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Tuesday, Dec. 6

  • Art Show: “That ’70s Print Show,” 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, @Edna Carlson Art Gallery, 1800 Portage St., through Jan. 18, 2023. Free.
  • Strong Bodies, exercise class for seniors, 10-11:15 a.m. @Plover Municipal Center, 2400 Post Rd. Free.
  • Portage Co. Space & Properties Committee, 3:30 p.m. @Portage Co. Annex, 1962 Strongs Ave., in Conf. Rooms 1 and 2.
  • Portage Co. Health Care Center Committee, 4:30 p.m. @Portage Co. Annex, 1962 Strongs Ave., in Conf. Room 5.
  • Portage Co. Executive Operations  Committee, 5 p.m. @Portage Co. Annex, 1962 Strongs Ave., in Conf. Rooms 1 and 2.
  • Boys & Girls Club Basketball, every Tuesday and Thursday through Dec. 22, 5-6 p.m. @BGC Plover Center, 2401 Cedar Dr., Plover. Designed for 4-6 graders, cost $10 per club member, and $20 for non-members.
  • Nativity lighting, 6 p.m. @Knights of Columbus, 401 West Clark St. Features Pacelli choir and KoC 4th Degree Honor Guard. Snacks to follow. Dress for the weather, no admission.

Wednesday, Dec. 7

  • Art Show: “That ’70s Print Show,” 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, @Edna Carlson Art Gallery, 1800 Portage St., through Jan. 18, 2023. Free.
  • Portage Co. HR Committee, 5 p.m. @Portage Co. Annex, 1962 Strongs Ave., in Conf. Rooms 1 and 2.
  • Sensory-friendly visit from Santa Claus, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Plover Municipal Center, 2400 Post Rd., in Activity Room. Free.
  • Charcoal Drawing, “Santa,” 6-8:30 p.m. @District 1 Brewing, 200 Division St.
  • Wylee World Holiday Light Show, 1728 Willow Springs Dr., Stevens Point, 5 p.m. to midnight, daily. Free but donations encouraged. Drive-thru light show experience, Tune your vehicle’s radio to 91.1 FM and hear the music for the light show.
  • Plover Village Board, 7 p.m. @Plover Municipal Center, 2400 Post Rd.

Thursday, Dec. 8

  • North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board, 10 a.m. @Northcentral Tech 1000 W. Campus Dr., Room 1004A, Wausau. Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89209315343?pwd=bFFkMkU2N3A3MEpYRkI2UjYzTFptUT09
    To call in to the meeting dial 1-312-626-6799 Meeting ID: 892 0931 5343 Passcode: 854927.
  • The Lab, 5-6 p.m. @Central Wisconsin Children’s Museum, 1100 Main St. Fun activities for kids ranging from engineering to the environment.
  • Boys & Girls Club Basketball, every Tuesday and Thursday through Dec. 22, 5-6 p.m. @BGC Plover Center, 2401 Cedar Dr., Plover. Designed for 4-6 graders, cost $10 per club member, and $20 for non-members.
  • Wylee World Holiday Light Show, 1728 Willow Springs Dr., Stevens Point, 5 p.m. to midnight, daily. Free but donations encouraged. Drive-thru light show experience, Tune your vehicle’s radio to 91.1 FM and hear the music for the light show.
  • Portage Co. Park Commission, 5 p.m. @Standing Rocks Downhill Ski Lodge, 7782 Standing Roks Rd., Stevens Point. Public welcome.
  • Live Music: Geoff Landon, 8-11 p.m. @Rookies, 3425 Church St. 21+

Friday, Dec. 9

  • Storytime, 9:45-10:15 a.m. @Portage Co. Public Library, 1001 Main St. Free, for young children. Every Friday until Dec. 16, 2022.
  • Strong Bodies, exercise class for seniors, 10-11:15 a.m. @Plover Municipal Center, 2400 Post Rd. Free.
  • Enchanted Forest, 5-8 p.m. @Rosholt Community Building, 186 W. Forest St., Rosholt. More than 50 decorated pine trees, visits from Santa, petting zoo, live Nativity scene. Free, family-friendly.
  • Wylee World Holiday Light Show, 1728 Willow Springs Dr., Stevens Point, 5 p.m. to midnight, daily. Free but donations encouraged. Drive-thru light show experience, Tune your vehicle’s radio to 91.1 FM and hear the music for the light show.
  • Live Music: Gerard Fischer, 7-10 p.m. @District 1 Brwing, 200 Division St. 21+

Saturday, Dec. 10

  • Winter Farmers’ Market, 8 a.m. to noon @Boys & Girls Club, 941 Michigan Ave. Fresh produce, locally-sourced meats, soaps, etc.
  • Al-Anon meeting, a support group for people who have loved ones with a drinking or substance abuse problem, 9-10 a.m. @Trinity Lutheran Church, 1410 Roger St. All welcome, meetings confidential. Every Saturday until Dec. 17, 2022.
  • Polar Plunge, 10 a.m. to noon @Boston School Forest, 5084 Lincoln Ave, Plover.
  • Enchanted Forest, 5-8 p.m. @Rosholt Community Building, 186 W. Forest St., Rosholt. More than 50 decorated pine trees, visits from Santa, petting zoo, live Nativity scene. Free, family-friendly.
  • Live Music: Whiskey & Lace, 8:30 p.m. @Rookies, 3425 Church St., 21+
  • Live Music: Tom Zalac, 6:30-9:30 p.m. @District 1 Brewing, 200 Division St. 21+

Sunday, Dec. 11

  • Public Skate: Noon to 1:45 p.m. @KB Willet Arena, 1000 Minnesota Ave. Admission $4/city resident, $5/non
  • Polka dancing: 1-5 p.m. @Rookies, 3425 Church St.
  • Wylee World Holiday Light Show, 1728 Willow Springs Dr., Stevens Point, 5 p.m. to midnight, daily. Free but donations encouraged. Drive-thru light show experience, Tune your vehicle’s radio to 91.1 FM and hear the music for the light show.
  • Enchanted Forest, 5-8 p.m. @Rosholt Community Building, 186 W. Forest St., Rosholt. More than 50 decorated pine trees, visits from Santa, petting zoo, live Nativity scene. Free, family-friendly.

Monday, Dec. 12

  • Art show: “Q Gallery: A Gift of Art,” all-member art show/gift gallery, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. @Q Gallery, 1108 Main St., daily through Dec. 31.
  • Fine Art Gift Gallery, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. @ Annette & Dale Schuh Riverfront Arts Center, 1200 Crosby Ave.
  • Healthy Living w/ Diabetes program, 1-3:30 p.m. @Lincoln Center, 1519 Water St. Every Monday through Nov. 21. $30 suggested donation.
  • Wylee World Holiday Light Show, 1728 Willow Springs Dr., Stevens Point, 5 p.m. to midnight, daily. Free but donations encouraged. Drive-thru light show experience, Tune your vehicle’s radio to 91.1 FM and hear the music for the light show.
  • Sacred Soul meditation, 5:30-6:30 p.m. @The Wellness Spa, 3916 Water St. $15/class. Mondays through Dec. 19. More info here. 
  • Stevens Point standing committees, 6 p.m. @SPPD Community Room, 933 Michigan Ave.

Tuesday, Dec. 13

  • Strong Bodies, exercise class for seniors, 10-11:15 a.m. @Plover Municipal Center, 2400 Post Rd. Free.
  • Fine Art Gift Gallery, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. @ Annette & Dale Schuh Riverfront Arts Center, 1200 Crosby Ave.
  • Arthritis Foundation exercise program, 11-11:45 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday through Dec. 28, 2023, @Lincoln Center, 1519 Water St. Suggested donation is $17/10 classes or $2 per class.
  • Storytime, 4:30-5 p.m. @Portage Co. Public Library, 1001 Main St. Free, designed for little ones. Every Tuesday through Dec. 13.
  • Wylee World Holiday Light Show, 1728 Willow Springs Dr., Stevens Point, 5 p.m. to midnight, daily. Free but donations encouraged. Drive-thru light show experience, Tune your vehicle’s radio to 91.1 FM and hear the music for the light show.
  • Boys & Girls Club Basketball, every Tuesday and Thursday through Dec. 22, 5-6 p.m. @BGC Plover Center, 2401 Cedar Dr., Plover. Designed for 4-6 graders, cost $10 per club member, and $20 for non-members.

Wednesday, Dec. 14

  • Art Show: “That ’70s Print Show,” 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, @Edna Carlson Art Gallery, 1800 Portage St., through Jan. 18, 2023. Free.
  • Wylee World Holiday Light Show, 1728 Willow Springs Dr., Stevens Point, 5 p.m. to midnight, daily. Free but donations encouraged. Drive-thru light show experience, Tune your vehicle’s radio to 91.1 FM and hear the music for the light show.

Thursday, Dec. 15

  • The Lab, 5-6 p.m. @Central Wisconsin Children’s Museum, 1100 Main St. Fun activities for kids ranging from engineering to the environment.
  • Boys & Girls Club Basketball, every Tuesday and Thursday through Dec. 22, 5-6 p.m. @BGC Plover Center, 2401 Cedar Dr., Plover. Designed for 4-6 graders, cost $10 per club member, and $20 for non-members.
  • Wylee World Holiday Light Show, 1728 Willow Springs Dr., Stevens Point, 5 p.m. to midnight, daily. Free but donations encouraged. Drive-thru light show experience, Tune your vehicle’s radio to 91.1 FM and hear the music for the light show.
  • Live Music: Bob Allen, 8-11 p.m. @Rookies, 3425 Church St. 21+

Friday, Dec. 16

  • Storytime, 9:45-10:15 a.m. @Portage Co. Public Library, 1001 Main St. Free, for young children. Every Friday until Dec. 16, 2022.
  • Strong Bodies, exercise class for seniors, 10-11:15 a.m. @Plover Municipal Center, 2400 Post Rd. Free.
  • Enchanted Forest, 5-8 p.m. @Rosholt Community Building, 186 W. Forest St., Rosholt. More than 50 decorated pine trees, visits from Santa, petting zoo, live Nativity scene. Free, family-friendly.
  • Performance: “A Christmas Carol,” by Central Wisconsin Area Community Theater, 7 p.m. @Sentry Theater, 1800 North Point Dr. Admission $14/adults, $12/seniors, $7/under 12, $5/students w/ID.
  • Live Music: River Cities Jazz Holiday Show (Christmas jazz), 7-9 p.m. @Rookies, 3425 Church St. 21+

Saturday, Dec. 17

  • Winter Farmers’ Market, 8 a.m. to noon @Boys & Girls Club, 941 Michigan Ave. Fresh produce, locally-sourced meats, soaps, etc.
  • Al-Anon meeting, a support group for people who have loved ones with a drinking or substance abuse problem, 9-10 a.m. @Trinity Lutheran Church, 1410 Roger St. All welcome, meetings confidential. Every Saturday until Dec. 17, 2022.
  • Enchanted Forest, 5-8 p.m. @Rosholt Community Building, 186 W. Forest St., Rosholt. More than 50 decorated pine trees, visits from Santa, petting zoo, live Nativity scene. Free, family-friendly.
  • Live Music: Tom Burt, 6:30-9:30 p.m. @District 1 Brewing, 200 Division St. 21+
  • Performance: “A Christmas Carol,” by Central Wisconsin Area Community Theater, 7 p.m. @Sentry Theater, 1800 North Point Dr. Admission $14/adults, $12/seniors, $7/under 12, $5/students w/ID.

Sunday, Dec. 18

  • Breakfast with Santa, 8:30 a.m. to noon, Plover VFW, 2970 Hickory Dr. Breakfast is $4 for 12 and under, $9.50 otherwise. Open to the public.
  • Public Skate: Noon to 1:45 p.m. @KB Willet Arena, 1000 Minnesota Ave. Admission $4/city resident, $5/non
  • Polka dancing: 1-5 p.m. @Rookies, 3425 Church St.
  • Performance: “A Christmas Carol,” by Central Wisconsin Area Community Theater, 2 p.m. @Sentry Theater, 1800 North Point Dr. Admission $14/adults, $12/seniors, $7/under 12, $5/students w/ID.
  • Wylee World Holiday Light Show, 1728 Willow Springs Dr., Stevens Point, 5 p.m. to midnight, daily. Free but donations encouraged. Drive-thru light show experience, Tune your vehicle’s radio to 91.1 FM and hear the music for the light show.
  • Enchanted Forest, 5-8 p.m. @Rosholt Community Building, 186 W. Forest St., Rosholt. More than 50 decorated pine trees, visits from Santa, petting zoo, live Nativity scene. Free, family-friendly.

Monday, Dec. 19

  • Art Show: “That ’70s Print Show,” 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, @Edna Carlson Art Gallery, 1800 Portage St., through Jan. 18, 2023. Free.
  • Wylee World Holiday Light Show, 1728 Willow Springs Dr., Stevens Point, 5 p.m. to midnight, daily. Free but donations encouraged. Drive-thru light show experience, Tune your vehicle’s radio to 91.1 FM and hear the music for the light show.
  • Sacred Soul meditation, 5:30-6:30 p.m. @The Wellness Spa, 3916 Water St. $15/class. Mondays through Dec. 19. More info here. 

Tuesday, Dec. 20

  • Art Show: “That ’70s Print Show,” 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, @Edna Carlson Art Gallery, 1800 Portage St., through Jan. 18, 2023. Free.
  • Wylee World Holiday Light Show, 1728 Willow Springs Dr., Stevens Point, 5 p.m. to midnight, daily. Free but donations encouraged. Drive-thru light show experience, Tune your vehicle’s radio to 91.1 FM and hear the music for the light show.
  • Boys & Girls Club Basketball, every Tuesday and Thursday through Dec. 22, 5-6 p.m. @BGC Plover Center, 2401 Cedar Dr., Plover. Designed for 4-6 graders, cost $10 per club member, and $20 for non-members.

Wednesday, Dec. 21

  • Art Show: “That ’70s Print Show,” 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, @Edna Carlson Art Gallery, 1800 Portage St., through Jan. 18, 2023. Free.
  • Wylee World Holiday Light Show, 1728 Willow Springs Dr., Stevens Point, 5 p.m. to midnight, daily. Free but donations encouraged. Drive-thru light show experience, Tune your vehicle’s radio to 91.1 FM and hear the music for the light show.

Thursday, Dec. 22

  • The Lab, 5-6 p.m. @Central Wisconsin Children’s Museum, 1100 Main St. Fun activities for kids ranging from engineering to the environment.
  • Boys & Girls Club Basketball, every Tuesday and Thursday through Dec. 22, 5-6 p.m. @BGC Plover Center, 2401 Cedar Dr., Plover. Designed for 4-6 graders, cost $10 per club member, and $20 for non-members.
  • Wylee World Holiday Light Show, 1728 Willow Springs Dr., Stevens Point, 5 p.m. to midnight, daily. Free but donations encouraged. Drive-thru light show experience, Tune your vehicle’s radio to 91.1 FM and hear the music for the light show.
  • Live Music: Andy Shor, 8-11 p.m. @Rookies, 3425 Church St. 21+

Friday, Dec. 23

  • Enchanted Forest, 5-8 p.m. @Rosholt Community Building, 186 W. Forest St., Rosholt. More than 50 decorated pine trees, visits from Santa, petting zoo, live Nativity scene. Free, family-friendly.
  • Art Show: “That ’70s Print Show,” 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, @Edna Carlson Art Gallery, 1800 Portage St., through Jan. 18, 2023. Free.
  • Storytime, 9:45-10:15 a.m. @Portage Co. Public Library, 1001 Main St.
  • Wylee World Holiday Light Show, 1728 Willow Springs Dr., Stevens Point, 5 p.m. to midnight, daily. Free but donations encouraged. Drive-thru light show experience, Tune your vehicle’s radio to 91.1 FM and hear the music for the light show.
  • Live Music: Austin Skalecki, 7-10 p.m. @District 1 Brewing, 200 Division St., 21+
  • Live Music: Three local punk bands; Piston Honda, Nobody’s Housewives, and Wilted put on a show to benefit the UWSP Student Cupboard, 9 p.m. @Pete’s Sports Bar, 200 Division St., Stevens Point. These bands span the last of couple decades of local music in the area, two having reunited specifically for this show promise to give anyone interested an electric time. Donations of non-perishable food items are being accepted, and each donation enters participants into a raffle with many prizes. The grand prize is a gift certificate for a tattoo from Black Rabbit Tattoo.

Saturday, Dec. 24

  • Santa Claus departs from the North Pole.
  • Wylee World Holiday Light Show, 1728 Willow Springs Dr., Stevens Point, 5 p.m. to midnight, daily. Free but donations encouraged. Drive-thru light show experience, Tune your vehicle’s radio to 91.1 FM and hear the music for the light show.

Sunday, Dec. 25

  • Wylee World Holiday Light Show, 1728 Willow Springs Dr., Stevens Point, 5 p.m. to midnight, daily. Free but donations encouraged. Drive-thru light show experience, Tune your vehicle’s radio to 91.1 FM and hear the music for the light show.

Monday, Dec. 26

  • Enchanted Forest, 5-8 p.m. @Rosholt Community Building, 186 W. Forest St., Rosholt. More than 50 decorated pine trees, visits from Santa, petting zoo, live Nativity scene. Free, family-friendly.
  • Wylee World Holiday Light Show, 1728 Willow Springs Dr., Stevens Point, 5 p.m. to midnight, daily. Free but donations encouraged. Drive-thru light show experience, Tune your vehicle’s radio to 91.1 FM and hear the music for the light show.

Tuesday, Dec. 27

  • Enchanted Forest, 5-8 p.m. @Rosholt Community Building, 186 W. Forest St., Rosholt. More than 50 decorated pine trees, visits from Santa, petting zoo, live Nativity scene. Free, family-friendly.
  • Wylee World Holiday Light Show, 1728 Willow Springs Dr., Stevens Point, 5 p.m. to midnight, daily. Free but donations encouraged. Drive-thru light show experience, Tune your vehicle’s radio to 91.1 FM and hear the music for the light show.