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Volunteer Training Event at Nature's Edge Therapy Center
RICE LAKE — Nature’s Edge Therapy Center announces a Volunteer Training Event scheduled for Wednesday, April 24, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at our facility, located at Nature’s Edge Therapy Center, 2523 14-¾ Ave., Rice Lake. Are you passionate about animals and interested in making a positive impact on your community? Join us for this opportunity to become a volunteer at Nature’s Edge Therapy Center. We welcome individuals aged 12 and older to join our team and learn how to assist in various aspects of...
Michael Perry promises a humor-filled good time at public library
New York Times bestselling author — and former Rice Lake resident — Michael Perry is coming to town to “shoot the breeze” as he says, tell some tales with a hefty dose of levity and discuss his books. Perry burst onto the literary scene with “Population: 485,” a book set in his hometown of New Auburn that invited readers to meet the neighbors “one siren at a time” while he recounted adventures on the frontlines of the volunteer fire and rescue department. The author later...
UW-EC Symphonic Choir joins Red Cedar Choir at upcoming concert
A special Red Cedar Choir spring concert will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the theatre of the Fine Arts Building at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County, 1800 College Drive, Rice Lake. The 66-member ensemble will be joined by 60-plus members of UW-Eau Claire’s Symphonic Choir and members of the UW-EC Percussion Studio. The Red Cedar Choir will begin the concert with "All That Hath Life and Breath Praise Ye the Lord," "Down by the Valley Gardens," "Sure on This Shining Night" and "O,...
Hear of 'Bliss(ters): Hiking Mexico to Canada at Thursdays@U
Gail Francis is the featured speaker for the next Thursdays at the U presentation at the UW-Eau Claire — Barron County. Francis will present Bliss(ters): Hiking Mexico to Canada from 12:30-1:30 p.m. on April 18 in the Blue Hills Lecture Hall in Ritzinger Hall. The presentation also will be livestreamed at ricelaketv.com. The Pacific Crest Trail is a stunning path that runs 2,700 miles from Mexico to Canada. Beginning in the deserts of Southern California, it ascends into the High Sierras before carrying into the...
Alcohol, tobacco compliance checks reveal violations
Four Barron County alcohol and tobacco businesses failed to pass compliance checks conducted by the Barron County Sheriff’s Department over the past couple of weeks. With the assistance of the WI Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement and through a grant with the Barron County Community Coalition to keep kids safe, the Barron County Sheriff’s Department conducted 22 compliance checks across the county on alcohol and tobacco establishments, according to a news release. ...
Communiversity Band to present spring concert
A spring concert by the Communiversity Band will be held at UW-Eau Claire — Barron County on Tuesday, April 16, at 7 p.m. in the UWEC-BC Fine Arts Theatre, 1800 College Drive, Rice Lake. The Communiversity Band, a 50-member ensemble, is a joint effort of the UW-Eau Claire — Barron County music department and adult musicians of the region. Trumpet soloist is Ana Traicoff-Stratioti, Rice Lake. The ensemble has been under the direction of Michael Joosten since 2001. Selections to be performed include "Cajun Folk Songs," "The Seal Lullaby," "Nexus," "Masada," "On Parade," "American Hymnsong Suite," and "Alleluia" from Exultate featuring the flute section. Admission is a freewill donation in support of the music department. A reception will follow.
Library closed Friday for staff development
The Rice Lake Public Library will be closed Friday for a staff development day, reopening Saturday at 9 a.m., with the Sit 'n Knit group meeting at 1 p.m. The Pokémon Club meets Wednesday, April 17, at 4 p.m. Those interested should bring their cards and hang out with other Pokemon enthusiasts. Book club meets Wednesday, April 17, at 5 p.m. for a discussion on this month’s book, "The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams" by Stacy Schiff. For other regularly scheduled programming, go online to rlpl.org, stop in at 2 E. Marshall St., or call 715-234-4861.
Library update: Refreshments to be served at Michael Perry event
The Rice Lake Public Library will be hosting Wisconsin author Michael Perry at the library on Tuesday, April 23, at 7 p.m. Perry is a humorist, radio host, songwriter and New York Times bestselling author. He will speak about his recent novella, "Forty Acres Deep" and answer audience questions. Refreshments will be served. Some of his nonfiction books include "Visiting Tom" and "Population: 485," as well as a novel, "The Jesus Cow." Perry lives in northern Wisconsin with his family and can be found online at sneezingcow.com. For other special and regular events at the library, visit rlpl.org or stop by the library at 2 E. Marshall St., Rice Lake.
Sons of Norway sets program on The Sloopers
Sons of Norway Dovre Lodge will meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the fellowship hall at Chetek Lutheran Church, 1419 Second St., Chetek. The program for the evening will feature a presentation by Robert Fossum on The Sloopers and the 200th anniversary of them leaving Norway and coming to America on a 54-foot boat, the Restauration. The Sloopers left their homes in Norway seeking a new life in the New World. The evening's festivities will begin with a potluck dinner. Bring a favorite dish to share. Everyone is welcome. Sons of Norway is a non-profit organization for women, men and young people interested in Scandinavian culture and heritage. All are welcome to an evening of fellowship, fun and celebration of Scandinavian heritage.
Spotlighters to present final show of the season
The Barron Spotlighters theater group will be putting on their final performances of their 2023-2024 season with the comedy “...In the Time of Old Age” at the Barron Area Community Center. The shows will be April 18- 21 with the Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows all at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday show at 2:30 p.m. “...In the Time of Old Age” is a story about two elderly gentlemen who are also war veterans. Neither of them have much time left, but they unexpectedly come...
Dunkin' Donuts, Baskin-Robbins now open in Rice Lake
Tuesday morning was the long-anticipated opening of Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins at 2005 S. Main St., Rice Lake. It is now open seven days a week from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. with both inside and drive-thru options. “Finally Rice Lake has a Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin Robbins,” said general manager Dawn Rowe on opening morning. Others overseeing local employees are assistant manager Jessica Fisher and shift manager Shannon Kurszewski. ...
Spring Variety Show coming up at Ceska Opera House
A Spring Variety Show will be presented at 7:30 p.m. at the Česká Opera House in Haugen on Friday, April 5. Tickets are $12 per person. Reservations for seating are encouraged, but not required, and may be obtained by calling 715-234-7458. The show features talented regional musicians and corny comedy skits by Česká Opera’s Mighty Uff-da Players. Musical entertainers scheduled for the evening include Tim Sears and Bob Heinze of...
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