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http://www.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com en-us Copyright 2013, wisconsinoutdoorfun SaxoTech Online Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:35 -0500 15 http://www.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com/article/20130523/WRT10/305230022 A wonderful veterans memorial is on Highway 80 in the Catholic Cemetery in Pittsville. Tue, 21 May 2013 14:33:00 -0500 http://www.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com/article/20130523/WRT10/305230022 http://www.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com/article/20130523/WRT10/305230017 Imagine a community bustling with walkers and bikers, happily trekking from home to work or school and then later to a farmers market, grocery story, the public library, soccer practice and finally to the downtown ice cream shop. Mon, 20 May 2013 10:28:00 -0500 http://www.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com/article/20130523/WRT10/305230017 http://www.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com/article/20130522/WRT10/305220052 Tue, 21 May 2013 10:17:00 -0500 http://www.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com/article/20130522/WRT10/305220052 http://www.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com/article/20130522/WRT10/305220051 One of the goals of United Way of Inner Wisconsin's Volunteer Center is to recruit and match volunteers for nonprofit organizations needing your help in south Wood and Adams counties. The following are this week's volunteer opportunities. Tue, 21 May 2013 10:14:00 -0500 http://www.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com/article/20130522/WRT10/305220051 http://www.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com/article/20130522/WRT10/305220046 The Boys & Girls Club is announcing the April 2013 Youth of the Month. Tue, 21 May 2013 10:04:00 -0500 http://www.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com/article/20130522/WRT10/305220046 http://www.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com/article/20130521/WRT10/305210041 Congressman Ron Kind will be the speaker at a legacy stone dedication ceremony at 11 a.m. Mon, 20 May 2013 11:10:00 -0500 http://www.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com/article/20130521/WRT10/305210041 http://www.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com/article/20130521/WRT10/305210035 Lakeland College has added two new staff members to its Central Wisconsin center, including a new director. Mon, 20 May 2013 11:01:00 -0500 http://www.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com/article/20130521/WRT10/305210035 http://www.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com/article/20130521/WRT10/305210034 Spring is finally here, and we all are anxious to start gardening. Mon, 20 May 2013 10:58:00 -0500 http://www.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com/article/20130521/WRT10/305210034 http://www.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com/article/20130521/WRT10/305210033 There will be a meeting of the Wood County Democratic Party at 6:30 p.m. May 28 at the McMillan Memorial Library, 490 E. Grand Ave., Wisconsin Rapids. Mon, 20 May 2013 10:53:00 -0500 http://www.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com/article/20130521/WRT10/305210033 http://www.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com/article/20130521/WRT10/305210032 The town of Grand Rapids Municipal Building, 2410 48th St. S., will be closed on Monday,in observation of the Memorial Day holiday. Mon, 20 May 2013 10:53:00 -0500 http://www.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com/article/20130521/WRT10/305210032 http://www.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com/article/20130521/WRT10/305210005 For Midwesterners, it has seemed like spring would never come, much less the promise of summer. With temperatures rising and school ending, it is finally time to swap those snow boots for hiking boots. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:48:00 -0500 http://www.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com/article/20130521/WRT10/305210005 http://www.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com/article/20130518/WRT10/305180107 The Boys & Girls Club of the Wisconsin Rapids Area was the recipient of the 2012 Shining Star Non Profit of the Year Award presented by the Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce. Thu, 16 May 2013 21:58:00 -0500 http://www.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com/article/20130518/WRT10/305180107 http://www.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com/article/20130518/WRT10/305180106 Elmer F. Blonien Post 485, the American Legion, Rudolph, held its regular meeting May 9 with 39 members present. The post is sending two boys to Badger Boys State in June. They are Colton Nieman and Alex Ashbeck. Thu, 16 May 2013 21:50:00 -0500 http://www.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com/article/20130518/WRT10/305180106 http://www.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com/article/20130518/WRT10/305180105 Thu, 16 May 2013 21:49:00 -0500 http://www.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com/article/20130518/WRT10/305180105 http://www.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com/article/20130518/WRT10/305180104 The annual Shooting for a Cure pool tournament in Wisconsin Rapids was again a tremendous success. Thu, 16 May 2013 21:47:00 -0500 http://www.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com/article/20130518/WRT10/305180104 http://www.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com/article/20130517/WRT10/305170083 Old Guy can hardly believe it. Has is really been nine years since 'God's Home' began? Almost. Thu, 16 May 2013 11:03:00 -0500 http://www.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com/article/20130517/WRT10/305170083 http://www.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com/article/20130517/WRT10/305170081 Several managers, volunteers and governing board members from Moundview Memorial Hospital & Clinics recently had an opportunity to meet with legislators to discuss the challenges rural hospitals are facing. Thu, 16 May 2013 10:55:00 -0500 http://www.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com/article/20130517/WRT10/305170081 http://www.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com/article/20130517/WRT10/305170070 The Alliance of Wisconsin Animal Rehoming Efforts, or AWARE, has selected the Adams County Humane Society to receive $1,400 in travel funds. Thu, 16 May 2013 10:42:00 -0500 http://www.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com/article/20130517/WRT10/305170070 http://www.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com/article/20130517/WRT10/305170045 The Master Gardener Volunteers and the Lester Public Library of Rome are sponsoring a free plant exchange from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday at the library. Wed, 15 May 2013 18:40:00 -0500 http://www.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com/article/20130517/WRT10/305170045 http://www.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com/article/20130517/WRT10/305170044 The Lake Sherwood Property Owners Association, a nonprofit community organization, announces this year's Independence Day Celebration in the town of Rome will be expanded to a two-day event. Wed, 15 May 2013 18:40:00 -0500 http://www.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com/article/20130517/WRT10/305170044 http://www.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com/article/20130517/WRT10/305170043 The annual cleanup of Twin Lakes Nature Preserve will begin at 10 a.m. Sunday. Twin Lakes Nature Preserve is located on Highway Z, 40 feet north of Aniwa Court, in the town of Rome. Volunteers are welcome. Wed, 15 May 2013 18:40:00 -0500 http://www.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com/article/20130517/WRT10/305170043