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Florence Parish sponsors Vacation Bible School

FLORENCE, Wis. — The Florence Parish will offer three days of onsite Vacation Bible School for children who will be entering first grade to the seventh grade from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, July 27- 29, at the First Presbyterian Church. Snacks and lunch will be provided. On Thursday, July 30, a school bus will transport them for a day at Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp just west of Crystal Falls. These days of fun, crafts, games, and stories will be led by Fortune Lake Camp staff, with assistance of volunteers from Bethlehem Lutheran and First Presbyterian churches. ...

Free community meal Sunday in Norway

NORWAY — Grace United Methodist Church of Norway will host a free community meal from 5 to 6 p.m. Sunday. The menu will be brats on a bun, potato salad, baked beans and dessert. There is no charge for the dinner, but a donation basket will be available for those who want to make a contribution toward the meals. Reservations are requested for the meal, to be picked up at the church. Those planning to participate should call Chris Spense at 906-282-9752 by 4 p.m. Friday. Everyone is welcome to attend. Dates for future meals are: Aug. 30, Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 22 and Dec. 27. The ...

Upcoming Summer Reading events set at the CF Library

CRYSTAL FALLS — The Summer Reading program is in full swing at the Crystal Falls Library, with the theme for this year being “Unearth a Story.” Kids will learn all kinds of things about dinosaurs. Refreshments are served at each event. Week 4: Digging for Information Week — — ...

Kids’ sports have squashed our summer fun

Dear Annie: I always pictured summer as the one time of year when our family could finally slow down. During the school year, we are all racing from homework to practices to carpools to late dinners. I thought summer would bring beach days, lazy mornings, cookouts and maybe one real vacation ...

Florence library offers puzzles, coloring sheets

FLORENCE, Wis. — Celebrate the 250th birthday of the USA at the Florence Public Library by enjoying putting together American-themed puzzles or relaxing with coloring sheets of scenic places. Beginning Wednesday, from 10 a.m. to noon the library will have five 1,000-piece puzzles‚ including a unique wooden one‚ to put together. Also provided at the same time will be coloring sheets along with colored pencils for adults and crayons for children. The library invites all to come and meet other folks or bring a friend to have fun.

Whip up a fat-free cream soup

Dear Heloise: You had a recipe for a fat-free cream soup base that was delicious. Since my husband and I love preparing soup all year, I wanted to ask if you’d print this recipe for me and other soup-lovers. With a little leftover chicken and mushrooms, I can make a tasty soup. By the way, ...