Sep 29, 2018 | Explorations
Beautifully Ugly: Apple Diseases and Pests with John Bergman. Are the only options Beautifully Ugly Fruit or Fruit sprayed with Pesticides and Fungicides? Do you have questions about your apples? Bring samples to John at Stoney Ridge Fruit Farm for diagnosis and discussion from 9am to 5pm during the Hill and Valley Exploration tour. This photo is of an apple with Sooty Blotch and Fly Speck. Late season application of fungicide will make a more traditionally attractive fruit, but what about the toxic chemicals used? Despair at the choice? Don’t do it! There are other options for reducing damage from disease and pest; John is happy to share his knowledge. Stop on in for the sauce on Apples!
Sep 25, 2018 | Explorations
Visiting Artists, Musicians, Painting Classes, and More at Joyce’s Art Studio at the Ihde Old School Art Asylum, Lime Ridge.
Sep 25, 2018 | Explorations
Weston Silver Eagles Badger Honor Run
5K Run/1Mile Walk – October 13, 2018
Location: Weston School – E2511 Hwy. S, Cazenovia, WI 53924
Registration: 7:30-8:15 a.m.
Presentation of Colors & National Anthem: 8:15 a.m.
5K Run: 8:30 a.m. 1 Mile Walk: 8:40 a.m.
Fee: $15 per person/$35 for family
T-shirt included if registered by Sept. 21 (Limit 3 t-shirts per family)
Awards: 9:30 a.m. – Top male and female 5K finisher! Participation awards for all!
Followed by Weston’s Annual Fall Harvest Festival: Pancake Breakfast 8:00-11:00 a.m./Family Activities 10:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m. All events held on school grounds.
Registration Forms: Available at the Weston elementary and high school offices, on our website www.weston.k12.wi.us or on Weston’s Facebook Page.
If you are unable to attend and would like to make a personal donation, please make checks payable to Weston School District and mail to Weston School District, Attn: Sue Louis, E2511 Hwy. S, Cazenovia, WI 53924.
Questions: Call 608-986-2151 Sue Louis Ext. 120 louis@weston.k12.wi.us or Amanda Keller Ext. 201 akeller@weston.k12.wi.us for additional information.
Sep 25, 2018 | Explorations
Reservations are strongly encouraged. Please email Steve at fearingangus@gmail.com to reserve your spot.
Set a Goal! The Governor’s Sale! Learn what you need to do in the show ring to get there – with Krisha Geffert.
Sep 25, 2018 | Explorations
You Own a DSLR, but your pictures are too light or too dark or fuzzy – Intro to DSLR Photography
If your pictures are too light or too dark, out of focus, and fuzzy, this is the class for you. Are you shooting your DSLR shoot in Auto or P mode and want to do more with your camera, this is the class for you. We will explore the concepts of ISO, fstop (aperture) and shutter speed, which will provide you with the basics to create better images and to use more than just the Auto or P settings on your camera. Capture the baseball in the air, capture the family dog running, capture the senior’s eyes clearly.
I will share basic ‘recipes’ to successfully take: 1. senior portraits, 2. sporting events, 3. family portraits, 4. pet portraits, and 5. macro photos (flowers). Handouts will be provided along with a reference list of outstanding books to learn more.
Course outline:
8:30 am – 9:00 am welcome and introduction
9:00 am – 10:30 am – ISO, fstop, shutter speed
10:30 am – 10:45 am – break
10:45 am – 12:00 pm – Recipe review
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Questions and Answers
Cost: $35 per person or $20 per 4-H youth
Led by Cindy Cseri – Cindy’s passion lies with capturing landscape images, which has taken her all over the United States. Her favorite spot is Fairbanks Alaska to photograph the Northern Lights. She has also dabbled in commercial photography for local businesses.
Sep 19, 2018 | Explorations
The Schedule of Events for the Hill and Valley Exploration Tour is now available! It can be downloaded from our website or picked up from the Reedsburg Area Chamber of Commerce. Lots of great events! Something for everyone!
Sep 13, 2018 | Explorations
The Creative Christians of St. Peter’s Church of Loganville has been making quilts for those in need for the past 60 years. In 2017, 330 quilts were donated to our local communities. We appreciate all those who donate fabric or buy a quilt to assist our neighbors. All proceeds from these quilts are used to buy batting for this ministry. Quilts are for sale all four days of the Hill and Valley Exploration Tour at Joyce Ihde Studio at the Old School Art Asylum, Lime Ridge.
Sep 13, 2018 | Explorations
Welcome all to our 2018 Hill and Valley Exploration Tour Celebration and 2019 Tour Fundraiser Party. This inclusive Party is on the beautiful Narrows Creek Winery Premise. All are Welcome! Local Musicians are playing for your entertainment; Wood‐fired Oven Pizza by the Branding Iron Roadhouse, Wisconsin Fruit Wine by Narrows Creek Winery, Craft Beer, Soda, and Water are available for Purchase. A portion of all sales will go toward the 2019 Tour! Come meet your neighbors. Country Fun — Rain or Shine. Ticket Fee is $8 per person. Please no Carry‐Ins. Tickets can be purchased from Brown Paper Tickets with a credit card or with cash from Narrows Creek Winery, Loganville or the Branding Iron Roadhouse, Farm-to-Fork Eatery, Lime Ridge or the Reedsburg Area Chamber of Commerce.
Sep 13, 2018 | Explorations
Jeannette Kaderavek’s wonderful button collection, which covers the 1900 to the present, will be on display at Joyce Ihde Studio at the Old School Art Asylum – Stop # 7. Be sure to stop in and see this remarkable collection of buttons and art history.
Sep 12, 2018 | Explorations
Artist Roberta Condon will be demonstrating Pine Needle Basketry at the Narrows Creek Gardens on all four days of the Hill and Valley Exploration Tour from 10 am to 1pm. Roberta will also have Christmas Ornaments made from Organic Materials for Sale. Stop by the Narrows Creek Gardens – Stop #4 on the Hill and Valley Exploration Tour Brochure!
Sep 12, 2018 | Explorations
The Sand Hill Fiber Farm will be open during the Hill and Valley Exploration Tour. Brenda Kraemer has gorgeous fiber and yarn for sale! Use the updated Google Map to Find your way there (and to any of the Hill and Valley Exploration Tour Venues!)
Sep 9, 2018 | Explorations
What, Where, & When!
- Screening of the Farmers for America Documentary followed by a Facilitated Discussion about Local Agriculture with Randy Zogbaum, Madison College Ag Instructor, and a Farm-to-Table Luncheon Provided by the Hill and Valley Exploration Tour Group
- Saturday, September 29, 2018, 10:30 AM
- Reedsburg Library, 370 Vine Street, Reedsburg
- While there is no cost to this event, RESERVATIONS are strongly suggested. Contact Reedsburg Area Chamber of Commerce to make your reservation!
Sep 9, 2018 | Explorations
The Hill and Valley Exploration Tour Brochure and Event Schedule are now available for download! Visit our Event Downloads Page! On this page you will find pdf files of available handouts! You can also pick up the Brochure at the Reedsburg Area Chamber of Commerce.
Sep 5, 2018 | Explorations

Lynn Gnatzig on the Guitar at the Branding Iron Roadhouse, Lime Ridge
New Event at the Ihde Old School Art Asylumk – Music by Lynn Gnatzig! Join Lynn Gnatzig aka Lance Chance at the Ihde Old School Art Asylum for Music and Good Times. 2pm, Saturday 10/6 and 10/13!