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FRIDAY

“Celebrate Our Presidents,” 1 to 3 p.m., Marathon County Public Library, 515 Washington St., Marathon City. Participants can have some fun with a wide variety of activities celebrating Commanders-in-Chief of past and present. Join the library for presidential-themed activities, including coloring pages, trivia and crafts. Check out featured books about the presidents and the White House, and listen to stories read by the librarians throughout the afternoon. Free. 715-443-2775, or www.mcpl.us

“Makerspace Fridays” program, 4 to 5 p.m., Marathon County Public Library, 224 S. Third Ave., Edgar. Children, tweens and their parents or caregivers are welcome to come to the library to create. Simply put, a makerspace is a community center with tools, and combines manufacturing equipment, community and education. The library will have a different project each week, and all supplies will be provided. Free, and no registration required. This recurring program happens every Friday afternoon through May 19. 715-352-3155, or www.mcpl.us

SATURDAY

“2017 Merrill Ice Drags,” noon to 4 p.m., Council Grounds State Park, N1895 Council Grounds Drive, Merrill. Track is located on Lake Alexander. The entrance to this event will be through Council Grounds State Park. Follow the signs to the boat landing. $12 for adults, $7 for ages 6 to 14, and free for ages younger than 6. Free parking will be available along the fence, and no sticker will be required in that case. Parking in the State Park parking lots will require a sticker.

“Merrill Artisans Showcase” fundraiser, 1 to 5 p.m., Bell Tower Residence’s Assisi Hall, 1500 O’Day St., Merrill. The show includes 20 or more Wisconsin artisans who will display their talents in painting, photography, carving, pottery, fiber arts, quilting, jewelry making and more. $5, includes the show, wine, cheese, appetizers, piano music and on-site raffle.

Scott “Scooter” Wisnewski benefit, 5 p.m., Community Hall of Athens, 221 Caroline St., Athens. This event is a benefit for Scott “Scooter” Wisnewski, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor in September 2016. Funds raised will help offset medical expenses for past and upcoming treatments and surgeries. An account is set up at Athens Area Credit Union for Scott, and a Go Fund Me page has also been set up at www.gofundme.com/support-scooter.

“Dueling Pianos,” 7 p.m., Les and Jim’s Lincoln Lanes, 1208 N. Center Ave., Merrill. The Ministry Good Samaritan Health Care Foundation announces this fun-filled night with “Deuces Wild - Dueling Pianos.” Doors open at 6 p.m., with raffles, hors d’oeurves and cocktail hour (cash bar). Music begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person, and are available at Dave’s County Market, Les & Jim’s Lincoln Lanes, and Ministry Good Samaritan Hospital.

“Candlelight/Moonlight Walk,” 7 to 9 p.m., Erbach Park, on Kruetzer Street in Athens. Walk or snowshoe approximately 2.5 miles of beautifully-groomed candlelit trails. Hot chocolate, hot dogs, cookies and a giant campfire will also be available. No admission or advance registration required, but donations are greatly appreciated.

MONDAY

“Crazy 8 Math Club” program, 4 to 5 p.m., Marathon County Public Library, 224 S. Third Ave., Edgar. Do you find learning math to be dull and boring? Join the “Crazy 8 Math Club,” and see how fun math can be. This weekly program will meet every Monday afternoon, and will show kids the math behind some of their favorite activities. Kids will also apply what they’ve learned by working on craft and building projects that incorporate math. Participants also learn to work together and to accept others’ ideas. Free, and open to kids in kindergarten through second grade. 715-352-3155, or www.mcpl.us

Marathon City book club: “At the Water’s Edge,” by Sara Gruen, 5:45 to 6:45 p.m., Marathon County Public Library, 515 Washington St., Marathon City. No registration is required. 715-443-2775, or www.mcpl.us

TUESDAY

“Home School Huddle” program, 1 to 2 p.m., Marathon County Public Library, 224 S. Third Ave., Edgar. This event is a weekly program that invites the home school community into the library for an hour of programming, designed just for them. Families can hear stories read, and participate in various activities related to the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts and math. Families can also pick up some ideas to incorporate into their curriculum at home. Free, with no registration required. 715-352-3155, or www.mcpl.us

“LEGO Block Party,” 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Marathon County Public Library, 515 Washington St., Marathon City. Children of all ages and their families are invited to build creative projects using LEGO blocks. All blocks will be provided. Free, and no registration is required. 715-443-2775, or www.mcpl.us

FEB. 17

Karaoke with XSIVE, 8 p.m., Happy’s Saloon, 1013 First Ave., Woodruff. Not to be confused with Happy’s Junkyard. Happy’s Saloon is the same Happy Joe, but a couple of doors west of where he was, now at the former Shooterz Saloon, and before that Frogs. Recurs once a month, and on the third Friday of the month.

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