🌱 How New Glarus became America’s Little Switzerland worth a summer visit
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In today's newsletter:
- How New Glarus became America’s Little Switzerland worth a summer visit
Also on today's calendar: Too Sick Charlie and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 83 and low of 59 degrees.
- Thursday: Warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 86, low: 65. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; breezy, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• U.S. towns with rich European heritage to visit (newsday.com) — New Glarus gets the spotlight as “Little Switzerland,” with its Swiss Historical Village, Chalet of the Golden Fleece, and playful goat- and cow-themed attractions drawing visitors. Locals and tourists alike are encouraged to enjoy fondue, Spotted Cow, and summer festivals like Swiss Volksfest and the Wilhelm Tell celebration that keep the village’s Swiss heritage thriving. 
📸 Around New Glarus
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Upcoming Events in
New Glarus
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★ Featured events ★
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New Glarus Farmers Market →
The Bank of New Glarus, 1101 WI-69, New Glarus
3:00 pm
Friday June 5
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Other local events
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Seniors Final Day of Class Attendance
New Glarus , WI 53574
8:00 am -
Senior Checkout
New Glarus HS Commons
8:15 am -
Seniors: Graduation Rehearsal & March of Graduates
New Glarus , WI 53574
8:00 am -
8th Grade Completion Ceremony
New Glarus 1619 2nd St, , WI 53574, USA
2:00 pm -
Too Sick Charlie →
Bailey's Run Vineyard & Winery, N8523 Klitzke Rd, New Glarus
5:00 pm -
High School Graduation Ceremony
New Glarus 1701 2nd St, , WI 53574, USA
1:30 pm -
8th Grade Field Trip
New Glarus 1701 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy A, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965, USA
8:00 am
Thursday June 4
Friday June 5
Sunday June 7
Monday June 8
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Live Music at Attica Bar →
Attica Bar, N 7298, Albany
6:00 pm -
Craft Night with Diane →
Albertson Memorial Library, 200 N Water St, Albany
6:30 pm -
Jim White, Acoustic Indie Folk and Pop... →
Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro, 6857 Paoli Rd, Belleville
6:00 pm -
Take a Walk on the Wild Side: Foraging for Wild... →
Belleville Public Library, 20 S Park St, Belleville
6:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
Saturday June 6
Thursday June 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I'm looking for a handyperson that will show up when they say they will.
I have a few small projects at our rental property in Monticello that I need handled. Cabinet doors reinstalled, a cabinet drawer that kerps opening… (Nextdoor New Glarus)
- Jack Link's - Link Snacks, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Worker - Packaging 2nd Shift in New Glarus. Apply here.
- The Retail Odyssey Company posted a job opening for Traveling Retail Merchandiser - Overnight in Belleville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Glarus here.
🗞 Nearby News
Verona
- Boys track: Verona to send eight individuals, three relays to state (veronapress.com)
- Season 43 – WHEEL of FORTUNE with Andy Nguyen (wordpress.com)
- Boundless Tiny Homes Releases State of ADUs in Dane County 2026 (desmoinesregister.com)
Monroe
- MAC picks winners of annual Campion Youth Art Contest (themonroetimes.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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