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Youth ball signup starts up Feb. 15
Brodhead youth ball signup for children currently in 5K and up will be from Feb. 15 through March 19. Parents may stop at City Hall between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday to complete signup. After 4:30 p.m., registration packets and payments may be placed in the drop box outside of City Hall. Registration forms are also available on the city of Brodhead website at www.cityofbrodheadwi.us. After March 19, if any spots are available, there will be a $20 late fee. There are several leagues to accommodate different age groups.
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Sixth-grade members of the Brodhead Middle School Team of Outstanding Leaders meet every two weeks to discuss leadership opportunities. At a recent meeting, TOOL members took time to craft caterpillars for Valentine’s delivery to Wood’s Crossing. Pictured from left are Tatum Dobson, Dakota Carlson, Khloe Coplein and Jaelyn Jones.
4-H arts contest open to all youth Entries are being accepted now for the virtual 4-H Day in the Arts contest. Youth from 5K to one year past high school are welcome to participate. There is no cost to participate and 4-H membership is not required. “The goal of the 4-H Day in the Arts Contest is to give youth an opportunity to express their creativity, while also developing skills in a supportive and encouraging environment,” according to a news release from the Green County UW-Extension.
The contest has nine divisions: vocal, instrumental, dance, drama, speaking, demonstration, arts and crafts, photography and Cloverbuds (for 5K to second grade only). Entries are limited to a total of five entries, with a limit of two entries per division. Entries must be submitted by March 7 by going online to bit.ly/3aCmeEr. All performances and exhibits must have been performed, completed or taken after Oct. 1, 2020. Each submission will be evaluated and provided
written constructive feedback and a certificate of participation. There also will be a virtual celebration and public viewing of all the art submissions on March 21. The young artists are welcome to invite their friends and family to participate. For more information about the 4-H Day in the Arts contest or Green County 4-H, contact Ellen Andrews, 4-H youth development educator, at 608-328-9440 or ellen.andrews@ wisc.edu.
Janesville COVID testing site moves indoors The COVID-19 community testing site at Blackhawk Technical College in Janesville has switched to collecting samples indoors. “This change will ensure that COVID testing can remain open regardless of outdoor temperature,” according to a news release from the Rock County Joint Information Center. The free testing takes place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays in the college’s Parking
Lot H. People should enter off U.S. Highway 51 and follow the signs on campus, 6004 S. County Highway G, Janesville. Those seeking a test will be asked to stay in their vehicles until it’s their turn for testing. Preregistration is strongly recommended by going online to register. covidconnect.wi.gov, but people may register themselves at the testing site if necessary. The weekly testing is planned to
continue through March 10. Volunteers are needed to fill support functions at the testing site. To volunteer, register online at www.signupgenius.com/go/10C 0D44A9AE2BA4F4C43-covid. To stay updated, go online to coronavirus-response-rockcoun tylio.hub.arcgis.com. For additional information, contact the Rock County Emergency Operations Center at 608-758-8440 or jic.jic@ co.rock.wi.us.
Girls • 8U: for 5K, first and second grades, $35 • 10U: for third and fourth grades, $50 • 12U: for fifth and sixth grades, $50 • 14U: for seventh and eighth
grades, $50
Boys • 8U: for 5K, first and second grades, $35 •10U: for third and fourth grades, $50 • 12U: for fifth and sixth grades, $50 • Pony: for seventh grade, $80 • Teen League: for eighth grade, $100 • JV League: for ninth and 10th grades, $100 Forms must be completed and turned in with a fee by March 19 in order for children to participate in the program. Leagues will begin in late May or early June. Participation in youth ball requires players to participate in the annual fundraiser. For more information, call Wade at the park and recreation department at 608-897-2159.
The family of Elizabeth Ann Schooff would like to thank everyone for the very kind expressions of sympathy since her passing. Memorial funds were distributed equally between the Brodhead White Gift and the Brodhead American Legion. We would also like to thank the Monroe Clinic Palliative Care team and Hospice Care team. Thanks also to the Monroe Clinic Hospice Home for their fantastic care. 389619
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