Nov. 19 - Community happenings

Sauk Prairie Riverway Holidays calendar of events
Nov. 22 and 23

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Riverway Holiday Open House for all                            Sauk Prairie area merchants.

Nov. 22

9 a.m. -10 a.m.: Kids Christmas story and craft time at                        Tripp Memorial Museum in Prairie du Sac

9 -11 a.m.:        Breakfast with Santa at Re/Max Unique                         Sales in Sauk City.

9 a.m. - noon:    Pictures with Santa at Finer Fotos.

9 .m. - 3 p.m.:   Create personalized pottery at the Sauk                         Prairie Middle School in the art room.

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: •  Horse-drawn wagon rides   

                         •  Ruby Nouveau Tasting at the                                     Wollersheim Winery

                         •  Decorate Christmas cookies at Sauk                             Prairie Harley-Davidson in Sauk City

                         •  Old Fashioned Days at Cameo                                     Antiques. Ornament making and                                 tree decorating.

                         •  Make and take Christmas card at                                 Prairie Flowers and Gifts

11 a.m. :            Free holiday movie and popcorn at                              Bonham Theater.

1 - 3 p.m.:          •  Outdoor holiday decorating seminar                             with Lois Marx at Rivers Edge                                     Mall/Ace Sauk Prairie.

                         •  Create a craft at Prairie du Sac                                 Public Library.

4 - 8 p.m.:          Silent auction at the Tripp Memorial                                 Museum.

7:30 p.m.:         Wild Space Dance Company, a                                     contemporary dance program at the                             River Arts Center in Prairie du Sac.

Nov. 23

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Old Fashioned Days at Cameo                                     Antiques. Ornament making and tree                         decorating.

1 - 3 p.m.         Indoor holiday decorating seminar at                            the River's Edge Mall/Ace Sauk Prairie.

Flu shots available at the library Dec. 1

Home Health United has scheduled a flu clinic Dec. 1 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Sauk City Public Library.

Nurses will administer flu shots at a cost of $28. Medicare Part B and Medicaid will cover the cost of immunization. A card must be presented to the clinic volunteer.

Senior citizens can receive help removing snow

The Sauk Prairie Safe Community Coalition is coordinating a volunteer program to assist those in need of snow removal this winter.

If residents in the villages of Sauk City or Prairie du Sac are senior citizens 65 years or older, handicapped or disabled and need assistance with snow removal, call Lisa Wenzel at (608) 963-2716.

Historical society seeks help with luminaries

The Sauk Prairie Area Historical Society is initiating a luminary celebration on Dec. 6.

The Tripp Museum along with area businesses and homeowners are lighting luminaries during the annual Light Parade to show their community pride.

To make a luminary residents can use a lunch bag, mason jar, or plastic milk jug. Fill the bottom with sand or kitty litter, place a votive candle or tea candle in the container,  light it and set it along driveways or sidewalks.