Around Town
BOOK OF THE MONTH: “The Family Upstairs” by Lisa Jewell is the Book of the Month for the Scandinavia Public Library Book Club. Fika (beverages & treats) begins at 3:40 p.m. with the book discussion following at 4 p.m. To learn more about the novel go here.
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES: Conferences in the Iola-Scandinavia School District are on Monday, Oct. 7, from 4-7:30 p.m. Teachers will be in their classroom to meet with parents and share information about student progress in class. Parental involvement is extremely impactful to a student’s success in school.
PRESCHOOL OPENINGS: The Iola Community Preschool has a few openings for the school year.
With a focus on fun, we offer 3-year-olds a terrific introduction to a classroom setting. In addition to social interaction and an introduction to a classroom routine, the kiddos are taught about sharing, classroom rules, numbers, ABC’s, colors, and some science. Classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 – 11am at the Iola Elementary School. Please note, the Iola Community Preschool is a registered 501(C)(3) not for profit organization and not an I-S School program. For more information, please contact Kristine at iolacommunitypreschool@gmail.com.
EERIC BESTUL FEATURED: Local musician Eric Bestul is featured in an article in the Waupaca County Post. Read it here.
Job Opportunities
BARISTAS: Iola Coffee Co. is hiring baristas for its location in downtown Iola. Send your resume to: Office@iolacoffee.com. Various shifts available 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
PIZZA MAKERS: Sliced Pizza is looking for pizza makers Thursday through Saturday year-round. Send resume to: Slicedpc@gmnail.com.
CRYSTAL CAFE: Looking for part-time wait staff. Apply by calling 715-4456-9227 or going to the website.
BART’S PIZZA PUB: Formerly Northland Ballroom, Bart’s Pizza Pub is hiring cooks and bartenders/servers. DM at the Facebook page here.
Around the County
HUMANE SOCIETY: The Humane Society of Waupaca County needs financial support to “continue providing care and shelter to animals in need.” Surrender requests have intensified due to family hardships and there is an upswing in stray and abandoned kittens at the shelter. Send your tax-deductible donation to 2293 Commercial Drive, Waupaca, WI 54981. For further information call 715-258-2545.
