Presented by Theresa Zirbel O'Neel,
Associated Banks Senior Bank Manager

Thursday, May 17th
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
General Meeting Room Marshfield Public Library

Theresa Zirbel O'Neel, Senior Bank Manager with Associated Bank presents this 45 minute workshop on Identity Theft. The presentation will be about 30 minutes long with 15 minutes for questions. Refreshments will be served. Registration is required to assure that there are enough handouts for the program. Please contact the Reference Center (refdesk@marshfieldlibrary.org or 715-387-8494 ext. 2)to reserve your spot.

Thursday, May 17th
9am-noon
Apple Valley Restaurant & Banquet Room, Neillsville

Immediate primary job openings & future job openings.

Identity Theft presented by Theresa Zirbel O'Neel, Associated Bank’s Senior Bank Manager from Noon – 1:00 PM in the General Meeting Room – Marshfield Public Library. Theresa Zirbel O'Neel, Senior Bank Manager with Associated Bank presents this 45 minute workshop on Identity Theft. The presentation will be about 30 minutes long with 15 minutes for questions. Refreshments will be served. Registration is required to assure that there are enough handouts for the program. Please contact the Reference Center (refdesk@marshfieldlibrary.org or 715-387-8494 ext. 2) to reserve your spot.

May 17th
4:30-7pm
American Legion, Marshfield

This spaghetti Dinner is being hosted by Prudential Success Realty as a fundraiser for Children's Activities at the Central WI State Fair. Tickets are $6 and can be purchased at the Fair Office, Prudential Success Realty or at the door.

May 18th

7:30 AM – 5:30 PM at Oak Avenue Community Center in Marshfield

Plant donations are welcome – please call Tammy Marek at Ministry Home Care (715-387-7584) for information. All proceeds will benefit the care of patients served by the hospice team in their homes and at House of the Dove.

Three musical groups will perform beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, May 18th at Tufts' Mansion in Neillsville. The Willie Wisely Trio will perform, with a special appearance by the Shuffling Carpenters. An official CD release party with Front Porch Swing will highlight the event.

Visitors can view the Neillsville Class of 2012 Art Show. Hors d'oeuvres are provided by M&M Catering. Cost is $5, with refreshments available. Reserve a table by calling 715-743-3346.

Parents are invited to bring their children ages 6 weeks to 6th grade to East Gate Alliance Church, 2203 East Becker Road, Marshfield from 6:30 – 9:00 P.M. Friday May 18th for this month’s Parents’ Time-Out Program. An evening of games, crafts, singing, snacks, and a video will center on the theme Fishermen.

Children do not need to be preregistered and may come for part or all of the evening. The program is free and offered to the community on the third Friday evening of every other month. Its goals are to strengthen families by providing parents some time off and to provide a quality program of activities for the social and spiritual growth of the children. For more information, call the East Gate Alliance Church at 715-387-3654.

KC Hall, Marshfield
May 18th

The evening starts out with a Roast Pork Loin/Chicken Dinner for $25.00 per person (Children $10) from 6 – 8 PM. Price includes admission to the Sock Hop. Dinner Music by TRISIS (20's, 30's and Contemporary). The Sock Hop is from 8 PM - Midnight. Cover Charge is $7. Music provided by DJ Dew Dance. Tickets are sold at St. Vincent's, Hiller's True Value and are also available by Credit Card - Call 715-387-4425 to reserve tickets.

May 19th

Registration begins at 9 AM at Marshfield Wildwood Park - Wildwood Station. For more information visit http://www.cff.org/great_strides/find_a_walk_site/index.cfm

May 19th
10am-1pm
Bright Horizons Child Care Center
601 N. Pine St., Marshfield

Sponsored by Safe Kids, Ministry Saint Joseph's Children's Hospital and Bright Horizons

Activities
• Marshfield Police with "H" the drug dog.
• 4-H Animals
• Visit the Spirit
• Helicopter, ambulance
and Intercept Vehicle
• Check out the Marshfield Fire
Truck
• McMillan Fire-Stop, Drop & Roll
• Fire House Manned by Chili Fire
Department
• Brecker Bunny Book Readings
• Marshfield Bus Company
• Spot the Tot
• Pedestrian Safety Course
• ATV Safety
• Safety Learning Stations

Helmet Station- Bring in your current helmet for a safety check or get fitted for a new helmet. (Helmet supplies are limited)

Lunch for purchase: All food profits benefit the
Marshfield Police Department and "H" the Drug Dog.

The Highground Helicopter Expo will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 19th. This annual event is open to the public, and there is no charge to see the helicopter and the military vehicles on display. The Highground holds the event every spring as part of its mission of healing and education.

For more information, call The Highground at 715-743-4224.

May 19th
8:00 - 11:00 AM
Hiller's parking lot, Marshfield

Lorie Line brings her highly popular intimate series tour (2012) to Marshfield’s Chestnut Avenue Center for the Arts on Sunday evening, May 20 at 7:00 p.m. Lorie Line & her Fab Five will perform their show “Live in the Sunshine”. The concert title plays off of a traditional hymn from Line’s brand new, greatly-anticipated CD, The Heritage Collection, Volume Six.

Tickets are $39 general admission; $34 with groups of 10 or more. Advance tickets are available from Chestnut Center at (715) 389-8999, office@chestnutarts.org or from Lorie Line, (800) 801-5463, www.lorieline.com. If still available, tickets may be purchased at the door 45 minutes before showtime; doors open at 6:15 p.m. Age limit: 4 years and older (no infants or toddlers please). Chestnut Center is located in downtown Marshfield at the corner of 3rd Street and Chestnut Avenue.

May 20th
7am-1pm
Stratford Fire Department

Admission is $6.50-adults/$4.50-children/Free-preschool.

Sunday, May 20th
7am-1pm

Raffle for cash prizes. Tickets can be bought day of the breakfast or from any Stratford Firefighter, EMT or First Responder.

The Republican Party of Wood County invites the public to join members for "Pints and Politics” at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 22, at Four Stars Family Restaurant, 2911 8th Street South, Wisconsin Rapids. State Senator Glen Grothman, (R) West Bend, will be the guest speaker for the evening.

Several newly announced candidates for the Wisconsin state legislature are also invited, including candidate for the senate, Steve Abrahamson, and candidate for the assembly, Pat Testin.

This is an open invitation to a largely informal opportunity to mingle and speak with invited guests and friendly fellow Republicans. Good food, bottle beer and wine by the glass are available for purchase.

Wednesday, May 23
9am-1:30pm
Eagles Club
Oak Ave., Marshfield

Hosted by Congressman Sean Duffy. Admission is free.
Speakers include:
*Social Security Administration
*Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
*WI Dept. of Ag, Trade & Consumer Protection
*US Dept. of Veterans Affaiars
*Marshfield Public Library

Thursday, May 24th &
Friday, May 25th
10am-6pm

The Colby Lions Club is sponsoring a Brat Fry that wil be held at Smith Brothers, Hwy 13 South in Colby.

May 25th @ 7pm
May 26th @ 2pm
Helen Connor Laird Theatre
Tickets $8

Box Office 715 389-6534

A UW- Marshfield/ Wood County Office of Coninuing Educational Production of Disney "The Jungle Book Kids"

Thursday, May 24th &
Friday, May 25th
10am-6pm

The Colby Lions Club is sponsoring a Brat Fry that wil be held at Smith Brothers, Hwy 13 South in Colby.

May 25th @ 7pm
May 26th @ 2pm
Helen Connor Laird Theatre
Tickets $8

Box Office 715 389-6534

A UW- Marshfield/ Wood County Office of Coninuing Educational Production of Disney "The Jungle Book Kids"

Marshfield Public
3:30 – approximately 5:15 p.m.
May 25

Marshfield Public Library will be showing some of your favorite movies on the Library’s BIG screen and YOU are invited. No registration is required. We will be showing movies for a wide range of ages. Stop by or call the library (387-8494 ext. 220) to find out what movie will be shown on the following dates.

Bring a friend, your favorite snack and climb on board the “Afternoon Matinee Special.” Don’t be left out, join us for an adventure of the FUN kind.

Marshfield Public Library’s children’s programs are open to all children without charge, regardless of county of residence. Adults and teens are always encouraged to volunteer to assist with programs. If you have any questions please contact Kim Ropson or Jane Austin at the library, 387-8494, ext. 218.

Saturday, May 26, 2012 – Memorial Day Weekend

The library is open on Saturday and closed on Sunday. Have an enjoyable and safe weekend!

Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Saturday 9:00- a.m. -5:00 p.m.

Sunday Closed

May 31st - June 3rd, 2012
Downtown Marshfield, Shoppes at WoodRidge & Marshfield Fairgrounds Park

Come join them for the 31st Annual Dairyfest event in Marshfield. This event is filled with fun activities for all along with a variety of food vendors to tempt your pallet.

5/31/2012
-Carnival at the Shoppes at Wood Ridge

6/1/2012
-Mayor's Breakfast at the Marshfield Fairgrounds Park on Friday morning.
-Picnic in the Park at Columbia Park
-Carnival at the Shoppes at Wood Ridge
-Cheese Chase at Wildwood Park

6/2/2012
-Arts and craft vendors at the Marshfield Fairgrounds Park
-Food vendors, children's entertainment, beer garden
-Parade at 11:00 am
-Pie & ice cream social at Upham Mansion
-Fishing contest at Wildwood Park
-Carnival at the Shoppes at Wood Ridge
-Disc golf tournament at Braem Park

6/3/2012
-Carnival at the Shoppes at Wood Ridge