July 2018

Jon Durst, a member of the Stuessy-Kuenzi New Glarus Post #141, was presented a plaque to recognize him as the American Legion Department of Wisconsin's Outstanding Firefighter of Wisconsin for 2018 at the American Legion Department Convention in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on Saturday, July 14, 2018. Making the presentation was the Department Commander, Laurel Clewell.

For the 29th consecutive year, Monroe Arts Center (MAC) announces details for the upcoming Photography Contest and Exhibit.  The contest is open to non-professional photographers and participants are not required to be Wisconsin residents.  Photographs entered in this contest will be on exhibit in MAC’s Frehner Gallery from August 31, 2018 through October 19, 2018.  An opening reception for this exhibit is scheduled for Friday, August 31, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with an awards presentation at 6:00 p.m. 

The Congregation of Yellowstone Lutheran Church in rural Argyle/Blanchardville is holding a special celebration on July 15, 2018, to commemorate their 150th anniversary as a church.  A church service will be held at 10:00 a.m., followed by a catered community meal.  Special music with include the Point Brass band, combined choir, and soloists.  A display of quilts and other artifacts and sale of commemorative items are planned.  Individuals will be available to help in the location of the gravesite of a loved one.  A golf cart will be available for those with limited mobility.  Afternoon mu

The 2018 4-H Day Camp will take place at the Green County Fairgrounds, 2600 Tenth Street, Monroe, on Saturday, August 18, 2018, from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., and is led by Green County UW-Extension 4-H Youth Development staff.  The event is for any youth going into 1st-3rd grade (2018-2019 school year), and they do not have to be a member of 4-H to participate.