Blood Drive
2025-02-17 09:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
It’s American Heart Month! Celebrate by donating blood. Schedule your donation HERE.

FREE Community Art Class
2025-02-11 17:00 - 19:30, 2024-11-12 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-22 17:00 - 19:30 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
UW-Whitewater’s Art Education graduating students are offering free art classes to the Fort Atkinson community! These classes will be led by talented students who will share their skills with participants of all ages. Everyone is welcome to join and explore their creativity. The class will meet on September 24, October 22, November 21, February 11, March 11, and April 22 with a concluding class show in May.

How to Advetsie on Social Media Platforms
2025-02-06 19:00 - 20:30 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States

Wellness Day 2025
2025-02-01 10:00 - 13:00 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States

Chamber Concert Series: Varshavski-Shapiro Piano Duo
2025-01-26 16:00 - 18:00 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States

Fort Club Board Meeting
2025-01-21 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-12-17 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-11-19 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-10-15 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-09-17 17:30 - 18:30 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States

New Year's Day Closed
2025-01-01 | WI

New Year's Eve - Closed
2024-12-31 | WI

Christmas Day - Closed
2024-12-25 | WI

Christmas Eve - Closed
2024-12-24 | WI

Christmas Radio Play
2024-12-14 19:00 - 20:00 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Kick off the holiday season with FAC and the Fort Atkinson Community Theater (FACT) for a Christmas radio play on December 14th. Donations are appreciated.

Holiday Market
2024-12-07 09:00 - 15:00 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Celebrate the season by supporting local talent and exploring a variety of unique gifts and handmade treasures from vendors across the community. Enjoy seasonal treats and hot chocolate with a Latin flair by FUMC Hispanic Ministry, and don’t miss our special floor dedicated to next-gen artists and entrepreneurs, showcasing fresh creativity and innovation.

A Day at the Club: Caregiver Retreat
2024-11-06 09:00 - 16:00 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States

Chamber Concert: Duo Zinck-Chicha
2024-10-27 16:00 - 18:00 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States

Indigenous Textiles Community Conversation
2024-10-26 15:00 - 17:00 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Join Marcia Miquelon, Arts Outreach Project Coordinator for the University of Wisconsin- Madison’s Division of the Arts, for a community conversation around textiles, and their power to preserve cultural heritage. The conversation will focus on this impact among women in indigenous, immigrant, and refugee communities.

Disability & Inclusion Workshop
2024-10-16 09:00 - 11:30 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Join the Fort Atkinson Club for this important morning workshop. We will focus on ways to foster more equitable and accessible workplaces, schools, and communities – starting with one person at a time. This FREE, public event is made possible for the Fort Atkinson community through a grant from the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD). All are welcome to attend.
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Topics will include:
Understanding Disability

Types of Disabilities: There are various types of disabilities, including physical, sensory, intellectual, and mental health disabilities. All are not the same.
Etiquette and Language: Examples of respectful language and appropriate behavior when interacting with people with disabilities.

Legal Framework

Laws and Regulations: Overview of relevant laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the U.S., or equivalent legislation in other countries.
Rights and Responsibilities: Understanding the rights of individuals with disabilities and the obligations of organizations to ensure accessibility and accommodation.

Inclusive Practices

Diversity and Inclusion: Emphasizing the importance of diversity and creating an inclusive culture that values all individuals.
Bias and Unconscious Bias: Identifying and addressing unconscious biases that might affect interactions with people with disabilities.

Communication Skills

Effective Communication: Techniques for clear and respectful communication, including understanding and using alternative communication methods when necessary.
Listening and Feedback: Encouraging open dialogue and feedback to better understand and address the needs of individuals with disabilities.

Action Planning

Implementing Changes: Developing action plans to improve accessibility and inclusion within the community.
Monitoring and Evaluation: Setting up mechanisms to regularly review and improve accessibility and inclusion efforts.

Resources and Support

Local and Online Resources: Providing information on additional resources, organizations, and support networks.
Support Systems: Establishing internal support systems and contacts for individuals needing accommodation or assistance.

Supper Club Fundraiser
2024-10-12 17:30 - 22:00 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States

FAC Talk - Wisconsin Supper Club Cookbook: A Taste of History, Through All Courses
2024-10-02 19:00 - 20:30 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States

Build Local: Setting up for Entrepreneurial Success with WWBIC
2024-09-26 18:00 - 20:00 | WI

Medicare Education Seminar
2024-09-25 17:00 - 19:00 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Join us for a free Medicare seminar hosted by WPS Health Insurance and sponsored by Day Insurance. This event is perfect for those about to start Medicare or those already enrolled who want to learn more about their options. Please RSVP to Day Insurance at 920-563-5872 to save your seat, but walk-ins are also welcome!

FREE Community Art Class: Create Postcards Using Everyday Ingredients
2024-09-24 17:00 - 19:30 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Create unique postcards by using food—like fruits, vegetables, and dried pasta—to create one-of-a-kind art prints. Learn innovative techniques to paint and transfer your designs onto paper, or use our additional printing supplies if food-based tools aren’t your style. Take home your personalized postcards, or mail them to friends and share your masterpiece!
Class Instructors:
Sidney Chaney
Sidney is from Eagle, Wisconsin, and a dedicated art education major at UW-Whitewater. With plans to become a high school art teacher in the Midwest after graduation, Sidney is passionate about supporting the creativity in her students and is looking forward to sharing her knowledge in the classroom.

Emma Siskoff
Emma is pursuing a degree in art education with a minor in entrepreneurship at UW-Whitewater. Alongside her studies, she runs a small business creating murals and commissioned paintings. Emma is excited to apply her skills in real-world classroom settings. In her free time, she enjoys reading and spending time with her fiancé and friends.

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Supper Juried Art Exhibition Reception
2024-09-24 16:15 - 17:00 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Join us for a reception to meet the artists featured in the Supper Juried Art Exhibition. Immerse yourself in their work and learn about their interpretations of the theme Supper. A diverse selection of artwork will be available for purchase, offering a chance to support talented artists. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with the artists and gain insight into their creative processes, and all are invited to join us for the art workshop at 5 pm hosted by UW-Whitewater art education students.

Supper Exhibition
2024-09-20 - 2024-11-30 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Learn more about this exhibition at fortatkinsonclub.org/visual-arts.

FAC Taste: Hispanic Culinary Traditions | Tradiciones Culinarias Hispanas
2024-09-18 19:00 - 20:30 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Wednesday, September 18
7:00-8:30 pm
Bilingual Event!
To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, come taste and learn about traditional recipes from three Hispanic cultures. Discover how these dishes are made and the traditions behind them. Enjoy a variety of authentic flavors with us. Also, to improve your bilingual skills, plan to join our friends from Dwight Foster Public Library, who will lead a Spanish/English language exchange right after the recipe demos.
Learn how to make:

Handmade tortillas – Mexico:
Fried plantain with filling – Dominican Republic
Tamales – Honduras

Miércoles, 18 de septiembre
7:00 – 8:30 pm
¡Hablaremos Español!
Para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, prueba y aprende recetas tradicionales de tres culturas hispanas. Descubre cómo se preparan estos platos y las tradiciones que hay detrás de ellos, y disfruta de una variedad de sabores auténticos con nosotros. Además, para mejorar tus habilidades bilingües, podrás participar en un intercambio de Lengua Español/Inglés con nuestros amigos de la Biblioteca Pública Dwight Foster, justo después de las demostraciones de recetas.

Tortillas caseras – México:
Canastas de plátano – Dominican Republic
Tamales – Honduras
