Community Calendar
Thursday, September 24
The Richland Center Homecoming Parade will be held Friday, October 16. Entry forms are available at the Richland Center High School and District Offices, the Richland Center Community Center, WRCO or on the Richland Center School District website at www.richland.k12.wi.us. If you have not yet completed an entry form, please submit it to the High School or District Office by Friday, October 9. Entries received after this deadline will not be permitted to participate in the parade. If you have any questions, please contact Madi Crotsenberg at mcrotsenberg@gmail.com. You may also call Richland Center High School and leave a message for Madi and she will return your call.
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
The River Valley School Fair and Homecoming Celebration will be held Friday, September 25 in Spring Green. This year's theme is "Once Upon a Homecoming." The School Fair will open at 8:00 with the gymnasium exhibits in the River Valley Intermediate School gymnasium and various livestock exhibits showing behind the intermediate school. The livestock auction will start at Noon near the School Fair Pavilion. The Homecoming Parade will be held at 3:00. In the evening the River Valley Blackhawks host the Platteville Hillmen in the annual Homecoming Football Game. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00. More information can be found at highschool.rvschools.org/homecoming-fair.
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.
The Knights of Columbus will host a Drive-thru Fish Fry on Friday, September 25 from 4:30 to 7:00 in the St. Mary’s Elementary School parking lot in Richland Center. The meal includes your choice of baked or fried fish, baked and cheesy potatoes, coleslaw, applesauce and a garlic biscuit. Meals are $14, with extra fish available for $3 per piece.
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 95th Viola Horse & Colt Show will be held Friday September 25 and Saturday, September 26 in Viola. Friday will feature a Truck & Tractor Pull and a Barnyard Bash at 6:00. Midway Carnival Wristband Night will be from 6:00 to 10:00 and High Milage will perform after the Truck & Tractor Pull. Saturday's events include an Arts & Crafts fair starting at 8:00, a Horse Pull at 9:30, at 10:00 will be a Horse Show and an Antique Tractor Pull. The Midway Carnival will open at Noon, a Parade will be at 1:00, at 3:00 will be a Truck & Tractor Pull, a Country Western Dance with Monty Berger & The Country Gold Band starts at 6:00 and a Raffle Drawing will be held at 10:00. You can find more information at the Viola Horse & Colt Show website and on their Facebook Events page.
Church of Cash will perform Friday, September 25 starting at 7:00 at the Richland Center City Auditorium. The tribute band will pay homage to the iconic Johnny Cash by celebrating the sound and soul of the Man in Black with their heartfelt performance. Tickets are$25 per person. You can purchase tickets and find more information at the City Auditorium website.
A Euchre Tournament will be held at the Hub City Community Building each Tuesday and Friday Night at 7:00.
Saturday, September 26
The Ocooch Mountain Humane Society will be holding their Rummage Romp for Pets on Saturday, September 26 from 7:30 until 2:00 at the Richland Center Community Center. Join them to help the pets of OMHS. Volunteers are also needed. If you would like to help, call or text 608-475-4195.
The 2026 Hill & Valley Fall Exploration Tour continues Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 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 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.
The 2026 Avoca Fire & EMS Festival will be held Saturday, September 26 at Avoca Lakeside Park. Events include a Car Show and Vendor Market starting at 11:00, a Bags Tournament at Noon, Kindschi Pedal Pulls at 12:30, Kid's Activities at 1:00, Kids Water Fights and Fire Truck Rides at 3:00 and a raffle drawing at 7:00. There will be Live Music, Food, Beverages and more throughout the day. More information about the event and raffle drawing can be found online at the Avoca Fire & EMS Festival website and Facebook Events page.
A Teen Scavenger Hunt will be held Saturday, September 26 at 2:00 at the Brewer Public Library in Richland Center. Sign-up individual or with friends.
A Grief Share Grief Group will meet every Saturday at 1:00 at St. John's Lutheran Church.
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
"Infinite Possibilities Workshop: The Art of Living Your Dreams" featuring C. J. Gilbert, Certified Infinite Possibilities Trainer, will be held Sunday, September 27 from 9:00 to 4:00 in The Drafting Room at the A.D. German Warehouse in Richland Center. Step into a day designed to inspire, empower, and transform. This full-day interactive workshop will guide you in becoming a deliberate creator of your own life. The day with begin with a special viewing of the hit film "The Secret," followed by engaging exercises and discussions to help you unlock your potential and move toward your dreams. Cost is $75 per person. You can purchase tickets and find more information on the A.D. German Warehouse website.
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 Sunday, September 27 and Sunday, 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.
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.
The Richland County Historical Society invites you to tour the Akey School Museum Sunday, September 26 from 1:00 until 4:00. This will be the last tour this year. Akey School is located on County Highway TB, midway between Twin Bluffs and Gotham. There is no admission fee however, donations are gratefully accepted.
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
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.
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.
Pokemon Club for ages 7 to 11 will be held Monday, September 28 from 4:00 to 4:45 at the Brewer Public Library in Richland Center.
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.
The SWCAP Pop-Up Food Pantry Truck will be making two stops on Tuesday, September 29. The first stop will be in Rockbridge from 10:30 to 11:30 at the Rockbridge Town Hall, 19082 Irish Land - just off Hwy 80. The second stop will be in Cazenovia from 12:30 to 1:30 near Alibi's Bar & Grill on East Main Street. SWCAP is required to collect names, ages, addresses, and household size. A slip of paper with names, addresses, and birthdates will speed up the process. All are welcome from the surrounding areas as well.
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.
Strong Schools = Strong Communities - Protecting the Promise of Our Public Schools will be held on Tuesday, September 29 at 6:30 at the Phoenix Center Banquet Room in Richland Center. The event will feature an evening of discussion with local public education advocate Kristina Reser-Jaynes. Discussion will include the constitutional obligation in Wisconsin to fund and operate public schools, why we are seeing school referenda on the ballot statewide, the impact of voucher schools on public school finance and tax bill transparency, and what you can do to support and protect public education. Come learn more about Wisconsin's public schools and what you can to do support them.
Wednesday, September 30
Enjoy an afternoon of Euchre every Wednesday at 1:00 at the old school in Avoca.
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.
The Richland Community Food Pantry is open Wednesdays from 4:00 to 5:30.
The Kiwanis Club will be holding a Pancake Supper on Wednesday, September 30 from 5:00 to 7:00 at the Richland Center Community Center. The cost of the all-you-can-eat meal is a Goodwill Donation. All proceeds will support the Kiwanis Coats for Kids Program which provides coats to needy families in our community.
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.
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.
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.
Because of Wheels of Time there will be no Hill Country Classic Power October monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 7.
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.
Fall on the Farm will be held Tuesday, October 6 from 3:00 to 5:30 in the lower level of the Brewer Public Library in Richland Center. Learn about what happens in fall on the farm. There will be games and activities. Three different stories will be read at 3:00, 4:00 and 5:00. The event is free and no library card is required.
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.
After school fall crafts will be held during Fall Craft Cart on Wednesday, October 7 at the Brewer Public Library in Richland Center. The event is for all school aged children who will enjoy fall crafting and a snack. It is free to attend; no library card is required.
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.
Friday, October 9
Teen Kahoot Trivia will be held Friday, October 9 from 3:30 to 4:45 in the lower level of the Brewer Public Library in Richland Center. The program is free to attend.
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.
St. John's Catholic Church in Spring Green will be holding its Annual Fall Dinner on Sunday, October 11 from 11:00 to 1:30. The Turkey and Ham Dinner includes all the trimmings along with mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, coleslaw, corn, cranberries, rolls with butter, pie, and a beverage. Cost of a meal is $20 for ages 13 on up, $10 for ages 5 through 12 and 4 and under eat free. Carry-outs are available.
The Milk into Cheese Hayride will take place Sunday, October 11 at 1:00 at 16025 Eddy’s Lane in Blue River. If you plan to attend, please call the Chitwood’s at 608-537-2340 to let them know you’re coming. Donations are always accepted, at the Eddy’s Lane address - thank you to everyone for your generous donations.
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.
Caramel Apples & Stories will be held Wednesday, October 14 from 3:30 to 5:30 at the Brewer Public Library in Richland Center. Join Miss Julie from State Farm Insurance for a fall Storytime and to make your own caramel apple.
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
Kickapoo Area Food Pantry will be held Saturday, October 17 from 9:00 to 11:00 and Monday, October 19 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.
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.
After school fall crafts will be held during Fall Craft Cart on Wednesday, October 21 at the Brewer Public Library in Richland Center. The event is for all school aged children who will enjoy fall crafting and a snack. It is free to attend; no library card is required.
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
A Piñata Party will be held Saturday, October 24 from 10:00 to11:30 in the lower level of the Brewer Public Library in Richland Center. Those who attend will break open a piñata and will learn how to make their own mini piñata. No library card required and is free to attend. All school age children welcome.
Blacklight Painting for Teens will be held Saturday, October 24 starting at Noon at the Brewer Public Library in Richland Center. The program is free to attend; no library card is required.
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.
Tuesday, October 22
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.
Sunday, October 25
The 47th Native American Indian Artifact Show will be held Sunday, October 25 from 8:00 to 3:00 at the Monticello School Gymnasium, 334 South Main Street, Monticello. Collectors and the simply curious will find rows of displays featuring stone tools, projectile points, pottery fragments, and other cultural materials representing thousands of years of human history in the Upper Midwest. Visitors are invited to bring their own artifacts for on-site identification. For more information, please contact Steve or Janet Gobeli at 608-329-4781 or 608-371-3040.
Wednesday, October 28
After school fall crafts will be held during Fall Craft Cart on Wednesday, October 28 at the Brewer Public Library in Richland Center. The event is for all school aged children who will enjoy fall crafting and a snack. It is free to attend; no library card is required.
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.
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.
