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Sacred Heart School will hold a free community Thanksgiving meal on Nov. 23.

Food will be offered from 4:30 p.m. until supplies run out. This is a drive-thru only event, and food can be taken home to reheat and serve.

The Rock Springs Public Library will be able to expand its programming and materials due to a grant from the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Center for East Asian Studies.

The center presented an $870 grant to fund informational opportunities about East Asia. This is part of the Wisconsin Library Program.

The Reedsburg Area Medical Center Foundation provided $2,250 to Sauk County Public Health for its Cribs for Kids program. The department, in collaboration with Cribs 4 Kids, provides safe sleeping spaces for children, as well as educates parents and caregivers on crib and sleeping safety. The program serves around 30 families each year.

Coronavirus has driven the Reedsburg Public Library to adjust.

Due to high rates of the virus, the library has gone to a limited service model.

The library building is closed to the public except for certain services.

VFW Post 1916 conducted its Patriot’s Pen judging virtually on Nov. 16. Members of the Post and Auxiliary reviewed submitted essays from local sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students. They wrote about this year’s theme, What is Patriotism to Me?

Donors were generous on Veteran’s Day in Reedsburg this year.

VFW Post 1916 reported that it received $1,400 in donations on Veterans Day. Veterans accepted donations outside Viking Village Foods and Quillin’s Quality Foods. The stores allowed the veteran volunteers to request money.

Reedsburg Area Medical Center’s Tree of Lights is coming back this Christmas.

The tree is a way for people to remember loved ones while supporting education.

Participants purchase a light on the tree, and the money goes toward a scholarship.

The Rock Springs Library has gone to curbside only due to COVID-19.

For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page or website, or call 608-415-2282 to request materials or arrange a pickup.

On Dec. 1, the library will waive fines for late materials. Charges still apply for lost or damaged items.