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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:

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

Ben Wolf on the ladder, it's Matt Hensel in
the water
and probably Jace Rindahl making the splash.

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

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
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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