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SUMMARY:The Bend Sessions: Anne E. Schwartz - Sept 22
DESCRIPTION:The Bend Sessions: West Bend’s Free Community Lecture Series\nAugust – November 2026\nAnne E. Schwartz \nMonster: The True Story of the Jeffrey Dahmer Murders \nAnne E. Schwartz is a veteran Milwaukee journalist who\, as a reporter for the Milwaukee Journal in 1991\, broke the story of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer and was among the first on the scene. Her reporting earned a Pulitzer Prize nomination\, and she went on to write two books on the case\, most recently Monster: The True Story of the Jeffrey Dahmer Murders. Schwartz later served eight years as communications director for the Milwaukee Police Department and has since become a nationally recognized trainer on strategic communication for law enforcement and public safety professionals. She returns to West Bend to share the inside story of one of the most notorious cases in American history. \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
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/the-bend-sessions-anne-schwartz-sept-22/
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SUMMARY:The Bend Sessions: Lee C. Kluck - Sept 29
DESCRIPTION:The Bend Sessions: West Bend’s Free Community Lecture Series\nAugust – November 2026\nLee C. Kluck \nLeave While the Party’s Good: The Life and Legacy of Baseball Executive Harry Dalton — Brewers ALCS Championship GM \nLee C. Kluck is a Wisconsin sports historian and frequent contributor to the Society for American Baseball Research. His first book\, Leave While the Party’s Good: The Life and Legacy of Baseball Executive Harry Dalton\, was named a finalist for the 2025 Seymour Medal\, one of the top honors in baseball literature. The book tells the story of Dalton\, architect of the Milwaukee Brewers’ only American League pennant in 1982 and a front-office career that also included stops with the Baltimore Orioles and California Angels. Kluck will share the story of the man many consider the first modern baseball executive. \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
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/the-bend-sessions-lee-kluck-sept-29/
CATEGORIES:Free,Live Events
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SUMMARY:The Bend Sessions: Bill Volkert - Oct 6
DESCRIPTION:The Bend Sessions: West Bend’s Free Community Lecture Series\nAugust – November 2026\nBILL VOLKERT \nLake Baikal: Siberia’s Sacred Sea \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. In retirement\, he and his wife\, Connie\, have traveled across six continents in search of the world’s birds and wild places. For this program\, Volkert heads to Siberia\, sharing his travels to Lake Baikal — the world’s oldest and deepest freshwater lake. \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
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/the-bend-sessions-bill-volkert-oct-6/
CATEGORIES:Free,Live Events
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SUMMARY:The Bend Sessions: Lizabanks Campagna - Oct 8
DESCRIPTION:The Bend Sessions: West Bend’s Free Community Lecture Series\nAugust – November 2026\nLIZABANKS CAMPAGNA \nNew York City’s #1 Tour Guide – The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Grand Union Station\nSponsored by Shooting Star Travels \nLizaBanks Campagna is a New York City-based stand-up comedian and tour guide known for turning museum visits into can’t-miss performances. She leads sold-out tours of Grand Central Terminal and The Metropolitan Museum of Art\, blending cultural commentary and comedic storytelling for audiences who might never otherwise set foot in a museum. Her work has been featured in The Cut and on the Today Show\, and she has built a following of more than 100\,000 across social media. She brings her signature mix of comedy and cultural curiosity to The Bend Theater for a night unlike any other in the series. \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
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/the-bend-sessions-lizabanks-campagna-oct-8/
CATEGORIES:Free,Live Events
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SUMMARY:The Bend Sessions: Dr. James Lattis - Oct 13
DESCRIPTION:The Bend Sessions: West Bend’s Free Community Lecture Series\nAugust – November 2026\nDR. JAMES LATTIS – University of Wisconsin – Badger Talks \nEyes on the Skies: The Current Night Sky\, What to Watch for\, How to Observe It \nDr. James Lattis holds a Ph.D. in the history of science from University of Wisconsin and helped create UW Space Place\, the university’s astronomy outreach and public education center\, which he directed from its founding until its closing in 2025. He manages the historic Washburn Observatory\, teaches courses in astronomy and its history\, and is a frequent guest on Wisconsin and National Public Radio. Lattis will guide the audience through the current night sky\, sharing what to watch for and how to get the most out of stargazing\, whether with the naked eye\, binoculars or a telescope. \nBadger Talks reflects our tradition of the Wisconsin Idea — to extend the resources of the university to citizens of the state. Over 300 Badger Talks are hosted around the state each year\, featuring faculty and staff with expertise in a variety of disciplines. Talk topics range from cutting edge discoveries to happiness in the workplace and everything in between. Professional\, community\, and civic organizations\, as well as schools\, are invited to request a UW–Madison speaker. \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
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/the-bend-sessions-dr-james-lattis-oct-13/
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SUMMARY:The Bend Sessions: Washington County Anti-Trafficking Advocates
DESCRIPTION:The Bend Sessions: West Bend’s Free Community Lecture Series\nAugust – November 2026\nWENDY SMITH\nWASHINGTON COUNTY ANTI-TRAFFICKING ADVOCATES \nDangers of Human Trafficking in Our Community / Sextortion \nWashington County Anti-Trafficking Advocates (WCATA) is a Hartford-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to preventing sexual exploitation through education and to supporting survivors and their families through advocacy and resources. WCATA presents programs throughout southeastern Wisconsin to raise awareness that human trafficking and sextortion aren’t problems confined to big cities — they’re happening in communities like ours. This program will offer practical information on recognizing the warning signs and protecting families in the digital age. \nJoined by the Washington County Sheriff’s Department and West Bend Police Department \nThe Bend Sessions Community Lecture Series runs from August 10th through November 24th and is a FREE event open to the public.\nNo ticket or registration required. \nLearn about each lecture by visiting https://shows.thebendwi.org/speaker-series
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/the-bend-sessions-washington-county-anti-trafficking-oct-22/
CATEGORIES:Free,Live Events
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SUMMARY:The Bend Sessions: Christine A. Specht
DESCRIPTION:The Bend Sessions: West Bend’s Free Community Lecture Series\nAugust – November 2026\nCHRISTINE A. SPECHT \nBuilt on Bread: The Cousins Subs Story\, Growing Cousins Subs\, and the Future of Fast Casual \nChristine A. Specht is President and CEO of Cousins Subs\, where she has spent more than three decades helping grow one of Wisconsin’s most recognized restaurant brands. Since becoming President in 2008\, she has led the company’s expansion\, innovation\, and franchise growth while staying true to its Wisconsin and family roots. She’ll share the story behind Cousins Subs\, lessons in leadership\, her perspective on the future of the fast casual restaurant industry\, and why community is at the heart of everything Cousins Subs does.  \nJoined by Kristen Tracy\, Director of Communications of Cousins Subs and West Bend franchisees Keith and Amanda Novotny. \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
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/the-bend-sessions-christine-specht-oct-27/
CATEGORIES:Free,Live Events
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SUMMARY:The Bend Sessions: Bill Volkert - Nov 3
DESCRIPTION:The Bend Sessions: West Bend’s Free Community Lecture Series\nAugust – November 2026\nBILL VOLKERT \nThe History and Ecology of Horicon Marsh \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. For this program\, Volkert returns to the marsh where he built his career\, sharing the history and ecology of one of the largest freshwater wetlands in the United States and a Wetland of International Importance. \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
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/the-bend-sessions-bill-volkert-nov-3/
CATEGORIES:Free,Live Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261109T190000
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SUMMARY:The Bend Sessions: Gary D'Amato - Nov 9
DESCRIPTION:The Bend Sessions: West Bend’s Free Community Lecture Series\nAugust – November 2026\nGARY D’AMATO \nBeyond the Fairways: 30+ Years of The Masters & The Wisconsin Golf Story — From Hidden Gems to Global Destination \nGary D’Amato has covered golf in Wisconsin since 1980\, first for the Racine Journal Times and then for 26 years at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel\, before joining Wisconsin.Golf and Killarney Golf Media in 2018. He has covered more than 75 major championships\, including every Masters Tournament since 1993\, along with 11 Olympic Games and five Ryder Cups. A three-time Wisconsin Sportswriter of the Year\, D’Amato was inducted into the Wisconsin Golf Hall of Fame in 2017 — one of only three writers ever enshrined. He’ll share stories from three decades covering the Masters and look at how Wisconsin grew into one of the country’s great golf destinations. \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
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/the-bend-sessions-gary-damato-nov-9/
CATEGORIES:Free,Live Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T190000
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SUMMARY:The Bend Sessions: Amanda Latham
DESCRIPTION:The Bend Sessions: West Bend’s Free Community Lecture Series\nAugust – November 2026\nAMANDA LATHAM – University of Wisconsin – Badger Talks \nWeather Warnings: Severe Weather Trends & Patterns in Wisconsin \nAmanda Latham is a climate outreach specialist with the Wisconsin State Climatology Office at the University of Wisconsin. A former broadcast meteorologist with a background in atmospheric science\, she now studies and communicates trends in Wisconsin’s weather\, including the state’s shifting severe weather season. Latham will break down what the data shows about tornadoes\, hail and damaging winds in Wisconsin — and what residents should watch for as storm patterns continue to change. \nBadger Talks reflects our tradition of the Wisconsin Idea — to extend the resources of the university to citizens of the state. Over 300 Badger Talks are hosted around the state each year\, featuring faculty and staff with expertise in a variety of disciplines. Talk topics range from cutting edge discoveries to happiness in the workplace and everything in between.  \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
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/the-bend-sessions-amanda-latham-nov-17/
CATEGORIES:Free,Live Events
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