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 January 2008 |
| 1 Jan |
60th Festival of Christmas & Midwinter Traditions
Call for times, 608.924.4000
Click here to email, Click here for Folklore Village website |
| February 2008 |
| 17 Feb |
Iowa County Historic Society Valentine Dinner-Dance
This Historic Society fund-raiser will be held at The Dodge-Point Country Club, serving from 12:00pm to 1:30pm,
dance to follow. Food, music, dance and more! $20.00 per person. |
| March 2008 |
| 16 Mar |
The Golf Launchpad Tour Edition Simulator Demonstration 1:00 pm. at the Dodger Bowl in Dodgeville. You can see it and try it! Sponsored by Applied Cellular & Electronics. Call 608-935-3899 |
| 29 Mar |
Masters of Heartland Traditions: Ho Chunk Dance Troop & Singers, 2:00pm, and Saturday Night Social, potluck @ 6:30pm. Folklore Village, 608.924.4000 |
| April 2008 |
| 4-6 Apr |
Spring Swedish Music & Dance Weekend at Folklore Village,This funfilled weekend begins on Fri. at 7:00pm and wraps up on Sun. afternoon with a farewell lunch at 1:00pm. 608.924.4000 |
| 12 Apr |
Southern WI Oldtime Fiddlers Assoc. Dance, at 1:00pm and Saturday Night Social with potluck at 6:30pm. Folklore Village, 608.924.4000 |
| 18-20 Apr |
English Country Dance & Music Weekend, This weekend is filled with music classes, dance workshops and fun. It starts Fri. at 6:00pm and wraps up on Sun. at 1:00 with a farewell dance. Folklore Village, 608.924.4000 |
| 19 Apr |
Dodgeville Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet The Dodger Bowl will be transformed into a Vegas Casino with professional dealers! You won't want to miss this event! $25.00 per person includes dinner and the casino fun. An auction will follow using your winnings to bid on items. For info or to reserve, call 608.935.9200. |
| 26 Apr |
Folklore Village is holding an Earth/Family Day with activities & kids concert from 1-4pm. The family Dance will begin at 7:00pm. 608.924.4000 |
| 26 Apr |
City wide garage sales - Maps available. |
| 26 Apr |
Easter Seals will be at Dick's Piggly Wiggly in Dodgeville from 1:00 to 4:00 pm to bring donations following the city wide garage sales. They can accept clothing, SMALL furniture and other household items. |
| May 2008 |
| 3 May |
Old Time Barn Dance with potluck at 6:30pm featuring Chirps Smith & Friends and caller Dot Kent. Folklore Village. 608.924.4000 |
| 4 May |
Iowa Co. Humane Society Quadrupedal Benefit Start at 7:30 a.m. at the Dodgeville Middle School, 951 W. Chapel St., Dodgeville. $45.00 reg. fee. To register, see http://www.ichs.net/quadrupedal.html. |
| 10 May |
Masters of Heartland Traditions: Arabic Calligraphy with George Allam, 2:00pm and Polka Dance with The Tuba Dan Family Band, 7:00pm. Folklore Village 608.924.4000 |
| 17 May |
Uplands Garden Club's 10th annual plant sale: 8:00-11:00 a.m. at Ley Pavillion at Harris Park, Dodgeville WI |
| 17 May |
Spring clean-up for the city of Dodgeville with curbside pick-up The dumpster will also be available from May 14-17. Certain restrictions apply, contact the city at 930.7679 |
| 24-25 May |
Spurgeon Vineyards Great Chocolate Trail Call 608.929.7692 for information.
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| 26 May |
Memorial Day Parade - Downtown Dodgeville - Line up at 9:30 am, parade at 10:00 am. |
| June 2008 |
| 5 Jun |
Bloomfield Manor Senior Fest 25 ft. cold air balloon, food, music, kids games, parade and more. Call 608.935.3321 for info. |
| 5 Jun |
American Player Theater opens for the season. Call box office at 608.588.2361 for info.
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| 5, 12, 19 & 26 Jun |
Folklore Village presents Theater: - Hangin' Will Caffee at 7:30pm, 608.924.4000 |
| 6 - 7 Jun |
American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of Iowa County - Questions, contact Brittany Lee at brittany.lee@cancer.org or (608)662-7550
Kevin Williams at klwms@mhtc.net or (608)574-3138 |
| 7 Jun |
Iowa Co. Dairy Breakfast - This year it will be hosted by the Levetzow family farm at 3500 Klosterman Rd., Dodgeville. For questions, call 608.987.2478 |
| 7 Jun |
Old Time Barn Dance - Potluck at 6:30pm, with The Twisted Pair and caller Tony Scarimbolo. Folklore Village, 608.924.4000 |
| 7 Jun |
Dodgeville Farm Market - 8:00 am to 11:00 am. Questions call 608.935.3276 |
| 8 Jun |
Lions Club Flee Market, Antique & collectible show - Ley Pavillion @ Harris Park, 8:30am to 3:00pm. Questions call 608-935-3926 |
| 11, 18, 25 Jun |
Lands End Summer Concert Series - At Harris Park in Dodgeville Starting at 7:00 p.m. Bring your lawn chair or blanket! Food available. Free event! |
| 14 Jun |
Spurgeon Vineyards Wine & Cheese Extravaganza Call 608.929.7692 for info. |
| 14 Jun |
Dodgeville Farm Market - 8:00 am to 11:00 am. Questions call 608.935.3276 |
| 18 Jun |
6th Annual Area Chamber Golf Outing - Putting contest, lunch, shotgun start, $70 per golfer, $280 per foursome. House on the Rock Resort. Starts at 11:00 am. Questions, call 608.935.9200 |
| 21 Jun |
Dodgeville Farm Market - 8:00 am to 11:00 am. Questions call 608.935.3276 |
| 21 Jun |
Dodgeville Fireman's Dance - Featuring the band "Super Tuesday" at Harris Park in Dodgeville - Beer garden opens at 7:00 pm, band starts at 8:00 pm |
| 24 Jun |
Seniors Concert with Bruce Bollerud, Herb Swingen & Everett Kittleson, Folklore Village 924.4000 |
| 28 Jun |
Dodgeville Farm Market - 8:00 am to 11:00 am. Questions call 608.935.3276 |
| July 2008 |
| 3-6 Jul | Folklore Village presents Midsummer Festival - With Scandinavian Dance, workshops, food and more! Call for more info, 608.924.4000 |
| 5 Jul |
Dodgeville Farm Market - 8:00 am to 11:00 am. Questions call 608.935.3276 |
| 10-13 Jul | Festival of the Parks Midway rides, kickball, Midway, beer, concessions and chicken BBQ. Call 608.935.2703 for info. |
| 10, 24, 31 Jul | Folklore Village presents Theater: Hangin' Will Caffee at 7:30pm, 608.924.4000 |
| 12 Jul | Harris Park Fireworks at dusk on Bennett Rd. |
| 12 Jul |
Dodgeville Farm Market - 8:00 am to 11:00 am. Questions call 608.935.3276 |
| 13 Jul | Farmers Appreciation Day parade in downtown Dodgeville at 11:00am followed by BBQ starting at noon with exhibits, rides and more at Harris Park on Bennett Rd. in Dodgeville. Call 608.935.3035 for parade info, 608.935.3371 for info. |
| 16-19 Jul | 10 to 11-year-old and 16 to 18-year-old Babe Ruth State Baseball Tournaments. Games are at either Harris Park or Wilson Park. Call 608.935.2331 for info.
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| 17 Jul | Ice Cream Social
At the Iowa County Historic Society museum on 1301 N. Bequette St. Dodgeville. Serving from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Meal, Music, Pie, Ice Cream, Demonstrations, Displays, Fun. |
| 17-20 Jul | Folklore Village presents Hardanger Fiddle Assoc. of America Annual Workshop & Conference 608.924.4000 |
| 18-21 Jul | Scholastic Book Sale - Dodgeville United Methodist Church, 327 N. Iowa St.. Books for all ages! Times are as follows: July 18 noon to 8 PM; July 19 10 AM to 6 PM; July 20 1 PM to 5 PM; July 21 noon to 8 PM. Donations of books will also be accepted. Call Brenda Crowe at 608-935-5451. |
| 19 Jul | Dodgeville Bluesfest - well-known acts will be playing in a partially tented area in downtown Dodgeville behind the courthouse starting at noon until 10:30 pm. Maxwell Street sales going all day and food & beverages will be available. www.dodgevillebluesfest.com/
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| 19 Jul |
Dodgeville Farm Market - 8:00 am to 11:00 am. Questions call 608.935.3276 |
| 25-26 Jul |
Our Town Celebration at Highland Village Park in Highland, WI. - Junior Babe Ruth tournament, volleyball tournament, free kids activities, chicken BBQ, special fireworks display & concession stand. For info call 608.929.7781 |
| 26 Jul |
Dodgeville Farm Market - 8:00 am to 11:00 am. Questions call 608.935.3276 |
| 26-28 Jul |
Master Horseman, Lew Sterrett will be giving horse demonstrations on Fri. and Sun. at 6:30pm at the Iowa Co. Fairgrounds. Sat. will be day-long small group horsemanship workshop, call 608.987.1192 to register. Sat. & Mon. will be "Tendin Fences", a marriage workshop with Drs. Lew & Melodie Sterrett at 6:30pm at the Mineral Point Opera House. |
| 27 Jul-Aug 2 | SAGBRAW Schramm's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across WI. Call 608.843.8412 for info.
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| August 2008 |
| 2 Aug |
Dodgeville Farm Market - 8:00 am to 11:00 am. Questions call 608.935.3276 |
| 3 Aug |
Lions Club Flea Market, Antique & collectible show - Ley Pavillion at Harris Park, 8:30am to 3:00pm. Questions call 608-935-3926 |
| 3 Aug |
Botham Vineyards Vintage Celebration. Vintage automobiles will be shown on this 15 acre vineyard at the peak of its growing season. 8180 Langberry Rd. Barneveld, WI. Call 608.924.1412 or 888.478.9463 for info or visit www.bothamvineyards.com. |
| 4-8 Aug |
Beach Party - Surfin' Through the Scriptures Vacation Bible School 8:30 AM-11:30 AM daily, Dodgeville United Methodist Church, 327 N. Iowa St. Children from Pre-K through completion of grade 5 are invited! Bible stories, crafts, music, refreshments, recreation, science, and much more... Call the church office at 608-935-5451 or Brenda Crowe at 608-935-3568 to register. Cowabunga Dude! |
| 6-11 Aug |
Lands End Sale. Harris Park, Dodgeville. Questions, call 608.935.9053. |
| 7-9 Aug |
Walnut Hollow Warehouse Clearance Sale. Thur. from 9 to 5, Fri. from 9 to 5, Sat. from 9 to 4, 1409 Hwy 23 N. Dodgeville. Questions, call 608.935.2341 or visit www.walnuthollow.com |
| 7-10 Aug |
50th Annual Cobb Corn Roast Fast pitch tournaments, food and beverages available, chicken BBQ, music, parade and free sweet corn! At Scheper Park in Cobb, WI |
| 8 Aug |
Friendship Center Camp Open House, 2:00pm to 4:00pm, Come see what we're up to. Learn about our annual children's camp and facility rental programs.
3973 Evans Quarry Rd., Dodgeville, WI 53533 |
| 9 Aug |
Homemade Ice Cream Social, potluck, 6:30 pm at Folklore Village, 608.924.4000 |
| 9 Aug |
Dodgeville Farm Market - 8:00 am to 11:00 am. Questions call 608.935.3276 |
| 16 Aug |
Iowa Co. Humane Society Benefit: Saddle Up For One Rough Ride Beginning at 6:00 a.m. The Dairyland Dare is the ROOTINIST-TOOTINIST most ornery challenge ride this side of the Rio Grande. Saddle up that unobtanium steed of yours and git yerself up to Dodgeville you city slickers! Questions? Email: Stewart.Schilling@dairylanddare.com |
| 16 Aug |
Dodgeville Farm Market - 8:00 am to 11:00 am. Questions call 608.935.3276 |
| 21 Aug |
Kiwanis Chicken BBQ - 5pm to 7pm, carry-outs available. |
| 23 Aug |
Dodgeville Farm Market - 8:00 am to 11:00 am. Questions call 608.935.3276 |
| 23-24 Aug |
Midwest Folklife Festival, 12:00-7:00pm. Enjoy over 50 artists & musicians from WI, IA & IL with concerts and demonstrations in craft & cooking. Childrens activities also available. Folklore village 608.924.4000 |
| 26 Aug-Sept 1 |
Iowa Co. Fair - Animal exhibits, music, food & beverages available, midway, horse pull & harness races, antique tractor pull and demo derby. www.iowacountyfair.org |
| 30 Aug |
Dodgeville Farm Market - 8:00 am to 11:00 am. Questions call 608.935.3276 |
| September 2008 |
| 5-6 Sept |
Spring Green Literary Festival. Details to be announced. The festival will be held at the Hillside Theater, Taliesin Estate. |
| 13 Sept |
Wisconsin Angus Assoc. Field Day - Hosted by Blackstone Cattle Co., 21990 Hwy 151
Mineral Point, 10a.m. to 4p.m. Door prizes, activities for kids, food and refreshments. Additional info can be found at www.wisconsinangus.org |
| 14 Sept |
The Iowa County Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk. 12:30 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 1105 N Bequette St., Dodgeville. Lace up your shoes for the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care and support. Your support makes a huge difference in the lives of people we serve in nine counties in south central Wisconsin. For more information or to register, please visit www.alz.org/scwisc or contact the Alzheimer's Association at 608.232.3400, 800.272.3900 or memorywalk@alzwisc.org. |
| 26-27 Sept |
Quilts in the Cornfield - Quilt show & luncheon sponsored by Upland Hills Health. Entry deadline: Sept. 15. Questions, call Alice at 623.2708 |
| October 2008 |
| 3-5 Oct | Rural Route 1 Popcorn Store's Autumn Celebration Featuring: "For the Love of Quilts" Rachel Biddick Jordan will share her own creations as well as special pieces she has collected. "Natalie’s Awesome Beads Jewelry" Natalie Thares from Lancaster, Wi – One-of-a-kind pieces. And local Fennimore Author, Tom Nelson on Sunday from 11:30 till 2:30 to sign his books. "That's My Story & I'm Sticking to It" and "That's My Story & I'm Still Sticking to It" Hwy 18, Montfort, WI 53569
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| 10 Oct | Folklore Village will feature a Cajun Dance with the Cajun Strangers at 8:00pm. 3210 Cty Rd. BB, Dodgeville, WI 53533 |
| 10 Oct | Join Dodgeville Travel, Inc. as they host an Alaska Travel show, featuring tours of the Alaskan Explorer Bus. Appetizers will be served. 6:30 PM. |
| 11-12 Oct | Spurgeon Vineyards Harvestival. Call 608.929.7692 for info. |
| 13 Oct | Family, Food & "Fun"draising Night at Pizza Hut from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Sponsored by the Dodgeville Area Women's Club with local reps selling products from Lia Sophia, Pampered Chef, Mary Kay, Tupperware, Longaberger and LJN Designs. A portion of the proceeds will go to buying pediatric jump kits for the Iowa Co. EMS. For more info, call Ann at 608-935-1697. |
| 14 Oct | Dodgeville Travel, Inc. will host a Travel show for Australian destinations with Collette Vacations. A Collette representative will be on hand to answer questions and appetizers will be served. 6:30 PM |
| 17-19 Oct | SW WI Fall Art Tour - Visit artists in Mineral Point, Dodgeville, Spring Green & Baraboo. Maps will be available. Call 608.987.3787 for info. |
| 18 Oct | Heart Saver CPR/AED Class 9 am to noon at the Upland Hills Health Conference Room A/B. Fee is $35.00 and includes test. Course covers CPR, choking and use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). Class size is limited! Call 608.930.7200 ext. 4051 to register |
| 28 Oct | Iowa Co. Historical Society Annual Meeting 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Stonefield Apartments in Dodgeville. Ernie Boszhardt of UW La Crosse will present information on Indian Mounds, Archaeology, Anthropology of Iowa County. There will be an election of directors, snacks and fun. Call 608.935.7694 |
| 31 Oct | City of Dodgeville Trick or Treat hours are from 4-7 p.m. Please have your outside light on if you wish to hand out candy.
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| 31 Oct | Halloween Festivities for Families - 4-8 PM, Dodgeville United Methodist Church, 327 N. Iowa Street. Moms and Dads...don't worry about fixing supper on "trick or treat" night. Stop by the church, and for a minimal price, feed the whole family! "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!" will be shown while you eat. Goodies will be available for all the children |
| November 2008 |
| 1 Nov | Annual Arts & Crafts Fair. Dodgeville Middle & High School from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Vendors and others call 608.935.7300 for details. |
| 1 Nov | FREE MOVIE. The Dodgeville Optimist Club will sponsor a free movie for the kids at the Dodge Theater in Dodgeville. Showtime will be at 10:00 a.m. and the featured movie is "Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit." A donation of a canned or boxed food item for the food pantry is suggested, but not required. Kids are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes. A costume contest will be held and prizes will be awarded. All kids are welcome! |
| 8 Nov | Folklore Village presents Folklore Finale 7:30pm to 11:00pm, Dancing with Last Gaspe, distinctive desserts, raffle drawing and celebration of Folklore Village's 40th anniversary. $15.00 suggested donation. 3210 Cty Rd. BB, Dodgeville, WI 53533 |
| 9 Nov | 9th Annual Iowa County Humane Society Silent Auction "Fun"raiser 1pm to 4pm at Dodger Bowl
For info, go to www.ichs.net/silent_auction.html or call 608.930.0883 |
| 21-22 Nov | Harris Park open ice skating, skate rental available. 6 to 9 pm |
| 23 Nov | Thanksgiving Worship Service at Grace Lutheran Church 1105 North Bequette St. (next to McDonalds), invites everyone to a Thanksgiving worship service beginning at 7 p.m. A pie fest will be held immediately following the worship service. All are welcome! |
| 27 Nov | Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner. Everyone from Iowa Co. is invited to the 7th annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner at the United Methodist Church at 327 N. Iowa St. Serving from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. RSVP to Mary King at 935.5386. A ride is available within a 10 mile radius of Dodgeville. |
| 27-30 Nov | Third Annual Christmas Lightshow located at 414 E. Merrimac St., Dodgeville will take place. The show will start out for one week just T-F-S-Su. Time for the show will be from 6:30 PM till 9:00 PM. Once again we will be collecting food items for the local food pantry to help out during the holiday season. |
| 28-29 Nov | Harris Park open ice skating, skate rental available. 6 to 9 pm |
| 29 Nov | Iowa County Humane Society Benefit at the Red Room Saturday, Nov. 29th. Music, food, raffle prizes, and more! Serving lunch at noon for $5/plate. Cover charge is $5 for the music. Band schedule is Halverson Road at 3pm, Bob Rocks at 7pm, Part-Time Carnies at 8:15 pm, Sunspot at 9:15pm, John Masino Band at 10:30pm, and Sand at 11:45pm. |
| December 2008 |
| 5-6 Dec | Harris Park open ice skating, skate rental available. 6 to 9 pm |
| 5-7 Dec | Caroling in the Cave at Cave of the Mounds National Natural Landmark. Discover the unique acoustics found underground! Come enjoy Christmas music sung by local choirs and take advantage of extended holiday shopping hours at our Rock & Fossil Shop. Children can visit with Santa while making holiday crafts in our visitors center. For times and questions, call 608.437.3038. Cave of the Mound, 2975 Cave of the Mounds Road, Blue Mounds, WI 53517 |
| 6 Dec | Breakfast with Santa 2008, sponsored by GFWC Dodgeville's Women's Club. 8:00 am to 11:30 am at the Plymouth Congregational Church. Adults $6.00, children 3-12 $4.00 and children under 3 are free. |
| 6 Dec | Downtown Dodgeville Open House & 4th Annual Holiday Parade Come kick off the holidays with some shopping at our area businesses and enjoy treats & hot chocolate. Holiday parade starts at 6:00 pm. Call Kathryn Heimerl 608.935.1496, Carrie Schroeder 608.935.3772 or Dodgeville Area Chamber 608.935.9200. You may download the parade entry form  .
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| 6 and 13 Dec | Santa's Secret Shop - from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM, Dodgeville United Methodist Church, 327 N. Iowa Street. Childeren through grade 6 can shop for family and friends. Gifts range in price from $1.00 to $10.00. In the spirit of St. Jude Children's Hospital, "No child will be turned away due to his inability to pay." Reindeer and elves will be on hand to wrap, tag, and bag all gifts and to help children shop. Donations of new items are welcome! While the children shop, parents can browse the Tables of Opportunity in the fellowship hall, featuring Osbourne Books, Mary Kay, and many other products. Lunch and baked goods will be available by the United Methodist Women. For more information call Brenda Crowe at 608-935-5451 or 608-935-3568. HAPPY HOLIDAYS! |
| 12-13 Dec | Harris Park open ice skating, skate rental available. 6 to 9 pm |
| 19-20 Dec | Harris Park open ice skating, skate rental available. 6 to 9 pm |
| 25 Dec | Christmas Day. Consider inviting someone into your home who might otherwise be alone on Christmas. |
| 25 Dec | Free Christmas Day dinner at Culver's Restaurant in Dodgeville. Serving from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. Donations accepted. Sponsored by the area churches, United Fund of Iowa Co. & other local businesses & organziations. Deliveries or rides available. Contact Mary at 608-935-5386 |
| Dec 28 - Jan 01 | Folklore Village presents the 61st Annual Christmas & Midwinter Traditions. Ongoing events from a traditional tea ceremony, song & dance, juggling and various workshops to a Christmas Festival auction and a New Years Eve supper & ball. Call with questions & pricing 608.924.4000 or e-mail at staff@folklorevillage.org |
| January 2009 |
| Jan 17 |
6-9 pm Governor Dodge State Park will have its 10th annual CANDLELIGHT SKI/HIKE event. There is no charge for admission, but a State Park entrance pass is required per vehicle. Refreshments will be provided at the Cox Hollow concession stand. The event will be held with or without snow. Please call the park office at 608-935-2315 for more information. |
| Jan 20 |
Upland Hills Health is holding a Heart Saver CPR/AED class on Jan 20 from 6 to 9pm. Sign up now before space fills. Cost: $35.00, includes book. Call 608.930.7200 ext 4051 to register. |
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Dodgeville is located in southwestern Wisconsin.
For driving directions click on "MAPS" in the lower right corner,
and then click on "Driving Directions."
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- 42 miles west of Madison
- 120 miles west of Milwaukee
- 195 miles northwest of Chicago
- 240 miles northeast of Des Moines
- 250 miles southeast of Minneapolis
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We are now one of the growing number of WI-FI Hotspots.
The Dodgeville Information Center is now a wireless hotspot.
Travelers to Dodgeville can now pick up their e-mails (24/7)
if they carry a wireless laptop. For those without a wireless laptop,
a lobby computer is available 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday.
For information call The Dodgeville Area Chamber of Commerce.
608.935.9200 or toll-free: 877.863.6343 (877.TO.DODGE).
Calendar information is subject to change. To verify calendar items call the specific numbers provided for that item. |
