Friday, November 30, 2012
Photos with reindeer, cookie decorating, a Christmas parade and more will all be part of this weekend's holiday celebration with an "Around the World," experience.
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- Lyssa Beyer
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Friday, November 30, 2012
Organizers of this year's Christmas on the Corner event in Port Washington have partnered with a high school group to bring attendees an experience from "Around the World." Amy Gannon, who is helping with Port Washington Main Street to organize the event, said the group partnered with United for Youth — a group from Port Washington High School — to sponsor nine different "country" locations at participating businesses. The event runs from 3 to 7 p.m., and gives attendees a chance to experience Christmas as it is in these countries by visiting the businesses, Gannon said. There will also be an activity for children at each "country." Event attendees can look for the countries' flags at businesses to find each stop. Here is a list of the …
Thursday, July 19, 2012
The 2012 theme for the 48th annual event is "Hooked on Fish Day." Find out the schedule of events and other information.
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- Lyssa Beyer
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Thursday, July 19, 2012
In case you didn't realize, it's that time of year when you're going to start hearing two particular words muttered a bit more often. "Fish Day," — or "Fish Days," as people often refer to it — is this weekend, starting as usual with an 8 a.m. run/walk and ending with a 9:30 p.m. fireworks show on Saturday. The 2012 theme for the festival is "Hooked on Fish Day," according to the event's website. "Profits are turned back to the community in a variety of ways (such as) Rotary Park, the harbor walk that leads to the grounds, Kiwanis Pavilion and the marina's fish cleaning stations are enjoyed by residents and visitors (as well as) scholarships, recreational programs, assistance for people who have met life-challenging problems," and more. …
Friday, May 25, 2012
Though many think of Memorial Day weekend as a chance to escape for a long-weekend vacation, don't forget about the people that the holiday is meant to honor; here's information about local parades and ceremonies.
Memorial Day weekend is upon us. For many, it means a three-day weekend getaway, camping, grilling and more. But don't be quick to forget the true meaning of this holiday while flipping burgers. "The 'Memorial' in Memorial Day has been ignored by too many of us who are beneficiaries of those who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom and liberty," the MemorialDayFoundation.org said. "Often we do not observe the day as it should be, a day where we actively remember those Americans including our ancestors, family members, loved ones neighbors and friends who have paid the price for the blessings of liberty." Here in Port Washington and Saukville, plenty of events are taking place in honor of those veterans that the holiday represents. …
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Christmas season is in full-swing after Port Washington's Christmas on the Corner event this weekend. Plus, look for fireworks on New Year's Eve!
Port got in the holiday spirit over the weekend with it's Christmas on the Corner event. Reindeer waited outside for pictures with kids, and local businesses offered a variety of deals. Though fireworks were meant to finish the night with a bang, rainy weather on Saturday moved those to a New Year's Eve event. Port Washington Main Street hasn't released all the details of this event, yet. To top the night off Saturday was the annual Christmas parade, and the float winners are now announced: winners are Dawgs in Motion, Lakeshore Newspapers (for the Santa float) and Beanies Mexican Restaurant. Judges also awared RE/MAX a "Crowd Pleaser Award." "Congratulations to everyone for a job well done," Barb Kobishop, 2011 Christmas Parade …
Monday, May 30, 2011
Port Washington and Saukville showed patriotic spirits with prayers, parades and more during the area's Memorial Day celebrations.
Residents gathered on the streets and in parks of both Port Washington and Saukville to watch the parades march by and sit in on ceremonies in honor of Memorial Day, a holiday that honors the memories of those who served in the U.S. military.
Port Washington and Saukville are both holding parades, ceremonies in honor of Memorial Day.
Memorial Day: a holiday that honors the memories of those who served in the U.S. military. Many people in the community have off work, but that's not the extent of recognizing the holiday. Head out to either Saukville or Port Washington, where parades and ceremonies honor our soliders. Saukville Saukville is giving the holiday an early start with a short prayer service at 8 a.m. Monday at the Union Cemetery on South Main Street, organizer John Staton said. That service will be followed by a rifle salute and taps, and then the parade. Participants will line up at West Riverside Park, also known as Rebels Park, across the street from where the prayer service will be held. The parade will features the Boy Scouts, color guard and more, and …
Friday, May 27, 2011
Some area residents busy organizing parades, speeches and more for the holiday on Monday.
More flags than usual are already flapping above the streets of Port Washington as area residents gear up for a three-day weekend and holiday that honors the memories those who served in the U.S. military. Saukville is giving the holiday an early start with a short prayer service at 8 a.m. Monday at the Union Cemetery on South Main Street, organizer John Staton said. That service will be followed by a rifle salute and taps, and then the parade. Participants will line up at West Riverside Park, also known as Rebels Park, across the street from where the prayer service will be held. The parade will features the Boy Scouts, color guard and more, and will march down to Veterans Park, Staton said. After the parade, there will be a flag-lowering…
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