ARENA
The Wildlife Forever ATV Club is scheduled to meet on Monday, April 13, at 6:30 p.m. at the Arena VFW. The agenda for this meeting will include the Scholarship Committee selection and planning for the Summer Picnic.
The Arena Historians will hold its April monthly meeting on Monday, April 20th at 6:30 p.m. On that evening, we will remember and pay tribute to those who have recently passed away from the Arena community. The meeting, which is free to the general public, will be held at the Arena Diner (formerly Grandma Mary’s, in the Brisbane Hall section of the building), 175 US Hwy 14, Arena, WI. A live stream of the meeting via Zoom (see attached link) will be available for those who cannot attend in person. Any questions regarding viewing the live stream may be addressed to Peggy Peterson at (608) 628-6629 or at pondex1@hotmail.com.
BARNEVELD
Services held on Sundays, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at Barneveld Congregational UCC, 104 S. Jones Street, Barneveld.
DODGEVILLE
The fourth annual Community Appreciation Happy Hour for Hunger will be held Friday, April 10th from 4-7 p.m. at Duke’s Brew Pub & Ale House. Free hors d’oeuvres provided in appreciation for the community support they have received to help alleviate childhood hunger. Cash bar. All are welcome to learn more about the Dodger Food Locker as we complete our 10th school year!
Wisconsin Team To Discuss China’s Belt and Road Initiative when the CAPRC’s Wisconsin team will discuss the timely topic, “China’s Belt and Road Initiative” at 8:30 a.m., Saturday, April 11, at Jimmy’s Restaurant, in Dodgeville. The group meets on the second Saturday of each month to discuss timely geopolitical situations. No meeting in June. The group expects to welcome university students from Azerbaijan in July. For information: 608-937-0055.
Activities at the Rec Room located at 115 W Merrimac in Dodgeville, on April 14th. Come for coffee and treats at 9:30 a.m., techniques for welcoming back spring early birds at 10:00, followed by one-on-one tech help at 10:30 and estate-planning resources at 11:30. Free to seniors every Tuesday.
Friend of Gov. Dodge Workday will be held Saturday, April 11th, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Clear brush from around springhouses to prepare for new signage. Meet at park office. Park sticker required. Dress for occasion and weather. Snacks at end. Contact Chip Forrest 608-851-0210 with questions. Weather pending.https://www.friendsofgovernordodge.org/events
Dodgeville United Methodist Church will hold a Pancake and More Breakfast on Sunday, April 12 from 8-11 a.m. Drive in, drive thru or delivery.
The annual Spring Rummage Sale at the United Methodist Church in Dodgeville will be held Friday, April 24 from 8-4 p.m. and Saturday, April25 from 8-noon. The bake sale is only on Saturday. There will be a “Bag Sale” on Saturday from 10-noon. There will be treasures of many kinds for the home and clothing in adult-children’s sizes.
Compassionate Friends meet the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 1105 Bequette St. Meetings are for parents that have lost a child. For more information, call 608-604-1723 or email julie.henneman9@gmail.com.
Feeding Friends continues on Wednesday nights at the Dodgeville
United Methodist Church, 327 S. Iowa Street. This free community meal is served from 5-6 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. For details, visit Feeding Friends Facebook.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 200 W. Chapel St. (Masonic Lodge) meets Sundays 10 a.m .- 12 Noon. Contact President Philip Bainbridge, 608- 237-7403.
Join in the fun at Storytime at the Dodgeville Public Library on Monday mornings at 10:15 a.m. No registration required and everyone is welcome! For more information contact Carol Gleichauf, Children’s Librarian at cgleichauf@swls.org.
EDEN
Eden Presbyterian Cemetery Meeting Notice – April 18, 2026. 9:00 clean up, 10:00 meeting at Tower Junction.
HYDE
Spring is upon us and it’s time for our Spring clean-up and meeting at the Hyde Chapel!
Please join us at the Hyde chapel, 5279 County Hwy T, Ridgeway, on Saturday, May 2 from 10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
We will have time for some cleaning in and outside the chapel (weather permitting).
Cleaning will be followed by a brief meeting.
Please contact Cindy Kuhrasch, at 608-695-0433 for more information.
MINERAL POINT
Hunters Safety Internet Field Day Opportunities will be April 12 or September 20. One day hands-on class to be held at Jonesdale Sportsman’s club, Mineral Point. For more information, call or text 608-341-0062.
A Men’s Bible Study will meet every Tues morning at 9:30 a.m. at the home of Norm Johnson, 908 Fountain Street in Mineral Point. We represent no particular religion and only work with the King James version of the Bible. All are invited to attend to attend a wonderful time conversing and answering questions anyone has. There is plenty of parking in the yard and coffee is available. Call 608-425-8095 with questions.
RIDGEWAY
The Friends of Military Ridge Trail will hold their monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Monday April 13th at the Ridgeway Train Depot in Ridgeway. Find more details at https://friendsofmilitaryridgetrail.org
Ridgeway Volunteer Library: The Ridgeway Volunteer Library is open until 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, located at 208 Jarvis Street. Enjoy books, games, crafts and movies.
IOWA COUNTY
Chief Meteorologist Alex Harrington will be the guest speaker at the Iowa County Historical Society’s Annual Spring Meeting on Saturday April 11 in the Community Room of the Iowa County Health and Human Services Center, 303 W Chapel Street in Dodgeville. His presentation will be a weatherman’s insight of the 1984 devastating Barneveld tornado. The public is invited and snacks and refreshments will be served.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace’s first community build for 2026, being held Saturday April 11 from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. at Mueller Implements/Rental on YZ next to Farm and Fleet. No experience is needed as we will train and instruct so volunteers are comfortable and confident using the tools. A signed waiver is needed so they should sign-up with the link online
https://x.gldn.io/BgKWuL08y1b or reach out to Julie.sincox@shpbeds.org for more information or to register onsite.