What’s Going on in the Jackson County Area
7/10/08
Here’s the latest information of what’s going on in our area. This information is sent each Thursday from the Black River Area Chamber of Commerce. To add events, sales, information to our calendar, etc. or if you wish to be removed from our email list please contact us. Our contact information is:
120 N Water Street
Black River Falls WI 54615
(715) 284-4658
Toll Free - (800) 404-4008
Fax – (715) 284-9476
Email: chamber@blackrivercountry.net
Website: www.blackrivercountry.net
All of the Jackson County ATV Trails are OPEN. A section of the Clark County ATV trail from Gorman Ave.(Intersection #2) east to Reesewood Ave.(this segment travels across portions of several private properties.) is CLOSED PERMANENTLY because of excessive off-trail riding and vandalism.
The Black River Area Chamber of Commerce and members give our sincere sympathy to John and Peggy Hayden on their recent loss of The Palms Supper Club due to fire. If there is anything we can do to help, we are ready to assist in any way.
We are looking for members to host the morning Chamber Coffee Connection. This social event is held the first Friday of the month from 7:30-9. Traditionally a simple continental breakfast is provided by the business with Burnstad’s Supermarket supplying the juice. This is a great time to show off your business and network with others before starting your day and also to unwind as the weekend is in sight! Please call our office to sign up. 715-284-4658
Dells Duck rides are still available on the Black River during the Karner Blue Buttlerfly Festival. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at Black River Realty Group, 133 Main Street, Black River Falls. First Duck leaves at 8:30am – 12 trips throughout the day. Last Duck leaves at 5:00PM. Loading takes place at the Jackson Co. Bank parking lot. For more information call Black River Realty Group at 284-8222
CURRENT EVENTS & INFORMATION
THE KARNER BLUE BUTTERFLY FESTIVAL: Saturday, July 12. The morning activities start out with the Karner Blue 5K, 10K, ˝ Marathon and Kids Race. Registration will be at 7am with the race beginning at 8am behind the Black River Area Chamber of Commerce office on 120 N Water St in BRF. Pre-registration can be completed by calling 1-800-404-4008, stopping in the Chamber office or visit www.blackrivercountry.net. A Pancake Breakfast will be served from 8-11 by the St. Joseph’s Patrons of Peace Youth Group at St. Joseph’s Church at the top of the hill. Kids Land will be located in the Field of Honor Park (next to the Black River Area Chamber of Commerce).The Ducks will be back and advance tickets can be purchased by calling Lenae at 715-284-8222.The Ducks, from Wisconsin Dells, will take you for an hour- long narrated ride on the upper Black River. The parade will begin at 1pm from the Black River Falls Senior High parking lot and will proceed down Main Street. Parade entries may call Deanne at The Consignment Shop at 7150-284-2203. Barb Kneiss of Main Street Scrapbooks & More is in charge of arts and crafts vendors that will be set up on Main Street from 9-4 selling their wares. Call Barb at 715-284-0391. The Food Court is being organized by Jeanette at Prochaska Carpet Service. Call her at 715-284-2922 for information. A “Turn of the Century” trolley will be making trips to the Karner Blue butterfly habitat sites with guides present on the trolley giving educational presentations. The Masonic Temple will be the location for the “Fine Arts & Fiber Exhibit” which will include all media on display, for sale and award purposes. Call Joanne at 715-284-5640 for entry and purchase information. The KB Butterfly Princess will be crowned at 11am, “Shady Glen” will perform at 2-5pm followed by music and games by WWIS from 5-7. “Studebaker 7” will be on stage at N 1st St. from 7-11 and the annual Chicken-Q dinner by Rooster Andy of LaCrosse will start serving at 4:30.
MILLER’S AUCTION CO. is having a Large Antique Auction this Sunday, July 13 at 9am. Lots of antiques, primitives, stoneware, toys and more. View the website at www.millersauctionco.com.
THE JACKSON COUNTY BEEF COOK-OUT will be on Saturday, July 12, at the JC Fairgrounds. Ribeye steak, sweet corn and ice cream is on the menu plus guests will be able to sample BBQ beef brisket – typical of the Texan style. There will be a Jail & Bail, stagecoach rides, kid’s coin scramble and music. Serving starts at 3:30 and runs until 9pm.
MAIN STREET SCRAPBOOKS & MORE is hosting a Lantow Photography Photo Event this weekend, July 11 & 12. In exchange for a $10 sitting fee you will receive a $10 gift certificate good towards the purchase of $30 or more at Main Street Scrapbooks & More. To schedule a sitting time stop by Main Street Scrapbooks & More or call at 284-0391.
BOLTON REFUGE JACKSON COUNTY OUTREACH is having a Fundraiser Yard Sale on Saturday, July 12 from 9-3 on the corner of S. 1st & Pierce Streets in Black River Falls.
New at D & T RENTAL CENTER: Pop-up Campers! They have a variety of pop-up campers for rent, both weekend rates or weekly rates. Stop in and see them at 108 N Water Street or call 284-9522. Discover Renting – Again & Again!
SADDLE MOUND TAP in Pray, new member of the Black River Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Muskie Fishing Hunt at Potter’s Flowage on July 19 starting at 7am. Cost is $50 per boat (2 people per boat). There will be cash prizes for 1st., 2nd and 3rd. places. Lunch will be provided at the flowage and there will be a steak dinner at Saddle Mound Tap. Pre-register by calling Bev at SADDLE MOUND TAP, 715-884-7355
RIVER HAVEN SALON & SPA Make Over Mania 2008 – For $110 you get a makeover that includes: consultation, haircut, color or perm, facial waxing & makeup application. Before & after photos will be taken and clients will vote on their favorite makeover contestant. July 15-July 31 - The winner will receive a $400 River Haven Gift Card! Call 284-4002 for additional details.
INVENTORS & ENTREPRENEURS CLUB sponsored by Western Dairyland will meet TODAY, Thursday, July 10 at Jackson Electric at N6868 CTH F in Black River Falls. Guest speaker will be Justine Rufus of the Community Development Financial Institution. No registration is required to attend and the club is open to anyone in Western Wisconsin.
FEDERATION COOPERATIVE is having their LP Summer Fill Discount Sale through July 31. Call & place your order today to save .10 per gallon if paid within 5 days after delivery! Federation Cooperative is offering limited amounts of Pre-Pay and Cap Gallons so act now to avoid energy costs during severe winter weather. 715-284-5354.
Kenney Clipner from the BLACK RIVER FALLS PRO CELLULAR, and formerly from Richland Center, is initiating fundraisers in our county to help the flood victims in the Richland/Crawford counties. If you remember this area was hit hard early last fall and again this month with record breaking rainfall. The flooding is much more widespread than last year and most of the areas have not recovered from last year’s floods. Kenny and Pro Cellular will be setting up drop-off points for non-perishable food items and new toiletries (such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, soap, etc.). Also, The Chamber of Commerce Information Booth at the Karner Blue Butterfly Festival in downtown Black River Falls on July 12 will be the location of monetary donations. All questions can be directed to Kenny at Pro Cellular at 715-284-0675 or just stop by Pro Cellular at 13 Main Street in downtown Black River Falls. If you have any other ideas as to how we can help our southern neighbors or if you would like to help in this effort please feel fee to call Kenny. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
BURNSTAD’S MARKET SHOWS THEIR SUPPORT: After witnessing first hand some of the worst flooding in the Midwest in fifteen years, Burnstad’s Market (Black River Falls, Tomah, Richland Center) has decided to do its part in supporting the people who were affected most, the people of Richland County. Starting Tuesday, July 8 and running through Thursday, July 10 Burnstad’s Market will be hosting a “Gold-n- Plump Chicken Truckload Sale” with .50 from every package sold being donated to the Richland County Flood Relief Fund. There will also be additional sale items plus each Burnstad’s Market will have a food drop off centers located by the Brat Barns outside the buildings for people to drop off non-perishable products. The American Red Cross will be holding brat and hot dog cook outs during these 3 days with all proceeds going to the Richland County Flood Relief Fund. The Burnstad Family has made it a personal goal to raise $10,000 between the three of their locations during this 3 day event so please stop by and help them exceed their goal!
JACKSON COUNTY’S BRIGHTEST STAR TALENT CONTEST entry forms are located in The Shopper and The Banner Journal. This year there will be 2 categories; 1. Lip-Sync, Comedy or Dance; 2. Vocal or Instrumental. Entries are taken on a first come basis as there are limited time slots. When all time slots are full sign-up will be closed. Sign up deadline is July 15. The Contest is Wednesday, July 30. This contest is sponsored by WWIS Radio in Black River Falls.
SCHOLZE ACE HOME CENTER is looking for vendors for the Community Farmers Market which is held every Saturday from 9-1 and Tuesdays from 3-6pm. Inquire inside at Scholze ACE Home Center on Cty Rd A in Black River Falls.
CONCERTS IN THE LUNDA PARK For July: 7pm
July 15 The Sanctuary Singers – a contemporary Christian Group. These folks have entertained all around our area with their talented blend of voices.
July 22 The Black River Area Community Band will have a wide variety of musical selections sure to please all ages.
July 29 The Falls Players will entertain with a Melodrama
LAKE ARBUTUS SPORTS BAR & GRILL AND RESORT in Hatfield is hosting the 6th Annual Arbutus Carp Contest sponsored by the Hatfield Sportsman Club on Saturday, July 19 from midnight – 4pm. Catch “Bugle Lips” (The Tagged Carp) and WIN $300.00. Tickets for contests and drawings are available at Lake Arbutus Sports Bar.
WESTERN DAIRYLAND is pleased to announce 7 Steps to Starting a Business will be held on Tuesday, July 29 from 6:30-9:30 at the Black River Area Chamber of Commerce conference room at 120 N Water St. This 3 hour session costs $25. Registration and payment by visiting www.successfulbusiness.org or register & pay at the Black River Area Chamber of Commerce at 120 N Water Street.
MOLLY’S RUDE AWAKENING, located on Hwy A, has both hot & cold drinks in a drive-up convenience and now Molly will deliver your favorite drink Monday thru Friday, 9am-11am.Almost Late for Work – call your order in ahead & it will be waiting for you at the window! Molly’s offers custom-blended espresso drinks, freshly brewed coffee, frozen coffees and MORE! Try their Maui Fruit Smoothies, Hot Chocolate, Chai tea and Iced Tea,and Italian Sodas. Join the latest rage and try the new blended Iced Coffee-Ice Rage Flavors: Caramel Latte, Lite Caramel, Heath Mocha, Mocha, No Sugar Added Mocha, Decaf Mocha, Kona Mocha, Java Chip & No sugar Added Vanilla. Muffin Mondays: get a free muffin with every 20oz. drink purchase on Mondays – choose from blueberry, banana nut, chocolate, chocolate chip and coffee cake! MRA will also cater any event you are planning with any of your favorite drinks. Call 715-284-JAVA (5282)
Now is the time to book your summer vacation in a “home away from home” right here in Hatfield! Here are two of our newest members:
OTHER NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS:
WOODS & MEADOWS HUNTING PRESERVE & SPORTING CLAYS late summer Sporting Clays Seague starting July 16 for 6 weeks. $15 per round. There will be a gun drawing, door prizes, lewis paybacks and picnic night. Go to www.woodsandmeadow.com or call 608-378-4223 Woods & Meadows is located at N4335 Potter Road in Warrens.
THE FIBER GARDEN LLC workshop & event schedule:
July 11-13: Weaving with instructor Susan Frame (registration required)
July 19: Spinners Color Day; Rainbow Dyeing (registration required)
August 15-17: Beginning Spinning (registration required)
September 13-14 Fall Open House! Outdoor café (weather permitting), cranberry-apple crisp with coffee or tea,
observe a weaving class in session and stock up on yarn which will be on sale!
THE BUNKHOUSE RETREAT ATV PARK & CAMPGROUND is looking for ATV & Truck Riders and Racers and people who want to have Fun! On July 12th they are hosting ATV Mud Bogs and ATV Grass Drags starting at noon until completed. There will be beverages, food and music. Also: July 26: Truck Mud Bogs starting at noon - $15 per truck; Karaoke at 8pm and camping is available. Call Tasha at (715)896-2517 or for camping call Steve at (715)964-2000. The Bunkhouse Retreat ATV Park & Campground is the home of the largest ATV Park- located right here in Jackson County between Merrillan & Humbird. Be sure to visit their website at www.bunkhouseretreat.com.
THUNDERBIRD VILLAGE FLEA MARKET AND CRAFT SHOW presents Annual Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet on August 2 in Hatfield. All makes and models are welcome. There is a $5 registration fee. Awards, food, music, vendor space. Call 608-989-2275 for more information.
4 SEASONS GAS STATION will be the location of Fresh Homegrown Vegetables on sale all summer long on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12noon-6pm and Saturday from 9-1. Chickens and hormone free, grass fed beef are also available by order twice a month.
The 35th Annual Melrose American Legion Post 439 CORN BROIL will be held on August 9 & 10. Saturday : noon- midnight and Sunday 11-5 at the Melrose Rod and Gun Club grounds located 4 miles S. of Melrose on Hwy 108. Free sweet corn – all you can eat, Penny Hunt both days at 2pm, free Horse Wagon rides, flea market, Car Show, music, charcoal chicken and more. For information call 1-608-272-3573 or 608-797-7095.
THREE BEARS LODGE in Warrens and the Wisconsin State Association of Cranberry Growers is hosting Gilbert Brown, former Green Bay Packer football player for a fun filled night where you can win hundreds of dollars in prizes! Play Deal or No Deal on August 13 starting at 6pm. All proceeds go to the Gilbert Brown Foundation and the Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center. Also, help fight Breast Cancer by putting a team together or come on your own to the Gilbert Brown Foundation 5K Fun Run/Walk Fundraiser on Saturday, August 30 at THREE BEARS LODGE in Warrens. Early Bird registration deadline is August 1. Call 608-378-2015 for more information.
BAREFOOT LANDING BREADS, located at Hwy 54 in Melrose (and a location in Winona) has bread baking classes that gives one the chance to create your “own class” to include TWO different breads from a large assortment of mouth watering choices. Artisan, Ethnic and Everyday breads are featured. There is nothing like homemade bread:
”No matter how they dress it up, upon the grocer’s shelf. No bread could ever be so good, as what you bake yourself. O wondrous smell! O crisp brown crust! O butter melting through! And best of all, the happy thought, that this was baked by you!”
Give Barefoot Landing a call (507)454-2567 to set up a day to make bread!
LAKE ARBUTUS SPORTS BAR & GRILL is now open 7 days a week at Noon! - Nitely specials – Live entertainment every weekend – stop out and check out the newly expanded dining room, sit outside on the deck and enjoy your meal with a cocktail or stroll down to the Tiki Bar.
THE LUNDA COMMUNITY CENTER is offering a senior exercise program on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10am. Membership is not required but a small fee is charged for the program. For more information, call the JC Dept of Health and Human Services Aging Unit at 284-4301, ext. 353 or 284-7010
Also at the Lunda Community Center:
July 14-17: Fun Camp (ages 6-8)
July 19: Kayaking at Lake Wazee
July 28-Aug. 1: Dry-Land Hockey Camp (Advance Squirt-Bantam)
NIGHTLY ACITIVITIES FOR CHILDREN & THE FAMILY
Tuesdays 7:30-9pm: (through July 8) Family Swim Night
Thursdays 7:30-9pm: (through July 10) Night Swim for ages 14-17;cost is $1
Fridays 6-8:45 (through Aug. 8): Friday Night Time Out – parents can drop off their kids (ages 8-12) while they enjoy a couple of hours to themselves. Cost is $1. Activities will be ping-pong, wall climbing, volleyball, basketball, etc.
Call Amanda at 715-284-7606 for more information.
THE HIXTON RUG SHACK - Hixton – is now open every Saturday. The store is also open by appointment only during the week. Contact Troy at Black River Furniture Outlet 284-4003. Hours may be expanded as demand warrants. Just arrived – over 100 remnants of mostly beiges and solid colors. Sizes range from 2’ X 6’ to 12’ X18’. Our focus is to provide remnants on demand for the basements, spare rooms, cabins, rentals, etc in the greater Black River Falls area; we are not, however, a “wall to wall” carpet store. Along with the remnants, we bought probably 500 rugs or more ranging from door mats to very nice 5’ X 8” and 8’ X 10’ Mohawk and Shaw contemporary, transitional and traditional heat set area rugs.
SKYLINE GOLF COURSE has Girls Night Out every Wednesday: Happy Hour Drink Prices from noon-10pm and special entrees and special drinks plus Skyline’s Full Menu! The Skyline is located on Golf Rd and N. 11th Street in Black River Falls. And don’t forget Buck A Burger Night every Thursday!
RIVER COUNTRY FITNESS has a special of 3 months membership for $99. This will include Aerobics, Middle Eastern Dance, Yoga, Senior Classes, Tai Chi, Kung Fun, Kick Boxing classes held weekly. Sign up by calling 715-284-7010 or stop in at River Country Fitness at N7335 US Hwy 12/27.
BLACK RIVER FALLS CURVES invites you to join now and get the rest of the summer on them. Curves will not charge you membership dues until September 5, 08! You will look and feel great this summer and long after! Contact Curves for more details at 715-284-3993.
QUICKCASH LOANS, LLC has moved from S. Roosevelt Rd to 502 N. Water Street (next to Holiday) in BRF. They boast the lowest fees in town and they will now have convenient Drive-Thru service to better serve the customers! Hours are 10-6 Monday through Friday and Saturday 9:30-1:30.
Dining & Entertainment in the Jackson County area:
RE-PETES SALOON & GRILL: all you can eat Friday Night Fish for $8.50 and lunch and nightly specials daily. Happy Hour all Day Saturday and Sunday.
CLUB 95 in Hixton: “The Greatest” Friday Nite Buffet; nightly specials with Prime Rib as the special for Wednesday night.
THE FIRST & LAST CHANCE: enjoy a drink at their outside gazebo, pool, darts 5TV’s and Happy Hour Tuesday through Friday from 3-6pm; domestic & rail drinks for $1.75. Daily food specials.
CASTLE HILL SUPPER CLUB; Prime Rib Night is on Thursdays: All-You-Can Eat! This is for a limited time so make your reservations today!
SKYLINE GOLF COURSE will be hosting local jazz artists, Duane and Margie Fait as they team up with pianist
Larry Price, percussionist Rich MacDonald and bassist Eric Graham on July 20 and August 24 from 4-8pm. The
venue will feature a variety of standards, bebop, classics and original compositions for your dancing & listening
pleasure. Come early and golf, then enjoy dinner and music. This event is co-sponsored by BR Arts Alliance.
DEL BEAN COFFEE and CHEESE: now serves beer, burgers & brats along with their specialty coffee drinks, smoothies and ice cream. Del Bean’s is located on Oasis Road near Arrowhead Lodge.
DEE DEE’S DINER in Northfield features daily specials & Friday Night Fish Fry. They are open M-F 6:30am-1:30pm; Fri. 4:30-8pm; Sat. & Sun. 8am-1:30.
THE BUNKHOUSE SALOON & GRILL: between Merrillan and Humbird- Everyday! 12 oz. tap for $1.25.Saturday, July 12 features entertainment by “Second Wind”
Beaver Creek Reserve presents Nature Programs in the Parks at Black River State Forest (at Castle Mound shelter):
July 19, 10am: Interpretive Hike
August 2, 10am: Nature Crafts for Kids
August 16, 8am: Bird Banding
August 30, 1pm: Bears
For more information contact the DNR at 715-284-4103 or Beaver Creek Reserve at www.beavercreekreserve.org
WOODS & MEADOW HUNTING PRESERVE & SPORTING CLAYS
Saturday, July 12: 6th Annual W & M Small Gauge Registered Pheasant Challenge, 3 different sub-gauge courses/100 Target NSCA Shoot
Wednesday, July 16: 6 Week Fall League
Saturday, July 19: 100 Open Side-by-Side Fun Shoot
Saturday, August 23: 50 Target Stan Plis Shoot & Duck Flurry; 100 Target Reg.
Sunday, September 28: Course Closed for Shooting.
Go to www.woodsandmeadow.com or call 608-378-4223. Woods & Meadow is located at N4335 Potter Road, Warrens, WI.
Fall Extravaganza, Saturday, July 26 from 12-3pm at 1118 Buena Vista Drive in Black River Falls. Preview the new fall and holiday products including PartyLite candles, Lia Sophia jewelry and Pampered Chef cooking supplies. Door Prizes, Specials, and Refreshments available to all guests in attendance. PartyLite Cash and Carry items available. Shop online at www.partylite.biz/steltnic.
Hats Off for Hospice is coming September 12 and 13. The show is a fund-raiser for hospice and the public is invited to be a part of the show in a variety of ways. Call Terri Boardman at the hospital at (715)284-1392 for more information.
SAND CREEK BREWING CO. The Sand Creek Brewing Co. has tours every Friday at 3pm and tours between noon and 4pm on Saturdays from May through October.
KEITH CORMICAN OF WAZEE SPORTS CENTER LLC has been busy over the winter. He traveled to Costa Mesa, CA and spent 7 long, hard days achieving the Instructor Trainer rating for SDI, TDI, and ERDI. The adventure added 29 more courses for WAZEE SPORTS CENTER to offer his customers. Here is a listing of opportunities:
October 3-5: ERDI Training (Public Safety Divers)
July 12, 13, Aug 2, 3, Sep 6, 7: Open Water I (classroom/pool)
Aug. 15-17: TDI -Advanced Nitrox and Deco Procedures
July 26, 27, Aug 16, 17 Sep 27, 28: Open Water II (check out dives at the Lake)
Aug. 3: Solo Diver one day course.
July 15, 22: Open Water I – evening class
July 11-13 and Oct. 10-12: Advanced Trimix
July 19, 20, Aug 23, 24: Advanced Open Water
Aug 7-10: GUE Fundamentals
Aug 30, 31, Sep 1: Rescue Diver (classroom/diving)
Sep 20, 21: Deep Diver Certification
Also, Lake Wazee is working on naming all of their Dive Access Sites. Currently there are 5 Dive Sites (plus plans are for another dive access) that need names. Maps and street signs will be added to all of the roads that lead to the access points. If you would like to suggest names for consideration please send them to Keith at scuba@wazeesports.com
For more details, check out their website: www.wazeesports.com
THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY 20th Annual Finish Line of Jackson County is taking place on August 9. Pledge and registration forms are available at The Chamber office here in Black River Falls. Volunteers and participants are encouraged to attend the Captain Rountable at the Jackson County Bank on July 7 from 5-6pm. Call Amanda at 1-877-423-9122 for more information.
TURTLE POND PARK in Alma Center will have their Dedication Ceremony on Sunday, August 10 at 4pm. The park is located on Hwy 95 and the Community Park was developed by The Alma Center Improvement Club. Join in for music, refreshments and fellowship…and bring your lawn chair.
Rhythm of the River Chorus - Do you like to sing? If you have the ability to carry a tune, we can teach you the rest; come join us, an organization of women devoted to the joy of singing a cappella four-part harmony. They sing for friendship, sing for health and sing for joy! They practice weekly on Thursday evenings at 7pm at the United Methodist Church in BRF. Please contact Lois at 715-333-2901 for more information or check out their website at www.rhythmoftheriver.com
MISS JACKSON COUNTY APPLICATIONS are due July 11. Applications can be obtained from Jackson County Fair Books or by stopping at Dale’s Refrigeration & Heating, 25 North Second Street, Black River Falls. Mail to: Miss Jackson County, P.O. Box 12, Black River Falls, WI 54615. They must be postmarked by July 11 to be accepted. For more information call Jill at Dale’s Refrigeration, (715) 284-5931.
FRIENDS OF THE BLACK RIVER will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 23rd at 7:00 pm in the Community room of CCU in Black River Falls. Featured will be local artist and film maker, Steve Firkins with his documentary ”Down the Green River” filmed in Utah and preview footage from his upcoming film, “Down the Black River.”
Castle Mound Campground Shelter will be the location of the Women in the Outdoors workshop on Saturday, August 23 from 8:15-4:30 on Hwy 12 East in Black River Falls. Cost is $40 which will include membership, meals, materials, etc. Pre-registration deadline is Friday, August 15. Course offerings to choose from include Map & Compass, Backpack & Hiking, GPS/Geocaching, First Aid for the Outdoors Woman, Alpacas, Disc Golf, Archery, Snorkeling, Fly Tying, Fly Fishing, Kayak 1 & 2. Contact Von Liebzeit for registration information: 715-238-7419.
Help the
Merrillan Lions Club celebrate their 34th
Labor Day on Sunday, August 31 at Gile Park. The activities will begin at noon
with a parade on Main
Street followed by a Horseshoe Tournament at 1pm and
at 2pm the Kiddie Tractor Pull will take place (registration at 1:30). “Shady
Glen” will provide music from 2-6pm, Cake judging & Auction at 3pm, Money
Scramble for Kids at 4pm, dancing to ‘Silver Express” from 7-11, 10pm Raffle
Drawing for Large Prizes and fireworks at dusk. There will be food and
refreshments all day along with bingo and a co-ed softball
tournament.
THE HOT SPOT announces tanning specials: 2 month unlimited for $65.00 with the 3rd month FREE; 3 months unlimited for $85.00 with the 4th month FREE—10 or 20 minute beds.
HATFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE now has a new phone number you can contact for information from 9am to 9pm – 715-429-0913.
JACKSON COUNTY FAIR – July 30-August 3. Gate admission starts Wednesday, July 30th at Noon – Daily Gate: $2.00; Childred 8-13 years $1.00; 7 & under FREE – Season button - $7.00 if purchased by July 30 - $8.00 on July 31.
Tuesday – Jul 29 –
7:30 pm – Miss Jackson County Coronation Program – Lunda Theater
Wednesday – Jul 30 –
1:00 pm – Dog Obedience/Showmanship – Arena
6:00 pm – Dog Agility Show – Arena
6:30-8:30 pm – Touch-A-Truck – Grandstand Area
7:30 pm – Muriel Unveiling
7:30 pm – Jackson Co. Brightest Stars Talent Contest – Grandstand; Adults & kids over 12 - $1.00; Children 11 & under – Bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to the local food pantry.
Thursday – Jul 31 –
10:30 am – Entries Deadline
11:00 am – Judging Begins
7:30 pm – Joe Feaster – Wild West Rodeo – Open Grandstand, Adults $10, kids 8 & under $5 – FREE GATE ADMISSION WITH SHOW OF RODEO TICKET. REMAX saddle giveaway.
Friday – Aug 1 –
8:30 am – Judging Begins
5:30 pm – Special Needs Rodeo
6:30 pm – Horse Drill Team Performance
7:30 pm - Joe Feaster – Wild West Rodeo – Open Grandstand, Adults $10, kids 8 & under $5 – FREE GATE ADMISSION WITH SHOW OF RODEO TICKET. REMAX saddle giveaway.
Saturday – Aug 2 –
8:30 am – Judging Begins
9:00 am – Draft Horse Hitch
11:00 am – Antique Tractor Pull, Antique Machinery Show & Threshing – Grandstand
12 Noon – Best Rhubarb Dessert Contest – Sponsored by Moe Hardware
2:30 pm – Registration for Pedal Pull – Arena
3:00 pm – Pedal Pull – Arena
Horse Pull
6:00 pm – Horse Project “Earn-a-Horse” Award Ceremony
6:15 pm – Horse Drill Team Performance
7:00 pm – Tractor Pull – Grandstand, Adults $10, kids 8 & under $5
§ Dairy Basket Silent Auction Begins – Arena
7:30 pm – Junior Livestock Meat Animal Sale – Arena
Sunday – Aug 3 –
8:30 am – Horse Drill Team Performance
9:00 am – Open Gymkhana Horse Show & Silent Auction
12:30 pm – Demolition Derby – Grandstand
2:00 pm – 4-H Clothing Review – Youth Building
3:00 pm – Herdsmanship Awards
3:30 pm – Parade of Champions
4:30 pm – Exhibits Released
Wenzel’s Amusement will be the Carnival! Wristband Special – A wristband is $14.00 – Thurs & Fri – 1-5pm
Sat. & Sun. Noon – 4pm
In the Beer Garden
Thursday Nite – “Red Line Outlaw Band”
Fri & Sat Afternoon – “Accoustic Guitars”
Fri Nite – “Red Line Outlaw Band”
Sat. Nite – “Sage”
2008
Calendar
JULY
15 Concert in the Lunda Park, 7pm: Sanctuary Singers, contemporary Christian group
17 Wazee Riders Game Show; 5:30 JC Fair Arena Hwy 54W in BRF
18 Jackson County Youth Theater Company, “Godspell Jr” performed at the Lunda Community Park Bandshell; time TBA
19 Muskie Fishing Hunt sponsored by Saddle Mound Tap in Pray; 7am; Pre-reg: Bev 715-884-7355; $50 per boat (2 per boat) at Potter’s Flowage; cash prizes, lunch provided, Steak Dinner at Saddle Mound Tap.
19 Jackson County Youth Theater Company, “Godspell Jr” performed at the Lunda Community Park Bandshell; time TBA
19 Woods & Meadow Sporting Clays 608-378-4223 – 100 Open side-by-side Fun shoot
19 Hatfield Sportsman’s Club 6th Annual Arbutus Carp Contest; midnight -4pm. Held at Lake Arbutus Sports Bar & Grill.
19 Melrose Field Days Picnic
19 “Interpretive Hike” Nature Programs in the Parks at BR State Forest (Castle Mound) at 10am (715)284-4103
20 Skyline Golf Course Jazz concert & dance; 4-8pm;715-284-2613
21-25 City of BRF Brush Pick-up
22 Concert in the Lunda Park, 7pm: Black River Area Community Band
23 Friends of the Black River meeting 7pm CCU; speaker Steve Firkins
24 Wazee Riders Game Show; 5:30 JC Fair Arena Hwy 54W in BRF
25-27 Midwest Regionals for Barefoot Skiing at Blue Moo Lake in Alma Center – www.cowzrus.net
26 Fall Extravaganza from 12-3 at 1118 Buena Vista Dr. Party Lite candles, Lia Sophia jewelry, Pampered Chef cooking supplies.
26 Truck Mud Bogs – Bunkhouse – Merrillan – noon til dark, $15 per truck; food, beverages, karaoke, camping available call 715-964-2000
29 Miss Jackson County Coronation; 7:30 in Lunda Theater in BRF
29 Concert in the Lunda Park, 7pm: Falls Players Melodrama
30-8/3 Jackson County Fair – Jackson County Fairgrounds – Black River Falls
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7/30-3 Jackson County Fair – Jackson County Fairgrounds – Black River Falls
2-3 Thunderbird Village Flea Market, Craft, Car & Motorcycle Show in Hatfield. Call 608-989-2275
2 “Nature Crafts for Kids” Nature Program in the Parks at BR State Forest (Castle Mound) at 10am (715)284-4103
2 WI Cranberry Discovery Center in Warrens, “Cooking with Cranberries; 10-11:30am; call 608-378-4878
4 Scholze Ace Home Center – Men’s Night 6:30-8:30
5 Concert in the Lunda Park, 7pm: Pat Carlson & Mike Congdon, Folk & Country Singers
9 First & Last Chance LLC Annual Feed.
7-10 The High Ground in Neillsville 24th Annual Bicycle Tour at noon; call 715-743-4224
9 American Cancer Society’s Finish Line of Jackson County. Call Lori at 715-284-8082; pledge & registration forms available at The Chamber on 120 N Water St. in BRF
9-10 Melrose American Legion Post 439 Corn Broil: 4miles S of Melrose on Hwy 108. Games, food, car show, flea market, dancing, music, penny hunt, and more.
9-10 York/Northfield Rodeo in York; call 715-984-2248
10 Turtle Pond Park – Alma Center - Celebration & Dedication @ 4:00pm
12 Concert in the Lunda Park, 7pm: TBA
13 Gilbert Brown & WI State Association of Cranberry Growers play Deal or No Deal at Three Bears Resort in Warrens; 6pm. Call 608-378-2015
15-16 The High Ground in Neillsville 8th Annual Ride to Remember Motorcycle Rally; call 715-743-4224
16 Millston Field Days Celebration
16 “Bird Banding” Nature Programs in the Parks at BR State Forest (Castle Mound shelter) at 8am (715)284-4103
16 Barefoot National Championships at Blue Moo in Alma Center 10am; $5 advance $10 at the door – 715-964-2227 or visit www.cowzrus.net
17 9am Jackson County Trail Riders Clean-Up Days; me