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voCal EntErtainmEnt sPECialtY groUPs Jim Vollmer - Live Music Jim Vollmer (715) 341-7269 jimvmusic@yahoo.com Stevens Point Area School District (Choral) Kevin Morrissey 1201 North Point Drive Stevens Point, WI 54481 (715) 345-5633 Sweet Adelines / Sheer Happiness Quartet Karen George / Dolores Behling 1201 North Point Drive Stevens Point, WI 54481 (715) 592-4489 / (715) 344-6570
Stevens Point Barbershoppers & Quartets Steve Lane PO Box 482 Stevens Point, WI 54481 (715) 344-8772 The Madison Brass Louis "Sandy" LaClair 908 Birch Haven Circle Monona, WI 53716 (608) 221-2930
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EntErtainmEnt Planning ComPaniEs ACA Music & Entertainment Planner 2421 N. Mayfair Road Milwaukee, WI 53226 (414) 778-0600 (800) 279-7909 www.acaentertainment.com Fortune Talent Incorporated (Live Variety Bands & Mobile DJ's) Ted Gillick PO Box 1175 Appleton, WI 54912 (800) 472-3222 www.fortunetalent.com fortune@fortunetalent.com RSVP Events Dan or Sharon Ritter 1750 Prospect Ct. Suite 106 Appleton, WI 54914 (920) 733-7600 www.rsvpevents.org Windy City Corporate Events Patrick Lalley 2367 West Logan Blvd. Chicago, IL 60647 (773) 537-7523 www.WindyCityFieldhouse.com patrick@windycityfieldhouse.com
Dunn Entertainment (Bands, DJ’s, Entertainers & Staging) Pat Dunn PO Box 366 Plover, WI 54467 (715) 341-3967 Headliner Talent Marketing (Live Variety Bands) Steve Babb 39398 Moonlight Bay Trail Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 (218) 863-1367 www.headlinertalent.com htmbabb@loretel.net St. John Artists - Live Variety Bands Jon St. John PO Box 619 Neenah, WI 54957 (920) 722-2222 www.stjohn-artists.com 340 Division Street North Stevens Point, WI 54481 715-344-2556 or 800-236-4636 info@spacvb.com www.conventioncentral.org
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Bonnie Garrigan Leona Sweat Shelly Bauman Gary Brewer
(715) 886-5020 (715) 421-4477 (715) 345-2713 (715) 254-9100
John Byczynski Mike Dennis Leona Sweat Gary Mossak Wayne Jaworski Linda Konkol Pat Dunn Harvey Beadle Patty Meronek
(715) 457-2411 (715) 345-2183 (715) 421-4477 (715) 341-8530 (715) 421-1673 (715) 824-3950 (715) 341-3967 (715) 421-5520 (715) 321-2011
Jack Larsen Norm Dombrowski Butch Cyzan Jim Zblewski Tom Smrz Pat Zoromski Wally Robert Danczyk Jim Bronk Ray Konkol Duane Burclaw Max Kopchinski Ray Shuda
(715) 344-7327 (715) 344-8156 (715) 443-2699 (715) 344-5489 (715) 341-7292 (715) 446-3290 (715) 359-0193 (715) 341-4342 (715) 592-4528 (715) 824-3625 (715) 677-3515 (715) 592-4576 (715) 344-3524
George Bures Dave Kiepert John Knoke Otis McLennon Tom McComb Janet Stromberg
(715) 421-0285 (715) 345-5400 (715) 341-5293 (715) 346-2634 (715) 345-0490 (920) 863-8797 (715) 346-3107
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soloists/instrUmEntalists/CoFFEE HoUsE Tom Pease Tuck Pence Lon Doudna Phil John David Drake Warren Petryk
(715) 824-5881 (715) 356-9363 (715) 344-3374 (715) 676-2859 (414) 702-6053 (715) 878-4002
DisC JoCKEYs A. Jay's Disc Jockey Service Audio Entertainment A C Royal Entertainment Fortune Talent A Jock In A Box Dunn Entertainment Rock N Roll To Go Plus Music In Motion Sing That Tune Entertainment
(800) 924-2201 (800) 434-1610 (800) 236-3535 (800) 472-3222 (715) 344-8899 (800) 734-8122 (800) 799-4386 (800) 597-2789 (715) 570-5360
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vPat Pierce Professional Fishing Guide Fishing guide service Pat Pierce Lake DuBay Guide Service 715-693-4696 888-693-4696 www.patpierce.com ACA Music & Entertainment Provides bands, variety acts, DJ's, Small ensembles and soloists. 2421 N. Mayfair Road Milwaukee, WI 53226 414-778-0600 800-279-7909 www.acaentertainment.com Am I High Aviation Provides flight school and Speaker on topics related to flying Wanda Zuege 715-252-3326 www.amihighaviation.com wzuegeatp@sprintpcs.com American Legion Post 6 Color Guard Lou LaCroix 715-343-1947 Bartolotta Fireworks Company Inc. Provides fireworks for events. Jeffrey Bartolotta PO Box 51 Genesee Depot, WI 53127 262-968-4178 800-444-5705 www.bartolottafireworks.com Books Are Fun Book sale display with 10% of sales to you. Debbie Lemke 715-675-5532 Children's Entertainer Children's entertainer Ken Longquist 608-249-7714 David Zach, Futurist Speaker David Zach 414-278-0414 www.davidzach.com Eco-Building & Forestry, LLC Provides speakers on topics related to lakeshore restoration and sustainable living and landv
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scaping, tours of the Sustainable Landscape Center, as well as Brick Oven Cooking Classes. 1058 DuBay Drive Mosinee, WI 54455 715-344-2817 www.eco-buildingandforestry.com
Event Resources Presents, Inc. Provide entertainment purchasing, production coordination and marketing services for special events. 2131 S. Webster Ave. Suite 201 Green Bay, WI 54301 920-432-6678 www.eventresourcespresents.com
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Eventures LLC Event Planner Greg DieKroeger 3965 Lindstrom Lane Stevens Point, WI 54481 715-342-9446 QuistSpeaks, LLC Speaker, Business Coach and Consultant Everil Quist 432 Verrill Street Stevens Point, WI 54481 715-570-5551 www.QuistSpeaks.com Everil@QuistSpeaks.com Fish’n Fever Guide Service Fishing guide Cliff Jakusz 117 Greenbriar Avenue Stevens Point, WI 54481 715-345-1644 or 715-340-1052 Fred Scheer's Lumberjack Shows Traveling lumberjack shows Fred Scheer PO Box 221 Hayward, WI 54843 715-634-6923 www.scheerslumberjackshow.com scheers@chegnet.net Funny Farm Clowns & Associates Children's entertainer, clown, magician, balloon scuplturing, and comedy as well as peanut pedal powered tractor pulls. Jim Russell PO Box 393 Butler, GA 31006-0393 478-862-3372 www.dunebuggytheclown.com Game Plan Inc. Event Planner E6691 White Lake Weyauwega, WI 54983 920-867-2722
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Gary Tyson Entertainment Provides hypnotists, mentalists, comedians, ventriloquists, musical comedy,jugglers, magicians, childrens entertainers. Gary Tyson 60310 200 LN Mankato, MN 56001 888-237-2757 www.garytyson.com Hawaiian International Celebrations Authentic Hawaiian Luau Planners PO Box 483 Stevens Point, WI 54481 888-582-8386 www.authenticluau.com Ion Imagination Entertainment, Inc. interactive musical science adventure. PO Box 210943 Nashville, TN 37221 800-335-8672 www.flumpa.com flumpa@aol.com Jeffrey B. McMullen, CSP Professional Speaker Jeffrey B. McMullen 920-954-9300 jeff@jeffmcmullen.com Jason the Juggler Juggling, unicycling, and balloon artist Jason Huneke 507-398-2599 www.jasonthejuggler.com info@JasonTheJuggler.com John J. Mutter, Jr. Free-lance Writer, Speaker, Research John J. Mutter, Jr. N2787 McDonald Road Shawano, WI 54166 715-524-4520 www.burstonellc.com KG & The Ranger Musical yodeling show with additional cowboy entertainment available. Karen Gogolick 2517 Waunona Way Madison, WI 53713 888-440-0090 www.kgandtheranger.com v denotes perferred providers
kg@kgandtheranger.com Kenny Wallock’s Professional Guiding Fishing guide Ken Wallock 1728 Treder Ave. Stevens Point, WI 54481 715-341-5821 www.kennywallocksguiding.com kwallock@charter.net
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G.L. Berg Entertainment Provides comedians, hypnotists, bands, jugglers, magicians, a cappella, ventriloquists, speakers and more to fit your event. Tim Stevens 325 33rd Avenue N. Suite 106 St. Cloud, MN 56303 715-235-6330 www.glberg.com tim@glberg.com
Kick Ace Illusions Illusionist James Oksuita 715-321-0078 www.kickaceillusions.com james@kickaceillusions.com Kid Again Inflatable Fun Shows Inflatable activities and stage games. Rick Moody 113 Third Street South La Crosse, WI 54601 800-331-3787 www.kidagain.net Kristoffer Olson Magician Kristoffer Olsen 2285 Hallquist Avenue Red Wing, MN 55066 612-756-3520 www.kristofferolson.com/ Kristoffer_Olson@Bigfoot.com Mad Bomber Fireworks Production Provides fireworks for events. PO Box 418 Kingsbury, IN 46345 219-393-5051 800-MAD-BOMB info@madbomberfireworks.com Mana-Pasifika Cultural Entertainment Polynesian dance group, featuring custom designed services for events Senibua Tawawili 920-203-3414 www.mana-pasifika.com senibua@mana-pasifika.com Midwest Juggling Company Juggling, Comedy, Unicycling, stilt-walking, balloon sculpting, and plate spinning. Dan Kirk PO Box 51 Menasha, WI 54952 920-722-1881 www.dankirk.com Monster Mural Provides paintable mural activites 879 Springwood Drive North Salt Lake, UT 84054 801-296-6644 www.monstermural.com
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Moonlight Productions Casino Night Entertainment Larry Hoerter 3317 Olympia Ave. Stevens Point, WI 54481 715-342-5853
Nancy Schaperkotter AM, LCSW, CEAP Professional Speaker Nancy Schaperkotter 616 Michigan Ave. Stevens Point, WI 54481 715-342-8763 nancy@tznet.com “On the River” Guide Service Fishing guide Ron Schwarz 2142 Main Street Stevens Point, WI 54481 715-343-0373 www.innonmainstreet.com rschwarz1@charter.net Point Dance Ensemble Non-profit dance company of highly talented area dancers, dancing ballet, tap, jazz and modern dance. Pam Luedtke PO Box 704 Stevens Point, WI 54481 715-592-4140 www.pointdance.org Record A Hit Provides DJ’s, karaoke, inflatable attractions, carnival games, sports and table games, and novelty attractions. 4518 W. Irving Park Road Chicago, IL 60647 773-282-3000 www.recordahit.com Rivermoon Guide Service Fishing guide Mike Lazers 1822 West River Drive West Stevens Point, WI 54481 715-344-2879 www.muskyguidemikelazers.com musky54481@hotmail.com v denotes perferred providers
Roger Stauter Speaking, Inc. Inspiring, motivational, and humorous speaker. 3837 Monona Drive, #3 Madison, WI 53714 888-455-7771 www.somethingtochewon.com RSVP Events Full-service event planning. Dan or Sharon Ritter 1750 Prospect Ct. Suite 106 Appleton, WI 54914 920-733-7600 www.rsvpevents.org Skypainter Specialized fireworks shows Tom & Cindy Spranger 1030 Hearthstone Place Plover, WI 54467 715-340-8732 SBCTOM44@yahoo.com
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Music On the Move Plus, Incorporated Provides DJ services, team building and kids activites, sports themed activities, carnival and recreational games, concessions, game shows and casino nights. Brian Wenzel 6600 Industrial Loop Greendale, WI 53129 888-428-3866 www.motmplus.com www.hauntfestwi.com www.interactivegames.com
Rivers Plus Guiding Fishing guide Dave Kinney 715-570-8872 fishhunter@charter.net
Sing That Tune Entertainment Professional disc jockey and karaoke services. John Copps 591 Blackbird Lane Stevens Point, WI 54481 715-570-5360 www.singthattune.com bravoyazda@yahoo.com Synergy Leadership Group Speaker Ralph Heath 201 Main Street, Suite 902 La Crosse, WI 54601 608-785-1520 ralph@ralphheath.com www.ralphheath.com Talent Associates Incorporated Specialize in entertaiment for parties, festivals, banquets, and nightclubs. PO Box 588 Brookfield, WI 53008 262-790-0011 www.talentassoc.com The Ice Cream Machine Full-service ice cream truck. Tara Rabenberg 608-589-5575 www.theicecreammachine.com theicecreammachine@hotmail.com
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The Comedy Magic of Mike & Chris High energy humor and magic corporate entertainer. Mike, Chris 2261 Willow Way Drive Oshkosh, WI 54904 920-450-3117 www.vonmagic.com crcmagic@aol.com Tippy the Clown Professional clown 1737 Biscayne Road Stevens Point, WI 54481 715-344-2399
Wisconsin Professional Speakers Assn. Offers a database of speakers, trainers and consultants Terry Estness 2408 North 67th Street Wauwatosa, WI 53213 414-617-0880 terry@wisconsinspeakers.com www.WisconsinProfessionalSpeakers.com
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The Unique ESP Entertainer Provides unique show presenting various phases of ExtraSensory Perception David Ray PO Box 2543 Appleton, WI 54912 888-230-4644 www.DavidRayESP.com
World Footbag Champion Professional footbag (hacky sack) performer and instructor. Andy Linder 29W535 West Haladay Lane Geneva, IL 60134 630-879-8281 YMCA Provides healthy activities for children & adults 1000 Division Street Stevens Point, WI 54481 715-344-0537
Tomorrow River Family entertainers with dynamic combinations of music, comedy, storytelling, with guitar, banjo, dulcimer, jawharp, limberjack, and audience accompaniment. Robby Clement PO Box 165 Madison, WI 53701 608-423-3095 Wayne the Wizard Magician, ventriloquist, and balloon sculpturing, for stage and strolling. 709 Driving Hawk Trail Madison, WI 53713 608-274-9411 www.waynethewizard.com magic@waynethewizard.com Whiskey River Guide Service Fishing guide Mike Wiza 717 Franklin Street Stevens Point, WI 54481 715-341-1136 hotbite@charter.net Windy City Corporate Events Interactive programming for special events, featuring teambuilding Patrick Lalley 2367 West Logan Blvd. Chicago, IL 60647 (773) 537-7523 www.WindyCityFieldhouse.com patrick@windycityfieldhouse.com
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Valley Expo & Display Event & Display Assistance 6320 Monona Drive, Ste 404 Madison, WI 53716 608-221-4100 www.valleyexpodisplays.com
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vAmbrosia’s Caterer 192 Main Street South Amherst, WI 54406 715-824-2312
Kobussen Buses Ltd. 800-447-0117 Lamers Bus Lines 2611 W. Grand Ave. Wisconsin Rapids, WI 800-472-4868 www.lamerstour.com Progressive Travel B3872 Hwy 13 Spencer, WI 715-659-4391 Springer Tour & Travel E4129 Casey Lake Lane Ogdensberg, WI 800-287-5387
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vCharcoal Grill Caterer 190 Crossroads Drive Plover, WI 54467 715-295-0200 www.chargoalgrill.com vGrazies Italian Grill Caterer 5327 Hwy. 10 East Stevens Point, WI 54481 715-345-7808 www.graziesitaliangrill.com vSpiedini's Bar & Grill Caterer 1010 Post Road Plover, WI 54467 715-344-0160 www.spiedinis.com vSubway Caterer 5733 Windy Drive (Hwy 10) 135 North Division Street 201 West Clark Street 28 Park Ridge Drive Stevens Point, WI 54481 715-295-0804 Divinity Dining Unlimited Full service caterer 630-664-5740 www.divinitydining.com divinitydining@live.com Rockman's Catering Full service caterer 3462 Church Street Stevens Point, WI 54481 715-341-2552 www.rockmanscatering.com srockman@rockmanscatering.com
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arEa attraCtions vAltenburg’s Country Gardens 7020 Plover Road Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 715-421-2943 www.altenburgsfarm.com Family farm that offers strawberries, pumpkins and fun for the whole family. Available mid-June to mid July and late September through October 31 Reservations N/A Length: Varies Cost: Varies vA Victorian Swan on Water 1716 Water Street Stevens Point, WI 54481 715-345-0595 www.victorianswan.com Victorian 1886 home where history and comfort meet. Available Mon. - Sat. 2pm - 5pm Reservations Required Length: 30-60 min. Cost: $3/person vBlue Bead 1043 Main Street Stevens Point, WI 54481 715-344-1998 Bluebead@blue-bead.com Unique selection of beads, one of a kind jewelry and gifts. Offer classes and open for parties. Available Year round Reservations Required (for special events) Length: Varies Cost: N/A
education and art opportunities that are fun for the whole family. Available Wed. - Sat. 10am - 4pm Reservations N/A Length: N/A Cost: $2/person, children under age 1 are free Downtown Specialty Shops - Stevens Point Historic District Main Street Stevens Point, WI 54481 800-236-4636 www.stevenspoint.biz Visit over 30 specialty shops in the historic downtown of Stevens Point. Brochures are available from the Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. Available Year round Reservations N/A Length: N/A Cost: No charge vDreams of Yesteryear Bed & Breakfast 1100 Brawley Street Stevens Point, WI 54481 715-341-4525 www.dreamsofyesteryear.com/ National Historic Register Bed & Breakfast. Built in 1901, tour includes a brief history of the home and the family who occupied it. Available Mon. - Sat. 2pm - 5pm Reservations Required Length: N/A Cost: $3/person
vCentral Waters Brewery 351 Allen Street Amherst, WI 54406 715-824-2739 www.centralwaters.com Central Wisconsin’s premier craft brewery, brewing top quality ales and lagers for Wisconsin. Taproom open Fridays and Saturdays Available Year round Reservations N/A Length: N/A Cost: Varies
vHerrschners 2800 Hoover Road Stevens Point, WI 54481 715-341-8686 http://www.herrschners.com/ Herrschners produces the largest mail order craft catalog in the world. Filling millions of orders each year for needlecraft items, rug kits, Christmas crafts and more. Includes, prep and packaging area, shipping and outlet store. Available Mon. - Fri. 9am - 4pm Reservations N/A Length: 15-30 min Cost: No charge
vCentral Wisconsin Childrens Museum CenterPoint MarketPlace (JC Penney wing) Stevens Point, WI 54481 715-344-2003 www.cwchildrensmuseum.org For children ages 6 months - 12 years and their families. Interactive exhibits and activities provide informal
vKoerten Gallery LTD 2501 Church Street Stevens Point, WI 54481 715-341-7773 http://www.koertengallery.com/ One of the area's largest art galleries. It features wildlife and contemporary works by many of the nation's leading artists and regional favorites. Also offering limited edition
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print, original artwork and sculptures. Guided tour includes describing different forms of artwork, framing and matting. Available Tues., Thurs. & Fri. Reservations Required Length: 20-60 min vO’so Brewing Company 1812 Post Road Plover, WI 54467 715-254-2163 www.osobrewing.com Central Wisconsin’s newest and fastest growing microbrewery. Tours available. Available Year round Reservations N/A Length: N/A Cost: Varies vSentryWorld Sports Center 601 North Michigan Avenue Stevens Point, WI 54481 715-345-1600 www.sentryworld.com Overlook the flower hole on the 16th green, over 90,000 annuals. Group must schedule luncheon with tour. Available Seasonal: June - Sept., Mon-Fri. Reservations Required Length: 30 min Cost: No charge vStevens Point Brewery 2617 Water Street Stevens Point, WI 54481 715-344-9310 www.pointbeer.com The Stevens Point Brewery has been part of Stevens Point's heritage since 1857. Tour includes direct viewing of the brew house, packaging and shipping center. Available June - Aug.; Mon. - Sat. 11am 2pm, every hour. Sept. - May; Mon. - Fri. 11am Sat. 11am & 1:30pm Reservations Recommended for large groups Length: 45-60 min Cost: $3/person vStevens Point Sculpture Park 800 North Second Street Steevens Point,m WI 54481 www.stevenspointsculpturepark.com 20-acre sculpture park, featuring local, regional and national artists. Discover the unique connection between nature and art. Available Year round Reservations N/A Length: N/A Cost: N/A v
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vQ Gallery Artists’ Cooperative 1108 Main Street Stevens Point, WI 54481 715-345-2888 www.qartists.com Artist owned and operated gallery featuring original fine art for sale. Available Year round Reservations N/A Length: N/A Cost:: N/A
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vTomorrow River Gallery 182 S. Main Street Amherst, WI 54406 715-321-2142 www.tomorrowrivergallery.com Monthly exhibitions and rorigianl work by over 30 Central Wisconsin artists. Gifts, jewelry, accessories and cards, kid’s corner and decor Available April through December Reservations N/A Length: N/A Cost:: N/A Central Wisconsin Environmental Station 10186 County Road MM Amherst Junction, WI 54407 715-824-2428 http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/cwes/ A 300 acre environmental learning center and field station of the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point College of Natural Resources. It is located 17 miles east of Stevens Point on glacial Sunset Lake. Come and learn under towering trees. Available Year round Reservations Required Length: N/A Cost: Varies DuBay Cranberry Company 4040 A County Hwy E Junction City, WI 54443 715-457-6990 Tour a Central Wisconsin Cranberry Farm during the fall Harvest Season and experience the manufacturing process from bog harvesting to sorting and bagging. Available During Harvest, Oct. 1 - 20, (approx.) Mon. - Sat. 8am - 3pm Reservations N/A Length: 60-180 min Cost: No charge George W. Mead Wildlife Area Hwy 10 West to Hwy S (North) 6.2 miles 715-457-6771 This wildlife area is the third largest in the state and features 30,000 acres of recreational opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. Hunters
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can hunt bear, deer, ducks, geese and small game. Bikers and hikers can enjoy a 6.5 mile trail May 15 through September 1. Bird watching is always spectacular, 268 species of birds have been recorded here. A $2 million Education and Visitors Center opened in 2005. Available Year round Reservations N/A Length: N/A Cost: N/A Holly Shoppe (Lincoln Center) 1519 Water Street Stevens Point, WI 54481 715-346-1405 http://www.co.portage.wi.us/Aging/page 13.html Handcrafted gifts made by senior citizens of Portage County. Available During regularly scheduled hours Reservations Preferred Length: N/A Cost: No charge Korean War Memorial Worzalla Pines Park Plover, WI 54467 715-344-2556 http://www.koreanmemorial.org/ The Memorial Statuary is composed of five larger than life figures including a nurse, army and marine infantrymen, air force pilot and sailor. In the memorial, all five figures stand in memory of all veterans who served our state. Available Year round Reservations N/A Length: N/A Cost: No charge Lensmire's Village Gardens 2811 Porter Court Plover, WI 54467 715-341-4577 http://www.lensmiregardens.com/ This gardner's paradise features ponds, four acres of perennials and annuals. Available Hours vary Reservations Preferred Length: N/A Cost: No charge Okray Family Farms PO Box 489 3001 River Drive Plover, WI 54467 715-344-0918 www.okray.com Okray Family Farms started in 1905, and today the Okrays grow potatoes, sweet corn, field corn, and snap beans with a little luck and a lot of mechanization. v
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Available Year round Reservations Required Length: 30-45 min Cost: No charge Portage County Historical Museum PO Box 672 1475 Water Street Stevens Point, WI 54481 715-344-7607 http://www.pchswi.org/ Built in 1905, it was used as a synagogue until 1980, when it was transformed into a museum of Jewish heritage and display hall. Available Seasonal: June - Sept. Sat. only 1pm - 5pm Reservations N/A Length: N/A Cost: No charge
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Renew the Earth Institute, MREA 7558 Deer Road Custer, WI 54423 715-592-6595 http://www.the-mrea.org/ A demonstration site for solar, wind, and alternative construction technologies. Book room, library, fact sheets, and tours. Available Mon. - Fri. 10am - 4pm Reservations N/A Length: N/A Cost: No charge Schmeekle Reserve North Point Drive Stevens Point, WI 54481 715-346-4992 http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/schmeeckle/ Supported by the University of WI - Stevens Point, this facility provides visitors with an opportunity to enjoy wildlife and relax as you follow the reserve's walking trails and tour the Visitor's Center. Available Year round Reservations Preferred Length: N/A Cost: No charge University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Carlsten Art Gallery UWSP Noel Fine Arts Center Stevens Point, WI 54481 715-346-4797 www.uwsp.edu Features exhibitions of contemporary artwork by students, faculty, and guest artists. Gallery lectures and tours held periodically. Available Sept. - May Mon. - Wed. (during academic year) Reservations N/A Length: 15-20 min Cost: No charge
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University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Museum of Natural History 900 Reserve Street Stevens Point, WI 54481 715-346-2858 www.uwsp.edu This facility has one of the most complete collections of North American bird eggs and collections of Native American culture. Available Mon. - Fri. 9am - 4pm (during academic year) Reservations N/A Length: 15-30 min Cost: No charge
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University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Planetarium UWSP Science Building Stevens Point, WI 54481 715-346-2139 www.uwsp.edu Planetarium offering a variety of educational programs. Available Mon. - Fri. 9am - 4pm (during academic year) Reservations Required Length: 60 min. Cost: $15/group Worzalla Publishing 3535 Jefferson Street Stevens Point, WI 54481 715-344-9608 X200 www.worzalla.com Worzalla is a state-of-the-art, full service printing and binding facility. Tour the book manufacturing plant by appointment only. Tours must be pre-arranged and scheduled. No one under 14 is admitted. Available Year round Reservations Required Length: 45-60 min Cost: No charge Yellowstone Trail www.yellowstonetrail.org Travel America's first coast to coast highway from Plymouth Rock to Puget Sound as it ran through Central Wisconsin. You will see points of interest and unique vistas that have stood the test of time. Available Year round Reservations N/A Length: N/A Cost: No charge
340 Division Street North Stevens Point, WI 54481 715-344-2556 or 800-236-4636 info@spacvb.com www.conventioncentral.org
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sPECialtY EvEnts Let us help make your meeting or convention unforgettable. If you are looking for interesting, interactive, and entertaining activities for conference participants and guests to enjoy, the Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureau would be happy to help you coordinate a specialty event for your convention or meeting. Below is a sample of some of the activities available in the area.*
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On-Site Events Whether you are looking for an additional session for participants or an entertaining and relaxing social event everyone will enjoy, we can help bring it to you. Educational and technical programs, with a variety of topics, can be scheduled in association with area colleges. Fun activities like the “Perfectly Pampered Spa Night”, “Taste of the Area Specialties of Stevens Point”, and children’s activities can all come straight to you centered on your conference theme! Off-Site Events The convention doesn’t have to end once you leave the convention center. Take your conference participants and their guests on interesting tours of area businesses. Tour a cranberry bog during harvest season, see one of the longest continuously run breweries in the nation, watch papermaking at its best, experience a state-of-the-art book manufacturing facility, witness a local farm in action, walk through four acres of landscaped gardens, overlook the signature 16th hole on one of Wisconsin’s best courses, or observe a local working ranch. No matter the season, our outdoor activities can add an element of excitement and fun to your participant’s time in the area. Summer activities offer swimming, biking, hiking, fishing, and boating. Winter boasts excellent ice skating, sledding/tobogganing, skiing, snowmobiling, and ice-fishing. Whatever the weather the outdoors has it! If you are looking for activities off the beaten path, we can help to collaborate a unique tour specific to your group and our area. Whether you are looking to entertain, educate, or enjoy the Stevens Point area, there are activities for you!
340 Division Street North Stevens Point, WI 54481 715-344-2556 or 800-236-4636 info@spacvb.com www.conventioncentral.org
*Some activities and tours are available only on a seasonal basis.
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