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To prevent the spread of COVID-19, most all local events and programs are being canceled at the recommendation of the Marathon County Health Department, state of Wisconsin, and federal guidelines. Here’s a list of big events and venues we know are canceled or postponed so far, plus details on reopening plans. This page is also updated online at thecitypages.com as we receive more information.

Woodson Art Museum Programs and galleries closed until further notice, please check for updates at lywam.org or on Facebook Wausau Conservatory of Music Classes and programs suspended. Anticipated reopening date is Mon. 4/6. Details at wausauconservatory.org Center for the Visual Arts Classes and galleries closed until further notice. Details at cvawausau.org and on Facebook Wausau Contemporary Museum of Art Closed until further notice. Details at wmoca.org Woodson YMCA All facilities closed thru Sun. 4/5, including

the Landing Senior Activity Center. Licensed child care centers will remain open. Details on Facebook or woodsonymca.com Boys and Girls Club of the Wausau Area All three sites closed. For up to date meal

and program options check bgclub.com and on Facebook. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program All site services suspended until further notice. 715-298-5734 Marathon County Public Library All library locations closed until Monday 4/6, tentatively. Patrons can still contact the reference desk for assistance at 715-261-7230, ref@mcpl.us or thru online chat. Details at mcpl.us and on Facebook. TB Scott Library (Merrill) Closed until further notice. Due dates will

be extended and no fines will be assessed. Details on Facebook EgoCon The annual gaming convention with trivia, vendors fun for fans of Doctor Who, fantasy, sci-fi, more originally scheduled for Saturday 3/28 has been postponed. Organizers are looking to set a new date in the fall. Details on Facebook Colossal Fossils Museum The downtown museum is closed until further notice. Check for updates on Facebook.

Monk Gardens Public programs canceled until further notice,

but the gardens will remain open for public use. Details at 715-261-6309 and on Facebook. UW-Stevens Point campuses and programs Regularly planned events canceled at all

three campuses thru May 24, the end of the academic semester. This includes public programs such as planetarium shows, Treehaven events, Schmeeckle Reserve nature programs, theater & music performances and more. Details at uwsp.edu. Wausau Children’s Museum Museum in Wausau Center Mall closed

through Monday 4/6. Details on Facebook Grand Theater The Grand has suspended all public performances and events thru 4/3. Tickets will be valid for rescheduled dates as they are announced. Contact them directly for details at 715-842-0988. Also check for updates on Facebook. Greenheck Field House Greenheck Field House closed thru Monday 4/6 and all scheduled events and classes are canceled. Use of fitness facility and childcare will be unavailable. Details on Facebook. Wildwood Zoo (Marshfield) Marshfield zoo closed until further notice. Details on Facebook Never Forgotten Honor Flight The Monday 4/20 flight is postponed, details on Facebook. International Wisconsin Ginseng Festival The festival scheduled for Fri.-Sun. 9/18-20 is postponed until 2022. Details on Facebook Boys & Girls Club of Portage County Taste of Wine & Cheese Fundraiser scheduled for Fri. 4/3 postponed, new date TBD. Details on Facebook. LAUNCH Leadership Conference This local, annual event scheduled for

Tuesday 4/7 is postponed, new date TBD. Details on Facebook.

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rescheduled events Many local events have been canceled, but some are already rescheduled. Here’s what we know so far. The newly scheduled dates are indicated in bold:

Donnie Baker · Sat. 4/11, Q&Z Expo Center, Ringle. Stand-up comedy. 6-11 pm. $25. On Facebook. (Rescheduled from Sat. 3/21) Small Business Week · Mon.-Fri. 5/11-15, Wausau area. Presented by Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce. New tentative rescheduled date. (Originally scheduled for Mon.-Fri. 4/13-17). Wausauchamber.com: Small Business of the Year Awards · Tues. 5/12, Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center, Rothschild. Recognizes finalists and announces winners. 8-9 am. $40. Pre-registration required: wausauchamber.com Business Expo · Thurs. 5/14, Central Wis. Convention + Expo Center, Rothschild. Business tradeshow. Open to public 10 am-5 pm. Business card or $10 Small Business of the Year Recognition Ceremony · Fri. 5/15, Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center, Rothschild. Hear each recipient’s story and how it led to their successes. $40. Pre-registration required: wausauchamber.com Michael Perry Live: Sneezing Cows and Love Songs · Tues. 5/5, Lucille Tack Center, Spencer. Author, humorist and musician presents stories and songs drawn from working class background, accidental book & songwriting career, and life on the road. 7 pm. $25. Lucilletackcenter.com. (Rescheduled from Thurs. 3/19) John Bolton: Populism, National Security, and US Foreign Policy in Uncertain Times · Tues. 6/9, UW Center for Civic Engagement, Wausau. Hear former national security adviser speak. 7-8:30 pm. Free tickets available 5/18: wipps.org/johnboltonwausau. (Rescheduled from Mon. 4/6)

John Bolton Michael Perry Live

Bock Fest and Never Forgotten Honor Flight 5K · Sat. 6/13, Bull Falls Brewery, Wausau. Participants registered for the originally scheduled Sat. 3/21 run will be guaranteed a spot to run on the new date. Race begins at noon followed by Bock Fest at 1 pm with food, live music and beers. Details at bullfallsbrewery.com and on Facebook The Fab Four · Mon. 8/17, Grand Theater, Wausau. Uncanny, note-for-note live renditions of Beatles classics with spot-on costumes and authentic equipment. 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $35. Grandtheater.org. (Rescheduled from Tues. 4/21) The Secret Sisters · Wed. 8/19, Grand Theater, Wausau. Blend of southern gospel, bluegrass, barbershop and swing influences with a contemporary, poetic twist by Grammy-nominated folk duo. 7:30 pm. grandtheater.org. (Rescheduled from Fri. 4/3) Retro Trivia 2020 · Fri.-Sun. 10/23-25. 54 hours of trivia and music on UWSP’s student-run radio station, WWSP 90FM. Kicks off 4 pm Fri. with questions 6 pm-midnight Sun. Details: 90fmtrivia.org. (Rescheduled from Fri.-Sun. 4/17-19) Fool House · Sat. 11/21, Granite Peak Ski Area, Wausau. 90s dance party. 7 pm. skigranitepeak.com. (Rescheduled from 3/21)