Notes for the Week - September 4th

klweber2771
Sep 4
2 min read

Catch up on the latest local podcasts:

Chamber Chatter

The Menom Podcast

Coffee at the Cottage

Menomonie Talk

Infinite Rabbit Hole

Arbor on the Air

The Menomonie Middle School has a few students in need of flutes and clarinets. If you have either of these that you would be willing to donate, please contact Tina Potter at the Menomonie Middle School at 715-232-1673.

Menomonie native Jason Dea West will be performing at the Mabel Tainter on September 5th. Here's a story about Jason from Volume One. Tickets are still available and can be found in this post.

Reminder from the Wisconsin State Patrol:

School zones can be chaotic. Students, parents, teen drivers, crossing guards, bicyclists, buses, and a lot of traffic can cause dangerous situations. Here are some reminders for motorists and students navigating school zones:

Drivers:

Adhere to speed limits
Scan the road, watch for students
Stay patient
Follow instructions of crossing guards
Buckle Up Phone Down

Pedestrians:

Stay on sidewalks and use crosswalks
Look both ways before crossing roads

Caregivers of teen drivers:

Talk with your kids about the importance of safe driving when entering and exiting school parking lots

Here’s a reminder on what the different colored lights on a school bus indicate and what you should do if they’re flashing:

Amber Warning Lights: The school bus is about to stop. Slow down and prepare to stop.

Red Warning Lights: Stop at least 20 feet from the bus whether approaching from either direction. The only exception is if you are traveling on the other side of a divided road that’s separated by a median or other physical barrier.

From the Dunn County Humane Society Facebook page: We’re running low on some essentials and could use a little help stocking back up! Donations can be dropped off any day of the week between 8 AM and 6 PM, or sent to 302 Brickyard Road, Menomonie, WI 54751.

Things we NEED:

• Purina Kitten Chow – only 2 bags left

• Fabuloso (non-pine scented) – only 4 bottles left

• Dog-Safe Peanut Butter – only 7 left (less urgent, but still needed!)

Things we WANT:

• Martingale Collars (all sizes welcome!)

Amazon Wishlist

Chewy Wishlist

If you're looking for another way to #StepUp and help your community, Stepping Stones of Dunn County has a Walmart registry! This wish list is made up of items that supplement the Cairn House Shelter and other programs and operations. Your donation supports our efforts to combat hunger, housing and connection challenges in Dunn County. You can choose items to donate HERE.

The Wisconsin Foster Closet shared some current needs.

For the kids:

Hygiene items (deodorant, 3-in-1 body wash, lotions, baby products)
Diapers (sizes newborn, 3, and 5)
Clothing (girls: small women’s; boys: size 6 through men’s medium)
We will begin our coat and snowpants drive at out fundraiser/ car and motorcycle show on October 4th.

For the closet: