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The Fenwood Lions Club will be sponsoring a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus in Fenwood on Dec. 9, from 1:30-3 p.m. They will be at Illusions Bar with a bag of goodies for children. Bring your lists to share with Santa.
M arathon Yard decorating contest
The Knights of Columbus are again having their “Keep Christ in Christmas” themed yard decorating contest this year. Judging for the contest will be held on Friday, Dec. 15. A prize will be awarded to the contest winner. To register for the contest, email your name and address to krautaa@gmail.com.
Circle of Joy Giving Tree
A Circle of Joy Christmas “Giving Tree” will be located at People’s State Bank, Marathon. Ornaments with children’s ages and wish lists have been placed on the tree or are available from tellers. All gifts are to be wrapped and returned to the tree no later than Friday, December 8. If you are interested in participating, pick up a name at People’s State Bank or the village office.
MCPL Story Time
Children of all ages and their parents and caregivers are invited to the Marathon City library branch for story time. Attendees will read books, sing songs and more during the 30 minutes together.
Story times will be on Thursdays, Dec. 7, 14 and 21, from 10:30 to 11 a.m.
S tratford MCPL Story Time
Children of all ages and their parents and caregivers are invited to the Stratford library branch for story time. Attendees will read books, sing songs and more during the 30 minutes together.
The next date is Wednesday, Dec. 13, from 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Medicaid 101
Adults curious about Medicaid are invited to the Marathon County Library’s Stratford Branch, located at 213201 Scholar Street, to learn the basics. The program will take place on Monday, Dec. 11, from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Attendees will learn more about Medicaid, the federal health coverage for lowincome individuals and families. Donna Heil, a local licensed health and life insurance agent, will cover several topics including benefits, qualifications and how to sign up while also answering questions. She will also present a program on longterm care on Jan. 10, 2024.
The event is free and open to all ages and no registration is required. People wanting more information can call the Stratford Branch library at 715-687-4420.
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The Marathon County Historical Society will present its annual Holidays at the Houses on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Woodson History Center and Yawkey House Museum will be decorated for the holidays, and visitors will experience the season with live entertainment, children’s activities, and the always popular Friends of Wausau Historic Landmarks’ Sweet Landmarks Gingerbread Contest.
This year’s theme will be “Making Christmas Memories.” What are the things you look forward to doing every year during the holiday season? What reminds you of home? Decorating cookies, caroling, holiday storytime, vintage toy and Barbie displays, decorating a tree, photo fun, coloring contest and, of course, Santa will keep everyone having a festive time while making new memories.
Deer dumpster
The Central Wisconsin Conservation Club Inc, in conjunction with Marathon County Waste Management, is sponsoring a dumpster for the disposal of deer carcass waste (rib cages, heads, legs and fat scrap) during the deer firearms season. The dumpster will be placed in the Edgar Waste Disposal site, located off of East Limits Road. There will also be a separate container placed there for unwanted deer hides, which will be donated to the Lions Camp for the Blind. The dumpster will be there through Dec. 10.
This program is being done as a service to the surrounding communities to help keep the environment cleaner from improperly disposed of in rural ditches. People are asked to only use the dumpster for the waste it is intended for so that the project can continue to grow in the future.
