Amery Band Job Corps - Supported by Amery Band Boosters

The Amery High School Band will be traveling to Jacksonville, Florida to participate in the Gator Bowl parade on December 31, 2008 and the half time show on January 1, 2009. Help band members earn their way by doing non-hazardous jobs: raking, dock removal, gardening, babysitting, house cleaning, deck staining, painting, minor construction and many other odd jobs. Call 715-268-5678 for more information or help.

Hot August Wheels and Deals - Soo Line Park, Amery

Saturday, August 23 form 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Show off your wheels! All vehicles welcome! Don't forget to stop and shop at Amery's fabulous sidewalk sales! Register at participating businesses to win great prizes.

BBQ, Pie & Ice Cream Social - Amery High School Cafeteria, Amery

Saturday, August 23 form 5 to 8 p.m.

Support the Amery High School Band at the Annual BBQ, Pie and Ice Cream Social. Make an evening of it...come to teh Fall Festival Queen Competition Talant Shows at 4 and 7 p.m. Support the band as they head south for the Gater Bowl!

Polk County Special Olympics Auction - Clear Lake Field House, Clear Lake

Saturday, August 30 at 11 a.m.

Support the Polk County Special Olympics by attending the auction on August 30.

Saddle Club Meeting - SCRSC Clubhouse, Baldwin

Tuesday, August 26 at 7:30 p.m.

The St. Croix Riders Saddle club at the clubhouse located south of Baldwin at the corner of Hwy. 63 and Co. Rd. N. We will be discussing our September horse show. New members are always welcome. For more information call 715-684-9189 or visit our website at www.stcroixriders.com

The John Conlee Show & Friends - The Expo Center, Eau Claire

Sunday, September 7 at 2 p.m.

The John Conlee Show and Friends featuring John Conlee, Joe McPherson, Betty Lee, Leroy Glazier, Harry Lange, Kevin Lange, Joe Savage and the Rose Family. Master of ceremoinies, Jay Moore! Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door. Call 715-928-2782, 715-265-4897 or 715-977-0391 for advance ticket sales.

Walk for Paws - Wakanda Park Lion's Club Pavilion, Menomonie

Saturday, September 13 at 10 a.m.

Celebrating Shelter Animals Becoming Family Members! Prizes for top dollars in pledges in junior and adult categories. Other prizes awarded by random drawing of all walkers that turn in a pledge form. Silent auction. For more information call 715-232-9790 or email dcpets@wwt.net

Memory Walk - Wakanda Park, Menomonie

Saturday, September 27, 2008

Alzheimers Association Memory Walk. Registration at 9 a.m. and the walk will begin at 10 a.m.

Heritage Hillside Series - New Richmond Heritage Center, New Richmond

Wednesday, August 20 from 6:30-8 p.m.

The Heritage Hillside Series presents Alzen Family Band, old-time toe tapping music, in the bandstand. Pack a picnic supper and join us! For the whole family! For more information visit www.NRHeritageCenter.org. Sponsored by WESTconsin Credit Union.