By Kelly Lupton | Wilton Public Library director The Wilton Public Library will host the following events: • 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 17: Current-Events Discussion Group • 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21: Board-Game Club • 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21: Book Club...
Senior menus for Jan. 20–31
Kendall and Norwalk meal sites Call 463-7622 (Kendall) or 343-3158 (Norwalk) by noon one day before to reserve a meal. Suggested donation is $4 per meal. One-percent milk is served with each meal. Monday, Jan. 20: Chicken sandwiches with cheese on whole-grain buns,...
Ontario Public Library to host First-Friday Homeschool Hangouts
By Rachel Conner | Ontario Public Library director Beginning Feb. 7, the Ontario Public Library will host First-Friday Homeschool Hangouts from 2–4 p.m. on the first Friday of each month. The library is a great place to gather with friends to visit and to find...
AARP, Monroe County to help with tax preparation
Contributed by the Monroe County ADRC AARP tax volunteers and the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Monroe County are pleased to announce the 2025 tax season dates. The free, confidential service is open to low- to moderate-income residents, with a focus given...
Vernon County Museum Notes: The origins of the one-room Foreaker School
By Carol Krogan | Vernon County Museum assistant curator Once in a while, here at the Vernon County Museum & History Center, we run into a mystery. Someone out there knows the answer, but just who? Sometimes we can do a little research and find the answer....
Monroe County offering free radon kits
Contributed by the Monroe County Health Department January is National Radon Action Month. Radon is a natural radioactive gas that you can’t see, smell, or taste but could be present at a dangerous level in your home. Radon is dangerous because it can cause lung...
Royall third graders learn about thankfulness
Royall third-grade students in guidance sessions learned about thankfulness and gratitude. They made a classroom chain that had specific examples of kind things people have done for them. If you see them, ask them what they're thankful for! — Contributed by the Royall...
‘O’ is for Owl
Royall 4-year-old kindergartners recently had their “'O' is for Owl” lesson (left to right): Roman, Aidan, Aubrey, Grayson, Hattie, Ivy, Carter and Letty. (Contributed photo)
Kendall Nutrition Site hosts Christmas dinner
The Kendall Nutrition Site had a Christmas party Friday, Dec. 27. Those in attendance were Jim Thompson, Rick Popp, Linda Martin, Jean Jefferies, Francis Trepes, Carrie Doyle, Joyce Thonesen and Alrita Benish. A great time was had by all! — Contributed by the Kendall...
Norwalk hosts Winter Fun Day
The Norwalk Public Library put on its Winter Fun Day and Fundraiser on Dec. 14. Kids and adults participated in a coloring contest, ornament making, and a build-a-bear creation.
