Edgar
COMMUNITY LIVING
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Makenna Guden and Calystra Hakala of Edgar were awarded to the dean’s list at UW-Superior for the spring 2022 semester.
The following four students from Edgar were named to the UW-Stout dean’s list for the spring 2022 semester: Mareike Christianson, junor studying to earn a bachelor of fine arts degree in graphic design and interactive media; Carlos Heckel, sophomore studying to earn a bachelor of science degree in computer network and information technology; Colby Krebsbach, sophomore studying to earn a bachelor of science degree in marketing and business education and Brenna Manecke, junior studying to earn a bachelor of science degree in hotel, restaurant and tourism.
Summer hours
St. John/St. Stephen Parish ELCA has begun its summer worship schedule. Worship at St. John will begin at 8:30 a.m. and at 10 a.m. at St. Stephen.
Homecoming
The Edgar Fire Department will host an annual Homecoming celebration Friday, Saturday and Sunday June 17, 18 and 19 at the St. John’s Catholic Church parking lot in Edgar. The festival will offer K & M Amusement rides, a beer tent, food stands and live entertainment nightly.
A community ecumenical church service will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. at Oak Street Park.
On Friday, rides will be open at 5 p.m. A band, Blame It on Waylon, will play from 8 p.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday’s activities start with a St. Johns ELCA dairy breakfast at Oak Street Park, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Carnival rides will be open at 3 p.m. A kiddie parade is set for 5 p.m. on Third Ave. Slab will entertain from 8 p.m. to 12 p.m.
On Sunday, the Edgar Lions Club will serve barbeque chicken starting at 10:30 a.m. Rides will start at noon. There will be a parade down Third Ave. starting at 1 p.m. The Jerry Schmitt Band will play from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Grab and go
Stop by the Edgar Branch Public Library in June to pick up a grab and go kit to make your own barrette.
To go along with our Summer Library Program theme, “Oceans of Possibilities,” the library will supply materials and instructions to make a barrette with a scallop shell. It’s a perfect craft for aspiring Ariels and adults looking for a unique and stylish accessory.
Free and available while they last. There is a limit of one per person.
Senior events
St. Stephens Lutheran Church ELCA, Edgar, will sponsor two senior events in the church basement on Wednesdays during the month of June.
Bingo will be played June 22, 1-3 p.m. Snacks and refreshments will be served at both events.
If you need a ride or if you have questions, call Mark at 715-348-5802 or Colleen at 715-571-8277.
Fine arts
The Edgar Fine Arts Association has announced summer concerts on Thursday evenings in Oak Street park during the months of July and August.
The Jerry Schmitt band will perform July 21 followed by KT Country on July 28. Mattea Baeseman is scheduled for August 4. Tiny and Shoes will end the series on Aug. 11.
Summer camp
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Edgar, will host a summer camp Monday through Friday, June 12-16, noon to 4 p.m. Two sisters from the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, will lead the camp. There will be games and crafts. For more information, call 715-352-3011 or send an e-mail to nhackel@stjohnedgar.org.
Camp fire
The St. John’s the Baptist Catholic Church Youth Group is planning a campfire for youth fifth through twelfth grade on Friday, June 3, 7 p.m.
Children’s concert
Children’s entertainer Randy Peterson, a longtime favorite of the Marathon County Public Library, is back in Marathon County with a whole new set of songs and fun.
His new program “Henry and the Treasure Chest” is a sailing adventure on the high seas. Henry is this young pirate’s name, and seeking treasure is his game. Though it’s riches that he seeks, what he finds is more unique. Though this is a musical program, between songs this enchanting story is ‘acted out’ and presented as poetry. The story unfolds with loads of audience participation and fun songs.
Peterson will perform Wednesday, June 22, 2 p.m. at Oak Street Park, Edgar.
The program is free to attend and no registration required. This program is part of Summer Library Program and is funded by the Friends of the Marathon County Public Library and with a grant from the Wisconsin Valley Library Service. Since it is an outdoor event, families need to bring their own personal outdoor supplies such as lawn chairs and blankets, covered strollers, sunscreen, bug spray, water, and any other supplies children will need for an hour outdoors.
Senior luncheon
Holy Family PCCW, Poniatowski, will host a spring senior dinner on Sunday, June 5, at 12 p.m. in the church dining hall. Anyone over 65 years of age is invited.
Vacation Bible School
St. John the Baptist Catholic School will host Vacation Bible School Monday through Friday, July 18-22.
Dairy breakfast
The Edgar FFA Alumni has announced that it will hold a June Dairy Breakfast at the Larry and Jan Wendtland ginseng farm at 229550 Pheasant Falls Rd., Edgar, on Sunday, June 12.
The event will feature a petting zoo and bounce house.
Chalk fest
An Edgar village art festival will be held on Friday, June 24, and Saturday, June 25, in the downtown area and at Oak Street Park.
A chalk fest will be held on sidewalks surrounding the Edgar Village Hall. A historical reenactment camp of historical Wisconsin will be erected in Oak Street Park.
The Mill Church will offer a free-will pancake breakfast on Saturday morning. A car show on Redwood Street and a quilt show in the village hall will be held on Saturday.
For more information on the reenactment camp, call Karen Schmitt at 715-352-2577. For chalk fest information, call Amanda Albrecht at 715-680-1235.
