Join the Spring Green Community Library for weekly line dancing lessons throughout the month of October. All skill levels are welcome, and no prior experience is needed to participate. Attendees will discover everything from classic routines to the latest line dancing favorites.
The River Valley area public libraries and the River Valley Broadband Initiative host a tech help drop-in session. Community members can visit the Arena Village Hall on the third Thursday of the month for assistance with their technology. If you need additional help with your technology, the River Valley Tech Help Line is available via phone or email to set up an in-person appointment at your local library or community center.
Shop, listen to music, grab local eats, and spend time with friends at the Discover Driftless Thurs 'Day to Eve' Market in Lone Rock. The market balances the simplicity and authenticity of a local market with the welcoming atmosphere of a community event, offering a day-into-evening experience that captures the spirit of the Driftless region. Vendors interested in showcasing their small business can message Discover Driftless to participate.
The Lone Rock Farmers Market gathers every Thursday, featuring local artisans and farmers offering a variety of goods.
Home gardeners are also encouraged to bring their overstock to sell. Vendors can set up for a $10 weekly fee with no pre-registration required.
The Sleep Education for Everyone Program (SLEEP) is an evidence-based course from Michigan State University designed to help improve your sleep quality. If you have problems getting enough sleep, falling asleep, or staying asleep, this interactive six-week program teaches sleep hygiene best practices, Stimulus Control Therapy, mindfulness, relaxation techniques, and more. The class is taught by Danielle Sander, Health & Well-being Educator at UW-Extension Sauk County. Because this is an interactive session, active participation by those who attend is highly appreciated. Pre-registration is requested and can be completed online or over the phone.
Reading to a dog is a wonderful way to build reading skills and confidence. Readers ages 5 to 12 can sign up for a 15-minute slot to sit down and read aloud with a registered therapy dog, such as Dealer or Luna. Children can bring a favorite book or try a new one from the library's collection.
Pokémon fans are invited to gather for an evening of trading and connecting with fellow collectors. Hosted weekly by Moerke Cards, the event provides a dedicated space and welcoming atmosphere for participants to trade cards and share their hobby with the local community.
Take a self-guided driving tour through the autumn countryside to visit the private studios of fine artists and craftsmen across Baraboo, Spring Green, Dodgeville, and Mineral Point. Attendees can meet the artists, watch live demonstrations, and purchase a wide variety of original artwork directly from their workspaces.
Magic the Gathering players are invited to Moerke Cards for casual games and trading all evening. This weekly gathering welcomes players of all experience levels each Friday.
Join The Shitty Barn for Rogue Session 382 featuring Eau Claire, Wisconsin's own Them Coulee Boys! The band is back on tour celebrating their new album, No Fun In The Chrysalis, an expansive collection that captures a warm, intimate, and celebratory sound recorded at The Hive in their hometown. Working again with Grammy-winning producer Brian Joseph (Sufjan Stevens, Bon Iver, Humbird), the record beautifully expands upon the "go electric" direction first explored on their 2021 release, Namesake. The album features the honest and vulnerable lead single, "I Am Not Sad," written by co-founder Soren Staff regarding his personal struggles with anxiety and self-worth.
The Spring Green Farmers Market operates year-round, rain or shine, offering the best in local produce and handcrafted goods. The market's mission is to support local farmers, food producers, and artists while providing a forum for a healthy community. Shoppers are invited to enjoy coffee, baked goods, and live music while browsing fresh items like flowers and vegetables. During the Summer Market (mid-May to mid-October), vendors gather every Saturday morning outside the Spring Green Community Library from 9am - 12pm.
Take a self-guided driving tour through the autumn countryside to visit the private studios of fine artists and craftsmen across Baraboo, Spring Green, Dodgeville, and Mineral Point. Attendees can meet the artists, watch live demonstrations, and purchase a wide variety of original artwork directly from their workspaces.