Mid-April is upon us, and we are hoping that these spring showers will truly bring lovely May flowers.
Pam and John Conrad came from Greenville on Wednesday to pick their mother, Arlyne Place, up as they were having Easter that year. It was nice to see my grandson, Nick and his wife, as well as Morgan and Ben. His wife, Laini, is a nurse, so she was working 12-hour shifts and was unable to come. Also, John’s parents, brother, and family were there. Denny and Marcie Place were having Easter with their daughter, Whitney, in Green Bay, and they stopped and picked Arlyne up and brought her home Sunday afternoon.
Registration for Iowa-Grant T-ball and Coach-pitch is open. Preparation is underway for the Iowa-Grant T- Ball and Coach Pitch season. The season will run July 6-30, 2026, with games held Mondays and Thursdays. T-Ball will take place from 5:30-6:15 p.m., followed by Coach Pitch from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Registration forms are due by Friday, May 8. The program is schoolsponsored, and all coaches, players, and parents must complete a Code of Conduct form. Registration is $11, with optional purchases including a $20 baseball hat or $20 visor. Face gear is required for all Coach Pitch softball infield players.
For more information, contact IGEMS Principal Jennifer Gallagher at 608-943-6311 ext. 1002 or jgallagher@igs.k12.wi.us.
IGEMS is partnered with CESA3 and the Cobb, Livingston, and Montfort Public Libraries for a 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge roll-out. 30 children under 6, along with their older siblings and parents, joined us on Wednesday, April 8, from 5-7 p.m., in the IGEMS library for fun activities planned by Mrs. Jodi Bast and her team, as well as local public librarians. It was a wonderful time of connection for families, the IGEMS team, and local libraries. Thank you to everyone who worked hard to make the event go smoothly.
The Livingston Public Library invites families to attend its upcoming Storytime series, held on Thursdays at 10 a.m. Children can enjoy stories and activities themed around the season. All are welcome to join these fun and engaging mornings at the library.
Summer Reading is around the corner, and the Library is accepting donations of new toys and books that can be used as summer reading prizes. If you would like to donate to this worthy cause, please contact the library at 608-943-6801 or email lgrothjan@swls.org.
Be sure to pick up a free copy of the Livingston Community Business Directory. It is available at the library, Community First Bank, The Friendly Place, and other local establishments. Thank you to the Livingston Community Improvement Corporation for its excellent work on this useful community project.
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