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UW-Whitewater is hosting the Wisconsin Premiere of the film J. Fred Woell: An American Vision. The film will be shown Monday, November 5 at 6:00 pm in the Center of the Arts Room 30. This new feature film by Richard Kane celebrates the pioneering metal artist who created work with wit, satire, and meaning often on the dark side of history. Fred Woell was the first metals professor at UW-Whitewater and a visionary artist. This screening of the film is free and open to the public. Please join us for this important art film.

“Fantastic! … a really important film … an essential piece for American history.” Curator Barbara Gifford, Museum of Arts and Design

“insightful … informative … intelligent.” Susan Cummins, Art Jewelry Forum

“inspiring”. Stuart Kestenbaum, former director Haystack Mountain School of Crafts

J. Fred Woell: An American Vision captures the essence of this jeweler who made wearable art with a political message. a political artist who believed deeply in the power of the creative spirit. As a patriot, he had profound beliefs in our democratic ideals yet saw the flaws in our politics. He used art to make satirically searing commentary often on the dark side of history. An inspiring, humble and humorous artist and teacher, Woell opened the door to a new way of seeing.

Website: www.jfredwoellfilms.org

Review by Stuart Kestenbaum, former Chair of the American Craft Council:

J. Fred Woell: An American Vision is a new film by Richard Kane with Robert Shetterly (50 min., 2017) that “captures the essence of a man who believed deeply in the power of the creative spirit. As an artist, he was an innovator and a rule-breaker. As a teacher, he encouraged his students to make their own discoveries. Fred … had a deep belief in democratic ideals .… While he could see the inconsistencies and flaws of his own country, he could also evoke in us our potential to make a better world. For Fred, making that better world began with his hands in the studio. In this inspiring film, we are fortunate to witness a part of that journey.” Stuart Kestenbaum is Maine’s Poet Laureate and former Chair of the American Craft Council.

For further information contact Audra Lange at 262-472-5943 or at LangeAS14@uww.edu

To thank you for your service and commitment to our country, Whitewater Middle School would like to invite you to join us for a special Veterans Day Commemoration.

     Who:             You

     What:            Breakfast of donuts & coffee, juice followed by a special Veterans Day ceremony

     When:           November 12, 2018

     Time:             Breakfast will be served from 7:15 am -7:45 am, the ceremony will be held from 8:00 am -8:45 am

     Where:          Whitewater Middle School (check in at the main office) 401 S. Elizabeth Street, Whitewater, WI

     Why:              To thank and honor local U.S. men and women who have served our country in the U.S. Military and National Guard

To respond, e-mail Mr. Nick Bee at nbee@wwusd.org or call 262.472.8327 by November 2^nd Thank you & we look forward to honoring you

Members of the Gymhawks Gymnastics Competitive Team in Whitewater recently worked together to complete 19 Random Acts of Kindness from October 5 – 24 to celebrate the memory of their former teammate and friend, Avery McCarthy. Avery was an 11-year old, talented and hard working gymnast, who was also a follower of Christ with a kind heart and a love of life. She focused on giving of herself and helping others, bringing joy to people every day simply by letting them know she cared. Each year, the 19 days between Avery’s birthday and the day she tragically passed away six years ago are celebrated – by completing 19 random acts of kindness in her honor. Inspired by the love and guidance provided by their coach, Allison Annala, and in celebration of the girls’ bond as teammates and friends, the team eagerly completed their Random Acts of Kindness throughout Whitewater and their surrounding communities. As team members reside in Whitewater, Palmyra, Janesville, and as far away as Watertown, Oconomowoc, Orfordville and surrounding areas, a variety of area organizations and individuals benefitted from the team’s efforts. A sample of their acts are noted below (a complete listing with additional photos and related video can be found on the Gymhawks Facebook page).

Day 12 – Ava (level 4) delivered a baking package to a retired teacher at her school who is recovering from cancer

Day 10 – Falyn (level 4) donated 19 handmade fleece blankets and pet food to the Humane Society of Jefferson County

Day 9 – Benzi (level 3) donated personal care items and doughnuts to the shelter for women and children at the House of Mercy in Janesville

Day 7 – Makayla (level 4) donated 19 items, including kid-friendly snacks, to The Little Food Pantry in Whitewater

Day 6 – Izzy (level 7) delivered a fall plant and a special “Thank you” to the Vice Principal at her school for going above and beyond in helping her throughout the year

Day 5 – Bailey (level 3) delivered flowers care package to the 3rd floor nurses and patients at Fairhaven Senior Services in Whitewater in memory of her great-grandmother who was a resident there until she passed.

Day 4 – Trinity (level 6) Baked cookies to share with her whole class at school

Day 3 – Lacy (level 3) Donated 19 pairs of socks to the Community Clothes Closet in Whitewater

Day 1 – Carmen (Level 5) and Courtney (Level 4) delivered a box of fire-themed treats to the Janesville fire station and cookies to their police station to thank their local heroes

The Gymhawks Gymnastics program is a developmental gymnastics program run by the UW-Whitewater Gymnastics team. Young gymnasts learn in state-of-the art facilities with professional and caring staff and train in the same facilities as the five-time NCGA Division III National Gymnastics Champions Whitewater Warhawks. Gymhawks offer recreational group sessions, private and semi-private lessons, gymnastics camps, birthday parties, and has a USAG Competitive Team.

The Gymhawks competitive team currently consists of 21 team members, competing at Levels 3 – 7. Their team has completed the first two of five scheduled competitive meets this season and 12 gymnasts have already qualified to compete at the State Gymnastics Competition on December 1st for Levels 3 – 5. Gymnasts Amethyst Grunnert (Level 3), Ava Zepezauer (Level 4) and Rhianna Pena (Level 5) are currently leading each level with high scores.

For more information about Gymhawks Gymnastics, contact Head Coach Allison Annala at gymhawks@uww.edu or 262-472-1454, find them on Facebook under “Gymhawks Gymnastics” or at the University of Whitewater’s website.

For more information about Averydayministries, find them on Facebook under AVERYday Ministries.

Chad Lewis Presents: Wisconsin’s Most Haunted Places

October 30, 6:00 p.m.

Open to all Ages; Free!

Irvin L. Young Memorial Library

This presentation takes the audience on a ghostly journey to some of the most haunted places in the state. It covers the entire state, from wandering ghosts in the North Woods, to a haunted B&B in Milwaukee. From phantom creatures prowling the woods to graveyard apparitions located in your own backyard, no place in WI is without its own hauntings.  This program is free and open to everyone.

More on Chad Lewis:

For over two decades Chad Lewis has traveled the back roads of the world in search of the strange and unusual. From tracking vampires in Transylvania and searching for the elusive monster of Loch Ness to trailing the dangerous Tata Duende through remote villages of Belize and searching for ghosts in Ireland’s haunted castles, Chad has scoured the earth in search of the paranormal.

Chad has been featured on the Discovery Channel’s A Haunting, William Shatner’s Weird or What, ABC’s Scariest Places on Earth, Monsters and Mysteries in America, along with being a frequent contributor on Ripley’s Believe it or Not Radio. With a Master’s Degree in Psychology, Chad has authored over 20 books on the supernatural, and extensively lectures on his fascinating findings. The more bizarre the legend, the more likely it is that you will find Chad there.

For more information: 262-473-0530

Whitewater School Board – Special  Meeting – Monday, October 29, 2018, 6:00 pm, Whitewater Unified School District Central Office

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Operational Referendum Listening Session – Tuesday, October 30, 2018, 6:00 pm, Whitewater High School, LMC

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Whitewater Landmarks Commission – Thursday, November 1, 2018 – 6:00 PM, Whitewater Municipal Building

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Richmond 4H club did a community service project at Richmond Cemetery on Hwy 89 on Oct. 14. The club cleaned gravestones (by scraping the lichens off and then using a special solution designed for gravestones) and picked up garbage/ sticks on the grounds.

Thank you to the Richmond Cemetery Association and Walmart for purchasing/ donating supplies to help us get the job done.

The Whitewater Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the Eighth annual Ghoul’s Night Out from 4 pm – 7 pm on Thursday, October 25, in Whitewater’s west side business district.

Businesses such as Culver’s, Walgreens, Mercy Health Care and everything in between will be hosting activities, contests, entertainment and trick-or-treating for people of all ages.

For $1 your little “Ghouls” can journey into a 13-foot tall inflatable clown head filled prizes such as bowling passes, coloring books, Culver’s meals, and Halloween awards.   The clown’s head will be located inside of BicycleWise at 1155 W Main Street.

Activities include a treat for anyone in costume at Culver’s, inflatable jump houses at Winchester True Value and a scarecrow stuffing contest and Bean Bag Toss with the Whitewater 4-H at St. Patrick’s.   Frost a cupcake at Mulberry Glen, Play some pumpkin bowling at Robin’s Nest, and enjoy a free Decorated Cookies at the Sweetspot Bakehouse (you can purchase a hot chocolate for $1), visit the fire truck at Qdoba and a squad car at Walmart, Ring Toss and Ball Toss at Advance Auto Parts.  This is just a few of the many activities and locations for treats and Halloween fun.

Many businesses along the route will be handing out candy including US Cellular, Cozumel, Subway, and McCullough’s Pharmacy & Gifts.

For more information about Whitewater’s annual Ghoul’s Night Out, contact the Chamber of Commerce at 262-473-4005 or follow on facebook for more details.