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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

A small herd of bison has been introduced to a 150-acre prairie in Spring Lake Park Reserve in Hastings. One of the Birds & Bison Bike Tours will give riders an opportunity to see the bison and learn about them from local experts.

Hastings-Prescott Birds & Bison Bike Tours feature stunning scenery, views of bison

It's going to be a great weekend to hit the bike trails and check out the local scenery, including the community’s newest attraction: the herd of bison that’s taken up residence in the … more

Staff report | 5/4/23

Community calendar: What's happening this week?

Thursday, April 20 Family Craft Hour, 4 p.m., Prescott Public Library (800 Borner St., Prescott). Drop-in craft event, featuring origami. All materials provided, while supplies last. April Book … more

4/20/23

We provide services to children with disabilities, developmental delays, and sensory processing disorder. Our expertise also expands into treating adults with disabilities, rehabilitation and chronic pain.

Resource Fair connects people of all abilities

HUDSON – St. Croix Therapy strives for inclusion in the community for all people of all abilities, and what better way to do that than to bring a host of resources together in one place? The … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/20/23

Spring Valley Seniors Staying Put has a full slate of events to help seniors Jump into spring!

What does Spring Valley Seniors Staying Put have in May?

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

4/20/23

The Ellsworth Middle School Color Run will take place at 2:15 p.m. May 26.

Community Calendar for April 12

Thursday, April 13 History Club, 2 p.m., Elmwood Public Library (111 N. Main St.) Pierce County Historical Association and local libraries are bringing local history lovers together to increase … more

4/13/23

Prescott High School’s production of “The Drowsy Chaperone” packed the Prescott Performing Arts Center auditorium for three performances last week.

PHS musical 'The Drowsy Chaperone' packs the house

PRESCOTT – Prescott High School's Theatre Department gave three amazing performances of "The Drowsy Chaperone" last weekend and kept audience members on the edge of their seats! Congratulations … more

4/13/23

UW-River Falls students pet a calf during last year’s Ag Day on Campus event. This year’s event will take place at UW-River Falls on April 18.

UW-River Falls event intended to grow connections

RIVER FALLS – Farmers across Wisconsin and the rest of the nation are beset by struggles of many sorts, and while those difficulties are real, there is much to celebrate in modern agriculture … more

4/13/23

57th Commissioned Composer Concert at UWRF April 20

RIVER FALLS – The University of Wisconsin-River Falls will welcome featured composer Davor Bobić to Abbott Concert Hall in the Kleinpell Fine Arts building on Thursday, April 20, at 7:30 p.m. … more

4/13/23

Grace Coggio, right, UW-River Falls sustainability fellow and communication studies associate professor, speaks with attendees about water quality during last year’s inaugural Earth Fest in River Falls. This year’s event is set for April 22.

One year after its start, interest in Earth Fest continues to grow

RIVER FALLS – In the year since the initial Earth Fest occurred in River Falls, the much-discussed topic of sustainability has become even more so, making this year’s fest especially … more

4/13/23

Laura Edman, who teaches the organ at UWRF, will be among the performers during an April 21 pipe organ concert at UW-River Falls.

UWRF concert will showcase pipe organ, raise money to restore the instrument

RIVER FALLS – A concert featuring multiple styles of pipe organ music at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls is intended not only for audience enjoyment but also to raise money to restore … more

4/13/23

New York Philharmonic tuba player Alan Baer is UWRF’s Artist in Residence

RIVER FALLS – New York Philharmonic tuba player Alan Baer is the Artist in Residence at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls April 10-14. Baer will share his skills as a performer, … more

4/13/23

UW-River Falls students showcase their BFA exhibitions

RIVER FALLS – Fourteen University of Wisconsin-River Falls senior BFA candidates will present their Bachelor of Fine Arts degree exhibitions in Gallery 101 of the Kleinpell Fine Arts building … more

4/13/23

EDM artist and Prescott resident Reggie Moe at his sold-out show Jan. 30 at The Armory in Minneapolis. He described that night, which was also his birthday, as the best night ever.

PHS alum tours nation as EDM musician

PRESCOTT – Imagine looking out at a sold-out crowd at The Armory, knowing everyone is there to see you perform your own music. Quite the indescribable feeling, right? It’s a night that … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/6/23

"The Drowsy Chaperone" will be performed at Prescott High School March 31 through April 2.

‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ hits Prescott’s stage

PRESCOTT – Get ready for a night of comedy, laughter, music and fun as Prescott High School presents the musical farce “The Drowsy Chaperone” this weekend. Director Thomas … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 3/30/23

Community calendar for March 29

Friday, March 31 Family Bingo Night, 6:30 p.m., Pierce County VFW (154 S. Plum St., Ellsworth). Doors open at 6 p.m. Hosted by VFW Post 9060 in support of the Ellsworth High School Senior Lock-in. … more

3/30/23

Jacob Andreus (King Richard) and Trista Falde (Maid Marian) discuss their plans during rehearsal Wednesday, March 15 at Stagehands Theatre.

SVHS presents ‘The Legend of Robin Hood … Sort Of’

SPRING VALLEY – As the cast of “The Legend of Robin Hood … Sort Of” rehearsed last week at Spring Valley Stagehands Theatre, it was obvious they were having fun. The … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 3/23/23

Stage and Screen Productions to present ‘Alice in Wonderland’

RIVER FALLS – Stage and Screen Productions at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls will present “Alice in Wonderland” March 30-April 1 at 7:30 p.m. and April 1 and 2 at noon in … more

3/23/23

Artist Gregory J. Rose to judge UWRF Juried Student Exhibition

RIVER FALLS – Minneapolis-based artist and college educator Gregory J. Rose will judge and present awards for the Juried Student Exhibition in Gallery 101 of the Kleinpell Fine Arts building at … more

3/16/23

The cast for Spring Valley High School’s “The Legend of Robin Hood . . . Sort Of:” (back row, from left) Caleb Bartko, R.J. Hybben, Trista Falde, Avery Huebel, Zoe Larson, Hannah Adams, Lana Erickson, Parker Hannack; (front) Trevor Forester, Lauren Bigaouette, Jacob Andreus, Danielle Nyhus, Emma Buck, Dani Ramirez, Abigail Wines, Sam Miller. Missing: Tanner Dicus, Cade Stasiek.

SVHS presents ‘The Legend of Robin Hood … Sort Of'

SPRING VALLEY – Spring Valley High School will present “The Legend of Robin Hood . . . Sort Of” March 31 through April 2 at the Stagehands Theatre (S234 McKay Ave.) … more

3/16/23