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2 • LAKE COUNTRY POST • MARCH 12, 2016 GMTODAY.COM HEALTH All-You-Can-Eat Lenten Fish Fries, 4:30–7:30pm all Fridays during Lent through March 25, St. Florian School Cafeteria, 1215 S. 45th St., West Milwaukee. $11, $7.50 for younger than 10. 414-383- 3565, www.stflorian.org Veterans Resources Drop- in, 10–2pm, March 17 & 24, & 10–2pm Friday, March 19, March 26, the Center for Veterans Issues, Milwaukee Public Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwau- kee. Learn about valuable resources available to veter- ans & their families. Rummage-A-Rama!, Wis- consin Antique & Vintage Show, 9–4pm Sat. & 9–3pm Sun., Milwaukee County Sports Complex, 6000 W. Ryan Rd., Franklin. Hippie Tom, seen on "American Pickers," will give verbal appraisals March 13. www.rummage-a- rama.com & www.wian- tiqueshow.com Southeastern Wisconsin Geological Rock & Mineral Show, 10–5pm Sat. & 10–4pm Sun., Waukesha Expo South Hall, 1000 Northview Rd., Waukesha. $3, free for 12 & younger; children receive a free "meteorite" while sup- plies last. Free parking. Friends of Latham Peak 11th Annual Bike Swap, 9–12:30pm March 19, Cushing Elementary School, 227 Gene- see St., Delafield. New & used bikes. Bake sale. Proceeds benefit the Lapham Peak Snowmaking Project. Visit B i k e S w a p - L a p h a m P e a k - Friends.org or contact Carol Doebler, tortoiseski@wi.rr. com, or Theresa, trmmcd@yahoo.com It's a Spring Thing Craft Fair, 9–3pm March 19, St. Kilian School, 264 W. State St., Hartford. $3 admission. Dog Days at Lynden, 10–5pm March 19, Lynden Sculpture Garden, 2145 W. Brown Deer Rd., River Hills. Dogs must be leashed & con- siderate of other visitors. Free to dogs, members, chil- dren under 6 or with admis- sion to the sculpture garden ($9 general, $7 students). More information: www.lyn- densculpturegarden.org, 414- 446-8794. St. Patrick's Day Party, featuring the Piles of Rhythm (classic rock), March 19, Waukesha Elk's Lodge, 2301 Springdale Rd., Waukesha. Doors open at 5pm, food ser- vice at 5:30pm, band starts at 7pm $15 at door. Proceeds go to The Food Pantry of Waukesha County. 40th Annual Maple Sugar Days, 45-minute walks from 1–4pm March 19 & 20, Wehr Nature Center, 701 W. College Ave., in Whitnall Park, Franklin. See tapped sugar maple trees. Taste sap as it drips from a tree. See clear sap boiled down to dark syrup. A sugar maker will tell tales of camps long ago. Hikes are rain or shine. Hands-on activities for young & old. Real maple syrup on a pancake & maple sugar on a stick. Food & beverage con- cessions. $6 per person 3 & older & free for 2 & younger. Parking is $3. Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, 8:30–12:30pm March 20, St. Florian School Cafete- ria, 1215 S. 45th St., West Mil- waukee. All-you-can-eat menu. $9, $4.50 for ages 3–10. Price includes one free photo per family with the Easter Bunny. Pictures from 9–noon. 414- 383-3565, www.stflorian.org Tom Sorce, 7–10pm March 17, Bert's Bar on Lake Dr. & Howard Ave., St. Francis. Brit Floyd, a Pink Floyd show, 8pm March 17, River- side Theater, 116 W. Wiscon- sin Ave., Milwaukee. $45. www.pabsttheater.org or 414- 286-3663. Gaelic Storm, 8pm March 17, Turner Hall, 1040 N. 4th St., Milwaukee. $29.50. www.pabsttheater.org or 414- 286-3663. Here Come The Mum- mies, for St. Patrick's Day of the Undead, 8pm March 17, Turner Hall, 1040 N. 4th St., Milwaukee. $22.50. www.pab- sttheater.org, 414-286-3663. Tom Sorce, 7–10pm March 18, Roma Restaurant, exit Highway 20 one-half block right, East Troy. Brian Fallon & The Crowes, 8pm March 18, Turner Hall, 1040 N. 4th St., Milwaukee. $22.50. www.pab- sttheater.org or 414-286-3663. Toronzo Cannon, 8pm March 18, Shank Hall, 1434 N. Farwell Ave., Milwaukee. Chicago blues. $10, $12 at door. www.shankhall.com Rich Regent, 11:45–2:45pm March 19, Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water St., Mil- waukee. Free. 414-336-1111 or www.milwaukeepublicmar- ket.org Cabaret Cafe Series: Tal- lymoore, 6:30pm dinner begins, 7pm music March 18 & 19, Oconomowoc Arts Center, 641 E. Forest St., Oconomowoc. Milwaukee- based contemporary folk band adapts classic Irish tunes. Show only: $28, $15 for high school students & younger. Dinner tickets: $40, $25 for high school students & younger. 262-560-3172, www.theoac.net "Paths to the Summit" by the Ensemble Constantino- ple, 5pm March 19, the Uni- versity of Wisconsin-Mil- waukee's Helene Zelazo Cen- ter for the Performing Arts, 2419 E Kenwood Blvd., Mil- waukee. Preceded by Early Music Now's annual Silent Auction & Chocolate recep- tion at 3pm Starting at $10 for students & $29 for adults. www.EarlyMusicNow.org, 414-225-3113. An Evening of Cabaret with Eric Yves Garcia, 7pm March 19, Ten Chimneys, S43-W31575 Depot Rd., Town of Genesee (Genesee Depot). $75 per person, includes light hors d'oeuvres & a beverage. Reservations: 262-968-4110. They Might Be Giants, 9pm March 19, Turner Hall, 1040 N. 4th St., Milwaukee. $27.50. www.pabsttheater.org or 414-286-3663. Jose Gonzalez with yMu- sic, 8pm March 19, Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St., Mil- waukee. $32.50. www.pab- sttheater.org or 414-286-3663. Women, Nature, Science: Kim Cridler, The Descrip- tive Line, March 13–June 5, Lynden Sculpture Garden, 2145 W. Brown Deer Rd., River Hills. Cridler will have an artist talk at 1:30pm May 27. Lynden is closed on Thurs. & March 27. $9 gener- al admission, $7 for students, free for members & children under 6. www.lyndensculp- turegarden.org, 414-446-8794. "A Look at Landscapes" Featuring Artists Mark Mueller & Lucien Woodring, through March 31, Almont Gallery, 342 W. Main St., Waukesha. 262-542-1522, www.almontgallery.com Carol Summers' Wood- cuts, Saturdays–April 9, David Barnett Gallery, 1024 E. State St. at Prospect Ave., Milwaukee. 414-271-5058. Michael Imes Exhibition, 9–5pm Mon.–Sat., Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Dr., Brook- field. Free. www.wilson-cen- ter.com or 262-781-9470. "Fine Contemporary Art in a Landmark Setting," 11–4pm Tues.–Sat., Peltz Gallery, 1119 E. Knapp St., Milwau- kee. 414-223-4278. Works by Amy Cropper, associate professor of art at Carroll University, ongoing, Waukesha Public Library, 321 Wisconsin Ave., Wauke- sha. 262-524-3680. Allison Art House, 10–5pm Wed.–Fri. & 10–4 p.m. Sat., evening hours by appoint- ment, 234 Brook St., No. 5, Waukesha. 262-970-9570. Almont Gallery, 10–6pm Mon.–Thurs., 10–8pm Fri., 10–4pm Sat. & noon–3pm Sun., 342 W. Main St., Wauke- sha. 262-542-1522. St. Paul Gallery, 10–5pm Tues.–Sat., 136 E. St. Paul Ave., Waukesha. 262-253-4829. Lil Gabriel Boutique & Galleria, 9:30–5:30pm Mon.– Thurs., 10–5pm Fri. & Sat., 19035 W. Capitol Dr., No. 106, Brookfield. 262-781-5858. Mafu Jiang & Shauna Wang, paintings, ongoing, Lil Gabriel Boutique & Galle- ria, 19035 W. Capitol Dr., No. 106, Brookfield. 262-781-5858. Beverly Designs, Bou- tique & Gallery, 10–5:30pm Mon.–Thurs., 10–7pm Fri., 10–5pm Sat. & by appoint- ment, 149 E. Wisconsin Ave., Oconomowoc. 262-567-3650. Griffin Gallery, 10–6pm Wed., 10–8pm Fri., 10–5pm Sat. & noon–4pm Sun., 133 E. Wisconsin Ave., Oconomowoc. 262-567-1826. Current Gallery of Fine Art, 11–7pm Thurs. & Fri. & 10–2pm Sat. & by appoint- ment, N88-W16475 Main St., Menomonee Falls. 262-255-3588. The Painted Bean Coffee House & Art Gallery, 6:30am–5:30pm Mon.–Fri., 8–2pm Sat., 1315 Wisconsin Ave., Grafton. 262-377-4374. "Man At Work," art collec- tion, ongoing, Grohmann Museum, Milwaukee School of Engineering, 1000 N. Broadway, Milwaukee. 414- 277-2300 or visit www.msoe.edu "Works On Paper & In Porcelain," presented by Paula Murray & Ludmila Armata, ongoing, Elaine Erickson Gallery, 207 E. Buffalo St., Milwaukee. 414-221-0613. Nick Offerman, author of "Gumption: Relighting the Torch of Freedom with America's Gutsiest Trou- blemakers," 8pm April 7, Riverside Theater, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. $20. www.pabsttheater.org, 414-286-3663. David Sedaris, humorist & author of "Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls," 8pm April 24, Riverside Theater, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave., Mil- waukee. $47, $57. www.pab- sttheater.org or 414-286-3663. Tuesday Evening Book Group, 6:30–8:15pm 2nd Tues. of each month, Hales Corners Public Library, 5885 S. 116th St. 414-529-6150 or www.halescornerslibrary.org Forest Ridge Book Group, 2:30–3:30pm 2nd Tues. of each month, Hales Corners Public Library, 5885 S. 116th St. 414-529-6150 or www.hale- scornerslibrary.org Writers Ink, 7pm 1st & 3rd Mon. of the month for cri- tiquing for publication, workshops & writing-related speakers, 4702 S. Packard Ave., Cudahy. 414-744-9644 or visit www.writersinc.writer- network.com Waukesha Writers' Work- shop, 10:30–12:30pm 3rd Mon. of each month, Brookfield Highlands Senior Apartments, 20825 George Hunt Cr., Town of Brookfield. 262-679-0862. "Great Lives" Biography Book Club, 1pm 4th Mon. of the month, Brookfield Public Library, 1900 N. Calhoun Rd., Brookfield. 262-782-4140. Mystery Book Discussion Group, 1:30–3pm 2nd Mon. of the month, New Berlin Pub- lic Library, 15105 Library Ln., New Berlin. 262-785-4980. Muskego Public Library, Online Book Clubs, Mon. –Fri., sent via email, sign up at www.chapteraday.com/- library/muskego Armchair Travel Book Club, 10am 3rd Tues. of the month, Brookfield Public Library, 1900 N. Calhoun Rd., Brookfield. 262-782-4140. It's All Elementary Mys- tery Book Club, 7pm 2nd Tues. of the month, Brook- field Public Library, 1900 N. Calhoun Rd., Brookfield. 262- 782-4140. Book Discussion Group, 7pm 1st & 3rd Wed. of the month, Waukesha Public Library, 321 Wisconsin Ave., Wauke- sha. 262-524-3682 or visit www.waukesha.lib.wi.us CALENDAR By Eric Oliver Enterprise Staff OCONOMOWOC — For Event Coordinator Joycelyn Fish, kidney disease flew under the radar until she started working at the National Kidney Founda- tion of Wisconsin. Kidney disease affects a much larger number of peo- ple than most realize. In 2014, for example, more than 1,600 Wisconsin residents were newly diagnosed with end stage renal failure, the most severe case of kidney failure. Fish said kidney health isn't really thought of until things start going wrong, and that's why the National Kidney Foundation of Wis- consin exists. It's trying to get people to start thinking about them. "A lot of people don't want to talk about it because it's not on their radar," Fish said. "There are always bigger diseases that seem to be on the top of peo- ple's radars. ... We try and get out as much as we can." The leading causes of kid- ney disease are high blood pressure, diabetes and genetics. Kidney disease is also prevalent in different populations. African Ameri- cans are three times more likely to develop the disease and the Hispanic population is 1 1/2 times more likely. In general the disease pro- gresses through five stages, Fish said. Stages one through four can be man- aged by testing kidney func- tion through a urinalysis and blood work. Kidney dis- ease is diagnosed by finding protein in urine. Fish said kidney disease largely flies under the radar because many of the symp- toms can be attributed to everyday life, such as fatigue. It's why the foundation makes a point of getting out into the community. The good news is kidney disease can be prevented with a few simple lifestyle changes. Fish said diet and exercise, monitoring what medications are taken and staying away from smoking are all effective ways of pre- venting kidney disease. Managing the disease Kidney disease often ulti- mately ends with kidney failure. Many of the patients afflicted with the disease have to manage it through dialysis. At dialysis patients are hooked up to a machine that filters all the blood in their body three days a week, fives hours at a time. "It's a very time-consum- ing and a mentally and physically draining pro- cess," Fish said. In Wisconsin, more than 6,000 men, women and chil- dren are all on dialysis, which is an alarming num- ber considering the size and population of the state. "When you're on dialysis you can either choose to stay on dialysis and that's how you're going to live your life, as a dialysis patient," Fish said, "or you can choose to just live with the disease and let it take its toll. Unfortunately you eventually pass away." There is a third option; kidney transplant. Unfortu- nately there's a supply-and- demand issue when it comes to any organ transplant. Although Wisconsin has many prestigious facilities to transplant the organs, the number of possible organs to donate is still low. According to the United Network of Organ Sharing there are 2,004 people wait- ing for a kidney throughout the state as of March 4. Fish said the foundation frequently hears stories about people who are living donors and share one of their kidneys with another person. "There are these incredi- bly people who step up to donate," Fish said. "It goes from this very scary situa- tion of being potentially near the brink of death or being on this machine to lit- erally keep you alive to get- ting this amazing gift of a kidney and being able to live for many, many more years." The state of Wisconsin has a long history in kidney work. It was one of the first states to offer dialysis and one of the first to pursue kidney transplants. The state also holds the record for the longest living kidney transplant survivor. In fact, the foundation had a volunteer who received a transplant. She had an addi- tional 40 years added onto her life. If the foundation is suc- cessful and can keep raising awareness of the disease, Fish is hoping it leads to a much different Wisconsin. "It's so important to raise awareness and talk about prevention so maybe some- day dialysis units won't feel like they're on every single corner," Fish said. For more information on kidney disease visit www.kidneywi.org. Email: eoliver@conleynet.com The hidden disease National Kidney Month an opportunity to focus on under-the-radar condition OCONOMOWOC — Snap Fitness of Oconomowoc is celebrating 10 years with a community open house this Saturday. Owner of the club Mason Becker said the community open house will feature free refreshments, group train- ing demo sessions and give- aways. Attendees for the celebra- tion will win prizes. The gym is also holding a grand prize drawing for a brand new FitBit. "We've been in Oconomowoc for 10 years," Becker said. "I'm very proud of the fact that we still have members who signed up the very first week we ever opened." The open house is open to all from 9 a.m. to noon. For questions, contact the club directly at 262-560-0506. Snap fitness celebrating 10 years with anniversary celebration Submitted photo From left, Jon Lange, YMCA at Pabst Farms CEO; Heidi Hoeft, Financial Development director; Angie Bolson, branch executive director; Dr. Peter J. Sheild, Annual Campaign Auction & Dinner host. YMCA at Pabst Farms annual campaign auction and dinner fundraiser set for this weekend OCONOMOWOC — The 24th annual auction and din- ner to benefit the YMCA at Pabst Farms' Annual Cam- paign is Saturday at the Delafield Hotel, 415 Genesee St. This year's event will fea- ture a social hour, silent and live auctions and a three- course dinner, according to a release. The Y's Annual Campaign provides children and adults access to facilities, child care and programs at the Y regardless of their ability to pay. This year's event host is Dr. Peter J. Sheild, a long- time member, contributor, and current association board member of the YMCA at Pabst Farms. "The Y is an essential to our thriving community and I am glad to be a part of the Annual Campaign," Sheild said. "The Y takes on the most urgent needs in our community and inspires a spirit of service in return; it's only appropriate for us to ask the community to walk alongside us in sup- port." For more information about the event or opportu- nities for sponsorships and donations, contact Heidi Hoeft, Financial Develop- ment director, at 262-567- 7251, ext. 122, or hhoeft@oconymca.org. — Enterprise Staff MS Awareness Week includes local MS summit WAUKESHA — March is Multiple Sclerosis Aware- ness Month, and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has signed a proclamation declaring March 7-13 MS Awareness Week in Milwau- kee. More than 300 people affected by multiple sclerosis will mark the week by attending MS Summit, a day of education and network- ing, at Country Springs Hotel and Conference Center on March 12. Anyone interested in showing their support for those affected by MS is invited to register during MS Awareness Week for one of 20 MS walks taking place in Wisconsin this year. Reg- istration and additional information about MS can be found online at wisMS.org.

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