Friday, February 7, 2025

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Our Savior’s Lenten Polish Lunch March 23rd. 804 Jackson St., Mosinee. Pierogi, Sauerkraut & Polish Sausage, Red Potatoes, Milk & Coffee. Adults $7, Children $6, under 5yr FREE. All are welcome.

Free documentary screening in honor of Vietnam War Veterans Day, as well as a Q&A with the film’s writer and director, on March 30 from 1-3 p.m. at the library’s Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Best suited for adults and teens. Free, no registration required. For more info, call 715-261-7230.

Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council Deadline March 31st. High school students who will be seniors during the 2024 – 2025 school year can apply now for the Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. The council is composed of up to 15 Wisconsin high school seniors from across the state. To access the application and additional information, visit AgYouthCouncil.wi.gov.


Bar Beats

Friday March 22

Blindside · The Garage, Wausau. Rock & blues. 7 pm. 715-393-4495

Saturday March 23

Mattea Joy · Sawmill Brewing Company, Merrill. Variety. 6 pm. 715-722-0230

Slab · The Garage, Wausau. Pop & Rock. 7 pm. 715-393-4495

The Bad Downs · Bakerville Bar, Marshfield. 90’s rock & more. 7 pm. 715-676-3768

Sunday March 24

Mattea Joy · The Garage, Wausau. Variety. 1 pm. 715-393-4495

Thursday March 28

Ben Chitek · The Garage, Wausau. Variety. 5 pm. 715-393-4495

Friday March 29

Bradley Sperger · Sawmill Brewing Company, Merrill. Acoustic variety. 6 pm. 715-722-0230

Still Reckless · The Garage, Wausau. Country. 7 pm. 715-393-4495

Brad Emanuel Band · Arrow Sports Club, Weston. Country, rock. 8:30 pm. 715-359-2363

Saturday March 30

Huey & Stump Jesus · Sawmill Brewing Company, Merrill. Acoustic, bluegrass. 6 pm. 715-722-0230

Honky Tonk Highway · The Garage, Wausau. Country. 8 pm. 715-393-4495

Night Shift · Arrow Sports Club, Weston. Country, pop & rock. 8 pm. 715-359-2363

DJ Night with Taste of Jamaica · Patron Mexican Restaurant &  Bar, Weston. Variety. 10 pm. 715-298-6488

Sunday March 31

80 Proof · The Garage, Wausau. Acoustic. 1 pm. 715-393-4495

Wednesday April 3

Max & Co. Bluegrass · Wausau Labor Temple (LT Club), Wausau. Bluegrass. 7 pm. 715-848-3320

Ongoing

Trivia · Mondays, Guu’s on Main, Stevens Point. Trivia starts at 7 pm. http://guusonmain.com/

Karaoke Night · Mondays & Fridays, Moua’s Callon St. Pub, Wausau. Starts at 9 pm. 715-298-1902

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

Trivia · Tuesdays, The Bar-Wausau, Rothschild. Trivia starts at 7 pm. 715-355-7001

Team Trivia Nights at Sawmill Brewing Company · Wednesdays, hosted at Sawmill Brewing Company, 1110 E 10 th St, Merrill. The games start at 6 pm each Wednesday. Teams can include up to 6 people. http://www.sawmillbrewing.net/

Carl Jackson Music · 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, Wausau Labor Temple (LT Club), Wausau. Country. Starts at 6:30 pm. 715-848-3320

Open Mic · 2 nd & 4 th Wednesdays, Wausau Labor Temple (LT Club), Wausau. Starts at 7 pm. 715-848-3320

Trivia@MBCo · Wednesdays, hosted at Mosinee Brewing Company, 401 4 th St, Mosinee. Trivia starts at 7 pm each Wednesday. 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/

Karaoke · Wednesdays, Wausau Eagles Aerie & Auxiliary #251, Wausau. Starts at 8 pm. 715-845-4795

Open Mic at Sawmill Brewing Company · Thursdays, hosted at Sawmill Brewing Company, 1110 E 10 th 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/

Katy-oke Night · Thursdays, Whitewater Music Hall, Wausau. Themed karaoke with Katy. Starts at 8 pm. 715-298-3202

Open Mic Night · Thursdays, Malarkey’s Pub & Townies Grill, Wausau. Hosted by Caleb Delaney. Play guitar, drums, bass or other string instruments. Comedy not available at this time. Starts at 8 pm. 715-819-3663

Karaoke · Thursdays, Hy-Da Way, Merrill. Starts at 8:30 pm. 715-722-0660

Karaoke · Saturdays, Denmar Tavern, Wausau. Starts at 9 pm. 715-298-3131

Brad Emanuel · Saturdays from Dec.-March, Granite Peak Ski Resort, Wausau. Country, rock. Starts at 3 pm. https://www.skigranitepeak.com

Karaoke · Every day, The Office Bar, Schofield. Groups of 5 or more can sing at any time. Otherwise, available after 6 pm. 715-355-5432

Live Music

May Erlewine with Packy Lundholm · Thurs. 3/21, Grand Theater, Wausau. Folk. Starts at 7:30 pm. $10. https://www.grandtheater.org/

The Union Underground, Soil, Ra, Flaw · Fri. 3/22, The Q & Z Expo Center, Ringle. Rock. Starts at 7 pm. $28 advance, $33 at the door.

https://www.qzexpocenter.com/

Classic Albums Live: Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours · Fri. 3/22, Grand Theater, Wausau. Enjoy Fleetwood Mac’s album Rumours performed note for note by Classic Albums Live. Starts at 7:30 pm. $30. https://www.grandtheater.org/

Brewery Comedy Tour · Thurs. 3/28, Mosinee Brewing Company, Mosinee. Comedy. 18+. Starts at 7 pm. $15 early bird, $20 day of show. https://herronentertainment.com/events/category/mosinee-brewery/list/

The Brad Emanuel Band · Sat. 3/30, Granite Peak Ski Resort, Wausau. Country, rock. Starts at 6 pm. https://www.skigranitepeak.com

Overtime & The Blue Collar Soldiers Band · Sat. 3/30, The Q & Z Expo Center, Ringle. Country, rock & rap. Doors open at 7 pm. Starts at 8 pm. $25 advance. https://www.qzexpocenter.com/

38 Special · Sat. 3/30, Grand Theater, Wausau. Southern rock. Starts at 7:30 pm. $55-$98. https://www.grandtheater.org/

Hindole Majumdar-World Beats: International Concert & Lecture Series · Tues. 4/2, Wausau Conservatory of Music, Wausau. Enjoy classical Indian music performed by Hindole Majumdar. Starts at 6:30 pm. Free. https://wausauconservatory.org

Anat Cohen & Marcello Goncalves · Tues. 4/2, Great Northern Distillery, Stevens Point. Jazz. Starts at 7 pm. $35. Free for music students, 50% discount for working musicians & music educators. https://www.jazzcoterie.com/

Doug Stone w/Brett Westgrove · Fri. 4/5, The Q & Z Expo Center, Ringle. Acoustic, country. Doors open at 6 pm. Starts at 7 pm. $25 advance, $30 at the door. https://www.qzexpocenter.com/

Saliva & Drowning Pool · Sat. 4/6, North Star Mohican Casino Resort, Bowler. Rock. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Starts at 7:30 pm. $30. https://www.northstarcasinoresort.com/

All Out Mutiny, Sweetalk, Young Pups · Fri. 4/19, Polack Inn, Wausau. Rock. 21+. Starts at 9:30 pm. $5 cover. 715-845-6184

The Cactus Blossoms · Sun. 4/28, Wittenberg-Birnamwood High School Auditorium, Wittenberg. Country. Starts at 4 pm. $30-$50. https://www.rubbersoulproductions.com/

Tae & The Neighborly · Fri. 5/3, Jensen Community Center Theater, Amherst. Soul-pop, R&B & funk. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Show starts at 7 pm. $15/advance, $12/students. $20/general, $15/student at the door. https://jensencommunitycenter.ticketspice.com/tae or 715-824-5202

Ongoing

Parent Aide Triple P In-Home Program · Children’s WI, 705 S 24 th Ave, Wausau. Program that promotes positive parenting practices to address and prevent a range of social, emotional, and behavioral problems in children and teens. For parents of children ages 0-17. 715-660-0397 for

more information or to sign up.

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.

Learning Essentials About Parenting · Mondays, Children’s WI, 705 S 24 th Ave, Wausau. Learn how to solve problems and strengthen relationships in your home. Starts at 6 pm. Free. 715-848-1457 to register

Werle Park Plus Neighborhoods of Wausau · 2 nd Monday of most months, Grace United Church of Christ, 535 S 3 rd Ave, Wausau. Meet and discuss neighborhood issues. Use basement entrance off back of church. Starts at 6 pm. 715-845-7051.

AARP Chapter 272 Monthly Meeting · 3 rd Mon. of each month. United Way Office, 705 S 24 th Ave, Wausau. 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. AARP membership

encouraged but not required to attend. Starts at 1:30 pm. 715-571-6189

The Landing Literacy Book Club · 4 th Mon. of each month. Book club at the Landing YMCA, Wausau. Book notices at YMCA, Literacy Council and Janke Bookstore. 11:30 am-12:30 pm. 715-841-1855

Senior Bingo · Every Tuesday, hosted by the Marshfield Parks & Recreational Department at Drendel Room, 211 E 2 nd St, Marshfield. Starts at 1 pm. $1 for 2 cards. 715-486-2041

Sweet Adelines Center Point Chorus · Every Tuesday, Harmony House, 3500 Harmony Lane, Stevens Point. Learn and sing 4-part A Capella music barbershop style. Starts at 7 pm. 715-630-3155

Joe & Dough Military Veterans Morning Social · 2 nd Tuesday of every month, Elk’s Club, 1132 Clark St, Stevens Point. Military veterans are invited to socialize with others, ask questions or relax. Select meetings will feature a guest speaker presenting a veteran-related topic.

Complimentary donuts, sugar-free bakery items, coffee & tea will also be available for attendees. Starts at 8 am. 715-341-6194 for more info.

Pine Tree Quilters Guild · 2 nd & 4 th Tuesday, Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 6205 Alderson St, Weston. Join us for educational & informational gatherings on the 2 nd Tues. at 6:30 pm & 4 th Tues. at 10 am. https://www.pinetreequilters.org/

Sip ‘N Swap · 3rd Tuesday of every month, JN Creations LLC, Wausau. Every month has a different item to swap. Tues. 3/19 Sip ‘N Swap is Used Board Games. Bring in a board game & swap them with other ones. Enjoy a sip of beverages during the event. Starts at 3:30 pm. Free. 612-756-1177

Senior Wednesday · Wednesdays, JN Creations LLC, Wausau. 10% discount for ages 60+. 612-756-1177

Veterans Weekly Cup-of-Coffee at a Glance · Wednesdays, Denny’s, Rothschild. Veterans can meet and enjoy a cup of coffee and meal. Starts at 10 am. More info at https://mikeheil123.wixsite.com/website

Wednesday Night Sessions · Wednesdays, Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Weston. Enjoy a fellowship meal at 5:30 pm. Programs include FISH (for parents and children ages 3-grade 5), Ignite Confirmation (grade 6 & 7), Fusions Youth Group (for grades 8-12), and an adult bible study. Starts at 6:15 pm. https://www.mtoliveweston.org/

Wausau Morning Toastmasters Meeting · 1st & 3rd Wed. of each month, Vino Latte, Wausau. Starts at 7 am. https://www.toastmasters.org/

Central Wisconsin Marine Corps League Detachment 350 · 3rd Wednesday of each month, 2970 Post Road, Plover. Meet at 6:30 pm. New members are welcome. 715-824-3343 or 715-252-3339 for more info.

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  St, Wausau. 4:30 pm-6 pm. 715-848-6120

Wausau Winter Farmers Market · Saturdays from Nov. thru April, Whitewater Music Hall, Wausau. Opens from 8 am-noon. wausauwintermarket@gmail.com

First UU Church of Wausau Service · Sundays. First UU Church of Wausau, 504 Grant St, Wausau. All are welcomed at the first UU Church of Wausau. Starts at 10:30 am. http://uuwausau.org/

Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides · Jan. until the season ends. Starwood Farm, 225031 Abt Rd, Ringle. Call for more info and to schedule your ride. 715- 297-8512

AARP Income Tax Preparation · Mon.-Fri. 1/23-4/15. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers will offer free income tax preparation in the Portage County area focused on taxpayers who are age 50 and older and have low to moderate income. Tax preparation locations and schedule include the Lincoln Center, 1519 Water St, Stevens Point (Thursdays & Fridays appointments for AARP Tax Assistance), Portage County Public Library, 1001 Main St, Stevens Point (Saturdays appointments for AARP Tax Assistance) & Mid-State Technical College, 1001 CenterPoint Dr, Stevens Point (Tuesdays & Saturdays appointments for VITA Tax Assistance). For more info or to schedule an appointment, contact United Way’s 211 by dialing 2-1-1 or 800-922-5590 from 8 am-5 pm. If needing to file a Homestead Tax credit & wish to have it done at the Lincoln Center, call 715-346-1401 to schedule an appointment

AARP Income Tax Preparation · Tuesdays & Wednesdays 2/6-4/3. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers will offer free income tax preparation in Wausau focused on taxpayers who are age 50 and older and have low to moderate income. Scheduling volunteers will be taking calls for required appointments on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays from 9 am-3 pm. 715-298-5734 for required appointments. For other sites in the surrounding area search: AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Site Locator or call 888-227-7669

Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspots available at MCPL · now until 6/30, all Marathon County Public Library locations. Mobile Wi-Fi hot spots are available for checkout at each MCPL locations. Hot spots can be checked out for a period of two weeks. Patrons must be 18 years or older, have an MCPL card and no reliable internet at home. https://mcpl.us for more info.

Edgar Community Cookbook · now until 9/1, Marathon County Public Library, Edgar. Drop off your recipe at MCPL Edgar or email MCPL.Edgar@co.marathon.wi.us. Recipes may be original or created by others; please include a brief description of each recipe’s origin. After enough recipes have been received, a cookbook will be compiled & added to the library’s collection for the community to enjoy. Free event &

open to Edgar area community members. 715-352-3155 for more info.

“Bloomin’ Greenhouse Tour”-2024 · April thru Oct., hosted by the Clark County Economic Development Corporation & Tourism Bureau at Clark County, WI. Go on a self-guided tour to many greenhouses & garden centers throughout Clark County consisting of several plants of many varieties. Start times vary. No cost. For a brochure, call 715-255-9100 or visit www.clarkcountywi.org

Event/Spectator Sports

Morning Motivation · Thurs. 3/21, Greenheck Turner Community Center, Weston. Starts at 5:15 am. https://gtcc.dce.k12.wi.us/quick- links/group-fitness

No Limits Lower Body · Thurs. 3/21, Greenheck Turner Community Center, Weston. Starts at 9 am. https://gtcc.dce.k12.wi.us/quick- links/group-fitness

Les Mills RPM-V · Thurs. 3/21, Greenheck Turner Community Center, Weston. Starts at 4:40 pm. https://gtcc.dce.k12.wi.us/quick-links/group- fitness

Rib Knights Snowmobile Club Bingo · Thurs. 3/21, Memories Ballroom, 142457 County Rd NN, Marathon City. Cash bar & food available. 50/50 and raffles every night. Doors open at 5 pm. Bingo starts at 6:30 pm. fundraising@ribknights.com

Board Game Night · Thurs. 3/21, Marathon County Public Library, Athens. Play board games. Games are provided or you can bring your own. Starts at 5:30 pm. Free. 715-257-7292

Zumba · Thurs. 3/21, Greenheck Turner Community Center, Weston. Starts at 5:45 pm. https://gtcc.dce.k12.wi.us/quick-links/group-fitness

Bodypump · Thurs. 3/21, Greenheck Turner Community Center, Weston. Starts at 6:30 pm. https://gtcc.dce.k12.wi.us/quick-links/group-fitness

Grit Virtual · Fri. 3/22, Greenheck Turner Community Center, Weston. Starts at 5:15 am. https://gtcc.dce.k12.wi.us/quick-links/group-fitness

Full Body Bootcamp · Fri. 3/22, Greenheck Turner Community Center, Weston. Starts at 4:30 pm. https://gtcc.dce.k12.wi.us/quick-links/group- fitness

Mosinee Papermakers Game · Fri. 3/22, Mosinee Rec. Center, Mosinee. Mosinee Papermakers vs. Eagle River Falcons. Starts at 8 pm. http://mosineepapermakers.com/

Bodypump · Sat. 3/23, Greenheck Turner Community Center, Weston. Starts at 8 am. https://gtcc.dce.k12.wi.us/quick-links/group-fitness

Barre · Sat. 3/23, Greenheck Turner Community Center, Weston. Starts at 9 am. https://gtcc.dce.k12.wi.us/quick-links/group-fitness

40 th Annual Wausau Antique Show · Sat.-Sun. 3/23-3/24, Greenheck-Turner Field House, D.C. Everest Sr. High School, 6400 Alderson St, Weston. Browse through 50 awesome booths of quality antiques, vintage & farm house chic plus a phonograph repairer on site to assist you. Starts at 9 am on Sat. & 10 am on Sun. $6 admission over 15. http://www.antiqueshowsinwis.com/

Escape Room · Mon.-Sat. 3/25-3/30, Marathon County Public Library, Hatley. Kids & families can put their problem-solving skills and intuition to the test with two different escape rooms. Registration required. Open during regular business hours. Free. 715-359-6208 to register

Rothschild Book Club: “Becoming Mrs. Lewis” by Patti Callahan · Wed. 3/27, Marathon County Public Library, Rothschild. Meet other readers to discuss a variety of different books. Starts at 11 am. 715-359-6208

Solar Eclipse Chalk Art · Thurs. 3/28, Marathon County Public Library, Wausau. Use chalk to make eclipse-themed pieces of art. Starts at 1 pm.

Free. https://mcpl.us

25 th Annual Vintage Springtime Tea · Thurs. 3/28, hosted by the Marathon County Historical Society at the Woodson History Center, Wausau. Enjoy an afternoon of sweet & savory treats, served with a little bit of history. Starts at 2 pm. $30/members, $35 nonmembers.

www.marathoncountyhistory.org or 715-842-5750

Fun@5 with Graphic House · Thurs. 3/28, hosted by the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce at Graphic House Inc., Wausau. 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

Maple Syrup Festival · Sat. 3/30, hosted by the Stevens Point Area YMCA at YMCA Camp Glacier Hollow, Amherst Junction. Enjoy a pancake breakfast, maple tapping & evaporation demonstrations, birding identification walks, environmental education projects & guests, tree identification tours & more. Starts at 9 am. Free. https://www.spymca.org/

Eclipse Scavenger Hunt · Mon.-Sat. 4/1-4/6, Marathon County Public Library- multiple locations. Complete an eclipse themed scavenger hunt. Stop in anytime during regular business hours. Free. https://mcpl.us

DIY Cereal Box Eclipse Viewer · Thurs. 4/4, Marathon County Public Library- Multiple Locations. Make & decorate your own solar eclipse viewer using a cereal box & other supplies. Limited cereal boxes available, so please bring your own if you can. Starts at 3 pm. Free. https://mcpl.us

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