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City public works employees will collect leaves through Nov. 11.

Property owners should place leaves on the tree bank; do not put them in bags. Branches and other yard waste should go on a separate pile.

The La Valle Public Library is stepping back due to COVID-19.

To help curb the spread, the library will limit how many people are in the building at one time. Patrons are advised to call ahead to make an appointment to use computers or browse shelves. Curbside services are also available.

Gary and Sally Hatfield are celebrating 60 years, also Gary’s 80th and Sally’s 78th birthdays. They were married Nov. 12, 1960 at St. Anthony’s Germantown. They were blessed with seven kids: Kathy, Theresa, Tom, Susan, Nancy, Richard and Robert (Robert is deceased). They have 33 grandkids and 43 great grandkids.

It’s time for the annual Camping for Cans organized by the Reedsburg Boy Scout Troop 247.

Members of the club will “beg” for non-perishable food and money outside Viking Village Foods on Nov. 7 and the morning of Nov. 8. The boys will build overnight shelters out of cardboard boxes to illustrate the plight of the homeless.

The Toastmasters organization will continue to meet via Zoom due to COVID-19.

The next gathering is set for 6:25 p.m. Nov. 5.

Those who are interested in participating should email Reedsburgtoastmasters@yahoo.com to register.