May, 2025

Vernon County Over 50 Activities for May 2025

Vernon County Over 50 Activities for May 2025

Monday, May 5, 20251-1:45 Tai Chi Exercise at Bethel Home Fellowship Hall, 614 S, Rock Ave., Viroqua, and the Ontario & Readstown Public Libraries. Call Vernon County Over 50 at 262-384-0082. Tuesday, May 6, 202510:30-11:15 am Easy Yoga for Seniors at Bethel Home Fellowship Hall, 614 S. Rock Ave. Viroqua. To register leave a message…

“We Take Our Sports Seriously” History Walk

“We Take Our Sports Seriously” History Walk

Presented by the Vernon County Historical Society. Held on the south lawn of the historic Sherry-Butt House museum – 795 N. Main St., Viroqua, WI. The Wisconsin Historical Society’s History Makers Tour is bringing history directly to local communities in every region of the state. There’s nothing that brings Wisconsinites together more than a little…

Vernon County Historical Society Program

Vernon County Historical Society Program

The Vernon County Historical Society presents: “The Amish in Wisconsin” Held at the Vernon County Museum & History Center – corner of S. Main & E South Sts., Viroqua. Local historian Larry Scheckel will present his new program about the rich Amish culture and their unique place in American history and lore. The Old Order…

Area Community Theatre presents: The Play That Goes Wrong

Area Community Theatre presents: The Play That Goes Wrong

Area Community Theatre presents: The Play That Goes Wrong by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, & Henry Shields. Director: Latisha Walker Assistant Director/Producer: Jerry Fushianes Held at Area Community Theatre – 901 Kilbourne Ave., Tomah, WI. SHOWTIMES:Thursday, May 8 – 7 PMFriday, May 9 – 7 PMSaturday, May 10 – 7 PMSunday, May 11 – 1…

Sparta Farmers Market

Sparta Farmers Market

Held every Saturday from 8 AM to 1 PM through October 11th at Mueller Square in Sparta. Sparta Farmers Market provides fresh, locally grown produce and cut flowers. In addition, there are value added products such as locally produced jams and jellies, honey, maple syrup, as well as salsas and pickles. Local artisans have handmade…

Leon Garden Club Plant & Bake Sale

Leon Garden Club Plant & Bake Sale

Held at the Leon Town Hall – 8108 Jackrabbit Ave. (3 miles south of Sparta). Watch for signs. Perennials for sale to kick off the planting season and baked goods for Mother’s Day weekend!

3rd Annual La Crosse Area Parkinson’s Walk and Awareness Day

3rd Annual La Crosse Area Parkinson’s Walk and Awareness Day

3rd Annual La Crosse Area Parkinson’s Walk and Awareness Day will be held at Myrick Park. Food Trucks – Live Music – Exercise Demos – Resource Booths – Children’s Activities Donations will support local Parkinson’s exercise, education, and support programs. Click here for updates and more info.

Tomah Concert Association presents: Jared Freiburg & The Vagabonds

Tomah Concert Association presents: Jared Freiburg & The Vagabonds

Jared Freiburg & The Vagabonds will perform at the Tomah High School Auditorium. Celebrating the Early Years of Rock & Roll with songs from Elvis to Sinatra to Jerry Lee Lewis…and much more! Prepare to enter a time capsule to the golden era of American music featuring an electric lineup of your favorite Rock &…

Mother’s Day Chicken Q

Mother’s Day Chicken Q

Held at the Cashton Community Hall. Serving from 11 AM until sold out. Includes chicken, baked potato, baked beans, and a dinner roll. $12 per dinner. Sponsored by the Cashton Community Club.

3rd Annual Jackson County Wellness Extravaganza

3rd Annual Jackson County Wellness Extravaganza

Hosted by the Jackson County Behavioral Health and Public Health Divisions. Held at the Milt Lunda Ice Arena – 388 Melrose Street, Black River Falls, WI. This free event will highlight the importance of how our mental health and physical health are connected, but also how all eight wellness domains (physical, emotional, social, intellectual, occupational,…

West Salem Village Wide Rummage Sales

West Salem Village Wide Rummage Sales

Runs May 15-17 throughout West Salem. Maps of some sites available at West Salem Village Hall (only Thursday and Friday), West Salem Hansen’s IGA, LeCoulee Cheese Shop, both West Salem Kwik Trip stores, Historic Salem. The event is sponsored by the West Salem Historical Society.

Monroe County Mental Wellness Fair

Monroe County Mental Wellness Fair

Held at Mueller Square in Sparta. Brought to you by the Monroe County Suicide Prevention Task Force. 3 PM – 5 PM – PET THERAPY AT THE SQUARE with Coulee Region Humane Society3 PM – LIVED EXPERIENCE SPEECH from Mike Murray KIDS CORNER AT SPARTA FREE LIBRARY PARKING LOT with face painting, bounce house, &…

MCLHR Public History Program

MCLHR Public History Program

Public history program: “Went for Broke: Japanese American Soldiers at Camp McCoy During WWII” by Dr. Gerry Iguchi, UW-La Crosse History Professor.  Held at the Sparta United Methodist Church – 210 N. Court St., Sparta. Parking available in Museum/Monroe County Parking Lot off Central Ave.  Free admission but a $1 donation to offset programming costs…

COW97 Hoofbeat Bus Trip

COW97 Hoofbeat Bus Trip

The bus tickets for Hoofbeat will go on sale on Saturday, May 17th, from 8 AM – 10 AM at the COW97 studios! After May 17th, you can stop by the COW97 studios or call (608) 269-3100 to claim yours! Office hours are 8 AM – 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. Tickets cost $97 each…

Sparta Farmers Market

Sparta Farmers Market

Held every Saturday from 8 AM to 1 PM through October 11th at Mueller Square in Sparta. Sparta Farmers Market provides fresh, locally grown produce and cut flowers. In addition, there are value added products such as locally produced jams and jellies, honey, maple syrup, as well as salsas and pickles. Local artisans have handmade…

26th Annual Blessing of the Bikes

26th Annual Blessing of the Bikes

Held at the Melrose Alliance Church – 400 N. Washington Street, Melrose, WI 54642. This year’s guest speaker is biker evangelist Lee Downey, founder of Six Seasons Christian Riders. SCHEDULE:10:00 a.m.-   Refreshments10:30 a.m.-   Church Service12:00 p.m.-   Blessing of the Bikes12:10 p.m.-   Bike RideFollowed by lunch at the church. For more information,…

St Patrick’s Spring Chicken Q

St Patrick’s Spring Chicken Q

Held at the parking lot of St. Patrick’s Church in Sparta. Serving from 10:00 AM until gone. Menu: 1/2 charcoal chicken, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, and Dinner roll. Cost is $15 meal. Take outs available. Bake sale items also available to purchase (benefitting youth ministry fund). Chicken Q proceeds go to the school and home…

Monroe County Job Fair

Monroe County Job Fair

Held at the Monroe County Assembly Room (use human services entrance) – 210 W. Oak Street in Sparta.Employers from various industries will participate.Information available regarding resources to help overcome barriers to obtaining employment.Free and open to the public. For more information, call (608) 269-8014.

Sparta Farmers Market

Sparta Farmers Market

Held every Saturday from 8 AM to 1 PM through October 11th at Mueller Square in Sparta. Sparta Farmers Market provides fresh, locally grown produce and cut flowers. In addition, there are value added products such as locally produced jams and jellies, honey, maple syrup, as well as salsas and pickles. Local artisans have handmade…