ARENA
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
Friends of Governor Dodge State Park Work Day – Arbor Day Tree Planting will be held April 25th from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. Contact Chip Forrest 608-851-0210 or semperfi@mhtc.net.
Meet at Governor Dodge office area parking lot. Park sticker required, Glove recommend, park will provide tools. Weather pending. Light snacks afterwards.
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 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.
HIGHLAND
The Highland mobile food pantry will be in Highland Monday, April 27th at 726 Main St. This will be a drive-through pantry starting at 4:00 p.m. with no registration. Social distancing will be practiced. Please clear your trunks for space for your groceries. No entry to the church this day. The church doors will be locked. Mark your calendars and tell your neighbors
Otter Creek Lutheran Church, located between Dodgeville and Highland at the intersectinos of County Roads Q and P will be holding its annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, May 3 serving 8:00 a.m. to noon. Farm fresh pork sausage, pancakes, beverages and pastries will be served.
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 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 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.
Free electronics recycling drive April 18 – Electronics will be collected April 18 from 9 a.m. to noon at Soldiers Memorial Park parking lot near the tennis courts. Computers, laptops, printers, landline and cell phones, televisions and microwaves are among the items accepted. Vacuum cleaners, box fans, stereo systems and speakers, calculators and cameras will also be collected for recycling. No refrigerators, washers, dryers, air conditioners, stoves or dishwashers will be accepted.
Mineral Point will be featured on an upcoming episode of Discover Wisconsin. It will air on Sunday, April 19, at 5:30 p.m. on WKOW and at varying times April 18 and 19 on other affiliates that carry the show. It is also streaming now.
The Mineral Point Chamber of Commerce and Mineral Point Tourism Commission partnered for the episode titled Mineral Point: Rooted in Land, Crafted by Hand. It features Mineral Point’s food, art and events and will be broadcast across the upper Great Lakes region.
The Southwest Wisconsin Cornish Society will hold its annual meeting and potluck May 3 at noon at the United Church of Christ in Mineral Point. Please bring a dish to pass and your own table setting and beverage. The society raises awareness of the influence of early Cornish immigrants and preserves Cornish heritage.
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
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!