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[h6]January 3, 2017[/h6]
Do you have questions for Village of Spencer officials, or just curious about what’s happening in the village? Join the Marathon County Public Library for an informational program to find out what’s new and what’s on the horizon for the village on Jan. 3 from 9-10 a.m. at the Spencer Branch Library, 105 S. Park St., Spencer. Police Chief Shawn Bauer and Village Administrator Paul Hensch will share information about current and future happenings in the village and will also take questions. Free and open to the public. Call 715-659-3996 for more info.

The Marathon County Public Library will host its monthly LEGO Block Party beginning Jan. 3 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Mosinee Branch Library, 123 Main St., Mosinee. Children of all ages and their families can design and build creative structures using LEGOs at the library. All blocks will be provided. The club will also meet on 2/7, 3/7, 4/4 and 5/2 at the same time. Free and open to the public with no registration required. For more information, call 715-693-2144.

[h6]January 5, 2017[/h6]
Join the Marathon County Public Library for a fun, relaxing and creative evening coloring with other adults on Jan. 5 from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Spencer Branch Library, 105 S. Park St., Spencer. All supplies will be provided, including colored pencils and intricate coloring pages of varying difficulty. Free and open to adults, no registration required. Call 715-659-3996.

[h6]January 6, 2017[/h6]
Children and tweens are welcome to join in Makerspace Fridays every Friday afternoon from 4-5 p.m. starting Jan. 6 at the Marathon County Public Library’s Edgar Branch, 224 S. Third Ave., Edgar. Makerspaces typically feature tools and combines manufacturing with community and education. We’ll offer a different hands-on project every Friday through May 19, with all supplies provided! Call 715-352-3155 for more information.

[h6]January 7, 2017[/h6]
Families can spend part of their weekend coloring on Jan. 7 from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the Marathon County Public Library Hatley Branch, 435 Curtis Ave., Hatley. Various coloring sheets and patterns will be available for both children and adults, or families can work on projects together. Crayons and colored pencils will also be supplied. Future sessions will be held on 2/4, 3/4, 4/1 and 5/6. Free and open to all families. Call 715-446-3537 for more information.

Bring the whole family for a relaxing afternoon of coloring on Jan. 7 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the at the Marathon County Public Library Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Various coloring sheets and patterns will be available for both children and adults, or families can work on projects together. Crayons and colored pencils will also be supplied. Future sessions will be held on 2/4, 3/4, 4/1 and 5/6. Free and open to all families. Call 715-261-7220 for more information.

[h6]January 8, 2017[/h6]
The Wausau Eagles Club, 1703 S. Third Ave., will hold a potato and regular pancake feed on Jan. 8 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost is $8 fro adults, $4.50 for kids 6-10 and children under 5 are free. All proceeds support the Wausau Eagles Club and its charities.

[h6]January 9, 2017[/h6]
Kids in the Wausau area can attend the Marathon County Public Library’s monthly LEGO Block Party beginning Jan. 9 from 6-8 p.m. at the Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Children of all ages and their families can design and build creative structures using LEGOs at the library. All blocks will be provided. The club will also meet on 2/13, 3/13, 4/10 and 5/8, at the same time. Free and open to the public with no registration required. For more information, call 715-261-7220.

Rick Lohr, a retired history teacher and world traveler, will recount the history of polio in Marathon County during his presentation “Polio: Scourge of the 1950s and Beyond” on Jan. 9 from 6-7 p.m. at the Marathon County Public Library Mosinee Branch, 123 Main St, Mosinee. Lohr will also tell the personal story of his sister’s illness and speak about an immunization trip to India in 2004. This presentation is part of the Marathon County Historical Society’s “History Speaks” program. Free and open to the public with no registration required. For more information, call 715-693-2144.

Join the Marathon County Public Library’s Crazy 8 Math Club and get better at math while having fun. MCPL will begin offering this weekly club on Jan. 9 from 4-5 p.m. at the Edgar Branch, 224 S. Third Ave., Edgar. During each session, kids will learn about the math behind some of their favorite activities and then apply what they’ve learned by working on craft and building projects that incorporate math, critical thinking and teamwork. Sessions will be held every Monday through May 22. Free and open to all kids in kindergarten through second grade. Call 715-352-3155 for more info.

Adults are invited to tap into their inner child at our Edgar Branch and make some intricate paper snowflakes on Jan. 9 from 6-7 p.m. at the Edgar Branch Library, 224 S. Third Ave., Edgar. Unlike the simple snowflakes folks likely made as kids, adults will learn how to create paper snowflakes with 3D designs, in the shape of ballerinas, and more. Free and open to adults, with no registration required. Call 715-352-3155 for more info.

[h6]January 10, 2017[/h6]
The Marathon County Genealogical Society will meet on Tuesday, Jan 10, 2017, from 1:30-3 p.m., at the Marathon County Historical Society, 410 McIndoe St., Wausau. The program will be provided by DAR Wisconsin State Regent Judy Mason. Her passion is genealogy and she has assisted with the completion of over 80 DAR applications. The public is always welcome to attend.

Join the Marathon County Public Library for a fun, relaxing and creative evening coloring with other adults during “Inside the Lines” on Jan. 10 from 3-6 p.m. at the Rothschild Branch Library, 211 N. Grand Ave., Rothschild. Relax while coloring pages of varying difficulty and socializing with others! All supplies will be provided, including colored pencils and a variety of coloring pages. Future dates include 2/14, 3/14, 4/11 and 5/9. No registration required. Call 715-359-6208 for more information.

Join the Marathon County Public Library for a new weekly program catering to home schooled children! MCPL will begin hosting its “Home School Huddle” program on Jan. 10 from 1-2 p.m. at the Edgar Branch, 224 S. Third Ave., Edgar. Families can hear stories, read, and participate in various activities related to the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Parents will also pick up some great ideas to incorporate into their curriculum at home! Sessions will be held every Tuesday through May 16. Free and open to the public, no registration required. Call 715-352-3155 for more info.

The Marathon County Public Library will host its monthly LEGO Block Party beginning Jan. 10 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at its Marathon City Branch Library, 515 Washington St., Marathon City. Children of all ages and their families can design and build creative structures using LEGOs at the library. All blocks will be provided. The club will also meet on 2/14, 3/14, 4/11 and 5/9 at the same time. Free and open to the public with no registration required. For more information, call 715-443-2775.

[h6]January 11, 2017[/h6]
The Metro Club will meet Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, at noon at Elks Club, 414 Scott St., Wausau. Presenters will be Deanna Truyman, Community Development Coordinator, Laura Martens and Sarah Resch. The program will be Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes, Inc. Lunch is $14, all inclusive. Reservations or cancellations are due by 6 p.m. the Sunday evening prior to the meeting by calling Marliss Zollpriester at 715-359-3042.

[h6]January 14, 2017[/h6]
The Snekkevik Ski Event 2017, sponsored by the Wausau Nordic Ski Club, will be held on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, at 9:30 a.m., at Nine Mile Forest in Wausau. There will be separate races for both classic and skate cross country ski techniques. There are five different race distances: 3.5K, $8, ages 9-11, 12-13; 6K, $8, ages 14-15, 16-18 (HS); 12K, $25, adults 19+ (both classic and skate race, add $10); 24K, $35, adults 19+ (both classic and skate race, add $10); 1K, free children’s noncompetitive event for ages 9 and under. Pre-registration is appreciated. Mail to: Jeanne Alexejun, 510 E. Lakeshore Dr, Wausau, WI 54401. Day of race registration and bib pickup will be held at Nine Mile Forest chalet from 8-10 a.m. Race registration forms can be downloaded at http://wausaunordic.com/raceforms.htm. Please contact Jeanne Alexejun at 715-214-8188 or [email protected] for additional information.

[h6]February 6, 2017[/h6]
“What Happened to All the Bees” will be presented Feb. 6, 6-7:15 p.m. at Marathon County UW Extension, 212 River Dr., Wausau. The cost to attend this program is $10 per person. Master Gardener Volunteers may attend at no cost. Pre-registration is required due to limited seating. The program is open to the public. To register online: https://goo.gl/forms/TABvh9JYsAG411Xv2, or you may call 715-261-1231.

[h6]February 11, 2017[/h6]
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court St. Rose #1062, will hold a salad luncheon on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 11 a.m-1 p.m. Tickets will be $8 for adults and $4 for kids under 12. There will also be a raffle and bake sale. The event will take place at Krasowski Hall, St. Michael’s Church, 611 Stark St., Wausau. A raflle drawing will be held on Feb. 20, 2017, at St. Therese Church Hall, 113 Kort St., Rothschild. Catholic Financial Life will provide matching funds. Proceeds will be used for scholarships and charitable projects.

[h6]March 29-30, 2017[/h6]
Marathon County UW-Extension will present Heart of the Farm – Women in Agriculture “Farming your Finances” on March 29-30, 2017, from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at the Athens Fire Hall, 301 State Hwy. 97. Register at https://goo.gl/forms/UluS0I1aRuNi5tVx1 or call 715-261-1231.

[h6]April 4, 2017[/h6]
Marathon County UW-Extension will present a beginner’s workshop, “Farm Financial Recordkeeping Using QuickBooks,” on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Abbotsford City Hall, 203 E. Birch St., Abbotsford. Cost is $20 per person. Register online at https://goo.gl/forms/7w9e82KKdSf6aqFC2 or call 715-261-1231.