"While it may seem small,
the ripple effects of small things is extraordinary."
-Matt Bevin
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Today, at our office, there was a ripple.
One gesture of celebration lead to an entire day of ripples.
Ripples that encouraged kindness and thoughtfulness.
Each response created momentum that triggered gratitude and appreciation
and an innate desire to reciprocate.
That first ripple completely changed the outcome of my day.
Change can also be talked about and be referenced more like a tidal wave.
A singular act that leaves a landscape transformed and permanently altered.
Forceful momentum, that without invitation, can damage and destroy.
Change will come. It always does.
Just remember, you get to decide if you're going to be a tidal wave, or a ripple.
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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!
FINAL SESSION: NOVEMBER 5TH @ NOON!
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Groups of 8 will be given...
ONE HOUR. ONE QUESTION.
5 MINUTE RESPONSE TIME
20 MINUTE GROUP TALK
November 5th: Fourth & Final Question-
Have you laid the groundwork for business recovery or are you still "reacting" to our current state of business?
i.e. Changes in advertising, marketing, budgets, strategies, employment needs, changes in demand and revenue, etc.
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December 4th, 2020
7pm-9pm
(immediately following the tree lighting downtown Elkhorn)
Located at the WALWORTH COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
Join us for a .5 mile drive-thru festival of lights at the fairgrounds. There will be whimsical work stations for Santa’s favorite helpers, music and cheer provided by local favorites and a Santa-Station with the jolly man in red himself that will spark the magic of Christmas. Children are invited to bring their letters to Santa as there will be a special mailbox with straight to the North Pole express service. Guests must remain in their vehicles, unless using restrooms.
This is a “give-back” county wide celebration to ensure that all households in Walworth County have a bright and cheery holiday season!
If you would like to be involved in the production:
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Gather the family and decorate a tree along Balsam Boulevard!
LIMITED NUMBER of Family Glow Trees available with $25 donation.
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39TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE! |
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December 5th, 2020
1:30PM
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For the past many, many years, HOPE NOW of Elkhorn and the Elkhorn School District have coordinated food and gift assistance for families in need during the Holidays. In order to limit exposure of our donors, volunteers and families to households outside their own, we will be requesting donations of food cards and store gift cards. HOPE NOW kindly requests the donation of grocery gift cards and store gift cards (ex. Piggly Wiggly, Aldi, WalMart, Target, Kohl’s).
Gift cards will be distributed to families in need based on family size.
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DEAR RESTAURANTS,
FREE SIGN UP!
Due to the struggles the tourism industry is facing throughout the country, Visit Walworth County has made the decision that participation in the 2020 Dine Around The Lakes will be FREE for Walworth County Restaurants to participate. Sign up today!
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MAKER MONDAYS!
NOVEMBER 9TH
Each guest will take home 5 homemade cards.
Workshop is limited to 15 participants due to social distancing.
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VETERAN'S DAY PROGRAM
1:00 P.M. NOVEMBER 11, 2020
PRESENTED BY
Walworth County Historical Society
and American Legion Post 45
VETERANS DAY PROGRAM
@ HERITAGE HALL
103 E. Rockwell St, Elkhorn
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COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
SPONSORED BY WCHRA
NOVEMBER 18TH: 2PM-7PM
NEW Location: Associated Bank Community Room,
10 N. Lincoln Street, Elkhorn
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LIVE EVENTS RETURN TO
YOUNG AUDITORIUM!
Be one of the first to attend a live concert this season at Young Auditorium! We’re re-
opening our doors for two private, limited-seat, socially distanced benefit concerts to help raise funds for
Whitewater food pantries. Join us as the Irish musicians and dancers of Derek Byrne and Paddygrass bring the
Young Auditorium stage back to life - Saturday, November 14th - 5:00pm & 7:30pm shows!
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DONATIONS ACCEPTED AT THE
ELKHORN CHAMBER!
The Big Bundle Up is once again taking over Wisconsin and we’re looking for your help collecting warm winter items for those in need. This year’s campaign will run Thursday, November 5, 2020 through Tuesday, January 5, 2021.
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Enjoy Low, Off-Season Rates for
This Week's Great Weather!
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GRANT DEADLINE APPROACHING! |
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Grants are awarded to support historical and environmental preservation, education, health care, youth programs and the elderly. The Fund is advised by a board of community volunteers who initiate fundraising activities and determine grant awards. Once per year the advisory board awards grants to non-profit organizations, the local school district, and/or local government agencies for charitable programs or projects serving the good of the community.
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SAVE THE DATE
18th Annual Virtual Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Update, hosted by the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute
Friday, November 6, 2020
(There is no cost for this virtual event)
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NOVEMBER 4TH @ 7PM
Experience a drawn to the word artistic experience where Artist and Pastor Paul Oman will paint a larger-than-life sized mural of the biblical story, On the Road to Emmaus, before your eyes with First English Lutheran Church! This story will unfold artistically, musically, narratively and Scripturally during the event.
All are welcome, we encourage you to invite friends and family to this miraculous experience. Register and watch!
No products will be sold.
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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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THRIVENT is GROWING!
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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Fear of Coronavirus Continues to Hammer U.S. Travel Industry
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According to the most recent Longwoods International tracking study of American travelers, about half of American travelers say fear of spreading or contracting COVID-19 is preventing them from taking trips. Beyond fears of spreading or contracting COVID-19, American travelers are hindered from taking trips by unclear health and safety protocols (37%) and personal health concerns (36%). Only 13% of American travelers have no hesitations about traveling.
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