AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Stevens Point Wisconsin. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/stevens-point-wi 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/stevens-point-wi https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:27:30 -0500 Announcement builds on governor’s initial nearly $60 million Workforce Innovation Grant investment, projects announced prioritize forestry, https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-evers-announces-195-million-to-support-longterm-solutions-to-states-workforce-challenges-through-workforce-innovation-grant-program-31392338-stevens-point-wi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-evers-announces-195-million-to-support-longterm-solutions-to-states-workforce-challenges-through-workforce-innovation-grant-program-31392338-stevens-point-wi.html Government and Politics Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Brian Schimming Elected Chairman of RPW Stevens Point, WI—Veteran political activist and strategist Brian Schimming has unanimously been https://www.americantowns.com/news/brian-schimming-elected-chairman-of-rpw-31506014-stevens-point-wi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/brian-schimming-elected-chairman-of-rpw-31506014-stevens-point-wi.html Government and Politics Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 MARK YOUR CALENDARS! FREE Music Festival Fun! An exciting Labor Day weekend with an incredible line-up of musicians. PLUS: Food trucks & fun for https://www.americantowns.com/news/riverfront-jazz-festival-2023-31598386-stevens-point-wi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/riverfront-jazz-festival-2023-31598386-stevens-point-wi.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Schedule of Events: Polish food 11:30 AM - until gone. Eat in or carry out! Polish beer and other beverages 11:30 AM - 6 PM Polka Music - Battle of https://www.americantowns.com/news/20th-annual-dozynki-harvest-festival-2023-31603721-stevens-point-wi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/20th-annual-dozynki-harvest-festival-2023-31603721-stevens-point-wi.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The Festival Foods Turkey Trot starts promptly at 8:00 am! Walkers and strollers are asked to line up near the back of their respective group. Dogs https://www.americantowns.com/news/stevens-point-festival-foods-turkey-trot-2023-31621169-stevens-point-wi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/stevens-point-festival-foods-turkey-trot-2023-31621169-stevens-point-wi.html Sports and Recreation Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Totally Terrific Turtles! Join us for a fun-filled evening for the entire family! Walk several trail loops lit by torches. Watch character programs https://www.americantowns.com/news/candlelight-hike-festivals-2023-31623639-stevens-point-wi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/candlelight-hike-festivals-2023-31623639-stevens-point-wi.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Join us for our Oktoberfest Fundraiser in Support of Katrina Shankland for Congress! Date: October 26, 2023 Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm Location: Great https://www.americantowns.com/news/oktoberfest-fundraiser-in-stevens-point-2023-31624090-stevens-point-wi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/oktoberfest-fundraiser-in-stevens-point-2023-31624090-stevens-point-wi.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The 38th Annual Fall Festival aims to be a positive, motivational experience for students of all ages and levels. As many music auditions and https://www.americantowns.com/news/fall-festival-2023-31625489-stevens-point-wi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/fall-festival-2023-31625489-stevens-point-wi.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The Portage County Cultural Festival is a 1-day event designed to celebrate ethnic diversity in Portage County, Wisconsin.  Over the past 20+ https://www.americantowns.com/news/portage-county-cultural-festival-2024-31659388-stevens-point-wi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/portage-county-cultural-festival-2024-31659388-stevens-point-wi.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Directed by Carrie Dreger In this mystery/thriller which has become a regional staple, it is April 1922 and the cast of William Gillette's latest https://www.americantowns.com/news/performance-postmortem-2024-31661348-stevens-point-wi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/performance-postmortem-2024-31661348-stevens-point-wi.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Tiffany Haddish Delivers Meals, Volunteer Month and More! RIDE ALONG WITH COMEDIAN TIFFANY HADDISH National Volunteer Month is coming to a https://www.americantowns.com/news/meals-on-wheels-america-delivering-kindness-newsletter-april-2022-31355926-arlington-va.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/meals-on-wheels-america-delivering-kindness-newsletter-april-2022-31355926-arlington-va.html Clubs and Organizations Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 May is Asthma Awareness Month More than 25 million Americans have asthma, including 6.1 million children. This chronic lung disease causes millions https://www.americantowns.com/news/american-lung-association-news-its-scary-when-you-cant-breathe-31357953-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/american-lung-association-news-its-scary-when-you-cant-breathe-31357953-chicago-il.html Health and Fitness Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 THE POWER OF A KNOCK WATCH THE VIDEO A knock can change a life. Nobody knows that better than Bruce. His life prepared him to be https://www.americantowns.com/news/meals-on-wheels-america-news-one-knock-can-change-a-life-31370122-arlington-va.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/meals-on-wheels-america-news-one-knock-can-change-a-life-31370122-arlington-va.html Clubs and Organizations Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 May News: At long last, getting rid of menthol cigarettes A Long Time Coming: Ending the Sale of Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars https://www.americantowns.com/news/american-lung-association-monthly-newsletter-may-2022-31370138-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/american-lung-association-monthly-newsletter-may-2022-31370138-chicago-il.html Health and Fitness Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Avoiding Fatigue and Shortness of Breath Shortness of breath and fatigue are two of the more common symptoms experienced by patients with lung https://www.americantowns.com/news/american-lung-association-may-24th-news-avoiding-fatigue-and-shortness-of-breath-31373171-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/american-lung-association-may-24th-news-avoiding-fatigue-and-shortness-of-breath-31373171-chicago-il.html Health and Fitness Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500