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Sauk Prairie Optimists welcome new member


Carl Hoffman was inducted as a member and Pam Reisinger of 3 Generations was inducted as a Friend of Optimists at the November 29th meeting of the Sauk Prairie Optimist Club. Pictured, left to right is Sponsor Jane Rasico-Hoffman with Carl Hoffman, Pam Reisinger with sponsor Ellen Paul, and Optimist International SWIS District Lt. Governor Fred Dorn.

Carl Hoffman was inducted as a member and Pam Reisinger of 3 Generations was inducted as a Friend of Optimists at the November 29th meeting of the Sauk Prairie Optimist Club. Pictured, left to right is Sponsor Jane Rasico-Hoffman with Carl Hoffman, Pam Reisinger with sponsor Ellen Paul, and Optimist International SWIS District Lt.

Sauk Prairie Optimist Club hears about solar power


At its December 6th meeting, the Sauk Prairie Optimist Club heard from members of the Core Committee of the Sauk Prairie Solar Schools group. The goal of the group is to assist the Sauk Prairie School District with a transition from reliance on fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. There are long-term financial savings by using solar energy, as well providing a more stable, home-grown source of energy. The group is raising funds to get the project started, with one-third of total being funded by donations and grants, one-third by the school district, and one-third from rebates in the Inflation Reduction Act. Initially, panels would be installed on the Administration Building, Bridges Elementary School, and Leola Hall in the River Arts Center. All these buildings were designed to handle solar panels at the time they were built. The payback period for the project is five years; after that savings will accrue to the school district. In addition to the financial savings, the project would provide learning opportunities for students of all ages. Older students and teachers would be able to track and compare solar production to fossil fuels. In the local area, both Evansville and Mount Horeb Schools have installed solar panels. More information can be found on the Facebook page for Sauk Prairie Solar Schools. The Sauk Prairie Optimists meet at the 6:8 Inc. dining room on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 7 a.m. Visitors are always welcome! Pictured, from left to right, Sauk Prairie Solar Schools members Ellen Paul, Trang Donovan, Jeff Virchow, and Tom Sullivan, along with Optimist Member Pam Reisinger.

At its December 6th meeting, the Sauk Prairie Optimist Club heard from members of the Core Committee of the Sauk Prairie Solar Schools group. The goal of the group is to assist the Sauk Prairie School District with a transition from reliance on fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.

John Ramthun of 6:8 visits with Sauk Prairie Optimists


On November 1, John Ramthun of 6:8 spoke to the Sauk Prairie Optimist Club about potential uses for the former Quartz Insurance property at the corner of Sycamore and Carolina Streets in Sauk City. Building on the success of the Circles Program, which provides support to individuals and families to lift themselves out of poverty, the goal of Sycamore Center is to provide a space that brings together multiple agencies, childcare, mental health services, food, job training, and other resources. Listening Sessions are still being held to get community input. Upcoming sessions will take place on November 27 at 6 p.m. in the 6:8 Building and December 3 at 9:30 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sauk City. The Sauk Prairie Optimists meet at the 6:8 dining room, 821 Industry Road, Sauk City, on the first and third Wednesdays at 7 a.m. If there is a fifth Wednesday in the month, the club meets at the Sauk Prairie School District Board meeting room at noon. November 29 will be a fifth Wednesday meeting – please join us, as visitors are always welcome! Pictured, Diane Shaw, Optimist Member, with John Ramthun of 6:8.

On November 1, John Ramthun of 6:8 spoke to the Sauk Prairie Optimist Club about potential uses for the former Quartz Insurance property at the corner of Sycamore and Carolina Streets in Sauk City.

Wisconsin Heights Optimists honor Quality Students

The Wisconsin Heights Optimist Club recently hosted the Quality Students of the First and Second Quarter of the Wisconsin Heights School year. The Optimists’ goal is to shine a spotlight on these leaders of the future.

Mazo Historical Society holding Annual Meeting

The Mazomanie Historical Society will hold their Annual Meeting on Sunday, February 4, at 1:30 p.m. in the Mazomanie EMS building, located at 315 West Commercial Street, Mazomanie. 

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Mazomanie Historical Society Annual Meeting and presentation

 

The Mazomanie Historical Society will hold their Annual Meeting on Sunday, February 4, at 1:30 p.m. in the Mazomanie EMS building, located at 315 West Commercial Street, Mazomanie. 

Black Earth Library offering blood pressure screening

In May of 2023, the American Heart Association awarded Black Earth Public Library a grant in the form of validated blood pressure monitors, to include XL cuffs. The monitors, along with supportive educational resources were made available for check out during the 1500 patron visits that the library averages monthly.

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Bald Eagle Watching Days 2.0

 

Bald Eagle Watching Days 2.0 will be held February 10th, featuring a do-over of the activities that were snowed out last time.

Activities at the River Arts Center, at 105 9th Street, include:

9 a.m.: Lobby open/ticket pickup

Sauk Prairie Optimists welcome Lo Yu-Ting


Pictured, left to right: Optimist Member Nancy Breunig; Lo Yu-Ting, Mandarin teacher; and Chanda Kulow, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Sauk Prairie School District.

At their November 29 meeting, Lo Yu-Ting spoke to the Sauk Prairie Optimist Club. Lo, from Taiwan, is part of the US Departments of State Teachers of Critical Languages Program (TCLP) and is teaching Mandarin to Sauk Prairie High School students.

River Arts events

River Arts Inc. is hosting a number of workshops during the month of February.  Please join us for these special events!

 

Create & Collaborate: Oil & Cold Wax Retreat with Rick Ross

590 Water St, Prairie du Sac, WI 53578

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