DWACC October 2022 Newsletter |
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Welcome New Members, Upcoming Chamber & Community News and Events, Highlights from WindsorFest and more... |
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October Chamber Luncheon
Tuesday, October 4th from
11:30am to 1:00pm
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Join us for our October Chamber Luncheon on Tuesday, October 4th, where we will have Attorney Marsha L. Tesar present valuable information on Long Term Care & Estate Planning.
Marsha L. Tesar of Tesar Law Group, S.C. is a local attorney who focuses her practice in the area of Estate Planning and Elder Law. Attorney Tesar has worked as an attorney in the DeForest area since 2000. She will be discussing long term care planning and various legal documents to ensure a proper estate plan is in place while we age. These documents include Wills, Trusts, and various Powers of Attorney.
Colin Robinson, President of the DeForest Area Rotary Club, will highlight work the Rotary does for our community!
Only 5 seats left! Contact Heike
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Business After 4pm Networking
Thursday, October 27th
from 4:00-6:30pm
at The Lone Girl Brewing Company
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The Deforest Windsor Area and Waunakee Area Chamber Members are invited to Business After 4, an after hours networking mixer at The Lone Girl Brewery.
Visit with friends, colleagues and new business contacts while enjoying complementary light appetizers and cash bar.
Chamber Members only.
Please register so we can plan accordingly: HERE
Thank you!
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Thank you to all of you that sponsored, participated and volunteered to help us make another wonderful experience at WindsorFest! |
The morning started with the Windsor Boy Scout Troop 155 Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser serving a delicious breakfast under the tent. Then the Norski Sprint for School had 76 participants walking and running the Windsor neighborhood trails raising money for the DeForest Area Middle School. WindsorFest opened at 11am and had so many exciting activities for families. The DeForest Windsor Fire & EMS crew came and had kids test their firefighter skills. Our FFA students shared their pets at the petting farm.
Thank you to Balanced Chiropractic & Wellness, DeForest Area Public Library, DeForest Area Community & Senior Center, Hop, Skip & Drive, Aldo Leopold Nature Center, TDS, DeForest Area Historical Society and the Village of Windsor for sharing games and information with visitors!
Thank you North Windsor United Methodist Church, DeForest Windsor Lions Club and Golden Triangle Drifters for serving delicious treats!
Thank you Connie and Chris at Perfect Print & Type for donating the posters to hang around town!
The trivia winners went home with $50 in Chamber Bucks winnings!
The Playlist had the music tent dancing and singing into the night!
Thank you to all of our volunteers, vendors and participants sharing great ideas for next years event!
Hope to see everyone back again on September 30, 2023!
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Happy Manufacturing Month, Wisconsin!
We’re proud to celebrate our state’s largest industry during the month of October!
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Winterfest Weekend
in the DeForest Windsor Area
December 2nd - 4th, 2022
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Is your organization planning an event for the Winterfest Weekend?
Join the fun!
Candlelight Hike
Cinnamon Rolls with Santa
Music Boosters Craft Fair
Crafts & Games at the DeForest Area Public Library
Please contact Heike with details for promotion on the Winterfest poster and on social media!
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Community Open House & Ribbon Cutting at
DeForest Area High School during Homecoming Week!
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OPEN HOUSE October 3rd & 7th from 4:30 to 6:30 PM
The 2019 Referendum construction is complete!
Come see our newly renovated high school as we continue to update for modern learning and growth.
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Join us for the DeForest Dental Open House
Thursday, October 6th from 4:30-6:30pm
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Senior Wellness & Resource Fair
Friday, October 7th from 9:30am to 12pm
at the DeForest Area Community & Senior Center
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The DeForest Area Community and Senior Center presents our Annual Senior Wellness and Resource Fair on Friday, October 7th from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in conjunction with our annual Vaccination Clinic. We invite you to take part if your services could impact or benefit older adults in our community. Please make note that our doors do not open until 9:00 a.m. Set up will be from 9:00-9:30 a.m.
Ways you may participate include:
Reserve table space
Half-table for $25.00 OR Full table $50.00 in our Community Room
Door prizes, promotional items or treats really help to attract people
to your table
Sponsorships for Refreshment table:
Cookies
Cheese
Sausage
Fruit
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Windsor Community Blood Drive
Saturday, October 8th
9:00am to 2:00pm
Windsor Police Department
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***Windsor Community Blood Drive***
The Red Cross is in need of blood to restock the supplies that have been sent to Florida for Hurricane Ian.
You can sign up for the drive by scanning the QR code on the Posters, by clicking on this direct link:
Or call: 1-800-RED-CROSS and use
Sponsor Code: Windsor
Promotions:
All presenting donors will get a $5 e-card
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Last Open House of the Season
Sunday, October 9th from 1:00-3:00pm
Hansen-Newell-Bennett House Museum
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Congratulations Mark Tenjum
on your Retirement from the Village of DeForest.
Thank you for your 26 years of service!
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DAMS STEAM Family Night
Wednesday, October 12
from 5:00-7:30pm
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STEAM Family Night is a free family event that focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, and Math.
Join us on Wednesday, October 12 from 5-7:30 pm at DeForest Area Middle School!
This is an opportunity for students and their families to enjoy a variety of hands-on activities and to explore different areas of STEAM. Snacks will be sold during the event by the DASD Robotics Club to raise funds for their 2022-2023 competition season. This is a Wisconsin Science Festival sponsored event.
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Trunk or Treat
Wednesday, October 26th
from 4:00-5:30pm
Fireman's Park, Windsor
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"Adopt a Class" Program is Back! |
The DeForest Area School District is excited to welcome business partners back into our elementary schools through their “Adopt a Class” program! This program provides the opportunity for area businesses to develop relationships with learners and offer insights into future careers as well as apply their learning to the world outside of the classroom. This can be done through a variety of visits and activities of your choosing.
Past visits have included read-a-louds, demonstrations, supporting classroom learning, and hands-on activities. A minimum of four visits/activities during the school year is requested.
If your business would like to “adopt” one or more of DASD’s K-3 grade classes, please contact Kathy Williams, School/Community Relations Coordinator, kwilliams@deforestschools.org
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Mark your calendar for the
Future Wisconsin Summit
Tuesday, December 8th!
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Visit our Community Websites for more
Information & Upcoming Events
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Do you have an Event, Job Posting, Member 2 Member Deal or News to Share?
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Looking to Hire?
Post your Positions on the Chamber Website!
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Click and Check out the
Member 2 Member Deals!
Have one to offer? Contact Heike
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Thank you to our 2022 Signature Sponsors!
Keeping the Connection Sponsor
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Thank you to TDS Telecom for sponsoring small businesses
in our communities to continue membership in the DeForest Windsor Area Chamber of Commerce!
We are so grateful for your Keeping the Connection sponsorship in 2021 and 2022! Contact Heike to learn more!
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