Weekend events in the 53581 and beyond

RICHLAND CENTER, Wis (WRCO / WRCE)

Friday, April 4

A Red Cross blood drive will be held Friday, April 4, from Noon to 5:00 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Baraboo. To make an appointment call 1-800-RED-CROSS or go online to redcrossblood.org.

UW Extension will host a Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Training for tobacco producers on Thursday, April 10, from 9:00 to 11:00 at the Lafayette County Multi-Purpose Building. This will be a live, video session facilitated by experts from the University of Kentucky and University of Tennessee. Topics include production updates, environment training, and updates on types of tobacco. To register, contact Jordyn Sattler by phone at 608-228-0208 or email [email protected]. Please register by April 4.

St. Luke Church in Plain will serve a family style fish fry Friday, April 4, from 5:00 to 8:00. Carry-outs will also be available.

Break bread with community members at a free community meal each Friday at 5:30 at the Other Door in Viroqua, Vernon County’s Drop In Center.

“The Thief of Bagdad” will return to the Richland Center City Auditorium after 100 years Friday night, April 4, at 7:00. Admission is free. Concessions including wine and beer will be sold in the lobby. Mastodon Records will provide music starting at 6:00 and will continue after the show. All proceeds from the movie night will help support the Richland County Performing Arts Council and their continuing mission to renovate the Richland Center City Auditorium.

Saturday, April 5

A Bake Shop and Breakfast will be held Saturday, April 5, from 8:00 to 10:00 at First Lutheran Church in Lone Rock. Everyone is welcome.

The Nascar Fans United Walk with GRACE team will host a spring craft fair Saturday, April 5, from 9:00 to 3:00 in the lower level of the Ramada White House in Richand Center.

The 13th Annual 5-K-9 Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run will be held at the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office in Viroqua on Saturday, April 5. The registration form can be found on the Vernon County website. Go to the Sheriff’s Office tab, and then under the K-9 Unit tab you will see the registration form, which can be printed off and sent in. The cost is $30. All proceeds will help benefit the K-9 Unit.

The Support People and Empower Recovery (SUPER) coalition will host a Soup and Chili Cookoff in support of the WisHope Sauk County Recovery Community Center Saturday, April 5, from 11:00 to 2:00 at the Reedsburg VFW. Lunch will be served from 11:00 to 12:30, followed by bingo games from 12:30 to 2:00 with prizes for the winners. This is a family friendly event, and everyone is welcome. There is a suggested donation of $5 with no one turned away. All proceeds will benefit WisHope.

A benefit will be held for Carol Nelson Saturday, April 5, at Roosters Bar in Readstown. A Poker Run will be held at 11:00. The day will also include raffles, food and beverages from 1:00 to 5:00 and the live band ETO from 5:00 to 8:00.

Knights of Columbus Council 3492 will be hosting bingo Saturday, April 5, starting at 6:30 at the Richland Center Community Center. The progressive jackpot will be $2,395 + 50% of net sales in 54 calls or less.

First Baptist Church of Medford will welcome Nashville-based singer-songwriter and worship leader Matthew Smith & Indelible Grace for a concert Saturday, April 5, at 7:00. Tickets for the concert are available for $10 in advance, or $15 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at First Baptist Church, or online via Eventbrite (https://bit.ly/43lnkja). Children aged 3 and up require a ticket. More opportunities to engage will be held throughout the weekend. In addition to the concert, First Baptist Church is hosting a full weekend of worship and fellowship featuring Matthew Smith & Indelible Grace. A Worship Seminar will be held Saturday, April 5, at 5:00, with a Community Potluck at 6:00.
Sunday Worship Services led by Matthew Smith & Indelible Grace will also be held Sunday, April 6, at 8:30 and 10:45.

Sunday, April 6

Rehearsal will be held for the Muscoda Community Band Sunday, April 6 at 1:00 in the Riverdale High School Band Room. The concert will be held Sunday, April 13, at 1:00 in the Riverdale High School Gym.

The RCHS Class of 1968 will host a dance Sunday, April 6, from 1:00 to 5:00 at the Phoenix Center. Music will be provided by Monty Berger & the Country Gold Band. There will also be a silent auction, food, a bake sale, and raffles. Cost of admission is a $10 donation. Proceeds will benefit community projects.

Kickapoo Cowboy Church is held at 6:00 on the first Sunday of the month, April through December, at the Old Oak Inn in Soldiers Grove.