Community Calendar
Thursday, August 27
Normal driveway access to Express Lube in Richland Center will be closed until Monday, August 31. The business can be accessed by turning onto Foundry Drive and then enter in the rear. Normal access will be available starting Monday.
The Crawford County Fair will be held Thursday, August 27 through Sunday, August 30 at the Crawford County Fairgrounds in Gays Mills. Thursday the Midway Opens at 3:00 and the Challenge to the Champions Bull Ride begins at 7:00. Friday features Live Music by Buck Hallow at 3:30 and the Tri-State Truck and Tractor Pull at 6:30. Saturdays events include an Antique Tractor Pull at 10:00, Monty Berger and Country Gold at 3:30 and the Demolition Derby will be held at 7:00. On Sunday morning there will be a Car Show at 10:00 and the Class of ’62 Band performs at 1:00. All weekend there will be exhibitors, arts & crafts, photography, food and more. Gate Admission is $5 Thursday & Sunday and $10 Friday & Saturday. More information and a full list of events can be found at the fair website crawfordcountywisconsinfair.com and on their Facebook page.
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.
Richland County Right to Life will have a meeting on Thursday, August 26 at 6:30 in the basement of the Park Street Christian Church in Richland Center. There will be a talk and discussion about foster care.
The Milk Into Cheese Drive is currently underway and runs through Labor Day. This is a fundraiser, to deliver cheese to five different food pantries throughout the year. Donations of any size are gladly accepted, or $170 buys 1,000 pounds of milk, which makes 100 pounds of cheese. 100% of the money raised goes to the cause. Please make checks payable to M.I.C. and mail your donation to 16025 Eddy’s Lane, Blue River, WI, 53518. Milk Into Cheese will also be holding a hayride later this season. Details will be announced once they become available.
Richland County ADRC will have a free presentation on Medicare on Monday, September 14 at 1:00 at the Richland Health and Human Services building. This presentation will talk about how and when you should sign up. Medicare will be broken down into all its parts and let you know what you need to make sure your health needs are covered. This presentation does require you to sign up in advance in order to prepare materials for all participants. Please call the ADRC at 608-647-4616 by Wednesday, September 9 to save your spot.
Friday, August 28
Village-wide Garage Sales will be held during Autumn Fest in Blue River. All garage sales begin on Friday, August 28 with some running through August 30. There are at least eleven sites. A map will be available for pickup at 201 Center Street. For more details, visit the Friends of Blue River Facebook page.
The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to help hospitals and transfusion centers stay prepared to help all patients. Blood drives will be held Friday, August 28 from 9:30 to 1:30 at the Wonewoc Public Library, from 11:00 to 4:00 at the La Farge Community Center and from Noon to 5:00 at St Anthony & Philip Parish Center in Highland. Appointments may be made by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS, visiting redcrossblood.org or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App. Walk-ins are also welcome.
Scenic Hills National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Guns and Bingo will be held Friday, August 28 at The Phoenix Center in Richland Center. Doors will open at 5:00 and dinner will be served at 6:30. There will also be a gun raffle, door prizes and a silent auction. A Single Event Ticket for $80 or a $1,200 Sponsor Table can be purchased in advance or at the door. For more information or to reserve tickets contact Fuzz McCauley by phone at 608-475-0863 or by email at fmccauley@highland.k12.wi.us. You can also visit the Scenic Hills NWTF website at events.nwtf.org/EVT-21135.
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 Woodman Aquatic Center in Richland Center will wrap up the summer with a special Dive-In Movie and Luau featuring Moana 2 on Friday, August 28 at the Aquatic Center. The Luau & Activities get underway at 6:30 and the movie will be shown at 8:00. The movie can be viewed in the pool or on the deck. Grab your swimsuits, towels and the whole family for some end of the summer fun.
A Euchre Tournament will be held at the Hub City Community Building each Tuesday and Friday Night at 7:00.
Autumn Fest will be held Friday, August 28 through Sunday August 30 in Blue River. Friday, starting at 7:00, Water Fights and a Euchre Tournament will be held. Saturday a Backyard Rib Competition runs from 11:00 to 6:00, a Bean Bag Tourney will be at 1:00, a Tractor Pull will start at 2:00, a Scavenger Hunt for all ages will be at 5:00 and High Mileage performs from 8:00 to Midnight. Sunday will feature Monty Berger “Cowboy Church” at 9:00, a Chicken Barbecue at 11:00 until gone and the Autumn Fest Parade steps-off at 2:00. Following the parade will be a Sawdust Money Hunt, Kiddie Tractor Pull and a Kid’s Water Fight. Music by the Jay R Brink Duo will be from 3:00 to 6:00. There will be Men’s Fast Pich Tournaments all weekend along with food and beverages. No carry-ins please. All proceeds go to the Blue River Fire and Rescue Squad. You can find more information on the Friens of Blue River Facebook page.
Saturday, August 29
Crosscurrents Heritage Center in Port Andrew, near Blue River, will present filmmaker Casey Brown on Saturday, August 29 at 3:00. Brown leads a discussion with other artists, including Chloris Lowe III and Leah Winneshiek, providing insight into modern Ho-Chunk artistic practice. Cost to attend is $5 and additional donations are also accepted. Events at Crosscurrents fill up rapidly, so registration is required. To reserve tickets, go to their website at crosscurrentsheritage.org.
The Highland Nationals Truck & Tractor Pull will be held Saturday, August 29 at 4907 Lagoon Road, Highland. Local Classes will get things started at 4:00 followed by the Badger State Tractor Pullers at 5:00. There will also be live music, food and beverages. Admission is $20. Ages 12 & under will be admitted for free. For more information contact Dirk Drury at 608-574-3188 or go online to the Highland Tractor Pullers Facebook page.
There will be a Hog Roast & Corn Boil on Saturday, August 29 from 4:30 to 7:00 at Willow Valley United Methodist Church in Ithaca. The meal includes Sweet Corn, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Coleslaw, Beans, Dessert, Lemonade and Water. Cost of a meal is a free-will donation.
A Choral Concert by the River Valley Community Chorus will be held Saturday, August 29 at 7:00 at St Luke’s Catholic Church in Plain. The event will feature a Sunrise Mass by Norwegian contemporary composer Olla Gello {oh-lah yay-low} with chorus and string orchestra. Directed by Brian Zwick. General admission tickets at the door are Adults $15 and Students $5.
The Muscoda Chamber of Commerce is currently selling Golf Cart raffle tickets! Enter for your chance to win a road-legal golf cart that travels up to 20 miles per hour. Proceeds support local projects, including the Historic Mile, Walking Christmas Parade, Jaycee Park, and more. The winner will be drawn September 19 during the Fall Opener event at Castle Rock and you need not be present to win. Get your raffle tickets today at Walsh’s Ace in Muscoda and support your community!
Sunday, August 30
Learn about the only warehouse Frank Lloyd Wright designed during a tour of the A.D. German Warehouse in Richland Center. Tours will be held each Sunday through October 3 at 11:00, Noon, 1:00 and 2:00. Tickets can be purchased in advance at adgermanwarehouse.org or they can be purchased at the door.
Beatlefest 2026 will be held Sunday, August 30 from 11:00 until 5:00 at the Spring Green General Store, located at 137 South Albany Street in Spring Green. The day will feature various local bands performing classic Beatles music. The event is free and no carry-ins are permitted. The event will be held outdoors. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs, sunscreen, and bug spray, though you are kindly asked to leave your pets at home. You can find more information and a list of performers on the Beatlefest Facebook events page or on the Spring Green General Store 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 each Sunday through October 3 at 11:00, Noon, 1:00 and 2:00. Tickets can be purchased in advance at adgermanwarehouse.org or they can be purchased at the door.
The Richland County Historical Society invites you to tour the Akey School Museum Sundays, through September, from 1:00 until 4:00. Akey School is located on County Highway TB, midway between Twin Bluffs and Gotham. There is no admission fee; however, donations are gratefully accepted.
Park Street Christian Church will be holding a 5th Sunday Singspiration on Sunday, August 30 at 2:00. All are welcome to attend.
Monday, August 31
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, August 31 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.
Getting to Know Dementia classes will be held every Monday through September 21 with the exception of September 7 due to the Labor Day holiday. All classes, facilitated by ADRC, will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 at Viola Methodist Church. To register call Pam at 608-548-3954.
Tuesday, September 1
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 will be held Tuesday, September 8 from 10:30 until 11:15 at Bethel Home Fellowship Hall, Viroqua. Call Vernon County Over 50 at 262-384-0082.
Richland Center Parks & Recreation Department will be holding their 4th Annual Trick-or-Treat Trail on Friday, October 23 at Krouskop Park. If your business or organization would like to participate and set up along the Rotary Lights Trail, please register by calling 608-647-8108 ext. 1 or email Jena at jena.cabral@richlandcenterwi.gov.
Wednesday, September 2
A Caregiver Support Group, sponsored by ADRC of Eagle Country, will be held Wednesday, September 2 at 10:00 at the Prairie du Chien Library. Connect with local experts, family members, and care partners who may be experiencing similar circumstances. Meetings will be held the first Wednesday of each month. Contact Pam, of ADRC, to register at 608-548-3954.
The 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.
The Richland Community Food Pantry is open Wednesdays from 4:00 to 5:30.
Hill Country Classic Power will hold their monthly meeting Wednesday, September 2 at 8:00 at The Phoenix Center in Richland Center.
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.
Thursday, September 3
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.
Free diapers and 0 to 2 infant clothing will be available Thursday, September 3 from 4:00 to 6:00 at Park Street Christian Church, 148 South Park Street, Richland Center. This is an extra time to the Little Lambs Closet which is held the third Saturday of each month.
Park Street Christian Church will be holding a Community Prayer on Thursday, September 3 at 6:00. All are welcome to attend.
Saturday, September 5
The Brewer Public Library in Richland Center will be closed Saturday, September 5 through Monday, September 7 to observe the Labor Day holiday weekend.
Caz, Cars, & Coffee will be held Saturday, September 5 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.
Local artist JAYKO will be performing on Saturday, September 5 at 7:00 at the Richland Center City Auditorium. A Meet and Meet will follow the show. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Children under 10 will be admitted for free. Advanced tickets can be purchased at J. Jay Walsh Jewelers, Kelly’s Coffee House, Christy’s Sunny Side and NAPA Auto Parts. Half of the proceeds go towards restoration of the Auditorium.
Sunday, September 6
The Buena Vista Lions Club Car Cruise will be held Sunday, September 6 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 Car Cruise will be held every other Sunday through September 20.
Kickapoo Cowboy Church will be held Sunday, September 6 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.
Tuesday, September 8
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.
Wednesday, September 9
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.
Tai Chi Exercise will be held Wednesday, September 9 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.
Thursday, September 10
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 OMHS Animal House Food Stand will be in the Richland Center Community Center Parking Lot Thursday, September 10 and Friday, September 11 from 10:00 until 2:00. They will be serving their famous Chicago Dog, Brats and more.
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, September 11
There will be a lecture titled “Frank Lloyd Wright in the 21st Century” on Friday, September 11 from 5:30 to 7:30 at the Hillside Theater in Spring Green. The presentation will examine how Wright’s Wisconsin roots shaped his work and why his ideas about nature, technology, and community remain relevant in the modern age. Tickets are $15 for Adults and $10 for Students. Tickets can be purchased at taliesinpreservation.org/events/.
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.
Saturday, September 12
Chasing Rainbows will be holding their 3rd Annual Truck’n for Childhood Cancer Truck Show & Lighted Parade fundraiser on Saturday, September 12 from 3:00 to 10:00 at the Grant County Fairgrounds in Lancaster. The free event will feature a Best of Show Award, Live Music, a Parade, Kids Activities, a Silent Auction, Vendors, Food Trucks and more. Truck Show registration is $50 per truck. All money raised helps support brave kids and families facing childhood cancer. More information can be found at thetruckshowlist.com/event/truckn-for-childhood-cancer/ and on the Truckin for Childhood Cancer Facebook page.
Sunday, September 13
Bingo will be held the second Sunday of each month, from 3:00 to 5:00, at Legion Post 220 in Soldiers Grove.
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.
Experience a classic movie in a historic space when “The Lady Eve” is shown Monday, September 14 from 7:00 to 9:00 at the Hillside Theater in Spring Green. An eligible, socially awkward heir to a brewery empire boards a cruise ship bound for New York and soon becomes the target of the single ladies on the vessel, as well as a trio of card sharks out to swindle the pushover out of his money, until one of them starts to fall for him romantically. The film, directed by Preston Sturges, stars Barbara Stanwyck and Henry Fonda. First shown at Taliesin in 1946. This film is presented in partnership with the River Valley Film Club. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at taliesinpreservation.org/events.
Tuesday, September 15
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.
Easy Chair Yoga will be held Tuesday, September 15 from 10:30 until 11:15 at Bethel Home Fellowship Hall, Viroqua. Call Vernon County Over 50 at 262-384-0082.
Wednesday, September 16
The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to help hospitals and transfusion centers stay prepared to help all patients. A blood drive will be held Wednesday, September 16 from 11:30 to 5:30 at the Richland Center Community/Senior Center. Appointments may be made by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS, visiting redcrossblood.org and enter Sponsor Code RichlandCenterWI or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App. Walk-ins are also welcome.
Tai Chi Exercise will be held Wednesday, September 16 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 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, September 17
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 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. Area car enthusiasts are invited to showcase your vehicles. Everyone is welcome for great food and entertainment.
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.
Friday, September 18
Due to a conflict the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 13 and their mascots the mini donkeys, Miss Purdy and Nestor, will not be visiting Schmitt Woodland Hills on Friday, September 18, instead they will on Monday, September 21st from 10:00 till noon. Come on out and visit the residents, staff and the donkeys.
Designing with Nature Workshop will be held Friday, September 18 through Sunday, September 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.
Saturday, September 19
Kickapoo Area Food Pantry will be held Saturday, September 19 from 9:00 to 11:00 and Monday, September 21 from 4:00 to 6:00. Please sign in at the Viola Municipal Building located at 106 West Wisconsin Street. Volunteers will load your vehicle. The Pantry is open on the third Saturday and the following Monday of each month. All are welcome. For more information please call 608-629-1910.
Little Lambs Closet is held the third Saturday of each month at the Park Street Christian Church in Richland Center from 9:30 to 11:30. Please use the Park Street entrance.
Free milk and cheese is available the third Saturday of each month at Park Street Christian Church in Richland Center from 9:30 until gone. Please use the Seminary Street entrance.
An Old Time Family Dance will be held Saturday, September 19 from 7:30 until 10:00, on the second floor of Schmitt Woodland Hills in Richland Center. There will be slow dances, fast dances, and square dancing. Requests will be taken and there will also be karaoke. Admission is free. Free will offerings will be accepted. For more information contact DJ Steve Walton at 478-719-2566.
Sunday, September 20
The Buena Vista Lions Club Car Cruise will be held Sunday, September 20 from 5:00 to 8:00 at the Buena Vista Bicentennial Park in Gotham. Great cars, great fun and great friends come together. There will also be a concession stand serving food and drinks at the event.
Monday, September 21
The Avoca American Legion Auxiliary will be holding a Pork Loin Dinner on Monday, September 21 from 4:00 to 7:00, or until gone, at the Village Hall on Wisconsin Street in Avoca.
Experience a classic movie in a historic space when “Citizen Kane” is shown Monday, September 21 from 7:00 to 9:00 at the Hillside Theater in Spring Green. Alone at his fantastic estate known as Xanadu, 70-year-old Charles Foster Kane dies, uttering only the single word Rosebud. So ends the odyssey of a life and begins a fabulous tale of the rise to wealth and power–and ultimate fall–of a complex man. Frequently regarded as the best American film ever made, “Citizen Kane” received an Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay; and was nominated for an additional eight Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor. First shown at Taliesin in 1946, this film is presented in partnership with the River Valley Film Club. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at taliesinpreservation.org/events.
Tuesday, September 22
Easy Chair Yoga will be held Tuesday, September 22 from 10:30 until 11:15 at Bethel Home Fellowship Hall, Viroqua. Call Vernon County Over 50 at 262-384-0082.
The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Eagle Country, Richland County office is offering the Richland Center Caregiver Support Group at the Woodman Senior Center on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. This group offers a chance to connect with local experts, family members and care partners who may be experiencing similar circumstances. To RSVP, or for information, you may call the ADRC at 608-647-4616 or Pam, the Dementia Care Specialist, at 608-548-3954.
The Brewer Public Library in Richland Center will host a free workshop on Tuesday, September 22 at 6:00. Sarah Kubiak of UW-Madison Extension Richland County will show participants how they can stretch their personal budget and shrink their grocery bill. Please contact the library at 608-647-6444 to pre-register.
Wednesday, September 23
Tai Chi Exercise will be held Wednesday, September 23 from 1:00 until 1:45 at Bethel Home Fellowship Hall, Viroqua and the Ontario & Readstown Public Libraries. Call Vernon County Over 50 at 262-384-0082.
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, September 25
American Legion Auxiliary 13 and their mascots, the mini donkeys Miss Purdy and Nestor, will be making their appearance Friday, September 25 at 10:00 at Our House in Richland Center. Come on out and meet and hug the donkeys along with the residents and staff. Visit pending weather and military funerals.
The Ladies Missionary Society of Park Street Christian Church will host a Brat and Pie Sale on Friday, September 25 starting at 10:30 at Walsh’s ACE Hardware in Richland Center.
The Taleisin Preservation will host a Weekend Workshop: Learning from the Land – Nature, Stewardship, and the Driftless Region will be held Friday, September 25 at 12:30 through Sunday, September 27, at 3:00. Tour the Taliesin estate with prairie and birding walks, experience sustainable farming in the Kitchen Garden, and learn more about the region’s conservation legacy. Arrive at the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center in Spring Green Friday, September 25, at 12:30 to check in. Cost of the program is $1,800 per person, plus a 6% service fee which includes breakfasts, lunches, one dinner, workshop instruction, guided tour, guestroom on the estate for two nights, and welcome reception in the main house. For more information go online to taliesinpreservation.org/weekend-workshops.
Saturday, September 26
Grow and Gather: Fall Foraging will be held Saturday, September 26 from 9:30 to 12:30 at the Taliesin Preservation in Spring Green. Come explore Phoebe Point Trail at Taliesin and learn how to forage with Taliesin Preservation’s Kitchen Gardener, Abbie Lehman. This class will begin by discussing foraging basics at the base of the trail. Then, we will embark on a moderate 1.1-mile loop through Phoebe Point to put our new knowledge to the test, identifying common summer wild edibles along the way. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at taliesinpreservation.org/events. Check-in at the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center the day of the event.
Knights of Columbus Council 3492 will be hosting Bingo on Saturday, September 26 starting at 6:30 at the Richland Community Center. The progressive blackout jackpot will be $3,762 + 50% of net sales in 58 calls or less.
Sunday, September 27
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.
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.
Wednesday, September 30
Tai Chi Exercise will be held Wednesday, September 30 from 1:00 until 1:45 at Bethel Home Fellowship Hall, Viroqua and the Ontario & Readstown Public Libraries. Call Vernon County Over 50 at 262-384-0082.
Muscoda American Legion Post 85 will be holding Burgers in the Park on Wednesday, September 30 from 3:00 until 8:00 at the Muscoda Railroad Park. There will be a Meister Cheeseburger Special of the Month offered on the menu.
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, 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
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.
to support a scholarship for youth recreation programs.
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.
Sunday, October 4
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.
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.
Thursday, October 8
The OMHS Animal House Food Stand will be in the Richland Center Community Center Parking Lot Thursday, October 8 and Friday, October 9 from 10:00 until 2:00. They will be serving their famous Chicago Dog, Brats and more.
The Richland Center Lions is hosting Car Cruise-In and Burgers on Thursday, October 8 from 4:30 until 6:30 at the Richland County Fairgrounds. Area car enthusiasts are invited to showcase your vehicles. Everyone is welcome for great food and entertainment.
Saturday, October 10
Grow and Gather: Seed Saving will be held Saturday, October 10 from 9:30 to 12:30 at the Kitchen Garden at Taliesin in Spring Green. Discover the importance and magic of saving seeds, both in the garden and in the wild. Learn about climate zones, as well as plant taxonomy, life cycles, pollination, and propagation to better understand how to save your seeds. Study seed anatomy and distinguish different seed types based on selective pollination. By the end of this course, you’ll be ready to properly gather, process, store, and even eat your seeds. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at taliesinpreservation.org/events.
Sunday, October 11
The 31st Annual 100 Mile Fall Color Cruise will be held Sunday, October 11 starting at 10:00 at the Nishan Park parking lot in Reedsburg. Bring your old vehicle or motorcycle to participate in the back road cruise. Held rain or shine, all vehicles are welcome. Bring a lawn chair. This year will be a Brown Bag Picnic, bring your own. Free will donations from cruise participants will be accepted for charities. For more information call Mike or Charlene Molitor at 608-350-4472 or 608-432-4568, Doug Hartley at 608-387-0400 or Tom at 608-985-8040.
Thursday, October 15
The Greater Richland Area Cancer Elimination (GRACE) Annual Meeting will be held Thursday, October 15, at 6:00 at The Phoenix Center in Richland Center.
Friday, October 16
A weekend workshop titled “Yoga, Meditation and Mindfulness” will be held Friday, October 16 at 12:30 through Sunday, October 18 at 3:00 at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin Estate in Spring Green. Step away from daily life and immerse yourself in a weekend of yoga, meditation, and mindfulness. The cost is $1,800 for adults 18 and over which includes breakfasts, lunches, one dinner, workshop instruction, materials, guided tour, guestroom on the estate for two nights and welcome reception in the main house. More information and reservations can be made at taliesinpreservation.org/weekend-workshops.
Saturday, October 17
An Old Time Family Dance will be held Saturday, October 17 from 7:30 until 10:00, on the second floor of Schmitt Woodland Hills in Richland Center. There will be slow dances, fast dances, and square dancing. Requests will be taken and there will also be karaoke. Admission is free. Free will offerings will be accepted. For more information contact DJ Steve Walton at 478-719-2566.
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, 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.
Sunday, October 25
Summer Cruise Night will be held Sunday, October 25 from 4:00 until close, weather permitting, at Dairy Isle, Highway 12-16 on the west edge of Mauston. Bring your Hot Rod, Custom, Muscle or Restored Vehicle for an evening of camaraderie. The event is hosted by members of the Wizard of Rods. For more info contact Mike/Charlene Molitor at 608-350-4472 or 608-432-4568, Tom at 608-985-8040 or Dairy Isle at 608-847-7001.
Friday, October 30
Sourdough Breads with Regional Grains Weekend Workshop will be held Friday, October 30 through Sunday, November 1. Spend a weekend at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin estate discovering the art of sourdough baking using time-honored techniques and regionally grown, stone-milled grains. Get hands-on practice mixing, shaping, and baking, sample your creations, and take home a sourdough starter, recipes, and tips while learning how to support your local grain economy. The workshop check-in will begin Friday afternoon at 12:30. Arrive at the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center in Spring Green. The cost of the adult weekend is $1,800 per person plus 6% service fee. The price includes breakfasts, lunches, one dinner, workshop instruction, guided tour, guestroom on the estate for two nights, and welcome reception in the main house. For more information or to register go to taliesinpreservation.org/weekend-workshops.
Comedian Mickey Bell will be performing Friday, October 30 at 6:30 at Grace Community Church, by the Richland County Fairgrounds, in Richland Center. Admission is free. Call to reserve free seats at 608-647-2222. Be a part of the VIP experience. Chili and meet & greet at 5:30 for $30. Reserve through bandsintown.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 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.
