Celebrate Dungeons and Dragons at Horticultural Hall in Lake Geneva in February and learn how to play at the Lake Geneva and Elkhorn libraries. Dungeons and Dragons, the role-playing game, is enjoying a resurgence in popularity. Many local libraries have very active D&D groups that meet monthly. Learn how to […]
Lake Geneva area
News from communities on the east side of Geneva Lake
Scherrer to lead construction of new YMCA
Scherrer Construction, of Burlington, will be the construction management firm for the new YMCA facility in Lake Geneva, the organization announced last week. The new facility will be located at N2085 County Trunk H (near Highway 120 and H), two miles south of the YMCA’s current location. “We are honored […]
Volunteer recognized for 50 years of service
The Lake Geneva Lions Club honored Eugene “Gene” Haseley for 50 years of service at its monthly meeting Dec. 3. Haseley moved his young family to Lake Geneva in the early 1960s and has lived in Lake Geneva all his life. At 89 years of age, he has been involved […]
‘A Christmas Tapestry’ musical event Saturday
Singers will join together at Linn Presbyterian For the grand finale to their 175th anniversary year, Linn Presbyterian Church is reviving a popular all-community tradition of holiday choral celebration in presenting “A Christmas Tapestry” Saturday, Dec. 21. The musical event for all ages is at the church, W3335 Willow Road […]
Badger HS wins state awards for one-act play
Badger High School’s one-act play, “The Amazing Angelman,” competed at the state theater competition at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Nov. 22 and took home eight awards, including Critic’s Choice, the highest award a play can receive. The play performed to a full house on the Mainstage and received a standing […]
A lot of helping hands
Badger High School Associate Principal Mike Giovingo, Gen Reed and Amy Peterburs Bittner organize pies for a recent school fundraiser to purchase an electric bike (E-Assist) for junior Brooks Guif, who is challenged by cerebral palsy. The bike is expected to aid Guif in getting to school, work and other […]
Badger FFA members attend national conference
Badger FFA Chapter members attended the National FFA Organization’s 212º and 360º Conference at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin Nov. 15 and 16. More than 1,000 FFA members and advisors from around the state of Wisconsin participated in this national personal development conference held bi-annually in Wisconsin. […]
Pack Friday instead of ‘Black Friday’
The third annual Pack Friday community-wide food packaging event will be Friday, Nov. 29, at Calvary Community Church, at the corner of Highway 50 and Harris Road, in Lake Geneva. The event is held in conjunction with OneMeal, a division of Kids Around the World. Pack Friday has been intentionally […]
Give thanks
Trinity Church, W775 Geranium Road, Genoa City, will have its annual Thanksgiving Eve service followed by Pie Fest at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27. The service will include Trinity’s children singers and hand bell performance. Following the service guests are invited to enjoy all-you-can-eat pies. For more information, visit trinityfamilychurch.com […]
Students at Badger earn industry certifications
Badger High School recently recognized students for earning 13 certifications this academic year. Through the certification program, the students have shown mastery of the knowledge needed for entrance into their respective career field of interest in various Career and Technical Education subject areas. This promotes a successful transition to postsecondary […]