July 2018

The New Glarus Fire Department’s annual fundraiser Firefest, will be held on Saturday, August 4th, beginning at 11:30 a.m. The fundraiser is a great way to support the NGFD, with all proceeds going to the building expansion project. There will be lots of great family friendly activities, food and music. There will also be NGFD Merchandise available for purchase all day. You can win cash at the 50/50 Half Cash Raffles. There will be drawings for the raffles at at: 2:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased from firefighters at the event.

Many people want to give back to the community but may not have a lot of time to volunteer. In only about an hour, volunteer blood donors can help save lives and feel instant gratification.
The community is invited to give back and help save lives by donating blood on Friday, August 3, 2018, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the New Glarus Bible Church, 207 6th Street, New Glarus.

Join the Blue Mounds Area Project for a tour of a 182-acre property featuring a trout stream, prairie remnants, oak woodlands and more on Thursday, July 19, 2018. The hosts are Kris and Penny Kubly, 1801 2nd Street, New Glarus.
The tour starts at 6:30 p.m., and is followed by a potluck dinner. Free and open to the public. BMAP will be supplying the brats, beer and fixings, you bring a dish to pass.
August’s tour will take place in rural Argyle. More info at www.bluemounds.org.

What a wonderful weekend. The weather was perfect and everyone had a good time.  The Monticello Lions wish to thank anyone and everyone who supported our cheese curd stand. If you worked a shift, bought some cheese curds or mushrooms, we thank you. We appreciate your support and help. Any profit earned goes toward helping school projects, scholarships and anyone who needs an extra friend or support. We also donate to the many state Lions’ causes such as the Camp at Rosholt, WI, Hope Transplant House or the Wisconsin Eye Bank, just to name a few.