Work-Play-Earth Day

Join in with the volunteers at Work-Play-Earth Day at Roche-a-Cri State Park in Friendship this Saturday May 3rd from 9AM to 3PM.  You can help park staff and Friends of the Park with their annual spring cleaning: putting in new playground equipment, cleaning up the campground and visitor use areas. Lunch will be provided. Please register by calling 608-565-2789.

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Western Chili Lunch

Enjoy some great food and support a great cause at the Western Chili Lunch Friday January 24th 10AM to 1PM at the Villa Pines Living Center in Friendship. Have a bowl of chili with some corn bread for $4, and all proceeds go to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Adams County.

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18th Annual Castle Rock Triathlon

The 18th Annual Castle Rock Triathlon: a 1/4 mile swim, 16 mile bike and 3 mile run, will be this Saturday July 27th at Castle Rock Park in Friendship.

Registration will be Friday evening July 26th 6PM-9PM at the park shelter and Saturday morning 7AM-8:30AM. Race begins at 8:45 a.m. sharp. There are 13 divisions, including a team division.

Get info on Rules and Registration here

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Fisheree Time in Adams County

As if you needed an excuse to go fishing - there are three fisherees coming up in Adams County!

Saturday January 19th head to Lake Sherwood Lodge in the Town of Rome for the Lake Sherwood Fisheree. Registration begins at 7AM, $10/adults $5/children 12 and under, and fishing is from 8AM to 4PM. Biggest fish categories include Walleye, Northern and Bass, and for children biggest Bluegill.

Also on the 19th is the Lake Mason Lions Club Annual Winter Fisheree from 5AM to 3PM at the Wagon Wheel Campground west of Briggsville. Registration is $5.

And Sunday January 27th is the Castle Rock Bassmasters Annual Fisheree on Friendship Lake in Friendship from 10AM to 3PM.

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Centennial Celebration

It all started with a railroad 100 years ago. 

The City of Adams is celebrating it's Centennial July 4th to 7th!  Opening ceremonies begin at 8AM on the 4th with the raising of the flag by the Mayor, and fun activities and events will be happening all around Adams and Friendship.

Wednesday's festivities include the 4th of July parade at 10AM and the Hobo Fire Lighting in Burt Morris Park at 6PM. Thursday you can picnic with the Hobos in Curves parking lot from 11:30AM-1:30PM and hear the Community Band at a Pie Social in Lions Park from 5PM-8PM.

Friday see Model Railroad and City displays at the Community Center from 10AM-4PM and listen to the A-F Jazz Band perform at Burt Morris Park from 5:30PM-7PM. Saturday there is a Pancake Breakfast at the Burt Morris Pavilion from 8:30AM-11AM and Antique Tractor Rides at Burt Morris Park from 10AM-4PM; the celebration ends with fireworks at 9:30PM.

There are many more activities and fun for the whole family; for the full schedule of events check out the City of Adams website Railroad Centennial/ Birth of Adams Celebration

Happy Centennial and Independence Day from BuyWisconsinLand.com

Night Hike in Roche-A-Cri Park

This Saturday come out and see nature in the dark at the park.

June 23rd Roche-A-Cri State Park in Friendship will host a Night Hike.  Beginning at twilight (around 7PM) there will be an educational program at the Kiosk picnic shelter, followed by a hike on a path lit by tiki torches from 8PM to 10PM.  Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of Roche-A-Cri.

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GRABAAWR is coming!

The GReat Annual Bicycle Adventure Along the Wisconsin River - GRABAAWR - will be again making a stop in Adams-Friendship June 21st-22nd.

The 27th Annual GRABAAWR bicycle tour will begin July 16th at the headwaters of the Wisconsin River in Eagle River and will also be stopping in Rhinelander, Merrill, Stevens Point, Baraboo before finishing where the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers meet in Prairie du Chien on July 23rd.

The Cyclists will be stopping at Adams-Friendship High School for the night, and a Concert in Friendship Village Park at 6PM is planned.

Get more information about GRABAAWR and other Wisconsin bike tours here bike Wisconsin - GRABAAWR

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Chili Fiesta

The Adams County Humane Society is hosting a Chili Fiesta Saturday April 14th from 11AM to 4PM at the Friendship Village Hall.  There will be lots of delicious homemade chili with many toppings options, beverages and desserts.  Cost is $5/adults and $2.50/kids.  There will also be crafts, baked goods and ACHS t-shirts for sale. Proceeds will go to the Adams County Humane Society.

Check out the ACHS website to see their "wishlist" and the animals waiting to find good homes adamscountyhumanesociety.org

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Easter in Adams County

Get ready for Easter!  Here are some events happening around Adams County.

April 4th - Easter Bake Sale at Moundview Memorial Hospital in Friendship.

April 6th 3:30PM - Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Villa Pines in Friendship. For kids preschool through 3rd grade.

April 7th 10AM -  Children's Easter Egg Hunt at Lake Arrowhead in the Town of Rome.

April 7th 10AM - Easter Egg Hunt at Easton-White Creek Lions Park in White Creek.

April 8th 10AM - Annual Easter Brunch at Lake Arrowhead in the Town of Rome. Call for reservations 715-325-3341.

Happy Easter from all of us at BuyWisconsinLand.com

Games and Grilled Cheese

Need a break from the winter ho-hums?  The Friendship Connection in Friendship is hosting "Games and Grilled Cheese" a day of fun and food Wednesday March 7th from 11AM-3PM.

Bring your favorite sandwich fixins, they provide the sandwiches.  Then stay for games, cards and Wii Bowling.  All are welcome.
More information here GAMES AND GRILLED CHEESE

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Inspirational Music

Enjoy some wonderful music this Saturday January 14th by the Moody Symphonic Band. The concert begins at 6PM at the Adams – Friendship Middle School.

The Moody Bible Institute’s Symphonic Band, under the direction of David Gauger, travels across the country each year, will perform a selection of hymns and gospel songs in both traditional and contemporary styles.

For more information about this group click here Moody Symphonic Band

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Adams County New Years

Ready to ring in 2012?

If you're looking for a New Years Eve party, Lake Arrowhead is hosting their annual event at the Clubhouse beginning at 8:30PM with music by Rumors. There will also be a party at the Grand Marsh Community Center from 7PM to Midnight.

New Years Day brings the Polar Bear Jump For Kids to benefit the Children's Miracle Network at Lure Bar at Noon. See their flyer for details and pledge sheet Jump For Kids

January 1st the Rome Sno-Bandits Poker Run Begins. See details on their website Rome Sno-Bandits

A very Happy New Year from all of us at BuyWisconsinLand.com

Winter Birds

Do you like to watch birds?  Want to know more, or visit with others who like birds too?

The Bird Lovers Club is holding their monthly meeting tomorrow, December 16th, from 1:30PM to 3:30PM at the Friendship Connection in Friendship.  This month's topic is "Birds in Winter".  The meeting is free, and new friends are always welcome.

All of us at BuyWisconsinLand.com wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas.

Eat Dinner and Run for Food

Lots of fun greets us at the holiday season approaches, and Adams County is no exception.

November 19th is opening day for Whitetail Gun Deer Season and that means it's time for St Joseph's Annual Deer Hunters Dinner. The famous swiss steak meal with all the trimmings will be served Saturday evening from 4PM to 7PM at St Joseph's Parish Center. Tickets at the door will be$8.50/Adults $6.50/children under 10.

Next week brings Thanksgiving, and this year before you feast come and join in the Adams County Running Club Family Turkey Trot Just remember to bring a non-parishable item for the food pantry, then walk or run from Friendship Park to Cenex and back, a 3 mile route, and make room for the turkey late. This event begins at 8AM, so you'll be back home in time to see the Packer game!

Good luck to all the hunters this weekend, and Happy Thanksgiving from BuyWisconsinLand.com

HCE Harvest Festival

Adams Friendship High School will host the Home and Community Education Harvest Festival Saturday November 5th 9:30AM-2PM.  Bring a non-perishable food item for free admission and check out the silent auction, bake sale, cookie walk, crafts & gifts, and more.  Entertainment provided by "Country Pals"

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October 1st

Next Saturday visit Adams County and join in these fun events!

7th Annual Cemetary Tour begins at 9:30AM. The bus will leave the McGowan House in Friendship and you will visit the Olin Cemetery, Townline Cemetery, and Easton Cemetery and "hear stories of Spirits. The tour is $12/person for transportation and lunch. Contact www.adamshistory.com for more details.

Quincy Fire Dept. Open House and Annual Dance is also October 1st.  Head to the firehouse from 9AM-2PM, then to the Dellwood Pavilion for dancing 8PM-Midnight

For those who miss fun in the snow, check out the Vintage Snowmobile Race and Show sponsored by Rustic Ridge Riders and Castle Rock Lions. Registration starts at 8:30AM and racing at 11AM at the Adams County Fairgrounds.  Registration forms can be found here  www.rusticridgeriders.org

Hope you get the chance to get outdoors, enjoy the autumn leaves and these fun events.

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Adams County Fair

It's time for the Adams County Fair August 10th-14th at the County Fairgrounds in Friendship.

Tueday August 9th visit the Fairgrounds at 6PM for the Dog Show.

Wednesday is free admission.

Get a Carnival Mega Pass - good for rides Thursday-Sunday $50.

For list and times of all events visit Adams County Fair

"Home for the Holidays" weekend in Adams-Friendship

Visiting Adams County this Thanksgiving weekend? Check out these local events

Breakfast with Santa will be Saturday November 29th from 9-11 at the Adams-Friendship High School.
The "Home for the Holidays Parade" will be Saturday November 29th at 4pm on Main Street through Adams and Friendship, followed by the official "Lighting of the Friendship Tree" at the Courthouse.

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone from all of us at BuyWisconsinLand.com