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Borreltje, Dutch Social Club: Borreltje is a relaxed social group who meets to discuss Dutch culture, immigration and Dutch settlement, history and current events. Click here to view the details of our May 2008 meeting. We are adjourned for the summer and will begin meeting again in Fall. Check back for details!
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July
Steel Magnolias: Friday, July 25 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, July 26 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Doyle Park in Little Chute, WI. Come see this classic production performed in a beautiful outdoor setting. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Windmill Project.
Tickets available at:
- Yen's Chinese Buffet 700 E. Maes Ave., Kimberly
- Windmill office 122 W. Main St., Little Chute
- Vanderloop Shoes 127 E. Main St., Little Chute.
To view the poster, click here.
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September
The Dutch-American Experience in Wisconsin: 1835 to the present: September 25-27 in Sheboygan, WI. This conference sponsored by the Sheboygan County Historical Research Center will explore Wisconsin's place in the history of Dutch immigration to the U.S. Click here for more info.
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October
Kermis Dutch Festival 2008: Saturday, October 11th. Be Dutch for a Day! Little Chute's 27th Annual Kermis Dutch Festival is a community street festival celebrating Dutch heritage with arts & crafts, food, music, entertainment and fun for all ages. The day begins at 8am with a Pannenkoeken en Worstjes Ontbijt (Pancake and Sausage Breakfast) at the Gerard Van Hoof Civic Center at 625 Grand Avenue. Throughout the day, festivities on Grand Avenue will include an arts & crafts fair, authentic Dutch food and treats, live Dutch music and community bands, Dutch wooden shoe (clog) carving demonstrations, Dutch folk painting demonstrations, clog dancing, children's activities and games, Dutch costume dress-up, horse & carriage rides and much more! Local rock band Adams Way will provide entertainment into the evening. Little Chute invites you to come and join the merry-making!
Kermis Webpage!!!
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November
Dutch-American Heritage Day: Saturday, November 17th.
To learn more about this special day of celebration and remembrance, click here.
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