Upcoming Events
UPCOMING EVENTS
On this page you will find all upcoming events relevant to Community Development in the interest of residents of Vernon County. Please note many of these programs are regulated by the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and some questions may need to be relayed to the contacts listed on the event-of-interest’s website. Please read the description and follow the links associated with the events to find learn in full about what you need to know and cost options.
For a full calendar of events statewide for the state of Wisconsin, please visit the link below to see the official UW-Madison Division of Extension – Community Development website. Explore more about Extension’s Community Development program in Vernon County through the additional links listed.
Learn about Upcoming Events/Workshops
Community Conversations about Large-Scale Solar in Vernon County
When: Two Sessions-Saturday, October 4, 2025, 1pm-4pm, & Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 5pm-8pm
Where: October 4: Hillsboro Firemen’s Community Center, 203 Mill St, Hillsboro, WI
October 7: Westby Community Center, 206 N Main St, Westby, WI
Cost: Free
A conversation about large-scale solar in Vernon County
Join us for an engaging conversation about the future of solar energy in Vernon County! As large-scale solar projects become more common, rural landowners are increasingly being approached about using their land. This is your chance to join the conversation, share your thoughts, and help shape the future of renewable energy in Wisconsin.
What to Expect
✅ Learn about renewable energy in Wisconsin
✅ Share your thoughts, concerns, and questions about large-scale solar in your community
✅ Enjoy free food and drinks in a welcoming space
Pick the date that works for you!
📍 Saturday, October 4 from 1-4pm at the Hillsboro Firemen’s Community Center Vernon County Renewable Energy (RESET) Community Conversations | Facebook
📍 Tuesday, October 7 from 5-8pm at the Westby Community Center Vernon County Renewable Energy (RESET) Community Conversations | Facebook
🔗 RSVP now so we can plan for food: go.wisc.edu/wk4nce
We hope to see you there!
Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club
When: October 8, 2025, 6pm (or every second Wednesday of the month)
Where: Food Enterprise Center, 1201 North Main Street, Viroqua, WI
Cost: Free
The Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club invites you every second Wednesday of the month! Don’t miss out!
Join us at the Food Enterprise Center in Viroqua for this month’s Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club meeting. he topic is Celebrating Inventions, featuring guest speaker Stewart Holiday, a Vernon County serial entrepreneur.
This is a great opportunity to network, find resources, and explore how cooperative structures can support your business goals.
Any Questions? Contact:
Sue Noble – 608.638.8332 | snoble@veda-wi.org
Hannah McKeever – 608.637.5281 | hannah.mckeever@wisc.edu
