Upcoming Blood Drives

What better gift to give than life this Christmas.  If you can, visit one of the upcoming American Red Cross Blood Drives here in Jackson County.

- Monday December 19th at the Melrose-Mindoro High School in Melrose from 11:30AM-5:30PM.  You can set an appointment at 1-800-GIVE-LIFE, but walk-ins are welcome.

- Friday December 23rd at the Black River Memorial Hospital from 10AM-3PM.  Walk-ins welcome, or set appointment at 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or on the Red Cross website

- Wednesday December 28th at the Black River Falls Armory from Noon-5:45PM. Walk-ins welcome, or set appointment at 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or on the Red Cross website

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A Helping Hand This Christmas

If you're looking to give back this holiday season, here are some events in Black River Falls where you can help.

Project Christmas is having a Gift Wrapping Event Tuesday December 13th 6PM to 7PM and a Boxing Groceries Event Thursday December 15th from 6PM to 7PM. Come help prepare items at the National Guard Armory for distribution to those in need. All who wish to volunteer are welcome. 

Friday December 16th through Sunday December 18th Burnstad's Market will be hosting a Pack the Pantry/Stuff the Semi Food Drive. Bring non-perishable food items which will be going to the Neighborhood Food Pantry.  This event is sponsored by Burnstad's Market employees, Smiley Bear Design, Millis Transfer, Inc., WWIS FM 99.7 and AM 1260, Neighborhood Food Pantry Inc., Banner Journal and The Shopper.

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Share Thanksgiving

Enjoy a delicious feast at the Free Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner in Black River Falls.  Dinner will be served Thanksgiving Day Noon to 1PM at the National Guard Armory.  For those unable to attend, meals will delivered, call Karen or Linda at 715-284-4657 or 715-896-0409 by 6PM November 23rd.  Dinner sponsored by St. John's Lutheran Church.

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Marine's Birthday Ball

Here's a birthday bash you don't want to miss.  It's the Marine's 236th Birthday and you are invited to the Ball.

Be dressed in your best at Club 95 in Hixton November 12th at 5PM.  Tickets are $60 per couple, which includes dinner and drinks and lots of fun.  Get tickets at Club 95, Re-Petes in Black River Falls or by emailing marinecorpsleague1363@centurytel.net  See more info on their Facebook Page 236th Marine Corp Birthday Ball

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Clean Your Medicine Chest Safely

On Saturday October 29th there will be a Pharmaceutical Sweep from 8AM to 2PM held at the Jackson County Recycling Center in Black River Falls.

Bring you unused or unneeded prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines in so they can be disposed of properly.  You should never throw these items away or flush them as the drugs can contaminate the ground water.  There is no charge for bringing in items to be disposed.

For more information see this flyer Pharmaceutical Sweep

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Get Outdoors with the Kids

This Saturday October 15th head to Hawk Island Range just south of Black River Falls for "God's Great Outdoors Fall Field Day".

From 10AM-5PM check out the rifle and shotgun/clay range, 3D archery and kid's archery.  Bid in the silent auction or try for door prizes.  There will be a demonstration by falconer Pat LaBarbera at 3PM.  Bring a dish to pass (before 11:30AM) and then enjoy lunch from 11:30AM-2:30PM.  This is a FREE event!

 

Also - Jackson County ATV trails close at sundown October 16th. They will re-open December 15th.

 

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Oktoberfest

It's that time of year for food, dancing, pumpkins and beer - it's Oktoberfest!

Events have been running this week all over town leading up to the big party this Saturday starting at 9AM at Sand Creek Brewing.  If you haven't gotten your Oktoberfest Button they are still available at the Black River Area Chamber of Commerce, Sand Creek Brewing Company and many area retailers.

See the schedule of events here Oktoberfest

Willkommen!

Best High School Teacher

By Cassandra Colson  Jackson County Chronicle - lacrossetribune.com

BLACK RIVER FALLS — Brad Markhardt doesn’t like interruptions in the agriculture class he teaches at Black River Falls High School.

So he wasn’t exactly happy when he heard about an impromptu assembly Friday that was going to take him and his students away from an introductory class.

He quickly pardoned the interruption.

State Superintendent Tony Evers was on hand to name Markhardt the 2011-12 Wisconsin High School Teacher of the Year.

Full Story Wisconsin’s top high school teacher from Black River Falls

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Fun in Hatfield

It's Hatfield Fun Days August 26th-29th.

Enjoy games, music, family activities and good food. Do some shopping at the Flea Market. The Parade is Saturday at Noon followed by Bed Races, and at 6PM enjoy a Water Ski Show on Lake Arbutus.

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Free Sweet Corn

Corn on the grill - that is summer!

Head over to the American Legion Grounds in Melrose for a Corn Broil Saturday August 13th Noon to Midnight and Sunday August 14th 8:30AM to 3PM for all you can eat free sweet corn, along with a flea market, music, games, horse wagon rides and more. Horseshoe Tournament Sunday at 11AM.

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Jackson County Fair 2011

It's time for the 151st Jackson County Fair August 3rd to August 7th at the Fairground in Black River Falls.

Get a run down on all the events and shows at their website thejacksoncountyfair.net

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Give Blood.

Friday July 29th the American Red Cross Blood Mobile will be at the Ho-Chunk Executive Building from 11AM to 3PM. Walkins are welcome.

Karner Blue Butterfly Festival

The Karner Blue Butterfly Festival, held the third Sunday of July each year in Black River Falls, will be July 16th this year.

Don't miss all the fun: Pancake Breakfast 7:30AM, 5k & 10k Run/Walk & Half Marathon (must be registered by July 13th), Parade 3PM, Kid's Land including Build-a-Bear workshop, Butterfly Merchandise, Artists & Crafters along Main Street,
Karner Blue Butterfly Learning Center and Habitat Tours, Trolley Rides, Live Music and Street Dance, Chicken Dinner and more.

Get all the details and times for all events Festival Events

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Eat in Black River Falls

If you plan to be in Jackson County, here are some great food events in Black River Falls you don't want to miss.

Saturday July 9th is the Jackson County Beef Cook-Out at the Jackson County Fair Park in Black River Falls from 3:30PM to 9PM. Enjoy a rib eye sandwich, corn on the cob, and ice cream. There will also be displays by 4-H members, a mechanical bull. inflatable playground for children and more. Hosted by the J.C. Beef Promotion Committee.

The following Friday more good food from the Black River Falls Fire and Rescue Department - a Spaghetti Dinner held at the American Legion July 15th from 5PM-6PM.

Yum!

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The Strawberry Capital of Wisconsin

Do you know where the Strawberry Capital of Wisconsin is?

It's Alma Center, and this weekend is the Annual Alma Center Strawberry Festival.

June 24th to 26th enjoy food, rides, a baseball tournament, live bands Friday and Saturday night, parade Sunday at Noon, and of course STRAWBERRIES!

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Thursday Nights in the Summer

Need to start your weekend early?

Every Thursday Night until October head over to Third Street in Black River Falls for the Downtown Farmer's Market and Car Cruise from 5PM to 7PM. Find fresh produce and old cars!

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Memorial Day Pow-Wow

Join the members of the Ho-Chunk Nation as they honor Veterans at the Memorial Day Pow-Wow this weekend May 28th to May 30th at the Andrew Blackhawk Memorial Pow-Wow Grounds in Black River Falls.

There will be Grand Entries on Saturday and Sunday at 1PM and 7PM, and on Monday at 1PM. The Flag Raising Ceremony will be Monday at 10AM.

For more details see this flyer Ho-Chunk Traditional Memorial Day Pow-Wow

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Garage Sales and ATVs/UTVS

What on earth do Garage Sales and ATVs/UTVs have in common?

Well, this weekend you will find Community Garage Sales being held in Black River Falls May 13th-May 15th, in Warrens May 13th and 14th, and in Melrose May 14th. Grab your wallet and get some great deals.

And Saturday May 14th is opening day for Jackson County ATV trails! This year there is a program allowing all UTVs on ATV trails as well. Get the details before you head out Jackson County UTV Pilot Program

Get your shopping done early then get out and ride!

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4-H Horse Project

April 30th is the Jackson County 4-H Horse Project at the Jackson County Fair Park Animal Show Arena, Highway 54W in Black River Falls.

It begins at 10AM with a Horse Safety Clinic for project members only, but from Noon-3PM a Haul-in Clinic is open to all area horse owners. There will also be tack swap tables.

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WWIS Home Show

This Saturday April 9th is the WWIS Home Show 2011 from 8AM to 3PM at the Milt Lunda Memorial Arena in Black River Falls.

There will be 50 displays along with demonstrations by Karner Blue Garden Club. Admission is free and food will be provided by the Black River Falls Lions Club.

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Give Blood

March is Red Cross Month. The American Red Cross will be holding Blood Drives next week in Jackson County. You can donate and save lives by visiting one of these locations:

Melrose-Mindoro High School in Melrose on Monday March 28th 11AM to 5PM
Or
Lincoln High School in Alma Center Wednesday March 30th 11AM to 5PM

For guidelines on donating blood visit the American Red Cross website Eligibility Requirements If you have never given blood before read this First Time Donors

Baby Born On I-94

Here's an event that no one wants to happen to them, but makes for a great story later!

Story from wsaw.com includes news video. Everyone is fine!

Baby Born Along I-94 in Western Wisconsin

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Ice Fishing in Hatfield

Hatfield Sports Shop and the Hatfield Sportmen Club will be hosting their Fourth Annual Ice Fishing Tourney Saturday, February 26th 7AM to 3PM.

Register at the Hatfield Sport Shop and then head out on Lake Arbutus. Entry fee is $5, and there will be food and drink, entertainment and prizes.

For more information see the Hatfield Sport Shop website www.hatfieldsportsshop.com

Trees and Water

Imagine yourself here:

Nearly 100 incredible wooded acres with a wonderful creek meandering throughout adjacent to hundreds of acres of public forestland! Black top road access to this amazing property, bordered by the Black River State Forest. Close to one of Wisconsin’s best fishing lakes, Lake Arbutus and historic Black River Falls.
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Ice Racing

Check out one of the oldest events on the CWIRA tour - this Sunday head to the Hatfield ATV & Motorcycle Ice Races at Russell Park.

Gates open at 8AM, practice at 9AM, and the first race at 11AM. There will be refreshment in the heated food shelter. Admission is $5 - 12 and under are free, making this a great event for the whole family.

See the Central Wisconsin Ice Racing Assocation website www.cwira.com/ for details and a list of upcoming races.

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Snowmobile Trails Now Open

As of January 6th Jackson County is declairing Snowmobile and ATV Trails west of the Black River are open. Conditions are being reported as fair to good and more snow has been added to the trail surface.

Remember the Black River crossing at Black River Falls is closed this season due to dam construction. The crossings at Melrose and Hatfield are open.

For a map of Jackson Country's 300 miles of trails Jackson County Snowmobile Trail Map

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