Community Calendar
Friday, July 26
The sidewalks at the WCCU located on Highway 14 East will be replaced. While work is being done the doors will remain open to patrons.
The Plain Fire and EMS 3-Day Celebration kicks off Friday, July 26. The celebration starts Friday afternoon with the 12U baseball tournament which happens all weekend long. Live music will take place all weekend long as well. The parade will be this Sunday followed by the chicken BBQ. Kinchi’s Pedal Pull will be at 1:00 Sunday and Fire truck rides will be from 3:00 to 4:00.
Friends of Blue River Jigsaw Puzzle Competition will be held Friday, July 26, at 7:00 at the Blue River Community Building.
Community Players of Southwest Wisconsin presents “The Music Man” Friday and Saturday, July 26 & 27 and August 2 & 3, at 7:00 and Sunday, July 28 & August 4, at 2:00. Performances will be held at the Richland Center High School Auditorium. Tickets are priced at $20 for adults, and $15 for children. A family package which includes two adult tickets and any number of children is also available for $60.
The Historic Temple Theatre in Viroqua will host the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra Friday, July 26, at 7:00. Touring non-stop since 1956, the GMO continues in popularity, with an annual tour schedule of over 200 performances across North America and the globe. Tickets priced at $40 are available online at historictempletheatre.com/tickets.
Saturday, July 27
The Boscobel Farmers Market is held every Saturday from 8:00 to noon in Depot Park.
The Old Franklin Township Historical Society and the Kraemer Library are sponsoring a presentation by Janet Alcamo at the Kraemer Library in Plain Saturday, July 27, at 1:00. Janet published a book about her “great-great grandfather” titled, “Joseph Bandel Soldier, Farmer, Country Doctor.” During the Civil War he served in the 37th Wisconsin Infantry. After the war, he settled on a farm a short distance outside of Plain, aiding many people with medical care when a doctor wasn’t available.
Boscobel’s 11th Annual Smoke In the Valley will be held Saturday, July 27, at 6:00 at the Antique club Grounds. Gate fee is $10 with children under 10 free.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Rockbridge will host a special outdoor Christmas In July Service Saturday, July 27, at 7:00.
Sunday, July 28
The Historic Temple Theatre in Viroqua will host Joan Osborne Sunday, July 28, at 8:00. Tickets priced at $45 are available online at historictempletheatre.com/tickets.
Monday, July 29
Grace Community Church in Richland Center will host Vacation Bible School Monday, July 29, through Thursday, August 1, from 9:00 to 11:30 each morning. Children entering kindergarten to fifth grade are invited to attend. This event is free, but registration is required. Call Grace Community Church at 608-647-2222 or register online at gracecommunitych.breezechms.com/form/8d1926865.
The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Vernon County offers a free support group for individuals diagnosed with either early-stage dementia or Mild Cognitive Impairment. The support group provides an opportunity to learn more about your diagnoses and share your experiences with others on a similar journey. The support group meets on the last Monday of the month at 10:00 at the McIntosh Memorial Library conference room in Viroqua. To learn more, call Teresa at 608-637-5201.
SSM Health St. Clare Hospital – Baraboo’s Employee Experience Team is partnering with SSM Health Dean Medical Group clinic locations in Baraboo, Portage, and Wisconsin Dells and SSM Health Davis Duehr Dean Eye Care in Baraboo to hold a “Stuff the Bus” School Supply Donation Drive from July 29 through August 9. Donations for each location will go to that location’s associated school district. School supply donations can be made at each location.
Tuesday, July 30
The Lower Wisconsin State Riverway Board has scheduled its annual guided canoe trips on the Wisconsin River. Trips are scheduled for Tuesday, July 30, from 9:00 to 1:00 from Muscoda to Port Andrew; and Monday, August 5, and Thursday, August 8, from 9:00 to 1:00 from Gotham to Muscoda. To make a reservation, contact the Riverway Board office Monday through Friday at 608-739-3188. Water levels and weather permitting, a sandbar stop will be included in each trip. Participants should bring their own beverages, food, sunscreen, and bug spray. No glass containers are allowed. Lifejackets and paddles will be provided but participants are welcome to bring their own personal flotation device.
Walk with GRACE T-shirt Pick Up Day will be held Tuesday, July 30, from 10:00 to 7:00 at the GRACE Office.
The Walk with GRACE Calendar Raffle committee is asking all teams with raffle tickets not being sold to return them to the GRACE Office so teams waiting for tickets can pick them up. The GRACE Office is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 to 1:00.
Wednesday, July 31
The Southwest CAP Pop-Up Food Pantry Truck will be in the area Wednesday, July 31. All are welcome to pick up food bags at the Boaz Community Building parking lot from 11:00 to Noon and at the Muscoda Village Office parking lot from 1:00 to 2:00. Southwest CAP is required to collect names, ages, addresses, and household size. A slip of paper with names, addresses, and birth dates will speed up the process.
Ocooch Mountain Humane Society is sponsoring an Adoption Special in July. Adoption fees are being waived on all long term residents. All adults, one year and up, with less than a year stay at the shelter are $30, with no charge for a second. All kittens eight weeks to six months are $100, or $125 for a pair. All adolescents, six months to one year, are $50 with no charge for a second. Anyone interested in adopting is encouraged to fill out an application found online at omhumanesociety.org.
Muscoda American Legion Post 85 hosts Burgers in the Park from 3:30 to 8:00 at Muscoda’s Railroad Park the last Wednesday of the month. Save a Life! Post 85 will be sponsoring Muscoda’s Rescue Squad this month. 430 pounds of beef is ordered to make it a record night with 1,000 burgers.
Thursday, August 1
Those interested in luminaires for Walk with GRACE may pick them up at: Richland County Bank, Royal Bank, People’s Community Bank, All American Do-It-Center, or Walsh’s Ace Hardware, all in Richland Center. Luminaries are also available at the GRACE Office Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 to 1:00.
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.
Some deadlines for 4PeteSake Day in the Park are coming up. Midnight, August 1, is the deadline for ordering Day Of t-shirts online, and for the run/walk/bike/pickleball registration if you want a t-shirt. You may still send in a registration for the run/walk/bike after August 1 or register at the park on August 18, but will not receive a t-shirt. Saturday, August 10, is the deadline for the pickleball tournament, but there will be no t-shirts after August 1. September 1 is the deadline for the Golf Outing begin held September 20 at the House on the Rock resort. There is still a need for items for the silent auction.Contact Jeannie McCarville at jmccarville@4petesake.com.
Friday, August 2
Eagle School in Richland Center will sponsor an evening of art presented by Charcoal Expressions LLC Friday, August 2, at 6:00. Attendees will be creating a one-of-a-kind charcoal drawing of a sunflower and will be able to enjoy conversations, brewed coffee and baked treats while acquiring a new skill. No drawing experience is required, and all materials will be furnished. The cost of this Eagle School Fundraiser is $40. To sign up go to Eventbrite.com or call Janis at 608-585-3039.
Saturday, August 3
Caz, Cars, & Coffee will be held on the first Saturday of each month through October from 8:00 to 11:00 AM. The casual car meet will be held on East Main Street in downtown Cazenovia. Any vehicle, any vintage welcome. No entry fees, no awards, and free coffee.
The 2024 Viroqua Farmers Market will be held Saturdays through October from 8:00 to 12:30.
The Live in Viroqua music series will take over downtown Viroqua. Presented in front of the Fortney Hotel on Court Street, this free series of live music shows every other Saturday until August 31. Gates will open at 5:00 with the music starting at 6:00. For more information about Live in Viroqua and to view the full line-up of performances, visit the Live in Viroqua Facebook page.
Sunday, August 4
A.D. German Warehouse Public Tours are held Sundays at 11:00, Noon, 1:00 and 2:00. Cost of a tour is $20 per person. The tour season will run through Sunday, October 6.
The Highground Veterans Memorial Park in Neillsville will host a Badger Talk by University of Wisconsin-Madison Professor Emeritus Doug Bradley on Sunday, August 4, at 1:00. Bradley will present We Gotta Get Out of This Place: The Soundtrack of the Vietnam War, which places popular music at the heart of the American experience in Vietnam. The presentation explores how and why U.S. troops turned to music as a way of connecting to each other and the World back home and of coping with the complexities of the war they had been sent to fight. It also demonstrates that music was important for every group of Vietnam veterans. This presentation is part of The Highground’s annual Vietnam Veterans Reunion combining Vietnam exhibits, Huey helicopter displays and the 1:00 presentation by Doug Bradley which will all be free and open to the public. Lunch will be free for Vietnam veterans who RSVP before July 31. Vietnam veterans can RSVP with one guest by contacting Theresa by email at museum@thehighground.org or by calling 715-743-4224.
Old Franklin Township Historical Society (OFTHS) Open House will be held the first and third Sunday from 1:00 to 3:00, during the months of June through September. During the 2024 Open House season one of the highlights will be an Exhibit of Native American Artifacts which was found on the Joe and Lucille Wankerl farm in the Township of Franklin in Sauk County.
The Akey School Museum is open each Sunday afternoon through September from 1:00 until 4:00.
An Open House will be held at the Harrisburg School Sunday, August 4, from 1:00 to 4:00. The open house will feature a brat stand hosted by the Happy Hustlers 4-H. The school is located on County Road B near Spring Green.
Kickapoo Cowboy Church is held the first Sunday of each month at 6:00 at the Old Oak Inn in Soldiers Grove.
Monday, August 5
Vernon County Emergency Management will be testing sirens the first Monday of each month at 11:00 through September. There will be one exception for the Monday test, September 2nd. For that month the sirens will be tested the following day. If inclement weather is in the area the test will be done the next good weather day.
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, August 6
Tech Help Tuesday will be held every Tuesday at the Brewer Public Library from 9:00 to Noon. Get basic help with all apps and devices. Walk-ins are welcome. Appointments can be scheduled by calling the Brewer Public Library at 608-647-6444. There is no charge for this service.
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 Shiann Toney at 608-604-0633.
Richland County’s 4th Annual National Night Out will be held Tuesday, August 6, from 5:00 to 8:00 at Krouskop Park in Richland Center. This year’s live entertainment will be located in the Veteran’s Pavilion, with all other activities located along the gravel path and parking lot. As in the past there will be police officers, sheriff’s deputies, fire fighters, and first responders, along with their equipment and demonstrations. The annual K-9 5K run/walk, which raises funds for the Richland Center and Richland County K-9 programs, will also be held. New this year will be an array of food trucks to purchase food from.
Wednesday, August 7
Christy’s Card Buddies get together, for a Euchre Tournament, each Wednesday at 1:00 at the old Avoca School Gym.
Thursday, August 8
The Vernon County Health Department will be offering “Wellness Screenings.” The screening includes cholesterol and blood sugar levels, as well as an assessment of blood pressure and discussion of risk factors for heart disease. Vernon County Health Department will be offering screenings the second Thursday of the month from 7:30 to 10:30. 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.
Friday, August 9
Eagle School Sneak Peek Fundraiser will be held Friday and Saturday, August 9 and 10, from 9:00 to 2:00. There will be a rummage sale, bake sale with coffee and pieces of pie ala mode, a disc golf putting contest, supervised playground, and a lunch wagon from 11:00 to 2:00.
Tuesday, August 13
The Friends of Blue River will host a farmers market on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month in the Blue River Park near the gazebo. The Farmers Market will run through Tuesday, September 24, from 4:00 to 7:00.
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, August 14
Agrace will offer Bridges Wednesday, August 14, from 9:30 to 11:00. Bridges is a professionally led, virtual grief support group for adults who are grieving the death of any loved one. There is no fee for the program if a participant’s family member was in hospice care in the past 12 months; fees for others can be lowered or waived. Pre-registration is required for each session. Call 608-327-7110 with questions or to register.
Thursday, August 15
RC Lions Monthly Car Cruise & Burgers will be held Thursday, August 15, from 5:00 to 8:00 at the Richland County Fairgrounds.
Friday, August 16
As part of the Richland Hospital and Clinics (TRHC) centennial celebration, TRHC is sponsoring free admission at the Woodman Aquatic Center Friday, August 16, as a thank you to the community and to encourage a healthy, active lifestyle.
The Greater Richland Area Chamber of Commerce will host a monthly Night Market each third Friday evening from 4:30 to 8:30 from July to September at the Richland Center Depot. Enjoy local vendors, live music, food and refreshments.
Saturday, August 17
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.
Sunday, August 18
4PeteSake has raised over $1.2 million dollars in assistance has helped 120 River Valley households since 2005.But there is always a need. The 20th Annual Day in the Park fundraiser will be held Sunday, August 18, at Spring Green Veterans Park. It will be a day of music, food, and fun. The 5th Annual 4PeteSake Golf Outing will be held at the House on the Rock Resort Friday, September 20. More information about the Day in the Park and the Golf Outing is available on the website 4petesake.com.
Monday, August 19
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 335 of Avoca and Highland will host a pork supper Monday, August 19, from 4:30 to 7:30 at the Avoca Village Hall. The cost of the meal is $10. The final pork supper will be held September 16.
The regular meeting of the Boaz Village Board will be held Monday, August 19, at 6:00 at the Boaz Community Building. The agenda may be accessed at boazwi.gov/meetings.
Tuesday, August 20
The Family Thrift Shop Board will have its monthly meeting Tuesday, August 20, 1:00 at the Park Street Christian Church in Richland Center.
Saturday, August 24
The Wegner Grotto County Park in Sparta will host “Art Outdoors” Saturday, August 24, from 10:00 to 3:00. The event includes exploring one of fascinating art environments, the Wegner Grotto, and creating art in the out-doors. Three art activities will be available to visitors: clay sculpting, mosaic making, and painting with pastels. All skill and age levels are encouraged to attend. There is no fee for this event, but a $1 per person donation is greatly appreciated to defray programming costs. For more information visit Facebook or call 608-269-8680.
The Knights of Columbus Council 3492 will be hosting bingo on August 24, 2024 at the Richland Center Community Center starting at 6:30pm. The progressive blackout jackpot will be $3,608 + 50% of net sales in 58 calls or less.
Monday, August 26
Good Shepherd Church in Viroqua offers a free community meal the fourth Monday of each month from 5:00 to 6:30. All are welcome.
Avoca Fire & EMS will host its last brat stand of the summer Monday, August 26, from 5:00 to 8:00 at the Fire & EMS Station.
Tuesday, August 27
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, August 28
Second Harvest is in Gays Mills the fourth Wednesday of each month. Food pick-up is held from 2:00 to 3:00. Those attending are asked to not arrive before 1:30.
Thursday, September 19
RC Lions Monthly Car Cruise & Burgers will be held Thursday, September 19, from 5:00 to 8:00 at the Richland County Fairgrounds.
Friday, October 4
Wheels of Time will be held Friday through Sunday, October 4-6, from 8:00 to 6:00 daily on the Richland County Fairgrounds. It will feature antique tractors, trucks, and semis. A truck ride will be held Friday. On Saturday there will be a tractor/ATV ride, and a sanctioned peddle pull event. On Sunday Cowboy Church will be held. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase on the grounds. The event is free and open to everyone.
