July 2018

The New Glarus FFA Alumni and Wisconsin DNR held the second annual Free Fishing Adventure on Saturday, June 30, 2018, at Hoesly Pond at the intersection of Hwy 69 and Hwy W.
Despite the heat children of all ages had a great time fishing.
Lunch was provided by New Glarus FFA Alumni.

The Dane County Land and Water Resources Department has a limited supply of free native plants available for school and community projects. Native plants have tremendous benefits for water quality. In natural, native plant-covered landscapes, rain soaks gradually into the ground. However, today much of the land is covered by impervious surfaces – such as streets, parking lots, roofs, compacted lawns, and heavily tilled agricultural fields – where the water cannot soak into the ground.

The 17th annual Pedal for Paws benefit bike ride will take place on Saturday, July 14, 2018. This year’s ride features all new routes and will depart from downtown New Glarus, at the Village Park. There are 13, 20, 33, 45 and 65-mile routes, with varying elevations up to 3,500 feet. Helmets are required for all participants. Check in starts at 7:00 a.m., at the New Glarus Village Park. There are complimentary rest and refreshment stops and SAG service will be provided until 2:00 p.m.

Designed to help individuals understand the complexities of Medicare, Monroe Clinic’s free <i>Ready. Set. Medicare.</i> event features a presentation by the experts from the ADRC (Aging & Disability Resource Center).
Information on navigating the retirement world, Medicare billing nuances and the importance of advance directives are all presented in an effort to empower individuals to make the best choices for their future.