livinglakecountry.com Your Stories Thu, 23 May 2013 15:55:00 GMT en-us Stone Bank July 4th Parade and Festival http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/208637501.html The Stone Bank Lions Club is proud to present the 60th annual Stone Bank July 4th Parade and Festival. We invite everyone in the community to participate! http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/208637501.html Thu, 23 May 2013 05:57:51 PDT Maple Avenue students lead effort to help Oklahoma schools hit by tornadoes http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/208637431.html Maple Avenue Elementary School fifth-graders will hold a book drive May 21-29 to benefit two Oklahoma schools hit by tornadoes. The Uniting Kids and Community (UKC) program, which gives fifth-graders an opportunity to organize and carry out service projects, asked families to give one instead of get one as part of the “Buy One, Get One Free” promotion at the school’s book fair. Students also encouraged contributions of other new and gently used books and financial donations to help elementary schools in Moore, Okla., replenish their library shelves. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/208637431.html Thu, 23 May 2013 05:56:53 PDT Templeton band to perform spring concert http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/208637421.html Templeton Middle School eighth grade band will perform June 5 in the Hamilton Fine Arts Center (HFAC).The concert, which is free and open to the public, begins at 7 p.m. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/208637421.html Thu, 23 May 2013 05:56:27 PDT LinkedIn Instructor Offers Free Class May 29 at Brookfield Public Library http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/208637341.html Brookfield, Wis. – Local LinkedIn instructor Rick Moon, owner of Lunar Communications Public Relations and Writing Services, will offer a free LinkedIn training class May 29 at the Brookfield Public Library. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/208637341.html Thu, 23 May 2013 05:55:51 PDT Westcott chosen as high school associate principal http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/208637171.html The Hamilton School Board appointed Laura Westcott as the new Hamilton High School associate principal at its May 20 meeting. Westcott, who has been the academic dean at West Allis Central High School since 2008, will begin her new post effective July 1. She replaces Keith Nerby, who will become a middle school principal in Burlington. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/208637171.html Thu, 23 May 2013 05:55:08 PDT Victoria Vox Ukulele Concert & Workshop http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/208637031.html Victoria Vox http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/208637031.html Thu, 23 May 2013 05:53:29 PDT Dac Talks http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/208637001.html Join the Delafield Arts Center for a series of DAC Talks.... http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/208637001.html Thu, 23 May 2013 05:53:09 PDT Childrens Summer Art Camps & Workshops http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/208636951.html Horse Boot Camp http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/208636951.html Thu, 23 May 2013 05:52:45 PDT Gary Grindeland Leaves as Pastor of Christ the King in Delafield; Gary Johnson to be Interim Pastor http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/208636941.html Christ the King Lutheran Church of Delafield has announced that former pastor, the Reverend Gary A. Grindeland, has left for his new position as pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Bayonne, New Jersey. It also announced that Reverend Gary Johnson is the new interim pastor. Christ the King Lutheran Church is located at 1600 N. Genesee Street in Delafield. Rev. Johnson will lead the congregation, including its weekend services, and provide theological and spiritual support to its members. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/208636941.html Thu, 23 May 2013 05:52:17 PDT Park View Middle School Bands Receive Awards at Music in the Park http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/208636911.html Congratulations to the Park View Middle School 7th and 8th grade bands and their director for taking 2nd and 1st place trophies home from Music in the Parks. On Saturday, May 18th, the bands performed at Woodland Middle School in Gurnee and received awards at Six Flags. The young musicians dazzled the audience with three musical masterpieces. Be on the look out for future performances by our local talent! http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/208636911.html Thu, 23 May 2013 05:51:36 PDT THRIVE! Wisdom of Lifeā„¢ Announces 3 New Coaches http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/208636891.html BROOKFIELD - The Thrive! Wisdom of Life™ Coach Training Institute is excited to announce its Life Coach Certification Winter Class of 2013 will graduate Monday, May 20! http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/208636891.html Thu, 23 May 2013 05:51:06 PDT SOMMERNACHTSFEST http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/208636841.html Join the Wendlstoana Bavarian Dancers in celebrating summer and 86 years of tradition with German songs, a comedy skit, dancing by several Schuhplattling groups and lots of German food and drink. Program begins at 6 pm followed by dancing with Johnny Hoffmann. Entrance fee $10 or only $8 if you wear your Dirndl, Lederhosen or Bundhosen. Children 12 and under are free. It's summer and it's time for Sommernachtsfest! Find us on facebook at Wendlstoana Milwaukee http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/208636841.html Thu, 23 May 2013 05:50:05 PDT MainStage Dancers Perform at OAC May 26th http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/207881231.html Join MainStage Academy of Dance for our 9th annual all studio performance, OPUS 9, to be held at the beautiful Oconomowoc Arts Center on Sunday, May 26th at 2:30pm. This amazing show features young dancers from our local community displaying awesome contemporary and hip hop dance pieces, along with variations from Swan Lake, Don Quixote, Raymonda and La Fille Mal Gardee. You won't believe the talent! Choreographed by Artistic Director Eddy Bray. Tickets are available through the OAC box office for $16 (service fees may apply) at www.TheOAC.net or check us out at www.wedancemainstage.com http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/207881231.html Fri, 17 May 2013 09:17:49 PDT FREE Organic Lawn Care Workshops This Saturday! http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/207881061.html An Organic Lawn Care Workshop will be held at both 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, May 18. Healthy approaches for our families, pets and local waterways are all about feeding the soil and creating the best growing medium for the biggest crop in America: the LAWN. Attendees can find out the latest trends and steps to a green and healthy lawn through organic practices that build soil and support healthier grass. Soil test kits will be available to take home. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/207881061.html Fri, 17 May 2013 09:16:54 PDT Little Treasures Launches Summer Camp June 10-August 30th, 2013 http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/207880981.html Little Treasures now offers Summer Camp to ages 6-12 years old. Summer Camp is a great opportunity for your child to experience new and exciting things. Supervised children will be able to learn how to feed and care for live animals in our onsite little farm. Chickens, cows, goats, there’s so much your child can learn from hands on experience with God’s creatures. Gardening is another highlight, enabling your child to develop that oh-so-admired green thumb. Children will be taught fun songs that teach biblical themes and Bible stories that tell of God’s great love for them. Outdoor activities will include trail walks and exciting games. There’s so much room to run and play! Visits to a nearby apple orchard will open your child’s eyes to the wonderful world of nature, how things grow, develop, and mature. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/207880981.html Fri, 17 May 2013 09:16:30 PDT Hamilton announces April students of the month http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/207880851.html Hamilton High School students representing 11 curriculum areas were selected as students of the month for April. They are: http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/207880851.html Fri, 17 May 2013 09:15:53 PDT Learn to skate http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/207880731.html Waukesha County Youth Hockey Association, EBLE PARK ICE ARENA and NAGA-WAUKEE PARK ICE ARENA would like to invite you to our learn to skate program. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/207880731.html Fri, 17 May 2013 09:15:17 PDT Christ the King Church Announces Vacation Bible School Schedule http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/207880521.html “Kingdom Chronicles: Standing Strong in the Battle for Truth!” is the theme of Vacation Bible School 2013 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1600 N. Genesee Street, Delafield. Registration forms are available at the church office or on the website at www.ctkdelafield.org. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/207880521.html Fri, 17 May 2013 09:14:21 PDT Birth to 3 Walk on June 1st Frame Park http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/207880441.html The first annual Birth to 3 Walk for a Brighter Future will take place at Frame Park in Waukesha on Saturday June 1st starting at 10:30 am. The 1.7 mile walk begins at The Waukesha Early Learning Center, 1150 Whiterock Ave. Waukesha, WI 53186. All ages are welcome. A Resource Fair will be included featuring local organizations. The Lutheran Social Services Birth to 3 Program provides services to families with a child aged 0 to 3 with developmental delays or disabilities. A lunch will be provided following the walk. Individual registrations are $20 and family registration is $30 (up to five). All funds raised will be matched by Waukesha County chapters of Thrivent Financial. For more information contact James Holmberg at 414-399-5695 or email at james.holmberg@lsswis.org. To register follow the link at http://www.facebook.com/Birth3Walk. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/207880441.html Fri, 17 May 2013 09:13:27 PDT Waukesha County HeartChase is June 22 http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/207880201.html We're looking for volunteers to help a great cause, the American Heart Association, and to have fun on Saturday, June 22 in Delafield! http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/207880201.html Fri, 17 May 2013 09:11:02 PDT 3rd Annual JJ Watt Foundation 5K Run/Walk Takes Place June 22nd http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/207880151.html The 3rd Annual JJ Watt Foundation 5K Run/Walk will take place on June 22nd, 2013. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/207880151.html Fri, 17 May 2013 09:10:39 PDT Templeton student wins history award http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/206908761.html Templeton Middle School eighth grade student Erin Magoon received the “Women in History Award” May 4 at the state-level competition of National History Day. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/206908761.html Fri, 10 May 2013 06:22:34 PDT Cabaret Concert & Spaghetti Dinner May 13 http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/206812201.html How about dinner and a show for $6? The Palmyra-Eagle Area School District will http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/206812201.html Thu, 09 May 2013 12:39:04 PDT Waukesha Pewaukee CVB Celebrates National Tourism Week http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/206760491.html Waukesha, WI- The Waukesha Pewaukee Convention and Visitor Bureau (WPCVB) is celebrating National Tourism Week, May 4th-May 12, with the Wisconsin Department of Tourism. This annual salute to travel and tourism will encourage visitors and local residents alike to see how fun Meets adventure here in Waukesha Pewaukee. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/206760491.html Thu, 09 May 2013 07:37:53 PDT Hamilton students compete at state music festival http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/206760401.html Hamilton High School band and choir students competed April 27 in the State Solo and Ensemble Music Festival held at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Students entered as individual soloists, part of an ensemble or both. A Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) judge rated them on a I-V system with I as the highest. http://www.livinglakecountry.com/userstoriessubmitted/206760401.html Thu, 09 May 2013 07:37:17 PDT