Community Calendar
Wednesday, November 5
Wisconsin Secure Program Facility in Boscobel will host a Blood Drive with the American Red Cross Wednesday, November 5, from 10:00 to 3:00. The Blood Drive will be located in the M-Building at the east end of the parking lot.
For an appointment call 1-800-Red Cross, down load the Blood Donor App, or visit RedCrossBlood.org and use sponsor code: WISecure. Walk-ins will also be welcome.
The Richland Center Winter Market is held each Wednesday from Noon to 4:00 at the Richland Center Community & Senior building.
Enjoy an afternoon of Euchre every Wednesday at 1:00 at the old school in Avoca.
Vernon County Over 50 will host author and prairie enthusiast, Gary Eldred Wednesday, November 5, at 2:15 at the McIntosh Memorial Library. He will talk about his life and new book. For more information call 262-384-0082.
The Richland Center Historic Preservation Committee invites you to a ceremony unveiling the Wisconsin State Historical Marker honoring former Governor Vernon W. Thomson. The event will take place Wednesday, November 5, at 4:30 in the Richland Center Community Center parking lot next to Krouskop Park, with a light reception to follow in the Community Center conference room.
The Coon Creek Community Watershed Council (CCCWC) invites you to learn about fall prairie establishment, planning for prescribed fire, and participating in the state’s managed forest law program at its first winter meeting of the 2025-2026 season. The meeting will be held Wednesday, November 5, at the Coon Valley Conservation Club. Dinner will start at 6:00, and the meeting will follow at 6:30.
Hill County Classic Power meets the first Wednesday night of each month at 8:00 at the Phoenix Center in Richland Center. Meetings will not be held in December or January.
A Diamond Jo Casino Bus Trip to Dubuque will be held Thursday, November 6. The bus will depart from the Richland Center Community Center at 9:00. Check-in at 8:30. The bus will return at approximately return at 5:00. Cost is $35 per person, and is non-refundable. The cost includes $10 for free play and $15 meal credit. Participants must be 21 or over. For more information or to register contact Cheryl at the Woodman Senior Center: 608-647-8108 Ext. 3.
Vernon County Over 50 hosts Tai Chi Exercise at Bethel Home in Viroqua, and the Ontario and Readstown Public Libraries each Monday and Wednesday from 1:00 to 1:45. For more information call Vernon County Over 50 at 262-384-0082.
Applications for Lions for Kids Christmas, formerly Smiles for a Child, are now available at Richland County Health and Human Services and must be returned by November 26.The program is open to children ages 17 or younger for families needing support this holiday season.
Thursday, November 6
The SSM Health St. Clare Foundation will host its 25th Anniversary Gala, Legacy of Healing, Future of Hope, presented by Baraboo State Bank. The celebration will take place on Thursday, November 6, at the scenic Trapper’s Turn Golf Course in Wisconsin Dells. The evening will honor a quarter-century of community support and transformative healing made possible through the generosity of donors, volunteers, and healthcare professionals. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Foundation’s permanent endowments, which provide ongoing support for rural healthcare initiatives including patient care enhancements, community wellness programs, and medical technology upgrades. For sponsorship opportunities, ticket reservations, or to make a donation, contact the Foundation office at 608-356-1449 or visit givetossmhealth.org/stclaregala.
Vernon County Human Services Department will assist individuals with Power of Attorney for Healthcare documents the first Thursday of each month from 9:00 to Noon at the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Vernon County. To make an appointment call 608-637-5201 or 1-888-637-1323.
An American Red Cross blood drive will be held Thursday, November 6, from 10:45 to 4:45 at Wisconsin Dells High School. For an appointment call 1-800-RED-CROSS, or visit redcrossblood.org.
Strong Bodies Exercise will be held at Bethel Home Fellowship Hall in Viroqua each Tuesday and Thursday in November from 2:30 to 3:30. The program is co-sponsored by the McIntosh Memorial Library and Vernon County Over 50. For more information call Vernon County Over 50 at 262-384-0082.
Celebrate Recovery -RC meets every Thursday night from 6:00 to 8:00 at the Nazarene Outreach Center in Richland Center. Food is available starting at 5:30. Celebrate Recovery – Richland Center is sponsored by Grace Community Church.
Kickapoo High School Presents Roald Dahl’s, James and the Giant Peach Musical Thursday and Friday, November 6 & 7, at 7:00, and Saturday, November 8, at 2:00 in the Kickapoo High School Auditorium. Tickets will be priced at $10 for adults, and $5 for students and seniors. Tickets will be available for purchase in the Kickapoo District office or may be purchased at the door. Call 627-0100 , if you wish to reserve tickets in advance.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints offers a free course to anyone who wants to learn English. The class runs from 7:00 to 8:00 PM every Thursday and from 11:00 until Noon every Saturday at the Church located on Executive Lane in Richland Center. For more information, call (262) 893-3763. (La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días ofrece un curso gratuito a cualquier persona que desee aprender inglés. La clase va de 7:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. todos los jueves y de 11:00 a.m. a 12:00 del mediodía todos los sábados, y se enseña en la Iglesia ubicada en 26220 Executive Lane, Richland Center, justo arriba de la colina detrás de Kentucky Fried Chicken. Simplemente vaya hacia el sur por la autopista 14 hacia Walmart y está en el lado izquierdo (este) de la carretera. Para obtener más información, llame al (262) 893-3763.)
Friday, November 7
The Family Thrift Shop Board will hold its monthly meeting on Friday, November 7, at 1:00, at the Shop.
Allen Bradley retired employees will get together Friday, November 7, at 1:30 at the Phoenix Center.
Caregiver Boot Camp will be held Friday, November 14, from 9:30 to 3:00 at the Richland Center Community Center. Caregiver Boot Camp is a free educational program for family members and others coping with a form of Dementia. Registration is required by November 7. Call Pam at 608-548-3954.
St. Luke Church in Plain will host a family style fish fry Friday, November 7, from 5:00 to 8:00. Carry-outs will also be available.
Break bread with community members at a free community meal each Friday at 5:30 at the Other Door in Viroqua, Vernon County’s Drop In Center.
The Reedsburg Players will be performing “The Money in Uncle George’s Suitcase” Friday and Saturday, November 7 & 8, at The LaValle Center. Doors open at 6:00; show at 7:00. Cost of admission is $20.
Saturday, November 8
Ocooch Mountain Humane Society will host PAWS Fur the Holidays Saturday, November 8, from 10:00 to 2:00 at the Richland Center Community Center.
“Marcie’s Strike Out Alzheimer’s” second annual bowling fundraiser will be held Saturday, November 8, at the Phoenix Center in Richland Center. It will be a four person team shootout. Check in will be at 10:00 with the tournament beginning at 11:00. The community is also invited to take part in various raffles, silent auctions, and to support the cause. To learn more about this event, contact Alyssa Reyes at [email protected] or call 1-414-296-8365.
Midwest Mujeres will host its annual “Yo Quiero Dinero” event on Saturday, November 8, at the MyArts Theater in Madison. The event will spotlight the stories of women undervalued and marginalized by mainstream society. Networking and light refreshments will start at 4:00, and the show will begin at 5:00.
The Viola United Methodist Church will host a Chicken-n-Biscuit Dinner Saturday, November 8, from 5:00 to 7:00. A free will donation will be taken to support United Women in Faith Missions. Carry-outs will also be available.
Knights of Columbus Council 3492 will be hosting bingo on Saturday, November 8, starting at 6:30 at the Richland Center Community Center. The progressive blackout jackpot will be $500 + 50% net sales in 49 calls or less. It will also be customer appreciation night.
Sunday, November 9
A Sunday Funday Dance will be held Sunday, November 9, from 1:00 to 3:00 at the Richland Center Community Center. The event is free. No experience or partner is needed. All dances will be taught.
A Veterans Tribute will be held at The Richland Center City Auditorium Sunday, November 9, at 2:00 featuring St. Mary’s Children’s Choir and Dan Kouba & the Journeymen. Donations will be accepted for local community resources for veterans.
Monday, November 10
The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Vernon County offers a free social group for individuals with early-stage dementia. The social group meets on the second and last Mondays of the month from 10:00 to 11:30 at the McIntosh Memorial Library conference room in Viroqua. The social group provides an opportunity to meet other people on a similar journey and share life stories with each other. Spouses, adult children, and friends are encouraged to join the group, too. To learn more, call Teresa at the ADRC of Vernon County at phone number 608-637-5201.
The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Vernon County will offer a free Managing Stress workshop for family and professional care partners in recognition of National Caregiver Month. Stress is the reaction experienced when the demands placed on us are too much to cope with. While some stress can be positive, too much stress can affect us in negative ways both physically and emotionally. Learn ways to manage, reduce, and identify signs and sources of stress. The Managing Stress workshop will be held Thursday, November 13, from 1:00 to 3:00 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Viroqua. For more information or to register, contact Teresa at phone 608-637-5201. The registration
deadline is November 10.
Tuesday, November 11
This Veterans Day, Vortex will be opening its doors to say thank you. From 8:00 to 10:00 Tuesday, November 11, veterans and active-duty service members are invited to stop by the headquarters showroom for coffee and conversation. Simply show your military ID and grab a cup from the Boss Cow truck, then pick up a Spirit of Service coin in the showroom. Meet the team members of Vortex®, including CEO Joe Hamilton. Also snap a keepsake before you go at the showroom photo booth.
Easy Chair Yoga for Seniors is held each Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:15 at Bethel Home Fellowship Hall, Viroqua. Cost is $40 for an eight week session or $8 for drop in class. Call Vernon County Over 50 at 262-384-0082.
An American Red Cross blood drive will be held Tuesday, November 11, from 11:30 to 5:30 at St. John’s Gym in Muscoda. For an appointment call 1-800-RED-CROSS, or visit redcrossblood.org.
An American Red Cross blood drive will be held Tuesday, November 11, from 12:30 to 5:30 at the Lone Rock Community Building. For an appointment call 1-800-RED-CROSS, or visit redcrossblood.org.
A special meeting of the Boaz Village Board will be held Tuesday, November 11, at 5:00 at the Boaz Community Building. The purpose of the meeting is to complete an annual review of the Capacity, Management, Operations and Maintenance Manual (CMOM) for the Boaz sanitary sewer collection system. The agenda may be accessed at boazwi.gov/meetings.
Rolling Hills Toastmasters Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 8:00. Meetings are held at Eagle School in Classrooom 2. Meetings are hybrid, meaning you can attend in person or by zoom. For more information or zoom link call 608-604-7743.
Wednesday, November 12
Ithaca FFA will host a blood drive at Ithaca Schools in the new Gym on Wednesday, November 12, from 9:00 to2 :00. Schedule an appointment online at https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11624958. Donate and get flannel pants, while supplies last.
An American Red Cross blood drive will be held Wednesday, November 12, from 11:00 to 4:00 at Dodgeville High School. For an appointment call 1-800-RED-CROSS, or visit redcrossblood.org.
A Spaghetti Dinner to benefit the Lone Rock Splash Pad will be held Wednesday, November 12, at the Lone Rock Community Center beginning at 4:30. Tickets are $15 each. For more information call Sandra at 608-588-4514.
Thursday, November 13
The Vernon County Health Department offers “Wellness Screenings” the second Thursday of the month from 7:30 to 10:30. The screening includes cholesterol and blood sugar levels, as well as an assessment of blood pressure and discussion of risk factors for heart disease. A $10 donation is requested, but not required. For more information visit the Vernon County website. For assistance in making an appointment contact the Vernon County Health Department by phone at 608-637-5251, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 to 4:30.
An American Red Cross blood drive will be held Thursday, November 13, from 1:00 to 6:00 at New Life Community Advent Christian Church. For an appointment call 1-800-RED-CROSS, or visit redcrossblood.org.
Tech Help is available the second Thursday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00 at the Lone Rock Community Library. You can get assistance with your devices or computers. Walk-ins welcome. There is no charge for this service.
The Lower Wisconsin State Riverway Board will hold its regular monthly business meeting Thursday, November 13. The meeting will be held at the Riverway Board office in
Muscoda beginning at 5:00. The meeting also will be broadcast via Zoom. For more information contact Mark Cupp, Executive Director, at 608-739-3188 or 1-800-221-3792.
Saturday, November 15
The Kiwanis Club of Richland Center Coats for Kids Program is underway. Wallace, Cooper & Elliott Insurance Agency will be receiving new or gently used childrens coats through Saturday, November 15. Monetary donations will also be accepted. Checks may be made out to RC Kiwanis Club. Please note Coats for Kids Program. All donations may be mailed to RC Kiwanis Sec/Treas., Tom Hougan, 28898 Rustic Valley Lane, Richland Center, WI, 53581. If you are in need of a coat, contact Kiwanis President, Steve Kohlstedt at 608-647-2655. The pick up location for processed requests will be Richland County Health & Human Services. Requests for coats will be taken through Monday, December 1.
The 2025 Great Midwest Crane Fest, Celebrating Community and Conservation in Baraboo, will be held Saturday and Sunday, November 15 & 16, as thousands of Sandhill Cranes gather near the Wisconsin River before flying south for the winter. Register at greatmidwestcranefest.org/registration. Registration includes entrance to the Aldo Leopold Foundation and International Crane Foundation, as well as events at each site, including presentations and tours of the Crane Discovery Center and historic Leopold Shack. Additional registration is required for add-on events, including crane viewing tours and workshops. Please note that capacity may be limited for select events. For more information or questions call 608-356-9462 ext. 807.
A Community Breakfast & Fundraiser will be held Saturday, November 15, at Boscobel Bowl & Banquet, to support Sarcoidosis (sar-coy-doh-sis) awareness, education, and outreach across southwest Wisconsin. The breakfast, featuring waffles, biscuits & gravy, scrambled eggs, sausage, cheese, cheese curds, coffee juice, and milk, all for $20 will be served from 8:00 to 11:30. There will also be a silent auction from 8:30 to 11:45, 50/50 raffle drawings at 10:00 and 12:30, and a live auction beginning at Noon.
The Little Lamb’s Closet, held at Park Street Christian Church, sponsored by the Richland County Right to Life, is open the third Saturday of the month starting at 9:30. Please use the Park Street entrance.
Free milk and cheese is available the third Saturday of each month from 9:30 until gone at Park Street Christian Church. Use the Seminary Street entrance.
Volunteers are being sought to help take down flags at Flag Park in Richland Center Saturday, November 15, at 10:00.
The Richland Center City Auditorium presents, Comedy Night featuring Andy Hartley Saturday, November 15, at 7:00. Tickets priced at $20 are available at Eventbrite.com or at the door. Doors will open at 6:00 and refreshments will be available for purchase.
Sunday, November 16
The Richland Concert Association will host Stephanie Pedretti on flute and guitar Sunday, November 16, at 2:00 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Admission is $15 with students admitted free.
Tuesday, November 18
SPARK!, creative engagement programs for people with memory loss and their care partners will meet on the third Tuesday of each month from 10:00 to 11:30. Registration is required. Call 563-873-3537.
Wednesday, November 19
Vernon County Over 50 will host Kathryn Ashley-Wright Wednesday, November 19, at 2:15 at the McIntosh Memorial Library. Join and learn all about Ewetopia. For more information call 262-384-0082.
The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Vernon County will be offering a free Dementia Caregiver support group. Monthly meetings will be held on the third Wednesday of the month, from 3:00 to 4:00 at the Hillsboro Public Library community room. This support group is open to friends and family who care about someone living with dementia. To learn more, call Teresa at the ADRC of Vernon County at 608-637-5201.
Thursday, November 20
The ADRC of Eagle Country’s Richland County Elder Nutrition Program presents Rise & Dine at the Phoenix Center Friday, November 21, and December 10, from 8:00 to 10:00. The suggested contribution is $5. Call 608-649-5937 24 hours in advance to RSVP. You must be over 60.
Tuesday, November 25
The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Eagle Country, Richland County office is offering the Richland Center Caregiver Support Group at the Woodman Senior Center on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. This group offers a chance to connect with local experts, family members and care partners who may be experiencing similar circumstances. To RSVP, or for information, you may call the ADRC at 608-647-4616 or Pam, the Dementia Care Specialist, at 608-548-3954.
Wednesday, November 26
St. John’s Lutheran Church annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be served Thanksgiving Day, November 27. Meals will be available for delivery within a two mile radius of Richland Center from 11:00 to 12:30. Carry-outs will be available for pick-up at the Richland Center Community Center from 11:30 to 12:30. To order call St. John’s Lutheran Church at 608-647-3000. Leave your name, phone number, delivery or carry-out, and how many meals you need. Your call will be returned to confirm your address and details. Please note, there is a six meal limit per address. All orders are due by Noon Wednesday, November 26.
Second Harvest will be in Gays Mills on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 2:00 to 3:00 on Main Street. You are asked not to arrive before 1:30. You will be directed where to go and asked how many are in your household. Please make enough room in the trunk of your vehicle.
Grief support and confidential conversation will be held the fourth Wednesday of each month from 5:30 to 6:30 at the Richland Center Community Center.
Monday, December 1
Richland County Senior Dining Meal sites are open to the public for in-person dining. The Woodman Senior Center will serve meals Monday through Friday at 11:45. Home delivered meals are available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Call Tina or Sandi at 608-647-2323. The Germantown Senior Dining Meal Site, located at St. Anthony’s School (32497 County Highway V, Cazenovia) is open Wednesdays with serving at 11:15. Home delivered meals are available for delivery Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. To reserve a meal call Rita at 608-983-2798. The Rockbridge Meal Site at Bethlehem Lutheran Church (25500 Rockbridge School Street, Richland Center) is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with serving at 11:30. To reserve a meal, call Norma Pyfferoen at 608-647-3900 or 608-649-3269. All reservations must be made by 1:00 the day prior. The suggested contribution for those age 60 and older is $4.00.
Tuesday, December 2
Forget Me Not, an ADRC Support Group meets the first Tuesday of each month. For more information call Pam Kul-Berg at 608-548-3954.
Easy Chair Yoga for Seniors will be held Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:15 at Bethel Home Fellowship Hall in Viroqua. For more information call Vernon County Over 50 at 262-384-0082.
People First Bowling, bowling for people with disabilities, is held each Tuesday from 3:00 to 5:00 at the Phoenix Center in Richland Center. Cost to participate is $2 per game. For more information call The Phoenix Center at 608-649-7469.
Wednesday, December 3
Join Vernon County Over 50 on Wednesday, December 3, at 2:15 at the Vernon Area Rehabilitation Center (VARC). Learn about the work of VARC, which provides employment for those with disabilities. VARC staffs the Cheese Corner and the new Early Learning Center in Main Street Apartments. For more information call Vernon County Over 50 at 262-384-0082.
A Power of Attorney for Health Care Clinic will be held Wednesday, December 3, from 4:00 to 6:00 at the Aging & Disability Resource Center in Richland Center. To sign up call the ADRC office at 608-647-4616.
Sunday, December 7
Kickapoo Cowboy Church is held at 6:00 on the first Sunday of the month, April through December, at the Old Oak Inn in Soldiers Grove.
Wednesday, December 10
Join Vernon County Over 50 on Wednesday, December 10, at 2:15 at the the Bethel Home Fellowship Hall. Learn how to put together a great cheese and meat tray with Sarah Clemens of Noble Rind.For more information call Vernon County Over 50 at 262-384-0082.
Wednesday, December 17
Join Vernon County Over 50 on Wednesday, December 17, at 2:15 at the McIntosh Memorial Library in Viroqua. Learn how vodka is made from sheep or goat whey from Scott Kring, Co-owner & Distiller at Birch point Distillery. For more information call Vernon County Over 50 at 262-384-0082.
Wednesday, December 31
Shake the winter blues and discover a new appreciation for winter in the company of fellow veterans at The Highground’s Winter Veterans Retreat scheduled for January 16-18. The colder and shorter days of winter present challenges for many individuals and even more so for veterans managing post-traumatic stress (PTS). This three-day retreat welcomes both male and female veterans to experience indoor and outdoor therapeutic recreational activities to put the enjoyment back into the cold season and to better help manage PTS. The scheduled retreat activities include ice fishing, snowshoeing, PTS growth workshops, art instruction, good food and camaraderie. Outdoor activities will be dependent on weather conditions. The retreat will take place at The Highground and surrounding areas. Veterans who are unable to attend the entire three-day retreat are invited to join a day of ice fishing on Saturday, January 17. There is a limit on how many veterans can be accommodated who do not have their own equipment, so veterans are encouraged to register early. Veterans who are registered for the three-day retreat will have lodging arrangements made at a local motel as part of their reservation. A $50 “Save My Space” fee is required, which will be reimbursed to the veteran when they arrive at the retreat. To register for the three-day Winter Veterans Retreat or the single day of ice fishing, veterans can email Theresa at [email protected] or call 715-743-4224 before December 31.
Wisconsin is filled with everyday heroes, people who step up in moments of crisis, lend a hand to neighbors in need, or create lasting change in their communities. The American Red Cross of Wisconsin is now accepting nominations to honor these individuals and organizations at one of three upcoming chapter-hosted events across the state. If you know someone who embodies courage, compassion, and service, you are invited to share their story. Visit redcross.org/wisconsin to nominate your hero by December 31.
Saturday, May 2
The Second Annual Quilt Gala to benefit G.R.A.C.E. will be held Saturday, May 2, at the Richland Center Community Center. Doors will open at 4:00 with the auction at 6:00. Cost to attend is $10. For more information or to donate a quilt call Lorna Maxwell at 608-647-4234.
