Thursday, June 8
History Club, 2 p.m., Plum City Public Library (611 Main St.) Pierce County Historical Association is working with local libraries to bring communities a local history club! …
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History Club, 2 p.m., Plum City Public Library (611 Main St.) Pierce County Historical Association is working with local libraries to bring communities a local history club! Each event kicks off with a fun Show & Tell where you can share a story, photo or item of local or family significance. Learn about local history with others who love it!
Summer Reading Kick Off Party, 4-7 p.m., Plum City Public Library (611 Main St.) Stop by for face painting, treats, prize drawing, kids goody bags and reading logs.
100 Year History of RF Public Library, 6:30 p.m., RF Public Library (140 Union St.) Mary Baumgartner will present historical documentation from The Federated Women’s Club of River Falls (The Tuesday Club), which was instrumental in establishing the library in 1923. Watch in person or on the library Facebook page or YouTube channel.
Hope for Creation-RF Summer Social, 6 p.m., Glen Park East Side Shelter (River Falls). Learn more about Hope for Creation and enjoy a free meal and beverages. For more info, contact hope4creationrf@gmail.com
RF Area Retired Educators Association, 11 a.m., Junior’s Restaurant & Taphouse (100 E. Spring St., River Falls). This is our last meeting until October. If you are part of the Wisconsin Retirement System and are interested in joining us, contact Tom Possley at 715-688-4688. We are always looking for new members to help protect our pension and promote excellence in public education.
2023 Community Safety Day, 4-7 p.m., Spring Valley Village Hall (E121 S. Second St.) Free family event where you can come and learn about safety, tour emergency and heavy equipment vehicles and meet some local heroes! New this year: Food trucks!
Showdown in Curdtown, 6:30 p.m., Pierce County Fairgrounds (364 N. Maple St., Ellsworth). Eight pulling classes attracting participants from across the nation. This event is the main fundraiser for the Ellsworth FFA Alumni.
Hague Memorial Pony Pull, 11 a.m., Elmwood Rod & Gun (N6433 Highway 72, Elmwood). Concessions onsite, 50/50 raffles all day.
Sunday Brunch, 9 a.m. to noon, River Falls Moose Lodge 594 Moose Lodge (620 N. Clark St., River Falls). Buffet includes scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hashbrowns, pancakes, French toast, biscuits and sausage gravy, plus a Bloody Mary and Bubbly bar. Funds raised will go toward the parking lot fundraiser.
East End Chalk Fest, 9 a.m., Broadway Street, Ellsworth. Join us for another fun year of colorful, beautiful chalk creations! Free registration for artists, who must bring their own chalk. Brush Strokes will have some available onsite to purchase. Adults and children welcome to participate. To register, email brushstrokesparty@gmail.com or message on Facebook.
Bloody Mary Walk, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., downtown River Falls. This inaugural event will benefit the RF Sunshine Fund and Rhino’s Cancer Foundation. Two routes are available. Check in at Veterans Park to receive tickets and voting cards.
Carnival & Ice Cream Social, 4 p.m., River Falls Public Library (140 Union St.) Summer Reading Kickoff for Kids 4-6 p.m. where they can register for summer programs. Join us for the Centennial Celebration 6-7:30 p.m. with Winsome Hollow String Band, pie and ice cream, take and make art kit for adults and River Falls History Display. Local history experts will be available for questions during the celebration.
Discover Together Tuesday, 11 a.m., Ellsworth Senior Center (312 W. Main St.) Local children’s author Wade Bergner will share his story and publishing journey along with two works: “The Bird Ride” and “The Mirror Box.” Ellsworth Senior Center and Friends of the Ellsworth Public Library will provide a free meal afterward.
“Bullied” Screening & Discussion, 6 p.m., River Falls Public Library (140 Union St.) Jamie Nabozny’s 1996 lawsuit, Nabozny v. Podlesny, led to a landmark legal decision – the first judicial opinion in American history to find a public school accountable for allowing anti-gay abuse. “Bullied” chronicles his life and court battle. Attend and hear from Nabozny in his own words.
Prescott Chamber Golf Outing, 2-7 p.m., Clifton Highlands (N6890 1230th St., Prescott. Fun, friends, costumes, games and golf. Open to the public. Any skill level is welcome!
Pierce County Dairy Breakfast, 7:30-11:30 p.m., Maple Bud Farm (N5718 530th St., Ellsworth). Come enjoy a delicious meal that includes pancakes, sausage, Ellsworth cheese curds, Culver’s custard, Kwik Trip milk, water and coffee. Farm tours, kids activities, local farm history and more! Cash only please.
Jason Miklian, Author of “The Vortex,” 6:30 p.m., River Falls Public Library (140 Union St., lower level). Join us for a discussion with Jason Miklian, local RF grad and conflict, crisis and human rights researcher, who will present a book, “The Vortex.” “The Vortex” is a true story of the deadliest storm in modern history, which ripped Pakistan in two and led the world to the brink of nuclear war when American and Soviet forces converged in the Bay of Bengal. You can join virtually on Facebook and YouTube also.
Second Annual Trimbelle Nature Day, 1-3 p.m., Trimbelle Recreation Area (County Road O). All ages are invited to a day of nature play: Learn about ecosystems and how everything in nature works together. Create nature art using the sun and walk the loop trail all while enjoying this free county property on the Trimbelle River.
Civil Air Patrol Open House, 7 p.m., Civil Air Patrol Hangar, Red Wing Regional Airport (W7245 Highway 35, Bay City). Learn about cadet programs for youth ages 12-18, Cadet Orientation Flight Program, STEM Education Program, make new friends, leadership training, character education, aerospace education, emergency services training, and more. Youth, adults, pilots and educators welcome. Email Brenda.carlstrom@charter.net for more information.
Cheese Curd Festival, 4-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Ellsworth’s East End. Free admission, free parking and free shuttles. Enjoy a wide variety of cheese curd dishes, hand-battered cheese curds, several tasting experiences, live music, cheese curd eating contests, food trucks, vendors and more. Visit www.cheesecurdfestival.com for a full event lineup.
Ellsworth Lions Awards Banquet, 6 p.m., Kinne-Engelhart American Legion Post 204 (139 S. Oak St., Ellsworth).
Dinosaur Dimensions, 10:30 a.m., River Falls Public Library grounds (140 Union St.) Bring your kids for a fun, educational and interactive presentation about dinosaurs!
Summer Library Program Kick-Off Pool Party, 1-3 p.m., Klaas-Jonas Community Pool (312 Panther Drive, Ellsworth). Kick-off celebration for the Ellsworth Public Library Summer Program. Grab your free passes at the library!
Hancock Masonic Lodge Brat Stand Fundraiser, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nilssen’s Foods (157 E. Main St., Ellsworth)
Maiden Rock Party in the Park, 4-10:30 p.m., Maiden Rock Village Park. 4-H Rockets and MRACA food stands open at 4 p.m., craft/vendor fair 4-8 p.m., talent contest 4-7 p.m., magician Michael Huffman at 7:30 p.m., fireworks at dusk over Lake Pepin. Tribute to veterans before fireworks.
Hancock Masonic Lodge Brat Stand Fundraiser, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nilssen’s Foods (157 E. Main St., Ellsworth)
Creature Teacher, 2-3 p.m. and 4-5 p.m., River Falls Public Library grounds (140 Union St.) The Creature Teacher will be back with some real, live creatures for hands-on learning. Limited to 100 attendees. It will be held indoors if it rains.
History Club, 2 p.m., Elmwood Public Library (111 Main St.) Pierce County Historical Association is working with local libraries to bring communities a local history club! Each event kicks off with a fun Show & Tell where you can share a story, photo or item of local or family significance. Learn about local history with others who love it!
RF Days Parade, 6 p.m., downtown River Falls. Theme is “Rollin’ on the Kinni.” Stake out your spots early!
Ellsworth Lions Membership Meeting, 6:30 p.m., N4961 750th St., Ellsworth. All are welcome!
Kids From Wisconsin, 7 p.m., Wall Amphitheater, UW-River Falls Campus. Free outdoor show! The iconic group will pay homage to our nation’s famous award shows, from Broadway’s Tony Awards, the Oscars, to the Grammys. We will also “Stuff the Bus” with donations for the River Falls Community Food Pantry.
Prescott Fastpitch Association Fundraiser, 10 a.m., Valley Bar & Grill (W10299 Highway 10, Prescott). Rib cook-off, kids group bean bag tournament, competitive and social bags tournaments, meat raffle, music by 2 Old Folkers. BBQ contest is open to all levels of pitmasters. Entry fee is $75, which covers ribs and two free drinks. Fan vote and four-person judges panel.
Ellsworth Lions Fundraiser, Brat Stand, Nilssen’s Food (157 E. Main St., Ellsworth).
Ellsworth Lions Membership Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Summit Park (100 W. Grove St., Ellsworth). Meet at the north pavilion. All are welcome!
Ellsworth Lions Roadside Cleanup, 5 p.m., followed by Membership Meeting at 6:30 p.m., 560 W. Kinne St., Ellsworth.
