JULY 2009:

WEDNESDAY, JULY 1
City Band Concert, 7-8pm, Pfiffner Park Bandshell, 715-346-1531, www.stevenspoint.com/parks

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 3-5
Riverfront Rendezvous, Live Music daily, Food & Refreshments, Fireworks & Boat Parade on Sunday, Pfiffner Pioneer Park. 715-346-1531 www.stevenspoint.com/rr

FRIDAY, JULY 3
Plover Pteradactlys Baseball, 7:30pm gametime, watch Badger Amateur Baseball Association (BABA) a state wide wood bat baseball league, http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=ploverpterodactyls

FRIDAY, JULY 3
Rudy’s Red Eye Grill Presents: AKB, 6:30-10:30pm, Patio Bar, 715-344-9808 for more info

SATURDAY, JULY 4
Rudy’s Red Eye Grill Presents: Matt Endres, 8:30pm, 715-344-9808 for more info

SATURDAY, JULY 4
4th of July Parade, noon, Downtown Stevens Point, 715-343-5356, www.stevenspoint.biz

SATURDAY, JULY 4
FFA Alumni Fireworks display, Rosholt Fair Park at dusk

SATURDAY, JULY 4
Lion & Lioness Charcoal chicken dinner , Amherst Fairground on Cty B, Antique car parade, something for everyone, 824-5629 for more info.

SUNDAY, JULY 5
St. Mary of Mt. Carmel- Fancher, Church Picnic, 3395 Cty. Trk KK, Amherst, Polka Mass 10am, Chicken & Ham Dinner, 11am-2pm, polka music & dancing, bingo, games, silent auction and craft sale, 715-824-5303.

SUNDAY, JULY 5
Arts Alliance of Portage County Presents: “Reading at the Rendezvous”, family-friendly open mic poetry and prose reading at the Pfiffner Building during Riverfront Rendezvous, 715-321-1039 for info

MONDAY-THURSDAY, JULY 6-9
Girls Horse Camp, Wild West Campground and  Corral, Ages 7-16, 9495 Hwy 54, Amherst, WI 54406, 715-824-5112, www.wildwestcampground.com

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8
City Band Concert, 7-8pm, Pfiffner Park Bandshell, 715-346-1531, www.stevenspoint.com/parks

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8
Emy J’s – The Garage Presents: Sing Along, 7pm, 715-345-0471, www.emyjs.com

THURSDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 9-12
37th Annual Iola Old Car Show & Swap Meet, Independents & Imports, Iola Old Car Show Grounds, Midwest’s Largest Old Car Show and Swap Meet, Show Cars, Camping, ICA Auction, information@iolaoldcarshow.com or 715-445-4000

THURSDAY, JULY 9
Central Wis. Water Ski Show Team Water ski show, 6pm, free, Lake Dubay, South Bay Beach Park, 715-845-4849, www.water-walkers.com

THURSDAY, JULY 9
Eat to the Beat, free live music, 11:45am-1pm, Hub Plaza, Downtown Stevens Point

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 10-12
St. Bronislava Parish Festival, Fri.&Sat. 4pm-11pm, Sun. 8am-9pm, music, food, bingo, kids games, live music, polka mass, and much more, 715-344-4326, www.stbrons.com

FRIDAY, JULY 10
2009 Stevens Point YMCA Kid’s Triathlon, 6pm, on-site registration 4pm, Bukolt Park, 715-342-2980, www.spymca.org

FRIDAY, JULY 10
Rudy’s Red Eye Grill Presents: Rock, Paper, Scissors, 6:30-10:30pm, Patio Bar, 715-344-9808 for more info

FRIDAY, JULY 10
Movies in the Park, “Hotel for Dogs”, Pfiffner Park at dusk, kids carnival before movie, free popcorn, 715-341-4640, www.stevenspoint.com/parks/ 

FRIDAY, JULY 10
Emy J’s – The Garage Presents: Frog Crossing (Acoustic), 7pm, 715-345-0471, www.emyjs.com

SATURDAY, JULY 11
Pie & Ice Cream Social, 9am, tour the Rising Star Mill or browse Reflections Antiques in downtown Nelsonville

SATURDAY, JULY 11
Emy J’s – The Garage Presents: Shawn Wolf (Acoustic), 7pm, 715-345-0471, www.emyjs.com

SATURDAY, JULY 11
Tomorrow River Gallery & Gifts Presents: 1st Anniversary Celebration featuring, Barry “Wildman” Snyder Artist Reception, fruitsticker artist, show featuring his works runs through August 2, 715-321-2142, www.trivergallery.com

SATURDAY, JULY 11
2009 Stevens Point YMCA Lactic Edge Triathlon, 8:30am, starting in Bukolt Park, swim 500 yards in the Wisconsin River, bike 18 miles around Stevens Point, and run 3.1 miles along the Wisconsin River, 715-340-7746, www.spymca.org

SATURDAY, JULY 11
Rudy’s Red Eye Grill Presents: Lovin’ Country, 8:30pm, 715-344-9808 for more info

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 11-12
Rising Star Mill Presents: The Bizzare Bazaar Annual Art Show, Rising Star Mill, Nelsonville, Sat. 9am-7pm, Sun. 9am-4pm, 715-824-2628 for more information

SUNDAY – THURSDAY, JULY 12-16
Girls Horse Camp, Wild West Campground and  Corral, Ages 7-16, 9495 Hwy 54, Amherst, WI 54406, 715-824-5112, www.wildwestcampground.com

TUESDAY, JULY 14
Garden Walks, featuring private gardens of Portage County, 1241 Maria Drive, Stevens Point, 7-8pm, 715-346-1316 for more information

THURSDAY, JULY 16
Eat to the Beat, free live music, 11:45am-1pm, Hub Plaza, Downtown Stevens Point

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, JULY 16-17
Crazy Days, Historic Downtown Stevens Point, retail sales, live entertainment, food & refreshments, children’s activities and more, 715-343-5356, www.stevenspoint.biz

THURSDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 16-19
Portage County Fair, Amherst Fair Grounds, Opens 5pm Thurs. Closes 11pm Sunday, youth exhibits, rides, live music, demo derby, truck & tractor pulls, 715-824-5522 ext 503. www.amherst.k12.wi.us, community section.

THURSDAY, JULY 16
Emy J’s – The Garage Presents: Jay Sandler (Piano/Vocals), 7pm, 715-345-0471, www.emyjs.com

FRIDAY, JULY 17
Emy J’s – The Garage Presents: Jerry Duginski (Extreme Acoustic), 7pm, 715-345-0471, www.emyjs.com

SATURDAY, JULY 17
CWN Singles Dance, 8pm-midnight, Elizabeth inn – Plover, $7 member, $10 nonmembers Dressy attire requested, www.cwn-singles.com

FRIDAY, JULY 17
Rudy’s Red Eye Grill Presents: Some Strings Attached, 6:30-10:30pm, Patio Bar, 715-344-9808 for more info

FRIDAY, JULY 17
AIR Project Presents: Midsummer Gala, 7pm, Jensen Center in Amherst, featuring works of local performing artists, silent auction, proceeds to benefit Dance for Cancer 2009

FRIDAY, JULY 17
River Cities Jazz, Sky Club in Plover, 8-10pm, www.rivercitiesjazz.com

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, JULY 17-18
Garden Parade 2009 , 17th-2-8pm and 18th - 10am -4pm.  Sponsored by Master Gardeners of Portage County and Children’s Service Society of Wisconsin. For more information:  lisa.dobberke@cssw.org or contact the Children’s Service Society of Wisconsin office at 341-6672.

SATURDAY, JULY 18
Stevens Point Farmers Market Presents: Music at the Market featuring Reverend Eddie Danger, 10-11am, www.farmshed.org

SATURDAY, JULY 18
Rising Star Mill Presents: L.J. Booth (acoustic), Rising Star Mill, Nelsonville, 7:30pm, $10/adult, $4/students (over 12) or seniors, children under 12 are free, families of 4 (or more) $20 (tickets at the door only), 715-824-2628 for more information

SATURDAY, JULY 18
Rudy’s Red Eye Grill Presents: Head Over Heels, 8:30pm, 715-344-9808 for more info

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 18-19
Plover Portage Rendezvous and Threads of History, Heritage Park, corner of Willow & Washington, Plover, Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm, www.pchswi.org 

SATURDAY-THURSDAY, JULY 18-23
34th Annual National Wellness Conference, a week of the latest in wellness and health promotion for both professionals and community members, UWSP Campus, www.nationalwellness.org or 715-342-2969

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 18-19
20th Annual Rosholt Area Thresheree & Antique Tractor Pull. Different events all weekend, music, food & fun! Checkout the website for details: www.rosholtthreshermen.com or call 715-677-4887

SATURDAY, JULY 18
UWSP Continuing Education Presents: Digital Photography – Sports, 9am-3pm, ages 13-adult, $75 (includes lunch), register by July 14th, 715-346-3838 or www.uwsp.edu/conted/aco

SATURDAY, JULY 18
Emy J’s – The Garage Presents: Ed Danger & Dangergrass (Bluegrass Mix), 7pm, 715-345-0471, www.emyjs.com

SUNDAY, JULY 19
Emy J’s – The Garage Presents: James Hurley (Acoustic Mix), 7pm, 715-345-0471, www.emyjs.com

SUNDAY, JULY 19
Gather at the River, Pfiffner Park, 11am service, noon potluck, bring lawn chairs and  a dish to pass. 344-2869 for more information

SUNDAY – THURSDAY, JULY 19-23
Girls Horse Camp, Wild West Campground and  Corral, Ages 7-16, 9495 Hwy 54, Amherst, WI 54406, 715-824-5112, www.wildwestcampground.com

TUESDAY, JULY 21
Take a Step 5K, Race day registration begins at 4:00, benefits domestic and sexual abuse victim services provided through CAP Services’ Family Crisis Center,715-343-7194, a free Kiddie K race for children 6 and under before the main event.Registration form available at www.nationalwellness.org

WEDNESDAY, JULY 22
City Band Concert, 7-8pm, Pfiffner Park Bandshell, 715-346-1531, www.stevenspoint.com/parks

THURSDAY, JULY 23
Kids from Wisconsin, 7:30 pm, Sentry Theater, $14-adults, $12-Seniors, $10-18 and under, call 715-346-4100 for tickets

THURSDAY, JULY 23
Emy J’s – The Garage Presents: Fortune Cookie (Jazz), 7pm, 715-345-0471, www.emyjs.com

THURSDAY, JULY 23
Eat to the Beat, free live music, 11:45am-1pm, Hub Plaza, Downtown Stevens Point

THURSDAY, JULY 23
Central Wis. Water Ski Show Team Water ski show, 6pm, free, Lake Dubay, South Bay Beach Park, 715-845-4849, www.water-walkers.com

FRIDAY, JULY 24
Rudy’s Red Eye Grill Presents: Annie Rose, 6:30-10:30pm, Patio Bar, 715-344-9808 for more info

FRIDAY, JULY 24
Movies in the Park, “The Tale of Desperaux”, Pfiffner Park at dusk, kids carnival before movie, free popcorn, 715-341-4640, www.stevenspoint.com/parks/ 

SATURDAY, JULY 25
Stevens Point Farmers Market Presents: Chef on the Square, featuring Chef Christian from Christian’s Bistro, 10-11am, www.farmshed.org

SATURDAY, JULY 25
Rudy’s Red Eye Grill Presents: Jazz N’ More, 8:30pm, 715-344-9808 for more info

SATURDAY, JULY 25
Plein Air Workshop: Paint from Nature at Schmeeckle Reserve, 9am-4pm, Schmeeckle Reserve, $18, 715-342-0144 to reserve a spot, www.barnardstudio.com

SATURDAY, JULY 25
Emy J’s – The Garage Presents: Music Group (Misc), 7pm, 715-345-0471, www.emyjs.com

SATURDAY, JULY 25
Restorative Yoga Workshop, Sat: 9am-noon and Meditation Basics Yoga Workshop, Sat: 1-4pm at Artha Sustainable Living Center llc, 715-824-3463, www.arthaonline.com. $35 each class

TUESDAY, JULY 28
Garden Walks, featuring private gardens of Portage County, 247 Edgewood Road, Custer & 235 Edgewood Road, Custer, 7-8pm, 715-346-1316 for more information

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29
City Band Concert, 7-8pm, Pfiffner Park Bandshell, 715-346-1531, www.stevenspoint.com/parks

THURSDAY, JULY 30
Eat to the Beat, free live music, 11:45am-1pm, Hub Plaza, Downtown Stevens Point

THURSDAY, JULY 30
Central Wis. Water Ski Show Team Water ski show, 6pm, free, Lake Dubay, South Bay Beach Park, 715-845-4849, www.water-walkers.com

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 31- August 1 & 2
St. Florian Parish Picnic, Fri. 5-11pm, Sat.Polka Mass 5pm, music, games, food, bingo until 11pm. Sun. 10am Polka mass, Polish chicken dinner, games, food, bingo, country store, raffles until 6pm. 715-446-3085.

FRIDAY, JULY 31
Rudy’s Red Eye Grill Presents: Head Over Heels, 6:30-10:30pm, Patio Bar, 715-344-9808 for more info

On-Going Events
-  Art Village Presents: Intermediate Watercolor, June 2-July 7, 6-8pm, 715-345-9500, www.artvillageusa.com
-  Messy Arts Month, CW Children’s Museum, 715-344-2003, www.cwchildrensmuseum.org
-  UWSP Continuing Education, Dance Technique Workshop - Intermediate, Monday-Thursday, July 6-16,
   10:30am-12:30pm, $179, 715-346-3838, www.uwsp.edu/conted/aco
- UWSP Continuing Education & Outreach: Emerging Writer’s Workshop, Creative Writing, July 13, 20, 27 &
  Aug. 3, Adv. Registration required, $39, 715-346-3838, www.uwsp.edu/conted

For an updated listing of weekly events, phone the Calendar of Events at 800-236-4636 ext 5 or visit or website, www.stevenspointarea.com
If you would like to submit information to the monthly Calendar of Events, call 344-2556 or email info@stevenspointarea.com
The information provided in this calendar of events was compiled by the Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureau based on materials submitted directly from the organization or business entity. The Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureau assumes no liability for the accuracy of the information herein.

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