For more information about any of the organizations listed below, click on the group’s name to be taken to their website or Facebook page (if they have one).
Boys & Girls Club of West-Central Wisconsin
105 W. Milwaukee Street, P.O. Box 765, Tomah, WI 54660; (608) 374-4386; frontdeskT@bgcwc.org
Boys & Girls Club programs focus on at least one of the five core areas: education and career development, health and life skills, fine arts, sports, fitness and recreation, and character and leadership development. The Tomah Area School District provides free after-school transportation from the Warrens Elementary School to the Boys & Girls Club in Tomah for students in Grade 1 or above. Busing is also available from the Camp Douglas, Oakdale and Wyeville Elementary Schools. See our website or Facebook page for more information.
Clovers & Cranberries 4-H Club
(608) 343-7161 or (608) 387-9011; CloversAndCranberries@gmail.com
The Clovers & Cranberries 4-H Club meets the 3rd Sunday of the month, at 4 p.m., at the Warrens Area Fire Department meeting room. 4-H is America’s largest youth development organization, empowering nearly 6 million young people across the United States with the skills to lead for a lifetime. Every child has valuable strengths and real influence to improve the world around us. The primary focus of 4-H is making the best better through learning experiences, fun activities and giving back to the community.
Cranberry Homemakers Club
N2992 Strozewski Place, Warrens, WI 54666; (608) 378-4540
The Cranberry Homemakers Club is a nonprofit organization associated with the Jackson County UW-Extension Office. The club has members from Monroe and Jackson County. The group does fundraising activities to support community projects, including publishing their popular Cranberry Homemakers Cookbooks.
Joseph Kube Memorial VFW Post No. 5387
4899 County Hwy O, Warrens, WI 54666; (608) 387-3231
Veterans of Foreign Wars membership is open to all eligible veterans who served our nation in foreign campaigns or wars. The Warrens VFW Post normally meets the first Thursday of the month, at 6 p.m., at the Warrens Cranberry Festival office.
Millston Park Commission
P.O. Box 404, Millston, WI 54643; (608) 343-3936
The Millston Park Commission is an arm of the Millston Town Board. The Commission hosts three large events annually: the Chili & Soup Cook-Off the third Saturday of February, the July 3 Family Fun Day with the Battle of the Bars Tournament, Chicken-Q and fireworks, and a Labor Day Weekend MDA fundraiser. Watch the Town of Millston website for more information. The main mission of the Millston Park Commission is the upkeep of the Millston Park located in the center of town. The park’s shelter can be rented for $50/day. Half of the fee is returned when the shelter is cleaned. For more information or to rent the shelter call Wendy at (608) 343-3936.
Road Runners ATV/UTV Club of Monroe County
23472 Cortland Avenue, Warrens, WI 54666; roadrunnersutvclub@gmail.com
The Road Runners ATV/UTV Club was formed in 2013 for individuals interested in establishing ATV routes between Warrens and Tomah. To date more than 500 miles of connecting routes have been established. The Club is also interested in encouraging safe, family fun for local residents and visitors to our area. Membership is open to anyone. All members are required to be working members of the club, putting forth an effort to improve the club and/or ATVing and UTVing as a whole. Dues are just $10/year whether you are an individual, family or business. Click here to download a membership form. See their Facebook page for upcoming meeting dates.
Tomah Area Cancer Support Inc.
1401 N. Superior, Tomah, WI 54660; (608) 372-8227; help@TAcancerSupport.org
Tomah Area Cancer Support Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded to help cancer patients residing in the Tomah Area School District and Wilton area with financial assistance for medical related expenses, transportation, groceries and other needs as requested. See our website or email us for information on requesting support, upcoming fundraising events or other questions. We also invite you to become a fan of our Facebook page.
Tomah-Warrens Sportsman’s Alliance
P.O. Box 772, Tomah, WI 54660; (608) 372-5469
We have skeet and 5-stand shooting on Tuesday nights from 5:30 p.m. until done at our clubhouse located at 26143 Broadway Avenue southeast of Warrens. From late spring until September, we offer archery shooting at 3-D targets on Thursday nights at TWSA. And from December through March, we host archery shooting at our clubhouse. Youth shooting is from 6 to 7:30 p.m., and adults shoot from 7 p.m. until done. Memberships are $35 per person or $50 for families. Watch our Facebook page for other special events.
Warren Mills Cemetery Association
P.O. Box 81, Warrens, WI 54666; (608) 387-0233
The Warren Mills Cemetery was established in 1888, when Warrens was known by its original name of Warren Mills. The Cemetery Association was organized in March 1890 to be in charge of the upkeep of the cemetery. The first officers were John Felton, William Barber, Ace Halstad, Britten Gillette, Louis Premo and L.O. Olson, who were among the early civic leaders of Warrens. For information regarding the cemetery, contact Secretary Linda Pierce.
Warrens Area Business Association
2286 Auburn Road, Warrens, WI 54666; info@visitwarrens.com
Membership to the Warrens Area Business Association is open to all local business owners, organizations and interested individuals. The organization currently has more than 75 members. WABA is the host of the Visit Warrens website and Visit Warrens Facebook page. For more information about WABA, click here.
Warrens Area Foundation
P.O. Box 73, Warrens, WI 54666; info@WarrensAreaFoundation.org
The purpose of the newly formed Warrens Area Foundation is to receive and accept property to be administered exclusively for charitable purposes, primarily in, and for the benefit of the people of the Warrens area. For more information about making a donation, suggesting a project idea, or serving as a foundation board member, see our website or reach out to us at the email address listed above.
Warrens Area Youth Association
P.O. Box 94, Warrens, WI 54666; warrensyouth@gmail.com
The Warrens Area Youth Association sponsors Hope for the Holidays, a giving program for area children and their families, and the Warrens Area Community Christmas. Other activities that WAYA sponsors or co-sponsors include summer kickball league, Halloween Bash and the Warrens Community Easter Breakfast. Watch their Facebook page for upcoming events or ask to be put on their e-newsletter list.
Warrens Cranberry Festival, Inc.
402 Pine Street, P.O. Box 146, Warrens, WI 54666; (608) 378-4200; office@cranfest.com
Organizers of the world’s largest cranberry festival, the Warrens Cranberry Festival organization is always seeking additional volunteers interested in helping with the festival. The funds raised by the festival are used exclusively for the civic betterment and social improvements in the Warrens community. The organization’s regular meeting night is the 2nd Monday of the month.
Warrens Community Meals
Contact Person: Sara Moseley, 5047 CTH O, Warrens, WI 54666; (608) 343-6673
The Warrens Community Meals are held monthly at the Warrens Area Community Building. Various local organizations, area churches, businesses and individuals help to sponsor the meals, which are open to all Warrens area residents. Originally organized by Living Stones Fellowship Church, the Community Meals are now coordinated by the Warrens Lions Club. Any groups interested in preparing a meal, assisting with setup or cleanup, or donating food can contact Sara Moseley. For details on upcoming Community Meals, join the Warrens Community Meals Facebook group. To get on our email list, send your name and email address to warrenscommunitymeals@gmail.com.
Warrens Elementary Parent Teacher Organization
P.O. Box 8, Warrens, WI 54666; (608) 378-7800
Membership in the Warrens PTO is open to any teacher or parent of Warrens Elementary School students. The PTO helps to raise funds for field trips, enrichment programs, and anything else that benefits students attending the Warrens Elementary School.
Warrens Lions Club
P.O. Box 1, Warrens, WI 54666; warrenslions@gmail.com
Since the organization’s founding in 1985, the Warrens Lions Club has striven to make the Warrens community a better place to live. The Warrens Lion Club also strongly supports state and international levels of Lionism. The club meets on the first and third Mondays of the month, at 7 p.m., at the Warrens Area Community Building, 601 Pine Street. For more information, see their website and Facebook page.
Warrens Little Free Library
204 Main Street, Warrens, WI 54666; warrenslittlelibrary@yahoo.com
The first Warrens Little Free Library was installed next to the Discover Cranberries museum in downtown Warrens in July 2012 as a community service project of the Warrens Lions Club and Cranberry Country Lioness (which has since merged with the Lions Club). Since then five more mini libraries have been opened: the Warrens Elementary School Little Free Library and the Warrens Park Little Free Library, as well as seasonal libraries at Moseley’s Roadside Market, Jellystone Campground and Three Bears Resort.
Warrens Softball Association
Josh Shisler, Manager, (608) 387-9367
The Warrens Softball Association’s season runs from mid May through mid August. Games are played Tuesday nights with the first game starting at 6:30 p.m. The softball field is located next to the Warrens Area Community Building, 601 Pine Street, Warrens. For information on the schedule or team standings, visit the Warrens Softball Association Facebook page.
Warrens Trail Twisters
P.O. Box 81, Warrens, WI 54666; (608) 387-0233
The Warrens Trail Twisters promote winter family fun by maintaining snowmobile trails in Monroe and Jackson County, and allowing snowmobile enthusiasts access to local businesses. Additional projects and events include a wine garden at the Warrens Cranberry Festival, community sledding party, club trips and participation at the Wisconsin Snowmobile Conference. Our non-profit organization gives back to the community by making donations to local groups and events, helping at the Warrens Community Meals and sponsoring a high school scholarship. See our Facebook page for more information.
Warrens Women’s Volleyball League
Josh Shisler, Manager, (608) 387-9367
The Warrens Women’s Volleyball League’s season runs from May through August. Games are played Tuesday nights with the first game starting at 6:15 p.m. The volleyball court is located behind the Warrens Area Community Building, 601 Pine Street, Warrens. For information see the League’s Facebook page.
Warrens Yak Club
5047 County Highway O, Warrens, WI 54666; (608) 378-3764; warrensyakclub@yahoo.com
An informal organization of individuals who enjoy the outdoors, the Warrens Yak Club’s primary activity is kayaking and canoeing on the numerous cranberry reservoirs in the Warrens area. But the group also goes snowshoeing ~ and sometimes even does a little kayak sledding ~ in winter. For more information on the group’s activities, become a fan of their Facebook page.