Milwaukee area home and garden events calendar for spring 2022

Milwaukee area home and garden events calendar for spring 2022

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Find home improvement and gardening classes for Milwaukee, Waukesha and the surrounding counties, with a roundup of home and garden events, craft and hobby shows, local history and tours, and where to find more information:

Boerner Botanical Gardens

Education and Visitor Center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. The Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens offer a variety of year-round classes for adults and children. Whitnall Park, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners. Garden Information: (414) 525-5601; Friends of Boerner general Information: (414) 525-5653; boernerbotanicalgardens.org

Brookfield Farmers Market

7:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays, opens May 7. Brookfield Central High School, front parking lot, 16900 Gebhardt Road, Brookfield. brookfieldfarmersmarket.com

Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion

Learn about the historic house museum dedicated to the preservation of the Pabst family legacy. Guided and self-guided tours are available. Onsite admissions are available, but advance online ticket purchase is recommended. 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave. pabstmansion.com

Homes and gardens events around Portland

Homes and gardens events around Portland

by Home And Garden

Events are free unless noted. Please email calendar submissions at least two weeks in advance to events@oregonian.com.

ONGOING

Tulip Festival: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday through May 1. Experience the beauty of 40 acres of tulips and more than 200 acres of outdoor spaces and activities. $15 day pass, or $60 season pass; tickets must be purchased at woodenshoe.com; Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm, 33814 S. Meridian Road, Woodburn

Spring Into Action: Free Webinars to Learn: Various dates and times, March-June. Discover methods to save time, money and energy on a garden, property or community. From naturescaping to creating an edible landscape, workshops taught by experts from East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District demonstrate ways to benefit people, water and wildlife. emswcd.org

Grow Your Own Produce: The Workshop Series: (online via Zoom) 7-9 p.m. second Thursday of the month through Nov. 10. Permaculture expert Marisha Auerbach helps you learn to maximize your yield with a monthly overview of key garden activities. $100 for a five-class series or $25 per class; permaculturerising.com

Tualatin Valley Beekeepers Association meetings: (online via Zoom until further notice) 6-8 p.m. last Tuesday of the month; tvbabees.org or email tualatinvalleybeekeepers@gmail.com

Harvest & Design Workshop Series: 10 a.m. second Saturday of the month, May-November. Take a monthly guided tour of a flower farm and learn about the plants you will harvest for your arrangement that day. $85 per workshop or $445 for the seven-class package; Charles Little and Company, 34573 Seavey Loop Road, Eugene; charleslittleandcompany.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 26

Cutting Gardens – Planning, Planting, Cutting: 10 a.m. Instructor Kathy Whitman will teach when, where and what to plant, and how to create beauty in your garden and bring it indoors. $25; Rogerson Clematis Garden at Luscher Farm, 125 Rosemont Road, West Linn; rogersonclematiscollection.org

Gardening 101: Where Do I Begin?: 10-11 a.m. From planning and soil prep to plant selection and maintenance, this class will provide you with a basic understanding of what it takes to become a successful gardener. $10; register at bloomingjunction.com; Blooming Junction Garden Center and Farm Market, 35105 NW Zion Church Road, Cornelius

Bonsai Introductory Class: 10 a.m.-Noon. Learn everything you need to know to get started with bonsai. $25 per person, or $40 for two; call 360-225-8750 to sign up. Tsugawa Nursery, 410 E. Scott Ave., Woodland; tsugawanursery.com

Bonsai Continuing Class: 1-3 p.m. Continue learning about bonsai design, techniques and care. $25 per person, or $40 for two; Call 360-225-8750 to sign up. Tsugawa Nursery, 410 E. Scott Ave., Woodland; tsugawanursery.com

Bumble Bee Hike: 1-2 p.m. Toddlers can look for wildlife, listen to the wind and creek, smell plants and flowers, and touch the trees and leaves. Register at leachgarden.org; Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 S.E. 122nd Ave.

FRIDAY, APRIL 1

Tree and Native Plant Sale: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 1-2. Choose from over 90 native species, plus a bareroot section featuring fruit-bearing, shade and ornamentals compatible to the Pacific Northwest. Skyline Grange, 11275 N.W. Skyline Blvd.; skylinegrange894.org

Introduction to Spring Mushroom Identification: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Join local guide and expert taxonomist Leah Bendlin to learn about mushrooms. $35; register at leachgarden.org; Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 S.E. 122nd Ave.

SATURDAY, APRIL 2

Hortlandia 2022: Back to Our Roots: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Browse a wide range of plants, bulbs, garden art and books, plus enjoy an included lecture series featuring three local gardening experts. $5, free after 3 p.m.; purchase tickets at hpso.memberclicks.net/hortlandia; Westside Commons, 801 N.E. 34th Ave., Hillsboro; hardyplantsociety.org

Trillium Festival & Native Plant Sale: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Celebrate the return of the trillium with interactive learning stations, hikes focusing on native plants and displays on watershed education. Tryon Creek State Natural Area, 11321 S.W. Terwilliger Blvd.; tryonfriends.org

Crafting Garden Plant Markers: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Guest instructor Katie Organ will help you make your own set of five unique plant markers. $25; register at bloomingjunction.com; Blooming Junction Garden Center and Farm Market, 35105 NW Zion Church Road, Cornelius

TUESDAY, APRIL 5

Soil School: (online webinar) 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 28. Tualatin Soil & Water Conservation District and West Multnomah SWCD experts share their knowledge and answer questions in a series of soil-related webinars. Find details and register at tualatinswcd.org/get-involved/event-calendar.

THURSDAY, APRIL 7

Friends of West Slope Community Library Tulip Sale: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 7-9 and 1-5 p.m. April 10. West Slope Community Library, 3678 S.W. 78th Ave.; westslopelibrary.org or 503-292-6416

SATURDAY, APRIL 9

Gardenpalooza: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. More than 30 vendors will offer hundreds of plants, garden art and goods. Bauman’s Farm & Garden, 12989 Howell Prairie Road N.E., Gervais; gardenpalooza.com

Beginning an Organic Veggie Garden: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Learn what to plant, when to plant it and how to reap the most from your efforts. Register at eventbrite.com. Dennis’ 7 Dees Vancouver Garden Center, 10006 Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver

Gardening for Cut Flowers: 10 a.m. Local flower farmer Lara Rowles will share the basics of planning, planting and growing your own cut flowers for beautiful bouquets. $10; register at bloomingjunction.com; Blooming Junction Garden Center and Farm Market, 35105 NW Zion Church Road, Cornelius

Grow Your Own Strawberries Workshop: 10-11:30 a.m. Join WSU Extension Clark County master gardeners for an introductory class that will provide an overview of the three types of strawberries. $6; registration required at eventbrite.com. Call 564-397-5738, email Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu or go to extension.wsu.edu/clark/gardening/workshops-events for more information. 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver

SUNDAY, APRIL 10

Native Plant Sale: Noon-3 p.m. Pick from more than 70 species of natives, plus vegetable starts, annuals, perennials and hanging baskets. Spirit of Grace Church, 7400 S.W. Scholls Ferry Road, Beaverton; email margarmstrong45@gmail.com for further information

SATURDAY, APRIL 16

Earth Day Celebration: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Learn about the environment, forest management, sustainability and conservation while visiting educational exhibits, taking a narrated tram tour or exploring the 80-acre botanical garden. Entry is free but a $5 donation is suggested, parking $5; Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St., Silverton; oregongarden.org

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20

Weed Watcher Workshop: (online webinar) 6 p.m. Join Tualatin Soil & Water Conservation District experts to learn how you can help identify priority weeds in the Tualatin River watershed. Find details and register at tualatinswcd.org/get-involved/event-calendar.

FRIDAY, APRIL 22

Mini-Habitat Tabletop Garden Workshop: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Join local artist Weina Dinata to learn how to create your own artful woodland or succulent tabletop native plant garden. $85; Tryon Creek State Natural Area, 11321 S.W. Terwilliger Blvd.; tryonfriends.org

SATURDAY, APRIL 23

Ivy Removal Volunteer Day: 9 a.m.-Noon. Volunteer to restore plant diversity by removing ground or tree ivy. Tryon Creek State Natural Area, 11321 S.W. Terwilliger Blvd.; tryonfriends.org

Home Orchard Education Center Spring Plant Sale: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Peruse a selection of fruiting trees, edible plants, beneficial perennials and more grown, propagated or grafted in the Pacific Northwest. HOEC Arboretum, 21 Inskeep Drive, Oregon City; Call 503-298-5410 or visit homeorchardeducationcenter.org/springplantsale for site-specific directions and more information.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27

Naturescaping: Basics: (online webinar) 6 p.m. Tualatin Soil & Water Conservation District experts introduce the basic principles of naturescaping, or incorporating native plants into your yard, garden or community, and provide resources to help you start planning your own project. Find details and register at tualatinswcd.org/get-involved/event-calendar.

SATURDAY, APRIL 30

Free Plant Swap: 10 a.m.-Noon. Bring your extra plants, starts, pots, garden supplies and books, and take home what interests you. Eastrose Fellowship Unitarian Universalist, 1133 N.E. 181st Ave.

Bare Root Trees, Shrubs & Perennials Sale: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 30-May 1. Peruse a variety of trees, shrubs, perennials and bee cocoons. NatureScaping of Southwest Washington, 11000 N.E. 149th St., Brush Prairie; naturescaping.org

Spring Garden Fair: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 30 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 1. Shop more than 100 vendors with plants, pots, garden art and much more. $5 admission, free parking; Clackamas County Fairgrounds and Event Center, 694 N.E. Fourth Ave., Canby; springgardenfair.org

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4

Naturescaping: Site Design: (online webinar) 6 p.m. Tualatin Soil & Water Conservation District experts walk through the practice of applying naturescaping principles in creating a site design. Discuss the tools and techniques needed to design your landscape. Find details and register at tualatinswcd.org/get-involved/event-calendar.

SATURDAY, MAY 7

Digging in the Dirt: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit the Oregon Garden, help plant spring annuals and enjoy a brunch buffet, bottomless mimosas and live music afterwards. $40; Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St., Silverton; oregongarden.org

SATURDAY, MAY 21

Mini-Habitat Tabletop Garden Workshop: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Join local artist Weina Dinata to learn how to create your own artful woodland or succulent tabletop native plant garden. $85; Tryon Creek State Natural Area, 11321 S.W. Terwilliger Blvd.; tryonfriends.org

Floratopia: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 21-22. Enjoy a judged flower show, informative exhibits, botanical arts, photography and more. World Forestry Center, 4033 S.W. Canyon Road; theportlandgardenclub.org

— Corey Sheldon

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Home Matters: Upcoming events, tours and classes

Home Matters: Upcoming events, tours and classes

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March 9: Attracting pollinators to your yard will be the focus of Learn Gardener Marsha Cook’s presentation at the assembly of the Poway Valley Backyard garden Club. Charge: Totally free. When: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wherever: Templars Hall/ Gazebo, Aged Poway Park, 14134 Midland Highway, Poway. Data: powayvalleygardenclub.org/calendar.

March 12: The “Planting Drinking water, Increasing Soil” workshop will clearly show gardeners how to regenerate their landscape by escalating wholesome soil, which can then act as a water supply. Expense: Free with backyard garden entry. When: 10-11:30 a.m. In which: The H2o Conservation Back garden, 12122 Cuyamaca School Generate West, El Cajon. Information and facts: (619) 660-0614, ext. 10, or thegarden.org/solution/planting-h2o-expanding-soil/.

March 12-13: TinyFest not only functions a assortment of residences created out of trailers, cargo containers and wooden, but also speakers and workshops to inspire and tell members. And builders and DIYers will be on hand to share their abilities and ordeals. Charge: $15 progress, $20 at the gate $10 parking. When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Where: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar. Information: tinyfest.functions/at-the-competition-san-diego-2022/.

March 18-20: Carry your interest, curiosity and orchids to “Orchid Magic,” the Worldwide Spring Clearly show and Sale of the San Diego County Orchid Culture. The event will attribute orchids to invest in and judged entries to admire, as properly as speakers on Saturday and Sunday. Cost: $10 everyday, $12 for weekend move, free kids under 12 $2 coupon on web site. When: 3-7 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. In which: Scottish Ceremony Event Centre, 1895 Camino del Rio South, San Diego. Details: sdorchids.com/SpringShow_2022.html.

March 18-20: The Open up Residence San Diego tour will allow participants to examine a various and culturally rich blend of communities by way of their architecture and the crafted surroundings in numerous San Diego neighborhoods as well as in the towns of Coronado and La Mesa. The OH! San Diego party will attribute 50 functions this kind of as self-guided excursions of community spaces and in-human being tours such as a couple by bicycles. Charge: absolutely free. When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Exactly where: Barrio Logan, Town Heights, Downtown San Diego, Coronado, La Mesa, Countrywide Town and the College of California San Diego. Facts: (619) 232-1385 or sdarchitecture.org/application/open up-house-2021/.

March 24: Do you speculate what shade of vegetation would glimpse finest in your garden? Christin Geall will focus on “Color Concept for Designers and Gardeners” at the regular conference of the Village Backyard garden Club of La Jolla. Price: No cost. When: 10:30-11:45 a.m. The place: Congregation Beth Israel, 9001 Towne Center Drive, San Diego. Information and facts: vgclj.com/systems-for-the-yr.

March 24: Perfectly-known architect Irving J. Gill created two church buildings in Coronado. The Rev. Mark Hargreaves, rector of St James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church in La Jolla, in his lecture “The Sacred Architecture of Irving J. Gill” will analyze these two church buildings in the context of Gill’s other sacred operate. Charge: $15 associates, $18 nonmembers. When: 5:30 p.m. Where by: Coronado Historic Association, 1100 Orange Ave., Coronado. Information: (619) 435-7242 or coronadohistory.org/calendar/function/wine-lecture-the-sacred-architecture-of-irving-j-gill-1/.

March 24: Landscape designer Linda Bresler of Residing Layouts by Linda will describe her assumed procedure when she results in a backyard garden using succulents at a conference of Mission Hills Yard Club. Expense: totally free customers $5 nonmembers. When: 6:30-8 p.m. The place: Mission Hills United Church of Christ Corridor, 4070 Jackdaw St., San Diego. Info: missionhillsgardenclub.org/party-4580410.

March 26: The once-a-year San Diego Horticultural Society Spring Backyard garden Tour takes place in the rolling hills of Poway this yr. Every of the 10 gardens has its personal own fashion from huge estates to succulent gardens to landscapes with California native crops. The self-guided, self-paced tour also contains an educational functioning yard. Tickets: $30 member $35 nonmember advance invest in essential as tickets are restricted. When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The place: Back garden addresses and a map will be emailed to registrants. Data: (619) 296-9215 or sdhort.org/party-4512322?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=3/25/2022.

April 8-10: Attendees at the 37th once-a-year Spring Home/Garden Exhibit will be in a position to peruse plants and gardens, get goods and merchandise for their houses and speak to gurus on dwelling enhancement projects. Tickets: $9 older people, cost-free young children under 12, $1 seniors Friday only. When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. In which: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar. Details: springhomegardenshow.com/.

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Weekend roundup: Area events include home and garden show, live music and more | Entertainment

Weekend roundup: Area events include home and garden show, live music and more | Entertainment

by Home And Garden

Spot events this weekend involve a dwelling and back garden display at the Bell County Expo Centre, a tummy dancing exhibit in Salado, reside audio and additional.

The Temple Location Builders Association’s annual property and backyard present will consider put this weekend at the Bell County Expo Heart, 301 W. Loop 121 in Belton.

The exhibit provides 100,000 square toes of reveals and sellers with the newest in products and solutions for everything from homebuilders, contractors, remodelers, making materials, decks, pools, spas, entertainment devices, landscape style and design, kitchenware and far more.

Demonstrate several hours are 6-9 p.m. Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.

As portion of the show, the Bell County Learn Gardener group will host various facts periods on Saturday. Jerry Lewis will focus on spring vegetable gardening at 11 a.m. at midday, Pam Dragoo will give a presentation on “Bokashi composting” Glenn Melton and Teri Marceau will current “Composting 101” at 1 p.m. Wayne Schirner will communicate on composting and temperature matters at 2 p.m. and at 3 p.m., Charles Newsom will communicate on the subject matter of fireplace ants.

SPJST will keep a vehicle clearly show in conjunction with the home and backyard present. The auto show will get spot inside the exposition making. The show is open up to vehicles from all would make, types and many years. For info or to sign up as a participant check out spjst.org/car-demonstrate or call  254-534-0807.

Wildlife images exhibit

The Bell County Museum has a new exhibit out there to the general public. “Wild Concentrate: 20-five Years of Texas Parks & Wildlife Pictures,” is on screen by way of June and capabilities 35 photographs from local images legend Earl Nottingham.

“Earl Nottingham has served the persons of Bell County and the point out of Texas for decades. His images opens our eyes to the organic wonders, historic destinations, and people today that make our condition unique and excellent,” Bell County Museum Government Director Coleman Hampton stated. “We are honored to be amongst the businesses to exhibit Mr. Nottingham’s do the job and hope anyone has a likelihood to take a look at.”

Nottingham grew up in Temple and served as chief photographer for the Texas Parks & Wildlife Section for 25 years. His images of Texas landscapes, mother nature, wildlife and persons inform the story of the point out and its untamed all-natural habitats. “Wild Focus” was lately printed by Texas A&M University Press as a compilation of Nottingham’s work as Texas’s preeminent nature photographer.

The museum is found at 201 N. Main St. in Belton. Hours of procedure are Tuesday by way of Friday from noon to 5 p.m. and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. Museum entry and obtain to the exhibit are absolutely free and open to the public. For info phone 254-933-5243.

Gospel drama ‘Prodigal’ at UMHB

UMHB’s Association of Black Students will host a gospel play by KZAmore Enterprises, a religion-dependent enterprise, titled “Prodigal.” There will be two performances, one on Friday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m., and then once again on Saturday, Feb. 26, at 3 p.m. in the Baugh Efficiency Hall in the Sue & Frank Mayborn Doing Arts Heart, 810 N. Primary St. in Belton.

Barrow Brewing Co., 108 Royal St. in Salado, will host a tummy dancing exhibit 6 p.m. Friday.

The party will aspect five dancers from Texas, together with Salado’s own Bridget Genevieve.

In addition to Genevieve, other performers will contain Jeanette, Bahia, Saqra and Rania. Each individual performer has their individual fashion and will provide a thing particular to the demonstrate. Jeanette melds American stylings with Egyptian. Bahia is a leader of the Texas tummy dance neighborhood with more than 20 years experience in the sector. Saqra is an award-profitable performer and instructor. Rania is a total-blooded Egyptian born and elevated in the U.S. and utilizes tummy dancing to reconnect with her culture. Genevieve, who began dancing at 12, has moves that can be explained as contemporary Egyptian with a exciting and flirty aptitude.

Corkys Wine and Beer, found at 13 S. Next St. in downtown Temple, will keep a comedy showcase 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $15-$25 and the showcased performers consist of Mike Hudak, Charlie Mac, Aaron Seroussi and headliner Roderick McDaniel.

Trevor Helt will accomplish 6 p.m. Friday and Beth Lee & The Breakups will execute 6 p.m. Saturday at Fireplace Street Pizza, 10310 FM 439 in Belton.

Anna Larson will conduct 6 p.m. Saturday and Jared Johnson will carry out 4 p.m. Sunday at Barrow Brewing Co., 108 Royal St. in Salado.

Craig Howell and Someplace in Texas will execute 8 p.m. Friday and Texas Double Shot will complete 9 p.m. Saturday at Bo’s Barn Dancehall, 4984 FM 93 in Temple.

Wade Ralston will carry out 8 p.m. Friday at Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, 7425 W. Adams Ave. in Temple.

The Brazos Brothers will perform 6 p.m. Saturday at Kissing Tree Vineyards, 109 W. Third St. in Bruceville-Eddy.

Kyle Mathis will conduct an acoustic established 2 p.m. Saturday at 3 Texans Winery and Vineyard, 7536 FM 2409 in Temple.

Academy band booster baked potato meal

The Academy ISD band boosters will keep a baked potato supper 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday at Academy Center School, 501 E. Major St. in Minor River-Academy. The food prices $10.  

Knights of Columbus Council No. 7197 fish fry

The Knights of Columbus Council No. 7197 of St. Luke Catholic Church, 2807 Oakdale Push in Temple, will maintain a fish fry 5-7 p.m. Friday at the parish hall.

Plates expense $12 each individual and consist of grilled fish and sides. Patrons could travel via or dine in.

Proceeds will support Knights of Columbus provider initiatives.

Knights of Columbus Council No. 3444 fish fry

The Knights of Columbus Council No. 3444, together with KJT Society No. 114, will keep a fish fry 5-7 p.m. Friday at the KC corridor, found at 2218 W. Ave. D in Temple.

Plates price $12 each individual and incorporate two boneless fish fillets, 3 sides and a consume (baked fish also will be offered). A child’s plate, which features one fillet, prices $7. Desserts will be out there for obtain. To-go plates will be available.

Proceeds from the fish fry will benefit St. Mary’s Catholic School.

The Buckholts Volunteer Fireplace Office will keep a washpot stew evening meal cooked by the Junek family members from 11 a.m. until bought out Sunday at the fireplace station, 201 Sixth St. in Buckholts.

Plates cost $12 each individual and include things like stew, cornbread, dessert and a drink. Patrons may possibly dine in or get plates to go.

Proceeds from the meal will aid assist the hearth division.

The Close friends of the Belton General public Library is slated to host its 17th once-a-year E-book and Writer Luncheon and Silent Auction from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, at the Belton Church of Christ, 3003 N. Primary St. in Belton.

This 12 months, 3 authors and writers with ties to the Central Texas neighborhood will be honored: award-successful Temple Daily Telegram reporter Patricia Benoit, who writes the newspaper’s Backroads columns Stephen Harrigan, who wrote the novel “Gates of the Alamo” and Carolyn Osborn, who wrote the memoir “Durations.”

For data or to sign-up take a look at FriendsBeltonLibrary.org. Proceeds from the celebration benefit the Lena Armstrong Public Library.  

Mid-winter utilised book sale

The Buddies of the Temple General public Library will host a mid-winter season made use of reserve sale Wednesday, March 2, by way of Friday, March 5, at the library, 100 W. Adams Ave. in Temple.

Sale hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 2 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, March 3-4 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 5.

Objects for sale consist of publications, audio guides, CDs, DVDs and much more, with most things expenditures $1-$2 every single. For details speak to the library at 254-298-5556.

Submission rules: Activities and fundraisers may be submitted no cost of demand by emailing dwelling@tdtnews. com. All goods are thanks by midday Monday.

Family calendar Feb. 9-16 Nebaska Builders Home & Garden Show; Lincoln Grand and Edgewood Theatres. , admission, “Spirit Untamed”: Valentine’s Day events and more. | Parenting

Family calendar Feb. 9-16 Nebaska Builders Home & Garden Show; Lincoln Grand and Edgewood Theatres. $3, admission, “Spirit Untamed”: Valentine’s Day events and more. | Parenting

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Please check event venues for current information.

Valentine’s Day Events 

Abendmusik presents My Funny Valentine package: tickets on sale — Feb. 14. Purchase tickets, in advance of Valentine’s Day, for your family or friends. Package including online streaming, home delivery of a gourmet meal, flowers and treats on Valentine’s Day. Purchase: abendmusik.org or call 402-476-9933.

Valentine’s Day Do-it-yourself Cookie Decorating Kits — Rabbit Hole Bakery, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday; Noon-6 p.m. Sunday, Pre-order your kits 24 hours in advance, 800 Q St. Pre-order: call 402-975-2322 or contact@therabbitholebakery.com

Valentine’s Skate at Lincoln Sports Foundation — 7-11 p.m. Saturday. Bring your family or friends for a Valentine-themed skate; $14, entry and skate rental; $10, entry and bring your own skates, 7600 N. 70th St.

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Events

Dinner Detective Mystery show — 6-9 p.m. Saturday; $49.95, Cornhusker Marriott, 333 S. 13th St. Register: thedinnerdetective.com/lincoln/murder-mystery-tickets-showtimes.

Flag Raising Ceremony for new Lincoln flag — Pinnacle Bank Arena, 4-6 p.m. Feb. 24. Winning design is “All Roads Lead to Lincoln,” by Ed Mejia, 400 Pinnacle Arena Drive. More information: lincoln.ne.gov/flag.

Fly-tying workshops in March — Outdoor Education Center, 6 p.m. March 9; 2 p.m. March 12. Anglers can learn the basics of fly-tying and learn how to catch trout and panfish. Members of the Cornhusker Fly Fishers Club will instruct two-hour sessions. All materials and tools will be provided, $10 per class, for one or both sessions, 4703 N. 44th St. More information: calendar.ourdoornebraska.gov. 

Husker Lawn & Leisure Show — 5-9 p.m. March 18; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. March 19; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. March 20, 4100 N. 84th St. Huskerlawnshow.com

Kids Dream Film Series — Lincoln Grand and Edgewood Theatres. $3, admission, Friday-Sunday, “Spirit Untamed”; Feb. 18-20, “Paw Patrol”; March 4-6, “Clifford the Big Red Dog,” sponsored by American Family Insurance. The series has been a tradition of Marcus Theatres for more than 15 years, bringing retro-family films back to the big screen. The series runs through March 6, see website for complete list of showtimes. Marcustheatres.com. 

Marcus Theatres offering vaccinated-guests-only movies — Marcus Theatres Lincoln Grand Cinema is offering the option of vaccination required shows. Vaccine-only shows will be available for two titles daily. Showtimes will be clearly marked on the website and Marcus Theatres app. Guests attending these shows will be asked to present a vaccination card or a photo of the card. Here is a link to our website for facts related to vaccinated-only showings, 1101 P St. 

Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show — 1-9 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $8, adults; $7, with a non-perishable food item donation, benefiting the Lincoln Food Bank. The show features 175 exhibitors for do-it-yourself builders and projects, Food Bank donation house, High School Design contest and Kids Square with Wildlife Encounters, 4100 N. 84th St. Lancastereventcenter.com.  

Prime Time family meal and reading program — Arnold Elementary, 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays. Weekly program of storytelling and discussions for parents and kids, free grab-and-go, take-home meal, following the program, must register, 5000 Mike Scholl St. Register: at dkranna@lps.org or 402-310-3909.

Matt Talbot Kitchen prepared meals to go — 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 5:30-6:30 p.m. Dining room is open with limited capacity, 2121 N. 27th St.  

Stamp Show — Country Inn and Suites, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 26; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 27. Kids and adults can spend hours digging through thousands of loose domestic and foreign stamps in the beginners’ area, stamps are a penny for kids; adults pay a nickel. Also $1 stamps, kids; $5 stamps, adults. There will also be an area for Boy Scouts and Pathfinders to work toward earning a merit badge. Postal exhibits will entertain and educate as members of the Lincoln Stamp Club showcase their collecting interests with a variety of stamps and covers, 5353 N. 27th St. 

Third Friday at Noyes Art Gallery — 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Feb. 18. Bring the family to see a variety of art, featuring works of seven artists, using mixed media; 7 p.m. Facebook streaming 119 S. Ninth. St. Noyesartgallery.com.

Concerts 

“Across Five Decades: A Retrospective of Solo and Chamber Music: Tyler Goodrich White” — Kimball Recital Hall, 3 p.m. Sunday, 1113 R St. Music.unl.edu/webcasts. 

Flyover new music concert — Westbrook Music Building, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16. Performances by composition students, Glenn Korff School of Music, free concert, 1111 R St. Music.unl.edu/webcasts.

Abendmusik Youth Masterworks Festival: “Mozart’s Requiem” — Feb. 28, 6:45 p.m. Pre-concert talk: 7:30 p.m. Concert with 300 high-school students performing together for Abenmusik’s 50th Anniversary, free, must get ticket by calling 402-472-4747, 301 N. 12th St. Tickets.liedcenter.org/2607.

“Beautiful” The Carole King Musical — Feb. Friday-Sunday. See website for tickets and showtimes. This show was rescheduled from April 2020, 301 N. 9th St. Liedcenter.org. 

“Clue” — Beatrice Community Players, 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Enjoy six guests, who become suspects, in an unusual dinner party, 412 Ella St. 

“Why Do Fools Fall in Love” — TADA Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Feb. Thursday-Saturday and Feb. 17-19; also 2 p.m. Sunday and Feb. 20, 701 P St. Tickets: tadaproductions.info/tickets

Seeking Tutors

English Language Volunteer Tutor Orientation — 5:30 p.m. Feb. 15. Tutors needed for English Language Learners and native speakers of English, wanting to increase their literacy skills, offering online and in-person learning. Register: lincolnliteracy.org or email canderson@lincolnliteracy.org or 402-476-7323.

Summer Camps

Musical Theatre Skills Camp — June 13-17; Performance is June 18. The camp is designed for age 9-13, $175 including t-shirt. The class will use popular Broadway tunes on stage now in New York City, to develop the skills needed for success in musical theatre, including acting, singing, and dancing, 2500 S. 56th St. Lincolnplayhouse.com.

Summer Camps at Holy Trinity Church — Schedule: June 6-10, Art and Music Exploration; June 13-17, Wonders of the World; July 11-15, Building and Creating Systems; July 18-22, Dinosaurs. The Four-week Kids Camp is designed for kids ages three through seven. These camps are professionally written and staffed by experienced teachers and offer a faith component to each themed week. Each week will host a maximum of forty children to ensure that each kid feels comfortable, known, and special. Each special week will offer excellent learning opportunities, fun environments, and activities about the subject. Check out all details at HolyTrinityLincoln.com/KidsCamp

Summer Day Camps at Air Park Recreation Center — Weekly fee is $149 per 5-day week; $121 per 4 day week; fees include $13 week enrollment. Campers can choose any week to register. Enroll and pay the non-refundable enrollment fee online or at your camp location to hold a spot in camp. Accepting cash, checks, credit cards, debit cards, and money orders. Complete online Camper Information and Waiver Forms. See registration website to see times and dates, 3720 NW 46th St. Register: app.lincoln.ne.gov/aspx/city/proctor/classes.aspx?q=camp or 402-441-7876.

Events in Milwaukee area (winter 2022)

Events in Milwaukee area (winter 2022)

by Home And Garden
Events in Milwaukee area (winter 2022)

Find home improvement and gardening classes for Milwaukee, Waukesha and the surrounding counties. Here is a roundup of home and garden events, craft and hobby shows, and where to find more information, Travel & Tips:

Apple Holler: Country Store, Bakery & Gift Shop, open daily. 5006 S. Sylvania Ave., Sturtevant, (262) 884-7100; appleholler.com

Boerner Botanical Gardens: Education & Visitor Center is open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. The Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens offer a variety of year-round classes for adults and children. Whitnall Park, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners. General information: (414) 525-5653; boernerbotanicalgardens.org/events

  • Winterfest, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 30. Nature walks, indoor and outdoor activities and seasonal crafts. Free.
  • Homemade Lavender Soap Making. Feb. 15.

Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion: Learn about the historic house museum dedicated to the preservation of the Pabst family legacy. Guided and self-guided tours are available. Onsite admissions are available, but advance online ticket purchase is recommended. 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave. pabstmansion.com

Cedar Creek Settlement: Visit a variety of mid-19th century buildings with gift and specialty shops, antique stores, galleries, restaurants, and the Cedar Creek Winery. N70-W6340 Bridge Road, Cedarburg. cedarcreeksettlement.com/festivals

  • Winter Festival. Feb. 19-20.
  • Winery/Settlement Open House. March 12-13.

Elegant Farmer: Shop the Farm Kitchen Bakery, Deli & Market, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. 1545 Main St., Mukwonago, (262) 363-6771; elegantfarmer.com

  • National Pie Day Celebration. Jan. 22-23.
  • All Things Cherry. Month of February.
  • Maple Fest. Month of March.
  • National PI Day. March 12-14.

Friends of the Domes: Adult education programs held at Mitchell Park Domes Education Center, 524 S. Layton Blvd. (414) 257-5608; milwaukeedomes.org/adult-programs

  • Wellness Benefits of Herbal Tea. Jan. 22.
  • Nature Ignores Design that Ignores Nature. Jan. 29.
  • Succulent Propagation. February.

Hales Corners Public Library: Adult Crafting Club, 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 18, Feb. 15, and March 15; or 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 26, Feb. 23, and March 30. A monthly gathering for those who prefer a quiet place to relax and work on crafts of all kinds. Coloring supplies will be provided. Bring your own materials for all other crafts. Free and open to the public. No registration required; however, space is limited to 10 attendees. 5885 S. 116th St., Hales Corners. (414) 529-6150.

Handmade Market Craft Show: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 18; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 19. Waukesha County Expo Center, Forum Bldg., 1000 Northview Road, Waukesha. craftproductionsinc.com

Hearthstone Historic House Museum: Queen Anne style residential architecture, and first house to be incandescently illuminated by an Edison Electric System. 625 Prospect Ave., Appleton. (920) 730-8204; hearthstonemuseum.org

Historic Milwaukee: Self-guided tour maps are available highlighting local architecture and history. 235 E. Michigan St. (414) 277-7795; historicmilwaukee.org

  • Virtual House History Class. Feb. 22, March 15.

Lynden Sculpture Garden: Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, (closed Thursdays). Experience art in nature with sculptures sited across 40 acres of park, lake and woodland. 2145 W. Brown Deer Road. (414) 446-8794; lyndensculpturegarden.org

  • Cultural Plant Walk. March 12.

Melinda Myers Virtual Gardening Seminars: Each class is designed to deepen your horticulture knowledge, enhance your gardening skills, and help you transform your landscape. The seminars are free, but registration is required. melindamyers.com

Metropolitan Builders Association: Home Building & Remodeling Show, noon to 7 p.m. Jan. 14; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Jan. 15; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 16. Show features experts with weatherization tips, home modification innovations, and aging in place design trends. Wisconsin State Fair Park, Exposition Center, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis. mbaonline.org

Milwaukee County Sports Complex Fieldhouse: re:Craft and Relic Winter Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 29-30. Shop for vintage, upcycled and handmade goods. 6000 W. Ryan Road, Franklin.

Milwaukee Public Library: Full list of virtual workshops available at mpl.org

Milwaukee Recreation: Full list of adult enrichment courses available online at mkerec.net

Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory: Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. General admission: $8; $6 for children ages 6 to 17, students and people with disabilities; free for children age 5 and younger. Milwaukee County residents receive $1 off entry, and resident seniors (60+) get $3 off entry. ID Required. 524 S. Layton Blvd. (414) 257-5600; milwaukeedomes.org

  • Annual Train Show. Jan. 15-April 3.

NARI Milwaukee: Spring Home Improvement Show, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Feb. 18-19; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 20. $10 online; $12 at the door; $10 for adults 60+ at the door or online. Presentations and demonstrations by home improvement specialists. Wisconsin Exposition Center, State Fair Park, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis. (414) 771-4071; narimilwaukeehomeshow.com

REALTORS Home & Garden Show: Indoor and outdoor home improvement tips, with landscaping and gardening advice, cooking demonstrations and seminars, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. March 25-26; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 27; 4-8 p.m. March 30-31; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. April 1-2; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 3. Admission $10. Exposition Center, State Fair Park, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis. (414) 778-4929; mkehgs.com

Richfield Historical Society: Events held throughout the year. Richfield Historical Park, 1896 Highway 164, Richfield. richfieldhistoricalsociety.org

  • Maple Syrup Family Day. March 26.

Richfield Historical Society: Concept of Sustaining Gardening lecture, 7 p.m. Feb. 24. Richfield Fire Hall, 2008 Highway 175, Richfield.

Tower Heritage Center: Campus includes two museums and one historic site that trace the history of Washington County. 320 S. Fifth Ave., West Bend. (262) 335-4678.

Urban Ecology Centers: Year-round educational programs at three locations: Riverside Park, 1500 E. Park Place, (414) 964-8505; Washington Park, 1859 N. 40th St., (414) 344-5460; and Menomonee Valley, 3700 W. Pierce St., (414) 431-2940; urbanecologycenter.org/

  • Native Landscaping 7-week Workshop, 6-8 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 10-March 24. Washington Park branch.

West Suburban Quilt Guild: 2022 Quilting Stars Quilt Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 11; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 12. Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Road, Waukesha. wsqg.net/quilt-show/

Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Association: Winter Show & Sale, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Feb. 4; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 5. Waukesha County Expo Center, Forum Bldg., 1000 Northview Road, Waukesha. wisconsinantiquesdealers.com

Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts: Winter Quilt Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 12. $8. Advance purchase online required. Enjoy free quilting lectures, raffle drawings, with food and refreshments available for purchase. Washington County Fair Park, 3000 Pleasant Valley Road, West Bend. (262) 347-6402.

Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts: Workshops, lectures and exhibitions of works by fiber artists demonstrating traditional to contemporary techniques. N50-W5050 Portland Road, Cedarburg. (262) 546-0300; wiquiltmuseum.com

Wisconsin Orchid Society: Spring Orchid Festival, March 5-6. Milaeger’s, 4838 Douglas Ave., Racine. wisconsinorchidsociety.com

Please submit your event three weeks before the event or registration deadline to jsfeat@journalsentinel.com, with “Attention Home and Garden calendar” in the subject line.


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