2018 LOCS Holiday Party - 12/19 at Angelo's!

The Annual LOCS Holiday Party is coming up at 6:00PM on December 19th in the Grotto at Angelo's in Monona (5801 Monona Dr).

Please bring cash to donate to Second Harvest Food Bank and supplies for Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (click for the Wish List).

Bring a Buffett or tropical gift valued at $15-$20 if you wish to participate in the the gift exchange! Handmade and creative gifts encouraged! Bring small bills or jokes if you want to steal someone else's loot!

Schedule

• 6:30pm - Drinks / Happy Hour
• 7:00pm - Food
• 7:30pm - Gift Exchange

This event is, unfortunately, members-only, but it's never too late to send in a membership form!

Save-the-dates:

• 2/23 - I Shot Six Holes in my Freezer 2019 in Edgerton!
• 3/9 - Quad Cities Havana Daydreamin' with The Boat Drunks and Phin Addicts!
• 3/22-24 - St Minnesomeplace This Hotel Room (Minneapolis)

November Monthly Meeting - 7PM 11/28 at Angelo's!

Our next monthly meeting is coming up soon!  We're meeting at 7PM on Wednesday November 28th in the Grotto at Angelo's in Monona (5801 Monona Dr).

There will be a social half-hour at 7:00, followed by the meeting at 7:30.

It's Election Season!  The election will be held at this meeting, Nominees:

• Membership Director - Kathy
• Social Director - Biz
• Secretary - ??
• Volunteering Director - Jackie

We still need a Secretary and It's not too late to nominate someone (or yourself) for any position!  Descriptions of offices are in the bylaws.

The agenda will be posted when it's available! If you have events or items you want to be sure are added, send an email!

Events and "Save-the-dates":

 

• 12/8 - MAPA Christmas Luau with The Boat Drunks (Milwaukee)
• 12/19 - LOCS Holiday Party at Angelo's!
• 2/23 - I Shot Six Holes in my Freezer 2019 in Edgerton!
• 3/9 - Quad Cities Havana Daydreamin' with The Boat Drunks and Phin Addicts!
• 3/22-24 - St Minnesomeplace This Hotel Room (Minneapolis)

November Happy Hour - 11/8 at The Ohio Tavern

Our November Happy Hour is coming up Thursday (11/8) at The Ohio Tavern (224 Ohio Ave on the East side off Atwood)!

Join us for socializing, food (they have great tacos!) and drinks starting around 6:30!

Public, current, past and future members are always welcome to join in Happy Hour festivities!

It's Election Season!  Elections will be held at the November meeting, if you're interested (or want to lobby for someone else to be interested) in:

• Membership Director
• Social Director
• Secretary
• Volunteering Director

Start thinking about it now, and send suggestions or come to the meeting!  Descriptions of offices are in the bylaws.

Events and "Save-the-dates":

• 11/28 - November Monthly Meeting
• 12/8 - MAPA Christmas Luau with The Boat Drunks (Milwaukee)
• 12/19 - LOCS Holiday Party at Angelo's!
• 2/23 - I Shot Six Holes in my Freezer 2019 in Edgerton!
• 3/9 - Quad Cities Havana Daydreamin' with The Boat Drunks and Phin Addicts!

October Monthly Meeting - 7PM 10/24 at Angelo's!

Our next monthly meeting is coming up soon!  We're meeting at 7PM on Wednesday October 24th in the Grotto at Angelo's in Monona (5801 Monona Dr).

There will be a social half-hour at 7:00, followed by the meeting at 7:30.

It's Election Season!  Elections will be held at the November meeting, if you're interested (or want to lobby for someone else to be interested) in:

• Membership Director
• Social Director
• Secretary
• Volunteering Director

Start thinking about it now, and send suggestions or come to the meeting!  Descriptions of offices are in the bylaws.

The agenda will be posted when it's available! If you have events or items you want to be sure are added, send an email!

Events and "Save-the-dates":

• 10/31-11/4 - 27th Annual Meeting of the Minds in Key West
• 11/28 - November Monthly Meeting
• 12/8 - MAPA Christmas Luau with The Boat Drunks (Milwaukee)
• 12/19 - LOCS Holiday Party at Angelo's!
• 2/23 - I Shot Six Holes in my Freezer 2019 in Edgerton!
• 3/9 - Quad Cities Havana Daydreamin' with The Boat Drunks and Phin Addicts!

2018 LOCS Chili Cook-off

Leaves are Falling, The Night Air is Crisp, Let’s Stoke Up the Firepit for our 7th Annual...

L.O.C.S. Chili** Cook-off!

 

 

 

 

Friday, October 12, 2018

6:30 P.M.

 

Margaritas provided!

 

What to bring:

Chili or Soup and appetizer or dessert to pass,

beverages of your choice

**Prizes for soups or chili!

 

Hosted by Mary at her house in McFarland (Email us if you need the address!)

September Monthly Meeting - 7PM 9/26 at Angelo's!

Our next monthly meeting is coming up soon!  We're meeting at 7PM on Wednesday September 26th in the Grotto at Angelo's in Monona (5801 Monona Dr).

There will be a social half-hour at 7:00, followed by the meeting at 7:30.

The agenda will be posted when it's available! If you have events or items you want to be sure are added, send an email!

Events and "Save-the-dates":

• 9/29 - Dubuque Phlockers One Particular Harbor (Dubuque)
• 10/12 - LOCS Chili Cook-off at Mary's House
• 10/24 - October Meeting
• 10/31-11/4 - 27th Annual Meeting of the Minds in Key West
• 12/8 - MAPA Christmas Luau with The Boat Drunks (Milwaukee)
• 12/19 - LOCS Holiday Party at Angelo's!
• 2/23 - I Shot Six Holes in my Freezer 2019 in Edgerton!

August Monthly Meeting - 7PM 8/29 at Angelo's!

Our next monthly meeting is coming up soon!  We're meeting at 7PM on Wednesday August 29th in the Grotto at Angelo's in Monona (5801 Monona Dr).

There will be a social half-hour at 7:00, followed by the meeting at 7:30.

The agenda will be posted when it's available! If you have events or items you want to be sure are added, send an email!

 Events and "Save-the-dates":

• 9/1-2 - Island Fever Showcase in Clear Lake, IA (many good bands)
• 9/14 - LOCS Pirate Pub Plunder (Starting at ARRRgus!)
• 10/31-11/4 - 27th Annual Meeting of the Minds in Key West

Upcoming Madison-area festivals with live music:

• 9/15-16 - Willy St Fair

Summer Highway Cleanup and July Monthly Meeting - 6PM 7/25 at Morgan's

Our next monthly meeting and summer highway cleanup is at 6:00PM on July 25th at Morgan's in Pine Bluff, 8640 W Mineral Point Rd, corner of Mineral Point (Cty S) and County P. We'll meet in the parking lot at 6:00, clean up the highway and follow with a short meeting at the bar. Arrive early for a drink before we clean!

In the event of rain, we will still clean. If there is lightning, we'll meet and reschedule cleaning.

Bring work gloves, long pants and boots are recommended because it can be muddy along the road.

If you find the shaker (of salt -- maybe not full) turn it in for a free drink!

Public, current, past and future members are always welcome!

Events and "Save-the-dates":

• 7/26 - Banana Wind at The East Side Club
• 8/2-5 - Summer Chi.ill in Schaumberg, IL (many good bands)
• 8/18 - Captain and the Kids LOCS Summer Fundraiser at Nau-Ti-Gal with Banana Wind!
• 9/1-2 - Island Fever Showcase in Clear Lake, IA (many more good bands)
• 10/31-11/4 - 27th Annual Meeting of the Minds in Key West

Upcoming Madison-area festivals with live music:

• 7/28-29 - Atwood Fest
• 8/4 - Atwood City Limits
• August Wednesdays and Thursdays - Central Park Sessions (Central Park)
• August Fridays - Live on King Street
• 8/23-26 - Orton Park Festival
• 9/15-16 - Willy St Fair

July Happy Hour - 7/12 at Crystal Corner Bar!

Our July Happy Hour is coming up Thursday (7/12) at Crystal Corner Bar (1302 Williamson St, corner of Williamson and Baldwin Streets)!

Join us for socializing, food and drinks starting around 5:30!  (Or probably earlier!)

Following that, La Fete de Marquette has live music in McPike Park (formerly Central Park) featuring Don't Mess With Cupid at 7 and Dwayne Dopsie and The Zydeco Hellraisers at 8:45!  (And the rest of the weekend too!)

Public, current, past and future members are always welcome!

Events and "Save-the-dates":

• 7/12 - Scott Kirby at Discovery World (Milwaukee)
• 7/20 - Don Middlebrook at Matty’s Bar and Grille (Milwaukee)
• 7/25 - July Monthly Meeting and Highway Cleanup (Morgan's in Cross Plains)!
• 7/26 - Banana Wind at The East Side Club
• 8/2-5 - Summer Chi.ill in Schaumberg, IL (many good bands)
• 8/18 - Captain and the Kids LOCS Summer Fundraiser at Nau-Ti-Gal with Banana Wind!
• 9/1-2 - Island Fever Showcase in Clear Lake, IA (many more good bands)
• 10/31-11/4 - 27th Annual Meeting of the Minds in Key West

Upcoming Madison-area festivals with live music:

 

• 7/12-15 - La Fete de Marquette (Central Park)
• 7/20 - Live on King Street
• 7/28-29 - Atwood Fest
• 8/4 - Atwood City Limits
• August Wednesdays and Thursdays - Central Park Sessions (Central Park)
• August Fridays - Live on King Street
• 8/23-26 - Orton Park Festival
• 9/15-16 - Willy St Fair

June Monthly Meeting 6/27, Christmas in July 6/30!

Our next monthly meeting is coming up soon!  We're meeting at 7PM on Wednesday June 27 in the Grotto at Angelo's in Monona (5801 Monona Dr).

There will be a social half-hour at 7:00, followed by the meeting at 7:30.

The agenda will be posted when it's available! If you have events or items you want to be sure are added, send an email!

Following right on it's heels, it's Christmas in July(ish) at the Mark and Susan's is June 30th at 2PM!  (Yes, we know, it's not July.)

Bring a dish to pass, your favorite beverage, your swimsuit, and a chair to sit in!  If you wish to participate in the gift exchange, bring a $15-20 tropically themed gift!

RSVP by June 27th by email or at the meeting!

All members and prospective members are welcome!

 

Events and "Save-the-dates":

• 7/6 - Timber Rattlers Margaritaville Night with The Boat Drunks (Appleton)
• 7/7 - Scott Kirby at Brink Lounge!
• 7/12 - Scott Kirby at Discovery World (Milwaukee)
• 7/20 - Don Middlebrook at Matty’s Bar and Grille (Milwaukee)
• 7/25 - July Monthly Meeting!
• 7/26 - Banana Wind at The East Side Club
• 8/2-5 - Summer Chi.ill in Schaumberg, IL (many good bands)
• 9/1-2 - Island Fever Showcase in Clear Lake, IA (many more good bands)
• 10/31-11/4 - 27th Annual Meeting of the Minds in Key West

Upcoming Madison-area festivals with live music:

• 6/23 - Shake The Lake (John Nolen Drive)
• 6/27-7/9 - Summerfest (Milwaukee)
• 7/12-15 - La Fete de Marquette (Central Park)
• 7/20 - Live on King Street
• 7/28-29 - Atwood Fest
• 8/4 - Atwood City Limits
• August Wednesdays and Thursdays - Central Park Sessions (Central Park)
• August Fridays - Live on King Street
• 8/23-26 - Orton Park Festival
• 9/15-16 - Willy St Fair

June Happy Hour - 6/14 at Christy's Landing!

Our June Happy Hour is coming up Thursday (6/14) at Christy's Landing! (2952 Waubesa Avenue, on the West shore of Lake Waubesa)!

Join us for socializing, food and drinks starting around 6!

Public, current, past and future members are always welcome!

Events and "Save-the-dates":

• 6/27 - June Monthly Meeting
• 6/30 - Christmas in July At Mark and Susan's!
• 7/6 - Timber Rattlers Margaritaville Night with The Boat Drunks (Appleton)
• 7/7 - Scott Kirby at Brink Lounge!
• 7/25 - July Monthly Meeting!
• 7/26 - Banana Wind at The East Side Club
• 8/2-5 - Summer Chi.ill in Schaumberg, IL (many good bands)
• 9/1-2 - Island Fever Showcase in Clear Lake, IA (many more good bands)
• 10/31-11/4 - 27th Annual Meeting of the Minds in Key West

Upcoming Madison-area festivals with live music:

• 6/14-17 - Cottage Grove Fireman's Festival (CG Fireman's Park)
• 6/15 - Live on King Street (Cracker, Christopher Gold, The New Old Things)
• 6/23 - Shake The Lake (John Nolen Drive)
• 6/27-7/9 - Summerfest (Milwaukee)
• 7/12-15 - La Fete de Marquette (Central Park)
• 7/20 - Live on King Street
• 7/28-29 - Atwood Fest
• 8/4 - Atwood City Limits
• August Wednesdays and Thursdays - Central Park Sessions (Central Park)
• August Fridays - Live on King Street
• 8/23-26 - Orton Park Festival
• 9/15-16 - Willy St Fair

May Monthly Meeting 7PM on 5/30 at Angelo's!

Our next monthly meeting is coming up soon!  We're meeting at 7PM on Wednesday May 30th in the Grotto at Angelo's in Monona (5801 Monona Dr).

There will be a social half-hour at 7:00, followed by the meeting at 7:30.

The agenda will be posted when it's available! If you have events or items you want to be sure are added, send an email!

All members and prospective members are welcome!

Events and "Save-the-dates":

• 6/9 - Banana Wind at Me & Julio's
• 6/14 - Happy Hour (TBD)
• 7/6 - Timber Rattlers Margaritaville Night with The Boat Drunks (Appleton)
• 7/7 - Scott Kirby at Brink Lounge!
• Early July - save for Christmas in July!
• 8/2-5 - Summer Chi.ill in Schaumberg, IL (many good bands)
• 9/1-2 - Island Fever Showcase in Clear Lake, IA (many more good bands)
• 10/31-11/4 - 27th Annual Meeting of the Minds in Key West

Upcoming Madison-area festivals with live music:

• 6/3 - Central Park Sessions Prelude: "The Pursuit of Happiness" (Central Park)
• 6/9-10 - Marquette Waterfront Festival (Yahara Place Park)
• 6/14-17 - Cottage Grove Fireman's Festival (CG Fireman's Park)
• 6/15 - Live on King Street (Cracker, Christopher Gold, The New Old Things)
• 6/23 - Shake The Lake (John Nolen Drive)
• 6/27-7/9 - Summerfest (Milwaukee)
• 7/12-15 - La Fete de Marquette (Central Park)
• 7/20 - Live on King Street
• 7/28-29 - Atwood Fest
• August Wednesdays and Thursdays - Central Park Sessions (Central Park)
• August Fridays - Live on King Street
• 8/23-26 - Orton Park Festival
• 9/15-16 - Willy St Fair

Schedule not known yet:

• Atwood City Limits (August)

April Monthly Meeting 7PM on 4/25, Highway Cleanup 4/28!

Our next monthly meeting is coming up this week!  We're meeting at 7PM on Wednesday April 25th in the Grotto at Angelo's in Monona (5801 Monona Dr).

There will be a social half-hour at 7:00, followed by the meeting at 7:30.

The agenda will be posted when it's available! If you have events or items you want to be sure are added, send an email!

Following right on it's heels, our spring highway cleanup is coming up Saturday April 28th! We're meeting at 10:00AM in the parking lot at Morgan's in Pine Bluff, 8640 W Mineral Point Rd, corner of Mineral Point (Cty S) and County P.

We're hoping to hit the road at 10:00, so arrive a little early to get your bags and orange vest (and Bloody Mary from the bar if they're open early)!  After we'll stick around for some lunch and drinks.

Bring work gloves, long pants and boots are recommended because it can be muddy along the road.

In the event of rain, we will still clean. If there is lightning, we will reschedule to Saturday 5/5.

All members and prospective members are welcome!

Events and "Save-the-dates":

• 4/28 - Highway Cleanup!
• 5/4-13 - Madison Craft Beer Week
• 5/10 - Happy Hour at Pooley's
• 5/30 - May Meeting!
• 6/9 - Banana Wind at Me & Julio's
• 7/6 - Timber Rattlers Margaritaville Night with The Boat Drunks (Appleton)
• 7/7 - Scott Kirby at Brink Lounge!
• Early July - save for Christmas in July!
• 8/2-5 - Summer Chi.ill in Schaumberg, IL (many good bands)
• 9/1-2 - Island Fever Showcase in Clear Lake, IA (many more good bands)
• 10/31-11/4 - 27th Annual Meeting of the Minds in Key West

Upcoming Madison-area festivals with live music:

• 5/20 - WORT Block Party (MLK  Boulevard)
• 6/2 - Central Park Sessions Prelude: "The Pursuit of Happiness" (Central Park)
• 6/9-10 - Marquette Waterfront Festival (Yahara Place Park)
• 6/14-17 - Cottage Grove Fireman's Festival (CG Fireman's Park)
• 6/23 - Shake The Lake (John Nolen Drive)
• 6/27-7/9 - Summerfest (Milwaukee)
• 7/12-15 - La Fete de Marquette (Central Park)
• 7/28-29 - Atwood Fest
• August Wednesdays and Thursdays - Central Park Sessions (Central Park)
• 8/23-26 - Orton Park Festival
• 9/15-16 - Willy St Fair

Schedule not known yet:

• Live on King Street (July/August)
• Atwood City Limits (August)

April Happy Hour - 4/12 at Varsity Bar & Grill

Our April Happy Hour is coming up Thursday (4/12) at Varsity Bar & Grill in Sun Prairie (1205 W Main St)!

Join us for socializing, food and drinks starting around 6!

Public, current, past and future members are always welcome!

Save-the-dates:

• 4/17 - LOCS Birthday!
• 4/18 - Dine for a Cause benefitting Blondes vs Brunettes at Bonefish Grill (West Towne)
• 4/25 - April Meeting
• 4/28 - Highway Cleanup!
• 5/4-13 - Madison Craft Beer Week
• 7/6 - Timber Rattlers Margaritaville Night with The Boat Drunks (Appleton)
• 8/2-5 - Summer Chi.ill in Schaumberg, IL (many good bands)
• 9/1-2 - Island Fever Showcase in Clear Lake, IA (many more good bands)
• 10/31-11/4 - 27th Annual Meeting of the Minds in Key West

March Monthly Meeting 7PM on 3/28 at Angelo's!

Our next monthly meeting is coming up soon!  We're meeting at 7PM on Wednesday March 28th in the Grotto at Angelo's in Monona (5801 Monona Dr).

There will be a social half-hour at 7:00, followed by the meeting at 7:30.

The agenda will be posted when it's available! If you have events or items you want to be sure are added, send an email!

All members and prospective members are welcome!

Events and "Save-the-dates":

Save-the-dates:

• 4/12 - April Happy Hour!
• 4/17 - LOCS Birthday!
• 4/18 - Dine for a Cause benefitting Blondes vs Brunettes at Bonefish Grill (West Towne)
• 4/28 - Highway Cleanup!
• 7/6 - Timber Rattlers Margaritaville Night with The Boat Drunks (Appleton)
• 8/2-5 - Summer Chi.ill in Schaumberg, IL (many good bands)
• 9/1-2 - Island Fever Showcase in Clear Lake, IA (many more good bands)
• 10/31-11/4 - 27th Annual Meeting of the Minds in Key West

February Monthly Meeting 7PM on 2/28 at Angelo's!

Our next monthly meeting is coming up soon!  We're meeting at 7PM on Wednesday February 28th in the Grotto at Angelo's in Monona (5801 Monona Dr).

There will be a social half-hour at 7:00, followed by the meeting at 7:30.

The agenda will be posted when it's available! If you have events or items you want to be sure are added, send an email!

All members and prospective members are welcome!

Events and "Save-the-dates":

Save-the-dates:

• 2/22 - National Margarita Day!
• 2/23-25 - Quad Cities "Havanah Daydreamin'" with Whiskey's Gone and Boat Drunks
• 2/25 - Harmony Bar Jimmy Buffett Night Fundraiser with Chuck Bayuk and the Drunken Sailors
• 3/10 - I Shot Six Holes in My Freezer 2018 at Quality Inn - Edgerton (formerly Comfort Inn)
• 3/16-18 - St Minnesomeplace "This Hotel Room" with Bamboozlers and more TBA!
• 10/31-11/4 - 27th Annuall Meeting of the Minds in Key West

February Happy Hour - 2/8 at Crystal Corner

Our February Happy Hour is coming up Thursday (2/8) at Crystal Corner Bar (Willy Street at Baldwin St)!

Bring a non-perishable food item for the It's the Wil-Mar Center Bob Marley Birthday Party Fundraiser and Food Drive starting at 7:30 ($5 with food, $7 without).  Sebeh Tree, Roots Collective and Dub Messenger will play with Tropical Riddims Sound System entertaining between acts!

Join us for socializing, food and drinks starting around 6!

Public, current, past and future members are always welcome!

Save-the-dates:

• 2/22 - National Margarita Day!
• 2/23-25 - Quad Cities "Havanah Daydreamin'" with Whiskey's Gone and Boat Drunks
• 2/25 - Harmony Bar Jimmy Buffett Night Fundraiser with Chuck Bayuk and the Drunken Sailors
• 2/28 - LOCS February Meeting at Angelo's!
• 3/10 - I Shot Six Holes in My Freezer 2018 at Quality Inn - Edgerton (formerly Comfort Inn)
• 3/16-18 - St Minnesomeplace "This Hotel Room" with Bamboozlers and more TBA!
• 10/31-11/4 - 27th Annuall Meeting of the Minds in Key West

January Monthly Meeting 7PM on 1/31 at Angelo's!

Our next monthly meeting is coming up soon!  We're meeting at 7PM on Wednesday January 31st in the Grotto at Angelo's in Monona (5801 Monona Dr).

There will be a social half-hour at 7:00, followed by the meeting at 7:30.

The agenda will be posted when it's available! If you have events or items you want to be sure are added, send an email!

All members and prospective members are welcome!

Events and "Save-the-dates":

Save-the-dates:

• 2/23-25 - Quad Cities "Havanah Daydreamin'" with Whiskey's Gone and Boat Drunks
• 3/10 - I Shot Six Holes in My Freezer 2018 at Quality Inn - Edgerton (formerly Comfort Inn)
• 3/16-18 - St Minnesomeplace "This Hotel Room" with Bamboozlers and more TBA!

January Happy Hour - 1/11 at Breakwater!

Our January Happy Hour is coming up Thursday (1/11) at Breakwater (6308 Metropolitan Ln in Monona -- formerly Bourbon Street Grill)

Join us for socializing, food and drinks starting around 6!

Public, current, past and future members are always welcome!

Save-the-dates:

• 1/31 - January Meeting at Angelo's!
• 2/23-25 - Quad Cities "Havanah Daydreamin'" with Whiskey's Gone and Boat Drunks
• 3/10 - I Shot Six Holes in My Freezer 2018 at Quality Inn - Edgerton (formerly Comfort Inn)
• 3/16-18 - St Minnesomeplace "This Hotel Room" with Bamboozlers and more TBA!