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The weekend brings a Freeport Pride Picnic, Concerts on the Square and Music Under the Stars, along with fundraisers, live music and more to the Freeport area.
Brats and Burgers
What: Brats and Burgers is a fundraiser for the Cedarville Area Historical Society. Net proceeds will go to support operating and maintenance expenses.
When: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. June 12 and June 12
Where: Sullivan’s, 201 Dodds Lane, Lena
Food Fight Against Cancer
What: The annual Food Fight Against Cancer features food and entertainment. Sample bites from local caterers and restaurants as they compete for the title of Best Food. The evening will also feature inspiring stories from Freeport-area cancer survivors and interactive entertainment from nationally touring magician Josh Weidner. Every dollar raised supports the Mercyhealth Cancer Center–Freeport and the patients and families it serves.
When: 5-9 p.m. June 12
Where: The Wagner House, 1 E. Spring St., Freeport
Cost: $40-$260
Music on the Links
What: Cross Cut will pe performing some good old tunes for your listening pleasure. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
When: 5-8 p.m. June 12
Where: Park Hills Golf Course, 3240 W. Stephenson St., Freeport
Cost: Free admission
Mac O’Brien at Concerts on the Square
What: Mac O’Brien brings country, rock and origjnal music to Monroe’s Main Street Concert Series. Mac O’Brien has built her career from dive bars to festival main stages across five Midwestern states. First recognized as a standout teen songwriter by Nashville’s Up and Comer radio program and Merf Music Nashville, she has shared the stage with Lonestar, Chris Cagle, Pam Tillis, Rodney Atkins, Parker McCollum, Kylie Morgan, Scotty McCreery and Jordan Davis, and has performed at major events including Country Thunder and Summerfest. Now stepping into a more rock-driven era, Mac’s songs are built on grit, resilience and emotional truth.
When: 6:30 p.m. June 12
Where: downtown square in Monroe, Wis.
Cost: Free admission
Boogie and the YoYoz
What: Boogie & the YoYoz will perform in Coach’s Golf & Grill Summer concert series.
When: 7 p.m. June 12
Where: Coach’s Golf & Grill, 621 W. Lena St., Lena
Cost: $20
Praise in Krape Park
What: Friday nights through August, there will be different groups playing Christian music in the bandshell. On June 12, hear music from the band, No Worries. Refreshments are served after the performance and a free will offering will be taken. There are some benches, but you’re welcome to bring your own lawn chairs. Everyone is welcome.When: 7-8 p.m. June 12
Where: Krape Park bandshell, 1799 S. Park Blvd., Freeport
Cost: Freewill offering encouraged
Car Show
What: Cars, trucks and motorcycles are all welcome. There will be cash payouts, and food and drink specials.
When: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. June 13
Where: PJ’s Corner, 504 N. Stanton St., Davis
Cost: $20 per car display
Freeport Pride Picnic
What: Join St. John UCC and community partners at a picnic to celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month. Enjoy food and activities for all ages and learn about local LGBTQ-friendly organizations.
When: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. June 13
Where: St. John United Church of Christ, 1010 S. Park Blvd., Freeport
PAWS to Read
What: Visit the library and read a story to one of the sweet pups from Therapy Dogs International.
When: 11 a.m. – noon June 13
Where: Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas St., Freeport
Cost: Free
Adult Comedy with Bag Lady Sue
What: Nationally- and internationally-known comic, biker chick and patriot, Suzanne Krut-Austin as “Bag Lady Sue” brings her one-of-a-kind adult comedy show here. Veterans, active duty and first responders get $5 off with identification.
When: 5 p.m. June 13
Where: Hot Rod Nellie’s, 122 S. Jackson Road, Pecatonica
Cost: $30
That 70s Band
What: Enjoy Sunday Funday with music from That 70s Band. There will be giveaways for best dressed 70s attire.
When: 2-5 p.m. June 14
Where: Lena Brewing Co., 9426 W. Wagner Road, Lena
Music Under the Stars
What: Come hear the Freeport Concert Band in its summer music series. Enjoy all genres of music led by a guest conductor each week, with vocal and instrumental soloists adding to the excitement. The variety of artists will entertain all ages. There is bench seating or bring along some lawn chairs.
When: 7-9 p.m. June 14
Where: Koenig Amphitheatre, Krape Park, Freeport
Cost: Free admission
Coming next week
Dinosaur and Bird Puzzle Painting
What: Pre-school and elementary school children can drop in between 2 and 4 p.m. to paint a wooden dinosaur or bird puzzles.
When: 2-4 p.m. June 15 or 5:30-6:30 p.m. June 18
Where: Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas St., Freeport
George Roger Clark takes the Old Northwest
What: John Lynn traveled a thousand miles by canoe and 250 miles by bicycle, from Redstone Fort in Pennsylvania to Forts Massac and Kaskaskia in Illinois to Fort Sackville in Indiana, to follow the route of George Rogers Clark and his men during their Revolutionary War campaign to drive the British from the western frontier and take possession of Kaskaskia, Cahokia and Vincennes for the Americans in 1778-79. He will talk about and show pictures of his travel adventures, along with the history of the “Old Northwest Territory” during the Revolutionary War period. Learn more about America during our 250th year anniversary as an independent nation. No registration is required.
When: 6:30-7:45 p.m. June 16
Where: Freeport Public Library meeting room, 100 E. Douglas St., Freeport
Mosaics
What: Come create mosaics. Using multi-color tiles and a simple square base, there are endless designs possible for you to create are endless. Finished mosaics need 24 hours to dry before grouting, so this craft will be ready for pick-up June 18. Teen Tuesdays are for youth in grades 7th through 12th.
When: 2-3 p.m. June 16
Where: Freeport Public Library learning lab, 100 E. Douglas St., Freeport
Kathi Edwards is a freelance contributor to the Freeport Journal-Standard.
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