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Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Upcoming Events - Adams County



This week...
 
The Annual Parade of Trees is being held at the Mound View Memorial Hospital & Clinics. There ar 34 trees on display, decorated by businesses, youth groups and organizations around the community. Vote for your favorite with a penny war or purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win your favorite tree. Display and contest up until December 15.
Wednesday, December 3 - This is the deadline for Toys for Tots Donations to be dropped off at area locations. Drop off new, unwrapped toys to any of these locations: Adams-Columbia Electric Cooperative, Adams County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism, Adams County Humane Society, Adams-Friendship High School, Adams-Friendship Times Reporter, First Weber Realty Group, Hometown Community Insurance Agency, The Lure Bar & Grill, One Stop Shop, Pavelec Realty, Rome Town Hall, RockTenn, Wall Chiropractic, Z-Wireless. Or to make a monetary donation, visit friendship-wi.toysfortots.org.

Wednesday, December 3 - The Friendship Connection is serving up Free Lunch Wednesday  from noon to 2 PM at their location 252 S Main Street, Adams (entrance in the back). Bring a dish or dessert if you wish. Everyone is welcome. For more information call Deb at 608-339-6810.   
  
Thursday-Saturday, December 4-6 - The Adams Community Theatre (ACT) will present ACT Christmas - A Live Radio Play: A Miracle on 34th Street at the Theatre, 157 S Main Street, Adams. Show times are 7 PM Thrusday, Friday and Saturday and a Saturday matinee at 3 PM.  Tickets are on sale at Carole's Fashion Delights and General Store of Adams. Advanced tickets are $10, at the door $12. For more information call 608-339-6212 or go to www.adamstheatre.org.

Friday, December 5 - The Annual MMHC Partners Open House and Bake Sale will be held at the Moundview Memorial Hospital & Clinics concourse starting at 9 AM. For more information call 608-339-8328.

Saturday, December 6 - Annual Adams County Historical Society Holiday Happenings Luncheon will be held at the St. Joseph's Catholic Center in Adams. Unique table settings and displays. Event starts at 10 AM. For more information call 608-339-7733 or go to  www.adamshistory.com 

Saturday, December 6 - Christmas in Rome Annual Tree Lighting will be held in the Town of Rome. Santa arrives at 6 PM. Cookies, hot cider, hot chocolate, music, candlelight procession at Rome Town Hall, 1156 Alpine Drive.   www.romewi.com 

Monday, December 8 - The Friendship Connection will hold a Wellness & Recovery Support Group from 11 AM-12 PM at their location 252 S Main Street, Adams (entrance in the back). This is a casual group led by volunteers. Everyone is welcome. For more information contact
608-339-6810.
Adams County Running/Walking Club (ACRC) meets at the A-F County Market Parking lot every Saturday at 8 AM. All abilities and fitness levels are welcome. For more information visit adamscountyrunningclub.com or contact Kim Heinz at kimheinz@frontier.com.  


COMING UP...
Wednesday, December 10 - The Friendship Connection is serving up Free Lunch Wednesday  from noon to 2 PM at their location 252 S Main Street, Adams (entrance in the back). Bring a dish or dessert if you wish. Everyone is welcome.  For more information call Deb at 608-339-6810.  

Wednesday, December 10 - Holiday Appreciation Open House at the Heritage Center, 311 Main Street, Friendship from 4-6 PM.For more information call 608-339-7733. www.adamshistory.com

Thursday, December 11 - The Adams Community Theatre will be showing a Free Movie starting at 6:30 PM. The 2014 fantasy/anti-superhero blockbuster stars Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Glenn Close, Michael Rooker and the voice talents of Bradley Cooper and Vin Diesel. A group of space criminals must work together to stop the fanatical villain Ronan the Accuser from destroying the galaxy. Rated PG-13.

Thursday, December 11 - The Adams-Friendship FFA will hold a Teddy Bear Toss at the A-F High School basketball game. Bring a new teddy bear or toy to toss out (or give) at halftime that will be donated to local children. For more information call Becky Grabarski at 608-339-3921 ext. 1140.

Thursday - Saturday, December 11-13 - An Adams-Friendship Community Christmas Muscial Drama The Christmas Shoes will be performed at the Adams Assembly of God Church (2202 State Hwy 13). Vendors will be open at 4 PM and show at 7 PM. Free admission.

Saturday, December 13 - The Necedah National Wildlife Refuge will hold their Can you Capture it/Focus on Photography from 9-9:45 AM & Snowshoe Habitat Hike from 10-11 AM. Free and open to the public. All skill levels welcome. For more information call 608-565-2551 or go to  fws.gov/refuge/necedah/

Saturday, December 13 - The Adams Community Theatre along with Wisconsin 106 will be hosting a free showing of a 2004 animated holiday classic starring the voice talents of Tom Hanks on a special train. Rated G. Show  is at 10 AM and donations for the Adams Food Pantry will be accepted.  
  
Saturday & Sunday, December 13-14 - St. Joseph's Catholic Church Homemade Bake Sale Treats & Treasures will be held at the St. Joseph's Center in Adams.  For more information call Beth Griffith at 608-547-1729. Sponsored by PCCW.

Sunday, December 14 - Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Ladies are having a Norwegian and other Ethnic Delicacies Bake Sale between services starting around 9:00 AM at Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church in the narthex. Come get your Lefsa! You can also pre order Lefsa by calling the Church office 564-7920.

Monday, December 15 - The Friendship Connection will hold a Wellness & Recovery Support Group from 11 AM-12 PM at their location 252 S Main Street, Adams (entrance in the back). This is a casual group led by volunteers. Everyone is welcome. For more information contact
608-339-6810.

Tuesday, December 16 - The Adams County Community Health Workers will be holding a presentation dealing with healthy lifestyles, On the Road to Better Health from 1-2:30 PM at the Adams Community Center (569 N Cedar St) room 123. This is a free education session on health and wellness. For more information or to reserve your seat call Flora Sweeny at 608-339-4645.

Wednesday, December 17 - An AARP Smart Driver Course will be held at the Adams Community Center from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM.  This course is geared toward drivers aged 50 and over, however the class can be taked by licensed drivers of all ages and there are no tests. Participants may be eligible for a discount on their auto insurance premiums as well. Cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. The class fee pays for workshop materials. Lunch break from noon to 12:30 and lunch is available on-site from the ADRC's Senior Dining Center. Cost is $3 for seniors 60 and up or $6.50 for those under 60. Please register by December 15th by calling 608-339-4251. Sponsored by the Adams County ADRC.
If you would like your event in our Weekly Events Reminder, email us at chamber@visitadamscountywi.com or call us at 608-339-6997.

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