Weekend events in the 53581 and beyond

Thursday, January 2

Vernon County Human Services Department will assist individuals with Power of Attorney for Healthcare documents the first Thursday of each month from 9:00 to Noon at the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Vernon County. To make an appointment call 608-637-5201 or 1-888-637-1323.

Rotary Lights is in need of volunteers for Thursday, January 2, from 10:00 to 4:00 to gather all the electrical cords and sort to length. Bring extra gloves. A break will be held from Noon to 1:00 for lunch. Volunteers can work one to two hours, or the whole day.

Richland County Senior Dining Meal sites are open to the public for in-person dining. The Woodman Senior Center will serve meals Monday through Friday at 11:45. Home delivered meals are available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Call Tina or Sandi at 608-647-2323. The Germantown Senior Dining Meal Site, located at St. Anthony’s School (32497 County Highway V, Cazenovia) is open Wednesdays with serving at 11:15. Home delivered meals are available for delivery Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. To reserve a meal call Rita at 608-983-2798. The Rockbridge Meal Site at Bethlehem Lutheran Church (25500 Rockbridge School Street, Richland Center) is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with serving at 11:30. To reserve a meal, call Norma Pyfferoen at 608-647-3900 or 608-649-3269. All reservations must be made by 1:00 the day prior. The suggested contribution for those age 60 and older is $4.00.

A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held Thursday, January 2, from 1:00 to 6:00 at St. Martins Lutheran Church in Cross Plains. Appointments are preferred by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

Join in an evening exploring how parents, caregivers, and community members can foster true belonging Monday, January 6, at 5:30 for a free dinner at the Richland Center High School West Commons. Speaker Merri Guggisberg will present the Values in Action, a character strengths framework, at 6:30. Participants will uncover ways to nurture children’s unique qualities, build circles of care, and create a supportive environment where everyone feels connected and valued. The turkey dinner is free, but those attending are asked to pre-register by Thursday, January 2, at bit.ly/3CGGnsJ. For more information, contact Partners for Prevention Project Director, Betsy Roesler, at 608-647-6131 extension 1516.

Celebrate Recovery -RC meets every Thursday night from 6:00 to 8:00 at the Nazarene Outreach Center in Richland Center. Food is available starting at 5:30. Celebrate Recovery – Richland Center is sponsored by Grace Community Church.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints offers a free course to anyone who wants to learn English. The class runs from 7:00 to 8:00 PM every Thursday and from 11:00 until Noon every Saturday at the Church located on Executive Lane in Richland Center. For more information, call (262) 893-3763. (La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días ofrece un curso gratuito a cualquier persona que desee aprender inglés. La clase va de 7:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. todos los jueves y de 11:00 a.m. a 12:00 del mediodía todos los sábados, y se enseña en la Iglesia ubicada en 26220 Executive Lane, Richland Center, justo arriba de la colina detrás de Kentucky Fried Chicken. Simplemente vaya hacia el sur por la autopista 14 hacia Walmart y está en el lado izquierdo (este) de la carretera. Para obtener más información, llame al (262) 893-3763.)

Friday, January 3

A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held Friday, January 3, from 11:30 to 5:30 at Christ Lutheran Church in Spring Green. Appointments are preferred by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held Friday, January 3, from 12:30 to 5:30 at the Arena Fire & EMS Station. Appointments are preferred by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

Saturday, January 4

The Ithaca alumni basketball tournament will be held Saturday, January 4. The women’s game will start at 6:00 and the men’s game will start at 7:30. There will also be a 3-point contest starting at 5:00. There is a $5 donation to play in the games to benefit the Ithaca Basketball Programs. Contact David Klang at 608-415-3267 or email [email protected] if interested in playing in the women’s game and contact Aaron Huebsch at 608-475-3601 or email [email protected] if interested in playing in the men’s game.