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August Events

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  • For items in this calendar, send to Dells Events, P.O. Box 116, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 or e-mail wde-news@capitalnewspapers.com. Please send one week before the end of the month. Announcements of events will also be published during the month.
Friday, Aug. 15
  • Karaoke at Showboat Saloon, 24 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 253-2628.
  • Kilbourn Public Library movie day, 2 p.m. featuring the "Antz".
  • Badger Steam and Gas Engine show from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Sunday, Aug. 17, 4 miles west of Baraboo off Highway 33 then right on Sand Road. Cost is $6; under 12 free with adult. 2 p.m. parade on Saturday and Sunday.

  • The Wisconsin Dells Parks & Recreation Deptartment's senior citizen cookout at the Community Center at Noon. Bring a dish to pass and your own place settings. Call 254-7458 by Noon Thursday, Aug. 14 to make a reservation. Bingo will follow.

Saturday, Aug. 16
  • Swing Crew at Mama's Night Club, 731 Eddy St., Wisconsin Dells from 10 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Call (608) 254-6262.

  • The Wollersheim Winery Family Picnic Days on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. open to the public. From Madison, take Highway 12 west to north on Highway 188. Visit www.wollersheim.com.

  • Central Sands Chapter of Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association field day at the Burmeister family woodlands, 2769 16th Dr., Adams. Registration at 8:15 a.m. Free. Call (262) 781-5176 or (608) 339-8009.

  • 5th Annual Mirror Lake Association Picnic at 1 p.m. at the Mirror Lake State park beach area. All you need is a dish to pass the MLA will provide the rest. Bring a lawn chair.

  • Movie Day at Kilbourn Public Library 'Nim's Island'. Join us for popcorn and the movie at 10 a.m.
  • Green Bay Packer Gilbert Brown at Fox Hill Campground from 4 to 5 p.m. and Baraboo Hills Campground from 6 to 8 p.m. Call 800-226-7242.

Sunday, Aug. 17

  • Corn 'N Tater Fest in Grand Marsh. Music, tractor pull, games, flea market. Call (608) 339-9634.

Monday, Aug. 18
  • State Street Quartet, Eddy Street, Wisconsin Dells from 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Call 800-223-3557.
  • Wisconsin Dells Finance Committee meeting, 6:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building-Mayor's Conference Room or Common Council Chambers.
  • Town of Delton Board meeting, 2 p.m. at Marshall Memorial Hall.
  • Special Meeting of the Village Board of the Village of Lake Delton, 11 a.m. at the Kay C. Mackesey Administration Building.
  • Wisconsin Dells Common Council meeting, 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building.
Tuesday, Aug. 19
  • Swing Crew, Eddy Street, Wisconsin Dells from 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Call 800-223-3557.
  • Swing Crew at Showboat Saloon, 24 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 253-2628.
  • Kilbourn Public Library at 10:15 a.m. "What's the Buzz?".

  • The Wo-Zha-Wa organizational meeting at 7 p.m. at the Wisconsin Dells Municipal Building, 300 La Crosse St. Organizations wishing space and others interested in the festival should attend.

  • DAAYC at Community Action Council meeting, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 20
  • Comedian Nathan Timmel at the Dells Comedy Club, 591 Wisconsin Dells Parkway at 9 p.m. through Saturday, Aug. 23. Call (608) 253-9453.
  • Coconut Fusion, Eddy Street, Wisconsin Dells from 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Call 800-223-3557.
  • The Mighty Short Bus at Showboat Saloon, 24 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 253-2628.
  • Kilbourn Public Library at the Lake Delton School, 20 W. Delavan St. at 10:15 a.m. "Creepy Crawlers".
  • Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau meeting, 2:00 p.m.
  • Wo-Zha-Wa Committee meeting, 7 p.m. in the Municipal Building.
  • Wisconsin Dells Bid meeting, 9:30 a.m. in the Municipal Building.

  • Farm Bill Discussion, Katy Ziegler from the National Farmers Union will discuss the new Farm Bill at the Aldo Leopold Legacy Center, 13701 Levee Road at noon. Bring a brown bag lunch, drinks and sweets provided. Call 920-210-7335.

Thursday, Aug. 21
  • T.J. Howell, comedy, juggling and unicycle performance from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday through Sunday on Eddy Street, Wisconsin Dells. Free admission. Call (800) 223-3557.
  • Red Dawn 80s Band at Showboat Saloon, 24 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 253-2628.
  • Kilbourn Public Library at 2 p.m. "Bugs Through Time".
Friday, Aug. 22
  • Karaoke at Showboat Saloon, 24 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 253-2628.
  • Kilbourn Public Library movie day, 2 p.m. featuring the "James and the Giant Peach".
Saturday, Aug. 23
  • Foreigner (Classic Rock) at 8 p.m. at Ho-Chunk Casino, Baraboo. Tickets $35 and $45. Call (608) 255-4646.
  • Swing Crew at Mama's Night Club, 731 Eddy St., Wisconsin Dells from 10 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Call (608) 254-6262.
  • Chicken Barbecue, 4 to 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, School & Church St. , Merrimac. Adults/$9; kids chicken/$5 and kids hot dog plate/$3. Call 493-2774 for carry outs from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m.

  • Steve Luther Memorial Tractor Pull at the Sauk County Fairgrounds, Highway 33, Baraboo. Gates and concessions open at 5 p.m.; Pulling begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10; ages 3 to 12 are $5. Visit www.stjosephbaraboo.org. Sponsored by St. Joseph Parish. Baraboo.

  • Craft Day at Kilbourn Public Library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and make a personalized file box for your desk. Supplies provided. All ages welcome.

  • The Children's Miracle Network's will be holding a mini-carnival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Wal-Mart parking lot. There will be games, prizes, face painting, photos, a bake sale and more.

Sunday, Aug. 24

  • Maggie Mae will perform in Bowman Park from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Wisconsin Dells Art Association sponsored the concert.

Monday, Aug. 25
  • Coconut Fusion, Eddy Street, Wisconsin Dells from 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Call 800-223-3557.
  • Kilbourn Public Library Book Club at 6:30 p.m. The Club is reading 'The Senator's Wife' by Sue Miller.
  • Special meeting of the Village Board of the Village of Lake Delton at the Kay C MacKesey Administration Building, 2 p.m.
  • Town of Springville Monthly Board meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 26
  • Swing Crew, Eddy Street, Wisconsin Dells from 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Call 800-223-3557.
  • Swing Crew at Showboat Saloon, 24 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 253-2628.
  • Tue-Dos for adults only at Kilbourn Public Library at 1 p.m. to play Pictionary.
  • Wisconsin Dells Parks, Recreation & Waterway Committee meeting in the Municipal Building, 6:15 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 27
  • State Street Quartet, Eddy Street, Wisconsin Dells from 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Call 800-223-3557.
  • The Mighty Short Bus at Showboat Saloon, 24 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 253-2628.
  • The Board of Directors of Central Wisconsin Community Action Council, Inc., 10:30 a.m. at 1000 Highway 13, Wisconsin Dells.
  • Kilbourn Public Library Book Club at 1:30 p.m. The Club is reading 'The Senator's Wife' by Sue Miller.

  • The Stewards of the Dells of the Wisconsin River meeting at 7 p.m. at the Kilbourn Library. Chris Murphy, director of the Adams County Land and Water Conservation Department, will talk about a progressive storm water management plan recently enacted by Adams County. He will also talk about efforts to clean and protect Petenwell and Castle Rock Lakes, which are upstream from the Dells. The public is invited to attend.

Thursday, Aug. 28
  • T.J. Howell, comedy, juggling and unicycle performance from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday through Sunday on Eddy Street, Wisconsin Dells. Free admission. Call (800) 223-3557.
  • Deep-fried Junkies at Showboat Saloon, 24 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 253-2628.
  • 5th Saturday Family Fun at Kilbourn Public Library with a End of the Summer Bash at 10 a.m. with  games, crafts and fun.
Friday, Aug. 29
  • Karaoke at Showboat Saloon, 24 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call 253-2628.
Saturday, Aug. 30
  • Comedian Louie Anderson at the Dells Comedy Club, 591 Wisconsin Dells Parkway at 7 p.m. Call (608) 253-9453.
  • Comedian Collin Moulton at the Dells Comedy Club, 591 Wisconsin Dells Parkway at 9 p.m. today and Sunday, Aug. 31. Call (608) 253-9453.
  • Swing Crew at Mama's Night Club, 731 Eddy St., Wisconsin Dells from 10 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Call (608) 254-6262.
  • Bike Night at Dells Raceway Park, N1070 Smith Road, Wisconsin Dells at 4:30 p.m. Admission fee adults $12; students ages 10 to 15 and Seniors $8; 9 and under free.

  • The Friends of Devil's Lake will host a concert by the Soon to be Famous Lodi Band at 6 p.m. just east of the Chateau on the North Shore of Devil's Lake. Bring your own lawn chair. Call(608) 355-0444 or (608) 592-3893.

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