Bar Beats

The Trigger Trippers • Bull Falls Brewery, Wausau, Thursday June 8. Oldies, rock ‘n roll, classic country. 7 pm. 715-842-2337

On Stage

Organ Recital • Sun. 5/28, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 160 8th St N, Wisconsin Rapids. Performance by Shirley Saeger, Bonnie Weiss, Bruce Behrend, Even Ruesch and Christian Stromley. Starts at 3 pm. 715-423-3260

Organ & Piano • Sun. 6/4, First English Lutheran Church, 440 Garfield St, Wisconsin Rapids. Musicians of First English Lutheran Church. Starts at 3 pm. 715-423-2840

Second Annual Hoozels Rise to Music Competition • Thurs. 6/8, hosted by Hoozels at the Lake & 105.5 FM WIRI at Hoozels at the Lake, 1497 Alpine Drive, Nekoosa. Musicians can register until 4/30. Each Thursday from 6/8-7/20 can perform for an audience and panel of judges. On 7/27, all weekly winners and fan favorite vote will compete for winning title. More info at https://www.hoozelsatthelakes.com/hoozels-rise-to-music-singing-competition

Organ & Choir • Sun. 6/18, SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Wisconsin Rapids. Organists & Choir. Starts at 3 pm. 715-423-1351

Organ Recital • Sun. 6/25, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 320 Oak St, Wisconsin Rapids. Performed by Kristopher Gasch. Starts at 3 pm. 715-423-2332

Events/Spectator Sports

VVA Brat Fry • Sat. 5/27, Quality Foods (IGA), 1021 W. Grand Ave, Wisconsin Rapids. Support your local Veteran Organizations Veterans Foreign Wars Post 2534 & Vietnam Veterans of American Chapter 101. Starts at 10 am. 715-600-0401

Wisconsin Rapids Rafters • Mon. 5/29, Witter Field, 521 Lincoln St, Wisconsin Rapids. Wisconsin Rapids vs. Lakeshore Chinooks. Starts at 6:35 pm. https://northwoodsleague.com/wisconsin-rapids-rafters/

Wisconsin Rapids Rafters • Tues. 5/30, Witter Field, 521 Lincoln St, Wisconsin Rapids. Wisconsin Rapids vs. Lakeshore Chinooks. Starts at 6:05 pm. https://northwoodsleague.com/wisconsin-rapids-rafters/

Wisconsin Rapids Rafters Baseball Game • Thurs. 6/1, Witter Field, 521 Lincoln St, Wisconsin Rapids. Wisconsin Rapids Rafters vs. Green Bay Rockers. Starts at 6:05 pm. https://northwoodsleague.com/wisconsin-rapids-rafters/

Wisconsin Rapids Rafters Baseball Game • Sun. 6/4, Witter Field, 521 Lincoln St, Wisconsin Rapids. Wisconsin Rapids Rafters vs. Madison Mallards. Starts at 4:05 pm. https://northwoodsleague.com/wisconsin-rapids-rafters/

WRAREA June Meeting • Mon. 6/5, Bull’s Eye Country Club Restaurant, 2800 Ridgewood Trail, Wisconsin Rapids. Program is presented by Ms. Hartman from Wisconsin Rapids Cultural Center. Donations to the Food Pantry. Register by 5/26. Starts at 11:30 am. $20. 715-887-3448 to RSVP

Wisconsin Rapids Rafters Baseball Game • Mon. 6/5, Witter Field, 521 Lincoln St, Wisconsin Rapids. Wisconsin Rapids Rafters vs. Madison Mallards. Starts at 6:05 pm. https://northwoodsleague.com/wisconsin-rapids-rafters/

Wisconsin Rapids Rafters Baseball Game • Tues. 6/6, Witter Field, 521 Lincoln St, Wisconsin Rapids. Wisconsin Rapids Rafters vs. Wausau Woodchucks. Starts at 6:05 pm. https://northwoodsleague.com/wisconsin-rapids-rafters/

Wisconsin Rapids Rafters Baseball Game • Wed. 6/7, Witter Field, 521 Lincoln St, Wisconsin Rapids. Wisconsin Rapids Rafters vs. Wausau Woodchucks. Starts at 6:05 pm. https://northwoodsleague.com/wisconsin-rapids-rafters/

Wisconsin Rapids Rafters Baseball Game • Fri. 6/9, Witter Field, 521 Lincoln St, Wisconsin Rapids. Wisconsin Rapids Rafters vs. Green Bay Rockers. Starts at 6:35 pm. https://northwoodsleague.com/wisconsin-rapids-rafters/

VFW Brat Fry • Sat. 6/10, Quality Foods (IGA), 1021 W. Grand Ave, Wisconsin Rapids. Support your local Veteran Organizations Veterans Foreign Wars Post 2534 & Vietnam Veterans of American Chapter 101. Starts at 10 am. 715-600-0401

Wisconsin Rapids Rafters Baseball Game • Sat. 6/10, Witter Field, 521 Lincoln St, Wisconsin Rapids. Wisconsin Rapids Rafters vs. Wausau Woodchucks. Starts at 6:35 pm. https://northwoodsleague.com/wisconsin-rapids-rafters/

Wisconsin Rapids Rafters Baseball Game • Sun. 6/11, Witter Field, 521 Lincoln St, Wisconsin Rapids. Wisconsin Rapids Rafters vs. Wausau Woodchucks. Starts at 4:05 pm. https://northwoodsleague.com/wisconsin-rapids-rafters/

Christian Women’s Connection Ladies Brunch • Tues. 6/13, Bull’s Eye Golf Club, Wisconsin Rapids. Speaker Diane Maxey from Park Falls, Wisconsin, will talk on “When Life Throws You a Curve”. Special feature includes Maria Hartley, Miss Wisconsin Rapids and Ruby Marti, Miss Wisconsin Rapids Teen. Starts at 9:30 am. $20 includes meal, tip and program. 715-451-4855 or 701-741-5905 for reservations by 6/8

Wisconsin Rapids Rafters Baseball Game • Thurs. 6/15, Witter Field, 521 Lincoln St, Wisconsin Rapids. Wisconsin Rapids Rafters vs. Kalamazoo Growlers. Starts at 6:35 pm. https://northwoodsleague.com/wisconsin-rapids-rafters/

Wisconsin Rapids Rafters Baseball Game • Fri. 6/16, Witter Field, 521 Lincoln St, Wisconsin Rapids. Wisconsin Rapids Rafters vs. Kalamazoo Growlers. Starts at 6:35 pm. https://northwoodsleague.com/wisconsin-rapids-rafters/

Wisconsin Rapids Rafters Baseball Game • Sat. 6/17, Witter Field, 521 Lincoln St, Wisconsin Rapids. Wisconsin Rapids Rafters vs. Lakeshore Chinooks. Starts at 6:35 pm. https://northwoodsleague.com/wisconsin-rapids-rafters/

Wisconsin Rapids Rafters Baseball Game • Sun. 6/18, Witter Field, 521 Lincoln St, Wisconsin Rapids. Wisconsin Rapids Rafters vs. Lakeshore Chinooks. Starts at 4:05 pm. https://northwoodsleague.com/wisconsin-rapids-rafters/

Wisconsin Rapids Rafters • Fri. 6/23, Witter Field, 521 Lincoln St, Wisconsin Rapids. Wisconsin Rapids vs. Fond du Lac Dock Spiders. Starts at 6:35 pm. https://northwoodsleague.com/wisconsin-rapids-rafters/

VVA Brat Fry • Sat. 6/24, Quality Foods (IGA), 1021 W. Grand Ave, Wisconsin Rapids. Support your local Veteran Organizations Veterans Foreign Wars Post 2534 & Vietnam Veterans of American Chapter 101. Starts at 10 am. 715-600-0401

Wisconsin Rapids Rafters Baseball Game • Wed. 6/28, Witter Field, 521 Lincoln St, Wisconsin Rapids. Wisconsin Rapids Rafters vs. Lakeshore Chinooks. Starts at 6:05 pm. https://northwoodsleague.com/wisconsin-rapids-rafters/

Wisconsin Rapids Rafters Baseball Game • Thurs. 6/29, Witter Field, 521 Lincoln St, Wisconsin Rapids. Wisconsin Rapids Rafters vs. Lakeshore Chinooks. Starts at 6:05 pm. https://northwoodsleague.com/wisconsin-rapids-rafters/

Ongoing

Sunday Brunch on the Farm • Sundays from 5/14 thru Oct., Lonely Oak Farm, 11946 County Rd S, Milladore. No reservations. Please no pets. Starts at 10 am. http://lonelyoakfarm.net/

Outdoors

Wild Edibles Hike • Sat. 5/20, Sandhill Wildlife Area, Babcock. Search for wild edibles in Sandhill Wildlife Area. Learn the basics followed by a guided hike to look for edible plants. Preregistration along with $10 fee required. Starts at 10 am. https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Lands/WildlifeAreas/sandhill/calendar.html or 715-884-6335

Universe in the Park (Night Skies) • Sat. 5/27, Sandhill Wildlife Area, Babcock. Join the UW-Madison’s “Badger Talks” astronomers as they present “Universe in the Park”. You are invited to attend the “star party” where you will get a chance to view objects in the sky through telescopes and chat with expert astronomers. Preregistration along with $5 fee required. Starts at 8 pm. https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Lands/WildlifeAreas/sandhill/calendar.html or 715-884-6335

Lectures/Workshops

Walking Stick Workshop • Sat. 6/10, hosted by the Friends of Sandhill at Sandhill Wildlife Area Outdoor Skill Center, Babcock. Decorate your own provided natural hardwood sticks using wood burners, paints, feathers, beads and more. Preregister by 6/6 along with a $5 registration fee per person. Class limited to 8 participants per class. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Starts at 12 pm or 1 pm. [email protected] or 715-652-3131 to register

Arts/Exhibits

The Alexander House • Opens Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1131, Wisconsin River Drive, Port Edwards. Art gallery and historical museum with a focus on lumbering and papermaking exhibits. Opens 1 pm-4 pm.   http://alexanderhouseonline.org/

Central Wisconsin Cultural Center • Opens Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 2651 8th St S, Wisconsin Rapids. Open from 10 am-5 pm. Free admission. http://www.culturalcenterarts.com/index.html

Call for Mural Artists: Town of Rome Public Art Project • summer of 2023, Town’s Public Works building, Town of Rome. Town of Rome is seeking artists to paint a mural on the Town of Rome’s Public Works building. Submissions for art should include images of your concept, an explanation of the concept and its goal, budget and timeline for completed work and artist resumes including references and images of other completed public art projects. Submissions due on or before 4 pm on Wed. 5/24. [email protected] to obtain a Submission Form

South Wood County Historical Museum • Opens Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Sunday, 540 3rd St. S, Wisconsin Rapids. Opens from 1 pm-4 pm. http://www.swch-museum.com/

“Neighbors Past and Present-The Wisconsin German Experience” • Sun. 4/9-5/28, South Wood County Historical Museum, Wisconsin Rapids. Traveling exhibit that covers the history of German immigration to Wisconsin, where people came from, where they settled in Wisconsin, their German dialects, and their effect on Wisconsin, politically and otherwise. http://www.swch-museum.com/

Navajo Code Talkers Exhibit • Sun. 6/4-6/25, South Wood County Historical Museum, Wisconsin Rapids. Presentation by SWCHM Military Historian William Parker on 6/4 at 2 pm. http://www.swch-museum.com/

Lifelines

Blood Drive • Thurs. 5/18, Lake Arrowhead, 1195 Apache Ln, Nekoosa. Starts at 12 pm. redcrossblood.org

Blood Drive • Mon. 5/22, East Junior High School Music Room, 311 Lincoln St, Wisconsin Rapids. Starts at 2 pm. Call 866-566-5900 to schedule an appointment

Blood Drive • Wed. 5/24, Trinity Lutheran Church, 990 3rd St, Port Edwards. Starts at 12 pm. redcrossblood.org