Christmas in the Past

Find out how Christmas was celebrated in the 1800's at Historic Point Basse in Nekoosa this Saturday December 21st at Heritage Hollyday.  You see old traditions brought to life, period decorations across the grounds, and carolers will put in the mood for Christmas.  This event runs from 10AM to 4PM.

Get more information at the Historic Point Basse website Heritage Hollyday

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Nekoosa Hometown Christmas

Join in the celebration of the season December 7th for the Nekoosa Hometown Christmas.

There will be Breakfast with Santa, Reindeer Dash 5K Run/Walk, Children’s Story Time and Cookie Decorating, Wagon Rides, Lighting of Thompson Park, a Christmas Parade and Holiday Fireworks! See times and locations on the Heart of Wisconsin website Nekoosa Area Hometown Christmas 2013

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Holiday Happenings

Christmastime is coming and Wisconsin Rapids and Marshfield have events to help ring this happy time of year.

This Thursday, November 21st, is the 14th Annual Holiday Parade at 6:30PM down Central Avenue in Marshfield.  See Santa and enjoy treats at the Holiday Inn after the parade.

Next Wednesday, November 27th, Heid Music will be providing music from 5PM-6PM along with the Celebration! Lighting at 5:45PM followed by the 7th Annual Rekindle The Spirit Parade in downtown Wisconsin Rapids.

Friday November 29th Marshfield will be hosting Family Wagon Rides 5:30PM to 7:30PM from China Chef and Adults only Romantic Buggy Rides 6PM to 8PM from the Holiday Inn.

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Fall Events November 15th to 17th

Crisp, cool temperatures and a hint of snow to come don't stop the fun in Central Wisconsin.  Check out these events next weekend:

Friday November 15th is the 29th annual Fall FunFest at Immanuel Lutheran School in Wisconsin Rapids from 4PM-8PM.  They will have games, bingo, a raffle drawing, a cake walk, along with food and fun.

The YMCA of South Wood County's 2013 Turkey Trot will be held Saturday November 16th at Camp Alexander in Wisconsin Rapids. Pre-registration is over, but same day registration will be from 8AM-9:30AM. The ‘Lil Gobblers Race - a 1 mile walk/run for 5 to 12 years olds - begins at 9AM and the 5k Run/Walk begins at 10AM. There will also be family fun and games from 9:30AM to 11AM. Get details and registration form here 2013 Turkey Trot

Hear beautiful music Sunday November 17th at Christ Lutheran Church in Marshfield as the Central Chamber Chorale performs at 3PM.

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Special Halloween Events

It's nearly time for the spooks and spirits to come out and play - and here are some fun events around the area to celebrate Halloween.

On Wednesday October 30th the Marshfield Library is hosting History Rising From the Grave at 7PM.  Learn the histories of Marshfield's Cemeteries.

And on Halloween night you can trick or treat without the street in Marshfield or Wisconsin Rapids.  Visit the Marshfield Mall between 5PM-7PM for Malloween with Costume Fashion Show or St Paul's Lutheran Church parking lot for Trunk-R-Treat from 4:30PM-6:30PM with bounce house, activities and more.

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Spirit Walk

It's both Halloween and History. Meet people from the past at Historic Point Basse in Nekoosa 6PM-8:30PM October 16th and October 26th.  Lanterns will light your way as you stroll the grounds and spirits will appear and tell you about their former lives.  Spirit Walk Historic Point Basse

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Cranberry Tours

The Pittsville FFA/FFA Alumni Splash of Red Cranberry Highway Tour begins it's 12 year Friday September 27th and runs Wednesdays and Fridays through October 25th.

The 2 1/2 hour tour includes visiting a current marsh under construction, producing beds where you can pick fresh fruit from the vine, along with viewing harvesting, cleaning, and freezing of the berries. Lunch is provided by the Pittsville High School Foods Class.

Read more about this fun and educational tour at wisconsinrapidstribune.com A Splash of Red and make your reservations by calling the High School at 715-884-6412.

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21st Annual Maple Fall Fest

September 14th and 15th enjoy all things maple at the Maple Fall Fest at Wildwood Park in Marshfield.

Start the weekend off with a American Heart Association Heart Walk from 8AM-11AM or the All-you-care-to-eat Regular and Potato Pancakes with Wenzel Farm Sausage from 7AM-1PM. And you won't want to miss the "Best of Marshfield” Maple Syrup Contest or the Maple Dessert Baking Contest.

Get all the details and a schedule of events here 21st Annual Maple Fall Fest

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Orv’s Old Iron Show

If you like vintage machines then Saturday, September 7th you need to check out Orv’s Old Iron Show 7AM-5PM on Highway 54 four miles west of Port Edwards.  The day begins with a pancake breakfast then check out displays of tractors, stationary engines, vintage machinery and tools, collector cars and trucks and more. Admission is a donation, parking is free and camping is available. Proceeds go to the Ronald McDonald House in Marshfield.

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Time to Run

Dust off your running shoes!  The next two weekends in Wisconsin Rapids are a time to run - or walk -  for charity.

August 17th is the 2nd Annual 5K for Breastfeeding at the Centralia Center.  Pre-register online or the day of the event at 8AM. See all the details here 5K for Breastfeeding

August 24th is the Kolor For Kids 5K Fun Run & Music Fest at the Grand Rapids Lions Club from 6AM-3PM. Get blasted with colored cornstarch powder along the trail for the Children's Miracle Network! Register online or at the event, limited to 1000 teams. Details on the website Kolor For Kids Funfest

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Port Edwards Fun Fest

The 8th Annual Port Edwards Fun Fest will be held next weekend August 9th and 10th.

Friday is the Car Cruise; staging begins at 3:30PM at Edwards-Alexander Park and cruising at 6PM, ending with an ice cream social at the United Methodist Church.

Saturday's fun at the park begins at 8AM and includes crafts, a car show, tractor show, crafts, games for kids, and good food.

This is a non profit event  - all proceeds will go to the South Wood County Food Pantry.  See event details here Port Edwards Fun Fest

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Waterski Championships

The 47th Annual Wisconsin State/Regional Water Ski Show Championships will be held July 18th-21st on Lake Wazeecha, South Wood County Park in Wisconsin Rapids. The event is hosted by the Wisconsin Rapids Aqua Skiers.

This championship competition is the largest ski show tournament in the world, with 28 teams being judged. Performances begin at 6:40AM each day continue to about 6PM, with each performance lasting about 1 hour. Admission is free, and food and refreshments will be available. Find the complete schedule and information here

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Independence Day

Get your red, white and blue - the 4th of July will be here next week!

In Wisconsin Rapids you can head to "4th on 1st Street" 2PM-dusk. There will be kids games, music food and more, plus watch the fireworks at dusk. 4th on 1st Street Facebook 

In Marshfield at the Fair Park it's "4th of July Family Fun" 4PM-8P. Enjoy food, music, magic, inflatables and fireworks at dusk.

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Cranberry Blossom Festival

If you like cranberries, or if you like festivals, or if you just love fun, head to Wisconsin Rapids June 20th-23rd for the 2013 Cranberry Blossom Festival. 

Before the festival begins you can check out the Grand Avenue Artist exhibit at the McMillian Library anytime during June or on the 19th there will be an appearance by the Cranberry Princesses, the Cranberry Guy and Rosco at the Rafters baseball game.

Thursday the festival kicks off with Lunch by the River in Veterans Park from 11:30AM-1PM and at 7:30PM there is a Free Movie under the Stars downtown. Friday's events include Dairy and Berry Breakfast, cranberry tours and the Cranberry Cup at Golden Sands Speedway.

Saturday is the 19th Annual SWC YMCA Triathlon and 2nd Annual “Cruise-In” Car Show, along with an arts and crafts fair, quilt show and family carnival. Sunday don't miss the Grand Rapids Firefighters' Celebration and the parade at 12:30PM downtown.

See all the events and times here Cranberry Blossom Festival.

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June Dairy Breakfasts

June is Dairy Month - and the best part of Dairy Month are Dairy Breakfasts held all across the State.

In Wood County you can enjoy these events:

June 7th - 9th its Dairyfest in Marshfield which begins with the Mayor's Breakfast on Saturday 5AM to 10AM. Other activities include a Community Garage Sale, Fun Run, Picnic in the Park, Lip Sync Contest, Pie and Ice Cream Social and much more. Get all the details here 2013 Dairyfest

June 16th the Marshfield FFA Alumni will June Dairy Breakfast at the Griesbach Farm in Stratford from 7AM to Noon. Tickets are $6 or  $3/kids 11 and under Free/preschool and under.

The Wisconsin Rapids Berry-Dairy Breakfast will be June 21st 6AM-10:30AM at Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids.

June 22nd is the Auburndale FFA Alumni Dairy Breakfast 7AM-11AM at the Auburndale Village Park Shelterhouse, tickets are $6 $3/10 and under Free/preschoolers - AND the Pittsville FFA will host their 31st Annual Dairy Breakfast 7AM-11AM at the Otter Creek Farm, tickets are $6.

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Attention Archers

This weekend, May18th and 19th, is the 6th Annual Badger Pro-Am at Robinson Park in Wisconsin Rapids.

All shooters welcome; you must shoot both days. Registration is $30 for flights and $80 for open divisions, and you can pre-register, or sign up Saturday morning before 7:30AM. Competition begins at 8AM. Spectators welcome, and concession will be available.  Guaranteed prize payout of $2500.

See the event flyer and get a registration form at the Wisconsin Archery Alliance website Badger Pro-Am

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Campfire Cooking

Camping season is here, and after a day of fun and sun everyone is hungry. Looking to improve your outdoor cooking skills or just want to learn some new recipes?

May 11th at the Sandhill Wildlife Area in Babcock join the fun in a Dutch Oven Cooking Workshop. You'll be able to try your hand a new recipe and taste what you make. The workshop runs from 10AM to 3PM and costs $20.

For more information contact the Sandhill Wildlife Area 715-884-2437. For a map to the Sandhill Wildlife Area click here

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Youth Outdoor Day

Is your kid an outdoors sportsman?  Saturday April 27th is Youth Outdoor Education Day at the Les and Melody Bergdahl Property, 11192 Bluff Drive in Marshfield.

From 9AM to 3PM this FREE event offers hunter safety, sporting clays, archery, rifle range, BB gun shooting, fly fishing, dog training demos, laser shoot and much more. Held rain or shine and each kid will get a free lunch too. No registration required.

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Prairie Chicken Festival

April 12th to 14th is the Prairie Chicken Festival all around the Wisconsin Rapids area, part of the 2013 Celebrations of Grasslands.

There will be bird viewing blinds all three days - reservation are required. Breakfast will be served at the Kiwanis Clubhouse in Kellner each morning at 7AM. Visit the Hotel Mead on Friday for the Grassland Gala, with vendors and exhibitors, crafts, children's activities, music, silent auction and more. And Saturday don't miss the Boomin' Brewery Bash at Central Waters Brewing Company in Amherst.

For all the great events and times visit PrairieChickenFestival.org

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Easter Events

The Easter Bunny is coloring his eggs and getting ready to head out March 31st. Hope he brings spring with him!

Here are some of the activities for Easter around the area.

Saturday, March 23rd - Breakfast with the Easter Bunny 7:30AM-11:30AM at the Retirement Community of Nekoosa.  $7/adults $3/kids 6-12, 5 and under FREE.

Saturday, March 23rd - Bunny Run 5k Run/Walk 9AM start at Goodfellas in Nekoosa. Registration and more info here

Saturday, March 23rd - Nekoosa Area Easter Egg Hunt 11AM at the Alexander Middle School. Ages 0-10.

Saturday, March 23rd - Children's Easter Party 11AM-1PM at American Legion Post 54 in Marshfield. Admission is a non-perishable food item, games, crafts, lunch, and a visit from the Easter Bunny

Sunday March 24th - 60th Annual Palm Sunday Choir Concert 3PM at Our Lady of Peace Church in Marshfield.

Monday March 25th - "THE LAST SUPPER" - A DRAMATIC RECREATION 7PM at Wesley United Methodist Church in Marshfield. Free event.

Friday March 29th - Elks Lenten Fish Fry 4:30PM-6:30PM at Elks Lodge 693 in Wisconsin Rapids.

Saturday - March 30th - 80th Annual Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt 10AM at Mead Field and Witter Field in Wisconsin Rapids - if field is covered with snow location see website for alternate locations)

Saturday March 30th - Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt Noon at Columbia Park in Marshfield. Ages 1-10.

Sunday March 30th - Easter Holiday Scotch Doubles Tournament 1PM at Rose Bowl Lanes in Marshfield. See event flyer for details

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Team Scrabble Time

Want to have a lot of fun and raise money to help folks learn to read?

March 12th is the 2nd Annual Team Scrabble Tournament benefiting the Literacy Council of Wood County.  Teams report at 5:30PM at the Wildwood Zoo in Marshfield and games start at 6:15PM.

Mail in registration is over, but you can still register your team online at the Literacy Council of Wood County's website before March 8th Team Scrabble Tournament

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Pancakes

What better way to start a Sunday morning with all you can eat pancakes?  On March 3rd you have two great events to choose from.

In Port Edwards it's the Lion's Club Pancake Brunch from 8:30AM to 1PM in the Port Edwards High School Cafeteria. Three kinds of pancakes to choose from Potato, Cranberry, and Buttermilk! Plus sausage, applesauce, beverages. Cost is $6/adults $3/kids 3-10, and proceeds go to youth softball and baseball.  Pancake Brunch

In Rudolph head over to St Phillip's for the Women Foresters Pancake Breakfast 8AM-12:30PM. Regular and Potato Pancakes will be served along with sausage, applesauce and cinnamon rolls. Pancake Breakfast

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Annual County Snowmobile Ride

The 33rd Annual County Ride will be this Saturday, February 9th in Pittsville.  The 100 mile snowmobile ride will begin at 9AM at the Cennex Station and end at at the Blue Bayou Pub. Food and refreshments will be provided. You can join the ride anywhere on the route, see locations for stops and route map here 33rd Annual Snowmobile Ride.

Participants are asked to bring a couple of non-perishable food items for a local food pantry.  Drop off will be at the Blue Bayou Pub after the ride.

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Special Olympics Polar Plunge

With the weather so cold, you might consider "Freezin' for a Reason".

Special Olympics' Polar Plunge is Saturday February 2nd at the Grand Rapids Lions Club.  You can check in early Friday from 3PM to 7PM or Saturday beginning at 10AM. At Noon it's time to jump!

Too cold for a dip in the lake? You can still collect donations and earn yourself a "Too Chicken to Plunge" t-shirt.

Check out all the event information at the Special Olympics' website 2013 Wisconsin Rapids Polar Plunge

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Learn Digital Photography

Maybe the holiday photos of the kids didn't turn out as well as you like. Or maybe you got a new camera for Christmas and it has a lot more settings than the old one. Or maybe one day you'd like to start a new photography business.

Then sign up for the Digital Photography class at the Central Wisconsin Cultural Center in Wisconsin Rapids. Class meets Wednesday 6PM-8PM January 16th to February 20th. The registration fee is $80.  Sign up here Digital Photography - Learn the Basics

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