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 Oct. 21–25

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, Oct....

Ontario Public Library to host Amish presentation Oct. 14

By Rachel Conner | Ontario Public Library director Please join the Ontario Public Library for presentations this October: • 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14 — Local author Larry Scheckel will be at the Ontario Public Library to speak about “The Amish in Wisconsin.” His...

Kendall movie night is Oct. 18

Contributed by Lynette Vlasak The Kendall Public Library’s movie night will be Friday, Oct. 18, at 6:30 p.m., at St. John’s Church Fellowship Hall.   We will show the western movie “The Long Ride Home,” starring Randy Travis. Jake Fowler (Randy Travis) is...

‘Seeing Stars’

By Susan Cushing | Kickapoo Dark Sky Initiative This week our Kickapoo dark skies offer two special sights. The first is a view of Europa, one of Jupiter’s moons. Get the binoculars out, wake up early on Oct. 11, and look east before sunrise. One of Jupiter’s moons,...

OHS class of ‘60 reunites

Contributed — The Ontario High School class of 1960 had its  annual reunion in Ontario this year. It was an enjoyable time with old friends, and we will plan to do it again next year! Back row (left to right): Minnie Nofsinger Woods, David Kennedy, Rita Rynes Downing,...

On Campus

• The following local freshmen at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire received scholarships: Marah Gruen of Elroy, Carol Krohn Scholarship and Chancellor’s Scholarship; and Jordyn Anderson of Kendall, Carol Krohn Scholarship. 

Senior menus for Oct. 14–18

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, Oct....

Historic St. Luke’s hymn sing, raffle is Saturday

Contributed by St. Luke’s Church Historic St Luke’s Church, located at 30013 Oxford Road in rural Elroy, will host its annual hymn sing and raffle on Saturday, Oct. 5, starting at 10:30 a.m.  Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the music as well as the...

Norwalk Public Library to offer cheese-making class on Oct. 30

By Jesica Helgren | Norwalk Public Library director The Norwalk Public Library’s popular cheese-making class is back! Sign up today — spots are limited! Don’t forget to check out a book, magazine, or movie while enjoying one of our many new programs. The library...

Wilton Public Library to host activities in October

By Kelly Lupton | Wilton Public Library director The following activities are coming up at the Wilton Public Library: • 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 4: Current-Events Discussion Group • 12:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4: Book Club for Adults with Special Needs • 10:30 a.m....

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