“Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths.”
–Etty Hillesum
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I love puzzles. I love word puzzles. Sudoku puzzles. But I especially love jigsaw puzzles. I find jigsaw puzzles to be relaxing as they provide a complete escape into an immersive hunt for the next piece and working towards a completed project. I enjoy that I can work on puzzles alone or with friends. I like that anyone willing has the ability to complete a puzzle. Although the length of time it takes may vary or the challenge may intensify, each piece can be found and placed accordingly to make a whole.
How are puzzles started? I personally flip each piece to identify it's pattern and color. As I flip, I sort. Edge pieces go to one side and groupings of like colors begin forming. Each piece of a puzzle has a predetermined place. The pattern, color, and congruent edges provide information making it possible to fit each piece together and know whether it belongs or if it should be set aside for a future match.
When puzzling, one may become stuck because they are determined to find the counter-parts to one renegade piece. The determination evolves into frenzy and the obsessive desire to locate the hidden pieces ensues. The antidote to this frustration? Step back. A renewed perspective encourages a pause and pushes the reset button to become unstuck.
Shocker! We all have renegade puzzle pieces in our life.
Consider what we are exposed to each day. In addition to day to day human interaction we bare witness to television commercials, advertising, social media, campaign montages, and the list goes on. It's as if we are tossed a handful of puzzle pieces at a time and are supposed to know what to do with them. But we kind of do, right? We identify them and determine their meaning and value, we sort them and foster understanding, and we lay them to the side if they don't belong: just like a puzzle. Maybe there is a part of the puzzle that you're stuck on. The pandemic? The election? Your work? Your family?
No matter the renegade piece, don't be afraid to take a step back. Resolve yourself to take a deep breath and allow the pool of time to create a pause. Use your pause wisely and determine if your focus is viable or if it is stuck. And lest you forget, puzzles do not have to be completed alone, you can always ask for help!
Keep smiling, keep sanitizing, and stay safe!
The Elkhorn Chamber
submitted by Kate Abbe
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REMINDER:
The Elkhorn Chamber and it's staff continue to provide weekly
e-blasts for all of our newsletter subscribers and chamber partners. If you have business updates or events to share please send to Kate Abbe at kate@elkhornchamber.com. Let us help you continue to grow and engage with the Elkhorn community and surrounding areas!
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If you or a business you know are in need of assistance please reach out |
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MULTI-CHAMBER VIRTUAL NETWORK SCRAMBLE!
NEXT SESSION: TOMORROW!!!
OCTOBER 8TH
Question: What have you enhanced or launched in the workplace (or work from home) to ensure employee well-being and workplace efficiency?
Side Bar: Will you be impacted by the new order issued by Governor Evers on Tuesday, Oct 6th?
FUTURE SESSIONS: 10/22 & 11/5
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Sign up for our Multi-Chamber Virtual Network Scramble! This event is hosted by our 10 surrounding Chamber of Commerce's. The goal of this event is to offer our business communities an opportunity to learn from others during these unprecedented times. Share challenges and advice with peers and business leaders in local and surrounding communities.
Groups of 8 will be given...
ONE HOUR. ONE QUESTION.
5 MINUTE RESPONSE TIME
20 MINUTE GROUP TALK
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ELKHORN OKTOBERFEST IS COMING!!!
OCTOBER 17TH
9AM-5PM
LIVE MUSIC, AUTHENTIC CUISINE, ANNUAL CAR SHOW & 5K, PLUS NEW ALL-AROUND TOWN BEER/WINE TASTINGS
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Looking for a great way to engage with new prospects and clients? Sign-up today to be a Food Vendor or Craft/Commercial Vendor at Elkhorn Oktoberfest!
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Elkhorn Oktoberfest continues to grow each year, inviting visitors from WI and IL to participate in our one-day festival. This provides a great opportunity for you to not only support the community and this great event, but to also promote your business. We invite you to review the sponsorship levels attached below, and become a part of our event this year.
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We’re a trusted partner for business owners who want a solution to the challenges of starting, running, and growing a business. We use technology and automation to provide fast and low-cost services, expert support, and a personalized dashboard that puts everything you need at your fingertips.
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WELCOME,
ELKHORN KWIK STX!
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The Elkhorn KWIK STX Lacrosse club is a non-profit youth sports organization that provides organized lacrosse opportunities for boys and girls from the ages 5-14
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The 3rd Congressional District Primary Debates have now been completed and are available to view online. These were organized by Wisconsin Public Radio, with video streaming provided under a partnership with the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce and WIN Technology's Perigon System.
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Republican Debate
Recorded Friday, July 31
Jessi Ebben of Eau Claire
Derrick Van Orden of Hager City
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Democratic Debate
Recorded Thursday, August 6
Ron Kind of La Crosse (Incumbent)
Dr. Mark Neumann of La Crosse
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FINAL ROUND OF VOTING!
Voting - Oct 6 - 14!
ONE VOTE PER DAY!
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The final round in the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest is finally here. The four finalists will compete for your vote in hopes of being crowned the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin. The final round is a popular vote of the Top 4 – so pick your favorite! You can cast one vote per day, per device from Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 9:00am to Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 10:00am.
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. While you're decorating for Halloween, New Beginngings APFV is asking you to add one more color to your black and orange decor. They encourage you to change the outdoor light bulbs on your home to purple, which is the rallying color behind the movement to end domestic violence.
OCTOBER 18TH - 31ST!
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VISIT OLD WORLD WISCONSIN! |
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Register Today for the Old World Wisconsin Fall Family Fun Drive Oct. 10 & 11 and Oct. 17 & 18!
Visit Old World Wisconsin for a drive-thru tour of the site this fall! Enjoy the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of Old World Wisconsin in the autumn, all without leaving the comfort of your own vehicle. The scenic tour (approximately 45 minutes in length) allows you to experience the site in a brand new way, including routes not accessible during the regular season.
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CRUISE IN AND DYNO DAY @COUNTRYSIDE CLASSICS!
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OCTOBER 24TH, 2020!
The Cruise-In will occur between 11am and 3pm with Someplace Else and Stillwater Coffee providing food/beverages.
Enjoy live music from Whiskey Angel
ALL free to attend between 11a and 3p.
In addition, we are having a Dyno Day event that same day from 11am to 8pm. This is $60/car on the dyno...click below for more information
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THE UNHUGGABLES
@Young Auditorium (VIRTUAL)
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Conservationist and Educator David Stokes Teaches Local Children About Some of Nature’s Most Misunderstood Creatures
Live Streaming Performance -
Saturday, October 17th- 3:00pm -
$5 Per Household
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CHIP IN FORE KIDS & FAMILIES!
TREEHOUSE GOLF OUTING
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In an effort to give back to the community, the Tree House Child and Family Center (Tree House) will host a “Chip in fore Kids and Families” golf outing on
Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020
at Evergreen Golf Course in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. A portion of the proceeds will go to purchase holiday meals for local families who are struggling.
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TALES OF TERROR
@Young Auditorium (VIRTUAL)
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Be Afraid...Be Very Afraid! Master Storyteller Brings ‘Edgar Allan Poe’s Tales of Terror’ to Local Audiences Just In Time for Halloween!
Live Streaming Performance -
October 21st - 7:00pm -
$10 Per HOUSEHOLD
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6 FEET TRICK OR TREAT!
@SUNSET PARK HILL PATH
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Wear your costume and bring a flashlight
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30TH from 5PM-7PM
Fun "Trick Stations" using creative delivery methods from 6 feet away will be spaced throughout Sunset Park!
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PRECISION PLUS KICKS OFF A MONTH OF CELEBRATION – MANUFACTURING MONTH 2020
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The first Manufacturing Day was back in 2012, a day dedicated to manufacturing declared by New Jersey Governor Chris Cristie. In 2014, President Obama signed a Presidential Proclamation to declare that the first Friday in October be known as National Manufacturing Day. Last year, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers proclaimed October to be Manufacturing Month throughout the state of Wisconsin in order to celebrate and promote those who work in manufacturing.
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EVERY DOOR DIRECTS
@MINUTEMAN PRESS
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2,500 POST CARDS FOR $.39 EACH!
Full Color, 2-Sided, 5.75 x 11.25. Other quantities available. Good on new orders only. Tax additional. Mention sale when ordering. Expires 10/31/2020.
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START YOUR 8-WEEK CHALLENGE WITH
PEACEMAKER WELLNESS!
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Create new habits with this 8 week challenge!
Cost is $25PP!
Call Rob to sign up today! 262-818-0377
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News, Fake News, & Spin:
Deciding Who to Trust in an Age of Disinformation
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Tuesday, October 13th at 6:30pm.
In our modern world of instant communication and easy-to-access information, it’s important to constantly evaluate the news you hear...especially during a major election! Please join us online as Michael Edmonds, professor, author, and retired librarian as he examines bias, propaganda, fake news, and filter bubbles...and how to recognize and challenge them.
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ARE YOU A TOP WORK PLACE? |
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The Top Workplaces program exists as an opportunity for our local businesses to shine!
NOMINATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 23RD
Qualifying is easy and open to all businesses with 50+ employees in Southeastern Wisconsin. All eligible organizations that submit will enter the employee survey process and based on the results have the chance to be named a Top Workplace within the small, medium, and large business categories.
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Preventing Infection with
Good Hand Hygiene
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No place can be completely free of germs – even hospitals and other health care settings. But you can partner with your caregivers and take steps to lessen the presence of germs. Hand hygiene plays a major role in preventing the spread of diseases.
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JOIN THE L'BRI TEAM!
GREAT PRODUCTS,
GREAT FUN &
A GREAT OPPORTUNITY
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Join my team and work from home to add an extra stream of income to your budget.
I am looking for people who are interested in working with me to share L’BRI’s aloe-based products with those near and far!
No sales quotas. Simply enjoy the discounts or share with friends and family.
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WELCOME AMBASSADOR
VISIT Lake Geneva
Welcome Center
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VISIT Lake Geneva is seeing a passionate
Lake Geneva area ambassador to fill a position at the downtown Welcome Center located on Wrigley Drive across from the Riviera.
Summer Hours: Approx. 16-24 weekly. Winter Hours: Approx. 8-12 weekly.
262-248-1349.
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THRIVENT FINANCIAL
WE ARE GROWING!
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Know someone like a coach, pastor or teacher who is energized by helping people reach their goals? What about someone who’s motivated to run their own business or wants to make an impact in their communities?
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Walworth County COVID-19 Phased Guidance |
This document provides broad guidance for recovery from COVID-19 in our community. Walworth County encourages organizations and individuals to consider this guidance and apply it where able. Organizations should feel empowered to implement solutions that best meet their needs and should develop plans to adjust practices in the event of another rise in COVID-19 cases.
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MUNICIPAL COVID-19 UPDATE |
In this week's edition you will find the latest COVID 19 updates, information on how we’re preparing for the upcoming flu season, and details on how we have proactively taken measures to ensure access to vaccinations for both our team members and communities. I encourage everyone to contact your own physician or visit the Advocate Aurora Health Flu Shot webpage for more information about how to get your vaccination this year.
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Reminder: Available Small Business Relief Options |
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