Seeing Stars: Cold nights bring clear skies

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,...

Activities slated at Wilton Public Library

By KELLY LUPTON | Wilton Public Library director The Wilton Public Library will host the following activities: • 10 a.m. Friday, March 1: Current-events discussion group • 10 a.m. Saturday, March 2: Meet the candidates for Wilton Village Board • 4 p.m. Tuesday, March...

Norwalk Public Library to host array of activities in March

By JESICA HELGREN | Norwalk Public Library director Please register for all events unless otherwise stated by calling or emailing the library so that we know how many supplies to prepare. Thank you! Our contact information is (608) 823-7473 and norwalkpl@wrlsweb.org....

Senior menus for March 4–8

Kendall, Norwalk and Wilton meal sites Call 463-7622 (Kendall), 343-3158 (Norwalk) or 487-6130 (Wilton) by noon two days before to reserve a meal. Suggested donation is $4 per meal. One-percent milk is served with each meal.  Monday, March 4: Pork loin ala...

Gjefle: How do we explain the moon? 

By Pastor Michael. T. Gjefle  Faith Independent Baptist Church, Ontario It is a beautiful clear night here in Wisconsin, and the moon is aglow with its brilliance. How do we digest the moon and its detail? There it shines, hanging on nothing, yet it is critical to our...

South Side News for Feb. 22

By MYRNA FAUSKA There are only a few items to share with you this week, as it seems most of the neighbors have been keeping a low profile and have been out and about only doing odd jobs and mundane chores. However, read on for what we have to share. For the latest in...

Ontario Public Library to host program on ways to help birds

By RACHEL CONNER | Ontario Public Library director Please join us for a presentation, “Seven Ways to Help Birds,” with Ben Johnston on Monday, March 4, at 4 p.m. at the Ontario Public Library. The Lego Club at the Ontario Public Library next meets on Tuesday,...

Senior menus for Feb. 26 to March 1

Kendall, Norwalk and Wilton meal sites Call 463-7622 (Kendall), 343-3158 (Norwalk) or 487-6130 (Wilton) by noon two days before to reserve a meal. Suggested donation is $4 per meal. One-percent milk is served with each meal.  Monday, Feb. 26: Chicken parmesan,...

Wilton Public Library to host events

By KELLY LUPTON | Wilton Public Library director The Wilton Public Library will host the following events: • 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 23: Current-events discussion group • 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26: Lego Club • 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28: Preschool Story Hour  •...

South Side News for Feb. 15

By MYRNA FAUSKA By the time you read this, Valentine’s Day 2024 will be history, but you will have something to look forward to in next week’s column, when you find out how much fun we folks on the south side of Kendall had. For more current news, keep reading to...

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