Plum City History

Plum City became known as “A small village in a peaceful valley” a long time ago. The name Plum City was derived from the vast array of plum trees that lined Plum Creek and surrounding valleys. Settled in 1857 by French and American Indian fur traders, Plum City was laid out and platted in the
same year by Frank Moser and Stephen K. Gates. The village of Plum City was incorporated in 1909 and has grown to become a vibrant, thriving community. It is the commitment of its residents that makes Plum City so inviting.

The central focus of the town has been its trout pond. Early pioneers were unanimous in their opinions that the pond was excavated, built, maintained and stocked with brook trout by the hands of the early French traders and voyagers. The next time you are feeding the fish, look deep into the pond
and envision the pioneers hard at work.

Plum City has a school system that is second to none. The dedication of teachers, administrators, and school board members keeps it at the top, providing education for children K-12. Plum city also delivers athletic programs for both boys and girls. Known as the Plum City Blue Devils, they have gained recognition around the state.

Plum City also offers the Ave. Maria Academy for more of a religious based background for education.The Academy opened its doors in the fall of 2007. The school is under the direction of Tammy Ormson and offers classes starting at the preschool level and continuing through grade 8. You can contact Dan and Mary Wieser for information.

Plum City is a community to explore. From day trips to a lifetime of fulfillment, Plum City and its surrounding landscapes offer a beautiful, serene environment for wholesome living. We invite you to visit!

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August 2010 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Note:

Anyone planning on traveling to ~Away~ sporting events, please check with the

Plum City Schools for any possible changes in schedules first. Weather and year~end

school graduation/celebration activities can change the following schedule.

Friday, September 3^rd

Plum City Boys Varsity Football – 7:00 p.m. –  HOME vs. Boyceville

Saturday, September 4th

Molly’s On Main 3^rd Year Anniversary Bash ~ 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 a.m.

            11:00 a.m. – WiffleBall SignUp      12:00 Noon ~ Tournaments

             9:30 p.m. – Music by MidNight Special

Sunday, September 5th

Tomato Tasting of Heirloom Tomatoes - Maiden Rock Winery & Cidery – Noon to 5:00 p.m.

            Charge - $5.00         Taste over 50 varieties of tomatoes grown @ Blooming Hill Farm.

            For more information visit:  www.maidenrockwinerycidery.com

Monday, September 6th

LABOR DAY

No School

Tuesday, September 7^th

Plum City Boys Junior Varsity Football – 5:00 p.m. –  @  Boyceville.

Thursday, September 9th

Plum City Girls Varsity/Jr. Varsity Volleyball – 5:00 p.m. - @ Mondovi (Quad)

Friday, September 10th

Plum City Boys Varsity Football – 7:00 p.m. –  @  Pepin/Alma.

Saturday, September 11^th

PATRIOT DAY ~ 8:46 a.m. ~  The time of the first plane crash ~ 9/11/2001

Please observe a moment of silence.

Laura Ingalls Wilder Days ~  

                        20^th Annual Pepin Laura Contest:  12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

                                    4 Age categories – 8,9,10 & 11 year olds – Test your knowledge.

9^th Annual Fiddle Contest:  3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

                                    Cash prizes in 6 Divisions – Open to all ages.

         Craft demonstrations of blacksmithing, woodworking, hand-spinning and quilting.

            Art & Craft market, food, games, activities for the children, music & a bonfire.

                            For more information:  www.pepinwisconsin.c0m

25th Annual Ellsworth Rod & Gun Pheasant Banquet

            For more information visit:  www.ellsworthrodandgun.com

Sunday, September 12th

Laura Ingalls Wilder Days ~   Grand Parade Finale

            For more information:  www.pepinwisconsin.c0m

2^nd Annual GrandParents Day Vintage Car Show & Tailgate Party ~

                  Main Street Car Cruise begins at 2:00 p.m. 

                (line-up at 1:45 – Plum City H.S. parking lot)

         Car Cruise concludes at the Plum City Care Center

         with an Old Fashioned Tailgate Party…..  

                     Music ~ Food ~  Games

Spring Valley Theater:     PROM TIME IN THE SIXTIES CONCERT

            by the Adult Community Choir and “White Sidewalls”

            Shows are @ 1:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. At the Spring Valley Theater

            Reserved tickets - $8.00  ($10.00 at the door)

            For more information contact:  Cindy Kongshaug – (715) 778-5583

Sunday, September 13th

Plum City Girls 7/8 Volleyball – 4:15 p.m. – Plum City Tournament.

Plum City Boys Junior Varsity Football – 5:00 p.m. –  HOME vs. Pepin/Alma.

Tuesday, September 14th

Plum City Girls Varsity/Jr. Varsity Volleyball – 5:45 p.m. – HOME vs. Elk Mound.

Youth Sports meeting @ 6:30 p.m. In the Elementary Commons.

Wednesday, September 15th

Plum City Library Movie ~   Key Largo   @ 7:00 p.m.      Not rated.      (101 minutes long)

            (Movie in honor of Lauren Bacall’s birthday)     

Thursday, September 16th

Plum City Food Pantry – @ Corner Garage – 103 First Street - 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Plum City Girls Varsity/Jr. Varsity Volleyball – 5:45 p.m. – @ Elmwood.

Plum City 1^st & 2^nd Grade Football – 6:00 p.m. - @ Durand

Friday, September 17th

Plum City Girls 7/8 Volleyball – 4:30 p.m. – @ Pepin.

Plum City Boys Varsity Football – 7:00 p.m. –  HOME vs. New Auburn.

Spring Valley's 43^rd Annual Dam Days:

            2:40 p.m. - HomeComing Parade

            3:00 p.m. - FOOD!!  Lion's Club Hamburgers, Snow Valley Rider's Brats/Chicken

            3:30 p.m. - Children's Program at the S.V. Public Library

            4:00 p.m. - Dam Days Medallion Hunt begins

            5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 5 Bikes to be given away

            7:00 p.m. - S.V.H.S. Homecoming Football Game vs. St. Croix Central

            8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. - Music at the Iron Horse Saloon “Bear Creek Band”

            9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. - Music at Sneakers Pub & Eatery “The Wanted”

            For contacts – visit:  www.springvalleywisconsin.org/damdays.html

Saturday, September 18^th

FOOD FOR THOUGHT ~ Community Potluck & Thoughtful Presentation @ 6 – 9:00 p.m.

            Staged reading of Bill Charlesworth's play:  ' The Interviews'

                        Theme discussion:  Questions of the playwrite, actors & director.

            WideSpot Performing Arts Center                        Second Floor

            N2030 Spring Street                                   Donation of $5.00 Appreciated

            Stockholm, WI. 

                        For more information visit:  www.widespotperformingarts.org

Pierce County 2010 Fall Clean Sweep Hazardous Waste & Pharmaceutical Collection Day

            8:00 a.m. – 12:00 NOON @ Pierce County Recycling Center.

            For more information visit:  www.co.pierce.wi.us    or call:   (715) 273-3092

            Email questions to:  recycle@co.pierce.wi.us

                        Time to Clean Up those old vitamins, prescriptions, hazardous chemicals

                        and old, unwanted household and agricultural products safely.

Spring Valley's 43^rd Annual Dam Days:

            8:00 a.m.   CommunityWide Garage Sales start

            8:00 a.m.   Youth Football – Grades 1 - 6

            9:00 a.m. - Food Stands Open

            9:00 a.m. - Dam Days Bicycle Ride - $2.00 fee – 15 – 18 mile rides available

            9:00 a.m. - Spring Valley & Elmwood Boy Scouts Car Wash  (til noon)

            9:30 a.m. - Youth Olympics – Pre-School – 6 Grades

            9:30 a.m. - Registration for Fun Run - $12.00 registration fee

          10:00 a.m. - Fun Run Starts – 2 Mile and 10 K   

          10:00 a.m. - Art in the Park – Local crafters and artists wares.

          10:00 a.m. - Classic Car Show @ Spring Valley Health Care  Center

          10:00 a.m. - Children's Petting Zoo – Sponsored by S.V. FFA

          11:00 a.m. - Badger Blacksmith Club – Demonstrations

          11:00 a.m. - 4-Person Golf Scramble Tee Off

          12:00 p.m. - MoonWalk

          12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Duck Races

            1:00 p.m. - Overdale Kennel Dog Agility Fun Match

            1:00 p.m.-  Euchre Tournament

            1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Face Painting by Spring Valley Royalty

            1:30 p.m. - Bicycle Races – (Ages 4 – 12 )

            1:50 p.m. - Kids Coin Hunt   (Free movie for Kids following the coin Hunt)

            3:00 p.m. - Classic Car Parade

            4:00 p.m. - 12^th Annual Parade of Horses

            5:30 p.m. - Royal Baking contest on Main Street

            6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - Garden Tractor Pull

            7:00 p.m. - “Folliez” Performance

            8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. - Music at Iron Horse Saloon – Music by “Mr. Winky”

            9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. - D.J. & Karaoke @ Sneakers Pub & Eatery -

            For contacts – visit:  www.springvalleywisconsin.org/damdays.html

Sunday, September 19^th

                        8:00 a.m. - Pancake Breakfast   until noon

            9:00 a.m. - Food Stands Open

           11:00 a.m. - MoonWalk

                                             Happ-E-Hill Pumpkin Train Rides

           11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Badger Blacksmith Club – Demonstrations

           11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Miss Spring Valley & Court Tea Social

            2:00 p.m. - Grand Parade

                                 Miss Spring Valley Coronation – following the parade

                                  Lions Raffle Drawing Following Miss Spring Valley Coronation

                                 Music at Iron Horse Saloon – Music by “Ross William Perry”

            For contacts – visit:  www.springvalleywisconsin.org/damdays.html

Monday, September 20th

Plum City Girls 7/8 Volleyball – 4:30 p.m. – @ Durand.

Tuesday, September 21th

WORLD PEACE DAY

Plum City Boys Jr. Varsity Football – 5:00 p.m. –  @ St. Croix Central.

Plum City Girls Varsity/Jr. Varsity Volleyball – 5:45 p.m. – HOME vs. Glenwood City.

Wednesday, September 22nd

Plum City Girls 7/8 Volleyball – 4:30 p.m. – @ Elmwood.

Plum City Library starts PreSchool StoryHour. 

Storyhour continues from September 22 – October 27^th ~( 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. )

            Preschoolers ages 3 years – 5 years old.  Parents are welcome and encouraged to

            help with crafts.

Thursday, September 23^rd

FULL MOON ~ Corn Moon ~ Harvest Moon ~ Barley Moon

Autumn Begins ~

PICTURE DAY – Plum City HS/Elementary

Plum City Girls Varsity/Jr. Varsity Volleyball – 5:45 p.m. – @ Mondovi.
Plum City 1^st & 2^nd Grade Football – 6:00 p.m. - HOME vs. Durand 
 

Friday, September 24^th

     S.O.S. Garage/Bake Sale  (Support Our Schools)      8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

            Donations are still being accepted of items that are clean and in good condition. 

       Please contact:  Adele White ~ (715) 647-4008    or   Tracy Longsdorf ~ (715) 647-4083

  If you are interested in donating your time to work at the garage sale, help with set-up or clean-up, or would like to donate items for the bake sale, please contact:

Mary Abel ~ (715) 647-4202   or   Tabby Kannel ~ (715) 647-9206

You can also email S.O.S. at:   plumcitysos@yahoo.com

Your contributions will be greatly appreciated.

Thank You! 

Plum City Boys Varsity Football – 7:00 p.m. – @ Lake Holcombe.

Saturday, September 25^th 

S.O.S. Garage/Bake Sale  (Support Our Schools)      8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

****** (1/2 Off All Day Saturday) ******

                        Your contributions will be greatly appreciated.

                                                            Thank You!

Ono Methodist Church Rummage and Pie Sale  @ Plum City Legion Park

            9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ~ Under the covered building.

            If you have  anything you would like to donate to the sale it would be appreciated.

Donations of Pies ~ Dishes, Clothes, KnickKnacks, Furniture, Tools &

 Slightly Used Treasures Welcome.  Donations can be dropped off at the upstairs

Sunday School Room the week of the sale.  Helpers also welcome.

For more information:  Diane Johnson (715) 674-2186 or LuAnn Kopp (715) 647-2011

Plum City Girls Varsity/Jr. Varsity Volleyball – 10:00 a.m. – @ Eau Claire Immanuel (Quad)

Lake Pepin Food, Wine & Cider Festival @ Maiden Rock Winery & Cidery

            1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ~ Sample wines, ciders, gourmet eating.  Music by Patchouli ~        Cost:       Adults - $25.00           Children (12 and under) $15.00 

            For tickets call:  715-448-3502     Reservations are required.

            For more information:  www.maidenrockwinerycidery.com

Monday, September 27^th

Plum City Girls 7/8 Volleyball – 4:30 p.m. – HOME vs. Elk Mound.

Plum City Boys Junior Varsity Football – 5:00 p.m. – @ Home vs. Lake Holcombe.

Tuesday, September 28th

Plum City Girls Varsity/Jr. Varsity Volleyball – 5:45 p.m. – HOME vs. Pepin.

 Wednesday, September 29th

Plum City Library starts PreSchool StoryHour. 

Storyhour continues from September 22 – October 27^th ~( 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. )

            Preschoolers ages 3 years – 5 years old.  Parents are welcome and encouraged to

            help with crafts.

Plum City PageTurners – @ Plum City Library - 6:00 p.m.

            September Book for Discussion:    “The 19^th Element” by John L. Betcher.

            John L. Betcher will be visiting the Plum City Library in October as author visitor.

            To reserve your copy, please call the Plum City Library @ 647-2373.

            *** New Members Are Always Welcome ***

Thursday, September 30th

Plum City Girls Varsity/Jr. Varsity Volleyball – 5:45 p.m. – HOME vs. Spring Valley (Parents’ Night)

Plum City 1^st & 2^nd Grade Football – 6:00 p.m. - HOME vs. Durand
   

If you have any community events,  meetings, or special interest items that you would like posted, please call Lisa @ 715-647-3562 or email Lisa:   plumcitypages@yahoo.com. 

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