Free electronics recycling drive April 18
Electronics will be collected April 18 from 9 am to noon at Soldiers Memorial Park parking lot near the tennis courts.
Computers, laptops, printers, landline and cell phones, televisions and microwaves are among the items accepted. Vacuum cleaners, box fans, stereo systems and speakers, calculators and cameras will also be collected for recycling.
No refrigerators, washers, dryers, air conditioners, stoves or dishwashers will be accepted.
City featured on television show
Mineral Point will be featured on an upcoming episode of Discover Wisconsin.
It will air on Sunday, April 19, at 5:30 pm on WKOW and at varying times April 18 and 19 on other affiliates that carry the show. It is also streaming now.
The Mineral Point Chamber of Commerce and Mineral Point Tourism Commission partnered for the episode titled Mineral Point: Rooted in Land, Crafted by Hand.
It features Mineral Point’s food, art and events and will be broadcast across the upper Great Lakes region.
Pancake breakfast April 19
The Mineral Point Rescue Squad will hold a fundraising pancake breakfast April 19 at the station, 907 Ridge St.
Pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs and orange juice will be served 8 to 11:30 am for dine-in or carryout.
Free will donations are encouraged.
First Farmers Market May 2
Farmers Market season kicks off May 2 in Mineral Point. The market runs 8:30 to 11 am at Water Tower Park. Vegetables, plants, honey, eggs, baked goods and crafts are among the items offered.
Cornish Society annual meeting May 3
The Southwest Wisconsin Cornish Society will hold its annual meeting and potluck May 3 at noon at the United Church of Christ in Mineral Point.
Please bring a dish to pass and your own table setting and beverage.
The society raises awareness of the influence of early Cornish immigrants and preserves Cornish heritage.
Mens Bible Study
A mens Bible study will meet every Tues morning at 9:30 am at the home of Norm Johnson, 908 Fountain Street in Mineral Point. We represent no particular religion and only work with the King James version of the Bible. All are invited to attend to attend a wonderful time conversing and answering questions anyone has. There is plenty of parking in the yard and coffee is available. Call 608-425-8095 with questions.
Mineral Point Library Archives
Mineral Point Library Archives, 137 High St. is open during regular hours Thursday, noon-7:30 pm, and Saturday, 10 am – 3:30 pm. If you have questions, call 608-987-2447 or email mparchive@swls.org.
Suicide Loss Grief Group
Suicide Loss Grief Group meets the 2nd Thursday of each month from 7-9: pm at the Health and Human Services Building, 303 W. Chapel St. Meetings are for people 18 yrs and older that have lost someone they care about to suicide. For more information: SPCICWI@gmail.com.
Mineral Point Public Library
The Mineral Point Public Library, 137 High St., is open during regular hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10 am – 5:30 pm; Thursday, 10 am – 8 pm; and Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm. Curbside service is available. If you have questions, call 608-987-2447 or email mppldirector@swls.org.
Mug Club for Caregivers
Mug Club for Caregivers meets virtually on the third Tuesday of each month from 10:30 – 11:30 am. Time to take care of yourself. Call the ADRC (608) 930-9835 to register.
Check out Healthy Iowa County
This website has information about health priority areas Healthy Iowa County Community Action Teams are working on. The site includes resources, an asset map, and a terrific community events calendar. Anyone can submit their event for inclusion of the COMMUNITY CALENDAR. Just click “submit event”, answer a few questions, upload a flyer! Help us make this a one-stop shop for all the cool things happening in our community!