Vernon County Over 50 Lunch and Learn
Vernon County Over 50 Lunch and Learn
March 5 - Pollinators for Your Yard @ Mcintosh Memorial Library March 12 - Technology Learning March 19 - Vernon Co Waste & Recycling March 26 - Ballots & Your Vote
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Vernon County Over 50 July Presentations
Vernon County Over 50 July Presentations
Vernon County Over 50 Meets Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays Presentations on Wednesday are also available via Zoom at the Ontario, Readstown, and Viola Public Libraries
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Driftless Field School (with Thoreau College)
Thoreau College – Driftless Field School Program Viroqua, Wisconsin — July 7 – August 1, 2025 The Driftless Field School program offers young adults a 4-week long immersion into the ecology, history, agriculture, and human cultures of the Driftless Region of southwestern Wisconsin. Taking place in one of the most dynamic and busy times of the agricultural year, the Driftless […]
$1500 – $2500
2 events,
Vernon County Over 50 Lunch and Learn
Vernon County Over 50 Lunch and Learn
March 5 - Pollinators for Your Yard @ Mcintosh Memorial Library March 12 - Technology Learning March 19 - Vernon Co Waste & Recycling March 26 - Ballots & Your Vote
3 events,
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Tech Help with Maggie
Tech Help with Maggie
The McIntosh Memorial Library is offering a free Tech Help session on Thursday, July 10 from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM in the Aviary seating area. This drop-in program, led by library staff member Maggie, is designed to provide basic one-on-one tech support in a relaxed, no-pressure environment.Community members are invited to stop by with their devices—smartphones, tablets, or laptops—for […]
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FCC & Partners in Wellness Fair
FCC & Partners in Wellness Fair
Family & Children’s Center (FCC) is thrilled to announce the return of FCC + Partners in Wellness Fair on Thursday, June 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Eckhart Park in Viroqua. This free, family friendly event features games, activities, live music, and food alongside demos and displays from various health and wellness organizations. It’s an incredible opportunity for the […]
Free
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Fermented Beverages 101 (with Laura Poe Mathes)
Fermented Beverages 101 (with Laura Poe Mathes)
If you have been looking for a way to add more probiotic-rich foods and beverages to your diet (without breaking the bank!), then this workshop is for you! Participants will learn how to make their own non-alcoholic fermented drinks, including kombucha, water kefir (aka tibicos), beet kvass, and shrubs. We will be tasting lots of samples, discussing the health benefits […]
$40 – $70
Hammered Copper Bowls with Stone Tools (with Martha Buche)
Hammered Copper Bowls with Stone Tools (with Martha Buche)
Using the warm, red metal my Bodewadmi (Potawatomi) relatives call “miskwabik” (copper) and basalt hammer stones from the shores of G’chi gamii (Lake Superior), we will hand-forge bowls on wooden stumps. In a process called “sinking”, or hammering on the inside, we will anneal the metal in a wood fire and form our richly colored, beautiful vessels using the power […]
$40 – $70
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Herbal Floral Remedies: Incorporating Flower Essences (with Kayle Karbowski)
Herbal Floral Remedies: Incorporating Flower Essences (with Kayle Karbowski)
This workshop focuses on incorporating flower remedies (or flower essences) in daily practice as well as folk and clinical herbalism settings. Suitable for flower enthusiasts and seasoned herbalists alike, we will spend the afternoon learning about how this homeopathic medicine can support balance of emotional and energetic shifts. In this workshop we will: discuss the history and background of flower […]
$40 – $70
3 events,
Vernon County Over 50 Lunch and Learn
Vernon County Over 50 Lunch and Learn
March 5 - Pollinators for Your Yard @ Mcintosh Memorial Library March 12 - Technology Learning March 19 - Vernon Co Waste & Recycling March 26 - Ballots & Your Vote
Vernon County Over 50 July Presentations
Vernon County Over 50 July Presentations
Vernon County Over 50 Meets Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays Presentations on Wednesday are also available via Zoom at the Ontario, Readstown, and Viola Public Libraries
4 events,
Third Thursday Market
Third Thursday Market
Join us for our Third Thursday Market — a fun, community-focused evening filled with live music, food trucks, local vendors, handmade goods, trunk sales, fresh produce, arts and crafts, hobbyists, young entrepreneurs, and local businesses. It’s the perfect way to connect with neighbors, support small business, and soak in the beauty of the season. Come shop, stroll, sip, and celebrate […]
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In Season, With Cheese: The Noble Rind Story
In Season, With Cheese: The Noble Rind Story
Join us under the arbor for a fresh take on seasonal eating with Sarah and Chris Clemens of Noble Rind! They’ll share their journey into small business ownership and their passion for cheese-forward dishes that celebrate what’s in season— with minimal cooking required. Hosted by Chef Joseph Meyer, executive chef at Latarnia Guest House, this demo will inspire you to […]
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Sketch & Sip: A Native Plant Class
Sketch & Sip: A Native Plant Class
Capture the beauty of Wisconsin’s native plants in this fun and relaxing workshop! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this class is a fun way to slow down and observe nature more closely. Learn simple techniques to outline leaves, flowers, and stems. Discover interesting facts and folklore about Wisconsin’s native plants. Enjoy the creative atmosphere during this Third […]
3 events,
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Hammered Copper Bowls with Stone Tools (with Martha Buche)
Hammered Copper Bowls with Stone Tools (with Martha Buche)
Using the warm, red metal my Bodewadmi (Potawatomi) relatives call “miskwabik” (copper) and basalt hammer stones from the shores of G’chi gamii (Lake Superior), we will hand-forge bowls on wooden stumps. In a process called “sinking”, or hammering on the inside, we will anneal the metal in a wood fire and form our richly colored, beautiful vessels using the power […]
$40 – $70
Hammered Copper Bowls with Stone Tools (with Martha Buche)
Hammered Copper Bowls with Stone Tools (with Martha Buche)
Using the warm, red metal my Bodewadmi (Potawatomi) relatives call “miskwabik” (copper) and basalt hammer stones from the shores of G’chi gamii (Lake Superior), we will hand-forge bowls on wooden stumps. In a process called “sinking”, or hammering on the inside, we will anneal the metal in a wood fire and form our richly colored, beautiful vessels using the power […]
$40 – $70
3 events,
Vernon County Over 50 Lunch and Learn
Vernon County Over 50 Lunch and Learn
March 5 - Pollinators for Your Yard @ Mcintosh Memorial Library March 12 - Technology Learning March 19 - Vernon Co Waste & Recycling March 26 - Ballots & Your Vote
Vernon County Over 50 July Presentations
Vernon County Over 50 July Presentations
Vernon County Over 50 Meets Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays Presentations on Wednesday are also available via Zoom at the Ontario, Readstown, and Viola Public Libraries
2 events,
BYOB: Bring Your Own Book – A Reading Retreat
BYOB: Bring Your Own Book – A Reading Retreat
When was the last time you carved out some time for yourself? Find a cozy spot in one of our front porch rocking chairs, on the deck near the pondless waterfall, inside the warmth of the greenhouse, or spread out on the lawn under the sky and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. This is about no work, something to read, and […]
Free
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Wild Foods, Wild Medicine: 2-day Immersion (with Linda Conroy)
Join forager and herbalist Linda Conroy for this two-day immersion, focusing on the plants that grow around us. Day 1 will focus on herbs and wild food for nourishment. We will learn to identify, harvest, and prepare the plants that promote and build health. As part of this day, we will prepare a wild/herbal/whole food lunch. Lunch preparation will be […]
$150 – $250
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free, family-friendly, storytime event
free, family-friendly, storytime event
We are excited to announce a children’s storytime event on Saturday, July 26, at 10AM, at the Vernon County Museum and History Center. Torrence Chester from the Enduring Families Project will be here to read a chapter from the new book, A Long Way to Find a Home: George Edwin Taylor as a Child. The Enduring Families Project (EFP), which […]
Free
2 events,
Vernon County Over 50 Lunch and Learn
Vernon County Over 50 Lunch and Learn
March 5 - Pollinators for Your Yard @ Mcintosh Memorial Library March 12 - Technology Learning March 19 - Vernon Co Waste & Recycling March 26 - Ballots & Your Vote
4 events,
Rooted Expression: A Creative Retreat for Writers & Artists
Our intention is to co-create an in-person, immersive weekend retreat for writers and artists who are curious about nurturing their connection to the land and infusing the inspiration of the natural world into their expression as writers and artists. We will collaborate with guest writers and artists to draw on their passion, knowledge, and experience to present lectures, activities, prompts, […]
$100 – $300
Rooted Expression: A Creative Retreat for Writers & Artists
Our intention is to co-create an in-person, immersive weekend retreat for writers and artists who are curious about nurturing their connection to the land and infusing the inspiration of the natural world into their expression as writers and artists. We will collaborate with guest writers and artists to draw on their passion, knowledge, and experience to present lectures, activities, prompts, […]
$100 – $300
Rooted Expression: A Creative Retreat for Writers & Artists
Our intention is to co-create an in-person, immersive weekend retreat for writers and artists who are curious about nurturing their connection to the land and infusing the inspiration of the natural world into their expression as writers and artists. We will collaborate with guest writers and artists to draw on their passion, knowledge, and experience to present lectures, activities, prompts, […]
$100 – $300
5 events,
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Summer Mushroom Foraging (with Andi Reisdorf in La Crosse, WI)
Summer Mushroom Foraging (with Andi Reisdorf in La Crosse, WI)
In this beginner-friendly mushroom foraging class, we'll discuss mushroom identification techniques, and practical foraging tips. We'll explore the woods together in search of edible and medicinal mushrooms like lion's mane, lobster mushrooms, chicken of the woods, chanterelles, hedgehog mushrooms, puffball mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, and more! Come prepared for off-trail hiking and uneven terrain. As with any foraging class, the abundance […]
$50 – $80
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The Basics of Clawhammer Banjo: Level One (with Brennan Henry Allsworth)
The Basics of Clawhammer Banjo: Level One (with Brennan Henry Allsworth)
After enjoying the Basics of Clawhammer Banjo with Brennan Henry, students will leave with a fresh perspective on playing their banjo in an old-style! Topics will include the history of banjoes, fundamentals of strumming and drop-thumbing, music theory for the banjo, advanced techniques for playing up-the-neck, alternative tunings, and being able to play fast reels, great waltzes, and more. This […]
$40 – $70
4 events,
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The Basics of Clawhammer Banjo: Level Two (with Brennan Henry Allsworth)
The Basics of Clawhammer Banjo: Level Two (with Brennan Henry Allsworth)
Level 2 of the Basics of Clawhammer Banjo with Brennan Henry will provide students with more advanced techniques for playing their banjo in an old style! Topics will include a refresher on the fundamentals of strumming and drop-thumbing, chord shapes (and their inversions) music theory for the banjo, techniques for playing up-the-neck, alternative tunings (playing scales and chords within these […]
$75 – $125