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Dec. 7 - Holiday Faire presented by The Tomorrow River Community Charter Schools & Central Sands Community High School: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tomorrow River Community Charter School at the Central WI Environmental Station, 10186 County Road MM, Amherst Junction. Entrance Fee: $2 person, $5 per vehicle. Artisan vendors, crafts for kids, musical performances, hot soup and treats, kids-only store.
Dec. 7 - Tomorrow River Christmas Craft Show: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Jensen Community Center, 487 N Main Street, Amherst. Admission is $2.
Dec. 7 - Community Gnome Hunt for Kids: Peace Lutheran, 293 South Main Street, Amherst. Collect a map that will help you find all the silly gnomes scattered in the center of the village. When you find all the gnomes, bring them to the community pantry, TRACK, at Peace Lutheran to collect your prize. Maps can be picked up anytime after 8 a.m. at Peace Lutheran or at the Amherst Post Office on the day of the bake sale.
Dec. 8 - Embarrass River Lions Children's Christmas Party: 1-3 p.m. Tigerton Community Center, 221 Birch Street, Tigerton. Christmas event for children ages 1 to 10 years old. Event includes games and activities, treats, and door prizes. Santa will be on hand for pictures. Parents must pre-register by Dec. 1 by calling 715-326-0369. Non-perishable food items and used eye glasses will be collected for those in need.
Dec. 8 - Holiday Fest 2024: 2 p.m. Amherst High School Gym, 357 N Main Street, Amherst. This is a fundraiser concert for the Music Department which helps offset costs for Solo & Ensemble, guest clinicians, field trips, and music camps. Refreshments will be served after the concert, including cookies, holiday treats, punch, and coffee. Tickets - Adults: $7, Senior Citizens/Students - $5, Children 4 & under: Free. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Amherst High School office until Thursday, Dec. 5. After that, available at the door.
Dec. 9 - Rosholt School District Music Department Winter Choir Concert: 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Rosholt High School Auditorium, 346 W Randolph, Street, Rosholt.
Dec. 12 - 7th Annual Taste of Rosholt: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Rosholt Lions Camp Dining Hall, 3834 County Road A, Rosholt. Includes hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and a selection of local beers and wines. Tickets for the event are limited. All proceeds from the event will directly support year-round programming at the Club's Rosholt Extension. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.bgclubpc.org/taste-of-rosholt
Dec. 13 - Polonia Christmas Parade: 6 p.m. Downtown Polonia (County Z). All floats welcome. For more information, call Lori at 715-572-7625 or Gayle at 715-340-1857.
Dec. 14 - Tigerton Christmas Dinner for Seniors: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tigerton Community Center, 221 Birch Street, Tigerton. Main course will include: chicken, ham, and all the trimmings served at 11:30 a.m. All senior citizens are invited to attend. RSVP by calling Diane Koepke at 715-535-2253 before Dec. 3. Transportation provided if needed, please mention when making reservations. Carry outs available. Limited delivery in the village of Tigerton.
Dec. 14 - Christmas in the Village Concert: 4:30 p.m. - Concert #1, 5:30 p.m. - Chili Feed & More, 6:30 p.m. - Village Tree Lighting & Santa, 7:30 p.m. - Concert #2; $15 per person. Amherst Opera House, 207 N Main Street, Amherst. Contact Morgan via text at 715-340-5640 or via email at varietyproductionsJG@gmail.com
Dec. 14 - Family Holiday Party: 10 a.m.-Noon. Jensen Community Center, 487 N Main Street, Amherst. Free family event. Holiday concert by the Waupaca High School Madrigal Singers in the theater at 10 a.m. followed by a visit from Santa. Stay for cookie decorating and holiday crafts.
Dec. 14 - 4th Annual Christmas Parade presented by Rosholt Area Business Association: Parade route: starting at Rosholt School on Randolph to N Main, post office parking lot, post office alley, back to Randolph, back to parking lot. Hot chocolate and cookies on Main Street. For more information, contact Heidi at 715-677-4068.
Dec. 15 - A Sleigh Full of Harmony: 2-4 p.m. Jensen Community Center, 487 N Main Street, Amherst. Featuring incredible quartets including Sweet Addiction. Free will offering encouraged. Raffles & prizes.
Dec. 16 - Rosholt School District Music Department Winter Band Concert: 7 p.m. Rosholt High School Auditorium, 346 W Randolph, Street, Rosholt.
Dec. 19-21 - It's A Wonderful Life - A Live Radio Play: 7-9 p.m. Sentry Theater, 1800 North Point Drive, Stevens Point. Central Wisconsin Area Community Theater (cwACT) presents It's A Wonderful Life - A Live Radio Play, based on the story, "The Greatest Gift," by Philip Van Doren Stern, adapted by Joe Landry. Tickets: $5 per person; $20 per family. Enter the parking ramp at Sentry Insurance and follow the signs to the Theater. Parking is available on Levels 1 and 2. For more information visit https://cwact.org/
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Jan. 23 - Grateful for Our Growers Discussion: 10:30 a.m. checkin-in, Event from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Rustic Grill at Glacier Wood Golf Course, 604 Water Street, Iola. Do you or a loved one work in agriculture? Studies show that farmers, farm workers, and their families face unique stressors that affect mental well-being. Join us for a free lunch and a community discussion on how we can better support those who provide for us.This event aims to foster meaningful conversations about mental health in the agricultural community and provide support for those who may be struggling.
Jan. 25 - Cabin Fever Bean Bag Tournament & Raffle Fundraiser: Registration at 9 a.m., games start at 10 a.m. Blackhawk Archers Facility, 7840 County Road Z, Polonia. Four different categories split up by age. 50/50 & basket raffles, concessions. Beverages provided by Blackhawk Archers. Proceeds to benefit the Rosholt High School Softball program. Pre-register online by Jan. 22 at https://scoreholio.com/
Jan. 31 - Iola Winter Carnival - Iola Snow Bully Fat Bike Race. 6 p.m. Iola Winter Sports Club, E398 County Road MM, Iola. For more information contact Scott Cole at 715-340-3683.
Feb. 1 - Iola Winter Carnival - Ice Sculpting Contest: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Chet Krause Legacy Park, 149 S Chet Krause Drive, Iola. Complimentary hot chocolate & cookies. To enter your team, email iolawintercarnival@gmail.com
Feb. 1 - Iola Winter Carnival - Craft Fair & Bake Sale: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Iola Historical Society Machine Shed, 205 Depot Street #1, Iola.
Feb. 1 - Iola Winter Carnival - Lutefisk Supper: Ticket Seating 1 at 1 p.m. & Ticket Seating 2 at 3 p.m. Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 395 East Iola Street, Iola. Tickets-Ages 13 and above $22, ages 6-12 $10. 200 limited tickets pre-sold. Tickets sold at Sentry Foods.
Feb. 1 - Iola Winter Carnival - Chili Walk Cookoff: 12-4 p.m. Vote for your favorite chili at the each of the following locations - Iola Corner Bar, The Mill, Thirsty Perch, Crystal Cafe, Mark McCoy's Flat Tracker Tap. Winner announced at 4:30 p.m.
Feb. 1 - Iola Winter Carnival - Free Childrens Ice Fishing Contest: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Lake Iola. For ages 17 and younger. Free hot dogs, prizes, and awards.
Feb. 1 - Iola Winter Carnival - Crowning of the Queen of Snows: 3 p.m. Chet Krause Legacy Park, 149 S Chet Krause Drive, Iola.
Feb. 1 - Iola Winter Carnival - Skijoring & Kids Ski Race: 11:30 a.m. Iola Winter Sports Club, E398 County Road MM, Iola. For more information, contact Morgan Pease at 715-498-8898.
Feb. 2 - Iola Winter Carnival - Central Ski Jumping Championships: 12 p.m. Iola Winter Sports Club, E398 County Road MM, Iola. Admission - Sunday Spectator Button $5. For more information, visit www.iolawintersportsclub.org or call 715-445-3411.
Feb. 15 - Birnamwood's Winter Frost Fest: 2-11 p.m. Chet & Emil's, 388 Main Street, Birnamwood. Music starting at 2 p.m. with Ultimate Polka Band playing until 6 p.m.; 7-11 p.m. music by NightShift, playing pop rock & country cover hits. Raffles, food & refreshments all day. $5 advance ticket or $10 at the door - enters you into 50/25/25 cash drawing. Proceeds to benefit Birnamwood Polka Days 501c3. For more information contact Tanya Tautges at 715-881-0657 or email northbranchemb@gmail.com, or visit the event's website.
May 6 - Rosholt School District Music Department Pops & Awards Choir Concert: 7 p.m. Rosholt High School Auditorium, 346 W Randolph, Street, Rosholt.
May 14 - Rosholt School District Music Department Pops & Awards Band Concert: 7 p.m. Rosholt High School Auditorium, 346 W Randolph, Street, Rosholt.