WHAT’S HANGINg ? ongoing art exhibitions

Local Art at the Library: Wayne Farra and Maya Madden

Open until January 31st . Spring Green Community Library, 230 E Monroe St, Spring Green .

Monday-Thursday: 10 AM - 7 PM . Friday: 10 AM - 5 PM . Saturday: 9 AM - 1 PM Spring Green Community Library, 230 E. Monroe St., Spring Green Wayne Farra and Maya Madden, the artists behind No Rules Gallery in Spring Green, are exhibiting examples of their jewelry in the Glass Case Gallery. Their beautiful Cloisonne pieces, and gemstone rings and necklaces, which include unusual agates and jaspers, are available for viewing during regular library hours.

In the Community Room Gallery, In the Community Room Gallery, the featured exhibit is "Before Night Falls: Watercolors by Helen Klebesadel. Helen is an artist, educator, and activist who grew up in the Wyoming Valley area before moving to Spring Green in her later school years. Her studio is located in Madison, but her art has been exhibited nationally and internationally for three decades. This exhibit is available for viewing at any time during regular library hours when the room is not already in use.

Spring Green Fire/EMS Continues to Operate as COVID-19 Testing Site Through February

Public Health Sauk County has announced that the Spring Green Fire/EMS COVID-19 testing site will remain open until February 28, 2023. The site, located at 327 S Winsted Street in Spring Green, is one of several testing sites that have been provided to Sauk County residents in partnership with Baraboo EMS, Spring Green Fire/EMS, and Reedsburg Ambulance Service.

The Baraboo EMS and Reedsburg Ambulance Service testing sites have closed after January 12, 2023, but may reopen if community need arises. The Spring Green Fire/EMS site will continue to operate, providing free COVID-19 testing for county residents. To register for testing at the Spring Green Fire/EMS site, individuals should use the COVID Connect System, which can be accessed at https://covidconnect2.wi.gov/#/login. The system allows users to access their test results and requires additional registration at https://www.springgreenems.com/.

In addition to testing sites, there are also options available for ordering free at-home tests. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services offers one free package of five athome COVID-19 tests every month at sayyescovidhometest.org. The federal government also offers four free at-home COVID-19 tests at covid.gov/tests. Those who need help placing an order can call 1-800-232-0233.

Individuals with questions about COVID-19, testing sites, or vaccines should contact Public Health Sauk County at 608-355-3290, select option #3, and leave a message. Public Health Sauk County’s COVID Response Team will make every effort to respond to inquiries within 24 hours, but please note that the phone is not monitored on weekends.

River Valley High School art exhibit at the Spring Green Community Library .

Open in February . Spring Green Community Library, 230 E Monroe St, Spring Green .

Monday-Thursday: 10 AM - 7 PM Friday: 10 AM - 5 PM Saturday: 9 AM - 1 PM Spring Green Community Library, 230 E. Monroe St., Spring Green The show consists of artworks by high school students in grades 9-12 from a number of different visual arts courses. “Students in these visual arts courses come with a variety of knowledge and talent,” says their instructor, Kasey Maxwell. “My goal is to help them build fundamental skills while providing a safe space to investigate new subjects. Students are encouraged to explore several different mediums while finding personal influence and making connections between art and their everyday lives.” The exhibit is available for viewing during regular library hours. Please ask for the key to the community room at the circulation desk.