Area Attractions

Now that summer is "offically" here, you're ready to just head out and have some fun. But where to begin?

Here is a great site with many attractions in and around Marshfield, Wisconsin Rapids and Stevens Point.  Everything from tours to shopping to bear to hiking, and much more. With so much to do near by, it's great for day trips or even an afternoon with the family. Pick your favorites and have a fun filled day.

Central Wisconsin Tourism Association - Attactions

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Homeless Shelter Benefit this Weekend

This Friday save money, have a great meal and dance the night away to benefit the new Transitional Homeless Shelter being built in Marshfield.

Start your day shopping at rummage sales held by St Vincent de Paul, Someplace Else Bar and Grill, Sacred Heart Catholic Church and many more. 

At 6PM head over to the Knights of Columbus Hall for a Roast Pork Loin/Chicken Dinner. Tickets are $25/Adults $10/Kids (price includes dance admission).

Then from 8PM to Midnight it's a blast from the past with a Sock Hop at the Knights of Columbus Hall - music provided by DJ Dew Dance. Admission is $7.

Get all the details on this event poster St. Vincent de Paul’s NEW Transitional Homeless Shelter

Can't make it Friday?  Find out more about the Transitional Homeless Shelter and how you can help on St Vincent de Paul's website Transitional Housing

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JigSaw Run

This Saturday May 5th, is the 4th Annual JigSaw Run beginging at South Wood County Park in Wisconsin Rapids. The event is a fundraiser for the Autism Impact Corporation, which uses the money to purchase supplies and services for those with autism in Central Wisconsin. Nearly 1000 folks took part in this event in 2011.

You can register online or raceday from 8AM-9:30AM (kids registration ends at 9:15AM) and then join in the fun.  The Kids Fun Run begins at 9:30AM and the JigsawRun 3.7 mile (6K) Run/Walk starts at 10AM.  Raffle tickets will also be available from 8:30AM-10:30AM

Visit the JigSaw website for all the details about the run, the sponsors, the results and more jigsaw.org

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Get Ready to Start Your Engines

Attention gearheads and racefans!  The Golden Sands Speedway racing season is about to begin!

Currently teams may call the raceway if they wish to schedule a practice time, but the first official practice day is Saturday April 28th 10AM-4PM.  The season opener is set for May 4th with Super Late Models, Super Stocks, Pure Stocks and 4-Cylinders Stocks.

Get all the season info and directions at Golden Sands website gssraces.com

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Easter Meals aound Wood County

Looking to spend time out of the kitchen this Easter season?  Plenty of great food to be found all around Wood County.

Wednesday April 4th 6:15PM - Messiah in the Passover, a demonstration of how Jesus fulfilled the ancient feast of Passover at the Evangelical Free Church in Wisconsin Rapids.  Open to the public. This will not be a complete meal, but reservations are required 715-423-9180 or email efreerapids@efreechurch.net.  efreechurch.net/news.php

Thursday April 5th 4:30PM-6:30PM - Free community meals are served every Thursday by The Neighborhood Table at St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church in Wisconsin Rapids. theneighborhoodtable.org/events.html

Friday April 6th 4PM-7:30PM - Fish Fry at the Eagles Club in Marshfield. Special for Lent

Sunday April 8th 8:30AM-10AM - Easter Breakfast at Grace Lutheran Chuch in Marshfield. Proceeds for the Youth Group fundraiser.

Sunday April 8th 9:30AM-2:30PM - Easter Brunch at West 14th Restaurant in Marshfield. Reservations 715-389-1868. Check out the Menu

Sunday April 8th 10AM-2PM - Easter Brunch at Hotel Mead in Wisconsin Rapids. For reservations 715-423-1500 or 1-800-THE-MEAD Check out the Menu

Sunday April 8th 10:30AM-1:30PM - Easter Brunch at The Ridges in Wisconsin Rapids.  Reservations 715-424-3200.

Happy Easter from all of us at BuyWisconsinLand.com

Home Show This Weekend

It's officially Spring, that means it's time for a spring clean and home repairs and getting your garden ready. Why not first stop in at the Wisconsin Rapids Home Show March 24th and 25th at Lincoln High School.

Along with displays from local businesses there will be seminars on Interior Space Planning, Green Tips for Your Lawn, Creating Bonsai from Tropical Plants, 30 Minute Dinners and much more.

Get a copy of the seminar schedule and a coupon for admission discount here Central Wisconsin Home Builders Wisconsin Rapids Show

Beautiful Wooded Property

Need to getaway?  Looking for a wooded retreat from the city?  Want your own hunting acreage?  Trails for your ATV?
Check out these wooded properties near Wisconsin Rapids.

Close to Wisconsin River and Lake Petenwell, 40 wooded and open acres $70,000 WOOD 1643

40 acres just west of Port Edwards, across the street from Wood County Land $64,000 WOOD 1657

Wooded 80 acres ready for hunting, ATVing, hiking, minutes from Lake Petenwell $150,000 WOOD 1647

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