SPOONER– North Country Master Gardeners, University of Wisconsin- Extension, announces Kids in the Garden, a free summer program for youths 3 to 12 years of age. A parent or an adult is required to stay with children under 10 years of age.

RICE LAKE – University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire – Barron County is putting a little STEAM into the summer – science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Youths entering grades 7 through 12 (and highly motivated fifth- and sixth-graders) can enroll in 3D Design and Printing, where they wil…

About 40 years ago dairy breakfasts began to be hosted on dairy farms in many counties in Wisconsin. This idea was promoted by the dairy farmers of America’s Dairyland. Local committees were developed and in 1981 Washburn County held its first dairy breakfast.

SHELL LAKE– Cats are purring and dogs are wagging their tails as their animal instincts are sure everyone will be marking their calendars for the Washburn County Area Humane Society's “Fur-Ever Fest” to be held on Saturday, June 29, starting at 2 p.m. at The Potter's Shed.

SHELL LAKE– The ragtime and jazz piano extravaganza with top-notch performers, tasty treats, specialty craft beers by Round Man Brewing Company of Spooner will be on tap at Theatre in the Woods on Saturday, June 1, at 7 p.m. at the Quam Memorial Theater.

MADISON— Gov. Tony Evers has ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect for the late Major General Raymond A. Matera, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Army.

LADYSMITH– Ruth Skeie of Spooner received this year’s Warren Knowles award for her work in promoting tourism and outdoor recreation in Wisconsin. The award was presented to her by Wisconsin Indianhead Country Tourism at this years Governor’s Fishing Opener held in Ladysmith on Saturday, May 4.

UPDATE: The Happy Trails for Happy Tails scheduled for June 1 has been cancelled.

SPOONER– Down to Earth Documentaries and The Wisconsin Humanities Council are partnering in screening the short documentary "Los Lecheros – Immigrants in Wisconsin’s Dairy Industry" at a6 p.m. on May 21 at Spooner Memorial Library.

SHELL LAKE – A fundraiser will be held for the family of Crystal Potter, who passed away on March 6 after a brief, sudden illness.

The Aging and Disability Resource Center will host the presentation “Identity Theft Protect and Prevent.”

SARONA– The Roost Gallery & Restaurant is exhibiting portraiture and figurative artworks by local artist Roger Nielsen.

SHELL LAKE– Moms can be hard to shop for. Make something instead!

RICE LAKE– Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary will host Birds & Beer at Lehman’s Supper Club, 2911 S Main St., Rice Lake, on Thursday, May 2. Registration starts at 5:30 p.m., and the program starts at 6 p.m.