Winter Fest

The First Annual Winter Fest at RiverEdge Golf Course in Marshfield will be held February 22nd; a celebration of Wisconsin's winter activities. Bring the family and join in these fun races: Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoing and Fat Tire Biking, and a junior race for the kids. After the races enjoy chili, music and more activities.

See the event brochure and sign up sheet here Winter Fest

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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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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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Looking to get out this weekend?

If you are looking for something fun to do this weekend - you have a great bunch of options in Wisconsin Rapids.

February 12th - The Lizadrz Friday Night Ramble - Hotel Mead

February 13th & 14th - Wisconsin Rapids Cage Club's 5th-8th Grade Basketball Tournament - Lincoln High School

February 13th - Wood County Park and Forestry 30th Annual Snowmobile Ride - Grand Rapids Lions Club.

February 13th - Annual Mr. Wakely Winter Feast - Knights of Columbus Hall

February 13th - Valentines Spaghetti Supper - St Johns Lutheran Church, Kellner

For all the details see the Out and About column in the Wisconsin Rapids Tribune