After a two-year hiatus, painter Martha Hayden will open her home and studio in Sharon for an exhibition, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 21 and 22, from noon to 5 p.m. Located at 143 Prairie St., the home is a historic Victorian built in the 1870s. Visitors will be allowed to […]
Author: Heather Ruenz
Prost!
Raise a stein at Elkhorn Oktoberfest By Heather Ruenz SLN staff For those looking to celebrate the German tradition at an event that’s suitable for the entire family, consider making a stop at Elkhorn Oktoberfest. The event, held in Veterans Park in Elkhorn, is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., […]
All aboard!
Geneva Lake West Chamber members and guests enjoy an afternoon of networking, lunch and views of the lake aboard Lake Geneva Cruise Line’s Lady of the Lake, including the chamber’s newer members, from the left: Nancy Waspi, of Santa Cause, Inc.; Stephen Robson and Dan Coyle, both of Harvard State […]
Local scouts serve Dutch oven delights
Scouts from Boy Scout Troop 243, Elkhorn, treated their chartering organization, the Elkhorn Lions Club to some tasty desert treats on Sept. 21 at Babe Mann Park in Elkhorn. Scouts cooked a variety of Dutch oven deserts over hot coals near Elkhorn Lake, giving the Lions a taste of dinner […]
Day at the farm
Pearce’s Farm Stand, Walworth, hosted its 3rd Annual Classic Car and Tractor Show Oct. 1. The event featured live music by P.F. and the Flatheads, a concession stand offering hot cider, apple cider donuts, brats and hot dogs, hayrides to the pumpkin patch, climbing and jumping bales (above) and a […]
Elkhorn student a National Merit semifinalist
Elkhorn Area High School senior Logan Radlein is among 16,000 semifinalists in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program. The National Merit Scholarship Corp. recently announced the names the semifinalists in the 63rd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the […]
Walk to End Alzheimer’s raises more than $135K
The greater Walworth County community showed its support on Sept. 16 as more than 800 participants turned out to support the 11th Annual Walk To End Alzheimer’s at Library Park in Lake Geneva. The Walk, co-chaired by Andy Kerwin, owner of Geneva Crossing Senior Community, Sonja Akright, sales support executive […]
Whisker Walk smiles
Lynn Sabo, Dr. Ken Schenk and Lucy (front) show their support at Lakeland Animal Shelter’s Whisker Walk fundraiser Sept. 30, held on the shelter grounds. In addition to the walk, the event featured food, prizes and several vendors. (Dave Dresdow photo)
Kickin’ up dust
A group of racers round the corner at the 6th Annual Elkhorn 1/2-mile flat track races Sept. 30 at the Walworth County Fairgrounds in Elkhorn, presented by DVR Enterprises. The event featured numerous classes of various makes and models. A new event was also added this year, the S-K Service’s […]
Parading through town
Above: members of the Elks football team ride in style in the back of a dump truck as it makes its way through downtown Elkhorn Sept. 29 during the Homecoming parade. Right: Sparky the fire dog waves to fans along the parade route. (Dave Dresdow photos)
