Volunteers are needed for Fort Atkinson’s Community Christmas Dinner this weekend, according to information released by the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fort Atkinson, which organizes the event. "We are in need of many more volunteers on Christmas Day for theCommunity Christmas Dinner. We have a variety of jobs to...
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Evergreen Cemetery Association joins Fort Chamber
Evergreen Cemetery Association, which oversees Evergreen Cemetery, the largest cemetery in Fort Atkinson and the second largest cemetery in Jefferson County, has joined the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce. A nonprofit organization, Evergreen Cemetery Association is governed by a board of trustees dedicated to providing a dignified final resting...
‘Magic on Jones Avenue’ draws holiday crowd
The second annual “Magic on Jones Avenue” drew a crowd to the Glacial River Trail late Friday afternoon. Jones Market presented the holiday three-hour event, which took place beneath clear, albeit cold, skies. Local photographer Ryan Ebert took family photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and Jones mascot "Porkchop Jones."...
Homeless Vigil to be held in Jones Park
The Homeless Coalition of Fort Atkinson will be sponsoring a Homelessness Vigil to promote awareness and to raise funds for homelessness in the Fort Atkinson area. The vigil will take place in Jones Park in Fort Atkinson, near the concession stand, Dec. 21, at 6 p.m. The event is...
Rotary Depot decorations extend holiday lights exhibit
The Fort Atkinson Rotary Club is helping brighten up Janesville Avenue this holiday season. After their weekly luncheon meeting Monday, members decorated the Rotary Depot with lights, just in time for Friday’s “Magic on Jones Avenue” event. On Friday, Dec. 17, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., Jones Dairy Farm is...