Beauty Queen Tubing Race

It's time to head to Bruce Mounds Winter Sports Area in Merrillan for skiing and tubing.

And on December 31st they will be holding the Queens Race! Watch area beauty queens and their attendants in a friendly tubing competition. Bruce Mounds will be open at 10AM, and the racing begins at 2:30PM.

For all the details see Welcome to the Friends of Bruce Mound Area Queens Race & New Year's Celebration

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Community Christmas Dinner

American Legion Post 54, 2100 S Maple Avenue in Marshfield, will be hosting a Friendship Dinner on Christmas Day 11AM to 1PM. Enjoy ham and turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Free meal provided by the Legion and Auxiliary.

The BuyWisconsinLand.com team: Roy, Jerry, Lance, Mike and Shelley, wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Joyous New Year!

Ready for Anything

CAMP DOUGLAS, Wis. (MMD Newswire) December 6, 2010 -- In late September, the fierce storms that struck Clark County caused enough destruction to warrant a federal disaster declaration - and lent urgency to the county's efforts to reduce damage from future storms.

At the time disaster struck, Clark County Emergency Management Director Michelle Hartness and her team -- a regional planner, community leaders and professionals - were taking the final steps on an enhanced all-hazards mitigation plan. A draft of the updated five-year plan has been reviewed by the Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The plan is now in the final stages of approval and adoption.

September's damaging rainfall was a powerful reminder of why such a mitigation plan is needed. There was no way to know when the next floods would strike, when ice storms would shut down the county's power grids or when pestilence would threaten crops. The county and communities worked together and came up with measures to help limit the devastation.

"No one can control Mother Nature, but the scope of Clark County's mitigation planning shows that the county's leaders were not going to sit back and wait for the next disaster," said FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Paul Ricciuti. "In fact, they have come up with an enhanced plan that leaves very little to chance."

Full Story Clark County Earns Praise For Updated All-Hazard Mitigation Plan

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Winter Wonderland - in Marshfield

Beautiful Christmas lights are one of the things that make this time of year so magical. For 700,000 bits of magic, visit the 5th annual Rotary Winter Wonderland display in Wildwood Park, Marshfield.

You can walk or drive throught the displays, visit with Santa, listen to music of the season, see a live Nativity Scene, and much more from now until December 31st. Hours are 5PM to 9PM.

For more details and information on special events see this website rotarywinterwonderland.com

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Santa's Coming to Town

Marshfield's 11th Annual Holiday Parade will be Thursday November 18th, 6:30PM, followed by visiting with Santa at the Holiday Inn Convention Center with refreshments and entertainment. Have you been naughty or nice? He'll know.

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Wisconsin's Own Cheese - and It's City

You know Colby Cheese was invented in Colby, Wisconsin, right? A historical marker is set in downtown Colby commemorating Joseph Steinwand for the development of Colby cheese in the 1880s. You can read all about the history of Colby and it's cheese here The Development of Colby Cheese

But better yet - why not head to Colby and get some great cheese straight from the source! If you can't make it today - check out these sites and have some sent right to your home!

Welcome Dairy, H4489 Maple Road welcomedairy.com

Colby Cheese House, 808 S. Division Street www.colbycheesehouse.com

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Annual Fall Dinner

St. John's Lutheran Church in Neillsville will be having their Annual Fall Dinner in the school gym Sunday, October 17th from 11:15AM until the food is gone. Dinner will include baked chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, rolls, salads and pie. Free-will donation. Everyone is welcome!

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Eat Some Chili and See Some Cars

October 2nd is the Annual Highground Car Show & Chili Cook Off, starting at 10AM at the Highground Veterans Memorial Park in Neillsville. Check out some fantatic wheels, then for $5 buy a bowl and sample many delicious chili offerings. Chili winner will be announced at Noon. If you come early there will be a Legacy Stone Placement at 9:30AM, plus another at 2PM.

Get all the details at Car Show and Chili Cook Off.

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Central Wisconsin Horse Sale

It's that time of year - it's the 30th Annual Central Wisconsin Horse Sale, held at the Clark County Fairgrounds in Neillsville. The sale begins Wednesday September 15th through Saturday September 18th.

Wednesday will be the horse drawn vehicle sale, the "Largest Horse Drawn Machinery Sale in the Midwest!"

For information and details of the sale, including listings of available horses visit www.centralwihorsesale.net/

Need a Getaway - How about a Bus Tour?

There is lots to see in Clark County - and it's even easier when you're not driving!

Click here for this Clark County Motorcoach brochure - then climb aboard and check out the sights that you may have missed in Clark County! Clark County Motorcoach Tours

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The 26th Annual Highground Bicycle Tour

August 5th to 8th are the dates for this year's Highground Bicycle Tour.
Bicyclists from all over the state will ride for 4 days to Neillsville, and on Sunday at Noon there will be a ceremony and picnic for all.
Ride to remember our Vietnam Vets, or just head to Neillsville on Sunday to celebrate with the riders!
Find more information at www.thehighground.org - or print this flyer 2010 Bike Route

Camping on Lake Arbutus

Want to head in the wilderness and put your tent or RV between the trees close to a beautiful lake? The Russell Memorial Park & Campground in the Town of Dewhurst would be the place for you.

Over 200 campsites and a boat launch are here, and there are many more ammenities: picnic areas, play areas, flush toilets, fishing and trail access, laundromat, beach, shower houses, convenience store to name a few.

Find more information for reservations and permits, and a downloadable brochure at the Clark County website Clark County Forestry and Parks Russell Memorial Park and Campground

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Clark County Trails

Clark County boast 133,000 acres of Public Lands, with woods and wildlife and lots and lots of trails.

If you like to hike, horseback ride, mountain bike or ATV, get the lastest information on trail conditions you can vist the Clark County website Recreational Trail Updates

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Neillsville's Listeman Arboretum

For a beautiful stroll among the trees or a wonderful place to cast your line in the water, visit the Listeman Arboretum in Neillsville. Here you will find 47 wooded acres along the east bank of the Black River, with marked trails and benches, picnic tables and fishing access. The Park has entrances on Highway 10 and West Second Street in Neillsville.

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13th Annual "Make A Wish" Truck Convoy

This Saturday, June 12th, is the 13th Annual "Make A Wish" Truck Convoy at the Clark County Fairgrounds, 1120 E Division St in Neillsville.
This is an all vehicle convoy to benefit MAKE-A-WISH foundation. There wil be food all day, a silent auction, craft sale, door prizes and activities for the kids. Any type of vehicle is welcome with $10 donation. Registration is 8:30AM to 11:30AM, drivers' meeting 11:45 a.m. Ride begins at NOON.
Sponsored by American Legion Post 73. For more information contact: 715-238-7797 or email: ckat@badger.tds.net

Memorial Day Parades Across the County

Memorial Day is next Monday May 31st. Take some time to enjoy a parade and thank our Veterans!

Memorial Day Parade - Thorp Begins at the American Legion to Veteran's Park

Memorial Day Parade - Loyal Begins at the High School at 9:15AM to City Cemetery. For details contact Herb Langfeldt 715-255-8127

Memorial Day Parade - Greenwood 10AM followed by American Legion Charcoal Dinner, 11AM For details contact 715-267-7441

Memorial Day Parade - Neillsville 10AM - Celebration at the Highground 1PM For details visit www.thehighground.org or contact highgrnd@tds.net or 715-743-4224

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Do you remember Reed School?

Maybe you were a student in this one room schoolhouse in Clark County between 1915 and 1951. Or maybe you heard stories or saw newspaper articles. Or maybe you've driven past Reed School, still standing just a few miles east of Neillsville on Highway 10, now one of Wisconsin's Historical Sites.
Check out this great photos and articles from the Clark County Library ~REED SCHOOL~
And more information from the Wisconsin Historical Society The Restoration of Reed School
Free Tours are available on the weekends from 10AM-4PM throughout the summer. For more information visit reedschool.wisconsinhistory.org, email reedschool@wisconsinhistory.org or call 608-253-3523.

Marshfield Motor Speedway

It's that time of year - racing season in Wisconsin. This weekend marks the begining of Marshfield Motor Speedway's 33 year bringing great racing to Central Wisconsin. All divisions will be runing, and there will be a Yellow River Racing Series SLM Special. Gates open May 8th at 2PM, racing beings at 6:30PM.

For more details and a complete racing schedule see www.marshfieldspeedway.com/

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#1 Dairy Producing County in Wisconsin

Yes - Clark County is the #1 in Dairy Production in Wisconsin, and with all that dairy comes a lot of Cheese!
To get your fill of delicious Wisconsin Cheese check out this list of local Cheese and Dairy Retail Shops Cheese Shops

Easter Egg Hunts on April 3rd

EASTER EGG HUNT - CURTISS PARK, CURTISS. Starts at 10AM
Over $1,000 in prizes given from area business and resident donations. Easter eggs, cookies, candy-filled eggs & face painting just some of the activities. Annually the Saturday 1 week before Easter. Organized by Loving Touch Day Care under the direction of Sandy Busse.

EASTER EGG HUNT - SCHUSTER PARK, NEILLSVILLE Starts at 10AM
sponsored by Optimist Club

EASTER EGG HUNT - DALE'S NORTH MOUND TAVERN, WILLARD Starts at 1PM

We at BuyWisconsinLand.com wish everyone a safe and Happy Easter.

Golden Eagle Released

Many folks have enjoyed watching Bald Eagles all over Western Wisconsin. but now you can find Golden Eagles too!

Golden Eagle released Thursday in Clark County - WQOW TV: Eau Claire, WI NEWS18 News, Weather, and Sports

Marshfield for the Birds

Whether you are an Ornithologist, or just someone who is interested in birds, you will find something to hold your interest at the at the Marshfield Public Library.

The Stierle Bird Exhibit contains approximately 140 species of birds, and over 2000 eggs.

Regular hours are 9-9 Monday-Friday, 9-5 Saturday, and 1-5 Sunday. Summer hours Memorial Day through Labor Day) are 9-8 Monday-Friday and 9-5 Saturday (closed Sunday).

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Neillsville Winter Carnival

If you're planning a visit to Historic Neillsville in Clark County, be sure to check out the Winter Carnival February 26th-28th.

Activites include a variety show, polar bear plunge, outdoor volleyball, basketball, pool tournaments, dart and cribbage tournaments and card tournaments.

For more information contact the Neillsville Chamber of Commerce 715-743-6444

Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area

Fun in the snow abounds at the Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area. Activities include (from the Clark County website)

100% lighted trails for night skiing
7 scenic slopes for skiing and snowboarding
(2 beginner, 2 intermediate & 3 advanced trails)
4 Lifts (2 T-Bar, 1 Rope, 1 Handle Tow)
Complete rental shop
Ski school and ski patrol
100% snowmaking coverage
State of the art grooming
5 snowtubing runs with rope tow
Beautiful chalet with short order snack bar
A 375 ft. vertical rise
Longest slope 3,000 ft.
Reasonable rates for a family budget

More information here Clark County Forestry and Parks - Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area

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CWIRA Event Update

The Central Wisconsin Ice Racing Association has moved the January 17th Race from Stanley to Humbird.

For full CWIRA race calendar and information visit cwira.com