June 2022

The Sugar River Bombers 10U softball team continued to roll, capturing their second consecutive tournament championship in this weekend's North American Fastpitch Association May Melee in Janesville, Wisconsin. Sugar River was unbeaten on the weekend with six wins and no losses.
The Bombers were down early 5-1 in the semi-final game against the talented Huntley (IL) Red Raiders, but managed to score three runs in each the bottom of the fourth and fifth innings to win 7-5. Every member of the squad contributed in this great comeback effort.

The New Glarus Roger Bright Polkafest, one of the community’s longest running festivals, returns to draw visitors to downtown New Glarus from Friday, June 10th through Saturday, June 11th! In addition, the sold-out 2022 Beer, Bacon & Cheese Festival will be held on Saturday, June 11th, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Polkafest hours are as follows: Friday, June 10th, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Saturday, June 11th, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Help save lives at the annual FCCLA-sponsored Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday, June 6th, 2022. The blood drive will take place from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., in the New Glarus High School Gymnasium. The sign-in table will be near the High School gym entrance (south entrance). Appointments last approximately 1 hour, including registration and a 15-minute rest period after donation. To schedule your appointment, visit the following site: www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time.

Did you know that more than half of women over age 50 experience issues with bladder or bowel control? These problems can be slightly bothersome or totally debilitating. For some women, the chance of embarrassment keeps them from enjoying many activities and can take control of their life.