Residents turned out Thursday night for a community open house on plans to build new pickleball courts in New Glarus, signaling strong local interest in the project and its future.

Representatives from New Glarus Cares shared early planning details, potential site options, and next steps during the Feb. 5 meeting, which focused on both informing the public and recruiting volunteers to help move the project forward. Information distributed to attendees outlined possible locations, committee structures, and early fundraising ideas.