Selected Community Events
Guys and Dolls JR
Aug 15, 2013 - Aug 17, 2013 August 15 & 16 at 7:30pm, August 17 at 2pm
Helen Connor Laird TheatrePresented by UW-Marshfield/Wood County Continuing Education, Guys and Dolls Jr. set in a mythical New York City, GUYS AND DOLLS JR. introduces us to colorful characters who have become legends in the musical theatre canon: including a high-rolling gambler, a nightclub performer and more!
Tickets: $10
Purchase tickets at https://msftickets.uwc.edu/ or call 715-389-6534
Campus Community Players present “The Fantasticks”
Jun 20, 2013 - Jun 22, 2013 7:30pm Each Evening
UW-Marshfield/Wood County, Helen Connor Laird TheatreTickets: $12
The longest-running musical in history! A tale of young lovers whose lives are turned upside down when they must confront the schemes of their meddling, but well intentioned parents.
Sponsored by Marshfield Clinic and Laird Fund for the Arts
Buy tickets online: www.marshfield.uwc.edu or call the Box Office 715-389-6534.
Tickets: $12
SummerFun
May 31, 2013 - Jun 2, 2013 Friday 5pm - 11pm, Saturday 1pm - 11pm, Sunday 11am - 4pm
Holy Name of Jesus ParishFeaturing Giant Country Store, Food Stand, World Renowned Cheese Curds, Bingo, Games for all Ages, Raffles.
Great music everyday.
Family Dinner Sunday from 11-1:30. Adults $9.50, Ages 5-15 $5.50, 5 & under Free!
public info: www.holynameofjesuswausau.parishesonline.com
Withee Days
Jun 14, 2013 - Jun 16, 2013 All Weekend
Division St. Withee, WI O-W Lion's BldgsEvent begins at 6:00 June 14. Kids games,music, bingo, softball and refreshment all weekend. Music by Donnie Pick and the Road Band Fri. night at 8:00 p.m.. Sat. breakfast starting at 6:00, 5/10 K walk/run at 8:30, Classic Car show at 10:00. Jim Busta Band in afternoon and Ain't Got Jack at 8:00 p.m.. Sunday has a chicken dinner at 11:00, parade at 2:00 and music by Gary's Ridgeland Dutchmen from 3:00 to 6:00.
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For parade entries phone Mike Renderman at 715-897-0312, or email m.renderman@vhtrucks.com Other inquiries call Art Feldman at 715-229-2782 or email aafman@charter.net
Meet the Composer--Robert Vandall!
Jun 1, 2013 10am - 4pm
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Noel Fine Arts Center Lecture Hall 22110:00 a.m. Teacher workshop--"Toccatas, Tarantellas and Technique: How to help your students to play fast". 1:30 p.m. area student recital and lecture by Mr. Vandall on composing music. Reception to follow afternoon session.
Gail A. Heywood, NCTM President 715-204-4071
email: stevenspointareamta@yahoo.com
Wittenberg Community Days
Jun 8, 2013 - Jun 9, 2013 All Weekend
Washington Park, Wittenberg, WISaturday - Whitehouse Players 7-11, Fireworks @ dusk, Adventure Games, Food Stands, Craft Fair
Sunday - Parade @ Noon, Petting Zoo, Money Dig for Kids, Homme Home Strawberry Festival, Adventure Games, Polka Country Drifters
Wittenberg Chamber of Commerce, 715-253-3525
Wis. Rapids City Band
Jun 25, 2013 7:15pm
Robinson ParkFree Concert
Mary Beth Rokus
715-421-3115
Free Concert for Public Schools
Jun 15, 2013 Noon - 5pm
400 Block, WausauThis FREE concert to celebrate Wisconsin's proud tradition of public education, to seek support from citizens and our government officials, and to help promote fairness and stability for public schools, teachers and students. Performances by three bands; a variety of speakers; kids' activities, various food vendors; and community service organizations will be invited to set up information and activity booths.
Nathan Kroening
715.675.3646
(name and ph# not public, please)
public email :
social@middlewisconsin.org
BENEFIT FOR LEVI
Aug 9, 2013 - Aug 11, 2013 All Weekend August 9 -11
Marathon City Sports Center • 1200 Hwy 107 • Marathon, WILevi Hoppenworth, the 3 1/2 year old son of Adam Hoppenworth and Erin Pestka (also part of the Betzner and Wielock families)who sustained severe head trauma last May due to an accident. He is in need of ongoing care and has been hospitalized multiple times over the last year. We are holding this 3 Day benefit in a continued effort to add to his trust fund.
AUGUST 9, 2013
Starts at 6 pm
• Softball Tournament
• Volleyball Tournament
• Dart Tournament (7 pm)
• Concessions
• Drinking Passes
• Raffle Drawings
• Music
AUGUST 10, 2013
Starts at 10 am
• Softball Tournament
• Volleyball Tournament
• Minute to Win It (2 pm)
• Concessions
• Drinking Passes
• Raffle Drawings
• Music
AUGUST 11, 2013
Starts at 10 pm
• Softball Tournament
• Bean Bag Tournament (2 pm)
• Kid’s Carnival
• Concessions
• Drinking Passes
• Raffle Drawings
• Music
Katie Tucker • 715.370.7297 • angelsofmiracles@rocketmail.com • www.facebook.com/benefitforlevi
Lake DuBay Lions 32nd Annual Summerfest
Jul 20, 2013 8am - Midnight
Lions Park, 1 mile south of Hwy 34 on county road DBWhen: Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20, 2013
The 32st annual Lake DuBay Lions Summerfest event featuring great food, beverage, beer, wine coolers, bingo 6:30-10 pm Fri. & Sat., games, raffles, and live music bands. On Friday night the Jerry Schmitt band plays from 7:00 pm to 11:30 pm and on Saturday night the band The Cow Tippers plays from 7:00 pm to 11:30 pm. On Saturday, breakfast is served from 7:30 am to 10:00 am, at 8:00 am our rummage sale starts, a children's petting zoo from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, at 4:00pm a Polka Mass with the Old Time Brass & Choraleers, and a chicken dinner at 5:00pm. Also on Saturday, The Dewey Fire Department sponsors a motorcycle ride from Lions Park to Dells of the Eau Claire (registration 10:30 am). The money raffle drawing will be at 10:00 pm on Saturday. Free admission and open to the public. Friday: 5:00 pm to midnight, Saturday: 8:00 am to midnight. For further information visit our clubs website www.dubaylions.org
Location: Lake DuBay Lions park, Knowlton (1 mile south of Hwy 34, on Cty Rd DB)
Le Mellin
Lake DuBay Lions 32nd Annual Summerfest
Jul 19, 2013 6pm - Midnight
1 mile south of Hwy 34 on county rd DB at Lions ParkWhen: Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20, 2013
The 32st annual Lake DuBay Lions Summerfest event featuring great food, beverage, beer, wine coolers, bingo 6:30-10 pm Fri. & Sat., games, raffles, and live music bands. On Friday night the Jerry Schmitt band plays from 7:00 pm to 11:30 pm and on Saturday night the band The Cow Tippers plays from 7:00 pm to 11:30 pm. On Saturday, breakfast is served from 7:30 am to 10:00 am, at 8:00 am our rummage sale starts, a children's petting zoo from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, at 4:00pm a Polka Mass with the Old Time Brass & Choraleers, and a chicken dinner at 5:00pm. Also on Saturday, The Dewey Fire Department sponsors a motorcycle ride from Lions Park to Dells of the Eau Claire (registration 10:30 am). The money raffle drawing will be at 10:00 pm on Saturday. Free admission and open to the public. Friday: 5:00 pm to midnight, Saturday: 8:00 am to midnight. For further information visit our clubs website www.dubaylions.org
Location: Lake DuBay Lions park, Knowlton (1 mile south of Hwy 34, on Cty Rd DB)
Le Mellin
WVLHS ValleyFest
Jun 8, 2013 - Jun 9, 2013 All Weekend
WVLHS, 601 Maple Ridge Road, Mosinee, WI 54455Save the date, you will not want to miss this! The Board of Directors at WVLHS is pleased to announce our second annual ValleyFest to be held on the school grounds on June 8 and 9. We will be bringing a classic car show, flea market, rummage sale, cribbage tournament and live music along with incredible food all to celebrate and support the ministry of Wisconsin Valley Lutheran High School.
On Saturday June 8, ValleyFest will kick off at 8:00 AM with a classic car show, flea market and rummage sale that will run throughout the day. In addition live music will be going on all day under the big tent including Contemporary Christian, Country and Classic Rock bands. Beginning at 10:00 AM will be WVLHS’s own PB & J Praise Team. Then from noon until 3:00 PM The Rich Pinski Trio will be playing country music. Next to play will be the Classic Rock band Running With Scissors from 4:00 until 8:00 PM.
On Sunday June 9, Spirit of Life Lutheran Church will open the day with an outdoor worship service beginning at 10:00 AM. Polka music will then fill the air with The Spotlight Polka Band of Merrill playing old time polkas, waltzes, schottisches, big band and modern music from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. Throughout the entire two days of ValleyFest there will be an excellent selection of food and you won’t want to miss a single minute of all the fun and fellowship that is planned, all to support this mission and ministry of WVLHS!
For more details and information contact Scott Michaelson at: smicha5204@yahoo.com or 715-223-5186.
Check out WVLHS website for more details and schedule at:
www.wvlhs.org
Scott Michaelson
715-223-5186
St. Peter Catholic Church Annual Picnic
Jun 8, 2013 - Jun 9, 2013 All Weekend
St. Peter School GroundsSt Peter Catholic Church, Stevens Pointis hosting their annual church picnic on Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9. A barbeque porkldinner will be served on Saturday afternoon, with live music Saturday evening. A chicken dinner will be served on from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Sunday, along with lots of games and live music afternoon and evening. Food and refreshments will be available on the grounds. A raffle offers $9300 in cash prizes. The picnic pro9mises a good time for people of all ages.
Daryl Kurtenbach, dbkurtenbach@charter.net, 715-341-2865
“Sleeping Beauty KIDS”
May 24, 2013 - May 25, 2013 May 24 at 7pm, May 25 at 2pm
Helen Connor Laird Theatre, University of Wisconsin-Marshfield/Wood County, 2000 West 5th Street.This classic fairytale features youth ages 7- to 10-years-old.
Songs from the beloved film, including "Once Upon a Dream," accompany fun new songs like "Maleficent!" and "A Little Magic Now" to bring a fresh telling of the story to a new generation of kids and families.
Tickets are $8 and can be ordered online at www.marshfield.uwc.edu or at the Campus Box Office at 715-389-6534.
This production is made possible with major support by the Laird Fund for the Arts
Community Picnic on P
Jun 16, 2013 10am
2604 Hwy POutdoor Worship Service at 10:00a.m. Music by Quartet 4 Him. BBQ chicken/Ham dinner served inside new Fellowship Hall. Dinner music by Wes.Eat in or take out. St. Johns Puppeteers at 1:30p.m. Polka Band under the tent. Fun and Games for all ages!
Melissa Wanie
(715)432-7408
www.missa_mama@yahoo.com
Community Picnic on P
Jun 15, 2013 7pm - 11pm
2604 Hwy PFree Entertainment! Music by Led West. Serving Brats, Burgers and Beer. Fun and Games for all ages!
Melissa Wanie
(715)432-7408
www.missa_mama@yahoo.com
Oneida County Fair
Aug 4, 2013 10am - 6pm
Pioneer Park, RhinelanderFinal day of Oneida County Fair. Free admission. Wristband hours are from 12-4pm. UB the Band returns to Family Land. The Johnny Cash Revue will be featured in the Big Top Tent during the afternoon. A Doxie Dash will take place in the Action Arena. Water Wars happens in the afternoon. Raffle winners will be announced. A Craft Show will take place along Oneida Ave. in front of the fairgrounds from 8:30am-3pm. Vendor information available on website.
Nancy Gehrig, 715-362-5684, oneidacountyfair@gmail.com, www.oneidacountyfairwi.com
Oneida County Fair
Aug 3, 2013 10am - 11pm
Pioneer Park, RhinelanderFree admission. Wristband hours are from 11am-3pm. UB the Band is back in Family Land. TuneSmith Academy will perform in the afternoon. The Ugly Lamp Contest will be judged and grand prize awarded. Garry Wesley, a renowned Elvis impersonator, will perform at the Big Top Tent from 8-11pm.
Nancy Gehrig, 715-362-5684, oneidacountyfair@gmail.com, www.oneidacountyfairwi.com
Oneida County Fair
Aug 2, 2013 10am - 11pm
Pioneer Park, RhinelanderFree admission. UB the Band is featured in Family Land. A Fish Fry Fundraiser for the fair will be held near the Beverage Tent from 4-7pm with music provided. A Flea Market will take place along Oneida Ave. in front of the fairgrounds from 8:30am-4pm. Vendor information on website.
Nancy Gehrig, 715-362-5684, oneidacountyfair@gmail.com, www.oneidacountyfairwi.com
Oneida County Fair
Aug 1, 2013 5pm - 11pm
Pioneer Park, RhinelanderOpening ceremonies begin at 4:30 pm at the South Gate. Free admission. Check out the animals and exhibits. Wristband hours are from 6-10pm. Gene Shepard returns with an all new Hodag Show at various times during the fair.
Nancy Gehrig, 715-362-5684, oneidacountyfair@gmail.com, www.oneidacountyfairwi.com
Music Fest 2013
Jun 21, 2013 - Jun 23, 2013 All Weekend
Auburndale, WIThree live music filled days featuring music by Boogie 'N the Yo-Yoz, Relentless, RPM Band, Drovers, Shockwave, DJ Brown, DJ Hurricane, Raised Reckless, & Red Higgins. Men's softball tourney, co-ed volleyball, bean bag toss tourney, craft sale, car show, carnival and helicopter rides, parade, chicken dinner & pie social on Sunday. Lots of delicious food and ice cold beverages all 3 days.
www.auburndaleparkassocation.org for more detail information.
Deb Stoflet
info@parkassocation.com
7153051972
44th Annual Galloway Daze
May 31, 2013 - Jun 2, 2013 All Weekend Long
1695 S State Hwy 49, Galloway, WI 5449944th Annual Galloway Daze, May 31st, June 1st, June 2nd, 2013
Softball,Horseshoe,and Volleyball Tourneys -
Live Music Friday Night, Sat Night and Sunday-
Refreshments on Grounds All Weekend-
Sunday Fun Day - Charcoal Chicken Dinner Noon - ?
Parade 1pm. Bingo -2p.m.- Kids Games, " Dizzy" The Clown, Free Ice Cream, (after parade)
Kids Pedal Pull 2 -5p.m.
Fun for the Whole Family!
715-454-6460
Mosinee Free Summer Concert Series
Jun 11, 2013 - Aug 6, 2013 Tuesdays June 11 through August 6
Mosinee - River ParkFree concert series - classical to polka and more. If you would like the line-up, please let me know. REAL cannons have been promised to be available for the band to use for our final concert for 1812 Overture.
Kay Kort, 715-803-3329 (please do not use my phone number for public use - only if you have questions)
60th Anniversary of Million Penny Parade & 125th Birthday of Woodruff
May 25, 2013 9am - 4pm
Behind One Penny Place in Woodruff. Hwy 51 to Citgo station and west 2 blocksParade at 1 PM, Live Auction 2-4, arts & crafts, car show, music and entertainment, flag raising at 10 AM, Dr. Kate baby reunion, petting zoo, other animals, bungee jumping, galleon ship bounce house, etc., recreational vehicles, tours of Dr. Kate museum and of course food!
Lonna Smith 917 3rd ave.
Woodruff, WI. 54568
715-614-2061
Hodag Block Party
Jun 29, 2013 10am - 3pm
Davenport Street, Rhinelander, WI 54501Grab the kids and come downtown to celebrate our very own Hodag! There will be children’s games, food and entertainment. Join us for this community event and have fun with the whole family!
Kate Bauman
715-365-7460
assistant@rhinelanderchamber.com
EVENT IN BEVENT - Parish Picnic
Jun 29, 2013 - Jun 30, 2013 Saturday & Sunday, June 29 & 30
6455 State Hwy 153, Bevent WISATURDAY June 29: POLKA MASS 5:30pm Smokey Express, 4:00 - 6:30pm NEW POLISH SOUNFS, 6:30 - 9:00 THE EVENT POLKA BAND,9:00 -12:00 TUSCAN ROAD During picnic there are Raffles, Games, Food Stand, Cherry Tree & much more! SUNDAY June 30: POLKA MASS 10:10am OLD TIME BRASS & CHORALEERS, CHICKEN DINNER with the fixings, Raffles, BINGO, Games, Food Stand, Cherry Tree & MUCH MORE!
MUSIC: 11am - 8pm CURT PLISKE & POLKA SPIRITS, POLKA FAMILY BAND (from PA), and NEW GENERATION (from Pulaski)
St. Ladislaus, 715-446-3060
Celebrate Plover
Jul 27, 2013 All Day
Lake Pacawa, Plover Wisconsinarts crafts, antique & flea market,farmers market along with children's activities, gigantic fireworks at dusk, music, food, business expo booths, water fights by fire departments, family event, free admission & Parking
Mary Ann Sandstrom, 715-344-7487
Royal Event
May 19, 2013 11am - 4pm
Assumption High School-445 Chestnut Street, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494Food, Kids Carnival Games and Inflatables, Raffles, Bingo, Crafters, Run/Walk, Petting Zoo
Fun for the whole Family!!
Lorna Holewinski
715-422-0914
lholewinski@assumptioncatholicschools.org
8th taste of wisconsin dells
Jun 8, 2013 - Jun 9, 2013 Saturday 6am - 7pm, Sunday 9am - 3pm
downtown wisconsin dellsSamples from 20 Dells area restaurants, beer tent, family variety stage performances, inflatable rides, arts and crafts show, classic Corvette parade, book sale, and the Riverfest Triatholon.
mark sweet 608 254-2992
mark@tasteofthedells.com