Big Foot Union High School celebrated its prom Sunday, which welcomed more than 120 juniors and seniors as guests, according to school officials. Held at The Abbey Resort, it was themed “An Evening Under the Stars” and featured a dinner in the ballroom followed by music, s’mores and more. Students […]
Walworth-Fontana area
News from communities on the west side of Geneva Lake
Dancing the night away – safely
Big Foot Recreation District delivers for fathers, daughters The Abbey Resort Pavilion in Fontana served as a venue for Big Foot Recreation District’s Daddy Daughter Dance on May 14. Chuck Thiesenhusen, Big Foot Recreation District director, said the event ran safely amid ongoing COVID-19 concerns. “We (had) COVID respectable 200 […]
Celebrating the Bay
14th annual event featured food, fun and more Day in the Bay brought fun, food and multiple attractions for people of all ages to downtown Williams Bay last weekend. The Williams Bay Business Association, which presented the 14th annual Day in the Bay, moved the event to Saturday, May 8 […]
5K for a cause
Agape House event draws hundreds of participants The Agape House, of Walworth, presented its seventh annual 5K Run Walk Stroll on Saturday and brought hundreds of runners to join the fundraising effort for Child Abuse Prevention. According to organizers, about 155 participants pre-registered for the event, with another 20 people […]
Area Easter egg hunt goes to the dogs
Dozens of dogs hit the Duck Pond Recreation Area for a doggie egg hunt The doggie egg hunt organized by Big Foot Recreation District Program Coordinator Briana Sindahl brought in about 40 dogs, according to organizers, who indicated the event had slightly more pre-registered for the event. Dogs scouring the […]
Warm weather makes egg hunting a breeze
Sunny skies and favorable weather brought a pleasant experience for many families participating in the annual Duck Pond Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Big Foot Recreation District. The Big Foot Recreation District, which unveiled a new Easter Bunny in 2021, held the event on Saturday, April 3 and included […]
Agape House 5K run, walk, stroll set
Agape House, of Walworth, is hosting its annual 5K Run Walk Stroll during National Child Abuse Prevention month. Individuals, families, and groups of all sizes are encouraged to participate on Saturday, April 24 for this fun, non-competitive outing, according to a news release. The event is being held both in-person […]
Community Closet seeks to help those in need
The Community Closet at The Old Bell Tower Church, 225 Baldwin St., Sharon, has served residents in need since it first opened last September. The Community Closet, according to church officials, is run by group of five volunteers who are church members or attend a weekly bible study. Officials said […]
Furry anniversary
The Pet Gourmet-Flagship Store, 541 Kenosha Street in Walworth, celebrated its first anniversary on Saturday, March 13. The event featured about 40 dogs with their owners visiting the establishment and included popcorn, candy and beverages for customers while dogs received treats. (Penny Gruetzmacher photo)
Williams Bay Drama Club to present murder mystery
The Drama Club at Williams Bay High School will present “Lead Rings on the Merry-Go-Round” this weekend with in-person and streaming options. The presentation premieres 7 p.m. Friday, March 12 with two more shows scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, March 13 and a matinee at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 14. […]