The following events are set to take place between Friday, Oct. 14, and Friday, Nov. 11. To submit events, contact editor Tara Jones at tjones@wisconsinmediagroup.com
11 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 14, at Fitchburg Public Library, 5530 Lacy Road
Enjoy the calming effect of using watercolors to create a piece of artwork that celebrates the beauty found in spiderwebs. For ages 2-5.
12:15-2:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14 and 28, at Fitchburg Senior Center, 5510 Lacy Road
The Make-a-Card Club will meet twice this month. To join, call 608-270-4290.
4-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, at Fitchburg Public Library, 5530 Lacy Road
Immerse yourself in our collection of foam stickers to create something FOAM-tastic to take home! Foam fanatics ages 5-12 welcome.
7:30-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at Hop Haus Brewing Company, 2975 Sub Zero Parkway
Beer Run participants must be 21 or older. For more details and registration, visit hophausbeerrun.com/event-info/.
6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, at Fitchburg Public Library, 5530 Lacy Road
Independent Art Studio with Mary Ann
10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Oct. 19, at Fitchburg Senior Center, 5510 Lacy Road
Every Wednesday, join instructor and 20-year artist Mary Ann Inman for guidance and encouragement as you work on your own projects. Bring your own supplies and work in any medium. Open to all skill levels for free. No registration required.
10-11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, at Fitchburg Public Library, 5530 Lacy Road
Spend a morning at the library engaging in movement, play and socializing with other little ones. For ages 1-3.
Storytime STEAM - Chemical Reactions
10-11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, at Fitchburg Public Library, 5530 Lacy Road
Join for a story and science experiment where we will explore an "un-boo-lievable" chemical reaction. For ages 2-5.
Fitchburg Library Used Book Sale
4-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at Fitchburg Public Library, 5530 Lacy Road
Discover a wide variety of fiction, non-fiction, mystery, children's books, history, travel, health, gardening and so much more at low prices.
3-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at Agora Pavilion, 5500 E. Cheryl Parkway.
Explore 25 vendors from all over Southern Wisconsin selling everything from produce to flowers to baked goods and more.
Fitchburg Library Used Book Sale
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at Fitchburg Public Library, 5530 Lacy Road
Discover a wide variety of fiction, non-fiction, mystery, children's books, history, travel, health, gardening and so much more at low prices.
Fitchburg Library Used Book Sale
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Fitchburg Public Library, 5530 Lacy Road
Discover a wide variety of fiction, non-fiction, mystery, children's books, history, travel, health, gardening and so much more at low prices. Bag sale from noon to 2 p.m.
6-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24, at Fitchburg Public Library, 5530 Lacy Road
Join the Fitchburg Library for a Halloween party just for teens. Watch a movie, eat snacks and play games with other teens.
6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24, at Hop Haus Brewing Company, 2975 Sub Zero Parkway
Drag Queen Bingo returns with lots of prizes and fun to be had. Pay $10 for 10 rounds with three cards per round.
Wine & Design at Thirsty Goat
6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, at Thirsty Goat, 3040 Cahill Main
Join for a wine and paint night. One glass of wine will be provided. No artistic talent needed. Registration $48 at wineanddesign.com.
Independent Art Studio with Mary Ann
10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Oct. 26, at Fitchburg Senior Center, 5510 Lacy Road
Every Wednesday, join instructor and 20-year artist Mary Ann Inman for guidance and encouragement as you work on your own projects. Bring your own supplies and work in any medium. Open to all skill levels for free. No registration required.
Senior Center Halloween Dance Party & More
12:30-2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, at Fitchburg Senior Center, 5510 Lacy Road
Join for tricks, treats, dancing and more with DJ Melissa Adams, the center’s very own exercise instructor. No reservations required.
3-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at Agora Pavilion, 5500 E. Cheryl Parkway.
Explore 25 vendors from all over Southern Wisconsin selling everything from produce to flowers to baked goods and more.
I Love a Mystery Book Club
1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at Fitchburg Senior Center, 5510 Lacy Road
This month they will discuss the book “Figure Eight: A Northern Lakes Mystery” by Jeff Nania.
1-4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at Thirsty Goat, 3040 Cahill Main
Come by the Thirsty Goat and have some fun with real goats. Feed, pet, and play with the goats.
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at Fitchburg Public Library, 5530 Lacy Road
Pick up a Halloween themed take-and-make activity bag for ages 2-5 or 6-12. Limit one per child.
5-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at Hop Haus Brewing Company, 2975 Sub Zero Parkway
Wear your best costume and join for themed drink specials and other prizes. Judging at 8 p.m.
Independent Art Studio with Mary Ann
10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Nov. 2, at Fitchburg Senior Center, 5510 Lacy Road
Every Wednesday, join instructor and 20-year artist Mary Ann Inman for guidance and encouragement as you work on your own projects. Bring your own supplies and work in any medium. Open to all skill levels for free. No registration required.
11 a.m. to noon Friday, Nov. 4, at Fitchburg Public Library, 5530 Lacy Road
Drop in to explore and play with fun art materials. Art activities will help your little ones master fine-motor skills and help them learn about cause and effect as they make changes in materials. For ages 2-5.
The Improv Lab at The Tiger Tavern
7-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, at The Tiger Tavern, 5264 Verona Road
Join The Tiger Tavern and The Improv Lab on the first Friday of every month for a night of laughs and libations. Doors open at 6 p.m. MadPower Members are $5 and Non-Members are $10.
10-11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, at Fitchburg Public Library, 5530 Lacy Road
Independent Art Studio with Mary Ann
10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Nov. 9, at Fitchburg Senior Center, 5510 Lacy Road
Every Wednesday, join instructor and 20-year artist Mary Ann Inman for guidance and encouragement as you work on your own projects. Bring your own supplies and work in any medium. Open to all skill levels for free. No registration required.
To submit events, contact reporter Neal Patten at npatten@wisconsinmediagroup.com
New players are always welcomed. If you’d like to play, drop in. The Senior Center is located at 5510 Lacy Road.
American Mahjong, Cribbage, and Backgammon are currently looking for enough players. Call 608-270-4290 to express your interest.
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