When: 09/25/09 @ 7:00pm
Call: 873-5280

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The Haunted Barn in Stoughton Wisconsin

Almost an hour of frights and fun at the Haunted Barn. Bigger and better than ever 2009 is sure to give you the scares. Several static and pneumatic props as well as 20-30 actors will put you to the test. 2 indoor haunts as well as outdoor trails a Haunted woods, and a Haunted Cemetery. We also have a cool little novelty shop with super low prices. Drinks and snacks are available on site, and you will love our cool little light show while you wait in line.

September 25-26, 7-11 pm
October 2-3, 7-11 pm
October 9-10, 7-11 pm
October 16-17, 7-11 pm
October 23-24, 7-11 pm
October 30-31 7 pm-midnight

Special “Kid Friendly” Haunted Barn for those who don’t like it too scary where the kids get a bag of goodies and can walk the trails or ride to the Witches house:
October 17th and 24th, 1-4 pm

We are located just one mile East of Stoughton on Hwy 51 ( 755 Hwy 51 ) and the cost is just $8.00 per admission for the night time events and only $5.00 for the “Kid Friendly ” Haunted Barn

(608) 873-5280

When: Daily until 12/31/69
Call: 221-0404
Web: www.naturenet.com/alnc

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The Leopold Interpretive Trail for Families – Two miles of interpretation and activities lead visitors throughout the 21 acres of conservation land at ALNC’s Monona campus from sun-up to sundown, 365 days a year. Trail signs explain the important native ecosystems and habitats found in Wisconsin.

Storytime is for children under 5, accompanied by a parent/adult. Children will hear stories, sign songs and do crafts.

When: 09/10 - 12/17  @ 10am
Where: Fitchburg Room of the Fitchburg Community Center, 5520 Lacy Road, which is adjacent to the City Hall

Call: 256-6445
Web: www.madisonchildrensmuseum.com

Please contact Megan McGuire at library@city.fitchburg.wi.us for more information.

When: Weekly on Friday
Cost: $9
Call: 920-623-4393
Web: www.columbus151.com

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Weekly Friday Night Programs: Time Trials: 6:30 pm Racing: 8:00 pm

Admission: Adults: $9:00 Seniors & Students: $8:00 Ages 6 - 10 $4:00 5 & Under: Free

HIGHWAY 151 BETWEEN SUN PRAIRIE AND COLUMBUS - EXIT 111 (HWY V) WEST TO
KRAUS ROAD- RIGHT ON KRAUS TO COLUMBUS 151 SPEEDWAY

June
26 Brothers of the Third Wheel
$2.00 off General Admission for Jefferson & Helenville

July:

3 Cherry Bomb 50 - Extended Laps & Wisconsin Vietnam Veterans Chapter V
Color Guard - Fireworks

10 Columbus/Fall River Relay for Life - 10% of Grand Stand Admissions Donated -
Also selling luminaries for cancer drive
$2.00 off General Admission for Columbus & Fall River
Beer Specials: All Beer $2.00

17 Columbus Challenge Round II
Extended Laps - Race for Trophy
$2.00 off General Admission for Cambridge & Deerfield

24 Justin Schade Memorial - MiniMods
$2.00 off General Admission for Dane - Windsor - Poynette

31 Kids Stock Car Rides
$2.00 off General Admission for Watertown & Lake Mills

August:

2 Lions Club Race

7 Kids Bike Give Away
$2.00 off General Admission for Rio - Reeseville - Lowell

14 Columbus Challenge Round III
Extended Laps - Race for Trophy
$2.00 off General Admission for Johnson Creek & Lake Mills
Beer Specials: All Beer $2.00

21 Dick Moore Memorial - Extended Laps
Wisconsin Vietnam Veterans Chapter V Color Guard
$2.00 off General Admission for McFarland & Stoughton

28 MiniMods
$2.00 off General Admission for Randolph - Cambria

September:

4 Voights Concrete Bubble/Gauntlet Night
$2.00 off General Admission for Morrisville & Arlington

11 Columbus 151 Speedway Season Championship

When: Weekly on Friday @ 10:00am
Cost: $3 donation
Call: 852-4524
Web: www.myspace.com/reidmillershow
Email: pawpawpuppets@yahoo.com

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Puppet Shows at Java Cat

Fridays, 10 a.m., Java Cat Cafe, 3918 Monona Dr, Madison, Reid Miller’s Paw Paw Puppet Theater presents puppet shows of traditional and contemporary fables, and folk and faerie tales. The series runs through August.
Included in the ever-increasing list of titles are Lion and Mouse, Monkey and Crocodile, Mootown Musicians, Stone Soup, Chicken and Alligator, and more.

In addition to puppet shows, Java Cat serves up fresh gelato, bakery, candy, coffee, soda, soup or sandwich; and free wi-fi.

A $3 donation is appreciated. Infants are free. Prize drawings follow each show. For details contact: Java Cat, 608-223-5553; or Reid Miller, 808-852-4524, pawpawpuppets@yahoo.com

Sorry Folks for the lack of updates.  Will be back after Halloween!

Shane

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When: Weekly on Friday @ 3:30pm
Call: 222-6127
Web: www.mononalibrary.org

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Wii Afternoon for ALL AGES!

Fridays 3:30-5:30 pm

Children of all ages, 8 to 108, are welcome to drop in and play the Monona Public Library’s Nintendo Wii every Friday. We encourage families to stay and get in on the fun. Play a round of Golf, a set of Tennis, or race a few laps in MarioKart. Board games will also be available in case there is a wait time. We now have Rock Band and Super Smash Bros! Stop in and check it out!

Monona Public Library, 1000 Nichols Road, 222-6127.

When: Weekly on Wednesday
Call: 235-4055

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Caregivers and preschoolers! Come join us for a play group where we will build math and literacy skills together through play! Totally Free!

Locations, Times and Days (does not meet when school is not in session)

Tuesdays 10 am to 1 pm
Ho-Chunk Youth Center
2040 Sherman Ave

Tuesdays 10 am to 1 pm
Lussier Community Education Center,
55 S. Gammon Rd

Tuesdays 3 pm to 6 pm
Falk Elementary, Early Childhood Room
6323 Woodington Way

Wednesdays 10 am to 1 pm
Fairways Apartments Party Room
2301 Traceway Drive, Fitchburg

Thursdays 10 am to 1 pm
Darbo Salvation Army, Annex Room
3030 Darbo Way

Thursdays 2 pm to 5 pm
GHC Hatchery Hill Clinic, Basement
3051 Cahill Main, Fitchburg

For more information contact Play and Learn Group Leaders, Nicole and Rissel, 235-4055 or 235.4950. More Play and Learn coming soon

When: Weekly on Wednesday @ 9:30am
Call: 241-5150

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Play and Learn-PALZone: free, drop-in play group for parents and preschoolers with a focus on age appropriate activities that promote development and school readiness. Contact Family Enhancement at 241-5150 for more information about these locations:

PalZone-Sun Prairie, Tuesdays, 9:30am-11:30am, @Living Water Lutheran Church, 3075 Prospect Drive, Sun Prairie.
PalZone-West, Wednesdays, 9:30am-11:30am, @Covenant Presbyterian Church, 326 S. Segoe Rd, Madison.
PalZone-Cross Plains, Thursdays, 9:30am-11:30am, @St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, 2427 Church St., Cross Plains

Also:

Play and Learn-FUNZone: free, drop-in play group for parents and preschoolers with a focus on age appropriate activities that promote development and school readiness. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9am-noon, @Family Enhancement, 2120 Fordem Ave., 241-5150

Spanish Play and Learn – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am-noon, @Family Enhancement, 2120 Fordem Ave. 241-5150

When: Weekly on Friday @ 10:30am
Call: 467-8360
Web: www.mscr.org

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MSCR Classes at the New Meadowood Neighborhood Center

The Meadowood Neighborhood Center is located at 5734 Raymond Rd. Many programs are free and drop-in. Most are for ages 18 and up. Please call 467-8360 for more information or go to www.mscr.org for a complete class listing.

Preschool Crafts - Fridays, 10:30-11:15 am, Free