On Sunday, the northeastern corner of the Village of Denmark was filled with the sound of repetitive gunfire and the smell of powder as over 100 local sportsmen took part in an annual summer competition. That day, the Denmark Rod & Gun Club hosted the 46th Annual Les Johnson Memorial Shoot with 114 area competitors taking aim throughout a day of rapid-fire matchups.

This week, a longtime Denmark institution will be commemorating a major milestone. On August 12, the Village of Denmark's own Professional Fabrications Inc. (PFI) will celebrate 30 years in business with the vast majority of those years taking place from their current headquarters on Woodrow Street on the north side of the village.

Last week, residents of the greater Denmark-Luxemburg area gained a new option for a breakfast destination with the official opening of the new Silver Spoon Diner. The new eatery is located in the newly-renovated hall connected to CZ's Bushville Lanes and is now serving breakfast items from 6 until 11 a.m. daily.

This past weekend, the northeastern most corner of the Town of Morrison was rocking and rolling with three days of live music and fun. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Rooster's Coop hosted the first-ever Roostapalooza under a large tent outside the tavern with three top-notch bands, delicious food, refreshing drinks, raffles and a good time for one and all.

On Thursday night, the large area of pavement located between the two new Denmark Elementary School playgrounds was filled with families enjoying a free night of entertainment. That evening, the Denmark Community Summer Reading Program hosted their second turn-in event of the summer with nearly 200 people coming out to enjoy a "Movie Under the Stars" on a beautiful summer night.

On Thursday, several special visitors stopped by the weekly Brown County Library Storytime at Veterans Memorial Park in Denmark. That morning, representatives from the NEW Zoo and a number of their critter friends visited the event with their Zoomobile to partner with the library for an annual summer animal exhibition.

This weekend, one and all are invited to take part in a local faith community's annual celebration of summer. On Sunday, Prince of Peace Catholic Community will be hosting their yearly Picnic & Car Show on their grounds featuring a wide range of activities to enjoy throughout the day. This week, we decided to provide a brief preview of the fun that is in store.

Last Tuesday, the Denmark Community Closet hosted an Appreciation Night to celebrate one year in business and to look toward the future and what they hope it holds for their initiative. That night, a number of community members gathered at the home of one of the Closet's organizers--Betty Duckett--to reflect, share gratitude and envision what is next for the community resale shop.

Last Monday, the Denmark School Board hosted their annual meeting in the Denmark High School media center. Convened every summer, the annual meeting is a chance for residents of the school district to take part in the decision-making process.

After adjourning their annual meeting shortly after 6:30 p.m. last Monday night, the Denmark School Board held a short recess before convening their regular monthly meeting in the high school media center. Following the call to order, Pledge of Allegiance and roll call showing all members in attendance, the board unanimously approved the night's consent agenda before moving on to the reports.

On Saturday, Veterans Memorial Park in downtown Denmark came alive for a beloved annual summer tradition. That day and night, the 3rd Annual Denmark Fundraising Incorporated (DFI) Denmark Pulls were held on the park's pulling track in an event that featured clouds of smoke, torrents of noise and a whole lot of fun.

On Sunday morning, hundreds of people gathered in the unincorporated community of Cooperstown for a celebration 175 years in the making. That day, the congregation of St. James Catholic Church held an all-day commemoration of the 175th anniversary of the parish's founding featuring prayer, music, reflection, fun and heritage.

On Sunday, the streets of the Village of Denmark were lined throughout town with eager spectators for an annual community tradition. That morning, the Denmark Lions Club hosted the yearly parade featuring a wide variety of local organizations and businesses processing through town. The Denmark News was stationed near Village Hall to witness this year's parade for ourselves.

Immediately following Sunday's parade, one and all were invited to Veterans Memorial Park in downtown Denmark for another long-standing summer tradition. That afternoon, the Denmark Lions Club held their annual picnic in the park with a number of other community organizations also taking part in the fun. We swung by to get a taste of this year's free family fun.

On Saturday, dozens of area farmers, former-farmers, agriculture enthusiasts and their families gathered in a field near Stangelville to take part in a day devoted to tradition, heritage and preserving the past. That day, the Titletown Threshing Club hosted their 14th Annual Thresheree on the Reinke Family Farm where they worked together and showcased antique machinery while harvesting wheat "the old fashioned way".