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The UW-River Falls Marching Band performs as part of the university’s 2023 Homecoming parade in downtown River Falls. This year’s Homecoming events take place Sept. 30-Oct. 6, with the parade on Saturday, Oct. 5.

UWRF Homecoming celebration includes commemoration of university’s 150th anniversary

RIVER FALLS – The public is invited to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Sept. 30-Oct. 6 to celebrate Homecoming festivities that will feature a range of fun activities. This … more

10/2/24

River Falls FFA members (from left) Hunter Buckner, Ryan Sell and advisor Ryan Pechacek were hard at work selling pigs to float on the Kinni during Bacon Bash in River Falls on Saturday, Sept. 28.

GALLERY: A beautiful day for Bacon Bash, Powered by Electricity events

The weekend of Sept. 28 was picture perfect for thousands of visitors to descend upon River Falls for the annual Bacon Bash and Powered by Electricity celebrations. more

10/2/24

Senior Gathering Place news & activities Week of Oct. 3

PRESCOTT – October 2024 is here, even though it feels like August! I hope you all enjoyed the October potluck. Remember this reoccurring event is always the first Tuesday of each month. Next … more

10/2/24

Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Beldenville will host its annual Scandinavian dinner 2-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24.

Lutefisk lovers - where are you?

TOWN OF ELLSWORTH – Are there many people left in the area that still like to eat lutefisk? The number is probably decreasing but Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in the Beldenville area … more

10/2/24

October is a busy month at Ellsworth Public Library!

ELLSWORTH – In celebration of National Book Month, we invite you to stop in and check out a book to read, listen to or share and to join our October Adventures in Reading challenge. Your … more

10/2/24

Fall Harvest Fest at YMCA Camp St. Croix in Hudson will feature, among other attractions, a build-your-own pizza market with fresh produce to choose from.

YMCA of the North, River Valley Charities partner to address food insecurity

HUDSON – United by a shared mission to address childhood nutrition and food insecurity, YMCA of the North and River Valley Charities are partnering at the Farm at YCMA Camp St. Croix … more

10/2/24

Eight students from Ave Maria Academy arrived for Book Buddies, and they were able to practice their reading alongside their attentive resident audience.

Plum City Care Center welcomes student visitors

Monday was made for Monday Movers and Noel and Stacey led a great group of exercisers through a 30-minute workout to get everyone’s blood pumping! Once everyone cooled down, Stacey brought out … more

By Noel Elsen | 10/2/24

Join RFCT and the Fish Tale Players for a spine-chilling rendition of Dracula – a radio show

RIVER FALLS – In a delightful homage to the golden age of radio, River Falls Community Theater brings the classic tale of Bram Stoker’s Dracula to life with the innovative adaptation from … more

9/25/24

Members of the Gathering Place play pickleball every Tuesday &=and Thursday morning from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the Public Square courts.

Senior Gathering Place activities for Sept. 25

PRESCOTT – Fall appears to be here! The weather is still good but much cooler. Please note that pickleball will meet at 8:30 a.m. outside at Lions Park until the weather changes, then they … more

9/25/24

Great River Road Visitor & Learning Center/Freedom Park Executive Director Linda Schenk

Freedom Park: Experience the magic of fall at Freedom Park

As autumn sweeps across the Midwest, the Great River Road Visitor and Learning Center at Freedom Park invites visitors to experience the season's vibrant transformation. With its stunning perch … more

By Executive Director Linda Schenk | 9/25/24

Chris Falteisek, local musician and historian, will give a multimedia concert at Joy Lutheran Church on Oct. 11.

Falteisek’s ‘Celebrate Prescott’ Concert is Oct. 11

PRESCOTT – At 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, the Prescott Area Historical Society presents Chris Falteisek’s “Celebrate Prescott” Concert at Joy Lutheran Church, 1435 St. Croix … more

9/25/24

Flyer for Discovering Together Tuesday event at Ellsworth Senior Center.

Ellsworth Senior Center plans busy fall

One last reminder that we have relocated the Ellsworth Senior Center to English Lutheran Church, the brick church at 229 W. Main St.; check out our larger, bright space, with windows and a large … more

9/25/24

Flyer for the Fall Clothing Exchange at Zion Covenant Church in Ellsworth.

Fall free clothing exchange is Nov. 2

ELLSWORTH – The Fall Free Community Clothing Exchange will take place on Saturday, Nov. 2 in the Zion Covenant Church Community Center (201 N. Beulah St., Ellsworth). Drop off your gently … more

9/25/24

The October 2024 Staying Put activities calendar.

Staying Put releases October calendar of events

Staying Put, Inc. (S312 McKay Ave. PO Box 193, Spring Valley) offers an array of non-medical volunteer services to help seniors and adults with disabilities maintain their independence in Spring … more

9/25/24

Spring Valley-Elmwood Cub Scouts Pack 145 hosted a lemonade stand for Spring Valley Dam Days.

SVE Cub Scouts have successful Dam Days

The Spring Valley-Elmwood Cub Scouts, Pack 145, would like to thank the Spring Valley community for their support of our Second Annual Dam Days Lemonade Stand! Thanks to the generosity of our … more

9/25/24

It was a bright and sunny day, after torrential downpours in the morning, for the Spring Valley Dam Days Vendor Market on McKay Avenue on Saturday, Sept. 21.

GALLERY: Dam Days celebrates close-knit community

The 2024 Spring Valley Dam Days hosted a whole slate of events, including a community walk/run, vendor market on McKay Avenue, kids' activities, pedal tractor pull, flag retirement ceremony, grand … more

9/25/24

Jeff Halverson and Ivan Mason are having a rocking good time at Plum City Care Center’s happy hour.

Plum City Care Center is a big dill

Every Monday morning, we shake out the cobwebs from the weekend with a little exercise at Monday Movers and Noel got the crowd going with 30 minutes of an invigorating arms and legs workout! Once … more

By Noel Elsen | 9/25/24

From left: Art on the Kinni Judge Jill Berke, Event Organizer Brian Johnson, Winner Lawrence Sawyer, Kate Bauman (runner up), Vic Rouleau (Honorable Mention), Judge Susan Bushard, and Carrie Kaplan (Honorable Mention).

Art Beat – Art on the Kinni

From Friday evening of Sept. 6 to the morning of Sept. 7, 2024, artists of all types make their way into River Falls’ Heritage Park and up the White Pathway. Overnight a tent city made of 10x10 … more

By Margreth Downing | 9/18/24

The Canasta group is going strong and having fun! They play the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 12:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place. Feel free to stop by and join them and/or learn to play!

Senior Gathering Place activities for Sept. 18

PRESCOTT – I hope you didn’t miss the postponed pontoon ride. It was a beautiful day for it Monday. Summer is hanging on, so walking group and pickleball will continue to meet … more

9/18/24

Judy Thorn displayed eggs-cellent throwing skills and was the first-place winner in a spirited game of egg toss.

Fun and games over Labor Day week at Plum City Care Center

Monday was Labor Day, but that didn’t stop us from having an afternoon and evening of fun and games! Willow started the afternoon at Kitchen Corner, with the assistance of Chef Jeff, baking a … more

By Noel Elsen | 9/18/24