"Happiness held is the seed;
Happiness shared is the flower."
John Harrigan
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Oh how grand it is to be back in the garden and preparing for the growing season! Anyone else turning dirt these days? It's definitely not the glamorous part of gardening, but it is vital to the process. Loosening the soil means you've prepared the ground to receive what's yet to be planted. Be it a seed or a seedling, the soil you drop it into will determine how hard that seed must work to establish a rooted base and begin to flourish.
We say things like, "plant the seed" when referring to new things or ideas. Ideas possess the same potential to grow and become something grand when plopped into loosened minds. But before ideas can be shared with the person sitting next to you, or the entire universe, we must till the soil. It's the part where questions are asked and answered and brainstormed. The dirt is being turned. This process, loosens us up. We become receptive to the ideas being shared. We work together to remove obstacles and begin to develop a plan. And in time, we watch the idea grow.
One of my favorite parts about gardening is the varying timetables of plant life. From germination to harvesting, each plant has a different timeline it will follow, creating an entire season of anticipation and surprise. You cannot rush this process. You simply do your best to nurture and create the best environment for each plant to grow.
Ideas also take time to grow, and often, they too cannot be rushed. Working together, being open minded, and encouraging one another fosters the best environment for ideas to thrive. I hope this Spring you find yourself turning dirt. I hope your grinding through questions and preparing yourself and those around you for the possibility of something grand to blossom.
The reality is, ideas are everywhere. It's just a matter of will you be ready when one finds you?
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#TogetherAgain
The Elkhorn Chamber
Submitted by Kate Abbe
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REMINDER:
The Elkhorn Chamber and it's staff continue to provide weekly
e-blasts for all of our newsletter subscribers and chamber partners. If you have business updates or events to share please send to Kate Abbe at [email protected]. Let us help you continue to grow and engage with the Elkhorn community and surrounding areas!
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LET'S GO GOLFING!!!
We hope to see you on the greens next month for
the Elkhorn Chamber's Annual Golf Outing & Steak Dinner!
Highlight your business with a sponsorship,
raffle donation or a goodie bag item!
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CHECK OUT OUR 2021 EVENT SEASON! |
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Women's boutique clothing specializing in styles from small to curvy. (Small - 3X+) Clothes, Accessories and Shoes for the modern casual comfort woman.
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GTS Baseball was established in 2015 to provide local baseball players the opportunity to play on a tournament baseball team with access to high level coaching and skill development. GTS expanded their program to include Softball in 2016. To expose our players to high caliber instruction, GTS employs many coaches who are former and current collegiate players who share their knowledge and passion for the game.
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WELCOME,
KT BLOOMS FLORIST
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Floral designer/artist Katie Rush, specializing in weddings, special events, funerals, and yearly art exhibits. Tailors to all your floral needs. Located in Friends on Square in Elkhorn , WI
Deliveries and special orders available!
Classes and workshops to come!
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WELCOME
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB!
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ELKHORN DAY IS COMING!
CLICK BELOW TO LEARN MORE
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SUPPORT EASD!
BRICK BY BRICK...sale ends 5/12
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Ordering bricks is very easy. They can be placed online from anywhere! Choose your brick size. Personalize your brick with a message and a graphic design. Choose from the choices online or add your own. It’s up to you to personalize your brick as you wish!
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May 19 | Presence of Mind
A conversation on mental well-being, resilience, and strength. Discuss tools for cultivating and nurturing your mental health.
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CELEBRATING
CAREGIVERS!!!
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MAY 19TH, 2021
8:30AM - NOON
Join former Governor Marty Schreiber author of the book “My Two Elaines” and former Executive Director of the Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, Tom Hlavacek for a morning celebrating caregivers.
This free event will be held at the Walworth County Health and Human Services Building, 1910 County Road NN, Elkhorn, WI. Due to continued safety protocols related to COVID-19, the event will have limited in person attendance, however the event will be live streamed during the two presentations so you can watch from home. Please use the following link for the livestream.
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The Boys & Girls Club of Walworth County is hosting its 11th Annual Clubs 4 Club golf outing on Saturday, June 12th, 2021. The outing will include lunch, golf, auction, raffle and dinner. The Boys & Girls Club currently runs a dropout prevention program at Phoenix Middle School called Be Great: Graduate and provides valuable resources through community events throughout Walworth County. They have hosted seven community events this year distributing 1287 books to local children and providing 671 residents of Walworth County with free meals. Those interested in participating and receiving more info can register at clubs4club.givesmart.com.
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Promotion: Moms Train
FREE for the Month
*not eligible for parents who
are existing members
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MAMA T'S
NOW OPEN FOR LUNCH!
781 E Geneva Street
Elkhorn, WI
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The Boys & Girls Club of Walworth County is also actively recruiting local community members to serve on its board. Board members are an important component to pushing the Boys & Girls Club of Walworth County’s mission forward and serving the local youth and families of Walworth County. If interested, fill out our board member interest form here.
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AURORA HEALTH TIP!
EXERCISES TO PREVENT FALLS
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Many types of exercise can help improve balance. Tai chi and yoga are good examples. Here’s another one to try. You can do it anytime and almost anywhere.
• Stand next to a counter or solid support.
• Push yourself up onto your tiptoes.
• Hold for 5 seconds. If you start to lose your
balance, hold on to the counter.
• Rest and repeat 5 times. Work up to holding for
20 to 30 seconds, if you can.
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STATE OF THE COUNTY - JUNE 9TH
From an economic standpoint, Walworth County is still very strong. This is good for local businesses and good for businesses looking to locate here. Come find out more about the state of the county, including state and region perspectives. This is a great opportunity to learn how our taxes are being spent, as well as the tax implications for the future and how this all impacts business development going forward.
To register for this free, virtual event, click HERE.
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If you or a business you know are in need of assistance please reach out |
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