Events for April 2014
Milton Area Chamber of Commerce
Apr 1    Common Council Meeting
Regular meeting of the Common Council.
Date: April 1, 2014
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Website: http://www.ci.milton.wi.us/CityInformation/DocumentLibrary.aspx
Location: Shaw Municipal Center Council Chambers - Lower Level, 430 E. High Street, Milton.
Contact: Nancy Zastrow, City Clerk/Treasurer 608-868-6900 x225
EMail: nzastrow@ci.milton.wi.us
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: None.
Apr 3    Milton FFA Alumni Business After Hours
The Milton FFA Alumni will host their annual Business After Hours on Thursday, April 3rd at Hull Farms, 6339 County Road Y (John Paul Road), Milton.

Come socialize and learn more about the proposed Agricultural Education and Innovation Complex.  Food & beverage will be provided.
Date: April 3, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Contact: 608-868-7672
Date/Time Details: Thursday, April 3rd from 5-7pm

A short program at 5:30pm by the Southern WI Agricultural Group (SWAG).  Visit www.whyagmatters.com to learn more about SWAG. 
 
Apr 3    Mystery Book Club
Enjoyable and informal discussions with Milton mystery buff, Ethel Himmel.  This month's selection is The Crossing Places by Elly Griffiths.
Date: April 3, 2014
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Milton Public Library
Contact: 868-7462
Apr 12    Jacquelyn Mitchard Reception
Meet and mingle with New York Times best selling author Jacquely Mitchard.  Jacquelyn hit it big in 1996 as the first selection for Oprah's Book Club with her first novel "The Deep End of the Ocean".  She is currently writing a series of mysteries for young adults and is part of the literary workshop at The Gathering Place that weekend.   A wine & cocktail buffet will be available.
Date: April 12, 2014
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Northleaf Winery, 232 S. Janesville Street
Contact: 608-868-7772
Date/Time Details: Saturday, April 12th from 7-9pm
Fees/Admission: Tickets are $30 and available at the Milton House, 18 N. Janesville Street/Milton.  Limited number of tickets available.
Apr 14 - Apr 18    Milton School District Spring Break
Date: April 14, 2014
Apr 14    Spring Break Movie Day
A newly released to DVD movie will be shown and snacks will be served. No registration required.
Date: April 14, 2014
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Milton Public Library
Contact: 608-868-7462
Apr 14    Gluten-Free Living
Whether you’re allergic, sensitive or simply want to learn how to eat gluten free, this class is for you. Learn gluten-free shopping tips, safety in the gluten-free kitchen, and how simple it is to cook delicious gluten-free recipes your whole family will enjoy. Tour the Milton Piggly Wiggly to get familiar with Gluten Free foods, food samples and recipes included!

Jennifer Ludwig, Registered Dietitian
Date: April 14, 2014
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Milton Piggly Wiggly, 727 S. Janesville Street
Contact: 868-4727
Date/Time Details: Monday, April 14th, 5:30-6:30pm
Fees/Admission: Registration required - $10 fee.  Call 608-884-1609 or email lkeehn@edgertonhospital.com
 
Apr 15    Lego Day
Join the Milton Public Library and create your masterpiece!  Legos will be provided.  No personal legos please!  No registration required.
Date: April 15, 2014
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Milton Public Library
Apr 15    DIY Magnetic Poetry
Celebrate National Poetry Month and make your own set of poetry refrigerator magnets.  All supplies will be provided.  Registration is required.  For ages 11-17.
Date: April 15, 2014
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Milton Public Library
Contact: 868-7462
Apr 15    Personnel & Finance Committee Meeting
The Personnel and Finance Committee is responsible for issues involving city revenue, budget, spending, priorities for capital spending, and employee matters including salaries, grievances, union negotiations, hiring, and termination.

The Personnel and Finance Committee has jurisdiction over the City Administrator, City Clerk, City Treasurer, Assessor, City Attorney, and personnel matters.
Date: April 15, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.ci.milton.wi.us/166/Personnel-Finance-Committee
Location: the Council Chambers at City Hall located at 710 S. Janesville Street.
Date/Time Details: The Personnel and Finance Committee meets the third Tuesday of the month
Fees/Admission: None.
Apr 15    Common Council Meeting
Regular meeting of the Common Council.
Date: April 15, 2014
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Website: http://www.ci.milton.wi.us/CityInformation/DocumentLibrary.aspx
Location: Shaw Municipal Center Council Chambers - Lower Level, 430 E. High Street, Milton.
Contact: Nancy Zastrow, City Clerk/Treasurer 608-868-6900 x225
EMail: nzastrow@ci.milton.wi.us
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: None.
Apr 16    Make & Take Art
For ages 4 & older.  Participants will make a bookmark and use a recycled CD to create a tree jewelry.  All materials will be provided.  Please register by Tuesday, April 16th.
Date: April 16, 2014
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Milton Public Library
Contact: 868-7462
Apr 16    Mystery Book Club
Mystery Book Club
Enjoyable and informal discussions with Milton mystery buff, Ethel Himmel. 
This group generally meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. 
If you need a book, stop at the library. Anyone who has read the book is 
welcome to attend. 

Schedule for 2012: 

August 15 - Dissolution by C. J. Sansom 
September 19 - The Queen by Steven James
October 17 - A Free Man of Color by Barbara Hambly
November 21 - Bookplate Special by Lorna Barrett
Date: April 16, 2014
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Website: http://als.lib.wi.us/MPL/mpl_events.html
Location: Milton Public Library
430 E. High St.
Milton, WI 53563
608-868-4672
Apr 16    Joint Fire Commission Meeting
Regular meeting of the Joint Fire Commission.
Date: April 16, 2014
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.ci.milton.wi.us/CityInformation/DocumentLibrary.aspx
Location: Shaw Municipal Center Council Chambers - Lower Level, 430 E. High Street, Milton.
Contact: Jenny Lukas, Milton Fire Department 608-868-2842
EMail: miltonfire@centurytel.net
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: None.
Apr 17    Paper Airplane Competition
Who can build the airplane that flies the farthest? Take part in this competition and find out!  Books and prizes will be awarded.  Registration is required.  For ages 10-13.
Date: April 17, 2014
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Milton Public Library
Contact: 868-7462
Apr 19    Community Easter Egg Scramble
The Milton Area Chamber of Commerce will host the annual community Easter Egg Scramble at Schilberg Park (Pavilion Area) on Saturday, April 19th.  Families with youth in 3rd grade or under are encouraged to participate.
Date: April 19, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Schilberg Park, Milton
Contact: 868-6222
Date/Time Details: 10:00am Line Up and 10:10am Whistle Start
Apr 20    EASTER
Date: April 20, 2014
Apr 23    Library Board Meeting
Regular meeting of the Library Board.
Date: April 23, 2014
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.ci.milton.wi.us/CityInformation/DocumentLibrary.aspx
Location: Shaw Municipal Center Conference Room - Second Floor, 430 E. High Street, Milton.
Contact: Lisa Brooks, Library Director 608-868-7462
EMail: brooks.lisa@als.lib.wi.us
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: None.
Apr 25 - Apr 27    Friends of the Library Book Sale
Named 'one of the area's best book sales' by a local dealer!  You will love the selection and prices.  Join the Friends and shop first at the Friends Only sale on April 25th.
Date: April 25, 2014
Location: Milton Public Library
Contact: 868-7462
Apr 27    Farmers Insurance Open House
Open House & Market:  cars from TLC Restorations, adoptable pets from the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin.  Music & vendors.
Date: April 27, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: Farmers Insurance / Scott Clark Agency, State Road 26 & McCormick Drive
Date/Time Details: Sunday, April 27th from 10am-3:30pm
Fees/Admission: Free