson Sno-Hawks Meat & Merchandise Raffle: noon, Rock Bottom Saloon, 123 W. Milwaukee St., Jefferson. Proceeds to help benefit youth snowmobile safety programs, Sno-Hawk Scholarship and trail development and improvements throughout Jefferson County. For information contact Brad Umbarger at (608) 235-9884 or jeffersonsnohawks@gmail.com with any questions or donations.

Monthly Pancake Breakfast: 7 a.m. to noon, The American Legion Post, 304, 115 N. 3rd St. Palmyra (across from the Post Office. Small meal is $3 or all-you-can-eat for $5. Children under 6 are free.

Seussical at Young Auditorium: 3 to 4 p.m., 930 W. Main St., Whitewater. What fun you’ll have when Dr. Seuss’s stories collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper. The box office is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information call (262) 472-2222. Tickets: $15/$13/$9 general public; $9.50 for UW-Whitewater students. For more information visit http://www.uww.edu/youngauditorium.

JAN. 30-FEB. 1

Kindergarten & 4K Registration for 2012-13 School Year: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Educational Service Center, 111 Dodge St., Watertown. Children need to be 4 or 5 years old by Sept. 1 and up to date on immunizations. For more information call (920) 262-1460, fax (920) 262-1469 or email hernandezs@watertown.k12.wi.us.

FEB. 1

Start Your Garden Early: 6 to 7 p.m., Fort Memorial Hospital, OB classroom. Be the first to plant your garden by starting it indoors. Learn about the supplies you’ll need, how to choose the right seeds, when to start, soil preparation and design. Cost: $5. To register call (920) 568-5244 or visit FortHealthCare.com/Classes.

FEB. 2

DAR Meeting: 12:30 p.m., Capn’s Steak House, Fort Atkinson. The Fort-Atkinson-Eli Pierce Chapter of The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold its February meeting featuring Secretary Pat Carroll and a program focusing on DAR Schools. Election of officers will also take place as well selection of delegates to the state convention. For more information or reservations call 728-3820 or email pacarroll1950@yahoo.com .

Free Wellness Screening: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fort HealthCare Cambridge Clinic, 704 Katie Ct., Cambridge. Screenings available include blood pressure, total cholesterol, blood sugar (glucose). These are non-fasting screenings. Register by calling (920) 568-5244.

Johnson Creek Chamber Annual Election Meeting: 5 to 7 p.m., Hi-Way Harry’s. Meeting is for chamber members. There are three spots available on the board to fill.

Well Child/Healthcheck Clinics: St. Mary Help of Christian Catholic Church, W856 Highway 18, Sullivan. Well child: birth to kindergarten entrance; Healthcheck: birth to 21 years old with active ForwardHealth Card. Clinics provide complete physical exam, limited blood tests and all childhood and adolescent immunizations needed. For an appointment time call (920) 674-7275. Parental permission and immunization records required.

FEB. 4

Painting and Pottery Sale: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Rock Lake Activity Center, 229 Fremont St., Lake Mills, featuring over 100 original paintings by Joe Kiefer spanning over 13 years of painting including landscapes, still-lifes, wildlife, pets and portraits painted in both oil and watercolor paints. Sizes vary from 4-inch by 6-inch to 40-inch by 60-inch sofa size paintings. Over 100 handcrafted, functional pottery pieces created by Taylor Kiefer also on sale. Pottery includes mugs, steins, vases, bowls, pitchers, serving plates and much more. Prices on all art will be discounted as much as 80 percent.

FEB. 4-5

15th Annual Johnson Creek FFA Alumni Farm Toy and Craft Show: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Johnson Creek High School, 111 South St. Vendors, crafters, tractor collections, farm scenes, train, semi-truck and farm displays. Lunch served all day; door prizes. Admission is $3 per person, children under 10 are free. Table rental $10 for first table; $5 each additional table; displays are free. For more information contact John Klettke at (920) 206-8275 or email klettke@yahoo.com; subject: Farm Toy Show.

FEB. 6

Blood Donation: Noon to 5 p.m., Maranatha Baptist Bible College, 745 W. Main St., Watertown. Call (800) RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information.

FEB. 9

Well Child/Healthcheck Clinics: St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 302 Merchants Ave., Fort Atkinson. Well child: birth to kindergarten entrance; Healthcheck: birth to 21 years old with active ForwardHealth Card. Clinics provide complete physical exam, limited blood tests and all childhood and adolescent immunizations needed. For an appointment time call (920) 674-7275. Parental permission and immunization records required.

FEB. 10

Blue Suede Shoes/Ultimate Elvis Bash: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Young Auditorium at Young Auditorium, 930 W. Main St., Whitewater. Scot Bruce and Mike Albert team up to bring you the most riveting tribute to the King of Rock & Roll that you will ever see. An electrifying musical excitement of the King, in a live, biographical concert. The box office is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call (262) 472-2222. Tickets: $29/$26/$19 general public; $14.25 UW-Whitewater students. For more information visit http://www.uww.edu/youngauditorium.

FEB. 12

All-You-Can-Eat-Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. to Noon, VFW, 1420 S. Main St., Jefferson. Tickets: $6 in advance, $7 at the door; kids 5 and under eat free. Tickets available at Jefferson financial institutions or River Crest Apartments. All proceeds support the Jefferson cab rides for the elderly.

Chili Cook Off and Dan Holmes Concert: Noon, Sullivan Elementary School, Sullivan. Vote for the best chili and listen to inspirational Christian folk and country music at 12:45 p.m. Sponsored by the United Methodist churches of Circuit 34, Concord, Johnson Creek, Sullivan, Waterloo and Watertown.

Jefferson Cab Rides for the Elderly Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. to noon, Jefferson VFW. All you can eat.

FEB. 15

Blood Donation: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Waterloo High School, 865 N. Monroe St., Waterloo. Call (800) RED-CROSS (800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information.

Well Child/Healthcheck Clinics: Jefferson County Health Dept., 1541 Annex Road, Jefferson. Well child: birth to kindergarten entrance; Healthcheck: birth to 21 years old with active ForwardHealth Card. Clinics provide complete physical exam, limited blood tests and all childhood and adolescent immunizations needed. For an appointment time, call (920) 674-7275. Parental permission and immunization records required.

FEB. 16

Baby Talk: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Fort HealthCare Therapy & Sport Center. This class teaches parents of children ages 6-36 months basic American Sign Language, which has been proven to increase vocabulary in children and advance cognitive skills. Parents and children are invited to attend together. Cost: $5. To register call (920) 568-5244 or visit FortHealthCare.com/Classes.

The Comedy of Errors: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Young Auditorium, 930 W. Main St., Whitewater. One of Shakespeare’s earliest, this play involves humor derived from slapstick, puns and wordplay. . The box office is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call (262) 472-2222. Tickets: $29/$26/$19. For more information visit http://www.uww.edu/youngauditorium.

FEB. 18

American Heart Association First Aid/CPR/AED: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Fort Memorial Hospital, Classroom A. Learn basic first aid, adult CPR and automated external defibrillation. AHA card is issued with successful completion and is valid for 2 years. Cost: $5. To register call (920) 568-5244 or visit FortHealthCare.com/Classes.

On My Own at Home: 9 a.m. to Noon, Rock Lake Activity Center. Designed for children 9 and older who may be home for a short time without an adult. The focus will be on making wise and safe choices and how to handle unexpected situations. Children are to attend class independently. Cost: $20. To register call (920) 568-5244 or visit FortHealthCare.com/Classes.

Red Cross Babysitting: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Whitewater Aquatic & Fitness Center. Participants must be 11 or older and will receive a Red Cross baby-sitting book, DVD and certification card. Sign up at least a week before the class date. Bring a bag lunch. Cost: $50.To register call (920) 568-5244 or visit FortHealthCare.com/Classes.

FEB. 18-MARCH 31

Community-based Bilingual Youth Vocational Opportunity: 8:30 a.m. to noon, Jefferson County Literacy Council classroom in the Jefferson Area Business Center, 218 Wisconsin Drive, Jefferson. Community-based 21gataskake program is a 7-week, 40-hour training for Spanish language speakers. Bilingual participants, ages 14-17, will learn the fundamentals of interpreting, translating, and bilingual service skills. .Registration deadline is Feb. 13. Cost: $35. BTC is offering an eight-hour workshop for adults interested in interpreter opportunities on Feb. 15 in Watertown at Head Start. To register, donate or volunteer, contact Shawna Stevenoski at (262) 617-0692 or bilingualtraining@yahoo.com. Register online at www.21gatashake.com.

FEB. 19

Watertown Snowmobile Association Club’s Slide In or Drive In Buffet Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Donny’s Girl, N 8240 County Trunk E, Pipersville, southeast of Watertown. For information call (920) 478-2575. Open to the public.

FEB. 22

Family & Friends CPR: 6:30 to 9 p.m., Fort Memorial Hospital, classroom A. Program offers adult/child CPR and adult/child choking intervention. This is not a course for certification. Cost: $5. To register call (920) 568-5244 or visit FortHealthCare.com/Classes.

Well Child/Healthcheck Clinics: Trinity Lutheran Church, 346 Pine St., Lake Mills. Well child: birth to kindergarten entrance; Healthcheck: birth to 21 years old with active ForwardHealth Card. Clinics provide complete physical exam, limited blood tests and all childhood and adolescent immunizations needed. For an appointment time call 920) 674-7275. Parental permission and immunization records required.

FEB. 26

Rome Sno-Barons All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast: 8 a.m. to Noon, Pease's Bark River Lanes, Main Street, Rome. Contact Dick Dickow at (262) 949-2059 or April Gallenberg at (262) 593-8159.

FEB. 27

Blood Drive: 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Fort Memorial Hospital, classrooms A, B, and C. Registration recommended, walk-ins welcome. To register call the lab at (920) 568-5261 or visit FortHealthCare.com.

MARCH 3

Bethesda’s Fifth Annual Golden Gala: 5:30 p.m., Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 1721 W. Canal St., Milwaukee. Browse raffle and silent auction items until 6:30 p.m. Complimentary Miller Lite will be available. Dinner at 6:30 p.m.; band and dancing 8 to 11 p.m.; silent auction closes and raffle winners drawn at 9:30 p.m. Wristband for $20 includes beer, wine or soda or $30 includes mixed drinks. Cost: $50. Register online at www.BethesdaLutheranCommunities.org/Gala. For more information contact Katey Higgins at (920) 206-4432 or katey.higgins@mailblc.org.

Community Calendar submissions may be faxed to (262) 367-1136 or emailed to happenings@jcpgroup.com. Include time, date, full address and contact information for the event. Submission deadline is noon Wednesday.

ONGOING

Alzheimer’s Support Group: 6:30 p.m. every third Monday of the month, Reflections Adult Day Care, 511 Madison Ave., Fort Atkinson. (920) 563-3759 or (920) 674-5929.

 Asperger’s & ASD Support Group: 7 p.m. third Monday of the month, Trinity Lutheran Church, 346 W. Pine St., Lake Mills. Contact jennifer@trinitylm.com or (920) 648-2717 for more information.

Cambridge Food Pantry & Resource Center: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Mondays, 211 South St., Cambridge. Doors open at 5 p.m. Customers may shop the Food Pantry once every 14 days. Call (608) 423-8142 for more information.

Community Lunch: Noon last Wednesday of every month. The Rock Lake Activity Center, 229 Fremont St., Lake Mills, in coordination with Water House Foods offers a monthly community gathering with lunch until supplies run out. The free gathering is open to all. As the weather turns cooler, lunch will be soups and bread. Dessert and coffee are also served.

Fort Atkinson Food Pantry: 3 to 5 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 715 Jones Ave, Fort Atkinson. Open to anyone living in the Fort Atkinson School District area meeting income eligibility. For more information, call (920) 728-2394.

Flu Vaccine Clinics: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, Jefferson County Health Department, 1541 Annex Road, Jefferson. Flu vaccine and immunizations for all ages available. Walk-ins welcome. For more information call (920) 674-7275. input 100511

Free Dinners: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, First United Methodist Fellowship Hall, 320 S. Main St., Fort Atkinson. (920) 563-4903.

Hike the Ice Age Trail: 4 p.m. Tuesdays and 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Highway 12 outpost, 5 miles east of Whitewater. (262) 473-2187 or www.iceagetrail.org.

Jefferson’s Citywide Prayer/Gathering/Worship Night: Every second Thursday of the month. For location and information, contact Bill Schiferl at (920) 674-2067.

Loaves and Fishes Meal: Every Monday, free community meal at Watertown Moravian church, 510 Cole St., Watertown. For more information, call (920) 261-7494 or (920) 206-0222. Sponsored by Watertown and Ebenezer Moravian churches. Volunteers groups are also needed twice yearly on a rotating schedule; call Linda Lippens at (920) 261-2061.

Monday Night Bingo: 6 p.m., Rox Banquet Hall, Council for the Performing Arts, Highway K, Jefferson. Progressive; bring your own dauber or purchase one for $1. Nonsmoking. Refreshments available to purchase. (920) 674-2179.

PiYo Classes: 6 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays, the Gathering Place, 715 Campus St., Milton. PiYo is an athletic blend of Pilates, yoga, ballet and more, requiring no previous experience. Instructed by Heidi McLain. $3 per class.

Praise & Graze Champagne Brunch: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, JC Plaza Hotel, Johnson Creek. Cost: adults, $12.95; seniors, $10.95; children younger than 12, $8.95; children younger than 4, free. Bring your current church bulletin, and $2 of your bill will be donated back to your church. Call (920) 699-2800 for reservations or visit www.jcplazahotel.com.

Rome/Sullivan Food Pantry: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. first Thursday and 2 to 5 p.m. third Thursday of the month, N3866 West St., Town of Sullivan Community Center. Open to anyone meeting income eligibility. Call 262-593-8745 for more information.

Vaccine Clinics: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Jefferson County Health Department. Residents may receive all childhood and adolescent vaccines, adult vaccines, pregnancy tests and blood pressure checks. A $10 per person administration fee will be charged unless you have an active ForwardHealth Card. For the list of adult vaccines and their charges, visit www.jeffersoncountywi.gov.  TB skin tests are available for $10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Friday.

Watertown Newcomers & Neighbors Club: 6 p.m. social time; 6:30 p.m. meeting, first Wednesday of each month. Bank of Lake Mills downstairs meeting room, 400 Bernard St., Watertown. Social group for women in Watertown and surrounding areas. Group supports local businesses and charities through fun events. www.watertownnewcomers.com.

Yarn-a-Latte: 9 to 11 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, at Tan-a-Latte, 122 S. Main St., Jefferson. Knitting, crochet and spinning group for all ages and experience levels. Finish a project, learn a new skill, or just hang out. Free. Contact dooleybeth@yahoo.com or call Beth at (262) 582-3048 for more information.

THROUGH FEB. 8

Then & Now – Fort Atkinson Photo Exhibit: Hoard Historical Museum 401 Whitewater Ave., Fort Atkinson. For more information call (920) 563-7769 or email info@hoardmuseum.org. No admission fee; cash donations appreciated. Museum hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.

JAN. 20

Second Annual International Dinner: 6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 320 S. Main St., Fort Atkinson. Cuisine from a variety of countries and cultures will be featured. Proceeds will benefit various mission projects. Tickets: Advance –$10 for adults, $4 for children 12 and under; at the door –$12 for adults, $6 for children 12 and under. Tickets are available at Humphrey Floral and Gift and Abendroth Water Conditioning.

JAN. 21

All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner: 4 to 7 p.m., Jefferson American Legion Post 164, 321 N. Main St. Cost: $7 adults; $3 children under 10. Good food, raffles and fun.

Garden Education Program: 2 p.m., Hoard Historical Museum, 401 Whitewater Ave., Fort Atkinson. Master Gardeners will present a program on heritage gardening.

Ladies Night Out Fundraiser: 4 to 8 p.m., Vetro Winery, 1414 Vino Lane, Sanctuary Ridge, Jefferson. Beat the winter blues by pampering yourself for a worthy cause — Special Olympics Wisconsin. Event features wine tasting, chocolates, local foods, chair massages, prize drawings and the chance to indulge in shopping. Donations taken at the door. For more information visit www.vetrowine.com or call (920) 674-9650.

The Three Sisters: 2 to 3:30 p.m., Hoard Historical Museum 401 Whitewater Ave., Fort Atkinson. “Garden Knowledge from American Indians” presented by Ron Langellier, Jefferson County Master Gardener volunteer. For more information call (920) 563-7769 or email info@hoardmuseum.org. No admission fee; cash donations appreciated. Museum hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.

JAN. 22

4-H Horse and Pony Project Annual Tack Sale: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Jefferson County Fairground Activity Center, 503 N. Jackson St., Jefferson. New and used tack and other horse related items at reasonable prices. Admission: $1 or donation of nonperishable food item for the local food pantry. Parking is free and concessions are available. For information call Sandy Williams at (920) 206-1994.

Helenville Hill Hoppers Snowmobile Club Breakfast: 8 a.m. to noon, Wingin' It Bar & Grill, Helenville. Cost: $7 all you can eat.

JAN. 23

Sports Illustrated Writer: 6:30 to 8 p.m., Fort Atkinson High School Auditorium. Boys & Girls Club of Fort Atkinson presents Luke Winn Sr., writer for Sports Illustrated. Door prize and silent auction items. Tickets: $10 students/BGC member, $20 advance and $25 at the door; family bundle for $50. For more information: (920) 728-4497. Proceeds help support Boys & Girls Club of Fort Atkinson.

JAN. 25

CPR/AED Training: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fort Memorial Hospital, classroom A. Learn infant (0-12 months), child (1-8 years) and adult (8-plus years) CPR and how to use automated external defibrillation. AHA card is issued upon successful completion of course and is valid for 2 years. Cost: $40. To register call (920) 568-5244 or visit FortHealthCare.com/Classes.

Well Child/Healthcheck Clinics: United Methodist Church, 122 N. 5th St. Palmyra. Well child: birth to kindergarten entrance; Healthcheck: birth to 21 years old with active ForwardHealth Card. Clinics provide complete physical exam, limited blood tests and all childhood and adolescent immunizations needed. For an appointment time call (920) 674-7275. Parental permission and immunization records required.

JAN. 26

 Dyslexia – Strategies for Improving Learning and Motivation: 6 to 7:15 p.m., East Elementary School Library, Jefferson. Presented by Special Connections, Resource for Families with Special Needs Students in the Jefferson School District. Karyn Cable will present tips on working with students with dyslexia, based on her experiences raising three children with dyslexia. She works in the area of adult literacy and runs her own business. Share local resources, strategies and ways to parent with less stress. For more information, support for at an IEP, or to share your ideas, contact parent liaison Shawna Stevenoski at (262) 617-0692 or bilingualtraining@yahoo.com

JAN. 28

Adult Pond Hockey Tournament: Sandy Beach, Lake Mills. Faceoff at 9 a.m. Event uses USA Hockey/championship rules. First come, first served. Three-game guarantee. Three-on-three format. Five player maximum. Divisions for all skill levels and awards to division champions and overall champion in men/women divisions. Food, beverages and warmth available at Hering’s Sand Bar. Entry fee: $50. Contact Steve Baumann at urabiff@charter.net or call (608) 575-8384.

Nine-Pin Tap Scotch Doubles Tournament: 3 p.m. (check in 30 minutes prior), Rock River Lanes, 1010 Larsen Road, Fort Atkinson. Event includes raffles, prizes and fun. Entry fee: $25/couple. To register call (920) 563-9511 or sign up online at www.rockriverlanes.com or www.rainbowhospicecare.org. Sponsored by C-21 Affiliated.

Palmyra Lions Club Fisheree: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lower Spring Lake in Palmyra. Registration for 27th annual fisheree will be held in the heated beach shelter. Hourly fish prizes for panfish, bass and northern. Lots of raffle prizes including Jiffy 10-inch power auger, Arctic fisherman tip-ups, Green Bay Packer football, cash and more. Food and beverage will be available. Proceeds go to Wisconsin Lions Camp, Palmyra Food Pantry, P-E scholarships, Lower Spring Lake Fish Stocking Fund, and others in need. For more information contact Mike Fischer at (262) 495-8137 or email homerun1@aol.com.

Sixth Annual Casino Night: 6:30 to 11 p.m., Rock Lake Activity Center, 229 Fremont St., Lake Mills. Casino games, food, drinks, and auction. Cost: $25 in advance, $35 day of event, includes $500 fun money, two drink tickets and hors d’oeuvres, along with a chance to win the grand prize at the end of the evening. Tickets available at the center, online at www.rocklakeac.org or at Water House Foods, 110 E. Lake St., Lake Mills. The center is 501c3 nonprofit and all funds raised are used to continue operations and ensure quality programming.

JAN. 29

Jefferson Sno-Hawks Meat & Merchandise Raffle: noon, Rock Bottom Saloon, 123 W. Milwaukee St., Jefferson. Proceeds to help benefit youth snowmobile safety programs, Sno-Hawk Scholarship and trail development and improvements throughout Jefferson County. For information contact Brad Umbarger at (608) 235-9884 or jeffersonsnohawks@gmail.com with any questions or donations.

Monthly Pancake Breakfast: 7 a.m. to noon, The American Legion Post, 304, 115 N. 3rd St. Palmyra (across from the Post Office. Small meal is $3 or all-you-can-eat for $5. Children under 6 are free.

Palmyra Lions Club 27th Annual Fisheree: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lower Spring Lake. Hourly fish prizes will be awarded for the largest game fish and panfish. The lake was stocked with 280 northerns in September 2009. They were 12 to 15 inches long at the time. Registration and fish weigh-in will be at the enclosed and heated beach shelter. Palmyra Lioness members will sell sweet rolls, hot dogs, brats, hot cocoa, chili and coffee. The Palmyra Lions Club will sell beer and soda. Raffles will be conducted throughout the day, with the main drawing at 4 p.m. Prizes: first $200, second $100, third $75, fourth $50 and fifth $25. For more information or ice conditions, contact Mike Fischer at (262) 495-8137 or Fhomerun1@aol.com.  

Seussical at Young Auditorium: 3 to 4 p.m., 930 W. Main St., Whitewater. What fun you’ll have when Dr. Seuss’s stories collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper. The box office is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information call (262) 472-2222. Tickets: $15/$13/$9 general public; $9.50 for UW-Whitewater students. For more information visit http://www.uww.edu/youngauditorium.

JAN. 30-FEB. 1

Kindergarten & 4K Registration for 2012-13 School Year: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Educational Service Center, 111 Dodge St., Watertown. Children need to be 4 or 5 years old by Sept. 1 and up to date on immunizations. For more information call (920) 262-1460, fax (920) 262-1469 or email hernandezs@watertown.k12.wi.us.

Community Calendar submissions may be faxed to (262) 367-1136 or emailed to happenings@jcpgroup.com. Include time, date, full address and contact information for the event. Submission deadline is noon Wednesday.

ONGOING

Alzheimer’s Support Group: 6:30 p.m. every third Monday of the month, Reflections Adult Day Care, 511 Madison Ave., Fort Atkinson. (920) 563-3759 or (920) 674-5929.

 Asperger’s & ASD Support Group: 7 p.m. third Monday of the month, Trinity Lutheran Church, 346 W. Pine St., Lake Mills. Contact jennifer@trinitylm.com or (920) 648-2717 for more information.

Cambridge Food Pantry & Resource Center: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Mondays, 211 South St., Cambridge. Doors open at 5 p.m. Customers may shop the Food Pantry once every 14 days. Call (608) 423-8142 for more information.

Community Lunch: Noon last Wednesday of every month. The Rock Lake Activity Center, 229 Fremont St., Lake Mills, in coordination with Water House Foods offers a monthly community gathering with lunch until supplies run out. The free gathering is open to all. As the weather turns cooler, lunch will be soups and bread. Dessert and coffee are also served.

Fort Atkinson Food Pantry: 3 to 5 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 715 Jones Ave, Fort Atkinson. Open to anyone living in the Fort Atkinson School District area meeting income eligibility. For more information, call (920) 728-2394.

Flu Vaccine Clinics: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, Jefferson County Health Department, 1541 Annex Road, Jefferson. Flu vaccine and immunizations for all ages available. Walk-ins welcome. For more information call (920) 674-7275. input 100511

Free Dinners: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Fellowship Hall, 320 S. Main St., Fort Atkinson. (920) 563-4903.

Hike the Ice Age Trail: 4 p.m. Tuesdays and 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Highway 12 outpost, 5 miles east of Whitewater. (262) 473-2187 or www.iceagetrail.org.

Jefferson’s Citywide Prayer/Gathering/Worship Night: Every second Thursday of the month. For location and information, contact Bill Schiferl at (920) 674-2067.

Loaves and Fishes Meal: Every Monday, free community meal at Watertown Moravian church, 510 Cole St., Watertown. For more information, call (920) 261-7494 or (920) 206-0222. Sponsored by Watertown and Ebenezer Moravian churches. Volunteers groups are also needed twice yearly on a rotating schedule; call Linda Lippens at (920) 261-2061.

Monday Night Bingo: 6 p.m., Rox Banquet Hall, Council for the Performing Arts, Highway K, Jefferson. Progressive; bring your own dauber or purchase one for $1. Nonsmoking. Refreshments available to purchase. (920) 674-2179.

PiYo Classes: 6 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays, the Gathering Place, 715 Campus St., Milton. PiYo is an athletic blend of Pilates, yoga, ballet and more, requiring no previous experience. Instructed by Heidi McLain. $3 per class.

Praise & Graze Champagne Brunch: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, JC Plaza Hotel, Johnson Creek. Cost: adults, $12.95; seniors, $10.95; children younger than 12, $8.95; children younger than 4, free. Bring your current church bulletin, and $2 of your bill will be donated back to your church. Call (920) 699-2800 for reservations or visit www.jcplazahotel.com.

Rome/Sullivan Food Pantry: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. first Thursday and 2 to 5 p.m. third Thursday of the month, N3866 West St., Town of Sullivan Community Center. Open to anyone meeting income eligibility. Call 262-593-8745 for more information.

Vaccine Clinics: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Jefferson County Health Department. Residents may receive all childhood and adolescent vaccines, adult vaccines, pregnancy tests and blood pressure checks. A $10 per person administration fee will be charged unless you have an active ForwardHealth Card. For the list of adult vaccines and their charges, visit www.jeffersoncountywi.gov. TB skin tests are available for $10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Friday.

Watertown Newcomers & Neighbors Club: 6 p.m. social time; 6:30 p.m. meeting, first Wednesday of each month. Bank of Lake Mills downstairs meeting room, 400 Bernard St., Watertown. Social group for women in Watertown and surrounding areas. Group supports local businesses and charities through fun events. www.watertownnewcomers.com.

Yarn-a-Latte: 9 to 11 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, at Tan-a-Latte, 122 S. Main St., Jefferson. Knitting, crochet and spinning group for all ages and experience levels. Finish a project, learn a new skill, or just hang out. Free. Contact dooleybeth@yahoo.com or call Beth at (262) 582-3048 for more information.

THROUGH FEB 8

Then & Now – Fort Atkinson Photo Exhibit: Hoard Historical Museum 401 Whitewater Ave., Fort Atkinson. For more information call (920) 563-7769 or email info@hoardmuseum.org. No admission fee; cash donations appreciated. Museum hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.

THROUGH JAN. 16

Hoard Historical Museum: Museum will be closed to attend to collections duties. Museum reopens Tuesdays, Jan. 17, resuming regular hours of Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information call (920) 563-7769 or email info@hoardmuseum.org.

JAN. 7

Registration for Monday After School Care: 10 a.m. to noon, Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church, N2895 County Road E, Palmyra. Mondays beginning Jan. 9 after school care will be offered for children in grades 1 to 5. Includes snacks, games, crafts, homework help, fun and character-building activities. Come in anytime after 3 p.m. – dinner for the whole family at 6 p.m. Children can be dropped off by parents or the bus. Bring photo ID to registration. For more information call Sue Rheingans at (262) 593-5616.

Student Art Show: 6 to 8 p.m., Presented by the Rock River Gallery and Coffeehouse in conjunction with the Jefferson High School Art Club, 205 S. Main St., Jefferson. Refreshments will be served. Live music provided by student musicians. For more information call (920) 541-3322.

JAN. 11

Euchre: 2 p.m., Trinity Pines Retirement Center, 326 W. Pine St., Lake Mills.

Fort Atkinson Area Junior Women’s Club General Meeting: 6:30 to 8 p.m., Salamone's Italian Pizzeria & Sports Bar, 1245 Madison Ave, Fort Atkinson. No admission fee, $25 a year dues if you decide to join. The GFWC-Fort Atkinson Junior Woman's Club Inc. serves the Fort Atkinson community by marshaling and distributing resources that directly impact the needs of women and children. FAJWC is currently gearing up for its biggest fundraiser of the year, the Annual Charity Game Night, which will be held March 3. For more information email FortJrWoman@gmail.com.

Well Child/Healthcheck Clinics: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 226 E. Madison St., Waterloo. Well child: birth to kindergarten entrance; Healthcheck: birth to 21 years old with active ForwardHealth Card. Clinics provide complete physical exam, limited blood tests and all childhood and adolescent immunizations needed. For an appointment time, call (920) 674-7275. Parental permission and immunization records required.

JAN. 14

Ricky Nelson Remembered: 7 p.m., Council for the Performing Arts, 700 W. Milwaukee Ave., Jefferson. Featuring Ricky Nelson's twin sons, Gunnar and Matthew in a live tribute to their father. Includes hits such as “Travelin' Man,” “Poor Little Fool,” “Hello Mary Lou,” “Lonesome Town,” “Stood Up,” and “Garden Party.” For information call (920) 674-2179 or visit http://www.councilfortheperformingarts.org

JAN. 18

The Fort Atkinson Arts Council Annual Meeting: 6:30 p.m., Community Room at the Dwight Foster Public Library, 209 Merchants Ave., Fort Atkinson. This annual meeting will begin the planning process for great events like the Welding Rodeo, the Arts Walk and others. The public is invited to participate in the meeting to help insure that the Fort Arts Council one again makes art an integral part of the community.

Well Child/Healthcheck Clinics: Jefferson County Health Dept., 1541 Annex Road, Jefferson. Well child: birth to kindergarten entrance; Healthcheck: birth to 21 years old with active ForwardHealth Card. Clinics provide complete physical exam, limited blood tests and all childhood and adolescent immunizations needed. For an appointment time, call (920) 674-7275. Parental permission and immunization records required.

JAN. 21

Ladies Night Out Fundraiser: 4 to 8 p.m., Vetro Winery, 1414 Vino Lane, Sanctuary Ridge, Jefferson. Beat the winter blues by pampering yourself for a worthy cause — Special Olympics Wisconsin. Event features wine tasting, chocolates, local foods, chair massages, prize drawings and the chance to indulge in shopping. Donations taken at the door. For more information visit www.vetrowine.com or call (920) 674-9650.

JAN. 22

4-H Horse and Pony Project Annual Tack Sale: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Jefferson County Fairground Activity Center, 503 N. Jackson St., Jefferson. New and used tack and other horse related items at reasonable prices. Admission: $1 or donation of nonperishable food item for the local food pantry. Parking is free and concessions are available. For information call Sandy Williams at (920) 206-1994.

JAN. 25

Well Child/Healthcheck Clinics: United Methodist Church, 122 N. 5th St. Palmyra. Well child: birth to kindergarten entrance; Healthcheck: birth to 21 years old with active ForwardHealth Card. Clinics provide complete physical exam, limited blood tests and all childhood and adolescent immunizations needed. For an appointment time call (920) 674-7275. Parental permission and immunization records required.

JAN. 28

Adult Pond Hockey Tournament: Sandy Beach, Lake Mills. Faceoff at 9 a.m. Event uses USA Hockey/championship rules. First come, first served. Three-game guarantee. Three-on-three format. Five player maximum. Divisions for all skill levels and awards to division champions and overall champion in men/women divisions. Food, beverages and warmth available at Hering’s Sand Bar. Entry fee: $50. Contact Steve Baumann at urabiff@charter.net or call (608) 575-8384.

Nine-Pin Tap Scotch Doubles Tournament: 3 p.m. (check in 30 minutes prior), Rock River Lanes, 1010 Larsen Road, Fort Atkinson. Event includes raffles, prizes and fun. Entry fee: $25/couple. To register call (920) 563-9511 or sign up online at www.rockriverlanes.com or www.rainbowhospicecare.org. Sponsored by C-21 Affiliated.

JAN. 29

Seussical at Young Auditorium: 3 to 4 p.m., 930 W. Main St., Whitewater. What fun you’ll have when Dr. Seuss’s stories collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper. The box office is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information call (262) 472-2222. Tickets: $15/$13/$9 general public; $9.50 for UW-Whitewater students. For more information visit http://www.uww.edu/youngauditorium.

JAN. 30-FEB. 1

Kindergarten & 4K Registration for 2012-13 School Year: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Educational Service Center, 111 Dodge St., Watertown. Children need to be 4 or 5 years old by Sept. 1 and up to date on immunizations. For more information call (920) 262-1460, fax (920) 262-1469 or email hernandezs@watertown.k12.wi.us.

FEB. 2

Johnson Creek Chamber Annual Election Meeting: 5 to 7 p.m., Hi-Way Harry’s. Meeting is for chamber members. There are three spots available on the board to fill.

Well Child/Healthcheck Clinics: St. Mary Help of Christian Catholic Church, W856 Highway 18, Sullivan. Well child: birth to kindergarten entrance; Healthcheck: birth to 21 years old with active ForwardHealth Card. Clinics provide complete physical exam, limited blood tests and all childhood and adolescent immunizations needed. For an appointment time call (920) 674-7275. Parental permission and immunization records required.

FEB. 4

Painting and Pottery Sale: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring over 100 original paintings by Joe Kiefer spanning over 13 years of painting including landscapes, still-lifes, wildlife, pets and portraits painted in both oil and watercolor paints. Sizes vary from 4-inch by 6-inch to 40-inch by 60-inch sofa size paintings. Over 100 handcrafted, functional pottery pieces created by Taylor Kiefer also on sale. Pottery includes mugs, steins, vases, bowls, pitchers, serving plates and much more. Prices on all art will be discounted as much as 80 percent.

FEB. 9

Well Child/Healthcheck Clinics: St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 302 Merchants Ave., Fort Atkinson. Well child: birth to kindergarten entrance; Healthcheck: birth to 21 years old with active ForwardHealth Card. Clinics provide complete physical exam, limited blood tests and all childhood and adolescent immunizations needed. For an appointment time call (920) 674-7275. Parental permission and immunization records required.

FEB. 10

Blue Suede Shoes/Ultimate Elvis Bash: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Young Auditorium at Young Auditorium, 930 W. Main St., Whitewater. Scot Bruce and Mike Albert team up to bring you the most riveting tribute to the King of Rock & Roll that you will ever see. An electrifying musical excitement of the King, in a live, biographical concert. The box office is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call (262) 472-2222. Tickets: $29/$26/$19 general public; $14.25 UW-Whitewater students. For more information visit http://www.uww.edu/youngauditorium.

FEB. 15

Well Child/Healthcheck Clinics: Jefferson County Health Dept., 1541 Annex Road, Jefferson. Well child: birth to kindergarten entrance; Healthcheck: birth to 21 years old with active ForwardHealth Card. Clinics provide complete physical exam, limited blood tests and all childhood and adolescent immunizations needed. For an appointment time, call (920) 674-7275. Parental permission and immunization records required.

FEB. 16

The Comedy of Errors: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Young Auditorium, 930 W. Main St., Whitewater. One of Shakespeare’s earliest, this play involves humor derived from slapstick, puns and wordplay. . The box office is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call (262) 472-2222. Tickets: $29/$26/$19. For more information visit http://www.uww.edu/youngauditorium.

FEB. 19

 Watertown Snowmobile Association Club’s Slide In or Drive In Buffet Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Donny’s Girl, N 8240 County Trunk E, Pipersville, southeast of Watertown. For information call (920) 478-2575. Open to the public.

FEB. 22

Well Child/Healthcheck Clinics: Trinity Lutheran Church, 346 Pine St., Lake Mills. Well child: birth to kindergarten entrance; Healthcheck: birth to 21 years old with active ForwardHealth Card. Clinics provide complete physical exam, limited blood tests and all childhood and adolescent immunizations needed. For an appointment time call 920) 674-7275. Parental permission and immunization records required.

MARCH 3

Bethesda’s 4th Annual Golden Gala: Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 1721 W. Canal St., Milwaukee. (Free ramp parking) $50 per person includes meal and live music by The Dirty Boogie. Raffle and auction items available. For more info: Katey Higgins, director of special events at (920-206-4432 or katey.higgins@mailblc.org.

MAY 12

Watertown’s Spring City Wide Rummage Sale: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Community Calendar submissions may be faxed to (262) 367-1136 or emailed to happenings@jcpgroup.com. Include time, date, full address and contact information for the event. Submission deadline is noon Wednesday.

ONGOING

Alzheimer’s Support Group: 6:30 p.m. every third Monday of the month, Reflections Adult Day Care, 511 Madison Ave., Fort Atkinson. (920) 563-3759 or (920) 674-5929.

 Asperger’s & ASD Support Group: 7 p.m. third Monday of the month, Trinity Lutheran Church, 346 W. Pine St., Lake Mills. Contact jennifer@trinitylm.com or (920) 648-2717 for more information.

Cambridge Food Pantry & Resource Center: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Mondays, 211 South St., Cambridge. Doors open at 5 p.m. Customers may shop the Food Pantry once every 14 days. Call (608) 423-8142 for more information.

Community Lunch: Noon last Wednesday of every month. The Rock Lake Activity Center, 229 Fremont St., Lake Mills, in coordination with Water House Foods offers a monthly community gathering with lunch until supplies run out. The free gathering is open to all. As the weather turns cooler, lunch will be soups and bread. Dessert and coffee are also served.

Fort Atkinson Food Pantry: 3 to 5 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 715 Jones Ave, Fort Atkinson. Open to anyone living in the Fort Atkinson School District area meeting income eligibility. For more information, call (920) 728-2394.

Flu Vaccine Clinics: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, Jefferson County Health Department, 1541 Annex Road, Jefferson. Flu vaccine and immunizations for all ages available. Walk-ins welcome. For more information call (920) 674-7275. input 100511

Free Dinners: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Fellowship Hall, 320 S. Main St., Fort Atkinson. (920) 563-4903.

Hike the Ice Age Trail: 4 p.m. Tuesdays and 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Highway 12 outpost, 5 miles east of Whitewater. (262) 473-2187 or www.iceagetrail.org.

Jefferson’s Citywide Prayer/Gathering/Worship Night: Every second Thursday of the month. For location and information, contact Bill Schiferl at (920) 674-2067.

Loaves and Fishes Meal: Every Monday, free community meal at Watertown Moravian church, 510 Cole St., Watertown. For more information, call (920) 261-7494 or (920) 206-0222. Sponsored by Watertown and Ebenezer Moravian churches. Volunteers groups are also needed twice yearly on a rotating schedule; call Linda Lippens at (920) 261-2061.

Monday Night Bingo: 6 p.m., Rox Banquet Hall, Council for the Performing Arts, Highway K, Jefferson. Progressive; bring your own dauber or purchase one for $1. Nonsmoking. Refreshments available to purchase. (920) 674-2179.

PiYo Classes: 6 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays, the Gathering Place, 715 Campus St., Milton. PiYo is an athletic blend of Pilates, yoga, ballet and more, requiring no previous experience. Instructed by Heidi McLain. $3 per class.

Praise & Graze Champagne Brunch: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, JC Plaza Hotel, Johnson Creek. Cost: adults, $12.95; seniors, $10.95; children younger than 12, $8.95; children younger than 4, free. Bring your current church bulletin, and $2 of your bill will be donated back to your church. Call (920) 699-2800 for reservations or visit www.jcplazahotel.com.

Rome/Sullivan Food Pantry: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. first Thursday and 2 to 5 p.m. third Thursday of the month, N3866 West St., Town of Sullivan Community Center. Open to anyone meeting income eligibility. Call 262-593-8745 for more information.

Vaccine Clinics: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Jefferson County Health Department. Residents may receive all childhood and adolescent vaccines, adult vaccines, pregnancy tests and blood pressure checks. A $10 per person administration fee will be charged unless you have an active ForwardHealth Card. For the list of adult vaccines and their charges, visit www.jeffersoncountywi.gov. TB skin tests are available for $10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Friday.

Watertown Newcomers & Neighbors Club: 6 p.m. social time; 6:30 p.m. meeting, first Wednesday of each month. Bank of Lake Mills downstairs meeting room, 400 Bernard St., Watertown. Social group for women in Watertown and surrounding areas. Group supports local businesses and charities through fun events. www.watertownnewcomers.com.

Yarn-a-Latte: 9 to 11 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, at Tan-a-Latte, 122 S. Main St., Jefferson. Knitting, crochet and spinning group for all ages and experience levels. Finish a project, learn a new skill, or just hang out. Free. Contact dooleybeth@yahoo.com or call Beth at (262) 582-3048 for more information.

THROUGH FEB 8

Then & Now – Fort Atkinson Photo Exhibit: Hoard Historical Museum 401 Whitewater Ave., Fort Atkinson. For more information call (920) 563-7769 or email info@hoardmuseum.org. No admission fee; cash donations appreciated. Museum hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.

DEC. 30

Blood Drive: 12:30 to 6:30 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran School, 413 E. Madison, Waterloo. Call (800) RED-CROSS; (800) 733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment of for more information.

JAN. 1

Lioness New Year's Day Breakfast: 9 a.m. to noon, Squidy's Bar, corner of Main and Second Street, Palmyra (102 N. Second St.) Choose from a full breakfast menu. For more information call (262) 495-2503.

JAN. 1-16

Hoard Historical Museum: Museum will be closed to attend to collections duties. Museum reopens Tuesdays, Jan. 17, resuming regular hours of Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information call (920) 563-7769 or email info@hoardmuseum.org.

JAN. 3

Blood Drive: 2 to 7 p.m., Community Center at Palmyra-Eagle High School. Win a football autographed by Green Bay tight end Jermichael Finley. All attempting donors are automatically entered in the drawing. Call Dale or Jackie Mitchell at (262) 495-2638 or register online at www.bcw.edu/PalmyraCommunity. Walk-ins welcome. Sponsored by Thomas Holcomb American Legion Post 304 Palmyra.

JAN. 7

Student Art Show: 6 to 8 p.m., Presented by the Rock River Gallery and Coffeehouse in conjunction with the Jefferson High School Art Club, 205 S. Main St., Jefferson. Refreshments will be served. Live music provided by student musicians. For more information call (920) 541-3322.

JAN. 11

Fort Atkinson Area Junior Women’s Club General Meeting: 6:30 to 8 p.m., Salamone's Italian Pizzeria & Sports Bar, 1245 Madison Ave, Fort Atkinson. No admission fee, $25 a year dues if you decide to join. The GFWC-Fort Atkinson Junior Woman's Club Inc. serves the Fort Atkinson community by marshaling and distributing resources that directly impact the needs of women and children. FAJWC is currently gearing up for its biggest fundraiser of the year, the Annual Charity Game Night, which will be held March 3. For more information email FortJrWoman@gmail.com.

JAN. 14

Ricky Nelson Remembered: 7 p.m., Council for the Performing Arts, 700 W. Milwaukee Ave., Jefferson. Featuring Ricky Nelson's twin sons, Gunnar and Matthew in a live tribute to their father. Includes hits such as “Travelin' Man,” “Poor Little Fool,” “Hello Mary Lou,” “Lonesome Town,” “Stood Up,” and “Garden Party.” For information call (920) 674-2179 or visit http://www.councilfortheperformingarts.org

JAN. 18

The Fort Atkinson Arts Council Annual Meeting: 6:30 p.m., Community Room at the Dwight Foster Public Library, 209 Merchants Ave., Fort Atkinson. This annual meeting will begin the planning process for great events like the Welding Rodeo, the Arts Walk and others. The public is invited to participate in the meeting to help insure that the Fort Arts Council one again makes art an integral part of the community.

JAN. 21

Ladies Night Out Fundraiser: 4 to 8 p.m., Vetro Winery, 1414 Vino Lane, Sanctuary Ridge, Jefferson. Beat the winter blues by pampering yourself for a worthy cause — Special Olympics Wisconsin. Event features wine tasting, chocolates, local foods, chair massages, prize drawings and the chance to indulge in shopping. Donations taken at the door. For more information visit www.vetrowine.com or call (920) 674-9650.

JAN. 29

Seussical at Young Auditorium: 3 to 4 p.m. , 930 W. Main St., Whitewater. What fun you’ll have when Dr. Seuss’s stories collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper. The box office is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information call (262) 472-2222. Tickets: $15/$13/$9 and $9.50 for UW-Whitewater students. For more information visit http://www.uww.edu/youngauditorium.

JAN. 30-FEB. 1

Kindergarten & 4K Registration for 2012-13 School Year: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Educational Service Center, 111 Dodge St., Watertown. Children need to be 4 or 5 years old by Sept. 1 and up to date on immunizations. For more information call (920) 262-1460, fax (920) 262-1469 or email hernandezs@watertown.k12.wi.us.

FEB. 2

Johnson Creek Chamber Annual Election Meeting: 5 to 7 p.m., Hi-Way Harry’s. Meeting is for chamber members. There are three spots available on the board to fill.

FEB. 4

Painting and Pottery Sale: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring over 100 original paintings by Joe Kiefer spanning over 13 years of painting including landscapes, still-lifes, wildlife, pets and portraits painted in both oil and watercolor paints. Sizes vary from 4-inch by 6-inch to 40-inch by 60-inch sofa size paintings. Over 100 handcrafted, functional pottery pieces created by Taylor Kiefer also on sale. Pottery includes mugs, steins, vases, bowls, pitchers, serving plates and much more. Prices on all art will be discounted as much as 80 percent.

FEB. 10

Blue Suede Shoes/Ultimate Elvis Bash: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Young Auditorium at Young Auditorium, 930 W. Main St., Whitewater. Scot Bruce and Mike Albert team up to bring you the most riveting tribute to the King of Rock & Roll that you will ever see. An electrifying musical excitement of the King, in a live, biographical concert. The box office is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call (262) 472-2222. Tickets: $29/$26/$19 general public; $14.25 UW-Whitewater students. For more information visit http://www.uww.edu/youngauditorium.

FEB. 16

The Comedy of Errors: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Young Auditorium, 930 W. Main St., Whitewater. One of Shakespeare’s earliest, this play involves humor derived from slapstick, puns and wordplay. . The box office is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call (262) 472-2222. Tickets: $29/$26/$19. For more information visit http://www.uww.edu/youngauditorium.

MARCH 3

Bethesda’s 4th Annual Golden Gala: Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 1721 W. Canal St., Milwaukee. (Free ramp parking) $50 per person includes meal and live music by The Dirty Boogie. Raffle and auction items available. For more info: Katey Higgins, director of special events at (920-206-4432 or katey.higgins@mailblc.org.

MAY 12

Watertown’s Spring City Wide Rummage Sale: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Community Calendar submissions may be faxed to (262) 367-1136 or emailed to happenings@jcpgroup.com. Include time, date, full address and contact information for the event. Submission deadline is noon Wednesday.

ONGOING

Alzheimer’s Support Group: 6:30 p.m. every third Monday of the month, Reflections Adult Day Care, 511 Madison Ave., Fort Atkinson. (920) 563-3759 or (920) 674-5929.

 Asperger’s & ASD Support Group: 7 p.m. third Monday of the month, Trinity Lutheran Church, 346 W. Pine St., Lake Mills. Contact jennifer@trinitylm.com or (920) 648-2717 for more information.

Cambridge Food Pantry & Resource Center: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Mondays, 211 South St., Cambridge. Doors open at 5 p.m. Customers may shop the Food Pantry once every 14 days. Call (608) 423-8142 for more information.

Community Lunch: Noon last Wednesday of every month. The Rock Lake Activity Center, 229 Fremont St., Lake Mills, in coordination with Water House Foods offers a monthly community gathering with lunch until supplies run out. The free gathering is open to all. As the weather turns cooler, lunch will be soups and bread. Dessert and coffee are also served.

Fort Atkinson Food Pantry: 3 to 5 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 715 Jones Ave, Fort Atkinson. Open to anyone living in the Fort Atkinson School District area meeting income eligibility. For more information, call (920) 728-2394.

Flu Vaccine Clinics: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, Jefferson County Health Department, 1541 Annex Road, Jefferson. Flu vaccine and immunizations for all ages available. Walk-ins welcome. For more information call (920) 674-7275. Free Dinners: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Fellowship Hall, 320 S. Main St., Fort Atkinson. (920) 563-4903.

Hike the Ice Age Trail: 4 p.m. Tuesdays and 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Highway 12 outpost, 5 miles east of Whitewater. (262) 473-2187 or www.iceagetrail.org.

Jefferson’s Citywide Prayer/Gathering/Worship Night: Every second Thursday of the month. For location and information, contact Bill Schiferl at (920) 674-2067.

Loaves and Fishes Meal: Every Monday, free community meal at Watertown Moravian church, 510 Cole St., Watertown. For more information, call (920) 261-7494 or (920) 206-0222. Sponsored by Watertown and Ebenezer Moravian churches. Volunteers groups are also needed twice yearly on a rotating schedule; call Linda Lippens at (920) 261-2061.

Monday Night Bingo: 6 p.m., Rox Banquet Hall, Council for the Performing Arts, Highway K, Jefferson. Progressive; bring your own dauber or purchase one for $1. Nonsmoking. Refreshments available to purchase. (920) 674-2179.

PiYo Classes: 6 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays, the Gathering Place, 715 Campus St., Milton. PiYo is an athletic blend of Pilates, yoga, ballet and more, requiring no previous experience. Instructed by Heidi McLain. $3 per class.

Praise & Graze Champagne Brunch: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, JC Plaza Hotel, Johnson Creek. Cost: adults, $12.95; seniors, $10.95; children younger than 12, $8.95; children younger than 4, free. Bring your current church bulletin, and $2 of your bill will be donated back to your church. Call (920) 699-2800 for reservations or visit www.jcplazahotel.com.

Rome/Sullivan Food Pantry: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. first Thursday and 2 to 5 p.m. third Thursday of the month, N3866 West St., Town of Sullivan Community Center. Open to anyone meeting income eligibility. Call 262-593-8745 for more information.

Vaccine Clinics: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Jefferson County Health Department. Residents may receive all childhood and adolescent vaccines, adult vaccines, pregnancy tests and blood pressure checks. A $10 per person administration fee will be charged unless you have an active ForwardHealth Card. For the list of adult vaccines and their charges, visit www.jeffersoncountywi.gov. TB skin tests are available for $10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Friday.

Watertown Newcomers & Neighbors Club: 6 p.m. social time; 6:30 p.m. meeting, first Wednesday of each month. Bank of Lake Mills downstairs meeting room, 400 Bernard St., Watertown. Social group for women in Watertown and surrounding areas. Group supports local businesses and charities through fun events. www.watertownnewcomers.com.

Yarn-a-Latte: 9 to 11 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, at Tan-a-Latte, 122 S. Main St., Jefferson. Knitting, crochet and spinning group for all ages and experience levels. Finish a project, learn a new skill, or just hang out. Free. Contact dooleybeth@yahoo.com or call Beth at (262) 582-3048 for more information.

THROUGH FEB 8

Then & Now – Fort Atkinson Photo Exhibit: Hoard Historical Museum 401 Whitewater Ave., Fort Atkinson. For more information call (920) 563-7769 or email info@hoardmuseum.org. No admission fee; cash donations appreciated. Museum hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.

DEC. 25

23rd Annual Community Christmas Day Free Dinner: 11 a.m., St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Endl Boulevard and Hackbarth Road. Hors d’oeuvres and punch will be served starting at 11 a.m. followed by a family-style turkey and ham dinner at noon. Sponsored by St. Joseph’s and Faith Community churches. Volunteers should call Mary Wendt at (920) 674-2058.

DEC. 27-29

Hoard Historical Museum: Open 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hoard Historical Museum in Fort Atkinson is closed Dec. 30 and 31. For information call (920) 563-7769 or email info@hoardmuseum.org.

DEC. 30

Blood Drive: 12:30 to 6:30 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran School, 413 E. Madison, Waterloo. Call (800) RED-CROSS; (800) 733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment of for more information.

JAN. 1-16

Hoard Historical Museum: Museum will be closed to attend to collections duties. Museum reopens Tuesdays, Jan. 17, resuming regular hours of Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information call (920) 563-7769 or email info@hoardmuseum.org.

JAN. 3

Blood Drive: 2 to 7 p.m., Community Center at Palmyra-Eagle High School. Win a football autographed by Green Bay tight end Jermichael Finley. All attempting donors are automatically entered in the drawing. Call Dale or Jackie Mitchell at (262) 495-2638 or register online at www.bcw.edu/PalmyraCommunity. Walk-ins welcome. Sponsored by Thomas Holcomb American Legion Post 304 Palmyra.

JAN. 7

Student Art Show: 6 to 8 p.m., Presented by the Rock River Gallery and Coffeehouse in conjunction with the Jefferson High School Art Club, 205 S. Main St., Jefferson. Refreshments will be served. Live music provided by student musicians. For more information call (920) 541-3322.

JAN. 21

Ladies Night Out Fundraiser: 4 to 8 p.m., Vetro Winery, 1414 Vino Lane, Sanctuary Ridge, Jefferson. Beat the winter blues by pampering yourself for a worthy cause — Special Olympics Wisconsin. Event features wine tasting, chocolates, local foods, chair massages, prize drawings and the chance to indulge in shopping. Donations taken at the door. For more information visit www.vetrowine.com or call (920) 674-9650.

FEB. 4

Painting and Pottery Sale: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring over 100 original paintings by Joe Kiefer spanning over 13 years of painting including landscapes, still-lifes, wildlife, pets and portraits painted in both oil and watercolor paints. Sizes vary from 4-inch by 6-inch to 40-inch by 60-inch sofa size paintings. Over 100 handcrafted, functional pottery pieces created by Taylor Kiefer also on sale. Pottery includes mugs, steins, vases, bowls, pitchers, serving plates and much more. Prices on all art will be discounted as much as 80 percent.

Community Calendar submissions may be faxed to (262) 367-1136 or emailed to happenings@jcpgroup.com. Include time, date, full address and contact information for the event. Submission deadline is noon Wednesday.

ONGOING

Alzheimer’s Support Group: 6:30 p.m. every third Monday of the month, Reflections Adult Day Care, 511 Madison Ave., Fort Atkinson. (920) 563-3759 or (920) 674-5929.

 Asperger’s & ASD Support Group: 7 p.m. third Monday of the month, Trinity Lutheran Church, 346 W. Pine St., Lake Mills. Contact jennifer@trinitylm.com or (920) 648-2717 for more information.

Cambridge Food Pantry & Resource Center: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Mondays, 211 South St., Cambridge. Doors open at 5 p.m. Customers may shop the Food Pantry once every 14 days. Call (608) 423-8142 for more information.

Community Lunch: Noon last Wednesday of every month. The Rock Lake Activity Center, 229 Fremont St., Lake Mills, in coordination with Water House Foods offers a monthly community gathering with lunch until supplies run out. The free gathering is open to all. As the weather turns cooler, lunch will be soups and bread. Dessert and coffee are also served.

Fort Atkinson Food Pantry: 3 to 5 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 715 Jones Ave, Fort Atkinson. Open to anyone living in the Fort Atkinson School District area meeting income eligibility. For more information, call (920) 728-2394.

Flu Vaccine Clinics: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, Jefferson County Health Department, 1541 Annex Road, Jefferson. Flu vaccine and immunizations for all ages available. Walk-ins welcome. For more information call (920) 674-7275. Free Dinners: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Fellowship Hall, 320 S. Main St., Fort Atkinson. (920) 563-4903.

Hike the Ice Age Trail: 4 p.m. Tuesdays and 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Highway 12 outpost, 5 miles east of Whitewater. (262) 473-2187 or www.iceagetrail.org.

Jefferson’s Citywide Prayer/Gathering/Worship Night: Every second Thursday of the month. For location and information, contact Bill Schiferl at (920) 674-2067.

Loaves and Fishes Meal: Every Monday, free community meal at Watertown Moravian church, 510 Cole St., Watertown. For more information, call (920) 261-7494 or (920) 206-0222. Sponsored by Watertown and Ebenezer Moravian churches. Volunteers groups are also needed twice yearly on a rotating schedule; call Linda Lippens at (920) 261-2061.

Monday Night Bingo: 6 p.m., Rox Banquet Hall, Council for the Performing Arts, Highway K, Jefferson. Progressive; bring your own dauber or purchase one for $1. Nonsmoking. Refreshments available to purchase. (920) 674-2179.

PiYo Classes: 6 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays, the Gathering Place, 715 Campus St., Milton. PiYo is an athletic blend of Pilates, yoga, ballet and more, requiring no previous experience. Instructed by Heidi McLain. $3 per class.

Praise & Graze Champagne Brunch: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, JC Plaza Hotel, Johnson Creek. Cost: adults, $12.95; seniors, $10.95; children younger than 12, $8.95; children younger than 4, free. Bring your current church bulletin, and $2 of your bill will be donated back to your church. Call (920) 699-2800 for reservations or visit www.jcplazahotel.com.

Rome/Sullivan Food Pantry: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. first Thursday and 2 to 5 p.m. third Thursday of the month, N3866 West St., Town of Sullivan Community Center. Open to anyone meeting income eligibility. Call 262-593-8745 for more information.

Vaccine Clinics: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Jefferson County Health Department. Residents may receive all childhood and adolescent vaccines, adult vaccines, pregnancy tests and blood pressure checks. A $10 per person administration fee will be charged unless you have an active ForwardHealth Card. For the list of adult vaccines and their charges, visit www.jeffersoncountywi.gov. TB skin tests are available for $10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Friday.

Watertown Newcomers & Neighbors Club: 6 p.m. social time; 6:30 p.m. meeting, first Wednesday of each month. Bank of Lake Mills downstairs meeting room, 400 Bernard St., Watertown. Social group for women in Watertown and surrounding areas. Group supports local businesses and charities through fun events. www.watertownnewcomers.com.

Yarn-a-Latte: 9 to 11 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, at Tan-a-Latte, 122 S. Main St., Jefferson. Knitting, crochet and spinning group for all ages and experience levels. Finish a project, learn a new skill, or just hang out. Free. Contact dooleybeth@yahoo.com or call Beth at (262) 582-3048 for more information.

THROUGH DEC. 19

Friends of the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library Quilt Raffle Fundraiser: The quilt, a yo-yo quilt designed and donated to the library by Blanche Grum, is on display in the children's area, and tickets are available at the circulation desk. Tickets: $1 each or six for $5. Winner will be announced on Dec. 19. All proceeds go the Friends of the Library to support library needs and services.

THROUGH FEB 8

Then & Now – Fort Atkinson Photo Exhibit: Hoard Historical Museum 401 Whitewater Ave., Fort Atkinson. For more information call (920) 563-7769 or email info@hoardmuseum.org. No admission fee; cash donations appreciated. Museum hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.

DEC. 16-17

“A Christmas Carol”: 7 p.m., Avalon Therapeutic Equestrian Center, N9368 Green Valley Rd., Watertown. Tickets: $18 adults, $12 children under 12. Space is limited, reservations suggested by calling (920) 206-1148. Presented by Creative Outlets Theatre and Avalon Therapeutic Equestrian Center. Proceeds benefit the center, a nonprofit riding stable serving special needs children and adults. For information call www.avalontec.org.

 “I’ll Be Home for Christmas”: 7:30 p.m., presented by Faith Community Church. This program is a Big Band style musical set during the week of Dec. 7, 1941. You’ll find your feet tapping, your heart full of laughter, and even some tears in your eyes as you share the joys and trials of a family trying to make sense of the Christmas season in a world on the brink of war. Free admission.

DEC. 17

Alden Estates of Countryside Holiday Blood Drive: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1130 Collins Road (Community Room), Jefferson. For more information contact Donna Schroeder at (920) 674-3170, ext. 1727 or register online at www.bcw.edu/AldenEstates. Walk-ins welcome.

Santa Comes to Town: Noon to 3 p.m., Johnson Creek Premium Outlets. Children under 10 receive a free treat when they visit Santa. Bring a camera.

DEC. 18

Breakfast with Santa: 8 a.m., Wayside Inn, Highway 18, East of Jefferson. Enter the holiday coloring contest. For information call (920) 674-6766.

Jefferson's 175th Birthday Party: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jefferson City Hall's meeting room, 317 South Main St., Jefferson. Cake, coffee and punch. Call (92) -674-4511 for more information.

Toy Show & Sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Town of Sullivan Hall Community Center, N3866 West Street, Rome. Admission: $2. Door prizes every hour, lunch and refreshments available. For more information call Tom Ball at (262) 593-8407.

DEC. 19

Blood Drive to Benefit BloodCenter of Wisconsin: 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Fort HealthCare Classroom A/B/C. Contact Fort Memorial Hospital Lab at 568-5261 or register online at www.bcw.edu/FortHealthCare. Walk-ins welcome.

Blood Drive: Noon to 6 p.m., Turner Hall, 301 S. 4th St., Watertown. Call (800) RED-CROSS; (800) 733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment of for more information.

DEC. 20

Blood Drive: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Turner Hall, 301 S. 4th St., Watertown. Call (800) RED-CROSS (800) 733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment of for more information.

"Prayers and Singing": 2 p.m., Trinity Pines Retirement Center, 326 W. Pine St., Lake Mills. Free program presented by Philip Sillman and Eleanor Wollin. The public is invited to attend.

DEC. 22

The Cherub Choir from St. Paul's School: 10:45 a.m., Trinity Pines Retirement Center, 326 W. Pine Street, Lake Mills. The children will present a free Christmas. The public is invited to attend.

DEC. 25

23rd Annual Community Christmas Day Free Dinner: 11 a.m., St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Endl Boulevard and Hackbarth Road. Hors d’oeuvres and punch will be served starting at 11 a.m. followed by a family-style turkey and ham dinner at noon. Sponsored by St. Joseph’s and Faith Community churches. Volunteers should call Mary Wendt at (920) 674-2058.

DEC. 30

Blood Drive: 12:30 to 6:30 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran School, 413 E. Madison, Waterloo. Call (800) RED-CROSS; (800) 733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment of for more information.

JAN. 3

Blood Drive: 2 to 7 p.m., Community Center at Palmyra-Eagle High School. Sponsored by The Thomas Holcomb American Legion Post 304 in Palmyra. Appointments can be made by calling Dale or Jackie Mitchell at (262) 495-2638. Walk-ins are welcome.

Community Calendar submissions may be faxed to (262) 367-1136 or emailed to happenings@jcpgroup.com. Include time, date, full address and contact information for the event. Submission deadline is noon Wednesday.

ONGOING

Alzheimer’s Support Group: 6:30 p.m. every third Monday of the month, Reflections Adult Day Care, 511 Madison Ave., Fort Atkinson. (920) 563-3759 or (920) 674-5929.

 Asperger’s & ASD Support Group: 7 p.m. third Monday of the month, Trinity Lutheran Church, 346 W. Pine St., Lake Mills. Contact jennifer@trinitylm.com or (920) 648-2717 for more information.

Cambridge Food Pantry & Resource Center: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Mondays, 211 South St., Cambridge. Doors open at 5 p.m. Customers may shop the Food Pantry once every 14 days. Call (608) 423-8142 for more information.

Community Lunch: Noon last Wednesday of every month. The Rock Lake Activity Center, 229 Fremont St., Lake Mills, in coordination with Water House Foods offers a monthly community gathering with lunch until supplies run out. The free gathering is open to all. As the weather turns cooler, lunch will be soups and bread. Dessert and coffee are also served.

Fort Atkinson Food Pantry: 3 to 5 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 715 Jones Ave, Fort Atkinson. Open to anyone living in the Fort Atkinson School District area meeting income eligibility. For more information, call (920) 728-2394.

Flu Vaccine Clinics: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, Jefferson County Health Department, 1541 Annex Road, Jefferson. Flu vaccine and immunizations for all ages available. Walk-ins welcome. For more information call (920) 674-7275. Free Dinners: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Fellowship Hall, 320 S. Main St., Fort Atkinson. (920) 563-4903.

Hike the Ice Age Trail: 4 p.m. Tuesdays and 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Highway 12 outpost, 5 miles east of Whitewater. (262) 473-2187 or www.iceagetrail.org.

Jefferson’s Citywide Prayer/Gathering/Worship Night: Every second Thursday of the month. For location and information, contact Bill Schiferl at (920) 674-2067.

Loaves and Fishes Meal: Every Monday, free community meal at Watertown Moravian church, 510 Cole St., Watertown. For more information, call (920) 261-7494 or (920) 206-0222. Sponsored by Watertown and Ebenezer Moravian churches. Volunteers groups are also needed twice yearly on a rotating schedule; call Linda Lippens at (920) 261-2061.

Monday Night Bingo: 6 p.m., Rox Banquet Hall, Council for the Performing Arts, Highway K, Jefferson. Progressive; bring your own dauber or purchase one for $1. Nonsmoking. Refreshments available to purchase. (920) 674-2179.

PiYo Classes: 6 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays, the Gathering Place, 715 Campus St., Milton. PiYo is an athletic blend of Pilates, yoga, ballet and more, requiring no previous experience. Instructed by Heidi McLain. $3 per class.

Praise & Graze Champagne Brunch: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, JC Plaza Hotel, Johnson Creek. Cost: adults, $12.95; seniors, $10.95; children younger than 12, $8.95; children younger than 4, free. Bring your current church bulletin, and $2 of your bill will be donated back to your church. Call (920) 699-2800 for reservations or visit www.jcplazahotel.com.

Rome/Sullivan Food Pantry: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. first Thursday and 2 to 5 p.m. third Thursday of the month, N3866 West St., Town of Sullivan Community Center. Open to anyone meeting income eligibility. Call 262-593-8745 for more information.

Vaccine Clinics: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Jefferson County Health Department. Residents may receive all childhood and adolescent vaccines, adult vaccines, pregnancy tests and blood pressure checks. A $10 per person administration fee will be charged unless you have an active ForwardHealth Card. For the list of adult vaccines and their charges, visit www.jeffersoncountywi.gov. TB skin tests are available for $10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Friday.

Watertown Newcomers & Neighbors Club: 6 p.m. social time; 6:30 p.m. meeting, first Wednesday of each month. Bank of Lake Mills downstairs meeting room, 400 Bernard St., Watertown. Social group for women in Watertown and surrounding areas. Group supports local businesses and charities through fun events. www.watertownnewcomers.com.

Yarn-a-Latte: 9 to 11 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, at Tan-a-Latte, 122 S. Main St., Jefferson. Knitting, crochet and spinning group for all ages and experience levels. Finish a project, learn a new skill, or just hang out. Free. Contact dooleybeth@yahoo.com or call Beth at (262) 582-3048 for more information.

THROUGH DEC. 10

Young Auditorium Raffle: $15,000 50/50 Raffle. Winner will receive 50 percent of ticket sales up to $15,000. If less than 3,000 tickets are sold, winner will receive 50 percent of total ticket sales. Tickets available at Greenhill Center of the Arts Box office, Commercial Bank Janesville and Whitewater locations. Drawing on Dec. 10.

THROUGH DEC. 19

Friends of the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library Quilt Raffle Fundraiser: The quilt, a yo-yo quilt designed and donated to the library by Blanche Grum, is on display in the children's area, and tickets are available at the circulation desk. Tickets: $1 each or six for $5. Winner will be announced on Dec. 19. All proceeds go the Friends of the Library to support library needs and services.

DEC. 9-11

 Gun Show: 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jefferson County Fair Park, 503 N. Jackson St., Jefferson. Buy, sell, trade or browse. For more information call (563) 608-4401.

DEC. 9, 10, 11, 16 & 17

“It’s A Wonderful Life” Radio Show: 7:30 p.m. except 2 p.m. Dec. 11, Lewis Station Winery, 217 N. Main, Lake Mills. Presented by Lake Mills’ theater group, Penguin Productions. The show is set on a sound stage at radio station WRCK in the 1940s and will include live music. Tickets: $15 adults, $10 for those 17 and younger. Tickets are available at the winery or by calling (920) 648-5481.

DEC. 10

Blood Drive: 7 a.m. to Noon, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in the Fellowship Hall, 309 Bluff St., Fort Atkinson. Please call 563-2263 for appointment or information. Walk-ins are welcome. Donations benefit the BloodCenter of Wisconsin.

Book Signing: 9 to 11 a.m., Tribeca Gallery Cafe & Books, 401 E Main St. Watertown. Author Craig Wilson will discuss his book “Hanging By a Thread: A Kite's View of Wisconsin.” By attaching a camera to a kite, the author has captured more than 140 photos of truly artistic style that show the lifestyles of Wisconsin residents. For more information call (920) 206-2885 or visit www.tribecagallerycafe.com.

Book Signing: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rock River Gallery and Coffeehouse, 205 S. Main St., Jefferson. Meet author Greg Borowski, author of “The Christmas Heart” and “A Christmas Wish” and have him autograph your copies. Both books contain a collection of stories for everyone who believes in the magic of Christmas.

Breakfast with Santa: 9 to 10:30 a.m., American Legion, 129 S. Main St., Lake Mills. Sponsored by the Tyranenea Ladies Club.

Cookie Walk: 10 a.m. Immanuel United Methodist Church, 201 E. Racine St., Jefferson. Cost: $7 per pound. Come early as the cookies go fast.

Dog Park Fundraiser: 2 to 7 p.m., Jefferson County dog park. Highway 26 between Jefferson and Johnson Creek. Event includes pictures with Santa, meat raffles, additional raffle items, dog games and prizes. Chili, hot chocolate and coffee will be available for purchase. Suggested donation: $5 per dog. First 50 $5 donations will receive a cup of chili and a bottle of water. For information call Rick Olson at (920) 563-9405 or Kim Buchholz at (920) 674-7260.

Hoard Historical Museum Holiday Open House: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., 401 Whitewater Avenue, Fort Atkinson. The Hoard’s Historians Program will be presented at 2 p.m. The Then & Now Fort Atkinson historic pictorial book will also be available for sale. For information call (920) 563-7769.

Scrapbooking Workshop and Potluck: 1 to 9 p.m. at Palmyra-Eagle High School Community Room, entrance 3, 123 Burr Oak St., Palmyra. Create a Christmas “make-and-take” and bring a dish to share. For information call Deborah Davis at (262) 495-4962 or email debddavis@hotmail.com.

Santa Comes to Town: Noon to 3 p.m., Johnson Creek Premium Outlets. Children under 10 receive a free treat when they visit Santa. Bring a camera.

Storytime at Velveteen Rabbit Book Shop: 10:30 to 11 a.m., 20 E. Sherman Ave., Fort Atkinson. For more information visit velveteenrabbitbookshop.com or call (920) 568-9940.

DEC. 10 THROUGH FEB. 8

Then & Now — Fort Atkinson Photo Exhibit: Hoard Historical Museum 401 Whitewater Ave., Fort Atkinson. For more information call (920) 563-7769 or email info@hoardmuseum.org. No admission fee; cash donations appreciated. Museum hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.

DEC. 13

Free Christmas Concert: 3:15 p.m., Trinity Pines Retirement Center, 326 W. Pine St., Lake Mills. Come and enjoy the music presented by American Family Insurance Choir.

Jefferson County Literacy Council Fundraiser: Stop in for a bite to eat at Pizza Huts in Fort Atkinson and Watertown and a percentage of sales will go to Jefferson County Literacy Council (JCLC). In order for JCLC to get the percentage of sale you must show the special coupon at the time of ordering. Coupons may be picked up at their office, 218 S. Wisconsin Dr., Jefferson.

Film premier of "A Journey to Paradise": 6:30 p.m., Fort Atkinson High School. Film produced by Fort Atkinson’s Salty Earth Production Studio. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for silent auction, raffle, and refreshments. Tickets on sale at Blodgett Garden Center, Humphrey Floral, Sentry Food Store, and Tuttles Pharmacy (Cash or Check only). Tickets: $10 for general admission and $7 for students. Hosted by People Against Domestic & Sexual Abuse (PADA). For information visit www.padajc.org or call (920) 674-6768.

Supermarket Tour: 9 to 11 a.m., Pick ‘n Save, 624 S. Church St., Watertown. Cost: $10. Register by calling (920) 262-4639 or online: uwhpwatertown.com.

DEC. 14

Euchre: 2 p.m., Trinity Pines Retirement Center, 326 W. Pine St., Lake Mills.

DEC. 15

Old Fashioned Christmas Greetings: 2 p.m., Trinity Pines Retirement Center, 326 W. Pine St., Lake Mills. Philip Sillman will present a slide program on sending of Christmas cards, historic cards and how cards have been used in the traditions and celebration of Christmas. This is a free program.

DEC. 16-17

“A Christmas Carol”: 7 p.m., Avalon Therapeutic Equestrian Center, N9368 Green Valley Rd., Watertown. Tickets: $18 adults, $12 children under 12. Space is limited, reservations suggested by calling (920) 206-1148. Presented by Creative Outlets Theatre and Avalon Therapeutic Equestrian Center. Proceeds benefit the center, a nonprofit riding stable serving special needs children and adults. For information call www.avalontec.org.

 “I’ll Be Home for Christmas”: 7:30 p.m., presented by Faith Community Church. This program is a Big Band style musical set during the week of Dec. 7, 1941. You’ll find your feet tapping, your heart full of laughter, and even some tears in your eyes as you share the joys and trials of a family trying to make sense of the Christmas season in a world on the brink of war. Free admission.

DEC. 17

Santa Comes to Town: Noon to 3 p.m., Johnson Creek Premium Outlets. Children under 10 receive a free treat when they visit Santa. Bring a camera.

DEC. 18

Breakfast with Santa: 8 a.m., Wayside Inn, Highway 18, East of Jefferson. Enter the holiday coloring contest. For information call (920) 674-6766.

Jefferson's 175th Birthday Party: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jefferson City Hall's meeting room, 317 South Main St., Jefferson. Cake, coffee and punch. Call (92) -674-4511 for more information.

Toy Show & Sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Town of Sullivan Hall Community Center, N3866 West Street, Rome. Admission: $2. Door prizes every hour, lunch and refreshments available. For more information call Tom Ball at (262) 593-8407.

DEC. 19

Blood Drive to Benefit BloodCenter of Wisconsin: 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Fort HealthCare Classroom A/B/C. Contact Fort Memorial Hospital Lab at 568-5261 or register online at www.bcw.edu/FortHealthCare. Walk-ins welcome.

Blood Drive: Noon to 6 p.m., Turner Hall, 301 S. 4th St., Watertown. Call (800) RED-CROSS; (800) 733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment of for more information.

DEC. 20

Blood Drive: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Turner Hall, 301 S. 4th St., Watertown. Call (800) RED-CROSS (800) 733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment of for more information.

DEC. 30

Blood Drive: 12:30 to 6:30 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran School, 413 E. Madison, Waterloo. Call (800) RED-CROSS.

Community Calendar submissions may be faxed to (262) 367-1136 or emailed to happenings@jcpgroup.com. Include time, date, full address and contact information for the event. Submission deadline is noon Wednesday.

ONGOING

Alzheimer’s Support Group: 6:30 p.m. every third Monday of the month, Reflections Adult Day Care, 511 Madison Ave., Fort Atkinson. (920) 563-3759 or (920) 674-5929.

 Asperger’s & ASD Support Group: 7 p.m. third Monday of the month, Trinity Lutheran Church, 346 W. Pine St., Lake Mills. Contact jennifer@trinitylm.com or (920) 648-2717 for more information.

Cambridge Food Pantry & Resource Center: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Mondays, 211 South St., Cambridge. Doors open at 5 p.m. Customers may shop the Food Pantry once every 14 days. Call (608) 423-8142 for more information.

Community Lunch: Noon last Wednesday of every month. The Rock Lake Activity Center, 229 Fremont St., Lake Mills, in coordination with Water House Foods offers a monthly community gathering with lunch until supplies run out. The free gathering is open to all. As the weather turns cooler, lunch will be soups and bread. Dessert and coffee are also served.

Fort Atkinson Food Pantry: 3 to 5 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 715 Jones Ave, Fort Atkinson. Open to anyone living in the Fort Atkinson School District area meeting income eligibility. For more information, call (920) 728-2394.

Flu Vaccine Clinics: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, Jefferson County Health Department, 1541 Annex Road, Jefferson. Flu vaccine and immunizations for all ages available. Walk-ins welcome. For more information call (920) 674-7275. Free Dinners: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Fellowship Hall, 320 S. Main St., Fort Atkinson. (920) 563-4903.

Hike the Ice Age Trail: 4 p.m. Tuesdays and 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Highway 12 outpost, 5 miles east of Whitewater. (262) 473-2187 or www.iceagetrail.org.

Jefferson’s Citywide Prayer/Gathering/Worship Night: Every second Thursday of the month. For location and information, contact Bill Schiferl at (920) 674-2067.

Loaves and Fishes Meal: Every Monday, free community meal at Watertown Moravian church, 510 Cole St., Watertown. For more information, call (920) 261-7494 or (920) 206-0222. Sponsored by Watertown and Ebenezer Moravian churches. Volunteers groups are also needed twice yearly on a rotating schedule; call Linda Lippens at (920) 261-2061.

Monday Night Bingo: 6 p.m., Rox Banquet Hall, Council for the Performing Arts, Highway K, Jefferson. Progressive; bring your own dauber or purchase one for $1. Nonsmoking. Refreshments available to purchase. (920) 674-2179.

PiYo Classes: 6 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays, the Gathering Place, 715 Campus St., Milton. PiYo is an athletic blend of Pilates, yoga, ballet and more, requiring no previous experience. Instructed by Heidi McLain. $3 per class.

Praise & Graze Champagne Brunch: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, JC Plaza Hotel, Johnson Creek. Cost: adults, $12.95; seniors, $10.95; children younger than 12, $8.95; children younger than 4, free. Bring your current church bulletin, and $2 of your bill will be donated back to your church. Call (920) 699-2800 for reservations or visit www.jcplazahotel.com.

Rome/Sullivan Food Pantry: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. first Thursday and 2 to 5 p.m. third Thursday of the month, N3866 West St., Town of Sullivan Community Center. Open to anyone meeting income eligibility. Call 262-593-8745 for more information.

Vaccine Clinics: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Jefferson County Health Department. Residents may receive all childhood and adolescent vaccines, adult vaccines, pregnancy tests and blood pressure checks. A $10 per person administration fee will be charged unless you have an active ForwardHealth Card. For the list of adult vaccines and their charges, visit www.jeffersoncountywi.gov. TB skin tests are available for $10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Friday.

Watertown Newcomers & Neighbors Club: 6 p.m. social time; 6:30 p.m. meeting, first Wednesday of each month. Bank of Lake Mills downstairs meeting room, 400 Bernard St., Watertown. Social group for women in Watertown and surrounding areas. Group supports local businesses and charities through fun events. www.watertownnewcomers.com.

Yarn-a-Latte: 9 to 11 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, at Tan-a-Latte, 122 S. Main St., Jefferson. Knitting, crochet and spinning group for all ages and experience levels. Finish a project, learn a new skill, or just hang out. Free. Contact dooleybeth@yahoo.com or call Beth at (262) 582-3048 for more information.

THROUGH DEC. 10

Young Auditorium Raffle: $15,000 50/50 Raffle. Winner will receive 50 percent of ticket sales up to $15,000. If less than 3,000 tickets are sold, winner will receive 50 percent of total ticket sales. Tickets available at Greenhill Center of the Arts Box office, Commercial Bank Janesville and Whitewater locations. Drawing on Dec. 10.

THROUGH DEC. 19

Friends of the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library Quilt Raffle Fundraiser: The quilt, a yo-yo quilt designed and donated to the library by Blanche Grum, is on display in the children's area, and tickets are available at the circulation desk. Tickets: $1 each or six for $5. Winner will be announced on Dec. 19. All proceeds go the Friends of the Library to support library needs and services.

DEC. 1

The Sweet Spot Open House Gala: 6 to 8 p.m. The Sweet Spot wants to thank all their patrons and celebrate with music, pastries, coffee, wine, and a sneak peek behind the scenes of the SweetSpot kitchen.

DEC. 2

Helenville's Second Annual Christmas Parade Downtown: 6:30 p.m. Kids games at the Firemen’s Hall, N4751 North Helenville Road, immediately following the parade.

Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony: 6:15 p.m., Commons Park, Lake Mills. Caroling, refreshments and a visit from Santa Claus who will light the community tree.

DEC. 2-3

Holiday Bazaar Craft Show: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 505 Reed St., Lake Mills.

DEC. 2-4

Elf Shelf: 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, the Amundson Center, 200 Spring St., Cambridge. Great shopping and activities for kids.

DEC. 3

Author Signing: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., The Velveteen Rabbit Bookshop & Guest House, 20 Sherman Avenue East, Fort Atkinson, with local author Margot Peters. Margot Peters has written biographies about a diverse crowd of literary and theatrical geniuses including Lorine Niedecker. For more information, call 568-9940.

Bazaar & Bake Sale: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, 242 William St., Johnson Creek. Event includes coffee shop, luncheon, fresh homemade raised doughnuts and pilgrim potato soup plus bakery with breads, cookies and candies, crafts and small raffles. Call (920) 648-2468 for more info.

Breakfast with Santa: 8 to 11 a.m., Esker Dining Hall, North Prairie and Schwager Drive near the Wells Hall complex on the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus. Annual event is sponsored by the UWW/Community Optimist Club. Santa, Mrs. Claus and all of their elves will join everyone for a delicious breakfast of French toast with syrup, sausage, doughnut holes, and a selection of juices, milk, and coffee. Pictures are available at no cost. Each child will also receive a "goody" bag from Santa's elves. Parents are encouraged to bring their own cameras to record the fun. Cost: $4 adults, $1 children. Tickets are available at the Whitewater Food Pantry from Marilyn Kienbaum for those in need. The popular coloring/story book corner will also be available. Music will be provided by various local groups.

Cookie Walk: 7 to 11 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 602 College St., Lake Mills.

Fort Winter Farmer's Market: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Located in the Milwaukee Street Municipal Parking Lot. The 1-day winter extension of Fort Atkinson's Farmer's Market. Over 70 local farmers and artisans providing local holiday foods and gifts for your holiday celebrations. Kids art activities, music, food, and the great Fort Atkinson holiday spirit. Note new location and time. Visit www.fortfarmersmarket.com for more information.

Lioness Christmas Parade: 5 p.m., Main Street in Palmyra. Chili sale, free hot cocoa and coffee. For information call (262) 495-2503.

London Moravian Cookie Walk: 9 a.m. to Noon, the Amundson Center, 200 Spring St., Cambridge. See a live nativity noon to 3 p.m. in Veterans Park, Cambridge. Visit with Santa noon to 2 p.m. at Keystone Grill, 206 W. Main St., Cambridge.

Merchants Holiday Open House: Fort Atkinson. Enjoy refreshments served by shopkeepers, strolling carolers, and take a hayride with Santa. Enter the Holiday Red Box drawings at participating merchants for a chance to win Chamber Gift Certificates and the Merchants Giant Gift Box Give Away.

Open House Farewell at Dwight Foster Library in Fort Atkinson: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Event honors Shelly Menzer, youth service librarian. A brief program will be held at 2 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided.

Rock River Music Teacher's Association Piano Play-a-thon: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hoard Historical Museum, 401 Whitewater Ave., Fort Atkinson. For more information call (920) 563-7769 or email info@hoardmuseum.org. No admission fee; cash donations appreciated. Museum hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.

St. Coletta of Wisconsin Open House: 1 to 4 p.m., N4637 County Rd. Y, Jefferson. Visit the historic nativity scene, enjoy a holiday hayride with hot beverages and snacks. For more information visit www.st.colettawi.org.  

Visit with Santa and Mrs. Santa Claus and Esty the Elf: St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store, 1525 Summit Drive, Fort Atkinson. For more information call (920) 568-1266.

DEC. 3, 4

Horse Drawn Hayrides: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. by Thundering Acres. Pick up at Water and Main Street, Cambridge.

Santa Comes to Town: Noon to 3 p.m., Johnson Creek Premium Outlets. Children under 10 receive a free treat when they visit Santa. Bring a camera. Also Dec. 10 and 17.

Stone School 4-H Christmas Tree Sales: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Cold Spring Town Hall, four miles north of Whitewater at N1409 Fremont Road. Club members will be selling pre-cut Christmas trees priced at $35.

DEC. 4

Breakfast with Santa: 8 to 11 a.m. at Cambridge Elementary School, 802 Water St. Cambridge. Sponsored by CAP.

Holiday Extravaganza Concert: 7 p.m., Palmyra United Methodist Church, 122 N. 5th Street, Palmyra. Presented by the Palmyra Eagle Band. Featured will be a "Christmas Concerto" and the solo talents of Jim Niest on trumpet, Ellie Hawes on alto sax and Deb Gilbert on flute. Dr. Dennis Rohrs will be guest narrator. He will read the story of Christmas 70 years ago with David McCullough's "In Thy Dark Streets Shineth." The evening will be topped off with our complimentary Cookie Christmas Reception. The group is directed by Ed Pierce.

Pet Photos with Santa: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Badger Vet Hospital, 712 Katie Ct., Cambridge. Sponsored by Rover Makeovers.

Pet Photos with Santa: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., House to Home/Interior Motives, 260 West Main St., Cambridge (across from Cambridge State Bank). $20 with a portion of each sitting donated to the Humane Society of Jefferson County. Portraits by Rover Makeovers. For information call (608) 445-0755.

Rock River Music Teacher's Association Piano Play-a-thon: Noon to 4 p.m., Hoard Historical Museum, 401 Whitewater Ave., Fort Atkinson. For more information call (920) 563-7769 or email info@hoardmuseum.org. No admission fee; cash donations appreciated. Museum hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.

Snowmobile Breakfast: 8 a.m. to noon, Capn's Steakhouse Salon, 855 Lexington Blvd., Fort Atkinson. Sponsored by Jefferson Snowstormers. Features all-you-can-eat breakfast including sausage, scrambled eggs, Canadian bacon, potatoes, Denver scramble, French toast, plus coffee, milk and juice. Cost: $7 adults, $4, children under 12, free children under 3. Bring a nonperishable food item and Capn's will donate $1 to the Jefferson County Food Pantry.

DEC. 5

Prayers & Singing: 10:30 a.m., Trinity Pines Retirement Center, 326 W. Pine St., Lake Mills. Philip Sillman and Eleanor Wollin will present the free performance.

DEC. 6

Holiday Cooking Class for Kids: 5 to 6:30 p.m., Center for Women’s Health, 128 Hospital Drive, Watertown. Cost: $15. Register by calling (920) 262-4639 or online at uwhpwatertown.com.

DEC. 7

Johnson Creek Chamber 23rd Annual Christmas Party: Social with cash bar at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Entertainment by Johnson Creek High School jazz band. Cost: $25, dinner buffet includes chicken breast marsala and carved inside round of beef, garlic mashed potatoes, steamed blend vegetables, coffee, milk and dessert. For reservations mail check payable to JCACC, P.O. Box 527, Johnson Creek, WI 53038 or drop at PremierBank or Badger Bank by Friday, Dec. 2.

Maximize Your Memory Workshop: 2 p.m., Trinity Pines Retirement Center, 326 W. Pine St., Lake Mills. Learn tips and strategies for improving memory as well as information about normal age-related memory loss and dementia. There is no charge for this program.

DEC. 9-11

 Gun Show: 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jefferson County Fair Park, 503 N. Jackson St., Jefferson. Buy, sell, trade or browse. For more information call (563) 608-4401.

DEC. 9, 10, 11, 16 & 17

“It’s A Wonderful Life” Radio Show: 7:30 p.m. except 2 p.m. Dec. 11, Lewis Station Winery, 217 N. Main, Lake Mills. Presented by Lake Mills’ theater group, Penguin Productions. The show is set on a sound stage at radio station WRCK in the 1940s and will include live music. Tickets: $15 adults, $10 for those 17 and younger. Tickets are available at the winery or by calling (920) 648-5481.

DEC. 10

Blood Drive: 7 a.m. to Noon, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in the Fellowship Hall, 309 Bluff St., Fort Atkinson. Please call 563-2263 for appointment or information. Walk-ins are welcome. Donations benefit the BloodCenter of Wisconsin.

Breakfast with Santa: 9 to 10:30 a.m., American Legion, 129 S. Main St., Lake Mills. Sponsored by the Tyranenea Ladies Club.

Cookie Walk: 10 a.m. Immanuel United Methodist Church, 201 E. Racine St., Jefferson. Cost: $7 per pound. Come early as the cookies go fast.

Hoard Historical Museum Holiday Open House: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., 401 Whitewater Avenue, Fort Atkinson. The Hoard’s Historians Program will be presented at 2 p.m. The Then & Now Fort Atkinson historic pictorial book will also be available for sale. For information call (920) 563-7769.

Santa Comes to Town: Noon to 3 p.m., Johnson Creek Premium Outlets. Children under 10 receive a free treat when they visit Santa. Bring a camera.

Storytime at Velveteen Rabbit Book Shop: 10:30 to 11 a.m., 20 E. Sherman Ave., Fort Atkinson. For more information visit velveteenrabbitbookshop.com or call (920) 568-9940.

DEC. 10 THROUGH FEB. 8

Then & Now — Fort Atkinson Photo Exhibit: Hoard Historical Museum 401 Whitewater Ave., Fort Atkinson. For more information call (920) 563-7769 or email info@hoardmuseum.org. No admission fee; cash donations appreciated. Museum hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.

DEC. 13

Supermarket Tour: 9 to 11 a.m., Pick ‘n Save, 624 S. Church St., Watertown. Cost: $10. Register by calling (920) 262-4639 or online: uwhpwatertown.com.

DEC. 17

Santa Comes to Town: Noon to 3 p.m., Johnson Creek Premium Outlets. Children under 10 receive a free treat when they visit Santa. Bring a camera.

DEC. 18

Breakfast with Santa: 8 a.m., Wayside Inn, Highway 18, East of Jefferson. Enter the holiday coloring contest. For information call (920) 674-6766.

Jefferson's 175th Birthday Party: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jefferson City Hall's meeting room, 317 South Main St., Jefferson. Cake, coffee and punch. Call (92) -674-4511 for more information.

Toy Show & Sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Town of Sullivan Hall Community Center, N3866 West Street, Rome. Admission: $2. Door prizes every hour, lunch and refreshments available. For more information call Tom Ball at (262) 593-8407.

Community Calendar submissions may be faxed to (262) 367-1136 or emailed to happenings@jcpgroup.com. Include time, date, full address and contact information for the event. Submission deadline is noon Wednesday.

ONGOING

Alzheimer’s Support Group: 6:30 p.m. every third Monday of the month, Reflections Adult Day Care, 511 Madison Ave., Fort Atkinson. (920) 563-3759 or (920) 674-5929.

 Asperger’s & ASD Support Group: 7 p.m. third Monday of the month, Trinity Lutheran Church, 346 W. Pine St., Lake Mills. Contact jennifer@trinitylm.com or (920) 648-2717 for more information.

Cambridge Food Pantry & Resource Center: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Mondays, 211 South St., Cambridge. Doors open at 5 p.m. Customers may shop the Food Pantry once every 14 days. Call (608) 423-8142 for more information.

Community Lunch: Noon last Wednesday of every month. The Rock Lake Activity Center, 229 Fremont St., Lake Mills, in coordination with Water House Foods offers a monthly community gathering with lunch until supplies run out. The free gathering is open to all. As the weather turns cooler, lunch will be soups and bread. Dessert and coffee are also served.

Fort Atkinson Food Pantry: 3 to 5 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 715 Jones Ave, Fort Atkinson. Open to anyone living in the Fort Atkinson School District area meeting income eligibility. For more information, call (920) 728-2394.

Flu Vaccine Clinics: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, Jefferson County Health Department, 1541 Annex Road, Jefferson. Flu vaccine and immunizations for all ages available. Walk-ins welcome. For more information call (920) 674-7275. Free Dinners: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Fellowship Hall, 320 S. Main St., Fort Atkinson. (920) 563-4903.

Hike the Ice Age Trail: 4 p.m. Tuesdays and 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Highway 12 outpost, 5 miles east of Whitewater. (262) 473-2187 or www.iceagetrail.org.

Jefferson’s Citywide Prayer/Gathering/Worship Night: Every second Thursday of the month. For location and information, contact Bill Schiferl at (920) 674-2067.

Loaves and Fishes Meal: Every Monday, free community meal at Watertown Moravian church, 510 Cole St., Watertown. For more information, call (920) 261-7494 or (920) 206-0222. Sponsored by Watertown and Ebenezer Moravian churches. Volunteers groups are also needed twice yearly on a rotating schedule; call Linda Lippens at (920) 261-2061.

Monday Night Bingo: 6 p.m., Rox Banquet Hall, Council for the Performing Arts, Highway K, Jefferson. Progressive; bring your own dauber or purchase one for $1. Nonsmoking. Refreshments available to purchase. (920) 674-2179.

PiYo Classes: 6 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays, the Gathering Place, 715 Campus St., Milton. PiYo is an athletic blend of Pilates, yoga, ballet and more, requiring no previous experience. Instructed by Heidi McLain. $3 per class.

Praise & Graze Champagne Brunch: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, JC Plaza Hotel, Johnson Creek. Cost: adults, $12.95; seniors, $10.95; children younger than 12, $8.95; children younger than 4, free. Bring your current church bulletin, and $2 of your bill will be donated back to your church. Call (920) 699-2800 for reservations or visit www.jcplazahotel.com.

Rome/Sullivan Food Pantry: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. first Thursday and 2 to 5 p.m. third Thursday of the month, N3866 West St., Town of Sullivan Community Center. Open to anyone meeting income eligibility. Call 262-593-8745 for more information.

Vaccine Clinics: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Jefferson County Health Department. Residents may receive all childhood and adolescent vaccines, adult vaccines, pregnancy tests and blood pressure checks. A $10 per person administration fee will be charged unless you have an active ForwardHealth Card. For the list of adult vaccines and their charges, visit www.jeffersoncountywi.gov. TB skin tests are available for $10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Friday.

Watertown Newcomers & Neighbors Club: 6 p.m. social time; 6:30 p.m. meeting, first Wednesday of each month. Bank of Lake Mills downstairs meeting room, 400 Bernard St., Watertown. Social group for women in Watertown and surrounding areas. Group supports local businesses and charities through fun events. www.watertownnewcomers.com.

Yarn-a-Latte: 9 to 11 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, at Tan-a-Latte, 122 S. Main St., Jefferson. Knitting, crochet and spinning group for all ages and experience levels. Finish a project, learn a new skill, or just hang out. Free. Contact dooleybeth@yahoo.com or call Beth at (262) 582-3048 for more information.

THRU NOV. 30

Food Drive for Jefferson County Food Pantry: For every two non-perishable items brought in, you will receive $1 off RYO machine rental at Smokers Outlet, 230 S. Main St., Jefferson. Cash donations are also accepted. Call (920) 674-5100 for more information.

NOV. 25, 26

Hoard Historical Museum: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 401 Whitewater Ave., Fort Atkinson. Open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. It is closed on Thursday, Thanksgiving Day. For more information call (920) 563-7769 or email info@hoardmuseum.org. No admission fee.

NOV. 25

Cookie Walk: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pick up your free cookie tins at House to Home/Interior Motives at 260 W. Main St., across from Cambridge State Bank. http://www.cambridgewi.com.

Jon Stone Band: 8 p.m., On the Rock, 1601 E. Gate Drive, Watertown.

Pets Light Up Our World: 6 to 8 p.m. Jefferson Veterinary Clinic, 959 West Racine. Pet pictures with Santa will be 6-8 p.m. Cost: $5. Tree lighting ceremony will be 6:30 p.m. With a minimum donation of $2 a light will be added to the tree in honor or memory of your pet. Horse-drawn hayrides will be 5 to 7:30 p.m. Cost: $2. Call (920) 674-2383 for more details.

Palmyra Community Christmas Tree Lighting: 5 to 9 p.m., Turner Museum, 112 N. Third Street, Palmyra. Sponsored by the Palmyra Historical Preservation Commission in conjunction with the Palmyra Historical Society. Santa will be in attendance, along with displays of doll houses and racing slot cars. Cookies and refreshments will be served. The Museum will also be open on Saturday Nov. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information visit www.palmyrahistorical.org

NOV. 26

Book Signing: 9 a.m. to noon, Tribeca GalleryCafe & Books, 401 E. Main St., Watertown. Wisconsin author Patrick Jung will discuss and sign copies of his book "The Battle of Wisconsin Heights, 1832: Thunder on the Wisconsin.” For more information call Julie at Tribeca, (920) 206-2885.

Tree Decorating: 10 a.m., Veteran’s Square Park in downtown Cambridge. Hot cocoa, dedication ribbons and ornaments available.

NOV. 27

Pet Photos with Santa: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., House to Home/Interior Motives, 260 West Main St., Cambridge (across from Cambridge State Bank). $20 with a portion of each sitting donated to the Humane Society of Jefferson County. Portraits by Rover Makeovers. For information call (608) 445-0755.

NOV. 26 – DEC. 27

An Old-Fashioned Walk-Through Christmas: 6 to 10 p.m., JC Plaza Hotel and Conference Center, 725 Paradise Lane, Johnson Creek, behind the Outlet Mall. Bring the family and enjoy an "Old-Fashioned Walk through Christmas” as you visit the many booths set up by local nonprofit organizations and businesses outside. Come inside the hotel "Great Room" after your walk and enjoy hot cocoa and other holiday treats around the Christmas tree. For information call (920) 699-2800 or visit http://www.jcplazahotel.com.

NOV. 27

American Legion Pancake Breakfast: 7 a.m. to noon. 115 N. Third St., Palmyra. For information call (262) 495-2632.

DEC. 1

Blood Drive: 2 to 6 p.m., St. John's Lutheran Church, 129 N. Watertown St., Johnson Creek. Call (800) 733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. Culver's “pint for pints” coupons available to presenting donors.

Fort Atkinson-Eli Pierce DAR Meeting: 12:30 p.m., Capn's Steakhouse, 855 Lexington Blvd., in Fort Atkinson. Monthly luncheon meeting of the Fort Atkinson- Eli Pierce Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The program for this meeting will focus on the chapter's history and the officers' duties. Regent Jane Fary will present a short tribute for Pearl Harbor Day, Dec. 7. Last month the members heard about Francis Marion, Swamp Fox, and his part in the Revolutionary War presented by Marilyn Koepsell. Also, Jane Fary gave the background on Fort's Panther Intaglio and the DAR's past efforts to preserve it. The members then assembled on Riverside Drive to see the last panther intaglio in the world. Please call Jane to make reservations at (920) 563-3072. Anyone interested in joining is welcome.

 Fort Memorial Hospital Love Light Tree Lighting Ceremony: 6:30 p.m., Fort Memorial Hospital grounds, near the Sherman Avenue entrance. For $2, a light on the tree can be purchased as a gift to honor or remember a loved one. Colored lights are to honor someone special, white lights serve as memorials for loved ones who have passed away. For more information or to arrange a donation, call 568-5276 or visit www.FortHealthCare.com/LoveLights.

DEC. 2

Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony: 6:15 p.m., Commons Park, Lake Mills. Caroling, refreshments and a visit from Santa Claus who will light the community tree.

DEC. 2-3

Holiday Bazaar Craft Show: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. , 505 Reed St., Lake Mills.

DEC. 2-4

Elf Shelf: 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, the Amundson Center, 200 Spring St., Cambridge. Great shopping and activities for kids.

DEC. 3

Author Signing: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., The Velveteen Rabbit Bookshop & Guest House, 20 Sherman Avenue East, Fort Atkinson, with local author Margot Peters. Margot Peters has written biographies about a diverse crowd of literary and theatrical geniuses including Lorine Niedecker. For more information, call 568-9940.

Cookie Walk: 7 to 11 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 602 College St., Lake Mills.

Lioness Christmas Parade: 5 p.m., Main Street in Palmyra. Chili sale, free hot cocoa and coffee. For information call (262) 495-2503.

London Moravian Cookie Walk: 9 a.m. to Noon, the Amundson Center, 200 Spring St., Cambridge. See a live nativity noon to 3 p.m. in Veterans Park, Cambridge. Visit with Santa noon to 2 p.m. at Keystone Grill, 206 W. Main St., Cambridge.

Open House Farewell at Dwight Foster Library in Fort Atkinson: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Event honors Shelly Menzer, youth service librarian. A brief program will be held at 2 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided.

DEC. 3, 4

Horse Drawn Hayrides: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. by Thundering Acres. Pick-up at Water and Main Street, Cambridge.

DEC. 4

Breakfast with Santa: 8 to 11 a.m. at Cambridge Elementary School, 802 Water St. Cambridge. Sponsored by CAP.

Holiday Extravaganza Concert: 7 p.m., Palmyra United Methodist Church, 122 N. 5th Street, Palmyra. Presented by the Palmyra Eagle Band. Featured will be a "Christmas Concerto" and the solo talents of Jim Niest on trumpet, Ellie Hawes on alto sax and Deb Gilbert on flute. Dr. Dennis Rohrs will be guest narrator. He will read the story of Christmas 70 years ago with David McCullough's "In Thy Dark Streets Shineth." The evening will be topped off with our complimentary Cookie Christmas Reception. The group is directed by Ed Pierce.

Pet Photos with Santa: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Badger Vet Hospital, 712 Katie Ct., Cambridge. Sponsored by Rover Makeovers.

Pet Photos with Santa: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., House to Home/Interior Motives, 260 West Main St., Cambridge (across from Cambridge State Bank). $20 with a portion of each sitting donated to the Humane Society of Jefferson County. Portraits by Rover Makeovers. For information call (608) 445-0755.

DEC. 5

Prayers & Singing: 10:30 a.m., Trinity Pines Retirement Center, 326 W. Pine St., Lake Mills. Philip Sillman and Eleanor Wollin will present the free performance.

DEC. 6

Holiday Cooking Class for Kids: 5 to 6:30 p.m., Center for Women’s Health, 128 Hospital Drive, Watertown. Cost: $15. Register by calling (920) 262-4639 or online at uwhpwatertown.com.

DEC. 7

Johnson Creek Chamber 23rd Annual Christmas Party: Social with cash bar at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Entertainment by Johnson Creek High School jazz band. Cost: $25, dinner buffet includes chicken breast marsala and carved inside round of beef, garlic mashed potatoes, steamed blend vegetables, coffee, milk and dessert. For reservations mail check payable to JCACC, P.O. Box 527, Johnson Creek, WI 53038 or drop at PremierBank or Badger Bank by Friday, Dec. 2.

Maximize Your Memory Workshop: 2 p.m., Trinity Pines Retirement Center, 326 W. Pine St., Lake Mills. Learn tips and strategies for improving memory as well as information about normal age-related memory loss and dementia. There is no charge for this program.

DEC. 9, 10, 11, 16 & 17

“It’s A Wonderful Life” Radio Show: 7:30 p.m. except 2 p.m. Dec. 11, Lewis Station Winery, 217 N. Main, Lake Mills. Presented by Lake Mills’ theater group, Penguin Productions. The show is set on a sound stage at radio station WRCK in the 1940’s and will include live music. Tickets: $15 adults, $10 for those 17 and younger. Tickets are available at the winery or by calling (920) 648-5481.

DEC. 10

Blood Drive: 7 a.m. to Noon, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in the Fellowship Hall, 309 Bluff St., Fort Atkinson. Please call 563-2263 for appointment or information. Walk-ins are welcome. Donations benefit the BloodCenter of Wisconsin.

Breakfast with Santa: 9 to 10:30 a.m., American Legion, 129 S. Main St., Lake Mills. Sponsored by the Tyranenea Ladies Club.

Cookie Walk: 10 a.m. Immanuel United Methodist Church, 201 E. Racine St., Jefferson. Cost: $7 per pound. Come early as the cookies go fast.

Hoard Historical Museum Holiday Open House: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., 401 Whitewater Avenue, Fort Atkinson. The Hoard’s Historians Program will be presented at 2 p.m. The Then & Now Fort Atkinson historic pictorial book will also be available for sale. For information call (920) 563-7769.

DEC. 13

Supermarket Tour: 9 to 11 a.m., Pick ‘n Save, 624 S. Church St., Watertown. Cost: $10. Register by calling (920) 262-4639 or online: uwhpwatertown.com.

Community Calendar submissions may be faxed to (262) 367-1136 or emailed to happenings@jcpgroup.com. Include time, date, full address and contact information for the event. Submission deadline is noon Wednesday.

ONGOING

Alzheimer’s Support Group: 6:30 p.m. every third Monday of the month, Reflections Adult Day Care, 511 Madison Ave., Fort Atkinson. (920) 563-3759 or (920) 674-5929.

 Asperger’s & ASD Support Group: 7 p.m. third Monday of the month, Trinity Lutheran Church, 346 W. Pine St., Lake Mills. Contact jennifer@trinitylm.com  or (920) 648-2717 for more information.

Cambridge Food Pantry & Resource Center: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Mondays, 211 South St., Cambridge. Doors open at 5 p.m. Customers may shop the Food Pantry once every 14 days. Call (608) 423-8142 for more information.

Community Lunch: Noon last Wednesday of every month. The Rock Lake Activity Center, 229 Fremont St., Lake Mills, in coordination with Water House Foods offers a monthly community gathering with lunch until supplies run out. The free gathering is open to all. As the weather turns cooler, lunch will be soups and bread. Dessert and coffee are also served.

Fort Atkinson Food Pantry: 3 to 5 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 715 Jones Ave, Fort Atkinson. Open to anyone living in the Fort Atkinson School District area meeting income eligibility. For more information, call (920) 728-2394.

Flu Vaccine Clinics: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, Jefferson County Health Department, 1541 Annex Road, Jefferson. Flu vaccine and immunizations for all ages available. Walk-ins welcome. For more information call (920) 674-7275. Free Dinners: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Fellowship Hall, 320 S. Main St., Fort Atkinson. (920) 563-4903.

Hike the Ice Age Trail: 4 p.m. Tuesdays and 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Highway 12 outpost, 5 miles east of Whitewater. (262) 473-2187 or www.iceagetrail.org.

Jefferson’s Citywide Prayer/Gathering/Worship Night: Every second Thursday of the month. For location and information, contact Bill Schiferl at (920) 674-2067.

Loaves and Fishes Meal: Every Monday, free community meal at Watertown Moravian church, 510 Cole St., Watertown. For more information, call (920) 261-7494 or (920) 206-0222. Sponsored by Watertown and Ebenezer Moravian churches. Volunteers groups are also needed twice yearly on a rotating schedule; call Linda Lippens at (920) 261-2061.

Monday Night Bingo: 6 p.m., Rox Banquet Hall, Council for the Performing Arts, Highway K, Jefferson. Progressive; bring your own dauber or purchase one for $1. Nonsmoking. Refreshments available to purchase. (920) 674-2179.

PiYo Classes: 6 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays, the Gathering Place, 715 Campus St., Milton. PiYo is an athletic blend of Pilates, yoga, ballet and more, requiring no previous experience. Instructed by Heidi McLain. $3 per class.

Praise & Graze Champagne Brunch: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, JC Plaza Hotel, Johnson Creek. Cost: adults, $12.95; seniors, $10.95; children younger than 12, $8.95; children younger than 4, free. Bring your current church bulletin, and $2 of your bill will be donated back to your church. Call (920) 699-2800 for reservations or visit www.jcplazahotel.com.

Rome/Sullivan Food Pantry: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. first Thursday and 2 to 5 p.m. third Thursday of the month, N3866 West St., Town of Sullivan Community Center. Open to anyone meeting income eligibility. Call 262-593-8745 for more information.

Vaccine Clinics: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Jefferson County Health Department. Residents may receive all childhood and adolescent vaccines, adult vaccines, pregnancy tests and blood pressure checks. A $10 per person administration fee will be charged unless you have an active ForwardHealth Card. For the list of adult vaccines and their charges, visit www.jeffersoncountywi.gov. TB skin tests are available for $10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Friday.

Watertown Newcomers & Neighbors Club: 6 p.m. social time; 6:30 p.m. meeting, first Wednesday of each month. Bank of Lake Mills downstairs meeting room, 400 Bernard St., Watertown. Social group for women in Watertown and surrounding areas. Group supports local businesses and charities through fun events. www.watertownnewcomers.com.

Yarn-a-Latte: 9 to 11 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, at Tan-a-Latte, 122 S. Main St., Jefferson. Knitting, crochet and spinning group for all ages and experience levels. Finish a project, learn a new skill, or just hang out. Free. Contact dooleybeth@yahoo.com or call Beth at (262) 582-3048 for more information.

THROUGH NOV. 30

Food Drive for Jefferson County Food Pantry: For every two non-perishable items brought in, you will receive $1 off RYO machine rental at Smokers Outlet, 230 S. Main St., Jefferson. Cash donations are also accepted. Call (920) 674-5100 for more information.

NOV. 18

Black Hawk Artists Show & Sale: Hoard Historical Museum, 401 Whitewater Ave., Fort Atkinson. Show and sale is during business hours 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

NOV. 18-19

Christmas Bazaar & Chili Fest: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Living Savior Lutheran Church, 1661 Janesville Ave., Fort Atkinson. Event includes crafts, children’s gift shop ($2 per gift), bake sale, woodturning and rag rug demonstrations, Godmother’s Christmas Attic. Call (920) 563-8050 for more information.

Ladies Day Away: 4 to 9 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, sponsored by the Cambridge Community Activities Program. Bring your materials and start working Friday night and return Saturday morning to find everything already set up! Potluck dinner will be at 5:30 p.m. Friday. One of our attendees will be sharing her card-making project ideas with us during the weekend. The free event requires no preregistration. Gather your projects and come to spend some time scrapbooking, sewing, painting, card-making or using a computer away from the responsibilities of home. Bring a friend and make a day of it! Call 423-7032 for more information.

Palmyra Holiday Bazaar: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday (luncheon from 11:30 a.m. until gone (about 1:30 p.m.) and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Vendors welcome, $20 per table. Luncheon, special gifts, antiques and crafts. No charge for admittance. Alling Coverlet Museum, 122 William St., Palmyra. For information call (315) 597-6981 or visit www.historicpalmyrany.com.

 Vetro Winery Grand Opening Celebration: 1414 Vino Lane, Sanctuary Ridge in rural Jefferson. Vetro Winery is celebrating its new location with a weeklong celebration that includes tours of the facility, new wine releases, wine pairings with gourmet chocolates and Wisconsin cheeses. The new 6,000-square-foot facility houses the winery’s entire winemaking process — from crush to bottle — and features a new spacious tasting room, wine store and relaxing sun-drenched patio for people of all ages. New store hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. For directions or more information on the Vetro Winery Grand Opening Celebration call (920) 674.9650, email info@vetrowine.com or visit www.vetrowine.com.

NOV. 18-20

Deer Widows Weekend Event: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Johnson Creek Premium Outlets, off I-94 at Highway 26, Exit 267. At information center all weekend come in and get a bargain hunting guide to savings. On Friday at Columbia register to win a $100 Premium Outlets gift card. Drawing at Brayden and Tessa's Espresso Bar 5 to 7 p.m. Light refreshments. On Saturday, first 150 to visit Information Center will get a free tote filled with goodies. At Columbia first 75 receive "Win Big Bucks" scratch card. On Sunday first 100 to visit Tommy Hilfiger receive a free gift and "Win Big Bucks" scratch card. For information call (920) 699-4111.

NOV. 19

Breakfast Buffet: 7 to 11 a.m., Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church, Highway E between Sullivan and Palmyra. All you can eat breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, fried potatoes, biscuits and gravy, baked goods and more. Cost: $6. Call (262) 593-5616.

Calling All Scholars – Fort Koshkonong's Fortune: 10:30 to noon, Hoard Historical Museum, 401 Whitewater Ave., Fort Atkinson. No fee; no registration. For information contact (920 563-7769 or info@hoardmuseum.org. Museum hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.

Fort Wine and Stein: 3 to 7 p.m., City Limits Restaurant and Banquet Hall (formerly Jansen’s) 1245 Whitewater Ave., Fort Atkinson. Advance ticket $40 includes commemorative tasting glass at the event, wine and beer tasting, and hors d’oeuvres. Tickets available at the Fort Atkinson Chamber of Commerce and online at www.fortwineandstein.com. Purchase five tickets and receive one free. Tickets $45 at the door. Must be 21 or older.

One Stop Shop Fundraiser: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. get all of your holiday shopping done. There are many unique items to choose from. Included: bake sale, lunch, crafts, vendor raffles, shopping. The Old Armory, 146 W. Main St., Whitewater.

Poet Lorine Niedecker Book Signing with Margot Peters: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Hoard Historical Museum, 401 Whitewater Ave., Fort Atkinson. Event includes author remarks and light refreshments. No registration or fee required. (920) 563-7769 or email info@hoardmuseum.org .

NOV. 20

Operation Christmas Child Packing Party: 1 to 4 p.m. at Faith Community Church, W5949 Hackbarth Road, Fort Atkinson, multipurpose room. Come and help pack shoe boxes with hard candy, toothbrush/toothpaste, bar of soap, new toy, new children’s clothing item, school supplies. Visit www.samaritanspurse.org for more information. For information locally you can contact Annette Wynn, community relations volunteer, Operation Christmas Child at (262) 473-5586.

NOV. 22

Thanksgiving Services in Cambridge: 7 p.m., East Koshkonong Lutheran Church, 454 Church Road, Cambridge. The Cambridge Area Clergy (CAC) invites area congregations to join them for ecumenical worship services. Any choir members from the area churches are invited to sing at this service with practice to begin at 6:30 p.m. at the church. Area clergy will participate.

Euchre Players: at 2 p.m., Pines Retirement Center, 326 W. Pine St. in Lake Mills. Join us for an afternoon of playing cards.

NOV. 23, 25, 26

Hoard Historical Museum: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 401 Whitewater Ave., Fort Atkinson. Open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. It is closed on Thursday, Thanksgiving Day. For more information call (920) 563-7769 or email info@hoardmuseum.org. No admission fee.

NOV. 25

Cookie Walk: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pick up your free cookie tins at House to Home/Interior Motives at 260 W. Main St., across from Cambridge State Bank. http://www.cambridgewi.com.

NOV. 26

Tree Decorating: 10 a.m., Veteran’s Square Park in downtown Cambridge. Hot cocoa, dedication ribbons and ornaments available.

NOV. 27

Pet Photos with Santa: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., House to Home/Interior Motives, 260 West Main St., Cambridge (across from Cambridge State Bank). $20 with a portion of each sitting donated to the Humane Society of Jefferson County. Portraits by Rover Makeovers. For information call (608) 445-0755.

NOV. 26 – DEC. 27

An Old-Fashioned Walk-Through Christmas: 6 to 10 p.m., JC Plaza Hotel and Conference Center, 725 Paradise Lane, Johnson Creek, behind the Outlet Mall. Bring the family and enjoy an "Old-Fashioned Walk through Christmas” as you visit the many booths set up by local nonprofit organizations and businesses outside. Come inside the hotel "Great Room" after your walk and enjoy hot cocoa and other holiday treats around the Christmas tree. For information call (920) 699-2800 or visit http://www.jcplazahotel.com.

NOV. 27

American Legion Pancake Breakfast: 7 a.m. to noon. 115 N. Third St., Palmyra. For information call (262) 495-2632.

DEC. 1

Fort Atkinson-Eli Pierce DAR Meeting: 12:30 p.m., Capn's Steakhouse, 855 Lexington Blvd., in Fort Atkinson. Monthly luncheon meeting of the Fort Atkinson- Eli Pierce Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The program for this meeting will focus on the chapter's history and the officers' duties. Regent Jane Fary will present a short tribute for Pearl Harbor Day, Dec. 7. Last month the members heard about Francis Marion, Swa