PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS

September

The YMCA of the Fox Cities is going to be offering an after school program at the Waupaca Rec Center for the 2010-2011 School Year for grades 6-8 on Monday-Friday until 5:30pm.  For more details call 920-886-2134.

08/30/10

The Waupaca Learning Center will be offering, Kids in the Kitchen, a 6
week-after school cooking class for 5th graders beginning September 9th. The cost of the class is $40 with a $20 rebate for perfect attendance! More information and registration forms will be available at the WLC's open house on Monday, August 30th.

08/31/10

The Iola and Scandinavia Community Blood Drive is being held from 2-6pm on Tuesday.  The bloodmobile will be parked at the Fitness/Aquatic Centerin Iola.  To schedule your appointment call 445-2411 ext 317 or
walk-ins are always available.

09/01/10

St. John's Lutheran Church in Saxeville, is having their 1st Wednesday Supper.  It's a FREE Community Meal.  They will be serving from 4:30-6pm at Hope Lutheran Church in Wautoma.

09/01/10

Wednesday is the application deadline for the Mid Western Rodeo Queen Contest.  For your application and for all the contest rules go to their website www.manawarodeo.org

09/01/10

St. Mary Magdalene is hosting a blood drive with the Community Blood Center on Wednesday from 3-6pm at the church. Everyone is encouraged to participate. To schedule your donation call 715-258-2088. Walk-ins are always welcome.

09/02/10

Veterans can apply for an array of State and Federal benefits at one convenient location at a Supermarket Of Veterans Benefits hosted by the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs on Thursday from 11-7pm in the Marden Center at the Vets Home in King.

09/03/10

The 2nd Annual OKTOBERFEST is this Friday from 5:30-10:30pm at the Waupaca Ale House.  Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Tickets include your admission, a commemorative glass, seven 2oz beer samples and entertainment by "The Charlie Justmann Band".

09/03/10-09/06/10

The Portage County Fair is going on Friday through Monday in Rosholt with live entertainment everynight at 8pm. Boogie & The Yo-Yoz take the stage on Friday, Saturday is The Back Home Boys & Sunday is Tuscan Road.  The fair offers fun for the whole family with rides, food, 4H exhibits & more.

09/04/10

The 30th annual Spanferkel Pork Roast Dinner at the Wild Rose United Methodist Church on Saturday.  Serving starts at 4pm.

09/04/10

Everyone is invited to the 19th Annual Neshkoro Lions Club's Horse & Pedal Pull on Saturday at Stan-O-Gene Park Horse Arena on mile north of Neshkoro on Hwy 73.  Gates open at 9am. Food, raffles, bounce house for the kids & more!

09/04/10

Lake Arrowhead Craft Show is Saturday from 9-3pm rain or shine at Lake Arrowhead on State Hwy 13 South.  13 miles South of Wisconsin Rapids.  For more details call 715-325-2904.

09/05/10

The Bear Lake Preservation Association will be hosting a craft fair and free corn roast on Sunday from 10-4pm.  This year a Bean Bag Toss/Tournament will be held.  Cost is $10 per couple with cash prizes!

09/05/10

The Poy Sippi Volunteer Fire Department is having their annual Chicken BBQ & Harley Raffle on Sunday from 11-?  At the New Fire Station in Tustin.  There will be live music, games for all ages, pool tournament, poker, a mechanical bull and so much more!

09/08/10

Trinity Lutheran invite you and your high school youth to their movie night on Wednesday at the church. The movie is called "To Save A Life" and is rated PG-13. Their activities will be held from 5-9pm with a planned picnic and other surprise.  For more information or to let them know how many people will be attending call 715-252-4496.

09/08/10

SCORE, the Service Corps of Retired Executives, is holding a FREE seminar on Wednesday from 6:30-9:30pm at the Wisconsin Learning Center in Stevens Point. SCORE is a volunteer, non profit organization that provides advisory services to small businesses.  For more details call 715-346-3861.

09/10/10

Children and parents will learn about fall constellations and their legends
during a program at Mosquito Hill Nature Center on Friday from 7-8:30pm.  Cost is $6 per person or $10 per family.  For more information call 920-779-6433.

09/11/10

Learn about composting basics during a program at Mosquito Hill Nature Center on Saturday from 9-11am.  Cost is $5 per person or $3 for students, seniors, and members.  For more details call  920-779-6433.

09/11/10

Saturday September 11th the New London Girls Youth Basketball Association is having a boys and girls 3 on 3 tournament using outside courts in downtown New London.  For details or information on registering your team call 920-982-2595.

09/11/10

Folk and Fun in the Fall with Lou & Peter Berryman and Cindy Mangsen & Steve Gillete will be performing at the McComb/Bruchs PAC on Saturday at 7pm.  Get your tickets in advance by calling 920-787-2189 from 10-2pm.

09/11/10

St. Peter Lutheran Church's Cancer Group, in Weyauwega, will be collecting aluminum cans on Saturday from 2-4pm.  Cans may be dropped off by the shed behind the church.  Proceeds will be going to the American Cancer Society.

09/12/10

Attention former Wisconsin Veterans Home Employees!  There is a reunion lunch scheduled at the Clubhouse in Waupaca on October 5th.  For more details call 715-258-7472 by September 12th.

09/12/10

Shepherd of the Lakes Church Blood Drive is Sunday from 8-noon at the church. Call 715-258-8061 to schedule your donation or walk-in donors are always welcome.

09/17/10

The Rawhide Boys Ranch is having a Fish Fry this Friday from 5-8pm.   The proceeds of the fish fries go towards helping young men toward a brighter future.

09/17/10

The Waupaca County Dept of Health & Human Services invite everyone to their 17 annual "Volunteer Recognition & Senior Citizens Picnic" on Friday from 11-1pm at the Iola Old Car Show Grounds.  For more details
call 715-258-6277.

09/18/10

Manawa Chamber will host Fall Farm Market and Craft Fair on Saturday.  Those looking for a vendor spot call 920-596-3355. Also that same day is the Fall City Wide Rummage Sale.  To enter in that call 920-596-2531.

09/18/10

The New London Public Museum announces the 2010 Walking Tour of Historic Homes.  Join them at 9am at Washington Center.  Suggested donation is $5.00 for adults and $2.50 for children under 12. Tours
begin every ten minutes with the final tour starting at noon.  For more details call 920-982-8520.

09/19/10

First Lutheran Church in Ogdensburg is celebrating their 100th Anniversary on Sunday with a polka service at 10am and a sandwich buffet to follow.  For more information call 715-258-6805.

09/19/10

An annual celebration of honeybees and beekeeping will be held at Mosquito Hill Nature Center on Sunday from 1-4pm.  The cost is $8 per car.  For more details call 920-779-6433.

09/21/10

A two hour workshop entitled "Creating A Successful Marketing Plan" will be offered on Tuesday from 6-8 at the Waushara County Courthouse.  The cost is $35 per person and includes materials.  To register call
1-800-232-8939.

09/23/10

The women of St. Martin Lutheran Church, Clintonville will host their 77th annual meeting of the Waupaca County Federation of Church Women on Thursday at St. Martin Lutheran Church at 9am. The registration fee is $8.00 which includes the lunch and a continental breakfast. For more information call 715-823-4401.

09/30/10

The Waupaca Breakfast Rotary proudly presents the Harlem Ambassadors vs. Waupaca Rotary Comets on Thursday at 7pm in the Waupaca High School Gym.  Tickets available at the door for $7 for students, $11 for adults & seniors and children under 5 are FREE.

09/30/10-10/03/10

Caroline Lions Colorama is having their 22nd Annual Fall Trail Ride.  Wisconsin's LARGEST trail ride with over 1,300 horses.  Karaoke, Dance, Craft Fair, Horse Drawn Wagon Rides, Trail Rides, Auction & so much
more!  Visit their website for all the details www.carolinelionscolorama.com

10/15/10

The Rawhide Boys Ranch is having a Fish Fry this Friday from 5-8pm.  The proceeds of the fish fries go towards helping young men toward a brighter future.

10/24/10

The Most Precious Blood Parish in New London would like to invite everyone to their Harvest Festival on Sunday from 8-2pm.  There will be breakfast, a silent auction, country corner with crafts & baked goods for sale, bingo and more!

2010 Schedule

Waupaca County Department of Health & Human Services 2010 Immunization Clinic Schedule!  9-12pm by appointment only.  Call 715-258-6323. 

Community Center-Clintonville
September 8
November 10

Courthouse-Waupaca
September 8 & 9
October 27 & 28

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