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Subcommittee seeking information on police chief’s comments about homelessness problem A comment made by the city’s police chief went under the radar last month: That problems downtown with the city’s homeless population had gotten out of control. Officers had been responding to a number of issues downtown, dealing with public urination and defecation, aggressive panhandling, sex in the parking ramps and people sleeping in business doorways. For some reason, it had gotten particularly bad. According to the chief, officers were called multiple times to the library downtown. The director told police it was worse than when she worked in downtown Detroit. Public Health and Safety Chair Lisa Rasmussen told the chief and the rest of the committee that the problem warranted further looking into. Now a city subcommittee is investigating the chief’s comments. The city’s Liberation and Freedom Subcommittee voted last week to gather information about the chief’s comments to verify whether they are true. One city council member, not on the committee, suggested that Rasmussen (he didn’t name her, but she’s the only committee member to speak on the topic at that meeting) ought to not be allowed to

serve on the committee. Council Member Lou Larson in a letter sent to Mayor Katie Rosenberg, City Council President Becky McElhaney and City Attorney Anne Jacobson (obtained by City Pages) about the comments called for Rasmussen to be removed from the Public Health and Safety Committee. It prompted conservative talk show host Meg Ellefson to say he would be targeted in the next election. The debate sparked several people at the subcommittee and council before to suggest the city was criminalizing homelessness. The comments were similar to 2019, when the city had suggested an ordinance against loitering in parking ramps. That led to the formation of two task forces around helping solve the homelessness problem. Chief Bliven’s comments at the meeting suggested that not only was the problem getting worse, but that agencies in other areas are dropping off homeless people here because of the superior services Wausau has, including an officer devoted to helping the homeless population. Bliven said the department is working toward transitioning that position into a social worker position. The department eliminated the homeless liaison position earlier

this year. Rasmussen told City Pages her comments were taken out of context in another publication’s story and that she did not say that other agencies are to blame for homeless people coming from other communities. Rasmussen told City Pages Larson’s comments were wrong and misinformed, and that Larson does not serve on the Public Health and Safety Committee. Nor has he attempted to reach out to police or downtown business owners on the issue, Rasmussen told City Pages. City Pages spoke with some downtown business owners. Those business owners ranged from saying they hadn’t noticed an increase in activity from homeless people, to saying it has become a real problem in the past month. Some told City Pages it’s driving away business. Others said they hadn’t noticed it affect their store but have seen increasing numbers of homeless people in the area. Rasmussen, who has been a member of the Homeless Task Force since its inception, said the issue is complex and requires “multi-faceted strategy beyond just local government,” she told City Pages. “It is a situation we can’t paint with a broad brush.”

More refugees from other countries could be arriving in Wausau A total of 71 refugees from Afghanistan have settled in the Wausau area so far, the Ethiopian Community Development Council local director says. Now more refugees from African countries could be on their way to Wausau and central Wisconsin. Adam Van Noord, local director for the efforts to relocate Afghanistan refugees to Wausau following the U.S. withdrawal from the country after a 20-year occupation, says the 71 refugees so far are settling in well. At least one family member from each of the households has a job now, Van Noord says. “Most feel this is a welcoming community so far,” Van Noord says. One refugee is facing sexual assault charges stemming from an incident in which he allegedly made unwanted advances against a woman helping his family move. A trial scheduled in that case was removed recently as prosecutors expect to reach a resolution soon. Van Noord says more refugees, from countries such as Somalia and the Congo, Reg

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WIPPS releases diversity and inclusion survey Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service released a survey this week related to diversity and inclusion. The survey, which can be found at wipps.org/LMdiversitystudy, is meant to assess the attitudes and perceptions about diversity and inclusion issues in Marathon and Lincoln counties. The survey was sparked by last year’s controversial A Community For All resolution, which ultimately failed to pass the county board. The newly elected county board last month eliminated the Diversity Affairs Commission that put forth that resolution. According to WIPPS, there really is no concrete data on how people in the area actually feel about diversity and inclusion. This survey would help provide that data.

New proposals sought for third Riverlife project The city will be seeking a new developer for the third Riverlife project after the city had a falling out with the previous developer. Wausau’s Economic Development Committee Tuesday approved sending out a

request for proposals on lots 6, 7 and 8. The city previously had an agreement with T. Wall Enterprises to develop the lots into a mixed-use building, but disagreements over site access kept the project from getting off the ground. T. Wall Enterprises is slated to develop the first site on the mall redevelopment area, and sources close to the project tell City Pages that the news on the project is coming soon. Riverlife has been a challenge for the city going back to the Mielke administration. The first project, a high-end apartment project, took three developers before finally seeing completion, and the economic development committee Tuesday approved an extension of the second project, a condo development, Tuesday night. That project was beset by worker shortages and supply chain issues, developers told the city. After six years of development, the development area has one completed development to show for it.

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Marathon County ranked amongst healthiest counties Marathon County ranked 16th out of 72 counties in the annual county health rankings report. The county did especially well in overall health factors, ranking 8th among the 72 counties. That includes factors such as health behaviors, clinical care, social and economic, and physical environmental factors. Marathon County’s mission statement is that it aims to be the healthiest, safest and most prosperous county in the state.

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Wisconsin politicians react to leaked draft decision overturning Roe v. Wade Wisconsin politicians reacted swiftly to Politico’s report of a draft U.S. Supreme Court ruling that would overturn the 1973 decision that established the right to an abortion. Gov. Tony Evers tweeted last night the court was positioning itself to overturn Roe v. Wade. “When I ran in 2018, I promised to protect reproductive rights and abortion access,” Evers tweeted. “I made that promise and I intend to keep it. I will always fight for reproductive healthcare in our state. Several of his GOP rivals heralded the report. Former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch tweeted, “It’s about time.” Kevin Nicholson added, “I pray this is true.” Politico cited an initial draft majority opinion written by conservative Justice Samuel Alito in reporting late yesterday the court had voted to strike down Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, a 1992 decision that largely maintained the right to an abortion established by the 1973 ruling. Politico wrote the draft opinion had been circulated inside the court. The leak of the draft was considered a breach of protocol. “Barbara and I have long worked for and prayed for this moment, and we hope this news proves to be true,” GOP guv candidate Tim Michels tweeted following the report. “As governor, I will always work to protect the unborn, while working to win hearts and minds.” Wisconsin has outlawed abortion since 1849, though that ban hasn’t been enforced since Roe v. Wade was handed down. The law makes it a Class H felony for “any person, other than the mother, who intentionally destroys the life of an unborn child.”

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, called for the U.S. Senate to pass legislation she co-sponsored to guarantee the right to access an abortion. “If #SCOTUS is going to legislate from the bench and turn back the clock 50 years on #RoeVWade, then the Senate needs to pass my Women’s Health Protection Act, and if we need to eliminate the filibuster to get it done, we should do that too. #WHPA,” Baldwin tweeted.

Gableman’s office to remain open as challenge of probe continues Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said Tuesday Michael Gableman’s office will remain open as the former justice fights lawsuits challenging his subpoena powers in a review of the 2020 election. The statement came a day after Donald Trump called for the probe to continue and Gableman appealed to the Rochester Republican to keep his Brookfield office open. The former justice wrote in a letter obtained by WisPolitics.com that closing the office would “render pointless and a waste of taxpayer money the entire investigation.” The amended contract that Gableman and Vos signed earlier this year concludes on Saturday even as the former justice fights lawsuits challenging his attempts to compel state and local officials to provide private depositions at his office rather than in public before a legislative committee. Already, Assembly Republicans have racked up more than $250,000 in legal bills in those suits, according to records WisPolitics.com obtained. That doesn’t include anything Gableman may have paid outside counsel with the $676,000 budget that Vos originally approved for the probe.

Gableman wrote closing his office would undermine efforts in court to validate his attempts to compel depositions at his private office from those he’s subpoenaed. He argued that would weaken the Assembly as well as the speaker’s office while inviting “a left-wing group” to sue to block oversight “the next time they want to hide something.” Some 200 Wisconsin cities received $10 million from a group largely funded by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg to help cover the costs of putting on the 2020 election during a pandemic. Of that, $8.8 million went to five Dem-run cities, which have been a focus on Gableman’s probe.

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Redistricting RECAP While Wisconsin Supreme Court gave Republicans major wins, the 2023 election could reverse them After a whirlwind of court decisions, Wisconsin’s political district maps are set. For 2022 at least. The maps for the two houses of the state legislature — the Senate and Assembly — are projected by some to give Republicans, who drew them, an even greater advantage over their maps from the previous decade, which some experts called the most gerrymandered in the country. The new maps for Congress also contain a minor victory for Democrats and competition in politics. The makeup of the red 1st District in southeastern Wisconsin, Paul Ryan’s seat for 20 years and currently held by Republican Bryan Steil, changed enough to become winnable for Democrats, experts say. In a state where the incumbent party did not lose a single congressional election in the past decade, two of the eight congressional districts are now competitive. But overall, experts agree the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision to base all the new maps off the old, gerrymandered ones, then to choose maps for state legislature that Republicans had drawn, are huge wins for the GOP, and huge losses for Democrats and competitive elections. “Simply put, it was a terrible decision that eliminates democracy in Wisconsin for the next ten years,” said Spencer Black, a former Democratic state legislator. “It’s what Vladimir Putin would like to achieve in Ukraine, if he didn’t have to send his tanks and could just get the Supreme Court to do it for him.” Black, who retired from the state Assembly in 2010, for years pushed his party to enact a nonpartisan redistricting commission that would draw maps without partisan tilt. Democrats had the chance in 2009, when they held complete control of state government. Despite pleas from Black and pro-democracy groups such as the League of Women Voters, party leadership did not act. That was a “big mistake,” Black said. “I wish they had heeded my advice back then,” he said. “I suspect in hindsight they have changed their minds.” The Tea Party wave followed in the 2010 elections,

wiping out Democratic majorities. Fortified by gerrymandering, Republicans have been in near-total control of the state legislature since. But while the maps likely will be in place for the 2022 election, more legal challenges are almost certainly on the way. And an upcoming election could upend everything.

How we got here Every decade, the political districts for state legislature and U.S. Congress must be redrawn across the country, a task normally left to the legislature. In Wisconsin, the governor can veto the maps, which is what Democratic Gov. Tony Evers did to the Republican-drawn districts last year. Wisconsin state government also failed to agree on redistricting maps after the Census in 1980, 1990 and 2000. In litigation over those years, the state Supreme Court declined to take the case or plaintiffs took their arguments directly to the federal courts. Both paths led to federal courts drawing the political districts, leading to generally competitive maps, experts say. But when Republicans won complete control of the state legislature and governor’s office in 2010, they were able to draw the maps without interference. The results were heavily partisan-skewed districts in a state that’s almost evenly split between Democratic and Republican voters. Those maps allowed Republicans to hold the legislature for nearly the entire decade, even when its candidates’ vote totals across the state were less than Democrats’ totals. With little fear of losing their majorities, state Republicans have made little to no effort to adopt some measures that have strong public support across Wisconsin. Those include legalizing marijuana, mandating universal background checks on all firearms purchases, enacting red flag laws on guns, and expanding Medicaid, said Charles Franklin, director of the Marquette Law School Poll. The latest round of redistricting in Wisconsin has been a rollercoaster ride. First, the conservative majority on the state Supreme

Court decided to take the case, despite recent history and the court’s own decision in 2000 to let the federal courts handle it. Democrats had hoped the case would again be decided in the federal courts, where they thought they had a more favorable chance. Then, the state Supreme Court gave Republicans another major win. It agreed with the Republican argument that the new maps should change as little as possible from the maps of the past decade. Maps Republicans had drawn to maximize their advantage. While other courts have accepted this “least-change” argument in the past, usually the new maps in those cases

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bly, more closely followed the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling. New lawsuits over the maps are “highly likely,” Yablon said, specifically on the issue of whether the Republicandrawn state legislature maps intentionally discriminate against Black voters. But the maps are unlikely to change before the 2022 election, he said.

The Future Across the country, Democrats have tried to match Republican ruthlessness by gerrymandering the states they control. Many experts now project a more evenly divided national map for the House of Representatives for the next decade, compared to the previous maps that generally favored Republicans. But that national outlook doesn’t help Democrats in the Wisconsin State Legislature. Looking forward, it’s possible the state Supreme Court could reverse its previous decisions on redistricting, but that’s only likely if the court’s makeup changes, Yablon said. It could. Conservative Justice Patience Roggensack is

up for reelection in April 2023. The winner of that race will decide which political party controls the court. Conservatives currently have a tight 4-seat majority on the 7-seat court. “The election of 2023 is the best hope,” Black said. In a 2019 column for The Cap Times, Black had argued for recalling state Supreme Court justices if they did not prevent another decade of partisan gerrymandering. But noting the lengthy process to launch a recall, and the fact that Roggensack’s seat is enough to swing control of the court, Black said the 2023 election will have the same effect. “That should be really the only issue in that election: will we have democracy in the state of Wisconsin or not?” Black asked. Democrats have introduced a bill in Congress that would ban partisan gerrymandering nationally, requiring redistricting to be done by a nonpartisan commission, but that bill has no Republican support and has stalled. Its prospects for passage become even dimmer if Republicans take back the House this year, as many project them to do. Former state Sen. Dale Schultz, a Republican in the Wisconsin State Legislature for decades, takes the long view on redistricting reform. Since his retirement from the legislature in 2015, he has worked to raise the issue of nonpartisan redistricting with the public. An issue that used to make voters’ eyes glaze over is now firing up people across the state, he said. That’s a positive he takes from the redistricting fight, and one encouraging him that grassroots push for reform isn’t going away. “I didn’t get into this with the idea that it was going to be easy,” Schultz said. “Any great social and governmental change in our country has taken an enormous amount of effort.”

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Review by B.C. Kowalski

Russian Doll season 2 doesn’t live up to the joyful trip the first season was Russian Doll | Season 2 | 7 episodes Review by B.C. Kowalski

So with that as a backdrop, season 2 is an enormous letdown. In the second season, Nadia somehow finds herself on a subway that is a time machine to the 80s (Nostalgia!™). We know this because she’s greeted by a gang of Guardian Angels, a private citizen group active in the 1980s to help keep the New York subways safe. They’re still active today, in fact. And it turns out, when she’s in the 80s she’s living in her mother’s body, or at least, everyone sees her as her mother, and she does when she looks in a mirror. (And since she apparently can alter the past, this raises all kinds of metaphysical questions the show just doesn’t seem that interested in.) It turns out her mother’s deadbeat boyfriend made off with her gold coins (like the one that Nadia wears as a medallion in season 1), which her grandmother 4988

The first season of Russian Doll was a total trip. It was metaphysically weird — the kind of show you just can’t stop watching because you really wonder in what direction it’s going to go next. And although the ending seemed a mix of sweet and a little hokey, overall it exuded bingeworthiness. That’s a big contrast with Season 2, which Netflix released recently. The contrast between the seasons came into stark relief as I rewatched the first before delving into season 2. It was every bit as good as I remembered it; which made season 2 that much more disappointing. Nadia Vulvokov is one of the most unique of characters on modern television, and that’s saying a lot. A foulmouthed New Yorker who works as a video game programmer, we meet Nadia in the bathroom of her friend’s house during a party. It’s her birthday, thrown for her by her friends who are a lesbian couple. She meets a guy and plans to take him home. She’s meanwhile on the lookout for her lost cat, who got out again. Then she’s hit by a car, and wakes up in the same bathroom again. What follows is an entire season of Nadia living her own version of Groundhog’s Day, except that she keeps dying in unusual ways; sometimes darkly humorous ways as she takes great pains to not die, only to unwittingly bring it about. It doesn’t help that her mother had gone crazy (“we don’t use that word in this house” her psychologist aunt tells her); she wonders if the same happens to her. She meets another man going through the same thing, only somehow worse (the day his long-time girlfriend breaks up with him before he’s about to propose) and the two plot to figure out just what exactly is happening to them. The driving force is Nadia’s down-to-Earth, workingclass vernacular mixed with white collar intellect juxtaposed against the mystery of what is happening to her. It works so well, the viewer just can’t wait to pop on the next episode.

(her mother’s mother) managed to keep safe during the holocaust. So the plot essentially becomes about trying to recover the coins. Meanwhile, we as viewers get to relive 80s New York. Somehow it all seems… uninteresting? Unlike the first season, in which Nadia finds herself in a disturbing and disorienting situation, in season 2 she’s basically fine in modern-day New York, so continuing to go back to right a wrong 40 years ago seems… I don’t know, not as conequential? Either way, season 2 episodes didn’t have that “gotta watch the next one” feel. Even with Annie Murphy (Alexis on Schitt’s Creek) playing Young Ruth (and playing her very well), the show just doesn’t pop. Diehard fans of season 1 will have to watch. For the rest, go watch season 1 and enjoy it.

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COMMENTARY COMMENT ARY

by Jim Pumarlo

Use your special insight to recommend election choices

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sync with those stances. You have not identified specific candidates, but your message allows readers to connect the dots. As always, allow readers the opportunity to deliberate your recommendations. Readers still may challenge your practice of “telling us who to vote for” – their words. But they will be doubly upset if you don’t give them the chance to debate the reasons behind your endorsements. Letters are the lifeblood of an editorial page. Nothing is more satisfying than an editor opening up the newspaper to a lively exchange of opinions. Take steps now to ensure that your voice is part of the conversation this election season. Jim Pumarlo is former editor of the Red Wing (Minn.) Republican Eagle. He writes, speaks and provides training on community newsroom success strategies. He is author of “Journalism Primer: A Guide to Community News Coverage,” “Votes and Quotes: A Guide to Outstanding Election Coverage” and “Bad News and Good Judgment: A Guide to Reporting on Sensitive Issues in Small-Town Newspapers.” He can be reached at www.pumarlo.com and welcomes comments and questions at jim@pumarlo.com.

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ultimately will make those decisions? Newspapers that excel in elections coverage offer a continuum of reports beginning with candidate announcements. Reporters quiz individuals on a variety of issues, then follow with a critical eye their actions once in office. Do candidates stay true to course, or do unexpected circumstances prompt a change of heart in their votes? In a nutshell, the newspaper is a clearinghouse of information and has particular insight on the candidates and the dynamics behind their votes. So why not share that perspective with readers? Many newspapers find it relatively painless to weigh in on the strengths and shortcomings of, say, national or federal candidates, even candidates seeking elective office at a state or provincial level. It’s quite the opposite when recommending individuals for the local school board or city or municipal government. Yet these races are the most important for community newspapers to address in news profiles and endorsements. Endorsements in local races clearly are the most challenging, often complicated by personal relationships that candidates may have with the publisher or other key staff members. Here’s one blueprint to navigate a path that may appear to be filled with minefields. As a first step, brainstorm the priority concerns in each race. Solicit ideas from your entire newspaper family as well as key community members. These issues will be the basis for candidate interviews, and their responses will provide a framework for endorsements. Then evaluate candidate answers on specific public policies and how they align with community interests. Focus on the facts and avoid straying into personalities. If you’re still hesitant to endorse, consider this strategy. Frame the editorial outlining what the newspaper identifies as the key issues in a race – and where you stand on these points for the betterment of your community. Then encourage readers to vote for the candidates who are in

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Coverage of public affairs – recording the actions and inactions of governing bodies from local to federal levels – demands attention from newsrooms year-round. And for good reason. Elected officials regularly debate and craft public policies that affect citizens’ everyday lives. Newsrooms provide readers a ringside seat, and often a behind-the-scenes view, into the decision-making process. So why are newspapers increasingly hesitant to recommend individuals for elective office, especially those officials serving on local city councils, county boards and school boards? Regular readers of my column know my passion for vibrant editorial pages. I firmly believe that vibrant editorials are at the heart of vibrant communities. It’s time to once again encourage newsrooms to take that final step in their election coverage: Endorse those individuals you believe will best represent and advance the interests of your community. I consider endorsements among the highest calling in a newspaper’s role as government watchdog. The general election is months away. Now is a perfect time to start the internal discussion to design and implement a methodical and logical process for offering endorsements. It’s easier than you may think. I’m always perplexed by editors and publishers who shy away from recommending ballot choices, especially those newspapers that regularly take strong stances on advising decision-makers on a particular course of action. For one community, it might be a city council’s deliberations on whether to offer tax incentives for a big-box retail development. For another, it’s a school board debating whether to close a school and reconfiguring grade levels. On a state legislative level, editors routinely weigh in on tax, health care, public safety, social justice, transportation and myriad other public policies. If the newspaper as a community institution advocates for or against a position taken by an elected body, why not advance equally strong convictions about the people who

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FRIDAY 5/6 | NORTH STAR MOHICAN CASINO RESORT, BOWLER You’ve certainly heard of the famed TV show host, and now is your chance to see him perform live when the legendary Jay Leno is coming to North Star Mohican Casino! Beginning his stand-up career while in college, comedian Jay Leno moved to Los Angeles in the 1970s and wrote for television. He became a guest host of The Tonight Show in 1987 and took over as permanent host after Johnny Carson retired in 1992. Leno stepped down to launch a prime-time show in 2009 but soon returned to The Tonight Show for another four years. The comedian has hosted Jay Leno’s Garage since 2015. Starts at 8 pm. $99. Details at northstarcasincoresort.com.

Righteous Brothers SUNDAY 5/8 | GRAND THEATER, WAUSAU The end of pandemic-fueled shutdowns are over, and it’s time to bring back that lovin’ feeling. To help us do that is the band that brought us the song of the same title: The Righteous Brothers. Hall of Fame legends Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield have been topping the charts for more than four decades, with a slew of big hits like “Lovin’ Feelin’,” “Unchained Melody,” and “Rock and Roll Heaven.” Not to mention “The Time of My Life,” which you’ve probably sung a million times since hearing it in the film Dirty Dancing (The song won a Grammy of course). Come join Bill Medley and company as this band still continues to perform after all these years. 7:30 pm. $55. Grandtheater.org.

Anastasia TUES.-WED. 5/10-11 | GRAND THEATER, WAUSAU Many of you are probably familiar with the animated Disney film of the same name, but did you know there is also a Broadway musical? The show debuted on Broadway in April 2017 after a short pre-Broadway run. The story is the one you’re all familiar with: A young Russian girl teams up with a pair of conmen as she searches for clues to her past, taking us from the twilight of the Russian empire to the middle of Paris in the 1920s. With its opulent settings, dazzling costumes, and a soaring score including the favorite songs from the hit animated film, Anastasia is the spectacular new musical about discovering who you are and defining who you’re meant to be. 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $70. Grandtheater.org.

Candlelight Hike Festival: “Schmeeckle: The Musical” FRIDAY 5/6 SCHMEECKLE RESERVE, STEVENS POINT This popular nature-themed community event it back! Bring the whole family to walk trails lit by torches through the spring woods and along Lake Joanis. Roast marshmallows around a campfire, explore hands-on activity stations, and make crafts to take home. One of the highlights of the evening will be the character program “Schmeeckle: The Musical” presented by UW-Stevens Point at the Pankowski Friends Amphitheater at 7:30 pm and 8:30 pm. Bring the whole family to enjoy some outdoor spring fun. 7-9:30 pm. $2 suggested donation/ person or $5 per family. Details at uwsp.edu.

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TUESDAY 5/10 | MERRILL HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM, MERRILL. The versatile male a cappella vocal quintet Veritas bridges the gap between classical precision and popular culture. Formed in 2012, the members of Veritas have performed to audiences all across North America. From Broadway to sacred, pop to classical, opera to rock ‘n roll, Veritas displays their unmatched vocal prowess, performing legendary hits from throughout the decades. Hosted by the Merrill Area Concert Association. Show starts at 7 pm. Season tickets required, $45 adult, $18 student, $105 family membership. Details at merrillconcerts.org.

Danstage 2022 FRI.-SUN. 5/6-5/8 & THURS.-SAT. 5/11-5/13 UW-STEVENS POINT NOEL FINE ARTS CENTER, STEVENS POINT See gorgeous dancing and inspiring premiers in this showcase of presented by UWSP dance program faculty and guest artists. The audiences will see choreography by Assistant Professor Sarah Olson and Professor Michael Estanich as well as guests Pamela Luedtke and Aysha Upchurch. In Olson’s new work, “The Four Seasons,” an ensemble of 10 student dancers illuminates the pleasures and particularities of spring, summer, fall and winter. Estanich’s “On the Edge of the Fault Line” examines the precarious connection between the past and future, memory and imagination, reality and possibility. “Dawn to Dusk,” choreographed by Luedtke reflects the cycle of the day through lighting and celebrates human interactions that bring meaning and purpose to day-to-day living. Upchurch’s, “Sonic Feedback,” considers everyday sounds and how they blend in to maintain business as usual. It explores what happens when we send our voices into the noise of quiet desperation so that we truly hear and are heard. Shows at 7:30 pm on 5/6-5/7 & 5/11-5/13 and 2 pm on 5/8. $27 adults, $24 seniors, faculty and staff, $16 advance. Details and tickets at tickets.uwps.edu.

BAR BEAT Thursday May 5 Scott Kirby · Northern Waters Distillery, Minocqua. Acoustic variety & original. 4 pm. 715-358-0172 Friday May 6 October Tree · Backcountry Brewing Company, Plover. Acoustic. 6 pm. 715-310-2474 Austin Skalecki · District 1 Brewing Company, Stevens Point. Acoustic. 6:30 pm. 715-544-6707 Cody James · Sawmill Brewing Company, Merrill. Variety. 7 pm. 715722-0230 Andy Braun · Mosinee Brewing Company, Mosinee. Folk-rock. 7 pm. 715-693-2739 Brad Schnittger · Whitewater Music Hall, Wausau. Rockabilly. 8 pm. 715-298-3202 Saturday May 7 Nic Trzebiatowski · District 1 Brewing Company, Stevens Point. Acoustic. 2 pm. 715-544-6707 Dale Dickerson · Sunset Point Winery, Stevens Point. Variety. 6 pm. 715-544-1262 Soul Whiskey · District 1 Brewing Company, Stevens Point. Country. 7 pm. 715-544-6707 Cody James · Whitewater Music Hall, Wausau. Variety. 8 pm. 715298-3202 Jack Squat · The Garage, Wausau. Party rock. 8 pm. 715-393-4495 Allen Brothers · Arrow Sports Club, Weston. Rock, pop & funk. 9 pm. 715-359-2363

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The Bad Downs · Charlie’s Bar, Marathon City. 90s alternative dance. 9 pm. 715-359-5005 Sunday May 8 Tim Tesch · Bullheads Bar & Grill, Stevens Point. Acoustic & blues. 12 pm. 715-344-5990 Mijal & Son · Cop Shoppe Pub, Wausau. Polka. 1 pm. 715-845-2030 Tuesday May 10 Open Mic Night · Razz’s Breakfast Bar & Grill, Weston. 6 pm. 715298-1046 Thursday May 12 Brad Emanuel · Northern Waters Distillery, Minocqua. Country/ acoustic. 4 pm. 715-358-0172 Cassondra Lee · District 1 Brewing Company, Stevens Point. Variety. 5:30 pm. 715-544-6707 Friday May 13 Paddygrass · Sawmill Brewing Company, Merrill. Celtic, bluegrass, gospel & shanties. 6 pm. 715-722-0230 Jackson Taylor · District 1 Brewing Company, Stevens Point. Country. 6:30 pm. 715-544-6707 Saturday May 14 The Foxfire Affair · O’so Brewing Company, Plover. Celtic, maritime, alternative, folk. 3 pm. 715-254-2163 Chad Brecke · Bull Falls Brewery, Wausau. Acoustic. 6 pm. 715-8422337 First Avenue · Sunset Point Winery, Stevens Point. Acoustic folk & rock. 6 pm. 715-544-1262 The Fabulous Hellhounds · The Garage, Wausau. Rock & blues. 7 pm. 715-393-4495 The Salmon Run Band · District 1 Brewing Company, Stevens Point. Neo-folk acoustic. 7 pm. 715-544-6707 Short Pay Riders · Ciao Fine Italian Restaurant & Cocktail Bar, Wausau. Variety. 8 pm. 715-298-2004 OutLaw’d · Homestead on 52, Wausau. Country. 9 pm. 715-843-7555 JIRF · Hiawatha Restaurant and Lounge, Wausau. Rock, alternative, classic & outlaw country. Starts at 9 pm. 715-848-5166 Wes Brown · Rookies Sportspub, Stevens Point. Country, variety. 9 pm. 715-344-7026

Sunday May 15 Pam & Scott · Cop Shoppe Pub, Wausau. Polka. 1 pm. 715-845-2030 Pat & Patience · Bullheads Bar & Grill, Stevens Point. Acoustic. 1 pm. 715-344-5990 King Town Alley · O’Brien’s on Main, Amherst. Rock. 3 pm. 715-8243317 Chuck Sitero of High Lonesome · Intermission, Wausau. Bluegrass. 8 pm. 715-849-9377 Thursday May 19 Scott Kirby · Northern Waters Distillery, Minocqua. Acoustic variety & original. 4 pm. 715-358-0172 Friday May 20 Local Heroes Band · Bull Falls Brewery, Wausau. Variety. 6 pm. 715842-2337 Kevin Troestler Trio · District 1 Brewing Company, Stevens Point. Country/blues. 7 pm. 715-544-6707

Friday May 27 Mia Brown and Jordan Miles · Bull Falls Brewery, Wausau. Variety. 7 pm. 715-842-2337 Jordan Bain · Rookies Sportspub, Stevens Point. Acoustic variety. 8:30 pm. 715-344-7026 Saturday May 28 Justin Zopel · Sunset Point Winery, Stevens Point. Jazz. 6 pm. 715544-1262 The Northwoods Bassist · District 1 Brewing Company, Stevens Point. Bass variety. 6:30 pm. 715-544-6707 The Bad Downs · Homestead on 52, Wausau. 90s alternative dance. 9 pm. 715-843-7555 Sunday May 29 Pam & Scott · Cop Shoppe Pub, Wausau. Polka. 1 pm. 715-845-2030 Chad Brecke · The Bar-Wausau, Rothschild. Acoustic. 3 pm. 715-3557001 Rising Phoenix · Bullheads Bar & Grill, Stevens Point. Classic rock. 7 pm. 715-344-5990 Friday June 3 Doozey · O’so Brewing Company, Plover. Pop rock. 7 pm. 715-2542163 Ongoing Trivia · Mondays, Guu’s on Main, Stevens Point. Trivia starts at 7 pm. http://guusonmain.com/ Trivia · Tuesdays, District 1 Brewing Company, Stevens Point. Trivia starts at 6 pm. 715-544-6707 Video Trivia · Tuesdays, The Garage, Wausau. Create a team of up to 4 players or play solo. Registration starts at 6:30 pm. Trivia starts at 7 pm. 715-393-4495 Team Trivia Nights at Sawmill Brewing Company · Wednesdays, hosted at Sawmill Brewing Company, 1110 E 10th St, Merrill. The games start at 6 pm each Wednesday. Social distancing in place. Teams can include up to 6 people. http://www.sawmillbrewing.net/ Trivia@MBCo · Wednesdays, hosted at Mosinee Brewing Company, 401 4th St, Mosinee. Trivia starts at 7 pm each Wednesday. Masks required. Limit team size to 6 people. http://www.mosineebrewing. com/ Team Trivia at Malarkey’s · Wednesdays, Malarkey’s Pub & Townies Grill, Wausau. Trivia starts at 7 pm. https://www.malarkeyspub. com/ Trivia · Wednesdays, O’so Brewing Company, Plover. Trivia starts at 7 pm. https://www.osobrewing.com/ Karaoke · Wednesdays, The Garage, Wausau. Starts at 8 pm. 715-3934495 Open Mic Night · Wednesdays, Wausau Labor Temple, (LT Club), Wausau. Starts at 9 pm. Hosted by Jerry Duginski. All acts welcome (Singer-Songwriter/Stand-up Comedy/Poetry/Rap battle) 715-8483320 Open Mic at Sawmill Brewing Company · Thursdays, hosted at Sawmill Brewing Company, 1110 E 10th St, Merrill. Open mic every Thursday for those who want to perform comedy, music or poetry. Starts at 6:30 pm. http://www.sawmillbrewing.net/ Trivia · Thursdays, Backcountry Brewing Company, Plover. Starts at 7 pm. 715-310-2474 Highway 51 Wood and Wire Sessions · Thursdays, Whitewater Music Hall, Wausau. Americana music played live by regional musicians and guests. Starts at 7 pm. $5. 715-298-3202 Karaoke · Thursdays, Hiawatha Restaurant and Lounge, Wausau. Starts at 8:30 pm. 715-848-5166 Karaoke · Thursdays, Hy-Da Way, Merrill. Starts at 8:30 pm. 715-7220660 Karaoke · Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, LT Club, Wausau. Starts at 9 pm. 715-848-3320 JIRF · Thursdays 6/2-8/25, Hiawatha Restaurant and Lounge, Wausau. Rock, alternative, classic & outlaw country. Starts at 5:30 pm. 715848-5166 JIRF · Saturdays 6/4-8/27, Karch’s up Nort’, Tomahawk. Rock, alternative, classic & outlaw country. Starts at 2 pm. 715-996-0291

Saturday May 21 Bradley Sperger · Backcountry Brewing Company, Plover. Acoustic. 6 pm. 715-310-2474 Michael Murphy · Sunset Point Winery, Stevens Point. Blues. 6 pm. 715-544-1262 Marc Gartman · District 1 Brewing Company, Stevens Point. Acoustic. 6:30 pm. 715-544-6707 Sunday May 22 Chad Brecke · Bullheads Bar & Grill, Stevens Point. Acoustic. 12 pm. 715-344-5990 Mark & Rich · Cop Shoppe Pub, Wausau. Polka. 1 pm. 715-845-2030 JIRF · The Bar-Wausau, Rothschild. Rock, alternative, classic & outlaw country. 3 pm. 715-355-7001

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Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (PG13): Open Thurs. 5/5 at 7 pm, Mon. thru Thurs. 7 pm, Fri 7 pm & 9:15 pm, Sat. 1 pm, 3:30 pm & 7 pm, Sun. 1 pm, 3:30 pm & 7 pm Father Stu (R): Mon. thru Thurs. 7 pm, Fri. 7, Sat. 1 pm, 3:15 pm, 7 pm & 9:15 pm, Sun. 1 pm, 3:15 pm, 7 pm & 9:15 pm The Bad Guys (PG): Mon. thru Thurs. 7 pm, Fri. 7 pm, Sat. 1 pm, 3:15 pm & 7 pm, Sun. 1 pm, 3:15 pm & 7 pm Cedar Creek Cinema, Rothschild, 715-355-5094 Movie times thru 5/5-5/11

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (PG13): Thurs. 3 pm, 6 pm, 9 pm (HeatedDreamLounger), 3:30 pm, 6:30 pm, 9:30 pm, 4 pm, 4:30 pm, 5 pm, 5:30 pm, 7 pm, 7:30 pm, 8 pm, 8:30 pm, 10 pm; Fri., Sat., Sun. & Tues. 10 pm, 1 pm, 4 pm, 7 pm, 10 pm (HeatedDreamLounger), 10:30 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 3:30 pm, 5 pm, 6 pm, 6:30 pm, 8 pm, 9 pm, 9:30 pm, 11:30 am, 2:30 pm, 5:30 pm, 8:30 pm; Mon. & Wed. 1:30 pm, 4:30 pm, 7:30 pm (HeatedDreamLounger), 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm, 5 pm, 6 pm, 7 pm, 8 pm, 9 pm, 2:30 pm, 5:30 pm, 8:30 pm The Bad Guys (PG): Thurs. 12:30 pm (HeatedDreamLounger), 3 pm, 6:50 pm, 9:20 pm; Fri., Sun. & Tues. 10 am, 1:40 pm, 4:10 pm, 6:40 pm, 9:10 pm; Sat. 10:10 am, 1:30 pm, 4:20 pm, 6:50 pm, 9:10 pm; Mon. & Wed. 1:10 pm, 3:40 pm, 6:10 pm, 8:40 pm Memory (R): Thurs. 12:15 pm, 1:30 pm, 4:20 pm, 7:10 pm, 10 pm; Fri., Sun. & Tues. 7:10 pm, 9:50 pm; Sat. 7:10 pm, 10 pm; Mon. &

Wed. 6:20 pm, 9 pm The Northman (R): Thurs. 1:50 pm, 9:10 pm; Fri., Sun. & Tues. 10:10 am, 1:30 pm, 3:50 pm, 6:50 pm, 9:50 pm; Sat. 3:20 pm, 6:20 pm, 9:50 pm; Mon. & Wed. 1:40 pm, 4:40 pm, 7:40 pm Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (PG13): Thurs. 12:50 pm, 3:10 pm, 6:40 pm, 9:50 pm; Fri., Sun. & Tues. 11:15 am, 2:45 pm, 6:10 pm, 9:10 pm; Sat. 11:15 am, 2:45 pm, 6 pm, 9:20 pm; Mon. & Wed. 1:50 pm, 5:10 pm, 8:20 pm Father Stu (R): Thurs. 1 pm, 3:40 pm, Fri., Sat., Sun. & Tues. 12:40 pm; Mon. & Wed. 1 pm Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (PG): Thurs. 12:40 pm, 4 pm, 6:20 pm; Fri., Sun. & Tues. 10:40 am, 12:30 pm, 3:20 pm, 6:20 pm, 9:20 pm; Sat. 10:50 am, 1:40 pm, 4:10 pm, 7:10 pm, 9:20 pm; Mon. & Wed. 1:20 pm, 4:15 pm, 7:10 pm The Lost City (PG13): Thurs. 12:30 pm; Fri., Sun. & Tues. 10 am, 1:10 pm, 4:30 pm; Sat. 10 am, 12:40 pm, 4:30 pm; Mon. & Wed. 3:50 pm The Met: Turandot (TBD): Sat. 11:55 am The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (R): Thurs. 1 pm Everything Everywhere All at Once (R): Thurs. 1:20 pm

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vaccination for all staff and volunteer. Thank you! Health Equipment Sanitization and Restocking: Good News Project currently needs volunteers on a weekly basis to assist with the turn-around of donated medical equipment. Items need to be sanitized, reassembled, and the coordination of inventory is required to meet ongoing client needs. We attempt to help volunteers find a 2–3-hour shift that fits best within their schedule during our regular business hours, Mon. – Fri. from 9-4. Call 715-843-5985, M-F 9 am - 4 pm, or email Susie at Susie@goodnewswi.com for inquires. e-CYCLING Volunteers: Good News Project has an ongoing need for volunteers to help with the e-CYCLING program. Volunteers are needed on Fridays between the hours of 9-4. Our scheduling is very flexible; you can choose to volunteer every Friday or once or twice a month, full days, half days, or just a couple of hours. We recommend that new volunteers come in and do a trial shift to see if e-CYCLING is a good fit for you, as this position requires moderate lifting (50 lbs) on occasion. Volunteers unload cars, weigh electronics, and sort them into the appropriate containers. Also, this is warehouse work, please dress for the weather and wear closed toe shoes. Call 715-843-5985, M-F 9 am - 4 pm, or email Susie at Susie@goodnewswi.com for inquires. Marshfield Pickleball · Every Mon., Tues., Weds., and Fri., hosted by the city of Marshfield. Located at the Oak Ave. Community Center, 201 S. Oak Ave. Advanced ticket discounts available through the Parks & Rec department. Ci.marshfield.wi.us. Werle Park Plus Neighborhoods of Wausau · 2nd Monday of most months, Grace United Church of Christ, 535 S 3rd Ave, Wausau. Meet and discuss neighborhood issues. Use basement entrance off back of church. Starts at 6 pm. 715-845-7051. Senior Bingo · Every Tuesday, hosted by the Marshfield Parks & Recreational Department at Drendel Room, 211 E 2nd St, Marshfield. Starts at 1 pm. $1 for 2 cards. 715-486-2041 Village of Weston Farmer’s Market · Tuesdays & Saturdays from April-October, 3910 Schofield Ave, Schofield. Located next to Dunkin’ Donuts. Open from 8 am-2 pm. http://www.westonwi.gov/305/ Farmers-Market AARP Chapter 272 Monthly Meeting · 3rd Mon. of each month. Schofield City Hall, 200 Park St, Schofield. Each month will have a speaker discuss a current topic in the news or in the area as well as legislation being proposed that affects those over age 50. In May, a speaker will discuss “Never Forgotten Honor Flight”. AARP membership encouraged but not required to attend. Starts at 1:30 pm. 715-571-6189 The Landing Literacy Book Club · 4th Wed. of each month. Book club at the Landing YMCA, Wausau. Book notices at YMCA, Literacy Council and Janke

Bookstore. 715-841-1855 “Bloomin’ Greenhouse Tour”-2022 · Tues.-Mon. 4/15-10/31, hosted by the Clark County Economic Development Corporation & Tourism Bureau at the Garden Center Headquarters, Clark County, WI. Enjoy a tour throughout Clark County and check out greenhouses consisting of 100,000 plants of many varieties. No cost. For a brochure, call 715-255-9100 or visit www.clarkcountywi.org Wausau Farmer’s Market · Wednesdays & Saturdays from May-Oct., 200 River Dr, Wausau. Opens 7 am until items sell out. https://www. farmersmarketofwausau.com/ Romaine Calm & Garden On: Choosing the Site and Varieties · Every first & third Wednesday 3/2-9/21, hosted online by Extension Marathon County & Marathon County Public Library. Learn how to plant a garden, improve quality of soil, how to manage pests and disease and more. Starts at 10 am & 6 pm. Free. https://www.mcpl. us/events/10731 Aspirus Wausau Farmers Market · Every Thursday, Located at Aspirus Corporate Parking Lot, 2200 Westwood Dr, Wausau. Opens 9 am. Aspirus.org History Chats · Every Thursday, hosted online by the Marathon County Historical Society. Learn about Marathon County’s history from Ben Clark and/or Gary Gisselman. Starts at 12:30 pm. On Facebook Live and Marathon County Historical Society’s Youtube page

Out & About · Every Thursday (except 4/14 & Thanksgiving), Jubilee House Free Community Meal, St. Matthew Catholic Church Campus, 221 S 28th St, Wausau. 4:30 pm-6 pm. 715-848-6120 Wall Climb · Saturdays, Greenheck Field House, Weston. Starts at 7 pm. $5. https://www.dce.k12. wi.us/greenheckfieldhouse

EVENTS/SPECTATOR SPORTS Friends of MCPL Book Sale · Wed.-Sat. 5/4-5/7, Marathon County Public Library, 300 N First St, Wausau. Books, CDs, TV movies, artwork, board games and puzzles for sale. Starts at 5 pm on 5/4 for members. Starts at 9:30 am on 5/5-5/7 for members & nonmembers. 715-261-7200 Drum and Dance Demonstrations · Thurs. 5/5, Theatre, Dreyfus University Center, Stevens Point. Preview upcoming pow wow dances and learn about the significance of the drum, styles of dance, and pow wow etiquette. Starts at 4 pm. Free. uwsp.edu Mother’s Day Rose Sale Fundraiser · Fri.-Sat. 5/65/7, Wausau Conservatory of Music, 404 Seymour St, Wausau. Money raised goes towards student scholarships. Starts at 9:30 am on Fri. & 9 am on Sat. More info at https://wausauconservatory. org/rose-sale/ Monk Botanical Gardens Annual Plant Sale · Fri. 5/6-5/20, Monk Botanical Gardens, Wausau.

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Guitar Lessons with Adam Greuel · Running now, hosted online through UWSP. Learn how to play guitar with Adam Greuel of Horseshoes and Hand Grenades. Lessons times vary. Available to all levels. $69 for 30 minutes, $114 for 60 minutes. www.uwsp.edu Glass Class: Foil Technique · Tuesdays 4/19-5/24, Chestnut Center for the Arts, 208 S Chestnut Ave, Marshfield. Learn how to create a stained glass window using copper foil technique. Starts at 6 pm. $140. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/glass-class-foil-techniquetickets-215811336517 Wheel-Throwing with Ben Wendt · Thurs. 5/5, Center for the Visual Arts, Wausau. Learn how to make a mug or bowl in a beginning to

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ARTS/EXHIBITS Merrill History & Cultural Center · Open Mon., Weds. and Fri. From 9 am to 1 pm. Appointments can be made for other days. 715-5365652, preservethefuture.org Q Artists Cooperative, Stevens Point · Facemasks optional. Gallery open Tues.-Sat. 10 am-5 pm, Sun. 11 am-3 pm. closed Mondays. https://qartistscooperative.com/ Vessels · Fri. 5/1-6/24. Containers made from wood, clay, basketry and metal. Reception on Fri. 5/6 from 5 pm-7 pm. Masks optional. https://qartistscooperative.com/ Riverfront Arts Center, Stevens Point · Open Wed.-Fri. 11 am to 5 pm. Sat. & Sun. 11 am to 3 pm. Closed until 5/12. stevenspoint.com/rac Wisconsin Watercolor Society Exhibit · Fri.-Sun. 5/13-6/12. Watercolor artwork created by around 18 Wisconsin based artists. stevenspoint.com/rac Woodson Art Museum, Wausau · Free. Open Tues.-Fri. 9 am-4 pm, first Thurs. of each month 9 am-7:30 pm, Sat.-Sun. noon-5 pm and closed Mon. and holidays. Facemasks and social distancing required. lywam.org SPARK! · Thurs. 5/5, Woodson Art Museum, Wausau. Adults with memory loss can view the Art Deco Glass exhibit and participate in a hands-on art activity. Starts at 10:30 am. 715-845-7010 to register Art Beyond Sight · Sat. 5/7, Woodson Art Museum, Wausau. Individuals with low vision or blindness join Corning Hot Spot artists and museum educators for multisensory exploration of glass production and Art Deco designs. Starts at 10:30 am. 715-845-7010 to register Art Deco Glass from the David Huchthausen Collection · now until 6/5. Glass artwork created by David Huchthausen. lywam.org Molten: 30 Years of American Glass · now-8/14. Glass artworks with origins in Wisconsin that spread from East Coast to West Coast. View glass demonstrations from 4/29-5/8. lywam.org Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art · Open noon-5 pm Tues-Sat. Face masks required. Wmoca.org Center for the Visual Arts, Wausau · Free. Gallery hours Wed.-Fri. 10 am-4 pm; Sat. 12 pm–4 pm. Closed Sun.-Tues. 715-842-4545, cvawausau.org. Inspired by activities and events. Pulp: Wood, Paper and Print · Fri.-Sat. 5/6-7/2. Printmaking from paper arts, wood art and craft, and basketry. Opening reception on Sat. 5/21 from 5 pm-7 pm. Cvawausau.org Marathon City Heritage Center · Open from noon to 2 pm on the second Sunday of each month from Oct. to April, Open Sun. 4/5 noon-2 pm and 5/3 noon-2 pm. 715-443-2221. www.marathoncity. org Marathon County Historical Society · Open Tues.-Fri. 9 am-4:30 pm. Sat.-Sun. 1 pm-4:30 pm. https://www.marathoncountyhistory.org/ facilities/exhibits. Milking Time: The Evolution of the Dairy Industry in Marathon County · Jan. 2022 thru Dec. 2023. Exhibit that features development of the dairy industry through innovations such as herd improvement and electrification. https://www. marathoncountyhistory.org/facilities/exhibits Preserved for Generations: A Century of Marathon County Parks System · Jan. 2022 thru Dec. 2023. Exhibit that shows how parks were preserved for many years. https://www. marathoncountyhistory.org/facilities/exhibits Our Stories: The History of Marathon County · Jan. 2022 thru Dec. 2025. Learn about the stories of people who lived in Marathon County for a long time. Themes include arriving here, making a living and having fun. https://www.marathoncountyhistory.org/ facilities/exhibits Spring Art Show · Saturdays and Sundays 4/23-5/8, WOWSPACE, Wittenberg. Art show features a wide variety of artwork by area artists. Starts at 11 am. https://www.wallsofwittenberg.com/ Motorama Auto Museum, Aniwa · Open Weds.-Sat. 9 am to 5 pm from May to Oct. Check out over 500 rare, vintage vehicles. $10 admission, free for kids under 16. 715-449-2141. Alfaheaven.com

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LIFELINES Medicare options through Security Health Plan · hosted weekly, hosted online by the Marshfield Clinic. Learn how Medicare plans offered by Security Health Plan of Wisconsin can help you afford quality insurance. Visit www. securityhealth.org/OnlineEvent Personal Needs Closet · First United Methodist Church, 903 3rd St, Wausau. Free toilet paper, paper towel, soap, personal toiletries and laundry detergent. Enter from parking lot on Fulton St. 2nd Tuesdays 1-3 pm, 4th Saturdays 9-11 am. 715-842-2201 Claire’s Critter Closet · First United Methodist Church, 903 3rd St, Wausau. Free cat food, dog food, beds, toys, treats, collars and cat litter. Enter from parking lot on Fulton St. 2nd Tuesdays 1-3 pm, 4th Saturdays 9-11 am. 715-842-2201 Powerful Tools for Caregivers Class · Wednesdays 4/6-5/11, hosted online by Aging & Disability Resource Center of Central Wisconsin. Class to help caregivers with handling stress, improving self-confidence, better communication and life balance. Starts at 10 am. 1-888-486-9545. Powerful Tools for Caregivers Class · Thursdays 4/7-5/12, hosted by Aging & Disability Resource Center of Central Wisconsin at 2600 Stewart Ave, Wausau. Class to help caregivers with handling stress, improving self-confidence, better communication and life balance. Starts at 2 pm. 1-888-486-9545. Stepping On · Thursdays 4/21-6/2, The Landing YMCA-Wausau, 707 3rd St, Wausau. Program for ages 60+ who experienced a fall or have a fear of falling. Starts at 1 pm. 888-486-9545 Blood Drive · Thurs.-Fri. 5/5-5/6, Stevens Point Blood Donation Center, 3210C Main St, Stevens Point. Starts at 8:15 am. Redcrossblood.org Blood Drive · Thurs. 5/5, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 930 Edgewood Rd, Wausau. Starts at 1 pm. Redcrossblood.org Blood Drive · Fri. 5/6, West High School, 1200 W Wausau Ave, Wausau. Starts at 9 am. Redcrossblood.org Certified Peer Specialist Training · Fri. 5/6-5/27, hosted online by the Marshfield Clinic and Midstate Independent Living Choices. Become a specialist who uses their experience with mental health or substance abuse to help others. Starts at 5 pm. Free. https://www.wicps. org/exam/online-certified-peer-specialist-cpstraining-50722/ Blood Drive · Sat. 5/7, Stevens Point Blood Donation Center, 3210C Main St, Stevens Point. Starts at 8:15 am. Redcrossblood.org Blood Drive · Mon.-Tues. 5/9-5/10, Stevens Point Blood Donation Center, 3210C Main St, Stevens Point. Starts at 11:45 am. Redcrossblood.org Blood Drive · Thurs.-Fri. 5/12-5/13, Stevens Point Blood Donation Center, 3210C Main St, Stevens Point. Starts at 8:15 am. Redcrossblood.org Blood Drive · Fri. 5/13, Woodson YMCA, 707 Third St, Wausau. Starts at 9 am. Redcrossblood.org

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Volunteering Opportunities Volunteer Opportunities for the Week of May 2nd, 2022 Find More Donation + Volunteer Opportunities! Go to the United Way Volunteer Connection volunteer website at www.unitedwaymc. galaxydigital.com. Build Your UX Design Portfolio! Wisconsin Association of Talented and Gifted is seeking a volunteer with design UX experience to help revamp their nonprofit website. This would be a great opportunity for a young professional to show volunteerism AND add to their portfolio. Please visit their website watg.org. Contact rhagedorn@watg.org with questions or to get involved. Help at the 19th Annual ChalkFest of Wausau! ChalkFest will hit the 400 Block again this June 24th-26th. Volunteer to make this event a go! Various shifts available throughout the weekend. T-shirt and water provided. Register at unitedwaymc.galaxydigital.com. Contact chalkfestwausau@gmail.com with questions. Volunteer at GiGi’s Playhouse this Summer! Program volunteers play an integral role within GiGi’s Playhouse by facilitating educational and therapeutic skill development activities and connecting with families. Don’t worry all training is provided and you will be with 2 to 3 other volunteers. Volunteers provided with sample lesson plans, program guides and a host of resources to help support you! Interested volunteers must make a commitment to summer sessions to keep consistency for participants. To get involved or learn more, contact volunteerwausau@gigisplayhouse.org. In-Kind Donated Items Needed Non-Perishable Pantry Needs. The Women’s Community requests the following items for their pantry: cooking oil, canned tuna, canned chicken, sugar, bottled juice, crackers, flour, applesauce, salt and pepper sets, spaghetti sauce, ketchup, mayo, syrup, and microwave popcorn. Donations can be dropped off Monday-Friday between 8am and 4:30pm at 3200 Hilltop Ave in Wausau. Contact Allie at allie@womenscommunity.org or 715-842-5663 for questions.

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Blood Drive · Sat. 5/14, Stevens Point Blood Donation Center, 3210C Main St, Stevens Point. Starts at 8:15 am. Redcrossblood.org Blood Drive · Mon.-Tues. 5/16-5/17, Stevens Point Blood Donation Center, 3210C Main St, Stevens Point. Starts at 11:45 am. Redcrossblood.org Blood Drive · Thurs.-Fri. 5/19-5/20, Stevens Point Blood Donation Center, 3210C Main St, Stevens Point. Starts at 8:15 am. Redcrossblood.org Blood Drive · Thurs. 5/19, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2000 Roosevelt Dr, Plover. Starts at 1 pm. Redcrossblood.org Blood Drive · Fri. 5/20, Entrepreneurial Education Center, 100 N 72nd St, Wausau. Starts at 8 am. Redcrossblood.org Blood Drive · Sat. 5/21, Stevens Point Blood Donation Center, 3210C Main St, Stevens Point. Starts at 8:15 am. Redcrossblood.org Blood Drive · Mon. 5/23, Holiday Inn, 750 S Central Ave, Marshfield. Starts at 11 am. Redcrossblood. org Blood Drive · Mon.-Tues. 5/23-5/24, Stevens Point Blood Donation Center, 3210C Main St, Stevens Point. Starts at 11:45 am. Redcrossblood.org Blood Drive · Tues. 5/24, Grace Lutheran Church, 108 W Somo Ave, Tomahawk. Starts at 11:30 am. Redcrossblood.org Blood Drive · Thurs.-Fri. 5/26-5/27, Stevens Point Blood Donation Center, 3210C Main St, Stevens Point. Starts at 8:15 am. Redcrossblood.org Blood Drive · Fri. 5/27, Marshfield Clinic Health System YMCA, 410 West McMillan St, Marshfield. Starts at 10 am. Redcrossblood.org

Socks for Schools. United Way of Marathon County is collecting new socks in all sizes during the month of May for area schools. Drop off at any People’s State Bank branch in Marathon County, HealthFirst, or United Way of Marathon County (M-F 8am-5pm). Contact Elizabeth at erobinson@unitedwaymc.org or 715-298-5719 with questions.

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With new owners and a new location, Bill’s Moonstones and Crystals aims to crystalize its business in Wausau Kim Opgenorth suffered from chronic pain, but ultimately found comfort in alternative medicine and metaphysical remedies. Today, she and business partner Ann Amelse run Bill’s Moonstones and Crystals on the west side of Wausau on 1st Avenue, just north of Eastbay (and, it should be noted, right next door to the new City Pages offices). The store sells 150-200 crystals and stones and gems, which cast a palette of color against the white walls and glass display cases of the neat little shop. Chief among those stones is the Wisconsin Moonstone, a particular variety that was formed by a volcanic eruption about 1.5 billion years ago in what is now known as Stettin. In fact, that particular variety only is found in a very small radius in that area, on private land. How did Opgenorth come to find herself behind the counter of Bill’s shop? She started off as an apprentice. The shop is named for Bill Schoenfuss, who founded the shop in the basement of a vintage house turned commercial property on Grand Avenue. Schoenfuss is the area expert and collector of Wisconsin Moonstone, and started his store there about five years ago. Opgenorth, in her newfound passion for crystals and reiki, found the shop while browsing the internet one day and decided she needed to stop in. Being a customer didn’t satisfy her, however; she basically showed up and asked to be an apprentice. No pay was necessary she said; she just wanted to learn. After a couple of years of apprenticing, one day she stopped in and Bill was upset; he was very stressed. The next day, he seemed much better. He’d found a solution to that stress: close the store, or pass it off, and return to simply collecting Moonstone. The Wisconsin Moonstone is pretty remarkable. As seen in a display case at the new Bill’s location, it shines an iridescent blue; the term for that is schiller, Opgenorth tells me. It turns out the blue glow can be seen even in raw form. Opgenorth says sometimes on a misty morning a field of moonstone will glow blue. It’s easy to see why Bill was eager to get back to the fields. Having apprenticed for a couple of years, Opgenorth suggested she take over the store, and after some conferring, Opgenorth and Amelse decided they would take over

Wisconsin Moonstone is unique to a small spot in Stettin. It casts a blueish glow, which can be seen especially in the top stone.

Kim Opgenorth and Ann Amelse are the owners of Bill’s Moonstones and Crystals, which opened recently on First Avenue in Wausau. The duo took over for Bill Schoenfuss, who ran the store for five years on Grand Avenue.

the store together. Moonstone and other crystals and gems aren’t the only things on offer. On Saturdays the shop hosts special events with energy healers and other spiritual folks. And on Facebook on Tuesdays, Opgenorth hosts a video series called Mystical Tibbit Tuesdays in which she shares information about crystals and stones. On a recent video she talks about tektites and their properties. Customers are a mix of folks seeking the spiritual side and stone collectors, she says. Sometimes they even cross over, as she shared a story of one collector who became curious why a particular stone made him happy whenever he had it on his person.

The stones seem perfect for Instagram, and the store operates that along with Facebook. A website is coming. As for Bill, he is still teaching them the ways of moonstone, how to cut it and shape it. Nothing is wasted with the moonstone, which has parties all over the world interested. They have many Japanese customers who appreciate the sand from moonstone; it’s supposed to help the paint they use, Opgenorth says. Bill is even working on setting up public outings to the moonstone site and hopes to bring Japanese moonstone fans to the area. Find Bill’s Moonstones and Crystals at 325 N First Avenue. Hours are 11-6 Tuesday through Saturday.

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