By Jesica Helgren | Norwalk Public Library director The Norwalk Public Library’s winter reading program, “S’mitten with Books,” is in full swing! You can join any time between now and March 8 to log the books you’ve read and win prizes! All ages are welcome to...
Wilton Public Library to host events
By Kelly Lupton | Wilton Public Library director The following events will be offered at the Wilton Public Library: • 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 31: Current-Events Discussion Group • 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4: Board-Game Club • 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4: Book Club for...
Seeing Stars: Warm-colored artificial light improves night vision
By Susan Cushing | Kickapoo Dark-Sky Initiative We can finally see the end of January, and none too soon. Cold, wet, no snow, or not enough to enjoy, and erratic temperatures are all reasons to be glad it is almost over. But above us, the planets are still putting on...
Senior menus for Feb. 3–7
Kendall and Norwalk meal sites Call 463-7622 (Kendall) or 343-3158 (Norwalk) by noon one day before to reserve a meal. One-percent milk is served with each meal. Monday, Feb. 3: Meatball subs with marinara on whole-grain buns, provolone cheese, tater tots and ketchup,...
On Campus
• The following local students were named to the fall dean’s list at the University of Wisconsin-Madison: Camron Cafferty, Emma Green and Olivia Saemisch, all of Elroy; and Amelia Muellenberg of Ontario. • Jack Mulvaney of...
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, 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...
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....
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...
