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Every Monday afternoon, residents at Plum City Care Center compete in a game of Tic Tac Toss.

Movin' and groovin' at Plum City Care Center

We had a small (but mighty!) group of residents show up for our Monday Movers seated exercise group and it’s always a great feeling to stretch out those muscles after a weekend of relaxing. … more

By Noel Elsen | 6/22/23

Bryce Knaapen of Woodville pets one of the Erlandson family’s Maple Bud Farm cows during Saturday’s Pierce County Dairy Breakfast.

PHOTOS: Fun, food and animals at annual dairy breakfast

The Pierce County Dairy Breakfast was the place to be for food, fun and a dairy good time Saturday, June 17 at Maple Bud Farm in Beldenville. more

By Andrew Harrington | 6/22/23

Anne Girdeen drew a beautiful series of honeycomb across the Broadway Street sidewalk in Ellsworth’s East End on Sunday, June 11.

PHOTOS: Chalk Fest is ‘chock full’ of talent

ELLSWORTH - East End Chalk Fest drew local artists to the sidewalks of Broadway Street Sunday, June 11 to bring drawings to life. The event was put on by E-Town Arts, Ellsworth E3 … more

6/15/23

Dr. Dean Hanson (retired from the University of Minnesota) and Heidi Sundet, Ellsworth Public Library Clerk, assist Jack and Isla Thayer at the Ellsworth Public Library’s Trimbelle Nature Day, held last year at the Trimbelle Rec Area off County Road O.

Second annual Trimbelle Nature Day is June 21

ELLSWORTH – The inaugural Trimbelle Nature Day was such a success last year, that Ellsworth Public Library Youth Services Program Coordinator Caroline Herfindahl decided to make it an annual … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 6/15/23

Ellsworth Lions (from left) Margaret Volenic, Sharlene Kreye and Trent Nyhus at the Nilssen's food stand during a recent fundraiser.

What does the Ellsworth Lions Club do?

ELLSWORTH – Lions International is the world's largest humanitarian organization. Your local club raises funds through raffles, service hours to other local non-profit organizations, and food … more

6/15/23

Euchre Card Players meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 22 and Thursday, July 13 at Ellsworth Senior Center (312 W. Main St.)

Take a boat ride with Ellsworth Senior Center

ELLSWORTH – The Ellsworth Senior Center would like to invite all senior citizens age 50 and greater to the following events to be held at the senior center (312 W. Main St.): Come and join … more

6/15/23

Exhibitors can enter the Pierce County Fair, junior and open classes, online this year.

Pierce County Fair entry deadline is June 16

ELLSWORTH – We are excited to see all the projects everyone has worked on this past year, but the only way to do that is to send/bring in the Pierce County Fair Open Class Exhibit Entry Form by … more

6/15/23

The Suhr family of rural River Falls enjoyed the Pierce County Dairy Breakfast last year at the UW-River Falls Lab Farm.

Community calendar for June 14 and on

Wednesday, June 14 Ono Noon Dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Ono United Methodist (corner of CC and Highway 10). Roast pork, hot and cold sides, beverages and our famous pies! Prescott … more

6/15/23

In the local history display June 6 to July 28 the Ellsworth Public Library will have “The Circus: The Smallest Show on Earth,” by local artist Trudi Schaefer, plus Ellsworth and Pierce County circus history (watch for special related events in July)

Ellsworth Public Library begins summer fun

Here's what is happening at Ellsworth Public Library in June; we have a lot going on as our Summer Library Program begins June 26. Storytime in the Park - Fridays at 10:10 a.m. in East End Park … more

6/8/23

Mark and Mary Erlandson, along with family, operate Maple Bud Farm at N5718 530th St., Ellsworth.

Dairy breakfast to educate people on Wisconsin dairy farming

ELLSWORTH – The Pierce County Dairy Breakfast has allowed people to learn about the happenings of Wisconsin dairy farms for years, and this year’s celebration on June 17 will be no … more

By Andrew Harrington | 6/8/23

Community calendar starting June 7

Thursday, June 8 History Club, 2 p.m., Plum City Public Library (611 Main St.) Pierce County Historical Association is working with local libraries to bring communities a local history club! … more

6/8/23

A scene from last year's Memorial Day observance at Greenwood Cemetery in River Falls.

Memorial Day observances in Pierce County

American Legions in Pierce County will host Memorial Day observances on Monday, May 29. Memorial Day is a day for remembrance for those who have died in service to our country. According to PBS, … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 5/25/23

Explore the “Wonders of Wisconsin” with 2023 Wisconsin State Highway Map

A valuable planning tool for summer road trips across Wisconsin is now available in print and online. The latest version of the Official Wisconsin State Highway Map is a collaborative effort between … more

5/18/23

Simply Sourdough is one of many vendors who featured goods at past Taste of River Falls events. The next Taste of River Falls will be held noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 4 in downtown River Falls.

Pierce County Community Calendar: What's going on?

Thursday, May 18 May Book Club, 5:30 p.m., Elmwood Public Library (111 N. Main St.) We will discuss two banned books: “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck and “Forever” by … more

5/18/23

Freedom Park: The Gem of Prescott

Freedom Park, the Gem of Prescott, is excited for the upcoming 2023 season. As our weekend-only winter programs draw to a close, the GRRVLC doors will be open six days a week starting May 2 (Tuesday … more

By Linda Schenck, Operations Director | 5/11/23

Visit the Prescott Area Historical Society for their Floods of the Confluence exhibit this month.

Community calendar for May 10

Thursday, May 11 Our Neighbors Day, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Our Neighbors’ Place (122 W. Johnson St., River Falls). Always wondered what we do at Our Neighbors’ Place? Here’s a … more

5/11/23

First National Bank of River Falls/Prescott donated a new TV to the Senior Gathering Place, much appreciated for movie days!

Senior Gathering Place activities: Week of May 3

PRESCOTT – Spring is budding forth! Forsythia bushes are bursting with yellow blossoms, and tulips, daffodils and crocus are adding to the beauty. The grass is green, trees are budding and … more

5/4/23

Community calendar for May 3: What's going on?

Saturday, May 6 Ag Day Cookout & Greenhouse Opening, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Ellsworth High School Greenhouse and lawn area (323 Hillcrest St.) Cookout is noon to 7 p.m., $5 per meal. … more

5/4/23

Ellsworth Library patrons of all ages made mini works of art in April that will be on display all month long in the History Room.

May schedule is packed at EPL

ELLSWORTH – Here's what is planned for May at Ellsworth Public Library (388 W. Main St.) The library is looking for your feedback with a couple of online questionnaires. Homeschool … more

5/4/23

Ellsworth Senior Center will make hydro-dipped pots on Discover Together Tuesday May 9.

Mark your calendars for Ellsworth Senior Center events

The Ellsworth Senior Center would like to invite all senior citizens age 50 and greater to the following events to be held at the senior center: Come and join the Pool Players 1-3 p.m. every … more

5/4/23