Thursday, June 16

Cookout Conversations, 6-7:30 p.m., Hoffman Park Open Air Shelter (548 Hanson Drive). The City of River Falls Mayor Cookout Conversations are back! Grab a pop and hotdog (or veggie dog) and get to know your city councilmembers.

Summer Fun Series, 4-7 p.m., East End Park, Ellsworth. Browse a variety of farm, artisan and craft vendors at the Ellsworth Farmers Market, enjoy food from local food trucks, take part in family friendly activities and listen to live music from local bands and musicians.

Summer Park Program, 3-4 p.m., Prescott Lions Public Square Park (across from Prescott Middle School). For ages 9-14. Each week a local organization will host an activity (or more) for kids. Connect with friends and have fun. The program is free thanks to weekly sponsors. Check the Facebook event page (Prescott Summer Park Program) for information on each week’s activities and if there are any cancellations.

Thursday, June 16 & Friday, June 17 Ellsworth American Legion Auxiliary Brat Stand Fundraiser, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days, Nilssen’s Foods (157 E. Main St., Ellsworth) Friday, June 17 Community Safety Day, 4-7 p.m., Sabin Avenue, Spring Valley (near Village Hall). Sponsored by Spring Valley Emergency Services. Free family event featuring smoke house, bike safety, touch-a-truck, first aid make and take, and much more. Call 715-778-4452 with questions. Saturday, June 18 Ellsworth Chalk Fest, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Broadway Street, Ellsworth. Join Brush Strokes Art Supply for the 2022 Chalk Fest as an artist or spectator. Artists will have from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to create their chalk works of art. Local judges will award a cash prize.

Merri Heirs & Plum City FFA Dairy Breakfast, 8-10 a.m., Legion Hall, Plum City. Serving JM Watkins smokies, eggs, pancakes, Culver’s custard, milk, cheese curds and more. Free will donation; sit-down or carryout. Raffle prizes! Pierce County Dairy Breakfast, 7-11:30 a.m., UW-River Falls Mann Valley Farm (129 S. Glover Road, River Falls). Dad’s Belgian waffles, Culver’s custard, Ellsworth Creamery cheese curds, sausage, and beverages served. Fun for the whole family! Sponsored by Pierce County Dairy Promotion Committee, Pierce County Farm Bureau and Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin. Adults are $8, kids 5-11 are $5. Seventh Annual Alzheimer’s Fundraiser Ride, No Name Saloon & Monkey Bar (114 Broad St., Prescott). Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., kickstands up at 11 a.m. A 100-mile ride that ends at the Gas Lite. Raffles, camping and live music by Coconut Tiger. Wednesday, June 22 Trimbelle Nature Day, 1-3 p.m., Trimbelle Rec Area on County Road O. Join thule Ellsworth Public Library for a day hiking, learning about water, creating art and enjoying nature. Watch a live trout count by the

Wisconsin DNR.

Thursday, June 23 Summer Park Program, 3-4 p.m., Prescott Lions Public Square Park (across from Prescott Middle School). For ages 9-14. Each week a local organization will host an activity (or more) for kids. Connect with friends and have fun. The program is free thanks to weekly sponsors. Check the Facebook event page (Prescott Summer Park Program) for information on each week’s activities and if there are any cancellations.

Thursday, June 23 & Friday, June 24 SOS Garage Sale, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 23 and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 24, Plum City Legion Hall.

Friday, June 24 Maiden Rock Picnic, Maiden Rock Village Park, 5 p.m. Food and games will be provided by the Maiden Rock Rockets 4-H Club, along with free popcorn and fireworks at dusk. Sponsored by Maiden Rock Area Merchants Association, Maiden Rock Rockets and Boothill Pyrotechnics.

Friday, June 24 & Saturday, June 25 Cheese Curd Festival, East End Park, Ellsworth. Free admission, free parking and free shuttles. Celebrate Ellsworth’s designation as the Cheese Curd Capital of Wisconsin with multiple tastings, live music, food vendors, marketplace, classic car show, block party, cheese curd eating contest and more. Visit cheesecurdfestival.com for a full list of events. Thursday, June 30 Summer Park Program, 3-4 p.m., Prescott Lions Public Square Park (across from Prescott Middle School). For ages 9-14. Each week a local organization will host an activity (or more) for kids. Connect with friends and have fun. The program is free thanks to weekly sponsors. Check the Facebook event page (Prescott Summer Park Program) for information on each week’s activities and if there are any cancellations.