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SUMMARY:The Bend Sessions: Bill Volkert - Aug 10
DESCRIPTION:The Bend Sessions: West Bend’s Free Community Lecture Series\nAugust – November 2026\nBILL VOLKERT \nCuba: Pearl of the Caribbean \nBill Volkert spent 27 years as the naturalist and wildlife educator for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources at Horicon Marsh\, where he led more than 3\,700 education programs for over 220\,000 visitors\, including scientists from more than 40 countries. Now retired from the DNR\, Volkert continues to travel the world in search of birds and wild places with his wife\, Connie — journeys that have taken them across six continents and produced sightings of nearly half of the world’s 10\,000 bird species. He lives near the Northern Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest and remains one of Wisconsin’s most sought-after nature speakers. In this program\, Volkert shares stories and photography from his travels through Cuba\, exploring its distinctive landscapes\, wildlife and culture. \nThe Bend Sessions Community Lecture Series runs from August 10th through November 17th and is a FREE event open to the public\, however registration is requested.
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SUMMARY:Pages to Popcorn: A WB Library Community Read Event!
DESCRIPTION:Pages to Popcorn: A Community Read Event!\nIn Partnership with the West Bend Community Memorial Library\n  \nJoin Our Community Read: A Man Called Ove by Frederik Backman \nAfter reading the book\, participate in a brief group discussion followed by a FREE screening of the film adaptation at The Bend Theater. You can check out copies of the book in both English and Spanish at the library! \nOtto Anderson is a grump who no longer sees purpose in his life following the loss of his wife. Otto is ready to end it all\, but his final exit plans are interrupted when a lively young family moves next door\, where he meets his match in quick-witted Marisol. She challenges him to see life differently\, leading to an unlikely friendship that turns his world around. A heartwarming and funny story about love\, loss and life\, A Man Called Otto shows that family can sometimes be found in the most unexpected places.\nDoors open at 6pm
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SUMMARY:The Bend Sessions: Mark Meisner and Paige Geary - Aug 25
DESCRIPTION:The Bend Sessions: West Bend’s Free Community Lecture Series\nAugust – November 2026\nMARK MEISNER & PAIGE GEARY \nThe Rise of Kwik Trip: Marketing & Social Media Explosion\, Mastering COVID \nMark Meisner has led marketing and advertising for La Crosse-based Kwik Trip since 2016\, overseeing brand strategy for more than 850 stores across the Kwik Trip\, Kwik Star\, Stop-N-Go and other family brands. A 30-year veteran of radio sales and sports marketing before joining the company\, Meisner has helped turn the convenience store chain into one of the most recognized and beloved brands in the Midwest. He’ll be joined by Paige Geary\, Kwik Trip’s digital marketing manager\, whose social media campaigns have built the company’s massive online following and turned everyday customers into passionate brand fans. Together\, they’ll walk through the history and remarkable rise of the Wisconsin company so many call their own. \nThe Bend Sessions Community Lecture Series runs from August 10th through November 17th and is a FREE event open to the public\, however registration is requested. \nLearn about each lecture by visiting https://shows.thebendwi.org/speaker-series
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