Community Calendar
Friday, August 7
The Richland Center Parks and Recreation Depart will be hosting Kids Night Out on Friday, August 7 from 5:00 until 8:00 at the Richland Center Community Center. Kids enjoy a night of fun, games, movies, and snacks! Some of the recreation programs kids will get the opportunity to experience are Crafty Kids, Gym Games, LEGO Madness, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, Cooking for Kiddos, Movie Camp, and much more! Cost is $15.00. Register online at richlandcenter.activityreg.com, stop in the Parks and Rec office between 8:00 and 4:30 or call the Parks and Rec Office at (608) 647-8108 ext. 1.
A Euchre Tournament will be held at the Hub City Community Building each Tuesday and Friday Night at 7:00.
Saturday, August 8
A lecture titled “Frank Lloyd Wright and Ralph Waldo Emerson” will be held Saturday, August 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 at Hillside Theater in Spring Green. In the mid-19th century, America was losing ground, both socially and politically. How to get the country back on track was the concern of many leading cultural figures, including Frank Lloyd Wright. This presentation will examine how Wright looked to the writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson to restore Americans’ capacity for insight and innovation. Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased at taliesinpreservation.org/events/.
Sunday, August 9
Pam’s Posse Walk with GRACE team will be holding a Community Breakfast Sunday, August 9 from 7:00 until gone at the American Legion in Richland Center. The meal will feature biscuits & Gravy, scrambled eggs, applesauce, coffee, milk and juice. Proceeds will benefit Greater Richland Area Cancer Elimination (GRACE).
Learn about the only warehouse Frank Lloyd Wright designed during a tour of the A.D. German Warehouse in Richland Center. Tours will be held each Sunday through October 3 at 11:00, Noon, 1:00 and 2:00. Tickets can be purchased in advance at adgermanwarehouse.org or they can be purchased at the door.
The Richland County Historical Society invites you to tour the Akey School Museum Sundays, through September, from 1:00 until 4:00. Akey School is located on County Highway TB, midway between Twin Bluffs and Gotham. There is no admission fee; however, donations are gratefully accepted.
Bingo will be held the second Sunday of each month, from 3:00 to 5:00, at Legion Post 220 in Soldiers Grove.
A benefit for Jolene Newkirk will be held Sunday, August 9 from 3:00 to 8:00 at the Buena Vista Bicentennial Park in Gotham. There will be a silent auction and a bucket raffle along with other raffles. There will also be a BBQ Chicken Dinner at 5:00. All proceeds will go to Jolene Newkirk. If you would like to donate, please contact Jessica Wunnicke at 608-604-1396 or Laurie Repsumer at 608-485-1272.
The Buena Vista Lions Club Car Cruise will be held Sunday, August 9 from 5:00 to 8:00 at the Buena Vista Bicentennial Park in Gotham. Great cars, great fun and great friends come together. There will also be a concession stand serving food and drinks at the event. The Car Cruise will be held every other Sunday through September 20.
There will be a live Christian Concert on Sunday, August 9 from 6:00 to 9:00 at the Galaxie Skate Center in Richland Center. The concert will feature performances by Brendan Brooks, Presence Music and Love & The Outcome. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door.
Monday, August 10
Edward Jones, in downtown Richland Center, is holding a Back-to School Drive from now until August 26. You can drop-off school supplies, you would like to donate, at the Edward Jones office Monday through Friday from 8:00 until 3:00.
Walk with GRACE Radio Auction winning bidders can pay for, and pick-up, their items Monday, August 10 from 8:00 until 5:00 at the GRACE office located above the Royal Bank in downtown Richland Center.
Free artificial intelligence training for small businesses will be held Monday, August 10 from 9:00 to Noon at the Iowa County Health and Human Services Community Room in Dodgeville. The workshop, hosted by the Southwestern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission, teaches small business owners fundamentals about how to understand what AI tools can and can’t do, where AI tools can help and what the real risks are. The sessions will also teach how to keep adapting as technology changes. The sessions are free and open to local business owners. Registration is open now and space is limited. Business owners can reserve a seat at rise-above.net/ai101.
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.
Tai Chi Exercise will be held Monday, August 10, from 1:00 until 1:45 at Bethel Home Fellowship Hall, Viroqua and the Ontario & Readstown Public Libraries. Call Vernon County Over 50 at 262-384-0082.
Getting to Know Dementia classes will be held every Monday through September 21 with the exception of September 7 due to the Labor Day holiday. All classes, facilitated by ADRC, will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 at Viola Methodist Church. To register call Pam at 608-548-3954.
Driftless Stargazing LLC presents ‘Space Rocks’ on Monday, August 10 at 5:30 at the Veterans Memorial Pavilion at Krouskop Park in Richland Center. All ages are welcome to attend and enjoy a presentation, activities, and stories. Learn about space rocks, meteors, and the moon. In the event of light rain, the program will go on. In case of heavy rain or a storm, the alternate date will be Tuesday, August 11 at 5:30 at the same location.
Picnic in the Park for the Pool will be held Monday, August 10, from 4:00 until 7:00 at Kronsage Park in Boscobel. Hamburgers, brats and hotdogs along with chips, beverages and homemade bars will be available for purchase. Musical guest, at the event, will be Doug Wayne.
Luminary Bags for the 23rd Annual Walk with GRACE are available at All American Do It Center, Boscobel Chamber of Commerce, Richland County Bank, Royal Bank, The Peoples Community Bank, Walsh’s Ace Hardware, You Are Enough, and ZZIP Stop. Luminaries are also available at the GRACE office on Tuesday and Thursday from 11:00 to 3:00. Decorated bags with the completed form and a $5 donation for each name can be returned to the GRACE office or a team captain by Wednesday, August 12 to be on the video and name to be read at the walk. If brought to the park the day of the walk, it will only be displayed on the track. Please return the money and bag at the same time. Write SAVE on the bottom of the bag, with your name and phone number, if you want to keep your bag. Any questions call or text Linda Kleppe at 608-604-3223 or Chris Powell at 608-963-1478.
Tuesday, August 11
Super Registration, for the Richland School District, will get underway Tuesday, August 11 starting at 8:00 AM at Richland Center High School. The event gives students an opportunity to register for the upcoming school year. There will be staff available to help and answer questions, representatives from groups and organizations will be in attendance, class pictures can be taken, there will tours of the school and a food truck will also be on hand. You can find out more information on the Richland School District website or by calling the District Office at 608-647-6106.
Easy Chair Yoga will be held Tuesday, August 11 from 10:30 until 11:15 at Bethel Home Fellowship Hall, Viroqua. Call Vernon County Over 50 at 262-384-0082.
A presentation from local children’s book author Mary Thompson will be held Tuesday, August 11 at 5:30 at the Brewer Public Library in Richland Center. Join Mary as she shows how you can turn our own true story into a book. After the presentation there will be book sales, signings, and you can meet Coco Mia.
Bower-Gunnill-Dalton VFW Post 2267 will be holding its monthly business meeting on Tuesday, August 11 at the American Legion Post 13 Hall in Richland Center. Comradeship starts at 6:30 with the meeting to follow at 7:00. All current members or those eligible to join are encouraged to attend.
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 Classroom 2. Meetings are hybrid, meaning you can attend in person or by zoom. For more information or zoom link call 608-604-7743.
This is the 14th year “GRACE Guitars” will be out in area lawns and businesses. If you would like to have “GRACE Guitars” on your property contact “Team Booneytunes” at 608-647-4497.
Wednesday, August 12
Grounded Gatherings will be held Wednesday, August 12 from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Sinsinawa Mound, 2551 County Road Z, Sinsinawa. Grounded Gatherings are simple, welcoming morning meetups designed to bring people together over coffee, breakfast, and conversation. Hosted by Fields of Sinsinawa, these gatherings create space to connect with neighbors, build relationships, and explore the ties between soil, food, and human health. No expertise required. Whether you’re a farmer, gardener, or simply curious, pull up a chair and join us at the table.
Wisconsin Secure Program Facility is hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, August 12 from 10:00 to 3:00 in the M-Building at the east end of the parking lot at 1101 Morrison Drive in Boscobel. A variety of food and treats will be served. For an appointment call 1-800-Red Cross, download the Blood Donor App, or visit RedCrossBlood.org and use Sponsor Code: WISecure. Walk-ins are welcome.
The ADRC of Eagle Country-Richland County will be holding Richland County Men’s Shed, the second Wednesday of each month at 11:00, at the Willow Community Center in Lloyd. Men 60 and better are invited to attend to relax, learn and have lunch. Guest speakers will also be featured. Lunch will be served at the event. Reservations are recommended. To make a reservation or for more information contact ADRC at 608-647-4616.
The Richland Area Farmers’ Market will be held every Wednesday from Noon until 4:00 on the corner of Orange and Court Streets, across from Center Pharmacy, in Richland Center. The market will be held rain or shine, unless the weather is severe. EBT/SNAP Quest cards are always welcome. If you have any questions or would like to become a vendor call 608-213-3374 or email truthsprings@fastmail.fm. More information and vendor applications can also be found at richlandareafarmersmarket.org.
Enjoy an afternoon of Euchre every Wednesday at 1:00 at the old school in Avoca.
Tai Chi Exercise will be held Wednesday, August 12 from 1:00 until 1:45 at Bethel Home Fellowship Hall, Viroqua and the Ontario & Readstown Public Libraries. Call Vernon County Over 50 at 262-384-0082.
The Viroqua Line with Arlyn Colby will be held Wednesday, August 12 at 2:15 at McIntosh Memorial Library & available via zoom at Ontario, Readstown & Viola Libraries. Learn of the historic railroad line which ran from Sparta to Viroqua built in 1879 and abandoned in 1981; over 100 years. Call Vernon County Over 50 at 262-384-0082.
The Richland Community Food Pantry is open Wednesdays from 4:00 to 5:30.
Walk with GRACE Captain’s Night will be Wednesday, August 12 from 5:00 to 7:00. Captains can turn in team packets at the GRACE office during that time. There will be no Survivors Reception this year. Speakers that typically speak at the Survivors Reception will present during the Opening Ceremonies.
Thursday, August 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.
The Lone Rock Community Library Summer Reading Program will be held every Thursday, through August 20, from 11:00 until Noon. This summer’s theme of “Unearth a Story” leans into exploration, history and prehistoric fun. Each week will offer a new adventure. The adventure for Thursday, August 13 is “Build‑a‑Beast Habitat: Dino World Design.”
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.
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.
Friday, August 14
Join Dr. Jennifer Gray for a weekend at Taliesin to explore how it served as a laboratory for Broadacre City, both its successes and shortcomings, and how we might apply these ideas today. The workshop check-in will begin Friday afternoon, August 14 at 12:30. The cost of the weekend is $1,800 for adults, plus a six percent service fee. It includes breakfasts, lunches, one dinner, workshop instruction, guided tour, guestroom on the estate for two nights, and welcome reception in the main house. For more information and to register go online to taliesinpreservation.org/weekend-workshops.
The Greater Richland Area Cancer Elimination’s (GRACE’s) 23rd Annual Walk with GRACE will be held Friday, August 14 starting at 4:00 at Krouskop Park in Richland Center. The Opening Ceremony will be held at 6:00 and the Luminary Lighting Ceremony will be at 9:00. There will also be a Silent Auction, a Bucket Raffle, Food Vendors and more with all proceeds supporting GRACE. More information can be found at walkwithgrace.com and on the Walk with GRACE Facebook page.
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.
Central Boarding House Antiques & Gifts Garden Stage, located at 339 West Seminary Street in Richland Center, presents Caravan on Friday, August 14 at 6:30. Caravan is a world traveling acoustic instrumental jazz group from Madison. The group is primarily influenced by legendary jazz guitarist Django Reinhart. The ensemble also pulls influence from American Swing, Latin, Parisian Waltz, European Folk and other vintage jazz sources. Bring your own chairs and refreshments. Food or ice cream may be available. For more information call 647-7358 or 475-1727.
Saturday, August 15
Kickapoo Area Food Pantry will be held Saturday, August 15 from 9:00 to 11:00 and Monday, August 17 from 4:00 to 6:00. Please sign in at the Viola Municipal Building located at 106 West Wisconsin Street. Volunteers will load your vehicle. The Pantry is open on the third Saturday and the following Monday of each month. All are welcome. For more information please call 608-629-1910.
Little Lambs Closet is held the third Saturday of each month at the Park Street Christian Church in Richland Center from 9:30 to 11:30. Please use the Park Street entrance.
Free milk and cheese is available the third Saturday of each month at Park Street Christian Church in Richland Center from 9:30 until gone. Please use the Seminary Street entrance.
The Boaz Lions Club will be holding a Brat Stand on Saturday, August 15 from 10:30 until 1:30 at Walsh’s ACE in Richland Center. The menu includes brats, hot dogs, chips, water and soda. All proceeds support improving the Boaz Museum, scholarships for high school seniors and helping the Boaz community.
The Cazenovia Auxiliary Post 491 Burgers and Fries fundraiser will be held on Saturday, August 15 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Cazenovia Park. There will be a coloring contest, with the top prize to receive a free meal. Proceeds will go to scholarships, and youth/community projects.
The Gandy Dancer Bluegrass Festival will be held Saturday, August 15 from Noon until 8:00 at Westland Promenade in Mazomanie. Performers include Chicken Wire Empire, Art Stevenson & High Water, Soggy Prairie and The MilBillies. Other activities include mini-train rides for the kids, museum exhibits, food, drink, and more. The event is sponsored by the Lions Club of Mazomanie. You can find more information at gandydancerfestival.org.
A lecture titled “Broadacre City, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Vision for the American City” will be held Saturday, August 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 at Hillside Theater in Spring Green. In 1932, Frank Lloyd Wright unveiled an ambitious project called Broadacre City, which proposed radical changes to cities and how we live in them. This lecture will unpack the ways that Broadacre City, though never built, was a vehicle to address pressing social, economic, and environmental issues. Tickets are $15 for Adults and $10 for Students and can be purchased at taliesinpreservation.org/events/.
The Richland Chorus, featuring local community members, will present a free concert on Saturday, August 15 at 6:00 at the Richland Center Free Methodist Church. The concert will feature patriotic songs, recognizable favorites and variety of other beautiful musical selections. All are invited to attend.
Knights of Columbus Council 3492 will host bingo on Saturday, August 15 starting at 6:30 PM at the Richland Center Community Center. The progressive blackout jackpot will be $3,309 + 50% of net sales in 57 calls or less.
An Old Time Family Dance will be held Saturday, August 15 from 7:30 until 10:00, on the second floor of Schmitt Woodland Hills in Richland Center. There will be slow dances, fast dances, and square dancing. Requests will be taken and there will also be karaoke. Admission is free. Free will offerings will be accepted. For more information contact DJ Steve Walton at 478-719-2566.
Sunday, August 16
The Ithaca Lions Club will be a hosting a BBQ Chicken Dinner on Sunday August 16 from 11:00 until gone at the Ithaca Lions Park, just north of Ithaca. The menu includes: half BBQ chicken, potato salad, cowboy beans, and a dinner roll. Cost is by goodwill donation to the Lions Club
A Walk with GRACE Motorcycle Ride will be held Sunday, August 16. Vehicles will leave Honkers, outside of Muscoda, at Noon and drive to Rockton for chicken. Following the chicken dinner participants will return to Muscoda and enjoy cake & ice cream at Sportsmens Lounge. Everyone is welcome to participate and all vehicles are welcome. Cost is a $10 donation which will help benefit Greater Richland Area Cancer Elimination (GRACE). For more information contact Tom Hendricks at 608-739-4321.
The Riverdale FFA Alumni will be sponsoring Dairyland Donkey Baseball on Sunday, August 16 at 6:00 at Jaycee Park in Muscoda. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the gate. Concession stands will be available with food and refreshments throughout the evening. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and your biggest cheers for an evening packed with laughs, friendly competition, and community spirit.
Monday, August 17
Tai Chi Exercise will be held Monday, August 17 from 1:00 until 1:45 at Bethel Home Fellowship Hall, Viroqua and the Ontario & Readstown Public Libraries. Call Vernon County Over 50 at 262-384-0082.
The Avoca American Legion Auxiliary will be holding a Pork Loin Dinner on Monday, August 17 from 4:00 to 7:00, or until gone, at the Village Hall on Wisconsin Street in Avoca.
Tuesday, August 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, August 19
Storytime for Children will be held Wednesday, August 9 at 11:00 at the Brewer Public Library in Richland Center. The event is free and no pre-registration is required.
Tai Chi Exercise will be held Wednesday, August 19 from 1:00 until 1:45 at Bethel Home Fellowship Hall, Viroqua and the Ontario & Readstown Public Libraries. Call Vernon County Over 50 at 262-384-0082.
The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Vernon County offers a free Dementia Caregiver support group. Monthly meetings are 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.
The Annual Flag Retirement Ceremony Chapter VII Vietnam Veterans will be held Wednesday, August 19 weather permitting, at 5:00 at 32742 Cold Spring Drive, Lone Rock. Veterans are encouraged to attend and the public is invited.
Thursday, August 20
ADRC of Eagle Country-Richland County will be hosting a Sing Along Open House Thursday, August 20 starting at 10:00 at Grace Community Church in Richland Center. Learn about and sing along with the “Harmony & Hope Choir,” a memory-friendly choir for joy, connection and belonging. The choir is for people with early to middle stage memory changes, care partners and community volunteers. Everyone is welcome to attend.
The OMHS Animal House Food Stand has been canceled for Thursday, August 20 and Friday, August 21. They will be serving their famous Chicago Dog, Brats and more on Thursday, September 10 and Friday, September 11.
The final week of The Lone Rock Community Library Summer Reading Program will be Thursday, August 20 from 11:00 until Noon. This summer’s theme of “Unearth a Story” leans into exploration, history and prehistoric fun. The final adventure will be “The Grand Dig Finale: Unearth Your Story.”
The Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry will be at Ithaca High School the third Thursday of each month beginning at 4:00. Due to construction, please use the North School Parking Lot. Mobile Pantry guests are not permitted to park near or on school property before 3:30. Park in line until directed to proceed. There are no restrictions, everyone in need is welcome, no matter where you live. No ID or proof of income is required.
A Community Free Meal will be held Thursday, August 20 from 5:00 to 6:30 at the Eunice Keepers Shelter located in Krouskop Park, Richland Center.
The Richland Center Lions is hosting Car Cruise-In and Burgers on Thursday, August 20 from 5:00 until 8:00 at the Richland County Fairgrounds. Area car enthusiasts are invited to showcase your vehicles. Everyone is welcome for great food and entertainment.
A presentation from local adult book author John Pearson will be held Thursday, August 20 at 6:00 at the Brewer Public Library in Richland Center. Learn about his background, the writing and publishing process, and you will have an opportunity to ask questions.
Walk with GRACE planning committee meetings will be held on the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 at the GRACE Office above Royal Bank in downtown Richland Center. Team captains or representatives are always welcome.
Friday, August 21
Experience Taliesin, Frank Lloyd Wright’s 800-acre estate in Spring Green, while enhancing your plein air painting skills in this weekend workshop with Jan Norsetter Friday, August 21 through Sunday, August 23. Designed for intermediate to experienced artists, you’ll refine techniques in value, composition, and capturing the essence of nature. The workshop check-in will begin Friday afternoon at 12:30. Staff will welcome you upon arrival and usher you to your room. The cost to participated is $1,800 per person plus a 6% service fee. It includes breakfasts, lunches, one dinner, workshop instruction, materials, guided tour, guestroom for two nights on the estate, and welcome reception in the main house. Register online at taliesinpreservation.org/weekend-workshops.
Saturday, August 22
American Legion Auxiliary 13 and their mascots, the mini donkeys Miss Purdy and Nestor, will not be making their appearance Saturday, August 22 at Party in the Park in Gotham.
There will be an Open House & Cabin Dedication at Camp Victory located at N9839 Sterling Ave in Willard on Saturday, August 22 from 8:30 until 4:00. Featured at the event will be Tours, Food, Music, Raffles, a Para-jump In, an Archery Demonstration and more. You can find out more about the event and Camp Victory at campvictoryinc.org and on the Camp Victory, Inc. Facebook page.
Tired of fighting all those garden weeds? Good news, you can eat them. Learn what weeds in your garden are delicious and nutritious in the Kitchen Garden at Taliesin on Saturday, August 22 from 9:30 to 12:30. Learn about companion planting and how some weeds can actually benefit your garden when managed properly. Participants will tour the Kitchen Garden at Taliesin and have the opportunity to sample the weeds and the garden produce. Tickets are $35 per person and can be purchased at taliesinpreservation.org/events/. Guests should go directly to the Hillside School located at 6604 Highway 23 in Spring Green. It is Recommended to report 10 to 15 minutes ahead of time.
River Valley Area Community Gardens is hosting a brat fry at Prem Meats in Spring Green on Saturday, August 22 from 10:00 until 2:00. All proceeds go toward garden expenses.
Friends of the Lower Wisconsin Riverway (FLOW) will be holding their Annual Meeting Saturday, August 22 at Wintergreen Preserve in Spring Green. The meeting and a potluck will begin at 11:00. Bring your own beverage and, if possible, your own utensils and plates. Following the meeting a group paddle will leave the Highway 14 launch shortly after 1:00. Everyone is welcome to participate in the activities and events. You can find more information and how to register at the Friends of the Lower Wisconsin Riverway website and Facebook page. You can also register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBAy57-4lJCZA9RI4cPbnrCiswmFn0aune3A4dKkfHb1n8XQ/viewform.
Richland County 4-H and the Richland County Campus Foundation invite community members of all ages to Fall Fest on Saturday, August 22 from 11:00 to 3:00 at the UW-Richland Smart Farm, 24970 Smart Lane, Richland Center. Fall Fest offers an opportunity for families, friends, and neighbors to come together and experience everything the Smart Farm has to offer. Attendees can explore various opportunities offered throughout the event, like the Smart Farm buildings, visit booths hosted by local organizations and businesses, enjoy delicious food, participate in fun games and activities, and discover the many resources and opportunities available. Admission is free, and all community members are encouraged to attend. If you have any questions, please contact the Extension Office or email Izeah Currier at icurrier@wisc.edu.
Sunday, August 23
The City Auditorium Board of Directors, Richland County Performing Arts Council, are proud to announce the Betty Hayes Baxter Legacy Stage Dedication Ceremony on Sunday, August 23 at 2:00 at the Richland Center City Auditorium.
Summer Cruise Night will be held Sunday, August 23 from 4:00 until close at Dairy Isle, Highway 12-16 on the west edge of Mauston. Bring your Hot Rod, Custom, Muscle or Restored Vehicle for an evening of camaraderie. The event is hosted by members of the Wizard of Rods. For more info contact Mike/Charlene Molitor at 608-350-4472 or 608-432-4568, Tom at 608-985-8040 or Dairy Isle at 608-847-7001.
The Buena Vista Lions Club Car Cruise will be held Sunday, August 23 from 5:00 to 8:00 at the Buena Vista Bicentennial Park in Gotham. Great cars, great fun and great friends come together. There will also be a concession stand serving food and drinks at the event. The Car Cruise will be held every other Sunday through September 20.
Monday, August 24
Tai Chi Exercise will be held Monday, August 24 from 1:00 until 1:45 at Bethel Home Fellowship Hall, Viroqua and the Ontario & Readstown Public Libraries. Call Vernon County Over 50 at 262-384-0082.
Tuesday. August 25
Fields of Sinsinawa, a farmer-led learning center in Wisconsin’s Driftless Region, invites farmers, landowners, conservationists, and anyone interested in regenerative agriculture to the third annual Soul of the Soil Conference on Tuesday, August 25 and Wednesday, August 26 from 8:00 to 5:00 at Sinsinawa Mound Center in Sinsinawa. This two-day event features inspiring speakers, hands-on demonstrations, field tours, practical soil health education, farm-to-table meals, and networking opportunities. Discover how healthy soil supports resilient farms, thriving communities, and a deeper connection to the land. Registration is required. To register contact Elizabeth Volenec at elizabeth.volenec@fieldsofsinsinawa.org.
Easy Chair Yoga will be held Tuesday, August 25 from 10:30 until 11:15 at Bethel Home Fellowship Hall, Viroqua. Call Vernon County Over 50 at 262-384-0082.
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 American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to help hospitals and transfusion centers stay prepared to help all patients. There will be an American Red Cross Blood Drive Tuesday, August 25 from 11:30 to 5:30 at St. John’s Gym in Muscoda. Book a time to give blood or platelets now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App. Walk-ins will also be welcome.
Wednesday, August 26
Storytime for Children will be held Wednesday, August 26 at 11:00 at the Brewer Public Library in Richland Center. The event is free and no pre-registration is required.
Tai Chi Exercise will be held Wednesday, August 26 from 1:00 until 1:45 at Bethel Home Fellowship Hall, Viroqua and the Ontario & Readstown Public Libraries. Call Vernon County Over 50 at 262-384-0082.
Muscoda American Legion Post 85 will be holding Burgers in the Park on Wednesday, August 26, from 3:00 until 8:00 at the Muscoda Railroad Park. There will be a Meister Cheeseburger Special of the Month offered on the menu.
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.
Saturday, August 29
A Choral Concert by the River Valley Community Chorus will be held Saturday, August 29 at 7:00 at St Luke’s Catholic Church in Plain. The event will feature a Sunrise Mass by Norwegian contemporary composer Olla Gello {oh-lah yay-low} with chorus and string orchestra. Directed by Brian Zwick. General admission tickets at the door are Adults $15 and Students $5.
Monday, August 31
Tai Chi Exercise will be held Monday, August 31 from 1:00 until 1:45 at Bethel Home Fellowship Hall, Viroqua and the Ontario & Readstown Public Libraries. Call Vernon County Over 50 at 262-384-0082.
Tuesday, September 1
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.
Wednesday, September 2
A Caregiver Support Group, sponsored by ADRC of Eagle Country, will be held Wednesday, September 2 at 10:00 at the Prairie du Chien Library. Connect with local experts, family members, and care partners who may be experiencing similar circumstances. Meetings will be held the first Wednesday of each month. Contact Pam, of ADRC, to register at 608-548-3954.
Thursday, September 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.
Free diapers and 0 to 2 infant clothing will be available Thursday, September 3 from 4:00 to 6:00 at Park Street Christian Church, 148 South Park Street, Richland Center. This is an extra time to the Little Lambs Closet which is held the third Saturday of each month.
Saturday, September 5
Caz, Cars, & Coffee will be held Saturday, September 5 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on East Main Street in Downtown Cazenovia. It is a casual car meet with no fees and no prizes. Vehicles of any vintage and condition are welcome. Coffee is provided and vendors will be on site selling baked goods and produce Caz, Cars, & Coffee is held the first Saturday of each month.
Sunday, September 6
The Buena Vista Lions Club Car Cruise will be held Sunday, September 6 from 5:00 to 8:00 at the Buena Vista Bicentennial Park in Gotham. Great cars, great fun and great friends come together. There will also be a concession stand serving food and drinks at the event. The Car Cruise will be held every other Sunday through September 20.
Kickapoo Cowboy Church will be held Sunday, September 6 at 6:00 at the Old Oak Inn Banquet Hall in Soldiers Grove. Kickapoo Cowboy Church is held the first Sunday of each month through December. Find out more about Kickapoo Cowboy Church at KickapooCowboyChurch.com or on their Facebook page.
Thursday, September 10
The OMHS Animal House Food Stand will be in the Richland Center Community Center Parking Lot Thursday, September 10 and Friday, September 11 from 10:00 until 2:00. They will be serving their famous Chicago Dog, Brats and more.
Friday, September 11
There will be a lecture titled “Frank Lloyd Wright in the 21st Century” on Friday, September 11 from 5:30 to 7:30 at the Hillside Theater in Spring Green. The presentation will examine how Wright’s Wisconsin roots shaped his work and why his ideas about nature, technology, and community remain relevant in the modern age. Tickets are $15 for Adults and $10 for Students. Tickets can be purchased at taliesinpreservation.org/events/.
Central Boarding House Antiques & Gifts Garden Stage, located at 339 West Seminary Street in Richland Center, presents Moonhouse on Friday, September 11 at 6:30. Moonhouse describes their music as “Folkadelic” and amazing native flute music with locals Jane and Blackhawk Kapusta leading the band. Bring your own chairs and refreshments. Food or ice cream may be available. For more information call 647-7358 or 475-1727.
Saturday, September 12
Chasing Rainbows will be holding their 3rd Annual Truck’n for Childhood Cancer Truck Show & Lighted Parade fundraiser on Saturday, September 12 from 3:00 to 10:00 at the Grant County Fairgrounds in Lancaster. The free event will feature a Best of Show Award, Live Music, a Parade, Kids Activities, a Silent Auction, Vendors, Food Trucks and more. Truck Show registration is $50 per truck. All money raised helps support brave kids and families facing childhood cancer. More information can be found at thetruckshowlist.com/event/truckn-for-childhood-cancer/ and on the Truckin for Childhood Cancer Facebook page.
Monday, September 14
Picnic in the Park for the Pool will be held Monday, September 14 from 4:00 until 7:00 at Kronsage Park in Boscobel. Hamburgers, brats and hotdogs along with chips, beverages and homemade bars will be available for purchase. Musical guest, at the event, will be Jeff Lee.
Experience a classic movie in a historic space when “The Lady Eve” is shown Monday, September 14 from 7:00 to 9:00 at the Hillside Theater in Spring Green. An eligible, socially awkward heir to a brewery empire boards a cruise ship bound for New York and soon becomes the target of the single ladies on the vessel, as well as a trio of card sharks out to swindle the pushover out of his money, until one of them starts to fall for him romantically. The film, directed by Preston Sturges, stars Barbara Stanwyck and Henry Fonda. First shown at Taliesin in 1946. This film is presented in partnership with the River Valley Film Club. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at taliesinpreservation.org/events.
Thursday, September 17
The Richland Center Lions is hosting Car Cruise-In and Burgers on Thursday, September 17 from 5:00 until 8:00 at the Richland County Fairgrounds. Area car enthusiasts are invited to showcase your vehicles. Everyone is welcome for great food and entertainment.
Friday, September 18
American Legion Auxiliary 13 and their mascots, the mini donkeys Miss Purdy and Nestor, will be making their appearance Friday, September 18 at 10:00 at Schmitt Woodland Hills in Richland Center. Come on out and meet and hug the donkeys along with the residents and staff. Visit pending weather and military funerals.
Designing with Nature Workshop will be held Friday, September 18 through Sunday, September 20. Join design collaborative Art & Sons for an inspiring weekend at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin, with nature as muse and mentor. Participants will explore the iconic grounds, drawing from Frank Lloyd Wright’s design principles and the surrounding natural elements. Through discussions on design, nature, and humanity’s place within both, attendees will experience Taliesin’s architectural brilliance in an immersive way. The workshop check-in will begin Friday afternoon at 12:30 at the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center in Spring Green. Cost of the weekend is $1,800 per person plus a 6% service fee. It includes breakfasts, lunches, one dinner, workshop instruction, materials, guided tour, guestroom on the estate for two nights, and welcome reception in the main house. For more information or to register go online to taliesinpreservation.org/weekend-workshops.
Saturday, September 19
An Old Time Family Dance will be held Saturday, September 19 from 7:30 until 10:00, on the second floor of Schmitt Woodland Hills in Richland Center. There will be slow dances, fast dances, and square dancing. Requests will be taken and there will also be karaoke. Admission is free. Free will offerings will be accepted. For more information contact DJ Steve Walton at 478-719-2566.
Sunday, September 20
The Buena Vista Lions Club Car Cruise will be held Sunday, September 20 from 5:00 to 8:00 at the Buena Vista Bicentennial Park in Gotham. Great cars, great fun and great friends come together. There will also be a concession stand serving food and drinks at the event.
Monday, September 21
The Avoca American Legion Auxiliary will be holding a Pork Loin Dinner on Monday, September 21 from 4:00 to 7:00, or until gone, at the Village Hall on Wisconsin Street in Avoca.
Monday, September 21
Experience a classic movie in a historic space when “Citizen Kane” is shown Saturday, September 21 from 7:00 to 9:00 at the Hillside Theater in Spring Green. Alone at his fantastic estate known as Xanadu, 70-year-old Charles Foster Kane dies, uttering only the single word Rosebud. So ends the odyssey of a life and begins a fabulous tale of the rise to wealth and power–and ultimate fall–of a complex man. Frequently regarded as the best American film ever made, “Citizen Kane” received an Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay; and was nominated for an additional eight Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor. First shown at Taliesin in 1946, this film is presented in partnership with the River Valley Film Club. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at taliesinpreservation.org/events.
Friday, September 25
Vendors are invited to exhibit and sell their work at the annual Apple Festival in Gays Mills Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September27, along Main Street and the Crawford County Fairgrounds in Gays Mills. For information on vendor spaces along Main Street call the Village Clerk’s office at 608-735-4341. Vendor information about Apple Festival, including registration forms, is available by e-mailing gaysmillslionsclub@gmail.com or by leaving a message in the Lions Club Voice Mailbox at 608-735-4667. Forms and other information about Apple Fest can also be found at gaysmills.org/applefest.html.
American Legion Auxiliary 13 and their mascots, the mini donkeys Miss Purdy and Nestor, will be making their appearance Friday, September 25 at 10:00 at Our House in Richland Center. Come on out and meet and hug the donkeys along with the residents and staff. Visit pending weather and military funerals.
The Taleisin Preservation will host a Weekend Workshop: Learning from the Land – Nature, Stewardship, and the Driftless Region will be held Friday, September 25 at 12:30 through Sunday, September 27, at 3:00. Tour the Taliesin estate with prairie and birding walks, experience sustainable farming in the Kitchen Garden, and learn more about the region’s conservation legacy. Arrive at the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center in Spring Green Friday, September 25, at 12:30 to check in. Cost of the program is $1,800 per person, plus a 6% service fee which includes breakfasts, lunches, one dinner, workshop instruction, guided tour, guestroom on the estate for two nights, and welcome reception in the main house. For more information go online to taliesinpreservation.org/weekend-workshops.
Saturday, September 26
Grow and Gather: Fall Foraging will be held Saturday, September 26 from 9:30 to 12:30 at the Taliesin Preservation in Spring Green. Come explore Phoebe Point Trail at Taliesin and learn how to forage with Taliesin Preservation’s Kitchen Gardener, Abbie Lehman. This class will begin by discussing foraging basics at the base of the trail. Then, we will embark on a moderate 1.1-mile loop through Phoebe Point to put our new knowledge to the test, identifying common summer wild edibles along the way. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at taliesinpreservation.org/events. Check-in at the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center the day of the event.
Sunday, September 27
Summer Cruise Night will be held Sunday, September 27 from 4:00 until close at Dairy Isle, Highway 12-16 on the west edge of Mauston. Bring your Hot Rod, Custom, Muscle or Restored Vehicle for an evening of camaraderie. The event is hosted by members of the Wizard of Rods. For more info contact Mike/Charlene Molitor at 608-350-4472 or 608-432-4568, Tom at 608-985-8040 or Dairy Isle at 608-847-7001.
Wednesday, September 30
Muscoda American Legion Post 85 will be holding Burgers in the Park on Wednesday, September 30 from 3:00 until 8:00 at the Muscoda Railroad Park. There will be a Meister Cheeseburger Special of the Month offered on the menu.
Friday, October 2
Step back into the world of the Taliesin Fellowship, the groundbreaking community of Frank Lloyd Wright and Olgivanna Wright founded in 1932. An immersive workshop Friday, October 2 through Sunday, October 4, will offer a glimpse into daily life as an apprentice at Taliesin, gather for afternoon tea in the historic Tea Circle, dine in the Hillside Dining Room, and enjoy entertainment in Hillside Theater. Through discussion, guided design activities, and time for reflection, participants will experience Wright’s holistic approach to education. The workshop check-in will begin Friday afternoon at 12:30. Please arrive at the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center. Cost of the weekend is $1,800 plus a 6% service fee. It includes breakfasts, lunches, one dinner, workshop instruction, guided tour, guestroom on the estate for two nights, and a welcome reception in the main house. To register go to taliesinpreservation.org/weekend-workshops.
Saturday, October 3
A lecture titled “Frank Lloyd Wright and the Driftless Area” will be held Saturday, October 3 from 5:30 to 7:30 at Hillside Theater in Spring Green. This lecture will explore the relationship between the Driftless Area landscape of southwest Wisconsin and Wright’s architectural vision, and what lessons that relationship holds for contemporary community resilience and environmental stewardship. Tickets are $15 for Adults and $10 for Students. Tickets can be purchased at taliesinpreservation.org/events.
Sunday, October 4
Kickapoo Cowboy Church will be held Sunday, October 4 at 6:00 at the Old Oak Inn Banquet Hall in Soldiers Grove. Kickapoo Cowboy Church is held the first Sunday of each month through December. Find out more about Kickapoo Cowboy Church at KickapooCowboyChurch.com or on their Facebook page.
Monday, October 5
“Sunset Boulevard” will be shown Monday, October 5 from 7:00 to 9:00 at the Hillside Theater in Spring Green. This movie classic, starring William Holden and Gloria Swanson, is about an aging silent-film star who has faded into Hollywood obscurity and enlists a down-on-his-luck, opportunistic young screenwriter to aid her comeback, but her maniacal ego turns the challenge into an uphill battle. First shown at Taliesin in 1951, this film is presented in partnership with the River Valley Film Club. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at taliesinpreservation.org/events.
Thursday, October 8
The OMHS Animal House Food Stand will be in the Richland Center Community Center Parking Lot Thursday, October 8 and Friday, October 9 from 10:00 until 2:00. They will be serving their famous Chicago Dog, Brats and more.
The Richland Center Lions is hosting Car Cruise-In and Burgers on Thursday, October 8 from 4:30 until 6:30 at the Richland County Fairgrounds. Area car enthusiasts are invited to showcase your vehicles. Everyone is welcome for great food and entertainment.
Saturday, October 10
Grow and Gather: Seed Saving will be held Saturday, October 10 from 9:30 to 12:30 at the Kitchen Garden at Taliesin in Spring Green. Discover the importance and magic of saving seeds, both in the garden and in the wild. Learn about climate zones, as well as plant taxonomy, life cycles, pollination, and propagation to better understand how to save your seeds. Study seed anatomy and distinguish different seed types based on selective pollination. By the end of this course, you’ll be ready to properly gather, process, store, and even eat your seeds. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at taliesinpreservation.org/events.
Sunday, October 11
The 31st Annual 100 Mile Fall Color Cruise will be held Sunday, October 11 starting at 10:00 at the Nishan Park parking lot in Reedsburg. Bring your old vehicle or motorcycle to participate in the back road cruise. Held rain or shine, all vehicles are welcome. Bring a lawn chair. This year will be a Brown Bag Picnic, bring your own. Free will donations from cruise participants will be accepted for charities. For more information call Mike or Charlene Molitor at 608-350-4472 or 608-432-4568, Doug Hartley at 608-387-0400 or Tom at 608-985-8040.
Friday, October 16
A weekend workshop titled “Yoga, Meditation and Mindfulness” will be held Friday, October 16 at 12:30 through Sunday, October 18 at 3:00 at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin Estate in Spring Green. Step away from daily life and immerse yourself in a weekend of yoga, meditation, and mindfulness. The cost is $1,800 for adults 18 and over which includes breakfasts, lunches, one dinner, workshop instruction, materials, guided tour, guestroom on the estate for two nights and welcome reception in the main house. More information and reservations can be made at taliesinpreservation.org/weekend-workshops.
Saturday, October 17
An Old Time Family Dance will be held Saturday, October 17 from 7:30 until 10:00, on the second floor of Schmitt Woodland Hills in Richland Center. There will be slow dances, fast dances, and square dancing. Requests will be taken and there will also be karaoke. Admission is free. Free will offerings will be accepted. For more information contact DJ Steve Walton at 478-719-2566.
Wednesday, October 21
Muscoda American Legion Post 85 will be holding Burgers in the Park on Wednesday, October 21 from 3:00 until 8:00 at the Muscoda Railroad Park. There will be a Meister Cheeseburger Special of the Month offered on the menu.
Friday, October 23
Chocolates & the World of Cacao will feature Gail Ambrosius at Taliesin in Spring Green Friday, October 23 through Sunday, October 25. Dive into the art and science of chocolate-making. This hands-on culinary workshop invites you to learn about chocolate cultivation, taste with all your senses, and craft bonbons and decadent desserts to savor and take home. The program is for those 18 and older and cost $1,800 per person plus 6% service fee, which includes breakfasts, lunches, one dinner, workshop instruction, guided tour, guestroom on the estate for two nights, and welcome reception in the main house. The workshop check-in will begin Friday afternoon at 12:30 at the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center.
Sunday, October 25
Summer Cruise Night will be held Sunday, October 25 from 4:00 until close, weather permitting, at Dairy Isle, Highway 12-16 on the west edge of Mauston. Bring your Hot Rod, Custom, Muscle or Restored Vehicle for an evening of camaraderie. The event is hosted by members of the Wizard of Rods. For more info contact Mike/Charlene Molitor at 608-350-4472 or 608-432-4568, Tom at 608-985-8040 or Dairy Isle at 608-847-7001.
Friday, October 30
Sourdough Breads with Regional Grains Weekend Workshop will be held Friday, October 30 through Sunday, November 1. Spend a weekend at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin estate discovering the art of sourdough baking using time-honored techniques and regionally grown, stone-milled grains. Get hands-on practice mixing, shaping, and baking, sample your creations, and take home a sourdough starter, recipes, and tips while learning how to support your local grain economy. The workshop check-in will begin Friday afternoon at 12:30. Arrive at the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center in Spring Green. The cost of the adult weekend is $1,800 per person plus 6% service fee. The price includes breakfasts, lunches, one dinner, workshop instruction, guided tour, guestroom on the estate for two nights, and welcome reception in the main house. For more information or to register go to taliesinpreservation.org/weekend-workshops.
Comedian Mickey Bell will be performing Friday, October 30 at 6:30 at Grace Community Church, by the Richland County Fairgrounds, in Richland Center. Admission is free. Call to reserve free seats at 608-647-2222. Be a part of the VIP experience. Chili and meet & greet at 5:30 for $30. Reserve through bandsintown.com.
Sunday, November 1
Kickapoo Cowboy Church will be held Sunday, November 1 at 6:00 at the Old Oak Inn Banquet Hall in Soldiers Grove. Kickapoo Cowboy Church is held the first Sunday of each month through December. Find out more about Kickapoo Cowboy Church at KickapooCowboyChurch.com or on their Facebook page.
Saturday, November 21
An Old Time Family Dance will be held Saturday, November 21 from 7:30 until 10:00, on the second floor of Schmitt Woodland Hills in Richland Center. There will be slow dances, fast dances, and square dancing. Requests will be taken and there will also be karaoke. Admission is free. Free will offerings will be accepted. For more information contact DJ Steve Walton at 478-719-2566.
Sunday, December 6
Kickapoo Cowboy Church will be held Sunday, December 6 at 6:00 at the Old Oak Inn Banquet Hall in Soldiers Grove. Find out more about Kickapoo Cowboy Church at KickapooCowboyChurch.com or on their Facebook page.
Saturday, December 19
An Old Time Family Dance will be held Saturday, December 19 from 7:30 until 10:00, on the second floor of Schmitt Woodland Hills in Richland Center. There will be slow dances, fast dances, and square dancing. Requests will be taken and there will also be karaoke. Admission is free. Free will offerings will be accepted. For more information contact DJ Steve Walton at 478-719-2566.
