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Dr. Connors will give a presentation on his mission trip to Africa at 10 a.m. Friday, April 19 in the Elmwood Auditorium (323 W. Winter Ave., Elmwood).

Staying Put, Inc. (S312 McKay Ave. PO Box 193, Spring Valley) offers an array of non-medical volunteer services to help seniors and adults with disabilities maintain their independence in Spring … more

3/20/24

Hot Air Affair event directors Evy Nerbonne and Carla Timmerman with balloonmeister Ken Walter at the Wisconsin Governor’s Conference on Tourism in Lake Geneva.

Hot Air Affair at Tourism Conference

LAKE GENEVA – Hudson’s annual hot air balloon rally and winter festival was represented at the recent Wisconsin Governor’s Conference on Tourism in Lake Geneva. Event … more

3/20/24

Senior Gathering Place is back in action

PRESCOTT – St. Patrick’s Day is behind us and the March winds keep blowing through! I heard March may leave us like a lion but I am hoping his roar is a mild one. We have gone this long … more

3/20/24

The Easter Bunny is set to make a special appearance at PFD’s pancake breakfast on March 24 starting at 8:30 a.m.

Hoppin' Good Time: PFD wraps up pancake season with Easter breakfast

PRESCOTT – Mark your calendars for one last delicious bite! The Prescott Fire Department (PFD) is proud to host the final installment of its popular 2024 Pancake Breakfast series from 8 a.m. to … more

3/20/24

Senior Gathering Place activities for March 13

PRESCOTT – Even though Prescott schools are on spring break there are a couple events still going on, one of which is pickleball from 9-10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 14 at the Intermediate School … more

3/13/24

Ellsworth Public Library March schedule

Check out the following events at Ellsworth Public Library (388 W. Main St.) in March. On Display now at the library and in the Local History Vault: Ellsworth Community School District … more

3/13/24

Ellsworth Public Library receives national grant

ELLSWORTH – Ellsworth Public Library has been selected as one of 310 libraries to participate in round two of Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities, an … more

3/13/24

Kiss Me Once: Stories from the Homefront

HASTINGS, Minn. – The Hastings Concert Association Board of Directors will be hosting a Food and Fund Drive to benefit Hastings Family Service at a concert on March 14 at the Hastings Middle … more

3/13/24

Bundled up and ready to make a difference, CNOY walkers, proudly wearing their event beanies, navigate the I-94 bridge on the 3-mile route. Their dedication and fundraising efforts helped raise over $61,000 in support of local programs assisting individuals facing hunger, homelessness, and hardship.

Over $61,000 raised at Coldest Night of the Year

The inaugural Coldest Night of the Year event in Hudson brought together over 200 compassionate walkers on Feb. 24. Coordinated by River Valley Charities, the event raised funds and awareness for … more

3/13/24

Plum City Care Center Chatter: A busy week keeps residents moving

The weekend was over quicker than you could blink and Monday Movers began the new week of activities at the care center! Noel had a group of residents moving and grooving at the morning seated … more

By Noel Elsen | 3/13/24

Pictured (from left) are: Tonya Schmitt (Grow to Share Board Member), Greg Bjork (Grow to Share Treasurer), Lisa Barbian (Grow to Share President), Kendra Sievers (River Falls Rotarian).

$10,000 community grant awarded to Grow to Share

RIVER FALLS – The River Falls Rotary Club announced recently that Grow to Share would be the recipient of their $10,000 community grant. The grant will be used to support Grow to Share’s … more

3/6/24

Current River Falls Ambassador Rose Sayler was crowned in July 2023.

RF Ambassador program is seeking candidates

RIVER FALLS – Attention current River Falls High School sophomores and juniors! Applications are now open for those interested in becoming a 2024-25 River Falls Royal Ambassador! The … more

3/6/24

The Haitian Relief Services Board transition pictured (from left): Jeanette Juetten, Curt Larson, Pat O'Malley, Joy (O'Malley) Richards.

18th It Takes A Village Ecumenical Concert: A Triumph of Community Spirit

RIVER FALLS – Sunday, Feb. 25, Ezekiel Lutheran Church became a haven of harmony and goodwill as it hosted the return of “It Takes A Village Ecumenical Concert.” After a hiatus … more

3/6/24

March 6-13: Senior Gathering Place activities

PRESCOTT – As we mentioned last week the Senior Gathering Place will be closed during the school spring break March 11-15. We will be open March 6 and 7 and after spring break March 19. … more

3/6/24

Walking is the perfect exercise with many people.

Prescott Walking/Running Group is kicking off!

Do you like to walk or run around Prescott – or would you like to start? Do you prefer to walk/run with others for safety, motivation, or company? Are you interested in walking or running with … more

3/6/24

Exotic pet surrender event offers compassionate solution for pet owners

PRESCOTT – Have an exotic pet that you can no longer care for? Look no further than the Exotic Pet Surrender Event, hosted by J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue, in collaboration with the Great … more

3/6/24

Column: Who are the Freemasons?

As I sit down to write this column, my mind is filled with a myriad of thoughts and emotions. The world around us is changing at a rapid pace, and it can be hard to keep up. From political upheavals … more

By Frank During | 3/6/24

Last year, the Cheese Curd Festival came in at #10 in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards in the Best Specialty Food Festival category.

Cheese Curd Festival nominated for USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards

ELLSWORTH – The Cheese Curd Festival has been selected by a panel of industry experts and editors at USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards as a nominee for Best Specialty Food Festival for … more

3/6/24

Plum City Care Center looks forward to St. Patrick's Day

After a quiet weekend, what better way to perk ourselves up than with a little exercising at Monday Movers? Stacey and Noel led residents in a pulse-pumping and energetic series of seated exercises, … more

By Noel Elsen | 3/6/24

EHS Murder Mystery Dinner, 6 p.m., Ellsworth High School (323 W. Hillcrest St., Ellsworth). Rescheduled from January. All aboard the HMS Colonel Ellsworth for a luxury holiday on the high seas! It's the ship's maiden voyage but as guests excitedly wave bon voyage, all is not as it seems. Danger lurks below deck when a murder on board turns every guest into a suspect! Always a fun time, this annual interactive murder mystery dinner benefits the Ellsworth Community School District Foundation. Bribes support the Ellsworth High School Drama Department.

Community calendar: March 6 edition

Every Tuesday Among Friends, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 110 S. Third St., River Falls. A social respite program serving seniors residing in Pierce and St. Croix counties who are facing memory … more

3/6/24