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Oct

Wisconsin Voting Deadlines and Facts for November 2020 Election

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/14/2020 - 8:26am

Wisconsin voters and election officials have plans in place for the Presidential Election on November 3, 2020.
“We want to make sure every voter who is eligible to vote this fall can do so safely and securely,” said Meagan Wolfe, Administrator for the Wisconsin Elections Commission. “We learned a great deal from our elections in April, May and August and believe we have solid plans in place for November.”

Wed
14
Oct

A Very Timely Civics Roadshow

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/14/2020 - 8:25am

We often hear comments like:
“I must have missed that in my US History course!”
“How can the electoral college vote change the popular vote?”
“I’d run for local office but I don’t know how much of a commitment it is or how to do it.”
“Just how big is my Assembly district?”

Wed
14
Oct

Grant To Bring High-Speed Broadband To Underserved Parts Of Green County

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/14/2020 - 8:24am

Green County Development Corporation (GCDC) has received a grant to expand high-speed broadband coverage across much of the rural and underserved areas of Green County. This will bring service to more than 6,500 households and 100 businesses in Green County.

Wed
14
Oct

A New Look for New Glarus Veterans Memorial Hall

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/14/2020 - 8:24am

Last weekend, New Glarus artist and VFW Post 10549 Commander Chad Caso donated his time and talent to add a mural of the American Flag to Veterans Memorial Hall. Travis Bowles, with Swiss Ropes Tree Service, donated the use of his equipment for the project.

Wed
14
Oct

Celebrating Halloween During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/14/2020 - 8:21am

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has released recommendations for celebrating Halloween during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Green County Public Health Department has adopted these recommendations for providing guidance to the Green County community.
Over the past month, the state of Wisconsin and Green County have seen a surge in COVID-19 cases. On Saturday, September 19th, Green County saw the largest single day increase in COVID-19 cases in our county – 28 cases. On Sunday, September 27th, the county surpassed 500 total cases of COVID-19.

Wed
14
Oct

New Glarus Area EMS to Hold Halloween Blood Drive

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/14/2020 - 8:20am

New Glarus Area EMS is hosting a Halloween Blood Drive on Saturday, October 31, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at 401 3rd Street in New Glarus.
All blood donations are now tested for COVID-19 antibodies. Please see https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/dlp/covid-19-antibody-testing... for more details.

Wed
14
Oct

Swiss Church Hosting Online Silent Auction

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/14/2020 - 8:19am

As a part of the 2020 Virtual Kilby Homecoming Celebration, Swiss Church is hosting an Online Silent Auction.
The Swiss Church 2020 Kilby Season Silent Auction Event is officially open. The site will be live for bidding, with the auction concluding on Sunday, November 1st, at 3:00 p.m.

Wed
14
Oct

2020 Halloween Car Parade

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/14/2020 - 8:19am

The Village of New Glarus is not setting trick or treat hours for Halloween this year. However, the New Glarus High School and New Glarus Chamber of Commerce are holding a Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 31, 2020, beginning at 3:00 p.m., from the New Glarus Elementary School. Line up begins at 2:30 p.m., at the shoulder of 2nd Street along the Elementary School side.

Wed
14
Oct

New Glarus Bakery Offers Drive-Through Trick-or-Treating This Halloween

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/14/2020 - 8:19am

As families reconsider Halloween traditions, such as trick-or-treating given the pandemic, New Glarus Bakery is celebrating the holiday in a new way this year with the launch of its drive-through trick-or-treating event in front of the bakery from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., on Friday, October 30, 2020.

Wed
14
Oct

Monticello Trick-or-Donate

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/14/2020 - 8:18am

Please help the FCCLA of Monticello collect non-perishable food items, toiletries, and cleaning supplies to donate to our local food pantry, Green Cares.
On Friday, October 30th, from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., we will be coming door-to-door to collect any of these items. If you are unable to be home and would like to donate please leave in a bag outside the door labeled FCCLA. We greatly appreciate your support! Happy Halloween!!!

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