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The news broke a little too late for City Pages’ edition last week: Michael Loy, CEO of North Central Health Care, resigned last Wednesday, as a county committee approved an investigative report into the matter. That report has not yet been made public. The reasons why Loy resigned and for the investigation are still Michael Loy a mystery, and a recent meeting on the matter yielded no further information. The North Central Community Service Program Board voted Thursday to accept a 46-page investigation report by law firm Von Briesen following two closed sessions. That was after apparently paring down the report from 56 pages. Following the first closed session, NCCSP Board Member Ben Bliven questioned approving the report without anyone on the committee having a chance to review it. Following some discussion, the board went back into closed session citing the same agenda item, City Pages verified at the meeting. City Pages was the only news outlet to attend the meeting. City Pages has requested the report, which is now public record. That request hasn’t yet been fulfilled but NCHC staff told City Pages the request was forwarded to NCHC’s legal counsel for review. Complying with state open records laws, attorneys are giving Loy and any other employees whose personnel records would be included 10 days to review the records and challenge the release. Loy was first placed on administrative leave back in late May, the same day Library Director Ralph Illick resigned. Various NCHC committees have met several times in the interim to discuss the situation but not much has been said outside of closed session. Jill Meschke has been named interim CEO in the meantime.
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Marathon County discussing becoming a constitutional sanctuary county
Marathon County is considering becoming a constitutional sanctuary city. The county’s Public Safety Committee discussed the resolution on Wednesday, past City Pages’ press time. The resolution, according to county documents, prohibits the county from passing any resolutions, ordinances or regulations that would violate the constitution. Public Safety Chair Matt Bootz told City Pages that the resolution is something a number of his and other county board members’ constituents wanted to see brought forward, so Bootz put it on the agenda. It will be discussion only, Bootz says, and no action will be taken Wednesday. A similar resolution was put forth in Portage County.
Major storm leaves damage, many without power
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One man is dead following a boating incident in the Wisconsin River, Sheriff’s Office officials say. Deputies were dispatched Thursday afternoon for a report of a boat that was capsized near the WW bridge on the Wisconsin River. Deputies were told the boat had been operated by a 63-year-old man but an intensive search of the area turned up nothing. A fisherman one mile north of Gilbert Park Sunday morning found the man’s body and reported it to police.
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Marathon County will have a new sheriff in 2022
Either way it goes, Marathon County will have a new sheriff in town starting next year. Marathon County Sheriff Scott Parks announced he will not be running for reelection next year. The sheriff’s position is up for election in 2022, coinciding with the national mid-terms. Marathon County Chief DepChad Billeb uty Chad Billeb announced that he will be running for the position next year, after serving for decades at the Marathon County Sheriff’s Office. Billeb touted his experience in the sheriff’s office as making him the right person for the position. So far, no one else has announced their candidacy but the election is a year and a half away.
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the previous version and generalizes the language more. The resolution still includes the word equity, one of the hot-button issues of the original county resolution and a source of contention. Committee member Lisa Rasmussen proposed five changes to the resolution. Many were cosmetic and were passed by the committee, but others such as removing the word equity were rejected by the committee. One of the changes would have removed “help us all gain entry to the American Dream” to “help us all pursue the American dream” — that change was nixed in the version sent to city council. Marathon County’s Executive Committee rejected a version of A Community For All earlier this year, leading to a New York Times article that cast Wausau in a bad light. Mayor Katie Rosenberg in an attempt at damage control declared Wausau A Community for All and a version was later introduced at city council. The version passed at Economic Development was a reworking of that resolution. Rasmussen told the committee her changes were made to help embrace everyone’s point of views and bring unity to the now very divided community. “The whole point is we want a document that makes a statement about what kind of community we aspire to be,” Rasmussen says. But Economic Development Chair Tom Neal says it’s time to take a stand and not hide from the truth. Neal says the resolution is about dealing with white fragility (a term coined by author Robin DiAngelo) and acknowledging that not everyone starts from the same place, even if they like to believe it to be so. “That’s just the truth and if they’re not big enough and adult enough to accept that, they should have never had kids.”
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Assembly Republicans fall short of veto override on unemployment benefits “If you pay somebody more to not work, far too many people will choose the option to stay home and do whatever they want in their leisure as opposed to go to work,” he said. “That is not a rocket science concept.”
Gableman says mission of probe is inspiring confidence in elections
The special counsel for Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’ election probe said his mission is to give voters confidence in elections, adding he will largely focus on three areas related to last November’s election. Michael Gableman, the conservative former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice heading up the investigation for Vos, said he will be looking at: guidance provided by the Wisconsin Elections Commission to local clerks; money from an out-of-state group that was used to help cities run elections last November; and voting machines. “My mission is to try to do whatever I can so that going forward, people can have confidence that their vote counts,” Gableman told “UpFront,” produced in partnership with WisPolitics.com. Vos recently said the investigation would expand, requiring more people and more time. He named Gableman “special counsel” with the authority to hire investigators who will work at his direction.
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Wisconsin GOP Chair Andrew Hitt, who took over the state party as it was reeling from the losses of the 2018 cycle, is stepping down from the post to spend more time with his family. Hitt, 43, was re-elected as chair last fall shortly after the November election amid Donald Trump’s unsuccessful attempts to overturn Wisconsin’s election results. Party rules require officer elections by 45 days after an election in even-numbered years, and Hitt told WisPolitics.com that was no time to step aside. But as 2021 wore on, it became clear his family needed a change. His daughter is entering middle school, while one son is 10 and the other will soon turn 7. “This is a volunteer job. You can only do two full-time jobs for so long,” said Hitt, with Michael Best Strategies. “When you’re being stretched, there’s only so much time in the day.”
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Assembly Republicans fell short of the two-thirds vote needed to override Gov. Tony Evers’ veto of a bill to cut off extra unemployment payments from the federal government. Assembly Republicans in a 59-37 party line vote July 27 during an extraordinary session failed to obtain the necessary two-thirds majority of members present to overturn Evers’ veto of the bill. That bill would have ended the $300 per week extra unemployment checks ahead of the existing September end date. Reps. Janel Brandtjen, R-Menomonee Falls, John Spiros, R-Marshfield, and Sara Rodriguez, D-Brookfield, did not vote on the measure. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos in a press conference ahead of the floor session said ending the benefits is necessary because businesses across the state are working as hard as they can to fill empty job positions, but they can’t find willing workers because of the unemployment payments. He added the economy is growing stronger and now is the time to eliminate the extra funds. Dems, however, said there is no evidence showing the extra benefits are causing the workforce shortage. They also pointed to unemployment claim numbers dropping since the middle of last year as evidence that people are going back to work despite the extra unemployment money. They also pointed to a lack of available childcare and concerns of contracting COVID-19 as contributing factors. Vos, R-Rochester, slammed Dems for seeking to give taxpayer benefits to those who do not want to work and contribute to the economy. The extra benefits are due to end Sept. 6.
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Missing officers Local departments, and those around the state, are struggling to find recruits The number of law enforcement officers in the state and the number of law enforcement academy graduates here have fallen to their lowest points in at least a decade, according to data from the Wisconsin Department of Justice. Wisconsin has about 13,600 law enforcement officers at the moment. That’s down from a decade high of nearly 16,000 in 2012. And the state graduated only 766 people from law enforcement academies in fiscal year 2020, according to the most recent data from the state’s DOJ. That number has been dropping gradually since a decade-high 954 people graduated from academies in fiscal year 2012. Although the decreases are small, they are occurring while the state’s population is on the rise. Wisconsin grew from about 5.7 million to about 5.9 million in the last decade, according to the U.S. Census. That’s an increase of about 4%. The struggle to put officers on the road is “real,” said Paul Olson, police chief of the 11-officer department in the little village of Winneconne near Oshkosh. “We have a difficult time and a lot of that I believe is the lack of candidates in the (law enforcement) field,” he said. David Bauer, the police chief of the 13-officer department in Dodgeville, about an hour west of Madison, said job openings that used to receive 30-40 applications five years ago are now bringing in only a dozen or so. Data from the Wisconsin Department of Justice Benjamin Bliven, police chief of the 79-officer department in Wausau, said his force is at full-strength for “the first time in a long time.” “We do not hire someone just for the sake of filling the position,” he said. “There have been some recruitments in which we had enough applicants to fill the positions, but we decided not to fill the positions because candidates did not meet our standard.”
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Bauer and his hiring team have had to be more proactive in hiring, including actively recruiting, rather than just waiting for applicants. That effort draws hours away from policing, he said. The issue has become severe at an unfortunate time. The pandemic year of 2020 saw a huge surge in homicides and other violent crimes across the country. Milwaukee suffered a record 189 homicides in 2020, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, and homicides and shots fired increased in Madison too. Scholars believe several factors coalesced to create the “perfect storm” for violent crime, Stroshine said, including the pandemic and its impacts on society, the murder of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis, and the resulting protests, riots and unrest.
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‘Cop crunch’ The “cop crunch” is not a new phenomenon, said Meghan Stroshine, an associate professor of social and cultural sciences at Marquette University who studies policing, but it has accelerated in recent years as law enforcement has come under greater public scrutiny. The rise of cell phone and bodycam videos showing killings and abuse in police custody has forced a national conversation on law enforcement in the country. “All of those have contributed to a very difficult climate for potential officers,” Stroshine said. “You just have a lot of people who are not interested in that scrutiny.” Bauer, a 30-year-veteran of the Dodgeville Police Department, noted that police are increasingly asked to respond to non-criminal matters such as mental health crises and homelessness. “In being asked to do all those things, that leads to a lot of extra stress,” Bauer said. “Guys say that’s not what I trained to do.” “I think there are probably less stressful jobs out there,” he said with a chuckle. Patrick Solar, a longtime police chief in Illinois who now is an associate professor in the criminal justice program at UW-Platteville, said “cops are leaving in droves.” “Every police agency that I know is screaming for good applicants,” he said. “We get weekly calls from police agencies (searching for recruits). They’re starved.”
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Solar was critical of anti-police sentiment that exploded last year, saying “that’s only going to hurt the people that need the police the most, and nobody sees this.” “The people who need the police the most, who have no other options for their own personal safety and the safety of their children, are poor people in urban areas,” he said. “And generally speaking, those are people of color. Those are the ones who are being hurt by all this anti-cop stuff.” Yet police remain very popular in Wisconsin. In the October Marquette University Law School Poll of state residents, cops were viewed favorably by nearly 80% of respondents. In an attempt to reduce violence in the community and from police, to improve community policing and to reduce stress on police, departments in Wisconsin and beyond are trying new things. The city of Madison recently launched a team of “Alternative Emergency Responders” consisting of paramedics and crisis workers to answer mental health emergencies. Madison Police receive about 7,000 mental health calls per year, Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway said in a press release announcing the team in March. Borrowing another idea from the city of Madison, law enforcement departments in the city of Wausau and Marathon County have partnered with a local health system to embed crisis counselors with police partners to better handle mental health calls. Officials there estimate the crisis teams save the city and the county a combined $2 million per year, and free up police hours for other matters. “We know that an armed officer is not always the best response to every emergency call for many reasons,” Rhodes-Conway said in the release. “Only a small portion of these calls involve a person who is a danger to themselves or others. This leaves a lot of room for an alternative response team.” The Badger Project is a nonpartisan, citizen-supported journalism nonprofit in Wisconsin.
In Wausau The policing profession is not alone in seeing a decline of new recruits to choose from. Stories from employers across the region highlight the lack of applicants. But policing has its own challenges: it can be a dangerous job, it’s been in the news a lot lately for negative reasons and frankly there are easier ways to earn a living. The Marathon County Sheriff’s Office has been able to fill its positions, but it hasn’t always been easy. Marathon County Chief Deputy Chad Billeb told City Pages it wasn’t uncommon to get 100 applicants for a position; today they’re lucky to get 25. Marathon County a couple of years ago made changes to how it staffed its courthouse security because many of its part-time security officers got picked up by departments offering full-time positions. The county switched to staffing full time instead, to make the positions attractive long-term, instead of as a stepping stone to a full-time job elsewhere. But, Marathon County Sheriff Scott Parks says, Marathon County is an “agency of choice to work for.” Having a number of specialty services such as SWAT, VIPER, bomb squad and the Crisis Assessment Response Team help make the department attractive to new recruits. They tend to attract experienced candidates: Parks says the average number of years of experience for a new hire is about seven years. Parks feels bad for smaller departments in small communities, he says. They often can only hire part-time and their communities might not offer the same amenities, so those recruits might leave for a larger department, Parks says.
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Everest Metro often struggles to find candidates, says Chief Clayton Schulz. In the past, Everest Metro might have gotten 200 candidates for one open position; it has happened recently that the department didn’t even get one candidate viable enough to test or interview, Schulz tells City Pages. Schulz agrees that the danger of the job, the current political climate and even generational differences might play into the lack of candidates. But, he says, law enforcement would do well to emphasize the “softer” side of law enforcement, such as jobs including school resource officer, community outreach and just generally having a positive impact on the community. Right now, those jobs are going unfilled. Schulz says the top priority is to staff its patrol division first. Right now the Community Resource Officer position is vacant, and there is no one at the department to teach DARE to children, Schulz says. The situation has grown more competitive, Schulz says. Some departments are offering signon bonuses and other perks that make it harder for smaller agencies to compete. And new recruits are more concerned with time off than earning over time, something very different than when Schulz was on patrol. That’s fine, he says, but it’s something departments are going to have to adjust to. They lost one officer to early retirement this year and another made a career change. Retention hadn’t been an issue in the past but it is becoming one now, Schulz says. But leaving on a positive note, Schulz says support for law enforcement in this community is high. “We truly have great citizens who appreciate us and that alone makes up for the sacrifices,” Schulz says.
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BAR BEAT Thursday August 5
Copperbox · Tiki Beach Bar and Grill, Mosinee. Zydeco, blues rock. 6 pm. 715-342-2232 Scott Wilcox · Mosinee Brewing Company, Mosinee. Variety. 6 pm. 715-693-2739 Christy Anna · Bull Falls Brewery, Wausau. Classic country & original. 6 pm. 715-842-2337 Max Koepke · Malarkey’s Pub & Townies Grill, Wausau. Classic rock. 6 pm. 715-819-3663 Wayne from Southbound · Backcountry Brewing, Plover. Acoustic. 6:30 pm. 715-310-2474 Tom Mijal & Polka Access · Gorski’s Bar & Grill, Mosinee. Polka. 7 pm. 715-693-4001 Latin Night · Nightschool Nightclub, Schofield. Latin music. 8 pm. 715-600-0996 Aaron Lee Kaplan · Hiawatha Restaurant and Lounge, Wausau. Folk, blues. 8 pm. 715-848-5166
Friday August 6
THURSDAY, AUG 5, ROCK RIDGE ORCHARD, EDGAR Stoney Acres apparently isn’t the only farm pizza in town. Rock Ridge Orchard in Edgar has been doing occasional pizza nights on Thursdays at its orchard outside of Edgar. Rock Ridge does it a little different: From 4-8 you can purchase a pass to their pizza buffet, not to mention their homemade deserts and salads that come included in the price of admission. Local band Thompson Station will play from 6-10. Comprised of a mix of old music pros and young up and comers, Thomas Station has a kick to them that you can’t miss. Pizza is $14 per adult, children 11 and under $5 cash bar is available, no carry-ins.
Brad Emanuel · Bullheads Bar & Grill, Stevens Point. Acoustic. 7 pm. 715-344-5990 Jackson Taylor · Backcountry Brewing, Plover. Country. 7 pm. 715-310-2474 Julio Reyes · Mosinee Brewing Company, Mosinee. Pop. 7 pm. 715-693-2739 DJ Dublicit · Nightschool Nightclub, Schofield. Electronic, dance. 8 pm. 715-600-0996 Kevin Troestler · Rookies Sportspub, Stevens Point. Blues/ country. 8 pm. 715-344-7026 DJ Oh Snow · Nightschool Nightclub, Schofield. Electronic, dance. 8 pm. 715-600-0996 Alexandria Zueger · Elbow Room, Stevens Point. Variety. 8 pm. 715-344-9840 The Jerry Schmitt Band · Homestead on 52, Wausau. Country, rockabilly. 9 pm. 715-843-7555 DJ on Friday · Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant & Bar, Wausau. Variety. 11 pm. 715-842-9206
Saturday August 7
Bryce Thomachefsky · JEB’s Bar & Grill, Irma. Acoustic country & variety. 2 pm. 715-409-2179 Sarah Crow and the Strangers · O’so Brewing Company, Plover. Folk. 3 pm. 715-254-2163 Shattered (Rolling Stones Cover) · Stoney Acres Farm, Athens. Variety. 5 pm. 715-432-6285 Buckshot · Pine Pointe Bar & Grill, Tomahawk. Acoustic variety. 5 pm. 715-453-3133 The Hucksters featuring Jay Stulo and Doug Kroening · Tiki Beach Bar and Grill, Mosinee. Classic rock & original. 5 pm. 715-342-2232 Steve Strasman · Sunset Point Winery, Stevens Point. Variety. 6 pm. 715-544-1262 Genesee Depot · Bullheads Bar & Grill, Stevens Point. Country. 7 pm. 715-344-5990
The Oxleys · Main Street Taps, Stevens Point. Folk. 7 pm. 715-544-6500 Loose Cannon Duo · District 1 Brewing Company, Stevens Point. Variety. 7 pm. 715-544-6707 Times Three · Rock Island, Merrill. Classic rock & variety. 7 pm. 715-536-8560 DJ Stylz · Nightschool Nightclub, Schofield. Electronic, dance. 8 pm. 715-600-0996 The Influence · Black Bear Bar & Grill, Minocqua. Classic rock & variety dance music. 9 pm. 715-358-2116
Sunday August 8
Mijal & Son · Cop Shoppe Pub, Wausau. Polka. 1 pm. 715-845-2030 The Usual Suspects · Tiki Beach Bar and Grill, Mosinee. Variety. 1 pm. 715-342-2232 Doug Sheen · Backcountry Brewing, Plover. Acoustic classic and new rock. 1 pm. 715-310-2474 Virginia Steele · Rock Island, Merrill. Acoustic variety and original. 2 pm. 715-536-8560
Wednesday August 11
TJ Morrow · Guu’s on Main, Stevens Point. Acoustic. 6:30 pm. 715-344-3200 Sam Ness · Intermission, Wausau. Folk/Americana. 8:30 pm. 715-849-9377
Thursday August 12
Unity the Band · Tiki Beach Bar and Grill, Mosinee. Reggae rock. 6 pm. 715-342-2232 The Sixes · Mosinee Brewing Company, Mosinee. Acoustic variety. 6 pm. 715-693-2739
Friday August 13
Chaz and Gerry · District 1 Brewing Company, Stevens Point. Acoustic. 4:30 pm. 715-544-6707 Andy Braun · District 1 Brewing Company, Stevens Point.
Folk-rock. 6:30 pm. 715-544-6707 Mark Wayne · Tina’s Mirage, Wausau. Variety. 7 pm. 715-212-7312 Nick Foytik · Sawmill Brewing Company, Merrill. Blues, soul, rock & roll. 7 pm. 715-722-0230 Same Same but Different · Mosinee Brewing Company, Mosinee. Funk, variety. 7 pm. 715-693-2739
Saturday August 14
Derek Lind · O’so Brewing Company, Plover. Original country, folk, variety. 3 pm. 715-254-2163 Barn Dance! · Stoney Acres Farm, Athens. Dance. 5 pm. 715-432-6285 Max Koepke · Sunset Point Winery, Stevens Point. Classic rock. 6 pm. 715-544-1262 Barefoot Americans · District 1 Brewing Company, Stevens Point. Soul. 7 pm. 715-544-6707 The Quitters · Bullheads Bar & Grill, Stevens Point. Classic 80s hits to modern music. 7 pm. 715-344-5990 KOJO · Rock Island, Merrill. Island and classic rock. 7 pm. 715-536-8560
Sunday August 15
Billy Bronsted · Hiawatha Restaurant and Lounge, Wausau. Country. 11 am. 715-848-5166 Mijal & Son · Cop Shoppe Pub, Wausau. Polka. 1 pm. 715-845-2030 Swingshift · Bull Falls Brewery, Wausau. Jazz, swing. 2 pm. 715-842-2337 Scott Kirby Duo · Rock Island, Merrill. Acoustic variety and original music. 2 pm. 715-536-8560
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Dig Deep · Stoney Acres Farm, Athens. Americana, bluegrass. 5 pm. 715-432-6285 Justin Zopel · Ciao, Wausau. Jazz. 5:30 pm. 715-298-2004 Kevin Vick · Sportsman’s Alibi, Merrill. Acoustic variety. 6 pm. 715-722-0601 Max Koepke · Bar-B’s Sunset Bay Grill, Mosinee. Classic rock. 6 pm. 715-496-0362 Christy Anna · District 1 Brewing Company, Stevens Point. Classic country & original. 6:30 pm. 715-544-6707 Mia Brown and the Get Down · Whitewater Music Hall, Wausau. Variety. 7 pm. 715-298-3202 Aaron Lee Kaplan · Sawmill Brewing Company, Merrill. Folk, blues. 7 pm. 715-722-0230
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reservations online for your team of up to 6 people. http://www.malarkeyspub.com/ 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/ Trivia Night at Burks Bar · every other Wednesday, hosted at Burks Bar, 4711 Stewart Ave, Wausau. Starts at 7 pm. Use your phone to play along. 715-848-2253 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. Make reservations online for your team of 2-4 people. http://www.sawmillbrewing.net/ Happy Hour Hootenany · Thursdays, Sconni’s Alehouse and Eatery, Schofield. Music on the patio every Thursday thru September. Starts at 4 pm. 715-241-7665 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 West Side Tasty Treat Presents: Live at Westside, The Westside Tasty Beats · Thursdays, West Side Tasty Treat, 118 S 3rd Ave, Wausau. Outdoor dining and live music every Thursday all summer. Starts at 6 pm. 715-298-0726 Open Mic at Sawmill Brewing Company · Thursdays, hosted at Sawmill Brewing Company, 1110 E 10th St, Merrill. Open mic every Thursday for anyone who wants to perform comedy, music or poetry. Starts at 6:30 pm. http://www.sawmillbrewing.net/
TOP 10 BEST-SELLING ALBUMS FROM INNER SLEEVE 1. Gojira ‘Fortitude’ 2. Black Keys ‘Delta Kream’ 3. Lucy Dacus ‘Home Video’ 4. Billy Gibbons ‘Hardware’ 5. Wolf Alice ‘Blue Weekend’ 6. Helloween ‘Helloween’ 7. Tom Petty ‘Angel Dream’ 8. Beartooth ‘Below’ 9. Mammoth WVH ‘Mammoth WVH’ 10. Cashed ‘Breaking The Mold’
ON SCREEN THIS WEEK Cosmo Theater, Merrill, 715-536-4473
Movie times thru 8/12 Suicide Squad (R): Every day 7 pm, Fri., Mon., & Wed. 1 pm,
Fri. & Sat. 7 pm & 9:30 pm, Sat. & Sun. 1 pm & 3:30 pm Jungle Cruise (PG13): Every day 7 pm, Fri., Mon., & Wed. 1 pm, Fri. & Sat. 7 pm & 9:30 pm, Sat. & Sun. 1 pm & 3:30 pm Stillwater (R): Every day 7 pm, Fri., Mon., & Wed. 1 pm, Fri. & Sat. 7 pm & 9:30 pm, Sat. & Sun. 1 pm & 3:30 pm
Cedar Creek Cinema, Rothschild, 715-355-5094 Movie times: Thurs.-Wed. 8/5-8/11
The Suicide Squad (R): Thurs. 7 pm, 10 pm, 8 pm, 9 pm; Fri. 12:50 pm, 3:55 pm, 7 pm, 10:10 pm, 11:40 am, 1:50 pm, 5 pm, 6 pm, 8:10 pm, 9:10 pm, 3:50 pm; Sat. 12:50 pm, 3:55 pm, 7 pm, 10:10 pm, 11:40 am, 1:50 pm, 2:50 pm, 5 pm, 6 pm, 8:10 pm, 9:10 pm; Sun. 12:50 pm, 3:55 pm, 7 pm, 10:10 pm, 11:40 am, 2:50 pm, 5 pm, 6 pm, 8:10 pm, 9:10 pm; Mon. & Wed. 12:30 pm, 3:40 pm, 6:45 pm, 9:45 pm, 1:50 pm, 2:40 pm, 5 pm, 5:50 pm, 8:10 pm, 9 pm; Tues. 12:50 pm, 3:55 pm, 7 pm, 10:10 pm, 11:40 am, 12:10 pm, 2:50 pm, 3:20 pm, 6 pm, 8:30 pm, 9:10 pm Trolls World Tour (PG): Sun. 11:10 am, 1:30 pm, Mon. 12:20 pm; Wed. 12:15 pm Jungle Cruise (PG13): Thurs. 1 pm, 4 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 5 pm, 6:30 pm, 8 pm, 9:30 pm; Fri. 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm, 6:30 pm, 9:30 pm; Sat. & Sun. 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm, 6:30 pm, 8:30 pm, 9:30 pm; Mon. & Wed. 12:20 pm, 1:20 pm, 3:20 pm, 4:30 pm, 6:20 pm, 7:30 pm, 9:20 pm; Tues. 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm, 6:30 pm, 8:30 pm, 9 pm, 9:40 pm Shirobako The Movie (TBA): Tues. 7 pm (Subtitled) The Secret Life of Pets (PG): Thurs. 12:30 pm Stillwater (R): Thurs. 12:50 pm, 2:50 pm, 6 pm, 9:10 pm; Fri. & Sat. 12 pm, 3:15 pm, 6:40 pm, 9:45 pm; Sun. 11:10 am, 3:10 pm, 6:40 pm, 9:45 pm; Mon. & Wed. 12 pm, 3:15 pm, 6:30 pm, 9 pm; Tues. 12:20 pm, 3:45 pm, 6:40 pm, 9:45 pm The Green Knight (R): Thurs. 12:20 pm, 3:20 pm, 6:20 pm, 9:20 pm; Fri., Sat. & Sun. 12:10 pm, 3:20 pm, 6:40 pm, 9:50 pm; Mon. & Wed. 12:10 pm, 3:20 pm, 6:40 pm, 9:40 pm; Tues. 12 pm, 3:10 pm, 6:40 pm, 9:50 pm Old (PG13): Thurs. 1:50 pm, 4:30 pm, 7:10 pm, 9:50 pm; Fri., Sat., Sun. & Tues. 11:20 am, 2 pm, 4:40 pm, 7:20 pm, 10 pm; Mon. & Wed. 1:30 pm, 4:10 pm, 6:50 pm, 9:30 pm Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins (PG13): Thurs. 12:10 pm, 4 pm, 6:50 pm, 9:40 pm Space Jam: A New Legacy (PG): Thurs. 6:10 pm; Fri. 11:10 am, 1 pm, 2:50 pm, 7:10 pm, 10 pm; Sat. 11:10 am, 1 pm, 3:40 pm, 6:20 pm, 9 pm; Sun. 12:20 pm, 2:20 pm, 4 pm, 6:20 pm, 9 pm; Mon. & Wed. 1 pm, 3:40 pm, 6:20 pm, 9:40 pm; Tues. 1 pm, 3:40 pm, 6:20 pm, 10:05 pm Black Widow (PG13): Thurs. 2 pm, 5 pm, 6 pm, 9 pm; Fri., Sat., Sun. & Tues. 11:50 am, 3 pm, 6:10 pm 9:20 pm; Mon. & Wed. 12 pm, 3 pm, 6 pm, 9:10 pm
The Boss Baby: Family Business (PG): Thurs. 12:45 pm, 3:20 pm F9 The Fast Saga (PG13): Thurs. 12:30 pm, 3:30 pm
Local Music Highlight
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ON STAGE The Importance of Being Earnest · Mon.-Thurs. 8/2-8/5, hosted by the Wausau East End Players at the Wausau East High School Black Box Theater, Wausau. Oscar Wilde comedy about two men who change their identities to be with their lovers. Masks are optional but if diagnosed, waiting for testing or sick with Covid-19, stay home. Starts at 7 pm. $10. Call or text 715-581-3150 for tickets MC Country Fest · Wed. 8/4-Sat. 8/7, hosted by MC Festivals, Gleason. Karaoke w/Maddog in the Booze Bar at 7 pm on 8/4. Country music lineup: 8/5 Lovin Country at 3 pm, Bobby Darren & Sheila Marie Country Show at 6 pm, Danny Darren and the Drifting Cowboys at 9 pm; 8/6 Jason McNabb & Guest at 3:30 pm, Randall King at 7 pm, Grand Union at 9:30 pm; 8/7 Whiskey Ticks at 12 pm, Sweet Tea Trio at 5 pm, Ricochet at 6 pm and Dustin Lee at 9:30 pm. Wed. Free. Thurs. $10 day pass. Fri., and Sat. $25 day pass. $60 season pass. $60 camping pass. Tickets at mcfests.com Gazebo Nights: Bryce Thomachefsky · Thurs. 8/5, Normal Park, Merrill. Acoustic country & variety. 5 pm. 715-536-6972 Gazebo Nights: Rising Phoenix · Thurs. 8/5, Normal Park, Merrill. 70s-90s rock & classic rock. 6 pm. 715-536-6972 Levitt Amp Concert Series: Shamarr Allen · Thurs. 8/5, Pfiffner Park, Stevens Point. Rap, hip-hop, blues, jazz, country. 6 pm. Createportagecounty.org Appalachian Road Show · Thurs. 8/5, Campanile Center for the Arts, 141 W Milwaukee St, Minocqua. Acoustic ensemble that plays music such as traditional Americana, bluegrass, folk songs and their own original music. Starts at 7 pm. $15-$28. campanilecenter.org Highway 51 Wood and Wire Sessions · Thurs. 8/5, Whitewater Music Hall, Wausau. Music performance by Handpicked and Dale Reichert. Starts at 7 pm. $5. 715-298-3202 The Rockin’ Tale of Snow White · Fri.-Sun 8/6-8/8, Jensen Community Center, 487 N Main St, Amherst. A humorous play based off the story Snow White. Starts at 7 pm on Fri., 2 shows at 2 pm and 6 pm on Sat., and 2 pm show on Sun. $8.50 per ticket. https://jensencenter.org/events-calendar/ summer-musical-tickets/
John Mueller’s Winter Dance Party · Fri. 8/6, hosted by the Grand Theater, 401 N 4th St, Wausau. Watch a re-creation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and Big Bopper’s final tour. Starts at 7:30 pm. $25. Tickets.grandtheater.org Debussy and Dvorak · Sat. 8/7, hosted by South Beach Up North at the Chestnut Center for the Arts, Marshfield. Listen to Debussy Piano Trio in G minor and Dvorak Piano Trio No. 4 in E minor. Starts at 4 pm. $5 adults and free for kids 10 and under. http://www.sobechamberensemble.org/ ThePunkRocketeer, Wilted and CASHED · Sat. 8/7, Sawmill Brewing Company, Merrill. Punk. 7 pm. Free. 715-722-0230 The Sapsuckers · Sat. 8/7, Whitewater Music Hall, Wausau. Original country/Americana. 7 pm. $5 cover. 715-298-3202 Northbound Train · Sun. 8/8, Renee’s Red Rooster Bar and Grill, Stevens Point. Variety. 3 pm. 715-344-9825 Debussy and Dvorak · Sun. 8/8, hosted by South Beach Up North at the Woodson Art Museum, Wausau. Listen to Debussy Piano Trio in G minor and Dvorak Piano Trio No. 4 in E minor. Starts at 6 pm. Free. http://www.sobechamberensemble.org/ Notes at Night: Max Koepke · Wed. 8/11, Mathias Mitchell Public Park, Stevens Point. Classic rock. 5:30 pm. Stevenspoint.com Concerts on the Square: Windsor Drive · Wed. 8/11, 400 Block, downtown Wausau. Indie pop. Free. 6 pm. Wausauevents.org Moon Dance Festival · Thurs. 8/12-Mon. 8/16, hosted at MC Festival Grounds, Gleason. Bluegrass/folk music. Starts at 12 pm. $120 general admission; includes camping. More info at moondancemusicfestival.net. Music lineup: Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, Spafford, Old Salt Union, Useful Jenkins, Mungion, Ifdakar, Feed the Dog, Possessed by Paul James, Cosmic Railroad, Billy Bronsted & The Loot, Kalani, Good Morning Bedlam, Pine Travelers, Laura Bomber, Jon Schinke, Burnt Toast & Jam, Grassfed, Red Ben & the Missing Miles Shakespeare in the Gardens: Twelfth Night · Thurs. 8/12Sat. 8/14, Monk Botanical Gardens, Wausau. Bring chairs and blankets and watch Out of the Woods Theatre’s performance of Shakespeare’s romance comedy Twelfth Night. Starts at 5 pm. $20 adult non members, $18 adult members, children 18 and under $15 nonmembers and $13 members. www.monkgardens.org Max Koepke · Thurs. 8/12, Helene’s Hilltop Orchard, Merrill. Classic rock. 6 pm. 715-351-1207 The Fab Four · Thurs. 8/12, hosted by the Grand Theater, 401 N 4th St, Wausau. Watch a Beatle’s tribute. Starts at 7:30 pm. $35. Tickets.grandtheater.org Hope in the Park · Sun. 8/15, Marathon Park, Wausau. Concert performed by Jeremy Camp. Starts at 2 pm. Free. https://89q.org/
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Stevens Point Farmers Market · Every day from May thru Oct. Located at Mathias Mitchell Public Square, Stevens Point. Opens 6:30 am. https://www.stevenspointfarmersmarket.com Rothschild Farmers Market · Daily thru Sept. Located at Rothschild Pavilion, Rothschild. Starts at 3 pm. 920-639-0293 Mosinee Farmers Market · Tuesdays from June thru Oct. Located at River Park, Mosinee. Starts at 11 am. www.mosineechamber.org Wausau Farmers Market · Wednesdays and Saturdays from May thru Oct. Located on River Drive, Wausau. Opens 7 am. www.farmersmarketofwausau.com Aspirus Wausau Farmers Market · Every Thursday, Located at Aspirus Corporate Parking Lot, 2200 Westwood Dr, Wausau. Opens 9 am. Aspirus.org Good News Project Laptop E-cycle · Fridays throughout the year. Safely recycle your old laptop for free at 1106 N 5th St, Wausau. All laptop recycling free for 2021 only! 9 am to 4 pm. 715-843-5985 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 CWOCC Group Rides · Thursdays, hosted by the Central Wisconsin Offroad Cycling Coalition at Nine Mile Country Forest, Wausau. Go for a group bike ride. Event takes place throughout the summer every Thursday evening. Starts at 6 pm. Free. Cwocc.org 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 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. Recycling Education Kiosk in the Park · Every day thru Labor Day weekend, located at the Green Circle trail near the Wisconsin River between Pfiffner Park and Bukolt Park. Use the kiosk to learn about waste reduction and tips on recycling. https://www.recyclingconnections.org/ Wednesday Night Pokémon · Wednesdays, The Gaming Emporium, 4317 Stewart Ave, Wausau. Pokémon trading card game night every Wednesday. Starts at 5 pm. Free. 715-298-4073
EVENTS/SPECTATOR SPORTS “Bloomin’ Greenhouse Tour”-2021 · Sat. 5/15 thru Sun. 10/31, hosted by the Clark County Economic Development Corporation & Tourism Bureau at the Garden Center Headquarters, Clark County, WI. Enjoy a tour in 21 gigantic greenhouses throughout Clark County consisting of over 100,000 plants of many varieties. No cost. For a brochure, call 715-255-9100 or visit www.clarkcountywi.org Central Wisconsin Water Ski Shows · Tuesdays 6/1-8/31 and Thursdays 6/3-8/26, enjoy water ski performances and free popcorn. Free but donations welcomed. Tuesdays at DC Everest Park, 1800 S 3rd Ave, Wausau. Thursdays at South Beach Bay, 4480 Park Road, Mosinee. Shows start at 6:30 pm. Cwwaterwalkers.com or 715-409-9276 2021 Lunch by the River · Every Thurs. 6/3-8/26, hosted by the Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce at Veterans’ Memorial Park, Wisconsin Rapids. Enjoy live entertainment and lunch from local restaurants and food trucks. Starts at
WINDSOR DRIVE WEDNESDAY, AUG. 11, THE 400 BLOCK, WAUSAU Yep, they’re a real Wausau-born band done good — indie band Windsor Drive will be taking the stage at the 400 Block for one of the last Concerts on the Square series, and it shouldn’t be missed. Started in Wausau in 2006 throwing their own shows in VFWs and bowling alleys, Windsor Drive moved to Texas, worked with an EMI producer to put out the release Meet the Tide in 2008. That led to several more albums and tours throughout the US, Europe and Japan. Windsor Drive has a very indie pop kind of sound that reminds one of the late 90s early 2000s, with just a little bit of bite to it. 6-8 pm, no charge. 11:30 am. Free. More info at Wisconsinrapidschamber.com Cop Shoppe Polka Sundays · Sun. 6/6-8/29, Cop Shoppe, Wausau. Every Sunday until Labor Day, Cop Shoppe will be hosting Polka performances. Listen to Pam & Scott, R&R Band, and Mijal & Son. Events start at 1 pm. No cost. 715-845-2030 Dining on the Street · Wed. and Sat. 6/9-9/15, hosted by Wausau River District at downtown Wausau, 3rd Street. Dine outdoors at participating restaurants downtown and enjoy live music. Event starts at 5 pm. Free. wausauriverdistrict.org/dining-on-the-street Side Quests: Family Board Game Night · Thurs. 7/15-8/26, hosted by Evercon Gaming Convention at The Gaming Emporium, 4317 Stewart Ave, Wausau. Play some board games every Thursday. Starts at 5:30 pm. Free. 715-298-4073 Book-of-the-Month-Club: “In Five Years” by Rebecca Serle · Mon. 8/2-8/31, hosted by the Marathon County Public Library at MCPL Athens. Pick up a copy of the book and some questions and comments. Call 715-257-7292 for more info Grab & Go Macramé Keychain for Adults · Mon. 8/2-8/31, hosted by the Marathon County Public Library at all MCPL locations. Grab a kit to make a macramé keychain. Free. Call 715-261-7230 for more info Wisconsin Valley Fair · Tues.-Sun. 8/3-8/8, Marathon Park, Wausau. Check out the carnival, concerts and more. Concert lineup: Tues: Vic Ferrari, Wed: Roots’n’Boots, Thurs: Randy Houser and Fri: Ezra Ray Hart. Concerts start at 7:30 pm and fair opens at 12 pm. Daily admission $6 adult before noon, $9 after noon, Free for kids 10 and under. Wristbands $30. www.wisconsinvalleyfair.com Friends of MCPL Book Sale · Wed.-Sat. 8/4-8/7, hosted by Friends of MCPL at 300 N First St, Wausau. Books, CDs, TV movies, artwork, board games and puzzles for sale. Members only sale starts at 5 pm on 8/4. Starts at 9:30 am for the general public on the remaining days. All you can fit in a bag for $6 on 8/7. https://www.mcpl.us/events/10498 Fun@5 with La Taqueria Mexican Street Food. · Thurs. 8/5,
hosted by the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce at La Taqueria, Wausau. Network with others and enjoy appetizers and beverages. You can also get a chance to win door prizes. Must be 21 or older. Starts at 5 pm. $10 members online, $15 members at the door, $20 non members online, and $25 non members at the door. wausauchamber.com Return to Rock Ridge Orchard · Thurs. 8/5, hosted by Rock Ridge Orchard at 128752 State Hwy 153, Edgar. Enjoy homemade pizza and country music from Thompson Station. No carry-ins. Bring your own lawn chair. Starts at 6 pm. Free. http://rockridgeorchard.com/ Wis. Woodchucks · Thurs.-Fri. 8/5-8/6, 324 E Wausau Ave, Wausau. Woodchucks vs. Battle Creek Bombers. Starts at 4:05 pm on 8/5 and 5:35 pm on 8/6. $9 general admission. Woodchucks.com Bring Your Dog to the Movies Night · Thurs. 8/5, Willow Springs Garden, Wausau. Watch a movie with your dog. Pets must be leashed and vaccinated. Concessions for sale on-site. Bring your own chair or blanket. Seating starts at 6 pm. Movie starts at 7 pm. Free. 715-675-1171 Musky Jamboree Street Party · Fri. 8/6, hosted by Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce located between Coontail & Sauter Buildings, Boulder Junction. Enjoy beverages and music from Hip Pocket. Starts at 7 pm. Free. 715-385-2400 Musky Fun Run · Sat. 8/7, hosted by Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce at Boulder Junction Baseball Park, Boulder Junction. Go for a 5k or 10k run. Starts at 8 am. Free. 715-385-2400 Art Attack · Sat. 8/7, East Main Street, Merrill. Check out chalk artwork, participate in art projects, enjoy live music, dancing and food. Starts at 10 am. Free. www.merrillchamber.org State Park Speedway · Sat. 8/7, State Park Speedway, Wausau. TUNDRA SLM & TUNDRA Support Divisions. Fan gate opens at 4:30 pm, race starts at 7 pm. Stateparkspeedway.com
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64th Annual Musky Jamboree · Sun. 8/8, hosted by Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Boulder Junction. Car show, arts and crafts booths, food booth, kids casting contest, flea market, live entertainment and more. Starts at 9 am. Free. 715-385-2400 Wisconsin Valley Coin Club’s Annual Show · Sun. 8/8, Quality Inn, 2901 Hummingbird Rd, Wausau. Meet currency collectors; check out kid’s activity table, free door prizes, raffles and collectors’ exhibit. Starts at 9 am. Free admission. 715-574-2777 Marathon City Book Club: “The Story of the Trapp Family Singers” by Maria A. Trapp · Mon. 8/9, hosted by the Marathon County Public Library at MCPL Marathon City. Meet with other book lovers and discuss Trapp’s story. Starts at 5:45 pm. No cost. Call 715-443-2775 for more info Hatley Book Club: “The Great Peshtigo Fire” by Peter Pernin · Tues. 8/10, hosted by the Marathon County Public Library at MCPL Hatley. Meet other book lovers to discuss Pernin’s book. Starts at 1 pm. No cost. Call 715-446-3537 for more info Gather by the Gazebo · Tues. 8/10, hosted by the Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce at Rome Town Center, Rome. Enjoy music from Bob Allen and food from Fusco’s Chow Bella. Starts at 5:30 pm. Free. 715-422-4859 Wis. Woodchucks · Tues. 8/10, 324 E Wausau Ave, Wausau. Woodchucks vs. Wisconsin Rapids Rafters. Starts at 5:35 pm. $9 general admission. Woodchucks.com DIY Burlap Sunflower Wreath-Adult Craft Class · Tues. 8/10, hosted by the Chestnut Center for the Arts, 208 S Chestnut Ave, Marshfield. Craft a sunflower wreath from burlap. Event has limited seating. Starts at 6 pm. $40. Chestnutarts.org Lincoln County Fair · Wed.-Sun. 8/11-8/15, hosted at Merrill Festival Grounds, 2001 E 2nd St., Merrill. 133rd Annual Fair with entertainment, animal judging, rides, food, exhibits and more. Free admission. www.merillchamber.org Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church Community Rummage Sale · Thurs.-Fri. 8/12-8/13, hosted by Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church at 503 Schmidt Ave, Rothschild. Clothes, gadgets, toys, books, household items and more. Starts at 8 am. Mtcalvaryrothschild.org State Park Speedway · Thurs. 8/12, State Park Speedway, Wausau. SLM, Bandos & Support Divisions. All you can eat corn & tap beer $12. Fan gate opens at 4:30 pm, race starts at 7 pm. Stateparkspeedway.com Log Jam Festival · Fri.-Sun. 8/13-8/15, Mosinee, Wisconsin. Experience outdoor activities like canoeing, music, food and more. Live music lineup: Fri: Volk, Jerry Schmitt Band, Adrian and Meredith. Sat: Hooten and Hollers, Lillie Mae, Cat Plan, Tyler Shae & friends. Sun: Hocus Polkas. Starts at 4 pm. Admission is free. Logjamfestival.org Wis. Woodchucks · Fri. 8/13, 324 E Wausau Ave, Wausau. Woodchucks vs. Wisconsin Rapids Rafters. Starts at 5:35 pm. $9 general admission. Woodchucks.com 41st Annual Antigo Tater Trot · Sat. 8/14, City Park, Antigo. Fundraising walk/race for all ages. Proceeds go to the Antigo High School cross country/track teams and other community organizations. 1 mile race starts at 8:30 am, 10k run at 9 am, and 3.75 mile walk/run at 9:05 am. $5 for the mile, $30 for 10k and 3.75 mile. www.antigotatertrot.com
OUTDOORS 2-Man Lantern League · Wed. 5/5-8/25, hosted by the Bullseye Golf Club, 2800 Ridgewood Trail, Wisconsin Rapids. Men can partner up for a 9 hole golf match. Starts at
ACA membership, helmet, boat floatation, life jacket required. Starts at 10 am. $20 per day, $30 per weekend, $10 ACA fee. www.wausauwhitewater.org Cancer Fight Golf Outing · Sun. 8/8, Bullseye Golf Club, 2800 Ridgewood Trail, Wisconsin Rapids. 18 holes golf with lunch, dinner, basket raffles and more. Starts at 11 am. $180/pair or $320/foursome. 715-660-6571 or 715-323-4240 Dog Gone Pool Party · Sun. 8/8, Memorial Pool, Wausau. Go swimming with your dog. Dogs must be vaccinated. Those attending must be at least 13 years old or older. Starts at 1 pm. $10. 715-261-1550 Wild Wednesdays-Laughing with the Animals · Wed. 8/11, hosted at Wildwood Zoo, Marshfield. Learn about live creatures, animal artifacts, songs and stories. Masks required. Starts at 11 am and 1 pm. Free. 715-384-4642 ext. 0 Animal Quest · Wed. 8/11, Helen’s Zoo House, 1911 Gaynor Ave, Wisconsin Rapids. Learn about, see, and touch unusual animals. Starts at 11 am and 1 pm. Free. 715-423-3863 Movin with the Mayor-Open Yoga · Thurs. 8/12, 400 Block, Wausau. Do some yoga with Mayor Katie. Bring your own yoga mat or use the grass. Starts at 5 pm. Free. 715-261-1550 Self- Guided Interpretative Hikes—Wildlife of the Native Prairies · Fri.-Thurs. 8/13-9/9, hosted at Mead Wildlife Area, Milladore. Explore wildlife from native prairies. Daylight Hours. Free. Meadwildlife.org Paddle Quest 2021 · Sat.-Sun. 8/14-8/15, hosted at Bukolt Park, Stevens Point. Go on an adventure across the river, meet other people, solve puzzles and complete challenges. Starts at 8 am. $75 per team. Paddlequest.org History Hike · Sat. 8/14, hosted by the Friends of Rib Mountain State Park, Grouse Ln, Rib Mountain. Go hiking and learn about Rib Mountain’s history. Starts at 10 am. Free. Ribmountain.org/events Summer Game Fishing · Sun. 8/15, hosted by Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce at the Lions Pavilion behind the Community Center on Hwy M, Boulder Junction. Learn about the types of fish you can catch during the summer. Starts at 7 pm. Free. https://boulderjct.org American Black Bear-Naturalist Guided Hike · Wed. 8/18, hosted at Mead Wildlife Area, Milladore. Go on a hike and learn about bears. Starts at 10 am. Free. Email Pamela. resech@wisconsin.gov to register
Wild Wednesdays-Insect Ambassadors · Wed. 8/18, hosted at Wildwood Zoo, Marshfield. Learn everything you need to know about insects. Masks required. Starts at 11 am and 1 pm. Free. 715-384-4642 ext. 0 IRONBULL Underdown Trail Races · Sat. 8/21, hosted by IronBull at W3221 Copper Lake Ave, Gleason. Run 50k, half marathon or full marathon after the Thunderdown bikers. Starts at 9:30 am. $60-$85. www.ironbull.org/underdown-details Wausau Marathon · Sat. 8/21, hosted by the City of Wausau at Marathon Park, Wausau. Run a half or full marathon. Full marathon starts at 7 am and half marathon starts at 7:20 am. $95-$300. www.visitwausau.com/wausau-marathon Rec Release · Sat. 8/21-Sun. 8/22, hosted at Wausau Whitewater, 200 River Dr, Wausau. Paddle or slalom in the waters. ACA membership, helmet, boat floatation, life jacket required. Starts at 10 am. $20 per day, $30 per weekend, $10 ACA fee. www.wausauwhitewater.org Fireflies at Sunset-Naturalist Guided Hike · Sat. 8/21, hosted at Mead Wildlife Area, Milladore. Go on a hike and observe fireflies. Starts at 7 pm. Free. Email joan.voigt@wisconsin. gov to register Jigging for Walleyes · Sun. 8/22, hosted by Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce at the Lions Pavilion behind the Community Center on Hwy M, Boulder Junction. Learn how to catch walleyes. Starts at 7 pm. Free. https://boulderjct.org Bicycle Adventure Extravaganza VIII · Mon.-Sat. 8/23-8/28, hosted by PABS Point Area Bicycle Service at 1311 Strongs Ave, Stevens Point. Go on a bicycle scavenger hunt from 8/23-8/27 and finish with challenges and after-party at Iverson Park on 8/28. Starts at 7 am. Free. www.pointareabicycleservice.com/community-rides “Just Ducky”-Naturalist Guided Hike · Mon. 8/23, hosted at Mead Wildlife Area, Milladore. Learn about ducks at the Mead. Starts at 4:30 pm. Free. Email Pamela.resech@wisconsin.gov to register Family Fall Fishing · Sun. 8/29, hosted by Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce at the Lions Pavilion behind the Community Center on Hwy M, Boulder Junction. Learn how to catch fish during the fall. Starts at 7 pm. Free. https://boulderjct.org David Stokes-Laughing with Animals · Tues. 8/31, Helen’s
PUNK TAKES THE MILL SATURDAY AUG. 7, SAWMILL BREWING COMPANY, MERRILL Yes, there is a reason to go Merrill! (Just kidding Merrill, you have a pie store too). The Sawmill Brewing Company is ordinarily a pretty chill place, but it’s about the get punked as three punk bands set their site on the venue this Saturday. ThePunkRocketeer kicks things off with a blend of cover and original punk, followed by the emo-pop-punk band Wilted. Closing the show will be CASHED, with its modern-Jane’s Addiction-style punk. Taking that punk music and add some of the delicious and slightly dangerous brews on offer at Sawmill Brewing Company and it sounds like a recipe for one fun night. 7 pm, no cover.
Zoo House, 1911 Gaynor Ave, Wisconsin Rapids. Learn animals through stories, songs and riddles. Starts at 11 am and 1 pm. Free. 715-423-3863 Birkie Trail Run Festival · Fri. & Sat. 9/24-9/25, hosted by the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation at Cable, WI. Choose between several races to participate in. Register online by 7 pm on 9/24. First race starts at 5:30 am. Ticket prices online. https://www.birkie.com/run/events/birkie-trail-run/ Third Annual Ice Age Hike-a-thon · Sat. 9/25, hosted by Central Moraines Chapter at the Dells of Eau Claire, Aniwa. Create your own round trip hike or choose between two options: self-paced hike along the Dells Segment or guided loop hike along the Ice Age trail. Snacks bar, breakfast foods and drinks available. T-shirts available for $5 donation. Starts at 8 am. $20 adults, free for ages 18 and under. https://www.iceagetrail.org/event/hike-a-thon-centralmoraines-chapter/ 2021 Ultra Trail 15k/50k · Sat. 10/2, hosted by IronBull at State Park Speedway, 147711 N Mountain Rd, Wausau. Put your body to the test with a 15k or 50k race along the Rib Mountain trail. Starts at 6 am. From now to 8/31, 85$ for 15k race and $125 for 50k race. For more details on pricing, additional information and registration go to https://www.ironbull.org/ultra-marathon-details Red Granite Grinder · Sat. 10/16, hosted by IronBull at downtown Wausau on the 400 Block. Choose between 85 miles, 50 miles, 144 miles and 12 miles and ride along the gravel trails through the Wausau area. 12 mile ride is recreational, timed, non-competitive and great for the family. Starts at 6 am. Costs $90 for 144 miles, $70 for 85 miles or 50 miles, and $35 for 12 miles (free for ages 18 and under). For more info or registration visit https://www.ironbull.org/red-granite-grinder-details Group Hike · Sat. 11/13 and 12/11, hosted by the Friends of Rib Mountain State Park, Rib Mountain. Go hiking on the second Saturday of each month. Starts at 10 am. Free. Ribmountain.org/events
LECTURES/WORKSHOPS Park Stories-Rib Mountain State Park · Thurs. 8/5, hosted online the Marathon County Historical Society. Learn about the history of Rib Mountain State Park. Starts at 12:30 pm. Free. On Facebook Live Mental Health First Aid Training · Fri. 8/6, Mon. 9/20, Wed. 10/6 & Mon. 11/8, hosted online by Extension Wood County. Learn how to identify mental illness and provide care. Starts at 9 am. Free. tinyurl.com/UW21MHFA Listening Session for American Rescue Plan Funding · Tues. 8/10, hosted by Human Resources, Finance and Property Committee of the Marathon County Board of Supervisors at the Marathon County Courthouse, Assembly Room, Wausau. Provide input as to how the funds through the American Rescue Plan should be allocated. Starts at 5:30 pm. Free. 715-432-8034 Listening Session for American Rescue Plan Funding · Tues. 8/17, hosted by Human Resources, Finance and Property Committee of the Marathon County Board of Supervisors at the Hatley Public Library, Community Room, Hatley. Provide input as to how the funds through the American Rescue Plan should be allocated. Starts at 5:30 pm. Free. 715-432-8034 From Wheat to Dairy Farms: How Wisconsin Became America’s Dairyland · Sat. 8/21, hosted online the Marathon County Historical Society. Learn about the history of Wisconsin’s transition from wheat farming to dairy farming. Starts at 2 pm. Free. On Facebook Live
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$169 per class. More info online at www.uwsp.edu Minecraft Modders · Mon.-Fri. 8/9-8/13, hosted online by UWSP. Children can learn about game modding from Minecraft. For ages 8-14. Starts at 8:30 am or 12:30 pm. Tuition is $169. More info online at www.uwsp.edu Out of this World Artventure Camp · Mon.-Fri. 8/9-8/13, hosted by Center for the Visual Arts, Wausau. For children ages 6-12 who are interested in creating space themed artwork. Starts at 9 am. $115. www.cvawausau.org Camp Wildwood: ZooOlympics · Mon.-Tues. & Thurs.-Fri. 8/9-8/10 & 8/12-8/13, Wildwood Park, Marshfield. Test your physical fitness against the zoo animals. For ages 8-12. Starts at 9 am. $80. https://www.ci.marshfield.wi.us/ Family Story Time: Music! · Tues. 8/10, hosted online by Marathon County Public Library. Listen to some stories about music. Starts at 10 am. Free. Available on MCPL’s Youtube. Little Naturalist Storytime-“Pond Life”· Tues. & Thurs. 8/10 & 8/12, hosted at Mead Wildlife Area, Milladore. Learn about food sources for animals that are found in ponds and study aquatic wildlife. Starts at 10 am. Free. Meadwildlife.org Outdoor Story Time · Tues. 8/10, hosted by Marathon County Public Library at MCPL Hatley, 435 Curtis Ave, Hatley. Listen to some stories outdoors. Bring chairs, blankets or snacks if you want. Starts at 10:30 am. Free. 715-446-3537 Chalkfest Story Time · Wed. 8/11, hosted by Marathon County Public Library at MCPL Stratford, 213201 Scholar St., Stratford. Listen to some stories about chalk art. Bring chairs, blankets or snacks if you want. Starts at 10:30 am. Free. 715-687-4420 Children’s Shakespeare Festival · Thurs. 8/12-Sat. 8/14, hosted by Monk Botanical Gardens, Wausau. Bring chairs and blankets and watch Shakespeare’s comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Starts at 2 pm. $5 members, $8 nonmembers, free for ages 3 and under. www.monkgardens.org 3D Game Design with Unity (Virtual) · Mon.-Fri. 8/16-20, hosted online by UWSP. Children ages 8-14 can learn how to make 3D models with Unity. Starts at 8:30 am or 12:30 pm. Tuition is $135 or $169 depending on classes taken. More info online at www.uwsp.edu Code Breakers · Mon.-Fri 8/16-8/20, hosted online by UWSP. Children can learn how to code in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. For ages 8-14. Starts at 8:30 am or 12:30 pm. $169. www.uwsp.edu Family Story Time: Pizza! · Tues. 8/17, hosted online by Marathon County Public Library. Listen to some stories about pizza. Starts at 10 am. Free. Available on MCPL’s Youtube. Little Naturalist Storytime-“History of the Mead Wildlife Area” · Tues. & Thurs. 8/17 & 8/19, hosted at Mead Wildlife Area, Milladore. Learn about the history of the Mead Wildlife Area. Starts at 10 am. Free. Meadwildlife.org
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Los Victors opened last January in the former A&W restaurant on Merrill Avenue The American Dream is being served in hard and soft taco shells on Merrill Avenue in Wausau. Los Victors Mexican Food California Style #6 has been a presence in the community since January in the former A&W restaurant. The burgeoning chain is the brainchild of Victor Bustos and has a location in Stevens Point and others in the western United States. Bustos came to Wisconsin after overseeing eateries in California and began his entrepreneurial journey in 2006. At this point he had finally saved the more than $70,000 needed for his first location. He is a father, lives his dream and has experienced the trials and tribulations which come with being a success in the hospitality sector. “Everything is possible,” Bustos said in a phone interview. “Nothing is easy but I have good employees and family help. The support is so great and I am thankful people are working hard.” Visitors to Los Victors can get offerings such as burritos, chimichangas, churros, tacos and enchiladas. In contrast to conventional Mexican food and Tex-Mex the well-travelled and culinarily experienced are familiar with, the California blend offered here and elsewhere typically has lighter ingredients and fresh vegetables. Bustos added he did not see much of this style in the area and absence was a major force for expanding his chain into Central Wisconsin. “Why not do something different?” he asked. “I wanted my business to be here and we are planning on opening another location in Schofield [and I have some other dreams as well].” The building was an A&W restaurant from 2001 to November 2019 prior to Los Victors. There was a drive-in restaurant at the site in the 1950s and 60s and even a Hardee’s in 1973. Those – as is often the case for so many in business – involve giving something back. “I want to make a big organization for those kids with autism,” Bustos said. “I have four kids and my one daughter is special needs. My kids are so much my principal motivation for all of this.” More days and orders will come and it is not known now whether these will have a side of success or struggle to accompany them. For the moment, customers are steady and those who have been say what Bustos and his team offer represents an ideal and will fill you to the brim. “It tastes really good and has really big portions, so go when you are hungry,” Grace Ohde said. “They are definitely [showing the dream to all]. When they first opened, I do not think they knew how big of a deal [a new Mexican restaurant] was. There is pretty much always demand.” Los Victors Mexican Food California Style #6 is located at 1205 Merrill Ave. The business can be reached by calling 715-679-3773 or by searching for their name on Facebook. Evan J. Pretzer is a freelance writer who contributes to City Pages. Find him on Twitter @ EvanJPretzer or at evanjpretzer.com.
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