Wood County Emergency Management and Volunteer Center Partner to Develop Disaster Training - WI Rapids

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI – In partnership with Wood County Emergency Management, United Way of Inner Wisconsin’s Volunteer Center will be conducting a Disaster Volunteer Reception Center (VRC) Training on November 11^th and 13^th, 2014 from 5pm to 7pm both nights.  The event will be held at the Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce, 1120 Lincoln Street, Wisconsin Rapids.  Dinner will be sponsored by Tropical Smoothie Café (former Smoothie Island), and Domino’s Pizza.

During a disaster, there are two types of volunteers:  spontaneous and affiliated.  Affiliated volunteers have a relationship with a volunteer organization, such as American Red Cross, and have been trained and vetted.  Spontaneous volunteers are unaffiliated and may not be trained, but may still have skills, energy and compassion to share after a disaster. 

In the event of a disaster, any spontaneous volunteers who arrive at a disaster scene will be directed to the VRC, where they will fill out an application, be interviewed and screened, matched with a disaster volunteer opportunity, trained and fitted with a wristband before being sent back out to the disaster scene.  The VRC is staffed by another group of volunteers.  We are currently recruiting volunteers to join our VRC team. 

Day one of our VRC training will consist of lecture, where we will be discussing what happens during a disaster, what we do at the VRC and why it is important.  Day two will be a hands-on exercise.  At the conclusion of the training, each participant will be asked to join the VRC team.  Each VRC volunteer fills out an application, is screened, and asked to attend future trainings.  VRC volunteers are also asked to be available in the event of a disaster.

To register for the training, please visit  www.volunteerinnerwisc.org , click on “Volunteer at Events” and scroll down to “Disaster VRC Training.”  For more information, please contact Angie Loucks, Volunteer Center Coordinator at 715-421-0390 or angie@uwiw.org. 

About United Way of Inner Wisconsin’s Volunteer Center

The Volunteer Center is a clearing house for requests for volunteers and volunteer opportunities.  An online database of volunteer opportunities is available at www.volunteerinnerwisc.org.  Volunteer opportunities can also be found every Wednesday in Daily Tribune Media and on River Cities Community Access.  The Volunteer Center works on several initiatives such as Day of Caring, Stuff the School Bus, Homeless Point in Time (PIT) Count, Disaster Volunteer Reception Center and Holiday Give and Get Help Guide. 

The Volunteer Center is a program of United Way of Inner Wisconsin.  Its mission is to mobilize and inspire people to utilize their talents to enhance our community.

Suicide Prevention Luncheon November 12th & 19th

Hope House invites you to a luncheon on suicide prevention from 11:30am-1pm on November 12 at the Clarion Hotel in Baraboo and repeated on November 19 at the House of Embers restaurant in Wisconsin Dells.  People trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help.  The cost is $15.  For more information, please visit www.hopehousescw.org/events.html.  To register, please reply to this email with which luncheon you’d like to attend or call me at 608-356-9123.  Please forward this email to anyone that may be interested in attending.  Thanks!

Upcoming Events - Adams County

This week...   The Adams-Friendship FFA is holding their Annual FFA Fruit Sale. Items include oranges, grapefruit, clemetines, pears, pineapple, mixed citrus, onions, various nuts, popcorn and more. Orders are due by November 10. For more information contact Becky Grabarski at 608-339-3921 ext. 1140.  Wednesday, October 29 - The Friendship Connection is serving up Free Lunch Wednesday from noon to 2 PM at their location 252 S Main Street, Adams (entrance in the back). Bring a dish or dessert if you wish. Everyone is welcome. For more information call Deb at 608-339-6810.    Thursday, October 30 - The Friendship Connection will hold a Substance Use Support Group from 1-2 PM at their location 252 S Main Street, Adams (entrance in the back). This is a casual group led by peers. Everyone is welcome. For more information contact Dan Schultz at 608-339-6810.  Thursday, October 30 - The Adams Community Theatre will present a Free Movie at 6:30 PM. This 2014 horror movie sequel stars Frank Grillo and is rated R. No one under 17 will be admitted without a parent or guardian.  Friday, October 31 - The City of Adams and Village of Friendship will hold Trick-or-Treating Hours from 4-7 PM. Please remember to keep your front light on to indicate you are receiving Trick-or-Treaters. Have a safe and fun Halloween! Friday, October 31 - A Children's Halloween Party will be held at the Rome Town Hall from 6-8 PM.  For more information call 715-325-8013.  Saturday, November 1 - Dyracuse Park and the Monroe Prairie ATV Rec Trails close for the season.   Saturday, November 1 - The Annual HCE Holiday Harvest Fest will be held from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM at A-F Middle School. Crafts, food & refreshments. For more information call 608-339-4237 or go to http://adams.uwex.edu.    Saturday, November 1 - A Live Performance of Night of The Living Dead by the "Everything and Nothing" student performers will be held at 1 and 7 PM at the Adams Community Theatre. Saturday, November 1 - A Halloween Holiday Dance & Costume Party will be held at 8 PM Lake Arrowhead Pines Lounge.  Prize for best costume and live music. For more information call 715-325- 3480 or go to www.lakearrowhead-golf.com.   Sunday, November 2 - American Legion Post 250 will meet at 1:00 PM at St. Joseph Educational Center on State Street in Adams. Monday, November 3 - The Friendship Connection will hold a Wellness & Recovery Support Group from 11 AM-12 PM at their location 252 S Main Street, Adams (entrance in the back). This is a casual group led by volunteers. Everyone is welcome. For more information contact 608-339-6810. Tuesday, November 4 - The Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church will be hosting a Harvest Dinner at the church on Election Day. Menu includes roast loin of pork, applesauce, mashed potatos and gravy, corn, coleslaw, rolls, coffee and homemade pies. Serving lunch from 11 AM to 1 PM and dinner from 5-7 PM. Cost is $7 for adults, $3.50 for kids 10 and under and preschool is free. For more information call 608-564-7920. Adams County Running/Walking Club (ACRC) meets at the Friendship Village 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, November 5 - The Friendship Connection is serving up Free Lunch Wednesday from noon to 2 PM at their location 252 S Main Street, Adams (entrance in the back). Bring a dish or dessert if you wish. Everyone is welcome. For more information call Deb at 608-339-6810.    Thursday, November 6 - The Friendship Connection will hold a Substance Use Support Group from 1-2 PM at their location 252 S Main Street, Adams (entrance in the back). This is a casual group led by peers. Everyone is welcome. For more information contact Dan Schultz at 608-339-6810.  Thursday, November 6 - Women's Night Out will be held at the Adams-Friendship High School. Women's Night Out opens at 4:15 PM with dinner, a vendor fair and table raffles. All will be offered until the presentations begin at 6:15 PM. his year's keynote presentation is "The Freak Factor - Discovering Uniqueness by Flaunting Weakness" by David Rendall.   Do you wish you could change something about yourself?  Are you too loud or too quiet; too organized or too messy?  According to Rendall, your weaknesses are actually the best clues to your strengths.  Rendall's entertaining and informative presentation will encourage you to become more of who you are, not to turn into someone else. Registration is $10 per person and is accepted on a first come, first served basis. To register, call Sue Bartels at (608) 339-8352. Thursday, November 6 -The Adams Community Theatre will present a Free Movie at 6:30 PM. This 2014 fantasy stars Angelina Jolie as a popular fairy tale villain and is rated PG. Friday, November 7 - The Sand County Players Fall Production of Guys On Ice will begin performances at the Dellwood Pavilion. Tickets can be purchased at Carole's Fashion Delights at 248 S Main Street in Adams. Other performances are Saturday, November 8 and Thursday-Sunday, November 13-16. Details can be found at www.sandcountyplayers.com Saturday, November 8 - A Special Program to Honor All Veterans will be held at 2 PM at the Adams County Heritage Center (311 Main Street, Friendship). A presentation on Wisconsin's Richard Bong, a top American Ace of WWII and Medal of Honor Recipient will be given by Tomas J. Thomas, retired USAF Comman Pilot and director of the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame. Sponsored by the Adams County Historical Society and the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame. For more information call 608-339-7733. Monday, November 10 - The Friendship Connection will hold a Wellness & Recovery Support Group from 11 AM-12 PM at their location 252 S Main Street, Adams (entrance in the back). This is a casual group led by volunteers. Everyone is welcome. For more information contact 608-339-6810. Tuesday, November 11 - AVeteran's Day Program will be held at the Rome Town Hall starting at 11 AM. If you would like your event in our Weekly Events Reminder, email us at chamber@visitadamscountywi.com or call us at 608-339-6997.

Mile Bluff offers FREE Diabetes Month event - Juneau County

Diabetes is a serious, but controllable lifelong disease that affects about 29 million Americans.  Nearly 21 million individuals are diagnosed with diabetes, while an additional 8 million are not even aware they have the disease. With the number of people who are affected by diabetes continues to increase, Mile Bluff Medical Center works to focus on the importance of education.

The diabetes education team at Mile Bluff Medical Center is hosting a FREE Diabetes Month event on Thursday, November 13, beginning at 1 pm.  If you have diabetes or have a loved one with diabetes, come and learn how to better manage diabetes through:

• ·       diet
• ·       exercise
• ·       medication
• ·       continuous blood glucose monitoring
• insulin therapy

Join Tracie Neitzel – a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator - and learn how diet, exercise and medications can help you live well with diabetes. Refreshments and door prizes will also be available.

Registration for Mile Bluff's free Diabetes Month Event on November 13 is required, so call 608-847-1846 today.

Events held in honor of American Diabetes Month!

November is American Diabetes Month. It is reported that 21 million people are diagnosed with diabetes each year, and an additional eight million people are going about life undiagnosed.

Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston encourages diabetes education by offering a variety of programs to keep the public informed. If you or someone you know has diabetes or may be at risk, or if you are unsure whether you are at risk or not, do not miss the upcoming opportunities to learn more about diabetes and how to manage it.

                                                                                                                                 

FREE DIABETES MONTH SCREENING – No appointment necessary.

Blood sugar screenings, blood pressure checks, and diabetes risk assessments

                 · Wednesday, November 5, 1 - 3 pm, Bank of Mauston, Highway 82 in Mauston

FREE DIABETES MONTH EVENT – Registration is required. Call 608-847-1846 to reserve your spot. 

This free event will be held in the Community Room at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston. Enjoy refreshments and enter to win door prizes.

·          Thursday, November 13, 1 - 4 pm

o   Tracie Neitzel, registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator from Medtronic, will explain how diet, exercise and medications can help you live well with diabetes.

FREE DIABETES MONTH HEALTH FAIR – Appointment is required. Call 608-565-2000.

Blood sugar screenings, blood pressure checks, diabetes and heart disease risk assessments

                 ·          Thursday, November 20, 7 - 11 am, Mile Bluff – Necedah Family Medical Center

Mile Bluff’s nationally-certified diabetes self-management program works to provide the community with the resources needed to best manage diabetes.  For more information on any of the upcoming events, or to find out how you can make an appointment with Mile Bluff’s diabetes education team, call 608-847-1846 today.