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Pickles the Clown was on hand at Bay Harbor Senior Living’s River Falls Days pre-parade party Friday, July 11.

GALLERY: RF Days ‘blooms’ in 2025

River Falls Days 2025, "Blooming on the Kinni," brought the community together to enjoy the grand parade, live music, food trucks, family activities, and more. more

7/16/25

Members of The Kids From Wisconsin perform at the Wall Amphitheatre in July 2024. The group is scheduled to return to UW-River Falls July 25.

Kids From Wisconsin to perform 50th show at UWRF July 25

RIVER FALLS - The Kids From Wisconsin will perform a free show at 6 p.m. on July 25 at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Melvin Wall Amphitheatre outdoor stage. The concert will mark the … more

7/16/25

An iPhone photo taken by Victoria Demo Stevens in Thailand, on display at River Falls City Hall Gallery.

Art Beat: iPhone photography

Everyone takes pictures with their iPhones and Androids. No big deal. Victoria Demos Stevens’ iPhone photography exhibit at City Hall Gallery is a very big deal. Stevens’ photos are a … more

By Margreth Downing | 7/16/25

Senior Gathering Place activities July 23-30

PRESCOTT – As I have been driving around the country the past week, I've noticed something. My grandpa used to comment that the corn would be "knee high by the 4th of July.” And … more

7/16/25

This Mountain Horned Dragon is considered an exotic pet.

Exotic pet surrender event offers humane option for rehoming pets

PRESCOTT — Do you have an exotic pet you can no longer care for? J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue (JRAAR), in partnership with the Great River Road Visitor and Learning Center, invites the public … more

7/16/25

National Night Out is set for Aug. 5

The Ellsworth Police Department and the Ellsworth Village Board are excited to take the annual National Night Out community building campaign back to its roots. The goal for National Night Out is to … more

7/16/25

English Lutheran Church is home to the Ellsworth Senior Center at 229 W. Main St.

Welcome to the Ellsworth Senior Center Happenings!

At 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, join us for “A Trio of Blessings.” We will hear from three organizations in Ellsworth that are actively assisting individuals and families. Come and learn … more

7/16/25

Plum City Care Center resident Jeff Halverson sporting his red, white and blue.

Plum City Care Center gets patriotic

Our week began by shaking off the cobwebs of the weekend with Monday Movers exercise group! Noel led a fun-loving group of residents through 30 minutes of seated exercise and everyone worked up quite … more

By Noel Elsen | 7/16/25

The annual River Cleanup is the “purpose” for the RiverFest celebration. Join us on Tuesday, July 22 at 10 a.m. at the Hudson Bandshell to help collect trash along the riverfront.

Mark your calendar for RiverFest

Hudson’s 13th annual St. Croix RiverFest celebration is set for July 22-26. Hudson will celebrate the St. Croix River with this annual summer “Party with a Purpose” with … more

7/9/25

Plum City Care Center: A week of games and fun

Residents were ready to try their hand (and luck!) at Monday’s Card Club. We had two tables of players, with several residents engrossed in an independent game of Euchre and Noel at the next … more

By Noel Elsen | 7/9/25

The Diamond Bluff Fourth of July parade brought out people of all ages to stroll through the streets to toss out candy.

GALLERY: Diamond Bluff comes together for another Independence Day bash

DIAMOND BLUFF - Diamond Bluff is a great place for families to celebrate the 4th of July, with a parade, kids' activities, food and community togetherness. more

7/9/25

Senior Gathering Place activities: July 2-10

PRESCOTT – Wow! Six months of 2025 have passed and we are well into summer! Soon we will start hearing about Back to School sales, which of course won't bother any of us. That just tells us we … more

7/3/25

River Falls Rotary members (from left) George Ball, Jim DiPeso, Tony Pedriana, Roxie Gavin, Steve McCarthy, Rick Heuertz, Rick Wilson and Jan Wilson in front of a rented truck full of mobility devices going to Zambia.

River Falls Rotary supports Crutches to Africa

RIVER FALLS – On Thursday, June 19 the River Falls Rotary club loaded 300 crutches, wheelchairs, walkers, canes, braces, slings, and knee scooters into a huge, rented truck to start their trip … more

7/3/25

Local historian Jayne Hoffman has published “The River Falls Public Library: The Legacy of its Founding Mothers.”

River Falls Days: Library celebrates historical book debut

River Falls local historian and author Jayne Hoffman has published “The River Falls Public Library: The Legacy of its Founding Mothers” in time for its celebration during River Falls … more

7/3/25

Meet Wisconsin Author Judi Ohm — The public is invited to hear author and aviation enthusiast Judie Ohm at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 8 at the Ellsworth Senior Center. Ohm will share the moving story of WWII B-17 belly gunner Doug Ward — a powerful tale of courage, sacrifice, and inspiration behind her book Turret Tales.

Author shares book ‘Turret Tales’ at Discover Together Tuesday

ELLSWORTH– The Ellsworth Senior Center and Ellsworth Public Library invite the community to a special Discover Together Tuesday event at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, featuring author Judie Ohm and … more

7/2/25

Ellsworth Senior Center is located in the lower level of English Lutheran Church (229 W. Main St.)

Ellsworth Senior Center Happenings: July 3-10

The Ellsworth Senior Center is open on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:30-11:30 a.m., except closed on July 3. Feel free to stop in to select food from the food pantry, or a puzzle to put … more

7/2/25

Volunteers (and PCHA board members) Mary Erickson and Mary VanSchoonhoven have poured their hearts into a new exhibit, "Go Back in Time to Weddings Through the Years." They are highlighting wedding attire and photos in the PCHA collection to show how they have changed through the years.

PCHA features Vintage Wedding Display

The Pierce County Historical Association in Bay City is hosting a vintage wedding display beginning on Sunday, July 6 at their regularly scheduled Sunday Open House from noon to 4 p.m. The display … more

7/2/25

Parade goers line Plum City's Main Street in 2023 during the annual Summer Fest celebration.

Plum City Summer Festival is July 18-20

What are you doing July 18-20? If you're not in Plum City for the Frank Gilles American Legion Post No. 365 Summer Festival, you're missing a lot of fun for the whole family! Fireworks, fishing … more

7/2/25

Nominate someone for Most Admired Senior Citizen!

Pierce County is an amazing area known for the spirit of volunteerism instilled in the fabric of the community! Chances are many of us know people who are helping to make the programs and community … more

7/2/25

At 7 p.m. Friday, July 11, Robert Taunt will present "Recollections of a Steamboat Pilot - George Byron Merrick." This presentation is part of the Prescott Area Historical Society's Speaker Series

Learn about steamboat pilots on the Mississippi

PRESCOTT - At 7 p.m. Friday, July 11, Robert Taunt will present "Recollections of a Steamboat Pilot - George Byron Merrick." This presentation is part of the Prescott Area Historical Society's … more

6/26/25