Our local students (Menomonie Middle School) are ready to hit the field, but we have completely exhausted our supply of extra gear! We are looking for donations of gently used soccer equipment to ensure every player gets to participate this season. Items Needed: Cleats (all youth and adult sizes) Shin guards Please ensure all donated items are in good, wearable condition. Drop-off Location: Menomonie Middle School Please contact Tina at tina_potter@msd.k12.wi.us with question

Join us at the North Menomonie Culver's, located at 298 Oak Ave. We're supporting Menomonie Alliance Youth Ministries on Monday, September 21, from 4pm to 7pm! Brady John will be playing on the patio during this time! Posted on Facebook.

Join us on October 3 for our annual Kids Dance Clinic! Dancers ages 3+ will spend the morning learning a fun, high-energy routine with the UW–Stout Dance Team and then take the field to perform at halftime of the Blue Devils’ game! Registration is OPEN — we can’t wait to dance with you! The class begins at 10 am, and the football game starts at 1:05 pm. Register HERE. From the UW-Stout Dance Team Facebook page.

The Community Foundation of Dunn County (CFDC) is now accepting applications for its annual Teacher Mini-Grant Program, open to faculty and staff across Dunn County school districts, including Boyceville, Colfax, Elk Mound, and Menomonie. Both public and private schools are eligible to apply. The program provides funding to public and private teachers, education support professionals, and staff for projects that enhance learning and boost academic achievement. Grants typical

Check out our September volunteer opportunity! Volunteers will meet our group at the Dollar General in Menomonie at 2:00 pm, help residents shop for about an hour, then help them back out to the bus to return to The Neighbors. Available and able to help? Contact Alyssa at astelter@dunncountywi.gov. From The Neighbors of Dunn County Facebook page.

From the Dunn County ADRC Facebook page.

From the Dunn County ADRC Facebook page.

Register online HERE. Find more information about StrongBodies HERE.

The Boys and Girls Club hosts a monthly youth late night, where kids get extra time to stay for more fun activities. This month's theme is Applepalooza, and they are looking for donations. They need about 100 apples and are asking the community for help sourcing them. If you know someone who can donate, or if you would like to, please reach out to them via email menomoniecenter@cvclubs.org or message them on Facebook. Take the Menomonie Public Library's summer survey HERE. Po

We are a week away from starting our annual Diaper Drive for United Way. Please consider donating any size diapers to help support those in need in our communities. Drop off locations include Compass IL, Backwoods, and Rising Sun. Addresses can be found on the flyer. From the Compass IL Facebook page.

If you are interested in becoming a mentor, you can: Scan the QR code on the poster (or follow this LINK) and complete the online application Email Big Brothers Big Sisters directly at gretta.staff@bbbsnw.org Call them at 715-835-0161 Kids waiting for mentors...

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It's that wonderful time of year! Let's spread joy and happiness to friends, family, loved ones, and people who could use a little pick-me-up. Rotarians are selling roses right now-$25.00/dozen. Free delivery. Message us your order or go on our website and place your order (click on the shopping cart located on the top right; make sure to designate a Rotarian who you are purchasing from/if you have one). Yet again this year, we are giving donated roses to recipients of Meals

The Pages and Pints Book Club is your kind of book club - come once or come to all - it's up to you! Library staff will host at brewery nønic in Menomonie from 6-7pm on: September 29 - Still True by Maggie Ginsberg October 27- Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy November 24 - The River is Waiting by Wally Lamb Don't like beer? You are still welcome to come! Like beer? Brewery nønic has plenty of options. See you there!

A recent UW–Madison research report has raised questions about Wisconsin's investment in technical colleges. For the students, employers and communities served by Chippewa Valley Technical College, the answer is simple: Technical colleges deliver a strong return on Wisconsin’s investment. A central finding in the recent report from the Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy (CROWE) is that Wisconsin technical colleges receive more than $14,000 per student in state and

Shop Hop is a familiar term to many quilters. These unique events benefit quilting and sewing businesses, shoppers, and local communities. Shop Hops can vary in size from just a few stores to statewide or regional events. They expose customers to new stores and experiences. Many of us have a “favorite” store. A place that’s convenient, familiar, and that carries the stuff we like. But there is a whole world of new and different fabrics, notions, equipment, and personalities y

Waznik Heike Group, an independent wealth management firm serving clients throughout Western Wisconsin and beyond, is proud to celebrate the first anniversary of operating out of its new office location at 2919 Schneider Ave. SE, Menomonie, WI. The transition to the updated space one year ago represented a major milestone for the practice, enabling partners Brad Waznik and John Heike, CFP®, along with their expanded team of financial advisors and client support specialists,

Members of the 2nd Minnesota Battery in front of their cannon / submitted photo Visit Castlerock Museum in Alma, Wisconsin on Saturday, September 12th from 10am - 4pm for a special program with reenactors from the 2nd Minnesota Battery of Light Artillery. The highlight of the day’s events will be non-firing cannon drills with a full-size replica of a Model 1861 ten-pounder Parrott Rifle at 10am and 2:05pm. Talks in the museum theater will cover Civil War Era Firearms at 1:20p