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For community members who would like to learn more about the history of women’s voting and suffrage rights in Wisconsin, “We Stand on Their Shoulders,” a traveling display at the public library might be informative.

The display will be at 500 Silent St. from August 3-31.

The display explores moments when women in Wisconsin gained political rights and highlights a few key leaders, according to the library’s website.

Across eight panels, it covers the ratification of the 19th Amendment, the 1921 Wisconsin Equal Rights Act, 1924 Indian Citizenship Act and 1965 Voting Rights Act, the website states.

The display “shares the important story of women’s quest for political rights and recognition through quotes, photographs, and a timeline of events,” the library’s website adds.

Tweens Among Us

2-3 p.m., Thursday, August 19

Play Among Us with other kids. For ages 8-11.

Dragonfly Monitors Meetup

4-5 p.m., Thursday, August 19

Join Upper Sugar River Watershed Association at Badger Mill Creek on County Rd J for a Dragonfly Monitors Meetup. Upper Sugar Board President Robert Bohanan will help you to identify dragonflies found around the pond & will answer any questions you may have about monitoring.

Music: Old Black Joe

5-8 p.m., Thursday, August 19

Hop Garden Tap Room, 6818 Canal St., Paoli.

Drag Queen Bingo

5 p.m., Thursday, August 19

Located at My Tipsy Gypsy, 6890 Paoli Road.

Music: Jim White

6-8 p.m., Thursday, August 19

“Madison musician Jim White can be heard around town wielding nothing more than his acoustic guitar and a heartfelt mix of indie-folk and indie-pop tunes. These days, Jim continues entertaining crowds by sharing an eclectic mix of his favorite songs. From Ryan Adams to Justin Townes Earle, Dawes to Death Cab, there’s a little something for everyone.”

Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro is at 6857 Paoli Road.

Music at Riley Tavern

7 p.m., Thursday, August 19

Music by The Michael Mikrut Band and Rock Easy Entertainment.

He’ll be at Riley Tavern, 8205 Klevenville Riley Road.

Music: Eugene Gruber

5-8 p.m., Friday, August 20

Hop Garden Tap Room, 6818 Canal St., Paoli.

Teen Outdoor Movie: 2000s Night

8-10 p.m., Friday, August 20

Snack on some popcorn while you watch Shrek on a big screen in the library’s parking lot theater. For ages 12-18. What to bring: mosquito armor, blanket for cooler night temperatures, and a camp chair (some will be provided). Either bring a mask or be prepared to social distance.

Blood Drive

10:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., Saturday, August 21

Held at Burn Boot Camp, 411 Prairie Heights Drive.

Seussical the Musical Auditions

9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, August 21

Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical KIDS, a fantastical musical extravaganza.

Auditions are open to youth in grade 3 (as of 2021/2022 school year) up through age 11 (as of 8/21/21).

Singing in the Rain Auditions

1-7 p.m., Saturday, August 21

Singin’ in the Rain JR. has all the makings of a Tinseltown tabloid headline — the starlet, the leading man and a love affair that could change lives and make or break careers.

For youth age 12 (as of 8/21/21) through 8th grade (in the 2021-2022 school year).

Saturday Storytime

11 a.m., Saturday, August 21

Join Kismet Books for a story and maybe a song upstairs in the Brickhouse Studio. Stories are read by community volunteers and sometimes special guests. Held at 101 Main St.

Music: Elizabeth Mary followed by Alpha Romeos

1-8 p.m., Saturday, August 21

Hop Garden Tap Room, 6818 Canal St., Paoli.

Chinese & English “Back to School” Outdoor Storytime with VAIS

2-2:30 p.m., Saturday, August 21

Ni hao and hello! It’s time for Chinese & English “Back to School” Outdoor story time with Verona Area International School (VAIS) and the Verona Public Library. Don’t miss this special event celebrating the return to school and featuring Suzanne Bloom’s “The Bus for Us” along with songs, language practice, and a take-home craft. All ages are welcome. Find a circle on the ground for your family’s space, so that you can keep distanced from others.

Food Truck Festival

3 p.m., Saturday, August 21

Join for an evening of food, fun, and beer. No Entry Fee. Five Food Trucks. Live Music. Families Welcome.

Held at Wisconsin Brewing Company, 1079 American Way.

Polka Party

3 p.m., Saturday, August 21

Who doesn’t love a Saturday afternoon of fun and great polka? It is Wisconsin after all. Stacy Harbaugh will be spinning vintage vinyl classics.

Held at Too and Kate’s Wine Bar, 109 S. Main St.

Music: Caravan

6-8 p.m., Saturday, August 21

“Caravan is a world traveling acoustic instrumental jazz group from Madison, WI. They are primarily influenced by the legendary Gypsy Jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt. The ensemble also pulls influence from American Swing, Jazz, Latin, Parisian Waltz, European Folk and other vintage Jazz sources.”

Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro is at 6857 Paoli Road.

Rob’s Sugar River Ramble

7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, August 22

Connect with the Upper Sugar River Watershed by land and water as you cycle through the rolling countryside beginning in Mount Horeb, then paddle the sparkling Sugar River until you reach your destination near Paoli. After the event, get transported back to Mount Horeb with your fellow participants for a locally-sourced feast, beer tasting and entertainment from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Paoli Farmers Market

9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday, August 22

The Paoli Farmers’ Market has returned to the banks of the Sugar River.

The event, which takes place at Paoli Mill, 6890 Paoli Road, is set for Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through fall, according to the Visit Paoli Facebook page.

Goods including honey, vinaigrettes, cheeses, caramels and cookies are available from vendors. Beer is available from The Hop Garden and breakfast burritos are made fresh by Molino Taqueria. There will also be live music each week on a stage, according to the Hop Garden’s Facebook page.

For information, call 235-2771.

Music: The Rascal Theory

10 a.m., Sunday, August 22

Soul/blues/rock. Free. Hop Garden Tap Room shows will take place in adjacent Paoli Mill Park. 6818 Canal St.

In-Person Voter Registration

1-2:30 p.m., Monday, August 23

Holly Licht, City Clerk, will be available to register City of Verona residents to vote at the Verona Public Library. When registering, you must present Proof of Residence, a document showing your current name at your current address.

Open Art: Farm

2-3 p.m., Monday, August 23

Pick up the supplies for this virtual crafting program. And then tune in at the scheduled day and time to get creative with your materials. Ages 2-10.

Malifaux Game Night

5-10 p.m., Monday, August 23

Come Play Malifaux at Valhalla Hobby, 535 Half Mile Road. Masks are currently required.

Drag Queen Bingo

6:30 p.m., Monday, August 23

At Fifth Quarter Sports Bar and Grill, 161 Horizon Drive.

Everybody Story Time Outdoors

9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 24

Stories and songs for children and their caregivers outdoors. 20-25 minutes. Ages 0-5.

This story time will be repeated at 10:30 a.m.

Walk behind the library to find our outdoor story time space. Bring your blanket and find a circle on the ground for your family’s space, so that you can keep distanced from others.

Bee Keeping

2 p.m., Tuesday, August 24

Join Randy Deering at the Verona Senior Center for an interesting presentation about his experience with bee keeping, maintenance of bee colonies, and common man made hives. Randy will also talk about the importance of the honey bee and how they help our environment. Honey samples provided.

Disney Trivia

6:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 24

Topics to cover Disney animated classics, Pixar, live-action remakes, the Parks and more. This event is family friendly and will take place outside on the patio, weather permitting.

Cost to participate is $5 a person.

Held at Wisconsin Brewing Company, 1079 American Way.

”Recognition and Resilience: Grief and the Loss of Traditions During the Pandemic”

6:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 24

In this virtual presentation, you’ll join outreach workers from Project Recovery for a discussion to acknowledge what we’ve all lost during the pandemic, to embrace closure and to reclaim the traditions that help us make sense of our lives, according to an event description.

Free Blood Pressure Clinic

9-10 a.m., Wednesday, August 25

The Verona EMS will hold a free blood pressure clinic at the Verona Senior Center.

Reiki and Reflexology Presentation

Noon, Wednesday, August 25

Come to the Verona Senior Center to meet Traci Hertzler. Traci is a Practitioner of the Energinitic Arts, Reiki Master and Teacher, EMF Balancing Practitioner, Reflexologist and Spiritual Growth and Development Mentor. She is currently offering Reiki and Foot Reflexology appointments at the Verona Senior Center. Traci, will be talking about Reiki, Foot Reflexology and their benefits as well as answering any questions you may have.

Verona Downtown Farmers Market

3-6:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 25

Hometown Junction Park, 101 Railroad St.

Music: Andy Braun

5-8 p.m., Thursday, August 26

Hop Garden Tap Room, 6818 Canal St., Paoli.

Books ‘n Booze Virtual Book Club

6 p.m., Thursday, August 26

Join to virtually to discuss “This is How You Lose the Time War” by Amal El-Mohtar. Books are available for curbside or in-person pick-up at the Verona Public Library.

Synopsis: “Among the ashes of a dying world, an agent of the Commandant finds a letter. It reads: Burn before reading. Thus begins an unlikely correspondence between two rival agents hellbent on securing the best possible future for their warring factions. Now, what began as a taunt, a battlefield boast, grows into something more. Something epic. Something romantic. Something that could change the past and the future.”

Music: John Gay

6-8 p.m., Thursday, August 26

“Singer-Songwriter, John Gay’s, gritty contemplative sound ripened in prison while he served a nine year sentence for marijuana that started in 2011. During his initial confinement of over five years when he wasn’t on his bunk with his bible, John was in a storage closet at Fox Lake Correctional Institution with his guitar writing music, singing and praying.”

Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro is at 6857 Paoli Road.

Music at Riley Tavern

7 p.m., Thursday, August 26

Music by Peter Henry Fisk, a singer and instrumentalist.

He’ll be at Riley Tavern, 8205 Klevenville Riley Road.