By Susan Cushing | Kickapoo Dark-Sky Initiative Mid-November always feels like the beginning of winter to me, even though autumn lasts on the calendar into December. The cold nights bring clear skies, which make excellent conditions for star gazing. This month,...
Wilton Public Library to host events in November
By Kelly Lupton | Wilton Public Library director The following activities are coming up at the Wilton Public Library: • 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 15: Current–Events Discussion Group • 12:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15: Book Club for Adults with Special Needs • 4:30...
Author to speak at Westby Performing Arts Center
By Rachel Conner | Ontario Public Library director Renowned Wisconsin author Jennifer Chiaverini will speak at the Westby Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, for the eighth annual Vernon County Reads. A book signing by the author will follow,...
Seeing Stars: Dark Sky Wisconsin to host Zoom meeting on protecting, restoring dark skies
By Susan Cushing | Kickapoo Dark Sky Initiative This week, you can join a free event to learn about what others are doing for dark skies in Wisconsin. On Thursday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m., DarkSky Wisconsin will host a statewide Zoom meeting with information about what’s...
Senior menus for Nov. 11–15
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. Note: The Wilton meal site closed permanently Sept. 6. Monday, Nov....
Wilton Public Library to host programs, events
By Kelly Lupton | Wilton Public Library director The following activities are coming up at the Wilton Public Library: • 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8: Current-Events Discussion Group • 12:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8: Book Club for Adults with Special Needs...
Vernon County Museum Notes: Walking-tour brochure available for Viroqua Cemetery
By Kristen Parrott | Vernon County Museum curator Just in time for Halloween, a walking tour brochure for the Viroqua Cemetery has been published by the Vernon County Historical Society. The tour brochure is available in paper format at the Vernon County Museum and...
Ontario Public Library announces winners of coloring contest
By Rachel Conner | Ontario Public Library director Thank you to all the amazing artists who participated in the annual Ontario Public Library Halloween coloring contest! Congratulations to prize winners: Thaya, Ivy, and Noelle. Please stop by the library to pick up...
Wilton Public Library to host activities
By Kelly Lupton | Wilton Public Library director The following activities are coming up at the Wilton Public Library: • 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1: Current-events discussion group • 12:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1: Book club for adults with special needs • 4 p.m....
Seeing Stars: Fall nights are good times for walks
By Susan Cushing | Kickapoo Valley Dark Sky Initiative The days are getting noticeably shorter, and fall is in the air. We think of taking a walk and enjoying the fall colors, but fall is also a good time to walk at night when colors fade but other aspects of the land...
