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Literacy council seeks community support
Did you know that 16.8 percent of US adults 18-24 have not graduated from high school? That low literacy and educational attainment correlate with higher crime rates? And in the U.S. more money is spent on premier-label ice cream than on funding for adult literacy? The Jefferson County Literacy Council (JCLC) focuses on helping adults improve their ability to process written information in order to function in society.
Tri for the Rock supports RLAC
As the Rock Lake Activity Center (RLAC) celebrates its fifth anniversary, it will bring back the annual Run for the Rock with a twist: This year the RLAC is expanding the run and will introduce the first multistage half-iron Tri for the Rock event.
Hot wheels vs. smart wheels: How to find a safe car for your teen
(ARA) - As you weigh used cars and new cars, price tags and the cool factor, use this guide to balance your teen's wish list with the kind of car you want to look for.
Jefferson's Memorial Day tribute walk
Jefferson will continue to celebrate its 175th birthday on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, with a salute to the city's founders and early settlers.
Farmer's Market vouchers for seniors available in June
Again this year, Community Action Coalition for South Central Wisconsin Inc. (CAC) is administering the Senior Farmers Market Voucher Program. The program provides eligible, low-income seniors with vouchers worth $25 to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs from farmers markets, roadside stands and community-supported farms.
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- Jefferson Library Used Book Sale: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 18-19. The book sale will be set up in the Library Meeting Room and will contain used books, videos, and DVDs. Please call the library if you would like to help out with the sale or if you have items to donate.
- Friends of the Cambridge Community Library 12th Annual Plant Sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 19. Amundson Community Center, 200 Spring St., Cambridge. Includes perennials, annuals, bulbs, vegetable starts and other plant related items. For more information call the Cambridge Library (608) 423-3900 or www.cambridgelibraryfriends.org.
- International Learn to Fly Day Activities: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 19. Watertown Municipal Airport, 1741 River Drive, Watertown. Hands-on introductory flight lessons for $69, free seminars, tours, hot dogs and refreshments.
- Jefferson County Dairy Breakfast: 6 to 11 a.m., May 19. Jefferson County Fair Park. Tickets: $6 adults in advance and $7 at the door; children 4 to 12 are $3 and children 3 and under are free. Tickets available at the Fort Atkinson Chamber of Commerce.
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- Tour Our Very Special Gardens - free - June 25
- Host Daniela from Mexico at Oconomowoc HS
- Very Special Garden Tour - Free - June 23 and June 25
- Wisconsin Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Hits Home Stretch of Annual Milwaukee Man & Woman of the Year Campaign
- Neuroscience Nurse Appreciation Ceremony
- UW-Waukesha Announces New Dates for ARM “Assisted Review in Math” Program
- Fundraiser for the Trek 100 benfitting the MACC fund being held June 2nd 4-9 PM in Fort Atkinson
- Christ the King and All Saints Lutheran Churches Announce Vacation Bible School Schedule
- Hamilton students take awards at state music events
- Composting - The One Day Sale!
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