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EOPLE A THENS MCPL Story Time
Children of all ages and their parents or caregivers are invited to the Athens library branch for this 30-minute program. There will be reading, singing and other literature-based activities on Monday, Sept. 25, 10:30-11 a.m., 221 Caroline St., Athens
Senior Card Group
The Senior Citizens card group met on August 31 for weekly card playing at the Athens Area Fire and Ambulance Hall. Three games of Sheepshead were played. Rick Schaetzel won the first game and Butch Boris took second place. Alvira Henrichs won the second game and Henry Faber took second. Norbert Lake won the third game and Andy Hoef took second. There was a tie for low score between Wil Strack and Sally Stubbe.
Newcomers are encouraged to come play Sheepshead every Thursday from 1-3:30 p.m. at the Athens fire hall.
MCPL Book Club
This month’s book is “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig. Participants and library staff will meet on September 12, 2 p.m., to discuss.
Farmers Market
The Athens Farmers Market will be held each Tuesday, 4-7 p.m., at Athens Memorial Park.
E DGAR Women’s Club
The Edgar Women’s Club will meet September 12, 6:30 p.m., at the Edgar Village Hall. A potluck meal is planned. Anyone interested in joining is welcome. Any questions call Theresa Kramer at 715-3522660.
MCPL Story Times
Children of all ages and their parents and caregivers are invited to the Edgar library branch for story time. Attendees will read books, sing songs and more during the 30 minutes together on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 11-11:30 a.m., 224 S. Third Ave., Edgar
MCPL Book Club
Join Edgar library staff and other book lovers for a discussion of “Maid” by Stephanie Land on September 12 at noon.
Pokémon Club
Designed for upper-elementary or middle schoolaged kids, the monthly Pokémon Club at the Edgar library branch offers different Pokémon activities each month and an opportunity to play the card game with other kids, too. This month’s event will be held September 18, 4-5 p.m.
Senior citizen athletic passes
The annual free athletic passes for all citizens 62 years of age or older residing in the Edgar School District are now available.
Passes are available in the high school office or from ticket sellers at events. Passes are not accepted for any WIAA tournament events which Edgar may host.
M ARATHON Plant Swap event
Plant lovers can swap the old for the new during a free Plant Swap event from September 11-16 at the Marathon library branch. Patrons can take or leave a plant, along with plant care instructions. For more info, call 715-4432775.
MCPL Book Club
This month’s book is “Project Hail Mary” by Andy Weir. Join Marathon library staff and other book lovers on September 11, 5:45 p.m., to discuss.
MCPL Story Times
Children of all ages and their parents and caregivers are invited to the Marathon City library branch for story time. Attendees will read books, sing songs and more during the 30 minutes together.
Thursdays (September 7, 14, 21 and 28), 10:30-11 a.m., 515 Washington St., Marathon City.
Tornadoes, Weather and You with Brad Miller
Elementary-age youth and their families are invited to the Marathon library branch on September 27, 3:30-4:30 p.m., to participate in weather- related activities and experiments with News Channel 9’s Brad Miller.
Rain or Shine Story Time with Justin Loew
Join library staff and News Channel 9’s Justin Loew for a special weather-themed story time. The event will start with weather-themed stories, followed by hands-on activities and science experiments. It will take place September 28, 10:30-11:30 a.m., at the Marathon library branch.
Farmers market
The Marathon City Farmers Market will run every Thursday from 2-6 p.m. until October 26. The market is located in downtown Marathon at 400 Main St.
S TRATFORD MCPL Story Times
Children of all ages and their parents and caregivers are invited to the Stratford library branch for story time. Attendees will read books, sing songs and more during the 30 minutes together.
This month’s dates are Wednesday, Sept. 13, 20 and 27, 10:30-11 a.m., 213201 Scholar St., Stratford
MCPL Book Club
Join the Stratford library branch and fellow readers for a discussion of “Take My Hand” by Dolen Perkins-Valdez on September 20, 1 p.m.
