Community Calendar
Sunday, March 16
The Ithaca Lions Club will host a pancake breakfast and silent auction Sunday, March 16, from 7:00 to 12:30 at the Ithaca High School Commons. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for students, and free for preschoolers. Proceeds will benefit Kreg Perkins for medical expenses. If you would like to donate to the sale or auction, contact Julie Thompson at 507-458-5327 or Marge Brock at 608-604-7054.
A pancake breakfast will be served Sunday, March 16, from 8:00 to 11:00 at St. Anthony’s Parish Hall in Cazenovia.
The Loganville Area Fire Department will host a pancake breakfast Sunday, March 16, from 8:00 to Noon at the Loganville Village Hall. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for students, and free for preschoolers. Proceeds will go toward new equipment. There will also be a Loganville 4-H bake sale.
The Annual Clyde Chili Chicken Noodle Soup Dinner will be held Sunday, March 16, from 11:00 to 2:00. Cost of the all you can eat meal is $12 for adults, $5 for children 5 to 10, and free for children under 5. Carry outs will also be available.
Due to a scheduling conflict, the Sunday Funday Square Dance scheduled for Sunday, March 16, at the Richland Center Community Center, has been rescheduled to April 13th from 1:00 until 4:00.
The Richland Concert Association will host the UW-Whitewater Faculty Piano Trio Sunday, March 16, at 2:00 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Richland Center. Cost is $15 for adults and free for students.
“Escanaba In Da Moonlight,” a farcical comedy written by Jeff Daniels, of “Dumb and Dumber” fame, will be held at the Richland Center City Auditorium Sunday, March 16, at 2:00. Admission is $10 with tickets sold at the door.
Monday, March 17
The 13th Annual 5-K-9 Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run will be held at the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office in Viroqua on Saturday, April 5. The registration form can be found on the Vernon County website. Go to the Sheriff’s Office tab, and then under the K-9 Unit tab you will see the registration form, which can be printed off and sent in. The pre-registration deadline is March 17, that will ensure you get a 5-K-9 Run/Walk T-shirt and registration for $25. If you register after March 17, the cost will be $30 and will not include a T-Shirt. All proceeds will help benefit the K-9 Unit, The new K9 Kota and K-9 Dax for annual maintenance, training, and equipment costs.
The City of Richland Center, in conjunction with the Richland Center Fire Department, will be conducting a controlled burn in multiple sections of the Pine River bottoms within the City limits this Monday, March 17, beginning around 6:00 PM. Residents in the area may see smoke and flames during this time. Please do not be alarmed, as trained personnel will be monitoring the burn to ensure safety.
Tuesday, March 18
The SWCAP Pop-Up Food Pantry Truck Schedule will be at The Natural Bridge Store in Rockbridge Tuesday, March 18, from 10:30 to 11:30 and in Cazenovia near Alibi’s Bar & Grill from 12:30 to 1:30. SWCAP is required to collect names, ages, addresses, and household sizes. A slip of paper with names, addresses, and birth dates will speed up the process.
Wednesday, March 19
Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry will be in Gays Mills the fourth Wednesday of each month from 1:30 to 3:00. It will be located at 212 Main Street.
Vernon County Over 50 will host Vernon Co. Waste & Recycling with Stacie Sandoro, Solid Waste Services Director on Wednesday, March 19, at 2:15. at Bethel Home Fellowship Hall in Viroqua, and the Ontario, Viola, and Readstown Public Libraries. For more information call Vernon County Over 50 at 262-384-0082.
Vernon County is no stranger to disasters and Emergency Management wants to provide a time for you and your family to get information and resources before an emergency or disaster happens. Vernon County Emergency Management will host a “Disaster Recovery Resources Seminar” Wednesday, March 19, at the Westby Performing Arts Center starting at 6:00. Several organizations will be in attendance to provide a short 10 to 15 minute presentation on who their organization is and what they can offer for assistance. Handouts and brochures may be available as well. The event is free and open to everyone.
Community Congregational Church in Lone Rock will host a pancake supper Wednesday, March 19, from 4:00 to 6:30.
Thursday, March 20
Holy Cross “St. Barnabas Parish” in Mazomanie will hold a rummage sale Thursday, March 20, from 8:00 to 6:00. Friday, March 21, from 8:00 to 5:00, and Saturday, March 22, from 8:00 to noon.
As part of the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) process, The Richland Hospital and Clinics is hosting a free dinner and town hall meeting. This event will help TRHC gain insight into the health and wellness needs of the greater community, and work to see they are being met. This event is being held to identify and prioritize community health needs. Public participation is encouraged and vital to the success of the project. Findings from this discussion will also serve to fulfill both federal and state mandates. The free dinner and town hall will be held Thursday, March 20, from 5:00 to 6:30 at the Ramada White House in Richland Center. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP by visiting the Richland Hospital and Clinics’ Events page at RichlandHospital.com.
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.
Friday, March 21
Join the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension Agriculture Educators for a comprehensive session on internal parasites. The event provides an in-depth look at: Parasite Life Cycles, Management Strategies, Fecal Egg Counts, and Hands-On Experience. The program will be held Friday, March 21, from 1:00 to 4:00 at the Hildebrand Memorial Library in Boscobel. Register soon as space is limited at livestock.extension.wisc.edu/2025/02/04/parasite-patrol-mastering-fecal-egg-counts-for-healthier-goat-herds-and-sheep-flocks.
Silent Trivia will be held Friday, March 21, at 6:30 at the Richland Center High School. The cost is $10 per team with a maximum of ten team members. There will also be raffles, door prizes, and a bake sale. All proceeds will benefit the Richland Center High School Wrestling Program.
The Farmer Angel Network has announced a special book club series featuring the new book, “Land Rich, Cash Poor: My Family’s Hope and the Untold Story of the Disappearing American Farmer,” by award-winning journalist Brian Reisinger. The series will include three sessions, each held on consecutive Mondays from 6:00 to 7:30, at the Sauk Prairie Healthcare Hospital and virtually. March 24 will focus on the challenges of family farming. March 31 will focus on the future of family farming; and April 7 with feature a Q&A with author Brian Reisinger with his parents, Jim and Jean Reisinger, who are Sauk County family farmers. Registration is required. Book pickup and event details will be shared upon registration. To register, visit farmerangelnetwork.com/events or email [email protected].
Saturday, March 22
The Layton-Brown Memorial Scholarship Corn-hole Tournament will be held Saturday, March 22, at Wisconsin Riverside Resort. Registration will open at 10:00, and the bags start flying at 11:00. The entry fee is $20 per team. If you don’t have a partner, let them know, and they will help pair you up. Pre-registration is recommended, call or text Nicole at 412-5788 or Bill at 588-5156. Proceeds will benefit the Layton-Brown Memorial Scholarship, awarded to River Valley High School graduates pursuing Vocational or Technical College education.
Santa Teresa – Richland Center Sister City Annual Meeting, Slide Show, and Potluck Supper will be held Saturday, March 22, starting at 4:00 at the Richland Center Community Center. Please bring a dish to pass to the 5:30 supper. Beverages and tableware will be provided. Music and dancing will follow.
Sunday, March 23
Rehearsals will be held for the Muscoda Community Band Sunday, March 23, and 30, and April 6 at 1:00 in the Riverdale High School Band Room. The concert will be held Sunday, April 13, at 1:00 in the Riverdale High School Gym.
Monday, March 24
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.
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.
Back Roads Resurrection Life Church and Grand View Family Worship will host motivational speaker Jason Maupin with Elevate Industries. He will be sharing a faith based message regarding mental health on Monday, March 24, at 6:30 at the Richland Center High School Auditorium. Doors will open at 6:00 with free pizza while supplies last. Door prizes as give aways at the end of the night. All are welcome.
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.
Tuesday, March 25
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 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.
A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at St. John’s Gym in Muscoda Tuesday, March 25, from 11:30 to 5:30. Appointments are preferred by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org. Child care will also be available.
Wednesday, March 26
The Wisconsin Secure Program Facility in Boscobel will host a Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, March 26, from 10:00 to 3:00. The Blood Drive will be located in the M-Building at the east end of the parking lot on Morrison Drive. For an appointment call 1-800-Red Cross or visit RedCrossBlood.org and use Sponsor Code: WISecure. Walk-ins will be welcome.
Vernon County Over 50 will host Ballots & Your Vote- Follow the ballot trail from vote to count with Jerry Pedretti, Vernon County Clerk on Wednesday, March 26, at 2:15. at Bethel Home Fellowship Hall in Viroqua, and the Ontario, Viola, and Readstown Public Libraries. For more information call Vernon County Over 50 at 262-384-0082.
The Richland County Care Coalition will host a Power of Attorney for Health Care program Monday, March 26, from 4:00 to 6:00 at the Richland Center Community Center. For more information contact the ADRC at 608-647-4616 to sign-up.
The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Vernon County is offering a free seven-week Boost Your Brain & Memory Class. The class focuses on a variety of lifestyle factors that impact brain health and memory strategies that participants can implement in their daily lives. This class will be held at the Hillsboro Public Library beginning Tuesday, April 1, from 1:00 to 3:00. Classes will be held every Tuesday through May 13. The Boost Your Brain & Memory class is open to anyone interested in learning more about Brain Health. Registration is required by March 26. Call Teresa at the ADRC at, 608-637-5201 to register.
Thursday, March 27
Vietnam Veterans Day will be celebrated Thursday, March 27, at 10:00 at the Tomah VA Medical Center in Veterans Hall/Bldg. 455. Vietnam Veterans Day at the Tomah VA Medical Center is dedicated to honoring the service and sacrifice of Vietnam War Veterans. It provides an opportunity for the community to express gratitude and recognition for the Veterans’ contributions and the challenges they faced during and after the war.
Friday, March 28
The Riverdale Drama Club will present its annual Spring Play Friday and Saturday, March 28 & 29, at 7:00 in the Riverdale High School Little Theater. The production is called “A Simpler Time,” and tells the story, through several vignettes, of three high school students who travel in time to look for a less complicated historical era to experience.
A Friends of Blue River Jigsaw Puzzle Competition will be held Friday, March 28, at 7:00 at 201 Clinton Street in Blue River. Doors will open at 6:00. Teams of up to four-members will compete to complete a 500-piece puzzle. Cost is $12 per team. For more information check out Friends of Blue River Facebook page.
Monday, March 31
The River Valley Area Community Gardens has garden plots available for 2025. 10’x10′ plots rent for $20 for the season, 10’x20′ for $40, ad 20’x20′ plots for $60. The fee includes straw mulch, use of a rototiller and other tools, compost, organic fertilizer, water to each plot section, and hoses. Print registration forms are available in the INFO BOX at the Gardens in Spring Green. Forms may also be requested via email at [email protected], by texting 608-588-6040 or through the RVACG Facebook page or website RVACG.org.
Tuesday, April 1
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.
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].
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.
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, April 2
The Winter Market will be held each Wednesday at the Richland Center Community and Senior Center from Noon until 4:00.
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.
Christy’s Card Buddies get together, for a Euchre Tournament, each Wednesday at 1:00 at the old Avoca School Gym.
A Bike MS BBQ meal will be served Wednesday, April 2, from 5:30 to 6:45 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Richland Center.
Thursday, April 3
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.
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. Three classes on caregiver training will be held in April. The first session, titled “Legal and Financial Decisions,” will be held on Thursday, April 3, from 2:00 to 3:00. The second session, “Facility Support when You Need It,” is scheduled for Wednesday, April 16, from 3:00 to 4:00. The third session, “Living Alone with Dementia,” will take place on Wednesday, April 30, from 3:00 to 4:00. Each class is $20, and you may attend online using Microsoft Teams. To register online, visit Agrace.org/Dementia. For questions, contact [email protected] or call 608-276-4660.
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.)
Friday, April 4
UW Extension will host a Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Training for tobacco producers on Thursday, April 10, from 9:00 to 11:00 at the Lafayette County Multi-Purpose Building. This will be a live, video session facilitated by experts from the University of Kentucky and University of Tennessee. Topics include production updates, environment training, and updates on types of tobacco. To register, contact Jordyn Sattler by phone at 608-228-0208 or email [email protected]. Please register by April 4.
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.
Saturday, April 5
The Nascar Fans United Walk with GRACE team will host a spring craft fair Saturday, April 5, from 9:00 to 3:00 in the lower level of the Ramada White House in Richand Center.
First Baptist Church of Medford will welcome Nashville-based singer-songwriter and worship leader Matthew Smith & Indelible Grace for a concert Saturday, April 5, at 7:00. Tickets for the concert are available for $10 in advance, or $15 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at First Baptist Church, or online via Eventbrite (https://bit.ly/43lnkja). Children aged 3 and up require a ticket. More opportunities to engage will be held throughout the weekend. In addition to the concert, First Baptist Church is hosting a full weekend of worship and fellowship featuring Matthew Smith & Indelible Grace. A Worship Seminar will be held Saturday, April 5, at 5:00, with a Community Potluck at 6:00.
Sunday Worship Services led by Matthew Smith & Indelible Grace will also be held Sunday, April 6, at 8:30 and 10:45.
Sunday, April 6
The RCHS Class of 1968 will host a dance Sunday, April 6, from 1:00 to 5:00 at the Phoenix Center. Music will be provided by Monty Berger & the Country Gold Band. There will also be a silent auction, food, a bake sale, and raffles. Cost of admission is a $10 donation. Proceeds will benefit community projects.
Thursday, April 10
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.
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 2025 Boscobel MobilePack for Feed My Starving Children will be held April 10 through 12 at Truvant Building #3 in Boscobel. Public registration for the Boscobel MobilePack is underway. Seven packing shifts are planned again this year, with 100 volunteers needed per shift. Teams are divided into groups of 10, so it’s helpful, but not necessary, to have 10 be your team size. Contact give.fmsc.org/boscobel to register. To learn more go to fmsc.org to learn more. Financial donations to the Boscobel MobilePack can also be made at give.fmsc.org/boscobel.
Saturday, April 12
Wisconsin Singers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison will take the stage at River Valley High School Saturday, April 12, at 7:00. The event will open with performances from the River Valley High School Choir and features RVHS Choir alum Nicholas Daniel. Wisconsin Singers is also choreographed by RVHS alum Michael Stanek.
Tickets are priced at $15 for adults and $10 for RV Students or Seniors. Tickets are available in advance at bit.ly/3EJ174i or at the door.
Saturday, April 19
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.
Friday, April 25
A Friends of Blue River Jigsaw Puzzle Competition will be held Friday, April 25, at 7:00 at 201 Clinton Street in Blue River. Doors will open at 6:00. Teams of up to four-members will compete to complete a 500-piece puzzle. Cost is $12 per team. For more information check out Friends of Blue River Facebook page.
Monday, April 28
When the Earth Moves: 55 Years of Earth Day with Tia Nelson will be held at the Taliesin Hillside Theater in Spring Green on Monday night, April 28, from 6:00 to 7:00. You are invited to celebrate the 55th anniversary of Earth Day with Nelson, a conservationist, international environmental leader, advocate for climate change action, and daughter of Earth Day founder Gaylord Nelson. She will discuss the history and ongoing importance of the Earth Day movement and show the timely short film When the Earth Moves. The event is free with a recommended cash donation of $10 at the door. Book tickets at aftontickets.com/event/buyticket/k3xdlprdjw.
Thursday, May 1
The film screening of Frank Lloyd Wright: Phoenix From the Ashes will be held Thursday, May 1 from 6:00 to 8:00 at Taliesin Hillside Theater, Spring Green. The documentary portrays Frank Lloyd Wright’s life and his works with film footage, photos and conversations with biographers, art historians and the author T.C. Boyle. The film screening is free with a recommended cash donation of $10 at the door. Book tickets at https://aftontickets.com/event/buyticket/68x2g5qkjg
Saturday, May 10
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.
Saturday, May 17
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.
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.
