ATHENS
Senior Card Group
The Senior Citizens card group met on Aug. 8 for weekly card playing at the Athens Area Fire and Ambulance Hall. Three games of Sheepshead were played. Dave Perrodin won first place and Rick Schaetzl came in second in the first game. Henry Faber won first and Norbert Lake came in second in the second game. The third game was won by Steve Klockziem, with Pat Frank coming in second.
Aaron Totzke earned the low score.
Newcomers are encouraged to come play Sheepshead every Thursday from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at the Athens fire hall.
VFW Post 8527
The monthly meeting of Athens VFW Post 8527 was held Aug. 7. The pledge of allegiance was said by the 16 members in attendance.
A letter was read from Cheryl Engel. She updated the group regarding a flag retirement ceremony that will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15, at Veterans Park. The VFW and American Legion organizations are asked to participate along with the VFW Auxiliary and others.
Membership applicants to the VFW post were Carl Spiller, Korin and Casey Conner. All were unanimously approved by the membership.
A thank-you letter was read from one of the post’s scholarship recipient, Addison Lavicka.
Refreshments and snacks were had following the meeting. Attendance door prizes were given to Korin Conner, John Weiler, and Marv Reuter.
The next monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. at the fire hall back room. New members are always welcome.
College note
Emma Ford, a sophomore in the Carlson School of Management, was named to the 2024 spring semester dean’s list the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. To qualify for the list, a student must complete 12 or more letter-graded credits while attaining a 3.66 grade point average.
Farmers Market
The Athens Farmers Market is held every Tuesday, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Memorial Park.
Bingo at St. Stephen
St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 424 N. Third Ave., Edgar, will host bingo in the church basement on Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 1 to 3 p.m. Refreshments and snacks will be served. If you need a ride or have questions, call Mark at 715-3485802 or Colleen at 715-571-8277.
Family Story Time
Parents and caregivers are invited to visit the Edgar Branch Library for Family Story Time on Tuesday, Aug. 20, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Children of all ages and their parents/guardians are welcome to this 30-minute program, which will include reading books, singing songs and enjoying other literaturebased activities.
Pokemon Club
Young Pokémon Trainers are invited for an hour of card trading and activities on Monday, Aug. 19, from 4 to 5 p.m. at Edgar Branch Library. The event is free; no registration required. Call 715-352-3155 for more info.
World War artifacts
Adults are invited to a presentation about artifacts from the World Wars on Monday, Aug. 26, from 56 p.m. at the Edgar Branch Library. The Marathon County Historical Society's Anna Chilsen Straub will lead this program on artifacts they've collected over the years from veterans who served during world wars of the 20th Century. Part local history, part military history, this talk will be informative and entertaining as well. The event is free; no registration required. Call 715-352-3155 for more information.
New Edgar Cookbook
Adults in the Edgar area are invited to contribute to the new Edgar Community Cookbook. Drop off recipes at the Edgar Branch Library, 224 S. 3rd Ave., Edgar, or email recipes to MCPL.Edgar@co. marathon.wi.us before Sept. 1. Recipes will be compiled, printed, and added to the library’s collection. Call 715-352-3155 for more info.
Summer LEGO Party
Get creative with LEGO and other blocks at the Marathon City Branch Library on Friday, Aug. 16, and Friday, Aug. 23, from 1-3 p.m. Blocks will be provided for free. No registration required. Call 715443-2775 for more info.
Fall lawn care class
Adults can learn about fall lawn care during a free class on Wednesday, Aug. 21, from 5:30-6:30 p.m., at the Marathon City Branch Library. Janell Wehr, horticulture educator for Extension Marathon County, will cover choosing the right species for over seeding or bee lawns, and will discuss best practices around mowing, aeration, fertilizers, and herbicides.
The event is free, but registration is required. To register, visit mcpl. us/events/?e_id=13191 and click the “Register” button or call 715261-1241.
Family Story Time
Children of all ages and their parents and caregivers are invited to visit the Marathon Branch Library for Family Story Time each Thurs-
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day in August, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Library staff will lead children in reading books, singing songs and more during the 30-minute program.
Farmers Market
The Marathon City Farmers Market will be open from 2 to 6 p.m. every Thursday at 400 Main St. More than 45 vendors will be selling produce, bakery items, flowers, arts and craft. Food trucks and drinks will also be available. For more information, call 715506-1355.
STRATFORD
Finger Painting Fun
Come enjoy some messy but purposeful fun with your child and connect with others. A staff member from Children's Wisconsin Marshfield Family Resource Center will be leading participants in a finger painting class at the Stratford Branch Library on Monday, Aug. 26, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The event is free and open to the public. No registration required. Call the Stratford Branch at 715687-4420 for more information.
MARATHON COUNTY
Movie Night in Wausau
The Marathon County Public Library will screen a 2024 biopic about a legendary reggae artist on Thursday, Aug. 15, from 6 to 7:45 p.m. at the library’s Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Rated PG-13. Call 715-261-7230 for more info.
Artist Appreciation
Patrons of all ages are invited to visit any Marathon County Public Library location and be an artist for a weekend as a celebration of American Artist Appreciation Month in August. During open hours on Aug. 23 or 24, there will be artist stations with projects inspired by famous American artists, participants can create their own art, and the libraries will feature book displays about wellknown American artists. The events are free; no registration required. Call 715-261-7220 for more info.
