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Hey Central Wisconsin, hope your week’s off to a good start!
In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Amelia Rose Earhart talk, Hmong eggrolls and crab rangoons class, and Coffee & Curtain Call backstage peek + lots of fun things to do for free.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Central Wisconsin protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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đź“° In the news
Soaring beyond limits event: Pilot Amelia Rose Earhart speaks at UWSP today for Women’s History Month at Dreyfus University Center, a free event with copies of her book for the first 250 — get all the event details.
Tackling childcare waitlists locally: Building Blocks Learning Center in Wisconsin Rapids received a $100,000 ChildCaring grant to hire staff and add three classroom lofts, opening more seats and creating quiet areas for kids — see how capacity will grow.
Developers eye new possibilities: Marathon County hosted a meet and greet for UWSP Wausau, set to close this spring, exploring sale or lease ideas and scoring proposals on jobs, housing, taxes, and community needs — see how proposals are scored.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Retro wardrobe refresh: Whether you’re into worn in tees, Harley and NASCAR gems, or a just right crewneck with history, Retro Central rotates racks of vintage sportswear, streetwear, and sneakers sourced across Wisconsin. Character pieces that wear well and tell a story bring your closet to life.
Pasta with a Cajun wink: Cravings hit? MoJo’s Pasta House & Cajun Cook Shack answers with housemade noodles, scratch sauces, and mix-and-match bowls. The Pasta Carbonara is a weeknight hero, while MoJo Mac-n-Chez is dangerously easy to say yes to.
A three-minute reboot: At Vitality Bar’s cryo sauna in Wausau, three frosty minutes tame sore-from-shoveling muscles and reset your mood. Pair it with red light or an infrared sweat for quick, no-nonsense self-care that fits between errands, so you’re back to your day feeling clear and alive.
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.
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📆 Free events worth checking out
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🎠Coffee & Curtain Call @ Grand Theater Wausau | Tuesday (3/3) at 9:00 AM – If your idea of morning theater is more coffee than jazz hands, swing by The Grand for Coffee & Curtain Call, a peek at Chicago’s load-in. Sip Kwik Trip brew, nibble a pastry, watch IATSE Local 470 work their magic, free with RSVP.
👶 Babes & Tots in the Gardens @ Monk Botanical Gardens | Tuesday (3/3) at 1:00 PM – Give the kids some fresh air, and yourself a smug parenting moment, at a sweet garden meetup with Ms. Amanda. Think simple nature walks, stories, or crafts, best for ages 3-4, younger welcome. It’s free, donations help materials, check the website for off weeks.
🧩 Puzzle Social @ Plover Branch Library | Wednesday (3/4) at 2:00 PM – If your brain craves a workout that does not require Lycra, this friendly puzzle social meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays in the Plover Branch Library’s lower level meeting room. Expect crosswords, logic grids, neighborly banter, and snacks, the holy quartet of midweek sanity.
🔬 Science on Tap: Stable Isotopes as Tools in Agricultural Research @ Hotel Marshfield | Thursday (3/5) at 5:00 PM – Science On Tap hits Hotel Marshfield’s ballroom, where USDA researcher David Jaramillo, PhD, explains how stable isotopes actually help our fields and herds. Free to attend, drinks and bites for purchase, and yes, you can call it “research” on your calendar.
🎂 24 years of Prairie Sage Home @ Prairie Sage Home | Friday (3/6) at 10:00 AM – Pop into Prairie Sage Home as they toast 24 years in town. There’s cake, other goodies, discounts on select treasures, and door prizes, plus the Spring 2026 collections, everyday decor, and restocks of your go-tos. Come for dessert, leave with prettier shelves.
🎠“The Claw” @ Spash High School | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – Take a break from errands and swing by SPASH for Kennedy Acting Theatre’s The Claw, a local play where the bravest souls are toys stuck in an old claw machine. Donations appreciated, applause mandatory, and the kids on stage out-hustle half the adults I know.
🏛 Docent on Duty @ Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum | Saturday (3/7) at 2:00 PM – Pop in for a free, 20-minute docent tour that hits the highlights of Tiffany or Ti-phony? A Story of Desire. It is equal parts sparkle, skepticism, and smart context, courtesy of people who actually know their stuff. No RSVP, just stroll in.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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đź“» Central Wisconsin report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 43°F – Low: 25°F – Precip: 14%
Mostly cloudy. High near 43, with temperatures falling to around 41 in the afternoon. South southwest wind around 3 mph. Later: Patchy fog after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind around 2 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 50°F – Low: 30°F – Precip: 8%
Patchy fog before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Southeast wind 1 to 6 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain between midnight and 1am, then patchy fog and a slight chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Someone Googled you this week đź‘€
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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Take a peek inside →
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