COmmunitycalendar
Events for January 9 - January 16
Thursday,January 9
HAHS Walking Club 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM • Highland Area Historical Society Gym, 526 Isabell St, Highland • FREE • The HAHS Walking Club meets every Tuesday in January. The gym is heated to 50 degrees, so please dress accordingly for this indoor walking session. Everyone is welcome to walk at their own pace.
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 • Lone Rock Community Library, 234 N Broadway St, Lone Rock • lonerocklibrary.wordpress.com rvbroadband.org/techhelp • Come on in with any devices or technology you need help with! No appointment necessary.
Author Meet: Richard Cates 5:30 PM • Kraemer Library & Community Center, 910 Main St, Plain • kraemerlibrary.org • Join local author Richard "Dick" Cates as he discusses his new farm memoir, A Creek Runs Through This Driftless Land. In this book, Cates shares stories from his family farm, exploring memories, cattle, and a land ethic. All are welcome!
Bingo Night 6:00 PM • E4885 Hwy 14 & 23, Spring Green • For more information look up "Bingo Night Spring Green" on Facebook • FREE • Enjoy a lively evening of Bingo! Bring your family and friends for a fun community gathering with opportunities to win prizes. Perfect for all ages and a great way to meet neighbors and enjoy the excitement.
Winter Indoor Soccer 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM • Plain Elementary Gym, 1370 Cherry St, Plain • For more information look up "Spring Green Recreational Soccer" on Facebook • FREE • Open to ages 12 and up, join the Winter Indoor Soccer sessions for a fast-paced 5-a-side game on a basketball court. Sub in and out as needed. Appropriate footwear recommended. A great way to stay active and build skills over winter months. Carpooling is encouraged due to limited parking.
Saturday, January 11
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.
LIVE MUSIC: Bluegrass Jam 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Spring Green General Store, 137 S. Albany St., Spring Green springgreengeneralstore.com 608-5880-707, karin@springgreengeneralstore.com • All ages welcome! Bluegrass Jams will be held on the second Saturday of each month. While the weather permits they'll be held on our back deck. Bring your instrument and play along or come to listen; all are welcome.
LIVE MUSIC: Jazz Flux 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM • Slowpoke Lounge & Cabaret, 137 W. Jefferson St., Spring Green • slowpokelounge.com • $15 in advance, $20 at the door • Join Milwaukee’s premier jazz group for an electrifying performance blending traditional jazz with elements of hip hop, R&B, and pop. The band’s high-energy show showcases their passion for the music and camaraderie.
Sunday, January 12
Guided Meditation Class 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM • North Earth Crystals & Gifts, 124 W Jefferson St, Spring Green • northearth.com • $35 per person • Join Shelby Kottemann for a small-group guided meditation session promoting deep relaxation and healing. The session includes breathwork, sound healing, aromatherapy, and Reiki, tailored to each participant's needs. Shelby has over 10 years of experience as a certified Usui Reiki Master and bestselling author. Individual sessions are available after the class for $50. Registration required by calling 608.588.3313.
Monday, January 13
Winter Indoor Soccer 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM • Plain Elementary Gym, 1370 Cherry St, Plain • For more information look up "Spring Green Recreational Soccer" on Facebook • FREE • Open to ages 12 and up, join the Winter Indoor Soccer sessions for a fast-paced 5-a-side game on a basketball court. Sub in and out as needed. Appropriate footwear recommended. A great way to stay active and build skills over winter months. Carpooling is encouraged due to limited parking.
Tuesday, January 14
Movies, Munchies, and More: Anatomy of a Fall 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM • Spring Green Community Library, 230 E Monroe St, Spring Green • springgreenlibrary.org • FREE • Enjoy a good winter movie, warm drinks, and a sugary treat. This event features the film Anatomy of a Fall (2023), a gripping mystery about a woman suspected of her husband’s murder, with her blind son facing moral dilemmas as the sole witness. Rated R.
Afternoon Fall Family Storytime 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM • Kraemer Library & Community Center, 910 Main St, Plain • kraemerlibrary.org • FREE • Enjoy themed stories, songs, and crafts aimed at children ages 0-5. This engaging family storytime is a perfect way to inspire a love for reading and creativity in young children. All are welcome!
HAHS Walking Club 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM • Highland Area Historical Society Gym, 526 Isabell St, Highland • FREE • The HAHS Walking Club meets every Tuesday in January. The gym is heated to 50 degrees, so please dress accordingly for this indoor walking session. Everyone is welcome to walk at their own pace.
Tuesday, January 14 cont.
Puzzle Night 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM • Spring Green Community Library, 230 E Monroe St, Spring Green • springgreenlibrary.org • FREE • Join the puzzle fun at the library on the second Tuesday of the month. Work together on 300-500 piece puzzles or try an exciting new challenge with puzzle chess. Players compete to complete a 100-200 piece puzzle using a timer, with the fastest player winning. Bring puzzles from home to share.
Corn Hole Adult League 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM • HAHS Gym, 526 Isabell St, Highland • $2 per person • Join the fun at the Corn Hole Adult League! Every Tuesday in January, test your skills and enjoy a lively evening of community camaraderie. Perfect for beginners and seasoned players alike.
Wednesday, January 15
Wednesday Morning Art Class: A Lesson in Color Value & Impressionism 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM • 2516 Brace Rd, Lone Rock • facebook.com/groups/337098120435220 • $20 per student/class • Join this art class to learn about Berthe Morisot, a key figure in the Impressionist movement. Explore her soft, light brushstrokes and how she captured the beauty of nature. The class includes a brief art history lesson, technique presentation, and a related project. All supplies are included. Please bring a snack and a water bottle. Registration required via the provided link.
All Ages Storytime 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM • Spring Green Community Library, 230 E Monroe St, Spring Green • springgreenlibrary.org • FREE • Join library friends for stories, songs, and crafts! Quiet toys are available for busy bodies, ensuring all children can enjoy the event. A delightful and engaging experience for families with young children.
ADRC Drop-In 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM • Kraemer Library & Community Center, 910 Main St, Plain • FREE • Elder Benefit Specialist Mindy Shrader is available for walk-in assistance with understanding complex paperwork, resolving billing issues, and guiding seniors through the appeals process. She can also connect seniors with local resources and services. This service is available on the third Wednesday of every month.
Book Discussion: The Last Murder at the End of the World 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM • Spring Green Community Library, 230 E Monroe St, Spring Green • springgreenlibrary.org • FREE • Join the library for a discussion of The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton. Enjoy a cup of coffee, a snack, and a chat about this month's selection. The book is available at the library one month prior to the discussion.
Wednesday Wizards 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM • Spring Green Community Library, 230 E Monroe St, Spring Green • springgreenlibrary.org • FREE • Join us for this winter edition of the popular summer event! Explore winter-themed experiments and messy mayhem—all in the name of science. Ideal for kids ages 4-12.
Arcadia Book Club: The Paris House by Elizabeth Bowen 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM • Virtual Zoom • readinutopia.com • FREE • Join the Arcadia Book Club for a discussion of The Paris House, one of Elizabeth Bowen's most artful and psychologically acute novels. The story revolves around Henrietta, an eleven-year-old girl who discovers the secrets of a Parisian house during her brief stay. Please register for the Zoom discussion via the Arcadia Books website.
Thursday, January 16
HAHS Walking Club 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM • Highland Area Historical Society Gym, 526 Isabell St, Highland • FREE • The HAHS Walking Club meets every Tuesday in January. The gym is heated to 50 degrees, so please dress accordingly for this indoor walking session. Everyone is welcome to walk at their own pace.
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 • Arena Village Hall, 345 West St, Arena • rvbroadband.org/techhelp • Come on in with any devices or technology you need help with! No appointment necessary.
Lego Builders Club 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM • Kraemer Library & Community Center, 910 Main St, Plain • kraemerlibrary.org • FREE • We supply the Legos, you supply the creativity! Stop by to free build or try out the weekly challenges. This event is open to kids of all ages.
Women's Health Night 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM • Simply Health Chiropractic, 550 Sunrise Dr Ste #105, Spring Green • facebook.com/SimplyHealthChiropractic • FREE • Join Simply Health Chiropractic for a wellness evening featuring DIY sugar scrub making, appetizers, mocktails, laser demos (limited to 5), and a health talk at 6:45 PM. RSVP required to Simply Health Chiropractic to attend.
Winter Indoor Soccer 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM • Plain Elementary Gym, 1370 Cherry St, Plain • For more information look up "Spring Green Recreational Soccer" on Facebook • FREE • Open to ages 12 and up, join the Winter Indoor Soccer sessions for a fast-paced 5-a-side game on a basketball court. Sub in and out as needed. Appropriate footwear recommended. A great way to stay active and build skills over winter months. Carpooling is encouraged due to limited parking.
OPENING NIGHT: Two Crows Theatre Company Presents 'Harry Clarke' 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM • Slowpoke Lounge & Cabaret, 137 W Jefferson St, Spring Green • twocrowstheatrecompany.org • $35 • Join Two Crows Theatre for a compelling performance of Harry Clarke, a play about a shy Midwestern man who adopts the persona of a cocky Londoner to charm his way into a wealthy family’s life. This intense and emotionally nuanced story explores his double life and seductive exploits. Curtain opens 30 minutes before show time. Running Thursday-Sunday thru Jan. 26, see website for tickets and times.
