A Marathon County eNewsletter
United Way RSVP of Marathon County is a FREE program that helps adults 55+ easily connect with the right volunteer opportunity. RSVP members can choose from volunteer placements at nearly 40 nonprofit agencies across Marathon County on a schedule that fits their lifestyle and interests. (Click the title for details…)
Take a visual tour of some of the highlights of this year’s 4-H exhibits at the 150th Wisconsin Valley Fair. A whopping 725 youth displayed over 11,000 exhibits at Marathon Park that they worked on throughout the year. Marathon County can send 35 projects from this year’s county fair to compete at the 2019 Wisconsin State Fair in West Allis, WI. (Click the title for details…)
Learn about familiar (and new) kayak and boat launches, fishing piers, and boat/trailer storage facilities in and around the area — all maintained by the Wausau & Marathon County Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department. See how Marathon County helps get you ON THE WATER! (Click the title for details…)
The 2nd annual Central Wisconsin Book Festival will offer nearly 20 events over 4 days: September 27–30, 2018. And it’s all FREE! (Click the title for details…)
As University of Wisconsin–Marathon County transitions to become UW-Stevens Point at Wausau, it brings along new opportunities for students to earn baccalaureate and graduate degrees and to provide the region with broadened options for lifetime learning and professional development. (Click the title for details…)
Dr. Kelly Kapitz shares how a unique collaboration between Marshfield Clinic, Marathon County, and 10 area school districts will make a dedicated physician available to provide support to school nurses. (Click the title for details…)
Local farmers’ markets are growing to become “events” in and of themselves. Why not give a new market a try before the season ends! In Marathon County, you can enjoy a variety of offerings — try a different farmers’ market each day of the week (except Monday). Get the scoop and schedules . . . (Click the title to read more…)
Vaping (inhaling a vaporized e-liquid) is often thought to be a safe alternative to smoking traditional cigarettes. But limited federal oversight makes it difficult to know the true dangers of vaping devices. What’s worse, the misconception that vaping is “safe” may be increasing smoking behaviors in adults and youth. Get the facts on vaping so you can better understand this nicotine-based trend gaining ground in Marathon County. (Click the title to read more…)
After County Board Supervisor Katie Rosenberg spent a day on the farm of fellow Board Supervisor Richard Gumz, she gleaned 4 tips he taught her for embracing both public and farm life. Take a visual tour on a beautiful August day in Holton, Wisconsin, as you go behind the scenes of the Gumz family farm and get a glimpse into who Richard Gumz is — outside of the County Board meeting room. (Click the title to read more…)
The Eau Pleine Partnership for Integrated Conservation (EPPIC) is an up-and-coming community partnership based in Western Marathon County with the goal of promoting beneficial soil and water conservation practices to landowners — whether they are farmers, shoreland owners, or suburban homeowners — to create more environmentally resilient communities in Marathon County. (Click the title for details.)
