Entertainment - Pierce County Journal

Tickets are on sale now for the FishTale Players’ fun-filled Christmas production, “Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big River Falls Christmas Show.” Dec. 4-7 at Juniors RF in River Falls. You can look forward to a raucous evening of fast-paced action in this imaginative adaptation of Dickens’ holiday favorite. All the traditional elements of “A Christmas Carol” are there, but with a local twist full of inside jokes and wacky humor.

FishTale Players present ‘Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big River Falls Christmas Show’

RIVER FALLS – The FishTale Players of River Falls Community Theatre present their annual holiday show, “ Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big River Falls Christmas Show ,” a fun and … more

11/19/25

Senior Gathering Place activities: Nov. 18-25, 2025

PRESCOTT – The chill is in the air and we are preparing for the holidays to come. I am hoping the recent increased number of Christmas decorations that have appeared don't … more

11/19/25

Greg (left) and Jeremy of Prescott Public Works team installed the Free Little Library at Freedom Park in Prescott.

Freedom Park column: Grateful Reflections from the Great River Road Visitor and Learning Center

As autumn gives way to the quiet beauty of winter, it feels fitting to pause and express our heartfelt gratitude for all the individuals, corporations, organizations, groups, community businesses, … more

By Executive Director Linda Schenk | 11/19/25

Ellsworth Middle School Principal Olin Morrison opens the Veterans Day program on Tuesday, Nov. 11, a cherished tradition at EMS.

GALLERY: EMS presents ‘Freedom is Not Free’ in honor of veterans

Ellsworth Middle School presented "Freedom Is Not Free" honoring veterans on Nov. 11 to a packed house. Here is a copy of the program: "Patriotic Bits and Pierces," … more

11/19/25

Welcome to the Ellsworth Senior Center Happenings!

At the time of this writing, there is no access to the English Lutheran Parking Lot; but perhaps by Nov. 21 there will be. If our events for Nov. 25 need to be relocated, I will send texts and … more

11/19/25

In honor of Veterans Day and in support of veterans, people marched along Veterans Memorial Highway 29, beginning at the Spring Valley Community Center (S242 McKay Ave.) and ending at Red Barn Country Store Nov. 11.

GALLERY: Salute to Service: Elmwood & Spring Valley

Spring Valley and Elmwood school districts honored Veterans on Nov. 11 with moving ceremonies featuring student performances, music and special guest speakers: Julie Huebel of the Pierce County … more

11/19/25

The Futrelle Sisters: Frankie (Kyndra Gagne), Twink (Edria Nyhus), Honey Raye (Lori Peterson).

SV Stagehands present ‘Christmas Belles’

SPRING VALLEY – The Spring Valley Stagehands and Director Ann Turner bring the 2025 theatre season to conclusion with the hilarious play “Christmas Belles,’ a southern-fried … more

11/19/25

We are thrilled to announce the public launch of our Every Need, Every Neighbor Capital Campaign! Thanks to the generosity of our early supporters, we’ve already raised 70% of our goal. This campaign will allow us to fund a new building, three times the size of our current space, thoughtfully designed to meet the growing needs of our guests now and into the future.

Our Neighbors’ Place launches Every Need, Every Neighbor Capital Campaign

RIVER FALLS – Our Neighbors’ Place, a local nonprofit dedicated to providing supportive services to anyone struggling to meet basic needs in Pierce & St. Croix counties, is thrilled … more

11/12/25

UW-River Falls student actors Wren Manivanh, Emerson Fahey, Alana Forliti and Angela Siedschlag rehearse a scene from the play, “Dead Man’s Cellphone.” The UWRF Music and Stage and Screen Arts Department will present the comedy Wednesday through Saturday, Nov. 12-15, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 16, at 2 p.m. in the Syse Theatre in Kleinpell Fine Arts, 420 E. Cascade Ave., River Falls.

UW-River Falls to present 'Dead Man’s Cellphone' Nov. 12-16

RIVER FALLS – The University of Wisconsin-River Falls Music and Stage and Screen Arts Department invites the community to Sarah Ruhl’s poignant dark comedy, … more

11/12/25

(From left): St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors Member Carrie McNamara - Board of Director Member and Plant Market Co-Chair Ernie Schultz from Joy Lutheran Church.

Joy Lutheran Plant Market helps all year long

PRESCOTT – Joy Lutheran Church has long been recognized as a pillar in the community while providing a growing, generous and welcoming Christian community to Prescott and surrounding … more

11/12/25

Lou Clement took first place in the Fall Treats Contest at Prescott's Senior Gathering Place.

Senior Gathering Place Activities: Nov. 12-25, 2025

PRESCOTT – Well, the leaves have fallen and the wind is blowing them everywhere making raking them a real challenge! The wind is also making wind chill a real chilling factor! We … more

11/12/25

Musician and photographer Chris Falteisek at Lake Rauddalsvatnet in Skjåk, Norway.

‘Sweden and Norway 2025: A Concert Through the Eyes of a Photographer and Musician, Featuring Chris Falteisek’

WOODBURY – At 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, Christ Episcopal Church of Woodbury will host “Sweden and Norway 2025: A Concert Through the Eyes of a Photographer and Musician, Featuring … more

11/12/25

At 1:30 p.m. Nov. 25, join us for “A Bit of This and a Bit of That” at our Celebrating Seniors event. Phyllis will share the history of how Ellsworth became the county seat, a presentation she gives every spring to fifth graders. She will also share pictures and if time, some other interesting November events. We’ll have pumpkin pie for dessert.

Welcome to the Ellsworth Senior Center Happenings!

Because of Piety Street construction some of our events are still being relocated. One can also call the Ellsworth Senior Center at 715-273-5873 and listen to the message to find where events are … more

11/12/25

Scout Troop 9054 is having an open house from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at The Scout House, 206 E. Vine St. in River Falls. There will be a skills relay, fire building, a trebuchet made by the scouts, inflatable archery, and food!

Scout Troop 9054 Open House set for Nov. 8

RIVER FALLS – Scout Troop 9054 is hosting an open house from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at The Scout House on (206 Vine St., River Falls). There will be a skills relay, fire building, … more

11/6/25

Bay Harbor/River Falls Senior Center hosts a coffee group social hour each morning.

RF Senior Center releases December schedule

Follow us on Facebook (River Falls Senior Center) to learn what’s happening and to be alerted of any additional activities, changes, corrections, or cancellations. All events are subject to … more

11/6/25

This unsettling piece by UW-River Falls student Ada Bartholomay was on display at Art’s House.

Art Beat: UWRF students showcase work at Art’s House

Art’s House Gallery in River Falls hosted UWRF art students Wednesday, Oct. 29 through Saturday, Nov. 1. The Falcon students brought new faces and Halloween themed witches, Draculas, skeletons, … more

By Margreth Downing | 11/5/25

Senior Gathering Place activities: Nov. 5-13, 2025

PRESCOTT – I hope you all enjoyed your extra hour of sleep Sunday morning. Of course that means sunset is now one hour earlier! Unfortunately, that doesn't mean I go to bed earlier! … more

11/5/25

“Harrington’s Greenhouse,” an acrylic architectural rendering by artist Rita Zawislak-Brandt, is included in the free gallery exhibit at the Ellsworth Public Library, on view throughout November and December 2025 during regular library hours.

‘Through My Eyes’ artwork on display at EPL

ELLSWORTH — The Ellsworth Public Library invites the community to experience “Through My Eyes,” a captivating art exhibit featuring the work of fine artist, painter, and illustrator … more

11/5/25

Ellsworth Public Library Adult Services Librarian Robin Kruse invites the public to explore its newest history exhibit, “Lessons from the Past: A History of Our County Schoolhouses,” now on display in the library’s historic “vault.” Created in collaboration with the Pierce County Historical Association, this exhibit highlights the rich legacy of the rural schoolhouses that once served the Ellsworth School District.

New exhibit at EPL explores the legacy of rural schoolhouses

ELLSWORTH — The Ellsworth Public Library invites the community to journey back in time with its newest history exhibit, “Lessons from the Past: A History of Our Country … more

11/5/25

EPL to host 2nd Annual Mocktails & Appetizer Tasting Party

ELLSWORTH – Raise a glass (of mocktails!) and join the Ellsworth Public Library for its Second Annual Mocktails and Appetizer Tasting Party from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13. This special … more

11/5/25