From: "Seymour, Janet I" <DYKEMAJI@uwec.edu> Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:09:38 -0600 Subject: List Serve FW: Washington County Historical Society event Message-ID: <EEA4CA65D05DC54E874A89D9F518681954E70E187B@CHERRYCOKE.uwec.edu>
From: Lisa Rogers [mailto:development@historyisfun.com]
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Contact: Lisa Rogers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Washington County Historical Society
320 S. 5th Avenue
West Bend, WI 53095
262-335-4678
development@historyisfun.com<mailto:development@historyisfun.com>
Sounds of the Season at the Old Courthouse Museum
The Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School Percussion Ensemble, the Kettle Mor
aine Lutheran High School Show Choir "The Echoes," and 'Selah Strings' will
perform the sounds of the season during "Christmastime at the Old Courthou
se Museum" Friday December 4 - 6. These three musical groups are part of t
his festive weekend that includes auction action, carriage rides through th
e cultural district, bake sale, and holiday fun.
The festivities begin Friday December 4 at 6:00p.m. with the opening of the
silent auction. This year's items include a round of golf for four at Wes
t Bend Country Club, a Lake Michigan fishing charter donated by Westport Ch
arter Service, Biro Stainless Steel Cookware courtesy Regal Ware, Inc., Bil
tmore Gift Basket, and lots of items perfect for gift giving. The evening
will feature holiday music performed by the Kettle Moraine Lutheran High Sc
hool Percussion Ensemble and the Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School Show C
hoir, "The Echoes." This evening is free for all and includes complimentar
y refreshments.
The holiday fun continues Saturday December 5, with the Historic Holiday to
ur. This year's tour is unique featuring historic downtown West Bend buildi
ngs. The tour is only $8 per person and starts from the Old Courthouse Mus
eum. Tour hours are 12:00p.m. - 3:30p.m., and are on a first come first se
rve basis. The auction will be open and complimentary refreshments will be
available.
The holiday fun continues on Sunday, December 6, 12:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. This
will be opportunities to get your last minute bid on that great item. Don
't miss the 1:30 performance of holiday classics by the local trio "Selah S
trings." A traditional holiday bake sale featuring home made bakery, candy
and treats will be available. The silent auction and Holiday Raffle winne
rs will also be chosen. Raffle tickets may be purchased at Jeff's Spirits
on Main, Glacier Hills Credit Union, M&I Bank, or at the Washington County
Historical Society. They are $20 a piece or 3 for $50. First prize is $2,
500 cash. Other prizes include a party for 15 in a Brewers Luxury Box dona
ted by Kreilkamp Trucking, and a $1,000 savings bond courtesy Glacier Hills
Credit Union. There are 12 exciting prizes and only 1,000 tickets will be
sold.
Entrance to all festivities except the Historic Tour is free. Christmastim
e at the Old Courthouse Museum is an important fundraiser in support of the
Washington County Historical Society. For more information, to donate, or
volunteer please contact the Society at 262-335-4678.
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Lisa A. Rogers
Director of Marketing and Development
Washington County Historical Society
320 S. 5th Avenue
West Bend, WI 53095
262-335-4678
www.historyisfun.com
Help "Capture the Past" with a donation to the Society