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DESTINATION UNKNOWN REALTY: Find your piece of paradise with www.destinationunknownrealty.com Owner/broker Dennis Guenther will keep your best interests in mind by offering you a service whereby he is employed by you to locate property and negotiate on your behalf. This process works well for buyers needing representation and those who do not have the required time to personally locate and research candidate properties. For more information call Dennis 715-896-0154. Let Destination Unknown Realty, LLC, guide your real estate adventure!

MIDNIGHT ENTERTAINMENT, one of the Black River Area Chamber's newest members, is offering a discount of 25% off if you book this DJ service by March 30. Dave Mahlum, DJ, specializes in weddings, proms/homecomings birthdays, anniversaries, community events, bar events, company parties and more. Give him a call at 715-299-3200.

THE HEALTH, WELLNESS & SAFETY FAIR is tentatively scheduled for September 20, 2012 and you are invited as a community/business member to join the planning committee. The next scheduled meeting in Black Memorial Hospital's Dorothy Halvorson Conference Room is TODAY, Thursday, January 26 from 1-2pm. We want area businesses and schools to benefit as they promote health to their employees and students (free of charge). The fair will have informational booths, screenings, some educational sessions and whatever else we can come up with that will be informative, motivational and fun. If you are unable to participate and would like to provide some input please email Liz at LundL@brmh.net.

HIRING OUR HEROES EVENT: Area Chamber of Commerce and other key organizations in Western Wisconsin are partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to promote this event in a nationwide effort to help veterans and their spouses find employment. This event will be a one-of-a-kind FREE hiring fair for both employers and job seekers. We are looking for area business to sponsor this event to support area veterans! Sponsorship Opportunities include $1000 or $300. This event will be held on March 27 (10am-3pm) at the Eau Claire/Western Wisconsin National Guard Armory (next to Chippewa Valley Airport), 1730 North Lane, Eau Claire. Call Brett Giboy at 715-858-0616 for more information. Sponsorship forms are available at the Black River Area Chamber of Commerce. 715-284-4658.

JACKSON COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY Fundraiser: 2012 Calendar with sponsors pets' pictures for a donation (suggested gift of $10). These calendars are available at the Animal Shelter, K-9 Country Lodge, The Merchant General Store or any Jackson County Humane Society Board Member (Liz Lund is one!) Please support your local Animal Shelter who depends on community support to help feed and care for the shelter animals and also keep the unwanted pet population down by promoting spay/neuter programs.

BLACK RIVER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OB DEPARTMENT offers NEW Weekend Childbirth Education Series: Two day weekend series on Friday 6:30-9pm and Saturday 1am-1pm the second weekend of February, April, June, August, October and December. Register by calling 715-284-1329. Classes will be held at BRMH in the Dorothy Halvorson Conference Room. Visit www.brmh.net for more information.

STRENGTHENING FAMILIES Program: Who-parents or caregivers and their youth ages 3-10. What-consists of 14 sessions with a free meal before or during each session. When-Tuesdays (5-7:30pm), February 7-May 8. Where-Jackson County Dept. of Health & Human Services on Hwy 54W in Black River Falls. No cost to attend and we have many family incentives for attending. Child care provided upon request.
Sponsored by J.C. DHHS, J.C. UW-Extension & Together For Jackson County Kids. Call Luane at 715-284-4257.

MOLLY'S RUDE AWAKENING is looking for a new part-time crew member! MUST be 18 or older and able to work nights and weekends. Stop in for an application or for more information call 715-284-5282.

U.S. CELLULAR is now hiring in Black River Falls for a Retail Wireless Consultant. Apply for this opportunity at http://uscellular.jobs.

COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR SALE: building is 8500 sq.ft with two out buildings, and a generous blacktop parking lot on 2.56 acres. This building is located on Hwy 12, 27, 1 mile off I-94 (N7077 Hwy 12, Black River Falls). Approximately 80% rented and income producing. For details phone 715-299-5179. (The owner would like to retire).

THE HIGHGROUND Learning Center Exhibits for January and February: Honoring Service Animals & Handlers, 10am-5pm. W7031 Ridge Rd, Neillsville. Call 715-743-4224. 

BLACK RIVER FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT has many interesting and informative articles about happenings in the schools. Connect to their website: www.brf.org and enjoy both pictures and articles on all levels of education. The next community playgroup is January 27 from 10:30am-12pm at the Black River Falls Public Library. These are opportunities for children and parents to connect with other students and parents. 

WISCONSIN CRANBERRY DISCOVERY CENTER has now switched to winter hours. The WCDC is open Monday-Sat. from 10am-4pm through December 30. From January 1-April 30 the Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center is open only for special events or by appointment. Call 608-3784878.

This Week's Events

1.28-WOODLAND RIDERS Radar Run on Lake Lee in Millston. Registration at 8am and runs begin at 9am. Last run at 3pm. $15 for 3 runs. ATV's and Motorcycles welcome! Children's classes, vintage classes. Trophys awarded at 5:30pm at Rider Inn in Millston. Food & beverages available at Lake Lee. Silent Auction & bake sale starting at 2pm at Rider Inn with last bid taken at 5pm. Door prizes! Come & join in the fun to support your local snowmobile club and trail system! Visit www.woodland-riders.com or woodlandriders@hotmail.com for more information.

1.29-FRIENDS OF THE BLACK RIVER Snowshoe Hike beginning at the east side of the Cty Hwy K bridge near Hatfield at 12:30pm. Call Jeff at 715-284-4117. Public welcome.

1.30-JACKSON COUNTY TAVERN LEAGUE'S HOLIDAY PARTY at Club 95 in Hixton. Doors open at 5pm, 3-meat Buffet Dinner at 6pm with Silent Auction, Guest Speakers and Entertainment by "Dueling Pianos". $25 per person. For tickets contact any Jackson County Tavern League Member Tavern or call Jennifer at 715-299-0622.

Next Week's Events

2.3-BRUCE MOUND Family Fun Night from 5-10pm. Directions to Bruce Mound from Black River Falls-go N. on 12/27 to Merrillan and turn East onto Hwy 95 for 3 miles.  Turn onto Bruce Mound Ave. Call 715-743-2296 during operating hours for snow conditions.

2.4-CROSS COUNTRY SKI LESSONS-Free Clinic from noon-3pm at Marty's Cabin in the Black River State Forest. Go east on I-94 to Millston, turn L. onto Hwy O for 4 miles. Turn L. onto Smrekar Road & go 1 mile to the parking lot and Marty's Cabin. Pre-register by calling Dave at 608-372-6901. Bring your own ski equipment. Rental equipment may be available but you must call ahead to rent. This instruction is the same day as the Candlelight Ski which is from 6-9pm at Marty's Cabin. Come & spend the whole day skiing. Sponsored by the Black River Forest Trail Foundation & the Black River State Forest.

2.4-BLACK RIVER STATE FOREST Candlelight Ski/Hike/Snowshoe from 6-9. Smrekar Parking Lot off Hwy O, 4 miles east of Millston. Food will be sold, heated shelter & large bonfire are provided. Raffle will be held with prizes. Sponsored by the Black River State Forest and the Black River Forest Trail Foundation. For more information call 715-284-4103 or Foundation at 608-372-6901. Event will be held with or without snow.

2.7-MIDWEST HEARING CENTER Free Hearing Testing at the Black River Area Chamber conference room on 120 N. Water Street in BRF. (9-4 walk-ins or appointments; after 4pm appointments only). Call for an appointment: 608-269-7070 or 800-781-2836.

2.7-STRENGTHENING FAMILIES PROGRAM starts today from 5-7pm; 14 sessions with a free meal before or during each session. More information under Special Announcements.

2.8-BLACK RIVER AREA SAFETY COUNCIL 4-Hour Defensive Driving Class from 5:30-9:30pm at Black River Memorial Hospital Conference Room. $50 includes materials, evening meal, beverages and certificate of attendance. Registration forms are available at Allied Health, BRF Fire Dept., Atlas Resin Propants, Ho-Chunk Nation, Badger Mining Corp., BR Memorial Hospital, Jackson Electric Cooperative, County of Jackson, Greenleaf Trucking, Osprey Industries, Lunda Construction, ClearView Realty.

2.8-FRIENDS OF THE BLACK RIVER Meeting at 6:30pm at Co-op Credit Union Community Room in Black River Falls. Randy Poelma, biologist from the Ho-Chunk Nation will be the presenter. Public is welcome.

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