Community Calendar
Friday, September 18
Morris Valley Road is closed to through traffic until Thursday, October 1. Residents are able to access homes, but the road is closed to through traffic.
Due to a conflict the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 13 and their mascots the mini donkeys, Miss Purdy and Nestor, will not be visiting Schmitt Woodland Hills on Friday, September 18, instead they will on Monday, September 21st from 10:00 till noon. Come on out and visit the residents, staff and the donkeys.
Bower-Gunnill-Dalton VFW Post 2267 and Auxiliary will hold their annual Buddy Poppy drive on Friday, September 18 which also is POW/MIA Recognition Day which is held annually to remember and honor American prisoners of war and those missing in action. VFW members and their Auxiliary members will be at Kwik Trip, Walmart, the Richland County Bank lobby and Richland Family Restaurant for distribution of the Buddy Poppies. The Buddy Poppy is a registered trademark of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and is distributed by donation. Donations are collected and utilized for Veterans UNMET needs program through our local VFW Post 2267.
Partners of Richland Hospital will be holding a Rummage Sale on Friday, September 18 from 7:00 to 2:00 and Saturday, September 19 from 8:00 to Noon in the Lobby Shoppe at the Richland Hospital. Cash or check only for rummage sale items. Money raised support Partners of Richland Hospital.
The 169th Vernon County Fair continues through Sunday, September 20 at the Vernon County Fairgrounds in Viroqua. Friday is Youth Day. The Little Britches Dairy Show will be held at 12:30 and the Badger State Tractor & Truck Pull will be held at 6:30. Saturday a Livestock Sale will be at 6:00 and at 7:00 will be a Demo Derby. Sunday at 1:00 will be Harness Racing. Each day enjoy Mr. Ed's Magical Midway, stage shows, animals, exhibits, food and more. Daily admission is $10 for Adults 16 & older, $5 for Children 6 to 15 and 5 & Under are admitted for free. Friday, for Youth Day, Children 12 & under are admitted for free. Saturday there will be free admission to Active Duty and Retired Military Veterans. Find a full list of events at the Vernon County Fair Website.
The 104th Ithaca School Fair and 2026 Homecoming will be held Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19. On Friday Entry Day for Non-Animal Exhibits will begin at 2:00 and the Bulldog Block Party featuring Co-ed Volleyball, a Bags Tournament, Carnival Games and Concessions begins at 5 :00 behind the school at the patio. Saturday a Run/Walk starts at 7:00, Pork Sandwiches will be served starting at 9:00, the Little Britches Show will be at 9:30, the Parade steps-off at 10:00, at 12:30 will be Mascot Races, a Kindschi Pedal Pull will be at 12:30 and the Homecoming Football Game vs Brookwood will Kick-off at 1:00. Also on Saturday there will be Judging, a Potato Bar, Silent Auctions, Animals & Exhibits on display and more. A full schedule of all events can be found on the Ithaca School District website.
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.
Richland Center Parks & Rec will be hosting a Burlap & Barnwood's Hat or Tote Burning Workshop Friday, September 18 at 6:00 at the Richland Center Community Center. Learn how to trace and burn a design into your very own hat or tote. Class lasts approximately 3 hours, book your spot today before it fills up. Guys and Gals age 12 and up are welcome. Go to the Burlap & Barnwood website to register.
A Euchre Tournament will be held at the Hub City Community Building each Tuesday and Friday Night at 7:00.
The Brewer Public Library in Richland Center will offer a workshop on assembling an autumn table centerpiece on Thursday, September 24 at 5:30. Participants will finish with their own design to take home. Materials are supplied, and there is no cost to participate. Contact the library by Friday, September 18 to register.
The Muscoda Chamber of Commerce is currently selling Golf Cart raffle tickets! Enter for your chance to win a road-legal golf cart that travels up to 20 miles per hour. Proceeds support local projects, including the Historic Mile, Walking Christmas Parade, Jaycee Park, and more. The winner will be drawn September 19 during the Fall Opener event at Castle Rock and you need not be present to win. Get your raffle tickets today at Walsh’s Ace in Muscoda and support your community!
Saturday, September 19
The 2026 Hill & Valley Fall Exploration Tour will be held two weekends, Saturday, September 19 & 26 and Sunday, September 20 & 27. Explore the beautiful hills and valleys, view the fall colors, shop the fall harvest at rural farms, restaurants & businesses and learn about the vibrant small farm economy of Northern Sauk, Richland and Juneau Counties. Over 20 venues will be participating. Don’t forget to pack your boots and an extra sweater. Bring the cooler to fill with all the farm fresh goodies you buy along the drive. This is a rain-or-shine event. For more information about the tour and for detailed information about each venue visit explorehillandvalley.com.
The A.D. German Warehouse presents Antiques Retro Cool Junque Sale on Saturday, September 19 from 8:00 to 2:00 at the A.D. German Warehouse in Richland Center.
Tours of the Old Coumbe {comb} House and Grounds will be held Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20 at 3:00 each day at the Crosscurrents Heritage Center near Blue River. See, hear, touch, feel, smell, and even taste history on this 90-minute guided tour led by Coumbe descendant Ben Moffat. Tours are capped at eight people. Admission $5 with additional donations encouraged. Registration is required. Youu can register online at the Crosscurrents Heritage Center website.
Kickapoo Area Food Pantry will be held Saturday, September 19 from 9:00 to 11:00 and Monday, September 21 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 22nd Annual Driftless Area Art Festival will be held Saturday, September 19 from 10:00 to 5:00 and Sunday, September 20 from 10:00 to 4:00 at Beauford T. Anderson Park in Soldiers Grove. It will feature over 80 visual artists showcasing paintings, photography, drawings ceramics, fiber arts, sculpture, jewelry, woodworking and mixed media. Meet artists, watch demonstrations and purchase artwork from the creators. The event will also feature live music and there will be food trucks. Admission and parking are free. Information can be found at the Driftless Area Art Festival Website or on their Facebook page.
Otter Creek Lutheran Church, 4809 County Road P, Highland will be holding its annual Autumn Auction on Saturday, September 19. A lunch will be served from 11:00 to 12:30, an auction preview will be at 12:30 and the auction starts at 1:00. Past auction items have included produce, jams/jellies, local Hereford beef, baked goods, antiques, tools, housewares, crafts and much more. Tickets for the lunch are $8 for adults and children under 6 eat for free.
Local artist Jordan Aspenson will perform live Saturday, September 19 starting at 1:00 at Walmart in Richland Center. Stop by and enjoy an afternoon of music and fun. Local food trucks will also be on hand at the event.
St. Mary Parish Fall Festival and 4th Annual Car Show will be held Saturday, September 19 at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Car Show will be held from 3:00 to 7:00, Mass will be at 4:00, The Jammers will be performing live music from 5:00 to 8:00, Tuition Drawing will be at 7:00 and at 8:00 Festival Drawing Begins. A Pulled Pork Meal with Baked Potatoes and Coleslaw will be served at the Knights of Columbus Food Stand. Other activities include Children's Games, a Bean Bag Tournament, a Euchre Tournament, a Silent Auction, a Chinese Raffle and a Bake Sale.
The Annual Muscoda Area Chamber of Commerce Fall Opener will be held Saturday, September 19 at Events at Castle Rock near Muscoda. Doors will open at 5:00. Food stations will be open from 5:00 until 7:30. A Silent Auction and Raffles begin when doors open and a Live Auction will be held after the meal. Tickets, which includes the meal and event, are $50 and can be purchased online at eventsatcastlerock.com or from Muscoda of Chamber of Commerce members.
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 fall service at the Brown Church that was scheduled for Sunday, September 20 has been cancelled due to construction on State Highway 130. The bridges on both the north and south side of the church are closed to traffic.
St Patrick Church, Highway G, Loreto is holding their annual Fall Festival Sunday September 20. Mass begins at 10:15. Open pit BBQ beef will be served buffet style or drive thru from 11:30 to 2:30. A Paddle Wheel, a Silent Auction featuring two sets of two tickets to the September 24 Green Bay vs Atlanta game and the live televised Green Bay game will be going on in the pavilion.
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.
Immaculate Conception Church in Boscobel will be holding their 69th Annual Charcoal Broiled Chicken Barbecue on Sunday, September 20 at the church. There will also be Free Bingo at Noon. a $5,000 Raffle Drawing at 3:30, an Auction, a Bean Bag Tournament, Kid's Games, Meat Paddles, a Petting Zoo and more. Cost of a meal with all the fixings and homemade pie is $15 for adults, $5 for children 5 to 12 and under 5 eat for free. You can dine-in or carryout. For delivery call 608-375-4275.
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.
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
Public Works: Yard Waste Pickup will be held Monday, September 21 through Wednesday September 23 in the City of Richland Center. Leaves, branches/brush and garden waste only will be accepted. Do not use plastic bags; use biodegradable bags or open containers. Place on the curb, not gutter, by 7:00 AM Monday of collection week. One pass only Monday through Wednesday; crews will not return. Containers will be emptied and returned to the curb. This will be the final Yard Waste Pickup of the year.
The Spring Green Community Food Pantry will hold a distribution on Monday, September 21 from 10:30 to 7:00. The new location is 726 Sommerset Road in Spring Green.
Tai Chi Exercise will be held Monday, September 21 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.
Library 101: Homeschool Edition for Homeschool Families will be held Monday, September 21 starting at 2:00 at the Brewer Public Library in Richland Center.
A Getting to Know Dementia class will be held Monday. September 21 from 2:00 to 4:00 at Viola Methodist Church. The class is facilitated by ADRC. To register call Pam at 608-548-3954.
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.
Experience a classic movie in a historic space when “Citizen Kane” is shown Monday, 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.
Tuesday, September 22
Easy Chair Yoga will be held Tuesday, September 22 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.
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.
The Brewer Public Library in Richland Center will host a free workshop on Tuesday, September 22 at 6:00. Sarah Kubiak of UW-Madison Extension Richland County will show participants how they can stretch their personal budget and shrink their grocery bill. Please contact the library at 608-647-6444 to pre-register.
Richland Center Parks & Recreation Department will be holding their 4th Annual Trick-or-Treat Trail on Friday, October 23 at Krouskop Park. If your business or organization would like to participate and set up along the Rotary Lights Trail, please register by calling 608-647-8108 ext. 1 or email Jena at jena.cabral@richlandcenterwi.gov.
Wednesday, September 23
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, September 23 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 Richland Community Food Pantry is open Wednesdays from 4:00 to 5:30.
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.
Thursday, September 24
Vendors are invited to exhibit and sell their work at the annual Apple Festival in Gays Mills Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27, 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.
Friday, September 25
Hand-dipped Caramel Apples will be available for purchase on Friday, September 25 starting at 8:30 in front of the River Valley Intermediate School during the River Valley School Fair. Money raised will go to the River Valley Area Community Garden.
The 67th Gays Mills Apple Festival will be held Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27 in Gays Mills. Friday the Lions Club Flea Market starts at 9:00. Saturday will be a Run & Walk at 7:30, a Horseshoe tournament at 10:00 and a 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament at 11:00. Sunday at 1:30 will be the Apple Festival Parade. Each day will feature arts & crafts, a mini carnival, music, visit the orchard, food and more. More information can be found at https://gaysmills.gov or on the Gays Mills Facebook page.
Wisconsin Vietnam Vets #7 will be holding a Food Stand Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27 from 10:00 to 3:00 each day at Oakwood Fruit Farm. They will be serving cheeseburgers, brats, beef hot dogs, kraut, chips and drinks. All proceeds support veteran care packages & high school scholarships. If you know someone that is deployed, please let them know.
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 Ladies Missionary Society of Park Street Christian Church will host a Brat and Pie Sale on Friday, September 25 starting at 10:30 at Walsh’s ACE Hardware in Richland Center.
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
The 20th Annual Sandy Reetz Memorial Golf Outing will be held on Saturday, September 26 at the Quail Run Golf Course in Richland Center. There will be two shifts of golf this year with a four-person best ball scramble format. Shotgun start for the shifts will be at 9:30 and 1:00. Cost is $50 which includes 9 holes of golf, prizes and lunch. Sign up as a team or as an individual by stopping by Quail Run or by calling them at 608-647-3117. All proceeds will be donated to Walk with GRACE. The event is sponsored by the Team Sandy and Tom Walk with GRACE team.
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.
Knights of Columbus Council 3492 will be hosting Bingo on Saturday, September 26 starting at 6:30 at the Richland Community Center. The progressive blackout jackpot will be $3,762 + 50% of net sales in 58 calls or less.
Sunday, September 27
Harrisburg School, County Road B, Spring Green will be holding an Open House on Sunday, September 27 from 1:00 to 4:00. The event will feature author Brian Reisinger who will have a presentation about his book "Land Rich, Cash Poor." The 4-H kids from Happy Hustlers will provide snacks.
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.
Monday, September 28
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, September 28 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 29
Easy Chair Yoga will be held Tuesday, September 29 from 10:30 until 11:15 at Bethel Home Fellowship Hall, Viroqua. Call Vernon County Over 50 at 262-384-0082.
There will be an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, September 29 from 12:30 to 5:30 at the Lone Rock Community Building Gym. Book an appointment now by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS, going online to RedCrossBlood.org or by downloading the Red Cross Blood donor app.
Wednesday, September 30
Tai Chi Exercise will be held Wednesday, September 30 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, 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.
Thursday, October 1
St Barnabas Parish will be holding an Estate Sale on Thursday, October 1 from 8:00 to 6:00, Friday October 2 from 8:00 to 5:00 and Saturday, October 3 from 8:00 to Noon at 410 Cramer Street in Mazomanie. A large variety of items will be for sale including kitchen supplies, household items, furniture, books, collectibles, clothing, scrap book supplies, Marilyn Monroe items, office supplies, books, records, toys, puzzles, board games, sewing & craft items. tools and much more.
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.
Friday, October 2
ATHS Southern Wisconsin Chapter and Hill Country Classic Power CC present the 43rd Annual Wheels of Time Truck & Tractor Show Friday, October 2 & Saturday, October 3 from 8:00 to 5:00 and Sunday, October 4 from 8:00 to 3:00 at the Richland County Fairgrounds. Friday there will be a Truck Drive at 9:00. Saturday will feature a Tractor & ATV Drive at 9:00, Threshing at 12:30 and a Parade at 4:00. Sunday Cowboy Church will be held at 8:30 and Threshing will be at 12:30. Saturday and Sunday there will be Breakfast. All weekend there will be Food by 4-H, a HCCP Pie Stand, a Youth Exhibit for under 16 and a Silent Auction. If you have any question or want more information call Paul Paasch at 608-647-8064 or Kely Sheafor at 608-604-3621.
Cardinal IG, Cardinal CG, Cardinal AG and Dynamic Lifestyle Innovations will be sponsoring their 16th Annual E-Waste Recycling event on Friday, October 2 from 10:00 to 3:00 at Cardinal Glass CG in Spring Green. Commonly accepted items include Computers & Laptops, TVs & Monitors, Printers & Scanners, Cell Phones & Chargers, Stereo Equipment, Gaming Systems, Networking Equipment and Electronic Accessories. Sort items before arrival. Remove all power cords before drop-off. There will be a barrel to place cords for disposal. Unloading assistance will be available. Free-will contributions benefit local food pantries. Cash and Checks will be accepted. Make checks out to a local food pantry of your choice. If you have any questions, contact Keith Slaney by phone at 608-588-7415 extension 7260 or by email at kslaney@cardinalcorp.com. In the event of rain, the event will be moved to October 9,
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
Fall Clean Up dates for Eagle Township is scheduled for Saturday, October 3 and Saturday, October 10. Hours will be 8:00 to Noon. Attendants will be on duty. Any questions please call Supervisor Wes Hanke at 608-739-2988
Caz, Cars, & Coffee will be held Saturday, October 3 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.
Richland Center Parks & Recreation Department will be hosting Euchre on Saturday, October 3 at the Woodman Senior Center in Richland Center. Registration will be at 12:30 and play, with rotating partners, starts at 1:00. Money raised will help support a scholarship for youth recreation programs. Entry is $6 per person ($3 payback, $3 to the scholarship fund). Must be 21 or older to attend. For more information, contact Cheryl at 608-647-8108, Extension 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.
WRCO 100.9 FM will be holding a “Those Were the Days” Live Radio Show on Saturday, October 3 from 6:00 to 9:00 at the Richland Center City Auditorium. Come celebrate forty years with host Phil Nee and be a part of the live broadcast featuring special musical guests and trivia. Full concessions will be available with proceeds from sales going to the auditorium restoration project. You can find more information at thecityauditorium.com
Sunday, October 4
St. Phillip’s Church near Rolling Ground, Soldiers Grove will host their Annual Fall Festival and Pulled Pork Dinner on Sunday, October 4 from 11:00 to 2:00, Mass will be held at 10:30. The meal includes pulled pork, baked beans, coleslaw, cheese curds, homemade pie and ice cream. There will also be baked goods for sale, a basket raffle and a raffle for cash and prizes. Cost for a meal is $12 for adults and $5 for children 6 and under.
Carry outs will be available by calling 608-624-5498 or ordering at the church.
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.
The Second Annual Pumpkinfest Run/Walk will be held Saturday, October 24 starting at 9:00 at Symons Recreation Complex in Richland Center. There will be chip-timed 5K & 10K Runs and a 1.5 mile Walk. Medals will be awarded to top runners and prizes to walkers with the best costumes. Long sleeve t-shirts guaranteed to all participants who register and pay by Friday, October 9. After early registrations, shirts will be available only on a first come-first served basis-so register early. Many other events all weekend long, including Free Admission to Symons. Sign up at www.symonsrec.com.
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.
Tuesday, October 6
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, October 7
A Caregiver Support Group, sponsored by ADRC of Eagle Country, will be held Wednesday, October 7 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.
The Avoca United Methodist Church will hold its Fall Drive-Thru Pancake & Sausage Supper on Wednesday, October 7 from 4:00 until 6:30 (or until gone), in front of the church at 207 Wisconsin Street in Avoca. Cost of the meal, which will also include cheese curds and applesauce, will be $8.
Thursday, October 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.
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 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.
Bingo will be held the second Sunday of each month, from 3:00 to 5:00, at Legion Post 220 in Soldiers Grove.
Wednesday, October 14
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.
Thursday, October 15
The Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry will be at Ithaca High School the third Thursday of each month beginning at 4:00. Please use the south side 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.
The Greater Richland Area Cancer Elimination (GRACE) Annual Meeting will be held Thursday, October 15, at 6:00 at The Phoenix Center in Richland Center.
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.
Tuesday, October 20
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, October 21
Starting Wednesday, October 21 the Richland Center Winter Market will be held every Wednesday from Noon to 4:00 at the Richland Center Community Center.
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.
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.
Richland Center Parks & Recreation Department will be holding their 4th Annual Trick-or-Treat Trail on Friday, October 23 from 4:30 to 6:00 at Krouskop Park. Treats from city organizations and local businesses will be handed out along the Rotary Lights path. The Brewer Public Library will be hosting Halloween-themed games at the Veteran’s Memorial Pavilion. The event is free and fun for all ages. Non-perishable food items will also be collected for the local food pantry. You can park at North Park Lot and walk across the bridge, or you can park at the Richland Center Community Center Lot.
Saturday, October 24
Experience Ben and Leo Sidran in concert and conversation during Jazz and Modernism: Architecture as Frozen Music on Saturday October 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Hillside Theater at Taliesin in Spring Green. Performances will feature jazz with a mixture of swing, groove, and free-form philosophy, always infused with humor and hipster wisdom. Tickets are $42 and can be purchased at taliesinpreservation.org/events/.
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.
2021 Country Music Comedian of the Year, Mickey Bell will be performing Friday, October 30 at Grace Community Church in Richland Center. Doors open at 6:15 pm for free tickets. Doors open at 5:30 for VIP tickets at a cost of $30 which includes a chili dinner & desserts and a meet & greet with Mickey Bell. All tickets must be reserved at TheMickeyBell.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 7
A fundraiser supporting the upkeep of Mook Cemetery will be held Saturday, November 7 from Noon to 6:00 at Rolling Ground Bar and Grill, located at Highways 61 and 171. Enjoy food, a cash bar, raffles and live music. Bryce Bird performs from 1:00 until 3:00, followed by Donnie Reyzek from 3:00 until 6:00. The fundraiser is sponsored by the Mook Cemetery Association.
Thursday, November 19
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.
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.
