Community Calendar: November 10-19
Time, date, location subject to change. Check veronapress.com for updates.
Friday, Nov. 10
Baby Story Time
10:30-11 a.m. or 1-1:30 p.m. at the Verona Public Library, 500 Silent St., Verona.
A lap-sit story time for ages 0-18 months with their caregivers. No registration required.
Veterans Program
11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, 101 W. Railroad St., and the Verona Senior Center, 108 Paoli St., Verona.
Join the Verona Senior Center to celebrate, remember and thank all veterans. For more information and to register for lunch, call 608-845-7471.
Live Music – Taylor & Von
6-9 p.m. at Wisconsin Brewing Company, 1079 American Way, Verona.
Join for an evening of live music at Wisconsin Brewing Company.
Live Music – Andrew Robinson
6-9 p.m. at Hop Haus Brewing Company, 231 S. Main St., Verona.
Stop by Hop Haus Brewing Company for live music with Andrew Robinson.
Live Music – Comin’ in Hot
6-9 p.m. at Toot + Kate’s Winebar, 109 S. Main St., Verona.
Join Comin’ in Hot for their debut show at Toot and Kate’s Winebar.
Saturday, Nov. 11
Christmas/Holiday Bazaar and Luncheon
8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Andrew Church, 301 N. Main St., Verona.
Stop by St. Andrew Church for a luncheon from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and a sweepstakes drawing at 2 p.m. There will be holiday crafts, gift baskets, a bake sale, woodworking by Knights of Columbus, a Children’s Christmas Shop and more.
Holiday Arts & Crafts Sale
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sugar Creek Elementary School, 740 N. Main St., Verona.
Join the Verona Area Education Foundation for the 27th annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Sale, which will feature work from more than 70 local artisans and crafters.
Holiday Kick-Off Workshop
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Signs by Caitlin Studio, 403 Venture Ct., Verona.
Stop by Signs by Caitlin Studio for a fun afternoon of sign making with over 400 designs to choose from. For more information and to register, visit facebook.com/events/314928864500473.
Riley Tavern’s 75th Birthday Party
2-9 p.m. at Riley’s Tavern, 8205 Klevenville Rd., Verona.
This year marks the building’s 75th anniversary as a tavern. There will be birthday hats and cake while supplies last, plus live music from the Dawg Bones at 2:30 p.m. and Railhopper at 6 p.m.
Dessert After Dark – An Evening of Stargazing with Sweets
4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Farley Center, 2299 Spring Rose Rd., Verona.
Stop by the Farley Center for a live stargazing program with MMSD Planetarium director Ben Senson and enjoy cake pops from Craig’s Cakes. For more information and to register, visit VisitVeronaWI.com/events.
Sunday, Nov. 12
ChopChop Family Cooking Club
1-2 p.m. at Badger Prairie Needs Network, 1200 E. Verona Ave., Verona.
Join UW-Health physicians at Badger Prairie Needs Network for a cooking and nutrition class for kids ages six and up. While cooking Triple Green Pasta, children will learn about food, cooking, nutrition and health. To learn more and register, visit bpnn.org/events.
Live Music – Andy Braun
1-4 p.m. at Wisconsin Brewing Company, 1079 American Way, Verona.
Join for an afternoon of live music at Wisconsin Brewing Company.
Moms Demand Action Meetup
4 p.m. at Kismet Books, 101 N. Main St., Verona.
Join members of Moms Demand Action to learn more about the organization, get the latest on gun violence prevention bills and talk with local volunteers. To RSVP and learn more, visit act.everytown.org/event/moms-demand-action-event.
Monday, Nov. 13
Coffee and Craft with Renaissance
9-11 a.m. at the Verona Senior Center, 108 Paoli St., Verona.
Join Renaissance Senior Living from Hilldale for a fun “Leave it to the Gnome” craft. This is a free event. Register online or by calling 608-845-7471.
Toddler Story Time
9:30-10 a.m. at the Verona Public Library, 500 Silent St., Verona.
Stories and songs for toddlers and their caregivers. For ages 1-2, no registration required.
Preschool Story Time
10:30-11 a.m. at the Verona Public Library, 500 Silent St., Verona.
Stories and songs for preschoolers and their caregivers. For ages 3-5, no registration required.
Senior Case Management Outreach
2-3 p.m. at the Verona Public Library, 500 Silent St., Verona.
A Verona Senior Center case manager will be available to answer questions and provide resources for older adults and their caregivers. For more information, contact the senior center at 608-845-7471.
Navigate Your Healthcare with MyChart
6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Verona Public Library, 500 Silent St., Verona.
Join Epic staff as they go through the navigation basics of MyChart. Registration is required. To learn more and register, visit veronapubliclibrary.org/events.
Tuesday, Nov. 14
Facebook Day-to-Day
10 a.m. at the Verona Senior Center, 108 Paoli St., Verona.
Join Rich Bartlett as he shares an overview of using Facebook, including how to “like” posts and share/tag others. Register online or by calling 608-845-7471.
Card Making Group
10 a.m. at the Verona Senior Center, 108 Paoli St., Verona.
Cost is $15 per person. To register, contact Terry at 608-712-0572.
Early Reader Book Club
4-4:30 p.m. at the Verona Public Library, 500 Silent St., Verona.
Library staff will read aloud longer books, then lead a discussion and fun activity. For ages 5-7, no pre-reading or registration required.
Selling Yourself: Resume to Interview Workshop
6-8 p.m. at Badger Prairie Needs Network, 1200 E. Verona Ave., Verona.
Join career coach Frank Poggio to learn more about the resume and interview process. To register, email info@BPNN.org.
Wednesday, Nov. 15
Toddler Story Time
9:30-10 a.m. at the Verona Public Library, 500 Silent St., Verona.
Stories and songs for toddlers and their caregivers. For ages 1-2, no registration required.
Preschool Story Time
10:30-11 a.m. at the Verona Public Library, 500 Silent St., Verona.
Stories and songs for preschoolers and their caregivers. For ages 3-5, no registration required.
Thursday, Nov. 16
Sensory Story Time
9:30-10 a.m. at the Verona Public Library, 500 Silent St., Verona.
Build communication and friendship skills in a supportive environment with a visual schedule, yoga and more. For ages 3-5, no registration required.
POA’s and Elder Law
10 a.m. at the Verona Senior Center, 108 Paoli St., Verona.
Join Anna Main of Haskins Short and Brindley, LLC to learn more about what a power of attorney is, how to create one and how they help you plan for the future. Register online or by calling 608-845-7471.
Everybody Story Time
10:30-11 a.m. at the Verona Public Library, 500 Silent St., Verona.
Everybody Story Time features books, songs and rhymes. For ages 0-5, no registration required.
Knitting Group
1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Verona Senior Center, 108 Paoli St., Verona.
The Knitting Group meets on the first, third and fifth Thursday of the month. To RSVP, call 608-845-7471.
Pokémon Club
4-5 p.m. at the Verona Public Library, 500 Silent St., Verona.
Join fellow Pokémon fanatics for a Pokémon activity each month. For ages 6-11, no registration required. To learn more, visit veronapubliclibrary.org/events.
Books ‘n Booze Book Club
6-7 p.m. at Stone Porch Alehouse, 950 Kimball Ln., Verona.
Join to discuss “How Minds Change” by David McRaney. Books are available for pick up at the library service desk. No registration required. To learn more, visit veronapubliclibrary.org/events.
Verona Lions Club Monthly Meeting
6-8 p.m., location varies.
Members of the community are invited to learn more about the Lions Club and its commitment to making Verona a better place to live. For more information, including an exact meeting location, email verona.lions@gmail.com.
VACT presents “Frozen, Kids!”
6 p.m. at the Badger Ridge Middle School Performing Arts Center, 300 Richard St., Verona.
For more information and tickets, visit vact.org.
“Gardening With Climate Change in Mind: Trends, Challenges and Adaptive Strategies”
6:30-7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Church, 301 N. Main St., Verona.
The community is invited to join UW-Extension’s Lisa Johnson and the Sugar River Gardeners for a discussion on gardening and climate change. For more information, contact Lucy Gammeter at 608-692-5031.
Author Event – “Enslaved, Indentured, Free: Five Black Women on the Upper Mississippi, 1800-1850”
6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Verona Public Library, 500 Silent St., Verona.
Join author Mary Elise Antoine as she explores the history of slavery in the Upper Mississippi River Valley through the lives of five remarkable black women in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. Books will be available for sale and signing. Registration required.
VACT presents “Footloose, Youth Edition”
7:30 p.m. at the Badger Ridge Middle School Performing Arts Center, 300 Richard St., Verona.
For more information and tickets, visit vact.org.
Friday, Nov. 17
Coffee with a Cop
9-11 a.m. at the Verona Senior Center, 108 Paoli St., Verona.
Join the Verona Police Department for a cup of coffee. K9 sergeant Kyle will be in attendance with K9 Drea. Register online or by calling 608-845-7471.
Young and the Restless
9:30-11 a.m. at the Verona Public Library, 500 Silent St., Verona.
Young and the Restless open indoor play time is an opportunity for kids to be active, develop motor skills and make new friends. For ages 0-5 and their caregivers, no registration required.
Baby Story Time
10:30-11 a.m. or 1-1:30 p.m. at the Verona Public Library, 500 Silent St., Verona.
A lap-sit story time for ages 0-18 months with their caregivers. No registration required.
VACT presents “Frozen, Kids!”
6 p.m. at the Badger Ridge Middle School Performing Arts Center, 300 Richard St., Verona.
For more information and tickets, visit vact.org.
Trivia Night to Benefit VASD Weekend Food Program
6-8 p.m. at Sugar River United Methodist Church, 415 W. Verona Ave., Verona.
Enjoy free pizza, fun and laughs at trivia night. Donations will be accepted at the door for the VASD Weekend Food Program. To learn more, email sugar.river@sugarriverumc.org.
Live Music – David Mazzie
6-9 p.m. at Wisconsin Brewing Company, 1079 American Way, Verona.
Join for an evening of live music at Wisconsin Brewing Company.
VACT presents “Footloose, Youth Edition”
7:30 p.m. at the Badger Ridge Middle School Performing Arts Center, 300 Richard St., Verona.
For more information and tickets, visit vact.org.
Saturday, Nov. 18
Water Filter Activities for Kids
10-11 a.m. at the Verona Public Library, 500 Silent St., Verona.
Join Rachel Clark and Leah Chung from AECOM to make a homemade water filter out of common materials. Geared to ages 7-10, registration required. To learn more and register, visit veronapubliclibrary.org/events.
Annual Bake Sale & Luncheon
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church, 427 S. Main St., Verona.
Join the Women of St. James for the annual bake sale and luncheon event; pre-order options are available. For more information and to pre-order, visit stjamesverona.org or contact Kim Feller at kimfeller@tds.net.
Community Meal
11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at Badger Prairie Needs Network, 1200 E. Verona Ave., Verona.
Everyone is welcome and no registration is required for this monthly free meal at Badger Prairie Needs Network.
VACT presents “Frozen, Kids!”
Noon and 3:30 p.m. at the Badger Ridge Middle School Performing Arts Center, 300 Richard St., Verona.
For more information and tickets, visit vact.org.
Read to a Dog
1:30-1:45 p.m., 1:45-2 p.m., 2-2:15 p.m., 2:30-2:45 p.m., 2:45-3 p.m. and 3-3:15 p.m. at the Verona Public Library, 500 Silent St., Verona.
Independent readers can sign up for a 15 minute spot to read to a registered therapy animal. For ages five and up, registration required. To learn more and register, visit veronapubliclibrary.org/events.
VACT presents “Footloose, Youth Edition”
1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. at the Badger Ridge Middle School Performing Arts Center, 300 Richard St., Verona.
For more information and tickets, visit vact.org.
Sunday, Nov. 19
Winter Farmers Market
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Badger Prairie Needs Network, 1200 E. Verona Ave., Verona.
Join for market vendors, a food truck and live music by Chente Medina. For more information, visit veronadowntownfarmersmarket.com/winter-market.
