Community Calendar
January 17th – Storytime
Join us for Storytime at the Mauston Hatch Public Library at 10am on Tuesdays. There will be stories, songs, activities, and more! Great for ages 2-4 with a caregiver! Storytime meets in the community room.
January 17th – Necedah Senior Citizen Luncheon
There will be a Senior Citizen Luncheon from 11-12 at Necedah Area School. Senior Citizens living in the Necedah community are welcome to join us for luncheons at the school every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 11am in the Multipurpose Room. RSVP to Ruth Jensen at 608-565-2650 to let her know of your plans to attend. Please park in the Parking Lot A (in front of the school building) and enter through the elementary school.
January 19th – Business After 5 Carr Valley Cheese
Thursday, January 19th, come on down to the Business After 5 event at Carr Valley Cheese at 5:15pm in Mauston! See the newest store, network with other members, try award winning cheese and win prizes!
January 21st – 6th Annual Lake Decorah Ice Fishing Tournament
Have you purchased your raffle tickets yet for the upcoming 6th Annual Lake Decorah Restoration Ice Fishing Tournament? The tournament is on Lake Decorah in Mauston on Jan 21st. Find more information on Guardians of Lake Decorah Facebook Page. Tickets are available to purchase at Mauston True Value, Northside Mobile, Mauston Equipment, Gravity Box Brewing Company, and at Mauston City Hall. There will also be tickets available on the day of the event.
January 21st – Free Fishing Weekend
A free fishing weekend is coming January 21st & 22nd. A perfect time to invite those not so fishy folks who’ve never tried ice fishing, or your friends and family from out of state. No non resident license required for this special event. To learn more visit the Wisconsin DNR’s website. Check the Adams County Chamber Facebook Page for details.
January 28th – Sportsman Night
Sportsman Night is January 28th, in memory of Gary Martin at The Fallback in Kellner. Doors open at 5pm, dinner at 6:30. Banquet tickets are only $60, there will be free beer and soda. Early bird drawing for a Kimber Micro 9 MM Stainless Steel Pistol. Tickets are $10 each no limit. Not sold at door. Connect with Stars and Stripes Sporting Goods on Facebook.
January 28th – 31st Annual Great Tri-State Rail Sale
The 4000 Foundation, proudly announces plans for the 31st Annual Great Tri-State Rail Sale to be held Saturday, January 28th, 2023 from 9am to 3pm at the La Crosse Center, Second & Pearl Streets, downtown La Crosse. This 31st Annual Railroad Extravaganza celebrates the area’s railroad heritage while raising funds to maintain and restore The La Crosse Short Line Railroad Heritage Museum in Copeland Park. The Rail Sale traditionally hosts vendors from six states offering 300 tables of railroad related merchandise. Rail Sale patrons will have the opportunity to buy, sell and trade, an outstanding selection of model, toy and antique trains, books, magazines, railroad memorabilia, railroad art, hobby supplies, repair & replacement parts & accessories, and many more related items. Admission is just $5. Children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult.
February 3rd & 4th – Snowflake Ski Jumping Tournament
The 100th Annual Snowflake Ski Jumping Tournament in Westby Wisconsin is coming in February. Thursday, February 2nd will be the Snowflake reunion at 5:30pm. Friday there will be opening ceremonies at 6:30pm. Saturday, opening ceremonies junior tournament will be at 9:45am and the Big Hill tournament will be at 12:30pm. $15 presale, $20 at the gate. 12 & under are free. Group rates available, no carry-ins, free military and veterans admission, see website for details. There will be live music by High Mileage on Friday and Blue Collar 40 on Saturday.
February 4th – Chili Sampler Luncheon at Necedah Library
Saturday, February 4th, there will be a chili sampler luncheon at the Siegler Community Library in Necedah. All you can eat. Adults $6, children 10 and under eat for $4. There will be basket raffles 11am till 2pm. All proceeds go to the Siegler Memorial Community Library.
February 5th – Valentine Day Painting Event
Paint and be creative for the Valentine Day Painting event on Sunday, February 5th at Hillsboro Public Library, 2 till 4pm. Featured artist will be Suanne Lorraine Cepek. Cost $30. Payment is required in advance to guarantee a spot. Refreshments will be available. Call 608-489-2192.
ADRC Eagle Country Juneau County Transportation Assistance
The ADRC Eagle Country Juneau County Office provides transportation assistance for a low cost to Juneau County residents age 60 and over or individuals living with a disability. Transportation services available include the ADRC handicap accessible van and bus, as well as volunteer escort drivers and find your own driver program. To schedule transportation or to find out more about services call 608-847-9371. Hours of operation 8:30am to 4:30pm. Requests must be made at least 48 hours prior to appointment.
Mauston Moose Bingo
Moose Lodge Bingo in Mauston is back! It will be every Monday night following as well at the Moose Family Center located at 601 Colfax Street in Mauston. Its a SMOKE FREE environment. Early Bird begins at 6:30pm, Regular at 7pm, Progressive at 8:45pm.
Free Transportation to COVID19 Vaccination Clinics
The ADRC of Eagle Country (Mauston Office) is now offering Free Transportation to Covid19 Vaccinations Clinics in Juneau County. Eligible participants MUST BE Juneau County Residents over the age of 60 or age 18 and older and living with a disability. Contact the ADRC Office at 608-847-9371 for more information or to schedule your ride. Standard wheel chair accessible van available.
Al-Anon Family Group Meetings
Mauston Monday Night Al-Anon Family Group Meetings, a support group for family and friends of alcoholics are held on Monday nights at 7pm at United Methodist Church, 420 Suszycki Dr, Mauston in room 4, lower level.
Contact Gail at 608-547-6708 or Debbie 920-579-0679.
Elroy Central Library Events
- Every Tuesday at 2pm is the Lecture Series – The Aging Brain.
- Summer Library Reading Program June 6th – June 23rd.
- Mystery Book Club meets the last Monday of the month at 5:00pm.
- Book Club meets the second Tuesday of the month at 10:00am.
- Nifty Needlers meets every Wednesday from 1:00pm – 3:00pm.
Soup & Salad Bar Fridays at Festival Foods in Mauston
The Juneau County Senior Nutrition Program, in partnership with Festival Foods in Mauston are offering Soup & Salad Bar Fridays. Eligible diners can stop in at Festival Foods, or take Mauston Public Transit to Festival Foods for $0.50 each way and have the Soup & Salad Bar and do grocery shopping on Fridays. Please contact the ADRC for more information.
Adult Coloring Club
Adult Coloring Club at the Necedah Library 1:00-3:00pm on Mondays. Bring your own supplies. They will supply beverages, music & good company. Meet others that are enjoying this relaxing new trend!
Playgroups
Juneau County Family Resource Center “Playgroups” for children, 0-5 years, when accompanied by an adult. Mauston. Fridays from 9:30-11:30 at Grace Community church basement 201 Oak St Mauston (Also 3 yr old Head Start class room) Age appropriate art and play activities, story time and snack offered. No Cost. For more information: (608)847-4991. The new Family Resource Center location is 121 Division St, Mauston.
Hatch Public Library Events
- Mondays in June, July, and August is Music in the Park 6pm-7pm in Riverside Park.
- Every Tuesday morning at 10am is Hatchlings Time for kids 0-3 years old.
- Afternoon book club meets the last Wednesday of every month at 1pm.
- Tuesdays is Outdoor Storytime 10:00am – 10:30am on the lawn behind the patio.
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP
If interested in group meetings, call Arlene at 608-847-6893.
Monthly Community Supper/New Lisbon American Legion Hall
A Monthly Community Supper will be held the last Tuesday of each month beginning March 26th from 4:30-6 p.m. at the New Lisbon American Legion Hall. No charge. Everyone encouraged to attend-regardless of age, address or handicap. Come for the meal, the fellowship or both. Hosted by New Lisbon United Methodist Church and sponsored by various businesses and individuals. For information on volunteering, donations or sponsoring call 847-3005.
Dine at 5 at Bluffs Senior Dining Center in Camp Douglas
Dine at 5 at Bluffs Senior Dining Center in Camp Douglas the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Doors open at 5pm. Dinner is served from 5:30pm to 6:15pm with entertainment to follow. Please reserve your meal by 1pm on the Monday prior to dinner.
UW Extension Broadband Office 855-306-8050 or wibroadband@uwex.edu
Juneau/Adams County WIC Clinic times and locations, click here.
Juneau County Revolving Loan Fund Sub-Committee (RLF) meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at the UW-Extension meeting room #301 9:30 a.m.*
4-H Leaders Association meets the 1st Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
Juneau County Agricultural, Industrial, Recreational Society (JCAIRS) meets the first Monday of each month in Room 301 UW-Extension meeting room at 6 p.m.*
Juneau County Industrial Recreational Committee (IRC) meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the UW-Extension meeting room #301 10:30 a.m.*
Juneau County Revolving Loan Fund Committee (RLF) meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the UW-Extension meeting room #301 9:30 a.m.*
*SOME MEETINGS MAY REQUIRE CLOSED SESSIONS – all meetings are subject to change. Please contact the UW-Extension Office at 847-9329 with any questions or concerns.