What's going on in Pierce County? Community calendar Feb. 7 and on

Posted 2/7/24

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Among Friends, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 110 S. Third St., River Falls. A social respite program serving seniors residing in Pierce and St. Croix counties who are facing memory changes or …

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What's going on in Pierce County? Community calendar Feb. 7 and on

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Every Tuesday

Among Friends, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 110 S. Third St., River Falls. A social respite program serving seniors residing in Pierce and St. Croix counties who are facing memory changes or physical limitations. Trained staff supervise socializing and fun, engaging activities in a safe environment. Learn more at amongfriendsrf.com or 715-293-2561.

Thursday, Feb. 8

Grief: Tools to Work Through a Spectrum of Loss, 6:30 p.m., River Falls Public Library (140 Union St.) Stephanie Larson, MSW, LICSW, LCSW is a psychotherapist and clinical social worker with a focus on supporting older adults, caregivers and clients processing trauma. In person or virtual.

Friday, Feb. 9

Homeschool Game Day, 2 p.m., Plum City Public Library (611 Main St.) This month we’ll be playing Sleeping Queens. All ages welcome.

Euchre Tournament, 7 p.m., Rush River Trail Riders Snowmobile Club (N4775 450th St., Ellsworth). Open to the public; 50/50 raffle raises money for a local charity.

Saturday, Feb. 10

River Falls Chocolate Crawl, noon to 4 p.m., RF businesses. Have fun exploring River Falls businesses and sampling chocolate and fudge treats. Go to the event on Facebook for an interactive map of participating businesses.

Sunday, Feb. 11

Valentines Charcuterie Box Make and Take Fundraiser, 11 a.m., Etown Collaborative (259 N. Broadway St., Ellsworth). Create your own charcuterie box, learn display techniques, dip and decorate strawberries and take your treats home. Jewelry vendors will also be onsite. Proceeds will go to the Ellsworth E3 Community Development Corp. Space is limited, so purchase your tickets on Facebook!

Wednesday, Feb. 14

Coffee with the Superintendent, 7 a.m., River Falls School District Office (852 E. Division St.) Join Supt. Jamie Benson for coffee and conversation!

Snack & Craft: Valentine Slime, 3:30 p.m., Plum City Public Library (611 Main St.) We will be making Valentine’s slime! Supplies and snack provided.

Thursday, Feb. 15

Savita Harjani: Postcards From Within, 6:30 p.m., River Falls Public Library (140 Union St.) Join author Savita Harjani as she discusses “Postcards From Within,” a daughter’s philosophical memoir of becoming a mother’s caregiver. In-person and virtual.

Cookbook Club, 6:30 p.m., Plum City Public Library (611 Main St.) Stop by the library and check out February’s cookbook “Half Baked Harvest Every Day” by Tieghan Gerard. Find a recipe you enjoy, make it and bring it in to share.

Friday, Feb. 16 & Saturday, Feb. 17

‘It Must Be Something in the Water’ One Acts, 7 p.m. (both nights), Juniors (414 S. Main St., River Falls). RF Community Theatre and FishTale Players invite you to a night of laughs and entertainment. Six one-act plays with a 15-minutes intermission. Order your tickets ($15) online for this dinner theatre style production. They will also be available at the doors, which open at 6 p.m. Food is not included in the ticket price.

Saturday, Feb. 17

Maplefest, 11 a.m., Tattersall Distilling (1777 Paulson Road, River Falls). Taste 20+ syrups with pancakes and sausage and vote for your favorites for just $5 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The winner will get their syrup featured in a special Tattersall cocktail. From 1-1:30 p.m. join Jim Adamski to learn how to tap maple trees and make your own syrup. Other fun games throughout the day.

Live Harp Music by Laura Maki, 11:30 a.m., River Falls Public Library (140 Union St.) Sit up close or enjoy in the background as you browse, read or study.

Winterfest, 1-7 p.m., YMCA Camp Pepin (10867 E. Lake Drive, Stockholm). Free family friendly event with Lake Pepin’s largest ice carousel, snowshoeing, winter walk through luminary lit trails, broomball, ice skating, ice fishing, winter birding, sledding, arts and crafts and more. Bring your own gear or borrow some

Good Ol’ Days Dance, 4-9 p.m., River Falls American Legion (701 N. Main St., River Falls). Free event with live music from The Classics 3 playing favorites from the 60s and 70s. Food and drinks for purchase, plus raffles. Kids activities, games, 50/50 and UTV raffles. Free will donation.

Sunday, Feb. 18

Eskimo Kisses Craft & Gift Expo, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Old Ptacek’s Event Center (1449 Orrin Road, Prescott). Free admission and parking with amazing crafters and vendors.

EES Carnival, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ellsworth Elementary School (445 S. Piety St.) Games, prizes, snacks and fun! Hosted by the EES Parents’ Club.

Tuesday, Feb. 20

Music in Motion, 10:15 a.m., Plum City Public Library (611 Main St.) A free creative movement time for littles with Staci Hanson, owner/artistic director of Movement Arts Hub LLC.

Thursday, Feb. 22

Bingo, 3 p.m., Plum City Public Library (611 Main St.) Free bingo, coffee and conversations!

Friday, Feb. 23 & Saturday, Feb. 24

‘It Must Be Something in the Water’ One Acts, 7 p.m. (both nights), Juniors (414 S. Main St., River Falls). RF Community Theatre and FishTale Players invite you to a night of laughs and entertainment. Six one-act plays with a 15-minutes intermission. Order your tickets ($15) online for this dinner theatre style production. They will also be available at the doors, which open at 6 p.m. Food is not included in the ticket price.

Saturday, Feb. 24

Leap Year Party Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser, 4-7:30 p.m., American Legion Post 357 (W6450 Main St., Bay City). Serving spaghetti, meatballs and sauce, salad, garlic bread, milk, coffee and adult beverages. Adults are $10, age 12 and under are $6 and children 4 and under are free. Curb side and takeout are available.

Wednesday, Feb. 28

February Lunch & Learn, 11 a.m., Elmwood Public Library (110 Main St.) On the last Wednesday of the month, we invite a speaker to discuss financial, historical, current event and science topics. Join us for a light lunch and lively conversation! Please register so we can plan food accordingly at 715-639-2615 or director@elmwoodlibrary.org.

Sunday, Feb. 25

SVAA’s 35th Annual Pancake Breakfast, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Spring Valley Area Ambulance (S104 Sabin Ave.) Freewill donation breakfast serving pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage links, applesauce, pudding and beverages. Silent auction runs from 8 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. All proceeds will go to the equipment fund.

Farmer Angel Network of Western Wisconsin – Mental Health in Agriculture, 1-4 p.m., Ellsworth Middle School (312 Panther Drive). Ellsworth FFA and Farmer Angel Network will host lunch and a speaker to raise awareness about mental health needs and issues within agriculture, to learn more about the support and resources available, and to raise funds in honor of Brian Webster.

Saturday, March 2

Prescott American Legion Chicken Fry, 4:30-8 p.m., Prescott American Legion (710 Pearl St.) All you care to eat or takeout available (4:30-7 p.m.) with no need to call ahead. Dinner includes chicken, homemade dressing, potatoes, green beans, baked beans and bun. We use cholesterol free oil. Call 715-220-8113 to order takeout or learn about hall rental. “If the Colonel had our recipe, he would be a General.”

Ave Maria Academy Hawaiian Luau Gala, 5 p.m., Molly’s On Main (515 Main St., Plum City). Social at 5 p.m., buffet dinner at 6 p.m. with silent auction, live auction, wine tasting, and more. Tickets are $50. Contact Ave Maria -at 715-647-4630.

Thursday, March 7

Meditation for Men with Jay Peterson, 6:30 p.m., River Falls Public Library (140 Union St.) Men are invited to attend this group session with the goal of coming together and expanding perspectives on spirituality and digging deep into personal growth. Salami, cheese and crackers will be served. Limited spots. Sign up online.

Friday, March 8

Euchre Tournament, 7 p.m., Rush River Trail Riders Snowmobile Club (N4775 450th St., Ellsworth). Open to the public; 50/50 raffle raises money for a local charity.  

Saturday, March 16

Spring Fling Small Business Vendor Market, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ellsworth High School (323 W. Hillcrest St.) Hosted by the FFA with vendors, food stand and silent auction.

Live Harp Music by Laura Maki, 11:30 a.m., River Falls Public Library (140 Union St.) Sit up close or enjoy in the background as you browse, read or study.

Saturday, April 6

Prescott American Legion Chicken Fry, 4:30-8 p.m., Prescott American Legion (710 Pearl St.) All you care to eat or takeout available (4:30-7 p.m.) with no need to call ahead. Dinner includes chicken, homemade dressing, potatoes, green beans, baked beans and bun. We use cholesterol free oil. Call 715-220-8113 to order takeout or learn about hall rental. “If the Colonel had our recipe, he would be a General.”

Wednesday, April 17

Coffee with the Superintendent, 7 a.m., River Falls School District Office (852 E. Division St.) Join Supt. Jamie Benson for coffee and conversation!

Saturday, May 4

Prescott American Legion Chicken Fry, 4:30-8 p.m., Prescott American Legion (710 Pearl St.) All you care to eat or takeout available (4:30-7 p.m.) with no need to call ahead. Dinner includes chicken, homemade dressing, potatoes, green beans, baked beans and bun. We use cholesterol free oil. “If the Colonel had our recipe, he would be a General.”

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