Community Calendar
Thursday, June 18
The Richland County Beef Producers Food Wagon will be at NAPA Auto Parts in Richland Center on Thursday, June 18, and Friday, June 19, from 10:00 until 2:00 each day. Stop by for a ribeye steak sandwich, fresh burger or chocolate malt.
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, June 18, is “Design‑a‑Dino Lab: Invent a New Species.”
Strong Bodies exercise class will be held Thursday, June 18, from 2:00 until 3:00 at Bethel Home Fellowship Hall, Viroqua and via Zoom. Call Vernon County Over 50 at 262-384-0082.
The Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry will be at Ithaca High School the third Thursday of each month beginning at 4:00. Due to activities and traffic at that time, 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.
Reedsburg Butterfest continues Thursday, June 18, through Sunday, June 21. at Nishan Park in Reedsburg. Thursday will be Family Farm Fun Night and a Kindshi Kids Pedal Pull will be held. On Saturday the Butterfest Parade will step-off at 10:30 in Downtown Reedsburg and new this year there will be a Butterfest 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. The 2026 Butter Run, a Cornhole Tournament and a Pickleball Tournament will be on Sunday. There will also be a Carnival on the Midway, food stands, music and much more during the annual event. A complete schedule and information can be found at butterfestreedsburg.org.
A Community Free Meal will be held Thursday, June 18, from 5:00 to 7:30 at the Eunice Keepers Shelter located in Krouskop Park, Richland Center.
The Richland Center Lions is hosting Car Cruise-In and Burgers on Thursday, June 18, from 5:00 until 8:00 at the Richland County Fairgrounds.
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.
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.
The Richland School District is offering their free Summer Meal Program for kids again this year. Meal pick-up will be held every Thursday through August 6 at the Richland Center High School. Online forms are no longer available to sign-up. Please reach out to 608-649-HIVE (608-649-4483) to schedule for the next available summer food service pick up. Children do not need to be a Richland Schools student but must be a district resident.
Friday, June 19
American Legion Auxiliary 13 and their mascots, the mini donkeys Miss Purdy and Nestor, will be making their appearance Friday, June 19 at 10:00 at Sauk County Health Care in Reedsburg. Come on out and meet the donkeys and their crew and get a chance to feed, pet and get donkey hugs. Visit pending weather and military funerals.
The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to help hospitals and transfusion centers stay prepared to help all patients. Upcoming blood drives in the area include two on Friday, June 19, from 11:00 to 5:00 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Baraboo and from Noon until 5:00 at the Iowa County Sheriff’s Office in Dodgeville. 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.
The Richland Center Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting Kids Night Out on Friday, June 19, 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 Monday-Friday 8-4:30pm, or call the Parks and Rec Office at (608) 647-8108 ext. 1.
Wizards of Rods Fun Run #45 will be held Friday, June 19, through Sunday, June 21 at Warrens Log Cabin & Grounds in Warrens. There will be activities for all ages and a great time for car enthusiasts & families. Friday night there will be a Cruise to a Fish Fry. Saturday is Vintage Fun Day. Activities on Saturday include Flame Throwing Vehicles, a Pin-up Beauty Pageant, Little Miss Wizard Contest, Men’s Beard Contest, a Poker Run, Potluck Dinner, Games, a 50/50 Raffle, Swap & Vendors and more. Sunday will feature a Pedal Car, Stroller, Wagon & Mini Bike Competition, Show Shine Display & Voting and a Silent Auction. There will be a DJ all three days. Some activities require pre-registration. You can pre-register and find more information at villageofwarrens.com/wizard-of-rods-car-show/. You can also find more information on the Wizards of Rods 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.
Soldiers Grove Dairy Days will be held Friday, June 19, and Saturday, June 20, at Soldiers Grove Park. Friday the Southwest Pullers Tractor Pull will be held at 6:00. Saturday an Antique Tractor Pull and a Bean Bag Tournament will be at Noon. A Pedal Pull will begin at 5:00, Crawford County Line Band will perform at 7:00 and a Parade starts at dusk. Saturday will also feature Volleyball and 4-H Kid Activities. There will also be a carnival and Chicken Q, food & beverage sales both days. You can find more information on the 2026 Soldiers Grove Dairy Days Facebook events page.
A Euchre Tournament will be held at the Hub City Community Building each Tuesday and Friday Night at 7:00.
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.
Saturday, June 20
The Kickapoo Area Food Pantry in Viola is now available to LaFarge residents. Stop in during Pantry hours with proof of address, at the Viola Municipal Building, 106 West Wisconsin Street. The Pantry is open on the third Saturday and the following Monday of each month. June hours are Saturday, June 20, from 9:00 to 11:00 and Monday June 22, from 4:00 to 6:00. After signing in, stay in your vehicle and volunteers will load food for you. For more information call 608-637-1910.
The Little Lamb’s Closet, held at Park Street Christian Church, sponsored by the Richland County Right to Life, is open the third Saturday of the month starting at 9:30. Please use the Park Street entrance.
Free milk and cheese is available the third Saturday of each month from 9:30 until gone at Park Street Christian Church. Use the Seminary Street entrance.
An Evening with the Cranes will be held Saturday, June 20, from 4:00 to 7:00 at the International Crane Foundation’s Crane Discovery Center in Baraboo. Enjoy beverages and food while meeting local, regional staff, and cranes. The ticket price includes a commemorative glass. Find details at savingcranes.org/ewtc.
Cellist Mike Block will be performing at the Hillside Theater at Taliesin on Saturday, June 20, from 6:30 until 8:30. Mike Block is a Grammy Award winning multi-style cello player, composer, singer and educator with a passion for cross-cultural collaborations. An admirer of Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture since childhood, Block’s performance will include works directly inspired by Fran Lloyd Wright and Taliesin. Tickets are $42 and can be purchased at taliesinpreservation.org/events/.
An Old Time Family Dance will be held Saturday, June 20, 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.
Local vendors and organizations are invited to join the event marketplace at the Lone Rock 4th of July Celebration, at Fireman’s Park. Sites are first-come, first-served, registration deadline is July 4. For more information, visit lonerock4thofjuly.org/marketplace.
Sunday, June 21
There will be a Father’s Day Ice Cream Social on Sunday, June 21, from Noon until 4:00 at the Harrisburg School & Museum located on Highway B west of Plain.
The Buena Vista Lions Club Car Cruise will be held every Sunday through 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.
The public is invited to Frank’s Hill to observe the setting sun on the summer solstice. The official start of summer will occur Sunday, June 21, at 3:24 AM, so the first official summer sunset will be that evening. Weather permitting, the Three Eagles Foundation will provide a guided tour of the effigy mound group. Participants are encouraged to arrive by 7:30 PM. to have time to walk around the mounds and should be there by 8:00 PM to enjoy the sunset. Those attending should bring chairs or blankets, insect repellant and their own food and beverages. Also, feel free to bring a telescope or good set of binoculars for stargazing following the sunset and a camera. Directions to Frank’s Hill are as follows: from the north end of the Muscoda bridge at the intersection turn west on Highway 60, drive for two miles and turn north on State Highway 193. Park by the first gate on the east side of the road and walk to the top of the hill. For questions regarding the event contact Mark Cupp at 608-739-2179.
Many kids in Southwest Wisconsin depend upon the public-school lunch program for the majority of their meals, so they often go hungry during the summer. The Back Roads Church Summer Food Program serves free meals to children and teenagers 18 years old and under on weekdays from through August 6. Meals will be served at Back Roads Boscobel 11:30 to 12:45, Cozy Acres Mobile Home Park Shelter 11:00 to 11:15, Woodman Park Shelter 11:30 to 11:45 and Bloomington Village Park Noon to 12:30. There are no financial requirements and no forms to fill out, just come and eat. More information can be found at backroadschurch.org/outreach/. Watch for weekly menus on the Back Roads Church Facebook page.
Monday, June 22
Tai Chi Exercise will be held Monday, June 22, 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.
A reminder to Richland County property taxpayers, July 31 is the final due date for the second installment of the 2025 Real Estate Property Taxes. Taxes are due and payable to the County Treasurer’s Office. The interest rate charged in August will be 7% and interest will increase 1% on the first of each month thereafter. Payments can be made online using the public portal on the Richland County Treasurer’s website. Payments with cash or check can be made in person at the County Treasurer’s Office, dropped in the drop box located outside the courthouse, or mailed to the Richland County Treasurer’s Office along with your tax statement. If you would like a receipt of your payment, please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope. More information can be found on the Richland County Treasurer’s website.
Tuesday, June 23
Easy Chair Yoga will be held Tuesday, June 23, 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.
Strong Bodies exercise class will be held Tuesday, June 23, from 2:00 until 3:00 at Bethel Home Fellowship Hall, Viroqua and via Zoom. Call Vernon County Over 50 at 262-384-0082.
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.
Unscripted Paranormal: The Boscobel TV Episode Premiere & Talk, featuring paranormal investigator and author Adrian Lee, will be held at the Boscobel Public Library on Tuesday, June 23, at 6:30. It is a free event. Donations will be taken for the food bank.
Wednesday, June 24
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, June 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.
The National Mississippi River Museum will bring their Scales, Feathers and Fossils exhibit to the Brewer Public Library in Richland Center on Wednesday, June 24, at 1:00.
Stronger Steps Ahead: Using Mobility Devices Safely, sponsored by Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging, will be held Wednesday, June 24, at 2:15 at Bethel Home Fellowship Hall, Viroqua and available via zoom at Ontario, Readstown & Viola Libraries. Call Vernon County Over 50 at 262-384-0082.
Muscoda American Legion Post 85 will be holding Burgers in the Park on Wednesday, June 24, 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.
The Richland Community Food Pantry is open Wednesdays from 4:00 to 5:30.
Richland Center United Methodist Church will be hosting its annual Pie and Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, June 24 from 5:00 until 7:00. A free will offering will be accepted.
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, June 25
The St. Barnabas Estate Sale will be held Thursday, June 25 from 8:00 to 6:00, Friday, June 26, from 8:00 to 5:00 and Saturday, June 27, from 8:00 to Noon at St. Barnabas Parish in Mazomanie. A large variety of items that will be sold include kitchen supplies, household items, clothing, books, records, toys, sewing & craft, tools, camping equipment and much more.
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, June 25, is “Dig In & Grow: Conservation Creations” with the Richland County Land Conservation Team.
Strong Bodies exercise class will be held Thursday, June 25, from 2:00 until 3:00 at Bethel Home Fellowship Hall, Viroqua and via Zoom. Call Vernon County Over 50 at 262-384-0082.
The ADRC of Eagle Country is looking for parties interested in helping plan a Giving Voices Dementia Friendly Choir. The goal is to create inclusive spaces where singers feel a deep sense of belonging, safety and joy, while also fostering greater understanding and reducing stigma around dementia. Training for facilitating this choir will be given by the Giving Voices Organization. There will also be a search for a choir director and a piano accompanist. Once started in the fall the choir will meet weekly. If interested contact Pam by phone at 608-548-3954 or by email at pkulberg@juneaucountywi.gov. More information can also be found at givingvoicechorus.org.
Friday, June 26
American Legion Auxiliary 13 and their mascots, the mini donkeys Miss Purdy and Nestor, will be making their appearance Friday, June 26 at 10:00 at Pine Valley Community Village in Richland Center. Come on out and meet the donkeys and their crew and get a chance to feed, pet and get donkey hugs. Visit pending weather and military funerals.
Friends of Blue River will host a jigsaw puzzle competition with up to four people per team. Teams will assemble a 500 piece puzzle on Friday, June 26, at 7:00 at the Blue River Community Building. To register and for more details visit the Friends of Blue River Facebook page.
Saturday, June 27
The River Valley Area Community Gardens will have their Ice Cream Stand at the Spring Green Arts & Crafts Fair on Saturday, June 27, from 9:00 to 5:00 and Sunday, June 29, from 9:00 to 4:00, or until sold out. All proceeds will go towards expenses at the Gardens.
Victory in the Valley will be held Saturday, June 27, from 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM and Sunday, June 28, from 8:00 AM until 10:30 AM at Kaul Park in Bear Valley. The two-day revival event will feature worship, encouragement, community and a message of hope. You can find more information on the Victory in the Valley Facebook Page.
Grow and Gather: Summer Foraging will be held, Saturday, June 27, from 9:30 to 12:30 at Taliesin Preservation, Spring Green. Explore Phoebe Point Trail and learn how to forage with Kitchen Gardener, Abbie Lehman. Cost of the class is $35. More information can be found, and tickets can be purchased, at taliesinpreservation.org.
Sunday, June 28
The 45th Annual Hillsboro Lions Appreciation Dairy Breakfast will be held Sunday, June 28, from 7:00 until 12:30 at Hillsboro Fireman’s Memorial Park. The breakfast includes pancakes with maple syrup, scrambled eggs, sausage, hash browns, donuts, local cheese, milk, coffee and orange juice. There will be Agriculture Awareness Activities & Displays. Fun for all ages. Cost is Adults $10 and Kids 10 & Under $5.
The Ithaca Lions Club will hold a special Benefit Luncheon for Mike Stafford on Sunday, June 28, from 11:00 until 4:00 at Oakwood Fruit Farm, Richland Center. Enjoy a delicious meal featuring pulled pork or hot ham and cheese sandwiches, cheesy potatoes, coleslaw, and homemade bars. There will also be a silent auction, raffle, bake sale, and an ice cream truck. Enjoy great food, great community, and help support a great cause.
Summer Cruise Night will be held Sunday, June 28 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 River Valley Community Gardens still have a few plots available for the 2026 season. 10’x10′ plots rent for $20/season, 10’x20′ plots are $40 and 20′ x 20′ are $60. The fee includes straw mulch, use of the rototiller and other tools, manure/compost, organic fertilizer, water to each plot section with hoses–and friendly, experienced gardeners who are always ready to offer advice or a hand. Print registration forms are available in the INFO BOX at the Gardens. Forms may also be requested via email at info@rvacg.org, by texting 608-588-6040 or through the RVACG Facebook page or website rvacg.org.
Monday, June 29
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, June 29, 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, June 30
Easy Chair Yoga will be held Tuesday, June 30, from 10:30 until 11:15 at Bethel Home Fellowship Hall, Viroqua. Call Vernon County Over 50 at 262-384-0082.
Strong Bodies exercise class will be held Tuesday, June 2, from 2:00 until 3:00 at Bethel Home Fellowship Hall, Viroqua and via Zoom. Call Vernon County Over 50 at 262-384-0082.
Thursday, July 2
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.
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, July 2, is “Unearth Freedom: A Red, White & Blue Celebration” with American Legion Post 383, Lone Rock.
Sunday, July 5
The Boaz Lions Club’s Open House Series will be held the first Sunday of each month, through October, from Noon until 2:00 at the Mastodon Building, 17010 WI-171, in Boaz. See the Mastodon display and learn about Boaz’s local history. Food will be available for purchase. All proceeds will support building expansion. The event will be fun for all ages.
Kickapoo Cowboy Church will be held Sunday, July 7, at 6:00 at the Old Oak Inn Banquet Hall in Soldiers Grove. Kickapoo Cowboy Church will continue on the first Sunday of the month through December at 6:00.
Tuesday, July 7
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.
Take part in an interactive magic show with the Magic of Isaiah at the Brewer Public library on Tuesday, July 7, at 1:00
Wednesday, July 8
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, July 9
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, July 9, is “Creepy Crawlies Beneath Our Feet: A Wiggly Dig” with Tanya.
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.
Friday, July 10
Central Boarding House Antiques & Gifts Garden Stage, located at 339 West Seminary Street in Richland Center, presents Jay Hoffman on Friday, July 10, at 6:30. Hoffman is from Soldiers Grove and will be performing all genres of music along with friends from the Driftless Region. Bring your own chairs and refreshments. Food or ice cream may be available. For more information call 647-7358 or 475-1727.
Sunday, July 12
The public is invited to help Mick & Robin Cosgrove celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Sunday, July 12 from 1:00 to 5:00 at The Phoenix Center in Richland Center.
Bingo will be held the second Sunday of each month, from 3:00 to 5:00, at Legion Post 220 in Soldiers Grove.
Monday, July 13
Picnic in the Park for the Pool will be held Monday, July 13, 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 Tom Jones.
Experience a classic movie in a historic space when Some Like It Hot is shown Monday, July 13, from 7:00 to 9:00 at the Hillside Theater in Spring Green. One of the most beloved films of all time, this sizzling masterpiece by Billy Wilder set a new standard for Hollywood comedy. The movie features Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon whose characters skip town by donning drag and joining an all-female band en route to Miami. The charm of the group’s singer, played by Marilyn Monroe, leads them ever further into extravagant lies. The film, first shown at Taliesin in 1958, is presented in partnership with the River Valley Film Club. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at taliesinpreservation.org/events/.
Wednesday, July 15
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.
Thursday, July 16
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, July 16, is “Unearth Lone Rock: Threads of the Past” with the Lone Rock Historical Society.
A Community Free Meal will be held Thursday, July 16, from 5:00 to 7:30 at the Eunice Keepers Shelter located in Krouskop Park, Richland Center.
The Richland Center Lions is hosting Car Cruise-In and Burgers on Thursday, July 16, from 5:00 until 8:00 at the Richland County Fairgrounds.
Friday, July 17
American Legion Auxiliary 13 and their mascots, the mini donkeys Miss Purdy and Nestor, will be making their appearance Friday, July 17 at 10:00 at Our House in Richland Center. This is the visit that was originally scheduled for June 5th. Come on out and meet the donkeys and their crew and get a chance to feed, pet and get donkey hugs. Visit pending weather and military funerals.
Saturday, July 18
Grow and Gather: Native Companion Planting will be held Saturday, July 18, from 9:30 to 12:30 at the Taliesin Preservation in Spring Green. Learn how to harness the power of companion planting with native plants to create a happier and healthier garden. Kitchen Gardener, Abbie Lehman, will share her experience of companion planting with native plants in the Kitchen Garden at Taliesin. Cost is $35. You can purchase tickets and find more information at taliesinpreservation.org/events/.
Knights of Columbus Council 3492 will be hosting bingo on Saturday, July 18, starting at 6:30 at the Richland Center Community Center. The progressive blackout jackpot will be $2,884 + 50% of net sales in 56 calls or less.
Monday, July 20
The Avoca American Legion Auxiliary will be holding a Pork Loin Dinner on Monday, July 20, from 4:00 to 7:00, or until gone, at the Village Hall on Wisconsin Street in Avoca.
Come to the Veterans’ Memorial Pavilion at Krouskop Park in Richland Center on Monday, July 20 at 5:30 to meet Driftless Stargazing LLC. Learn about space rocks, meteors and the moon on International Moon Day. The event is part of the Brewer Public Library Summer Reading Program. If there is inclement weather the event will be held Thursday, July 21 instead.
Tuesday, July 21
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.
Thursday, July 23
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, July 23, is “Prehistoric Brain Busters.”
Wednesday, July 29
Muscoda American Legion Post 85 will be holding Burgers in the Park on Wednesday, July 29, 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, July 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, July 30, is “Jurassic Journey: A Hands‑On Discovery Dig.”
Friday, July 31
American Legion Auxiliary 13 and their mascots, the mini donkeys Miss Purdy and Nestor, will be making their appearance at Schmitt Woodland Hils on Friday, July 31, from 10:00 until Noon. Come on out and meet the donkeys and their crew and get a chance to feed, pet and get donkey hugs. Visit pending weather and military funerals.
Saturday, August 1
Come meet some cuddly animals during Critters & Coffee with 4-H at the Brewer Public Library in Richland Center on Saturday, August 1 from 9:00 to 11:00.
Tuesday, August 4
The 6th Annual Richland County National Night Out will be held at the Richland County Fairgrounds on Tuesday, August 4, from 5:00 until 8:00. National Night Out is a substance-free event to promote safe, healthy, and genuine community fun for all ages. The event features many family-friendly events and activities, including the K9-5K Run/Walk. There will also be food trucks, music, fire truck and first responder demonstrations, Med Flight and more! Register for the run/walk at the National Night Out run sign-up page: https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/RichlandCenter/RCNationalNightOutK95K
Thursday, August 6
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 6, is “Rock & Fossil Quest: Unearth Earth’s Secrets.”
Sunset Photography Class at Taliesin will be held Thursday, August 6, from 6:00 to 9:00. Internationally published travel and architectural photographer Andrew Pielage will be at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin to to teach the basics of sunset photography hands-on. The class is open to guests of all levels and experiences. Phone cameras are welcome. The cost to participate is $175 per person plus a 6% service fee. College student pricing is available at checkout with a valid student I.D. Register at taliesinpreservation.org/events.
Friday, August 7
Spend a weekend photographing Taliesin – Frank Lloyd Wright’s 800-acre estate in Spring Green at a workshop with photographer Andrew Pielage. Learn to look critically at composition, engage in peer photo critiques, and learn about the powerful editing software Adobe Lightroom that will take your photos to the next level. The workshop will be held Friday through Sunday, August 7-9. The program is for those 18 and older. The cost is $1,800 per person plus 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 taliesinpreservation.org/weekend-workshops.
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, Monday-Friday 8-4:30pm, or call the Parks and Rec Office at (608) 647-8108 ext. 1.
Monday, August 10
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.
Thursday, August 13
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.”
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, and 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.
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.
Monday, August 17
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.
Thursday, August 20
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.”
A Community Free Meal will be held Thursday, August 20, from 5:00 to 7:30 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.
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 August 21 through 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 be making their appearance Saturday, August 22, from 10:00 to Noon at Party in the Park in Gotham. Come on out and meet the donkeys and their crew and get a chance to feed, pet and get donkey hugs. Visit pending weather and military funerals.
Wednesday, August 26
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.
Friday, September 11
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.
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.
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.
Friday, September 18
Designing with Nature Workshop will be held Friday through Sunday, September 18-20. 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.
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.
Friday, September 25
Vendors are invited to exhibit and sell their work at the annual Apple Festival in Gays Mills Friday through Sunday, September 25 – 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.
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.
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 through Sunday, October 2-4, 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.
Thursday, October 8
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.
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 through Sunday, October 23-25. 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.
Friday, October 30
Sourdough Breads with Regional Grains Weekend Workshop will be held October 30 through 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.
