Mills Park Sledding Hill

by Cassandra Colson Jackson County Chronicle

The future of Mills Park’s historic sledding hill will be preserved with an upcoming land transaction between the city of Black River Falls and a city landowner.

The city council voted 7-0 at its regular meeting last week to authorize the purchase of a lot of land from homeowners Ron and Sarah Wirtz whose property sits directly adjacent to Mills Park and its popular sledding hill.

With the $7,500-purchase, the city will formally own the entire park, including the sledding hill.

Full Story Mills Park’s sledding hill to be preserved

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Volunteer to Wrap Gifts

Volunteers are needed to help wrap gifts and pack boxes for Project Christmas. Wrapping will take place Tuesday December 14th at 6PM and packing will be Thursday December 16th at 6PM, both at the National Guard Armory.

Project Christmas organizers have been busily preparing for their 27th round of giving to Jackson County residents who are in need of assistance this holiday season.

“It’s going extremely well I think,” said Ruth Buswell, a longtime Project Christmas volunteer. “We’re happy we can serve people.

“What we do is try to make Christmas better for families who may be having a little difficulty this year or throughout the years.”

Full story by Cassandra Colson, Reporter Jackson County Chronicle
Project Christmas readies for another year of giving

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Christkindl Festival

It's that time of year again! Christkindl will be next weekend - December 3rd and 4th.

Don't miss the opening ceremonies on the Courthouse Lawn at 6PM Friday - the Father Christmas Coronation followed by the Christmas Tree Lighting and Candle Light Procession. Both days will be filled with lots of great music and food, shows and exhibits, and of course Santa and his reindeer!

Get all the details here 2nd Annual Christkindl Festival

At BuyWisconsinLand.com we wish everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

Hunting Land

Jackson County is known as the Whitetail Deer Capital of Wisconsin, so what better place to find a great piece of hunting land!

On BuyWisconsinLand.com we have properties in over 40 Wisconsin Counties, from 15 to 1000+ acres, for you to review and find the recreational property you've been dreaming about.

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Or check out these listings:


96 wooded acres on Dickey Creek, bordering Black River State Forest, currently listed at $122,500. #1212 Jackson County





Here's 80 acres, open and wooded, bordered by County Lands, currently listed at $120,000. #9003 Jackson County

Free Fall Fun

FREE family fun!! Saturday October 30th from 4PM to 7PM join in the Fall Fun Fest at Pine Hill Church of Christ, 6 miles south of Black River Falls on Hwy 27 then East on Paquette Road.

Hay Rides, Bocce Ball, Inflatable Castle, Frisbee Golf, Bean Bag Toss, Food and Drinks and more. All are welcome!

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Make Bread and Relax

Do you need some time away....or to knead some time away?

Time to visit Barefoot Landing Breads & Culinary Therapy on Highway 54 in Melrose. Here you can try baking Artisan Breads, ethnic breads and holiday breads. As they say "culinary therapy at its best!" You can go for the day, or stay for the weekend and relax in a cabin near the Black River.

For information or reservations call 507-450-8117 or email riverrain@hbci.com

For your own piece of relaxing property in Melrose or Jackson County visit www.BuyWisconsinLand.com

Cranfest!!!

The last weekend in September always marks the beginning of Cranfest, the world's largest cranberry festival.
This weekend, September 24th-26th, the folks in Warrens will have all things cranberry for you to see and taste, along with arts and crafts, a flee market, and contests. You can even meet the Cranfest Queen and Princesses!
There will be Marsh Tours Friday and Saturday. The Cranfest Parade will begin Sunday at Noon.
For more information, directions and event times visit cranfest.com

Fun in Hatfield

Saturday September 18th and Sunday September 19th are the Hatfield Chamber Fun Days!
See the Antique Tractor Show and enjoy food, games and activities for the whole family. There will be a parade at noon on Saturday.

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Have a Pork Sandwich!

Take a break from boating on Lake Arbutus or riding your ATV through the woods and support the Hatfield Sportman's Club by buying a Pork Sandwich. You will find them at the Hatfield Fire Hall on Saturday September 4th. And don't forget to visit the Flea Market and Craft Show running all weekend, including Labor Day.

Looking for more fun? Check out the Labor Day Ho-Chunk Pow Wow September 4th to 6th in Black River Falls!

We at BuyWisconsinLand.com wish everyone a fun-filled and safe Labor Day Weekend.

Brat and Hot Dog Sale

There will be Brat and Hotdog Sale at Burnstad's Grocery in Black River Falls Thursday August 5th from 10AM to 2PM. Proceeds will benefit local chapters of the American Red Cross.
Have a great lunch and support a great cause.

Karner Blue Butterfly Festival this weekend

Saturday July 16th marks the 14th Annual Karner Blue Butterfly Festival in downtown Black River Falls.
It will begin with the 6th Annual Karner Blue Race, a 5K, 10K and half-marathon runs, with registration beginning at 7:30AM and the race beginning at 8AM.
There will also be a pancake breakfast, tea, crowning of the Princess, antique car show, rides, games, and a Chicken Dinner starting at 4:30PM.
For more details see this article from the Jackson County Chronicle Karner Blue Butterfly Festival flutters in this weekend
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Show in the Sky

Don't miss the fireworks across Jackson County this weekend.

Friday - Lake Lee, Millston

Saturday - Lunda Park, Black River Falls and Lake Arbutus, Hatfield

Sunday - Hixton Park, Hixton and Melrose Recreation Park, Melrose

The BuyWisconsinLand.com team wishes everyone a safe and Happy 4th of July weekend.

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

The Wisconsin DNR has a great website - but if you are just looking for links on Mangaged Forest Law or Lakes or the lastest DNR News, we have a handy page on our website for those
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Looking for a great property in Jackson County? How about this 96+ acres on Dickey Creek that borders the Black River State Forest. Lots of room for hunting, hiking, ATVing and snowmobiling, with woods and wildlife all around you. Close to Black River Falls for shopping and dining. #1212 Jackson County

Cabins for a Summer Getaway

Some people love to get out and "rough it" to enjoy nature. For the rest of us - how about a nice cabin with more of the comforts of home, yet in a beautiful woody setting.
Jackson County has some beautiful woods, miles of ATV and hiking trails, and wonderful lakes and rivers. Follow this link for some great cabins you can rent to enjoy it all:
Cabins - Cottages - Lodges
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Black River Falls and the Civil War

Wisconsin was barely a state at the start of the Civil War. One Black River Falls High School Senior spent some time researching and discovered how his community was involved as part of the high school Falls History Project.

From the Jackson County Chronicle: Levi Miles more readily enjoys studying world history. But after the past four months of researching the role of Black River Falls men in the Civil War, he says he’s learned the value of Jackson County’s role in an important slice of United States history.
“It’s just really, really neat,” said Miles, a Black River Falls High School senior. “Considering the time period (and our) far-north town, we had people fighting in the Civil War."
Full Story Glimpses of the Past: Senior explores role of Black River Falls men in the Civil War

Friends of the Black River Spring Hike

Saturday May 8th from 11AM to Noon you can get out and enjoy the spring flowers!
Meet at lower portion of Pettibone Pass (Bottom Road) and hike into Morrison Creek Landing on the East Bank Trail.

For more information see www.friendsoftheblackriver.org/

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Events for Saturday April 24th

Cystic Fibrosis Bike-a-Thon - April 24th 9AM–10AM - Black River Falls Middle School Walk, run, or bike. Don't forget pledge sheets (or donations). For more information call Mitch & Sue at 715-284-9637.

Hatfield ATV Riders Road Clean-up - April 24th 10AM–11AM - Hatfield Fire Hall
Volunteers welcome! Lunch will be served after clean up.

Easter Breakfasts Held April 3rd

Warrens Community Easter Breakfast, 8AM – 10:30AM, Warrens Lions Log Building

Brunch with the Easter Bunny, 8:30AM – 11AM, Black River Senior High School
Sponsored by Partners of Black River Memorial Hospital. Food, games, face painting, crafts, pictures,raffles, door prizes & more. $6 per person (age 2 & under free). Easter egg hunt at 11:15 on South lawn of BRFHS.

We at BuyWisconsinLand.com wish everyone a safe and Happy Easter.

Local Farmers Faces on Your Juice Bottle

From weau.com - Some local families are now the faces of one of Wisconsin's largest industries, cranberries.

A Jackson County farmer and a Monroe County farmer will be on the labels of the products you buy in grocery stores soon. As Chris Baylor shows us, that's good for the local berry business.

Full Story Area cranberry farmers the new faces of juice

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Want To Learn to Kayak?

If you'd like to try kayaking, head over to the Lunda Pool in Black River Falls Middle School Saturday March 6th from 11am-2:30pm to learn beginner and advanced paddling techniques. All equipment is provided. Donations for the Lunda Center Fundraiser are $10 adult, $5 children (must be accompanied by an adult).
For more information call Call Jeff at 715-284-4117 or Amanda at the Lunda Center at 715-284-7606.

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Snowmobile Fun

If you like snowmobiling don't miss these upcoming events in Jackson County.

Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area King/Queen of the Mound Race on February 13th from 10am-4pm. N791 Bruce Mound Ave. Merrillan. Racing begins at 1pm.

Black River Falls Trail Riders Snowmobile Club Steak Feed Fundraiser on February 20th from 5pm-8pm. For tickets call 715-896-4901. Everyone is welcome.

Hixton Rod & Gun Club Varmint Hunt

Be sure to head for Hixton and the the Second Annual Hixton Rod & Gun Club Varmint Hunt January 30th.

You'll need to sign up at Brookside Tavern or Kal's Korner in Hixton by Friday January 29th. $10 per two person team. If you need more info call Jim at 715-963-2244. Food and refreshments will be available at the lower shelter.

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Ethnic American Music Exhibits

From jacksoncountychonicle.com

The Americana Music Room in downtown Black River Falls now has about one-third more space and plenty of new exhibits to display in it.
The newest exhibits, which are displayed in the basement level of the Jackson County Historical Society’s 13 S. First St. location, are intended to highlight and celebrate ethnic American music and culture. Full Story

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