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I was a touch worried that the blistering cold that’s lingered in the Wausau area would hang around for our two-part Abode series. Who wants to think about spring cleaning when it’s freezing out?

That’s right, I did say two parts. In setting our schedule this year, we decided that two issues was enough to cover all the topics around the home and hearth. As you’ll recall, it could be anything from spring cleaning to finances to gardening. There’s a wide range of topics we’ve covered here and they’ve always been fun for me to write. Especially after a grueling election season.

This week’s main story is really something - a cool new program aimed at helping to reduce poverty. It looks at not just the financial side of the equation but everything from relationships to emotional and spiritual wellness.

Not everyone’s abode is the same, and I thought highlighting this new program would be the perfect start to our abode series. And as far as I can tell, you’re reading about it here first. Enjoy.

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The great recount

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by B.C. Kowalski

With a number of close races, a number of candidates requested recounts, with mixed results Six people including the city clerk gathered in the Maple Room at City Hall late Thursday morning, stacks of ballots spread out before them.

They were gathered to recount the votes in District 1, wards one and two, after a recount request. John Kroll, who initially lost a close race to declared winner Carol Lukens, had requested a recount only the day before.

With two observers and two media outlets present — City Pages and Channel 7 — the six began the methodical process of recounting the votes.

The results stuck: Lukens remained the winner of District 1, with Kroll losing by all of two votes.

The tight margin wasn’t unusual from April 5’s election; many races were decided by a handful of votes, and that meant a number of election night revearsals. Two candidates went to bed thinking they had won, only to find out the next morning they’d actually lost as absentee ballots were counted.

One of those was Randy DeBroux, who had been ahead of incumbent Alyson Leahy in the District 11 county board race Tuesday night, but ultimately lost to Leahy after all the absentee ballots were included. The same thing happened to Deb Ryan in District 11 of the city; Chad Henke woke up to find out he’d actually won the race, despite trailing Ryan the night before.

DeBroux requested a recount, the county clerk announced Thursday afternoon. After a recount on Monday, the County Clerk announced that the vote remained the same, with Leahy leading by a three-vote margin.

The first recount to happen came in Kronenwetter.

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in the city’s recount of District 1’s city council race Thursday. The result remained the same, with Carol Lukens retaining the seat.

Timothy Shaw lost by a narrow margin but requested a recount in a race that saw the most candidates ever to run for village board. After the recount, he was tied with Danielle Bergmann, and his name was drawn in a tiebreaker.

(The contest can be decided by coin toss, name draw or by each candidate drawing from a deck of cards.)

Valley Fair lineup announced

The Wisconsin Valley Fair announced its 2022 lineup, heading in the trend of limited musical acts in favor of other events such as rodeos and demolition derbies.

The Valley Fair will kick off with country music singer Lee Greenwood, and also feature country music star Carly Pearce and classic rock band .38 Special. The musical acts will take place between Tuesday and Thursday, with rodeos Friday and Saturday and a demolition derby on Sunday.

Fair organizers made a conscious decision to start booking fewer musical acts as they’ve become more expensive as the fair was losing money. They were also becoming

harder to book. The rodeo and demo derby events were better from a revenue standpoint.

Salvation Army looking at new, bigger location

The Salvation Army is looking at building a new location — and it will accommodate more people, including space for more families in need.

The city’s Plan Commission Tuesday approved a conditional use for the facility, particularly for its homeless shelter.

The new facility, according to preliminary plans submitted to the city, would house up to 36 men and women and up to six families. The current facility only is able to house one family. The building would also have a kitchen, chapel and community area, along with other accommodations.

The new location is planned for the corner of 110 South First Avenue and Alexander Street, about a block from the Salvation Army’s current location. Right now an empty credit union building stands on the site.

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Mayor signals new executive committee formation

Mayor Katie Rosenberg signaled the coming of a powerful new committee that would replace three committees Tuesday.

Rosenberg announced a new executive committee at the city council’s reorganization meeting Tuesday.

The committee would be comprised of chairs of all the standing committees and would replace the coordinating, administrative review and legislative committees.

The new committee would be charged with executing the city’s strategic plan, as well as coordinating policy formation and providing leadership over council policies, Rosenberg says.

The announcement came after the city council re-elected Becky McElhaney over Michael Martens for council president, and adopted a new rule by which two council members can call a Committee of the Whole.

The new council rejected a proposal that would have prevent city council members from chairing more than one committee. Proponents said it would have given more council members leadership opportunities and made sense given the executive committee would be comprised of chairs of the standing committees; but opponents said it would hamstring committees from choosing the chairs they want.

The city next week will further discuss the executive committee idea.

More money approved for purchasing pitcher filters

on how to get on the list for the pitchers are on the city’s website.

Wausau discovered elevated levels of PFAS, a set of chemicals dangerous to human health, in all six of the city’s wells earlier this year. The city has been scrambling to come up with solutions ever since, including equipping the new drinking water treatment plant to filter the chemicals.

Three dead following crash in Frankfort

Police say three people are dead following a car crash on Highway 29 in the town of Frankfort Saturday evening.

Officers were called to the scene of a two-vehicle crash around 11:30 pm Saturday. When officers arrived, three people from two vehicles were dead. None of the occupants survived the crash, according to reports from the Marathon County Sheriff’s Office.

Police say 38-year-old Jennifer Krug of Medford, 21-year-old Sophie Sullivan of the Appleton area and 20-year-old Audrie Stephens also of the Appleton area were killed in the crash.

Another person who had stopped to render aid to the occupants was struck by a passing vehicle. That person was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, deputies say.

The crash is still under investigation by the crash reconstruction team.

No Mow May likely coming back

City leaders last week approved more funding for pitcher filters as the city copes with the PFAS crisis.

The city council last week approved spending another $80,000 in American Rescue Act Plan dollars on the pitchers. The city previously spent $150,000 on bottled water pallets and pitchers, which have all been given out. Details

A new program last year to help out some area bees is likely to come back — and hopefully be a little less confusing than last year.

The city’s Public Health and Safety Committee Monday approved the city holding No Mow May again, which allows residents to not mow their lawns for that month.

That helps bees find more pollinating plants, helping them

to sustain healthy populations.

Last year, Mayor Katie Rosenberg reported nearly 500 people signed up for the program, and another 40 volunteered to be citizen scientists.

But, the program created some confusion. Public Health and Safety Chair Lisa Rasmussen said that the requirement of each participating citizen having a sign in their yard created difficulties for the inspection department.

And, some residents contacted her thinking that it was a requirement to not mow one’s lawn in May. The program is voluntary, and people are still allowed to mow their lawns if they want.

This year’s program will not include a sign requirement.

The city council will still need to approve No Mow May for this year, which won’t have the sign requirement.

Policing task force to hold public hearing, finalize report

After nearly two years, the city’s policing task force is ready to finalize its report.

That comes on the heels of the task force announcing that it found no evidence of systemic racism within the department.

The task force is expected to come forth with four main areas of recommendation. Generally speaking, the task force found that Wausau’s department is an excellent example of policing as it compares with the rest of the country, but also offers areas to expand upon: Additional mental health resources, officer wellness resources, cultural competency and community engagement.

Some examples include expanding the Crisis Assessment Response Team so that it can cover more than 9-5 Monday through Friday, says Task Force Chair John Robinson. The task force would also like to see more community service outreach and conduct a yearly survey.

The task force was formed in the wake of the George Floyd shooting and the protest in Wausau, likely the largest in the city’s history.

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CAPiTOL EYE

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THOMPSON OUT Former Gov. Tommy Thompson opts out of joining governor’s race Republican Tommy Thompson announced today he won’t run for guv this fall after flirting with a fifth bid for the office he held for 14 years.

“This is a very difficult conclusion,” Thompson said. “After a full life of service and leading and growing businesses, I know I have the vision, drive and vitality to serve another term as governor. Wisconsin needs strong leadership to bridge political divides, care for our most vulnerable, set our economy on a path to succeed in the 21st-century, and again make us the shining star of the nation. I would have brought those qualities and commitment as governor.”

Thompson, who just wrapped up leading the UW System as president, said he is “open and will continue to investigate how I may otherwise serve.”

Thompson was first elected to the office in 1986 and went on to win reelection three times as he became the longest serving governor in Wisconsin history. He resigned midway through his fourth term to join George W. Bush’s administration as

secretary of Health and Human Services.

After leaving the cabinet, Thompson also flirted with gubernatorial bids in 2006 and 2010 before running for U.S. Senate in 2012 and losing to Dem Tammy Baldwin.

Thompson and Madison businessman Eric Hovde both considered runs this fall before deciding against getting into the race in recent days.

That leaves former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch, businessman Kevin Nicholson and state Rep. Tim Ramthun as the most prominent Republicans in the GOP field to take on Dem Gov. Tony Evers.

Businessman Tim Michels has also been considering a run.

State Public Defender: Court backlog will take years to clear

Wisconsin State Public Defender Kelli Thompson says it will take several years to clear a backlog of roughly 35,000 cases because of a shortage of public defenders.

“It is a statewide problem,” Thompson

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Thompson, who leads the state agency, said the pandemic exacerbated a problem that was already forming.

“We have hindering people’s rights to a speedy trial,” she said. “We have individuals sitting in custody waiting for their day in court. We have individuals whose family members are impacted because they’re not home with their families.”

Thompson said the agency is currently down 17 percent to 20 percent of its typical attorneys.

“We’re seeing this across the economy,” Thompson said. “Every business has shortages. Everyone is looking for employees.

We’re looking for public defenders. We’re looking for staff.”

State supreme court approves GOP district maps

The Wisconsin Supreme Court in a 4-3 ruling Friday implemented the maps GOP lawmakers had proposed, finding they are race neutral and stick to the least-change approach the justices had previously set as a foundation for the lines.

The maps — barring a further legal challenge — could put Republicans on the verge of two-thirds majorities in both houses of the Legislature after the upcoming elections.

Republicans currently have a 61-38 majority in the Assembly and 21-12 majority in the Senate.

Under the current maps in place since 2011, Joe Biden won 37 Assembly districts as he took the statewide contest by more than 20,000 votes. If the GOP map had been in place two years ago, he would’ve won 35.

Both the existing Senate map and the one Republicans proposed have 11 Biden districts.

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, said it was a “relief” to have the maps resolved so candidates could start circulating nomination papers for the fall elections. The decision came down the same day that candidates were supposed to begin circulating nomination papers for the fall elections.

Crime labs processing more cases, but turnaround times lag

The state crime labs were better at turning around DNA cases submitted in 2021 than the year before.

But it took longer, on average, to process them, according to the Department of Justice’s annual report on the Division of Forensic Sciences.

GOP AG candidates Adam Jarchow and Eric Toney both knocked Dem incumbent Josh Kaul for the lab’s performance under his watch.

But Kaul, who’s up for reelection this fall, argued in an interview the state is on the right track with the crime lab after a challenging 2020 due to COVID-19 that forced a reorganization to account for safety protocols.

He also noted Gov. Tony Evers last month announced $5 million in federal COVID-19 funds for the labs as part of an effort to address a backlog of criminal cases that built up during the pandemic, which hampered court proceedings.

“It’s back to a downward trend,” Kaul said of processing DNA cases. “Compared to where it was four-five years ago, you can see we’re moving in the right direction when it comes to DNA analysis.”

WI in line for $283 million in federal road aid

Wisconsin is in line for an additional $283 million in federal transportation aid in the current fiscal year.

The bulk of the additional money comes from the recently signed bipartisan infrastructure law. The Department of Transportation wants to put $123.6 million of it into the state highway rehabilitation program, according to a letter the agency sent to the Joint Finance Committee.

The letter noted an abundance of projects awaiting funding from the state’s main highway improvement program. That would make it easier to get the money obligated by Sept. 30. That’s the deadline for the state to allocate the bulk of the additional federal money. Otherwise, it would risk losing the funds, according to the letter.

The agency also wants to put $83.8 million into local transportation facility assistance and $60.7 million into local bridge assistance.

Under state law, the agency must submit a plan to the Joint Finance Committee for review anytime federal funds are 105 percent or more of what had been appropriated in a fiscal year. The extra $283 million is 35.2 percent above what the state had expected to receive from the feds.

The pot of additional money includes $55 million that the federal government redistributed after states that had received the funds failed to use it by a deadline.

FOOD

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Spring is for syrup — here’s how to make syrup lemonade

Simple but not easy

The process to make liquid gold, maple syrup, is simple - collect sap and boil it down. Although the steps may be simple, the work is labor intensive and time consuming. First, paths need to be cleared through several feet of snow to access the maple trees. Next, someone needs to trudge through the knee deep snow to tap each tree, install a tap, and hang a bucket.

In total, each maple produces enough sap to make 1-2 quarts of syrup per year, requiring some of Wisconsin’s biggest operations to tap thousands of trees and use tubing to collect the tap.

Every day someone needs to walk through snow and the deep mud that ensues to check the buckets to ensure they are emptied before they overflow.

Once enough sap is collected, a fire (which requires much firewood - the work to cut, split, and pile the fuel source is yet another arduous task in its own), must be built and kept up for many hours to cook down the sap. Typically it takes 40 gallons of sap to make a single gallon of liquid gold. Finally, the remaining syrup needs to filtered and bottled. At the conclusion of the season, all the taps and buckets must be collected, cleaned, and stored.

Cooking it down

Being retired, my parents have the luxury to store the sap in a barrel and pick the nicest spring days to cook it down. The “Sugar Shack” conveniently serves as a covered wood pile for the nearby trees selectively harvested for firewood. My parents spend the entire day in the woods, passing time by playing cards, while constantly adding wood to the fire to cook down about 100 gallons of sap per batch.

To prevent burning the thickened syrup, the final cooking is done in a controlled manner via propane in a much smaller container until reaching the proper density (an indirect way to measure the sugar concentration).

Grandma and Grandpa are snowbirds, but they always return to Wisconsin in March to tap trees for syruping season.

Down in Arizona, they pick and squeeze lemons to make lemonade when they return to Wisconsin. Grandma often delivers maple syrup lemonade (and cookies) as a thank you to those trudging through the knee-deep snow to empty the heavy pails of sap.

Spring lemonade?

The treasured golden liquid complements more than pancakes throughout the year in our household. You may not think of lemonade when snow is still on the ground, but our family does! Nothing is more delicious out in the woods than lemonade made with maple syrup, except maybe Grandma’s cookies accompanying them!

Maple syrup lemonade has a few extra perks. Usually we need to heat up the water to dissolve sugar in traditional lemonade. Then we need to refrigerate it for several hours or add ice cubes to cool it down to make it a refreshing drink. By substituting maple syrup for sugar, those extra steps are eliminated!

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Mother Nature signals the end of syruping season when the maples bud out.

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ABODE: POVERTY

By B.C. Kowalski

POVERTY REDUCTION

A new program to help reduce poverty in the Wausau area kicks off in June When a new task force formed to address the lack of affordable housing in Wausau, one thing became starkly clear as they began to meet — part of the problem was the income side of the equation.

And also, part of the problem is that there are many parts of the problem. Childcare, highlighted in last week’s issue, is a huge barrier for a number of people. Low wages are another. And lack of affordable housing is yet another.

All combined, it creates some challenging issues, especially for people in the lower-income brackets.

A new program aims to change that. Getting Ahead is a framework for a new program that St. Vincent De Paul is organizing. City Pages last week sat down with Emily Mueller, the program director of Getting Ahead for St. Vincent De Paul to talk about how the program will work.

Mueller has been recruiting participants for the program, circulating the idea through various non-profits such as The Neighbors’ Place, The Salvation Army and The United Way. So far they’ve recruited about half of the first 12-person cohort and expect there will be many more folks who will end up on waiting lists for future cohorts.

The way Mueller explains it, this is probably different than the simple budgeting workshop many are probably picturing. Getting Ahead is a 16-week program that pairs community volunteers with 12 participants through a mentoring relationship. Each week they will meet for a meal and a two-hour workshop led by a trained facilitator. Through the program, participants will learn skills to overcome issues in not just financial poverty, but ten others such as spiritual poverty, physical resources, relationships and role models, among others.

“We will talk a lot about resources and how you build those resources,” Mueller says from her office in the back of the St. Vincent De Paul store on Thomas Street. Participants will actively design their aims and goals based on the information they learn. “It’s not up to us to say ‘you look like you could use a higher-paying job,” Mueller says.

“It’s up to the individual to say whether they want to work

▲ Emily Mueller is the director of the Getting Ahead program at St. Vincent De Paul. It kicks off in June and aims to pair mentors with participants to help them overcome poverty.

on a certain thing or not. They choose their goals.”

Mueller says the aim is for those relationships to continue outside of the program. Hopefully some mentors and students will bond during the program and keep in touch, so they can keep working on their goals and measure progress after the 16 weeks is over.

The program is technically open to anyone, though Mueller is recruiting people who use services of places such as The Neighbors’ Place and The Salvation Army.

Mueller has gotten a good insight into some of the realities of those recruits’ lives already. “It’s amazing how open people have been with sharing their struggles,” Mueller says. Many told stories of living paycheck to paycheck, crisis to crisis. Difficulty with transportation. Lack of affordable child care. And a lot of time spent navigating through different agencies and completing the processes to receive benefits.

That’s one thing the Community Partners Campus aims to help solve, putting a number of area non-profits under one roof in order to save costs and resources on the nonprofits’ end, but also saving time and constraints on the end of people using the services. It is slated to open in the fall, and could house future cohorts. Right now, the first cohort will be held at St. Michael’s The first cohort, which starts June 2, is meant to be the first of many. Eventually Mueller would like to see cohorts held in Spanish and Hmong, for instance. And there’s hope that former program participants can ultimately become advocates for the poor in the community, helping shape policy and lend a voice to people who often don’t get one.

But for now, the focus is on getting the first cohort off the ground and making it successful. And building relationships is an important part of that, Mueller says; it’s a big part of the St. Vincent De Paul mission. “We’re interested in building relationships with the participants in the program, to be a friend for them; a resources connection and a cheerleader for them,” Mueller says. “Someone in their corner. It’s really hard to try to do this alone.”

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By B.C. Kowalski

MONEY TIPS to save dollars and grow your net worth

As our interview with Emily Mueller shows, poverty can have many causes and there is more involved than just money.

But, everyone can benefit from a look at their finances and a little belt tightening.

Here are five money tips I’ve used to ratchet down my spending to roughly half my income: Make most of your food at home: This was a gamechanger for me. Instead of eating lunch out every day, I started making my food at home. I saved lunch and dinner out for social occasions and the occasional takeout/delivery. This one thing alone drove me from spending everything I make to suddenly having money left over when the next paycheck arrived. And many things are easy to make at home. You can make a way better pizza at home for 1/10 the cost of delivery, and it honestly doesn’t take long either. Ditto for homemade pancakes (it’s flour and baking powder, at its core, plus whatever you want to add as extras).

Find the lattes: People often misunderstand the “latte effect.” It goes something like this: That $5 latte you get every day adds up to $25 per week, $100 per month, $1,200 per year. It’s a demonstration of how little things add up. Does it mean you should never have lattes? Of course not. It doesn’t even mean you shouldn’t have that latte every day.

The point is to calculate the true costs of the things in your lifestyle, and look for places where you’re spending a lot and not getting much value. (The above example works too: $10 per day for lunch, $100 per week, $400 per month, $4,800 per year.)

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Housing should be a third or less of your expenses: This one is tricky — affordable housing is in short supply and rent is on the rise. Even houses, once a cheap source of affordable housing as long as you could get past the downpayment barrier, are starting to become more expensive. My own house nearly doubled in value in roughly six years, a figure I would be more skeptical of if I hadn’t heard the selling prices of my neighbors’ houses (which are smaller than my own). Rent vs. owning is a huge subject of debate in personal finance circles, and there is no clear winner in the Wausau area, though I consider my home purchase a hedge against rent inflation - my payments will stay the same while rent continues to increase.

There are always tradeoffs, of course.

Dude, you still have cable? With so many low-cost options for entertainment, I can’t believe anyone would still pay for cable. Someone commented to me the other day that even with 120 channels there was nothing on. Cable is extraordinarily expensive and in my view, at least, far less valuable. Netflix and Amazon Prime are more than enough to fulfill my entertainment needs. And I can watch a show or movie when I want, and live my life on my schedule. BONUS: What other subscriptions are you paying for but not using?

There are apps such as TrueBill that will automatically help you cancel unwanted subscriptions, or you can search for them in your credit card statement.

Muscle over motor: OK, I definitely borrowed this one from Mr. Money Mustache, but it’s the idea that, when you can, you should use your own muscle over

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I put this into practice, riding my bike when I can, using rakes to take care of leaves and a good old fashioned shovel to clear snow. It’s a double whammy — get more exercise while saving money.

I make none of these suggestions lightly - there was a time when these techniques were more about survival than growing wealth. But keeping lifestyle inflation in check has helped grow my net worth and given me financial flexibility. Put them into practice and see how your own finances do.

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ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY CLEANING TIPS 3. Invest in Reusable Cleaning Cloths

Green living is becoming more and more popular every day. People realize that they need to take steps to protect the environment, and one of the easiest ways to do this is by making small changes in their everyday lives. One area where people can make a significant impact is how they clean their homes.

Many environmentally-friendly house cleaning tips can help reduce your carbon footprint and help preserve our planet. This blog post will discuss seven of the best tips for eco-friendly house cleaning.

Another great way to make your home cleaning routine more environmentally friendly is to ditch paper towels and invest in reusable cleaning cloths. There are many different types of reusable cleaning cloths available on the market, so you can find ones that suit your needs. For example, microfiber cloths are great for dusting and cleaning surfaces. There are also reusable paper towels that can be used instead of traditional paper towels. These reusable cloths are much better for the environment because they can be used repeatedly. Reusable cleaning cloths are better for the environment, but they are also better for your wallet.

You will save money in the long run because you will not have to keep buying paper towels.

1. Buy Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products

If you are looking for environmentally-friendly cleaning products, many options are available. You can find eco-friendly all-purpose cleaners, dish soap, laundry detergent, etc. Many major brands now offer ecofriendly versions of their products. Using eco-friendly laundry soap can reduce the water and energy needed to wash your clothes. Moreover, eco-friendly cleaning products are made with natural ingredients for the environment. They often use less water and are biodegradable, which means they will not stay in landfills for years.

When shopping for eco-friendly cleaning products, look for products that are certified by an organization like the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These products have been tested and proven to be effective at cleaning without harming the environment.

4. Use Green Cleaning Methods

There are many different green cleaning methods that you can use to clean your home in an environmentally-friendly way. For example, one excellent green cleaning method is steam cleaning. Steam cleaners use very little water, and they are a great way to clean carpets, upholstery, and even hard floors. Another tremendous green cleaning method is dry cleaning. Dry cleaners use very little water, and they are a great way to clean clothes. Green cleaning methods are becoming more and more popular because they are better for the environment. These methods use less water, and they are often just as effective as traditional cleaning methods.

2. Use Natural Cleaning Products

One of the best ways to make your home cleaning routine more environmentally friendly is to ditch the harsh chemicals and switch to natural cleaning products. There are many recipes for DIY natural cleaners that you can easily make at home. These cleaners are better for the environment, but they are also better for your health. Many commercial cleaning products contain harmful chemicals that can cause respiratory problems and other health issues.

There are many different natural cleaning products that you can use, depending on the type of surface you are cleaning. For example, white vinegar is a great all-purpose cleaner used on surfaces such as countertops, floors, and even windows. For more strenuous jobs, you can use baking soda or Borax. These natural cleaners are just as effective as commercial cleaners, but they are much better for the environment.

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If you own real property, such as a home, in your sole name but you have not created a trust and transferred your property to the trust, it is virtually guaranteed that your beneficiaries will have to deal with probate after your death.

A transfer-on-death (TOD) deed may be the solution.

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A TOD deed transfers your real property to your selected beneficiaries upon your death, similar to a payable-on-death designation for a bank account. During your lifetime, you continue to own and control the real property. You also continue to be responsible for paying the mortgage and taxes and maintaining the property.

If you still own the property at your death, the TOD deed automatically transfers the property to your named beneficiaries without having to go through probate.

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7. Make Your Cleaning Products

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Disposable cleaning products are very convenient, but they are not environmentally friendly. For example, many people use disposable wipes to clean surfaces in their homes. However, these wipes often end up in landfills, where they take years to decompose. If you want to be more eco-friendly, avoid using disposable cleaning products.

There are many reusable cleaning products that you can use instead of disposable ones.

For example, you can use reusable cloths or sponges to clean surfaces in your home. You can also use reusable mops and brooms to avoid throwing away disposable mops and brooms.

If you have any old cleaning products that you no longer use, don’t throw them away. You can recycle them instead. Many recycling centers accept old cleaning products. You can also contact the cleaning product manufacturer to see if they have a recycling program.

Recycling your old cleaning products is a great way to reduce your environmental impact.

It is also a great way to ensure that your old cleaning products are not sent to landfills, where they will take up space and release harmful chemicals into the environment.

Reusable cleaning products are better for the environment, but they are also better for your wallet. You will save money in the long run because you will not have to keep buying disposable cleaning products.

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5. Avoid Using Disposable Cleaning Products

You can also make your cleaning products at home. There are many recipes online for DIY cleaners that you can use to clean your home environmentally-friendly. Making your cleaning products is a great way to reduce your environmental impact. It is also a great way to save money.

Many DIY recipes are available online for all-purpose cleaners, dish soap, and more.

Making your cleaning products is a great way to reduce packaging waste and save money.

For example, you can make an all-purpose cleaner by mixing equal parts of water and vinegar. You can also make a window cleaner by mixing one part of water with one part of rubbing alcohol. These cleaners are often just as effective as store-bought cleaners, but they are much cheaper to make.

Now that you know some of the best eco-friendly house cleaning tips put them into practice and see how they work for you. You may be surprised at how much of a difference they make. Not only will you be doing your part to help the environment, but you will also be saving money in the long run. So, what are you waiting for? Get started today.

COMMENTARY

By Wisconsin Policy Forum

Work from home has tampered weekday traffic ties, as well as ridership on the state’s largest transit systems, show the likely cause is a reduction in the number of people commuting to work.

Across 16 sites in Dane and Milwaukee counties that track hourly data, average weekday traffic volumes during daytime hours declined from March 2019 to March 2022.

But they were down the most during morning and evening rush hours. Compared to declines of 3% to 7% during mid-day (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.), rush hour traffic declined by at least 9.5% in each hour between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. and by at least 8% in each hour between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Declining ridership on Wisconsin’s major transit systems shows an even more drastic picture.

In Wisconsin, nine bus systems have complete ridership data every month since January 2007, which include those serving the cities of Appleton, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Kenosha, Madison, Oshkosh, Racine and Waukesha, as well as the Milwaukee County Transit System.

In 2019, Wisconsinites rode on these nine transit sys-

tems a total of 48.5 million times. In 2020, that number plummeted to 26.4 million, a decline of 45.6% that is unrivaled by any other year of data. In 2021, bus ridership declined once again to 22.6 million, a decrease of 14.6% that was larger than any previous year-over-year decline other than the year prior. Madison, in particular, has seen a much bigger drop in riders than other systems.

Throughout Wisconsin, residents still aren’t commuting as they did in 2019. A further change in these trends is possible as the pandemic hopefully continues to recede from its formerly prominent role in daily life. But leaders may need to rethink road and transit services to reflect how we travel in a post-pandemic world.

This information is provided to Wisconsin Newspaper Association members as a service of the Wisconsin Policy Forum, the state’s leading resource for nonpartisan state and local government research and civic education. Learn more at wispolicyforum.org.

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Meanwhile, ridership on Wisconsin’s major transit systems remains far below pre-pandemic levels. These findings reinforce that the pandemic’s impact on transportation in Wisconsin could have long-term implications on where we work and how we travel.

Among the changes to daily life from the COVID-19 pandemic was a shift to working from home for some workers, primarily in white-collar occupations. Data from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT), comparing average daily traffic over the last year (April 2021 to March 2022) to the year preceding the pandemic, show weekend traffic is down just 0.2%. Weekday traffic, meanwhile, is down by 4.4%.

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THE BRITISH INVASION

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The British Invasion

brewed all winter long and tapped in spring. Bull Falls taps their spring bock brew after the annual Never Forgotten Honor Flight 5K Walk and Run. This 13th annual race features two routes – a route for runners and walkers, and a hilly Bock Buster route for runners only (the beer will taste extra delicious after this run). Both races begin at noon with an 11:45 am ceremony honoring veterans. Then stay after the race for the Bock Fest celebration with the Jerry Schmitt Band performing in the Biergarten from 1-5 pm. Details at bullfallbrewery.com.

FRIDAY 4/22 | GRAND THEATER, WAUSAU

Tribute shows seem to be something of a theme this spring, but here is your chance to see a number of them all at once. The British Invasion channels the energy of The Beatles’ first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show and the explosion of British acts (and those cool British amps with sounds that are still sought after today) in 1960s America.

Relieve the flurry of acts from across the pond including The Who, The Animals, Dusty Springfield, The Kinks, The Hollies and far too many to name in this 60s British spectacular. It’ll be totally groovy, baby. 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $40. Grandtheater.org.

TIM BUCHHOLZ

The Truth about the Prohibition Tunnels of Wausau

Tim Buchholz

THURSDAY 4/21 | HOSTED ONLINE BY THE MARATHON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

TUESDAY 4/26 | SMITH SCARABOCCHIO ART MUSEUM, STEVENS POINT

John Conlee

SUNDAY 4/24 | WITTENBERG-BIRNAMWOOD HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM, WITTENBERG.

One of the most respected vocalists to emerge during the urban cowboy era, country singer John Conlee is best known for his superb taste and distinctively melancholy voice. He’s charted a total of 32 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, landed seven number one hits, and has been a member of the Grand Ole Opry since 1981.

During the past two decades, John Conlee has achieved success by simply being himself and by making records that audiences can relate to. Don’t miss your chance to see Mr. “Rose Colored Glasses” up close during this performance. Presented by Rubber Soul Productions. Starts at 4 pm. $45 general; $50 premium. Details and tickets at rubbersoulproductions.com.

Originally from Stevens Point, Dr. Tim Buchholz is a jazz singer, choir director, voice teacher, music educator, and arranger. An Associate Professor of Music at UWSP, Tim is a graduate of the University of Miami in the Studio Music and Jazz Department where he finished his DMA degree in Jazz Vocal Performance. He has toured internationally and appeared at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. Tim has performed with many notable jazz artists including Bobby McFerrin, Darmon Meader, and Fred Hersch. His latest album, “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love,” was released in the spring of 2018. He is joined by Mathew Buchman and Dave Story. Starts at 7 pm. $10 suggested donation adult, $5 students. Details at cwso.org.

Never Forgotten Honor Flight 5k Run/Walk + Bock Fest

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During the month of April, the Marathon County Historical Society’s History Chats program is exploring the foolish stories about the area’s history. Some people will tell you that the city of Wausau stands on a warren of underground tunnels that were dug to hide illicit booze during the days of Prohibition. That’s not exactly true.

Learn the reality of Marathon County during the years of Prohibition with Gary Gisselman during this virtual event. Starts at 12:30 pm. Free. Streamed on YouTube and Facebook Live.

Fragile Planet: Earth’s Place in the Universe

SUNDAY 4/24 | UW-STEVENS POINT ALLEN F. BLOCHER PLANETARIUM AND ARTHUR J. PEJSA OBSERVATORIES, STEVENS POINT

Leave Earth behind as you fly to the farthest reaches of the Universe, traveling to the Moon, Mars, and even beyond the Milky Way. Narrated by Academy Award nominee Sigourney Weaver, this full dome planetarium show allows the audience to take a truly different look at our solar system through the view of an astronaut. Audiences will travel 120 million light years to rediscover home and what makes our planet so special. You’ll leave with a renewed appreciation for Earth and learn the importance of protecting our planet. Starts at 2 pm. Free. Details at uwsp.edu.

Picnic at the Pavilion

SUNDAY 4/24 | ROTHSCHILD PAVILION, ROTHSCHILD

For this annual show, you’re encouraged to bring a picnic and stake out a spot for enjoying live music. This show promises to be a crowd pleaser with performances by the Wausau Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Band and Jazz Ensemble. Pack your own picnic lunch or purchase food from the vendor on site and participate in a fundraiser raffle. All ages are welcome. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. 4 pm. Free admission.

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Scott Kirby · Northern Waters Distillery, Minocqua. Acoustic variety & original. 4 pm. 715-358-0172 Brad Emanuel · Bull Falls Brewery, Wausau. Country/acoustic.

6 pm. 715-842-2337 Gerard Fischer · Rookies Sportspub, Stevens Point. Acoustic rock & country. 8 pm. 715-344-7026 The Love-In & The Oxleys · O’Brien’s on Main, Amherst.

Rock ‘n roll, folk. 8 pm. 715-824-3317

Open Mic Night · Wednesdays, LT Club, Wausau. Starts at 9 pm.

715-848-3320 Open Mic at Sawmill Brewing Company · Thursdays, hosted at Sawmill Brewing Company, 1110 E 10th St, Merrill. Open mic every Thursday for those who want to perform comedy, music or poetry. Starts at 6:30 pm. http://www.sawmillbrewing.net/ Trivia · Thursdays, Backcountry Brewing Company, Plover. Starts at 7 pm. 715-310-2474 Highway 51 Wood and Wire Sessions · Thursdays, Whitewater Music Hall, Wausau. Americana music played live by regional musicians and guests. Starts at 7 pm. $5. 715-298-3202 Karaoke · Thursdays, Hiawatha Restaurant and Lounge, Wausau.

Starts at 8:30 pm. 715-848-5166 Karaoke · Thursdays, Hy-Da Way, Merrill. Starts at 8:30 pm.

715-722-0660 Karaoke · Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, LT Club, Wausau. Starts at 9 pm. 715-848-3320 JIRF · Thursdays 6/2-8/25, Hiawatha Restaurant and Lounge, Wausau. Rock, alternative, classic & outlaw country. Starts at 5:30 pm. 715-848-5166 JIRF · Saturdays 6/4-8/27, Karch’s up Nort’, Tomahawk. Rock, alternative, classic & outlaw country. Starts at 2 pm.

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Friday April 22

Mattea Joy · Bull Falls Brewery, Wausau. Acoustic variety. 6 pm.

715-842-2337 Nemesis · Central Waters Brewing Company, Amherst. Variety.

6 pm. 715-842-2739 Ian Seaholm · Mosinee Brewing Company, Mosinee. Blues. 7 pm.

715-693-2739 Gerard Fischer · District 1 Brewing Company, Stevens Point.

Country & rock acoustic. 7 pm. 715-544-6707 The Foxfire Affair · Sawmill Brewing Company, Merrill. Celtic, folk, maritime, alternative. 7 pm. 715-722-0230 Tony Williams · Malarkey’s Pub & Townies Grill, Wausau. Variety.

8 pm. 715-819-3663 Bradley Sperger · Campus Pub, Wausau. Acoustic. 9 pm.

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Saturday April 23

Jerry Schmitt Band · Bull Falls Brewery, Wausau. Country, rockabilly. 1 pm. 715-842-2337 Scott Clay · Central Waters Brewing Company, Amherst.

Folk-Americana. 2 pm. 715-842-2739 Local Heroes Band · Bull Falls Brewery, Wausau. Acoustic. 5 pm.

715-842-2337 Garth Englebright · Sunset Point Winery, Stevens Point. Acoustic variety. 6 pm. 715-544-1262 Tailwater Trio · District 1 Brewing Company, Stevens Point.

Pop & rock. 6:30 pm. 715-544-6707 Save Point · Backcountry Brewing Company, Plover. Classic rock, country, blues, indie rock, original. 7 pm. 715-310-2474 Marty Frei · The Jim, Weston. Variety. 8 pm. 715-355-5960 5 Mile Scream · Cruisin’ 1724, Wausau. Classic rock. 9 pm.

715-675-2940 Timothy Tesch · Campus Pub, Wausau. Acoustic. 9 pm.

715-675-1960 Rising Phoenix · Arrow Sports Club, Weston. 70s/80s classic rock.

9 pm. 715-359-2363 Northwoods Skitchers · Homestead on 52, Wausau. Classic rock, blues, variety. 9 pm. 715-843-7555

Sunday April 24

JIRF · Bullheads Bar & Grill, Stevens Point. Rock, alternative, classic & outlaw country. 12 pm. 715-344-5990 Mark & Rich · Cop Shoppe Pub, Wausau. Polka. 1 pm.

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Thursday April 28

Brad Emanuel · Northern Waters Distillery, Minocqua.

Country/acoustic. 4 pm. 715-358-0172

Friday April 29

Kylar Kuzio · District 1 Brewing Company, Stevens Point. Variety.

6:30 pm. 715-544-6707 Brad Emanuel · Mosinee Brewing Company, Mosinee.

Country/Acoustic. 7 pm. 715-693-2739 Stacy Antonel and Erinn Peet-Lukes · Whitewater Music Hall, Wausau. Country & bluegrass. 8 pm. 715-298-3202 DJ Sparbs · Campus Pub, Wausau. 9 pm. 715-675-1960 Gin Mill Hollow · Arrow Sports Club, Weston. Americana, folk-rock, alt-bluegrass. 9 pm. 715-359-2363

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Saturday May 21

Bradley Sperger · Backcountry Brewing Company, Plover. Acoustic.

6 pm. 715-310-2474

Sunday May 22

Thursday May 5

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

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 Andy Braun · Mosinee Brewing Company, Mosinee. Folk-rock.

7 pm. 715-693-2739

Sunday May 8

Thursday May 12

Brad Emanuel · Northern Waters Distillery, Minocqua.

Country/acoustic. 4 pm. 715-358-0172 Jackson Taylor · District 1 Brewing Company, Stevens Point.

Country. 6:30 pm. 715-544-6707

Sunday May 15

Pam & Scott · Cop Shoppe Pub, Wausau. Polka. 1 pm.

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Thursday May 19

Scott Kirby · Northern Waters Distillery, Minocqua. Acoustic variety & original. 4 pm. 715-358-0172 Local Heroes Band · Bull Falls Brewery, Wausau. Variety. 6 pm.

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Sunday May 29

Cedar Creek Cinema, Rothschild, 715-355-5094

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The Foxfire Affair · O’so Brewing Company, Plover. Celtic, maritime, alternative, folk. 3 pm. 715-254-2163 Chad Brecke · Bull Falls Brewery, Wausau. Rock. 6 pm.

715-842-2337 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 Wes Brown · Rookies Sportspub, Stevens Point. Country, variety.

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Saturday May 28

Pam & Scott · Cop Shoppe Pub, Wausau. Polka. 1 pm.

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Friday May 13

Cosmo Theatre, Merrill, 715-536-4473

Movie times thru 4/25 The Bad Guys (PG): Mon thru Thurs. 7 pm, Fri. 7 pm & 9:15 pm, Sat. 1 pm, 3:45 pm, 7 pm & 9:15 pm, Sun. 1 pm, 3:45 pm & 7 pm Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (PG13): Mon thru Thurs. 7 pm, Fri, 7 pm & 9:15 pm, Sat. 1 pm, 3:15 pm, 7 pm & 9:15 pm, Sun. 1 pm, 3:15 pm & 7 pm Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (PG): Mon thru Thurs. 7 pm, Fri. 7, Sat. 1 pm, 3:30 pm, 7 pm, Sun. 1 pm, 3:30 pm & 7 pm

The Northwoods Bassist · District 1 Brewing Company, Stevens Point. Bass variety. 6:30 pm. 715-544-6707 The Bad Downs · Homestead on 52, Wausau. Rock ‘n roll. 9 pm.

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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

Mijal & Son · Cop Shoppe Pub, Wausau. Polka. 1 pm.

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Valentine (Stephanie Ortega) · Sunset Point Winery, Stevens Point. Country/folk. 6 pm. 715-544-1262 Knock Point · Cruisin’ 1724, Wausau. Rock. 8 pm. 715-675-2940 The 3’s and 7’s · Arrow Sports Club, Weston. Rock. 9 pm.

715-359-2363 Buffalo Galaxy · Intermission, Wausau. Bluegrass. 9:30 pm.

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Sunday May 1

Pam & Scott · Cop Shoppe Pub, Wausau. Polka. 1 pm.

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1. Red Hot Chili Peppers ‘Unlimited Love’ 2. Jack White ‘Fear Of The Dawn’ 3. Ghost ‘Impera’ 4. Beth Hart ‘Tribute To Led Zeppelin’ 5. Hellacopters ‘Eyes Of Oblivion’ 6. Mike Campbell’s Dirty Knobs ‘External Combution’ 7. Albert Castiglia ‘I Got Love’ 8. North Mississippi All Stars ‘Set Sail’ 9. Spiritbox ‘Eternal Blue’ 10. Yonder Mountain String Band ‘Get Yourself Outside’

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.

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Movie times thru 4/21-4/27 Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (PG13): Thurs. 1:30 pm, 4:45 pm, 8 pm (HeatedDreamLounger), 2:10 pm, 2:50 pm, 4 pm, 7:20 pm; Fri., Sat., Sun. & Tues. 11:50 am, 3:10 pm, 6:30 pm, 9:50 pm (HeatedDreamLounger), 11 am, 2:30 pm; Mon. & Wed. 1:30 pm, 4:45 pm, 8 pm (HeatedDreamLounger), 2:10 pm The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (R): Thurs. 6 pm; Fri., Sun. & Tues. 11:20 am, 2:10 pm, 4:50 pm, 7:20 pm, 10 pm; Sat. 11:20 am, 1:10 pm, 4:50 pm, 7:20 pm, 10 pm; Mon. & Wed. 1:50 pm, 5 pm, 7:40 pm The Bad Guys (PG): Thurs. 5 pm, 7:40 pm; Fri., Sat., Sun. & Tues.

10:40 am, 11:30 am, 1:10 pm, 3:40 pm, 6:10 pm, 8:40 pm, 2 pm, 4:40 pm; Mon. & Wed. 1:40 pm, 5:20 pm, 7 pm, 2:30 pm The Northman (R): Thurs. 7 pm; Fri., Sat., Sun. & Tues. 11:20 am, 2:40 pm, 6 pm, 9:20 pm; Mon. & Wed. 1:30 pm, 4:50 pm, 8 pm Father Stu (R): Thurs. 2 pm, 4:40 pm, 7:30 pm; Fri., Sat., Sun. & Tues. 12 pm, 3:50 pm, 6:10 pm, 9:40 pm; Mon. & Wed. 2 pm, 5 pm, 7:10 pm Ambulance (R): Thurs. 1:30 pm, 8 pm; Fri., Sat., Sun. & Tues. 6:40 pm, 9:10 pm; Mon. & Wed. 4:25 pm, 7:50 pm Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (PG): Thurs. 1:15 pm, 1:50 pm, 3:50 pm, 4:20 pm, 7:10 pm; Fri., Sat., Sun. & Tues. 10:30 am, 1:20 pm, 4:10 pm, 6 pm, 9 pm; Mon. & Wed. 2 pm, 4:50 pm, 7:40 pm Everything Everywhere All at Once (R): Thurs. 1:20 pm, 4:40 pm; Fri., Sat., Sun. & Tues. 12:15 pm, 3 pm, 6:20 pm, 9:50 pm; Mon. & Wed. 1:30 pm, 4:15 pm, 7:40 pm Morbius (PG13): Thurs. 1:20 pm, 5:30 pm; Fri., Sat., Sun. & Tues.

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ON STAGE TUSK-The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute · Thurs. 4/21, Campanile Center for the Arts, Minocqua. Five musicians play covers of Fleetwood Mac’s greatest hits. Starts at 7 pm. $30-$42. https://www.campanilecenter.org/ Cabaret · Thur.-Sat 4/21-4/23, Jenkins Theatre, Noel Fine Arts Center, Stevens Point.

Watch the UWSP Department of Theatre and Dance’s performance of a Tony Award winning musical drama set in 1929 Bohemian Berlin. Show is for ages 13 and up.

Starts at 7:30 pm with matinee at 2 pm on 4/23. $27 adults, $24 seniors/faculty/staff members, $16 for youth. UWSP students with ID may get a discount.

https://uwsptickets.universitytickets.com/ 2022 Vocal Jazz Festival Evening Concert · Fri. 4/22, UW Center For Civic Engagment, UWSP-Wausau, Wausau. Starts at 7 pm. $21 general admission. https://uwsptickets. universitytickets.com/w/default.aspx The British Invasion · Fri. 4/22, Grand Theater, Wausau. Multimedia show involving British music, film footage and photos from the Simon & Garfunkel Story. Starts at 7:30 pm. $40. Grandtheater.org Comedy Night at Rookies · Fri. 4/22, Rookies Sportspub, Stevens Point. Comedy. Doors open at 7 pm, show starts at 8:30 pm. $10 advance, $15 at the door. https://www. eventbrite.com/e/comedy-night-at-rookies-tickets-304412846017 Rich Guzzi Comedy Hypnosis Show · Fri. 4/22, hosted by Koo Coo’s Nest Comedy Club at bantr, 805 Creske Ave, Rothschild. Comedy. Starts at 9 pm. $20 advance, $30 at the door. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rich-guzzi-comedy-hypnosis-show-tickets-275375434337 Armchair Boogie, Red Ben and the Missing Miles & Kevin Troestler and Friends Band ·

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Sat. 4/23, Whitewater Music Hall, Wausau. Bluegrass. 21+. Starts at 8 pm. $15 advance, $18 day of show. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/armchair-boogie-with-red-ben-themissing-milesk-tickets-291451668787 Un-Broken, Killing Rapunzel, Our Last Vision & Purging Paradise · Sat. 4/23, Rookies Sportspub, Stevens Point. Hard rock, metal. Starts at 8 pm. $5 cover. 21+. 715-344-7026 Indonesia Junk, Zippnutts, A-Merkins, The Chad O’Kennedy · Sat. 4/23, Polack Inn, Wausau. Rock, punk. Starts at 9 pm. $5 at the door. 21+. 715-845-6184 Organ Concert Series-Richard Elliott · Sun. 4/24, Zion Lutheran Church, Wausau. Starts at 3 pm. Free will donation accepted. https://zionlutheranwausau.com/ Picnic at the Pavilion Concert 2022 · Sun. 4/24, Rothschild Pavilion, Rothschild. Starts at 4 pm. Free. https://wausausymphonyband.org/ John Conlee · Sun. 4/24, hosted by Rubber Soul Productions at Wittenberg-Birnamwood High School Auditorium, Wittenberg. Country. Starts at 4 pm. $45. http://www.rubbersoulproductions.com/ Tim Buchholz · Tues. 4/26, Smith Scarabocchio Art Museum, Stevens Point. Jazz. Starts at 7 pm. $10 suggested donation adult, $5 students. https://www.cwso.org/ Blue Man Group · Thurs. 4/28, Grand Theater, Wausau. Show performed by the famous Blue Men. Starts at 7:30 pm. $70. Grandtheater.org Michael Perry · Fri. 4/29, Jensen Community Center Theater, Amherst. New York’s bestselling author, humorist, singer/songwriter, playwright and radio show host. Masks required. Doors open at 6 pm; show starts at 7 pm. $20. https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/5354138 or 1-800-838-3006 for tickets All Things New-Celebration of Song · Fri.-Sun. 4/29-5/1, hosted by Wausau Lyric Choir at First Presbyterian Church, 406 Grant St, Wausau. Starts at 7:30 pm on 4/29-4/30 & 3 pm on 5/1. http://www.wausaulyricchoir.com/ Mutts Gone Nuts: A Canine Cabaret! · Sat.-Sun. 4/30-5/1, Campanile Center for the Arts, Minocqua. Comedic show performed by dogs. Starts at 2 pm & 7 pm. $28 adult, $15 student. https://www.campanilecenter.org/ Spring Concert & Fundraiser · Sat. 4/30, St. Paul’s Methodist Church, Stevens Point. Start at 7:30 pm. $15. https://monteverdichorale.org/ The High 48s and Brotherhood of Birds · Sat. 4/30, Whitewater Music Hall, Wausau.

Bluegrass. 21+. Starts at 8 pm. $12 advance, $15 day of show. https://www.eventbrite. com/e/the-high-48s-with-brotherhood-of-birds-tickets-294349827257 Spring Concert & Fundraiser · Sun. 5/1, Holy Spirit Parish, Stevens Point. Start at 3 pm. $15. https://monteverdichorale.org/ U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters · Tues. 5/3, Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids, 1801 16th St S, Wisconsin Rapids. Variety of music from choral to Broadway, opera and contemporary. Starts at 7:30 pm. Free but seating is reserved. http://www.savorthearts.com/ Garrison Keillor Tonight · Wed. 5/4, Laird Room, Dreyfus University Center, 1015 Reserve St, Stevens Point. Sonnets, limericks and musical jokes with the theme of the beauty of growing old. Starts at 7:30 pm. $32.75 advance, $37.75 day of show. https://uwsptickets.universitytickets.com/ Sam Spade, Our Miss Brooks & Johnny Dollar · Fri.-Sat. 5/6-5/7, Presque Isle Community Center, 8306 School Loop Road, Presque Isle. Watch performances by the Denim & Dessert Readers Theatre. Starts at 7 pm. Free. 715-904-9063 Jay Leno · Fri. 5/6, North Star Mohican Casino Resort, Bowler. Stand-up comedy. Starts at 8 pm. $99. https://www.northstarcasinoresort.com/ Vic Ferrari · Sat. 5/7, Homestead on 52, Wausau. Party rock. Starts at 8 pm. $5 cover.

715-843-7555 Black Label Society · Sat. 5/7, North Star Mohican Casino Resort, Bowler. Metal. Starts at 8 pm. $28-$48. https://www.northstarcasinoresort.com/ The Righteous Brothers · Sun. 5/8, Grand Theater, Wausau. Rock ‘n roll. Starts at 7:30 pm. $55-$80. Grandtheater.org Veritas · Tues. 5/10, hosted by the Merrill Area Concert Association at Merrill High School Auditorium, Merrill. Listen to a variety of songs sung a capella by an all male quintet.

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Book club forming to discuss A New View of Being Human · with kinleiners Nancy Kohorn Henricks and Loretta Ulmschneider.

Book that provides a platform to consider the power of being human and the value of each person’s contribution to the world.

Authored by pioneers in the profession of kinlein which assists persons in building on their strengths. Meetings on Fridays starting Feb. 11 from 3 pm-4:30 pm via Zoom. For more info, call 715-842-7399 Donate your Deer Hide · drop off your hide at Wisconsin Lions Camp. Money raised from deer hides go to the Lions Camp to help serve others. Go to https://wlf.info/deer-hide-collection/ to find a drop-off location near you.

Reception & Customer Service - Good News Project is looking for volunteers to answer phones, fill in paperwork, & greet guests.

Other small duties may be assigned during down time. This position would need to commit at least a ½ day per week on a regular schedule. If you are interested in helping out, please go to https://www.goodnewswi.com/volunteer-application/ to fill out an application OR contact Susie at (715) 843-5985. We do require proof of COVID vaccination for all staff and volunteer.

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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 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 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 Stevens Point Area Winter Farmers Market · Saturdays thru April, Located at the Boys and Girls Club, 941 Michigan Ave, Stevens Point. Opens 8 am-noon. https://www.spawinterfarmersmarket.com/ Wausau Winter Market · Saturdays November-April, Located at Whitewater Music Hall, 130 1st Ave, Wausau. Parking on River Drive. Opens 8 am-noon. wausauwintermarket@gmail.com Wall Climb · Saturdays, Greenheck Field House, Weston. Starts at 7 pm. $5. https://www.dce.k12.wi.us/greenheckfieldhouse

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Musical based off the Russian film Anastasia. Starts at 7:30 pm. $70. Grandtheater.org Michael Bolton · Fri. 5/13, North Star Mohican Casino Resort, Bowler. Variety. Starts at 8 pm. $55-$75. https://www.northstarcasinoresort.com/ Gravehuffer, Grave Next Door, Tommy Stewart’s Dyerwulf, Cold Black River & Tantivy · Sat. 5/14, Polack Inn, Wausau. Rock & thrash. Starts at 7 pm. $10 at the door. 21+. 715-845-6184 Jefferson Starship · Sat. 5/14, Lake of the Torches Resort Casino, Lac du Flambeau. 70s-80s rock. Starts at 7 pm. $20 & $30. https://lakeofthetorches.com/ Lady Midnight · Thurs. 5/19, Grand Theater, Wausau. R&B, hip hop. Starts at 7:30 pm. Free. Grandtheater.org SPAMILTON: An American Parody · Sat. 5/21, Grand Theater, Wausau. Musical comedy that parodies Hamilton. Starts at 7:30 pm. $30-$50. Grandtheater.org Riverdance 25th Anniversary · Wed.-Thurs. 5/25-5/26, Grand Theater, Wausau. Irish tap dancing show. Starts at 7:30 pm. $70.

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Book-of-the-Month-Club: “Confessions of a Domestic Failure”

by Bunmi Laditan · Fri.-Sat. 4/1-4/30, hosted by the Marathon County Public Library at MCPL Athens. Pick up the Book of the Month and questions to think about as you read. Call 715-257-7292 for more info Grab & Go Craft for Adults: Thimble Bouquet Pendant · Fri.-Sat. 4/1-4/30, hosted by the Marathon County Public Library at all MCPL locations. Grab a kit containing supplies for making a thimble bouquet pendant. Pick up the kits anytime the library is open. Free. https://www.mcpl.us/events/10683 Bee Campus Fair · Thurs. 4/21, UWSP Museum of Natural History, 900 Reserve St, Stevens Point. Paint a bee house, look at pollinator specimens, get a free seed ball and learn about pollinators. Starts at 3 pm. uwsp.edu Fun@5 with Bull Falls Harley Davidson of Wausau · Thurs.

4/21, hosted by the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce at Bull Falls Harley-Davidson of Wausau, 1570 County Road XX, Rothschild. Network with others and enjoy appetizers and beverages. You can also get a chance to win door prizes. Must be 21 or older. Starts at 5 pm. $10 members online, $15 members at the door, $20 non members online, and $25 non members at the door. wausauchamber.com Good News Project Earth Day · Fri.-Sat. 4/22-4/23, Good News Project, Wausau. Recycle unwanted electronics for .45/lb. Open from 9 am-4 pm. More info at https://www.goodnewswi.com/ Italian Dinner with Jazz Music · Fri. 4/22, Willow Springs Garden, 5480 Hillcrest Dr, Wausau. Dine on all you can eat Italian food and enjoy some jazz music. Starts at 6 pm. $18 per person.

715-675-1171 Still Rendering: Point’s 48-Hour Film Challenge · Fri.-Sun. 4/224/24, hosted online by CREATE Portage County. Compete in an online filmmaking challenge. Tickets are limited. Starts at 6 pm. $75 per team until 4/20. https://createportagecounty. networkforgood.com/events/40155-still-rendering-2022-point-s48-hour-film-project Wine, Beer & Cheese Gala · Fri. 4/22, WOWSPACE, Wittenberg.

Enjoy food, wine, beer and the opening of the Spring Art Show.

For ages 21+. Starts at 7 pm. $25 advance, $30 at the door.

715-253-3525 “Spring into the Arts” Tour-2022 · Sat.-Sun. 4/23-4/24, hosted by the Clark County Economic Development Corporation & Tourism Bureau. Tour Clark County, meet 37 artists, and purchase different art pieces. Starts at 9 am on 4/23 & 10 am on 4/24.

Free. 715-255-9100 or www.clarkcountywi.org for a brochure or more information Adult Prom & Fundraiser · Sat. 4/23, hosted by Little Charlotte’s Rescue at Smiley’s Restaurant & Banquet Hall, Plover. Enjoy dinner, 50/50 raffle, silent auction, selfie station and dancing. For ages 21+. Dinner starts at 5 pm. DJ starts playing at 7 pm. $35 ticket. info@littlecharlottesrescueinc.com to order tickets Bioblitz · Sat. 4/23, Central Wisconsin Environmental Station, Amherst Junction. Learn to identify and document species that live at the UW-Stevens Point field station. Starts at 1 pm.

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All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast · Sun. 4/24, Willow Springs Garden, Wausau. Enjoy all you can eat breakfast with pancakes and other food and beverages. Part of the proceeds goes to the Village of Maine First Responders. Starts at 8 am. $10 for ages 11 and older, $5 for ages 6-10 and free for 5 and under.

715-675-1171 Spring Dance · Sun. 4/24, Schmidt’s Ballroom, 7085 County Road A, Wausau. Dance to polka music played by Music Connection.

Starts at 1 pm. $10 admission. 715-845-9192 Free Movie Sunday · Sun. 4/24, Jensen Community Center, 487 N Main Street, Amherst. Watch Sister Act for free. Snacks and water for sale onsite. Starts at 2 pm. Free. Lettiejensencenter.org 2022 Bowl for Kids’ Sake · Fri.-Sat. 4/29-4/30, Dale Weston Lane, Weston, Paper City Lanes, Mosinee, & Les & Jim’s Lincoln Lanes, Merrill. Form a team and go bowling to raise funds for youth mentoring programs. Starts at 5 pm. $75 adults, $50 high school, $25 child & $25 matches. https://bbbsncw.org/bowl-kids-sake/ Spring Eggstravaganza Craft & Vendor Show · Sat.-Sun. 4/30-5/1, Cedar Creek Mall, Rothschild. Check out crafted items and vendors. Starts at 9 am. No cost. 715-298-3811 Wisconsin Valley Coin Club’s Annual Show · Sun. 5/1, Quality Inn, 2901 Hummingbird Rd, Wausau. Meet currency collectors; check out kid’s activity table, free door prizes, raffles and collectors’ exhibit. Starts at 9 am. Free admission. 715-574-2777 Mother’s Day Rose Sale Fundraiser · Fri.-Sat. 5/6-5/7, 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/ Demo Day · Fri. 5/6, hosted by The Branch and the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce at UW Center for Civic Engagement, UWSP, Wausau. Teams of college students will present their innovative corporate projects. RSVP by 5/2. Starts at 2 pm. Free. https://wausauregionchamberofcommerce.growthzoneapp.com/ ap/Events/Register/9p8QgXgP?mode=Attendee Candlelight Hike Festival: “Schmeeckle: The Musical” · Fri. 5/6, Schmeeckle Reserve, Stevens Point. Go for a walk through candlelit woods along Lake Joanis. Enjoy passport activities, children’s crafts and other entertainment at the amphitheater.

Starts at 7 pm. Entertainment starts at 7:30 pm. $2 suggested donation/person or $5 per family. https://www3.uwsp.edu/cnr-ap/schmeeckle/Pages/home.aspx Bollywood Night · Sat. 5/7, Central Wisconsin Convention Expo Center, Rothschild. Enjoy Indian food, choreographic dances, open dance floor and more. Starts at 6 pm. $35, free for children 14 and under. https://bollywoodnight.ticketspice.com/rang-barse House Full of History · Sat. 5/14, hosted by the Marathon County Historical Society at 410 McIndoe St, Wausau. See parts of the museum’s collections and learn how the staff collects and preserve their collectibles. Starts at 1 pm. Free. https://www. marathoncountyhistory.org/ Book Launch-Letters from Clara with author Janet Newman · Sat. 5/14, hosted by the Marathon County Historical Society at 410 McIndoe St, Wausau. Meet the author of the book Letters From Clara, purchase a book and get it signed. Starts at 2 pm. Free. https://www.marathoncountyhistory.org/

SUMMER FUN BOOK

The Northern Roundup Vintage Weekend Spring Fundraiser 2022 · Sat. 5/14, Held’s Bar, Deerbrook. Enjoy foods, drinks, music, raffles, flame thrower cars, mini bikes and more. Starts at 3 pm.

Acoustic show with Hot Rod Walt starts at 6 pm. 715-623-2743 Pizza Nights on the Patio · Wed. 5/18, Willow Springs Garden, Wausau. Enjoy all you can eat homemade pizza, salad, bread, dessert, lemonade, milk and water. Starts at 6 pm. $15/person ages 11 and older, $5/person ages 6-10, free for ages 5 and under. 715-675-1171 Pizza Nights on the Patio · Wed. 5/25, Willow Springs Garden, Wausau. Enjoy all you can eat homemade pizza, salad, bread, dessert, lemonade, milk and water. Starts at 6 pm. $15/person ages 11 and older, $5/person ages 6-10, free for ages 5 and under. 715-675-1171

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Chalk the Walk for Earth Day · Thurs. 4/21, hosted by UWSPWausau on 7th Ave between the main entrance and Center for Civic Engagement, Wausau. Design the sidewalk with chalk.

Starts at 9 am. Uwsp.edu Chalk the Walk for Earth Day · Fri. 4/22, hosted by UWSP at Old Main, 2100 Main St, Stevens Point. Design the sidewalk with chalk. Starts at 10 am. Uwsp.edu Never Forgotten Honor Flight 5k Run/Walk · Sat. 4/27, Bull Falls Brewery, Wausau. Go for a 5k run/walk. Part of the proceeds go to help veterans. Starts at 9 am. More info at https://www.bullfallsbrewery.com/ Spring Wildflower Hike · Sat. 5/14, hosted by Friends of Rib Mountain at Rib Mountain State Park, Grouse Lane entrance, Wausau. Go for a hike at the park and explore the wild flowers that live there. Bring water and tick repellent. Starts at 10 am.

715-842-2522 Tales Between Depots · Sun. 5/15, hosted by the Marathon County Historical Society at Downtown Wausau. Go on a preservation walking tour from the Grand Street Depot to the Depot on Stewart Ave and learn from re-enactors what life was like in Wausau around the turn of the century. Starts at noon. $15 per person. https://www.marathoncountyhistory.org/ White Deer Triathlon · Sat. 5/21, Boulder Junction & Boulder Lake.

Go for a 3 kilometer paddle on Boulder Lake, 22 kilometer bike ride through Boulder Junction and 6 kilometer run along the countryside and forest trail. Starts at 9 am. $75-$170. https:// boulderjct.org/white-deer-triathlon/ Spring Wildflower Hike · Sat. 5/21, hosted by Friends of Rib Mountain at Rib Mountain State Park, Grouse Lane entrance, Wausau. Go for a hike at the park and explore the wild flowers that live there. Bring water and tick repellent. Starts at 10 am.

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Wheel-Throwing with Ben Wendt · Tuesdays & Thursdays 4/5-5/5, Center for the Visual Arts, Wausau. Learn how to make a mug or bowl in a beginning to intermediate wheel-throwing class. All supplies provided. Starts at 6:30 pm. $165. https://www.cvawausau.org/ 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-foiltechnique-tickets-215811336517 The Truth about the Prohibition Tunnels of Wausau · Thurs. 4/21, hosted online by the Marathon County Historical Society. Learn the truth about underground tunnels that were dug to smuggle booze during the days of Prohibition. Starts at 12:30 pm. Free.

On Facebook Live Intro to 3D Printing · Thurs. 4/21, CREATE Portage County, 1039B Ellis St, Stevens Point. Learn how to make your own custom item through 3D printing. Registration required. Starts at 6 pm. Free. https://createportagecounty.dm.networkforgood.com/forms/3dprinting-class-rsvp to register History Speaks: Who were the Wausau Group? · Sat. 4/23, hosted by the Marathon County Historical Society online or at Woodson History Center, Wausau. Learn about the group of businessmen that became the Wausau Group. Starts at 2 pm. Free. https://www.marathoncountyhistory.org/ or on Facebook Live Vegetable Printing · Sun 4/24, Chestnut Center for the Arts, 208 S Chestnut Ave, Marshfield. Create works of art using vegetables for stamps. Starts at 9 am. $5. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ vegetable-printing-tickets-211289631977 Fragile Planet: Earth’s Place in the Universe · Sun. 4/24, UWStevens Point Allen F. Blocher Planetarium and Arthur J. Pejsa Observatories, 2001 Fourth Ave, Stevens Point. Join actress Sigourney Weaver as she leads viewers on a journey through space. Starts at 2 pm. Free. https://www.uwsp.edu/Pages/default.aspx The Beasts and Monsters of the Pinery · Thurs. 4/28, hosted online by the Marathon County Historical Society. Listen to stories about beasts and monsters that lived in the great Pinery.

Starts at 12:30 pm. Free. On Facebook Live What is on a Healthy Plate? · Thurs. 4/28, hosted by Central Rivers Farmshed at 1220 Briggs Court, Stevens Point. Learn about what foods are considered nutritious. Starts at 5 pm. Free.

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by Childcaring. Gather information about child care such as how many children you can legally care for, benefits for being regulated, classes and training needed, how much to charge families and more. Register by 5/5. Starts at 12:30 pm. Free. https://childcaring.org/becomingregulated/

LECTURES/WORKSHOPS 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

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open Tues.-Sat. 10 am-5 pm, Sun. 11 am-3 pm. closed Mondays. https://qartistscooperative.com/ Hometown: Portage County · Tues. 3/8-5/3. Check out Portage County’s artwork in downtown Stevens Point created by Q Artist members. https://qartistscooperative.com/ Riverfront Arts Center, Stevens Point · Open Wed.-Fri. 11 am to 5 pm. Sat. & Sun 11 am to 3 pm. stevenspoint.com/rac “Peeps” Art Exhibit · Fri.-Sun. 4/8-4/24. Art and dioramas using peeps candy made by local families, businesses, artists and more. 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.

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 · 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 TuesSat. 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.

Northern Perspectives · Fri. 3/11-4/29. Artwork that depicts what the northern Midwest looks like from an artistic point of view.

Cvawausau.org Explorations & Antiquity · Fri. 3/11-4/29. Ceramic artwork that uncovers society’s relationship with history. 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 Traveling Mini Art Gallery · Mon. 4/11-4/25, hosted by the Marathon County Public Library at MCPL, 432 Curtis Ave, Hatley.

View artwork created by members of the public. https://www.mcpl.us/events/10687 for more details 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/

KIDS/TEENS Youth Poetry Contest (All Locations) · Thurs.-Fri. 1/6-5/27, hosted by the Marathon County Public Library at all MCPL locations. Youths ages 9-18 can enter a poem in a poetry contest. Poems can be any length and each person can enter two poems. Entrants must be Marathon County residents. Submit entries at poetry@mcpl.us or drop them off at any MCPL location.

Call 715-261-7220 for more info Grab & Go Craft for Kids: Colorful Shadow Art · Fri.-Sat. 4/1-4/30, hosted by the Marathon County Public Library at all MCPL locations. Grab a kit containing supplies for making stained glasslike art pieces. Pick up the kits anytime the library is open. Free.

715-261-7220 Be the Bunny Enrichment Eggs-travaganza! · Sat. 4/23, Wildwood Park & Zoo, Marshfield. Hide Easter eggs for animals to find. Prepurchase baskets at Marshfield Parks & Recreational Department.

Starts at 10 am. $20 per basket. https://apm.activecommunities. com/marshfieldparkrec/Activity_Search Mina with Author and Illustrator Matthew Forsythe · Sat. 4/23, hosted online by the Marathon County Public Library. Listen to a story about a mouse that gets a pet squirrel that she believes to be a cat. Online via Zoom. Starts at 11 am. Free. 715-261-7220 Family Story Time: Clay! · Tues. 4/26, hosted online by the Marathon County Public Library. Listen to stories about clay and clay creations. Starts at 10 am. Free. https://www.youtube.com/user/MCPLwausau Outdoor Family Story Time · Wed.-Thurs. 4/27-4/28, hosted by the Marathon County Public Library at MCPL, 300 N. First St, Wausau.

Listen to stories and sing along outside on the library’s lawn. Bring your own chair or blanket. Starts at 10 am. 715-261-7220 Healthy Kids Day · Sat. 4/30, Woodson YMCA, Aspirus Branch, 3402 Howland Ave, Weston. Go for a 2k fun run and enjoy open swim and log rolling, crafts and healthy snacks. Door prizes and camp registration available. Starts at 11 am. Free. https://www.woodsonymca.com/healthykids Wisconsin Valley Coin Club’s Annual Show · Sun. 5/1, Quality Inn, 2901 Hummingbird Rd, Wausau. Meet currency collectors; check out kid’s activity table, free door prizes, raffles and collectors’ exhibit. Starts at 9 am. Free admission. 715-574-2777 Tots in the Gardens · Tuesdays 5/3-9/27, Monk Botanical Gardens, Wausau. Each week, children ages 3-5 can learn about nature through story-telling and nature themed activities. Meet at Kitchen Potager and dress for the weather. Starts at 10 am. $5 per child, free for members. https://www.monkgardens.org/tots-gardens Fifth Annual Mother-Son Dance · Fri. 5/6, Greater Wausau Children’s Museum, Rothschild. Mothers and sons can enjoy an evening of dancing, music, games, obstacle courses and more. Starts at 6 pm. $18 per couple, $7 additional child or parent. http://www. wausauchildrensmuseum.org/store/c2/Mother-Son_Dance.html Spring Bounce 2022 · Fri.-Sun. 5/20-5/22, hosted by the Central Wisconsin Children’s Museum, Stevens Point. Create or join a team for an adventure-style scavenger hunt. Door prizes for each range.

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Greater Wausau Children’s Museum, Cedar Creek Mall, Rothschild. Open Tues-Thurs. 9 am-2 pm, Fri. & Sat. 9 am-5 pm, Sun. 12 pm-5 pm. Closed Monday. $5 per child 1-12 years, free for children under 1 year, $1 for parents and caregivers. http://www.wausauchildrensmuseum.org/ or 608-408-4668 Story Time for Young Children · Tuesdays, Greater Wausau Children’s Museum, Rothschild. Toddlers-age 7 can enjoy stories and other activities. Starts at 10 am. http://www. wausauchildrensmuseum.org/ or 608-408-4668 Wednesday Learning Centers · Every Weds., hosted by the Stevens Point Area YMCA and Boys & Girls Club of Portage County.

Available for students in K thru 6th grade. Young learners will get the chance to socialize and learn after school. Centers are open all day. $10 per child. More info at https://www.bgclubpc.org/ Mini Monets · Select Wednesdays, Greater Wausau Children’s Museum, Rothschild. Preschool art program for children ages 2-5. Starts at 10 am. http://www.wausauchildrensmuseum.org/ or 608-408-4668

Family Storytime · Wednesdays, hosted online by T.B. Scott Free Library. Listen to stories, songs, and rhymes every Wednesday.

Starts at 10 am. On Facebook Live Bounce House · Wednesdays, Greenheck Field House, Weston.

Starts at 6 pm. $5 per child under 12 years. https://www.dce.k12.wi.us/greenheckfieldhouse Weekly Play and Learn · Thursdays, hosted by Children’s Wisconsin-Marathon County Family Resource Center at Cornerstone Lutheran Church, Wausau. Children can enjoy fun, educational activities. Registration required and masks required.

Starts at 9:30 am or 10:30 am. No cost. 715-660-8103 Preschool Science · Select Thursdays, Greater Wausau Children’s Museum, Rothschild. Hands-on science, art and sensory play for toddlers and preschoolers. Starts at 10 am. More info at http://www.wausauchildrensmuseum.org/ 608-408-4668 Young Picassos · Select Saturdays, Greater Wausau Children’s Museum, Rothschild. Art program for children ages 7+. Starts at 10 am. More info at http://www.wausauchildrensmuseum.org/ 608-408-4668

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Medicare options through Security Health Plan · hosted weekly, hosted online by the Marshfield Clinic. Learn how Medicare plans offered by Security Health Plan of Wisconsin can help you afford quality insurance. Visit www.securityhealth.org/OnlineEvent Personal Needs Closet · First United Methodist Church, 903 3rd St, Wausau. Free toilet paper, paper towel, soap, personal toiletries and laundry detergent. Enter from parking lot on Fulton St. 2nd Tuesdays 1-3 pm, 4th Saturdays 9-11 am. 715-842-2201 Claire’s Critter Closet · First United Methodist Church, 903 3rd St, Wausau. Free cat food, dog food, beds, toys, treats, collars and cat litter. Enter from parking lot on Fulton St. 2nd Tuesdays 1-3 pm, 4th Saturdays 9-11 am. 715-842-2201 Powerful Tools for Caregivers Class · Thursdays 3/17-4/21, hosted by Aging & Disability Resource Center of Central Wisconsin at ADRC, 1519 Water St, Stevens Point. Class to help caregivers with handling stress, improving self-confidence, better communication and life balance. Starts at 10 am. $30 donation suggested. 715-346-1401 to register.

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Stepping On Falls Prevention Workshop · Wednesdays 4/13-4/4/27, hosted by the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Central Wisconsin at Island Place Apartments, 400 River Dr, Wausau. Learn different ways to help prevent falls. Starts at 1 pm. Free. https://www. adrc-cw.org/ Blood Drive · Thurs.-Fri. 4/21-4/22, Stevens Point Blood Donation Center, 3210C Main St, Stevens Point. Starts at 8:15 am. Redcrossblood.org 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 · Sat. 4/23, Stevens Point Blood Donation Center, 3210C Main St, Stevens Point.

Starts at 8:15 am. Redcrossblood.org Blood Drive · Mon.-Tues. 4/25-4/26, Stevens Point Blood Donation Center, 3210C Main St, Stevens Point. Starts at 11:45 am. Redcrossblood.org Blood Drive · Tues. 4/26, Wausau Elks Lodge 248, 414 Scott St, Wausau. Starts at 10 am.

Redcrossblood.org Blood Drive · Wed. 4/27, Thrive Church, 400 Grand Ave, Wausau. Starts at 11 am.

Redcrossblood.org Blood Drive · Thurs. 4/28, Stevens Point Blood Donation Center, 3210C Main St, Stevens Point. Starts at 8:15 am. Redcrossblood.org Blood Drive · Thurs. 4/28, UW-Stevens Point UC Center, 1015 Reserve, Stevens Point. Starts at 10 am. Redcrossblood.org Blood Drive · Fri.-Sat. 4/29-4/30, Stevens Point Blood Donation Center, 3210C Main St, Stevens Point. Starts at 8:15 am. Redcrossblood.org Blood Drive · Mon.-Tues. 5/2-5/3, Stevens Point Blood Donation Center, 3210C Main St, Stevens Point. Starts at 11:45 am. Redcrossblood.org

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Find More Donation + Volunteer Opportunities! Go to the United Way Volunteer Connection volunteer website at www.unitedwaymc.galaxydigital.com.

Join Emerging Leaders at the Warming Center! United Way’s Emerging Leaders are looking for community members to join them at The Warming Center on Monday evenings (18th and 25th) and the last Saturday evening (30th) of April. Volunteer roles include kitchen staff, intake, scrub distribution, shower monitor, and floater. If you do not have time, but would like to support, consider donating a meal that serves 25. To get involved, contact Amber Kraft at akraft@unitedwaymc.org or 715-848-2927.

Join the ADRC Advisory Committee! This committee advises the ADRC-CW staff and board on all matters related to developing a three-year aging plan that explores community needs, programs and services to support older adults and adults with disabilities. The advisory committee makes recommendations to the ADRC-CW board of directors who establish policy, procedures and have ultimate decision-making authority. The individual advisory committee member brings unique information and perspective from his/her local communities to the committee. This committee meets on the fourth Wednesday of every other month at 10:00 am until noon. The meeting is held in the ADRC-CW Wausau office boardroom and is open to the public. We also offer a video conferencing and virtual options to meet. Contact the ADRC office at 1-888-486-9545 to learn more or get involved.

Share the Gift of Music! Heartland Hospice is seeking volunteers who would like to share their musical talents with hospice patients. If you play an instrument or enjoy singing this is a rewarding opportunity to share your gift with patients who enjoy music and would benefit from the social engagement. On-going visits or one-time musical events such as memorial services needed. Contact Amanda or Colette at 715-344-4541 to find out how to become part of the team! Or email Amanda.cottrell@promedica.org or Colette.stoflet@promedica.org.

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Dear EarthTalk: Could climate change really be making my allergies worse?

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Pollen may be an unfortunate contributor to poor health in the first place, but there are signs that this nuisance will become worse. Warm weather contributes to an uptick in pollen count, and air pollution can concentrate it. Climate change is now a known contributor to changes not only in the seas and atmosphere but also modifying the life cycles and even biological processes of everyday plants.

In fact, carbon dioxide pollution is especially pernicious in this regard. Not only does it cause the vast majority of global warming in general, but it also has a strong connection with allergens. Plants grow bigger in the presence of more carbon dioxide, a potent greenhouse gas. In the process, they produce more flowers with greater amounts of pollen. Combining larger plants, more flowers and more pollen means longer allergy seasons.

Furthermore, some plants will produce more pollen when they are concentrated in urban “heat islands” which trap and concentrate heat. Examples of plants affected by this include poison ivy and ragweed. Poison ivy grows in greater abundance and larger sizes. It also produces more irritants such as the chemical urushiol in these conditions. Ragweed produces more pollen when temperatures rise and possibly even produces more irritants then as well.

Another type of irritant we need to worry about is mold, especially in household materials such as walls or insulation materials. Persistent mold exposure can result

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The pernicious grip of allergies on human health has been around for millennia, but it takes little imagination to understand that this budding health crisis will become increasingly insidious. The research clearly shows that pollen seasons are lengthening.

While reducing climate change will take concerted global effort, there are some ways we can reduce the impact of allergens on our own health. For starters, try landscaping with trees that produce less pollen, such as female trees and bushes when landscaping. Ways to support policy and civil society initiatives include donating to asthma and allergy research centers such as the Asthma and Allergy

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Allergies may be worsening, but losing hope over the climate change fight as a whole would be a wrong turn.

Allergy shifts are simply a difficult wakeup call to invest in further climate efforts. Reducing emissions will lessen the production of greenhouse gasses that lead to warming temperatures and pollen production.

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