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Around Town JANUARY BOOK GROUP CHOICE: Want to add some joy to your life? Read “The Book of Joy” by the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, then join the Scandinavia Public Library’s discussion when we next meet for Book Group on Tuesday, Jan. 28! Fika (beverages and treats) starts at 3:40 p.m. with the […]
Around Town ACREAGE ADDED TO SKUNK-FOSTER STATE NATURAL AREA: The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) approved the purchase of 28 acres for the Ice Age Trail in Waupaca County at its Dec. 11 meeting for $175,000. The land was purchased by the Ice Age Trail Alliance (IATA) for $175,000 to ensure it would be available […]
Around Town NO MAIL DELIVERY: Because a National Day of Observance has been declared to honor the death of former President Jimmy Carter, the US Postal Service will suspend regular mail deliveries, retail services, and administrative office activity on Thursday, Jan. 9. LITTERING PROBLEM: Recently observed on Facebook: “I’d love to know who is tossing […]
Speakers will focus on self-care, how to help another in distress, resources By Waupaca County Suicide Prevention Coalition Many farmers and other agricultural workers have high levels of depression, anxiety, and even suicide. Waupaca County Suicide Prevention Coalition offers “Grateful for the Growers” on Thursday, Jan. 23, at Rustic Grill Restaurant at Glacier Woods in Iola. […]
Around Town WATERCOLOR CLASS: Carolyn Rosenberger will instruct a watercolor class on Monday, Jan. 13, starting at 9:30 a.m. and lasting till noon at Lessons from the Art. Students will paint a winter landscape featuring birch trees with a colorful sky and a wooded background. To sign up for this class, email Carolyn Rosenberger: carolynrosenberger@gmail.com. […]
Around Town CRAFT FAIR & BAKE SALE VENDORS NEEDED: The Iola Winter Carnival still has space openings for vendors for Saturday, Feb. 1, Craft Fair & Bake Sale at the Iola Historical Society’s Machine Shed. To sign up go here. TOWN OF IOLA: Notice of Town Caucus to the electors of the Town of Iola, […]
Business hour changes RUSTIC GRILL AT GLACIER WOOD: It will be closed from Dec. 22-29 so the staff can enjoy some time off with their families. It will reopen on Monday, Dec. 30. BART’S PIZZA PUB: Closed Dec. 25-26, Dec. 31 3 p.m.-close, Jan. 1 3 p.m.-close with Bluegrass starting at 4 p.m. SCANDINAVIA PUBLIC […]
Around Town COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANT PROGRAM: The Rotary Club of Waupaca has $75,000 it’s looking to give to organizations located in and serving the greater Waupaca area, including Iola-Scandinavia. The club welcomes proposals that will impact a wide range of areas, including arts and culture, parks and recreation, environmental stewardship, health and human services, early […]
