The new president of the Boy Scouts of America plans to reverse the trend of declining membership and improve safety programs as the organization emerges from bankruptcy following a sexual abuse scandal. Roger Krone, a retired businessman and Eagle Scout, was named Friday as the new chief ...
FLORENCE, Wis. — The Wild Rivers Quilt Guild invites all area quilters and enthusiasts to its upcoming meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 900 Central Ave. in Florence. The program will feature Kristi Droese, owner and manager of Windswept Quilts near Milwaukee. She will share some quilts that she has made using her Accuquilt Go Cutter. She will show the die cutter, how it works and more. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Droese will lead a class for those interested in making their own quilted tabletopper Christmas tree or wreath using the Accuquilt Go Cutter ...
KINGSFORD — Lines from a very old song “Wake up you sleepy head, get up, get out of bed” are words the Golden K seniors take very seriously. Even Monday mornings are radiant when sunshine greets you. Excitement and energy bubble as members gather in the fellowship hall of the First ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — The Uren-Cooper-Johnson American Legion Post 50 of Iron Mountain will host a monthly cribbage tournament Saturday, with games to start at 1 p.m. Cost is $20 a team, 25 cents for a 19 hand. Tournaments are planned every third Saturday of each month. The post is at 916 River Ave. in Iron Mountain.
NORWAY — The National Active and Retired Federal Employees, or NARFE, meeting is scheduled for noon Tuesday, Oct. 24, at Mike’s on Main restaurant in Norway. All are welcome to attend.
GOODMAN, Wis. — The Goodman-Armstrong Creek Varsity Club will again host its annual Fall Harvest Craft Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at the G-AC High School gym. The 18th annual event will feature more than 40 crafters and will include a Polish food concession. They will also have a bake sale and bucket raffles. Admission is free. Vendors interested in taking part in the event can email GACVarsityClub@gmail.com or call Colette at 906-282-3965. Proceeds go to support scholarships, athletic expenses, and other student necessities.
