Centennial Celebration

It all started with a railroad 100 years ago. 

The City of Adams is celebrating it's Centennial July 4th to 7th!  Opening ceremonies begin at 8AM on the 4th with the raising of the flag by the Mayor, and fun activities and events will be happening all around Adams and Friendship.

Wednesday's festivities include the 4th of July parade at 10AM and the Hobo Fire Lighting in Burt Morris Park at 6PM. Thursday you can picnic with the Hobos in Curves parking lot from 11:30AM-1:30PM and hear the Community Band at a Pie Social in Lions Park from 5PM-8PM.

Friday see Model Railroad and City displays at the Community Center from 10AM-4PM and listen to the A-F Jazz Band perform at Burt Morris Park from 5:30PM-7PM. Saturday there is a Pancake Breakfast at the Burt Morris Pavilion from 8:30AM-11AM and Antique Tractor Rides at Burt Morris Park from 10AM-4PM; the celebration ends with fireworks at 9:30PM.

There are many more activities and fun for the whole family; for the full schedule of events check out the City of Adams website Railroad Centennial/ Birth of Adams Celebration

Happy Centennial and Independence Day from BuyWisconsinLand.com

Night Hike in Roche-A-Cri Park

This Saturday come out and see nature in the dark at the park.

June 23rd Roche-A-Cri State Park in Friendship will host a Night Hike.  Beginning at twilight (around 7PM) there will be an educational program at the Kiosk picnic shelter, followed by a hike on a path lit by tiki torches from 8PM to 10PM.  Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of Roche-A-Cri.

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GRABAAWR is coming!

The GReat Annual Bicycle Adventure Along the Wisconsin River - GRABAAWR - will be again making a stop in Adams-Friendship June 21st-22nd.

The 27th Annual GRABAAWR bicycle tour will begin July 16th at the headwaters of the Wisconsin River in Eagle River and will also be stopping in Rhinelander, Merrill, Stevens Point, Baraboo before finishing where the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers meet in Prairie du Chien on July 23rd.

The Cyclists will be stopping at Adams-Friendship High School for the night, and a Concert in Friendship Village Park at 6PM is planned.

Get more information about GRABAAWR and other Wisconsin bike tours here bike Wisconsin - GRABAAWR

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Not Your Average Triathlon

Not your average athlete? Then you should be at the Not Your Average Triathlon this Saturday, May 26th, at the Lure Bar and Grill in the Town of Rome.

From 8AM-Noon you to try your hand at one, two or all three fun skills: bike, walk and canoe/kayak. It is an untimed triathlon, so everyone can join in on the fun.  There will also be Community Sponsored Booths on health and wellness activities, a post event lunch and raffle.

Get all the details and register at the Lester Public Library's website N.Y.A.T.

We shall never forget - have a safe and happy Memorial Day from BuyWisconsinLand.com

May 19th at the Lester Public Library

Not that you need an extra reason to go to the library, but Saturday May 19th will be a busy day in the Town of Rome, because the Lester Public Library is turning 10.

Start the morning with a free Master Gardener Plant Exchange, beginning at 8:30AM.  Bring containers and take home some starter plants from the Library's garden, or bring your own plants to share.  Details here 

Then from 11AM-2PM its the 10th Anniversary “Birthday Party”!  See story teller Mary Norris and Pat Paulus the Monarch Butterfly Lady.  Special appearance by Rosco P. Rafter, the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters' Mascot.  And there will be brats, punch and of course cake.  More info here

Saturday evening is the Taste of the Vine & Stein from 4PM-7PM at the Lake Arrowhead Club House. Get your tickets in advance at the Library.  See all the details on the event poster here Sponsored by the Lester Public Library of Rome Foundation, Inc. and the Friends of the Lester Public Library of Rome.

Happy Birthday Lester Public Library from BuyWisconsinLand.com!

Dyracuse Motocross

Dyracuse Recreational Area is open. Spring hours are Wednesday 3PM-Dusk and Saturday/Sunday 10AM-Dusk.

This Sunday, April 29th, Dyracuse Park and the Rapids Angels will be hosting Motocross Races beginning at 9AM. Racers can register Saturday or Sunday before the event.

Get more information on this and upcoming events, plus pictures of last years events, at the Rapids Angels website

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Chili Fiesta

The Adams County Humane Society is hosting a Chili Fiesta Saturday April 14th from 11AM to 4PM at the Friendship Village Hall.  There will be lots of delicious homemade chili with many toppings options, beverages and desserts.  Cost is $5/adults and $2.50/kids.  There will also be crafts, baked goods and ACHS t-shirts for sale. Proceeds will go to the Adams County Humane Society.

Check out the ACHS website to see their "wishlist" and the animals waiting to find good homes adamscountyhumanesociety.org

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