During Independent Bookstore Day, meet thriller author Joe Egan; he'll have books for sale and signing. The Books: Backwoods Crossing (Coming out April 28) Steer Clear “The two neighboring businesses never crossed paths until that day. Why they did that day had nothing to do with me. That is, until I […]
During Independent Bookstore Day, meet author Melanie Eskildsen; she’ll have books for sale and signing. The Books: Raising Readers: Practical Advice from a Reading Teacher and Mom provides a toolkit for parents and caregivers to raise children who love reading and learning. Raising Readers offers hands-on, practical ideas readers can try the same day the book is […]
During Independent Bookstore Day, meet author Jennifer Schmidig; she’ll have books for sale and signing. The Books: The Fairy and Gnome Tales are a collection of entertaining and imaginative Fairy and Gnome Tales each of which features a virtue/virtues. The target audience is geared for 9-11 year olds, however, the books may be appealing for all ages, youth […]
Join Sara Norman, Landmark Conservancy‘s Community Engagement Manager, for a presentation on what is a land trust, the benefits of land protection and ways for people to get involved. Landmark Conservancy envisions a future Wisconsin with wild and scenic places conserved and accessible to people for generations to come. As a non-profit land trust, we […]
Brianna Capra, author and illustrator of Just Say NOPE to Plastic, shares what she has learned through research and experience on how to embrace a more sustainable lifestyle. The discussion will cover how to quit plastic, properly recycle, reimagine food systems, repurpose, repair, and create change. Come with questions for a lively discussion. In Person or via […]
Join Megen Hines, Environmental Program Coordinator for the City of Menomonie, for an overview of the City’s environmental work, from recycling and waste reduction to stormwater protection, urban forestry, sustainability initiatives, and energy efficiency. The second half of the talk will highlight practical, everyday actions residents can take to reduce waste, conserve resources, and help […]
Meet author L. J. Winter, he’ll have books for sale and signing. His newest: Daily Devotional: 12 Steps to Unshakeable Recovery Do you face depression, anxiety, trauma, or the ache of feeling alone and unsupported? You’re not broken, and you’re not without hope. This yearlong collection of daily readings offers gentle guidance to help you […]
Meet author Lacy Belencroft, she'll have books for sale and signing before and during the Downtown Dice Quest. About the book: "Taste of Annwyl" In a world where folklore holds dominion over the four kingdoms of Astoria... Adrienne Sylviana, a Bitten with a forbidden fire, searches not only for freedom, but revenge on the one […]
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 would you get started on deciding what to plant? Anna DeMers of Tamarack Wetland Services, LLC in Rice Lake will share the benefits of native plantings, as well as some plants that […]
The City for the Trees More than any other color, green signifies life. Not the red of iron-rich blood. Not the roaring yellow of the sun. Plants provide the structure, the baseline, the foundation for everything that lives, and if you consider trees, perhaps the walls and roof as well. Join Steve Betchkal for a […]
Austin Witt, Dunn County Facilities, Parks and Transit Director, will help us all master taking the bus. Austin will explain the various buses, routes, fees, tracking app and more. You will walk out confident about using public transit to reduce your carbon footprint. Dunn County Transit Mission Establish, maintain and operate a comprehensive unified transportation […]
During the Cozy Cocoa Crawl, drop in to meet author Jeremiah Bass. Books are a good way to make it through the winter. He'll have books for sale and signing. The Book: The Silver Screen Released November 4th, 2025 Wyatt Gaumond’s solitary existence is crumbling, much like the grandeur of the theater that he owned […]
