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July 2015

Tue
28
Jul

Advance Tickets for Tractor Pull On Sale

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/28/2015 - 9:49am

Advance tickets went on sale July 27th for the 9th Annual Green County Fall National Tractor and Truck Pull, which will be held Saturday, September 26, 2015. The event will be held at the Green County Fairgrounds with nine classes of trucks and tractors participating from Wisconsin and surrounding states. The pull, sponsored for the eighth year by Washington Implement of Monticello, will begin at 12:00 noon. Back by popular demand, Charm School Rejects, sponsored by Colony Brands and Stone Mill Construction, will begin at 8:00 p.m.

Tue
28
Jul

Naturally Speaking

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/28/2015 - 9:48am

Botanists estimate 30 percent of all plants have hairs on their aerial surfaces. Some of these hairs - they're called trichomes by researchers - can be secretory, others glandular. That's to say they produce, store, and release substances.
Gardeners are familiar with the abundant trichomes on tomato plants, even though the hairs are difficult to see. Pickers' hands smell like tomatoes after a few brushes against these tiny hairs.

Tue
28
Jul

Boy and Girl Scouts Receive Fundraising Monies from Spring Tree Sales Program

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/28/2015 - 9:42am

The Town of New Glarus Parks Commission at their June 17 meeting presented Boy Scout Troop 106 and Girl Scout Troop 2037 with monies earned during distribution of trees from the commission's annual Tree Sale Program. Scout Leaders Tami and David Woerpel, accompanied Boy Scouts Skyler and Brandon Woerpel and Girl Scout Elizabeth Woerpel, at the Parks Commission's monthly meeting in the Town Hall. Both Scout groups assisted the commission with separating, documenting orders and receiving payments during the distribution on Saturday, May 9th.

Tue
28
Jul

Next Music in the Park Concert August 9

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/28/2015 - 9:40am

The second concert in the park was held on Sunday, July 26. Once again the music was enjoyed by many and the weather was ideal for being outside.
Our final concert of 2015 will be held on Sunday, August 9, from 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m., with MAUI, Madison Area Ukulele Initiative, leading us in sing-a-long selections.
These free concerts are possible due to a grant from the Community Foundation. Bring your blankets or chairs for seating and lots of friends and neighbors to enjoy the evening. You don't want to miss it!
- Sue Moen photo

Tue
28
Jul

Heidi Folk Festival Annual Meeting

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/28/2015 - 9:37am

The Heidi Folk Festival Board of Directors will hold the annual meeting, which is open to the public, on August 10th, at 7:00 p.m., at the Chalet Landhaus Inn, 801 HWY 69, in New Glarus, WI. The conference room reserved for this meeting at the Landhaus is on the second floor. There is an elevator for ease of use, near to the main stairs.

Tue
28
Jul

Home Delivered Meal Drivers Needed

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/28/2015 - 9:36am

Home delivered meal volunteers are needed for up to one hour delivering meals to homebound individuals on Mondays in New Glarus.
Please call the ADRC at (608) 328-9499 for more information on becoming a volunteer.

Tue
28
Jul

NG Village Board

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/28/2015 - 9:35am

On July 21, 2015, the New Glarus Village Board met for their regular meeting. At that meeting, Village President Roger Truttmann announced that he was appointing Laci Bainbridge back to the board to fill the Trustee position that had been vacant since she resigned the position in June. The board approved the appointment.

Tue
28
Jul

New Glarus Maennerchor to Provide Free Admission to Volksfest

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/28/2015 - 9:35am

After three years of planning and preparation, Saengerfest 2015 is now complete and guests to the community from Canada, Switzerland and the United States all enjoyed a wonderful festival. The beauty of the area, friendliness of the people, perfect weather and organization were paramount in the success of this event. The Saengerfest 2015 Organizing Committee has received many communications from participants congratulating the community for such a warm reception and experience.

Tue
28
Jul

Spirits of The Swiss Cemetery Tour

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/28/2015 - 9:32am

The Swiss Church Cemetery Committee is hosting two free 60-minute walking tours of the historic Swiss Church Cemetery, in the heart of New Glarus. The tours begin at the Swiss Historical Village Cemetery in front of the log church at 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

Tue
28
Jul

Support the NGFD at FireFest Saturday, August 1st

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/28/2015 - 9:31am

On Saturday, August 1, the New Glarus Fire Department will celebrate their annual FireFest. The festival has a number of family friendly activities, as well as great food and music. Throughout the day New Glarus Fire Department merchandise will be available.

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