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• Enjoy the Farmers Market taking place on Thursdays from Noon- 5pm until the end of October.
• Get some of your holiday shopping done now and check out all the sales.
• Bring the kids to Halloween at the Portage Theatres on October 28.
• Dine for that special occasion at one of our local restaurants.
• Visit the watercolor art exhibit on display at Portage Center for the Arts with artist Chris Dreyer during the month of October.
• Come for a Girl’s weekend and sign up for a DIY class offered at our shops.
• Treat yourself to a day filled with pampering at our salons.
FALL is here and we are excited for you to come check out the businesses in DOWNTOWN PORTAGE
Downtown has something for everyone! Check out our Facebook page for more info https://www.facebook.com/downtownportagewi
BLYSTONE’S Towing & Recovery Light & Heavy Towing • Roadside Ser vice • Auto Repair Center Radiator Shop • Heavy Duty Rotating • Recover y Unit 24 Hour Towing 608-742-4228 Jerr y Blystone • Craig Blystone W1201 Hwy 33, Portage, WI • www.blystonetowing.com
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“Where Luxur y is Standard” Plan your getaway at the beautiful Lodge at Mauston! Modern luxury combined with the feel of the western f rontier in beautiful Juneau County. With 61 upscale units to pamper you and your family with king size beds in every room. Relax in the lobby in f ront of the stone fireplace Dine in the Broken Spur Steak & Seafood Restaurant & Lounge Families can hike Juneau County and take beauty of the area during the day Enjoy the pool & hot tub at night. Cozy up in our comfortable suites with private fireplaces for a romantic getaway VOTED BEST HOTEL , BEST CHEF & BEST PLACE TO GET MARRIED The Lodge offers many amenities to make your next business trip or weekend getaway a relaxing one. Enjoy our pool & hot tub, our restaurant & lounge and our indoor & outdoor fireplaces. You’ll experience the best in hospitality in beautiful Juneau County. 104 Lodge Lane, Mauston WI 53948 thelodgeatmauston.com f rontdesk@TheLodgeAtMauston.com 608-747-2200 Locally owned & operated
Fall Into Savings! APPLIANCES FOR YOUR HOME GE, Kitchen Aid, Maytag, Whirlpool & Speed Queen + We Haul Away the Old 12 NOMONTHS INTEREST SER VICE AFTER THE SALE! WE DELIVER & INSTALL! IN JUNEAU, ADAMS & SAUK COUNTIES We Are Your Complete Home Furniture & Appliance Center 101 Pr ospect St., Mauston 608-847-4949 www.maustonfurnitureappliances.com Open Mon.-Fri. 8-5; Sat. 9-1 BEST FURNITURE STORE BEST MATTRESS RETAILER
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Midwest Lifestyle Properties 608.742.5000 1325 W Wisconsin Street, Portage, WI 53901 Connecting you with the properties that are right for your lifestyle. Not just a real estate agency, but a trusted team of land professionals making your dreams a reality. Your Lifestyle. Our Mission. United Country Midwest Lifestyle Properties. Call us Today!
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SEASON TICKETS Join us in the Zona Gale Theatre at 7:30pm on select Saturdays throughout the year. Reser ved season tickets and individual tickets are available beginning September 1. *Dates & events subject to change. ZONA GALE THEATRE AT PORTAGE CENTER FOR THE ARTS A 301 E. Cook Street, PO Box 866, Por tag e , WI 53901 608-742-5655 info@por tag ecenterfor thear ts.com www.portagecenterforthearts.com
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• Clothing • Candles • Great Gift Ideas • Hats • Sweatshirts • Shoes & Boots • Rustic Decor’ • Packer Apparel • Signs • Wisconsin theme shirts Battery Back-up Light Bulbs Canning Supplies Sporting Goods Get it all in one shot! • Axcel Sights • Arrows • Scents • Trail Cameras & More! HOYT VTM 31 11 Signature Sandwiches to choose from, or make your own! SAVE MONEY AT THE PUMP! Apply for your BP card today. Sandwiches • Soups • Desserts Salad • Daily Specials! Check out our New Cafe! • Browning • Winchester • Benelli • Henry • Weatherby Paint & Hardware Valspar Paint & Supplies We Can Color Match Your Paint! Check out our Huge Inventory of Rifles & Shotguns! Home Decor’ & Gifts 326 Main St., Montello Wisconsin 53949 Phone: 608-297-7170 “All Under One Roof” HARDWARE RENTALS
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24hr. Mobile Mechanic Service We come to you! Home, Job or On the Side of the Road Jump Starts • Brakes • Tune-ups Suspension • Radiators • Plugs & More! SERVICE ALL MAKES & MODELS! Columbia, Marquette, Dane and surrounding Counties Reliable & Affordable Roadside Assistance 608-408-6665. Like us on Facebook! Email us at phoenixcarcareexpress@gmail.com 20% OFF FOR ALL NEW CUSTOMERS!
Mon. 9-6, Tues. & Wed. 9-8, Thurs. & Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-5, Sun. Closed 2936 New Piner y Rd., Portage, WI Next to Papa Murphy’s Pizza Most salons independently owned and operated. © 2023 Fantastic Sams Franchise Corporation. www.FantasticSams.com Walk Ins Welcome TuesdaySenior Day WednesdayCustomer Appreciation Day Haircut Sale 608-745-1212
We Accept SNAP/EBT and All Major Credit Cards Open Monday-Friday 8-5 • Saturday 8-4 • Sunday 10-1 N5340 Cty. Road HH, Mauston, WI 53948 Phone 608-847-7413 | www.wisconsinrivermeats.com VISIT OUR BEAUTIFUL NEW STORE! • 10% off Senior Citizen Tuesdays • Wild Game Processing & Sausage Making • Discounted Meat Bundles: Beef, Pork, Family Pack, Steak & Burger • Sides & Quarters of Beef & Pork for Sale • Catering & Hot Pick-up Available Find us at: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Wisconsin+River+Meats/ FRESH CUT BEEF & PORK FROM WISCONSIN Landjaegers 17 varieties of Brats 9 Varieties of Summer Sausage Ring Bologna Jerky Wieners Wild Game Sausages WISCONSIN RIVER MEATS
YOUR DEER HUNT ST ARTS HERE D.W. Sports Center - Downtown Portage 125 W . Cook St. • 608-742-7745 Check out the New 2023 Bows! Huge Selection of Deer Rifles, Shotguns & Ammo. Sights, Scents, Broadheads & More! Insulated Boots & Shoes
DEZ Tactical Arms Inc’s new proprietary training program designed for both beginners and experts alike, focuses on building muscle memory through repetition and reoccurring training sessions. Professional instructors work with clients in semi-private sessions which allows them to progress through the curriculum at their own pace to build their confidence and proficiency with firearms.
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Wed. & Thurs. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri. & Sa t. 12 p.m.-8 p.m. and Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Baraboo’s Public, Indoor Shooting & Training Center • Sales/Transfers/Rentals • Memberships • Leagues • Gunsmithing • Friendly Ser vice • Corporate/Events/Outings • Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties • Family Fun/Teambuilding • Education and Training • CCW/Pistol/Rifle Classes
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You’re invited! Celebrate Manufacturing Mon th with us at three o f our campus lo ca ti on s! Portage Enterprise Center Wednesday, October 4 4-7 p.m. Fort Atkinson Campus Tuesday, October 17 4-7 p.m. Madison Truax Campus Tuesday, October 24 4-7 p.m. Explore career opportunities, hands-on activities, campus tours and more fun for the whole family! Register or learn more: madisoncol lege.edu/manufacturing Madison College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities. Inquires regarding the nondiscrimination policies are handled by the Affirmative Action Officer 1701 Wright Street Madison, WI 53704, Phone 608.243.4137.
Antique & Vintage Furniture Restoration Custom Furniture Refinishing & Furnishings • Fur niture & Home Décor • Instr uctor Led Classes • One on One Project Coaching & Inspiration Check out our website for upcoming classes and events! 126B W. Cook St., Por tage, WI 53901 608-697-0297 Crochet Homemade Soaps Homemade Candles Gift Ideas u Mon.-Fri. 9-5 Like us on Facebook Beautifully-Blemished.com Showcasing V intage & Antiques from 17 Local Vendor s! Before Af ter
119 W. Cook St., Portage, WI | 608-369-2050 Check out our 2nd location! Sweet B’s Boutique, 22 Main St., Montello, WI Scoop up the name brands and styles you love for a fraction of the retail price! Designer Denim | Trendy Tops | Career Apparel | Special Occasion Dresses | Leather Handbags | Boots & Footwear | Fashion Jewelry & Accessories New Arrivals Daily! Uptown Exchange A Clothing Consignment Boutique • 50/50 Consignment • 70/30 Consignment for Vendors • We Buy Outright, accepting Women’s, Men’s & Children’s Clothing • We offer exchange program on children’s clothing • Offering sizes 0-3x Every Saturday 5-7pm 16x20 canvas $29.99 Water & Snacks provided. First choice on New Weekly Arrivals! 10% off Entire Purchase Portage location only PAINT & THRIFT NIGHT
Food Plot Seed Call Steve with all your food plot needs 230 North South St, P.O. Box 1 Kingston, WI 53939 920-394-9335 Check out our website jastersag.com Like us on Facebook! Pet and Chicken Feed Bird Seed Wood Pellets • Fertilizer • Seed • Chemicals
Thursday through Sunday, October 12–15. 4 BIG DAYS OF SAVINGS! 1009 E Wisconsin St, Portage (608) 742-7186 portagelumber.com
Hike, walk, run, or backpack 43 miles on the Ice Age Trail during the month of October 2023 and visit 3 of our Trail Communities to earn a hiking cer tificate and a limited-edition patch. Log your miles over days, weekends, weeks, or one big adventure. Registration for the Mammoth Challenge is FREE. All abilities. All ages. All welcome! Register here>>>
www.iceagetrail.org/mammoth-hike-challenge/
After your hike come to Por tage and take advantage of specials at var ious Por tage businesses dur ing the month of October 2023.
• Neil’s Wine House - offering 10% off to all hikers
• B&B Hitching Post – 10% off to all hikers
• Canape Sandwiches – 15% off to all hikers
• R. Condon Galler y & Custom Framer y – 10% off to all hikers
• Bee Alive Yoga - Offering a donation based class “Ice Age Slow-Flow” with Yogi tea/Cacao to follow on Thursday, October 19 from 7-8pm; donations will go to the Ice Age Trail Alliance.
• Por tage Center for the Ar ts – “Show your Ice Age Mammoth Patch for one free ticket to our Concer t Series” thru April 2024.
ICE AGE TRAIL MAMMOTH HIKE CHALLENGE.
www.por tagewi.com 608-742-6242
