Edgar

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Edgar Public Schools on May 16 reported it has one person with COVID-19 out of 689 staff and students. The school has had 124 cases of the coronavirus during the 2021-22 school year.

Summer camp

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Edgar, will host a summer camp Monday through Friday, June 23-27, 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.

Preservation Month

Join the Marathon County Historical Society for a series of programs in May celebrating Historic Preservation Month.

The Historical Society is marking Historic Preservation Month by looking at topics from around Marathon County that illustrate the importance of historic preservation. This year they are featuring a few sites around the county listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

All History Chats programs begin at 12:30 p.m. and will be broadcast live simultaneously via Zoom, the Historical Society’s Facebook page and its YouTube channel. If you can’t join them live, you can watch archived recordings anytime at the same places.

These programs, which are a collaborative effort between the Historical Society and the Marathon County Public Library, are free to watch and open to all ages, no registration required. Call the Histori- cal Society at 715-842-5750 for more information.

The schedule for May’s History Chats is as follows: May 19: Marathon Park’s Many Historic Buildings: From the distinctive Exhibition Pavilion to less recognizable (but still important) places like the band shell or changing shelter, Marathon Park has some of the most iconic buildings in Marathon County. Join Ben Clark to hear when and why these buildings were built and how they came to be on the National Register of Historic Places.

May 26: Historic Preservation with guest Christine Martens: Chris Martens from the Friends of the Wausau Historic Landmark Commission joins us to talk about historic preservation in Marathon County.

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.

Pasture walk

The Marathon County Conservation, Planning and Zoning Department will host a pasture walk on the Peter and Suzanne Arnold farm, 113001 Chesak Rd., Edgar, on Thursday, June 2, 1-3 p.m. Topics of discussion are pasture-raised dairy heifer replacements, pasture seeding and fertilization, breeding and infrastructure needs.

Mini art exhibit

Throughout November 2021, the Marathon County Public Library (MCPL) offered free craft kits to adults containing various art supplies, then challenged folks to create a mini work of art using the provided supplies. Now, some of those works are on display in a traveling mini art exhibit After leaving Marathon City, the exhibit will move to MCPL’s Edgar Branch (224 S. Third Ave., Edgar), where it can be viewed from May 23 through June 6.

Family fun

Edgar Elementary School will host a roller skating family fun night Wednesday, May 25, 6-8 p.m. at Melody Gardens, Marshfield. Families must provide their own transportation and pay a skating fee.

Cat Carnival

Edgar Elementary School will hold a Cat Carnival on Wednesday, June 1, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to set up the event on Tuesday, May 31, from 6-8:30 p.m. and help run the event the following day. The event is looking for a clown. This year’s carnival will have bounce houses, games and treats.

Senior luncheon

Holy Family PCCW, Poniatrowski, 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.

Youth group

St. John the Baptist youth group will gather at Holy Family Church Poniatowski, on Thursday, May 19, to make tie blankets for shut-in and sick parishioners. Fleece donations are being sought.

Vacation Bible School

St. John the Baptist Catholi School will host Vacation Bible School Monday through Friday, July 18-22.

Walk In Their Shoes

The Walk In Their Shoes lecture series will present John Armbruster, author of “Tailspin,” in two presentation at the end of May. One presentation will be on Sunday, May 29, 6 p.m. at the UW-Stevens Point Wausau Campus Center for Civic Engagement. A second talk will be Monday, May 30, 12:30 p.m. at the Edgar High School auditorium.

“Tailspin” tells the story of a World War II tail gunner who survived a four mile fall from an airplane without a parachute and survived an 18-month ordeal as a German prisoner of war, which included a 600 mile death march in 1945 across central Europe.

Senior events

St. Stephen ELCA, Edgar, will host bingo with prizes on Wednesday, May 25, 1-3 p.m. Refreshments and snacks will be served.

If you need a ride or have any questions, call Mark at 715-348-5802 or Colleen at 715-571-8277.

Grab and go

Celebrate the start of summer by making seed bombs. Materials are available at the Edgar Branch Public Library through the month of May.

Using some basic materials and wild flower seeds, you can help spread some beautiful annual and perennial wildflowers selected specifically for the Midwest. These seeds are perfect for your backyard to help local pollinators and birds find nectar. Once fall comes, you can either mow them back or leave the plants to help feed wild birds and provide shelter for smaller animals.

Free lunch ends

Edgar Public Schools has announced that USDA funding for the free breakfast and lunch programs will end on June 2, the last day of the 2021-22 school year. Summer school is not included under these new guidelines. This means on June 3 meals go back to being “full pay.”

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.

Garage sales

The Village of Edgar has announced there will be a community garage sale Thursday and Friday, May 19-20.

Randy Peterson

Music workshopMembers of the UW-Stevens Point vocal jazz choir under the direction of Tim Buchholz on Friday performed in a workshop setting for the Edgar High School Concert Choir in the school auditorium.