Community Calendar of Events

SATURDAY, AUGUST 26
Amherst Quilt, Craft and Amish Furniture Auction, 8am (crafts), 9am(Quilts), Noon (Furniture), Amherst Fairgrounds (Hwys 10 & B), Rain or Shine, refreshments available www.maderauction.com, 715-467-2800
 
SUNDAY, AUGUST 27
Portage County Democratic Party Picnic, 11am-5pm, Pfiffner Pioneer Park, Speeches by area elected Democrats and Democratic Candidates, food & refreshments, music, silent auction, raffle, bake sale, kid’s activities, 345-9586
 
WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY, AUGUST 30-SEPT. 3
2nd WUC Water Ski Championships, Centre Lakes AquaPlex, Plover, 20 countries & 30,000 spectators, for more information call 715-498-9021
 
FRIDAY-MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1-4
Official Portage County 4-H Fair, Rosholt Fair Park, Music, Carnival, Food and Refreshments, Parade, Demo Derby, something for all!  for more info call
715-677-4708 
 
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2-3
Stevens Point Jazz Festival, Pfiffner/Pioneer Park Bandshell, 4-10pm, FREE, Local and National Jazz artist’s with international cuisine. Saturday’s Headliner: Adela Dalto and her Latin Jazz ensemble, 715-344-2374
 
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
Classic Car & Truck Show, CenterPoint MarketPlace, “Salute to Trucks” Themed show – 715-344-1599 www.centerpointmarketplace.com