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Swiss Center Plans Swiss National Day Open House

The Swiss Center of North America will mark Swiss National Day with a free Aug. 2 open house in New Glarus featuring collection tours, refreshments and the debut of a searchable digital catalog containing more than 4,000 historical items.

by Todd Klassy

97th Volksfest Welcomes Swiss Guest Group Aug. 2

New Glarus Volksfest returns Aug. 2 with traditional Swiss music, yodeling, flag throwing, alphorns, local performers and special guests from St. Gallen, Switzerland, for a family-friendly celebration at Wilhelm Tell Shooting Park.

by Todd Klassy

New Glarus Rec Players Invited to Free Pool Party

The New Glarus Youth Baseball and Softball Association will host a free end-of-season pool party July 29 for 282 recreational players, with swimming, prizes and ice cream planned at Village Park and the New Glarus Village Pool for families.

by Todd Klassy

Hallmark Already Had New Glarus on Its Christmas List

Hallmark had already invited New Glarus to compete in its Merriest Christmas Towns Contest before a local campaign caught fire, raising a larger question: Should Christkindli Market lean further into the village’s made-for-TV holiday charm?

by Todd Klassy

Monroe's Historic Eugene Hotel to Begin Reservations July 31

The restored Eugene Hotel will begin accepting reservations July 31, marking an important milestone in the return of the historic downtown Monroe property. The project transforms upper floors that had largely sat unused for decades into a 25-room boutique hotel.

by Todd Klassy

Freeport Weaver Brings Handwoven Work to New Glarus

Peggy Mitchell of Handwoven towels, shawls and scarves made on 8-shaft looms will be among the work featured at New Glarus Art in the Park, where Thumprintz Designs will showcase pieces built on design, color and craftsmanship.

by Todd Klassy

New Glarus Firefest Returns Aug. 1st with Family Fun

Free children’s activities, firetruck rides, water fights, an extrication demonstration, food and drinks will fill Firefest on Aug. 1 as the New Glarus Fire Department thanks the community, welcomes families and raises money for equipment.

by Todd Klassy

Hutch + Hide Marks 10 Years in New Glarus

For a decade, Kelsy and Tory Hutchison have built Hutch + Hide into a downtown New Glarus destination where carefully chosen gifts, natural materials and custom cabinetry come together under one family-owned roof with deep local roots.

by Todd Klassy

New Glarus Home Plans First Annual Golf Outing

The New Glarus Home will hold its first annual golf outing Aug. 14 at Edelweiss Chalet Country Club, offering afternoon tee times, a four-person scramble, a buffet and several ways for golfers, businesses and donors to support the organization.

by Todd Klassy

Duluth Trading Warehouse Sale Returns to Belleville

The five-day Duluth Trading Company warehouse sale returns to Belleville July 22-26, offering shoppers an additional 50% off outlet prices while continuing a longtime summer tradition tied to the company’s local roots in Green County.

by Todd Klassy

Volksfest Backdrop Gets New Life

A Volksfest backdrop first painted more than 35 years ago by Ernie Jaggi is being recreated by rural New Glarus artist Pamela Ruschman, who is preserving the familiar Swiss scene while giving it new color, stronger materials and new life.

by Todd Klassy

Canter Inn Opens Second-Floor Event Space

The restored 1902 Victorian restaurant at 119 5th Ave. now offers an upstairs dining room for private gatherings of up to 20 to 22 guests, along with full-building buyouts and flexible food, beverage, menu and service options for events.

by Todd Klassy

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