August City Departmental Report Available

The City's Monthly Departmental Report for August is now up on the City Website. Check it out by following this link: http://www.ci.milton.wi.us/document_detail.aspx?document_id=3363.

August 20th - Family Movie Night

The City of Milton Police Department and the School District of Milton are sponsoring a family movie night on August 20th, 2010 in Goodrich Square. The event is designed to encourage family use of the playground equipment and other facilities around the Goodrich square area, and is free of charge. The event details are as follows:

WHAT: FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

WHEN: Friday, August 20th, 2010

WHERE: Goodrich Square, near Milton East Elementary School Playground equipment

TIME: 6:00pm-9:30pm

The movie that will be playing in our outdoor theatre is “Toy Story 2”. Popcorn, beverage and hot dogs will be available for purchase. The first 250 kids in attendance will receive a free Frisbee that they can play with in the park until the movie starts.

If you have questions about the event please contact Chief Jerry Schuetz at the Milton Police Department at 608-868-6910.

Historical Society Completes Work on Goodrich Cabin

Congratulations goes out to the Milton Historical Society for completing work on the Goodrich Cabin. This $130,000 project restored a critical piece to the Milton House campus and the historical role it played with the Underground Railroad. The Janesville Gazette recently ran a nice story about this. You can check it out on-line at http://www.gazettextra.com/news/2010/aug/02/milton-historical-society-repairs-historic-cabin/.

MACCIT Raffle Underway

The Milton Area Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism (MACCIT) has launched the 2010 MACCIT Raffle. There are 13 chances to win, with a $2,500 cash grand prize. The drawing will occur during the Chicken BBQ on August 15th. Prizes Include: Grand Prize of $2,500, 2nd Prize $500 and 3rd Prize $100. Prizes are based on 950 ticket sales and winners need not be present to win. Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $20. All proceeds go to MACCIT and assist with Milton Tourism & Economic Development. Click here for more information including locations where you can buy tickets (or you can get them from me!): http://www.maccit.com/CalendarofEvents/MACCITEvents/MACCITRaffle/tabid/204/Default.aspx.

Milton College Preservation Society to Host Sept. 18th Homecoming Event

The Milton College Preservation Society recently released its summer newsletter. Included in the newsletter is information about an upcoming event on September 18th. To read more about this event and other happenings at Main Hall you can download the newsletter at this link: http://www.miltoncollege.org/newsreview/review_summer_10.pdf.

Mark Your Calendars - Arts & Crafts Fair and Chix BBQ Aug. 15th

On Sunday, August 15th, Milton will host the annual Arts and Crafts Fair and Chicken BBQ on the grounds of the historic Milton House Museum and neighboring North Goodrich Park. The Milton Historical Society and Milton Area Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism (MACCIT) co-host this event.

Click on this link for Arts & Crafts Fair information: http://www.miltonhouse.org/arts-crafts.htm.

Click on this link for the Chicken BBQ information: http://www.maccit.com/CalendarofEvents/MACCITEvents/ChickenBBQ/tabid/205/Default.aspx.

Be sure to come out for what is typically one of the largest annual community events in Milton.

New Restaurant in Milton - Gopher's at The Caddy Shack

Welcome to Gopher's, a new restaurant which has opened at The Caddy Shack on Highway 26. Congrats to Danny and Tina on their new venture. The Milton Courier recently ran an article on the business. Check it out at http://www.miltoncourieronline.com/main.asp?SectionID=7&SubSectionID=7&ArticleID=1401.