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Looking for ways to live your best life while managing diabetes? Join Mile Bluff’s Diabetes Connect on Thursday, September 3 at 1 pm at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston.

This free event is open to everyone—those with diabetes or pre-diabetes, plus loved ones and caregivers. You’ll hear from Mile Bluff’s experts, get practical tips, and connect with others on a similar health journey.

No registration is needed. A virtual option is available—just call a week ahead for details.

For more information, call 608-847-1848 or visit the upcoming events page at milebluff.com.

 Mile Bluff Medical Center is proud to partner with ImpactLife, the provider of blood products to more than 130 hospitals and emergency medical service communities across Wisconsin.

Please consider donating at the upcoming blood drive being held at the medical center on Thursday, August 27, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.

As a thank you, all donors will receive their choice of a $20 electronic gift card, points to use in the ImpactLife Donor Rewards Store, or the opportunity to support a nonprofit with their reward.

To schedule your donation, call ImpactLife at 1-800-747-5401 or visit bloodcenter.org.

Be a part of something bigger and help save lives in our community.

The Elroy Lions Club is excited to announce that vendor registration is now open for the
**7th Annual Elroy Lions Vendor Affair**, taking place during the **Apple Dumpling Day Races** on
**Saturday, September 12, 2026**, from **8:00 AM to 2:00 PM** at **Schultz Park, 301 South Main Street
(Hwy. 80/82), Elroy, Wisconsin**.
The Vendor Affair is seeking a wide variety of participants, including:
* Handmade artists, crafters, makers, and artisans
* Small businesses and home-based businesses
* Local service providers and community organizations
* Independent consultants and direct sales representatives
* Food and specialty product vendors
* Employers and businesses recruiting for open positions or promoting career opportunities
Whether you’re selling handcrafted products, showcasing unique merchandise, promoting professional services,
connecting with potential employees, or introducing your business to new customers, this event offers an
excellent opportunity to engage with the community.
The event is **free for the public to attend** and coincides with the annual Apple Dumpling Day Races,
featuring a marathon, half marathon, 5K, and children’s races that bring participants and spectators from across
Wisconsin and beyond.
Throughout the day, the Elroy Lions Club will serve food, beverages, and their popular apple dumplings.
Proceeds from the Vendor Affair help support the Elroy Lions Club’s community service projects, scholarships,
grants, and assistance programs benefiting individuals and organizations throughout the local area.
The Elroy Lions Club is proud to be part of Lions Clubs International, one of the world’s largest service
organizations dedicated to improving communities through volunteer service.
Businesses, organizations, and vendors interested in participating are encouraged to reserve their space early.
For vendor information or an application, contact:
**Jared Johns**
(608) 387-9381
[djrod.wi@gmail.com](mailto:djrod.wi@gmail.com)
Follow the **Elroy Lions Vendor Affair** Facebook page for updates, vendor announcements, and event
information.
The Elroy Lions Vendor Affair continues to grow each year, bringing together local businesses, talented makers,
community organizations, and residents for a day of shopping, networking, and celebrating everything our
communities have to offer. We invite everyone to join us for another great year at Apple Dumpling Day!