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Thursday, April 4, 6pm, Arlyn Colby will present on the railroads of the Menomonie area, using a series of photographs. He loves audience questions and interaction. About the Author: ArlynContinue reading "Railroads of the Menomonie Area"
Thursday, April 25, 6-7pm, Jeanne Anderson will provide the history of Happy Island and Old Meridean. The Chippewa River in Dunn County is host to an island that once was the home of a logging town, called Meridean, and eight farms. Originally about 1800 acres, the island is now a forest plantation owned by DunnContinue reading "Where the Lilacs Grow – Jeanne Anderson"
Thursday, October 3, 6-7pm. Join, Dick Edwards, Retired Mayo Clinic Eldercare Specialist, for conversations with families facing the issues and concerns of aging parents. Learn how to have success in this unique, sometimes challenging, time in family life, when our parents are aging. It's easy for some, not so easy for others. Let's talk aboutContinue reading "Mom, Dad…Can We Talk?"
Thursday, November 14, 6-7pm. Join Susan Thurin, retired UW-Stout English Professor and bookstore owner, as she recounts her time in Beijing, China. Susan will offer pictures and stories from herContinue reading "A China Retrospective : Living and Teaching in Beijing 1986-1987"
Thursday February, 6, 6-7pm, Capt. Timothy Tyre will kick off our Writing Genealogy Series. He researched and wrote about his parents' lives during World War II. The Book: The “Widow Maker” is a true story about a young couple (Eddie & Shirley) who fall in love at the outset of World War II. It isContinue reading "Writing Genealogy Series: The Widowmaker"
Thursday, March 6, 6-7pm. Retired forest ranger, Blair Anderson, will provide insight and great stories about what it's really like to be a forest ranger. Come with lots of questions. Get a sneak peek - Blair Anderson will be on the Larry Meiller Show on Wednesday, February 26 at noon. About the book: America's deadliest forestContinue reading "Stories and Reflections of a Wisconsin Forest Ranger"
Thursday April 17, 6-7pm. Meagan Frank will discuss the youth sports experience and what those adults involved can do to make it better for their athletes. The Book: For theContinue reading "For The Team: How to Improve the Youth Sports Experience for Everyone"
Thursday, April 24, 6-7pm. John Fassbender from the Dunn County Genealogical Society will present about the resources available at the Dunn County Genealogical Library and Museum and how to researchContinue reading "Writing Genealogy Series – Dunn County Genealogical Society"
Wednesday, July 30, 2-3pm. We're proud to present Gary Eldred, Mr. Prairie Enthusiast. He will share stories of his life and healing, along with excerpts from his new book. There will be books available for sale and signing. In person or via Zoom Healing Wounds: Giving Back to Nature By Gary Eldred with Mark K.Continue reading "Mr. Prairie Enthusiast – Gary Eldred"
Thursday, March 26, 6-7pm No matter the size of your outdoor space, everyone can add native plants to where they live. Why would you choose native plants and how wouldContinue reading "Environmental Series – Plant Native, Make an Impact"