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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