Moraine Park Technical College

Fond du Lac Unity Band
2019-08-29 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago)
Don’t miss this THELMA favorite! Unity the Band is an award-winning original roots reggae group based in Wisconsin. They have been nominated for 2018-2019 Artist of the Year and 2019 World/Reggae/Ska/Latin and are the 2018 WAMI winner for World/Reggae/Ska/Latin. Their intense touring schedule of varied venues around the Midwest has honed an interactive outdoor stage show with positive party vibes and the knack for drawing club crowds into the irie groove.
Details here: https://www.thelmaarts.org/event/unity/

Waupun Volksfest German Festival
2019-09-06 - 2019-09-07
Waupun welcome’s you to the 26th Annual German Ethnic Festival! Volksfest is “a festival for all people” featuring traditional German food & beverages, live music and dancing, Wild Goose Chase run, and fun for the whole family! FREE parking and admission!
Details here: https://www.travelwisconsin.com/events/fairs-festivals/volksfest-german-ethnic-festival-41192

MPTC German Exchange Student Program
2019-09-12 - 2019-09-15
Have you ever thought about hosting a foreign exchange student?
If you or somebody you know are interested in hosting a college German exchange student in your home from September 12-25, 2019 please contact Anne Lemke, Student Community Impact Coordinator at 920-924-3329 or alemke2@morainepark.edu.

Hispanic Heritage Month
2019-09-15 - 2019-10-15

Fond du Lac Black Experience Moving Screening
2019-09-18 18:00 - 20:30
Learn about the untold story of African American entrepreneurship, where skill, industriousness, ingenuity and sheer courage in the face of overwhelming odds provide the backbone of this nation’s economic and social growth.
Free outside film screening with refreshments available to purchase.
This event is sponsored by Wisconsin Public Television, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Fit Oshkosh, Inc., Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts and the Regional People of Color Business Association.
View details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/706395533133781/

Thresheree & Harvest Festival
2019-09-21 09:00 - 2019-09-22 17:00
Richfield Nature / Historical Park
1896 State Highway 164, Richfield
Admission Fee: $6; Children 12 & Under, Free
Enjoy wholesome fun for the whole family with a trip down memory lane. Field demonstrations including steam engine threshing, log sawing, plowing, draft horses, sawmill, antique engines and tractors, Gehl machinery exhibit, tours of Grist Mill, Mill House, Lillicrapp Welcome Center, Pioneer Homestead, Sugar Shack and Blacksmith Shop.
Sing along with live music, enjoy children’s activities. Free Wagon Rides, Sweets ‘n Stuff, Silent Auction. WTKM live broadcast, Saturday. Pastries & coffee for sale 9 – 10, Lunch menu starting at 10, Pie Contest enter by 10 – judging 10:30, Old Tractor Parade 11:30. Tasty Kettle Korn, Ice Cream Sundaes, & Maple Cotton Candy.
richfieldhistoricalsociety.org

Waupun Living History Festival
2019-09-28 09:00 - 2019-09-29 18:00
The general public is invited to visit the past at this encampment and learn more about Native Americans, Voyageurs, the War of 1812, soap making, candle making, trapping, blacksmithing, fiber arts, rug weaving, porcelain painting and so much more! History programs and evening entertainment. Wild Birds of Prey program at 1pm on Saturday only.
Details here: https://www.fdl.com/details/event/Fall-Living-History-Festival/september-28-2019/

Green Lake Harvest Fest
2019-09-28 10:00 - 2019-09-29 16:00
The Green Lake Chamber of Commerce’s 30th annualHarvest Fest will feature food, music, craft and foodvendors, a parade, car show and so much more.
Details here: https://www.travelwisconsin.com/events/fairs-festivals/harvest-fest-41272

Germantown Oktoberfest
2019-09-28 12:00 - 2019-09-29 19:00
Free Admission and Free Parking
25th Annual Germantown Oktoberfest presented by Window World and the Village of Germantown Tourism Commission
Great German Food, Bands, Dancing, Silent Auction and fun over two days in the historic Dheinsville Historical District and organized by the Germantown Historical Society.
germantownhistoricalsociety.org

Supporting FDL area Immigrants
2019-09-30 18:00 - 19:00
Latinos Unidos and St. Vincent de Paul will be presenting a educational evening on obstacles facing our immigrant community. Angela Reyes, a member of the Latino community and a employee of the Wisconsin Workforce Development Office will present background information on the impact of immigrants on Fond du Lac County and then a presenter from Voces de la frontera will talk about the importance of immigrants having a drivers license. There is a movement to restore drivers licenses to the undocumented persons in Wisconsin which would make our roads safer and would require drivers to have insurance. Many of us signed a petition when Governor Evers had money for drivers licenses in his budget.

Fond du Lac Public Library, in the Eugene McClain room.

Green Lake Folk Art Festival
2019-10-19 10:00 - 2019-10-20 16:00
A gathering of traditional crafts and skills with demonstrations. Knowledge and techniques given from the heart by people who truly enjoy what they do. Admission fee.
View details here: https://www.travelwisconsin.com/events/fairs-festivals/from-the-land-folk-art-festival-43814

FDL: Fair Trade Month and Global Climate Change Week
2019-10-29 17:00 - 20:00 | Fond du Lac Campus, Commons Area, 235 N. National Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935
Join us to celebrate Fair Trade Month and Global Climate Change Week. Together we can make a world of difference. Featuring Miranda Paul at 6 p.m., author of the inspirational story of the women of Gambia, “One Plastic Bag”. Shop the Fair Trade Global Market beginning at 11 a.m.
Refreshments and door prizes.

38th Annual Thomas Edison Black Maria Film Festival
2019-10-30 18:30 - 21:00 | UW Oshkosh Fond du Lac Campus, Prairie Theater 400 University Dr., Fond du Lac
The Thomas Edison Black Maria film Film Festival’s 38th Annual Festival tour returns to the UW Oshkosh – FDL campus. The program features a selection of all genres including animation, documentary, experimental, and narrative shorts from the festival’s 2019 touring collection. Films will be shown in the Prairie Theater. Free, public welcome.
https://www.blackmariafilmfestival.org/page.php?content=content-TourSearch

American Indian Heritage Month Begins
2019-11-01

Native American Talking Circles
2019-11-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-20 19:00 - 21:00
Traditional Native American communication is organized in a Circle. A circle has no head. When sitting in a circle, we move with the energy of Mother Earth around Father Sun, in a clock wise motion. In a Talking Circle, we remove the physical barriers between us, so there are no tables. This was the way of the Ancients.
While we call this a Talking Circle, only one person speaks. That person holds a sacred item as a sign of their sacred voice. They may choose to speak or simply hold that sacred item in our presence. When finished the sacred item is passed to the next person. The others in the circle learn to listen until each holds the sacred item.
Topics are as varied as the individual speakers. A teaching may set the focus on a topic for sharing. Each individual is called to share from their Spirit whether or not it is related to a teaching. This is the energy of the sacred item as it guides us to our individual truth.
All are welcome. We only ask that those present carry an open heart and an attitude of respect. Our primary purpose is to recognize and share our sacred connection, our sacred relationship with each other and all Creation.
For more information click here.

Old World Christmas Market
2019-11-29 - 2019-12-01
Sponsored by the History Center Washington County
Washington County Fair Park, West Bend
Enjoy food and crafts from German and
Local Artisans. Market is indoors.

www.Historyisfun.com

The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee: Native American from 1890 to the Present - Study Circles Online Conversation
2020-01-27 16:00 - 17:00
The Disproportionality Technical Assistance Network, or “The Network,” is offering a unique opportunity for all participating school staff, equity teams, and partners for continuing our personal and professional racial equity work, with a focus on the American Indian student experience. Join us in a Study Circles Online Conversation and the exploration the book, There There by Tommy Orange. Each online session will use Orange’s book as a foundation for the conversation while exploring the impact of the opportunity gap on our American Indian students in the state of Wisconsin.
The Study Circles Online Conversations help to address racial and ethnic barriers to student achievement and family involvement by engaging school staff, community members and partners in dialogue and problem solving.
Click here for more information.

The Relentless Business of Treaties: How Indigenous Land Became U.S. Property - Study Circles Online Conversation
2020-01-28 16:00 - 17:00

Black History Month Begins
2020-02-01 00:00

WB: Black History Jeopardy with FREE LUNCH
2020-02-11 11:30 - 12:30 | West Bend Campus, Commons Area
Black History Month Jeopardy
Tuesday, February 11th from 11:30-12:30pm in Cafe
In celebration of Black History Month, stop by the Commons Cafe and play one of America’s favorite Game Shows … Jeopardy! There will be lots of prizes to win, as well as a Complimentary LUNCH for you!
Free Lunch for Students with an ID and Staff – $1
Sponsored by the West Bend Student Senate and the Diversity Club

Celebrate CommUNITY
2020-02-15 10:30 - 15:00
You are invited to the 13th Annual Celebrate CommUNITY event!
Location: FDL Fairgrounds Expo Center
Saturday, February 15, 2020 10:30am – 3:00pm.
Admission: $5.00, 12 years old and under: FREE
For more information click HERE.

Fond du Lac Celebrate CommUNITY
2020-02-15 11:00 - 15:00
Starting at noon, come enjoy live entertainment, free ethnic food sampling, children’s activities, face painting, a scavenger hunt, and much more family fun.
There will be a silent auction until 2:00 p.m.
Food and beverage concessions available 11:00 am -3:00 pm.
Admission is $5.00. Children 12 and under FREE
Any individuals or groups who are interested in showcasing their diversity, but have not registered for a booth, should email their request to: unitedfordiversity@gmail.com.
View details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/363666164301743/

WB: African Soul International Performance in honor of Black History Month
2020-02-19 11:30 - 12:30 | West Bend Campus, Commons Area
African Soul International Performance
Wednesday, February 19th from 11:30am-12:30pm
Cafe Stage
African Soul International, based out of Los Angeles, has touched 100,000 lives by empowering, educating and bringing the joy of African culture, history through their music and dance! Their artistic team consists of professional, master artists from across our country and Africa.
The African Soul International mission is to present and preserve the best of African culture through the dances, songs, rhythms and stories of the African and African-American experience. We are very excited to have the opportunity to bring them to MPTC West Bend in honor of Black History Month.
Sponsored by West Bend Student Senate

Native American Talking Circle
2020-02-21 19:00 - 21:00
Join us the third Friday of the month at 7 pm – February 21, March 20 and April 17
Traditional Native American communication is organized in a Circle. A circle has no head. When sitting in a circle, we move with the energy of Mother Earth around Father Sun, in a clock wise motion. In a Talking Circle, we remove the physical barriers between us, so there are no tables. This was the way of the Ancients.
For more information click here.
LOCATION: FOND DU LAC CENTER FOR SPIRITUALITY AND HEALING
74 South Main Street
Suite 301
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
Phone: 920-921-9404
email: info@fcsh.org

The community is invited to celebrate Black History Month
2020-02-29
You are invited to celebrate Black History Month from 2 to 4 p.m. on Feb. 29 at the Fond du Lac YMCA.
The event will honor famous African Americans who made a difference in the nation, as well as people living in Fond du Lac today who continue to follow in the footsteps of past leaders.
The theme of this year’s event — hosted by Ebony Vision — is African Americans and the vote. Admission is free and food with be served.
A black history display will be available for viewing all month in the main lobby of the Fond du Lac Public Library. A hair coaching session for families who have adopted African American children or have biracial children is also being offered at the library, beginning at noon on Feb. 22.
Those attending the Feb. 29 event are asked to bring a non-perishable item to help support local food pantries.
For more information, visit the website ebonyvisionfdl.org.

Women's History Month Begins
2020-03-01

Irish American Heritage Month Begins
2020-03-01

WB - Laura Colbert Presentation: "A Woman's Perspective" from a Veteran of the Iraq War"
2020-03-10 12:00 - 13:00 | West Bend Campus Room T-101
In honor of Women’s History Month, the West Bend Student Senate and Student Veterans Club presents: “A Woman’s Perspective” from a Veteran of the Iraq War
Laura Colbert, the author of “Sirens: How to Pee Standing Up – an alarming Memoir of Combat and Coming back Home” who served in the Iraq War from May 2003 through July 2004 as a Military Police Officer, will be sharing the story of her tour in Iraq and her struggles coming home.
Tuesday, March 10th from 12:00pm-1:00pm in T101 (WB Auditorium); Live streaming in Fond Du Lac (E-141) and Beaver Dam (K-204)
Complimentary heavy hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served
The presentation is intended for an audience of all ages and is open to Staff, Students and the Public.
Laura will have copies of her book for sale.
For more information, please contact Sandy Botham at sbotham@morainepark.edu

Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2020-03-21
