ATHENS

The Senior Citizens card group met on August 21 for weekly card playing at the Athens Area Fire and Ambulance Hall.

Three games of Sheepshead were played. Alvira Henrichs won first place and Aaron Totzke came in second in the first game. Rick Schaetzl won first and Norbert Lake came in second in the second game. Harold Wienke came in first and Andy Hoef came in second in the third game.

Low score was Germaine Redmann.

Newcomers are encouraged to come play Sheepshead every Thursday from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at the Athens fire hall.

Toddler Time

Tots ages 2 and under are invited to an interactive, 20-minute story time designed just for them at the Athens Branch Library. The event will begin with a quick introduction, and then library staff will mix together fun stories, songs, rhymes and finger plays. Toddler Time is a great opportunity for parents and children to learn and bond together. Toddler Times are scheduled from 10:30 to 10:50 a.m. on Wednesdays, Sept. 3 and 17. For more information, call 715-257-7292.

Preschool Story Time

Bring your little ones, ages 3 to 5, to Preschool Story Time at the Athens Branch Library for funfilled stories and adventures. Library staff will build their imaginations through books, rhymes, music and interactive activities. Preschool Story Times will be held from 10:30 to 11 a.m. on Wednesdays, Sept. 10 and 24. Call 715-2577292 for more information.

Senior citizen passes

The annual free athletic passes for all citizens 62 years of age or older residing in the Edgar School District are now available for distribution. Passes are available in the high school office or from ticket sellers at events. Passes are not accepted for any WIAA tournament events that Edgar may host.

Information for parents

Edgar Public Schools will begin classes on Tuesday, Sept. 2. All parents of enrolled students have received a school opening packet of materials in the mail. Any families new to the area should contact either the elementary office staff at 715-352-2727 or the high school at 715-352-2352 as soon as possible.

If you have questions concerning transportation, contact Mary Kay Adamski at Fischer Bus Service in Fenwood (715-352-2169). Busing to and from childcare providers, as well as other unique transportation arrangements, can be arranged when completing the Returning Registration or by finding the form on the school website under the “Parent” tab.

Before and after school (6 a.m. – 6 p.m.) child care opportunities can be arranged through Edgar Child Care by calling 715-352-2000 or mindy.edgarchildcare@gmail.com