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Time |
Event |
| Wed, February 1 |
5:30 PM- 7:30 PM |
Black & White Cards Class Make 3 elegant black & white cards using punches, dies, rubber stamps, embossing powder and embellishments. Adhesive not included, please bring your favorite. Register soon, class size is limited. $10.00 plus tax
Lighthouse Books & Gifts
715-423-7773
Light House Books & Gifts |
| Wed, February 1 |
5 PM - 8 PM |
Alexander House Art Exhibits January 13th to February 21
Paintings by
Laura Meddaugh and Sarah Lichtenwald
Madison, Wisconsin
with
Artworks in Clay by
Linda Day
Arkansaw, Wisconsin
The Alexander House is operated by the Alexander Charitable Foundation and is open to the public without charge. Our hours of operation are Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00 PM or by appointment.
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| Wed, February 1 |
See description below |
1/20/ 2 - 3/2/12 "That's Amore`" Art Exhibit
Closed Monday
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday - 10 - 3 pm
Thursday: 5-7
Saturday: 10 a.m. to Noon
Phone Number: 715. 421. 4598
Email: cwcc@wctc.net
www.culturalcenterarts.com
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| Wed, February 1 |
See mall web site for hours |
Sidewalk Sale February 1-4 Enjoy the many sales from the stores of the Rapids Mall inside, away from the cold winter days & nights.
Rapids Mall, 555 West Grand Ave. Wisconsin Rapids 715-421-3500, www.rapidsmall.com. |
| Thu, February 2 |
5:30 PM- 7:30 |
Black & White Cards Class Make 3 elegant black & white cards using punches, dies, rubber stamps, embossing powder and embellishments. Adhesive not included, please bring your favorite. Register soon, class size is limited. $10.00 plus tax.
Lighthouse Books & Gifts
715-423-7773
Light House Books & Gifts |
| Thu, February 2 |
7:00 PM |
National comedian coming to Wisconsin Rapids Back by popular demand, Woodlands Church presents Family Comedy Night with Taylor Mason. Take your family out for the night on Friday, February 3 to enjoy this comedian, ventriloquist entertainer and musician. Sure to be a hit with kids, this is one event you don't want to miss.
Performance begins at 7 pm, at Woodlands Church, 1000 E. Riverview Expy, Wisconsin Rapids. All seats are $10. Tickets can be purchased at the door or at Woodlands Church, Lighthouse Bookstore or online at
www.itickets.com |
| Sat, February 4 |
9:00 AM-2:00 PM |
Porcupine Ecology on snowshoes or skis.
Sandhill Wildlife Area
Do porcupines shoot their quills? Come to Sandhill and find out! Join staff as they conduct porcupine ecology research on the property.
Search for signs and check live traps.
We provide snowshoes if needed, you bring your own lunch and appropriate clothes for outdoors and indoors. $15 registration fee. Register by Jan. 27,
limit 20 people.
http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/wildlife/reclands/sandhill/
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| Sun, February 5 |
12:00 PM -1:30 PM |
Polar Plunge Join us at the 9th Annual Polar Plunge located in Wisconsin Rapids on Feb. 5th at the Grand Rapids Lions Club.
Register today at Polar Plunge $75 to plunge and receive official Plunge shirt.
Enjoy live music from the Spicy Tie Band, prizes, awards and more!
Too chicken to plunge? That is okay, you can still register, receive incentives too! Grand Rapids Lions Club. 2411 36th St. N. 715-848-0550 |
| Sun, February 5 |
3:00 PM |
Super Bowl Sunday Join us at the Grand Avenue Tavern!
Drink Specials
Food Specials
Give-Aways every quarter!
Hotel Mead & Conference Center
451 East Grand Avenue
Wisconsin Rapids
www.hotelmead.com |
| Sun, February 5 |
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
WRFSC LEARN-TO-SKATE MORE INFO: For further information on registering by mail, financial
assistance, or general questions about the Learn-To-Skate program, please contact
Meagan Thomas at 424-0988. For questions on the Ice Show, please contact Chris
Pulchinski at 435-4369. For other more information, registering by mail, or skating
club programs, please check our website at:
www.WRFSC.com
Come Sk8! It’s Gr8 fun for the whole family! |
| Fri, February 10 |
2:00 PM |
Sweetheart’s Show—Featuring the Cody Clauson Trio Join the Trio for a special Valentine’s Day show.
Not only a great show for sweethearts, but for everyone!
Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre, Wisconsin Rapids, WI
General Admission: $15
Stop in and visit our Historic Barn Theatre at
W13412 County Road CC, Coloma, WI 54930
(715)228-2951
E-mail: brittney@clausonfamilymusicshows.com
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| Fri, February 10 |
5:00 PM - 10 PM |
Open Scrap Lighthouse Books & Gifts
$5.00 per session, includes one full work table, assistance from our stamp & scrap instructor and $3.00 credit towards purchase of any supplies.
Limited space.
Reserve your spot today!
715-423-7773
Lighthouse Books & Gifts |
| Sat, February 11 |
12:00 PM |
Big Boy Series Morning Wood Bar and Grill
3204 Lake Helen Road, Rosholt, WI
12:00pm until 5:00pm..
Contact Brian King: 715-570-3233 (Cell & Work)
shrinkingitup@gmail.com
for more information.
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| Sat, February 11 |
2:00 PM |
Sharing God's Love You are invited to a Valentine Tea at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday February 11, 2012 at
Faith Reformed Church, 1321 32nd Street North, Wisconsin Rapids WI.
The theme is "Sharing God's Love?.
Ann Buwalda, the Executive Director of Jubilee Campaign, works with people who have been persecuted for sharing God's love. Ms Buwalda is an advocate for victims of oppression.
She also practices law and teaches at law schools specializing in international human rights, refugee law, and US immigration law.
On numerous occasions, she has testified about the suffering church before the United Nations Human Rights Council and before the United States Congressional hearings and briefings.
View the church web site at Faith Reformed Church
or phone
Phone: (715) 423-3055 for more information
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| Sat, February 11 |
4:30PM-8:00PM |
Mr. Wakely's Winter Feast Big buffet with 4 kinds of meats, veggies, breads and all for $15. Chase away winter blues with good food and good friends. Entertainment, silent auction, & give aways.
715-423-3120
http://www.historicpointbasse.com/
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| Sat, February 11 |
5:00 PM |
Couples invited to evening out The Wisconsin Rapids Deanery, Family Life Committee, is sponsoring an Evening for Couples on Feb. 11.
All engaged and married couples are invited to attend and hear the night's speakers, John and Mary Sullivan.
John worked at Sentry Insurance for 42 years. Mary was a kindergarten teacher.
They retired in 2007. The title of their talk is "How to Stay Married."
A social hour will begin at 5 p.m. at the Hotel Mead in Wisconsin Rapids, followed by dinner and music/dancing.
The cost is $40 per couple.
Register by calling Kathy Voelker at 715-325-6826 (evenings) by Feb. 8 or log on to www.rc.net/lacrosse/rapidsdeanery.
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| Sat, February 11 |
7:30 PM |
Love Me Tender - Elvis Tribute
$42.00 Plus Sales tax
http://www.savorthearts.org/
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| Sat, February 11 |
9:00 AM-11:00 PM |
Lake Arrowhead Snoblast Dog Sled Rides, Magician, Clowns, Haywagon Rides, Lawn Mower Races
Fun BINGO & Dart Tournament, Winter Fireworks, Live Music by the Ravens |
| Sat, February 11 |
9:30 AM - 2:00 PM |
Knights of Columbus Youth Contest Math and Spelling Contest for Grades 5-8.
Registration 9:30.
Free Throw Contest Ages 10-14.
Registration 12:30
St. Vincent de Paul School
831 12th Street South
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
715-421-4384
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| Sun, February 12 |
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
WRFSC LEARN-TO-SKATE MORE INFO: For further information on registering by mail, financial
assistance, or general questions about the Learn-To-Skate program, please contact
Meagan Thomas at 424-0988. For questions on the Ice Show, please contact Chris
Pulchinski at 435-4369. For other more information, registering by mail, or skating
club programs, please check our website at:
www.WRFSC.com
Come Sk8! It’s Gr8 fun for the whole family! |
| Sun, February 12 |
9:00 AM -3:00 PM |
Lake Arrowhead Snoblast Dog Sled Rides, Magician, Clowns, Haywagon Rides, Lawn Mower Races
Fun BINGO & Dart Tournament, Winter Fireworks, Live Music by the Ravens |
| Mon, February 13 |
7:00 PM |
Monday Movie at McMillan (Adult) A journalist investigates the fate of French Jews.
111 min.
Free and open to the public. There are no tickets, but space may be limited in our Fine Arts Center.
McMillan Memorial Library
Wisconsin Rapids
Phone: 715-422-5136
McMillan Memorial Library |
| Tue, February 14 |
6:30 PM |
Family Film at McMillan Herbie the beetle returns to action.
101 min.
free and open to the public. There are no tickets, but space may be limited in our Fine Arts Center.
McMillan Memorial Library
Wisconsin Rapids
Phone: 715-422-5136
McMillan Memorial Library
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| Wed, February 15 |
2-15-2012 thru 3-15-2012 |
Not a Ghost Town?Take the Survey! "There's no future in this ghost town."
We disagree. Strongly. But tell us what you think.
Your community foundation is leading the biggest citizen survey in the history of the south Wood County area.
You can help.
Tell us what you want our tomorrow to look like.
Complete the survey today.
Go to www.incouragecf.org.
All surveys must be completed by March 15. |
| Thu, February 16 |
6:00 PM -9:00 PM |
"Paint Your Pets" in Pastels We know you love your pets.
They are part of the family.
Why not paint a fun portrait of fluffy or spot to place along the rest of your family portraits.
Learn the beauty of painting with Pastels from Artist Cyndi Schwake.
Class meets on Thursday's, from 6-9 pm.
No prior experience necessary.
All students are welcome.
Class fee $50 Preregistration is required.
Photograph of what you want to paint
Supply List:
Soft Pastels
Pastel Pencils
Kneaded Rubber Eraser
(Acetate for Grids and transfer paper) optional
Pastel Paper
Central Wisconsin Cultural Center
240 Johnson Street
http://www.culturalcenterarts.com/
715. 421. 4598 |
| Fri, February 17 |
6:00 PM |
Outdoor Adventures Banquet SOLD OUT Pastor Jon Jenks and Ryan Zwicke at Calvary Baptist Church.
Topic is "The Hunt for Man's Best Friend". Jon Jenks and Ryan Zwicke will be discussing upland game and waterfowl hunting from a unique perspective. Their combined hunting success over the years has included many varieties of geese and ducks, pheasants, grouse, partridge, woodcock.
Stop by the church office for tickets during regular office hours Monday - Friday from 9-12 and 1-5. The menu will include venison, fish and all the trimmings, desserts and beverages. There will be great displays and great outdoor prizes!
Ages 8 - Adult welcome!
Event Location Calvary Baptist Church
469 Airport Avenue,
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
(715) 423-7190
$10.00 per ticket |
| Fri, February 17 |
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM |
Tunes in the Tavern
American Highway
Performing tonight at The Grand Avenue Tavern
Ah, American music! Two veterans of the Midwest music scene team up to bring you some of the best in acoustic Americana, country, blues and good ol' Rock N'Roll straight from the heart of the nation.
A little tradition, some alt-country and a lot of attitude delivered with hard-hitting guitars and drenched in harmony - it all adds up to an good time!
Join us tonight at The Grand Avenue Tavern and rock your night away!
Tunes in the Tavern |
| Fri, February 17 |
See mall web ste for hours |
Lawn & Garden Show February 17-19 See the latest in the realm of lawn & garden from local nurseries.
Get ideas & maybe some help for your own spring project!
Rapids Mall, 555 West Grand Ave. Wisconsin Rapids 715-421-3500, www.rapidsmall.com.
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| Sat, February 18 |
6:00 PM |
Outdoor Adventures Banquet The "Hunt" for Man's Best Friend
The 2012 Outdoor Adventures Banquet will be held this year on Friday, February 17th and Saturday, February 18th. The event will begin on both evenings at 6:00 pm, but the doors will be open at 5:00 if you want to come and look at the mounts.
The dinner will include a variety of wild game such as fish and venison, and is open to all men, women and children who are 8 years old and older. The cost of tickets are $10 each, and they may be purchased online by clicking below or by making contact with the church office at 715.423.7190 or by e-mail at cbcwirap@wctc.netThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Jon Jenks and Ryan Zwicke will be discussing upland game and waterfowl hunting from a unique perspective. Their combined hunting success over the years has included birds of many varieties including: Canadian Geese, Snow Geese, Speckle Belly Geese, Swan, Sandhill Crane, Ringneck Pheasants, Sharptail Grouse, Roughed Grouse, Hungarian Partridge, Woodcock, and too many duck varieties to list.
Don't miss it!
Calvary Baptist Church |
| Sat, February 18 |
8:00 AM |
WAA State Indoor February 18-19 Wisconsin Rapids East Junior High School first line at 8 a.m., last line begins at 2 p.m., concession through a school group all day both days. Awards Sunday as divisions finish. Kids/Pro event, then Pro/Am competition Saturday after shooting.
Entry fees $25 for adults. Membership in NFAA required.
Quiet spectators welcome at no fees. No flash photography.
To register, contact Jean Smith at 608-526-9065. http://www.wfaa-archery.com/ |
| Sat, February 18 |
9:00 AM |
* THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED*Snowmobile Head to Head Drags and Radar Runs See some of the fastest snowmobiles compete for cash on Lake Sherwood.
Contact: Tri-City Children's Dream Foundation, Inc.
PO Box 312, Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 422-2002
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| Sat, February 18 |
9:00 AM -5:00 PM |
Winter Sports Fest
A winter fundraiser to help build a better downtown.
Bring your friends. Bring your family. Bring your colleagues.
The first annual Winter Sports Fest will be a big blast of winter fun!
Teams will compete in three different categories for prizes while everybody enjoys food, music, drinks, and refreshments. We even have a Beer Tent.
You can play softball on snowshoes. Kick field goals. Compete in broomball. Teams consist of 8 or more players and cost $80.
We have three divisions:
Chill Division (9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.) - Grades 9-12, both boys and girls
Frosty Family Fun Division (11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) - Fun for all ages
Competitive Snow beast Division (2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.) - For serious competitors
Remember all proceeds from this fundraiser will go to downtown development and a future project of a downtown band shelter.
Sign up to participate, volunteer, or officiate today.
Prizes • Local Vendors • Activities • Food • Beer Garden • Music
Witter Field, Wisconsin Rapids www.howsportsfest.com
715-422-0274
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| Sat, February 18 |
9 a.m. Saturday to noon Sunday |
Timber Wolf – Winter Tracking and EcologyFebruary 18-19 Register by Feb. 10, 2012
Sandhill Wildlife Area
Timber Wolf Information Net
work (TWIN) discusses wolf ecology, population biology, management issues, and field study techniques, including winter tracking in the field.
$80 fee includes instruction materials, two meals, dorm lodging, and field trip into wolf territory.
BYO Saturday lunch and refreshments.
9 a.m. Saturday - noon Sun¬day. Register by Feb. 10, limit 25 people.
Make checks payable to TWIN.
1715 Hwy X PO Box 156 Babcock, WI 54413
http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/wildlife/reclands/sandhill/calendar.htm
715-884-2437
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| Sun, February 19 |
11:00 AM |
Tri-Norse Ski-Jumping Tournament Tri-Norse Ski Club
The Tri-Norse Ski Club invites you to its 80th Annual Junior/Senior Ski Jumping Tournament. Dyracuse Mound-Hwy. 13 on County Road O, Wisconsin Rapids.
For more information call 715 342-1042
We look forward to an exciting tournament .
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| Sun, February 19 |
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
WRFSC LEARN-TO-SKATE MORE INFO: For further information on registering by mail, financial
assistance, or general questions about the Learn-To-Skate program, please contact
Meagan Thomas at 424-0988. For questions on the Ice Show, please contact Chris
Pulchinski at 435-4369. For other more information, registering by mail, or skating
club programs, please check our website at:
www.WRFSC.com
Come Sk8! It’s Gr8 fun for the whole family! |
| Mon, February 20 |
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
WRYSA sign up 2012 League registration dates are February 15th and February 20th from 5:30 to 8:00 at the Rapids Mall
WRYSA Sign-Up |
| Mon, February 20 |
7:00 PM |
Monday Movie at McMillan (Adult) Helen Mirren stars as a retired Nazi hunter.
113 min.
free and open to the public. There are no tickets, but space may be limited in our Fine Arts Center.
McMillan Memorial Library
Wisconsin Rapids
Phone: 715-422-5136
McMillan Memorial Library |
| Tue, February 21 |
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
MARDI GRAS
Business After Hours Expo Join us for an evening of networking with your guests, friends and
Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce members.
Check out over 50 booths and what the area businesses have to offer.
Enjoy Cajun food, refreshments
Booths Open @ 3:00pm
Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce |
| Tue, February 21 |
6:30 PM |
Family Fun Night Jeff McMullen
Comedy & Magic
free and open to the public. There are no tickets, but space may be limited in our Fine Arts Center.
McMillan Memorial Library
Wisconsin Rapids
Phone: 715-422-5136
McMillan Memorial Library |
| Thu, February 23 |
7:00 PM |
Adult Concert Series Patrick Ball The Flame of Love: The Legend of Tristan & Iseult
Patrick Ball is one of the premier Celtic harp players in the world and a captivating storyteller. Patrick plays the legendary brass-strung harp of Ireland with its bell-like voice and tells marvelous tales of wit and enchantment. In this performance, Patrick uses his harp and the spoken word to tell one to Western civilization's favorite stories, the romance of Tristan and Iseult
This concert is sponsored by the McMillan Library Endowment Fund.
Mcmillan Memorial Library
490 East Grand Ave.
Fine Arts Center
Admission is free.
No tickets are required.
McMillan Memorial Library |
| Fri, February 24 |
7:30 PM |
Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre Winter 2012 Production 'Proof' Drama
THE STORY: On the eve of her twenty-fifth birthday, Catherine, a troubled young woman, has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician. Now, following his death, she must deal with her own volatile emotions; the arrival of her estranged sister, Claire; and the attentions of Hal, a former student of her father's who hopes to find valuable work in the 103 notebooks that her father left behind. Over the long weekend that follows, a burgeoning romance and the discovery of a mysterious notebook draw Catherine into the most difficult problem of all: How much of her father's madness—or genius—will she inherit?
http://www.wrctheatre.org/Index.asp
Gilbert and Jaylee Mead Auditorium
Rapids Mall
220 3rd Ave. S.
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
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| Sat, February 25 |
11:15 AM - 8 PM |
Poker Polar Blast Ho-Chunk Gaming
Guaranteed $8,000 First Place Prize
TOURNAMENT HELD FEBRUARY 25TH & 26TH
RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!
Poker Polar Blast Registration 9:00 A.M. 11:00 A.M.
BUY IN: $300 | ENTRY FEE: $30 | OPTIONAL ADD ON: $20 | OPTIONAL BOUNTY: $20
PLAY BEGINS 11:15AM ON 2/25 & ENDS 8PM.
PLAY RESUMES AT 11AM ON 2/26
CALL 1.800.782.4560 EXT. 8320 TO RESERVE
YOUR SPOT WITH $100 DEPOSIT.
Ho-Chunk Gaming
(Limited to 150 Players) |
| Sat, February 25 |
12:00 PM |
Big Boy Series The Lure
12:00pm until 5:00pm..
1735 Archer Ln · Nekoosa, Wisconsin
Contact Brian King: 715-570-3233 (Cell & Work)
shrinkingitup@gmail.com
for more information.
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| Sat, February 25 |
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM |
Men In The Kitchen Men in the community coming together to prepare meals for 22 tables of guests. Cocktails at 5pm, dinner at 6 and a dance to follow the dinner. There will be auction items to bid and raffle items you could have a chance to win.
Event Location
The Ridges
Contact Information
Family Center, Inc.
715-421-1511
Family Center, Inc. |
| Sat, February 25 |
7:30 PM |
Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre Winter 2012 Production 'Proof' THE STORY: On the eve of her twenty-fifth birthday, Catherine, a troubled young woman, has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician. Now, following his death, she must deal with her own volatile emotions; the arrival of her estranged sister, Claire; and the attentions of Hal, a former student of her father's who hopes to find valuable work in the 103 notebooks that her father left behind. Over the long weekend that follows, a burgeoning romance and the discovery of a mysterious notebook draw Catherine into the most difficult problem of all: How much of her father's madness—or genius—will she inherit?
http://www.wrctheatre.org/Index.asp
Gilbert and Jaylee Mead Auditorium
Rapids Mall
220 3rd Ave. S.
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
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| Sat, February 25 |
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Cabin Fever Indoor & Outdoor Activities to Beat the Winter Blues
Necedah Wildlife Refuge N11385 Headquarters Road Necedah, WI 54646
www.fws.gov/midwest/necedah/ or call 608-565-2551
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| Sun, February 26 |
1:00 PM-4:00 PM |
Alexander House Art Exhibits February 26th to March 27th
Nekoosa Public Schools
Youth Art Month
Student Art from grades K-12
*Opening on Sunday February 26th from 1:00 to 4:00 PM
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| Sun, February 26 |
11:00 AM-1:00 PM |
Chili Cook-Off
And
Silent Auction fundraiser You are cordially invited
To the Youth Mission Trip
Chili Cook-Off
And
Silent Auction fundraiser
Sunday, February 26, 2012
11 am – 1 pm
At Faith Reformed Church
1321 32nd Street North
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
715-423-3055
Taste the different chili’s and vote for your favorite
Bid on fantastic baskets including an autographed football
donated by the Green Bay Packers
Faith Reformed Church
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| Sun, February 26 |
2:00 PM |
Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre Winter 2012 Production 'Proof' ** Matinee**
THE STORY: On the eve of her twenty-fifth birthday, Catherine, a troubled young woman, has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician. Now, following his death, she must deal with her own volatile emotions; the arrival of her estranged sister, Claire; and the attentions of Hal, a former student of her father's who hopes to find valuable work in the 103 notebooks that her father left behind. Over the long weekend that follows, a burgeoning romance and the discovery of a mysterious notebook draw Catherine into the most difficult problem of all: How much of her father's madness—or genius—will she inherit?
http://www.wrctheatre.org/Index.asp
Gilbert and Jaylee Mead Auditorium
Rapids Mall
220 3rd Ave. S.
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
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| Sun, February 26 |
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
WRFSC LEARN-TO-SKATE MORE INFO: For further information on registering by mail, financial
assistance, or general questions about the Learn-To-Skate program, please contact
Meagan Thomas at 424-0988. For questions on the Ice Show, please contact Chris
Pulchinski at 435-4369. For other more information, registering by mail, or skating
club programs, please check our website at:
www.WRFSC.com
Come Sk8! It’s Gr8 fun for the whole family! |
| Mon, February 27 |
7:00 PM |
Monday Movie at McMillan (Adult) Former boxer fights using robots
127 min.
free and open to the public. There are no tickets, but space may be limited in our Fine Arts Center.
McMillan Memorial Library
Wisconsin Rapids
Phone: 715-422-5136
McMillan Memorial Library
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| Tue, February 28 |
6:30 PM |
Family Film at McMillan Puss is back and looking for trouble.
90 min.
free and open to the public. There are no tickets, but space may be limited in our Fine Arts Center.
McMillan Memorial Library
Wisconsin Rapids
Phone: 715-422-5136
McMillan Memorial Library
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