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Homelessness solutions A new social worker position that would work with some of the city’s homeless population, meant to replace the officer position in the same role, received the first steps in its approval process.

The city’s Human Resources Committee Monday approved the position, which would be housed under the police department but would be a non-officer position.

The city’s Finance Committee and city council will still need to approve the position, which will likely be funded through American Rescue Plan Act dollars.

But Monday’s meeting also revealed more details about the situation downtown.

Wausau Police Chief Ben Bliven highlighted the number of police hours being dedicated to the downtown on incidents relating to homeless individuals. In April 2021, officers spent 37 hours on such incidents; those numbers increased to the 50-60 hour range in the months of February, March and April.

Ald. Tom Kilian requested the number of incidents in those months.

Bliven told stories about uncooperative homeless individuals in the Third Street Lifestyle building, and about patrons witnessing fights in the library. While the library makes efforts to be inclusive of everyone, including the homeless, people are starting to become afraid to come to the library because of violent incidents that

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A new social worker position to work with the homeless received its first approval amidst more details around the downtown situation was seeking to unionize its non-management workers, following a similar move by workers at the Oak Creek Starbucks in the Milwaukee area.

The 7-5 vote is still under review by the National Labor Relations Board.

Plover is the second store to vote for unionization but more votes are expected in other Wisconsin stores such as Madison.

have occurred there, the chief says. Similar comments have been made about downtown.

Kilian argued that a human services department might be in order — that all of these issues the city is dealing with might be best addressed through a department designed to handle them.

Bliven agreed more needs to be done around issues such as homelessness, and mental health and addiction issues, but for now this step makes sense.

Starbucks in Plover votes to unionize Employees at a Starbucks in Plover became the second store in Wisconsin to vote for unionization.

The Chicago & Midwest Regional Joint Board of Workers United announced the results of the vote last week. The union announced in February that the Plover store

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Mall $1 parking ramps deal stirs controversy A portion of the newly amended agreement with Wausau Opportunity Zone that deals with parking ramps sparked some new controversy.

The city council passed an amended version of the agreement Tuesday. But a provision that had already existed in previous versions of the agreement — that WOZ be entitled to the two mall parking ramps for $1 should the city abandon them — drew some fresh criticism.

Ald. Lou Larson attempted to amend the agreement so that if WOZ wanted to purchase them, it would need to pay fair market value for the ramps. That amendment failed, with only Larson and Ald. Tom Kilian voting in favor.

City Finance Director Maryanne Groat told the council that it would be difficult to assess a fair market value of the ramps, since any would-be developer would need to tear down the ramps. Appleton recently tore down a parking ramp and it cost in excess of $2 million, Groat told the council.

WOZ Secretary Joe Mella told the council that if WOZ were to take advantage of the deal offered in the agreement, it would likely use the ramps for any projects that might pop up on the mall property. If highdensity housing was built, for instance, the ramps would be valuable as parking for those tenants.

Kilian questioned the assessment of the

ramps having no fair market value in that light.

In other council action, the city council approved amending the Riverlife Condos agreement to give the developers more time to build. Delays from supply chains and worker shortages have slowed the project.

And the city approved a one-year contract with FlashVote to conduct surveys for the city. It’s meant as a more effective means of gathering citizen input.

Schofield Alder announces run for 85th A city of Schofield city council member has announced her intention to run for the 85th District State Assembly seat.

Kristin Conway announced last week she would run as a Democrat for the seat currently occupied by Pat Snyder (R—Schofield).

“I don’t believe that the majority of voters in Central Wisconsin are on board with the extreme right cultural agenda of the current leadership,” Conway said in her announcement on her campaign Facebook page. “Central Wisconsinites care about clean water, abortion access, and ensuring that our children are protected and nurtured, not targeted and marginalized.”

Besides serving on the Schofield City Council, Conway has spent a career working at non-profits and still works as a social media manager for several local and national non-profits. She currently works at the Mount Sinai Congregation.

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The board discussed Administrator Richard Downey’s past performance reviews, Village Board President Chris Voll told City Pages. The main prompt of the meeting was to get new board members up to speed on those past reviews.

Voll told City Pages that it was standard procedure for the board, though it’s not something other boards or councils typically do.

No other meetings were scheduled on the topic, Voll confirmed, but it’s likely there will be more meetings around the topic in the future.

Downey did not return requests for comment.

The news comes as a number of employees have left the village recently.

Shoe company expanding in Merrill Weinbrenner Shoe Company plans to expand to an abandoned alfalfa plant site, thanks to half a million in state and local incentives.

Weinbrenner plans to expand its operations into the 14.2-acre site, which had once been the home of Hurd Window and Doors until 2008. The site had partially housed an alfalfa storage facility before the Merrill

Area Development Committee bought the site in order to redevelop it.

The expansion, which is expected to bring in at least 50 new jobs, was made possible in part by a $250,000 Idle Sites Redevelopment Grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp., and another $300,000 in incentives from the city of Merrill, according to a WEDC press release.

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Ukranian sister city aid Oleksandr Markushin, mayor of Milwaukee’s sister city in Irpin, Ukraine, is pleading for assistance after Russian forces destroyed his city just outside the capital of Kyiv.

“We need temporary housing,” Markushin said through an interpreter in an interview on WISN’s “UpFront,” produced in partnership with WisPolitics.com. “We have thousands and thousands of city residents that have no place to live. They’re living in tents.”

Markushin said he survived multiple assassination attempts by Russian forces as Ukrainians fought to regain control of their city. He noted several hundred residents have died and just 20,000 of the city’s 100,000 residents have returned.

“The mayor stayed from day one through the end through liberation day on the city grounds,” the interpreter said, describing what Markushin said. “He actively participated in the military unit that was fighting at the time. At least three times Russian forces, special operation forces, made an attempt to kill, specifically they targeted the mayor.”

Markushin has met virtually with Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson and discussed ways the city can assist.

“We really appreciate the support and are honored to be a sister city with Milwaukee,” Markushin said. “We’re really honored to see the support Milwaukeeans and the whole United States are doing for Ukraine and Irpin.

Right now, there is a hospital in Ukraine that almost opened before the war started, and now it’s leveled. We are eagerly restoring the hospital. We’re looking for direct help. We are suggesting between Milwaukee and Irpin to help with equipment with that hospital, equipment that will save lives of Irpinians, the citizens of Irpin.

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State GOP adds second endorsement option Statewide candidates who failed to meet viability thresholds the Wisconsin GOP established will have a second option to become eligible for the party’s endorsement at this month’s convention.

The party’s Executive Committee previously established fundraising requirements for candidates. That included those running for guv or the U.S. Senate having to raise at least $100,000 from a minimum of 1,000 individual donors

by March 15 to be considered for the endorsement.

Party officials said the second option will allow candidates to be nominated for the party’s endorsement from the convention floor on May 21.

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Under the Women’s Health Protection Act, governments could not “prohibit abortion services before or after fetal viability when pregnancy is a risk to the patient’s life or health.”

Governments also could not require patients to disclose their reasons for seeking abortion services or limit a health care provider’s ability to “immediately provide abortion services” when a delay risks the patient’s health, among other things.

Johnson, R-Oshkosh, told WisPolitics.com he believes life begins at conception. He also noted his support for the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, which would ban abortions after 20 weeks, except in cases of rape, incest or threat to life of the mother.

He added he agrees with Justice Samuel Alito’s opinion that public opinion is sharply split on whether to legalize abortion.

Judge orders Vos not to destroy records

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin called for the U.S. Senate to vote on legislation she cosponsored that would guarantee the right to an abortion as U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson argues the issue should be left to states.

The Madison Dem made the call following news the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to overturn a 1973 decision establishing that right. Sen. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Tuesday the U.S. Senate will vote on the legislation to codify the right to abortion into law but did not specify when a vote would occur.

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The order, which Dane County Judge Valerie Bailey-Rihn said is “effective immediately,” comes after fellow Dane County Judge Frank Remington ordered Gableman not to delete records related to the election investigation as required by law. Gableman’s attorney James Bopp said last month he would object to Remington’s order.

“I’m frankly amazed that I have to say, don’t destroy records that are subject to an open records request or order that to occur,” Bailey-Rihn said on May 4.

The order Bailey-Rihn issued applies to records requested by liberal group American Oversight from June through August 2021. American Oversight attorney Christa Westerberg said the Washington, D.C.-based group has only received 27 pages of records for the period. Westerberg added American Oversight received documents from other sources that the group didn’t receive from the Office of Special Counsel.

Bailey-Rihn said she would hold Vos, R-Rochester, the Assembly and Assembly Chief Clerk Ted Blazel in contempt if more records were destroyed because Gableman had a contract with Vos at the time. Bailey-Rihn said they are the ones responsible for retaining the records during the threemonth period.

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We felt excitement and nerves equally as we approached our first significant drop off. The sound of the water rushing was roaring as we meandered ourselves around a bend.

We decided to portage offshore to scope out the best route. Once decided, we were ready to go for it. A rush of adrenaline hit us with the first big set of rapids, our confidence began to increase. The next three miles were exhilarating. We went back and forth between boulder gardens and rapids, experiencing a great variation of obstacles.

We had conducted plenty of research on this river beforehand and made purchases of kayaking helmets as a safety precaution.

Once we headed downstream, we hit our last rapid for the day: Of course, the one I capsized on. I had recently purchased an anchor. While I landed my last rapid the anchor had fallen, causing me to be pulled under. Thankfully, Marcus was there to help pull myself and my gear ashore.

The sun was setting quickly, yet we still had another 4.4 miles to go. We both agreed that it would be too dangerous to try and navigate this river in the dark. We

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The beginning of summer has arrived and Marcus and I have our eyes set on a new river. The Eau Claire river is a tributary to the Wisconsin River and flows southwest and then joins the Wisconsin River in Wausau. This river is known for its challenging class two and three rapids, as well as its boulder gardens found throughout the trip. These two main features can make this grueling when navigating through certain areas.

We started our trip near Antigo on Spring Road. We realized about two hours into the trip while checking our GPS that I miscalculated how far upstream we drove. The 7.7 miles originally planned turned into a 20-mile trip. We had about five hours of daylight to travel, but still 16 miles to conquer. On top of navigating these rough waters, we also had to make sure we were traveling at a steady pace to get to our destination, “Dells of Eau Claire” Park. Once we headed downstream the current was slow and calm with picturesque farmland for scenery, and the feeling of seclusion.

Plenty of wildlife appeared, including beavers and mallard ducks. Coming around a bend we witnessed a deer gingerly crossing the river in the distance. At about 6 pm we were able to trek another 10 miles when finally we reached Bear Lake Road, our original planned starting point. Determining a put-in and take-out spot on a river can be one of the tricky details when kayaking on a new river, as driving time is not equivalent to kayaking down the river.

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Bear Lake Road was where the real fun started. In the beginning we had plenty of boulder gardens - something to look out for since you can get your kayak stuck on them easily. The best advice is to pay close attention to the water ripples, the size of the ripple will be a good indicator of how

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Fueled up at the new breakfast/brunch place Era’s Pancakes and Cafe (which features multiple and delicious varieties of eggs benedict and crepes, among more traditional breakfast fare), we hit the road for a sunny 35-mile jaunt to Tomahawk.

I was already a bit surprised when I parked. Although the streets looked familiar, the scene upon parking in downtown was anything but. I was greeted visually by a brightly yellow-colored building of a Mexican restaurant (El Jovenaso 2) and the multi-colored glass adorning an art studio (Diamond Rock Art Studio). Inside a number of participants worked on glass creations while guided by the studio’s owner.

The entire block to my perspective might have been created out of nothing — none of it seemed familiar to my memories of Tomahawk’s downtown.

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The idea for this story started with a conversation around the office — my coworkers had taken a trip to Tomahawk and came back with tales of places I hadn’t heard of.

This was a surprise to me, since my parents have owned a cabin near Tomahawk since I was a child. I’d been going to downtown Tomahawk, eaten at its restaurants, enjoyed its lakes, for a good portion of my

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nected and owned by a husband and wife team) are gone. In its place is Coasters Cycle Works, a bike shop that also rents bicycles, ebikes and paddleboards (and winter gear in the winter, of course). And a wine bar is slated to move in next door.

Also gone is the Ben Franklin store, replaced by Standard Mercantile.

The power of Main Street I relay my surprise at the transformation to Jennifer. As locals tell me on my visit as well as others familiar with the area, like many downtowns it had started to clear out, with empty storefronts and not much traffic downtown.

Tomahawk started its Main Street program in 2008. Since then the downtown has transformed as local businesses took advantage of the Main Street program’s development services and promotional effects.

I informally asked several business owners about the transformation and the Main Street program’s impacts, and pretty much hear the same thing. The Main Street program has really helped transform downtown. It’s a game-changer, they tell me. The owner of Coaster Cycle Shop tells me Jennifer in particular works really hard for the downtown and it makes a huge impact.

Jennifer herself tells me it’s a mix of the Main Street and Chamber, and a focus on downtown as a destination for locals and travelers alike. “Varied tastes and unique shops and boutiques help the downtown have more to offer,” she says. “People don’t have to go all the way to Wausau, they can have a good time right here.”

on that point. But to me, the potential is there.

A cool downtown isn’t enough. It’s a great start, but that might not be enough to justify a day trip. What would be enough is something to do, and there’s some good options there.

A short drive from the downtown brings you to Sara Park, which features a beach, a place to launch a boat, and the start of the Hiawatha Trail. In the past, I wrote about my bike adventure from Tomahawk to Minocqua, which can be done via the Hiawatha and Bearskin trails (and a short jaunt on some marked roads between the two).

One could easily drive up to Tomahawk in the morning, bike along the Hiawatha bike trail as far as one wants to go (of course, stopping at The Windmill ice cream shop along the way, since it’s conveniently

located right on the trail) and hit downtown for lunch. Then, some combination of perusing the downtown or mini-golf could fill the afternoon.

And that’s when there aren’t events going on. Tomahawk is known for its Annual Tomahawk Fall Ride, the largest motorcycle rally in the Midwest. And the weekend we visited was its Spring Fling weekend with an art walk on Saturday and its wine walk the night before (tickets to this sold out).

Main Street puts on a number of downtown events during the year to help bring attention to the downtown area.

It seems to be working. Whether one is looking for the frantic energy of Fall Ride weekend, or a trip of the quieter variety, downtown is chock full of businesses with hardly a storefront empty. Anyone should be able to find a day trip-worthy adventure here.

Day trip worthy?

I ask about the bigger vision — could Tomahawk become a quiet challenger to Mincoqua? Jennifer is a bit non-committal

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businesses we encountered. The Cheese Shop made a perfect stop to pick up some Mother’s Day presents, with a wide selection of Wisconsin-based wines and cheese among other typical fromagerie fare.

Nearby, Boulangerie might have been the biggest surprise — a European bakery right in the Northwoods. What? The bakery items here looks impossibly photogenic and word is you’d better get there early as they sell out fast. Also on order is What’s Brewing?, a coffee shop with a couple of folks sitting enjoying a coffee and the finally warm May sun.

Perhaps the most surprising is the Tomahawk TTT Company, which is — take a deep breath — a tatto studio, a tanning studio, antiques, locally made crafts, and beer, liquor and wine. They did manage to get that all on their sign. The owner mentioned he’d moved back to Tomahawk after some time in Florida.

Some familiar staples of the town are still alive and well. The Pine Tree Supper Club has existed since before I was born and is still going strong — Tomahawk Main Street Executive Director Jennifer Turkiewicz told me the Supper Club has earned distinctions for its burger and is a great place to stop for lunch. Bambino’s Pizza is another longstanding anchor of the downtown.

Turkiewicz also tells me that the Big Bear Golf and Ice Cream is slated to open under new owners.

Others, such as the Army Surplus Store and The Silver Thread (the stores were con-

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FRIDAY 5/13 NORTH STAR MOHICAN CASINO RESORT, BOWLER Michael Bolton dominated the adult contemporary airwaves during the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, racking up a series of number one AC hits that also peaked in the upper reaches of the Hot 100. The singer, songwriter, and social activist has sold more than 65 million records globally and continues to tour the world. In recognition of his artistic achievements, Bolton has won two Grammy Awards for Best Pop Male Vocal Performance, six American Music Awards, three Emmy nominations and a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Starts at 8 pm. $55-$75.

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Feed the Dog with Dig Deep SATURDAY 5/14 WHITEWATER MUSIC HALL, WAUSAU

Two high energy Wisconsin-based bands take the stage at Whitewater Music Hall. Feed the Dog is an eclectic and action-packed, experimental jam-grass act. The 4-piece masterfully blends soul-pleasing songwriting rich in imagery and storytelling with a genre bending, shakeyour-hips, instrumental flair. Dig Deep is a hard-driving string band from Stevens Point. With a body of work that highlights their vision, craft, heart, and clout as songwriters and instrumentalists, Dig Deep has earned a reputation for their well-honed and hard-edged sound. For ages 21+. Starts at 8 pm. $15 advance, $20 day of show. Details at whitewatermusichall.com.

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Tales Between Two Depots: A Preservation Tour SUNDAY 5/15 | DOWNTOWN WAUSAU

Take a living history walking tour in downtown Wausau that stops at seven of Wausau’s most iconic historic buildings. Along the way, participants will meet characters from Wausau’s past who will give a brief overview of each building and tell stories of the people and events that made the building an important part local history and made our community into what it is today. Walk the route in any order, or hop on and off the Kolbe and Kolbe Trolley. Make your last stop at 4 pm at the historic Clark’s Island located on the river behind the Wausau Railroad Depot on Washington Street and enjoy a complimentary Bull Falls beer. Presented by the Marathon County Historical Society. Runs noon-4 pm. $15 per person, tickets can be purchased at any of the stops. Details at marathoncountyhistory.org.

Locations on the tour include: • Hiawatha Train Depot (now Timekeeper Distillery) | 720 Grant Street • Hiawatha Restaurant and Lounge | 731 Grant Street • Universalist Unitarian Church | 504 Grant Street • Stewart Inn | 521 Grant Street • Wausau Club (now Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art) | 309 McClellan Street • Landmark Hotel Tour New Apartments (now Landmark Apartments and Shops) | 221 Scott Street • Wausau Railroad Depot (formally Billy Moy’s Restaurant and Bates Legal Services) | 209 Washington Street

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North Central Wis. Master Gardeners Plant Sale · Sat. 5/14 | Marathon Park’s Cattle Barn, Wausau. Thousands of locally grown perennials, vegetable transplants and garden items available for sale. Children’s planting station also available. 7 am-noon. Details on Facebook, North Central WI Master Gardeners.

Portage County Master Gardener Plant Sale · Sat. 5/14 | Portage County Courthouse Annex Parking Lot, Stevens Point. Purchase perennials, vegetables, herbs, small trees and more. Money raised help support horticulture education programs, scholarships, and area school projects. 9 am-1 pm. Details at portage.osu.edu.

Monk Botanical Gardens Annual Plant Sale · Thru 5/20 | Monk Botanical Gardens, Wausau. Shop for perennials, ornamental grasses, fruits and more online at givebutter.com/plantsale. Pick up purchases at Monk Gardens on 5/24 from 5 pm-7 pm. Starts at 10 am. Details at monkgardens.org.

Wausau Garden Club Plant Sale · Fri.-Sat. 5/13-14 | Yawkey House Carriage House, Wausau. Find herbs, annuals, hanging baskets and more. Fri. noon-5 pm; Sat. 9 am-1 pm. Details at marathoncountyhistory.org.

They’re known as the original “singing cowboy” band as they were instrumental in creating the earliest sounds of western music. When the group formed in 1934, they were different than other bands with songs painting unforgettable images and stories of horses, cattle, cowboys, canyons, and prairies. Founded by Roy Rogers, Bob Nolan, and Tim Spencer, the band has remained together, rotating a total of 46 members over the years, making them one of the longest-surviving country music vocal groups.

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and Aloe Blacc, and she uses her platform to hold space for Black, Indigenous, people of color, refugee, and immigrant youth with her residency work. Part of The Grand’s Lift Every Voice series. Starts at 7:30 pm. Free, reservations required. Grandtheater.org.

THURSDAY 5/19 | GRAND THEATER, WAUSAU Lady Midnight is a Twin Cities-based vocalist and performance artist who draws upon her Afro-indigenous roots to create smooth R&B and hip-hop sounds that resonate with audiences of all kinds. Lady Midnight has performed across the country with artists like Common, Andra Day,

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Sunday May 15 Pam & Scott · Cop Shoppe Pub, Wausau. Polka. 1 pm. 715-845-2030 Pat & Patience · Bullheads Bar & Grill, Stevens Point. Acoustic. 1 pm.

715-344-5990 King Town Alley · O’Brien’s on Main, Amherst. Rock. 3 pm. 715-824-3317 KT Country · Trails End Lodge, Wausau. Country. 3 pm. 715-848-2000 Chuck Sitero of High Lonesome · Intermission, Wausau. Bluegrass. 8 pm.

715-849-9377 Thursday May 19 Scott Kirby · Northern Waters Distillery, Minocqua. Acoustic variety & original. 4 pm. 715-358-0172 Kevin Troestler · O’Brien’s on Main, Amherst. Country/blues. 7 pm. 715824-3317 Friday May 20 Local Heroes Band · Bull Falls Brewery, Wausau. Variety. 6 pm. 715-8422337 Katie Mack and the Moan · O’Brien’s on Main, Amherst. Variety. 7 pm.

715-824-3317 Kevin Troestler Trio · District 1 Brewing Company, Stevens Point. Country/ blues. 7 pm. 715-544-6707 Brady Luke Band · The Garage, Wausau. Country. 8 pm. 715-393-4495

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Saturday May 21 Bradley Sperger · Backcountry Brewing Company, Plover. Acoustic. 6 pm.

715-310-2474 Michael Murphy · Sunset Point Winery, Stevens Point. Blues. 6 pm. 715544-1262 Marc Gartman · District 1 Brewing Company, Stevens Point. Acoustic.

6:30 pm. 715-544-6707 Soul Whiskey · The Garage, Wausau. Country. 7 pm. 715-393-4495 The Usual Suspects · Rookies Sportspub, Stevens Point. Rock. 8:30 pm.

715-344-7026 Sunday May 22 Chad Brecke · Bullheads Bar & Grill, Stevens Point. Acoustic. 12 pm. 715344-5990 Mark & Rich · Cop Shoppe Pub, Wausau. Polka. 1 pm. 715-845-2030 JIRF · The Bar-Wausau, Rothschild. Rock, alternative, classic & outlaw country. 3 pm. 715-355-7001

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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.

Movie times thru 8/5 Firestarter (R): Mon. thru Thurs. 7 pm, Fri. 7 pm & 9 pm, Sat. 1 pm, 3:30 pm, 7 pm & 9 pm, Sun. 1 pm, 3:30 pm & 7 pm The Northman (R): Mon. thru Thurs. 7 pm, Fri. 7 & 9:20 pm, Sat. 1 pm, 3:30 pm, 7 pm & 9 pm, Sun. 1 pm, 3:30 pm & 7 pm Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (PG13): Mon. thru Thurs. 7 pm, Fri. 7 pm & 9:15 pm, Sat. 1 pm, 3 pm, 7 pm & 9:15 pm, Sun. 1 pm, 3:30 pm & 7 pm

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Movie times thru 5/12-5/18 Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (PG13): Thurs. 1:30 pm, 4:30 pm, 7:30 pm (HeatedDreamLounger), 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm, 5 pm, 6 pm, 7 pm, 8 pm, 9 pm, 10 pm, 2:30 pm, 5:30 pm, 8:30 pm; Fri., Sat., Sun. & Tues. 10 am, 1 pm, 4 pm, 7 pm, 10 pm (HeatedDreamLounger), 10:15 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 3:30 pm, 5 pm, 6 pm, 6:30 pm, 8 pm, 9 pm, 9:30 pm, 9:45 pm, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 4:30 pm, 7:30 pm; Sat. 2:30 pm; Mon. & Wed. 1:30 pm, 4:30 pm,

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Saturday May 14 The Foxfire Affair · O’so Brewing Company, Plover. Celtic, maritime, alternative, folk. 3 pm. 715-254-2163 Chad Brecke · Bull Falls Brewery, Wausau. Acoustic. 6 pm. 715-842-2337 First Avenue · Sunset Point Winery, Stevens Point. Acoustic folk & rock. 6 pm. 715-544-1262 The Fabulous Hellhounds · The Garage, Wausau. Rock & blues. 7 pm.

715-393-4495 Karaoke · O’Brien’s on Main, Amherst. 7 pm. 715-824-3317 The Salmon Run Band · District 1 Brewing Company, Stevens Point. Neofolk acoustic. 7 pm. 715-544-6707 Tony Williams · Malarkey’s Pub & Townies Grill, Wausau. Variety. 8 pm.

715-819-3663 Short Pay Riders · Ciao Fine Italian Restaurant & Cocktail Bar, Wausau.

Variety. 8 pm. 715-298-2004 OutLaw’d · Homestead on 52, Wausau. Country. 9 pm. 715-843-7555 JIRF · Hiawatha Restaurant and Lounge, Wausau. Rock, alternative, classic & outlaw country. Starts at 9 pm. 715-848-5166 Wes Brown · Rookies Sportspub, Stevens Point. Country, variety. 9 pm.

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Friday May 13 Paddygrass · Sawmill Brewing Company, Merrill. Celtic, bluegrass, gospel & shanties. 6 pm. 715-722-0230 Jackson Taylor · District 1 Brewing Company, Stevens Point. Country. 6:30 pm. 715-544-6707

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Thursday May 12 Brad Emanuel · Northern Waters Distillery, Minocqua. Country/acoustic.

4 pm. 715-358-0172 Cassondra Lee · District 1 Brewing Company, Stevens Point. Variety. 5:30 pm. 715-544-6707 Manson · O’Brien’s on Main, Amherst. Acoustic, classic rock, oldies. 7 pm.

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Starts at 9 pm. Hosted by Jerry Duginski. All acts welcome (SingerSongwriter/Stand-up Comedy/Poetry/Rap battle) 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. 715848-5166 JIRF · Saturdays 6/4-8/27, Karch’s up Nort’, Tomahawk. Rock, alternative, classic & outlaw country. Starts at 2 pm. 715-996-0291

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7:30 pm (HeatedDreamLounger), 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm, 5 pm, 6 pm, 8 pm, 9 pm, 5:30 pm, 8:30 pm Downton Abbey: A New Era Early Access (PG): Wed. 7 pm Firestarter (R): Thurs. 5 pm, 7:30 pm, 10 pm; Fri., Sat., Sun. & Tues. 11:50 am, 2:20 pm, 4:50 pm, 7:20 pm, 9:50 pm; Mon. & Wed. 1:20 pm, 3:50 pm, 6:20 pm, 8:50 pm The Bad Guys (PG): Thurs. 1 pm, 3:50 pm, 6:20 pm, 8:50 pm; Fri., Sat., Sun. & Tues. 10 am, 1:15 pm, 3:50 pm, 6:40 pm, 9:15 pm; Mon. & Wed. 1:10 pm, 3:40 pm, 6:10 pm, 8:40 pm Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (PG13): Thurs. 3:50 pm, 6:30 pm, 9:40 pm; Fri., Sun. & Tues. 12:30 pm, 3:40 pm, 6:20 pm, 9:20 pm; Sat. 12:30 pm, 3:40 pm, 6:35 pm, 9:20 pm; Mon. & Wed. 1:50 pm, 5:10 pm, 8:20 pm Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (PG): Thurs., Mon. & Wed. 1:20 pm, 4:15 pm; Fri., Sun. & Tues. 10 am, 12:40 pm, 3:20 pm, 6:50 pm; Sat. 10 am, 12:40 pm, 6:50 pm Everything Everywhere All at Once (R): Fri. & Tues. 10:20 am, 2:50 pm, 6:10 pm; Sat. 10:20 am, 3:20 pm, 6:10 pm; Sun. 10:20 am, 6:10 pm; Mon. & Wed. 2:10 pm, 7:10 pm The Lost City (PG13): Thurs. 1:10 pm; Fri., Sat., Sun. & Tues. 10:10 am, 12:50 pm, 9:40 pm; Mon. & Wed. 1:40 pm, 4:20 pm The Harbingers of Things to Come (TBD): Thurs. 7 pm Memory (R): Thurs. 10 pm The Northman (R): Thurs. 2 pm, 3:30 pm, 9:40 pm Father Stu (R): Thurs. 1 pm Ponyo-Studio Ghibli Fest 2022 (G): Sun. 3 pm (Dubbed), Mon. 7 pm (Subtitled) The Matter of Life (TBD): Mon. & Wed. 7 pm

ON STAGE Danstage 2022 · Wed.-Fri. 5/11-5/13, UW-Stevens Point, Studio Theatre of the Noel Fine Arts Center, Stevens Point. Student dancers will perform works by faculty and guest artists. Starts at 7:30 pm. $27 adults, $24 seniors, faculty and staff, $16 advance. https://uwsptickets. universitytickets.com/ Hub City Winds Concert · Fri. 5/13, UW-Stevens Point, Marshfield. Masks required. Starts at 7:30 pm. $10 tickets, free for students. https:// uwsptickets.universitytickets.com/ 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,

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Lac du Flambeau. 70s-80s rock. Starts at 7 pm. $20 & $30. https:// lakeofthetorches.com/ Sons of the Pioneers · Sat. 5/14, hosted by Lakeland Performing Arts Association at Lakeland Union High School, 9573 WI-70, Minocqua.

Western/Americana. Starts at 7 pm. $25 adults, $5 students. https:// lakelandperformingarts.org/ Feed the Dog with Dig Deep · Sat. 5/14, Whitewater Music Hall, Wausau. Bluegrass. 21+. Starts at 8 pm. $15 advance, $20 day of show. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/feed-the-dog-with-dig-deeptickets-323636113327 Lady Midnight · Thurs. 5/19, Grand Theater, Wausau. R&B, hip hop.

Starts at 7:30 pm. Free. Grandtheater.org Comedy Night at Rookies · Fri. 5/20, Rookies Sportspub, Stevens Point.

Comedy. Doors open at 7 pm, show starts at 8:30 pm. $10 advance, $15 at the door. 715-344-7026 SPAMILTON: An American Parody · Sat. 5/21, Grand Theater, Wausau.

Musical comedy that parodies Hamilton. Starts at 7:30 pm. $30-$50.

Grandtheater.org Sharp Left Turn, Aaron Lee Kaplan and Timothy Tesch · Sat. 5/21, Polack Inn, Wausau. Blues, folk, acoustic, rock/funk/jazz. Starts at 9 pm. $5 at the door. 21+. 715-845-6184 Stacy’s Playground · Sat. 5/21, Oz Nightclub, Wausau. Drag show. Starts at 10:30 pm. $5 cover charge. 715-679-3606 Riverdance 25th Anniversary · Wed.-Thurs. 5/25-5/26, Grand Theater, Wausau. Irish tap dancing show. Starts at 7:30 pm. $70. Grandtheater.org Bella Cain · Fri. 5/27, North Star Mohican Casino Resort, Bowler. Country.

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ONGOING 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.

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Health Equipment Sanitization and Restocking: Good News Project currently needs volunteers on a weekly basis to assist with the turnaround 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.

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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.

Farmers’ Fresh Market · Mondays from 6/6-10/31, River Park, Mosinee.

Opens 11 am until items sell out. http://www.mosineechamber.org/ events-festivals/farmers-fresh-market/ Werle Park Plus Neighborhoods of Wausau · 2nd Monday of most months, Grace United Church of Christ, 535 S 3rd Ave, Wausau. Meet and discuss neighborhood issues. Use basement entrance off back of church. Starts at 6 pm. 715-845-7051.

Senior Bingo · Every Tuesday, hosted by the Marshfield Parks & Recreational Department at Drendel Room, 211 E 2nd St, Marshfield.

Starts at 1 pm. $1 for 2 cards. 715-486-2041 Village of Weston Farmer’s Market · Tuesdays & Saturdays from AprilOctober, 3910 Schofield Ave, Schofield. Located next to Dunkin’ Donuts.

Open from 8 am-2 pm. http://www.westonwi.gov/305/Farmers-Market AARP Chapter 272 Monthly Meeting · 3rd Mon. of each month. Schofield City Hall, 200 Park St, Schofield. Each month will have a speaker discuss a current topic in the news or in the area as well as legislation being proposed that affects those over age 50. In May, a speaker will discuss “Never Forgotten Honor Flight”. AARP membership encouraged but not required to attend. Starts at 1:30 pm. 715-571-6189 The Landing Literacy Book Club · 4th Wed. of each month. Book club at the Landing YMCA, Wausau. Book notices at YMCA, Literacy Council and Janke Bookstore. 715-841-1855 “Bloomin’ Greenhouse Tour”-2022 · Tues.-Mon. 4/15-10/31, hosted by the Clark County Economic Development Corporation & Tourism Bureau at the Garden Center Headquarters, Clark County, WI. Enjoy a tour throughout Clark County and check out greenhouses consisting of 100,000 plants of many varieties. No cost. For a brochure, call 715-2559100 or visit www.clarkcountywi.org Wausau Farmer’s Market · Wednesdays & Saturdays from May-Oct., 200 River Dr, Wausau. Opens 7 am until items sell out. https://www. farmersmarketofwausau.com/ Romaine Calm & Garden On: Choosing the Site and Varieties · Every first & third Wednesday 3/2-9/21, hosted online by Extension Marathon County & Marathon County Public Library. Learn how to plant a garden, improve quality of soil, how to manage pests and disease and more.

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OUTDOORS/SPORTS 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/ Bike & Walk for the Health of It · Thurs. 5/19, hosted by the Village of Kronenwetter at Towering Pines Park, Kronenwetter. Get some exercise outside and enjoy food, drinks, music and more. Walk or bike 1 mile, 3 miles or 9 miles. Starts at 6 pm. Free. www.kronenwetter.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/whitedeer-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. 715-842-2522 2022 Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge · Sat. 5/28, hosted by IronBull, starting area TBD within 30 miles of Wausau. Run, bike or paddle through the wildness of Central Wisconsin. Choose from a 3-hour, 8-hour or 18-hour challenge. More details at https://www. ribmountainadventurechallenge.com/ Essential Gravel Bike Ride · Fri.-Sun. 6/3-6/19, hosted by IronBull at 172900 State Hwy 29, Ringle. Go for a 10, 20 or 44 mile bike ride.

Complete the route any time you want. Free. https://www.ironbull.org/ essential-gravel-ride-details Walk Wisconsin Marathon · Sat. 6/4, hosted by Active Portage County at Green Circle Trail, Stevens Point. Go for a half, quarter or full marathon walk through the Wisconsin River, Plover River and more. Starts at 7 am. http://www.activeportagecounty.com/

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5/12, hosted by the Marathon County Historical Society online or at the Woodson History Center, 410 McIndoe St, Wausau. Learn about Highland Park, a historical district recently added to the National Register of Historic Places. Starts at 12:30 pm. Free. On Facebook Live or https://www.marathoncountyhistory.org/ Hands on Plants-Hypertufa Containers · Tues.-Wed. 5/17-5/18, Monk Botanical Gardens, Wausau. Create a unique container for your spring plants. For ages 21 and older. Starts at 6 pm. $40 members, $45 nonmembers. https://givebutter.com/sp22hop Senior Talk · Thurs. 5/19, hosted by Marshfield Parks & Recreation Office at the 2nd Street Community Center, Marshfield. Discuss how to prepare for medical decisions. Starts at 10 am. Free. 715-384-4642 History Chat: Marathon Park’s Many Historic Buildings · Thurs. 5/19, hosted by the Marathon County Historical Society online or at the Woodson History Center, 410 McIndoe St, Wausau. Learn about the history of the most iconic buildings in Marathon Park and how they were added in the National Register of Historic Places. Starts at 12:30 pm.

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Visit business panels and learn about existing or new products and services, employment opportunities and more. Starts at 11 am. $10 or free for those with a business card. https://www.wausauchamber.com/ Northcentral Technical College Alternative High School Students Weld & Donate Bike Racks to the Gardens · Thurs. 5/12, Monk Botanical Gardens, Wausau. Watch the installation of bike racks in the gardens and meet the students who welded them. Meet the students at 1 pm & installation starts at 1:30 pm. https://monkgardens.org/ Arts Festival and Food Truck Rally · Fri. 5/13, hosted by the Mosinee Chamber of Commerce in Mosinee. Taking place during the Community Sales Days, enjoy art displays and other entertainment in the Mosinee Downtown area. Starts at 5 pm. Free. www.mosineechamber.org/ events-festivals/community-days-arts-festival/ 2022 Arts Walk & Night Market · Fri. 5/13, hosted by CREATE Portage County at downtown Stevens Point. Shop at 45 different vendors, listen to music performed by the Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra, and enjoy children’s activities. Starts at 5 pm. https://www. createportagecounty.org Plant Sale · Sat. 5/14, hosted by the North Central Wisconsin Master Gardeners at Marathon Park’s Cattle Barn, 1201 Stewart Ave, Wausau.

Thousands of perennials, vegetable transplants and garden items available for sale. Children’s planting station also available. Starts at 7 am. https://www.facebook.com/NorthCentralWIMasterGardeners Summer of Crafts & Vendor Show · Sat. 5/14, Cedar Creek Mall, Rothschild. Check out crafted items and vendors. Starts at 9 am. 715298-3811 SoilSHOP Stevens Point · Sat. 5/14, UW-Stevens Point, Specht Forum/ Sundial, Trainer Natural Resources, Stevens Point. Bring a soil sample to get screened for texture, pH, organic matter and more. Participate in hands-on activities and educational sessions. Starts at 10 am. Free. uwsp.edu Portage County Master Gardener Plant Sale · Sat. 5/14, Portage County Courthouse Annex parking lot, 1462 Strongs Ave, Stevens Point.

Purchase perennials, vegetables, herbs, small trees and more. Money raised help support horticulture education programs, scholarships, and area school projects. Starts at noon. $2-$10. 715-346-1316 House Full of History · Sat. 5/14, hosted by the Marathon County Historical Society at 410 McIndoe St, Wausau. Observe 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/ 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 May Dance · Sun. 5/15, hosted by the Central Wisconsin Polka Club at Rib River Ballroom, 3237 E WI-29, Marathon City. Polka music

by Malek’s Fisherman Band from Garner, IA. Starts at 1 pm. $10 admission. 715-845-9192 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 Friends of MCPL Members-Only Book Sale · Sat. 5/21, Marathon County Public Library, 300 N First St, Wausau. Books, CDs, TV movies, artwork, board games and puzzles for sale. Open to members but nonmembers can join for yearly membership of $10 per person or $25 per family.

Starts at 9:30 am. https://www.mcpl.us/events/10780 Art & Seek · Sat. 5/21, Center for the Visual Arts and the Wausau Metro Area, Wausau. Form a team of up to 6 people and go on a scavenger hunt. Starts at 1 pm. $125. More info at https://www.cvawausau.org/ art-and-seek Point Block Party · Sat. 5/21, Point Brewery, Stevens Point. Enjoy food, Point beverages and music from The Cheap Shots. Bring a lawn chair.

Starts at 4 pm. Free admission. 715-344-9310 State Park Speedway Season Opener · Sat. 5/21, State Park Speedway, Wausau. SLM & Support Divisions and Midwest Trucks. Starts at 6:30 pm. Stateparkspeedway.com 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 Welcome Spring Breakfast in the Barn and More · Sun. 5/22, Willow Springs Garden, Wausau. Enjoy all you can eat breakfast, arts and crafts, games and more. Starts at 9 am. $10/person, $5 kids ages 6-11, free for ages 5 and under. 715-675-1171 State Park Speedway · Sat. Thurs. 5/26, State Park Speedway, Wausau.

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History Speaks: Marshfield-150 Years and More · Sat. 5/21, hosted by the Marathon County Historical Society at the Woodson History Center, 410 McIndoe St, Wausau. Learn about Marshfield’s history, important historical figures and major events. Starts at 2 pm. Free. https://www. marathoncountyhistory.org/ The Dark Matter Mystery-Exploring a Cosmic Secret · Sun. 5/22, UW-Stevens Point Allen F. Blocher Planetarium and Arthur J. Pejsa Observatories, 2001 Fourth Ave, Stevens Point. Join scientists on their hunt for dark matter. Starts at 2 pm. Free. uwsp.edu History Chat: Historic Preservation with guest Christine Martens · Thurs.

5/26, hosted by the Marathon County Historical Society online or at the Woodson History Center, 410 McIndoe St, Wausau. Chris Martens from the Friends of the Wausau Historic Landmark Commission and Ben Clark will discuss historic preservation in Marathon County. Starts at 12:30 pm.

Free. On Facebook Live or https://www.marathoncountyhistory.org/ Understanding Labels and Ingredients · Thurs. 5/26, hosted by Central Rivers Farmshed at 1220 Briggs Court, Stevens Point. Learn about food labels and ingredients. Starts at 5 pm. Free. 715-544-6154 to register

ARTS/EXHIBITS Merrill History & Cultural Center · Open Mon., Weds. and Fri. From 9 am to 1 pm. Appointments can be made for other days. 715-536-5652, preservethefuture.org Q Artists Cooperative, Stevens Point · Facemasks optional. Gallery open Tues.-Sat. 10 am-5 pm, Sun. 11 am-3 pm. closed Mondays. https:// qartistscooperative.com/ Vessels · Fri. 5/1-6/24. Containers made from wood, clay, basketry and metal. Reception on Fri. 5/6 from 5 pm-7 pm. Masks optional. https:// qartistscooperative.com/ Riverfront Arts Center, Stevens Point · Open Wed.-Fri. 11 am to 5 pm.

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Grab a kit containing supplies for making a picture stand. Pick up the kits anytime the library is open. Free. 715-261-7220 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 Story Time Spring 2022 · Fri. 5/13, UW Museum of Natural History, Stevens Point. Read nature-themed stories, color and do crafts.

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Pulp: Wood, Paper and Print · Fri.-Sat. 5/6-7/2. Printmaking from paper arts, wood art and craft, and basketry. Opening reception on Sat. 5/21 from 5 pm-7 pm. Cvawausau.org Marathon City Heritage Center · Open from noon to 2 pm on the second Sunday of each month from Oct. to April, Open Sun. 4/5 noon-2 pm and 5/3 noon-2 pm. 715-443-2221. www.marathoncity.org Marathon County Historical Society · Open Tues.-Fri. 9 am-4:30 pm. Sat.Sun. 1 pm-4:30 pm. https://www.marathoncountyhistory.org/facilities/ exhibits.

Milking Time: The Evolution of the Dairy Industry in Marathon County · Jan. 2022 thru Dec. 2023. Exhibit that features development of the dairy industry through innovations such as herd improvement and electrification. https://www.marathoncountyhistory.org/facilities/ exhibits Preserved for Generations: A Century of Marathon County Parks System · Jan. 2022 thru Dec. 2023. Exhibit that shows how parks were preserved for many years. https://www.marathoncountyhistory.org/ facilities/exhibits Our Stories: The History of Marathon County · Jan. 2022 thru Dec. 2025.

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Lisa and Paul Stuttgen now run the Lil’ Ole Winemaker Shoppe Whatever you do and wherever you are, you can always mix your life up and Lisa Stuttgen proves this each day along with husband Paul as the Lil’ Ole Winemaker Shoppe’s new owners.

The pair have controlled the space on Jefferson Street in Wausau since October and moved to acquire it after Lisa went there in April to purchase some wine for her daughter who was moving. At the time Lisa’s day at Foot Locker had been rough and beset by layoffs and so, when former owner Sue Larson said she was looking to retire and sell to someone who had lost their job to COVID-19, it felt like this was a lightning bolt. Lisa began to dig and then called up Paul.

“I had no idea what was going on in the moment,” she says. “I told her [Paul] would probably think I was crazy. I went into the parking lot, called him and said ‘hey, do you want to buy a wine shop?’ He was very quiet and did not say much. He probably wondered how much I had to drink while I was there. We talked all day and night, looked at the numbers and then found this was something we could do. It all ended up happening just like that, it was just all by accident.”

From there, the process consisted of shadowing former owners Brian and Sue Larson until assuming control in October.

The Stuttgens did this for months while working their initial jobs and did not even tell their family for fear of the endeavor not working out. It has been good so far, Lisa says she still gets visits from her Foot Locker family, the mentorship of the Larson’s has been instrumental and, while Foot Locker was good to her, it was time to move into a new thing.

So far, this new venture has moved at a breakneck pace to the surprise of the pair.

“Business has been steady and good,” Lisa says. “Brian and Sue said it might be slow after the holidays, but it has not slowed down. People really need a place to go and get out of the house. Our wine is so trusted and when people come in here, they have a glass or bottle, they talk and their spirits are good when they leave. The wine did its job and I so like to care for people.”

The business has existed for 20 years across different locations and according to the Stuttgens’ friend Robbin Harder, they are the perfect team to keep it going for 20 more. Harder worked with Lisa at Foot Locker, did not think she would get into the winemaking space, but can see she complements the various flavors and supplies for customers perfectly and comes alive through it.

“She is such a people person,” Harder says. “She gets to interact every day. She gets to share stories. She has found her passion now. I think it is amazing and it is definitely a career shift.”

The Lil’ Ole Winemaker Shoppe is open from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday and Wednesday. It is available from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and closed on Sundays. The Stuttgens are eyeing hosting more events at the spot in the future, just landed a license for entertainment like piano players, string quartets and even harpists. More information can be found by visiting their 602 Jefferson St. location or by calling 715-8456170 during business hours.

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He can be reached at evan.pretzer@protonmail.com.

Paul and Lisa Stuttgen pose in the Lil’ Ole Winemaker Shoppe on Jefferson Street in Wausau. The pair bought the 20-year-old business and assumed control of it in October and say the experience has been very busy so far. They are intending to add more events to the space in the future and just secured an entertainment license.

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