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July 2017

Wed
26
Jul

Well Water Workshop

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/26/2017 - 6:46am

The Town of New Glarus Parks Commission will hold a Well Water Workshop at 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, August 1, 2017, in the New Glarus High School Auditorium, 1701 2nd Street, New Glarus. UW-Extension personnel will be on hand to review the results of our recent well water testing program, describe what the results mean and answer questions.
Everyone is invited to attend. New Glarus residents who purchased the full battery of tests have been entered into a drawing to receive one of three $100 cash prizes, and one of four $25 cash prizes. We will award those prizes at the workshop.

Wed
26
Jul

York 4-H Green County Fair Results

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/26/2017 - 6:46am

Kevin Demler: Vegetables - 3 blues; Fruit - 1 blue and 1 red; Woodworking - 2 blues; Fishing - 1 blue; Food Preservation - 2 blues.
Lilly Douty: Rabbit 3rd; Cat 2nd.
Luke Douty: Rabbit 2nd; Photography 1st.
Levi Douty: Shooting 2nd, 3rd; Woodworking 2nd in open class.
Reeson Speth: Open Show Dairy 1, Champion Grade Winter Calf, Little Britches.
Ellie Eichelkraut: Dairy 3, 2, 2; Showmanship 1.
Haley Reeson: 1,1,1, Reserve Jr Champion Registered Brown Swiss; Senior Showman Winner in Master Showman and Youth Dairy Auction.

Wed
26
Jul

Swiss Church ^Cemetery Walking Tour^"

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/26/2017 - 6:46am

The Swiss Church Cemetery Committee is hosting two free walking tours of the historic Swiss Church Cemetery, in the heart of New Glarus, on Saturday, August 5th, starting at 9:00 a.m.  The first tour offered is a repeat of the previous year and will start at the Swiss Historical Village cemetery in front of the log church, 612 7th Avenue, New Glarus, at 9:00 a.m.

Wed
26
Jul

Volksfest Celebration Showcases Swiss Heritage

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/26/2017 - 6:45am

On Sunday, August 6th, the Männerchor New Glarus will be hosting the annual Volksfest Celebration. Volksfest celebrates Swiss Independence and the birth of the Swiss nation achieved in 1291. The events of that time became the Wilhelm Tell story and are the basis for our celebration. Volksfest continues to honor our community and its Swiss heritage through music, food and folklore.

Wed
26
Jul

Welcome Back to the 2017-2018 School Year!

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/26/2017 - 6:45am

All New Glarus School District students must register online or in person prior to starting school in the fall.
If you were unable to register online, please attend registration at school on the date listed below. Computers will be available so you can complete the online registration process.
When: Monday, July 31, 2017
Time: 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Where: High School Commons
More information can be found on our website’s home page: www.ngsd.k12.wi.us.

Wed
26
Jul

New Glarus Fire Department Firefest

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/26/2017 - 6:44am

The New Glarus Fire Department is hosting Firefest on Saturday, August 5, 2017, at the New Glarus Fire Station, 212 4th Avenue.
Firefest in an interactive family event, feature Fire Truck Rides, Kid's Waterfights, Kid's Firefighter Challenge, Inflatable Rides, and Adult Waterfights (open to any three person team). There will also be food, beverages and musical entertainment by the Greenfield Brothers and Madison County. Attendees also have the opportunity to purchase 50/50 raffle tickets and merchandise in support of the New Glarus Fire Department.

Wed
26
Jul

Monticello to Host German Big Band/Choir

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/26/2017 - 6:42am

Blue Lake International Exchange Program has offered Monticello Middle and High School the opportunity to host Big Band and Choir of Markgraefler Gymnasium Muellheim, September 11-15, 2017. This is a great honor for our district, but we need your help! There will be almost 70 students and directors who will need a place to stay. We are hoping you would be willing to open your home and share with them our Wisconsin culture.

Wed
26
Jul

Summer School Fun!

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/26/2017 - 6:42am

What do you do when it's too wet to work in the garden? Well the Summer School kids made mud pies, of course!!

Wed
26
Jul

Monticello School District Registration Information

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/26/2017 - 6:41am

Registration for all students will be held Thursday, August 3, from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., and Tuesday, August 8, from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
All students, grades K4-12, will be photographed for student IDs during registration.
<strong>The first day of school is Tuesday, September 5, 2017. </strong>

Wed
26
Jul

Belleville Community Picnic Coed Volleyball Tournament

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/26/2017 - 6:40am

Please contact J.P. to register your team at (608) 424-3606.  Leave a message with your name and phone number to receive a call back to confirm your registration.  The entry fee is $30.00 and is to be paid Saturday morning, prior to play. 
The tournament begins at 9:00 a.m., on Saturday, August 12, 2017 – Pool Play followed by Bracket Play in the afternoon.

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