For many families, winter adds extra challenges to the difficult tasks of connecting with each other, maintaining healthy activity, and engaging in the community. With short daylight hours and cold temperatures, even finding motivation can be difficult! That’s why...
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Dix Sisters Qualify For World Barefoot Tournament
Wisconsin Rapids Aqua Skiers members Faith and Alexis Dix have both qualified to compete at the International Waterski & Wakeboard Foundation World Barefoot Championships in Mulwala, Australia February 12-19, 2023. Alexis Dix is a high school senior at Lincoln...
United Way Honored Supporters at Thank You Celebration January 11th
United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties thanked its many supporters Wednesday night during the Thank You and Recognition Celebration at Bullseye Golf Club. “We have many things to be thankful for,” said Tari Jahns, CEO. “Our donors, our volunteers, and for the...
The American Legion, Department of Wisconsin 2023 Midwinter Conference
This year’s conference will feature the Be The One walk; a 2.2 mile walk to bring awareness to this great initiative. The American Legion’s Be the One initiative encourages American Legion Family members, veterans, servicemembers and others to take action when they...
Wisconsin Brass Quintet to Perform
The Arts Council of South Wood County is honored to present Wisconsin Brass Quintet (WBQ) on Thursday, February 2, at 7:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids, 1801 16th Street South. Regarded as one of the “superb brass ensembles in the USA” by...
Aspirus Holding Hiring Events in Wisconsin Rapids & Stevens Point
WISCONSIN RAPIDS/STEVENS POINT – For those hoping to find a new job, expand their career, or learn more about opportunities in healthcare, Aspirus Health is hosting two area hiring events in January. The events will be held at Aspirus Riverview Hospital at 410 Dewey...
Central Wisconsin Area Community Theater presents A Kid Like Jake, an entry into the Wisconsin Association of Community Theatre Festival.
Central Wisconsin Area Community Theater (cwACT) presents A Kid Like Jake by Daniel Pearle with performance dates at Sentry Theater on January 13th & 14th, 2023 at 7pm. A Kid Like Jake is cwACT’s entry into the 2023 American Association for Community Theater...
Registration Open Now for United Way’s Free Parenting Workshop
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI – United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties is excited to announce the return of bornlearning® academy in 2023. This series of six free workshops teaches practical skills & concepts for learning in everyday moments. Parents and caregivers...
United Way Awards Five $1,000 Cash Prizes to Sweepstakes Winners
This year for the $1,000 Sweepstakes, every donor who gave $1.00 per week (equal to $52 per year) during the United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties campaign received 50 chances to win. Donors who increased their prior gift of $52.00 or more by $26.00 or more...
Rafters Release 2023 Schedule
Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. - Returning for the 13th season, the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters will play 72 games during the 2023 Northwoods League season that will begin on Monday, May 29. The Rafters will remain in the Great Lakes West Division and face the Wausau Woodchucks,...