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A nearly 40-year-old tradition returns to Viking Village Foods this weekend during Reedikulus Days.

The store is planning the 37^th Annual Airplane Ball Drop. Drops are scheduled at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Friday, July 29, and 10 a.m. Saturday, July 30, in the grocery store parking lot.

AnnaJo Lubasi of Reedsburg achieved academic honors for the spring semester at Ithaca College in New York.

She was added to the Dean’s List for her performance.

Lubasi is a graduate of Reedsburg Area High School.

Jay’s Power Center is planning its second Bike/Power Sports Night of the summer.

The gathering is scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, at the store, 1515 E. Main St.

The evening will feature music by The Weathered Pigs. Lunch Box Express will sell food.

Businesses and vendors will be selling their wares on Friday during Reedikulus Day.

Sidewalk sales are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 29. They will take place rain or shine.

More than 30 vendors are signed up to sell a variety of items across two blocks in downtown Main Street.

There is no admission fee.

A Reedsburg organization will present its Party in the Park and Flea Market this weekend.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 30, at Reedsburg City Park. There is no charge to attend.

Distinctly Downtown Reedsburg, which organizes the event, has invited more than 50 vendors to participate in the market.

Lime Ridge and Sandusky United Methodist churches are planning a fundraiser for a Weston student.

A brat sale will be held from 4 to 6:30 p.m. July 29 at the Lime Ridge Village Park.

Proceeds will be used to purchase school supplies for the student.

Kaylee Engel of Reedsburg has completed her education at Northwood Technical College in Rice Lake.

Engel earned a certificate in nursing assistance.

Mason McMillen of Reedsburg has earned his degree from Loras College in Iowa.

McMillen graduated with a bachelor’s degree in sports management and business administration. He is a graduate of Reedsburg Area High School.

Scholars from the region received their diplomas following the spring semester at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.

Students are listed by name, hometown, major and honors, if applicable.

Kaleb Mueller; La Valle; risk, insurance and financial planning.

Nate Pillow; La Valle, math education; highest honors.

Reedsburg Area Helping Hands is continuing its tradition of collecting school supplies for children who are unable to afford them. Contributions support kids in the School District of Reedsburg.