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 […]
The 70+ year young Sparta Garden Club will hold their biennial Tour of Gardens on Friday, July 11 from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. This event dovetails with a concert sponsored by Sparta community boosters The Shovelmen. Sparta, WI has dozens of public gardens; some hidden in plain sight, others are tucked away “secret gardens”. Typically, garden tours feature private home gardens impeccably groomed for their one day in the spotlight. This year […]
Excited to fire up the pizza oven for our fourth season of fundraising for local charities and non profits. Join us on the ridgetop for pretty Summer sunsets, the joy of pizza and the good will when folks come together for a worthy cause.
The Viroqua Farmers Market is held from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Saturday from May through October at 220 S. Main St. in the Western Technical College parking lot. More than just a place to shop, the Viroqua Farmers Market is a community gathering that fosters a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. It’s an opportunity for residents and visitors to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Driftless Music Festival is a family friendly event in Viroqua, Wisconsin. Located in Eckhart Park, next to Dragon Park, entire families and friends can enjoy music, food and fun with our amazing community while being exposed to sounds, ethnicities and cultures that are not always present in a small, Midwestern town.
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 […]
AA Meeting in rural Melvina Saturday Nights - except the last Saturdays of the month
Airplane Rides! Antique Car Show! Firetruck! Police Cars! Medical Helicopter! Jet Fighter Simulator! Radio Controlled Planes! Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee, juice, milk
Summer Music Series Schedule! Get ready for a summer filled with incredible live music paired with the finest wine! Mark your calendars for Sundays at Vernon Vineyards! Sip, listen, and unwind! Bring your friends, enjoy a glass of your favorite wine, and let the music take you away.
Guided meditation will be led by Caroline who has a variety of meditation instructor training. She is excited about sharing her meditation journey as well as learning from participants how they use meditation in their lives.
This will be our third annual outdoor movie event, however we are featuring a whole new format this year with FREE admission to the general public! We are also including complimentary pizza and ice cream for attendees while we show Inside Out. We will also be offering some fun mental health materials for kids and families. What: Vernon Memorial Healthcare Foundation Presents: Films on […]
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 Meets Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays Presentations on Wednesday are also available via Zoom at the Ontario, Readstown, and Viola Public Libraries
An opportunity for neurodiverse teens and young adults (aged 16 through early 30s) to gather for creative arts-based activities and guided discussions. This Program is a Good Fit For: Autistic and Neurodiverse individuals aged 16 through early 30s who are interested in being part of a social community and are looking to gain confidence in navigating skills for independence. Autistic […]
Wednesdays 6 to 7 p.m. The Other Door 1321 N. Main St., Viroqua, WI Peer Support Group is for people who want to talk about their mental health. In this group, the peers talk about their challenges and their successes. Peers provide feedback from their lived experiences. This group provides support, information and encouragement. This group is guided by a […]
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