The November Memory Cafe’ is featuring the Marshfield HoeDowners Square Dance Club on Weds. November 13th from 10:30am to 12pm at Wesley United Methodist Church (211 S. Maple Ave.). The HoeDowners are a Mainstream & Plus Level Club dedicated to promoting the fun and fellowship of modern square dancing!

Memory Cafe’ is a monthly gathering for those living with memory loss, and their their care partners, to learn, laugh and unwind over special activities and a complimentary lunch. RSVP to Stoney River at 715.207.6423 or Marshfield Area Respite Care at 715.384.8478.

SELAH is coming to the Tack in Spencer, Wis. on Friday, October 11 at 7:30 pm! Since the release of their watershed debut, Be Still My Soul, Selah has become one of the most beloved groups in Christian music with more than 900 million streams and over 4 million albums sold. The trio’s genre-spanning renditions of cherished hymns and Inspirational classics, as well as their signature originals, have been beacons of hope and healing to listeners around the world for 26 years.

VIP tickets ($45) include front of house seating and an opportunity to meet and chat with the artists a half hour before the show! General admission tickets are $25 each.

King’s Conquest, a Christian pop/rock band (based in central Wisconsin) that loves Jesus and hopes to shine His light and reflect His love in their music, will open the concert that evening.

Ladies Day at Forest Springs is all about being encouraged, equipped, and transformed by God's Word. Each year, ladies from throughout Wisconsin come to Forest Springs to enjoy uplifting worship, learn from exceptional speakers, experience wonderful food, and benefit from Christian fellowship.

Guest speaker is Kirsten King and the cost is $35.00 which includes lunch.

Go to https://forestsprings.us/events/ladies-day to register for this one day event.

Lift America gatherings are designed to gather, encourage, empower and equip Christian educators who work in communities all across America. There will be a Central Wisconsin Area Gathering of Christian Educators on Sunday, October 6th at 6:00pm at Cornerstone Community Church (1417 W. McMillan St., Marshfield). The purpose of Lift America is to empower Christian educators to bring God’s love and truth into our schools. The cost is $20 per person and for more information, contact Katie Brand at ktanneverson@gmail.com.

Students - join us for Fields of Faith on Sunday, September 15th at Marshfield High School’s Heiting Stadium (1401 E. Becker Road) from 4:30-6:00pm! Fields of Faith is an FCA certified ministry program where athletes gather at sports environments in their communities to challenge their peers to read the Bible daily and grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and His church. For more details go to fieldsoffaith.org.

Join us for this FREE concert featuring Matthew West on Sunday, August 25th at Marathon Park! Gates open at 1pm.

Hope in the Park is free! Free seating includes spots on the ground level near the stage, on the grass or in the grandstand. Bring your own chairs or blankets for the ground level or grass.

12:00 Food Vendors Open (Click for list)

1:00 Main Gates and Kids Activities Open until 3:00

1:00 Stage Activities

2:30 Worship with RCC Band

3:00 Stage Activities

4:00 Matthew West

Support Hope in the Park
Your gifts toward Hope in the Park are tax deductible. Your giving will help us pay for this event and keep it free for all who want to join us on August 25 at Marathon Park.
 Make a difference and be part of the team of volunteers for Hope in the Park with 89Q. There are many ways and times to serve. Sign up here. Thank you!

Memory Cafe is a monthly gathering for those living with memory loss and their care partners to learn, laugh and unwind over special activities and a complimentary lunch.

The next gathering is on Weds., August 14th from 10:30am-12pm at Wesley United Methodist Church (211 S. Maple Ave., Marshfield) featuring Bring on the Dancers! Enjoy a lively performance by a troop of young dancers from the Marshfield Conservatory of Dance.

RSVP to Stoney River at 715.207.6423 or Marshfield Area Respite Care at 715.384.8478.

Memory Cafe is hosted by Stoney River Marshfield in partnership with Marshfield Area Respite Care Center and United Way.

Join us for a day packed with community spirit and uplifting Christian entertainment that will lift your spirits! We’d love to see you at Praise In The Pines! The event will be held on Sunday, July 21st, at the Northland Pines High School Field house in Eagle River, WI.

Big Daddy Weave, Austin French, and Hannah Kerr will all be performing as part of “The Heaven Changes Everything Tour,” plus we’ll be hearing from internationally renowned speaker, Bob Lenz. There are also several other exciting events planned earlier in the day, like a free worship experience for the community (from 3-5pm), other speakers, and local food trucks, find out more info at www.praiseinthepines.org.

The Big Daddy Weave concert begins at 6:30 p.m. and requires a ticket. Tickets are on sale now at www.praiseinthepines.org/tickets.

89Q - Hope is Here wants to thank you for being faithful listeners to 89Q and for your support. Come enjoy a FREE concert beginning at 6:00 pm. No tickets needed. Please bring friends and family! Food will be available to purchase from Stone Press food truck and Just 1 More Scoop. Taking place at Wenzel Family Plaza in Marshfield.

Memory Cafe is a monthly gathering for those living with memory loss and their care partners to learn, laugh and unwind over special activities and a complimentary lunch.

The next gathering is on Weds., June 12th from 10:30am-12pm at Wesley United Methodist Church (211 S. Maple Ave., Marshfield) and the theme is Traveling Trunks. Amy Varsho from the North Wood County Historical Society will present a trunk filled to the brim with artifacts from the past, such as Marshfield telephone books from the 1960s. Residents are encouraged to have fun interacting with the items and share their personal stories of the past.

RSVP to Stoney River at 715.207.6423 or Marshfield Area Respite Care at 715.384.8478.

Memory Cafe is hosted by Stoney River Marshfield in partnership with Marshfield Area Respite Care Center and United Way.

This month’s Christian Women’s Connection is called JOY OF PAINTING on Tuesday, June 11th from 12:30-2pm at Rembs Celebration Center (250 S. Oak Ave., Mfld.)!

Feature: Judy Herman sharing her joy and talent of painting.

Speaker: Gina Stanley sharing “Handling Life with Detours” - her saga of calling off her wedding 30 days before the planned event.

Cost is $20 per person which includes lunch and program. Contact Christine at 715.387.3502 for reservations, cancellations and diet restrictions.

Christ Lutheran Church is introducing a new initiative known as Little Free Pantry (LFP).

A Little Free Pantry is a manageable and tangible way to help address food insecurity in Marshfield and creates community through neighborhood engagement. It’s not meant to address an ongoing need but rather to offer direct and immediate relief. It may be a lifeline for those who need help with food to stretch until their next paycheck, if they’re unable to get to a store, or forgot an item at the store.

These modest cabinets are open all day, every day, self-serve with no paperwork or questions asked, stocked mostly with nonperishable foods by those who are able. There will be 4 LFP’s installed in Marshfield. One at Christ Lutheran Church, Marshfield Area United Way, Faith Lutheran Church and MACCI with hopes to add another at a southeast location in the future.

More information about products to donate can be found at littlefreepantry.org. Items must be shelf-stable (non-perishable), sealed and able to withstand flucuating temperatures. No glass please.

It’s time to eat pasta with a purpose! Help us raise funds for technology needs & upgrades!

Enjoy homemade spaghetti plates which include: spaghetti (with meat & meatless and gluten-free options),Alfredo sauce, salad, garlic bread & beverage available for dine-in or takeout in the ILS Gym/Cafeteria. Join us for food, fellowship, & balloon raffle!

When: Thursday, May 9th from 4:00-6:30pm at the Immanuel Lutheran School Gym (604 S. Chestnut Ave., Mfld.). Dine in & carry out options available.

Ticket Cost: $10 per plate or $40 per household in advance, $12 at the door - 4 yrs. & under are free.

How to get tickets: In advance dinner tickets ($10) must be purchased by Friday, May 3rd.. Call the church/school office at 715.384.5121 to purchase your tickets.

89Q’s 2024 Daddy Date Night is on April 20th at the Central WI Convention & Expo Center, Rothschild! Enjoy a night of dancing to music by Dance with Dignity, good food, fun with friends, photo booth memories and more. Full meal is optional and includes a higher ticket cost. Tickets start at $45.

5-9pm for Dinner, desserts & dancing.

6-9pm for Desserts & dancing.

Go to 89Q to register.

Miracles for Grady & Jace is a fundraising event to help support this family as they face their twin sons health challenges. There will be a cornhole tournament, a silent auction, bake sale, and 50/50 raffle at Bakerville Bar (10361 Cty. Rd. B, Marshfield) on Saturday, April 20th.

The cornhole tournament begins at 11am (check in at 10:30am) and they ask you to pre-register and pre-pay the $50 registration fee per team. They are accepting 48 - 2 person teams. All ages are welcome to play and there are prizes for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place winners. Pre-register by calling/texting Chad Breitzke 715.305.7765 or register the day of the event.

Silent Auction begins at 10am, winners announced at 3pm and you need to be present to win.

Bake Sale starts at 10am until it’s all gone. 50/50 Raffle is $1 each for a ticket or $20 for arm to arm lenght.

Grady & Jace Binder were diagnosed with a rare genetic brain disease called Pantothenate Kinase-Associated Neurodegeneration (PKAN). PKAN affects 1-3 individuals per million worldwide that causes iron accumulation in parts of the brain that control motor function and progresses over time. If affects one’s ability to walk, talk, eat, breathe and all muscle function. An individual still has the cognitive ability to understand, but can no longer control their body along with recurring, painful muscle contractions. There is no known cure for this disease but there is research that shows promising results in genetic therapies.

You’re invited to the UW Eau Claire Singing Statesmen Concert on Friday, April 19th at 7:30pm at the Chestnut Center for the Arts. This group features 49 young men from UW Eau Claire, directed by Dr. Christopher McGinley, and also included men from the Marshfield High School Choir, Chamber Chorale, and the Clark County Men’s Choir. Advance tickets are $10, $15 at the door, and $5 for students.

Order tickets online at https://www.chestnutarts.org/events or pay in person (office hours are M-Th, 10am-3pm). Call to order tickets: 715.389.8999.

Immanuel Lutheran Church is hosting a Spring Luncheon on Weds., April 17th from 11am to 1pm. Cost is $9.00 at the door and is sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Women in Mission. It will take place in the church Fellowship Hall at Immanuel Lutheran Church at 604 S. Chestnut Ave., Marshfield. Call 715.384.5121 if you have questions.

There will be a Benefit Fundraising Event for Dennis Huth at Strike Time Lanes in Neillsville on Saturday, April 13th. They will have a 9 pin tap bowling tournament at 12:30pm - contact Mike Thomas at 715.743.6600 to enter ($20 per person). Throughout the event there will be drawings for a gun raffle, for baskets, and a 2024 Mathew’s lift 33 compound bow. A silent auction will also take place.

Dennis Huth had an accident in August 2023 while helping his brother move a tree stand. The ladder came loose and his leg was caught in it, shattering his ankle and almost dismembering his foot. Since then he’s had multiple surgeries to fuse his ankle, reattach his foot and to stabilize his leg. Doctors have confirmed that he will have a permanent disability from this accident. Dennis is an independent drywall contractor and hasn’t been able to work since August.

Let’s pursue Christ together! Join us for the Lifeway Women Simulcast on Saturday, April 13th at Calvary Bible Church (300 S. Walnut Ave., Marshfield). Speakers include: Jen Wilkins, Jada Edwards, Kelly Minter, Jennifer Rothschild, Elizabeth Woodson, Melissa Spoelstra & Caroline Saunders. Cost is $25 per person and includes live stream access, snacks & lunch (dietary options available). Details and registration online at www.calvarybible.us/upcoming-events or call the church office at 715.384.8002. Conference begins at 9am but doors open at 8:30am. Questions? Contact Tammy Curtis at tammy@calvarybible.us.

HELP ENSURE THAT OUR COMMUNITY IS READY FOR AN EMERGENCY!

Volunteer Reception Centers (VRC) are a critical component to managing spontaneous volunteer workforce in emergency response and recovery. When natural disasters occur, oftentimes people come from all over the country to offer their time and skills to help rebuild communities affected by the devastation. Volunteers come with diverse skills and ability levels and there is sometimes confusion as to how best to utilize these human resources. A VRC screens and organizes volunteers during this time to maximize the productivity of the generous people offering to help as well as keep communities safe during the recovery and rebuilding process.

We need your help in building a team of community members with the ability to work together and to turn a crowd of spontaneous volunteers into an asset and a workforce. Join us for the Volunteer Reception Center Spring Training to learn about this process, and, if you choose, become a member of this vital team.

To register call the office at 715.507.5005. Taking place on Tuesday, April 9th from 5 to 6:30pm at the Forward Bank Community Room (lower level). 

Please note:  Anyone is invited to join this training. Anyone interested in joining the VRC team for north Wood County must attend the training, even if you have attended them in the past.

The LuCille Tack Center for the Arts in Spencer is hosting a famous souther gospel group called The Hoppers on Sunday, March 17th at 2pm. The Hoppers used to sing with the Gathers, the Cathedrals and many other famous vocal groups. Tickets are $20 and groups of 12 or more can get a deal.

The LuCille Tack Center is located at the north end of the Spencer School Building at 400 N. School St., Spencer.

Trinity Lutheran Church in Loyal is hosting it’s Annual Pancake Supper on Sunday, March 3rd from 3:30-7pm. They will be serving regular & potato pancakes, maple syrup, butter, sausage, cheese, applesauce, bars, coffee & milk. Ticket prices are $8 for adults, ages 6-12 are $5, and ages 5 and under are free. Carry outs are available. For senior citizen delivery in the city of Loyal call Dave & Karen Bloom at 715.255.8288.

You’re invited to an upcoming Early Childhood Open House at Immanuel Lutheran School, 604 S Chestnut Ave, Marshfield.  February 22, 2024, 5:30-6:30pm.  This is a chance for parents of 3P, 4K and Kindergarten age children to see the classrooms, meet the teachers and enroll for classes for the 2024-2025 school year!

This month’s Christian Women’s Connection is themed SHOP & SWAP FUN on Tuesday, Feb. 13th from 12:30-2pm at Rembs Celebration Center (250 S. Oak Ave., Mfld.)!

Feature: Accessories Shop and Swap, bring an accessory, or just come and shop. There will be enough items for everyone.

Speaker: Chucky O’Leary sharing some life changing experiences in her life in her message “New Beginnings.”

Cost is $20 per person which includes lunch and program. Contact Christine at 715.387.3502 for reservations, cancellations and diet restrictions.

Christian Women’s Connection is affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.