Find all of our special events, meetings, and community happenings for our Chamber members!
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Dousman Business Opportunity Night
Wednesday, November 7th 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Join us at the Lions Community Center in downtown Dousman for networking, free appetizers, and cash bar. Then listen in at 6:00 pm with three short presentations on issues impacting your business including insurance, small business loans, and village happenings.
Tim Casey, Director, Economic Development, Waukesha County Center for Growth, Inc. will be our featured guest discussing special financing opportunities for qualified Dousman business to help you grow.
Active 2018 Dousman Area Chamber members may set up a display for their business within the Community Center for the event. This could include a table, brochures, product examples, or other marketing materials.
Please contact Bruce Bautch via email by 10.29.18 if you plan to have your business participate or if you will attend the event: 414.418.8912 | bbautch@focalpointcoaching.com.
Note, you do not need to be a Dousman Area Chamber member to attend, but we will have membership forms available at the event. If you sign up at the event, the remainder of your 2018 membership will be FREE and your entire payment will be applied to your 2019 membership dues! Otherwise, non-chamber members may attend for a fee of $5.
We look forward to seeing you on November 7th and working with you to continue to grow our Dousman area business community!
Join us at Sunnyside restaurant for a Dousman Winterfest planning meeting! All are welcome to join.
This year’s theme is “A Grinchy Christmas in Dousman.” The planning committee is a great group of volunteers who are helping plan all the happenings for a fun day on Sunday 12/2, including ice sculptors, crafts, chili contest, caroling, and much more. Enjoy a delicious Sunnyside breakfast as we plan together.
See you there!
Join us at Sunnyside restaurant for a Dousman Winterfest planning meeting! All are welcome to join.
This year’s theme is “A Grinchy Christmas in Dousman.” The planning committee is a great group of volunteers who are helping plan all the happenings for a fun day on Sunday 12/2, including ice sculptors, crafts, chili contest, caroling, and much more. Enjoy a delicious Sunnyside breakfast as we plan together.
See you there!
It’s time for our famous Santa Comes to Dousman event, plus lots more fun!
Our theme for 2018 is “A Grinchy Christmas in Dousman,” and your family won’t want to miss this magical day of festivities.
Join us for this special day that draws people to our beloved Dousman.
Visit our Facebook page to RSVP and share the event!
The schedule of fun for Sunday, December 2nd will include:
? Famous Chili/Soup Contest – Yes, Chili or Soup at area businesses. Taste them all and cast your vote for your favorite in the ballot boxes by Chamberlain’s and Cornerstop.
? *NEW THIS YEAR* Wood Carvers Sat 12/1 & Sun 12/2 – With an auction Sunday at 3 PM at the Community Center! (Dousman Ottawa Lions Club Cookout – Saturday 12/1 from 11 AM – 1 PM)
? Kid’s Activities at the Masonic Lodge – headquarters for the scavenger hunt (pick up your map!), cookies, hot cocoa, and crafts.
? Ice sculptors at 10 locations along Main Street – watch them throughout the day as they transform from blocks of ice to beautiful sculptures! See if you can guess what they’ll become.
? 11:30 AM – Santa / Grinch Bike Ride Parade through Dousman – starting at Bicycle Doctor and riding north on Main Street. Wear a costume!
? 11:30 AM – 3 PM – Christmas Carolers on Main Street
? 11:30 AM – 4 PM – Arts & crafts vendors at the Village Hall
? 1 – 4 PM – Face painting at the Lions Community Center
? 1 – 4 PM – ***Horse-drawn carriage rides CANCELED due to expected rain***. Two small buses will run up and down Main Street to provide covered DRY transportation.
? 1 – 4 PM – Caricatures at Dousman Laundry
? 4:30 PM – Santa Comes to the Lions Community Center via Fire Truck – shop the 4H bake sale as well.
What a great way to kick off the holiday season! But we need your help to make it happen.
We are looking for financial support through cash sponsorships. You’re invited to sponsor the event and earn excellent exposure for your business. Contact Frank / 262-893-1106 or email
Big thanks to our major sponsors for this year’s event. We couldn’t do it without you!
Support your local youth Masonic group and come EAT BACON!
All are welcome Sunday, December 16th from 4-7 PM at the Dousman Masonic Lodge (214 N. Main Street, Dousman) to enjoy all you can eat BACON themed dishes!
Adults – $10
Ages 3-11 – $5
Under 3 – Free
See you there!
Grab a buddy and join in a fun day of playing bags! CASH PRIZES – 75% Payout!
Saturdays January 19, February 16, and March 16, 2019
Great indoor venue with 10 boards.
10:30 AM registration and practice. Competition to follow at 11:30 AM.
Concessions / full bar available
2 – person teams or singles welcome, we’ll pair you up | $10 per person | Pay at the door | Separate divisions per skill level
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Join your fellow community members for a delicious Culver’s dinner or custard stop and support Dousman Elementary! See Dousman teachers, staff, and PTO members in uniform helping serve as you mingle with friends. A portion of all proceeds from the evening will go to PTO-sponsored events and programs at the school like VIP (Grandparent’s) Day, Science Day, Fine Arts Day, and more.
See you there!
Grab a buddy and join in a fun day of playing bags! CASH PRIZES – 75% Payout!
Saturdays January 19, February 16, and March 16, 2019
Great indoor venue with 10 boards.
10:30 AM registration and practice. Competition to follow at 11:30 AM.
Concessions / full bar available
2 – person teams or singles welcome, we’ll pair you up | $10 per person | Pay at the door | Separate divisions per skill level
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Grab a buddy and join in a fun day of playing bags! CASH PRIZES – 75% Payout!
Saturday, March 16, 2019
Great indoor venue with 10 boards.
10:30 AM registration and practice. Competition to follow at 11:30 AM.
Concessions / full bar available
2 – person teams or singles welcome, we’ll pair you up | $10 per person | Pay at the door | Separate divisions per skill level
*Bring a donation for the KM Food Pantry!*
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Join us for the Dousman-Ottawa Lions “End of Winter” Pancake Breakfast at the Community Center!
Sunday, March 31, 2019: 8-11 a.m.
Enjoy all you can eat pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, OJ, milk, and coffee! Freewill donations gladly accepted.
