Summer Concert Series 2013

The summer concert series this year was fabulous! We tried a few new bands, some went well and others not. This year saw an increase in attendance, bigger sales at food vendors, and the continuation of Art in the Park. Attendees could grab some good eats, wonderful produce and crafts from the Horicon Farmers Market, and stay to listen.

Hosted by the Horicon Library, Art in the Park provided a craft for children to complete while parents relaxed and listened to the music. Some nights over 50 kids participated in this craft!

My personal favorite were treasure maps and sand sculptures. Oh, and my kids liked them too.

Why are these so successful?

1. Free music to improve the culture and community of Horicon

2. Art project to inspire children and get them excited about art

3. Partners with the Horicon Farmers Market to provide healthy, organic produce.

Grown locally by local farmers

3. Provide fund-raising opportunity for local groups, such as Girls Scouts, Boy Scouts, Lions Club, Kiwanis, and American Legion. We are proudly support you!

The concert series ended with De La Buena - with their fabulous drums, dancers, and trumpets.

Dan, current president of the Horicon Phoenix Program, was enlisted to help.  We look forward to next years concert series and even have a few new bands picked out again.

Little Library in Kiwanis Park

Its finally fully installed - for those who kept seeing a pole there. Our group's first little library. Soon it will be filled with books and is in a perfect spot for anyone to sit on the bench and browse a book

We were so excited by this project that our group decided to put up a few more little libraries in other parks around Horicon. And we are not the only ones! Since we put up ours, four other little libraries have sprung up in Horicon neighborhoods.

Remember, if you take a book, leave a book. You can keep any book you take as long as you put another in its place. Feel free to donate any of your old books!

First Zombie Run in Horicon - World Zombie Day Oct 12, 2013

A new event this year was the Zombie Run and Walk. Thank to the suggestions by Dan Buchner who said we should have a zombie walk - it was born.

The idea was taken by Jenny Harris, who simply loves Halloween and all things Halloween, and planned for World Zombie Day.

Runners and zombies were put through the corridor trail at River Bend Park.

Check our our winners!

Sadly no runners survived - our zombies and the setup were too much for them.

We provided make-up, fake blood and snacks, as well as a few fun zombies.

Later, kids and families could go to the library, make signs, shoot zombies, and prepare for the walk.

Here are our costume winners - one armed boy zombie (kids) and Zombie Waitress (adult)

The walk went down vine street to Discher Park Dance Hall.

Here the HustiPlayers performed Thriller for us.

There were a few hiccups and next year the course will be more runner friendly, but overall it was a lot of fun!

Jersey Street Music Festival - June 2013

On June 12th, 2013 our group hosted the first block party in Horicon - the Jersey Street Music Festival. No one knew there was a Jersey Street, but there is. After months of planning and many hours of hard work, the street was closed, stages set up, and the music began.

The Milwaukee Conservatory of Music began the day with a drum march, then a show featuring their 9 ft tall puppets. The short march around the block kicked off the festival.

Food was provided by the Taste of Horicon - local vendors served a variety of yummy vittles. Kids games were available inside Discher Park Dance Hall, and the playground was near enough to hear the music while kids played.

Blessed Feathers, Vitroleum Republic, Steve Cohen, Hugh Bob and the Hustle all came to perform. The weather cooperated almost till the end where rain showers ended the last act a little early. Plans are in place to try to have this event again.

Board Walk at Horicon Marsh International Educational Center - May 2013

On May 28th, 2013 the Horicon Marsh International Education Center hosted a ribbon ceremony to open their new board walk. Many members of our community, including the Horicon Phoenix Program and John Deere, donated to help build this walk. Now visitors can walk over the water, watch turtles and tadpoles, while enjoying the lovely views from the marsh.

We were proud to sponsor this board walk, and help others to enjoy our beautiful marsh.

Winterfest January 2013

One of our most recent events was Winterfest. Coordinated by Tammy Baltzley, this event was held at the Satterly Clark House in Horicon and in conjunction with the Horicon Marsh International Educational Center.

Those who attended could tour the Clark House, see and handle historic items, visit the forge outside, and see how a blacksmith worked.

Children were able to make their own paper snowman and three winners were chosen for their creativity and design. Chili competition and later Chili Dump were a tasty way to enjoy the ice skating at Discher Park that afternoon.

Finally, the day ended with a cold but magical candle-lit walk through the Horicon Marsh. Over 1000 people attended the walk, with a roaring fire outside, fun crafts and goodies inside, and owl discussions along the trail. It was a wonderful way to end the day

The Snowman winners

Families touring the Historic Clark House

A working forge to warm up the garage

Chili Competition

Ice skating at Discher Park

The Candlelight Walk at Horicon March Center

Christmas Caroling 2012

This event was suggested by a friend of the group and wow - it sure was fun.

Residents met at City Hall, split into groups and sung carols to those who left their lights on as well as those in group and nursing homes.

It was cold, but lots of cheer was spread and tons of food was collected for local food banks.

Thanks to everyone who came and made this a success!