St. John the Baptist Parish, Cooks Valley, is hosting its Annual Pork Steak Dinner on Oct. 25, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., following Mass.

The meal will feature pork steak, sauerkraut and your choice of dumplings or mashed potatoes, all served with various trimmings.

Parishioners and guests can enjoy the dinner in a cafeteria-style setting or opt for drive-up carry-out services, available in the rectory garage.

The cost is $13 for adults, $7 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for preschoolers. We hope to see you there!

The Granny Basketball Exhibition will showcase the La Crosse Does vs. the Diocesan Padres. Doors open at 6 p.m., and a freewill donation can be made at the door. All proceeds will benefit Casa Hogar Juan Pablo II.

The Knights of Columbus are hosting the annual Hunters Stag on Thursday, Nov. 5, from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The meal will include Hunter's stew, coleslaw, homemade bread, and free refreshments from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Free sweepstakes entry with purchase of a meal ticket.

Sweepstake prizes include:
1st place - crossbow
2nd place - 22 long rifle
3rd place - ladder tree stand.

Other main prize drawings are $100, $75 and $50 cash.

Tickets are $15 at the door or from a KC member and entitle the purchaser to a Hunter's Stew Dinner with refreshments and participation in the sweepstakes prize drawings. *Need not be present to win the sweepstakes prizes.*

Everyone is welcome—including spouses.

This is a nonprofit community fundraiser.

The 2026 Annual Legacy Guild Benefit Dinner will be held to support Casa Hogar Juan Pablo II.

The social hour will begin at 4:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:00 p.m.

For more information or to register, please visit frjoesguild.org/events. Kindly RSVP by Friday, Oct. 23rd.

Join us for Columbus High School's Alpine Holiday on Nov. 13-14, featuring a fantastic lineup of events!

Here is just a sampling:

**Friday:**
- Fish Fry
- Beer Garden
- Book Store
- Kid's Raffle Table
- Silent Auction
- Kiddie Games
- Richie Yurkovich & Polkarioty Performance

**Saturday:**
- Pancake Brunch
- Pulled Pork Dinner
- Raffle Tickets
- Craft Boutique
- Ugly Sweater Fun Run/Walk
- Fancy Faces Face Painting
- Santa and Mrs. Claus
- CCHS Jazz Band Performance
- Trivia Competition
- $10,000 Grand Prize Raffle Drawing

AND SO MUCH MORE!

**Event Hours:**
- Friday: 4 PM to 11:30 PM
- Saturday: 8 AM to 8 PM

Come enjoy tons of fun, food, music, and more!

For the complete schedule of events, visit 
columbuscatholicschools.org/news-events/alpine-holiday.cfm

Join us for Columbus High School's Alpine Holiday on Nov. 13-14, featuring a fantastic lineup of events!

Here is just a sampling:

**Friday:**
- Fish Fry
- Beer Garden
- Book Store
- Kid's Raffle Table
- Silent Auction
- Kiddie Games
- Richie Yurkovich & Polkarioty Performance

**Saturday:**
- Pancake Brunch
- Pulled Pork Dinner
- Raffle Tickets
- Craft Boutique
- Ugly Sweater Fun Run/Walk
- Fancy Faces Face Painting
- Santa and Mrs. Claus
- CCHS Jazz Band Performance
- Trivia Competition
- $10,000 Grand Prize Raffle Drawing

AND SO MUCH MORE!

**Event Hours:**
- Friday: 4 PM to 11:30 PM
- Saturday: 8 AM to 8 PM

Come enjoy tons of fun, food, music, and more!

For the complete schedule of events, visit 
columbuscatholicschools.org/news-events/alpine-holiday.cfm

Copy of Rachel's Vineyard Retreat Initial retreat acceptance letter

Cost $100 per couple

Mass will follow the retreat at 4pm with a specialblessing for the engaged couples.

Couples will be given certificates of completion ofthe Married Love: Two Becoming One Program.

Limited to 16 couples.

For more information or to register, please contact:

Katie Pierce - Parish Secretary at:

Email: psecretary@queenoftheapostlestomah.com

Phone: 608-372-4516

Come join us at the 60th Annual Holly Berry Fair! Located in the gym of Providence Academy, our fair is divided into amazing booths where you can get your holiday shopping done early! Our booths include Jewelry Booth, Mystery Gifts (all brand new items already wrapped for you), Bakery Booth (including homemade take & bake pies and lefse!), Second Time Around Rummage Booth with $5 fill-a-bag. Join us for the 60th Annual Holly Berry Fair at Providence Academy! Our fair is hosted in the gym by the St. James Parish PCCW and Providence Academy and features a variety of exciting booths where you can get your holiday shopping done early.

Here’s what you can expect:

- **Jewelry Booth**: Discover beautiful pieces for everyone on your list.
- **Mystery Gifts**: All brand-new items, already wrapped for you!
- **Bakery Booth**: Enjoy homemade take-and-bake pies and lefse.
- **Second Time Around Rummage Booth**: Fill a bag for just $5!
- **New Vintage Village Booth**: Explore unique vintage finds.
- **Homemade Creations**: Shop for homemade beef tallow soaps and lotions, gourmet herb sea salts, unique gifts, and much more.
- **Raffle Baskets**: Try your luck for a chance to win.
- **Silent Auction**: Bid on gift certificates to local restaurants, gift baskets from area businesses, antiques, and collectibles.

Don't miss our Grand Prize Sweepstakes, where you could win a 55” LED Smart TV or one of 11 cash prizes!

Visit Santa from 10 a.m. to noon—bring your camera for a free picture of your kids with Santa! Kids can also enjoy pay-to-play carnival-style games in Santa’s Winter Wonderland, with guaranteed prizes.

Our Refreshment Booth will serve breakfast items to energize you, and don't forget to stay for lunch! We’ll have walking tacos, hearty chili, and more. Plus, we'll be giving away hourly door prizes throughout the event.

We look forward to seeing you there! Vintage Village Booth, Homemade Creations (including homemade beef tallow soaps & lotions, gourmet herb sea salts, unique gifts & much more!), Raffle Baskets, Silent Auction with gift certificates to local restaurants, gift baskets from area businesses and antiques & collectibles. Try your luck at our Grand Prize Sweepstakes, where you could win a 55” LED Smart TV or 1 of 11 cash prizes. Visit Santa from 10a.m.-Noon (Bring your camera to snap a free picture of your kiddos with Santa)! Pay to Play carnival-Style games for the kiddos in Santa’s Winter Wonderland with guaranteed prizes. Our Refreshment Booth will be selling breakfast items to get you energized. Stay for lunch! They’ll also have walking tacos, hearty chili, and much more. Hourly door prizes & plenty of free parking! There really is something for everyone at The Holly Berry Fair!

Join us for the St. Mary Help of Christians Parish Annual Christmas Fair! Enjoy delicious carry-out options, including homemade chicken dumpling soup, creamy chicken and wild rice soup, or chili, all available for $9 per quart.

Highlights of the event include:
- Artisan breads, stollen, scones, and other homemade bakery treats
- Handcrafted wreaths
- Cookie Walk ($6 per pound)
- Silent auction baskets
- Instant door prizes
- Craft vendors
- Scrip gift cards for sale
- Free admission

For more information, please contact us at 715-223-3048.

Additionally, the Catholic Financial Life Branch 234 will provide matching funds up to $1,000. We hope to see you there!

Sacred Heart of Jesus School is hosting the 4th Annual Community Trivia Night on Saturday, Nov. 14th at the Cashton Community Hall! Doors open at 5:30 pm, and Trivia begins at 6:30 pm. The cost to play is $250/team, with teams of up to 10 members. To register your team, visit smash3p.org/trivia, call the Sacred Heart School office at 608.654.7733 or visit the school office at 710 Kenyon St, Cashton. Proceeds to benefit Sacred Heart Catholic School. Food is provided and drinks will be available throughout the evening. Bring your thinking caps!

A delicious breakfast will be served, featuring pancakes, French toast, sausage, eggs, applesauce, milk, coffee, and juice.

A freewill donation is appreciated. Please join us in supporting the annual high school scholarship program.

St. Bronislava Parish in Plover will host its 18th Annual Craft and Vendor Sale on Sunday, Nov. 22, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. There will be food, beverages, and local businesses with booths. Everyone is welcome to attend.