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It’s that time again — time to vote for your favorite local Wausau businesses, restaurants, charities, politicians and events, among so much more. This year, seeing the data for myself, we’ve pared down some of the questions that didn’t receive many responses and added some new ones. I never change this too much, because some people expect those questions and look forward to seeing who won. Some will always remain, because it’s fun to see how much they change over the years. They’re a reflection of Wausau’s character for that year. And you can count on City Pages’s survey to be accurate. We actively weed out ballot stuffing by requiring at least 25 questions to be answered. That’s about six minutes of your time, 12-15 minutes if you fill out the whole thing. We will run the paper ballot through the last issue in July, or you can find it online at our newly redesigned www.thecitypages.com. The results will be written up in our Get with the Program magazine. Happy voting!
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ARPA spending Marathon County has $35 million of requests for $21 million left of ARPA dollars
North Central Health Care’s campus renovation project, which started in 2019, had been on track financially. But following the pandemic and the supply chain issues that ensued, the costs of the project have risen significantly, says NCHC Interim Executive Director Mort McBain. McBain presented to the county last month a proposal to fund a $3.15 million shortfall through pandemic relief dollars. And, those same issues have caused county leaders to increase estimates on a forensics science center. Projects had initially put the facility at costing $6 million on the low end, but now that cost has increased to at least $7.4 million, and as much as $10 million, depending on the option chosen. County leaders have been researching the idea of building a regional morgue, or forensic science center, because right now
there are only a couple of places in the state to have autopsies performed. Even many of the hospital systems have stopped performing them. Taking bodies all the way to Madison is time-consuming and inefficient. And, the idea is popular with other counties. Medical Examiner Jessica Blahnik says 19 counties have agreed to partner with the morgue, and there is also interest from Michigan counties. Once built, the morgue is expected to be revenue positive — it will earn between $8,000 and $107,000 projects from financial firm Wipfli show. That means it won’t cost the county anything to operate.
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Construction inflation, supply chain issues drive county project costs A least two county projects will be more expensive because of construction inflation and supply chain issues.
The new Mount View Care Center at North Central Health Care during an open house last year. The last phases of the NCHC campus revamp will now cost more in the face of supply chain issues and construction inflation.
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Everest Metro investigators are seeking the whereabouts of a Schofield woman. Police say 61-year-old Sheila Sigmund went missing June 21 from the city of Schofield. She’s 5’1” and 130 pounds, and was last known to have died red/orange hair. She does not drive, police say, and is known to frequent the Wausau area but
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consin, according to a report last week. The patient diagnosed with Monkeypox, or orthopoxvirus, is in Dane County and is in isolation, the Department of Health Services confirmed. There is little risk to the public, DHS officials say. “The number of monkeypox cases continues to rise in the U.S., so it is not a surprise that monkeypox has now been detected in Wisconsin,” Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ryan Westergaard said in a press release from DHS. “While it’s likely that additional cases will be found among Wisconsinites, we are relieved that this disease does not spread easily from person to person. We’d like for all clinicians to remain alert to patients with compatible rashes and encourage them to test for monkeypox. We want the public to know that the risk of widespread transmission remains low.” According to DHS, “Monkeypox is a rare but potentially serious disease caused by the monkeypox virus. It is typically characterized by a new, unexplained rash and skin lesions. Other early symptoms of monkeypox include fever, chills, and swollen lymph nodes.”
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Marathon County has been reviewing requests for pandemic relief funds provided through the American Rescue Plan Act. The bill, signed into law in 2021, provides dollars to states, counties and municipalities to help relieve the economic impact of the pandemic. According to the latest breakdown, county leadership has received $35 million in requests for those dollars and was allocated $26 million of ARPA funding. Of that, $5 million has already been allocated to projects, including $3.9 million to rural broadband expansion. Asks for the money include providing initial funding to the proposed Forensic Science Center (regional morgue), new staff and a remodeled office space for the District Attorney’s Office, facility upgrades at Nine Mile Forest, Big Eau Pleine and Dells of Eau Claire parks, a pilot project in the Fenwood Creek area, upgrades to help turn the library’s third floor into a video and audio production studio patrons can use, additional funding to cover cost increases at the North Central Health Care campus remodel and funding for more highway and bridge upgrades and repairs. The county’s Human Resources, Finance and Property Committee will discuss the requests and the best way to rank them later this month.
otherwise no information is known about where she might have gone. Those with information about her whereabouts should contact the Everest Metro Police Department at 715-359-4202.
Police now seeking help to solve June necklace heist Police are seeking information about a crime that occurred nearly a month ago — and an unusual one at that. Police revealed video of the crime on Facebook Tuesday. A woman riding passenger in SUV calls out to another woman in a parking lot in the 800 block of S. 3rd Avenue to get her attention. The woman calls the victim over, exits the SUV and puts a necklace around her neck. This was, according to the police, a ruse to get access to the gold necklace around the victim’s neck. Instead of unclasping the necklace she’d put on, the perpetrator unclasped the gold necklace, jumped into the van she’d arrived in and sped off. The woman quickly realizes she’d taken the expensive necklace and left the cheap one, but the SUV took off quickly as soon as the woman jumped into the car. A surveillance video caught the whole thing on camera. The necklace is 24 karat gold with a gem pendant. The pendant has a religious symbol inside. The perpetrator sped off in a silver Toyota Highlander and police say she and the driver were native American. Those with information about the crime should contact Officer Karlen at 715-2617908.
Chamber selling office space as it preps to move to depot The Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce has listed its office space for sale as it preps to move into the former Washington Street depot building. According to a release from the Chamber, they expect to move into the former train depot on Washington Street, which previously housed a lawyer’s office and decor shop. The office space the chamber is selling is nearly 5,700 square feet connected to the Third Street Lifestyle Building downtown. Asking price is $750,000. The space also has two rental offices that could generate income for a buyer.
City sets one-year limit to get greenhouse off the ground The builders of a new greenhouse in the former Wausau Chemical property will need to get busy — the city just set a new deadline for the project. The city’s Economic Development Committee set a one-year time period to occupy the former Wausau Chemical building with its business, Infused, a proposed greenhouse/herb/tea house. That was part of the city’s new terms negotiated for the property’s sale from the city. The project, proposed by Mathew Aschbrenner, included buying the old chemical property for $40,000 with plans to invest $250,000 into the buildout. Some members of the city council wanted
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more for the property but the project was ultimately approved last month. Economic Development Manager Randy Fifrick told the committee that the timeline shouldn’t be a problem as they plan to finish and occupy the building much sooner than that. But, with supply chain issues, Fifrick says the extra amount of time is appropriate.
Caribou Coffee coming to Weston Construction started recently on a Caribou Coffee location in Weston. The coffee chain, which currently doesn’t have any locations in the central Wisconsin area but does have them in the Eau Claire and Fox Valley areas, is building a drive-through-only location on the corner of Schofield Avenue and Cutoff Road. The location is across the street from
the Family Video/Papa Murphy’s commercial building, kitty corner from Target.
Goats coming back to battle invasive species One of the Rosenberg administration’s more popular moves was bringing goats to Barker-Stewart Island. City leaders say the goats are coming back. Parks Director Jamie Polley says the goats will be brought in this month again to eat invasive species. The goats were pretty effective last time around, eating the undesirable and destructive plants with surprising precision. County Water Resource Technician Jared Mader says the island is overrun with invasive species. The Wausau Bird Club has also done some work on the island to remove invasive species.
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The Jan. 6 congressional hearings revealed a connection between Sen. Ron Johnson’s office and the failed effort to advance a slate of fake electors to overturn Joe Biden’s 2020 election win. And that could be an issue as Democrats try to unseat Johnson in a nationally important race this November. The Oshkosh Republican said he personally had nothing to do with his staffer attempting to deliver a slate of fake electors to former Vice President Mike Pence. The issue came up in a text thread between staffers for Johnson and Pence. The two-term incumbent is running for another six-year term this fall. In 2020, 10 Republicans in Wisconsin — along with Republicans in six other states — submitted an alternate slate of electoral votes in favor of Trump despite Biden’s victory. Biden narrowly beat Trump in Wisconsin. After the revelation, Johnson in a
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CNN video said a House intern delivered a package to his office meant for Pence. Johnson’s Chief of Staff Sean Riley, who is also a former Trump campaign staffer, then texted one of Pence’s staff asking if he should deliver a slate of fake electors. “Again, I wasn’t involved, I don’t know what they said, but somebody from the House delivered it to a staff member in my office,” Johnson said. “My chief of staff called the vice president: ‘hey we got this,’ and the vice president said ‘don’t deliver it,’ and we didn’t.” Then Johnson expanded on his initial explanation. Johnson claimed someone from Pennsylvania GOP U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly’s office delivered the slate of fake electors that Johnson’s chief of staff tried to pass on to Pence. The Oshkosh Republican told conservative talk show host Vicki McKenna he was
not involved in his chief of staff’s attempt to deliver a slate of GOP electors to Pence during the presidential election certification process. He said he was “probably already in the Senate” when the list came to his office, and he was not initially clear what was on the list. “We couldn’t even remember who delivered this to us,” he said. “We didn’t know what it was. We thought it was documents involved in the electors, once we got it. Again, I didn’t know this, I was probably already in the Senate.” A CNN reporter on Twitter said a spokesperson for Kelly denied Johnson’s comments. According to the reporter, the spokesperson said Johnson’s “statements about Representative Kelly are patently false. Mr. Kelly has not spoken to Sen. Johnson for the better part of a decade, and he has no knowledge of the claims Mr. Johnson is making related to the 2020 election.”
The messages revealed by the House committee show a discussion between Riley and Pence aide Chris Hodgson about delivering the electors. “Johnson needs to hand something to VPOTUS please advise,” Riley wrote. “What is it?” Hodgson replied. “Alternate slate of electors for MI and WI because archivist didn’t receive them,” Riley said. “Do not give that to him,” Hodgson responded. The late June congressional hearing also featured previously recorded testimony from former state GOP Chairman Andrew Hitt — one of the alternate electors in the state. Hitt told the committee that the electors would only have counted if a court ruled in their favor. Democrat candidates vying for Johnson’s seat were quick to blast him over the issue — including calling for him to resign.
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Assembly Republicans are requesting Gov. Tony Evers provide $10 million in federal funds for pregnancy resource centers aiming to prevent unwanted pregnancies. The call comes as Planned Parenthood has stopped performing abortions in Wisconsin since a U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade. The state has a 173-year-old law outlawing abortion in most cases. Kaul on Tuesday filed a lawsuit arguing abortion is still legal because other legislation supersedes the 1849 law. He said it also conflicts with several other laws on how physicians can lawfully perform abortions. In a letter yesterday, 38 Republicans — including Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke — called for finding common ground. “As people who are proudly pro-life, we do not condone the killing of innocent babies. Nearly half of Wisconsin citizens also have this belief, but being pro-life is more than just being against abortion; it also means providing the necessary resources, guidance, and support for expectant mothers,” they write.
split state Supreme Court today ruled A Wausau dentist Frederick Prehn may continue to serve on the DNR Board until the GOP-controlled state Senate confirms his successor even though his term expired more than a year ago. In the 4-3 ruling, the court found the expiration of Prehn’s term doesn’t create a vacancy under state law. Prehn, appointed to the board by former GOP Gov. Scott Walker, may only be removed from the body by the guv “for cause.” The court reached a similar conclusion in 1964, and Chief Justice Annette Ziegler wrote for the majority today the ruling “remains as sound today as it did when the case was first decided.” Writing for the minority, Justice Rebecca Dallet criticized the majority’s “absurd holding” allowing Prehn to serve as long as he wants so long as he refuses to leave and Senate doesn’t confirm a successor. She added the “misguided” reading of statutes steers government “directly into disorder and chaos.” Walker appointed Prehn to the board for a term that ended in May 2021. But he has refused calls to vacate his position, citing precedent that allows gubernatorial appointees to continue serving until the Senate confirms their successors.
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By Nathan Denzin, THE BADGER PROJECT
SUPERFUNDED After many years, the cleanup of toxic chemicals in a little town in northern Wisconsin can finally continue.
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s part of President Joe Biden’s 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, $3.5 billion was allotted for the cleanup of backlogged contamination sites. In the first wave of funding, a site in Daniels, Wisconsin — an unincorporated town near the Minnesota border — was chosen to receive financial support, the Environmental Protection Agency announced in December. The Wisconsin Department of Resources announced last month it had received $1.4 million in federal funds. Work is scheduled to start this summer and continue into the winter. “For more than 100 years, the upper Midwest was the nation’s industrial center,” Debra Shore, an EPA Regional Administrator, said in a release. “But when factories and mills closed they left behind a legacy of toxic sites that are challenging to clean up.” The Daniels siteonce housed Penta Wood Products, a wood treatment facility that operated from 1953 to 1992, according to the EPA. The business used a chemical called pentachlorophenol, an industrial wood preservative, to treat posts and telephone poles by dipping them in an
open tank. The chemical must now be removed or neutralized, the EPA said. Penta Wood dumped wastewater into a gully, resulting in soil and groundwater contaminated with pentachlorophenol and arsenic, the EPA said. The DNR first investigated Penta Wood in 1986 and found the contamination. Excavation of soil near the wetlands is scheduled for late summer or early fall, said Celine Wysgalla, a project manager for the EPA. High doses of those chemicals can be deadly in groundwater in the short term, and long-term effects include various cancers and skin discoloration or soreness, according to the World Health Organization. Penta Wood voluntarily closed in 1992 after the Wisconsin Department of Justice filed an injunction due to the contamination, and a court ruled that Penta Wood had to pay to remove contaminated soil, according to the EPA. Penta Wood said it could not afford the price of removal, leading to a fine of $37,400 for damages. In 1996, the EPA designated the property a Superfund site, which allows the federal agency to clean it up. The EPA removed approximately 28 storage tanks filled
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with “liquid and sludge,” plus thousands of gallons of a mixture of chemicals and oil, the agency said. It also removed some soil and wood chips, and stabilized more with a concrete mixture. It built a water treatment system alongside groundwater extraction wells. Since then, the site has seen only slight changes, as the EPA — and starting in 2014, the DNR — monitored the progress made by those cleanup structures. “This is work we’ve been trying to do for a while,” Wysgalla said. “Addressing the backlog of sites that we have that need work done in of itself is a success.” The EPA has conducted a review every five years since construction of the cleanup structures was completed, with the most recent in 2020. That report found that PCP and arsenic levels in the ground surrounding the area are still high, which could pose a threat in the long term. “This is a great opportunity to address some of these sites that have been waiting for a little while,” Tim Fischer, an EPA Remedial Branch Manager said. “Through the infrastructure law, we have enough funding to start on all of those sites.” The DNR says it plans to excavate more soil near wetlands around the 80-acre property with the federal money. The EPA has identified 56 chemical spill sites in Wisconsin, and more than 1,800 across the country. Many of these sites in Wisconsin are near Madison or Milwaukee. Racial minorities and those below the poverty level are more likely to live within a mile of a chemical spill, according to a 2020 EPA study.
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Superfund sites in Marathon County
According to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Superfund site list, there are four superfund sites in Marathon County. One of those sites, in the town and village of Unity, was added only in March of this year. Two of the four came about because of landfill uses; one because of a gas station/dry cleaner and one due to a variety of causes including a chemical plant that has since moved. Town of Cleveland, Mid-State Disposal Landfill Hazardous Score: 35/100 Site location: SW1/4 SEC4 T27N R4E This landfill, located on 160 acres of land, is four miles northeast of the village of Stratford. It was in operation from 1970-1979, and took waste from industrial and municipal sources. That includes paper mill sludges, asbestos, solvents, pesticides, paint sludge and metals. The site was identified in 1983 and cleanup started in 1990.
City of Unity, Unity Auto Mart Site location: 102 North Front St. UNITY, WI 54488 The Unity Auto Mart location site was added to the EPA’s National Priority List in March of this year. The former gas station/convenience store operated since the 1960s, with a dry cleaning business added from 1979 to 1984. The store was open until 2012, and is now vacant. Private wells in Unity were later found to contain tetrachloroethene, according to EPA reports.
City of Spencer, Spickler Landfill Hazardous score: 44/100 Site location: Route 2, Eckes Road, Spencer, WI The superfund site covers the Spickler Landfill, a former industrial and municipal dump. It’s two areas covering 10 acres total. There are a number of different types of contamination on the site, including mercury brine mud waste, asbestos, and a number of VOCs. The site was identified in 1983 and removal of dangerous chemicals began in 1992.
Wausau Groundwater Contamination Harzardous Score: 29/100 Site location: Wausau Riverfront and northeast side In 1982, three of the wells were found to be impacted by VOCs, according to the EPA. The city in 84 constructed carbon filters in the city’s water plant to filter the water, then later two air strippers to ensure the water isn’t contaminated. Two sources are identified in EPA documentation: the city’s old municipal landfill, south of city well No. 6; and the former Wausau Chemical facility, southeast of city well No. 3. Wausau Chemical has since moved to the city’s industrial park. The city is now dealing with elevated levels of PFAS found in all six of the city’s wells.
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YOUR LETTERS Recent city administrator letter missed the mark Dear Editor, In Mr. Winter’s recent letter to Mayor Rosenberg he expresses concerns about decisions she and other staff members have made during her tenure. He advocates for what I assume is a city manager, although he uses the terms “chief of staff ” or “city administrator.” Unfortunately he chose to express his concerns largely through generalities unaccompanied with specifics and subjective language use. In almost any municipal administration one can find a series of conflicts and problematic situations. This doesn’t mean an administration is in “turmoil” or operates from “crisis to crisis.” In fact, mistakes and conflict can be clarifying, lead to problem solving and improved governing. As Mr. Winters does, saying someone “was caught red-handed” can suggest illegality; calling an idea you don’t agree with “half baked” and again suggesting illegality without specifics is unfair; and saying someone “put forth a “comically incoherent compellation of private investment” is both derogatory and unclear since “compellation” means “a title or name” and doesn’t appear to fit the sentence. Numerous municipalities have hired city managers and it is an idea worthy of consideration. Unfortunately, Mr. Winters clouds reasons for doing so with attacks on the
mayor and her staff. He might have served City Pages’ readers better by outlining what city managers do and how they work, often successfully, with mayors and city councils. Jean Fisher Wausau
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Dear editors of newspapers in the Seventh Congressional District, Recently I sent most of you the below email, by sending it—as I am doing with this one—to my email address with blind copies to my list of email addresses for 7th CD newspapers. I received two reply emails, one inquiring why I hadn’t sent the letter to my local paper and the other informing me that due to space constraints, the paper only publishes letters from residents within its circulation area. I responded to both with the below explanation, and it has since occurred to me that it might be helpful to provide it to the rest of you as well. I’m with the Chequamegon chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby. CCL’s principal mission is to get Congress to take effective action to address climate change. There are 22 CCL chapters in Wisconsin working to persuade Senators Johnson and Baldwin to take such action, and four in the 7th Congressional District—in Wausau, Birchwood, Hudson, and ours in the Chequamegon Bay Area—also working to persuade Repre-
sentative Tiffany to do the same. A major part of our shared effort is persuading Rep. Tiffany’s constituents throughout the district that Congressional action on climate is urgently needed. Since our four 7th CD chapters don’t cover the entire district, we’ve agreed to treat it as shared common ground for grassroots outreach through 7th CD newspapers. In our chapter, each month one of our members—that was me for this month— writes a letter to the editor and sends it to all of the fifty or so newspapers in the 7th CD. Though some of you may have space constraints or policies that preclude their publication, we know through follow-up online searches that a number of you do publish them from time to time, and for that we are very grateful. It’s the best way we have to communicate to folks living in those parts of the district beyond the circulation areas of our local newspapers. Even when our letters aren’t published, we think that it’s worthwhile to let all of you, as “grasstops” members of your communities, know what many of us up in this part of the district are concerned about. So that’s why you got the letter and will receive some more from up here on the big lake. Thanks in advance for your consideration of them. Sincerely, Bill Bussey Group leader for CCL’s Chequamegon chapter
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MAKING MOVIES
JOHNNY & THE MOTONES
Levitt Amp Concert Series: Making Movies
THURSDAY 7/7 | PFIFFNER PARK, STEVENS POINT Known for an innovative approach to music inspired by American and Latin cultures, Latinx rock and rollers Making Movies are “breaking down walls in the U.S” according to Rolling Stone. Panamanian brothers Enrique and Diego Chi, on electric guitar and bass respectively, are joined by Mexican-American percussionist and keyboardist JuanCarlos Chaurand, and drummer Duncan Burnett. The foursome showcases their Latin American roots by incorporating traditional instruments like the Panamanian mejorana, and swapping drums and percussion for a dueling zapateado huasteco. Starts at 6 pm. Createportagecounty.org.
Jeff Foxworthy
SATURDAY 7/9 | NORTH STAR MOHICAN CASINO RESORT, BOWLER Get ready for an evening of laughter with comedian Jeff Foxworthy. One of the most respected and successful comedians in the country, Foxworthy is the largest selling comedy-recording artist in history, a multiple Grammy
Award nominee and best-selling author of more than 26 books. In 2014, he was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. Widely known for his redneck jokes, his act goes well beyond that to explore the humor in everyday family interactions and human nature, a style that has been compared to Mark Twain’s. Starts at 7 pm. $99. Details at northstarcasinoresort.com.
Concerts on the Square: Johnny & The Motones
WEDNESDAY 7/13 | 400 BLOCK, DOWNTOWN WAUSAU Hometown musical heroes John Altenburgh and Mitch Viegut’s bluesy rock band returns! Mosinee-based musician and producer John Altenburgh has recorded and performed jazz, blues, rock, Latin and even classical music. His Christmas concerts at the Grand Theater are annual sellouts, and his performances on the square—he’s the longest-running Concerts on the Square act—tend to attract the biggest crowds of the season. The band plays a variety of genres including blues, rock, and R&B. Watch for special guest musicians adding to the fabulous fun. Free. 6-8 pm. wausauevents.org.
Taste N Glow Balloon Fest
Wausau Community Theatre and The Hadley Family Trust proudly present
Book by Roger O. Hirson | Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
July 14 6:30pm July 15 7:30pm July 16 2:00pm July 16 7:30pm James F. Veninga Theater
UW Center for Civic Engagement
Tickets available at Showtix4u.com
Pippin Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
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FRI.-SUN. 7/8-7/10 | 141678 STETTIN DR, WAUSAU It’s a weekend full of tasty food, fun activities and hot air balloons at this second annual event. More than 40 hot air balloons will participate in morning and evening balloon launches, balloon glows, and tethered balloon rides. But the weekend is more than just balloons, there will be professional log rolling, lumberjack shows, live music, children’s activities, a beer tent and more than 30 food vendors! Gates open at 11 am Friday; 6 am Saturday and Sunday. $1 admission or food donation to support local food pantries. Details and full schedule of events at tasteandglow.com.
Alice in Wonderland Tea Party
SUNDAY 7/10 | WILLOW SPRINGS GARDEN AT WILLOW SPRINGS GARDEN, WAUSAU Enjoy a delightful Alice in Wonderland themed tea in the beautiful setting of Willow Springs Garden. An elongated tea table will be set up in the shaded Walnut Grove for a tea party with Wonderland-themed foods like card deck sandwiches, strawberry toadstools and cat tail marshmallows. Fun chairs, mad hatters, white bunnies, and quite possibly a cat will await you. Dress up as Alice for a chance to win a prize! Starts at 11:30 am. $14 per person, $5 ages 11 and under. Details at Willowspringsgardens.com.
Randy Peterson
TUESDAY 7/12 | DOWNTOWN WAUSAU Children’s entertainer Randy Peterson is back with a whole new set of songs and fun! His new program “Henry and the Treasure Chest” is a sailing adventure on the high seas. Henry is this young pirate’s name, and seeking treasure is his game. In this musical program, the enchanting story unfolds with loads of audience participation and fun songs. Please bring lawn chairs, blanket, sunscreen, etc. Hosted in partnership with the Marathon County Public Library and Wausau and Marathon County Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department. 400 Block at 11 am; Marathon Co. Library 2 pm. Free. 715-443-2775.
RANDY PETERSON Painting the Figure Now
ON VIEW JULY 7-OCT. 1 | WAUSAU MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART It’s all about the people in Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art’s newest exhibition, Painting the Figure Now. WMOCA director David Hummer, chief curator Didi Mendez from the art magazine PoetsArtists and guest Dr. Samuel Peralta have brought in paintings from some of the finest figure painters in the world. The exhibition includes over 30 works international artists, showcasing humans in a variety of styles, shapes, and sizes. Museum open Tues.-Sat. noon-5 pm. Free. Details at wmoca.org.
Iola Car Show
THURS.-SAT. 7/7-9 | 350 CHROME PLACE, IOLA The Iola Car Show, one of America’s largest auto events, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. It’s a big event for central Wisconsin, and Governor Tony Evers even proclaimed July 3-9 as Iola Car Show Week through the state of Wisconsin! You’ll see over 2,500 show cars, 4,000 swap spaces, live music, raffles, and delicious food. Starts at 6 am daily. $15 one day pass, $23 three-day pass. Details and full schedule of events at Iolaoldcarshow.com.
BAR BEAT
Thursday July 7 JIRF · Hiawatha Restaurant and Lounge, Wausau. One man band. 5:30 pm. 715-848-5166 Matthew Sayles · Amber Grill, Stevens Point. Variety. 5:30 pm. 715-344-9808 Brass Differential · Tiki Beach Bar and Grill, Mosinee. Brass. 6:30 pm. 715-342-2232 Bree Morgan · Campus Pub, Wausau. Country. 7 pm. 715675-1960 Dale Reichert · Whitewater Music Hall, Wausau. Bluegrass, country. 7:30 pm. 715-298-3202
Friday July 8 Miss Myra and the Moonshiners · Stoney Acres, Athens. Jazz. 5 pm. 715-432-6285 Buckshot · Hub Inn, Merrill. Acoustic classic rock, country, variety. 5 pm. 715-536-6169 Austin Skalecki · District 1 Brewing Company, Stevens Point. Acoustic variety. 6:30 pm. 715544-6707 Local Heroes · Malarkey’s Pub & Townies Grill, Wausau. Variety. 7 pm. 715-819-3663 The Gray Cats · O’so Brewing Company, Plover. Classic rock. 7 pm. 715-254-2163 Genesee Depot · The Garage, Wausau. Country. 8 pm. 715393-4495 Aaron Lee Kaplan · Whitewater Music Hall, Wausau. Folk, blues. 8 pm. 715-298-3202 Saturday July 9 JIRF · Karch’s up Nort’, Tomahawk. One man band. 2 pm. 715-9960291 Mark Wayne · Pine Pointe Bar & Grill, Tomahawk. Acoustic country, rock ‘n roll, variety. 3 pm. 715-453-3133 BOGFOOT · Tiki Beach Bar and Grill, Mosinee. Variety. 4 pm. 715-342-2232 Scott Kirby · Stoney Acres, Athens. Alternative blues rock. 5 pm. 715-432-6285 Jeffrey Erdman · Sunset Point Winery, Stevens Point. Solo violin. 6 pm. 715-544-1262 Nick Foytik · Sawmill Brewing Company, Merrill. Blues, Soul, rock ‘n roll. 6 pm. 715-722-0230 The Hucksters featuring Jay Stulo & Doug Kroening · Bullheads Bar & Grill, Stevens Point. Classic rock & original. 7 pm. 715-344-5990 Aaron Lee Kaplan · District 1 Brewing Company, Stevens Point. Folk, blues. 7 pm. 715-544-6707
Oceanography · Intermission, Wausau. Indie rock. 7 pm. 715849-9377 The Dead Fretz · Rachel’s Roadside Bar & Grill, Wittenberg. 90s alternative with classic roots. 8 pm. 715-253-3190 Un-Broken, Purging Paradise & Our Last Vision · Speakeasy, Schofield. Rock. 9 pm. 715-2986303 Sunday July 10 JIRF · Bullheads Bar & Grill, Stevens Point. One man band. 12 pm. 715-344-5990 Justin Zopel · Malarkey’s Pub & Townies Grill, Wausau. Variety. 12 pm. 715-819-3663 Polka Pak · Gorski’s Bar & Grill, Mosinee. Polka. 1 pm. 715-6934001 Mijal & Son · Cop Shoppe Pub, Wausau. Polka. 1 pm. 715-8452030 Virginia Steel · Tiki Beach Bar and Grill, Mosinee. Acoustic variety. 1 pm. 715-342-2232 Rod Parsons · Trails End Lodge, Wausau. Variety. 3 pm. 715-8482000 Wednesday July 13 Open Mic · Hiawatha Restaurant and Lounge, Wausau. 7:30 pm. 715-848-5166 Kevin Troestler · Intermission, Wausau. Country/blues. 8:30 pm. 715-849-9377 Thursday July 14 Shawndell Marks · Amber Grill, Stevens Point. Variety. 5:30 pm. 715-344-9808 KT Country · Razz’s Breakfast Bar & Grill, Weston. Country. 6 pm. 715-298-1046 Cherry Pie · Tiki Beach Bar and Grill, Mosinee. Rock. 6:30 pm. 715-342-2232 Friday July 15 Jesse and the Medicine Men · Stoney Acres, Athens. Country. 5 pm. 715-432-6285 MorningBird Duo · Rhinelander Brewing Company, Rhinelander. Variety. 6 pm. 715-550-2337 Severio Mancieri · Sawmill Brewing Company, Merrill. Acoustic. 6 pm. 715-722-0230 Soul Whiskey · District 1 Brewing Company, Stevens Point. Country. 7 pm. 715-544-6707 D.B. Rouse · Malarkey’s Pub & Townies Grill, Wausau. Variety. 7 pm. 715-819-3663 Reverend Meantooth & Keith Daniel · Intermission, Wausau.
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Blues, gospel, folk. 9 pm. 715849-9377 Saturday July 16 The 3’s and 7’s · Tiki Beach Bar and Grill, Mosinee. Classic rock & variety. 4 pm. 715-342-2232 Joyann Parker · Stoney Acres, Athens. Variety. 5 pm. 715-4326285 Levi Ballenger · District 1 Brewing Company, Stevens Point. Acoustic variety. 6:30 pm. 715544-6707 The Foxfire Affair · Mosinee Brewing Company, Mosinee. Celtic, maritime, alternative & folk. 7 pm. 715-693-2739 The Dukes · Bullheads Bar & Grill, Stevens Point. Classic rock. 7 pm. 715-344-5990 Sunday July 17 Polish Connection · Gorski’s Bar & Grill, Mosinee. Polka. 1 pm. 715-693-4001 Garth Engelbright · Renee’s Red Rooster Bar and Grill, Stevens Point. Acoustic variety. 2 pm. 715-344-9825 Shades of Blooze · Rachel’s Roadside Bar & Grill, Wittenberg. Blues rock. Starts at 2 pm. 715253-3190 Keith Marks · Trails End Lodge, Wausau. Variety. 3 pm. 715-8482000 Chad O’ Brien · The Bar-Wausau, Rothschild. Acoustic. 3 pm. 715355-7001 Wednesday July 20 Through Crimson Acoustic Duo · Hiawatha Restaurant and Lounge, Wausau. Acoustic rock. 6 pm. 715-848-5166 Pickin’ Buds · Intermission,
Wausau. Acoustic. 8 pm. 715849-9377 Thursday July 21 Andy Shore · Amber Grill, Stevens Point. Acoustic. 5:30 pm. 715344-9808 JIRF · Hiawatha Restaurant and Lounge, Wausau. One man band. 5:30 pm. 715-848-5166 Chris Kroeze · Tiki Beach Bar and Grill, Mosinee. Country. 7 pm. 715-342-2232 Friday July 22 Andy Braun · District 1 Brewing Company, Stevens Point. Folkrock. 6 pm. 715-544-6707 Alexandria Zueger · O’so Brewing Company, Plover. 70s-80s oldies, country, rock, pop, top 40s. 6 pm. 715-254-2163 Josh White · Malarkey’s Pub & Townies Grill, Wausau. Variety. 8 pm. 715-819-3663 Saturday July 23 The Dukes · Tiki Beach Bar and Grill, Mosinee. Classic rock. 4 pm. 715-342-2232 Justin and Allison Zopel · Stoney Acres, Athens. Jazz. 5 pm. 715432-6285 Ben Chitek · Sunset Point Winery, Stevens Point. Acoustic. 6 pm. 715-544-1262 Laura Bomber · District 1 Brewing Company, Stevens Point. Folk. 7 pm. 715-544-6707 Blame It On Waylon · Bullheads Bar & Grill, Stevens Point. Country. 7 pm. 715-344-5990 Karaoke · Denmar Tavern, Wausau. 9 pm. 715-298-3131 River Valley Rangers · Arrow Sports Club, Weston. Bluegrass/ jamgrass. 9 pm. 715-359-2363
Sunday July 24 JIRF · Tiki Beach Bar and Grill, Mosinee. One man band. 12 pm. 715-342-2232 Pam & Scott · Cop Shoppe Pub, Wausau. Polka. 1 pm. 715-8452030 Chad Brecke · The Bar-Wausau, Rothschild. Acoustic. 3 pm. 715355-7001
Local Heroes · Malarkey’s Pub & Townies Grill, Wausau. Variety. 7 pm. 715-819-3663 Killing Rapunzel Acoustic · District 1 Brewing Company, Stevens Point. Hard rock. 7 pm. 715-5446707 Jack Squat · Bullheads Bar & Grill, Stevens Point. Rock ‘n roll. 7 pm. 715-344-5990
Wednesday July 27 Michael Miller · Intermission, Wausau. Variety. 8:30 pm. 715849-9377
Sunday July 31 Tom Mijal & Polka Access · Gorski’s Bar & Grill, Mosinee. Polka. 1 pm. 715-693-4001 J-Me Baptist · Trails End Lodge, Wausau. Acoustic variety. 3 pm. 715-848-2000
Thursday July 28 Jordan Bain · Amber Grill, Stevens Point. Acoustic variety. 5:30 pm. 715-344-9808 JIRF · Hiawatha Restaurant and Lounge, Wausau. One man band. 5:30 pm. 715-848-5166 Aaron Lee Kaplan · Hiawatha Restaurant and Lounge, Wausau. Folk, blues. 6 pm. 715-848-5166 Rising Phoenix · Tiki Beach Bar and Grill, Mosinee. Classic rock. 6 pm. 715-342-2232 Friday July 29 Wausau Belly Dance · Stoney Acres, Athens. Variety. 5 pm. 715-432-6285 Stephanie Untch · Sunset Point Winery, Stevens Point. Variety. 6 pm. 715-544-1262 Charlie Wiggins · District 1 Brewing Company, Stevens Point. Acoustic country, rock & pop. 6 pm. 715-544-6707 Tom Burt · O’so Brewing Company, Plover. Acoustic. 6 pm. 715-2542163 The Northwoods Bassist · Sawmill Brewing Company, Merrill. Variety. 6 pm. 715-722-0230 Sean Jordan · Malarkey’s Pub & Townies Grill, Wausau. Acoustic variety. 7 pm. 715-819-3663 Saturday July 30 KT Country · Trails End Lodge, Wausau. Country. 2 pm. 715848-2000 JIRF · Karch’s up Nort’, Tomahawk. One man band. 2 pm. 715-9960291 Through Crimson · Beach Bar and Grill, Mosinee. Alternative rock. 4 pm. 715-342-2232 Juan · Trails End Lodge, Wausau. Variety. 6 pm. 715-848-2000 Comstock Lode Country · Rhinelander Brewing Company, Rhinelander. Country. 6 pm. 715550-2337 Paddygrass · Sawmill Brewing Company, Merrill. Celtic, bluegrass, gospel, shanties. 6 pm. 715-722-0230
Ongoing Trivia · Mondays, Guu’s on Main, Stevens Point. Trivia starts at 7 pm. http://guusonmain.com/ Trivia · Tuesdays, District 1 Brewing Company, Stevens Point. Trivia starts at 6 pm. 715-544-6707 Video Trivia · Tuesdays, The Garage, Wausau. Create a team of up to 4 players or play solo. Registration starts at 6:30 pm. Trivia starts at 7 pm. 715-393-4495 Team Trivia Nights at Sawmill Brewing Company · Wednesdays, hosted at Sawmill Brewing Company, 1110 E 10th St, Merrill. The games start at 6 pm each Wednesday. Social distancing in place. Teams can include up to 6 people. http:// www.sawmillbrewing.net/ Trivia@MBCo · Wednesdays, hosted at Mosinee Brewing Company, 401 4th St, Mosinee. Trivia starts at 7 pm each Wednesday. Masks required. Limit team size to 6 people. http:// www.mosineebrewing.com/ Team Trivia at Malarkey’s · Wednesdays, Malarkey’s Pub & Townies Grill, Wausau. Trivia starts at 7 pm. https://www. malarkeyspub.com/ Trivia · Wednesdays, O’so Brewing Company, Plover. Trivia starts at 7 pm. https://www.osobrewing. com/ Karaoke · Wednesdays, The Garage, Wausau. Starts at 8 pm. 715-393-4495 Open Mic Night · Wednesdays, Wausau Labor Temple, (LT Club), Wausau. Starts at 9 pm. Hosted by Jerry Duginski. All acts welcome (Singer-Songwriter/ Stand-up Comedy/Poetry/Rap battle) 715-848-3320 Happy Hour Hootenany · Thursdays, Sconni’s Alehouse and Eatery, Schofield. Music on
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TOP 10 BEST-SELLING ALBUMS FROM INNER SLEEVE
1. Drive-By Truckers ‘Welcome To Club XIII’ 2. The Black Keys ‘Dropout Boogie’ 3. Smile ‘Light For Attracting Attention’ 4. Ghost ‘Impera’ 5. Regina Spektor ‘Home Before And After’ 6. Porcupine Tree ‘Closure/Continuation’ 7. Spiritbox ‘Eternal Blue’ 8. Fontaines DC ‘Skinty Fia’ 9. Liam Gallagher ‘Cmon You Know’ 10. Angel Olsen ‘Big Time’
the patio every Thursday thru September. Starts at 4 pm. 715-241-7665 Open Mic at Sawmill Brewing Company · Thursdays, hosted at Sawmill Brewing Company, 1110 E 10th St, Merrill. Open mic every Thursday for those who want to perform comedy, music or poetry. Starts at 6:30 pm. http://www.sawmillbrewing.net/ Trivia · Thursdays, Backcountry Brewing Company, Plover. Starts at 7 pm. 715-310-2474 Highway 51 Wood and Wire Sessions · Thursdays, Whitewater Music Hall, Wausau. Americana music played live by regional musicians and guests. Starts at 7 pm. $5. 715-298-3202 Karaoke · Thursdays, Hiawatha Restaurant and Lounge, Wausau. Starts at 8:30 pm. 715-848-5166 Karaoke · Thursdays, Hy-Da Way, Merrill. Starts at 8:30 pm. 715-722-0660 Karaoke · Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, LT Club, Wausau. Starts at 9 pm. 715-848-3320
ON SCREEN THIS WEEK Cosmo Theater Merrill, 715-536-4473
Movie times thru 7/14 Thor: Love and Thunder (PG13): Fri. 1 pm, 7 pm & 9:15 pm, Sat. 1 pm, 3 pm, 7 pm & 9:15 pm, Sun. 1 pm, 3 pm & 7 pm, Mon. & Wed. 1 pm & 7 pm, Tues. & Thurs. 7 pm Minions: The Rise of Gru (PG): Fri. 1 pm, 7 pm & 9 pm, Sat. 1 pm, 3:30 pm, 7 pm & 9 pm, Sun. 1 pm, 3:30 pm & 7 pm, Mon. & Wed. 1 pm & 7 pm, Tues. & Thurs. 7 pm Elvis (PG13): Fri., Sat. & Sun. 1 pm & 7 pm, Mon. & Wed. 1 pm & 7 pm, Tues. & Thurs. 7 pm Cedar Creek Cinema Rothschild, 715-355-5094
Movie times thru 7/7-7/13 Thor: Love and Thunder (PG13): Thurs. 3 pm, 6 pm, 9 pm (HeatedDreamLounger), 3:30 pm, 9:30 pm, 4 pm, 5 pm, 6:30 pm, 7 pm, 8 pm, 10 pm; Fri., Sat., Sun. & Tues. 10 am, 4 pm, 7 pm, 10 pm, 1 pm (HeatedDreamLounger), 10:40 am, 4:40 pm,
11:40 am, 1:40 pm, 2:40 pm, 5:40 pm, 7:40 pm, 8:40 pm; Mon. & Wed. 1 pm, 7 pm, 10 pm, 4 pm (HeatedDreamLounger), 12 pm, 12:30 pm, 6:30 pm, 9:30 pm, 3 pm, 3:30 pm, 6 pm, 9 pm Minions: The Rise of Gru (PG): Thurs. 12:40 pm (HeatedDreamLounger), 2:20 pm, 4:40 pm, 7 pm, 9:20 pm Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (PG): Thurs. 1:10 pm The Black Phone (R): Thurs. 12 pm, 2:30 pm, 5 pm, 7:30 pm Elvis (PG13): Thurs. 12:10 pm, 1:30 pm, 3:40 pm, 5:30 pm, 9 pm Lightyear (PG): Thurs. 12:30 pm, 3 pm, 7:10 pm, 9:40 pm Jurassic World: Dominion (PG13): Thurs. 12:10 pm, 3:10 pm, 6:20 pm, 9:30 pm Top Gun: Maverick (PG13): Thurs. 12:10 pm, 1 pm, 3:40 pm, 6:40 pm, 9:40 pm Tom & Jerry (PG): Mon. & Wed. 12:20 pm
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Stevens Point City Band Concerts · Wednesdays 6/158/3, Pfiffner Park Bandshell, Stevens Point. In event of rain, concerts will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran School, 1919 Wyatt Ave. Starts at 7 pm. https:// stevenspoint.com/428/City-Band-Concerts Marshfield Civic Band · Wednesdays 6/15-7/27, Columbia Park, Marshfield. Concerts start at 7:30 pm unless noted otherwise. Grand Sousa concert on 7/27 starts at 7 pm at Oak. Ave Community Center gymnasium. Free. www.marshfieldcivicband.org Wausau Concert Band · Thursdays, 6/23-8/4, Marathon Park Band Shell (6/23), Hammond Park (6/30), Marathon Park Band Shell (7/7-7/21), Rothschild Pavilion (7/28), Hammond Park (8/4), Bull Falls Biergarten (8/11 rain date), Wausau. Starts at 7 pm. wausauconcertband@yahoo.com Merrill City Band · Wednesdays 6/29-8/10, Normal Park, Merrill. Starts at 7 pm. http://merrillcityband. org/ Levitt Amp Concert Series: Making Movies · Thurs. 7/7, Pfiffner Park, Stevens Point. Rock ‘n roll. Starts at 6 pm. Createportagecounty.org Gazebo Nights at Normal Park: Tuck Pence · Thurs. 7/7, Normal Park, Merrill. Acoustic variety. Starts at 6 pm. 715-536-6972 Hodag Country Festival 2022 · Thurs.-Sun. 7/7-7/10, 4270 River Road, Rhinelander. Thurs. lineup: Jon Pardi, Neal McCoy, The Northern Lights, Brestgrove; Fri. lineup: Kip Moore, Lauren Alaina, Larry Fleet; Sat. lineup: Sam Hunt, Russell Dickerson, Clay Walker, Jo Dee Messina, Callista Clark; Sun. lineup: Chris Janson, Sawyer Brown, Tracy Byrd, Elvie Shane, Laci Kaye Booth. More info at http://www.hodag. com/country-music/ Hub City Concert Series: Tae · Fri. 7/8, Wenzel Family Plaza, Marshfield. Soul-pop & R&B. Starts at 7 pm. https://visitmarshfield.com/
The Yawpers · Sat. 7/9, Pine Traveler, 224 Main St, Mosinee. Indie, alternative, rock & roll. 21+. Doors open at 6 pm. Show starts at 7 pm. $30. https:// pinetraveler.com/ Jeff Foxworthy · Sat. 7/9, North Star Mohican Casino Resort, Bowler. Comedy. Starts at 7 pm. $99. https:// www.northstarcasinoresort.com/ Marcia Ball · Sat. 7/9, Thrasher Opera House, 506 Mill St, Green Lake. Blend of swamp rock & blues. Starts at 7:30 pm. $35. https://www.thrasheroperahouse.com/ Second Tuesday Concert: Open Tab · Tues. 7/12, Walls of Wittenberg Art Park, Wittenberg. Acoustic. Bring chairs. If raining, concert will be held in WOW. Concert starts at 6 pm. Free. www. wallsofwittenberg.com Notes at Night: Aaron Lee Kaplan · Wed. 7/13, Mathias Mitchell Public Square, Stevens Point. Folk, blues. Starts at 5:30 pm. https://www. downtownpointwi.com/notesatnight Volk with Dig Deep · Wed. 7/13, Pine Traveler, 224 Main St, Mosinee. Indie rock, country, punk. 21+. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Show starts at 6:30 pm. $30. https://pinetraveler.com/ PJ’s Live Summer Lineup: Southbound · Wed. 7/13, PJ’s-SentryWorld, Stevens Point. Country. Starts at 6 pm. 866-479-6753 Concerts on the Square: Johnny & The Motones · Wed. 7/13, 400 Block, downtown Wausau. Jazz. Free. Starts at 6 pm. Wausauevents.org Tomahawk Music on the River: Hip Pocket · Wed. 7/13, Veterans Memorial Park, 101 E River St, Tomahawk. Top 40, R&B, Latin-infusion, jazz, pop, modern and classic rock hits. Bring a lawn chair. In the event of rain, will be held in Sara Park’s indoor arena. Starts at 6 pm. Free. 715-499-4404 Gazebo Nights at Normal Park: JIRF · Thurs. 7/14, Normal Park, Merrill. Acoustic variety. Starts at 5 pm. 715-536-6972 Gazebo Nights at Normal Park: OlderBudwiser · Thurs. 7/14, Normal Park, Merrill. Rockin’ blues & classic rock. Starts at 6 pm. 715-536-6972 Levitt Amp Concert Series: Supryze & Chenning · Thurs. 7/14, Pfiffner Park, Stevens Point. Rap. Starts at 6 pm. Createportagecounty.org Pippin · Thurs.-Sat. 7/14-7/16, hosted by the Wausau Community Theatre at the James Veninga Theater, UWSP Wausau Campus, Wausau. Story about a young prince and his journey to be extraordinary. Starts at 6:30 pm on Thurs., 7:30 pm on Fri., and both 2 pm & 7:30 pm on Sat. $22 adults, $18 seniors, college and active military and $14 youth. https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/65871 Hub City Concert Series: Jocelyn & Chris with opener Joe g. · Fri. 7/15, Wenzel Family Plaza, Marshfield. Blues/rock. Americana, folk, pop. Starts at 7 pm. https://visitmarshfield.com/ Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra Summer
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Concert Series · Sat. 7/16, Village Gardens, Plover. Starts at 2 pm. https://www.cwso.org/summerchamber-concert-series-2022 Hyde in the Biergarten · Sat. 7/16, Bull Falls Brewery, Wausau. Pop & rock. Starts at 7 pm. https://www. bullfallsbrewery.com/ Notes at Night: Big Dog Murphy · Wed. 7/20, Mathias Mitchell Public Square, Stevens Point. Blues. Starts at 5:30 pm. https://www.downtownpointwi.com/ notesatnight Concerts on the Square: Unity the Band · Wed. 7/20, 400 Block, downtown Wausau. Reggae rock. Free. Starts at 6 pm. Wausauevents.org PJ’s Live Summer Lineup: The Gray Catz · Wed. 7/20, PJ’s-SentryWorld, Stevens Point. Classic rock. Starts at 6 pm. 866-479-6753 Tomahawk Music on the River: The WhiskeyBelles · Wed. 7/20, Veterans Memorial Park, 101 E River St, Tomahawk. Country & Americana. Bring a lawn chair. In the event of rain, will be held in Sara Park’s indoor arena. Starts at 6 pm. Free. 715-499-4404 Gazebo Nights at Normal Park: BOGFOOT · Thurs. 7/21, Normal Park, Merrill. Variety. Starts at 5pm. 715-536-6972 Levitt Amp Concert Series: Boulevards · Thurs. 7/21, Pfiffner Park, Stevens Point. Soul, country, jazz, hip-hop, indie rock & funk. Starts at 6 pm. Createportagecounty.org Mia Brown and The Get Downs · Fri. 7/22, Bull Falls Brewery, Wausau. Pop, country, classic rock. 6 pm. 715-842-2337 Good Morning Bedlam with My Grandma’s Cardigan · Fri. 7/22, Pine Traveler, 224 Main St, Mosinee. Folk/ Gypsy jazz. 21+. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Show starts at 6:30 pm. $25. https://pinetraveler.com/ Hub City Concert Series: j.bell and the Lazy Susan Band · Fri. 7/22, Wenzel Family Plaza, Marshfield. Rock ‘n roll. Starts at 7 pm. https://visitmarshfield.com/ Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra Summer Concert Series · Mon. 7/25, Monk Botanical Garden, Wausau. 5:30 pm. $5. https://www.cwso.org/ summer-chamber-concert-series-2022 Notes at Night: Dale Dickerson · Wed. 7/27, Mathias Mitchell Public Square, Stevens Point. Variety. 5:30 pm. https://www.downtownpointwi.com/ notesatnight PJ’s Live Summer Lineup: The Presidents · Wed. 7/27, PJ’s-SentryWorld, Stevens Point. Rock. Starts at 6 pm. 866-479-6753 Tomahawk Music on the River: Ember · Wed. 7/27, Veterans Memorial Park, 101 E River St, Tomahawk. Country & rock hits. Bring a lawn chair. In the event of rain, will be held in Sara Park’s indoor arena. Starts at 6 pm. Free. 715-499-4404 Concerts on the Square: Copperbox · Wed. 7/27, 400 Block, downtown Wausau. Zydeco/blues rock. Free. Starts at 6 pm. Wausauevents.org
Moon Dance Festival · Thurs. 7/28, N5890 Country Road H, Gleason. Bluegrass/folk/ rock music. Lineup: Lotus, Sunsquabi, Spafford, Here Come the Mummies, Ifdakar, Steez, Mungion, Feed the Dog, Joseph Huber, The Liver Killers, Insomniac Gypsy, Billy Bronsted & the Loot, High & Rising, Still Shine, Jake Deringer Project and Moon Dance Story Tellers. Starts at 12 pm. $130 general admission. Free for kids 12 and under. More info at moondancemusicfestival.net. Gazebo Nights at Normal Park: The Jerry Schmitt Band · Thurs. 7/28, Normal Park, Merrill. Country, rockabilly. Starts at 6 pm. 715-536-6972 Levitt Amp Concert Series: Old Man Saxon · Thurs. 7/28, Pfiffner Park, Stevens Point. Rap. Starts at 6 pm. Createportagecounty.org The Minks · Fri. 7/29, Pine Traveler, 224 Main St, Mosinee. Blues rock. 21+. Doors open at 6 pm. Show starts at 7 pm. $20. https://pinetraveler.com/ Hub City Concert Series: The People Brother’s Band · Fri. 7/29, Wenzel Family Plaza, Marshfield. Rhythm & soul. Starts at 7 pm. https://visitmarshfield.com/ DJ Babyboi · Sat. 7/30, Nightschool Nightclub, Schofield. Doors open at 8 pm. Music starts at 9 pm & 11 pm. $29.99. https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/hesback-dj-babyboi-nightschoolwitickets-369111551587
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Book club forming to discuss A New View of Being Human · with kinleiners Nancy Kohorn Henricks and Loretta Ulmschneider. Book that provides a platform to consider the power of being human and the value of each person’s contribution to the world. Authored by pioneers in the profession of kinlein which assists persons in building on their strengths. Meetings on Fridays starting Feb. 11 from 3 pm-4:30 pm via Zoom. For more info, call 715-842-7399 Donate your Deer Hide · drop off your hide at Wisconsin Lions Camp. Money raised from deer hides go to the Lions Camp to help serve others. Go to https:// wlf.info/deer-hide-collection/ to find a drop-off location near you. Reception & Customer Service Good News Project is looking for volunteers to answer phones, fill in paperwork, & greet guests. Other small duties may be assigned during down time. This position would need to commit at least a ½ day per week on a regular schedule. If you are interested in helping out, please go to https://www.goodnewswi. com/volunteer-application/ to fill out an application OR contact Susie at (715) 843-5985. We do require proof of COVID vaccination for all staff and volunteer. Thank you! Health Equipment Sanitization and Restocking: Good News Project currently needs volunteers on a weekly basis to assist with the turnaround of donated medical equipment. Items need to be sanitized, reassembled, and
the coordination of inventory is required to meet ongoing client needs. We attempt to help volunteers find a 2–3-hour shift that fits best within their schedule during our regular business hours, Mon. – Fri. from 9-4. Call 715-843-5985, M-F 9 am - 4 pm, or email Susie at Susie@ goodnewswi.com for inquires. e-CYCLING Volunteers: Good News Project has an ongoing need for volunteers to help with the e-CYCLING program. Volunteers are needed on Fridays between the hours of 9-4. Our scheduling is very flexible; you can choose to volunteer every Friday or once or twice a month, full days, half days, or just a couple of hours. We recommend that new volunteers come in and do a trial shift to see if e-CYCLING is a good fit for you, as this position requires moderate lifting (50 lbs) on occasion. Volunteers unload cars, weigh electronics, and sort them into the appropriate containers. Also, this is warehouse work, please dress for the weather and wear closed toe shoes. Call 715-8435985, M-F 9 am - 4 pm, or email Susie at Susie@goodnewswi.com for inquires. Marshfield Pickleball · Every Mon., Tues., Weds., and Fri., hosted by the city of Marshfield. Located at the Oak Ave. Community Center, 201 S. Oak Ave. Advanced ticket discounts available through the Parks & Rec department. Ci.marshfield.wi.us. Farmers’ Fresh Market · Mondays from 6/6-10/31, River Park, Mosinee. Opens 11 am until items sell out. http://www. mosineechamber.org/eventsfestivals/farmers-fresh-market/ Werle Park Plus Neighborhoods of Wausau · 2nd Monday of most months, Grace United Church of Christ, 535 S 3rd Ave, Wausau. Meet and discuss neighborhood issues. Use basement entrance off back of church. Starts at 6 pm. 715-845-7051. Senior Bingo · Every Tuesday, hosted by the Marshfield Parks & Recreational Department at Drendel Room, 211 E 2nd St, Marshfield. Starts at 1 pm. $1 for 2 cards. 715-486-2041 Sweet Adelines Center Point Chorus · Every Tuesday, Harmony House, 3500 Harmony Lane, Stevens Point. Learn and sing 4-part A Capella music barbershop style. Starts at 7 pm. 715-630-3155 Village of Weston Farmer’s Market · Tuesdays & Saturdays from April-October, 3910 Schofield Ave, Schofield. Located next to Dunkin’ Donuts. Open from 8 am-2 pm. http://www.westonwi. gov/305/Farmers-Market AARP Chapter 272 Monthly Meeting · 3rd Mon. of each month. Schofield City Hall, 200 Park St, Schofield. Each month will have a speaker discuss a current topic in the news or in the area as well as legislation being proposed that affects those over age 50. In June, Gary Gisselman from the Marathon County Historical Society will discuss what Wausau used to look like in the 1980s. AARP membership encouraged but not required to attend. Starts at 1:30 pm. 715-571-6189
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The Landing Literacy Book Club · 4th Wed. of each month. Book club at the Landing YMCA, Wausau. Book notices at YMCA, Literacy Council and Janke Bookstore. 715-841-1855 “Bloomin’ Greenhouse Tour”-2022 · Tues.-Mon. 4/15-10/31, hosted by the Clark County Economic Development Corporation & Tourism Bureau at the Garden Center Headquarters, Clark County, WI. Enjoy a tour throughout Clark County and check out greenhouses consisting of 100,000 plants of many varieties. No cost. For a brochure, call 715-2559100 or visit www.clarkcountywi.org Wausau Farmer’s Market · Wednesdays & Saturdays from May-Oct., 200 River Dr, Wausau. Opens 7 am until items sell out. https://www. farmersmarketofwausau.com/ Romaine Calm & Garden On: Choosing the Site and Varieties · Every first & third Wednesday 3/2-9/21, hosted online by Extension Marathon County & Marathon County Public Library. Learn how to plant a garden, improve quality of soil, how to manage pests and disease and more. Starts at 10 am & 6 pm. Free. https://www.mcpl.us/events/10731 Veterans Weekly Cup-of-Coffee at a Glance · Wednesdays, Denny’s, Rothschild. Veterans can meet and enjoy a cup of coffee and meal. Starts at 10 am. More info at https://mikeheil123.wixsite.com/website Aspirus Wausau Farmers Market · Every Thursday, Located at Aspirus Corporate Parking Lot, 2200 Westwood Dr, Wausau. Opens 9 am. Aspirus.org History Chats · Every Thursday, hosted online by the Marathon County Historical Society. Learn about Marathon County’s history from Ben Clark and/or Gary Gisselman. Starts at 12:30 pm. On Facebook Live and Marathon County Historical Society’s Youtube page Out & About · Every Thursday (except 4/14 & Thanksgiving), Jubilee House Free Community Meal, St. Matthew Catholic Church Campus, 221 S 28th St, Wausau. 4:30 pm-6 pm. 715-848-6120 UW-Stevens Point Planetarium Shows · Mondays & Wednesdays 5/307/20, UW-Stevens Point Allen F. Blocher Planetarium and Arthur J. Pejsa Observatories, 2001 Fourth Ave, Stevens Point. Shows held at 6:30 pm on select Mondays and 7:30 pm on Mondays & Wednesdays. Closed 7/4. Shows are free. https://www3.uwsp.edu/physastr/plan_obs/ Pages/Public-Programs.aspx for more info 8th Annual Photo Contest · Fri.-Sun. 7/1-7/31, Council Grounds State Park, N1895 Council Grounds Drive, Merrill. Submit photos to cgphotos@hotmail.com in any of the 4 categories: Landscape, Plants, Wildlife and People Using the Park. 1 photo per person. Photos must be taken in the park and submitted in jpeg format. Top 3 photos in each category can be viewed after 8/15 at the park or on Friends of Council State Park Facebook page. Rules and more info at https://dnr.wisconsin. gov/topic/parks/councilgrounds/photocontest
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Central Wisconsin Water Ski Shows · Tuesdays and Thursdays 6/7-8/30, enjoy water ski performance, popcorn and other concessions. Bring a chair or blanket. Free but donations appreciated. Shows on Tuesdays located at DC Everest Park, 1800 S. 3rd Ave on Lake Wausau & shows on Thursdays located at South Bay Beach Park, 4480 Park Road, Mosinee on Lake Dubay. Starts at 6:30 pm. More info at Cwwaterwalkers.com Grab & Go Craft for Adults: Mountain-to-Sea Salt Scrub · Fri.-Sun. 7/17/31, any Marathon County Public Library location. Pick up a salt scrub kit at any MCPL location. Free. 715-261-7230 Book of the Month Club: “Find Layla” by Meg Elison · Fri.-Sun. 7/1-7/31, Marathon County Public Library, Athens. Pick up the book of the month for July along with questions and comments about the book. 715-2577292 Iola Car Show 2022-50th Anniversary · Thurs.-Sat. 7/7-7/9, hosted by Iola Car Show at 350 Chrome Place, Iola. See over 2,500 show cars and enjoy some snacks. Starts at 6 am. $15 one day pass, $23 three day pass. Iolaoldcarshow.com Pizza in the Orchard · Thurs. 7/7, Rock Ridge Orchard, Edgar. Enjoy pizza buffet and American roots string music from 18 Strings. Bring a lawn chair. Starts at 5:30 pm. $14 adults, $5 children 11 and under. 715-3704083 Wausau Woodchucks · Thurs. 7/7, Athletic Park, 324 E Wausau Ave, Wausau. Woodchucks vs. Wisconsin Rapids Rafters. Starts at 6:35 pm. $10-$15. Woodchucks.com Taste N Glow Balloon Fest · Fri.-Sun. 7/8-7/10, 141678 Stettin Dr, Wausau. Check out balloon launches, balloon glows, tether balloon rides, professional log rolling, lumber jack show, Dirt Fliggers, over 30 food vendors, craft show, beer tent, bands, kids’ events and more. Starts at 10:30 am. Free. Tasteandglow.com Wausau Woodchucks · Fri. 7/8, Athletic Park, 324 E Wausau Ave, Wausau. Woodchucks vs. Madison Mallards. Starts at 6:35 pm. $10-$15. Woodchucks.com Wausau Woodchucks · Sat. 7/9, Athletic Park, 324 E Wausau Ave, Wausau. Woodchucks vs. Madison Mallards. Starts at 6:05 pm. $10-$15. Woodchucks.com Wausau Woodchucks · Sun. 7/10, Athletic Park, 324 E Wausau Ave, Wausau. Woodchucks vs. Kalamazoo Growlers. Starts at 1:05 pm. $10$15. Woodchucks.com Marathon City Book Club: “Such a Fun Age” by Kiley Reid · Mon. 7/11, Marathon County Public Library, Marathon City. Discuss Reid’s story with other readers. Starts at 5:45 pm. Call 715-443-2775 for more info Free Movie: Luca · Mon. 7/11, Jensen Community Center, 487 N Main Street, Amherst. Watch the movie Luca for free. Starts at 6 pm. Free. Lettiejensencenter.org Wausau Woodchucks · Mon. 7/11, Athletic Park, 324 E Wausau Ave, Wausau. Woodchucks vs. Kalamazoo Growlers. Starts at 6:35 pm. $10$15. Woodchucks.com Edgar Book Club: “What Alice Forgot” by Liane Moriarty · Tues. 7/12, Marathon County Public Library, Edgar. Meet with other book lovers and discuss Moriarty’s book. Starts at 12 pm. Call 715-352-3155 for more info
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Hatley Book Club: “Beautiful Day” by Elin Hilderbrand · Tues. 7/12, Marathon County Public Library, Hatley. Discuss Hilderbrand’s story with other readers. Starts at 1 pm. Call 715-446-3537 for more info Cat Yoga at the Humane Society of Marathon County · Tues. 7/12, hosted by 5 Koshas Yoga & Wellness at the Humane Society of Marathon County, Wausau. Bring a yoga mat, water bottle and props and do some yoga to support the humane society. Starts at 5:30 pm. $15-$25 donation. https://5koshasyoga.punchpass.com/ classes/11023975 Family Camp · Tues.-Fri. 7/12-7/15 or Sun.-Fri. 7/17-7/22, Camp Manitowish YMCA, Boulder Junction. Choose a 4 day camp or 6 day camp and enjoy a number of activities such as swimming, trail biking, archery, riflery, sailing, arts and crafts and more. $520/adult/$280 child, under 3 no charge for 4 day camp & $770 adult/$410 child, under 3 no charge for 6 day camp. 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Arrive around 6:30 pm. Movie starts at dusk. Free. https://www.kronenwetter.org/ 20th Annual Garden Walk · Fri.-Sat. 7/15-7/16, hosted by the North Central Wisconsin Master Gardeners in Athens. Tour six beautiful gardens in the Athens area. Starts at 1 pm on Fri. and 9 am on Sat. $10. Tickets available at UW Extension Office, 212 River Dr, Wausau. https:// www.facebook.com/NorthCentralWIMasterGardeners 41st Annual Lake DuBay Lions Summerfest · Fri.-Sat. 7/15-7/16, Lake DuBay Lions Park, Knowlton. Fundraising event with food, beverages, music, games and raffles. Bingo starts at 6:30 pm on both Fri. & Sat. Gray Katz Band plays on Fri. at 7 pm and the Dovers band plays at 7 pm on Sat. Breakfast served on Sat. at 8 am and chicken dinner at 5 pm. Raffle drawing at 10 pm on Sat. Free admission. Starts at 5 pm on Fri. & 8 am on Sat. Free admission. http://www.dubaylions.org/ Wausau Woodchucks · Fri. 7/15, Athletic Park, 324 E Wausau Ave, Wausau. Woodchucks vs. Wisconsin Rapids Rafters. Starts at 6:35 pm. $10-$15. Woodchucks.com Peter Pan in the Gardens · Sat. 7/16, hosted by Out of the Woods Theatre at Monk Botanical Gardens, Wausau. Follow Peter Pan and Wendy through the gardens transformed into Neverland. Starts at 9 am. $18 adult members/$20 nonmembers, children 18 & under $13 members/$15 nonmembers. https://outofthewoodstheatre.com/shows Friends of MCPL Book Sale-Members Only Sale · Sat. 7/16, hosted by Friends of MCPL at 300 N First St, Wausau. Books, CDs, TV movies, artwork, board games and puzzles for sale. Open to members but nonmembers can join on the spot for $10. Starts at 9:30 am. 715-261-7200 Mosinee Book Club: “The Vanishing Half” by Brit Bennett · Mon. 7/18, River Park, Mosinee. Discuss Bennett’s story with others. Starts at 2 pm. Call 715-693-2144 for more info Sidewalk Sales Days · Tues. 7/19, hosted by the Boulder Junction Chamber at downtown Boulder Junction & the Community Center. Go shopping downtown at participating shops. 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Fan gate opens at 4:30 pm, race starts at 7 pm. Stateparkspeedway.com Wausau Woodchucks · Mon. 7/25, Athletic Park, 324 E Wausau Ave, Wausau. Woodchucks vs. Madison Mallards. Starts at 6:35 pm. $10-$15. Woodchucks.com Rothschild Book Club: “The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue” by V.E. Schwab · Wed. 7/27, Marathon County Public Library, Rothschild. Discuss Schwab’s story with others. Starts at 11 am. Call 715-359-6208 for more info Wausau Woodchucks · Wed. 7/27, Athletic Park, 324 E Wausau Ave, Wausau. Woodchucks vs. Wisconsin Rapids Rafters. Starts at 12:05 pm & 6:35 pm. $10-$15. Woodchucks.com Hub City Days · Fri.-Sat. 7/29-7/30, downtown Marshfield. Car & bike show, bounce houses, games, brew fest, beer garden, live
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Tots in the Gardens · Tuesdays 5/3-9/27, Monk Botanical Gardens, Wausau. Each week, children ages 3-5 can learn about nature through story-telling and nature themed activities. Meet at Kitchen Potager and dress for the weather. Starts at 10 am. $5 per child, free for members. https://www.monkgardens. org/tots-gardens Outdoor Family Story Time · Wednesdays & Thursdays 6/1-9/1, Marathon County Public Library, Wausau. Listen to stories outdoors. Starts at 10 am. Free. 715-261-7220 Trail Tales · Wed. 6/1-8/31, Oak Island Park, Wausau. Go for a walk through Oak Island Park and read stories such as “Chirp” and “The Bad Seed”. Free. 715-261-1550 MCPL Summer Reading Club · Wed. 6/1-8/31, all Marathon County Public Library locations. Kids can earn free books by participating in the MCPL Summer Reading Club. Pick up a reading review sheet or track your reading online with the Beanstalk app. https://www. mcpl.us/events/slp for more info Kids on Keys · Tues.-Fri. 6/28-7/8, Wausau Conservatory of Music, Wausau. Children ages 4-7 can learn how to play the piano. No class on Mondays. Starts at 9 am for ages 4-5 and 1 pm for ages 6-7. $149 per student. Register at wausauconservatory.org Grab & Go Craft for Kids: Jeweled Treasure Chest · Fri.-Sun. 7/1-7/31, any Marathon County Public Library location. Pick up a kit to make your own jeweled treasure chest. Free. 715-261-7220 Grab & Go: Ollivander’s Wand Shop · Fri.-Sun. 7/1-7/31, Marathon County Public Library, Mosinee. Pick up a kit to make a wand like from the Harry Potter books. Free. 715-6932144 Summer Camp in the Gardens: Wild Wisconsin · Tues.-Fri. 7/5-7/8, Monk Botanical Gardens, Wausau. Learn about native plants and other scientific facts about Wisconsin. Starts at 8 am. $200 for non members, $180 for members. Register at https://givebutter.com/ summercamp2022 Outdoor Family Story Time: Marathon City · Thurs. 7/7, Marathon County Public Library, Marathon City. Enjoy family story time outside. Starts at 10:30 am. Free. 715-443-2775 Recycled T-Shirt Bags · Sat. 7/9, Marathon County Public Library, Wausau. Bring a T-shirt and make your own bag out of it. Starts at 10 am. Free. 715-261-7220 Summer Public Skate · Sat. 7/9, Greenheck Field House, Weston. Starts at 1:30 pm. $4 admission, $3 skate rental. https://www.dce. k12.wi.us/greenheckfieldhouse Summer Wall Climb · Sat. 7/9, Greenheck Field House, Weston. Starts at 2 pm. $5. https:// www.dce.k12.wi.us/greenheckfieldhouse Alice in Wonderland Tea Party · Sun. 7/10, hosted by Willow Springs Garden at Willow Springs Garden, Wausau. Dress up as Alice and enjoy a tea party with Wonderland-themed foods such as card deck sandwiches, strawberry toadstools and cat tail marshmallows. Starts at 11:30 am. $14/ person, $5 ages 11 and under. 715-675-1171 Grab & Go: Rocking Crabs · Mon.-Sat. 7/117/16, Marathon County Public Library, Spencer. Grab a kit to make your own crabs. Free. 715-659-3996 Grab & Go: Blue Whale Week · Mon.-Sat. 7/11-7/16, Marathon County Public Library, Marathon City. Grab a kit to make a blue
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Guitar Lessons with Adam Greuel · Running now, hosted online through UWSP. Learn how to play guitar with Adam Greuel of Horseshoes and Hand Grenades. Lessons times vary. Available to all levels. $69 for 30 minutes, $114 for 60 minutes. www.uwsp.edu LENA Start · Wednesdays 6/15-8/24, Riverside Park, 140 E Sherman St, Wausau. 10 week program for parents of children ages 0-33 months that will help the child improve verbal interactions and develop the baby’s brain. Registration required. Dinner served at 5:30 pm. Program starts at 6 pm. Free. Register at https://www.lenastartmc.org/ History Chat: Bevent · Thurs. 7/7, hosted by the Marathon County Historical Society online or at the Woodson History Center, 410 McIndoe St, Wausau. Learn about the rich heritage of Bevent. Starts at 12:30 pm. Free. On Facebook Live or https://www.marathoncountyhistory.org/ History Chat: Halder · Thurs. 7/14, hosted by the Marathon County Historical Society online or at the Woodson History Center, 410 McIndoe St, Wausau. Learn about the small town of Halder located in the southern part of Marathon County. Starts at 12:30 pm. Free. On Facebook Live or https://www. marathoncountyhistory.org/
ARTS/EXHIBITS
Merrill History & Cultural Center · Open Mon., Weds. and Fri. From 9 am to 1 pm. Appointments can be made for other days. 715-536-5652, preservethefuture.org Q Artists Cooperative, Stevens Point · Facemasks optional. Gallery open Mon.Sat. 10 am-5 pm, Sun. 11 am-3 pm. https:// qartistscooperative.com/ Riverfront Arts Center, Stevens Point · Open Wed.-Fri. 11 am to 6 pm. Sat. & Sun. 11 am to 3 pm. stevenspoint.com/rac Visions XXIII · Thurs.-Sun. 6/30-8/21. 23rd annual juried exhibit. stevenspoint.com/rac Woodson Art Museum, Wausau · Free. Open Tues.-Fri. 9 am-4 pm, first Thurs. of each month 9 am-7:30 pm, Sat.-Sun. noon-5 pm and closed Mon. and holidays. lywam.org Molten: 30 Years of American Glass · now8/14. Glass artworks with origins in Wisconsin that spread from East Coast to West Coast. lywam.org Abundant Future: Cultivating Diversity in Garden, Farm and Field · now-8/28. Curated by the American Society of Botanical Artists and the New York Botanical Garden Art features plants discovered on international travels, picked up at farmers’ markets and plucked from the artist’s gardens. lywam.org Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art · Open noon-5 pm Tues-Sat. Face masks required. Wmoca.org Painting the Figure Now IV · 7/7-10/1. Showcases the finest figurative realist painters all over the world. Wmoca.org Center for the Visual Arts, Wausau · Free. Gallery hours Wed.-Fri. 10 am-4 pm; Sat. 12 pm–4 pm. Closed Sun.-Tues. 715-842-4545, cvawausau.org. Inspired by activities and events. Marathon City Heritage Center · Open from noon to 2 pm on the second Sunday of each month from Oct. to April, Open Sun. 4/5 noon-2 pm and 5/3 noon-2 pm. 715-4432221. www.marathoncity.org Marathon County Historical Society · Open Tues.-Fri. 9 am-4:30 pm. Sat.-Sun. 1 pm-4:30 pm. https://www.marathoncountyhistory.org/ facilities/exhibits. Milking Time: The Evolution of the Dairy Industry in Marathon County · Jan. 2022 thru Dec. 2023. Exhibit that features development of the dairy industry through innovations such as herd improvement and electrification. https://www.marathoncountyhistory.org/ facilities/exhibits Preserved for Generations: A Century of Marathon County Parks System · Jan. 2022 thru Dec. 2023. Exhibit that shows how parks were preserved for many years. https://www. marathoncountyhistory.org/facilities/exhibits Our Stories: The History of Marathon County · Jan. 2022 thru Dec. 2025. Learn about the stories of people who lived in Marathon County for a long time. Themes include arriving here, making a living and having fun. https://www.marathoncountyhistory.org/ facilities/exhibits
Motorama Auto Museum, Aniwa · Open Weds.-Sat. 9 am to 5 pm from May to Oct. Check out over 500 rare, vintage vehicles. $10 admission, free for kids under 16. 715-4492141. Alfaheaven.com Little Art Show · Tues.-Mon. 7/5-7/18, Marathon County Public Library, Spencer. Check out traveling display of artwork from members of the public. Free. 715-659-3996 Little Art Show · Mon.-Sat. 7/25-8/6, Marathon County Public Library, Stratford. Check out traveling display of artwork from members of the public. Free. 715-687-4420
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Yoga in the Gardens · Mondays 6/6-8/29, Monk Botanical Gardens, Wausau. Bring a mat and do some yoga. No class on 7/4 & 7/25. Starts at 6 pm. $5 cash only. 715-261-6309 Sculpture Garden Yoga · Thurs. 7/7, hosted by 5 Koshas Yoga & Wellness at Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wausau. Bring a yoga mat, bottle watered and props and do some yoga. Apply bug repellant and sunscreen before class. Starts at 5:30 pm. Free. www.5koshasyoga.com Wisconsin Valley Golf Association Tournament · Sun. 7/10, Wisconsin River Golf Course, Stevens Point. Individual stroke golf tournament open to those who enjoy golf. Starts at 8 am. $50. https://www.wivalleygolf.org/ Wisconsin Valley Golf Association Tournament · Sun. 7/24, Trapp River Golf Course, Wausau. Individual stroke golf tournament open to those who enjoy golf. Starts at 8 am. $50. https://www.wivalleygolf.org/ Mark Zelich Golf Classic 2022 · Sat.-Sun. 7/307/31, Timber Ridge Golf Club, Minocqua. Golf tournament for ages 16 and older. Men’s tournament starts at 8 am on Sat. & 10 am on Sun., Men’s Seniors starts at 11 am on Sat. & 9 am on Sun., Men’s Super Seniors start at 10:30 am Sat. & 8:30 am on Sun., and Ladies and Senior Ladies start at 10 am on Sat. & 8 am on Sun. $130 entry cost. https://www. wivalleygolf.org/mark-zelich-golf-classic for more info
History Speaks: A Bright Future: The History of Wausau · Sat. 7/16, hosted by the Marathon County Historical Society online or at the Woodson History Center, 410 McIndoe St, Wausau. Learn from Ben Clark about Wausau’s 150 year history before it became a city. Starts at 2 pm. Free. https://www. marathoncountyhistory.org/ or Facebook History Chat: Poniatowski · Thurs. 7/21, hosted by the Marathon County Historical Society online or at the Woodson History Center, 410 McIndoe St, Wausau. Learn what makes Poniatowski unique. Starts at 12:30 pm. Free. On Facebook Live or https://www. marathoncountyhistory.org/ History Chat: Knowlton · Thurs. 7/28, hosted by the Marathon County Historical Society online or at the Woodson History Center, 410 McIndoe St, Wausau. Learn about the small town of Knowlton. Starts at 12:30 pm. Free. On Facebook Live or https://www. marathoncountyhistory.org/
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music and more. More info at https:// mainstreetmarshfield.com/events/?id=89 Paddle Pub Crawl 8 · Sat. 7/30, Eagles Club Landing/Trails End Bar, Wausau. Hundreds of kayaks, canoes, and other paddle powered vessels will travel from Eagles Club up the Rib River to Trails End Bar. Live music on the water and at Trails End Bar and A Taste of Manila will be serving Filipino cuisine at Trails End. Starts at 11:30 am. https://www.facebook.com/ WausauPaddlePubCrawl Hmong Wausau Festival · Sat.-Sun. 7/30-7/31, 602 E Kent St, Wausau. Celebrate Hmong culture with sports, music, dancing, food, fireworks and more. Start at 7 am. 715-8428390 or hmongwausaufestival@gmail.com for more info Celebrate Plover · Sat.-Sun. 7/30-7/31, Lake Pacawa Park, 1831 Maple Drive, Plover. Craft vendors, youth activities, water fights, food and beverages, entertainment, fireworks show and more. Starts at 9 am. Free. http:// www.celebrateplover.com/ Wausau Woodchucks · Sun. 7/31, Athletic Park, 324 E Wausau Ave, Wausau. Woodchucks vs. Fond du Lac Dock Spiders. Starts at 1:05 pm. $10-$15. Woodchucks.com
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whale. Free. 715-443-2775 Summer Camp in the Gardens: Tracks & Trails · Mon.Fri. 7/11-7/15, Monk Botanical Gardens, Wausau. Learn how to identify animal tracks. For ages 7-8. Starts at 8 am. $140 for non members, $120 for members. Register at https://givebutter.com/ summercamp2022 Summer Camp in the Gardens: Tracks & Trails · Mon.Thurs. 7/11-7/14, Monk Botanical Gardens, Wausau. Learn how to identify animal tracks. For ages 3-4. Starts at 8:30 am. $120 for non members, $100 for members. Register at https://givebutter.com/ summercamp2022 Music Cadet · Mon.-Fri. 7/11-7/15, Wausau Conservatory of Music, Wausau. Children ages 4-7 can learn about the sounds instruments make and how to play as an ensemble. Starts at 9 am. $109 per student. Register at wausauconservatory.org Outdoor Family Story Time · Mon. 7/11, Marathon County Public Library, Wausau. Enjoy an evening of story time outdoors. Starts at 6 pm. Free. 715-2617220 Randy Peterson · Tues 7/12, 400 Block, Wausau. Enjoy a new set of songs and fun. Starts at 11 am. Free. 715-443-2775 Randy Peterson · Tues 7/12, Marathon County Public Library, Stratford. Enjoy a new set of songs and fun. Starts at 2 pm. Free. 715-687-4420 The Magic of Isaiah! · Wed. 7/13, T.B. Scott Free Library, Merrill. Watch Isaiah perform magic & puppetry and discuss the importance of reading. Pre-registration required. Starts at 10 am & 12 pm. https://www.tbscottlibrary.org/ Wild Wednesdays-ZooZort · Wed. 7/13, Wildwood Station, 1800 S Roddis Ave, Marshfield. Meet exotic species not found in Wisconsin. Starts at 11 am and 1 pm. Free. https://www.ci.marshfield.wi.us/ visitors/wildwood_park_and_zoo/education_and_ tours/wild_wednesday_programs.php Tween Book Club: Fantastic Books and Where to Find Them · Wed. 7/13, Marathon County Public Library, Wausau. Youth ages 8-14 can meet up and discuss different genres of books. This topic will be about cookbooks. Starts at 2 pm. Free. 715-261-7220 Bubble Science · Fri. 7/15, Marathon County Public Library, Hatley. Kids and family can create bubbles. Starts at 1 pm. Free. 715-446-3537 Summer Camp in the Gardens: Where the Wild Things Are · Mon.-Fri. 7/18-7/22, Monk Botanical Gardens, Wausau. Create a stick fort village and imagine the kinds of animals that would live there. For ages 5-6. Starts at 8 am. $140 for non members, $120 for members. Register at https://givebutter. com/summercamp2022 Scouting Badge Music Badge · Mon.-Thurs. 7/187/21, hosted by the Wausau Conservatory of Music at Camp Phillips Road, Weston. For youths in grades 4-12 who want to learn about music and teach songs to others or compose their own music. No class on Friday. Starts at 9 am. $20 per student.
Register at wausauconservatory.org The Science of Music with Snapshot Science · Mon.Thurs. 7/18-7/21, Wausau Conservatory of Music, Wausau. Youths in grades 1-6 can learn about music by creating sounds, building simple instruments, performing experiments, making music and more. No class on Friday. Starts at 9 am for grades 1-3 and 1 pm for grades 4-6. $170 per student. Register at wausauconservatory.org Camp Wildwood: Zoo-lympians Unite · Mon.-Fri. 7/18-7/22, Wildwood Zoo, Marshfield. Learn about animals that live in Greek Mythology. For ages 10-14. Starts at 9 am. $100. https://apm. activecommunities.com/marshfieldparkrec/Activity_ Search/camp-wildwood-zookeeper-in-training/3366 Stories and Crafts from the Deep Blue Sea · Tues. 7/19, Lions Park, Spencer. Enjoy ocean themed stories and crafts. Starts at 10 am. Free. 715-659-5423 Outdoor Family Story Time: Hatley · Tues. 7/19, Marathon County Public Library, Hatley. Enjoy story time outdoors. Starts at 10:30 am. Free. 715-446-3537 Story Time in the Park · Tues. 7/19, Marathon County Public Library, Rothschild. Enjoy story time outdoors, sing songs and participate in activities. Starts at 11 am. Free. 715-359-6208 Wild Wednesdays-Wildlife in Need · Wed. 7/20, Wildwood Station, 1800 S Roddis Ave, Marshfield. Meet animal ambassadors, explore their stories and natural history and learn how you can help wildlife around you. Starts at 11 am and 1 pm. Free. https:// www.ci.marshfield.wi.us/visitors/wildwood_park_ and_zoo/education_and_tours/wild_wednesday_ programs.php Shark Tales Story Time in Stratford! · Wed. 7/20, Marathon County Public Library, Stratford. Listen to stories about sharks and enjoy crafts. Starts at 10 am. Free. 715-687-4420 Outdoor Family Story Time: Marathon City · Thurs. 7/21, Marathon County Public Library, Marathon City. Enjoy family story time outside. Starts at 10:30 am. Free. 715-443-2775 Recycled T-Shirt Bags · Sat. 7/23, Marathon County Public Library, Wausau. Bring a T-shirt and make your own bag out of it. Starts at 10 am. Free. 715261-7220 Summer Dance Intensive · Sun.-Fri. 7/24-7/29, UW-Stevens Point, Noel Fine Arts Center, Stevens Point. Dance camp for ages 13 and up. Starts at 9:30 am. More info at https://www3.uwsp.edu/conted/ Pages/Dance-Camp-Intensive.aspx Sidewalk Chalk Art · Mon.-Sat. 7/25-7/30, Marathon County Public Library, Hatley. Design the sidewalk with chalk artwork. Free. 715-446-3537 Summer Camp in the Gardens: Budding Botanist · Mon.-Fri. 7/25-7/29, Monk Botanical Gardens, Wausau. Learn about the history of plants and their many uses and record what you learn in a nature journal. For ages 7-8. Starts at 8 am. $140 for non members, $120 for members. Register at https:// givebutter.com/summercamp2022
Summer Camp in the Gardens: Budding Botanist · Mon.-Thurs. 7/25-7/28, Monk Botanical Gardens, Wausau. Learn about the history of plants and their many uses and record what you learn in a nature journal. For ages 3-4. Starts at 8:30 am. $120 for non members, $100 for members. Register at https:// givebutter.com/summercamp2022 Musical Theatre VOCAL Camp for Tweens · Mon.-Fri. 7/25-7/29, Wausau Conservatory of Music, Wausau. Musical acting lessons for students entering grades 5-8. Public recital on Friday at 1 pm. Starts at 9 am. $160 per student. Register at wausauconservatory.org Wild Wednesdays-Marshfield PD K-9 Program · Wed. 7/27, Wildwood Station, 1800 S Roddis Ave, Marshfield. Meet Marshfield’s police dogs and learn how they keep the city safe. Starts at 11 am and 1 pm. Free. https://www.ci.marshfield.wi.us/visitors/ wildwood_park_and_zoo/education_and_tours/ wild_wednesday_programs.php Tween Book Club: Fantastic Books and Where to Find Them · Wed. 7/27, Marathon County Public Library, Wausau. Youth ages 8-14 can meet up and discuss different genres of books. This topic will be about nature and the environment. Starts at 2 pm. Free. 715-261-7220 Outdoor Obstacle Course · Thurs. 7/28, Marathon County Public Library, Mosinee. Enjoy activities that will get you up and moving. Starts at 2 pm. Free. 715-693-2144
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Greater Wausau Children’s Museum, Cedar Creek Mall, Rothschild. Open Tues-Thurs. 9 am-2 pm, Fri. & Sat. 9 am-5 pm, Sun. 12 pm-5 pm. Closed Monday. $5 per child 1-12 years, free for children under 1 year, $1 for parents and caregivers. http://www. wausauchildrensmuseum.org/ or 608-408-4668 Story Time for Young Children · Tuesdays, Greater Wausau Children’s Museum, Rothschild. Toddlersage 7 can enjoy stories and other activities. Starts at 10 am. http://www.wausauchildrensmuseum.org/ or 608-408-4668 Wednesday Learning Centers · Every Weds., hosted by the Stevens Point Area YMCA and Boys & Girls Club of Portage County. Available for students in K thru 6th grade. Young learners will get the chance to socialize and learn after school. Centers are open all day. $10 per child. More info at https://www. bgclubpc.org/ Mini Monets · Select Wednesdays, Greater Wausau Children’s Museum, Rothschild. Preschool art program for children ages 2-5. Starts at 10 am. http://www.wausauchildrensmuseum.org/ or 608408-4668 Family Storytime · Wednesdays, hosted online by T.B. Scott Free Library. Listen to stories, songs, and rhymes every Wednesday. Starts at 10 am. On Facebook Live Preschool Science · Select Thursdays, Greater Wausau Children’s Museum, Rothschild. Hands-on science,
art and sensory play for toddlers and preschoolers. Starts at 10 am. More info at http://www. wausauchildrensmuseum.org/ 608-408-4668 Young Picassos · Select Saturdays, Greater Wausau Children’s Museum, Rothschild. Art program for children ages 7+. Starts at 10 am. More info at http://www.wausauchildrensmuseum.org/ 608408-4668
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Medicare options through Security Health Plan · hosted weekly, hosted online by the Marshfield Clinic. Learn how Medicare plans offered by Security Health Plan of Wisconsin can help you afford quality insurance. Visit www.securityhealth.org/ OnlineEvent Personal Needs Closet · First United Methodist Church, 903 3rd St, Wausau. Free toilet paper, paper towel, soap, personal toiletries and laundry detergent. Enter from parking lot on Fulton St. 2nd Tuesdays 1-3 pm, 4th Saturdays 9-11 am. 715-842-2201 Claire’s Critter Closet · First United Methodist Church, 903 3rd St, Wausau. Free cat food, dog food, beds, toys, treats, collars and cat litter. Enter from parking lot on Fulton St. 2nd Tuesdays 1-3 pm, 4th Saturdays 9-11 am. 715-842-2201 Healthy Living with Diabetes · Wednesdays 6/87/13, Aging & Disability Resource Center of Central Wisconsin, 607 N Sales St, Merrill. Learn how to deal with type 1, type 2 or pre-diabetes. Starts at 9:30 am. Free. Call 1-888-486-9545 to register Blood Drive · Thurs. 7/7, Stevens Point Blood Donation Center, 3210C Main St, Stevens Point. Starts at 8:15 am. Redcrossblood.org Blood Drive · Thurs. 7/7, Cabaret Cove, 1540 Pueblo Drive, Rhinelander. Starts at 9 am. Redcrossblood. org Blood Drive · Fri. 7/8, Aspirus, 2501 Main St, Stevens Point. Starts at 8 am. 800-280-4102 Blood Drive · Fri.-Sat. 7/8-7/9, Stevens Point Blood Donation Center, 3210C Main St, Stevens Point. Starts at 8:30 am. Redcrossblood.org Blood Drive · Mon.-Tues. 7/11-7/12, Stevens Point Blood Donation Center, 3210C Main St, Stevens Point. Starts at 12 pm. Redcrossblood.org Blood Drive · Tues. 7/12, YMCA Aspirus Branch, 3402 Howland Ave, Weston. Starts at 1 pm. Redcrossblood.org Blood Drive · Thurs. 7/14, Stevens Point Blood Donation Center, 3210C Main St, Stevens Point. Starts at 8:15 am. Redcrossblood.org Blood Drive · Thurs. 7/14, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 930 Edgewood Rd, Wausau. Starts at 1 pm. Redcrossblood.org Blood Drive · Fri.-Sat. 7/15-7/16, Stevens Point Blood Donation Center, 3210C Main St, Stevens Point. Starts at 8:30 am. Redcrossblood.org Blood Drive · Mon.-Tues. 7/18-7/19, Stevens Point Blood Donation Center, 3210C Main St, Stevens Point. Starts at 12 pm. Redcrossblood.org
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Residential solar power systems — can they help reduce emissions? and there is no grid access. So, let’s now go beyond residential solar power systems and consider the feasibility of solar power in general.
Solar panel efficiency Here’s a link to a 2019 article in Wired Magazine that addresses solar panel efficiency… https://www.wired.com/story/ new-designs-could-boost-solar-cells-beyond-their-limits/ Summary: In the past 20 years, solar panel efficiency has improved from 15% to 22%. Continued improvement is expected, but the Shockley-Queisser Limit limits the efficiency of a single-junction solar cell to 33%. Multi layer panels can exceed this, but they’re expensive to build. Most research now is focused on maximizing the efficiency of the single-junction cell. R&D could lead us anywhere, but for the near future, it looks like maximum panel efficiencies will remain in the 20 percent to 30 percent range.
Perspective We use energy to produce electricity, to produce heat, and to move vehicles and machinery. What seems to be often overlooked in discussions about replacing fossil fuels with renewables is that it will require converting all applications to electricity. How much of our current energy demand goes into making electricity? The data show that, in 2019, a grand total of 187,000 TWh (terawatt-hours) of electricity was used, but that 51,000 TWh
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of this was wasted in the heat loss involved in generating electricity by burning fossil fuels. This leaves a useful total of 136,000 TWh, 25,000 (18 percent) of which was used as electricity. Ten percent of electricity was produced by solar energy. That means that solar power is now only providing 1.8 percent of the world’s energy. The good news is that, since renewable energy production generates no heat waste, we will not have to replace the
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The answer is yes, but only to a limited degree. Performance of these systems vary considerably and are especially dependent on PSH (peak sunlight hours per day). For an area to be suitable for solar panel use, it must have a PSH of at least 4. (For reference, see https://www.solarreviews. com/blog/peak-sun-hours-explained) Ideal locations would have a PSH of 5 or more. Only seven states have a PSH greater than 5 – Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. Their combined population is 56 million or 17% of the U.S. population. Next are the states with a marginal PSH, which I’m calling 4 to 5. They are Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Carolina, and Tennessee with a combined population of 71 million or 22% of the total US population. If, for argument’s sake, we say that it’s feasible to install a solar power system in these marginal states half of the time. That’s 11% of the population. Add this 11% to the 17% who live in states with optimum peak sunlight hours, and we get 28%. This leaves 72% of the US population living in areas that are unsuitable for home solar power systems. Commercial solar farms can overcome the local PSH problem by concentrating their panels in high PSH areas and sending the power to areas with lower PSH. That is the strategy which we’re following. Residential solar power installations would still be useful where the PSH is adequate
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