Community Dinner

Enjoy a holiday meal with your community.  The 8th Annual Sharing the Holidays Community Dinner will be this Sunday December 18th from Noon to 3PM at the Travelers Inn and Convention Center in New Lisbon. Great food, music, gifts and of course Santa will be there.

For Community meals throughout the year: the Sharing Supper is the last Thursday of each month at the Moose Lodge in Mauston from 5PM-6:30PM and the Elroy Community Supper is the last Wednesday of each month at the United Methodist Church in Elroy from 4:30PM-6PM.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at BuyWisconsinLand.com

Ring in Christmas in Juneau County

Fun filled events all across Juneau County this weekend - don't miss out on all the fun!

If you feel like getting some shopping done check out the New Lisbon Lioness Craft Fair Saturday from 8AM to 2:30PM at the New Lisbon Schools.  Find handmade crafts, kringle and cookies, a book fair plus a Santa’s workshop where kids can for children to buy gifts for their family .  There will also be a lunch stand and door prizes.

If you'd like to share dinner with friends and neighbors, bring a dish to pass at the Camp Douglas Community Holiday Sharing Dinner Saturday at 4PM at the Camp Douglas Village Hall.  Santa will be there will gifts for the little ones, and following will be the Lighting of the Tree on Main Street at 6PM.

And of course everybody loves a parade.  Mauston will be holding it's Christmas Parade of Lights Saturday at 6:00 PM Downtown.  This year's theme is "Winter Sleigh Ride"

 

To enjoy the sounds of the season, check out the Mauston Ecumenical Choir as they perform a Christmas Cantata Sunday 7PM at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Mauston.

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Historical Society Christmas Open House

The Juneau County Historical Society will hold it's Annual Christmas Open House from 1PM to 8PM November 26th and 27th and December 3rd and 4th at the Boorman House in Mauston. There will be a raffle, and food and drink will be available. This is a free event, but donations are accepted.

Will it include the Winter Sleigh Ride? We'll have to wait and see if there is snow....

Good luck to all the hunters this weekend, and Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at BuyWisconsinLand.com

Win a Signed Packer Football

Have you bought your tickets for the Waterfest Raffle yet?

Tickets are still available until February 5th at the Juneau County Economic Development Corporation in Camp Douglas and many local retailers, $2 each or 3 tickets for $5. The raffle drawing will take place Super Bowl Sunday (February 5th) at the Dirty Turtle in New Lisbon. First prize is a Packer Football signed by the winning 2010 Superbowl team and an Official Packer Jersey!

Don't miss your chance to win!

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Pumpkin Bash

Get ready for some Fall fun this weekend at the 6th Annual Mauston Pumpkin Bash at Veterans Memorial Park!

The fun starts off Saturday with the 1st Annual Prime Time Jimmy Kline Run for Cancer -  a 5K/10K Run and 5K Memorial Walk.  If you haven't already registered, get more info here Prime Time Jimmy Kline , then enjoy the ATV Drag Races, baking contest, chili making and bread contest, and the 4th Annual Great Pumpkin Parade at 6:30PM including the 1st Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes for domestic violence.

Sunday more fun with Snowmobile Drag Racing, and winners annouced in the local business Scarecrow contest - be sure to vote for your favorite!  There are also Geocaching events starting on Friday and running all weekend.

The Bash runs from 10AM-5PM both days and includes pumpkin carving, tug-a-war contest, inflatable rides, pumpkin painting, games, a haunted house, crafts, food and lots of fun.  Visit their website for more information, event times and specials offered by Mauston Businesses maustonpumpkinbash.com

100th Anniversary Lyndon Station Fire Department

Join in the fun Saturday October 15th as Lyndon Station celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the Fire Department. 
9AM there will be a Wreath Dedication Ceremony at Memorial Park. Then at the Village Hall/Fire Station at 10AM the opening ceremony will open the celebration. Enjoy a Car Show, Artists, Crafters, Firefighter competitions, Giggalin Gil Entertainment, DJ by Dr. Bob, antique fire trucks, jaws of life demo, food, beer garden, bouncies, slides, hay rides, petting zoo, raffles, silent auction, Smokey the Bear, and fingerprinting by Juneau County Sheriff.  At 6PM the party moves indoors for a dance with music by SwifKick.

See full schedule of events here Lyndon Station Fire and Rescue

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Let's Dance

Saturday October 8th be at the Mauston Post 81 American Legion Hall at 7PM for Country Music Dance with music by the Strangers. Only $5/person to move your feet to the beat! Pizza, prime rib and baked ham sandwiches will be available.

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Hunting Land in Juneau County

If you're looking for great hunting land, check out these wooded acreages offered by BuyWisconsinLand.com  Click the photos for more information on each property.

80 wooded acres bordering County Land and trails for your ATV $166,000 

Over 81 acres close to Camp Douglas and New Lisbon $161,000

This 40 wooded acres is just minutes west of Castle Rock Lake $78,000

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Apple Dumpling Day

Don't miss out on all the fun in Elroy on Saturday - it's Apple Dumpling Day.

Activities start early with a Pancake Breakfast at 7AM, along with a 5K, 1/2 marathon and kids run.  If you're not running, then take a leisurely stroll through the craft fair, or just let the kids play in the inflatables.  Demo Derby starts at 2PM and the band will welcome the evening at 8PM.

Get all the details here Elroy Apple Dumpling Day and have a wonderful day!

We at BuyWisconsinLand.com remember all those lost 10 years ago - Patriot Day September 11th.

Hustlerfest

It's Hustlerfest this weekend, August 26th to the 28th on Main Street in Hustler.

If you like to watch, or participate, in a little friendly competition, this is the festival for you. There's a cake walk, a pie eating contest, a backseat driver contest, a nail driving contest, a horseshoe tournament, a chicken poop contest, a bale throwing contest, a log sawing contest, tractor pull...you get the idea. Lots of family fun along with great food and entertainment.

See the list of events here Hustlerfest

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Let's Go to the Fair

The Juneau County Fair starts tomorrow and runs to August 21st at the Fairgrounds in Veterans Park in Mauston.

Along with all the animals, 4H displays and great food, enjoy a rodeo, demo derby, ATV racing, draft horse pulling and a parade Sunday at Noon. Wristband specials for carnival rides Thursday, Friday and Sunday, and a Grand Stand wristband special for all the main events.

Get all the details juneaucountyfair.com

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Venetian Lights Boat Parade

The 12th Annual Touchstone Energy Waterfest Venetian Lights Boat Parade will be Saturday August 6th 8PM starting from the Dirty Turtle in New Lisbon. If you've got a boat, decorate it and enter the parade! If you come out to watch, bring a blanket or chair and get to Castle Rock County Park early for a good seat. Fireworks will be held at the end of the parade. Specials and live music at several lake side businesses.

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Relay for Life in Mauston

There will be a Relay for Life Event in Juneau County July 29th and 30th at the Mauston High School.

Sign up or donate here Relay for Life of Juneau County

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Duck Race

The Duck Race was rescheduled for Saturday, July 16th at Noon. Ducks are still available for purchase at the Chamber office and New Lisbon City Hall. Get them while you can!!

Wa Du Shuda Days

Sure you're busy this weekend, but next weekend head to New Lisbon for Wa Du Shuda Days.

The fest runs Friday July 8th to Sunday July 10th at Riverside Park. Enjoy the beer garden, kids games, flea market, food, bingo and more. Events include pancake breakfast, kids tractor pull, car show, canoe races, log sawing contest and duck race.

You can be a part of the First Annual WuDaShuda Run/Walk register here

Fireworks at dusk on Saturday, Parade will be Sunday afternoon. Don't miss out!

BuyWisconsinLand.com wishing everyone a fantastic 4th of July weekend - Happy 235th Birthday America!

Attention Mauston ATVers

Information on the new routes for ATVs by Peter Rebhahn, Star-Times

All terrain vehicle users will soon have limited legal access to the city of Mauston.

The City Council approved a short ATV route on Mauston's east side May 24.

And while the designated route is tiny - only a mile or so long - it's importance to ATV fans is large.

That's because the city route will connect the town of Lemonweir, whose roads are already legal for ATV use, with Mauston.

Full Story All terrain vehicle users like Mauston’s proposed plans for route

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Eat or Play!

If you're in Juneau County this Saturday or next - be sure to check out these events.

J.C.A.I.R.S Second Annual Juneau County’s Dairy Best will be at Veterans Memorial Park in Mauston on Saturday June 4th starting at 7AM. A great all you can eat pancake breakfast, a "Little Farmers" contest and tour of a local family farm. Tickets are $6/advance $8/gate.

Saturday, June 11th, bring your ATV for a Scavenger Hunt starting at the Wilderness Inn in Sprague at 10AM. Sponsored by Castle Rock Family ATV Club. www.crfatvc.com

Have a great weekend!

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Armed Forces Celebration in Camp Douglas

Enjoy fun and festivities in Camp Douglas this weekend - May 20th to May 22nd - as they celebrate Armed Forces Day! Events to take place in Nelson Park and Downtown Camp Douglas.

This huge Celebration will include Softball, Volleyball and Horseshoe Tournaments, a carnival, car show, and the Little Miss/Mister Pageants.

Friday night is the Rib Feed, with enterainment at the Pavilion. Saturday morning enjoy a Pancake Breakfast, then head to the Parade begining at 1PM, followed by a Fire Department Water Fight, and that evening is the Street Dance at 8PM! Sunday enjoy Chicken Dinner from 11AM to 1PM.

Get all the details here Camp Douglas Armed Forces Day 2011

BuyWisconsinLand.com salutes our Armed Forces - thank you for your service!

Ribbon Cutting at Necedah Wildlife Refuge

The Ribbon cutting and opening celebration for the new Vistors Center at the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge is Saturday April 30th at 10AM.

Don't miss the fun and be sure to check out all the activities and information available: hiking, birding, fishing and more. http://www.fws.gov/midwest/necedah/vc.html

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World War II display at Fort McCoy

From the WRJC Community Calendar:

Civilian Clothing needed for World War II display at Fort McCoy

Civilian employees played a pivotal role at Fort McCoy during World War II by performing administrative duties. To highlight this contribution, a period display is being designed in building 843, the administrative facility in the Commemorative Area. Currently the building contains desks, cabinets and chairs from that era, but other office-type items are needed. Of particular need are civilian clothes from that period. If you have items you would like to donate or would like more information call 608-388-2407.

Mauston to be on Discover Wisconsin

Set your VCR - wait, does anyone have one of those anymore?

Set your TiVo or DVR - the City of Mauston will be featured on the TV Show "Discover Wisconsin" April 2nd and 3rd - check listings to see exact time and channel.

For a preview check out Discover Wisconsin's website Destinations - Mauston, WI

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Another Book on Juneau County History

A volunteer from the Juneau County Historical Society, who wrote many articles for the Juneau County Star-Times on Juneau County's Sesquicentennial in 2007, has now put those stories and more into a new book.

Many people serve on missions by performing charitable deeds or travelling overseas. Rose Clark of Mauston has taken on a mission of her own to link Juneau County's present to its past by way of publishing a new book.

Clark, volunteer historian of the Juneau County Historical Society, said, "The 52 articles I wrote for the Juneau County Star-Times for the county's sesquicentennial in 2007 were the springboard for the book.

Full Story Archeologist of archives authors book on Juneau County history

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New book on History of Central Wisconsin

Story by Gail Boehm, Juneau County Star-Times

A local octogenarian recently published his 10th book in a series of genealogy and historical writing.

Ross Curry, 81, of Wisconsin Dells, recently released "Hidden History of the Wisconsin Dells Area."

From Blackhawk Island to Baraboo and Lone Rock to Lyndon town, Curry depicts first settlers, pioneers, Juneau County moonshiners, notorious characters and military veterans throughout Central Wisconsin.

He links descendants with their forbearers through investigation, research and oral history from 150 years ago.

Full Story Local author chronicles history of region

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Wildlife Film Fest

The Necedah National Wildlife Refuge is having a February Film Fest on Saturdays this month.

Movies begin at 1PM, admission is free and includes popcorn! Family activities are planned for after the movie until 3PM

The first movie last Saturday was Winged Migration - sorry if you missed that one. Upcoming movies are:
February 12th, Bears
February 19th, Stranger in the Woods
February 26th, Never Cry Wolf

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Poker Run

Bring your ATV and plan on a day filled with fun. The Castle Rock Family ATV Club are hosting their 9th Annual Winter Poker Run Saturday January 29th begining at 10AM at Shipwreck Bay. Cost is $10/person.

Visit the CRFATV website www.crfatvc.com/

And keep warm!

Your Own Trail

Imagine being on your own snowmobile or ATV trail, running through the trees. Or if you prefer a more leisurely pace, hike down the path and glimpse the wildlife and the flowers.


This wonderful 103+ wooded acres is very secluded but yet not too far from Necedah for shopping or dining and Lake Petenwell for fishing and waterskiing. Fantastic recreational area. Contact Roy Burlingame at 877-339-6535 or email Roy for more information.

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