Health Fair - Juneau County

Reserve your spot at the upcoming health fair hosted by Mile Bluff Medical Center on Thursday, December 10.  Receive free blood pressure and blood sugar testing, and learn what your risk factors are for developing heart disease and diabetes. In addition to these services, you will have the opportunity to receive a free hearing test; and cholesterol screenings will be available for a small fee. Appointments are required for all services, and are available from 7 to 11 am; hearing screenings are available from 8 to 11 am.  Call 608-847-1845 to reserve your spot today!

Upcoming Events - Adams County

This week... Only one more week for the Parade of Trees at Moundview Memorial Hospital & Clinics. Stop in and vote for your favorite tree with a penny war or purchase raffle tickets for your chance to win a tree.  Wednesday, December 9 - The Hazel Street Winter Farmers Market will be held from 10 AM-2 PM at the Adams Community Center. For sale are many different items including produce, hand made items, honey and more. If you are interested in being a vendor, call Joan at 608-339-3957. Wednesday, December 9 - The Friendship Connection will be holding their Free Lunch Wednesdays from noon to 2 PM at 117 S Main Street, Adams. Everyone is welcome, free will donations always appreciated. For more information call Deb at 608-339-6810. Wednesday, December 9 - Holiday Appreciation Open House will be held at the McGowan House, Friendship from 4-6 PM.For more information call 608-339-7733 or go to www.adamshistory.com Thursday, December 10 - The Friendship Connection will be holding an AODA Support Group for individuals living with addiction issues and/or mental illness. This will be held starting at 1 PM at 117 S Main St, Adams. Everyone is welcome. For more information call Deb at 608-339-6810.  Thursday, December 10  - The Adams Community Theatre in partnership with the Adams County Library will show a Free Movie at 6:30 PM. Friday. December 11 - A Special No School Matinee will be held at the Adams Community Theatre starting at 2 PM. The movie is free and bring a gently used winter outerwear item and receive free popcorn. Sponsored by Coats for Kids and the Adams County Library. Friday, December 11 - Grand Marsh American Legion Post 273 Monthly Meeting will be held starting at 7 PM. Saturday, December 12 - Friends of the Lester Library will hold a Holiday Social starting at 2 PM at the Rome Town Hall. For more information call 715-325-8990 or go to www.romepubliclibrary.org. Saturday, December 12 - St. Joseph's Catholic Church's Homemade Bake Sale Treats & Treasures will be held at the St. Joseph's Center (151 E State St, Adams) from 8 AM to 4 PM. Christmas cookies, stollen and fruitcakes, pies, specialty breads, candy, holiday decorations, theme basket raffle and more. Light lunch available from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Visit with Santa from noon to 3 PM. Monday, December 14 - The Friendship Connection will hold a Wellness & Recovery Support Group starting at 11 AM at their location 117 S Main Street, Adams. This is a casual group led by volunteers. Everyone is welcome. For more information contact 608-339-6810.   Monday, December 14 - The Wisconsin Dells Kiwanis Club will meet at 5:30 PM at Chula Vista Resort. The club meets every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month. Everyone welcome. Adams County Running/Walking Club (ACRC) meets at the Village of Friendship Park every Saturday at 8 AM. All abilities and fitness levels are welcome. For more information visit adamscountyrunningclub.com or contact Kim Heinz at kimheinz@frontier.com.

COMING UP...

Wednesday, December 16 - The Hazel Street Winter Farmers Market will be held from 10 AM-2 PM at the Adams Community Center. For sale are many different items including produce, hand made items, honey and more. If you are interested in being a vendor, call Joan at 608-339-3957. Wednesday, December 16 - The Friendship Connection will be holding their Free Lunch Wednesdays from noon to 2 PM at 117 S Main Street, Adams. Everyone is welcome, free will donations always appreciated. For more information call Deb at 608-339-6810. Thursday, December 17 - The Friendship Connection will be holding an AODA Support Group for individuals living with addiction issues and/or mental illness. This will be held starting at 1 PM at 117 S Main St, Adams. Everyone is welcome. For more information call Deb at 608-339-6810.  Thursday, December 17  - The Adams Community Theatre in partnership with the Adams County Library will show a Free Movie at 6:30 PM. This is also the date for the Electrify ACT Raffle Drawing at 6 PM. For tickets, go to Carole's Fashion Delights, Adams Community Theatre or ACT members. Saturday, December 19 - The Adams Community Theatre will present their free 3rd Saturday Classic Movie starting at 7 PM at the theater (157 S Main Street, Adams).  Monday, December 21 - A Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic for Cats will be offered by the Adams County Humane Society every 3rd Monday. For more information call 608-339-6700 or go to www.adamscountyhumanesociety.org. Monday, December 21 - The Friendship Connection will hold a Wellness & Recovery Support Group starting at 11 AM at their location 117 S Main Street, Adams. This is a casual group led by volunteers. Everyone is welcome. For more information contact 608-339-6810.   If you would like your event in our Weekly Events Reminder, email us at chamber@visitadamscountywi.com or call us at 608-339-6997.

Parenting program available to those with children 12 months, younger

As a parent, questions continually come up about how to best raise your children.  To assist you during the first year of your baby’s life, Mile Bluff offers the Hand-in-Hand parenting program.  It is designed to help provide you with answers for dealing with some of the most common situations that arise during your child’s first 12 months of life.

The Hand-in-Hand program is held the second Monday of every month at 4:30 pm.  The next meeting will be Monday, December 14 and will focus on stress management. 

If you are interested in learning more about the Hand-in-Hand program or would like to register for the December 14 session, call 608-847-1013.