Thursday, March 23
Eighth Annual Peeps Diorama Contest, 10 a.m., Prescott Public Library (800 Borner St. N.) Submit entries during library hours anytime March 23-29 in four categories: Grades 5 …
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Eighth Annual Peeps Diorama Contest, 10 a.m., Prescott Public Library (800 Borner St. N.) Submit entries during library hours anytime March 23-29 in four categories: Grades 5 and younger, grades 6-12, adults, and groups/families. Entries on display from March 30 through April 6. Vote for your favorites. Winners announced April 6.
Audrey Farley, 6:30 p.m., virtual through RF Public Library (140 Union St.) Join Farley, author of “The Unfit Heiress: The Tragic Life and Scandalous Sterilization of Ann Cooper Hewitt” for an evening of conversation. At the turn of the 20th Century, American women began to seek a life outside the home, which alarmed authorities.
Fish Fry, 4-7 p.m., Plum City American Legion. Serving baked or deep fried fish, baked chicken, salads, baked beans, fries, buns and onion rings. Indoor seating and takeout available. Call or text Susan Sanders at 715-448-0411 for more information.
E-Town Arts Mural Walk Fundraiser, E-Town Collaborative (259 N. Broadway, Ellsworth). The youth art gallery fundraiser featuring student artworks will be held 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Admission is $5 (students are free). Stop in to support the next East End mural; 50/50 and other raffles as well.
Ellsworth Fire Chicken Feed, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Ellsworth Fire Hall (427 Spruce St.) Dine in and carryout options are available, along with curbside pickup or free delivery (call 715-273-4653). Be sure to stop and check silent auction items. All proceeds go to firefighting equipment.
The Ditch Lilies, 1 p.m., River Falls Public Library (140 Union St.) Featuring Kari Larson and Lisa Schultz, Roots music from the Americas and Europe.
Italian Dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Ono Methodist Church (N3298 County Road CC, Maiden Rock). Serving lasagna, spaghetti, chicken alfredo, pizza, salads, bread and desserts.
Prescott Spring Fling Craft & Gift Expo, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Old Ptacek’s Event Center (1445 Orrin Road, Prescott). Free admission and free parking.
Blood Drive, noon to 6 p.m., Plum City American Legion (132 Pine St., Plum City). Please call Pat at 715-647-4952 or her cell at 507-993-9218 to make an appointment. Give in March and get a $10 Visa gift card by email, plus a chance to win a $3,000 Visa prepaid card.
Peeps Diorama Contest, River Falls Public Library (140 Union St.) Drop off your Peep diorama. Entries must contain at least one Peep. Size limit is 18x18 inches. People’s Choice Voting will take place March 31 through April 6.
Ellsworth Village Board Candidate Forum, 7 p.m., Facebook Live. Join the Pierce County Journal and Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce on Facebook for a candidate forum. Get to know those running on the April 4 ballot for three open village board seats and village president seat. They will answer questions about their vision and goals for Ellsworth. Go to https://www.facebook.com/EllsworthChamber
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. Cash prizes and family fun.
The Drowsy Chaperone, Prescott High School Auditorium (1010 Dexter St.) The PHS drama department will perform one show-stopping song and dance number atter another in this Tony award-winning musical. Performances are at 7 p.m. March 31, 2 and 7 p.m. April 1 and 2 p.m. April 2. You can purchase tickets at www.prescott.k12.wi.us
Funsters Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m. to noon, Pierce County Fairgrounds (364 N. Maple St., Ellsworth). The Easter bunny will be on hand for photos; a dozen Easter baskets will be given away and two bikes. Hot dogs will be available.
Our Savior’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m., Our Savior’s Lutheran Church (N6450 530th St., Beldenville). Join us for an indoor egg hunt, face painting, balloons made by Lori, snacks and more.
River Falls Student Art Show – Opening Reception and Mini Golf, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., River Falls Public Library (140 Union St.). Celebrate the work of local student artists, which will be on display select days in April. Enjoy a free round of mini golf (adult supervision required for play).
RF Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., River Falls High School (818 Cemetery Road, River Falls). Concessions available. Accepting donations of food and money for the food pantry; used eyeglasses, cell phone and hearing aids; used printer cartridges and empty pill bottles.
Partner Euchre Tournament/Meat & Pie Raffle, 2 p.m., El Paso Bar & Grill (W4277 County Road G, Ellsworth). Join the fun and support the El Paso Community Club Crisis Fund. $10 per team; no sign up required with 50% payback/50% to the crisis fund.
Prescott Chicken Fry, 4:30-8 p.m., Prescott American Legion Post 61 (710 N. Pearl St., Prescott). All you care to eat fried chicken with all the fixings. Take out and dine-in available. If the Colonel had their recipe, he’d be a General. Call 715-220-8113 for more information or hall rentals.
Easter Egg Hunt, 1 p.m., Spring Valley Golf Course (S345 Hidden Fox Court). Get your photo with the Easter Bunny; hunt starts at 1:30 p.m. Age group is 0-10 years old; each child can hunt for three eggs before being let loose on a free-for-all. Hunt for tickets to win a brand-new bike.
Egg Hunt & Petting Zoo, 11 a.m. to noon, Diamond Bluff Town Hall (290th Avenue, Diamond Bluff). Petting zoo 11 a.m. to noon, egg hunt at 11:30 a.m., take photos with the Easter bunny 11 a.m. to noon. Sponsored by Furlong Design Studio and Echo Valley Ranch.
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 appreciation for local history. The group will lead and contribute to local projects in their own community. Each meeting will start with a Show & Tell. Bring a family or town photo, heirloom, tell a story or share a memory. Julie Huebel will also bring a local item from the PCHA archives to show.
St. Francis School of Rock Gala, 5-9 p.m., St. Francis School (244 W. Woodworth St., Ellsworth). Celebrate the school’s 75th anniversary with dueling pianos featuring Piano Men Trey Grimm and Dan Satterburg. Doors open at 5 p.m. for an evening of live music, dining, raffles, games, silent and live auctions, and a moving pledge. Dress the theme in distressed denim, leather jackets and rock T-shirts. Proceeds will be used to help sustain the viability of the school.
Elmwood PTO School Carnival, 5-7:30 p.m., Wolf Den Gym (213 S. Scott St., Elmwood). Bounce house, cake walk, games, prizes, food, henna artist, raffle baskets and more. Elementary kids must be accompanied by an adult.
Bluegrass, Bourbon & Brews Festival, various River Falls locations. The River Falls Area Chamber of Commerce brings new venues, local craft beverages and live music. Visit riverfallsbluegrass.com for a full line-up.
Earth Day Fair, 1-5 p.m., Freedom Park (200 Monroe St., Prescott). Learn how to be a better steward of the earth. Entomologist John Hempel will be onsite with his largest bug collection in the world. Check out booths on solar energy, beekeeping, gardening, a food truck and more!
Earth Fest 2023, noon to 4 p.m., Glen Park (355 Park St., River Falls). A free community celebration of the past, present and future sustainability efforts in River Falls and the surrounding area. This family-friendly event includes live music, fun family activities, food sampling, a sustainability and wellness fair, free giveaways and more.
St. Francis School of Rock Gala, 5 p.m., St. Francis Parish Hall (244 W. Woodworth St., Ellsworth.) Celebrate the school’s 75th anniversary with Dueling Piano Men Trey Grimm and Dan Satterburg. Enjoy live music, dining, raffles, games, silent and live auctions, and a moving pledge. Dress the theme in distressed denim, leather jackets and rock T-shirts.
Electronics Recycling, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Public Works Garage (950 Benson St., River Falls). About to toss them in the trash? Not so fast! Bring your old electronic items like batteries, cables, wires, cell phones, computers, dehumidifiers, holiday lights, light bulbs, TVs and more for recycling. Bring a form of identification and your most recent RF Municipal Utilities bill.
Hastings/Prescott Bike Tour, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sponsored by the Prescott Area Chamber of Commerce/Hastings Chamber. Stay tuned for details on start times for a guided bike tour across the bridge.
Prescott Chicken Fry, 4:30-8 p.m., Prescott American Legion Post 61 (710 N. Pearl St., Prescott). All you care to eat fried chicken with all the fixings. Take out and dine-in available. If the Colonel had their recipe, he’d be a General. Call 715-220-8113 for more information or hall rentals.
History Club, 2 p.m., Spring Valley Public Library (E121 Second St.) Pierce County Historical Association and local libraries are bringing local history lovers together to increase appreciation for local history. The group will lead and contribute to local projects in their own community. Each meeting will start with a Show & Tell. Bring a family or town photo, heirloom, tell a story or share a memory. Julie Huebel will also bring a local item from the PCHA archives to show.
