Fifteen Minutes with Fuzz is sheds light on all the great things going on in and around Washington County, Wisconsin. The host, Fuzz Martin, is a local business owner (EPIC Creative) and a former radio personality (92.5 WBWI - now Buzz Country). New episodes launch on Tuesday mornings. https://fifteenwithfuzz.com Whether you're in West Bend, Kewaskum, Slinger, Hartford, Germantown, Richfield, Jackson, or anywhere else in the area, 15 Minutes with Fuzz serves the community with fun and positive people, places, events, and attractions.
Juneteenth is coming up on Wednesday, June 19th, 2024. This week's episode is a two-parter (all in one episode). In the first half, I speak with County Executive Josh Schoemann and Boys & Girls Club Executive Director Jay Fisher about Washington County’s 5th annual Juneteenth Day celebration. We delve into the significance of Juneteenth, the evolution of the event, and the collaboration between the county and the Boys & Gir...
This week, I get the chance to spotlight the incredible work of the Youth Impact Club at West Bend High Schools. I had the pleasure of meeting this inspiring group at the Volunteer Center of Washington County’s Champions of Change event, and their dedication to mental health awareness and suicide prevention truly moved me. Join me as I sit down with Zach Church, Haley Jo Hubert, Melissa Hoogester, and Jackie Schmoldt to discuss the...
This week on Fifteen Minutes with Fuzz, I sit down with Jessica Barlament, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washington County. Jessica shares the impactful work of the organization, including the powerful mentorship programs that are changing the lives of at-risk youth in our community. We discuss their upcoming events like Golf for Kids' Sake on June 7th and the new family-friendly Putt Putt Palooza on August 10th...
This week, I chat with Missy Propper from Authentic Wellness located in West Bend, Wisconsin. Missy shares her transformative health journey, how she pivoted into entrepreneurship, and offers practical advice on feeling your best every day.
During our conversation, Missy talks about shedding 100 pounds and maintaining that success through a balanced lifestyle. She turned her personal challenges into a thriving business, providing se...
Staying active and social are the keys to staying physically and mentally healthy into your later years. Paula Hader joins me this week to talk about Senior Citizens Activities, Inc. and their upcoming Fun & Fit Games for 50+ers event, which is coming up starting May 20th through June 7th, 2024.
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We’re heading into summer and there are a ton of great things happening in Downtown West Bend. This week, Noelle Braun, Executive Director of the Downtown West Bend Association, joins me to talk about some of the great events, including the ArtWalk Banner Project, Music on Main, and the West Bend Farmers Market.
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New this summer: A farmers market is coming to Richfield. Judy Greenfield joins me this week to discuss the all-new Richfield Farmers Market. We discuss how the idea for the farmers market came to by, why Richfield, and what you can expect in the market's first year.
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Kewaskum Friends of the Parks is a group that was recently formed to help raise funds to improve the Village of Kewaskum's parks. They are holding an event to raise awareness for plans to build a new beer garden in Kewaskum's Kiwanis Park on Saturday, May 18th from 2-8p. The event is fittingly called, "Pints & Polka," and will feature live Polka Fusion, an accordion player, food and of course, beer.
This week Bekki Scheel and A...
The All Around the Bend Business Showcase from the West Bend Area Chamber of Commerce is back for its second year. This year, the event takes place on April 13th at the West Bend High School Fieldhouse. There will be more than 80 exhibitors, plus food and entertainment!
Amber Cypcar from the Chamber joins me this week to talk about the event and what to expect this year!
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Switching the game up. On this week's episode, I go through a few things happening in Washington County, along with some other banter. Enjoy!
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County Executive Josh Schoemann and Community Development Director Deb Sielski join me this week to talk about the Heart and Homestead program. The Heart and Homestead program is a new initiative from Washington County and Economic Development Washington County that aims to make homeownership more attainable for Washington County residents. The program offers down payment incentives to qualified homebuyers, and it also provides opp...
Big week. This week, I'm joined by someone very special to me. Shanna Martin, my wife, joins me to talk about her podcast called Tech Tools for Teachers. On her show, she features free tech tools that teachers can use in their classrooms and parents can use at home. At the time of this posting, Shanna 2/3rds of the way through her sixth season. There are 176 episodes available on her website - https://smartinwi.com.
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As we're rolling through what is usually the coldest part of the season, it's time to set our sights to warmer days. This year, West Bend is hosting its first ever Bockfest celebration. Bockfest is a German tradition that celebrates the end of winter and beginning of spring. Bockfest West Bend takes place at Regner Park in West Bend on Satuday, March 2nd from 11a-5p.
The event features traditional Bock beer brewed by 1840 Brewing C...
This week, Liz Dreher of the St. Lucas School PTO (and owner of Celtic Knot Massage in West Bend), joins me to talk about their inaugural St. Lucas Gala to raise funds for a new security system. The event is taking place at Foundry 45 in Kewaskum on Thursday, March 7th, starting at 5:00 pm. It will feature a number of silent auction items, great food from Crave of Campbellsport, and music by Whole Yachta Love. Visit the link below ...
Episode 101 is here. This week, Laurie Wanta joins us to talk about The Welcome Network. The Welcome Network is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that helps displaced individuals—including refugees—find their way in the Greater West Bend Area.
It's a great cause!
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Winter Warm Up is coming to Downtown West Bend and it's bigger and better, this year. Noelle Braun, executive director for the Downtown West Bend Association joins me to talk about Winter Warm Up 2024, which takes place Friday, January 19th through Sunday, January 21st, 2024.
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Hope you're having a great holiday season. Thanks for tuning in to Fifteen Minutes with Fuzz. This week, I'm joined by Carrie DiPaola from Bridges 120 in Hartford, Wis. Bridges 120 is a smoothie shop with a mission. Its mission: "to be available to kids, teens & families by being a safe place to gather, offering diverse programs & giving back to the community through their time and resources."
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Pete Rettler, Dean of Moraine Park's West Bend Campus, joins me today to talk about his 30 Runs to Remember event to benefit the Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial & Education Center. For 30 days in the month of December, Pete will be running in honor of someone with ties to September 11th, the Memorial, the military, first responders, fire and EMS.
Pete has been on this show a few times before to talk about his running streak. This year...
We're here in the gift-giving season and for a lot of families, money is tight. This week, Barseana Simond of Just Us of Washington County and Limor Hendricks of the Youth and Family Project in West Bend join me to talk about an upcoming school rummage sale at the West Bend High Schools. At the rummage sale, local families will be selling their used items at affordable prices for those looking to buy gifts during the holidays.
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This week, Jim Healy, Village Administrator of Richfield, joins me to discuss new developments on the horizon for the community. We talk about plans for a new Dollar General store coming to the village, what residents can expect in the 2024 budget, preparations for the upcoming snow plowing season, and the potential for a new summer farmer's market launching in 2024.
Plus, (separate) tangents on Ross Perot and mustaches. 🥸 Thanks ...
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