AVOCA
Prior to Memorial Day, Thursday, May 21, members of the American Legion Post 335 will meet at the Avoca school parking lot at 5 p.m. They will leave at 5:30 p.m. sharp and head to Pulaski Church on 6763 Highway P. This is the first stop at approx. 6:00 p.m., then to Fairview Church on 2293 Fairview Rd. at approx. 6:30 p.m. At 7:00 p.m. they will be at the Clyde Township, 6610 Highway 130 where the old County shop was, and then lastly at North Otter Creek Cemetery on 6969 Bigelow Hill Road at 7:15 p.m. Names of military veterans buried at each stop will be read. After names are read, a 21 gun salute and taps will take place. All are welcome.
BARNEVELD
Services held on Sundays, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at Barneveld Congregational UCC, 104 S. Jones Street, Barneveld.
DODGEVILLE
The Dodgeville Library is celebrating America at 250 years with a youth art contest and display of historical documents (see their Facebook page). Submit by May 23. Voting is the final week of May for People’s Choice Award.
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 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.
HIGHLAND
The Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry at Ss. Anthony & Philip Church in Highland, WI will not be in operation the month of May. Regular operations will resume with 2 pantries in June, Monday, June 1st & Monday, June 22nd.
MINERAL POINT
Hunters Safety Internet Field Day Opportunity will be 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 Mens 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
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
Friends of Gov. Dodge Workday will be held Saturday May 30th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Meet at park office (admission sticker required). We will be building fences around springhouses and trail maintenance. Bring gloves and dress for weather. Weather dependent. Contact Chip Forrest (608-851-0210) or semperfi@mhtc.net
Artist Robert Gorder of Charcoal Expressions LLC in Baraboo, will be hosting a charcoal drawing fundraiser event at the Dodger Bowl on Thursday June 4th from 6 to 8 p.m.,
and donating half of the proceeds to Sleep in Heavenly Peace – WI Iowa County. For more information and to sign up for your reserved ticket, go to their website charcoalexpressions.com >Live Events Schedule>View Calendar>scroll til you find the Fundraiser – Charcoal Drawing Event “Northern Drift” in Dodgeville click then >get tickets.
Iowa County Historical Society Dodgeville launched an essay challenge for students for cash prizes! Submissions by May 22. Winners will be announced July 16 at Dodgeville Town Square. For more information ichistory@mhtc.net and America 250 activities Wisconsinhistory.org
The Iowa County Cancer Coalition will have a Brat Stand and Bake Sale at 101 W. Main Street in Cobb (across from Royal Bank) from 11:00 a.m.to 2:00 p.m. on June 2, July 7 and August 4.
Check out Healthy Iowa County …
https://healthyiowacounty.org/ This website has information about health priority areas Healthy Iowa County Community Action Teams are working on. The site includes resources, an asset map, and a terrific community events calendar. Anyone can submit their event for inclusion of the COMMUNITY CALENDAR. Just click “submit event”, answer a few questions, upload a flyer! Help us make this a one-stop-shop for all the cool things happening in our community!
Suicide Loss Grief Group meets the 2nd Thursday of each month from 7-9 p.m. at the Iowa County Health and Human Services Building, 303 W. Chapel St. in Dodgeville. Meetings are for people 18 years and older that have lost someone they care about to suicide. For more information: SPCICWI@gmail.com or Suicide- SWWI.org “Get Help”
Suicide Prevention sponsors a Zoom Young Adult Support Group (18-30) on the first and third Sundays each month at 6:30-8 p.m. See www.namidanecournty.org/support to sign up. If you have questions, email contact@namidanecounty.org.
Suicide Prevention sponsors the Women Depression/Anxiety Support Group on the first and third Wednesdays each month at 6:30-8 p.m. See www.namidanecournty.org/support to sign up. If you have questions, email contact@namidanecounty.org.
Mug Club for Caregivers – meets virtually on the third Tuesday of each month from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Time to take care of yourself. Call the ADRC 608-930-9835 to register. be contacted at 608-930-9864.
We are looking for interest in a new support/sharing group for people diagnosed with Cancer. Feel free to ask any questions; the group is based on confidentiality. The facilitator has been in remission for 5 years for an incurable form of cancer. Please feel free to call or text Peggy McNeill Pustina at 608- 225-4012.
Iowa County has several volunteer opportunities for citizens to serve on various Boards and Commissions. Veterans, Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Boards and others have current vacancies. Please fill out a volunteer application and return it to Iowa County Administrator’s Do you know someone diagnosed with cancer in Iowa County? If so, the Iowa County Cancer Coalition is dedicated to helping our friends and neighbors in Iowa County with some of their financial needs while battling this disease. Assistance will be provided by giving gas cards, grocery cards, or paying a bill directly for the patient. Applications are available at Iowa County Cancer Coalition website, www.iowacountycancercoalition.org or contacting Connie Gard at 623- 2095.