2009 Events

July

	07/01	Make and Take Craft Days - Balloon Art Duck Pond Pavillion (Rain location: Village of Fontana Conference Room) 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ( Join us with balloon artist Wally Bullard. Come watch a demonstration and learn how to make balloon are. Open to all ages. Adults must accompany childre. Sign up encouraged but walk-ins are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Fontana Library - Summer Reading Program www.villageoffontana.com
	07/04	Fireworks Reid Park and Fontana Lakefront All day fun in the Fontana village area. Fireworks are sponsored by the Geneva Lake West Chamber of Commerce. Come and enjoy!
	07/04	Walworth County Farmer's Market Downtown Elkhorn - On the Square 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Hwys 67 & 11 downtown Elkhorn (262) 741-4951 Walworth County Farmer's Market every Saturday June through October 8 am to noon.
	07/07	Nature Walk at the Fen The Fontana Fen - Fontana (south end of parking lot at St. Benedict's church) 10:00 AM Be prepared to explore the Fontana Fen and it's native plants with Sharon O'Brien. Participants will have a chance to gather items to use on a collage project. Meet at the south end of St. Benedits parking lot. Refreshments will be served afterwards in the pavillion. www.villageoffontana.com
	07/08	Nature Collage Fontana Public Library 10:00AM - 12:00 PM ( Create a nature collage with items gathered on the Fen walk with Sharon O'Brien on July 7th. www.villageoffontana.com
	07/09	The Milwaukee7 Water Initiative: Making Southeast Wisconsin into the Silicon Valley of Water Technology The Bistro in the Beasley Campus Center - George Williams College - Williams Bay 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM The public in invited. Admission is free. The program is part of GWC’s Bistro Speaker Series. Speakers scheduled are Wisconsin State Sen. Neal Kedzie (R-Elkhorn) senior minority member of the Wisconsin Water and the Environment Committee; Claus Dunkelberg water industry specialist Milwaukee7 Water Council; and Ted Peters Geneva Lake Water Agency. David Frost assistant professor of business at George Williams College said "What’s happening in water research and business development is very exciting. “Wisconsin is currently investing $240 million to fund academic facilities programs and research including the establishment of the UWM School of Freshwater Sciences. This means incredible growth and job opportunities for our area.” He added that Wisconsin is positioned to become a major global center for water business and education. The Milwaukee area is home to more than 120 companies involved in water-related businesses. Reservations are requested. Call (262) 245-8568 or e-mail jscharno@aurora.edu. Future Bistro Series scheduled presentations are: July 31—Helping Veterans Reenter the Work Force Aug. 14—The New Electric Car Sept. 10—The Jockey Co. Aurora University is an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning. Approximately 4 000 degree-seeking students are enrolled each year on the university’s Illinois and Wisconsin campuses and the university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association to award degrees at the baccalaureate master’s and doctoral levels. The George Williams College campus offers 15 academic programs unique conference facilities an 18-hole golf course and is home to Music by the Lake and other education and enrichment programs. For more information on George Williams College visit or call 262-245-5531. www.aurora.edu/gwc
	07/11	Cobalt Splash Bash Gordy's Fontana Check out Gordy's website or call 262-275-2163 for more information. www.gordysboats.com
	07/11	Walworth County Farmer's Market Downtown Elkhorn - On the Square 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Hwys 67 & 11 downtown Elkhorn (262) 741-4951 Walworth County Farmer's Market every Saturday June through October 8 am to noon.
	07/12	Thomas Hampson performance Ferro Pavilion at George Williams College of Aurora University - Williams Bay 4:00 pm Thomas Hampson (Classical Spotlight Concert) will perform on Sunday July 12 at 4 p.m. America ’s leading baritone Hampson is the first Classical Spotlight Concert artist. The soloist of choice for today’s foremost conductors and the pre-eminent recitalist of his generation Hampson is known the world over for his marvelous programs of American music. His presentation of the highly acclaimed “Song of America” promises to be an unforgettable afternoon presenting distinctive American repertoire sung by one of the world’s finest classical artists. www.musicbythelake.com
	07/12	Harness Racing - Free admission free parking Walworth County Fairgrounds - Elkhorn 12:00 pm n Trotters and pacers from all over Wisconsin and northern Illinois will continue Elkhorn’s rich harness racing tradition. Cash purses and bragging rights are up for grabs at one of Wisconsin’s premier harness racing tracks. “It’s a free afternoon of family fun ” says Gabe Wand President of the Wisconsin Harness Horse Association. “Free parking and free grandstand seating make it a great entertainment value. We’re thrilled to bring the races here with our great co-sponsor the Elkhorn Trotting Club ” added Wand. Food and drinks are available for purchase and a 50 50 cash drawing is planned! www.wiharnessracing.com
	07/14	Story Wagon Performance - Celtic Music from The Muses Fontana Public Library 10:00 AM The Muses play a plethora of exotic instruments ranging from bohdran and concertina to harp and hammered dulcimer;psaltery and pennywhistles. You'll feel the green shamrocks underfoot as The Muses Breathe new life into tradional Celtic folksongs. Open to children ages 5 - 18 years of age. SIgn up at the circulation desk of the Fontana Public Library. www.villageoffontana.com
	07/15	Academic Open House George Williams College of Aurora University - Williams Bay 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM The public is invited to learn about GWC academic programs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the executive dining room of the Beasley Campus Center. Faculty and staff will provide information on academic programs admission procedures and financial aid for those who qualify. Aurora University is an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning. More than 4 000 degree-seeking students are enrolled each year on the university’s Illinois and Wisconsin campuses and the university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association to award degrees at the baccalaureate master’s and doctoral levels. The George Williams College campus offers 15 academic programs unique conference facilities and is home to Music by the Lake and other education and enrichment programs. For more information call 262-245-8564 or e-mail: gwcadmission@aurora.edu.
	07/15	Make and Take Crafts - Puppets Fontana Public Library 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ( Open to children ages 5-18. Free admission. Registration at the circulation desk is encouraged but walk-ins are welcome. www.villageoffontana.com
	07/18	Patient Appreciation Day and Open House Fontana Family Chiropractic - 450 Mill Street Suite 102 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM Everyone is welcome! Complimentary spinal exams. Food beverages kids games and events plus over $2000 in door prizes. www.fontanafamilychiropractic.com/
	07/18	Walworth County Farmer's Market Downtown Elkhorn - On the Square 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Hwys 67 & 11 downtown Elkhorn (262) 741-4951 Walworth County Farmer's Market every Saturday June through October 8 am to noon.
	07/19	Madama Butterfly The Ferro Pavilion - George Williams College of Aurora University - Williams Bay 7:30 pm The Italian masterpiece “Madama Butterfly ” will be presented on Saturday July 18 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday July 19 at 4 p.m. Following on the heels of our effervescent “Die Fledermaus” in 2008 Puccini’s “Butterfly” will break your heart and thrill you with a moving story of love and loss. A remarkable young cast will make the saga of an American navy lieutenant and a young Japanese geisha in a star-crossed romance come alive as never before. The lakeside location as on the shores of Lake Nagasaki will transport you to another time and place where the weeping cherry blooms. Performances are supported by Young Artist Underwriter Harold Hartshorne Jr. Enjoy a special dinner featuring an Asian menu prepared by a guest chef prior to the performances. For tickets call 866-843-5200 toll free or 262-245-8501 or e-mail mbtl@aurora.edu. Secure online ordering will be available after April 15. www.musicbythelake.com
	07/19	Madama Butterfly Ferro Pavilion at George Williams College of Aurora University - Williams Bay 4:00 pm The Italian masterpiece “Madama Butterfly ” will be presented on Saturday July 18 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday July 19 at 4 p.m. Following on the heels of our effervescent “Die Fledermaus” in 2008 Puccini’s “Butterfly” will break your heart and thrill you with a moving story of love and loss. A remarkable young cast will make the saga of an American navy lieutenant and a young Japanese geisha in a star-crossed romance come alive as never before. The lakeside location as on the shores of Lake Nagasaki will transport you to another time and place where the weeping cherry blooms. Performances are supported by Young Artist Underwriter Harold Hartshorne Jr. Enjoy a special dinner featuring an Asian menu prepared by a guest chef prior to the performances. www.musicbythelake.com
	07/21	Story Wagon Performances - Singer and Storyteller Stuart Stotts Fontana Public Library 10:00 AM Award winning singer storyteller and author Stuart Stotts answers the questions "How do I know?" (It's an "I Read It in a Book!") His program includes stories songs to encourage reading and lots of alughter and participation. Your young readers will walk out singing humming and grinning as they hurry to the checkout desk with more books to take home. Free admission. Please register at the circulation desk. Open to children 5 - 18 years old. www.villageoffontana.com
	07/22	Animal Building Workshop Fontana Public Library 10:30 AM Conducted by Kit Haley of Noah's Ark Worshops. Payment and registration required by Saturday July 18th. Cost is $12. www.villageoffontana.com
	07/23	True\|Networking - Women & Men Entrepreneurs Novak's of Fontana 6:00 pm Summer months are a special time in the Lakes area. True\|Woman changes their tune to True\|Networking in the summer months. Business men and women are both encouraged to join in on the networking possibilites that True\|Woman Enterprises can offer. See the website for more information and to register online. www.truewomanonline.com
	07/24	Lake Michigan Crossing Saugatuck MI Check out Gordy's website or call 262-275-2163 for more information. www.gordysboats.com
	07/25	Lake Michigan Crossing Saugatuck MI Check out Gordy's website or call 262-275-2163 for more information. www.gordysboats.com
	07/25	Lobster Boil sponsored by Big Foot Lions Club Reid Park - Fontana 12 p.m. - 12 a.m For just one day a year the members of the club transform a park area into a outdoor cooking and dining facility that serves 2 000 dinners in less than 8 hours. Along with the main attraction there is a hamburgers hot dogs soda and snacks available. There is a children’s play area set up by Life of the Party and for the adults there is live music starting at noon with 3 different bands playing until 11:30. This year Most Wanted starts the event out at noon with South of Disorder taking over at 3:00. At 7:00 Mr. Meyers takes the stage and will bring us to a final song at 11:30. While enjoying the fine food entertainment and location there will be beer and wine coolers. www.bigfootlionsclub.org/lobster.html
	07/25	Walworth County Farmer's Market Downtown Elkhorn - On the Square 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Hwys 67 & 11 downtown Elkhorn (262) 741-4951 Walworth County Farmer's Market every Saturday June through October 8 am to noon.
	07/26	Lake Michigan Crossing Saugatuck MI Check out Gordy's website or call 262-275-2163 for more information. www.gordysboats.com
	07/26	Jazz Cafe - Johan Stengard performance Ferro Pavilion at George Williams College of Aurora University - Williams Bay 4:00 pm Johan Stengård (Jazz Café) will be presented on Sunday July 26 at 4 p.m. New this year is the inauguration of Music by the Lake’s Jazz Café featuring the premier saxophone player of Sweden Johan Stengård in a program of pop favorites jazz standards and original compositions using both the tenor and soprano saxophone. The “first choice” performer of the King and Queen of Sweden and collaborative artist with such great performers as Michael Bolton ABBA Celine Dion Peter Cetera and Sammy Davis Jr. Stengård will amaze you with his soulful interpretations and distinctive style. His walk down the yellow brick road in a rendition of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow ” will leave you breathless! Enjoy this great jazz program in the first of the new Music by the Lake new cabaret concerts. www.musicbythelake.com
	07/26	Lia Sophia Jewelry -- Hostess/Customer Appreciation Event JAKS on South Park - South Beloit IL 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Reservations needed. Please join Kristina and teammates as they thank hostess and customers past present and future. Anyone that loves jewelry is invited. Feel free to bring other jewelry lovers. Please e-mail Kristina at blingqn@yahoo.com to confirm the number of people you are bringing. Gifts will be provided to all guests. 3 jewelry armoires 25 pieces of new line jewelry 20 $25 gift certicates and more will be given away. See website for more details. www.liasophia.com/blingqueen
	07/27	Lake Michigan Crossing Saugatuck MI Check out Gordy's website or call 262-275-2163 for more information. www.gordysboats.com
	07/28	Story Wagon Performance - Folk Music by Ranbling Sailors Fontana Public Library 10:00 AM The Rambling Sailors are performers Gregg and Susan Csikos. Both successful soloists in their own right Gregg and Susan performed for over a decade individually. Now with a combined experience of 23 years on the circuit a repertoire of hundreds of songs and harmonies that please the ear and lift the spirit Rambling Sailors is on a mission to bring tradional sea music history and stories to the stage delivered in the style that inspired generations of sailors to go to sea. Free for children of all ages. www.villageoffontana.com
	07/29	Sing - A - Long Fontana Public Library 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ( Sing - a - long with Wally Bullard. Innediately following the Tambourine Project. Open to children of all ages. www.villageoffontana.com
	07/29	Make and Take Crafts - Tambourine Project Fontana Public Library 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Make and take craft days - Join us on July 29th to make tambourines! Open to children ages 5 - 18 years of age. Registration is encouraged at the circulation desk but walk - ins are welcome. www.villageoffontana.com
	07/30	Wine Divas Gordy's Boat House - Cobalt Lounge 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Ladies only! Mark your calendars - great food great wine and great company make these nights memborable. Join us the last Thursday of every month for appetizers wine and marvelous views of Lake Geneva. Pre-register for $25 or $30 at the door. www.gordysboats.com
	07/31	Helping Veterans Reenter the Work Force The Bistro in the Beasley Campus Center - George Williams College - Williams Bay 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Public is invited to join in on the talks and admission is free. See website for further details. Future Bistro Series scheduled presentations are: Aug. 14—The New Electric Car Sept. 10—The Jockey Co. www.aurora.edu/gwc

August

	08/01	"Scene" Boat Party Chicago IL Check out Gordy's website or call 262-275-2163 for more information. www.gordysboats.com
	08/01	Michael Bolton performance The Ferro Pavilion at George Williams College of Aurora University - Williams Bay 7:30 pm Michael Bolton will perform on Saturday Aug. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Bolton one of America ’s greatest singers and songwriters will perform “Swings Sinatra” on the shores of Geneva Lake . With more than 53 million albums sold worldwide two Grammys for Best Male Pop Vocalist six American Music Awards and a star on Hollywood ’s Walk of Fame to his credit you are in for a treat! He has won numerous awards for his compositions as well as his singing. Legendary artists including Barbara Streisand Patti LaBelle KISS Kenny G Joe Cocker Wynonna Judd Kenny Rogers and Bob Dylan have all performed songs by Michael Bolton. This performance is generously underwritten by Don and Marilyn Hedberg and The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Foundation. For tickets call 866-843-5200 toll free or 262-245-8501 or e-mail mbtl@aurora.edu. Secure online ordering will be available after April 15. www.musicbythelake.com
	08/01	Walworth County Farmer's Market Downtown Elkhorn - On the Square 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Hwys 67 & 11 downtown Elkhorn (262) 741-4951 Walworth County Farmer's Market every Saturday June through October 8 am to noon.
	08/04	Gordy's 5th Annual Wakeboard Tournament Gordy's Fontana Check out Gordy's website or call 262-275-2163 for more information. www.gordysboats.com
	08/05	General Membership Meeting George Williams College - Williams Bay 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM 11:30 Registration; Noon sit-down lunch & meeting; $15 per person payable by cash check or credit card upon registration. Reservations are made by emailing: chamber@genevalakewest.com or calling 262-275-5102. ($20 for those not registering in advance.)
	08/05	5th Annual Wake Boarding Tournament Gordy's Fontana Check out Gordy's website or call 262-275-2163 for more information. www.gordysboats.com
	08/05	Make and Take Crafts - Jewelry Fontana Public Library 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Open to children ages 5-18. Free admission. Registration at the circulation desk is encouraged but walk-ins are welcome. www.villageoffontana.com
	08/08	St. Benedict Parish Summer Bazaar St. Benedict Parish 137 Dewey Avenue (Hwy 67) Fontana 10 AM - 2 PM Crafts Annual Quilt Raffle Handmade Items Bakery Goods Jewelry and a Luncheon. Contact Ruth Ann Van de Bogert 262-275-2539 www.stbensparish.org
	08/08	CANCELLED---Natalie Cole performance Ferro Pavilion at George Willams College of Aurora University - Williams Bay 7:30 pm www.musicbythelake.com
	08/08	Walworth County Farmer's Market Downtown Elkhorn - On the Square 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Hwys 67 & 11 downtown Elkhorn (262) 741-4951 Walworth County Farmer's Market every Saturday June through October 8 am to noon.
	08/08	1st Annual Bowl-a-thon fundraiser for VIP Services of Elkhorn Delavan Lanes Bowling Center - 509 S. 7th Street - Delavan 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM VIP Services Inc. 1st Annual Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser The funds raised by this event will greatly assist VIP Services in empowering individuals with disabilities to explore and experience endless possibilities. Your participation is appreciated! Register your team of five ($50) Qualify for special prizes by raising additional $$ All participants eligible to Spin the Wheel for additional prizes (Donate products and gift certificates) Lane sponsorships available ($100) Competitions featuring: Crazy Bowl Scotch Doubles & Cosmic Bowling For registration and sponsorship information contact: 262-723-4043 x105 nancyward@vipservices-inc.org
	08/12	Make and Take Crafts - Jewelry or Waterglobes Fontana Public Library 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Open to children ages 5-18. Free admission. Registration at the circulation desk is encouraged but walk-ins are welcome. www.villageoffontana.com
	08/14	Chicago Air and Water Show Chicago IL Check out Gordy's website or call 262-275-2163 for more information. www.gordysboats.com
	08/14	The New Electric Car The Birstro in the Beasley Campus Center - George Williams College - Williams Bay 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Public is invited to join in on the talks and admission is free. See website for further details. Future Bistro Series scheduled presentations are: Sept. 10—The Jockey Co. www.aurora.edu/gwc
	08/15	Chicago Air and Water Show Chicago IL Check out Gordy's website or call 262-275-2163 for more information. www.gordysboats.com
	08/15	A James Taylor tribute Ferro Pavilion at George Williams College of Aurora Universiy - Williams Bay 7:30 pm “Sweet Baby James ” a James Taylor tribute will be presented on Saturday Aug. 15 at 7:30 p.m. The “Sweet Baby James” tribute concert closing the Main Stage Series is a retrospective of the great songs of the incomparable James Taylor sung by New York artist Bob Stillman. The Tony nominated actor composer pianist and singer will pair with Connie James in a program including many of Taylor ’s greatest hits. The likeness to Taylor in looks and voice in songs such as “Sweet Baby James ” “Fire and Rain ” “Handy Man ” “Mexico ” “You’ve Got a Friend ” and others will take you back to the times places and memories of the 60s and 70s. The “easy on the ears” nostalgic songs in this tribute will close out the summer with style. www.musicbythelake.com
	08/15	Walworth County Farmer's Market Downtown Elkhorn - On the Square 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Hwys 67 & 11 downtown Elkhorn (262) 741-4951 Walworth County Farmer's Market every Saturday June through October 8 am to noon.
	08/16	Chicago Air and Water Show Chicago IL Check out Gordy's website or call 262-275-2163 for more information. www.gordysboats.com
	08/18	Abbey Springs Golf Outting Abbey Springs Threesome golf tournament supporting three wonderful organizations - Walworth Fire Department Booster Club and the GLWCC. For more information call: 262-275-5102 www.genevalakewest.com
	08/19	Venetian Festival Flat Iron Park - Lake Geneva WI August 19th - 23rd Five day festival featuring a carnival craft fair water ski show musical entertainment local cuisine and the festival's traditional lighted boat parade followed by a firework display high above Geneva Lake. Sponsored by The Lake Geneva Jaycees. Wednesday - Friday 6pm to Midnight. Saturday & Sunday Noon to Midnight. For information go to the wbsite listed. Craft Fair Information: Rob Twyning (847) 917-9814. Entertainment information: Dan Truestchell (262) 903-9038. www.lakegenevaJaycees.org.
	08/22	Walworth County Farmer's Market Downtown Elkhorn - On the Square 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Hwys 67 & 11 downtown Elkhorn (262) 741-4951 Walworth County Farmer's Market every Saturday June through October 8 am to noon.
	08/26	True\|Woman Entrepreneurs Network Dinner Cafe Calamari Williams Bay 6 pm True\|Women Entrepreneurs Network invites local women business professionals to join them for an upscale evening of casual business networking. Advance reservations required. See web site for details. www.truewomanonline.com
	08/27	Wine Divas Gordy's Boat House - Cobalt Lounge 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Ladies only! Mark your calendars - great food great wine and great company make these nights memborable. Join us the last Thursday of every month for appetizers wine and marvelous views of Lake Geneva. Pre-register for $25 or $30 at the door. www.gordysboats.com
	08/28	Maxwell Street Days Downtown Lake Geneva August 28th - 30th For more information call (262) 248-4416.
	08/29	Cobalt Raft-Up Party Gordys Fox Lake - Fox Lake IL Check out Gordy's website or call 262-275-2163 for more information. www.gordysboats.com
	08/29	Walworth County Farmer's Market Downtown Elkhorn - On the Square 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Hwys 67 & 11 downtown Elkhorn (262) 741-4951 Walworth County Farmer's Market every Saturday June through October 8 am to noon.

September

	09/02	General Membership Meeting Georgie B's - Fontana 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM 11:30 Registration; Noon sit-down lunch & meeting; $15 per person payable by cash check or credit card upon registration. Reservations are made by emailing: chamber@genevalakewest.com or calling 262-275-5102. ($20 for those not registering in advance.)
	09/05	Walworth County Farmer's Market Downtown Elkhorn - On the Square 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Hwys 67 & 11 downtown Elkhorn (262) 741-4951 Walworth County Farmer's Market every Saturday June through October 8 am to noon.
	09/10	The Jockey Company The Bistro in The Beasley Campus Center - George Williams College - Williams Bay 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Public is invited to join in on the talks and admission is free. See website for further details. www.aurora.edu/gwc
	09/11	Lake Geneva Wine Festival Grand Geneva Resort - Lake Geneva Delight in the taste of fine wines and food while supporting the needs of children and families in our community. www.lakegenevawinefestival.com
	09/11	Spaghetti Dinner Gordy's Boat House - Fontana The traditional spaghetti dinner will be hosted at Gordy's Boat House for anyone participating in the Lake Geneva Triathlon. Call 262-275-2163 for further details. www.gordysboats.com
	09/12	3rd Annual Lake Geneva Wine Festival Grand Geneva Resort - Lake Geneva September 11th - 13th 3rd Annual Lake Geneva Wine Festival showcases nationally recognized vintners and chefs in a beautiful lakeside setting to support organizations benefiting children and families through education and outreach. For more information call (262) 245-8635 or visit website. www.lakegenevawinefestival.com
	09/12	Lake Geneva Triathlon Fontana WI The 20th annual Lake Geneva Triathlon Series will be held in the small lakeside town of Fontana WI which lies on the western shore of Geneva Lake. Geneva Lake is 9 miles long 170 feet deep spring fed and clear. The scenic views and unbelievable hills provide the ingredients for a very memorable race. For 2009 the Lake Geneva Triathlon Series consists of a Half Extreme Olympic Sprint and SuperSprint distances. All events are open to individuals and 2 or 3 person relay teams. The course starts with a swim at Fontana Beach (Reid Park) in Fontana. It is followed by an out and back bike course on rural roads and culminates with a challenging run route that includes the infamous "Killer Hill" and beautiful tree lined streets. www.lakegenevasports.com/LG_Tri/LGTri.htm
	09/12	Walworth County Farmer's Market Downtown Elkhorn - On the Square 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Hwys 67 & 11 downtown Elkhorn (262) 741-4951 Walworth County Farmer's Market every Saturday June through October 8 am to noon.
	09/13	3rd Annual Lake Geneva Wine Festival Grand Geneva Resort - Lake Geneva September 11th - 13th 3rd Annual Lake Geneva Wine Festival showcases nationally recognized vintners and chefs in a beautiful lakeside setting to support organizations benefiting children and families through education and outreach. For more information call (262) 245-8635 or visit website. www.lakegenevawinefestival.com
	09/18	In-Water Boat Show on Pistakee Lake Gordys Fox Lake - Fox Lake IL Call 847-629-4300 for further details or check out their website. www.gordysboats.com
	09/18	In-Water Boat Show on Geneva Lake Gordys Fontana Call 262-275-2163 for further details or check out their website. www.gordysboats.com
	09/19	In-Water Boat Show on Pistakee Lake Gordys Fox Lake - Fox Lake IL Call 847-629-4300 for further details or check out their website. www.gordysboats.com
	09/19	In-Water Boat Show on Geneva Lake Gordys Marina -Fontana Call 262-275-2163 for further details or check out their website. www.gordysboats.com
	09/19	Walworth County Farmer's Market Downtown Elkhorn - On the Square 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Hwys 67 & 11 downtown Elkhorn (262) 741-4951 Walworth County Farmer's Market every Saturday June through October 8 am to noon.
	09/20	In-Water Boat Show on Pistakee Lake Gordys Fox Lake - Fox Lake IL Call 847-629-4300 for further details or check out their website. www.gordysboats.com
	09/20	In-Water Boat Show on Geneva Lake Gordys Marine - Fontana Call 262-275-2163 for further details or check out their website. www.gordysboats.com
	09/23	True\|Women Entrepreneurs Network - Monthly Dinner Meeting Cafe Calamari - Williams Bay 6 pm Monthly dinner meeting of professional women sharing resources to empower themselves and one another. Reservations required. See web site for details. www.truewomanonline.com
	09/24	Wine Divas Gordy's Boat House - Cobalt Lounge 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Ladies only! Mark your calendars - great food great wine and great company make these nights memborable. Join us the last Thursday of every month for appetizers wine and marvelous views of Lake Geneva. Pre-register for $25 or $30 at the door. www.gordysboats.com
	09/26	Walworth County Farmer's Market Downtown Elkhorn - On the Square 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Hwys 67 & 11 downtown Elkhorn (262) 741-4951 Walworth County Farmer's Market every Saturday June through October 8 am to noon.
	09/27	Fat Tire Memorial Tour of Lake Geneva Fontana Williams Bay Lake Geneva Beginning with a mass group start at Champ's Sports Bar & Grill in the City of Lake Geneva it consists of nine designated stops at sponsoring taverns. Proceeding at your own pace the ride is approximately 21.5 miles and the "rest" stops are evenly spaced. Participating businesses are Champ's Fischer's Bar & Grill Shifters Bar and Food The Owl Tavern Gordy's Boat House Chuck's Lake Shore Inn Harpoon Willies Lucke's Cantina Mars Resort and Foley's Bar & Grill. The ride is held rain or shine and travels through Lake Geneva Fontana and Williams Bay with great views of Geneva Lake and Lake Como. phone: (262) 248-1196 www.fattirememorialtour.com

October

	10/07	General Membership Meeting Geneva National - Lake Geneva 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM 11:30 Registration; Noon sit-down lunch & meeting; $15 per person payable by cash check or credit card upon registration. Reservations are made by emailing: chamber@genevalakewest.com or calling 262-275-5102. ($20 for those not registering in advance.)
	10/10	18th Annual Oktoberfest Lake Geneva WI October 10th - 11th Family Fall Festival includes music magic pony rides and the Great Pumpkin Giveaway. Food and craft booths restaurant and shopping specials and carriage rides. For more information call(262) 248-4416.
	10/17	Fall Wine Dinner Gordy's Boat House - Cobalt Lounge - Fontana 6:30pm We will start the evening with sparkling wine and appetizers then move on to a five course dinner that will showcase enticing foods and wines from the area $75 per person. The opportunity to purchase wines will be made available at the end of the evening. Reduced room rates available at the Abbey mention 'Gordy's Wine Dinner' when reserving your room. For more information or to register contact: events@gordysboats.com www.gordysboats.com
	10/28	True\|Woman Entrepreneurs Network - Monthly Dinner Meeting Cafe Calamari - Williams Bay 6 pm Monthly dinner meeting of professional women sharing resources to empower themselves and one another. Reservations required. See web site for details. www.truewomanonline.com
	10/29	Wine Divas Gordy's Boat House - Cobalt Lounge 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Ladies only! Mark your calendars - great food great wine and great company make these nights memborable. Join us the last Thursday of every month for appetizers wine and marvelous views of Lake Geneva. Pre-register for $25 or $30 at the door. www.gordysboats.com

November

	11/04	General Membership Meeting Election Kirsch's at the French Country Inn - Lake Geneva 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM 11:30 Registration; Noon sit-down lunch & meeting; $15 per person payable by cash check or credit card upon registration. Reservations are made by emailing: chamber@genevalakewest.com or calling 262-275-5102. ($20 for those not registering in advance.)
	11/25	True\|Woman Entrepreneurs Network - Monthly Dinner Meeting Cafe Calamari - Williams Bay 6:00 pm True\|Women Entrepreneurs Network invites local women business professionals to join them for an upscale evening of casual business networking. Advance reservations required. See web site for details. www.truewomanonline.com
	11/26	Wine Divas Gordy's Boat House - Cobalt Lounge 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Ladies only! Mark your calendars - great food great wine and great company make these nights memborable. Join us the last Thursday of every month for appetizers wine and marvelous views of Lake Geneva. Pre-register for $25 or $30 at the door. www.gordysboats.com

December

	12/02	General Membership Meeting Holiday Party The Abbey Resort - Fontana 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM 11:30 Registration; Noon sit-down lunch & meeting; $15 per person payable by cash check or credit card upon registration. Reservations are made by emailing: chamber@genevalakewest.com or calling 262-275-5102. ($20 for those not registering in advance.)
	12/23	True\|Woman Entrepreneurs Network -Monthly Dinner Meeting Cafe Calamari - Williams Bay 6:00 pm True\|Women Entrepreneurs Network invites local women business professionals to join them for an upscale evening of casual business networking. Advance reservations required. See web site for details. www.truewomanonline.com

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For more area events, visit Walworth County Visitors Bureau
and Geneva Lake West members web sites

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Denotes Chamber-sponsored event

For planning purposes only. All dates/events subject to change.