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Summer 2018
Inside… Aquatic Center Summer Sports Concerts in the Park
Library A place where you can find fun, smart,
and healthy activities going on in the
Recreation
Columbus area.
Senior Center
FIND US ON: HTTP://WWW.CITYOFCOLUMBUSWI.COM
http://bit.ly/ColumbusCalendar
Columbus Community Centers
Public Library Senior Center Recreation & Parks
The Columbus Public Library is The Columbus Area Senior Center The City of Columbus seeks to
located in a historic Carnegie offers and promotes activities provide recreational activities and
library building at 223 West James and services that enhance the facilities that will build strong
Street. It opened in 1912 and is quality of life for our senior
proud of a history that stretches community. It is a multi-purpose families and a community quality
back to 1887. Services offered facility that serves the diverse of life.
include community events and needs of area seniors, 50 and
programs, public access older. Phone 920-623-5936
computers, and a lending
collection of books, movies, music, Phone 920-623-5918 Address 229 E. School Street
and magazines for all ages. Address 125 N. Dickason Blvd Columbus, WI 53925
Columbus, WI 53925 Website
Phone 920-623-5910
Website
Address 223 W. James Street Email
Columbus, WI 53925 Email recreation@columbuswi.us
Website Hours
www.columbuspubliclibrary.info Hours M-F 8:30am-4:30pm
Email
info@ColumbusPublicLibrary.info Spring/Summer May 1-Oct. 31 Director
Hours M/W/F 7:00am-3:00pm
M-Th 9:00am-8:30pm T/TH 9:00am-2:30pm
Friday 9:00am-5:30pm
Aquatic Center
Saturday 9:00am-1:00pm Director An outdoor zero-depth aquatic
Assistant center that boasts clean modern
Director amenities and a full range of
family friendly aquatics
programming.
Other City Offices:
Please consider visiting!
Administrator
920-623-5900
Clerk Emergency Numbers: Phone 920-623-6047
920-623-5900
Address 1049 Park Avenue
Council Fire Department Columbus, WI 53925
920-623-5900 (non-emergency) Website
Economic Development
920-623-5914
920-623-5900
Emergency Management Police Department
920-623-5900 Hours
(non-emergency) M-F 12:00pm-4:00pm
Finance Director / Treasurer
920-623-5900 920-623-5919 6:00pm-8:30pm
Mayor Sa-Su 12:00pm-8:30pm
920-623-5900
Columbus Community
Columbia County Recycling Center Hospital
608-742-6651 920-623-2200
Public Works Columbus Commotion
920-623-5908 In case of a true emergency:
Water and Light
920-623-5912 9-1-1 Email: commotion@columbuswi.us
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There's no better time in Columbus than
SUMMERTIME! Kiddos are out and about,
windows are open, birds are singing. It's
the perfect time to get reacquainted with
folks in your neighborhood and make new
friends. The Columbus Area Senior
Center, Columbus Recreation and the
Columbus Public Library are dedicated to
making sure you have lots of
opportunities to do just that. There's so
much to do, so many reasons to leave the Cindy, Amy, Candace, Kim, Amy Jo
house and get out into the community.
We hope you use Columbus Commotion as your resource for finding the perfect reason to get active, or meet
someone new, or try something different this summer. Challenge yourself to doing just one new thing this
summer. We dare you!! All the opportunities you need are in these pages.
Cindy Fesemyer, Library Director Find us on @ColumbusCommotion
Kim Lang, Senior Center Director
Amy Jo Meyers, Recreation Director
OUR MISSION To establish and maintain a high quality of life in the community, provide
social interactions critical to maintaining community cohesion and pride, and ensure the health of
families and youth while contributing to the economic and environmental well-being of the whole
community.
Abbrev. Description Address
AC Aquatic Center 1049 Park Ave.
BK Black Kettle 139 N. Ludington St.
CC Community Center 161 N. Dickason Blvd.
CCH Columbus Community Hospital 1515 Park Ave.
CH Columbus High School 1164 Farnham St.
Location CM Columbus Middle School 400 Dickason Blvd.
FL Faith Lutheran Church 120 Faith Dr.
Key
FP Fireman’s Park 1049 Park Ave.
JJ Julie’s Java House 409 N. Ludington St.
KP Kiwanis Park 250 E. School St.
KR Kestrel Ridge 900 Avalon Rd.
LI Library 223 W. James St.
LA Library Annex 251 W. James St.
ME Meister Park 337 Middleton St.
PL Fireman’s Park Pavilion Lower 1049 Park Ave.
PU Fireman’s Park Pavilion Upper 1049 Park Ave.
RH Rest Haven 1049 Park Ave.
SC Senior Center 125 N. Dickason Blvd.
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Featured Events
Joyce Westerman, Wisconsin Women and the All American Girls Professional Baseball
League: Play Ball!
Library
Wednesday, Jun. 20, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Historian Bob Kann offers this talk celebrating the 75th anniversary
of the founding of the All American Girls Professional Baseball
League, made famous by the 1992 movie A League of Their Own.
Hear stories of the league’s three Wisconsin teams – the Racine
Belles, Kenosha Comets, and Milwaukee Chicks – and their players,
women who grew up during the Great Depression and left families,
homes, and jobs to follow their dreams and forever change
perceptions about female athletes.
Kids Triathlon at the CAAC Root for Columbus Garden Tour
Fireman’s Park Sunday, Jul. 15, 3:00pm-5:00pm
Saturday, Jun. 23, 8:00am-1:00pm
Registration at 7:00am A walkable,
Ages 6-15 bikeable,
Cost $20 drivable,
self-guided
Swim, bike, run, and have fun at our first ever Kids tour that features
Triathlon. The course will take place within different gardens
Fireman’s Park, providing a safe atmosphere for throughout
your kids. The CAAC is all about giving kids the Columbus.
opportunity to accomplish something fun and Wander through
rewarding. In this spirit, every finisher is some lovely
recognized with a custom medal and free ice cream. spaces, get inspired, and meet some of the people in
All participants also receive a cool t-shirt along the community! Watch Facebook or the library
with a Race Goody Bag filled with neat stuff. website for more
information.
Register online today at https://
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10 Table of Contents See Page 3 for Location Key Program Age Day Time Dates Location Page Affternoon Movie 5+ Thursday 3:30pm-4:30pm 8/30 LI 14 Afternoon Dance Party Tuesday 2:00pm-3:00pm 7/17 LI 14 Art Rocks! Tuesday 2:00pm-3:00pm 7/31 LI 14 Baby Stay and Play Thursday 10:00am-10:30am 8/16, 8/23, 8/30 LI 16 Baby Storytime 0-2 Thursday 10:00am-10:30am 6/7-8/9 LI 16 Bingo All T/TH 10:30am SC 10 Board Game, Puzzle, Fitness DVD Library All M-F SC 10 Book Club for Adult Readers Monday 1:00pm-2:00pm 6/11, 7/9, 8/13 SC 20 Books and Bear Thursday 7:00pm-8:00pm 6/28, 7/26, 8/30 BK 22 Bubble-pa-looza Tuesday 2:00pm-3:00pm 7/10 LI 14 CAAC Calendar of Events AC 8 CAAC Swimming Lessons AC 13 CCH Foundation 25th Annual Golf Classic Saturday 7/14 KR 23 ColorRama All Thursday 12:30pm SC 20 Columbus Area Art Association All Tuesday 12:00pm SC 10 Columbus Area Historical Society Tuesday 7:00pm-8:30pm 6/12, 7/10, 8/14 LA 20 Columbus Area Quilters Thursday 7:00pm-8:00pm 6/21, 7/19, 8/16 LI 20 Columbus Community Garden 23 Columbus July 4th Celebration All T-SA 7/3-7/7 FP 9 Columbus Recreation Summer Day Camps 2-14 M-TH RH 8 Columbus Recreation Tennis Lessons M/W or T/TH 9:00am-10:30am FP 13 Crafternoon 5+ Thursday 3:30pm-4:30pm 6/7, 7/5, 8/2 LI 16 Crochet and Knit- Happy Hookers 50+ Wednesday 12:30pm SC 20 Euchre 50+ Friday 10:00am SC 20 Euchre Card Party Tuesday 6:00pm 7/24 SC 23 Fall Soccer 13 Family Storytime 3+ Monday 6:00pm-7:00pm 6/25, 7/23 LI 14 Farmer's Market Vouchers Program 50+ Monday 12:30pm-1:30pm 6/26 SC 20 Fitness Center 50+ M-F SC 12 Friday Night Out All Friday 4:00pm-6:00pm 6/1 LI 10 Friends Book Store LA 18 Friends of the Library Tuesday 7:00pm-8:00pm 6/19, 7/17, 8/21 LA 21 Get Funky Parade Prep 5+ Tuesday 2:00pm-4:00pm 7/3 LI 14 Happy Wanderers Travel Group 50+ Monday 12:30pm 6/25, 7/23, 8/27 SC 21 Joyce Westerman--Women's Baseball League Wednesday 6:30pm-7:30pm 6/20 LI 4 Julie's Java House Farmer's Market Sunday 8:00am-12:00pm 6/10-8/28 JJ 23 Kids Triathlon at the CAAC 6-15 Saturday 8:00am-1:00pm 6/23 FP 4 LEGO Club 5+ Thursday 3:30pm-4:30pm 6/14, 7/12, 8/9 LI 16 Line Dancing All Tuesday 12:30pm 6/26, 7/24, 8/28 SC 12
7 See Page 3 for Location Key www.cityofcolumbuswi.com Program Age Day Time Dates Location Page Lunch and Learn All Thursday 12:00pm 6/21, 7/19, 8/16 SC 10 Make Noise! Tuesday 2:00pm-3:00pm 6/19 LI 14 Medical Equipment Loan Closet M-F SC 19 Midweek Movie Night All Wednesday 6:00pm-8:00pm LI 11 Mindfulness Matters Tuesday 6:30pm-8:00pm CC 21 Movie and Popcorn All Wednesday 12:30pm 6/27, 7/25, 8/29 SC 10 National Night Out Tuesday 5:00pm-8:00pm 8/7 FP 9 Nutrition Classes 50+ Tuesday 10:30am 6/5 SC 21 Paws to Read 5+ Thursday 5:00pm-6:30pm 6/7, 7/5, 8/2 LI 14 Penny Poker 50+ Thursday 12:15pm SC 21 Pokemon Club 5+ Thursday 3:30pm-4:30pm 6/21, 7/19, 8/16 LI 16 Pop Into Nature Tuesday 2:00pm-3:00pm 6/12 LI 14 Redbud Players 1st-10th M-SA 6/11-6/16 CH 15 Rockin' Roadie Obstacle Course Tuesday 2:00pm-3:00pm 7/24 LI 15 Root for Columbus Garden Tour Sunday 3:00pm-5:00pm 7/15 4 Safety Fun Night All Wednesday 5:00pm-7:00pm 6/6 CCH 10 Sheepshead 50+ Thursday 12:45pm SC 21 Stay and Play T/W 10:00am-10:30am LI 16 STEAM Power 5+ Thursday 3:30pm-4:30pm 6/28, 7/26, 8/23 LI 16 Stop Motion Music Videos Open Studio 6th-12th T-TH 6:00pm-8:00pm 6/26-6/28 LI 18 Storytime 2+ T/W 10:00am-10:30am 6/5-8/8 LI 16 Strength and Balance Exercise Class 50+ M/W/F 10:15am SC 12 Summer Concert Series 6:00pm FP 22 Summer Library Celebration Tuesday 5:00pm-8:00pm 8/7 FP 9 Summer Picnic Monday 11:15am 7/9 SC 21 Summer Reading Program 6/1-8/7 LI 17 Teen Lock-In 6th-12th Friday 6:00pm-10:00pm 7/20 LI 18 Trekkies Walking/Hiking Club All T/TH 9:00am and 5:00pm 5/1-10/31 SC 12 Uncle Ozzy Polka Potluck and Ice Cream Social Sunday 2:00pm-5:00pm 8/12 SC 21 Virtual Reality 6th-12th Monday 4:00pm-8:00pm 7/30 LI 18 Volleyball 3rd-6th CM 13 Volunteers of CCH Soup & Salad Luncheon Tuesday 11:00am-1:00pm 7/12 FL 23 We Built This City 5+ Tuesday 2:00pm-3:00pm 6/5 LI 15 Weight Watchers 18+ Tuesday 5:30pm SC 12 WorkSmart! Monday 2:00pm-4:00pm 6/4, 7/2, 8/6 LI 21 Yoga 18+ Wednesday 8:00am-9:00am 6/6-8/29 CC 12 Yoga with Meredith All Saturday 8:00am SC 12 Zoozort 5+ Tuesday 1:00pm-2:00pm 6/26 LI 17 Zoozort 5+ Tuesday 2:30pm-3:30pm 6/26 LI 17 Zumba All M/W 6:00pm-7:00pm PU 12
Special Events
Columbus Area Aquatic Center Calendar of Events
May 24—Open House from 5:00pm-7:00pm—Come and
purchase memberships, tour the aquatic center and meet
the staff.
May 25—Closed for graduation
May 26-Jun. 1—Hours TBD due to school still in session
June 23—Kids Triathlon from 8:00am-1:00pm with
registration at 7:00am—for ages 6-15— $20 per child; *Concessions available during open hours.
registration is required for this event. Register online at Items available include ice cream, slushies,
https://apm.activecommunities.com/columbusrecwiHome chicken strip and hot dog meals, snacks and
Jul. 15—Ping Pong Float from 6:00pm-8:30pm drinks. You can get a full meal for under $5.00.
Aug. 10—Beach Night/Duck Races from 6:00pm-8:30pm Be sure to check it out!
Aug. 19—Back to School Night from 6:00pm-8:30pm
Columbus Recreation Summer Day Camps
Rest Haven in Fireman’s Park
Ages 2-14
Each themed week is filled with various sports, exciting guests, challenging crafts, special events, swimming and
an end of summer party. Schedules are flexible- come only the days you want. Camp takes place all days with
the exception of severe thunderstorm warnings. No camps during 4th of July festivities. Prices are for the
ENTIRE summer calendar. *NEW—Come the days you want for a drop in fee of $3.00 per child. Enroll online
at https://apm.activecommunities.com/columbusrecwi/Home.
Little Scamper Camp Age 2-3 Pee Wee camp Age 4-6 (4 Day Camp Option)
Mondays-Thursdays, 10:15am–11:30am
M/W or T/TH, 9:00am–10:00am
$90 Resident/$100 Non-Resident
$50 Resident/$60 Non-Resident
Youth Adventure Camp Age 6+
Pee Wee camp Age 4-6 (2 Day Camp Option)
M/W or T/TH, 10:15am–11:30am Monday-Thursdays 12:00pm-4:00pm
$60 Resident/$70 Non-Resident $130 Resident/$140 Non-Resident
M/W Camp Dates: Jun. 11-Jun. 27 and Jul. 9-Aug. 8
T/TH Camp Dates: Jun. 12-Jun. 28 and Jul. 10-Aug. 9
Monday-Thursday Camp Dates: Jun. 11-Jun. 28 and Jul. 9-Aug. 9
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National Night Out Summer Library Celebration
Fireman’s Park Fireman’s Park Pavilion Lower Level
Tuesday, Aug. 7, 5:00pm-8:00pm Tuesday, Aug. 7, 5:00pm-8:00pm
The Columbus Police Department is heading up the Join us at National Night Out as we celebrate the end
activities for this year’s National Night Out. This is an of the summer reading program! There will be food,
annual community-building campaign that promotes entertainment, and lots for kids to do.
police-community partnerships and neighborhood
camaraderie to make our neighborhood a more safe,
caring place to live. National Night Out enhances the
relationship between neighbors and law enforcement
while bringing back a true sense of community.
Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring
police and neighbors together under positive
circumstances.
Look for: canine dog demos, squad car tours, fire
fighting activities, and more!
Columbus July 4th Celebration Thursday, Jul. 5
Fireman’s Park Carnival opens at 5:00pm—pay one price from
Tuesday-Saturday, Jul. 3-Jul. 7 5:00pm-9:00pm
Free Admission Family Movie Night at 8:00pm—showing Peter
Rabbit
Tuesday, Jul. 3
5th Gear on the main stage Friday, Jul. 6
from 7:30pm-11:30pm Carnival opens at 5:00pm—pay one price from
5:00pm-9:00pm
Wednesday, Jul. 4 Dexter Road on the main stage from
Firecracker 5 Run/Walk at Columbus High School 7:30pm-11:30pm
starting at 7:15am. www.AthenstoAtlantis.com
Carnival opens at 1:00pm—Rides regular price Saturday, Jul. 7
Parade at 12:00pm Carnival opens at 12:00pm—one less ticket per
T.J. Howell Rocket Man from 2:30pm-3:30pm ride from 12:00pm-5:00pm—pay one price from
1st Brigade Band at 2:30pm 5:00pm-9:00pm
Ballet Folkorico Mexico at 3:30pm Doodlebug the Clown will be creating balloon
Bingo at 3:30pm animals from 1:00pm-4:00pm
Granny Shot on the main stage from Jesse Walker on the main stage from
5:30pm-9:30pm 1:00pm-3:00pm
Fireworks begin at dusk Randy Kiel on the main stage from 3:00pm-5:00pm
Cherry Pie on the main stage from
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All Ages
Bingo Lunch and Learn
Senior Center Senior Center
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30am Thursday, Jun. 21, Jul. 19, Aug. 16, 12:00pm
Must be or accompany a CASC member All Ages
Free—Everyone receives a prize! Schedule is subject Various topics presented
to change due to special events, so please visit our by Columbus Community
webpage or call the center for up-to-date Hospital. See our web
information. page for upcoming topics.
Bring your lunch or sign
Board Game, Puzzle, Fitness DVD Library up for the Columbia
Senior Center County Meal (24 hours in advance) at 920-763-2124.
During normal business hours
All Ages
Movie and Popcorn
Did you know that the Senior Center loans out Senior Center
puzzles and board games for up to 30 days? We have Wednesday, Jun. 27, Jul. 25, Aug. 29, 12:30pm
over 100 puzzles and 75 new and classic board games All Ages
to choose from. We also have several fitness DVDs Join us for a movie and some popcorn. Visit our
to try out at home, including Beginning Yoga, Zumba webpage to see upcoming family friendly movies.
Gold, Line Dancing, and more. Check them out during
business hours or grab a group and play at the center.
Columbus Area Art Association
Senior Center
Tuesday, Jun. 5 & 19, Jul. 17, Aug. 6 & 20, 12:00pm
All Ages
Bring your art supplies and join other Safety Fun Night
artists. Share ideas and enjoy the arts. Columbus Community Hospital
All levels of progress invited. Wednesday, Jun. 6, 5:00pm-7:00pm
All Ages
Friday Night Out Sponsored by Columbus Community Hospital
Library Emergency Services. Featuring demonstrations and
Friday, Jun. 1, 4:00pm-6:00pm information by the CCH Emergency Services Team,
All Ages Columbus Police Department, Columbus Fire
Department, LifeStar, Med Flight and more! Snacks
The fantastic David Landau will be and beverages, games, and educational information.
helping kick off summer with Fun for the whole family! For more information call
music, entertainment, crafts and fun! Plus free ice 920-623-1280.
cream for the kids generously provided by Culver’s.
Don’t forget to register for the Summer Reading
Program while you are here! Plus, the Friends Book
Store will be open!
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Midweek Movie Night Jul. 25—Guardians of the Galaxy (PG-13, 2h) Cosmic
Library outlaws face an interstellar villain who seeks to
Wednesday, Jun. 13, Jul. 11 & 25, Aug. 8 & 22 control the universe.
6:00pm-8:00pm
All Ages Aug. 8—Cool Runnings (PG, 1h 53min) A fun favorite
based on the true story of the first Olympic bobsled
Give your Wednesday a taste of the weekend! team from Jamaica.
Once a month, let the library be your living room as
we roll out the projector to show a recent release or Aug. 22—O Brother, Where Art Thou? (PG-13, 1h
classic flick. Some light snacks provided and feel 46min) Escaped convicts look for a treasure in 1930s
free to bring your own! Mississippi, set to an award-winning soundtrack of
bluegrass and country music.
Jun. 13—Sing (PG, 1h 48min) Buster Moon, koala
impresario, stages a singing competition in order to
save his theater.
Jul. 11—Moana (PG, 1h 47min) An adventurous
teenager embarks on a daring mission to save her
people.Sports and Fitness
Adult All Ages
Fitness Center Line Dancing
Senior Center Senior Center
During normal business hours Tuesday, Jun. 26, Jul. 24, Aug. 28, 12:30pm
50+ All Ages
Equipment available for use: treadmills,
CardioRiders, recumbent bikes, elliptical and Come on in and learn to line dance or refresh your
strength training equipment. Watch TV or use our moves—then kick up your heals and dance with us!!
FREE Wi-Fi while you work out. First time users
must register. Trekkies Walking/Hiking Club
Senior Center
Strength and Balance Exercise Class May 1-Oct. 31 (weather permitting)
Senior Center Tuesdays and Thursdays
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 9:00am-10:00am and 5:00pm-6:00pm
10:15am All Ages
50+
Join us for a walk-about through the city. All ages and
Improve strength, balance, flexibility and
levels of fitness welcome. Watch for other fun walks
endurance in a fun group environment.
throughout the month.
Weight Watchers Yoga with Meredith
Senior Center
Senior Center
Tuesdays, 5:30pm
Saturdays, 8:00am
18+
$5.00 per session
All Ages
Weekly meetings and weigh-ins are held at the
Senior Center. New members can join online at Geared toward helping maintain health and
www.weightwatchers.com or register starting at longevity, relieving stress and calming the mind,
5:00pm at the Tuesday meetings. Meredith Harmon, RYT-200, helps us achieve
these goals with alignment yoga.
Yoga
Community Center Zumba
Wednesdays, Jun. 6-Aug. 29, 8:00am-9:00am Fireman’s Park Pavilion Upper
$12.00 per class or $60 for 6 classes Mondays—Fitness; 6:00pm-7:00pm
18+ Wednesdays—Toning; 6:00pm-7:00pm
$5.00 per class or $25 for 8 or $35 for 12 classes
Refresh your mind, body and soul with Yoga. Join All Ages
Vikki Kunstman to energize your body while finding a
calm & peaceful mind. Melissa Makela, Licensed Zumba Instructor, takes
you through fitness and toning fun. Walk-ins
welcome!
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Youth U6 Division—Birth years 2013-2014 for 2018/2019
CAAC Swimming Lessons season. Co-ed only league. A basic understanding is
Aquatic Center taught and translated from practice to real game
Registering now situations. Teams are limited to 10 players and practice
once a week. Games are played on Saturday mornings
Levels 1 – 6 and Guard Start with 4 players per side with no goalies or referees.
Session One: Jun. 18—Jun. 29 Practices begin in August.
Session Two: Jul. 9—Jul. 20
Session Three: Jul. 30—Aug. 10 U8 Division—Birth years 2011-2012 for the 2018/2019
Session Four: Aug. 13—Aug. 24, 4:00pm only season. This league is the next step in promoting your
Cost is $40 Member / $60 Non-member / player’s technique and basic tactical abilities. Teams
$50 Columbus Resident Non-member are limited to 10 players and practice 1-2 times weekly.
Games are played on Saturdays.
Columbus Recreation Tennis Lessons
Ingalsbee Road within Fireman’s Park U9 & U10 Division—Birth years 2009-2010 for the
2018/2019 season. Recreation teams are the next step
Mondays and Wednesdays 10 and Under in a player’s development after “in-house” as they
Ages: 5-6 / 7-8 / 9-10 transition towards more competitive play. Players range
9:00am-10:00am from beginners to those with prior experience. Teams
Session 1: Jun. 18—Jul. 11 can only be formed if enough players register and
Session 2: Jul. 23—Aug. 15 coaches are available. Volunteer coaches are always
welcomed!
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Ages: 11+ U11-U14 Division—Birth years 2005-2008 for the
9:00am-10:30am 2018/2019 season. Players in this group range from
Session 1: Jun. 19 —Jul. 12 some prior experience to skilled. Teams are formed in
Session 2: Jul. 24—Aug. 16 June and play in the fall and spring seasons as one
team. These teams are led by dedicated and licensed
*Prices reflect one session. No lessons July 3-4. coaches. They practice twice per week.
*$35 Resident/$40 Non-resident per session
Volleyball
Fall Soccer Columbus Middle School
Location TBD Mid-September, Time TBD
Dates/Times TBD $30 Resident/ $35 Non-resident
Grades 3rd-6th, Co-Ed
U4 Division—Birth year 2015 for the 2018/2019
season. Co-ed only league. No formal matches, but Registration includes a t-shirt. Six week session,
plenty of fun! Parents are encouraged to play with beginning the second week in September.
your child. Meets on Saturday mornings.
Registration for youth sports can be done online at
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For more information or to volunteer please call Amy Jo @ 920-623-5936. 13Youth Programs
Afternoon Dance Party Make Noise!
Library Library
Tuesday, Jul. 17, 2:00pm-3:00pm Tuesday, Jun. 19, 2:00pm-3:00pm
Come rock out at the library! There will be music, Make musical instruments out of everyday items! We
games, and dancing. will be making maracas, banjos, and hand drums.
Afternoon Movie
Library
Get Funky Parade Prep
Thursday, Aug. 30, 3:30pm-4:30pm Library
Tuesday, Jul. 3, 2:00pm-4:00pm
Ages 5+
Ages 5+
August has five Thursdays, so join us at the
library for a special Thursday Afterschool event Come help the library rock out their 4th of July float! We
to watch some of the classic Pixar Shorts. Snacks will decorate our float and get things ready for the
will be provided. parade. If you would like to walk with us in the parade,
please contact the library at 920-623-5910.
Art Rocks!
Library
Tuesday, Jul. 31, 2:00pm-3:00pm
Paws to Read
Library
Come show off your creative side as we paint rocks Thursdays, Jun. 7, Jul. 5, Aug. 2, 5:00pm-6:30pm
that you can put in a garden, give to a friend, or leave Ages 5+
some place to bring a smile to someone’s day.
Snuggle up with a book and a dog!
Bubble-pa-looza Bring your favorite book to the
Library library, and spend some time
Tuesday, Jul. 10, 2:00pm-3:00pm reading to Honey the golden lab.
She’s a great listener! Registration
Make bubbles, blow bubbles, chase bubbles, pop is required as time slots are
bubbles, it’s a bubble-pa-looza! We’ll be on the limited. Call (920) 623-5926 to register.
library lawn with little bubbles, giant bubbles, and
different ways to make bubble wands. If weather is Pop Into Nature
bad, this event will switch dates with Afternoon Library
Dance Party on July 17. Tuesday, Jun. 12, 2:00pm-3:00pm
Family Storytime Come explore nature with us as we do texture rubs,
Library sun paper pictures, nature painting, and seed cups.
Mondays, Jun. 25, Jul. 23, 6:00pm-7:00pm
Join us at the library for an evening storytime for kids
3+ and their families! We will read stories, sing songs,
and have a craft or activity at the end.
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Redbud Players Rockin’ Roadie Obstacle Course
Columbus High School Library
Monday, Jun. 11 – Friday, Jun. 15, 3:00pm-6:15pm
Saturday, Jun. 16, performances at Tuesday, Jul. 24, 2:00pm-3:00pm
2:00pm & 5:00pm
The Redbud Players invite students Run, jump, hop, skip, and crawl you
entering grades 1 through 10 to join way through an outdoor obstacle
their week-long theater residency course on the library lawn! If
program. Professional directors from weather is bad, this event will switch
Compass Creative Dramatics will dates with Art Rocks on July 31.
work with our young actors through rehearsals and
performances of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”.
No acting experience necessary—just come ready to We Built This City
Library
have fun!
Tuesday, Jun. 5, 2:00pm-3:00pm
Register by Jun. 1. Registration forms are available Ages 5+
on Columbus Redbud Players Facebook page or by
request via email to ColumbusRedbud@gmail.com. It’s going to rock, so roll on over and help us as we use
Rehearsals and performances will be held at the tubes, straws, and boxes to build a city in the library!
Columbus High School.Youth Programs
Baby Stay and Play Stay and Play
Library Library
Thursdays, 10:00am-10:30am Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10:00am-10:30am
Aug. 16, 23, and 30 Aug. 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, and 29
Storytime may be on break, but the library is still Storytime may be on break, but the library is still
open! Our storytime toys will be set out in the open! Come to the library and play with our puppet
programming room so babies can play and socialize. theater, read with your grown-up, or color a picture!
Baby Storytime Storytime
Library Library
Thursdays, 10:00am-10:30am Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10:00am-10:30am
Jun. 7-Aug. 9 Jun. 5-Aug. 8
Baby storytime consists of rhymes, songs, books, and Books, songs, and crafts that help your child develop
play that support pre-literacy skills for your baby. important early literacy skills! Recommended for ages
You will also learn about ways you can encourage 2 and up.
positive mental growth. Open to ages 0-24 months.
Siblings and other children are welcome. *Storytime is best when shared! We ask that
caregivers remain with their children at all times.
Thursday Afternoons
Library
3:30pm–4:30pm
Ages 5+
Looking for something to do in the afternoon? The Columbus Public Library has a program for school-aged
children and their different interests. A snack will be offered at each of the Thursday afternoons.
Crafternoon Pokémon Club
Thursdays, Jun. 7, Jul. 5, Aug. 2 Thursdays, Jun. 21, Jul. 19, Aug. 16
Come craft with us! All materials for crafts are Do you collect Pokémon cards or want to learn about
provided. them? Come to the library and talk with fellow fans
Jun.—Pony bead sun catchers about your favorite characters, play the Pokémon card
Jul.—Foosball boxes game or trade your cards.
Aug.—Dream catchers
STEAM Power
LEGO Club Thursdays, Jun. 28, Jul. 26, Aug. 23
Thursdays, Jun. 14, Jul. 12, Aug. 9
Using basic materials and our creative minds, we’ll
Come play, build, and explore with LEGOs at the have hands-on fun exploring the forces in action all
library! We’ll provide the LEGO bricks, you around us.
provide the creativity. Jun.— Movie-making with mini videos
Jul.— Nature books
Aug.— Levers, pulleys, and wheels
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Summer Reading Program
Library
Friday, Jun. 1-Tuesday, Aug. 7
The Summer Reading Program is open to all ages
from baby to adult. Sign up begins Friday, Jun. 1 at
Friday Night Out. When you sign up, you will receive
a game board. Once you have completed the game
board, by reading or doing activities, bring it back to
the library to receive a FREE BOOK. You may enter to
win one of the grand prizes! Keep reading and filling
up game boards all summer to earn additional prize
entries.
Stop by the library to sign up!!
Zoozort
Senior Center
Tuesday, Jun. 26
1:00pm-2:00pm and 2:30pm-3:30pm
Ages 5+
The always exciting Zoozort will be bringing live
animals from around the world right here to
Columbus! Will they bring the kookaburra, the
tegu, a python, a fennec fox? Or will there be a
wallaby hopping around? Join us for one of the
two shows and find out what animals they will
bring this year!
17Teen Programs
Stop Motion Music Videos Open Studio Virtual Reality
Library Library
Tuesday-Thursday, Jun. 26-28, 6:00pm-8:00pm Monday, Jul. 30
6th-12th grades 4:00pm-8:00pm
6th-12th grades
Brainstorm, plan, and
create your own stop Ever wondered what it would be like to run around a
motion animation 3D video game, or build your own 3D world, or get in
music video. We’ll the driver’s seat and race a tiny car around a track?
supply mini-figs and Join us at the library and find out as we play PS4
some props but feel Virtual Reality games.
free to bring small items from home if you’d like.
Teen Lock-In
Library
Friday, Jul. 20, 6:00pm-10:00pm
6th-12th grades
Tie-dye t-shirts, Just Dance competition, karaoke,
along with pizza, food, and other fun activities. Come
dressed like a rock star, we will be peer-judging and
prizes will be awarded.
Friends Book Store is open at
the Library Annex!
Located at 251 N James Street
Friday, Jun. 1, From 4:00pm-6:00pm
Saturday, Jun. 9, Jul. 14, Aug. 11
From 10:00am—2:00pm
The Friends of the Library Book Store will open the second Saturday of each
month for people to come in and browse donated books, with the proceeds
funding new projects at the library. Be sure to stop in and see the Friends this
summer and find some great reads.
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Medical Equipment Loan Closet
Senior Center
During normal business hours
The Senior Center provides durable medical equipment at no cost to older adults in the area who are
recovering from illness, accident or otherwise. The equipment is loaned for short-term use. We have canes,
crutches, 2 and 4 wheeled walkers, wheelchairs, bath benches, toilet seat extenders, and more. Please have
items fitted by your therapist or doctor as we do not fit them for you.
If you have any of the following items in storage and are not using
Please Help!!
them, please consider donating to the Senior Center loan closet:
Do you have any medical
*Please—no crutches or motorized equipment.
equipment with the City of
Wheel chairs
Columbus property tag? If you or
2 wheeled walkers
your family are no longer using
4 wheeled walkers with hand brakes
these items, please return them to
Shower chairs
the Senior Center.
Canes
Commodes
Toilet liftsAdult Programs
Book Club for Adult Readers ColorRama
Senior Center Senior Center
1:00pm-2:00pm Thursday, Jun. 7 & 21, Jul. 19, Aug. 2 & 16, 12:30pm
All ages if accompanied by a 50+
Monday, Jun. 11
My Italian Bulldozer by Alexander McCall Smith Adult coloring. We have supplies and coloring sheets
or bring your own projects to work on with the
The Tuscan countryside works its magic on a food group.
writer in flight from a broken romance in this
humorous novel. Crochet & Knit— Happy Hookers
Senior Center
Monday, Jul. 9 Wednesdays, 12:30pm
Caroline: Little House, Revisited by Sarah Elizabeth 50+
Miller
All levels of knit and
Miller evokes the beauty and hardships of crocheters are welcome to
Midwestern frontier life in a captivating work of join. Finished projects are all
historical fiction. donated to the VA Hospital, Project Linus, the NIC
Foundation and Columbus Community Hospital.
Monday, Aug. 13
That Old Cape Magic by Richard Russo Have some unused yarn around and don’t know
what to do with it? The Senior Center accepts yarn
Comedy and pathos combine when Jack returns to donations for the group.
Cape Cod for his daughter’s wedding after his own
divorce. Euchre
Senior Center
Columbus Area Historical Society Fridays, 10:00am
Library Annex Cost: $2.00
Tuesday, Jun. 12, Jul. 10, Aug. 14 50+
7:00pm-8:30pm
Join the gang for some fun hands of cards and
Columbus Area Historical Society socializing. Cash prizes for 1st—4th place; low score
is dedicated to preserving the gets a candy bar!
memories and artifacts of Columbus and the
surrounding communities. All are welcome! Farmer’s Market Vouchers Program
Senior Center
Columbus Area Quilters Monday, Jun. 26, 12:30pm-1:30pm
Library 50+
Thursday, Jun. 21, Jul. 19, Aug. 16
7:00pm-8:00pm Vouchers available for qualified applicants. You must
meet certain income requirements in order to
Monthly meeting of the qualify. For more information contact the Senior
Columbus Area Quilt Guild. All Center at 920-623-5918.
are welcome!
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Friends of the Library Sheepshead
Library Annex Senior Center
Tuesday, Jun. 19, Jul. 17, Aug. 21, 7:00pm-8:00pm Thursdays, 12:45pm
Cost: $2.00
Join the Friends in their volunteer support of the 50+
library. Volunteer in the Friends Book Store, bake
for bake sales, and help plan more ways to support Cash prizes awarded for 1st-
the library. Get involved! 4th place and low score receives a candy bar.
Happy Wanderers Travel Group Summer Picnic
Senior Center Senior Center
Monday, Jun. 25, Jul. 23, Aug. 27, 12:30pm Monday, Jul. 9, 11:15am
50+ Cost: $5.00
The Columbus Happy Wanderers Travel Group is a Picnic lunch catered by Smokehaus Catering. Meal
great way to enjoy day trips or extended ‘bucket service and bingo sponsored by Astico 4-H.
list’ tours with friends. Our group will be planning Entertainment by Shiftwork Karaoke/Terry
visits to local attractions, casinos, going to shows, Schraufnagel. Sign up at the Senior Center no later
out for lunch, ball games and more! Extended tours than Jun. 30.
information and travel guides will be available.
These trips are coordinated through local travel
organizations.
Mindfulness Matters
Community Center
Tuesdays, 6:30pm-8:00pm
Uncle Ozzy Polka Potluck and Ice Cream
A book study with discussion about basic Social
mindfulness practices. Senior Center
Sunday, Aug. 12
Nutrition Classes Dancing 2:00pm-4:00pm, Potluck 4:30pm
Senior Center
Tuesday, Jun. 5, 10:30am Bring a dish to pass and have some fun dancing
50+ and listening to your favorite polka music
performed live by Uncle Ozzie. Culver’s ice cream
Kimberly Lafler, Dodge/Columbia County FoodWIse with toppings will be available. If you are unable to
Nutritiion Educator, will be presenting on the bring a dish to pass, a free will offering is
following topic: Great Grains. appreciated.
Penny Poker WorkSmart!
Senior Center Library
Thursdays, 12:15pm Monday, Jun. 4, Jul. 2, Aug. 6, 2:00pm-4:00pm
50+
Cost: Pennies to play. All skill levels welcome. Need help searching for jobs or putting together
your resume? Drop in to this open workshop for
professional advice.
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Books and Beer
Black Kettle Eatery & Pub
Thursday, Jun. 28, Jul. 26, Aug. 30, 7:00pm-8:00pm
Thursday, Jun. 28
Author Ann Garvin will discuss her humorous novel I Like You Just Fine When You’re Not Around as well as her
other books and publishing career.
Thursday, Jul. 26
Author Nick Chiarkas will talk about his organized crime thriller Weepers and the upcoming sequel.
Thursday, Aug. 30
Author Dr. Bill Stork will discuss his short story collection In Herriot’s Shadow: Musings of a Country
Veterinarian on Sunrises, Old Yellow Labs and Well-Written Songs.
Summer Concert Series Thursday, Jul. 26—Loco Vocals—Doo-Wop band out of
Fireman’s Park Beaver Dam.
Thursdays or Sunday, 6:00pm
Columbus Historic Landmarks and Preservation
Commission presents free concerts in the park.
Thursday, Jun. 28—
Mark Croft—Acoustic
guitarist and singer, Thursday, Aug. 23—Driftless Blue Grass Band—Old
with Roots, Pop, and Time Country and Bluegrass music featuring guitar,
Americana styling. mandolin, banjo, and bass.
Sunday, Jul. 1—Beer Garden—21+ ONLY—Hickory
Road—A rock and roll band based out of Madison.
The Sharrows—A farm rock and roll band with ties to
Columbus. All Murder—A punk rock band from
Columbus covering Danzig-era Misfits songs.
Concerts will take place in the green space in front
of the pavilion. In the event of rain, the concert will
move inside the pavilion.
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Columbus Community Garden Julie’s Java House Farmer’s Market
Corner of Dix St. and County Hwy K Julie’s Java House
Sundays, Jun. 10-Oct. 28
A local, non-profit, organic garden on land owned 8:00am-12:00pm
by Olivet Church. This mission includes sharing
produce with local charities and the local food Products available are
pantry. locally grown fruits
and vegetables, honey
There are 12’ x 20’ plots tilled at the beginning of products, homemade
the season. Water is available. $20 annual soaps, and flowers.
membership per plot and a donation to the local Fresh pies and baked
food pantry. goods are provided by
Julie’s Java House.
If you are interested in a plot, please contact Laura They are looking for new vendors. Contact Julie’s Java
Reetz @ laurajreetz@yahoo.com or Arlene Lukin @ House for more information at 920-623-5540.
al3cslp@sbcglobal.net or 608-219-0759.
Volunteers of CCH Soup & Salad Luncheon
Columbus Community Hospital Faith Lutheran Church
Foundation 25th Annual Golf Classic Tuesday, Jun. 12, 11:00am-1:00pm
Kestrel Ridge Cost: $8.00
Saturday, Jul. 14
11:00am shotgun start Enjoy a variety of homemade salads, soups and
5:00pm dinner desserts. Beverages included. For more information
call 920-623-1280.
For more information call Kristi at 920-623-1370.
Euchre Card Party
Senior Center
Tuesday, Jul. 24, 6:00pm
Cost: $5.00
Sponsored by the
Columbus Community
Hospital. Players of all skill levels are welcome!
Cash prizes awarded to top players and door
prizes. Sandwiches and bars will be served, along
with sundaes donated by Culver’s. Tickets may be
purchased in advance at the Columbus Community
Hospital Gift Shoppe or at the door. For more
information call 920-623-1280.
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Columbus Community Centers
Volunteer Opportunities Columbus Area Senior Center
General organizing:
Columbus Public Library During normal Senior open hours.
Friends of the Library Scanning documents, organizing or
Third Tuesday of each month, 7:00pm-8:00pm books/files/games, assisting with
Join the Friends in the volunteer support of the library. seasonal decorating, other general
All are welcome! office help.
Columbus Historical Society
Contact them at columbusareahistory@gmail.com.
Redbud Players
Interested in theatre? Contact the Redbud Players at
ColumbusRedbud@gmail.com to find out how to join
or for volunteer opportunities.
Columbus Recreation Department
Volunteers needed for volleyball, soccer, and the
triathlon.
Local Service Organizations
4H Club W10802 County Road TT, Columbus 920-623-9983
Boy Scouts rickraatz@hotmail.com 608-662-0892
CHLPC 105 N. Dickason Blvd., Columbus WI 53925 920-210-3359
Columbus Area Endowment P.O. Box 423, Columbus, WI 53925 www.madisongives.org/CAE
Columbus Community Hospital 1515 Park Ave., Columbus, WI, 53925 920-623-1280
Cub Scouts susan.m.cleveland@gmail.com 608-772-5848
Girl Scouts 2710 Ski Lane, Madison, Wi, 53713 800-236-2710
Kiwanis P.O. Box 44, Columbus, Wi 53925 920-366-2558
Knight’s of Columbus 160 Waterloo St., Columbus, WI, 53925
Lion’s Club P.O. Box 22, Columbus, WI, 53925 920-992-5500
Masonic Lodge 318 N. Ludington St., Columbus, WI, 53925 608-617-0173
Odd Fellows 131 W. James St., Columbus, Wi, 53925 608-622-0892
Rotary Club of Columbus/Fall River P.O. Box 272, Columbus, WI 53925 608-204-9835
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Columbus Meal Site
Special Resources & Dates Senior Center
Meals are served week days at 11:30am. Menus can
Foot Clinic be found at www.co.columbia.wi.us. Register for
Senior Center meals, or if qualified, home deliveries, 24 hours in
Jun. 12, Jul. 10, Aug. 14, 8:00am–2:00pm advance at 1-888-742-9233.
1st visit $33; all follow ups $28
50+ Blood Pressure Screening
Senior Center
This program is a service of the Beaver Dam
11:00am-11:45am
Community Hospital. Appointments must be
No appointment necessary; just stop in.
made in advance at 920-887-4191. Please leave
Jun. 4, Aug. 6
a message and your call will be returned.
Sponsored by Columbus Community Hospital
Wednesdays are the best days to call.
Jun. 18, Jul. 16, Aug. 20
Sponsored by Generations Home Care & Hospice
Alcoholics Anonymous Columbus/Fall River Food Pantry
Tuesdays at 7:00pm at First Presbyterian Church, 321 Senior Center
W Mill St., Columbus Thursdays by appointment only
Monthly contacts below
Aging & Disability Resource Center Jun: Christine Hilbrich 920-623-3610
Columbia County 1-888-742-9233
Jul: Trina Hensler 920-623-3753
Dodge County 1-800-924-6407
Aug: Larry Herzog, Jr. 920-350-9889
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Diabetes Support Group
2nd Tuesday of each month beginning at 10:00am at
Columbus Community Hospital
Columbus Community Hospital. 920-623-1276 920-623-1244
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Alliance of WI
Janet Wiegel 608-742-9055 Energy Services
Community Center
American Cancer Society Support Line Call for appointments: 800-506-5596
1-800-227-3345 Questions: 608-742-4088
Group Cancer Support FREE 1-on-1 Computer Classes
Columbus Community Hospital Senior Center
Cathy Butterbrodt 920-623-6433 Wednesdays by appointment only, 9:00am-11:00am
920-623-5918
Columbia County Benefit Specialist
Contact the ADRC for a specialist near you at
WI Department of Veterans Affairs
1-888-742-9233
Columbia County 608-742-9618
Dodge County 920-386-3798 25Columbus Area Aquatic Center
Aquatic Center 6 lanes by 25 yard lap area, plunge Membership Prices
area for the water slide with room City of Columbus Resident:
Pool Hours for the addition of an inner-tube Family Membership: $200
Opens for the season between May flume. Our body water slide has a Individual Membership: $90
26-June 1, weather permitting. length of 135 feet, a drop of 17.2 Daily Pass 10-pack: $35
Weekdays: 12:00pm-4:00pm feet, and an average grade of Lap Swim/Aerobic Pass: $50
6:00pm-8:30pm 13.89%. Couples Pass: $150
Weekends: 12:00pm-8:30pm
The interactive water activities Non-Resident (Outside City Limits):
include an SCS Arch Jet, SCS Bar Jet Family Membership: $225
Admission and an SCS Pipe Fall each with
Daily (12-4pm): $4R / $5 NR Individual Membership: $100
individual moveable valves. Daily Pass 10-pack: $45
Nightly (6-8:30pm): $3
Youngsters will enjoy themselves Lap Swim/Aerobic Pass: $65
Non-swimmer: $1
on the large Tot Slide and the Couples Pass: $165
2 & under: $1
individual grouped geysers.
Swimmers of all ages may sit back
Pool Amenities
in one of the many lounge chairs in
The Columbus Area Aquatic Center,
the sun or under one of the many
located at 1049 Park Avenue, has a
huge fun umbrellas to enjoy the
capacity of 792 swimmers. The
cool shade.
outdoor, heated pool has a water
surface area of 12,731 square feet
Concessions
and a volume of 389,110 gallons.
You'll never go hungry when visiting
Its beach style "zero-depth" entry is
the concession stand at the aquatic
124 feet wide and leads to a 12 feet
center. Snack and dinner items,
6 inches diving area. It contains a
including your favorite ice cream,
one meter diving board, a
are served each and every day.
new drop Vortex Slide,
26 Items available are all under $5.00.Columbus Parks and Facilities
Fireman's Park
Located at 1049 Park Avenue in the western quadrant
of the city, this park is the largest park within the
city's system. The park is blessed with such historic
structures as the Fireman's Park Pavilion, the Scout
Cabin, and the Rest Haven. The park’s open and
inviting tree-lined green space is a popular home to
passive recreational activities such as walking and Fireman’s Park Pavilion
bicycling. This facility also hosts the largest of
athletic fields within the system which hosts a number
of events, among them high school and semi-pro
baseball, adult recreational softball, and both high
school and recreational football.
Fireman's Park is also home to the Deer Pen where
these animals can be viewed in their natural habitat,
the Columbus Area Aquatic Center, tennis courts, and Rest Haven
playground equipment as well as walking paths and
picnic shelters.
Park Shelter and tennis courts or play equipment. These have a $25 (plus tax) service fee.
Facility Rentals areas can be reserved for a fee. Please 8. The Parks Division does not rent
limit use in these areas to one hour at tables, chairs or benches. You may rent
a time if another group is waiting. them through a rental company or
Open Shelter Reservation 5. All reservation facilities are equipped bring your own.
Policies with trash and recyclable containers. 9. No firearms or weapons are
The reserving group is responsible for permitted on this property. Violators
1. Park hours are from 6:00am to clean up. Glass containers are NOT are considered trespassers and
10:00pm, and the parks must be allowed in the parks. subject to forfeiture or arrest.
vacated by that time. The reservation 6. Driving or parking motorized 10. DECORATIONS: If you plan on
does not guarantee absolute privacy to vehicles on the grass is prohibited. decorating at the shelter, you may use
any group. 7. CANCELLATIONS, REFUNDS OR only painter’s tape on shelter
2. Reservations require a minimum of TRANSFERS: surfaces. Free-standing decorations are
10 days notice and are issued by the Written cancellation requests must be recommended. Nails, staples or glue
Recreation Department Office. With submitted to the Recreation are prohibited. After your event, please
less than 10 day notice, reservations Department Office. Full refunds are properly dispose of all of the
will be double the normal fee. issued only for requests that are decorations.
3. Your receipt is your proof of received at least 2 weeks prior to the
reservation. Please bring it with you. reservation date. Cancellations less A $100 refundable damage
Reservation schedules are also than 2 weeks prior to the reservation
deposit is required on all
posted in the shelters. will have 50% of the fee refunded.
4. Shelter reservations do not include Changes in a reservation date/time or shelters.
exclusive use of any other park shelter location received less than 2
amenities such as ball diamonds, weeks prior to the reservation will
27Columbus’ Parks and Facilities
Avalon Park Kiwanis Park
Avalon Park is one of our newer parks and is Located at 250 East School
located at 611 Avalon Road between State Street, this park is used
Highway 89 and State Highway 73. This park was mainly for baseball and
developed in memory of Michelle Vick with the softball activities organized
joint effort from the City of Columbus and through the city's Recreation
donated funds. Department. It also hosts
high school and special athletic events.
The park is divided by a stream with volleyball
and basketball courts on one side and a shelter
with restrooms for golfers and playground Many improvements to this park have been made
equipment for through the funds generously donated by the
children on the other Columbus Kiwanis Club who also operates a
side. Avalon Park is a well-stocked refreshment stand that adds to the
wonderful place to enjoyment of visitors to this facility.
host any of your
group outings.
Garbage and Recycling The Department of Public Works: Refrigerators, freezers, air
920-623-5908 conditioners, & dehumidifiers-
$30.00 fee paid at City Hall prior to
Curbside Collection
City of Columbus disposal.
The City of Columbus has moved to
automated garbage collection. You Recycling Center NO microwaves, TVs, computers,
must place all garbage and N3642 River Road
electronics, or LP tanks.
recyclables in the carts that were
distributed to all residents. March 24 to December 1, 2018
Residential brush pickup is the first
Mondays 1:00pm-6:00pm
full week of the month, April
The City of Columbus utilizes a Wednesdays 1:00pm-6:00pm
through October. Brush should be
vendor, Columbia County Solid Saturdays 8:00am-3:00pm
placed on the tree border by
Waste, for weekly trash and 7:00am on the first Monday of the
curbside recycling pick-up for Acceptable items:
month. Brush is defined as limbs 8”
residential properties of 4 units or leaves, grass clippings, brush, or less in diameter, with the ends
fewer. Solid waste can be placed on yard waste, oil, vehicle batteries facing the same way. Twigs less
the tree border as early as dusk the than 1” should be placed with yard
night before scheduled pickup. Not accepted:
waste.
Solid waste must be placed in landscaping fabric, rocks, rail road
approved containers. Recyclables ties, boards or 2x4s, woodchips,
barrels
Senior Center - drop off
will be picked up on the same day
Lion’s Club eye glass and hearing
as regular trash is picked up.
Washers, dryers, stoves, water aide battery
If you have any questions heaters, & dishwashers - Cell phones
regarding the curbside $15.00 fee paid at City Hall prior to Box tops for Schools
pick-up programs please call: disposal. Aluminum Can pop tops
Columbia County Solid Waste:
28 608-742-6651Columbus’ Parks and Facilities
Meister Park Rotary Park
Located on the north side of the city at 337 Middleton Located across
Street, this park is host to organized recreational Ludington Street from
activities such as baseball, soccer and adult recreation Meister Park, Rotary
on its fields. Park offers many water
activities such as
The Lions Club of Columbus also operates a popular canoeing, fishing and ice
refreshment stand within the park. Installed in 2001, skating at this park, as this facility fronts the Crawfish
this park also has the latest improvements in River Mill Pond.
playground equipment thanks to a generous donation
from the Columbus Lions Club. New to the park is EZ Kayak Launch that was donated
by the Columbus-Fall River Rotary Club and installed
the summer of 2017.
While not officially within the corporate limits of the
city, thanks to the generosity of the Columbus Rotary
Club, which underwrites maintenance costs, this park
is an absolute treasure to residents to utilize and
CAAC Open Shelter Horsin’ Around Open Shelter
Located Nestled in Fireman’s Park at 1049
right next Park Avenue, this open shelter has it
to our all: a playground adjacent to the
Aquatic shelter and our Tot-Lot playground for
Center at younger children. Picnic tables are
1049 available as well as electrical.
Park
Avenue,
this is the perfect spot for hosting a
birthday party, family Community Center
reunion or hosting a friendly The Community Center at 161
gathering. With your reservation for N. Dickason Boulevard is
the day, why not stop at the pool for available to rent for business
a swim? meetings, family gatherings,
scout meetings and more.
Davies Park Open Shelter Perfect office setup with a
This is the picture perfect location for conference table. Additional
a small gathering next to the Amtrak tables and chairs are available
Station on N. Ludington upon request for larger
Street. Newly added gatherings.
this year: electrical
outlets for charging
your phone or
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Columbus Public Library Columbus Area
Senior Center
Columbus Public Library shares its one meeting
room with the community, free of charge. CASC is a 6,000
Non-profits and citizens can reserve the Phyllis square foot
Luchsinger Callahan Meeting Room for use during building from the
library hours. To inquire about the room or to
1920’s that
make a reservation, call the library at 920-623-5910.
originally housed
the Johnson Garage. The city purchased the building
due to its ideal location downtown adjacent to City
Hall. Recent remodeling makes this a beautiful and
unique location for small weddings and other special
events.
CASC has a seating capacity of 130 with access to the
kitchen as well the front room; which houses a
television and couches. Call CASC to rent the space at
920-623-5918.
2018 City of Columbus Facility Rental Fees
RESIDENT Rates are listed as “full day” rent NON-PROFIT RESIDENT Rates are listed in “full day”
Building Deposit Rent Rent Building Deposit Rent Rent
Mon.-Thur. Fri.-Sun. Mon.-Thur. Fri.-Sun.
Pavilion $500.00 $200.00 $500.00 Pavilion $200.00 $75.00 $200.00
Rest Haven $100.00 $75.00 $100.00 Rest Haven $75.00 $50.00 $75.00
Concession $60.00 $50.00 $60.00 Concession $50.00 $25.00 $50.00
Community $100.00 $50.00 $50.00 Community $100.00 $50.00 $50.00
Center Center
Senior Center $125.00 $125.00 $125.00 Senior Center $75.00 $75.00 $75.00
NON-RESIDENT Rates are listed in “full day” rent NON-PROFIT NON-RESIDENT Rates are in “full day”
Building Deposit Rent Rent Building Deposit Rent Rent
Mon.-Thur. Fri.-Sun. Mon.-Thur. Fri.-Sun.
Pavilion $1000.00 $400.00 $1000.00 Pavilion $300.00 $100.00 $225.00
Rest Haven $150.00 $125.00 $150.00 Rest Haven $100.00 $75.00 $100.00
Concession $100.00 $75.00 $100.00 Concession $100.00 $50.00 $75.00
Community $100.00 $50.00 $50.00 Community $100.00 $50.00 $50.00
Center Center
Senior Center $125.00 $125.00 $125.00 Senior Center $75.00 $75.00 $75.00
NOTE: Sales tax of 5.5% will be charged on all rents.City of Columbus Park event permit application
DATE SUBMITTED: ________
EVENT INFORMATION
Name of Event / Sponsor ___________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip _____________________________________________________
Is Organizer / Sponsor a 501 (c ) 3 non-profit agency? _____yes _____ no
If yes, provide State of Wisconsin Tax Exempt Number ___________________
Primary Contact ________________________
Cell Phone ______________________ Cell Phone ______________________
Email ___________________________
Park Requested ___________________________________________________
Event date (s)/ Schedule ____________________________________________
Start time ____________ End time ____________
Estimated attendance ____________________
APPLICATION SIGNATURE
The person / group named in this application will be responsible for the conduct of the group
and for the condition of the reserved park area. This permit is subject to all Municipal
Ordinances as defined by the City of Columbus, in addition to all rules and regulations
governing the City's Park division. The applicant agrees that during the use of the park
facility, the sponsoring organization will not exclude anyone from participation in, deny
anyone the benefits of or otherwise subject anyone to discrimination because of the person’s
race, color, creed, national origin or handicap. Park hours are from 6:00am—10:00pm.
Alcoholic beverages are allowed in the parks, no glass bottles allowed.
The applicant has read the Park shelter Policies. The applicant has included all of the
appropriate permit applications and materials for this event (if needed). The applicant agrees
to remove all garbage from the premises and place in the dumpsters provided in the park
and agrees to clean the shelter and leave as it was found. Failure to do so may result in loss
of deposit.
I hereby certify to the best of my knowledge that the information and statements
contained in this application are complete and true. I understand that failure to report
components of this event / activity may result in the loss of deposit, revocation of permit
and / or failure to secure future permits.
Signature ______________________________ Date __________________
Send application and deposit to: CRD, 229 E School Street Columbus, WI 53925
A refundable $100 deposit is required on all shelters
31Coming in the next issue
Broadway Comes Community Play Girls and Boys
to Columbus—New Fall Festival Basketball
York Public Theatre Friends of the Kids Vote
Presents—Sweat Senior Center Brat Oddtober Fest
Columbus Area Art Fry
& Author Fest
Open Book/Board of Review Do you need to register to vote?
The 2018 Open Book for the City of Columbus will You can register in person at the City Clerk’s office, at
the polls on Election Day, or online at
be held on Wednesday, May 23, from
www.myvote.wi.gov/ for all reasons including a new
11:00am-1:00pm at City Hall, 105 N Dickason
registration, name change, or address change. Be sure
Blvd. Open Book is a specified period of time in
to have proof of residency and identification with you.
which you may meet with the City’s Assessor to
examine and discuss your property tax assessment.
More information including what qualifies as proof of
If you wish to dispute your property tax assessment,
residency, proof of identification, what is on your
you must attend the Board of Review which will
ballot, and more is also available at
take place on Thursday, June 21, beginning at
www.myvote.wi.gov/ as well as in your City Clerk’s
2:00pm at City Hall. Accommodations may be
office.
made to accept your testimony by phone under
specific circumstances. If you’d like to dispute your If you’re interesting in being a poll worker or want to
property tax assessment on the 21st or have know more about your local elections, please contact
questions about Open Book, contact Megan Moen, City Clerk Megan Moen at (920) 623-5900.
the City Clerk, at 920-623-5900.
2018 Elections
Senior Center
125 N. Dickason Blvd.
7:00am-8:00pm
The Senior Center will be closed Aug. 14, 2018– Fall Primary
Nov. 6, 2018– Fall Election
Monday, Jul. 2 through Friday, Jul. 6,
due to floor repairs. We will resume
normal business hours on
Monday, Jul. 9. For comments, questions, or
suggestions please email us at
commotion@columbuswi.us.
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