St. Patrick's Day Parade
Thursday, March 17, 2005; 4:15 p.m.
Downtown Square; Monroe, WI
     Even the Swiss are Irish once-a-year!

Yodel-Ay-Ee-OOoo:
The Secret History of Yodeling Around the World
Friday, April 15, 2005; 7:00 p.m.
Grand Hall; Free-will donations accepted.
     Presentation and book signing by author Bart Plantenga

Kerry Christensen, Master Alpine & Western Yodeler
Wednesday, May 25, 2005; 7:30 p.m.
Grand Hall; Admission: $5 (12 and under, free)
Discount for New World Swiss Club members!

Swiss Cooking Demonstration / Polka Dancing 101
Saturday, June 18, 2005; 3:30 / 8:30 p.m.
(Grand Prix Balloon Rally in Monroe)
Grand Hall; Free-will donations accepted.
     After sampling goodies at the Taste of Monroe on the Square, enjoy a Swiss Cooking Demonstration presented by Ratskeller staff members, Kurt Kline and Gert Waelchli. Then, learn why the locals have so much fun at Polka Dancing 101 with Del Heins and dance instructors, Steve and Sharon Streiff
Grand Hall; Free-will donation accepted.

Swiss Talent Showcase
Thursday, July 14, 2005; 7:30 p.m.
Grand Hall; $7 admission (at door sales only)

CD Release Event: Bill Niederberger, Accordionist
Thursday, August 18, 2005; 7:30 p.m.
Grand Hall; free-will donation

Beer and Cheese Tasting Event
Saturday, October 1, 2005; 5 - 9 p.m.
Grand Hall; $20 admission (with id); $5 (root beer)

Monroe Swiss Singers' 39th Annual Swissfest
Sunday, November 6, 3:00 p.m.
Grand Hall
$6 in advance (available at Turner Hall); $7 at the door
$1 for K-12; pre-schoolers, free

Christkindlmarkt - Old World Holiday Shopping Market
Friday - Saturday, November 25 - 26, 2005; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Grand Hall

Alpine Carol Sing and Tree Lighting
Friday, December 2, 2005; 7:30 p.m.
Grand Hall; free-will donation

Old Year's Night Gala Dinner and Dance
Saturday, December 31, 2005
7:00 p.m. ($45) or 8:30 p.m. ($20)
Grand Hall