Weekend Happenings 02/08/2012

Posted: Feb. 7, 2012

To have weekend entertainment events listed in Weekend Happenings, fax (262) 367-1136 or email happenings@jcpgroup.com. Make sure the time, date and place are included. Deadline is noon Monday.

DANCES

Knights of Columbus Friday Night Dance: 7-10 p.m. Feb. 10, 17 (through April 20), St. James Catholic Church, 830 County Road NN, Mukwonago. Dance is for students in grades 5-8. All parents are required to review the rules and regulations with their children before signing them in. Agreement forms and information are available for download at www.mukwonagoknightsofcolumbus.org and are available at all area grade and middle school offices. (262) 893-4242.

Father/Daughter Sweetheart Dance: 6-8:30 p.m. Feb. 11, Waukesha YMCA, 320 E Broadway, Waukesha. Semi-formal dance includes a DJ playing fun, family-friendly dance tunes, Y members $15 per family in advance; $25 at the door and nonmembers. (262) 542-2557.

ETC.

Grand Opening Chill Coffee Cafe: 6 a.m. Feb. 9-18, SandBar Sports Pub, W278-N2315 Prospect Ave., Pewaukee. (262) 696-4578 http://sandbarsportspub.com.

2012 Milwaukee/NARI Home Improvement Show: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Feb. 9-11; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 12, Wisconsin Exposition Center, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis. $6 in advance, $8 at the door, $6 seniors 60+, Free Children 12 and under (414) 771-4071 http://www.wiexpocenter.com/.

Reduce Your Cancer Risk: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Feb. 9, Oak Hill Terrace Retirement Community, 1805 Kensington Dr., Waukesha. Free.

Best of the Breed Dog Match: 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 11, Waukesha County Expo Center - Forum Complex, 1000 Northview Rd., Waukesha. http://www.waukeshacountyexpo.com/.

Waukesha Expo Market: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 11; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 12, Waukesha County Expo Center - Arena, 1000 Northview Rd., Waukesha. Collectibles, estate treasures and furniture, furniture restoration and glass repair services, promotional cereal box items, old toys and dolls, coins and more., $4, $2 with nonperishable food items for the Hunger Task Force http://www.waukeshacountyexpo.com/.

Bag Book Sale: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 11, Delafield Chamber of Commerce, 421 Main St., Delafield. All the books you can stuff into a grocery bag for $10.

Winterfest: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 11, Harnischfeger Park, W3048 Crawfish Rd, Ixonia. Horse-drawn sleigh/wagon rides, Native American storytelling, dog sled demonstration, family treasure hunt, kids' crafts and games, petting zoo, auctions, bake sale and concessions, http://www.dodgeparks.com.

Valentine Card-Making: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 11, Delafield Public Library, 500 Genesee St., Delafield. Children and their families can make cards for their friends and loved ones. Materials provided. http://www.delafieldlibrary.org/.

Mardi Gras Party and Parade: 6 p.m. Feb. 11, Cory Municipal Park, 140 S. Main St., Dousman. Sponsored by the Dousman-Ottawa Lions Club. Parade starts after the party at 6 p.m., (262) 965-4141.

How Far to That Star?: 7 p.m. Feb. 11, Pewaukee Public Library, 210 Main St., Pewaukee. Presented by Pewaukee Astronomy Club with Scott Berg in the Harken Observatory inside the Pewaukee Public Library. Free talk includes explanations of astronomical terms like "light year" and "astronomical unit," and how astronomers determine the distance from the Earth to the planets and stars.

17th Annual Winter Indian Relic Show: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 12, Schwabenhof Lounge & Hall, N56-W14750 Silver Spring Drive, Menomonee Falls. $2 admission, free children under 12.

4H Horse Tack Sale: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 12, Waukesha County Expo Center - Forum Complex, 1000 Northview Rd., Waukesha. $2 donation (414) 702-9674 http://www.waukeshacountyexpo.com/.

Winter Farmers Market: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Feb. 12, Oconomowoc Landscape Supply & Garden Center, N68-W37850 County Trunk K, Oconomowoc. A talk on how to start vegetables indoors will be from noon to 1:30 p.m., (262) 567-2666.

NAMI Waukesha Bowling Fundraiser: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 12, Fracaro's Lanes, 1430 Whiterock Ave, Waukesha. $10 per person (262) 524-8886.

FISHING

Badger Fisherman's Annual Ice Fisheree: 6 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Feb. 11, Waterfront, W272N2696 Lakeview Blvd., Pewaukee. Six categories for largest fish caught. Inside the Waterfront are over 50 meat raffles and over 200 prizes. Event runs regardless of ice.

Dock of the Bay's 10th Annual Ice Fisheree: 6 a.m. Feb. 11, Dock of the Bay, Wisconsin Ave, Okauchee Lake. Weigh-in at 3 p.m. Cash prizes for northern, walleye, and panfish. Free kids 12 and under division. 32-inch flat screen HD TV raffle and a separate meat raffle, $20 entry includes food and raffle ticket (262) 5267-0977 http://www.dockofthebayllc.com.

American Legion Fishoree: 4 p.m. Feb. 11, Hartland American Legion / VFW, 299 Goodwin Ave., Hartland. Fish in any Waukesha County lake. Fish must be in by 4 p.m. Raffle, door and cash prizes, plus live entertainment. (262) 422-8126.

FOOD

Fish Fry: 4-7 p.m. Feb. 10, St. Agnes Parish, 12801 W. Fairmount Ave., Butler. Eat in or carry out. $7.

Have a Heart Bake Sale: 5-9 p.m. Feb. 10; 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Feb. 11, Waukesha State Bank Art Gallery, 264 W. Main St., Waukesha. Get sweets for your sweetest -- tasty treats for people and pets. Sponsored by the Friends of HAWS.

THEATER

Falls Patio Players presents "Almost Maine": 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10-11, 17-18 (through Feb. 19), Menomonee Falls North Middle School, N88-W16750 Garfield Drive, Menomonee Falls. (262) 255-8372 http://www.sdmf.k12.wi.us/.