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Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce

102 W. Main St.
PO Box 572
Cambridge, WI 53523
608.423.3780

Email: chamber@smallbytes.net

 

Current chamber members are indicated by this symbol:

non-members are listed as a courtesy

© All Rights Reserved Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce

the next
Chamber General Membership Meeting

Monday, March 8th at 5:30
currently scheduled to be held at Amundsen Center

 


Events Calendar ~ Schedule
2010
January / February / March / April
May / June / July / August
September / October / November / December



Downtown Cambridge .... Fall photo, classic car collectors....

       
Cambridge - Cam Rock Park and Main Street, downtown

Congratulations to
Duke & MaryJane, The Oscar Hanson House Bed & Breakfast
recently honored by Madison magazine for being one of the Best of Madison 2009
and to
Jeff & Linda Leoni, The Cambridge House Bed & Breakfast
previously honored by Madison Magazine for being one of the
Best of Madison 2007 & 2008

photos by Kristin Soper

note:  store hours may vary for each business, please
check their individual listings in the SHOPPING or SERVICES links

February Events

Saturday, February 6th, 2010
Wine Tasting
at
Katy's Corner

from 1-4pm
Featuring Chocolates and Wine

Tasting is being offered free of charge
must be 21
130 West Main Street, Cambridge  608.423.3277
www.katysimports.com

Lillians
156 West Main Street

Cambridge, WI  53523
608.423.3180


Open February 4th thru 7th
and
February 11th thru 14th

 

Hours: 
Thursday 10-8 • Friday & Saturday 10-7 • Sunday  12 to 5
Open the 1st  & 2nd Thursday thru Sunday each month

 

Come check out the fun, fabulous
and always trendy new merchandise
 

Plan a Diva Night Shopping Party at Lillians to fight the winter blahs!

www.lilliansshoppe.com



Fashion Walkabout
usually held 2nd Thursday of the month
Live Fashion Modeling at local restaurants
during lunch hour.
sponsored by The Garment Shop


The Garment Shop established in 1994

The Garment Shop

125 W. Main Street

Cambridge, WI 53523

608.423.3740

 February 13, 2010
The Fifth Annual

Dip for Dozer
Dozer 52 Scholarship Fund Raiser
at Lake Ripley Park

 

the day will begin with ice sculpturing by Jim Murray at 11am
Registration starts at noon
Dip for Dozer at 1pm sharp
followed by
Broomball Tournament
held by Lake Ripley Dead End Bar & Bait
then the annual fisheree
with the day ending at Heathers Rockdale Bar & Grill for raffle & awards


click here for pledge form & wavier sheets
 

Photos from previous "Dip" below:

ladies taking the polar bear plunge

the first people to take a Dip in the inaugural Dip for Dozer.
In the photo are, Courtney Rucks (front)  Lindsay Salley (middle) and Erika Hagy

young men taking the polor bear plunge for dip for dozer event

Ben Wolf on the ladder, it's Matt Hensel in the water

and probably Jace Rindahl making the splash.

 

Jace Rindahl taking yet another plunge during dip for dozer

Jace Rindahl 'enjoying' one of his many trips into the water!

March Events

the next
Chamber General Membership Meeting

Monday, March 8th at 5:30
currently scheduled to be held at Amundsen Center

April Events
 

 

May Events


May 8th, 2010
Touch-a-Truck & Bike Rodeo
more details to follow
or
check online or call
www.cambridgecap.net
608.423.8108

event sponsored by CAP, Cambridge Community Activities Program

May 14th, 2010
CHS Variety Show
6pm at Cambridge High School

sponsored by the Cambridge Music Boosters
a parental support group that provides volunteer hours and fundraising behind school music programs at all levels.
see the Civic Organizations or schools link for more information on the
Cambridge Music Boosters

 

Mid May 2010
Friends of the Library
9th Annual Plant Sale

held in the lower level of the Amundson Center at 200 Spring Street

9am to 3pm

 

Annuals, perennials, bulbs, vegetable starts, flower pots, garden items and house plants
from local gardens and gardeners.
Supporting your locally grown library!
 

contact:  Christine Albert  (608)  423-9948

 

for more information on any of the above scheduled events
or about Cambridge:
contact The Chamber of Commerce  (608) 423-3780
www.cambridgewi.com  or  email:  chamber@smallbytes.net
 

 


mid May 2010


Community Hope
Annual  Community Wide
Rummage and/or Garage Sale

 

Veterans Park in downtown Cambridge
8am to 4pm

 

$25 donation to Community Hope will

'put you on THE MAP'
or donate your stuff to Community Hope!

 

more details & 2009 Community Wide Entry Form
 

For pickup or delivery of donated items or more information,
contact :   
community.hope@hotmail.com

or call 608.423.4754

 

 

mid May 2010

Lake Ripley Regatta

Usually held the third weekend in May

Join the Catamaran Racing Association of Wisconsin and the Lake Ripley Lodge Bed and Breakfast for the first race of the season.  Come to watch or sail, no matter what you choose you will have a great time.  Call the Lake Ripley Lodge Bed and Breakfast for get lodging rates for this weekend at 877-210-6195 or email:  jimhoiby@charter.net. You can learn more about this event at www.lakeripley.com

 


May 2010
Cambridge Memorial Day Parade
downtown Cambridge

young boy waving from firetruck during memorial day parade  parade goers lined up waiting for memorial day parade to start
Enjoying Memorial Day in Cambridge.

photos by Kristin Soper

Memorial Day 2009 started with
the annual Firemen's all-you-can-eat breakfast at
the Fire Station, 6:30am to noon.

with the annual parade down Main Street at 10:30am

 'DOGS ON PARADE' was
coordinated by Julie @ Rover's MakeOvers   (608) 445-0755
walk in the parade with your dog or dogs
with or without costumes

Memorial service is held at downtown Veteran's Park after the parade,

 


June  Events
 


1st Saturday in June, 2010

Cambridge Art Fair
held every year the 1st Saturday in June
The Art Fair will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Village Square.  Raffles, food, bake sale.  Over 40 Juried Artists.  If you would like more information about the Art Fair please call London Bridges Pre-School at (608)-764-5889
email:  londonbridgespreschool@yahoo.com

 

 

 

June 2010
usually held every year the 2nd weekend in June
18th Annual
Cambridge Pottery Festival &
U.S. Pottery Games

at Lake Ripley Park, Cambridge, Wisconsin
Come watch world famous potters
compete against each other. 
Walk through the many pottery vendors. 
Bring the kids to try their hand at throwing pots. 
                           www.cambridgepotteryfestival.org

Photo courtesy of Kristin Soper

 

July Events

 



Saturday, mid July 2010
Cambridge Area EMS Cannonball Run
Choose from a 1 mile, 5k, or 10k
run around the scenic north side of Lake Ripley.   
For more information check out  www.runningintheusa.com/cannonballrun/
or call Jim at 608.423.3511.
To register online, go to  www.signmeup.com/65546


 

August Events 

 

 

August 2010
Friday and Saturday

(usually the first weekend in August)
Maxwell Street Days
 

Photos courtesy of Kristin Soper
Maxwell Street Days


The best and biggest bargains of the year in Cambridge.  Enjoy all the bargains at the sidewalks sales on Main Street.  If you have any questions please contact Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce
chamber@smallbytes.net

or call: 608.423.3780

 

 

 

August 2010
Held during the Maxwell Street Days Sale
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
Great bargains on a large selection of used books
at The Amundson Center, lower level
200 Spring Street

August 2010
(usually the first weekend in August)
Utica Festival
contact: David Smithback  608.764.8480
info@uticapark.org
 


 

September Events

 



Saturday, September 2010
(usually the 1st Saturday after Labor Day)
Cambridge Fire Department
Annual Firemen's Dance
and Poker Run
Live Music
At the Cambridge Fire Station
Fun ~ Food ~ Music
all proceeds benefit Cambridge Fire Department
to purchase extraction equipment

Saturday, end of September 2010
FAMILY WELLNESS EXPO
3rd Annual was held in 2009
Location:  Downtown Veterans Park
Cost:  Free

The day starts off with a group walk.
Then enjoy demonstrations, talks, exhibits throughout the day.
Healthy refreshments and food will be available


for more information contact:
Cambridge CAP 608.423.8108
www.cambridgecap.net

The 2009 Family Wellness Fair was proclaimed a great day for all!

 

 

October Events

 for 2010

Sunday, mid October 2010
4th ANNUAL
BARKTOBERFEST
downtown Veterans Park
9am to 4pm

Barktoberfest is free & fun
A canine festival &  party for you and your dog/s.
We'll have demo's, vendors, rescue groups, food and more.

with 'Yappy Hour' at Mill On Main patio, just a block away,
with both you and your dog/s from 3-5pm

CONTEST CATEGORIES AS FOLLOWS:
Best Trick for a Treat
AND Dress you pet up for:
Kids & dogs (15 & under) -costumes
Owner/Pet Theme - costumes
Most Creative costume (dogs only)

a "Howling" Good Time!
            with Fun for Humans
AND
their hounds
Demonstrations
Games ~ Contests ~ Prizes
Yappy Hour and more...

click here for 2009 poster

sponsored by Rover Makeovers
contact: 608.445.0755 or dirtdogs@charter.net

October 2010
Saturday & Sunday
usually held the last weekend in October
Earth, Wood & Fire ~
Annual Local Artists Tour

http://www.earthwoodandfiretour.com/
contact Bill Bale (920) 568-0333 or email:  sandhill@sandhilldesigns.com

 

November Events

1ST Saturday, November 2010

9am to 3pm at the Cambridge High School
29th Annual
Friends of the Cambridge Library
Arts & Crafts Fair

The 2009 annual event offered
• 91 vendors with quality handmade merchandise
• a raffle with gifts donated by local & area friends and business owners
•a luncheon available ~ provided by Cambridge Lions Club
• a bake sale for anyone with a sweet tooth
• craft demonstrations
• live music
 
For more information about the event or to obtain a vendor application,
please visit
www.cambridgelibraryfriends.org

December Events

December 2010
First weekend in December ~ three festive days of holiday fun!

Cambridge Country Christmas

Tree Lighting
Santa & Mrs. Claus
Caroling
Elf Shelf
Horse Drawn Hayrides
Live Nativity
Singing Christmas Tree
Madrigal Singers
Cookie Walk

Sunday of Country Christmas 2010
Pet Photos with Santa

A portion of each sitting is donated to
the Humane Society of Jefferson County

Pet Photos with Santa
black poodle on santas lap        
Pet Portraits with Santa

by Rover Makeovers
608.445.0755

mid December 2010
CHS Holiday Prelude

sponsored by the Cambridge Music Boosters
a parental support group that provides volunteer hours and fundraising behind school music programs at all levels.
see the Civic Organizations or Schools link for more information on the
Cambridge Music Boosters

January Events

 

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