Community Calendar
Thursday, March 19
Holy Cross St. Barnabas Parish in Mazomanie will host its annual Estate Sale Thursday, March 19, from 8:00 to 6:00,
Friday, March 20, from 8:00 to 5:00, and Saturday, March 21, from 8:00 to Noon. There will be a large variety of items.
Friends of Brewer Library will meet Thursday, March 19, from 3:00 to 4:00 in the basement meeting room. Learn what’s happening at the library and how you can be involved. All are welcome.
The Mobile Food Pantry is coming to Ithaca High School. The Second Harvest Foodbank, the Ithaca Lions Club, and the Buena Vista Lions Club have partnered together to bring the mobile food pantry to Ithaca. The Drive-Thru Mobile Food Pantry will be held the third Thursday of each month beginning at 4:00. Due to school 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.
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.
Shake Rag Alley will welcome A.M. Goodhart & Nick Gulig at its Winter Writers Reading Series on Thursday, March 19, at 6:00 at Republic of Letters Books in Mineral Point. Goodhart is a Madison based writer and textile artist, and was awarded the Wisconsin Writers Loriene Niedecker Poetry Award. Gulig is a poet from Wisconsin, and was awarded the Wisconsin Writers Edna Meudt Poetry Book Award.
Friday, March 20
The Town of Buena Vista’s Friday, March 20, garbage pick-up will be Saturday, March 21, instead.
The ADRC of Grant County will offer a Medicare 101 educational presentation Friday afternoon, March 20, at 1:30 at the Grant County Community Services Building in Lancaster. The presentation will provide an overview of Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D, along with important enrollment timelines and coverage choices. It is designed for individuals approaching age 65, those already enrolled in Medicare who want to learn more about their coverage, or anyone assisting a family member with Medicare decisions. There is no cost to attend; however, registration is required. To register call the Grant County ADRC at 608-723-6113 or email [email protected].
St. Mary’s Church, Keyesville, Stations of the Cross & Benediction will be held every Friday during lent at 5:30 with a meatless meal to follow.
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, March 20, at 7:00 at the Blue River Community Building. To register and for more details visit the Friends of Blue River Facebook page.
Saturday, March 21
Introduction to Permaculture Design will be held Saturday, March 21, from 8:30 to Noon at the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center in Spring Green. Permaculture is a design process that uses ecological principles to create healthy and resilient food systems and communities. In this interactive workshop, you will learn about permaculture basics, what are ecological and permaculture principles, and how these principles are applied to garden design. Learn more at taliesinpreservation.org/events.
The St. John’s and CUREsaders Walk with GRACE teams will host a Spring Vendor fair Saturday, March 21, from 9:00 to 2:00 at the Richland Center Community Center. The sale will offer quality handcrafted items, spring decor, cute Easter Basket fillers, delicious fresh baked breads, cookies, candies, bars, pie, and so much more. There will also be a bucket raffle and lunch available.
A community yard sale fundraiser will be held Saturday, March 21, from 9:00 to 3:30 at the Lone Rock Community Building. Proceeds will benefit the Lone Rock Splash Pad.
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.
Sunday, March 22
The Ithaca Lions Club will host a pancake breakfast to benefit Emmett Miller on Sunday, March 22, at the Ithaca High School Commons. Breakfast will be served from 7:00 to 12:30. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for students, and free for preschoolers. The event will also include a bake sale and silent auction. If you would like to donate baked goods or items for the auction, contact Sheila Troxel at 608-604-4672 or Jessica Huntamer at 608-604-6601.
Clyde Community Center Chili & Chicken Noodle Dinner Fundraiser will be held Sunday, March 22, from 11:00 to 2:00. All you can eat carry outs available. The cost of the all-you-can-eat dinner is $15 for adults, $5 for children ages 5 to 10, and children under 5 eat free. View the newly completed Clyde Veterans Memorial Wall while you are there.
Tuesday, March 24
The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Eagle Country, Richland County office is offering the Richland Center Caregiver Support Group at the Woodman Senior Center on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. This group offers a chance to connect with local experts, family members and care partners who may be experiencing similar circumstances. To RSVP, or for information, you may call the ADRC at 608-647-4616 or Pam, the Dementia Care Specialist, at 608-548-3954.
A Red Cross blood drive will be held at St. John’s Gym in Muscoda Tuesday, March 24, from 11:30 to 5:30. Appointments are encouraged and appreciated by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or online at redcrossblood.org. Walk-ins will also be welcome. Donors in March will receive free A1C testing.
Rolling Hills Toastmasters Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 8:00. Meetings are held at Eagle School in Classrooom 2. Meetings are hybrid, meaning you can attend in person or by zoom. For more information or zoom link call 608-604-7743.
Wednesday, March 25
A Red Cross blood drive will be held at Kickapoo High School Wednesday, March 25, from 8:30 to 1:30. Appointments are encouraged and appreciated by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or online at redcrossblood.org. Walk-ins will also be welcome. Donors in March will receive free A1C testing.
Wisconsin Secure Program Facility in Boscobel will host a Red Cross Blood Drive Wednesday, March 25, from 10:00 to 3:00. The Blood Drive will be located in the M-Building at the east end of the parking lot. For an appointment call 1-800-Red Cross (1-800-733-2767), down load the Blood Donor App, or visit RedCrossBlood.org and use Sponsor Code: WISecure. Walk-ins will also be welcome.
Join Sara Kalani, Veterinary Technician with the International Crane Foundation’s Conservation Medicine Team, for a behind-the-scenes look at crane anatomy from head to toe. A webinar will be held Wednesday, March 25, at 1:00. Along the way, Sara will share surprising facts, favorite features, and real-world insights from her hands-on work caring for cranes at our Global Headquarters, revealing how form and function come together in one of the world’s most remarkable family of birds. To register for the webinar go to savingcranes.org/webinars.
Second Harvest Food Distribution will be in Gays Mills on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 2:00 to 3:00 on Main Street. You are asked not to arrive before 1:30. You will be directed where to go and asked how many are in your household. Please make enough room in the trunk of your vehicle.
Vernon County Over 50 will host an update on Viroqua activities with Allyson Servais, Executive Director of the Viroqua Chamber on Wednesday, March 25, at 2:15 at the Bethel Home Fellowship Hall. It will also be available via Zoom at the Ontario, Readstown, and Voila Libraries. For more information call Vernon County Over 50 at 262-384-0082.
Everyone is welcome to join in on a hot meal provided entirely free of charge at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Richland Center. The meal will be served each Wednesday through March 25, from 5:15 to 6:45. Carry outs will be available for those on the go.
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, March 26
Shake Rag Alley will welcome Marcia Bjornerud and Rebecca Jamieson at its Winter Writers Reading Series on Thursday, March 26, at 6:00 at the Mineral Point Public Library.
Friday, March 27
A Red Cross blood drive will be held at Messianic Christian Fellowship in Black Earth Friday, March 27, from Noon to 4:00. Appointments are encouraged and appreciated by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or online at redcrossblood.org. Walk-ins will also be welcome. Donors in March will receive free A1C testing.
A Red Cross blood drive will be held at the Iowa County Sheriffs Office in Dodgeville Friday, March 27, from Noon to 5:00. Appointments are encouraged and appreciated by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or online at redcrossblood.org. Walk-ins will also be welcome. Donors in March will receive free A1C testing.
A Red Cross blood drive will be held at the Arena Fire & EMS Station Friday, March 27, from 12:30 to 5:30. Appointments are encouraged and appreciated by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or online at redcrossblood.org. Walk-ins will also be welcome. Donors in March will receive free A1C testing.
Saturday, March 28
The Lone Rock Splash Pad committee will host a puzzle competition Saturday, March 28, from 1:00 to 3:00 at the Lone Rock Community Building. The cost is $10 per person with teams up to four people. For more information contact Sandy at 608-588-4514.
Santa Teresa – Richland Center Sister City friends will be hosting its Annual Meeting, Slide Show, and Potluck Supper on Saturday, March 28, starting at 4:00 at the Richland Center Community Center. Please bring a dish to pass for the 5:30 supper. Beverages and tableware will be provided. Folk music and dancing to follow. All money raised at this event will go to projects in Santa Teresa.
Sunday, March 29
The Riverdale Communities Education Foundation will host an 8-pin Tap bowling tournament Sunday, March 29, at Boscobel Bowl & Banquet. There will also be door prizes, bucket and 50/50 raffles, and a silent auction. Two shifts to bowl are available, 11:00 and 1:30. Cost to bowl three games is $15. To pre-register call Greg Kinney at 608-537-2359 or Boscobel Bowl & Banquet at 608-375-2200.
Monday, March 30
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.
A Red Cross blood drive will be held at South Elementary
School Monday, March 30, from 11:30 to 5:30. Appointments are encouraged and appreciated by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or online at redcrossblood.org. Walk-ins will also be welcome. Donors in March will receive free A1C testing.
Tuesday, March 31
Registration is now open for garden plots at the River Valley Area Community Gardens for the 2026 season. 10’ x 10’ plots rent for $20/season, 10’ x 20’ plots are $40/season and 20’ x 20’ plots are $60/season. The fee includes straw mulch, use of the rototiller and other tools, manure/compost, organic fertilizer, water to each plot section and 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 [email protected] , by phoning 608-588-6040 or through the RVASG Facebook page or website rvacg.org. An on-line registration form and fee payment may be completed at rvacg.org.
The Driftless Area Art Festival in Soldiers Grove is accepting artist applications for its 22nd annual festival, scheduled for September 19 and 20. New this year, applications can be made electronically and via paper submission. Entries are due March 13, and will be reviewed through a blind jury process in a single session. More Information and application forms can be obtained from the festival website at DriftlessAreaArt Festival.com. For more information contact Kim Anderson at [email protected].
Wednesday, April 1
The Ithaca Lions Club has announced, that after much consideration it will not be holding a consignment auction this year. Rising costs, limited available space, and the increasing physical demands of organizing the event have made it difficult for members to continue hosting it. Club members are currently unsure whether the auction will return in future years.
The Richland Center Winter Market is held each Wednesday from Noon to 4:00 at the Richland Center Community & Senior building.
The Richland Community Food Pantry is open Wednesdays from 4:00 to 5:30.
Enjoy an afternoon of Euchre every Wednesday at 1:00 at the old school in Avoca.
Vernon County Over 50 hosts Tai Chi Exercise at Bethel Home in Viroqua, and the Ontario and Readstown Public Libraries each Monday and Wednesday from 1:00 to 1:45. For more information call Vernon County Over 50 at 262-384-0082.
Get free assistance with completing your Power of Attorney for Health Care document on Wednesday, April 1, from 4:00 to 6:00 at the Richland County Community Services Building in Richland Center. Space is limited, call the ADRC for more information and to sign-up at 608-647-4616.
Hill Country Classic Power meets the first Wednesday night of each month at 8:00 at the Phoenix Center in Richland Center.
Thursday, April 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.
A Red Cross blood drive will be held at the Wyoming Valley School Thursday, April 2, from 11:00 to 4:00. Appointments are encouraged and appreciated by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or online at redcrossblood.org. Walk-ins will also be welcome.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints offers a free course to anyone who wants to learn English. The class runs from 7:00 to 8:00 PM every Thursday and from 11:00 until Noon every Saturday at the Church located on Executive Lane in Richland Center. For more information, call (262) 893-3763. (La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días ofrece un curso gratuito a cualquier persona que desee aprender inglés. La clase va de 7:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. todos los jueves y de 11:00 a.m. a 12:00 del mediodía todos los sábados, y se enseña en la Iglesia ubicada en 26220 Executive Lane, Richland Center, justo arriba de la colina detrás de Kentucky Fried Chicken. Simplemente vaya hacia el sur por la autopista 14 hacia Walmart y está en el lado izquierdo (este) de la carretera. Para obtener más información, llame al (262) 893-3763.)
Strong Bodies Exercise will be held at Bethel Home Fellowship Hall in Viroqua each Tuesday and Thursday from 2:30 to 3:30. For more information call Vernon County Over 50 at 262-384-0082. However, please note, the class will not be held on election day, Tuesday, April 7.
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, April 3
Lone Rock Auxiliary will hold an Easter Bake Sale Friday, April 3, from 7:00 to Noon at the Lone Rock Masonic Lodge.
Break bread with community members at a free community meal each Friday at 5:30 at the Other Door in Viroqua, Vernon County’s Drop In Center.
Saturday, April 4
A benefit for Rick & Mary Oman, hosted by The Buena Vista Lions Club, will be held Saturday, April 4, from 4:00 to 8:00 at the Lone Rock Community Center. The evening will include food, music, and community spirit. All are welcome. A pulled pork dinner priced at $12, a pulled pork sandwich $7, and concessions will all be available. Live music will be provided by “Last Ride” featuring Doug Wallin. The evening will also feature a raffles, silent auction, a chili cook off, and bake sale. Donations for the raffles, silent auction, and bake sale are welcome. Tax deductible monetary donations will also be welcome. For a tax deductible contribution, make checks out to Ithaca Lions Foundation. All other contributions can be make to the Buena Vista Lions Club. For more information contact Jessica Wunnicke at 608-604-1396.
Monday, April 6
The ADRC of Eagle Country – Richland County office offers a seven series adult education on ways to “Boost Your Brain & Memory. The course offers information on how to take care of your brain as you age. Classes will be held on Mondays, April 6th through May 18th from 2:30 to 4:30, at the Richland Center Community Center. To register, contact Pam at 608-548-3954.
Tuesday, April 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.
Easy Chair Yoga for Seniors at Bethel Home Fellowship Hall in Viroqua will not be held.
People First Bowling, bowling for people with disabilities, is held each Tuesday from 3:00 to 5:00 at the Phoenix Center in Richland Center. Cost to participate is $2 per game. For more information call The Phoenix Center at 608-649-7469.
Thursday, April 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.
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.
Agrace will offer a Spouse/Partner Loss Support Group, a professionally led grief support group for adults who are grieving the death of a spouse or partner. The group is most appropriate for participants after it has been two months since the death occurred and meets for six consecutive weeks. The group will meet virtually on Thursdays, April 9 to May 14, from 5:30 to 7:00 and Mondays, April 13 to May 18, from 3:30 to 5:00. There is no fee for these groups if a participant’s family member received hospice care from Agrace within the past 12 months; fees for others can be lowered or waived, if needed. Pre-registration is required for all groups. For details, fees or to register, email [email protected] or call 608-327-7110.
Saturday, April 11
The Hill Country Classic Power annual banquet will be held on Saturday, April 11.
Sunday, April 12
St Philip’s Church will host a Pancake Breakfast Sunday, April 12, from 8:00 to 11:00. A free will offering will be accepted. Mass will be held at 9:00. St. Philip’s church is located at 42678 Church Road, Soldiers Grove, WI near Rolling Ground. Carry outs will also be available.
The Sunday Funday Dance will be held Sunday, April 12, from 1:00 to 3:00 at the Richland Center Community Center. All dances are taught; no experience or partner necessary.
The Richland Concert Association will host The RidgeTones, the Driftless Region’s eclectic vocal ensemble, Sunday, April 12, at 2:00 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Richland Center.. They perform an inspiring mix of music from classical and jazz to folk, madrigal, and spiritual songs. Tickets will be available at the door for $15 for adults, and students under 18 are admitted free with a paying adult.
Monday, April 13
Welcome to Medicare will be held Monday, April 13, at 1:00 at the Richland County Health and Human services building. The presentation will go over when to enroll, how to enroll and what each part of Medicare is and what it covers. This interactive session allows for participants to ask questions they may have about this program. All participants receive resources that will assist them in their Medicare journey. Sign up is required to participate, please call the ADRC office at 608-647-4616.
Tuesday, April 14
Easy Chair Yoga for Seniors will be held at Bethel Home Fellowship Hall in Viroqua each Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:15. For more information call Vernon County Over 50 at 262-384-0082.
The Viroqua Chamber invites you to pitch it at Viroqua SOUP.
On Tuesday, April 14, from 5:00 to 7:00, neighbors will gather for soup, community, and creative ideas. For a $5 donation, attendees will enjoy soup and bread while listening to short pitches from local dreamers, doers, and problem-solvers.
Then the crowd will vote and the winning idea will receive 100% of the evening’s donations to bring their project to life.
Wednesday, April 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.
Friday, April 17
Southwest Wisconsin Community Players will present performances of Snow White Friday and Saturday, April 17 & 18 and 24 & 25, at 7:00 and Sunday, April 19 and 26, at 2:00. All performances will be in the Richland Center City Auditorium. Tickets will be available at the door priced at $10 for adults, $5 for children under 18 and $25 for two adults and any number of children.
Saturday, April 18
This year’s Crane Count is Saturday, April 18. This annual survey of Sandhill and Whooping Cranes spans over 150 counties in seven states, including Wisconsin and portions of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Ohio, and Minnesota. To participate in this spring’s count, go online to savingcranes.org and click on get involved.
Tuesday, April 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.
Wednesday, April 22
Vernon County Over 50 will host Lower Leg Swelling with Christine Moore, Occupational Therapist at Vernon Health Wednesday, April 22, at 2:15. The program will be held at Bethel Home Fellowship Hall in Viroqua, and via Zoon at the Ontario, Readstown, and Viola Public Libraries. For more information call 262-384-0082.
Thursday, April 23
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Muscoda will host a Soup Supper Thursday, April 23, from 5:30 until gone. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under, and free for children five and under.
Friday, April 24
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, April 24, 7:00 at the Blue River Community Building. To register and for more details visit the Friends of Blue River Facebook page.
Saturday, April 25
Savor the River Valley will host its fourth Annual Earth Day Farm & Food Tour on Saturday, April 25, from 10:00 to 4:00. This is a free, family-friendly, self-guided, behind-the-scenes tour through 11 farms and food processors in the Driftless area. The tour allows people to meet folks producing food in ways that protect the soil, water, air and communities. Participants will be able to take a wagon ride, visit baby animals, see cheese being made and grain being milled; learn about regenerative farming, raising pastured meats and agro-forestry.; explore an orchard; visit a kitchen garden; participate in perennial crop research; purchase plants to grow at home; and eat many delicious treats such as ice cream, truffles, smash burgers and wood-fire pizza. More information can be found at savortherivervalley.org/events.
Knights of Columbus Council 3492 will host bingo on Saturday, April 25, starting at 6:30 at the Richland Center Community Center. The progressive blackout jackpot will be $1,796 + 50% of net sales in 53 calls or less
Saturday, May 2
Get ready to recharge and build skills at a free Spring into Wellness interactive event focused on the Eight Dimensions of Wellness sponsored by the South Central Alliance for Tobacco Prevention. Choose up to four 30-minute workshops: Emotional – manage stress, coping skills, and self-awareness; Physical – care for your body through movement, sleep, and nutrition; Social – build healthy relationships and a sense of connection; Intellectual – learn, be creative, and problem-solve; Spiritual – find purpose, meaning, and values; Occupational – overall satisfaction, balance, and well-being; Environmental – feel safe and supported; and Financial – manage money, resources, and financial stress. Connect with local vendors, explore community resources, and gain practical tools to support stress management, healthy coping, and overall well-being on Saturday, May 2, from 9:00 to Noon at the LaValle Center. A light breakfast is included. For more information on the program or how to register email Alysha Basel at [email protected].
The Second Annual Quilt Gala to benefit G.R.A.C.E. will be held Saturday, May 2, at the Richland Center Community Center. Doors will open at 4:00 with the auction at 6:00. Cost to attend is $10. For more information or to donate a quilt call Lorna Maxwell at 608-647-4234.
Friday, May 8
Organizers of the Hub City Dirt Drags, held at the Richland County Fairgrounds, are looking for several non- profit groups to volunteer for a donation to their club or organization for the Hub City Spring Opener May 8 & 9. All Volunteers will get free weekend admission. If you would like to volunteer, or for more information call 608-778-7434.
Saturday, May 9
Ocooch Mountain Humane Society will host its annual Amazing Plant Sale on Saturday, May 9, from 8:00 to 2:00 at the Killian Meyer Building at Krouskop Park.
Monday, May 11
Welcome to Medicare will be held Monday, May 11, at 1:00 at the Richland Human Health and Services building. This interactive class is free and walks through your timelines for getting enrolled, the costs and the different parts to Medicare. Sign up is required as each participant will be given a folder of materials and useful guides. Please call the Richland ADRC today to save your seat at 608-647-4616.
Friday, May 15
Students in River Valley Schools Grades 5-12 are eligible for FREE 10’ x 10’ garden plots at the River Valley Area Community Gardens. Water, fertilizer, and mulch are included as well as the use of community tools. Mentors are available to teach gardening skills. More information can be found at rvacg.org/youth. Application forms are available online at rvacg.org or you may request one at [email protected] or 608-588-6040. The application deadline is May 15.
Sunday, May 17
The Friends of the Little Brown Church will be hosting a spring service at the Brown Church on Sunday, May 17, starting at 1:30. Ron Fruit will be delivering the message followed by light refreshments. Services at the Brown Church are Ecumenical and everyone is welcome.
Friday, May 29
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, May 29, at 7:00 at the Blue River Community Building. To register and for more details visit the Friends of Blue River Facebook page.
Friday, June 26
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 [email protected] 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.
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.
