COmmunitycalendar Events for April 17 - May 1 Thursday, April 17 Community Art Class: American Modernist – Stuart Davis 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM • Angel Dreams Studios, E2516 Brace Road, Lone Rock • For more information, look up Angel Dreams Studios on Facebook • All ages • $20/participant, all supplies included • Learn about the life and work of Stuart Davis, an American modernist known for jazz-inspired compositions and bold use of color. Includes art history, technique demonstration, and hands-on project. This intergenerational class is supported by River Valley ARTS and runs weekly through July 10. Storytime 10:30 AM • Lone Rock Community Library, 234 North Broadway St, Lone Rock • lonerocklibrary.wordpress.com • All ages • FREE • Families are invited to enjoy stories and activity time! Stitch and Bitch 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM • Spring Green General Store, 137 S. Albany St, Spring Green • springgreengeneralstore.com • FREE • The Spring Green General Store’s Stitch and Bitch handwork group meets Thursday afternoons weekly. All are welcome. Tech Help 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM • Kraemer Library & Community Center, 910 Main St, Plain • kraemerlibrary.org • Need help with your phone, tablet, computer, or e-reader? A knowledgeable librarian will be available to answer tech questions and provide one-on-one assistance in a friendly, supportive environment. Offered every third Thursday of the month. Read to a Dog 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM • Spring Green Community Library, 230 E Monroe St, Spring Green • springgreenlibrary.org • Readers ages 5–12 can sign up for a 15-minute session to read aloud with Luna, a registered therapy dog. Bring a favorite book or choose one from the library. Registration and caregiver attendance required. Lego Builders Club 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM • Kraemer Library & Community Center, 910 Main St, Plain • kraemerlibrary.org • We supply the Legos, you supply the creativity. Kids of all ages are invited to free build or take on weekly Lego challenges in the Community Room. Family Fun Night – Grass Heads 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM • Kraemer Library & Community Center, 910 Main St, Plain • For more information, look up Plain Kraemer Library and Community Center on Facebook • Families are invited to build and decorate their own Grass Heads to celebrate spring. Call 608-546-4201 or visit the library to reserve your spot.
Friday, April 18 Easter Bake Sale 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM • Lone Rock Masonic Lodge, 227 Oak Street, Lone Rock • Easter-themed cookies, cookie bouquets, cakes, cupcakes, cinnamon rolls, pies, and more available for purchase. LIVE MUSIC: BABB 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM • Arthur’s Supper Club, E4885 US-14, Spring Green • For more information, look up Scott Sounds on Facebook • All ages • Dance the night away to “160 years of blues” as BABB brings the party to Arthur’s.
Saturday, April 19 ART EXHIBIT — WRAP and WRAP Teen: Driftless Area 9:30 AM • Wyoming Valley School Cultural Arts Center, 6306 State Hwy 23, Spring Green • For more information, look up Wyoming Valley School Cultural Arts Center on Facebook • All ages • FREE • This one-day exhibit showcases art by adults and teens from local school districts. Includes a 9:30 AM workshop by bookmaker and fiber artist Kathy Murphy. Spring Green Winter Farmers Market 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM • S230 E. Monroe St. Spring Green • Spring Green farmers market is a year - round outdoor market offering seasonal produce, local meats, baked goods, and many other wonderful items. Held outside the Spring Green Community Public Library every Saturday morning. Lone Rock Easter Egg Hunt 10:00 AM • Fireman's Park, Lone Rock • For more information, look up Jon Fuhlbohm on Facebook • Kids and family • FREE • This annual hunt is sponsored by the Freemasons of Lone Rock, Franklin #16, with support from other community partners. Arena Community Easter Egg Hunt 10:00 AM • Grandma Mary’s Cafe, 175 U.S. Highway 14, Arena • Kids and family • FREE • Arrive early to sign up and receive a gift. Snap a photo with the Easter Bunny at this annual community event supported by local businesses. Easter Egg Hunt 10:00 AM • St. John the Evangelist School, 209 N. Washington St., Spring Green • For more information, look up St. John the Evangelist School, Spring Green, WI on Facebook • Kids and family • FREE • Children ages 10 and under are welcome to join the hunt—don’t forget your basket! FREE Easter Dinner at Cousin’s Bar and Grill 11:00 AM - until gone • Cousin’s Bar and Grill, 1090 Main St., Plain • For more information, look up Cousin’s Bar and Grill on Facebook • Kids and family • Enjoy a free Easter dinner while it lasts! Cousin’s Bar and Grill invites the community to share in the holiday spirit with a meal and family-friendly fun. Wine Tasting at Convivo! 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM • Convivio, 122 N. Lexington St., Spring Green • conviviospringgreen.com • 21+ • Sample a curated selection of wines perfect for pairing with Easter ham—Joy promises they won’t all be pink! Enjoy a glass or flight and discover something new during this casual Saturday tasting. LIVE MUSIC: DC and the Love 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM • Slowpoke Lounge & Cabaret, 137 W. Jefferson St., Spring Green • slowpokelounge.com • All ages • $12 advance / $15 at the door • A Chicago-based jazz and blues band led by bassist Dennis Carroll, DC and the Love blends deep musical roots with spontaneous performance energy and originality.
Sunday, April 20 Easter Sunday All day • Wishing you a very Hoppy Easter!
Monday, April 21 Introduction to Zazen 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM • Wyoming Valley School, 6306 State Road 23, Spring Green • Donation-based • A weekly Rinzai Zen meditation class covering posture, breathing techniques, and mindfulness. Includes a tea and discussion period from 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM. Arrive 10-15 minutes early; meditation cushions and chairs provided. Contact bethany.morehouse.howlett@gmail.com with questions. The Land Speaks – Stories from the Earth and Those Who Live Close to It 6:30 PM • Grandma Mary’s (Brisbane Hall), 175 US Hwy 14, Arena • For more information, look up Arena Historians on Facebook • All ages • FREE • Storyteller Cecilia Farran shares seasonal reflections and rural tales. The evening will also honor one-room schoolhouse teacher Mike Sweeney. LIVE MUSIC: Musicians Unite 7:00 PM • Christ Lutheran Church, 237 E. Daley St., Spring Green • For more information, look up River Valley Community Chorus on Facebook • All ages • Free will offering • Featuring RVHS students and River Valley area adults, this community concert supports the Spring Green Community Food Pantry. A Night of Words 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM • Slowpoke Lounge & Cabaret, 137 W. Jefferson St., Spring Green • slowpokelounge.com • All ages • Share a favorite poem, a story, or something you’ve written—or just come to listen. This casual open mic is all about celebrating the spoken word in all its forms.
Tuesday, April 22 Spring Afternoon Storytime 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM • Kraemer Library & Community Center, 910 Main St, Plain • kraemerlibrary.org • A short and sweet afternoon storytime in the Community Room. Ideal for families with young children. This weekly session runs through May 13. Library Trivia 6:00 PM • Spring Green Community Library, 230 E. Monroe St., Spring Green • springgreenlibrary.org • Teens and adults • FREE • Bring a team of up to four—or play solo—and test your knowledge on rotating themes. Winners claim bragging rights! Movies, Munchies, and More: A Complete Unknown 5:00 PM • Spring Green Community Library, 230 E. Monroe St., Spring Green • springgreenlibrary.org • All ages • FREE • Enjoy snacks while watching A Complete Unknown, a film that dives into Bob Dylan’s early career and cultural impact. USDays Parking Lot Party 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM • UScellular – Cell.Plus, S12491 WI-23, Spring Green • For more information, look up UScellular Spring Green on Facebook • All ages • FREE • Enjoy lunch from Chef’s Hideout, giveaways, and screen-free DIY kits at this family-friendly celebration hosted by Cell.Plus, a UScellular agent.
Wednesday, April 23 Yoga with Rural Remedy 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM • Wyoming Valley School, 6306 WI-23, Spring Green • ruralremedy.com • Evening yoga class welcoming all levels. Drop-in rate is $20 per class. Pay-it-forward option available to support others in the community. All Ages Storytime 10:30 AM • Spring Green Community Library, 230 E. Monroe St., Spring Green • springgreenlibrary.org • All ages • FREE • Families are invited to enjoy stories, songs, and play activities during this interactive library session designed for young children and their caregivers. Book Discussion: The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo 2:00 PM • Spring Green Community Library, 230 E. Monroe St., Spring Green • springgreenlibrary.org • Adults • FREE • Discuss The Fox Wife, a novel by Yangsze Choo. Copies available at the library a month prior. Enjoy coffee, snacks, and great conversation during this monthly group. Yoga with Rural Remedy 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM • Wyoming Valley School, 6306 WI-23, Spring Green • ruralremedy.com • Evening yoga class welcoming all levels. Drop-in rate is $20 per class. Pay-it-forward option available to support others in the community.
Thursday, April 24 Storytime 10:30 AM • Lone Rock Community Library, 234 North Broadway St, Lone Rock • lonerocklibrary.wordpress.com • All ages • FREE • Families are invited to enjoy stories and activity time! Stitch and Bitch 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM • Spring Green General Store, 137 S. Albany St, Spring Green • springgreengeneralstore.com • FREE • The Spring Green General Store’s Stitch and Bitch handwork group meets Thursday afternoons weekly. All are welcome. Lego Builders Club 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM • Kraemer Library & Community Center, 910 Main St, Plain • kraemerlibrary.org • We supply the Legos, you supply the creativity. Kids of all ages are invited to free build or take on weekly Lego challenges in the Community Room. Silent Book Club 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM • Arcadia Books, 102 E. Jefferson St., Spring Green • readinutopia.com • Adults • FREE • Bring your current read and enjoy quiet, companionable time. Chat and share for the first half hour, read silently for an hour, then wrap up with more conversation or reading. Drinks and after-hours shopping available for purchase.
Friday, April 25 Yarn Rocks! 5:00 PM • Spring Green Community Library, 230 E. Monroe St., Spring Green • springgreenlibrary.org • Adults • FREE • Meet fellow knitters and crocheters, get help with your latest project, and enjoy the health benefits of craftwork in this welcoming drop-in session. Beginner to mid-level help available. Karaoke Night with Charles Bohème 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM • Slowpoke Lounge & Cabaret, 137 W. Jefferson St., Spring Green • slowpokelounge.com • 21+ • No cover • Sing your heart out or cheer from the crowd at this monthly fourth Friday karaoke night, hosted by Charles Bohème. Ends at last call—whenever that may be!