March 2019

The Town of New Glarus Parks Commission has rescheduled their free Invasive Species Workshop for Sunday, April 7, 2019, from 1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m., at Bailey’s Run Winery, N8523 Klitzke Road, New Glarus. The original workshop, scheduled for February 23rd, was cancelled due to inclement weather. There will be presentations from three speakers who are experienced conservationists, presenting on invasive species, their effect on the environment, and methods for controlling their impact on native species.

Calling all league players, coaches and sponsors who were involved in the New Glarus Women’s Softball League while it existed. A reunion is being held to get reacquainted with people you haven’t seen since you played ball, to reminisce and just to enjoy the hoopla and hospitality. It should be a fun time for all, so be sure to tell, call, text or email other players, coaches and sponsors. Join us on Sunday, April 14th, at Fest Haus, 106 3rd Avenue in New Glarus, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Music from 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Hope to see you there!

The Monticello Lions, Monticello Ponies girls basketball team and the Boy Scouts served up a delicious pancake brunch to over 300 attendees on Sunday, March 17th, in the Rhemstedt Gym. Everyone ate their fill of fluffy pancakes, sausage links, applesauce and cheese while visiting with friends and neighbors.

The most unique fundraising concept to come along in a very long while is quickly gaining popularity across the country. National organization, Custom Fundraising Solutions, creator of “The Mattress Fundraiser”, has given back over $40 million dollars to schools across the country. On Sunday, March 31st, the Monticello High School is taking traditional fundraising to the “mats” by hosting their own Mattress Fundraiser to raise money for the Track & Field Team.