August 2017

Wed
02
Aug

Road Closures During NGFD Fire Fest and Alphornman Triathlon

The New Glarus Firefest and Alphorn Triathlon will draw visitors to downtown New Glarus from Saturday, August 5th through Sunday, August 6th.
Please make note of the following road closures prior to traveling around downtown New Glarus during Firefest/Alphorn Triathlon weekend.
<strong>Saturday, August 5th – Firefest</strong>
4th Avenue (between 2nd and 3rd Streets) will be closed from 9:00 a.m. until Midnight (12:00 a.m.).
<strong>Sunday, August 6th – Alphorn Triathlon</strong>

Wed
02
Aug

Volksfest Celebration Showcases Swiss Heritage

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
02
Aug

Last Music in the Park for the Season

The final Music in the Park concert will be performed by MAUI, the ukulele group from Madison, on Sunday, August 13, 2017, from 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m., at the New Glarus Village Park. 
The audience is encouraged to bring chairs or blankets for seating.  Rain relocation is at the chapel of the New Glarus Home.  This season’s concerts were possible due to a generous grant from the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin.  We are grateful for this grant and the opportunity to enjoy these concerts in the park.  We look forward to seeing you there.

Wed
02
Aug

Swiss Church ^Cemetery Walking Tour^"

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
02
Aug

Commit to Give Blood

The Swiss United Church of Christ is hosting the August 4th Community Blood Drive, from Noon to 6:00 p.m., at the New Glarus Bible Church.
Sign up now at www.rcblood.org/appt.
The American Red Cross needs your blood donation now to help ensure patients don’t go without potentially lifesaving transfusions. Help meet the extraordinary need by giving blood August 4th, from Noon to 6:00 p.m., at the New Glarus Bible Church, on the corner of 3rd Avenue and 6th Street.

Wed
02
Aug

Monticello's Annual Fall Garage Sales

Once again we will be offering categorized maps and numbered signs for your registered sale for our community wide fall garage sales. Registration forms will be available Friday, August 4th, online at www.monticello-wi.com under our Fall Garage Sale Events tab, or at the Monticello Village Hall.

Wed
02
Aug

Monticello School District Registration Information

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
02
Aug

Belleville Community Picnic

The Picnic fun kicks off on Thursday night, August 10th, with Bingo from 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., and Adult Kickball from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Also at 7:00 p.m. is the Open Cornholio Tournament and Co-ed Softball will be held at Community Park.

Wed
02
Aug

Belleville Community Picnic Coed Volleyball Tournament

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.

Wed
02
Aug

Chicken Dinner Delivery for Belleville Community Picnic

Chicken Dinner delivery orders are available again for elderly and shut-in residents.  Chicken dinner price is $12.00. 
To place your order call Francois Sales and Service at (608) 424-3303, or Barb Funseth at (608) 424-3688.
<strong>Delivery orders must be placed by Saturday, August 12, 2017, at 7:00 p.m.</strong>

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