The Sheboygan Aquatics Society is a non-profit organization ran by local hobbyists to promote education and healthy aquariums. Sheboygan Aquatics Society welcomes individuals as well as family participants. We hold monthly meetings the second Wednesday of each month from 6-7pm. For more information go to www.sheboygan-aquatics-society.webs.com or email with questions to ShebAquatcisSoc@att.ent
The last few years have seen phenomenal growth and interest in chai (pronounced as a single syllable that rhymes with “pie”) tea due to the exotic flavor. The Saturday, November 19 class at the Atrium Tea Room and Cafe in Sheboygan Falls will focus on chai tea and the spices that comprise it. The class is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m. and run to 12:30 p.m.
Chai tea starts as a rich black tea; heavy milk, a variety of spices, and a sweetener complete it. The spices used differ from the region in India that is making it, but the most common are cardamon, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and pepper.
The simplest, traditional method of preparing chai is to simmer or boil a mixture of milk and water with loose leaf tea, sweeteners, and whole spices. A wonderful aromatic experience from the mix of spices and herbs results while brewing. The solid tea and spice residues are strained off before serving. As an alternative to the hot tea format, cold chai beverages range from simple spiced iced tea without milk to a slush of spiced tea, ice, and milk.
During the Christmas season, a quick chai can be made by combining plain tea with eggnog as a convenient, pre-spiced, presweetened dairy product. It’s tips like this, along with recipes and serving suggestions that class participants will learn about. Attendees will also quickly recognize that chai tea spices are the same commonly used in holiday cooking and baking.
This class offers a chance to enjoy a variety of samplings of tea and three savory cuisine courses to accompany them while attendees take some time for themselves before the real hustle and hectic pace of the holidays begin. Recipes and handouts are included in the class fee which is $25 per person. Reservations are required. Attendees will receive extra discounts on merchandise throughout the tea room and store the day of the class.
Tea artisans Martha Vande Leest and Kathryn Schwark, trained by STI, the leader in the tea industry, will be instructors for the class. Both have also received extra training from International Tea Specialists at the World Tea Conference.
The “Spice Up Your Holidays” chai tea class will be held November 19 starting at 11:30 a.m. at the Atrium Tea Room and Cafe located in Richardson’s Furniture Emporium at 202 Pine Street in Sheboygan Falls. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 467-6659 or e-mail kschwark@richardsoninds.com
Just in time for holiday shoppers seeking unique gift opportunities, The Longaberger Company will host a Basket Festival at the Jelly Belly Center in Pleasant Prairie, Wis. Taking place November 10-13, the event will feature limited edition Make-A-Basket opportunities, expanded shopping experiences, door prizes and more.
In addition to touring Jelly Belly’s warehouse and receiving free samples, guests at the Basket Festival will have the opportunity to:
- Create and take home their own limited edition basket, or purchase a pre-made version
- Shop Longaberger’s pop-up Factory Store for items including baskets, pottery, wrought-iron and handbags
- Receive Longaberger Family signatures on Jelly Belly event baskets
- Enter to win door prizes
The Basket Festival is free for visitors to attend. Opportunities for the Make-A-Basket experience are limited and walk-ins will be accepted as space allows. For more information about Longaberger and the products it offers, visit www.Longaberger.com or call 740-322-5588, option 6.
The Longaberger Company is America’s premier maker of handcrafted baskets and offers other home and lifestyle products, including pottery, wrought iron and fabric accessories. There are approximately 35,000 independent Home Consultants in all U.S. states who sell Longaberger products directly to customers.
Mary Lou Haen of Road America will be the speaker at the October 19 meeting of the Sheboygan Area Chapter of Women in Management, Inc. (WIMI). The meeting, at the Elks Lodge, 1943 Erie Avenue in Sheboygan, will be noon to 1:30 p.m. Cost for the luncheon is $12 for members and $15 for guests. To attend, reservations must be made to Membership Chair Anne Harrington by Tuesday, October 11 at 5:00 p.m. to rsvpwim@gmail.com.
Road America, known as America’s National Park of Speed, has been a motorsports venue since 1955. The course hosts four hundred plus events annually. The four mile track has seen millions of dollars of improvements over time, but the 14-turn configuration has never been altered. In 2011, Road America won the hospitality star award from the Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce and the large Business of the Year award. Haen will speak about how marketing for the venue has changed over time and the logistics involved in organizing race events.
Mary Lou Haen started at Road America in 1989 and has held various positions at the track over the last 22 years, currently Marketing and Promotions Director for the last 11 years. Haen is responsible for securing corporate sponsorships, planning and implementation of the track’s national marketing and advertising campaigns and represents Road America on State of Wisconsin Tourism Boards. Haen is a Kohler native who holds a bachelor degree in communications from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
WIMI is a networking group for area business women who are managers, aspiring managers, business professionals, and business owners. The group has 70 members and growing and meets on the third Wednesday of each month, from noon to 1:30 p.m.
For more information about Women in Management, Inc. contact Anne Harrington at 783-2429 or rsvpwim@gmail.com
· Great Marriages is offering a FREE program called, The Four Seasons of Marriage. It will be held on Saturday, October 8th from 9:00 am- noon. This program is designed to help married couples to better understand and manage the natural cycles of marriage. It provides the words and framework to equip couples to talk about their marriage and work together to strengthen and enhance their relationship. Register today, by calling Great Marriages at 920-783-3660.
· Great Marriages is offering a FREE program called, Empowering Couples. It will be held on Thursday, September 22nd from 6:30-9:00 pm. This program helps create more depth and meaning in communication between yourself and your spouse. It is a powerful and practical guide to building new and lasting relationships. The course is packed with insights, exercises and examples to help you empower your relationship. Register today, by calling Great Marriages at 920-783-3660.
The apple may be the most famous fruit of all: it began with Adam and Eve, William Tell shot one off his son’s head, Newton discovered gravity with its help, and Johnny Appleseed planted trees of them throughout the Midwest. The Tuesday, September 27 tea class, titled “Apple TEA-Licious” will focus on everything apple. It will take place from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Atrium Tea Room and Cafe. Cost is $25 per person with reservations required.
A little known use for apples with tea is a fruit tisane. This easy to prepare, all natural beverage is a blend of herbs, fruits, and spices that is steeped in hot water to create a fresh, fruity drink. It can be served hot or over ice. A fruit tisane provides a natural energy burst with no ill side effects and helps eliminate impurities and toxins from your body when consumed on a regular basis. Additional health benefits of a fruit tisane are aids digestion, promotes beautiful skin, and improves concentration.
Apples will be the feature during this tea class from the simplicity of tasting how a wedge of apple in tea can enhance the flavor and including all the foods that will be sampled. A minimum of three teas and food, presented in an afternoon-style tea service, will be enjoyed by class attendees.
As a refresher for regular class attendees and as a benefit for newcomers, tea basics and fun facts from A to Z will be part of the event. Recipes, menu ideas, and background info will be provided as handouts and are included in the class fee. Martha Vande Leest and Kathryn Schwark, tea artisans trained by STI the leader in the tea industry, will present the September 27 class.
“We’re returning to our Saturday morning class schedule in October, so the September 27 class will be our final Tuesday evening class,” said Kathryn Schwark. “We’re offering participants a discount on their purchases in the tea room and entire store the night of the class.”
The “Apple TEA-licious” class will be held Tuesday, September 27 starting at 6:00 p.m. at the Atrium Tea Room and Cafe located in Richardson’s Furniture Emporium at 202 Pine Street in Sheboygan Falls. For more information or to reserve your spot, call 467-6659 or e-mail kschwark@richardsoninds.com
Kohler parents, please remind kids that bicycles and skateboards are not allowed on the tennis courts.
A Homecoming tailgate party will be held on Friday, September 30, 2011 from 4:30 pm- 6:30 pm at the Kohler Schools event lobby.
