Entertainment - Pierce County Journal

The cast of “The Secret Garden” will perform at Spring Valley Stagehands Theatre the next two weekends.

SPRING VALLEY – A hidden garden. Grieving hearts. A story that blossoms with hope. When Mary Lennox arrives at a lonely manor in the English countryside after losing her parents, she discovers a … more

6/10/26

Jeff Gould -- known as “America’s Storyteller” -- will take the audience on a visual and verbal journey through America’s Story at 2 p.m. June 14 at Meyer Middle School.

Professional Storyteller headlines River Falls 250th Birthday Event

RIVER FALLS – The River Falls American Legion invites the public to a special Sunday, June 14, event celebrating both America’s 250 th Birthday and Flag Day 2026. Through stories, poetry and … more

6/3/26

Charlie Parr, an internationally acclaimed blues/folk singer/songwriter, will perform at River Falls’ Music in the Park from 7-9 p.m. June 11 at Heritage Park.

River Falls Music in the Park presents Charlie Parr

RIVER FALLS – River Falls Community Arts Base is so excited to welcome back Charlie Parr to its 2026 Music in the Park Concert Series. This internationally and critically acclaimed … more

6/3/26

Senior Gathering Place activities: June 3-11, 2026

PRESCOTT – Are you ready for summer? We are and have a Summer 2026 Calendar available for pick up at the Gathering Place. It lists the daily events and the special events going … more

6/3/26

Paul Magee with share family history and stories about his grandparents, Irwin and Helen Magee, at the next Prescott Sharing and Show-and-Tell gathering June 15 at the Prescott History Center.

Prescott Sharing Show-and-Tell is June 15

PRESCOTT – Please join us for the Prescott Sharing and Show-and-Tell series at the Prescott History Center at 1 p.m. Monday, June 15, 2026. Guest speaker, Paul Magee, will informally share stories … more

6/3/26

The Third Annual Uptown Animals Fundraiser will be held from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, June 7 at the Cattle Arena at the Pierce County Fairgrounds in Ellsworth.

Uptown Animals Fashion Show & Fundraiser set for June 7

ELLSWORTH – Get ready for some sweet and fuzzy fun at the Third Annual Uptown Animals Fundraiser from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, June 7 at the Cattle Arena at the Pierce County Fairgrounds in … more

6/3/26

Tim Nyberg, owner of The MacGuys+, will present “5 Things You Can Do Today to Improve Your Online Security” at Discover Together Tuesday on June 9. Nyberg is an IT and security consultant with more than 25 years of experience helping individuals and small businesses navigate technology and online safety.

Discover Together Tuesday features cybersecurity presentation

ELLSWORTH — The Ellsworth Public Library invites community members to attend the monthly Discover Together Tuesday program at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, at 11 a.m. at the Ellsworth Senior Center, … more

6/3/26

Thirsty Badger is reviving an event reminiscent of the Ellsworth Polkafes, a celebration of music, food, and the friendships that make small towns special. The event will feature authentic German food and polka music on Oct. 3, 2026.

Polka Fest-style Thirsty Badger event approved by village

ELLSWORTH – The Thirsty Badger had its request to use the Ellsworth Village Hall parking lot for an Oct. 3 special event that will resemble a Polka Fest or Oktoberfest style celebration. … more

By Andrew Harrington | 6/3/26

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

Ellsworth Senior Center Happenings in June

Join us at the Ellsworth Senior Citizens Center for great conversations as well as learning and fun activities. We are located in the lower level of English Lutheran Church, 229 W. Main St., … more

6/3/26

The EMS Color Run raised $17,500 for the Ellsworth Middle School Parents’ Club. The theme this year was Rub-A-Dub-Dub, complete with yellow ducks, plenty of color and loads of foam.

GALLERY: Colorful chaos reigns at EMS

Ellsworth Middle School Parents' Club held its annual Color Run on Friday, May 22 with a Rub-a-Dub-Dub/yellow ducky theme. The students raised $17,500 for the organization, which provides enrichment … more

6/3/26

After 10 months of preparation, the new printed and PDF versions of the 2026–2027 Premium Book are now available.

What’s new at the Pierce County Fair in 2026?

ELLSWORTH – The Pierce County Fair is excited to announce new opportunities, activities, and important information for the 2026 fair season! From updated Premium Books and creative exhibit … more

6/3/26

Winners of the Frank Gilles American Legion/Auxiliary Post 365 Americanism Essay Contest at Spring Pond Park on Memorial Day, where they were recognized.

Plum City Legion recognized essay, poster contest winners

PLUM CITY – It was a beautiful Memorial Day at Spring Pond Park as Frank Gilles American Legion Post and Auxiliary Unit 365 recognized the winners of the Americanism Essay Contest and the Poppy … more

6/3/26

Wisconsin comedian Charlie Berens is headlining an event at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 13 at High Country (5633 20th Ave., Eau Claire) meant to educate citizens about data center proposals.

Menomonie residents turn data center fight into regional movement

MENOMONIE - A proposed 320-acre, $1.6 billion hyperscale AI data center brought hundreds of Menomonie residents into the tense national debate about risks to water and natural resources, … more

6/3/26

The Ellsworth Summer Fun Series brings Ren in the Park to attendees June 18.

Ellsworth Summer Fun Series returns for 2026 with 3 special events in East End Park

ELLSWORTH — The Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce and local community organizations are excited to announce the return of the Summer Fun Series, a free family-friendly event series taking place … more

5/27/26

Senior Gathering Place activities: May 27-June 11, 2026

PRESCOTT – Looks like summer is upon us with temperatures in the 80's, and school dismissals for summer break coming soon. We just celebrated Memorial Day and many of us have had … more

5/27/26

The group Mayfair 3 will perform 7-9 p.m. June 4 at Veterans Park downtown River Falls.

Americana with Groove: RF Music in the Park presents Mayfair 3

RIVER FALLS – River Falls Music in the Park will host Mayfair 3 from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, June 4 at Veterans Park (1 N. Main St.) Mayfair 3 is an Americana/Rock/Soul/Blues band that … more

5/27/26

The Staying Put group of volunteers works hard to bring fun events to the community.

Staying Put jumps into June schedule

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

5/27/26

Wisconsin Comedian Charlie Berens is headlining an event in Eau Claire June 13 focused on the growing impact of hyperscale data centers in Wisconsin.

Charlie Berens to headline western WI event on data centers, community impact

EAU CLAIRE - Viral comedian Charlie Berens is joining western Wisconsin residents and citizen groups, Great Lakes Neighbors United and GROWW (GrassRoots Organizing Western Wisconsin) for a … more

5/27/26

Art 101 is one of the many activities the Senior Gathering Place in Prescott offers.

Senior Gathering Place events: May 20-28, 2026

PRESCOTT – Oh, what a beautiful sound, raindrops on the roof! Something we have not heard much of this spring. We were fortunate to get an inch of rain with no strong winds or tornados last … more

5/20/26

Freedom Park: Travel season along Great River Road shows strong momentum in 2026

The 2026 travel season is shaping up to be one of the strongest in recent years for communities connected to the Great River Road, as tourism officials, visitor centers, and educational attractions … more

By Linda Schenk | 5/20/26