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WAUSAU EAST HS Partners with DODGE!   May 23   Wausau                                          Representatives from Dodge brand and Brickner's of Wausau, Inc. will join Wausau East High School for the Dodge Booster Club Fundraiser at 2607 N. 18th Street in Wausau on May 23rd. In support of the Wausau East High School, Dodge will make a $20 donation to Wausau East High School for each person who takes a short test drive at the event. Brickner's of Wausau, Inc. will have new Dodge brand vehicles at the event for participants to inspect and drive. Dealership personnel will volunteer their time to assist with the fundraising drives. Anyone age 18 or over, with a valid driver's license, may drive and earn a donation. Driving times are 5pm to 8pm.

Lean Government         May 24       Rhinelander                                                                         Lean Government Training Date takes place Thursday, May 24 from 8am-4pm at the Sheriff's Department Meeting Room 2000 E. Winnebago Street in Rhinelander. Free on-site parking. For healthcare, business and financial, service organizations. Register at: http://www.uwstout.edu/profed/lean/leangov/reg.cfm

Colby Lions Club    Brat Fry       May 24       Colby                                                                        The Colby Lions Club is sponsoring a Brat Fry on Thursday and Friday, May 24^th & 25^th at Smith Brothers, Hwy. 13 South in Colby. Brats served from 10am to 6pm. See ya there!

18^th Annual Main Street Memories Car       May 26&27         Tomahawk                                           18th Annual Main Street Memories Car Show presented by Tomahawk Main Street on Saturday, May 26. Hosts family activities including Race Car Cake Walk downtown and 3rd annual Skate Board Competition at Pride Park. For more details, visit www.tomahawkmainstreet.org, find us on Facebook at facebook.com/mainstreetmemoriescarshow or call 715-453-1090. Sunday, May 27 Enjoy more family fun with Fantasy Corral petting zoo, craft fair, concessions and lots of music. The 18th annual show features a Sunday "main street attraction" where over 300 meticulously restored hot rods, classics, muscle cars, compete for coveted trophies and cash prizes on the ample historic streets of Tomahawk Main Street. No fee. All activities in Tomahawk Main Street District with Skate Board Competition at Pride Park.

Memorial Day Service.              May 28            Wausau                                                       Restlawn Memorial Cemetary T4710 N. Troy Street in Wausau. From 11:00am til 5:oopm. Picnic food benefits provided by Randlin Homes. Orders for "praying soldier" taken at this time.

Barn Dance Benefit for Roger Schlichting        Edgar                                                                         Barn of Steve & Janice Soczka; 4084 Cty Rd P, Edgar WI Food, fun, refreshments, raffles. Questions? Contact Jan at 715-352-2721.Send monetary donations to: St John's ELCA Charities c/o Advantage Community Bank PO Box 166, Edgar WI 54426

Pasture Soil Fertility Trial
May 31st  - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Bill Kolodziej farm, 401 Dewey Drive, Stevens Point
Bill Kolodziej has developed test plots to evaluate organic and non-organic soil treatments to increase yield and to allow grazing operations to continue further into the fall.

Greater Mosinee Golf Open, Indianhead Golf Course                                                                      Farm Market    May 15-Oct.?      Mosinee                                                                               Mosinee Tuesday Farm Market River Park in Mosinee. Every Tuesday at noon until sold out or 7 pm Fresh produce, crafts and flowers.

Wisconsin State Patrol Law of the Month: May 2012 Drivers must yield to pedestrians.                Motor vehicles on average kill approximately 50 pedestrians and injure more than 1,300 each year in Wisconsin. To prevent these needless deaths and injuries, Wisconsin law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians:Who have started crossing an intersection or crosswalk on a walk signal or on a green light if there's no walk signal.                                                            Who are crossing the road within a marked or unmarked crosswalk at an intersection where there are no traffic lights or control signals.                                                                          When a vehicle is crossing a sidewalk or entering an alley or driveway.                                     In addition, drivers may not legally overtake and pass any vehicle that has stopped for pedestrians at an intersection or crosswalk.                                                                          Drivers who fail to yield the right of way to pedestrians who are legally crossing roadways may be issued citations that cost approximately $175 to $232 (depending on the type of violation) along with four demerit points assessed on their license.  The cost of a fail to yield the right of way to pedestrians citation increases if it's the second violation within one year. A citation for passing a vehicle that is stopped for pedestrians costs $326 with three demerit points. "To avoid hitting pedestrians, drivers must slow down and pay attention, so they can safely yield the right of way," said Captain J.D. Lind of the Wisconsin State Patrol-North Central Region, Wausau Post. "Drivers should be particularly alert in areas where children often cross roads, such as near schools, parks, playgrounds and residential neighborhoods. Pedestrians also must be cautious, and they should not suddenly move into the path of a vehicle that does not have sufficient time and distance to yield. While using their cell phones and other electronic devices, pedestrians should not become so distracted that they fail to pay attention to the traffic around them."View this document on the Web at http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/news/law/index.htm Wis. Stats. [346.23(1) & 346.24 (3)]

Holy Name SummerFUN         June 1-3           Wausau                                                                   Join us for the 2012 Holy Name of Jesus Parish SummerFUN on Friday, June 1 from 5 to 11 and on Saturday, June 2 from 1 to 11 and on Sunday, June 3 from 11 to 4. Featuring Giant Country Store Rummage Sale, Food Stand, Bingo! Raffles! Games for everyone! Music by Frontier on Friday. Magical Nights DJ on Saturday. Brian Brueggen & the Mississippi Dutchmen on Sunday. Family Dinner on Sunday 11 to 1:30pm. Adults:$9.50. Age 5 to 15: $5.50. Age 5 and under:FREE! Holy Name of Jesus Paris is located at West Thomas Street and South 9^th Avenue in Wausau. Visit www.holynameofjesuswausau.parishesonline.com for more!

Purrs n Woofs HSMC Spring Fundraiser    June 2       Weston                                                       Join us for the 2nd Annual M.C. Purrs n Woofs Spring Fundraiser on Saturday, June 2, from 2pm to 7pm at  Buffalo Wings and Rings located at 4403 Schofield Avenue in Weston. Please Come! STOP SHOP & SUPPORT the ANIMALS at Humane Society of Marathon County!!! Over 10 businesses will be there demos, taste-testing, some great expo only deals, Door Prizes and FUN FUN FUN! Dine and support between 4pm and 7pm and Buffalo Wings and Rings will donate 10% of the your food dining bill. Check out our ONLINE FACEBOOK SILENT AUCTION the Starting May 24 through May 31. For more information visit www.catsndogs.org

HSMC Run For Their Lives 5K Run/Walk       June 2       Rib Mountain                                           Join us for Run For Their Lives-5K Run/Walk on June 2 at Doepke Park in Rib Mountain to benefit the Humane Society of Marathon County. $30 Registration by May 15th, $35 Registration thereafter. New in 2012- Kids Fun Run. For more information or to register see www.catsndogs.org. We'll see you there!

23^rd annual Central WI Cat Show        June 2&3             Wausau                                                Join us for the Central Wisconsin Cat Show. June 2 & 3^rd at Fairth Christian Academy Gym (Formerly St. Matthew's School) 225 S. 28th Avenue in Wausau. It's the 23rd Annual Spring Pedigree & Household Pet Cat Show. Theme for the show this year is "Cats at Play." All cats and kittens entered will be judged by 4 professional judges. Show is open to the public from 9am to 3:30pm each day. Admission is $3 for Adults and $2 for Children. Vendor space is available. Cat Costume Contest will be held June 2nd at Noon. For more information about the show, or to enter you cat or kitten in this show, contact judonfinger@juno.com.

THE KING LIVES!         June 5      Minocqua                                                                                   Or so you'll think when you see Garry Wesly perform! The Elvis Tribute will take place at the Campanile Center for the Arts on Tuesday, June 5, at 7:30 pm.  Tickets are $20 for Adults, $10 for Students and $30 for reserved.  The     Campanile Center for the Arts is located one block west of southbound Hwy. 51 on Milwaukee St. in downtown Minocqua.  For tickets or more information, call 715-356-9700 or check out www.campanilecenter.org.

Special Olympics 40^th Anniversary   June7-9   Stevens Point                                                      Celebrate the 40^th anniversary of Special Olympics Wisconsin during the 2012 Special Olympics Wisconsin State Summer Games at UW-Stevens Point, June 7^th-9^th. Nearly 2,000 athletes will compete in athletics, swimming, power lifting and soccer. Sign up to volunteer and receive a free T-shirt! Visit SpecialOlympicsWisconsin.org.

Relay For Life Wausau      June 8&9      Wausau                                                                          Join FOX55 for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life Wausau! The event begins on Friday, June 8th at 6pm and runs thru Saturday, June 9th at John Muir Middle School in Wausau. Sign up your team today at www.relayforlife.org/wausauwi Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back. We'll see you there!

2012 Heritage Days      June 7-10    Stratford                                                                                                           Celebrate Stratford's 121^st Anniversary June 7^th-10 during "2012 Heritage Days." This year Saluting German Heritage. Visit the information center in the park shelter for raffle tickets, schedules, heritage buttons, shirts, first aid and more. Enjoy great food, carnival, raffles, music, all-terrain vehicle pull, Dairy Breakfast, Fish Boil Puppeteer Troupe, Local Vocal, Historical Museum, Jerry Schmitt Band, Stratford High School Jazz Ensemble and Show Choir, Car Show Golf Tournament, Run/Walk, Youth Parade, Ethnic Dancers and soo much more!

Great Northern Beer Festival         June 9^th                Eagle River                                              Eagle River's Great Northern Beer Festival will be held on Saturday, June 9th from 2pm to 6pm on the festival grounds of Hi-Pines Campground in Eagle River. GNBF President Bill Summers says they expect a record 30 breweries to attend the event this year.  The Northwoods Lush Inc. homebrewers club will also be sharing their beers with the festival crowd. Attendees will receive a souvenir tasting glass and can learn about the brewing process from some of the Midwest's most celebrated brewers. Advanced tickets are $30 and are available after at Trig's Cellar 70s in Eagle River, Minocqua, Rhinelander, and Wausau, at the Minocqua Brewing Company, Red Eye Brewing Company, Wausau and at the Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center.  To purchase online go to www.greatnorthernbeerfestival.com .  Tickets may be available at the gate for $35.  Designated drivers are admitted free when accompanying a paid admission. Many of the area hotels are offering a free bus shuttle for their customers. Proceeds from the event will benefit Vilas Food Pantry, the Vilas County Humane Society, the Olson Memorial Library Expansion Project, the YMCA of the Northwoods – Strong Kids Campaign and the Eagle River Historical Museum.

Fighting Blindness Benefit    June 13       Minocqua                                                                   Laurie Timm, an Arbor Vitae resident, will perform a concert on Wednesday, June 13 at 7:30pm on the Campanile Center stage. This vocal concert will be a benefit for the Foundation Fighting Blindness. Admission will be by donation for the Foundation Fighting Blindness. Donations in any size, large or small, cash or check are accepted. All donations are tax deductible according to applicable IRS tax laws. If you cannot attend the concert, donations may still be made either by an online donation or by sending a check to the Foundation (FFB) in care of Laurie Timm, 2786 Witches Lake Rd, Arbor Vitae, WI 54568. You may call Laurie for the specifics of an online donation.For any questions regarding the Foundation, you may go to: www.fightblindness.org

Tripoli Shrine Circus Spectacular    June 16&17      Marathon Park                                                The 2012 Tripoli Shrine Circus Spectacular rolls into the Marathon Park Ice Arena. Enchanting elephants, tantalizing tigers, and amazing acrobats prepare to dazzle and astound. This benefit series is hosted by the esteemed Tripoli Shriners. Tickets are $12-$16 and discount coupons are available in the community (mail, media and select locations) courtesy of the Tripoli Shrine. Shows are June 16 & 17. Saturday shows are at 1, 3:30 and 7:30 pm. Sunday, shows are at 2 and 6. Kids 2 and under are free, and tickets may be purchased one hour prior to show time.

St. Anne's Polk Fest    June 22-24       Wausau                                                                                Mark your calendars for St. Anne's Polka Fest 2012! The event takes place Friday, June 22 thru Sunday, June 24. Enjoy Great Music, Food & Fun for the entire family. Starts off with the Famous St. Anne's Fish Fry on Friday (4-7PM), Chicken Dinner on Sunday (11-2PM). All weekend long with Beer Garden, softball tournament, raffles, Bingo, crafts, summer stroll, cake walk, Kid's Games, Petting Zoo. Copper Box is back on Friday evening too! Go to www.stanneswausau.org for all event information. St. Anne's Parish is located at  700 W. Bridge Street in Wausau.

Mike's Run       June 23         Marshfield                                                                                        Join us for Mike's Run on Saturday June 23^rd at  Jack Hackman Field in Marshfield. 7:30am registration 9am - 5mile competitive run 9:15am - 2mile fun run/walk. REGISTER ONLINE: http://www.marshfieldclinic.org/mikesrun  Mental Health Awareness (in honor of Mike Hackman) Proceeds will benefit Mental Health Services and Support through Marshfield Clinic.

Emergency Preparedness Day   June 23        Weston                                                                    On Saturday, June 23rd, the Wisconsin Valley Radio Association (a local HAM Radio club) is planning an Emergency Preparedness Day at the Kennedy Park in Weston.This event will feature Amateur Radio operators setting up emergency communication stations to participate in the national event call ARRL Field Day 2012. The Marathon County Emergency Management agency will bring out their new Mobile Command Post to put on display for the public. Boy Scout troops that will be running brat stands.

4th of July Festival         Mosinee                                                                                             Enjoy parade & fireworks at River Park  inMosinee. Childrens games, pie eating contest, food tents, USA DreamsFlight Shuttle Tour, Band~Consult the Briefcase & Mosinee Area Community Band in the gazebo. Parade at 6, fireworks at dusk.

Little Bull Falls Logjam Festival       Aug. 10-12      Mosinee

Enjoy historic camps, displays, shows, artisans, River race, crafters, cane pole fishin, food tents, music and events at River Park in Mosinee. Fri.nite Tuck Pence & Tuscan Road. Sat. at 9am Wooodsman's 5k and Jerry Schmitt band at nite

29th Annual Mosinee Christmas Festival & parade

Craft, Artisans and small business show ,Christmas festival with Children's area and Santa Cafe at High School 9-3 pm. Downtown tree lighting 5:45. Parade at 6pm.

44^th Annual Lakeland Gem & Mineral Show   July 20&21    Minocqua                                           The Lakeland Gem and Mineral Show on Friday, July 20th, 10am-6pm and Saturday, July 21, 9am-5pm at Lakeland Union High School. The theme is "Amazing Agates." Wayne Sukow, renowned "Agate" expert will be one of the presenters. There'll be a Kids Store, Gems, Beads, Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry, Speakers, Silent Auction, Door Prizes, and Demonstrations. The Northwoods Wildlife Center will promote wildlife education! FREE FOR ALL! Lakeland Union High School is located at 9573 State Hwy. 70 in Minocqua. For more information visit  www.lakelandgemclub.com

Northwoods Quilt Show         July 21        Eagle River                                                           Cranberry Country Quilters, Inc. of Eagle River presents "Return To A Walk in the Northwoods Quilt Show" at Trees For Tomorrow in Eagle River, July 21^st  from 10am to 4pm. $5 admission The event includes quilt demonstrations, raffle quilt, door prizes, family activities, local wood carver demonstration, handmade items for sale, lunch available.

Little Bull Falls Logjam Festival       Aug. 10-12      Mosinee                                                                                       Enjoy historic camps, displays, shows, artisans, River race, crafters, cane pole fishin, food tents, music and events at River Park in Mosinee. Fri.nite Tuck Pence & Tuscan Road. Sat. at 9am Wooodsman's 5k and Jerry Schmitt band at nite.

Golden Sands RC&D 40^th Anniversary Celebration         August 18         Amherst                       Check out Golden Sands newly redesigned website at  www.goldensandsrcd.org for other events in celebration of tjeor 40th anniversary including a dinner banquet on August 18, 2012 at the Jensen Center in Amherst.

Haunting of River Park River Park     Mosinee                                                                           Spook the day at the park. For more information visit  www.mosinee chamber.org.

29th Annual Mosinee Christmas Festival & Parade                                                                    Craft, Artisans and small business show ,Christmas festival with Children's area and Santa Cafe at High School 9-3 pm. Downtown tree lighting 5:45. Parade at 6pm.

GARDENLINE AND GARDEN CLINIC SERVICES AVAILABLE                                                             Do you have a question on gardening, flowers, lawn, trees, or insects? Call the GARDENLINE at (715) 261-1237 or 1-800-234-1471. A trained Master Gardener Volunteer will return your call. In addition to this phone service, a GARDEN CLINIC, will also be offered by the Master Gardeners. The Garden Clinic will be held during the summer months at 212 River Dr, Ste 3, Wausau on Wednesdays only, starting May 16th through September 26th from      10 am - 2 pm.  No appointment is necessary. Just stop in. A Master Gardener will help you identify that bug, diseased plant, flower, weed or answer any other gardening questions you may have. You may also send your email and a digital photo if you wish to our Master Gardener email at: NCWIMG@co.marathon.wi.us. 

The Marathon County UW-Extension website   http://marathon.uwex.edu/master-gardener  has wonderful horticulture resources – including publications that can be printed, other gardening resources, educational programs and events that are open to the public. 

City Yard Waste Site HOURS  The site located at the end of East Chellis Street . Yard Waste site hours are:Monday - 9am – 8pm                                                                                              Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday – Closed                                                                                      Friday – 9am – 8pm                                                                                                Saturday&Sunday – 9am – 5pm                                                                                                The site will close for the winter season on Monday, November 18, 2012. 

Wheels To Work     NEEDS DONATIONS!                                                                                        Is getting to work a problem? The Wisconsin Employment Transportation Assistance Program can help get you there with WHEELS TO WORK! Right now, they're in need of donated vehicles! People donating their vehicle will receive a 1098-c Form and can be used for a tax deduction while helping qualified clients get reliable and affordable transportation to and from work for family sustaining employment and independence. To donate your vehicle and to find out more about the program, call 715.261.8719 or visit www.watea.org.

Marathon County UW-Extension Horticulture Calendar
To obtain information on other horticulture offerings check out the UW-Extension horticulture calendar web site at http://marathon.uwex.edu, then click on horticulture, and calendar.

Inside ARTSblock      Grand Theater, Downtown Wausau
Get your show tickets today by calling 715.842.0988/888.239.0421 or www.grandtheater.org.

Central For The Visual ARTS   Downtown Wausau                                                                       CVA Center For The Visual Arts and is located at 427 N. 4th Street in Downtown Wausau. Visit www.cvawausau.org for upcoming Exhibits and more!

Spanish Speaking AA Meetings      Every Monday           Wausau
The Spanish speaking AA meetings will take place every Monday night, 7-8:30pm in the DeSantis Room (RM 1432) at North Central Health Care, 1100 Lakeview Drive in Wausau. For more information, call 715.848.4600.

WIHFC (Wisconsin Health Freedom Coalition) Monthly Meeting
4th Wed. of every Month           Wausau
WIHFC (Wisconsin Health Freedom Coalition) will present a FREE 1-hour informational meeting the 4th Wednesday of every month at 7pm at the Wausau Legion Hall, 1001 Golf Club Rd. in Wausau.
The WIHFC protects freedom of speech and freedom for Natural Health Choice. The Spirit of Safe Harbor Exemption Bill is to give Wisconsin consumers freedom of choice in healthcare by protecting natural health providers from unwarranted prosecution. Go to www.wihfc.com to learn more. For more information call 715-432-6402 or 920-712-4716

Parents Supporting Parents   Second Tuesday of Every Month         Wausau
A monthly gathering for parents who are concerned about their child's use of drugs or alcohol meets every second Tuesday of every month at 6pm at the Wausau Family Resource Center, 705 S. 24th Avenue in Wausau. For more informal call 715.297.2178.

Wausau's Celiac Support for Adults and Children
Group meets on the first Monday of each month at 6:30pm at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau. For more information, contact Jennifer at 715.298.4060 or email: jknauf@charter.net. Check web site for updates on the group and activities at www.celiacinwi.org.

Help Homeless Animals! Support Your Local Animal Shelter
Your contribution to the Humane Societies across the area are tax deductible and are of tremendous help! You can help keep your pets safe by following the tips for cold weather protection, traveling with pets and safety issues, a well as behavior guidance, go to www.paw-rescue.org and click the Dog Tips link.

Northwoods Wildlife Center in Minocqua
You can help our animal friends with any of these items off the Northwoods Wildlife Center's Wish List. Items include: sheets, blankets, towels, paper towels, worms or night crawlers, fresh whole fish, dry dog food, Gas, cards, postage stamps, cleanser w/bleach and more! For more information, please call 715.356.7400 or email: general@northwoodswilldlifecenter.com. The NORTHWOODS WILDLIFE CENTER Working For A Better Future For Wildlife, Through Rehabilitation And Education or visit them online at www.northwoodswildlifecenter.com.

Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization not a government agency and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.redcrossncwi.com

VOLUNTEER:EIF I PARTICIPATE!
It's easier than ever for millions of Americans to find volunteer opportunities in their local communities across five key areas of service: Wellness, Community, Health, Financial Security, Environmental Conservation, and Support for Military Families. Just log on to www.IParticipate.org The web site features calendars of events, maps, digital tool kits and uses the power of social networking vehicles like Facebook, making it simple for individuals not only to volunteer, but to recruit friends to join them. Check it out today!