1 Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area: N791 Bruce Mound Ave., Merrillan. Open 10 a.m. 715-743-2296.
1 Honoring Service Animals & Handlers: The Highground Learning Center, W7031 Ridge Road, Neillsville. Daily throughout January 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 715-743-4224. www.thehighground.org
3 Membership Meeting: 1897 Clark County Jail Museum, 215 E. Fifth St., Neillsville. 7 p.m. 715-743-6234.
6 Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area: N791 Bruce Mound Ave., Merrillan. Open 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. 715-743-2296.
7 Youth League Starts: Strike Time Lanes, 11 S. Grand Ave., Neillsville. 715-743-2710. www.striketimelanes.com
7 Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area: N791 Bruce Mound Ave., Merrillan. Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 715-743-2296.
8 Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area: N791 Bruce Mound Ave., Merrillan. Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 715-743-2296.
11 Clark County Red Cross Blood Drive: Abbotsford High School, 510 West Hemlock St., Abbotsford. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
13 Radar Run: Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area, N791 Bruce Mound Ave., Merrillan. Open 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. 715-743-2296.
14 Blue Steel Band: Strike Time Lanes, 11 S. Grand Ave., Neillsville. 9 p.m. to Close. 715-743-2710. www.striketimelanes.com
14 Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area: N791 Bruce Mound Ave., Merrillan. Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 715-743-2296.
15 Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area: N791 Bruce Mound Ave., Merrillan. Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 715-743-2296.
16 Clark County Red Cross Blood Drive: American Legion Post 73, 6 Boon Blvd., Neillsville. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. 715-743-3859.
17 Granton Family Fitness Night: Granton School District, 217 N. Main St., Granton. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. A healthy supper will be served. Staff from Memorial Medical Center and Marshfield Clinic will speak on fitness topics. Please register for meal planning purposes. 715-238-7292.
20 Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area: N791 Bruce Mound Ave., Merrillan. Open 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. 715-743-2296.
21 Maple Syrup Convention: American Legion Post 73, 6 Boon Blvd., Neillsville. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 715-743-3859.
21 Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area: N791 Bruce Mound Ave., Merrillan. Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 715-743-2296.
22 Top 48 Scratch Tourney: Strike Time Lanes, 11 S. Grand Ave., Neillsville. Registration – 11 a.m. Starts – Noon. Registration recommended. 715-743-2710. www.striketimelanes.com
22 Community-Wide Event Planning Session: Tufts Mansion, 26 Hewett St., Neillsville. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Everyone welcome. Bring your own beverages. RSVP for space planning purposes. 715-743-6444.
22 Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area: N791 Bruce Mound Ave., Merrillan. Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 715-743-2296.
27 Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area: N791 Bruce Mound Ave., Merrillan. Open 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. 715-743-2296.
28 Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area: N791 Bruce Mound Ave., Merrillan. Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 715-743-2296.
28-29 Sons of the American Legion Gun Show: American Legion Post 73, 6 Boon Blvd., Neillsville. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 715-743-3859.
29 9 Pin Tap Tourney : Strike Time Lanes, 11 S. Grand Ave., Neillsville. Registration – 11 a.m. Starts – Noon. Registration recommended. Benefit for Vickie Mallory. 715-743-2710. www.striketimelanes.com
29 Tea at Tufts: Tufts Mansion, 26 Hewett St., Neillsville. Two seatings at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Theme: English Elegance. Prepaid reservations required. $20 per person. 715-743-3346. www.tuftsmansion.com
29 Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area: N791 Bruce Mound Ave., Merrillan. Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 715-743-2296.
31 Spring 2012 Level 1 Master Gardener Program: Clark County Courthouse Auditorium, 517 Court St., Neillsville. 6 p.m. Participants must register by January 10th. $50 materials fee. 715-743-5121.
FEBRUARY 2012
3 Family Fun Night: Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area. N791 Bruce Mound Ave., Merrillan. Open 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. 715-743-2296.
4 Chamber Recognition Banquet: Wildcat Inn, W8270 County Hwy. B, Neillsville. 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Social Hour. 6:30 p.m. Dinner. 7:45 p.m. Awards Program. Public welcome. $18 per person. Prepaid reservations required. 715-743-6444.
4 Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area: N791 Bruce Mound Ave., Merrillan. Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 715-743-2296.
5 Friends of St. John’s Pancake Feed: St. John’s Lutheran School. 805 W. Fifth St., Neillsville. 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Regular and potato pancakes, sausage, applesauce, cheese, bars, orange juice, coffee, and milk.
5 Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area: N791 Bruce Mound Ave., Merrillan. Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 715-743-2296.
7 Membership Meeting: 1897 Clark County Jail Museum, 215 E. Fifth St., Neillsville. 7 p.m. 715-743-6234.
10 Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area: N791 Bruce Mound Ave., Merrillan. Open 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. 715-743-2296.
11 Younger Brother Band: Strike Time Lanes, 11 S. Grand Ave., Neillsville. 9 p.m. to close. 715-743-2710. www.striketimelanes.com
11 Serving Those Who Served Your Country Dinner & Auction: American Legion Post 73, 6 Boon Blvd., Neillsville. Social Hour 5-6 p.m. Dinner & Auction 6-8 p.m. $15/person. 715-743-3859.
11 King of the Mound Race: Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area. N791 Bruce Mound Ave., Merrillan. Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 715-743-2296.
12 Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area: N791 Bruce Mound Ave., Merrillan. Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 715-743-2296.
17 Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area: N791 Bruce Mound Ave., Merrillan. Open 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. 715-743-2296.
18 Scotch Doubles Tournament – Child Abuse Benefit: Strike Time Lanes, 11 S. Grand Ave., Neillsville. Noon - 6 p.m.. 715-743-2710. www.striketimelanes.com
18 Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area: N791 Bruce Mound Ave., Merrillan. Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 715-743-2296.
19 Bridal Fair: American Legion Post 73, 6 Boon Blvd., Neillsville. 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. 715-743-3859.
19 Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area: N791 Bruce Mound Ave., Merrillan. Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 715-743-2296.
21 Chamber Business After Five: Captain’s Cove in Strike Time Lanes, 11 S. Grand Ave., Neillsville. 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. The public is welcome! 715-743-6444.
21 Clark County American Red Cross Blood Drive: Thorp Fire Hall, 300 West Prospect St., Thorp. Noon – 6 p.m.
24-26 Neillsville Winter Carnival: Mon., 2/20 through Thurs., 2/23 - Gold Medallion Search and Build a Snowless Snowman Contest; Throughout the weekend - special prices on Bruce Mound lift tickets, and a flat screen TV raffle; Friday evening - Variety & Comedy Show in the High School Auditorium; Saturday – Polar Bear Plunge, Co-Ed Volleyball, Cribbage Tourney, Dart Tourney, Women’s Pool Tourney, One-on-One Family History Research, and a Knitting Class; Saturday evening – Hypnotist in the High School Auditorium; Sunday – Pancake Breakfast, Big Hairy Deal event to benefit Locks of Love and the Alopecia Areata Foundation, Dirty Clubs Tourney, Men’s Pool Tourney, Family Open Swim, Sheepshead Card Tourney, Trophy Trap Shoot, and Squirt Hockey vs. Viroqua. Call the Chamber for event details 715-743-6444.
24 Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area: N791 Bruce Mound Ave., Merrillan. Open 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. 715-743-2296.
24 Clark County American Red Cross Blood Drive: Greenwood High School Cafetorium, 306 West Central Ave., Greenwood. 12:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
25 Friends of the Highground Dinner: 5 p.m. Location TBD. Contact the Highground for details 715-743-4224. www.thehighground.org
25 Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area: N791 Bruce Mound Ave., Merrillan. Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 715-743-2296.
26 Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area: N791 Bruce Mound Ave., Merrillan. Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 715-743-2296.
27 Clark County American Red Cross Blood Drive: Granton High School Small Gym, 217 N. Main St., Granton. Noon – 5:00 p.m.
28 Alcohol and Drug Abuse Issues and Our Kids: Neillsville High School. 401 Center St., Neillsville. 5 p.m. meal in the Commons. 5:30 p.m. adult presentation in the Auditorium. Featuring Sue Nowak, AODA Prevention Specialist. Free child care provided to attendees. Registration deadline February 24th. To register, contact Sara Gronski 715-743-5121.MARCH 2012
3 Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area: N791 Bruce Mound Ave., Merrillan. Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 715-743-2296.
4 Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area: N791 Bruce Mound Ave., Merrillan. Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 715-743-2296.
6 American Red Cross Blood Drive: Clark County Health Care Center, W4266 Hwy. 29, Owen. 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
6 Membership Meeting: 1897 Clark County Jail Museum, 215 E. Fifth St., Neillsville. 7 p.m. 715-743-6234.
10 Free Community Electronics Recycling: Neillsville High School west parking lot, 401 Center St., Neillsville. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Open to the public. Acceptable items: computers, monitors, printers, laptops, TVs, cell phones, stereo equipment, microwaves, and more. 715-322-4480. www.5Rprocessors.com
10 Vintage Snow Show & Swap: Clark County Fairgrounds, Division St., Neillsville. Open to vintage sleds 1985 and older. Registration begins at 10 a.m. Sponsored by the Neillsville-Granton Trail Busters. 715-743-2712. www.ngti.org
10 Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area: N791 Bruce Mound Ave., Merrillan. Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 715-743-2296.
11 Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area: N791 Bruce Mound Ave., Merrillan. Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 715-743-2296.
13 American Red Cross Blood Drive: Loyal American Legion, 302 N. Union St., Loyal. 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
17 Spring Fling at Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area: N791 Bruce Mound Ave., Merrillan. Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 715-743-2296.
18 Community-Wide Event Planning Session #2: Tufts Mansion, 26 Hewett St., Neillsville. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Everyone welcome. Bring your own beverages. RSVP for space planning purposes. 715-743-6444.
18 Last Day of Operation for Season: Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area, N791 Bruce Mound Ave., Merrillan. Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 715-743-2296.
19 Annual Meeting: Neillsville Area Players. United Church of Christ, 515 W. Second St., Neillsville. Potluck. 6:15 p.m.
20 Chamber Business After 5: Location TBD. 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. The public is welcome! 715-743-6444.
21 Soup Kitchen: Zion Lutheran Church – Pine Valley, W6867 Granton Rd., Neillsville. Serving 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Dorothy McDonell 715-743-3018.
22 Dinner Theatre: Fannies Supper Club, W3741 US Hwy. 10, Neillsville. The Neillsville Area Players present “A Little Murder Never Hurt Anyone”. For tickets - 715-937-0771. FB: Neillsville Area Players.
24 Half Marathon & 5K Run: Starts at the Highground, W7031 Ridge Road, Neillsville. Registration 7 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. Race begins at 8:30 a.m. Half marathon run (13.1 miles) and a 5K walk/run (3.1 miles). All proceeds donated to the Highground. For info, contact Amy Melvin via email at boulderrealty@me.com.
24-25 Dinner Theatre: Fannies Supper Club, W3741 US Hwy. 10, Neillsville. The Neillsville Area Players present “A Little Murder Never Hurt Anyone”. For tickets - 715-937-0771. FB: Neillsville Area Players
26 American Red Cross Blood Drive: American Legion Post 73, 6 Boon Blvd., Neillsville. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
29 Dinner Theatre: Fannies Supper Club, W3741 US Hwy. 10, Neillsville. The Neillsville Area Players present “A Little Murder Never Hurt Anyone”. For tickets - 715-937-0771. FB: Neillsville Area Players
31 Easter Egg Hunt: Schuster Park, Neillsville. Sponsored by the Optimist Club. 715-743-2885.
31 Bird & Animal Swap: Clark County Fairgrounds, 1120 E. Division St., Neillsville. 6:00 a.m. – Noon. Wisconsin Bird Lovers & Exotics Club. 920-729-0901.
31 Dinner Theatre: Fannies Supper Club, W3741 US Hwy. 10, Neillsville. The Neillsville Area Players present “A Little Murder Never Hurt Anyone”. For tickets - 715-937-0771. FB: Neillsville Area PlayersAPRIL 2012
1 Dinner Theatre: Fannies Supper Club, W3741 US Hwy. 10, Neillsville. The Neillsville Area Players present “A Little Murder Never Hurt Anyone”. For tickets - 715-937-0771. FB: Neillsville Area Players
9 Reunion/Education Night: Civil War. The Highground Learning Center, W7031 Ridge Rd., Neillsville. 6:30 p.m. 715-743-4224. www.thehighground.org
13-14 NHS Musical: Neillsville High School Auditorium, 401 Center St. “The Music Man”. 7:30 p.m. General Admission: tickets available at the door. Dinner Theatre: call 743-6689 for tickets (limited seating).
14 Clark County Male Chorus Spring Sing: Granton Elementary Gym, 217 N. Main St. 7 p.m.
14 Antique Appraisals: 228 Helgerson St., Stanley. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Receive lunch and one appraisal for admission price of $5. Stanley Area Historical Society Fundraiser. (No coins, stamps, or gun appraisals)
14-15 Collectors Connection: Buy-Sell-Trade Antiques and Collectibles. American Legion Post 73, 6 Boon Blvd., Neillsville. Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 715-743-3859.
14-15 Clark County 4-H Volleyball Tourney: Neillsville School District Fieldhouse. 715-743-2885.
15 Pancake Breakfast: Zion Lutheran Pine Valley Church, W6867 Granton Rd., Neillsville. Serving 9:45 a.m. - noon. Pancakes, maple syrup, sausage, cheese curds, applesauce, bars and beverages. A free will offering will be taken. All monies collected will be used to help fight world hunger.
15 NHS Musical: Neillsville High School Auditorium, 401 Center St. “The Music Man”. 3 p.m. General Admission: tickets available at the door. Dinner Theatre: call 743-6689 for tickets (limited seating).
17 Chamber Business After 5: Location TBD. 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. The public is welcome! 715-743-6444.
18 Calvary Lutheran Salad Luncheon: Calvary Lutheran Church, 213 Hill St., Neillsville. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 715-743-2887.
18-21 Central Wisconsin Horse Sale: Clark County Fairgrounds, US Hwy. 10, Neillsville. Largest horse drawn machinery sale in the Midwest. Also selling antiques, collectibles, Amish quilts, crafts, furniture, horse drawn buggies, carriages, carts, wagons, and all classes of horses and mules. 715-238-8088. www.centralwihorsesale.net
20 American Red Cross Blood Drive: Colby High School, 505 W. Spence St., Colby. Noon – 6 p.m.
20 Smelt Feed: American Legion Post 73, 6 Boon Blvd., Neillsville. 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. 715-743-3859.
21 NHS Musical: Neillsville High School Auditorium, 401 Center St. “The Music Man”. 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at the door.
21 Whitetails Unlimited Banquet: American Legion Post 73, 6 Boon Blvd., Neillsville. 6 p.m. 715-743-3859.
22 NHS Musical: Neillsville High School Auditorium, 401 Center St. “The Music Man”. 3 p.m. Tickets available at the door.
25-28 Work Week at The Highground: The Highground, W7031 Ridge Rd., Neillsville. 715-743-4224. www.thehighground.org
26-27 Rummage Sale: American Legion Post 73, 6 Boon Blvd., Neillsville. Thursday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. 715-743-3859.
28-29 Clark County Studio Art Tour: Saturday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. For information, brochure, and map call 715-255-9100 or email clarkwi@tds.net
28-29 Old Time Music Fest: Silver Dome Ballroom, W7670 US Hwy 10, Neillsville. 2 p.m. Featuring Goodtime Dutchmen, The Music Connection, Mississippi Valley Dutchmen, and The Rhythm Playboys.
29 Maggie Mae Concert: Marshfield Senior High Auditorium. 2 p.m. The Highground’s Wisconsin Persian Gulf Tribute Benefit Concert. 715-743-4224. www.thehighground.org
30 American Red Cross Blood Drive: Greenwood High School, 306 West Central Ave., Greenwood. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
30 Reunion/Education Night: Vietnam War. The Highground Learning Center, W7031 Ridge Rd., Neillsville. 6:30 p.m. 715-743-4224. www.thehighground.org
MAY 2012
1 American Red Cross Blood Drive: Granton High School Gym, 217 N. Main St., Granton. Noon – 5 p.m.
1 American Red Cross Blood Drive: Thorp Fire Hall, 300 West Prospect St., Thorp. Noon – 6 p.m.
1 Stepping On Fall Prevention Class: Memorial Medical Center, Manz Conference Room, 216 Sunset Place, Neillsville. 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Brittany Boyer, RN BSN. 715-743-5106
5-6 Reed School Tours: Reed School, US Hwy. 10 & Cardinal Ave., Neillsville. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free Admission. 608-253-3523.
8 Reunion/Education Night: WWII. The Highground Learning Center, W7031 Ridge Rd., Neillsville. 6:30 p.m. 715-743-4224. www.thehighground.org
11 Highground Food Sale: Hansen’s IGA, 305 w. 5th St., Neillsville.
12 Neillsville Saddle Tramps Spring Ride: Crawford Hills Campground, Hwy. 54. Non-members welcome. Bob Wilsmann 715-743-4090. FB: www.facebook.com/events/302218909851612/
12 Master Gardeners Plant Swap: Clark County Fairgrounds, US Hwy. 10, Neillsville. 8 a.m.
12 Legacy Stone Placement Ceremony: The Highground, W7031 Ridge Rd., Neillsville. 1 p.m. 715-743-4224. www.thehighground.org
12 Lions Club Steak Feed Fundraiser: Neillsville Country Club, 603 E. Division St., Neillsville. Proceeds to benefit the Paul Dickenson family. Serving 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. The Bear Creek Band 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
12-13 Reed School Tours: Reed School, US Hwy. 10 & Cardinal Ave., Neillsville. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free Admission. 608-253-3523.
15 Chamber Business After 5: Location TBD. 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. The public is welcome! 715-743-6444.
19 Helicopter Expo: The Highground, W7031 Ridge Rd., Neillsville. 10 a.m. 715-743-4224. www.thehighground.org
19 Central Wisconsin Horse Sale: Clark County Fairgrounds, US Hwy. 10, Neillsville. 9 a.m. All breed sale featuring ponies, all sizes. 715-238-8088. www.centralwihorsesale.net
19-20 Reed School Tours: Reed School, US Hwy. 10 & Cardinal Ave., Neillsville. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free Admission. 608-253-3523.
21 American Red Cross Blood Drive: American Legion Post 73, 6 Boon Blvd., Neillsville. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
26 High School Graduation: School District of Neillsville Fieldhouse. 2 p.m.
27 1897 Clark County Jail Museum Tours: Jail Museum, 215 E. Fifth St., Neillsville. 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. 715-743-2150.
27 Tufts Museum Tours: Tufts Museum, 26 Hewett St., Neillsville. 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. 715-743-3346.
26-27 Reed School Tours: Reed School, US Hwy. 10 & Cardinal Ave., Neillsville. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free Admission. 608-253-3523.
28 Memorial Day Ceremony: The Highground, W7031 Ridge Rd., Neillsville. 1 p.m. 715-743-4224. www.thehighground.org
28 Memorial Day Activities: American Legion Post 73, 6 Boon Blvd., Neillsville. 715-743-3859.
29 American Red Cross Blood Drive: Clark County Health Care Center, W4266 Hwy. 29, Owen. 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.