Movies at the Library

A Christmas school break Sherlock Holmes double feature at the Marshfield Public Library!  December 28th doors open at 3:30PM, first film at 4PM, second film at 6:30PM in the Beebee Forum Room on the lower level.  Get all the details at the Library's website  "ELEMENTARY, MY DEAR WATSON:" A SHERLOCK HOLMES SCHOOL'S OUT DOUBLE FEATURE

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Glenn Miller Orchestra

The world renowned Glenn Miller Orchestra will be performing Thursday, December 20th 7PM at the Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids.  Get your tickets at the Arts Council website savorthearts.org

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More Help for Habitat for Humanity

Marshfield Area Habitat for Humanity is looking for donations of household items and building supplies!  They are working with ReStore in Mauston to raise money to help low income families get a home of their own. Check out their flyer with more information on what is needed and where to call for donation pickup. Support Marshfield Area Habitat for Humanity

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Help Habitat for Humanity

You still have a week to donate household items and building supplies to Wisconsin Rapids Area Habitat for Humanity.  These items will be sold to raise funds to help with building project for low income families.

Items needed are furniture, tables, chairs, recliners, couches, beds, working appliances, books, CDs, VHS tapes, DVDs, records, sporting equipment, decorative items, and art. Businesses and Contractors are welcome to donate office furniture, building materials, doors, windows, electrical items, and HVAC.

If you have items or want more information just visit the Wisconsin Rapids Area Habitat for Humanity website.

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Speed Scrabble

Calling all workniks!  Bring the family and spell for fun and a great cause.  The Literacy Council of Wood County is hosting a Speed Scrabble Tournament Saturday November 10th 10AM to 2:30PM at the Wisconsin Rapids Mall.

Registration is $10 for your team of 4 and then $5 per game. Play a few games or a lot; there will be prizes and bonus rounds.

Check out the Literacy Council of Wood County website Speed Scrabble.

Veterans Recognition Week begins November 5th, ending on Veterans Day November 11th. The team at BuyWisconsinLand.com thanks all our veterans for their brave service to our country.

Hunting Land in Wood County

At BuyWisconsinLand.com we have wooded acreage great for hunting, ATVing, hiking, bird watching...you get the idea.

Check out these parcels in Wood County, or visit our website BuyWisconsinLand.com for property listings across the state.

Sweet 20 acres in the heart of Wisconsin. $49,500 #1654

 

Your own 80 acres of woods near Port Edwards. $123,000 #1647

Fun Halloween Events in Marshfield

These Halloween events on Saturday October 13th won't be scary, but they sure will be fun!

In the morning from 10AM to 2PM take the kids trick-or-treating at the Wildwood Zoo. Your family will enjoy a tour of the zoo while collecting treats while learning about animal diets. Cost is $5 per family.  See the event flyer here Trick-or-Treating at the Zoo

Saturday evening get dressed up in your Halloween best and head to the the 8th Annual Masquerade for the Chestnut Avenue Center for the Arts.  Dance to the music of The Pointless Brothers and try to win a prize for the best costumes. There will be a cash bar. Advance tickets are available until October 10th, so order early and save your spot!  See more details here Masquerade! Masquerade!

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Fall Family Fun

Autumn has come to Wisconsin and that means cool weather, colorful trees, and pumpkins!  It also mean time for family fun at two local farms in Wisconsin Rapids.

Head to Altenburg's Country Garden weekends from September 22nd through Halloween.  Pick out a pumpkin, stroll though the Corn Maze, check out the Cute Spook House, visit the Straw Fort, try to win at the Duck Race and much more.  Lots of farm fresh produce at the farm market. Special events held each weekend.  See the full schedule here  2012 Fall Festival Activities

And this year brings the return of Reinke's Down on the Farm. Find pumpkins, squash, gourds, cranberries and lots of homemade goods and crafts at this 1940s farm. Check out the Corn Maze and Spooky Woods, play some games or take a hayride.  Get directions and details here Down on the Farm

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Central Wisconsin Parade of Homes

Check out all the latest remodeling ideas and new home designs from Central Wisconsin home builders this weekend at the Central Wisconsin Parade of Homes September 7th-9th.  Tour nine homes in Marshfield, Wisconsin Rapids, Town of Rome and Nekoosa.  Advance tickets $5, at the door $6.

Get directions, times and more details here 2012 Central Wisconsin Parade of Homes & Remodeling Tour

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Kolor For Kids Funfest

Saturday August 25th head out to Grand Rapids Lions Club for a fun family day and help raise money for the Children's Mircle Network.

Kolor for Kids Funfest runs from 6AM to 9PM with free admission and free parking. The day starts off with breakfast and then a Fun Run/Walk. Enjoy face painting, a rock hunt, raffle, inflatables, dunk tank, petting zoo, music and more.  Don't miss the Dove Release at 2:15PM.

Enjoy your Saturday and help the Children's Mircle Network.  For all the events and times check here kolorforkids.com

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Port Edwards Classic Car Show and Fun Fest

Port Edwards is the place for fun this weekend!

Friday August 10th is the Port Edwards Classic Car and Motorcycle Cruise.  Staging begins at Edwards Alexander Park at 3PM and cruising starts at 6PM. The one hour scenic ride ends at the Methodist Church in Port Edwards with Pie and Ice Cream. Cost is $5, which goes to the local food pantry.

Saturday August 11th is the 8th Annual Port Edwards Fun Fest 8AM-5PM at Edwards Alexander Park.  Admission is free to see the Car Show, Antique Tractor and Engine Show, Craft Sale, free kids Carnival Games, and free swimming at the Port Edwards pool.

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16th Annual Music Fest

July 27th & 28th head to the Grand Rapids Lions Park for the 16th Annual Music Fest.

On Friday gates open at 5PM with Boogy & the Yo Yoz.  Saturday music begins at 2PM with Jason Michael Carroll.  There will also be Lawn Mower Races at 3PM.

Admission is $5/person at the gate - no carry ins allowed and please bring a lawn chair.

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13th Annual Garden Walk

The Wood County Master Gardener Volunteers are holding their 13th Annual Garden Walk "Down the Garden Path" Saturday July 14, 2012 from 9:30AM to 3:30PM. The Walk, rain or shine, will feature six gardens in Wisconsin Rapids, Nekoosa and the Town of Rome, as well as the Art Show and Garden Treasure Sale. Tickets are $8/advance and $10/at any of the garden's gates. Get your tickets at the UW Extention Office or several local businesses.

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Disc Golf in Wood County

If you enjoy Disc Golf, there's a new course in Wisconsin Rapids ready for play this summer!

The new 9 hole course at Robinson Park is the first in Wisconsin Rapids, and is now one of 6 in Wood County including: a 12 hole course at Willow Run Disc Golf in Lake Wazeecha, an 18 hole course at North Wood County Park in Arpin, a 9 hole course at Alexander Middle School in Nekoosa, a 9 hole course at Wildwood Park in Marshfield and a 9 hole course at Braem Park in Marshfield.  It's free to play the course at Robinson Park, but you'll have to bring your own discs.

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Marshfield Police/Fire vs Channel 9

It may not be the baseball game of the century, but it sure sounds like a lot of fun for a good cause.

Head out to the Marshfield Fairgrounds this Saturday, June 16th and watch two softball games -  local community members will play Marshfield youth at 10:30AM followed by Marshfield Police/Fire Departments versus WAOW News Line 9 at 12:30PM.

Enjoy all the activities from 10AM-2PM including face painting, bouncy houses, 50/50 raffle, basket raffles, concessions, and don't forget to have your picture taken with Arco and H, our K-9 unit heroes. Free admission, goodwill donations will be accepted to benefit MPD's newest K9 "H".

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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.

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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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Farm Show

The Shoppes at Wood Ridge in Marshfield are hosting the 32nd Annual Farm Show tomorrow and Thursday 10AM-4PM.

There will be over 150 booths and 80 pieces of new equipment. Join in the silent auction, see a goat milking display, spin the "Wheel of Fortune", and enjoy food from the 4H.

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Elvis

The Arts Council of South Wood County presents "Love Me Tender - an Elvis Tribute" this Saturday February 11th 7:30PM. Tickets are available at the Art Council's website savorthearts.org Enjoy an evening remembering "the King" with someone you love.

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Freezin' for Special Olympics

Feel like jumping in a lake?

It's Polar Plunge time again - Special Olympics' "Freezin for a Reason" fundraiser February 4th at the Grand Rapids Lions Club. Registration begins at 10AM and at Noon it's time to jump!

Not brave enough to test the water? You can still come out and make a pledge, enjoy live music from The Spicy Tie Band, The Lions Club's concessions, and cheer the jumpers on.

Check out all the information you'll need to be a plunger or a pledger at the Special Olympics' website 2012 Wisconsin Rapids Polar Plunge

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Animal Shelter Wins $1000 Prize

The South Wood County Humane Society wins a prize in the Animal Rescue Site and Petfinder.com's Challenge. Story from wisconsinrapidstribune.com

The South Wood County Humane Society has won a $1,000 prize for getting the most votes in the state in the fourth round of voting in the Animal Rescue Site and Petfinder.com's $300,000 Shelter+ Challenge.

Supporters brought home the prize by voting as often as once a day.

Online voting for the first round of the 2012 Challenge began Monday at theanimalrescuesite.com

Full Story Animal shelter wins $1,000 state prize

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