ANNOUNCEMENTS

Still time to catch "Nibbles & Bits"

The River Falls Community Theatre will present Nibbles & Bits: A Night of One-Acts & Desserts Feb. 15, 16, 22 and 23 at the River Falls Golf Course, 1011 County Road M. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with pre-show music and dessert starting at 6:45 p.m. Performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and include coffee and dessert. Tickets available in advance at the Dish & Spoon Café, 208 N Main St.

February 14, 2013

Births (Feb. 14, 2013)

RIVER FALLS AREA HOSPITAL Cayden James Langer was born on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, to Tessa and Paul Langer of Ellsworth. Also welcomed by brother, Ashton; and grandparents: Tammie and Jim Anger of Spring Valley and Sue and Gaylen Langer of Beldenville.

February 14, 2013

Opening reception Feb. 15 for new exhibitions

A series of exhibitions featuring mixed media collage by Carol Adleman, Luck; mixed media abstract expressionism by Charles A. Condon, River Falls; soda-fired stoneware by Jude Ryan Reiling, Minneapolis; mixed media sculpture by Mark D. Roberts and Denise Rouleau, Minneapolis; and acrylics and colored pencil drawings by Michael Tarr, Menomonie will be on view Feb. 15 through March 17 in The Galleries of The Phipps Center for the Arts.

February 14, 2013

"Comic Book Artist" auditions set at Phipps

The Phipps Children’s Theater will hold auditions for area students in grades 7 through 9 for the spring production of “The Adventures of a Comic Book Artist,” with book and lyrics by Pat Lydersen, and music by Wendy Woolf, on Tuesday and Thursday, Feb. 26 and 28 at 6 p.m. in the Black Box Theater of The Phipps Center for the Arts. Callbacks will be held on Friday, March 1, at 6 p.m.

February 14, 2013

Spring Valley Stagehands needs singing and non-singing performers

SPRING VALLEY—The Spring Valley Stagehands will hold auditions for “Oliver” at the Spring Valley Theater this Sunday from 8-10 p.m., and next Monday and Tuesday, from 6-9 p.m.

February 13, 2013

Gov. Walker in Hudson to announce law enforcement initiatives

Gov. Scott Walker was in Hudson Tuesday afternoon to announce new law enforcement initiatives aimed at the protection of children and sexual assault victims as well as funds to collect DNA upon arrest.

February 12, 2013

Experience "Carnival" Valentine's Day

The Wyman Series at UW-River Falls will present Carnaval Brasileiro (Brazilian Carnival) at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 14, in the University Center’s Falcon’s Nest. The event is free and open to the public.

February 12, 2013

Inspirational veteran to address business-banquet guests

The St. Croix County Economic Development Corporation holds its annual awards banquet Thursday, Feb. 21, at the R&D banquet hall, 1490 131st St., New Richmond, and invites all interested in attending to reply before Feb. 11.

February 06, 2013

Stargazing begins soon at UW-River Falls

The UWRF Physics Department begins its spring season of free, public observatory viewings and astronomy talks on Tuesday, Feb. 12. Objects to be seen in the telescopes include planets, globular clusters, open clusters, nebulae, galaxies, moons, and double stars.

February 06, 2013

Local crooners offer Valentine serenades

The harmony and chorus singing groups, Croix Chordsmen and Vallee de Croix Sweet Adelines, dispatch its members in quartets each year to deliver singing Valentines on Thursday, Feb. 14, to sweethearts throughout western Wisconsin and the St. Croix Valley.

February 05, 2013

Births (Jan. 31, 2013)

RIVER FALLS AREA HOSPITAL Abigail Ruby Main was born on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, to Linda and Matthew Main of Glenwood City. Also welcomed by brothers, Mitchel and Daniel Main; and grandparents: Robert and Carolyn Tuttle of Glenwood City; and Michael and Jan Main of Solon Springs.

February 02, 2013

Mixed media at Galleries, oil painting classes begin

A series of exhibitions featuring a mixed media installation by Mary Bergs, Minneapolis; mixed media printmaking by CathyJean Clark, Neillsville; oil paintings by Tom McGregor, St. Paul; ceramics by Ursula Hargens, Minneapolis; acrylics on panel by Leslie Pilgrim, Mendota Heights, Minn.; journal drawings and watercolors by Tara Sweeney, St. Paul; and a group exhibition featuring work in a range of media by 11 local artists who participated in a series of seminars during 2012 focusing on the role of art and sustainability will be on view through Feb. 10 in The Galleries of The Phipps Center for the Arts.

January 31, 2013

Weather delays trash collection

Advanced Disposal, formerly Veolia Environmental Services, announced early the morning of Tuesday, Jan. 29, that trash trucks would not run due to icy side streets, neighborhoods and parking lots. Service will resume Wednesday, Jan. 30, and will run one day behind for the week.

January 29, 2013

Octagon House Museum opens for Hot Air Affair tours

The Octagon House Museum will be open for guided tours on Saturday, Feb. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the annual Hot Air Affair.

January 27, 2013

Births (Jan. 24, 2013)

RIVER FALLS AREA HOSPITAL Layla Marie Ingli was born on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, to Heather Styba and Nicholas Ingli of Ellsworth. Also welcomed by brother, Anthony Langer; grandparents: Greg and Sue Styba of Ellsworth; and Randy and Becky Ingli of Ellsworth; Uncles: Brad Styba; and Randy Ingli Jr.; and Aunt Mylessa Ingli.

January 25, 2013