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The Dousman Area Chamber of Commerce is so pleased to bring the Market back to the heart of downtown Dousman – in the parking lot of the Dousman Village Hall!
Wednesdays from 2 – 6 PM, with NEW extended summer hours for our NEW location!
Dates: Every Wednesday | May 3rd through October 18th, 2017
Extended Hours: NEW extended hours from June 14th to August 30th: 2 – 7 PM (easier than ever to swing by after work!)
Location: Dousman Village Hall parking lot – 118 S. Main Street, Dousman (across from the fire station near the ball diamond)
With construction of Main Street complete and our downtown area freshly updated, we’re excited to bring the Market back to the heart of downtown Dousman!
Vendors: Find the 2017 application and information here.
The Dousman Area Chamber of Commerce is so pleased to bring the Market back to the heart of downtown Dousman – in the parking lot of the Dousman Village Hall!
Wednesdays from 2 – 6 PM, with NEW extended summer hours for our NEW location!
Dates: Every Wednesday | May 3rd through October 18th, 2017
Extended Hours: NEW extended hours from June 14th to August 30th: 2 – 7 PM (easier than ever to swing by after work!)
Location: Dousman Village Hall parking lot – 118 S. Main Street, Dousman (across from the fire station near the ball diamond)
With construction of Main Street complete and our downtown area freshly updated, we’re excited to bring the Market back to the heart of downtown Dousman!
Vendors: Find the 2017 application and information here.
25th Annual Halloween Haunted Woods!
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Friday, October 20, 2017
Parking available at Dousman Elementary (341 E. Ottawa Avenue Dousman, WI 53118 ).
Join us for this unforgettable FREE community trick-or-treat event!
THE SCOOP:
Children 6th grade and under and their families are invited to walk through our amazingly decorated buildings and beautiful woods, enjoying different themes in each area across the campus. Three Pillars residents and staff will be present throughout, dressed in fun costumes and ready to hand out candy to the little ones trick-or-treating their way through.
Event occurs rain or shine. This event is all about FUN and not about SCARY. No tickets or registration necessary.
PARKING / SHUTTLE:
The evening begins at Dousman Elementary (Hwy 67 South to Hwy Z: 341 E Ottawa Ave, Dousman) where a FREE shuttle bus takes you to and from Three Pillars. The first bus loads and leaves the school at 6 PM; doors open at Three Pillars at 6:30 PM. The last bus will leave the school to head to Three Pillars at 7:45 PM. There is no parking available at Three Pillars for this event.
DON’T FORGET TO:
-Dress up.
-Bring a candy bucket or use one of our bags, given at the entrance
-Wear good walking shoes.
-Pack the little ones up in a stroller or wagon (that you can load on the school bus shuttle) to make the walk simple.
-Bring a non-perishable food or monetary donation for the Kettle Moraine Food Pantry, which will be collected before you get on the shuttle bus at Dousman Elementary.
For more information, please contact Three Pillars’ Marketing & Events Specialist by email: info@threepillars.org
You can also find details about this beloved community event on our Facebook event (http://bit.ly/3PHHW2017) or our website (http://www.threepillars.org/Events/Halloween-Haunted-Woods-2017-.htm?Occurrence=2017-10-20T18:30:00).
Two Days of Holiday Magic | HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
at Chamberlain’s Flowers
Wednesday and Thursday, November 15 & 16, 2017
10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Open late! Save Money. Shop Local.
– Specials! – Decor for home or office! – Door prizes! – Refreshments! – Ice cream specials! –
Bring your holiday shopping list and let Chamberlain’s do the rest! Always the right size and color.
See all of 2017’s Keepsake Arrangements! Don’t forget to order your Thanksgiving flowers, too.
Stop in or call and mention seeing the event on the Chamber website to redeem a 10% OFF COUPON!
Two Days of Holiday Magic | HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
at Chamberlain’s Flowers
Wednesday and Thursday, November 15 & 16, 2017
10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Open late! Save Money. Shop Local.
– Specials! – Decor for home or office! – Door prizes! – Refreshments! – Ice cream specials! –
Bring your holiday shopping list and let Chamberlain’s do the rest! Always the right size and color.
See all of 2017’s Keepsake Arrangements! Don’t forget to order your Thanksgiving flowers, too.
Stop in or call and mention seeing the event on the Chamber website to redeem a 10% OFF COUPON!
Wine Tasting at the Cornerstop
Stop in any time from 3 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22nd to taste three different types of wine from Rare Red Wines!
As always, Santa is returning to Dousman in 2017!
“It’s a Wonderful Life in Dousman”
Sunday, December 3rd, 2017
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All are invited to visit downtown Dousman on Sunday, December 3rd for a favorite annual tradition! Santa comes to town at 4:30 PM, but the whole day will be filled with festive, holiday fun!
Our committee and many Chamber businesses have put together a full day of events, including:
• 11 a.m. to 3 p.m: Ice Carvers along Main Street – Stop by to watch all 11 of them work and guess what they’re carving! Thank you to the area businesses who have sponsored an ice sculpture. Help us show our gratitude by patronizing their businesses!
• 11 a.m. to 4 p.m: Artisan Craft Fair on the 2nd floor of the Dousman Masonic Lodge (214 N Main Street) – Bring some cash for when you find something you love! There’ll be plenty to admire and choose from, including bags and purses, Christmas and home decor, ornaments, scarves, woven baskets, wood boxes, and more.
• 11 a.m. to 4 p.m: Model Railroad Train Display at the Dousman Masonic Lodge (214 N Main Street) – Enjoy the majestic sight of the Milwaukee Northwestern Model Railroad Club’s displays. The little train enthusiasts in your life will love watching the trains and might even get a chance to try the remote or sound the whistle.
• 11 a.m. to 4 p.m: Children’s Scavenger Hunt – Kids are invited to explore Main Street in pursuit of collecting a prize! Pick up a wreath at the Bullfrog Station (319 N Main Street), Chamberlain’s (133 N Main Street), or the Dousman Municipal Building (118 S Main Street). Look for the “scavenger hunt bell” sign in a front window of Main Street businesses and collect a sticker from each. Bring the completed wreath to the Lions Community Center between 2 and 4 p.m. to earn a prize!
• 12 noon to 3 p.m: Chili tasting contest at various businesses along Main Street – Warm up with something hot and tasty. After you’ve tasted, look for the 3 decorated mailboxes placed along Main Street to turn in your voting card.
• 12 noon to 3 p.m: Carriage Rides along Main Street – Catch a ride as the horse-drawn carriage makes round trips up and down the street. Look for the “Carriage Rides” signs at the Municipal Building, Edward Jones, Cornerstop, and the Bullfrog Station.
• 12 noon to 3 p.m: Carolers outdoors at two spots along Main Street – Enjoy the sweet sounds of various volunteer and school groups serenading you.
• 12 noon to 3 p.m: Crafts for Kids in the Municipal Building (118 S Main Street) – The kids will make something fun and adorable.
• 12 noon to 3 p.m: Photo Op with a Christmas Angel Character in the Municipal Building (118 S Main Street) – Snap a photo with the beautiful Christmas angel to remember this magical day forever.
• 12 noon to 3 p.m: Caricature Drawings in the building next door (to the south) of Edward Jones (139 N Main Street – which also happens to be for sale! Meet Kristie the Shorewest realtor while you’re there) – Stop by for a free keepsake caricature drawing by a talented artist.
• 12 noon to 3 p.m: Face Painting at Soapy Dogs (132 N Main Street) – Enjoy extra festivity with cool face paintings.
• 12 noon to 3 p.m: Wine and Beer Tasting at Cornerstop (200 N Main Street) – A little something special to warm the adults up.
• 12:45 p.m: Family Santa Bike Ride, starting at the Bicycle Doctor (105 N Main Street) – Dress up like Santa, or something festive, and grab your bike to celebrate the season with some fun and fitness. We’re going for a group bike ride down Maint Street! Make sure you don’t leave Kevin behind at home! *Everyone on a bike must be wearing a helmet.* Parade Ride begins at 1:00 p.m., with hot chocolate, coffee, and treats afterwards at 1:30 p.m.
• 4:30 p.m: Santa arrives to the Lions Community Center (235 N Main Street) – Don’t miss your chance to sit on the big guy’s lap and tell him what you want for Christmas.
DOUSMAN AREA BUSINESSES: We welcome the whole business community to light up our town with festive window decorations and encourage fun events within your business the day of this event. Previous things that have been done are Face Painting, Cookie Decorating, Free Samples of some of your products, etc… We highly encourage your involvement.
CONSIDER SPONSORING THE EVENT! Remember, everything is FREE to attendees, and we’re so pleased to be able to continue offering free fun for all, thanks to your support. Please call Karen Arenz at 262-965-2240 or Lyn Tyler at 262-719-1506.
We are looking forward to lots of people in town on December 3rd, sharing holiday spirit and making lasting memories with their families!
Dousman Chamber members are invited to a holiday party!
After the hustle and bustle of the holidays have calmed, let’s gather for refreshments and socializing to celebrate the New Year.
Join us at Three Pillars on Thursday, January 25, 2018, from 5-7 p.m.
Dousman Chamber members are invited to a winter social!
After the hustle and bustle of the holidays have calmed, let’s gather for refreshments and socializing to celebrate 2020.
Join us at the Dousman Masonic Lodge on Thursday, February 6 from 5-7 p.m.
Join us for an unforgettable Royal Ball with Disney princesses in Dousman!
Dreams will come true as you meet Sleeping Beauty, Ariel, and Princess Tiana
Tickets:
Princesses & Princes – $40
Queens & Kings – $15
*Open to children of all ages – must be accompanied by an adult*
SEATS ARE LIMITED!
In order to make sure all in attendance have the best time imaginable, we are asking that you request to reserve your seats by:
1. Sending an email to dousmanroyalball@gmail.com.
2. Indicate all adults and children in your party.
3. Await an email reply confirmation with information on completing payment by check or credit card.
Because seats are limited, they will be reserved in the order emails are received.
For more information, call 262-719-5165. Our Facebook Event also has all the details: bit.ly/RoyalBallDousman
This is the Dousman Chamber’s largest annual fundraiser, with proceeds supporting our scholarship fund and other community initiatives.
