Monroe
Clinic seeks art for new facility
MONROE - Monroe Clinic has announced an open call to area artists to submit work to be displayed in the new hospital, when it opens in 2012.
"Art promotes healing and warmth in the healthcare setting," said Liz Carroll, Director of Marketing and Community Relations, in a press release. "Northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin are home to an array of talented, professional artists. We're excited to invite local artists to submit their work for consideration to be included as part of the new hospital's art collection."
Monroe Clinic is working with local expert, Margaret LeMay, from Integrated Art Group and Monroe Art Center to develop an engaging collection that promotes a sense of well-being, while offering patients and guests a welcome diversion.
Artists interested in submitting work can visit www.integratedartLLC.com, under the artist submission link.
For additional information, email Cheryl Parzych at cparzych@integratedartLLC.com, or call (608) 490-0290.
Submissions are due by July 1.
Monroe
Swiss Heritage talk set for Thursday
MONROE - Two area historians will present a Turner Hall Swiss Heritage Series event at 7: 30 p.m., Thursday, June 9, in the Grand Hall of Turner Hall, 1217 17th Ave.
Turner Hall archivist, Sherry Anderegg, and New Glarus author, Kim Tschudy, will share their research and historical insights about Turner Hall and Green County during the hour-long presentation.
Anderegg will give a slide presentation about the Turner Hall, starting with its establishment in 1868 by Swiss and German emigrants to Green County.
Tschudy, a longtime reporter, writer and author of several books, will speak about his latest book, "Green County," which was released last year. Admission is a free-will donation.
For more information about the venue, visit www.turnerhallofmonroe.org or call (608) 325-3461.
Monroe
Library looking for 'VolunTEENs'
MONROE - Students entering seventh grade and up are invited to become library "VolunTEENs" this summer to help with summer library programs.
As VoluntTEENs, students learn real-life work skills. They are expected to arrive on time, present a positive attitude, stay focused on their duties, and work together to create a meaningful experience for summer library program participants.
"We expect a lot from our VolunTEENs, and we cannot conduct our programs without them," Youth Services Coordinator Kris Ault said, in a release. "Our teens provide the helping hands and cheerful smiles that make summers at the library very special for our young readers.
Each year, we receive compliments from parents on the way our VolunTEENs interact with their children. The youngsters can hardly wait to become VolunTEENs themselves."
VolunTEEN applications are available now at the Children's Room desk of the Monroe Public Library, 925 16th St. Applications need to completed and signed by both the teen and a parent or legal guardian. From there, VolunTEENs may sign up for programs they are interested in helping with, via sign-up sheets located in the Children's Room.
For more information regarding VolunTEEN opportunities or programs for children and families, contact the Youth Services Department of the Monroe Public Library at (608) 328-7010.
Monroe
Woman's Club helps EMS with donation
MONROE - The GFWC Monroe Woman's Club has donated a pediatric jump-kit bag, better know as a ped bag, to the Green County EMS and Blackhawk Technical College.
A ped bag is filled with supplies sized for infants and children in one organized, easily-accessible location.
The bag gives the EMS provider easy access to supplies appropriate for the size of the child and makes it possible to provide faster emergency care.
In 2004, the club purchased its first two ped bags for Green County Emergency Medical Services and outfitted two ambulances with them. Now, due to monetary gifts to the club, ped bags have been given to the third ambulance and two ped bags to Blackhawk Technical College for use in training students and emergency personal.
Donations of ped bags are a part of a statewide project to equip Wisconsin's EMS ambulance departments with critical pediatric equipment.
Monroe
Workshop set for chronic illness
MONROE - The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Green County will be offering a six-week workshop for people living with chronic health issues, called "Living Well with Chronic Conditions."
The workshop is for those living with conditions like arthritis, heart problems, asthma, stroke, pain, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, emphysema, cancer and others.
The workshop will meet from 5:30 to 8 p.m., every Tuesday, from Aug. 2 to Sept. 6, at the Twining Valley Conference Room, 700 8th Ave., Suite 100, Monroe.
Two trained leaders will facilitate the workshop, which will cover a range of topics, including symptom management; dealing with anger, depression and other emotions; goal setting and problem solving; improving nutrition and developing a suitable exercise program; medication management; breathing exercises and managing stress; and communicating with family, friends and health care professionals.
All participants will also receive a copy of the consumer handbook, "Living a Healthy Life with a Chronic Condition."
To register, call the ADRC of Green County at (608) 328-9499.
Brodhead
Talk focuses on local food sources
BRODHEAD - Monroe Clinic will sponsor a discussion about available local foods and how they can fit into a healthy diet at 2 p.m., June 9, at Brodhead Public Library.
Dietetic Intern, Wendy Broekema, will give a presentation as pa.rt of the Smithsonian exhibit, "Key Ingredients: America by Food."
For more information, visit www.keyingredientsbrodhead.com.
Freeport
Babysitting training class offered
FREEPORT - The American Red Cross Northwest Illinois Chapter will offer a babysitting class from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 22 at the Chapter offices, 224 W. Galena Ave., Freeport.
The training course, which is for children 11 to 15 years old, will give students the skills and confidence to safely and responsibly care for children and infants.
The cost for the class is $85. Attendees are asked to bring a sack lunch, a life-size doll, and a child's toy.
The class size is limited. To sign up, call (815) 233-0011. Payment is due at registration.
Lena
Catfish tourney on tap for June 11
LENA - The 3rd biannual Catfish Tournament will be held is set for 6 a.m. June 11 at McNeil's Damascus Landing.
There will be prizes for the biggest catfish, the total weight of five catfish, and the biggest carp. Door prizes will be announced at 2 p.m.
The cost is $20 per boat.
Darlington
Donation in honor of Dairy Month
DARLINGTON - In honor of June being Dairy Month, Lafayette County Dairy Promotion plans to make a $2,000 donation to local food pantries. A donation of $250 will be made to each of eight Lafayette County food pantries.
The money, organizers say, will be used for the purchase of dairy products for distribution to area families.
Clinic seeks art for new facility
MONROE - Monroe Clinic has announced an open call to area artists to submit work to be displayed in the new hospital, when it opens in 2012.
"Art promotes healing and warmth in the healthcare setting," said Liz Carroll, Director of Marketing and Community Relations, in a press release. "Northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin are home to an array of talented, professional artists. We're excited to invite local artists to submit their work for consideration to be included as part of the new hospital's art collection."
Monroe Clinic is working with local expert, Margaret LeMay, from Integrated Art Group and Monroe Art Center to develop an engaging collection that promotes a sense of well-being, while offering patients and guests a welcome diversion.
Artists interested in submitting work can visit www.integratedartLLC.com, under the artist submission link.
For additional information, email Cheryl Parzych at cparzych@integratedartLLC.com, or call (608) 490-0290.
Submissions are due by July 1.
Monroe
Swiss Heritage talk set for Thursday
MONROE - Two area historians will present a Turner Hall Swiss Heritage Series event at 7: 30 p.m., Thursday, June 9, in the Grand Hall of Turner Hall, 1217 17th Ave.
Turner Hall archivist, Sherry Anderegg, and New Glarus author, Kim Tschudy, will share their research and historical insights about Turner Hall and Green County during the hour-long presentation.
Anderegg will give a slide presentation about the Turner Hall, starting with its establishment in 1868 by Swiss and German emigrants to Green County.
Tschudy, a longtime reporter, writer and author of several books, will speak about his latest book, "Green County," which was released last year. Admission is a free-will donation.
For more information about the venue, visit www.turnerhallofmonroe.org or call (608) 325-3461.
Monroe
Library looking for 'VolunTEENs'
MONROE - Students entering seventh grade and up are invited to become library "VolunTEENs" this summer to help with summer library programs.
As VoluntTEENs, students learn real-life work skills. They are expected to arrive on time, present a positive attitude, stay focused on their duties, and work together to create a meaningful experience for summer library program participants.
"We expect a lot from our VolunTEENs, and we cannot conduct our programs without them," Youth Services Coordinator Kris Ault said, in a release. "Our teens provide the helping hands and cheerful smiles that make summers at the library very special for our young readers.
Each year, we receive compliments from parents on the way our VolunTEENs interact with their children. The youngsters can hardly wait to become VolunTEENs themselves."
VolunTEEN applications are available now at the Children's Room desk of the Monroe Public Library, 925 16th St. Applications need to completed and signed by both the teen and a parent or legal guardian. From there, VolunTEENs may sign up for programs they are interested in helping with, via sign-up sheets located in the Children's Room.
For more information regarding VolunTEEN opportunities or programs for children and families, contact the Youth Services Department of the Monroe Public Library at (608) 328-7010.
Monroe
Woman's Club helps EMS with donation
MONROE - The GFWC Monroe Woman's Club has donated a pediatric jump-kit bag, better know as a ped bag, to the Green County EMS and Blackhawk Technical College.
A ped bag is filled with supplies sized for infants and children in one organized, easily-accessible location.
The bag gives the EMS provider easy access to supplies appropriate for the size of the child and makes it possible to provide faster emergency care.
In 2004, the club purchased its first two ped bags for Green County Emergency Medical Services and outfitted two ambulances with them. Now, due to monetary gifts to the club, ped bags have been given to the third ambulance and two ped bags to Blackhawk Technical College for use in training students and emergency personal.
Donations of ped bags are a part of a statewide project to equip Wisconsin's EMS ambulance departments with critical pediatric equipment.
Monroe
Workshop set for chronic illness
MONROE - The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Green County will be offering a six-week workshop for people living with chronic health issues, called "Living Well with Chronic Conditions."
The workshop is for those living with conditions like arthritis, heart problems, asthma, stroke, pain, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, emphysema, cancer and others.
The workshop will meet from 5:30 to 8 p.m., every Tuesday, from Aug. 2 to Sept. 6, at the Twining Valley Conference Room, 700 8th Ave., Suite 100, Monroe.
Two trained leaders will facilitate the workshop, which will cover a range of topics, including symptom management; dealing with anger, depression and other emotions; goal setting and problem solving; improving nutrition and developing a suitable exercise program; medication management; breathing exercises and managing stress; and communicating with family, friends and health care professionals.
All participants will also receive a copy of the consumer handbook, "Living a Healthy Life with a Chronic Condition."
To register, call the ADRC of Green County at (608) 328-9499.
Brodhead
Talk focuses on local food sources
BRODHEAD - Monroe Clinic will sponsor a discussion about available local foods and how they can fit into a healthy diet at 2 p.m., June 9, at Brodhead Public Library.
Dietetic Intern, Wendy Broekema, will give a presentation as pa.rt of the Smithsonian exhibit, "Key Ingredients: America by Food."
For more information, visit www.keyingredientsbrodhead.com.
Freeport
Babysitting training class offered
FREEPORT - The American Red Cross Northwest Illinois Chapter will offer a babysitting class from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 22 at the Chapter offices, 224 W. Galena Ave., Freeport.
The training course, which is for children 11 to 15 years old, will give students the skills and confidence to safely and responsibly care for children and infants.
The cost for the class is $85. Attendees are asked to bring a sack lunch, a life-size doll, and a child's toy.
The class size is limited. To sign up, call (815) 233-0011. Payment is due at registration.
Lena
Catfish tourney on tap for June 11
LENA - The 3rd biannual Catfish Tournament will be held is set for 6 a.m. June 11 at McNeil's Damascus Landing.
There will be prizes for the biggest catfish, the total weight of five catfish, and the biggest carp. Door prizes will be announced at 2 p.m.
The cost is $20 per boat.
Darlington
Donation in honor of Dairy Month
DARLINGTON - In honor of June being Dairy Month, Lafayette County Dairy Promotion plans to make a $2,000 donation to local food pantries. A donation of $250 will be made to each of eight Lafayette County food pantries.
The money, organizers say, will be used for the purchase of dairy products for distribution to area families.
