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Wisconsin Makers is offering a Free Origami Class at its Whitewater Community Workshop on Sept. 16 and 23.

Editor’s Note: The following was provided by Chris Spangler.

Rebecca Lee Finster, a freelance graphic designer and art teacher from Madison, will teach a two-session origami class from 1 to 3 p.m. on consecutive Saturdays, Sept. 16 and 23. The free workshop will take place at Wisconsin Makers on 200 East Clay Street in Whitewater.

The class is limited to 10 participants age 10 and older. Pre-registration is necessary by sending the student’s name, email and telephone number to Chris Spangler at editorspangler@gmail.com or calling her at (920) 728-2960.

Materials will be provided.

Finster, who has studied with origami masters, graduated from Janesville’s Craig High School in 1973.

She went on to earn an art degree in 1979 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a graphic design certification from the Portfolio Center in Atlanta, Ga., in 1983. 

Finster worked as a graphic designer for UW-Madison’s Agriculture Journalism and UW-Extension  programs from 1984-91 and as a middle school art teacher at Eagle School in Madison from 2005-15.

Located at 200 E. Clay St. in Whitewater, Wisconsin Makers is a makerspace that creates an affordable, collaborative and educational environment that inspires people of all ages to becoming innovators within their communities by unlocking their skills through continual training.

It has members from Jefferson, Walworth, Rock and Waukesha counties and beyond, and all have access to the workshops around the clock.

The facility houses machine, welding/fabrication, electronics, automotive, 3-D printing, laser engraving and woodworking shops. It also offers pottery, ceramics, metal art, quilting, fabric arts, matting/framing and more.

The building is accessible and has off-street parking, WiFi, and many other amenities.

For more information about the makerspace, contact Chris Spangler at (920) 728-2960.

Fall Water Main and Hydrant Flushing Program Runs 9/18 through 9/27

Editor’s Note: The following was provided by the City of Whitewater.

The Water Utility will begin its semi-annual water main and hydrant flushing program on Monday, September 18, through Wednesday, September 27, 2023.

Flushing of water mains is necessary to test the hydrants to make sure adequate flow and pressure is available. It also confirms the fire hydrants and valves are operating correctly. In addition, it enhances water quality by removing sediment from the pipes in order to maintain water clarity and quality in the distribution pipes.

Flushing of water mains and hydrants will cause some discoloration of water. If you experience this after hydrant flushing, turn on an outside spigot or a cold water tap, in the lowest level of your home, until the water clears. Therefore, caution should be exercised in washing of white clothing. Discoloration of water due to flushing WILL stain white clothing. Therefore, you should avoid washing clothes until the water clears.

If the Water Utility crew determines more flushing is needed, it may continue into the following week. Thank
you for your patience and understanding during the time of water main and hydrant flushing.

Time to Play Again: University/Community Band Resumes Tonight

TIME TO PLAY AGAIN!

The University/Community Band starts tonight, Monday, September 11! Dust off that instrument and have fun in a wonderful community of fellow amateur musicians aged 18-80. Come to the Greenhill Center of the Arts room 1005 (enter the main entrance and turn right)

Please arrive by 6:30 p.m. and park in Lot 1. Rehearsals end by 8:45 p.m.

Questions – contact Glenn Hayes at hayesg@uww.edu

Leave Your Legacy at the Library

Have your or your family’s name engraved on a beautiful tile wall that will be part of the library’s renovation and transformation. You can see it every time you visit the library. 

A Small Tile is $250 and a Large Tile is $500.

There is a special section for local businesses to include your business name and logo; this is permanent advertising. The Business Tile is $1000. Thousands of people will see your business name. 

Information about the expansion/renovation may be viewed here. We are near the end of the campaign. Please help us meet our goal. 

The deadline for Wall Tiles is October 30, 2023.

The flyer with a QR code is included, and you can get additional information on the library’s website www.whitewaterlibrary.org OR by contacting the library at 262-473-0530. A fillable copy of the flyer may be obtained here.

Editor’s note: The above information was provided by the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library.

Our Readers Share: Steve Watson – Local flyers put on an air show

Steve Watson writes, “Thursday morning Sept. 7 on Cravath Lake, the local flyers put on an air show for me.” 

They don’t always fly towards you.
Hard right
Low flyby
At rest with a 3 goose salute. 

Our thanks to prolific nature photographer Steve Watson for sharing more of his work.

— Our Readers Share: We hope that you might have something that you’d be willing to share.  Anything that’s been created by someone else should, of course, be credited, and you should ask their permission if you’re able. We cannot post copyrighted material without permission. We can’t guarantee that we’ll have space for all submissions, and contributions will be subject to editorial board approval. The one definite exclusion is anything politically oriented. We will assume that you’re willing for us to include your name as the submitter unless you indicate that you prefer to remain anonymous. Send to whitewaterbanner@gmail.com or click on “submit a story” near the top right of our homepage.  Thanks for thinking about this!

Online Digital Photography Mini-series: Take better photos

UW-Whitewater Continuing Education presents an online digital photography mini-series.

Tap into your creativity and learn the basics of composition and lighting so that you can take better photos of your family and friends.

This class is designed for adult learners 18 and older.

Fall 2023 | Three Sessions Available

  • Composition and Light | Tuesday, November 7 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. (CST) 
  • Portraits | Tuesday, November 14 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. (CST) 
  • Storytelling | Tuesday, November 21 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. (CST) 

Limited to the first 20 registrants for each session.

More information and registration is available here. Cost is $25 per session. Registrants can receive $5 off each registration,  if they register for all three sessions.  Discounts cannot be applied after you register and pay.   You will be charged $15, if you do not attend all.

Editor’s note: The above information was provided by UW-Whitewater.

Compelling Film The Truth About Reading Presented by WUSD, UWW & GWC

Join us for a community showing of the compelling documentary, “The Truth About Reading,” on Thursday, September 14 at 4:30 p.m. This documentary looks at the literacy problem in America, highlighting people who learned to read as adults, and sharing proposed solutions for working towards a future where every child learns to read proficiently. This will help you with an understanding of our elementary reading adoption planned for this year.  You may watch a preview of the film here.

This event is free, sponsored collaboratively by WUSD, UWW, and the Greater Whitewater Committee. Dinner and discussion will follow the film. The documentary will be shown at Summers Auditorium in the University Center at UW-Whitewater. Parking will be free only in Lot 12, which is the first one on Prairie Street to the north of Main Street (not Lot 12A, which is closer to the University Center.)

This invitation is open to all staff, parents, and community members. Attendance is limited to 240 people due to the capacity of the auditorium. To RSVP, please visit www.bit.ly/TTARSept14.  (Although it’s indicated that the deadline was August 15, space is still available.)

For more information about the film, please check out the webpage.

Después de la película se proporcionará un grupo de discusión bilingüe.

Clifford Witte turns 102

Long time resident Cliff Witte will be celebrating his 102nd birthday on September 13. His family and friends wish him a very Happy Birthday!

Editor’s note: This announcement was submitted by Karla Schurman.