Community Calendar
Thursday, May 8
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.
A Churchwide Rummage Sale will be held Thursday through Saturday, May 8-10, from 7:30 to 2:30 and till Noon on Saturday at Christ Lutheran Church in Spring Green.
The Ithaca FFA Greenhouse is open weekdays 9:00 to 4:30, or by appointment and Saturday from 9:00 to Noon. All proceeds help to fund leadership conferences and state and National convention expenses for the Ithaca FFA.
Ocooch Mountain Humane Society’s Animal House Food Stand will be open Thursday and Friday, May 8 and 9, from 10:00 to 2:00 at Krouskop Park.
The Family Thrift Shop Board meeting will be held Thursday, May 8 at 1:00 at the Park Street Christian Church.
If you’re the main caregiver of a person living with dementia, you can join Agrace for a new “how-to” education series, Learning to Live with Dementia. The classes are taught by Agrace staff who have experience caring for people who have dementia. Two classes on caregiver training will be offered in May. The first session, titled “Communication,” will be held on Thursday, May 8, from 2:00. to 3:00. The second session, “Personality and Behavior Changes,” will be held Tuesday, May 20, from 3:00 to 4:00. Each class is $20, and you may attend online using Microsoft Teams. To register, visit Agrace.org/Dementia. For questions, email [email protected] or call 608-276-4660.
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 Lone Rock Farmers Market will be back every Thursday, starting May 8 from 3:30 to 6:30 at Center Park on Highway 130.
The Lower Wisconsin State Riverway Board will hold its monthly meeting Thursday, May 8, at 5:00 at the Riverway Board office in Muscoda. The meeting also will be broadcast via Zoom. Information will be posted on the LWSRB website regarding the connection to the meeting. The guest speaker for the evening will be Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Wildlife Biologist Annie McDonnell who will discuss
management activities on state owned land on the west half of the Riverway from Muscoda to Wyalusing. A portion of the meeting is reserved for public comment and, as always, the public is cordially invited to attend. For more information contact Mark Cupp, Executive Director, at 608- 739-3188 or by email at [email protected].
Join a celebration of Frank Lloyd Wright’s 158th birthday at Taliesin Sunday, June 8, from Noon to 4:00. Enjoy a wide variety of activities including an independent walking tour and scavenger hunt of the Taliesin property, free Driftless Landscape Tours, crafts and activities, entertainment in Hillside Theater, and local vendors. Space is limited! Pre-registration is highly recommended. Book now to receive discounted tickets to the Two-Hour House Tours on June 8. Adults are $15, with those 17 and under free.
Sign up at taliesinpreservation.org/events.
Some River Valley Area Community Gardens 2025 garden plots are still available. 10’ x 10’ plots rent for $20 a season. 10’ x 20’ plots are $40 for the season and 20’ x 20’ plots are $60 for the season. The fee includes straw mulch, manure/compost, organic fertilizer, water to each plot section and hoses as well as the use of our rototiller and other tools. Registration forms are available in the INFO BOX at the Gardens in Spring Green behind Ring Brothers Classic Auto. Forms may also be requested via email at [email protected] , or by texting 608-588-6040.
Friday, May 9
The Partners of the Richland Hospital will have a Spring Open House & Bake Sale in the Lobby Shoppe Friday, May 9, from 7:00 until sold out.
The 31st annual Gays Mills Folk Festival will be held Mother’s Day Weekend, May 9-11, at the Community Commerce Building in Gays Mills. Ticket prices are: Friday night dance, a freewill donation; Saturday night concert, $15 for adults and $5 for children; and Saturday afternoon activities and Sunday morning Gospel Sing, a freewill donation. For more information, visit gaysmillsfolkfest.org or call 608-632-2720.
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 Hub City Dirt Drag Spring Opener will be held Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10 at the Richland County Fairgrounds. Friday night will feature a Test & Tune Truck & Tractor Pull starting at 6:00, registration will be from 2:00 until 5:00. Saturday, from 10:00 until 4:00, will be the Truck Show & Shine. Starting at Noon the ATV & Dirt Bike Dirt Drags will be held, with registration from 9:00 until 11:00. The final event on Saturday will be the Truck, UTV & Everything Else Dirt Drags at 4:00, registration will be from 10:00 until 3:00. Admission to the Grandstands will be $10 each day, kids 12 & under will be admitted for free. You can find more information at www.hubcitydirtdrags.com.
Nonprofits who provide services to the greater Richland area are encouraged to apply for grants to Richland County United Givers. Please visit rcunitedgivers.org to submit an online application by the Sunday, June 15 deadline. Applications are based on the mission of United Givers. If your organization is approved for a grant, it will be listed on the website and in the annual brochure which is distributed across the community and surrounding area.
ADRC and Symons Recreation Complex will host the 3rd annual 3K/5K Wellness Stride Thursday, May 22, at 5:00 starting at Symons. All ages are encouraged to participate. The cost of registration is $15. Individuals over 60 and under 11 are free. To register, or more information, call Symons Recreation Complex at 608-647-8522.
Saturday, May 10
The Viroqua Farmers Market will be held each Saturday through October from 8:00 to 12:30.
Town of Richwood Spring Clean-up for residents will be held Saturday, May 10, from 8:00 to 2:00 at the town shop. Tires and microwaves will not be accepted.
Ocooch Mountain Humane Society will host its annual Amazing Plant Sale Saturday, May 10, from 8:00 to 2:00 at the Killian Meyer Building at Krouskop Park.
In conjunction with its Amazing Plant Sale, Ocooch Mountain Humane Society’s Animal House Food Stand will be open Saturday, May 10, from 9:00 to 2:00 in Krouskop Park.
Gardeners are invited to attend the Basic Gardening Workshop at the River Valley Area Community Gardens Saturday, May 10, from 9:00 to 10:00. Doug Rouse will be demonstrating gardening techniques and answering questions. All gardeners are welcome whether or not you have a plot at the Gardens. Bring you own chair.
The Master Gardeners of Grant County will a plant sale on the grounds of the Schreiner Memorial Library in Lancaster Saturday, May 10, from 9:00 to 11:00.
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.
A Chicken-Q will be held Saturday, May 10, from 11:00 to 2:00 on the lawn of the Deke Slayton Memorial Space & Bicycle Museum. The meal priced at $15 includes half a chicken, potato salad, baked beans, and a roll. Tickets may be purchased online at dekeslaytonmuseum.org. Funds raised will support the museum.
St. John’s Lutheran Church in Richland Center Grief Support Group will meet Saturday, May 10, from noon to 1:30 for lunch and fellowship followed by a time of mutual support and information on coping with grief. All are welcome. Please call St. John’s at 608-647-3000 if you plan to attend.
The Yuba Fire Department will host an all-you-can-eat Smelt Feed Saturday, May 10, from 4:00 to 8:00 at the Yuba Community Center. The cost of the meal is $16.
Knights of Columbus Council 3492 will host bingo Saturday, May 10, at 6:30 at the Richland Center Community Center. The progressive jackpot will be $2,825 + 50% of net sales in 55 calls or less.
The Jammers will be at the Richland Center City Auditorium Saturday, May 10 at 7:00. Tickets are $10 at the door.
Monday, May 12
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.
Tuesday, May 13
Pine Valley/WRCO Token Hunt for National Nursing Home Week will begin Monday, May 13. Clues will be given starting that Monday morning and will continue until the Token is found. A new clue will be given everyday. The token is valued at about $1000. The token is hidden on public property within the Richland Center City limits. When found please call Pine Valley Community Village 608-647-2138 and provide your name and the location you found the token.
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.
A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held Tuesday, May 13, from 9:30 to 2:30 at St. Cecilia Parish Center in Wisconsin Dells. Appointments are preferred by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or go online to redcrossblood.org.
Vernon County Over 50 will host Easy Yoga for Seniors at Bethel Home Fellowship Hall in Viroqua on Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11:15. To register leave a message for Vernon County Over 50 at 262-384-0082 or email [email protected].
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.
The Boaz Village Board will meet Tuesday, May 13, at 6:00 at the Boaz Community Building. The agenda can be accessed 48 hours before the meeting 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, May 14
A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held Wednesday, May 14, from 8:00 to 2:00 at River Valley High School. Appointments are preferred by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or go online to redcrossblood.org.
A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held Wednesday, May 14, from 11:00 to 4:00 at Dodgeville High School. Appointments are preferred by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or go online to redcrossblood.org.
A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held Wednesday, May 14, from 11:30 to 5:30 at the Richland Center Community & Senior Center. Appointments are preferred by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or go online to redcrossblood.org. Volunteers to help are appreciated.
Richland Center Head Start and Early Head Starts Recruitment Day will be held Wednesday, May 14, from Noon to 6:00 at the Jefferson School Building. Please enter through door #7 at the back of the back of the building on Jefferson Street. Please bring proof of your child’s birthday and proof of income. Applications for families with zero income are also being accepted. All programs are free. Call 608-553-1429 if you have any questions.
Thursday, May 15
The Richland Center Lions will be hosting a monthly evening at the Fairgounds to sell concessions the third Thursday of each month from 5:00 to 8:00 through September. The final night will be Thursday, October 9. Car enthusiasts are invited to bring their cars to showcase.
Passages Annual Public Board Meeting will be held Thursday, May 22, at 10:00 at the Richland Center Community Center. Meet the board and staff and hear highlights of the past year and goals for the new year. Please RSVP by Thursday, May 15, to [email protected]. Brunch will be provided by Christy’s Sunnyside.
Friday, May 16
A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held Friday, May 16, from 9:00 to 3:00 at the Sauk County Public Health Department. Appointments are preferred by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or go online to redcrossblood.org.
Shake Rag Alley will host the ninth annual Writing Retreat Friday through Sunday, May 16-18. It is open to writers of all levels. Explore storytelling, fiction, memoir, flash, poetry, and small press publishing with retreat faculty, with immersive workshops, manuscript consultations, and engaging talks. This weekend of writing in community will challenge you to explore new forms, deepen your writing practice, and are led by award-winning published authors and active, experienced teachers of writing. For more information see ShakeRagAlley.org, or call 608-987-3292.
The Muscoda Mushroom Festival will be held Friday, May 16 through Sunday May 18. Friday will feature a Car Cruise-In, an Antique Tractor Pull and a Summer League Baseball Tournament. Saturday’s events include a Pancake Breakfast, a Chili Cookoff, an Arts & Crafts fair, Chainsaw Carving, Baseball and Softball Tournaments, Lower Wisconsin Riverway presentations & tours and fried mushrooms will be served at Mushroom Headquarters. Sunday there will be Cowboy Church, a Corn Hole Tournament and the Muscoda Mudcats Baseball game. Friday & Saturday will also have fresh mushrooms available at Mushroom Headquarters, food stands, music and Thunder Shower Inflatables. A full list of activities and times can be found at muscoda.com com and on the Muscoda Morel Mushroom Festival Facebook page.
Bower-Gunnill-Dalton VFW Post 2267 is seeking Parade participation for the upcoming Memorial Day Parade. Parade participation is encouraged, with veterans leading with the Colors, school marching bands, or patriotic displays. The parade kick-off is 10:00 Monday, May 26, at Park and Third Street. It will proceed down Church Street to the Richland Center Cemetery, with a route of about seven blocks. The Memorial Day ceremony will take place at the Richland Center Cemetery starting at 10:45. For more information call 608-647-4884.
Wisconsin Land+Water will offer two unique summer conservation camps for middle and high school students. Open to students from Wisconsin and neighboring states, these camps provide hands-on outdoor experiences designed to foster a love of nature while exploring careers in natural resources and conservation. Natural resource professionals lead programs covering wildlife, habitat restoration, water quality, soils, forestry, and outdoor skills. Middle School Conservation Camp will be held June 15 through 18 at Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center in Wisconsin Dells. Open to students entering grades 6 through 8. The cost is $300, which includes lodging, meals, snacks, a t-shirt, and all activities. Those planning to attend are asked to register by May 16. With support from the Brad Matson Memorial Conservation Camp Scholarship and local County Land and Water Conservation Departments, students have the chance to attend camp at a reduced cost, or free. Learn more at Middle School Camp Info.
Saturday, May 17
Flags will be put up at the American Legion Flag Park, in Richland Center, Saturday, May 17 at 10:00. Volunteers are needed to help.
GRACE will host an outdoor run/walk event Saturday, May 17, at the Dr. Kilian Meyer Building in Richland Center. It will include a ¼ mile kids run, 1 mile fun run/walk with the Firefighters Challenge, 5k, and 10k distances, there’s something for all abilities. Registration will begin at 6:30 with the first race beginning at 7:30. Register in person at the GRACE office above Royal Bank in Richland Center, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 to 3:00, or online at walkwithgrace.com.
The Pine River Cemetery annual clean up will be held Saturday, May 17, from 8:30 to Noon. Those helping are asked to bring a broom or rake.
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.
The Nascar Fans United Walk with GRACE team will host a Quilt Gala Saturday, May 17, at the Richland Center Community Center. Dress in your prom like attire for this black-tie event. Enjoy finger foods while bidding on the quilted items donated to support GRACE. Doors will open at 6:00, the auction will begin at 8:00. Cost of entry is $10. To donate a quilt or quilted item, call Lorna Maxwell at 608-647-4234.
The Ancora String Quartet will perform at Taliesin’s Hillside Theater Saturday, May 17, at 6:00 for a “Schubertiad!” Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets may be purchased at https://aftontickets.com/event/buyticket/o69n72v4x3.
Sunday, May 18
Grow and Gather: Spring Foraging with Abbie Lehman will be held Sunday, May 18, from Noon to 4:00. Explore the Welsh Hills Trail and learn how to forage with Kitchen Gardener, Abbie Lehman. Class will begin with a discussion of foraging basics at the base of the trail. Then, participants will embark on a two-mile loop through the Welsh Hills to put the new knowledge to the test, identifying common Spring wild edibles along the way. By the end of this course, you will learn why you should forage, where you can forage, how to forage safely and responsibly, as well as key identification techniques and common plant families. The cost for those eight and up is $45. Sign-up at taliesinpreservation.org/events.
A spring service will be held at the Brown Church Sunday, May 18, at 1:30. The message will be delivered by Pastor John Sumwalt and refreshments will be served after the service.
Services at the Brown Church are Ecumenical and open to the community. The church is located on Brown Church Road, rural Lone Rock.
Crosscurrents Heritage Center near Blue River will host the Wisconsin Dells Singers and Dance Troupe Sunday, May 18, at 2:00. For the first time in at least 180 years Ho-Chunk drumming, dancing, and singing will take place at historic Tippesaukee Farm, the home of Crosscurrents Heritage Center. A tent on the lawn will be set up with 100 folding chairs provided, but visitors are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets. The event is free but pre-registration is required. To pre-register go to crosscurrents heritage.org, and scroll down to the register button.
The Richland County Ministerial Association High School Baccalaureate service will be held Sunday, May 18, at 7:30 PM, at the Richland Center High School Auditorium. Pastor Tim Ward of the Free Methodist Church will provide the message with additional speakers from the Senior Class. Volunteers from the Concert Choir will provide the music. A $500 College Scholarship will be presented that evening
Busy Bees summer gardening program for children 3 to 9 will be offered at the River Valley Area Community Gardens. Sessions will be held Tuesdays, June 10 through July 29, from 9:15 to 10:15. Each child will receive their own 2’ x 4’ raised bed to grow plants of their choosing. Along with tending the beds, each session includes an activity. The focus is on fun as well as gardening. RVACG provides a variety of seeds and plants and the use of garden tools. A parent or caregiver must accompany the child to the sessions. The cost is $10 per child or $15 for a family. There are scholarships available. For more information or a registration form, contact [email protected]. A Meet and Greet is scheduled for Sunday, May 18. at 3:00.
Monday, May 19
To celebrate National EMS Week the Avoca Fire & EMS will be holding a Brat Stand on Monday, May 19 from 5:00 until 7:00 at the Avoca Fire & EMS Station. Cost of a brat or large hot dog will be $3, you can upgrade to a meal for $5. Burgers will be $4, meal upgrade will be $6. Meal includes potato salad or chips, dessert and drink.
Wednesday, May 21
An In-Person Job Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, May 21, from 2:00 until 4:00, at the Rock County Job Center located at 1717 Center Ave. in Janesville. The event will have 20 employers from Rock County and the surrounding area with a reported 250+ job openings. Individuals may update and print their resumes in the Resource Room prior to the event. For a list of employers, please visit: https://wisconsinjobcenter.org/events/ . Individuals having questions can email: [email protected] .
Join Vernon County Over 50 Wednesday, May 21, at 2:15 for an Update on Viroqua City Activities with Nate Torres, Viroqua City Administrator at Bethel Home Fellowship Hall, or online at the Viroqua, Ontario, Viola, and Readstown Public Libraries. Call Vernon County Over 50 at 262-384-0082 for more information.
Sunday, May 25
The Kickapoo Valley Rescue Squad will host its annual pancake breakfast Sunday, May 25, from 7:00 to Noon at the squad building in Viola. The event is free to the public. Free will donations are accepted.
Miss Purdy and Nestor will be out and about on the following dates accompanied by their donkey crew, members of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 13 and American legion Post 13 : Monday, May 26, at the Memorial Day Parade; Friday, May 30, at Harvest Guest Home; Friday, June 6, at the Sauk County Health Care Center – Reedsburg; Friday, June 13, at Schmitt Woodland Hills; Friday, June 20, at Pine Valley Community Village; and Friday, June 27, at Our House. All visits will start at 10:00 depending on weather and military funerals. Visit with the residents, staff, and of course Miss Purdy and Nestor at any of the stops.
Tuesday, May 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.
The Friends of Blue River Farmers Market will be held the second and fourth Tuesday of the month beginning May 27, through September from 4:00 to 6:30 at Blue River Park, West Side. For more information contact Kitty Boarts at 608-571-7178.
Wednesday, May 28
Join Vernon County Over 50 Wednesday, May 28, at 2:15 for the Insect Epiphany with Barrett Klein, UWL Entomologist at the McIntosh Memorial Library in Viroqua or via Zoom at the Ontario, Viola and Readstown Public Libraries. For more information call Vernon County Over 50 at 262-384-0082.
Friday, May 30
The Friends of Blue River will host a Jigsaw Puzzle Competition Friday, May 30, at 7:00. The cost is $4.00 per individual or $12.00 for a team of four. There is no age limit.
Be sure to register for the event ahead of time to ensure there is a puzzle for your team. Send a message to the Friends of Blue River page.
Saturday, May 31
Students in River Valley Schools Grades 5 through 12 are eligible for free 10’ x 10’ garden plots at the River Valley Area Community Gardens in Spring Green. Water, fertilizer, and mulch are included as well as the use of community tools. Mentors are available to teach gardening skills. More information can be found at rvacg.org/students. Application forms are available online at rvacg.org or you may request one at [email protected] or call 608-588-6040. The application deadline is May 31.
Sunday, June 1
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.
Monday, June 2
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.
Wednesday, June 4
The Richland Area Farmers’ Market is held each Wednesday, from 1:30 to 5:30 at the corner of Court and Orange Streets. For more information, visit richlandareafarmersmarket.org or call 608-213-3374.
Hill County Classic Power meets the first Wednesday night of each month at 8:00 at the Phoenix Center in Richland Center.
Thursday, June 5
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.
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.
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.)
Saturday, June 7
The Viroqua Farmers Market will be held each Saturday through October from 8:00 to12:30.
St. John’s Lutheran Church in Richland Center will host a GRACE Brat Stand on Saturday, June 7, at Walsh’s ACE Hardware in Richland Center from 10:00 to 1:30. All proceeds from the fundraiser will go to GRACE to help local cancer patients.
Thursday, June 19
The Walk with GRACE planning committee meets the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 at the GRACE Office. All are welcome to attend. Volunteers are always needed. The GRACE Office is located above Royal Bank in downtown Richland Center.
Saturday, June 21
Grow and Gather: Garden Propagation with Abbie Lehman will be presented Saturday, June 21 from 9:30 to 12:30. Join Kitchen Gardener, Abbie Lehman, in the Kitchen Garden at Taliesin to learn all about the power of propagation, and how it can help you share and extend the life of your garden bounty. Only individuals ages 8 and older can attend. Cost to attend is $45. You can sign up at: https://www.taliesinpreservation.org/events/
The International Crane Foundation in Baraboo will host An Evening with the Cranes Saturday, June 21, beginning at 4:00 . Enjoy beverages and food while you meet local and regional staff and, of course, cranes. Tickets are $100 for members, $120 for non-members and can be purchased at savingcranes.org. Click on the lean tab and then events.
Sunday, June 22
The Pine Valley Foundation will be hosting their annual drive thru & dine in Chicken BBQ Sunday, June 22 from 11:00 to 1:00, or until sold out, at Pine Valley Community Village. The chicken meal is $14 and the kids hotdog meal is $5. Monty Berger will be performing at 1pm.
Monday, June 23
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.
Monday, June 30
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.
Friday, July 11
A Mindful Movement and Inspired Jewelry Workshop will be held Friday through Sunday, July 11 through 13, at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin. Immerse yourself in a rejuvenating weekend of yoga, mindfulness, and creativity with Emily Benz and Ali Kauss, and craft a personalized Transformational Adornment—necklace or bracelet—using sterling silver, gemstones, and beads chosen for their healing properties. The adult program is $1,800 per person, which includes breakfast and lunch, workshop instruction, materials, guided tour, guestroom on the estate for two nights, and welcome reception in the main house. Reserve you weekend at taliesinpreservation.org/weekend-workshops.
Saturday, July 12
Adult Summer Camp will be held at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center Saturday, July 12, from 2:00 to 7:00. The event will feature summer camp activities and locally-brewed beverages in support of children’s environmental education in southern Wisconsin. For the suggested minimum donation, attendees will receive a reusable cup to fill with beverages of their choice. Campers must be 21 years of age by the event date to register for Adult Summer Camp. Tickets are available for a minimum suggested donation is $60 per ticket.
Friday, July 18
Join award-winning author Geoff Herbach for an unforgettable weekend writing retreat at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin Friday, July 18, at 2:30 through Sunday, July 20, at 3:00. Unlock the power of pacing and vivid detail to elevate your fiction or memoir, all while drawing creative inspiration from Wright’s iconic architecture. The program is for adults, 18+. The cost is $1,800 per person, and includes breakfasts and lunches, workshop instruction, materials, guided tour, guestroom for two nights on the estate, and welcome reception in the main house. For more information go to taliesinpreservation.org/weekend-workshops.
Saturday, August 16
The Paddle Festival will be held in Richland Center Saturday and Sunday, August 16 and 17. One of the main highlights of the weekend is the Run, Walk, and Parade event, where all are encouraged to dress in their favorite music genre and era. For those who prefer two wheels, there will be bike rides that wind through the countryside. And if you’re feeling adventurous, kayaking events will be held to explore the waterways. There will also be live entertainment throughout the weekend with local and regional artists; and there will be an art, wine, and sporting goods auction.
