Upcoming Events

UPCOMING AREA EVENTS POLICY: Groups that earn profits from their event are asked to place a display ad in the MC Herald in order to be included in “Upcoming Area Events.” Any non-profit adult organization or church will get a 25% discount on advertising. Half price ads are available for second run. There is no charge for youth groups. Items placed in “Upcoming Area Events” cannot contain prices, and the word “raffle” is prohibited. Regular consumption events

must be run as a paid advertisement. We appreciate your cooperation. E-mail to mail@monroecountyherald.com to place your item.

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1980s CHRISTMAS EXHIBIT AT HISTORY ROOM IN SPARTA It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas – of the 1980s – at the Monroe County Local History Room and Museum in Sparta.  Starting Monday, November 25th at 6:30pm, visitors can time travel to the not-so-distant past by viewing the History Room’s special holiday display, “Back to the 1980s Christmas.”    The museum display, “Back to the 1980s Christmas,” runs from November 25th through January 11th.  Special opening reception from 6:30-8 on Monday, November 25th. The Monroe County Local History Room & Museum is located at 200 West Main Street, Sparta,

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christmas and homemade donut sale. Saturday, december 7, 2024- 10:30am to 1:30pm. by Women’s Fellowship of the Congregational United Church of Christ, 201 N. Water St. Sparta.

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leon livewires 4-h is hosting a christmas bake sale. December 7, 2024 at the Leon Town Hall, from 8am - 12pm. Half the proceeds will be donated to SACS.

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The Big Creek Church will hold an old-fashioned candlelight Christmas service on Sunday December 8th, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. The Sparta Midwest Choir will sing carols and hymns. The service will be conducted by Pastor Randy Larson. Join us for an evening of fellowship. Snacks and cookies available after the service.

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brighten lives... blood drive. trinity lutheran church blood drive. Monday, December 9th, 12pm - 5pm & Tuesday, December 10th, 12pm - 5pm. Trinity Lutheran Church, 612 water St, Sparta. Appointments are highly encouraged, Call 877-232-4376.

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Tomah American Legion Post 201 Legion and Auxiliary meeting every 2nd Thursday of every month. Doors OPEN at 6:00pm, meetings start at 7:00pm.

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American Legion Post #100 in Sparta has their monthly meetings on the third Wednesday of the month starting at 7PM. The Auxiliary starts at 6:30 on the third Wednesday of the month. All veterans and families of veterans are welcome to join the legion.Stop by 1116 Angelo Rd for more information.

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VFW Post 2112 monthly membership meeting, first Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm. Auxiliary meeting second Tuesday at 7:00pm. All meetings at the Post Home, 121 South Husk.

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 9438 MIDDLE RIDGE – BANGOR – WEST SALEM monthly meeting. 1st Tuesday each month, 6:00 pm St. Teresa Parish, West Salem.

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The Sparta Garden club - The club is closed for the season until March 2025.

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The Tri-County Chapter #1386 of NARFE (National Association of Retired Federal Employees) meets monthly (March thru November) the 3rd Thursday of the month at Perkins Restaurant, 1015 E. McCoy Blvd. (Hwy. 21), Tomah, WI.  Lunch is available at 11:30 AM – order off the menu.  The meeting starts at approximately 11:45AM.   All members, their guests, and interested retired federal employees are welcome. 

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SPARTA FREE LIBRARY hosts TR-I-N-G-O (Bingo Trivia) at VFW Post 2112 (121 S. Rusk) on the 4th Wednesday of the month. Game starts at 5:30pm. No admission fee. Join the fun as we play four games, each game being a different category.

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Class of 64 Breakfast will be the first Monday of the month unless its a holiday then it will be the second Monday, 9 a.m. at the Family Restaurant.

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BANGOR VFW POST 8278 monthly meeting. 3rd Tuesday each month, 7:00 pm Legion clubrooms.  New members welcome.

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BANGOR AMERICAN LEGION POST 40 & LEGION AUXILIARY monthly meeting. 2nd Tuesday each month, 7:00 pm Legion clubrooms.    New members welcome.

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Take Off Pounds Sensibly  (TOPS) is not about dieting or selling a special food plan. We give support and tools to make lifetime changes.  Join us Mondays from 3:00-3:45 at the Methodist Church.  Call Nila at 608-797-2784 with any questions.

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First and Third Tuesday evenings. St. Clare Health Mission of Monroe County provides FREE MEDICAL CARE for uninsured adults. Registration 5-6:30 p.m. at Mayo Clinic, 310 W. Main St., Sparta. For more information about services and eligibility, visit www.stclaremonroecounty.org or call 608-366-5343.

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SPARTA LIONS CLUB MEETING Meets 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month. Sparta VFW starting at 6:30 pm. We are always looking for new members!

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Sparta Group #1 (AA) has meetings Monday through Fridays at NOON.  There are also meetings seven days a week at 7 p.m. and Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m.  The meetings are held at the Masonic Valley Lodge on the corner of Montgomery and South Court streets.  Use the side entrance. Hotline Numbers: 608-784-7560 OR 1-866-491-8004

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SECOND HARVEST MOBILE FOOD PANTRY is in Sparta the third Monday of each month at 2:30p.m. at the winter (Nov. through April)  location at 1121 E. Montgomery St., the Sparta Hockey rink;  the first Tuesday of each month at 4:00p.m. at the Tomah Fairgrounds (1625 Butts Ave.); and the fourth Tuesday of each month at 9:00a.m. at the Norwalk Village Hall for curbside pickup.

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Every Tuesday, 7 p.m. Are you struggling with someone else’s drinking? AL-ANON family group is there to help. Meetings are held at the Sparta United Methodist Church, 210 N. Court St.

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SeNIORS AT THE BARNEY CENTER, age 55 and older. We play 500, Euchre, & we will probably have a table of Canasta. 1st Thursday of the month 1:00 p.m. and 3rd Saturday pot luck & cards, 11:30 a.m.