October 2017

Author and Wisconsin native Matthew Janzen will speak about his recently published book, <i>State of Craft Beer</i>, at the New Glarus Public Library on Thursday, November 9th, from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. This event is free to the public and guests will be invited to Puempel’s Olde Tavern afterward, where talk attendees (21+) will be treated to Wisconsin beer specials in celebration of the book’s release.

The New Glarus American Legion will be holding their annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at the American Legion building, located at the corner of 2nd Street and 12th Avenue.
All Legion and Auxiliary members, along with their spouses, are invited. Carry out and delivery is available.
Social Hour will be from 5:15 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Quilts of Valor will be presented and guests will be introduced. Before meal meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m., and we will eat at 6:30 p.m. The Legion Meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m.

On Friday, October 13th, the New Glarus Middle School and High School FCCLA Chapters attended the Wisconsin FCCLA Leadership Academy in Madison, Wisconsin. The Wisconsin FCCLA Leadership Academy offers opportunities for students and advisers to learn from a featured keynote speaker, and attend various breakout sessions coordinated by the Wisconsin FCCLA state officers. FCCLA Regional Representatives also meet to establish further leadership development.

The Monticello Track and Field program is seeking monetary donations to cover the cost of placing a new record display in the Elmer Lemon Gymnasium. The total cost for this project is projected to be $1,749.00.
If you would be interested in helping with this project, please send your monetary donations to the following address: Monticello Schools, Attention Coach Brian Butzler, 334 S. Main St., Monticello, WI 53570.
Our goal is to have the funds by December of 2017, and have an unveiling at our homecoming basketball game in January 2018.