Dairyland Donkey Basketball Show

Tomorrow night be at Black River Falls High School for a fun-filled family evening with a Dairyland Donkey Basketball doubleheader!  The teams are "Ho-Chunk", "Doctors & Princesses", "BRF FFA Alumni & Actives" and the "BRF High School Teachers". Tickets are $6 in advance at Moe's Hardware Hank and Four Seasons Quick Stop or $8 at the door.  Proceeds support the FFA.

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"Icy" Events this Saturday

Fun on the ice is the theme this Saturday February 18th in Jackson County.

Black River Falls Figure Skating Club 2nd Annual Basic Skills Competition is Saturday February 18th beginning at 9AM at the Milt Lunda Memorial Arena in Black River Falls.  Participants from West Central Wisconsin from 3 to 16 years old will be skating.  This is a free event open to the public.

Saturday is also Youth Ice Fishing Day from 11AM-1PM at the Lunda Community Park pond in Black River Falls.  This free event will have poles available, bait will be provided and holes drilled, along with drinks, hot dogs, and door prizes.  Sponsored by the Jackson County Wildlife Fund.

More fishing fun at the Merrillan Lions & Fire Dept. Ice Fishing Contest Saturday 12:30PM-4PM on Lower Lake in Merrillan. Get your bait at the Merrillan Cafe & Bait Shop or at Lower Lake from Hatfield Sports Shop. Cash prizes will be awarded.

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The Snow by Candlelight

The Black River State Forest Trail Foundation is holding it's Annual Candlelight Ski, Snowshoe and Hike this Saturday February 4th 6PM-9PM.  Beginning at the Smrekar Parking lot near Millston there will be a candlelit 1.5 mile trail. There will also be a raffle and refreshments at the indoor heated shelter.

To check snow and trail conditions at the Black River State Forest click here Black River State Forest Conditions

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Get Out in the Snow

The white wet stuff has finally made an appearance in Wisconsin - so it's time to get out and play!

Tomorrow at 7PM is a meeting of the The Black River Falls Trail Riders Snowmobile Club. New members are welcome at the Skyline Golf Course.

Monday January 23rd is the first of three sessions for the Snowmobile Safety Class given by the Jackson County Sheriff's Department at the Jackson Electric Cooperative Building in Black River Falls. You'll need to attend all three sessions: January 23rd 6PM-9PM, January 26th 6PM-9PM and January 28th 10AM-Noon. The cost is $10. Call to register 715-284-5357.

The Woodland Riders Snowmobile Club is having a Radar Run Saturday January 28th 8AM at Lake Lee in Millston, including a Silent Auction and Bake Sale at the Rider Inn. Get all the details at their website Woodland Riders

If you'd rather go snowshoeing, join the Friends of the Black River on their Snowshoe Hike Sunday January 29th from 12:30PM to 1:30PM.  Meet them on the east side of the County Highway K bridge near Hatfield.

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Your Own Snowmobile Trails

Imagine having the freedom to ride across acres of your own snowmobile trails.  That could happen on this 160 wooded parcel just east of Black River Falls.  The property borders thousand of acres of County Land, so it will feel like you are lost in the wilderness.  But just minutes away you can find lakes and rivers, a casino and a city, so you're adventure never has to end.  Great Hunting and ATVing here too.

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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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