The Monroe County Aging and Disability Resource Center honored veterans with a free meal on Veterans Day at the Kendall Meal Site (left to right): Francis Trepes, Doug Rogalla, Don Yahnke and Jim Small. (Contributed photo)
Seeing Stars: An aspect of poor lighting is glare
By Susan Cushing | Kickapoo Dark Sky Initiative I’m learning about good lighting now because our dark skies are being affected by excessive and poorly designed lighting, and the stars are disappearing behind a haze of light. One aspect of poor lighting is glare. I’d...
Senior menus for Nov. 25–29
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....
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,...
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...
