ATHENS
The Senior Citizens card group met on July 31 for weekly card playing at the Athens Area Fire and Ambulance Hall.
Three games of Sheepshead were played. Alvera Henrichs won first place and Ron LaVicka came in second in the first game. Steve Klockziem won first and Julie Prihoda came in second in the second game. Aaron Totzke finished first in the third game, followed by Pat Frank in second.
Low score was Henry Faber. Newcomers are encouraged to come play Sheepshead every Thursday from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at the Athens fire hall.
Paper snail craft
Children are invited to make a unique paper snail craft during the week of Aug. 4-9 at the Athens Branch Library. Kids can drop in anytime during open hours to create a colorful snail using rolled paper coil shapes. Call 715-257-7292 for more information.
Book club
The Athens Book Club will meet Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 2 p.m. at the Athens Branch Library to discuss “The Funeral Ladies of Ellerie County” by Claire Swinarski. In this uplifting novel, a grandmother, granddaughter, and a grieving young man unite to save a community and find hope. Through a shared love of food and an unexpected cookbook project, they discover that casseroles, forgiveness, and resilience can heal even the deepest wounds. Call 715-257-7292 for more information.
College note
Makenna Sebold and Piper Wagner have graduated from Northcentral Technical College in Wausau.
The following students have graduated from UW-Stout in Menomonie: John Laub, bachelor’s in management; Nancy Schreiner, bachelor’s in graphic design and interactive media; Courtney Tesch, bachelor’s in human development and family studies.
Suncatchers
Let your creativity shine with a faux stained glass suncatcher. Children are welcome to stop by the Edgar Branch Library during open hours the week of August 4-9 to create a suncatcher using sharpies, highlighters, and ink-jet transparencies. For more information, call 715-352-3155.
Cozy Critters Craft
Kids are invited to stop by the Edgar Branch Library anytime between Aug. 14 and 16 to create adorable yarn sweaters for cardboard cutout critters. Decorate with beads, glitter, and other materials; there will be a variety of animals to choose from. Drop by anytime during open hours. Call 715-352-3155 for more information.
Life insurance class
The Edgar Branch Library will hold a free presentation on understanding life insurance benefits on Wednesday, Aug. 13 from 4-5 p.m. This presentation, led by a licensed insurance agent, will include the benefits of having life insurance, what it can cover, and how it can benefit spouses and family. Like all library programs, this one is noncommercial in nature and for informational purposes only. This event is free and open to all ages, no registration is required. Call 715-3523155 for more information.
Concerts in the Park
The Edgar Fine Arts Association will host Concerts in the Park at Oak Street Park on the following dates: Aug. 7- “John Denver Tribute” by Layne Yost. Aug. 14 - Jerry Schmitt- St. Stevens concessions. All concerts run from 7 to 9 p.m.
Book club
The Edgar Book Club will meet Tuesday, Aug. 12, at noon at the Edgar Branch Library to discuss “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer. The book explains how developing a wider ecological consciousness can foster an increased understanding of both nature’s generosity and the reciprocal relationship humans have with the natural world. Call 715-352-3155 for more information.
Family Story Times
Children ages 6 and under and their parents and caregivers are invited to the Edgar Branch Library on the first and third Tuesday of the month for Family Story Time. Enjoy learning with all of your children through stories, songs and other literature-based activities during this 30-minute program. The next Story Time will be on Aug. 19, 11-11:30 a.m. Call 715352-3155 for more information.
Games at St. Stephen
St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 424 N. Third Ave., Edgar, will host card games in the church basement on Wednesdays, Aug. 13 and 20, from 1 to 3 p.m. Refreshments and snacks will be served. If you need a ride or have questions, call Mark at 715-348-5802 or Colleen at 715571-8277.
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.
College note
The following students have graduated from UW-Stout in Menomonie: Colby Krebsbach, bachelor’s in marketing and business education; Karlin Lipinski, bachelor’s in applied social science; and Annica Marcis, bachelor’s in animation and digital media.
