Athens
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Johnathan Blake of Athens graduated from UW-La Crosse during the college’s 112th annual spring commecement ceremony on May 15.
Blake earned a master of science degree in healthcare administration.
Kenton Anderson of Athens graduated from UW-Platteville in the spring of 2022 with a degree in criminal justice.
Aluminum can drive
The Athens public schools athletic department has an aluminum can collection available for people to donate their cans year round at the Heartland Cooperative C Store, located at 900 Pine St. in Athens.
Dale and Tracy Westfall transport the donated alumninum cans to a scrap yard to get money to help support Athens public school athletic teams.
Since October, $2,000 in aluminum can donation proceeds were given to support Athens public school athletic teams.
Vacation Bible School
Trinity Lutheran Church in Athens will hold Vacation Bible School from 9-11:30 a.m. on July 18-21 at the church.
Pre-registration is suggested. Parents should call 715-257-7526 and leave a message, or 715-218-1663 to register their children for Vacation Bible School.
Old Timers Band
The Athens Old Timers Band concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. this Friday, July 22.
Farmers Market
The Athens Farmers Market is held every Tuesday during the summer, from 4-7 p.m., in Athens Veterans Memorial Park.
Lions Club meetings
Athens-area residents are welcome to attend the Athens Lions Club’s monthly meetings, which are held at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of each month, alternating between Balz Inn and Landmark Bar.
Anyone with questions can call Athens Lions Club member Steve Sondelski at 715-218-1496. New members and guests are always welcome at the monthly meetings.
Christian music
Rockin’ Redemption will perform free Christian music for the public in the Athens bandstand On the Square on Thursdays, July 28 and Sept. 15.
People are asked to bring their friends and family, along with lawn chairs to enjoy an evening of positive music and fun.
July Book Club
The public is welcome to pick up a copy of author Meg Elison’s 2020 young adult novel titled, “Find Layla” at the Marathon County Public Library’s (MCPL) Athens branch.
People with questions on the July Book Club can call the Athens library at 715-257-7292.
Grab & Go kit
The summer months are a busy time for everyone, but people shouldn’t forget to take some time to put up their feet and relax.
The Marathon County Public Library (MCPL) will help folks do this by offering an exfoliating salt body scrub as its Grab & Go kit for adults during during the month of July.
Adults can pick up a free Grab & Go kit from any of the nine Marathon County Public Library locations.
The kit will contain supplies for making the exfoliating salt body scrub including sea salt, Himalayan salt, coconut oil and powdered seaweed. Adults just need to mix it all together, along with a few ingredients they’ll need from home, and they’ll have a luxurious, spa-like scrub that will leave their hands feeling as smooth as they’ve ever been.
Kits are free and available while supplies last. People wanting more information can contact the MCPL main headquarters in Wausau at 715-261-7230.
Senior Citizens
The Senior Citizens card group met on July 14 for weekly card playing at the Athens Area Fire and Ambulance Hall.
Three games of Sheepshead were played. David Perrodin won the first game and Sally Stubbe took second place. Aaron Totzke won the second game and Doc Weise placed second. Andy Hoest won the third game and Steve Klockziem took second place. Wil Strack received low score.
Newcomers are encouraged to come play Sheepshead every Thursday from 1-3:30 p.m. at the Athens fire hall.
