The latest on home and style, food and dining, health, community events and living in Stevens Point. http://www.packersnews.com en-us Copyright 2013, packersnews SaxoTech Online Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 Mon, 20 May 2013 17:32:51 -0500 15 http://www.packersnews.com/article/20130520/SPJ04/305200064 The following local students graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee during commencement exercises on May 19: Alexandra Rosenfield, Amherst, bachelor's degree, School of Education; Marissa Ray, Custer, bachelor's degree, Lubar School of Busin Thu, 16 May 2013 16:24:00 -0500 http://www.packersnews.com/article/20130520/SPJ04/305200064 http://www.packersnews.com/article/20130520/SPJ04/305200063 The Portage County Sheriff's Office will offer a hunter safety course from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. June 10, 11, 13 and 18 at the sheriff's department, 1500 Strongs Ave. A field day also is planned from 9 a.m. to noon June 15 at the Dewey Range. Thu, 16 May 2013 16:14:00 -0500 http://www.packersnews.com/article/20130520/SPJ04/305200063 http://www.packersnews.com/article/20130520/SPJ04/305200062 The Rosholt Public School Band Department will present its Spring Pops/Awards Concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the high school auditorium, 346 Randolph St., Rosholt. Thu, 16 May 2013 16:14:00 -0500 http://www.packersnews.com/article/20130520/SPJ04/305200062 http://www.packersnews.com/article/20130520/SPJ04/305200061 Stevens Point Journal Media is asking readers to share their photos highlighting the signs of spring to appear with our online weather updates, on Facebook as well as in print. Thu, 16 May 2013 16:14:00 -0500 http://www.packersnews.com/article/20130520/SPJ04/305200061 http://www.packersnews.com/article/20130520/SPJ04/305200060 The Iola Village Library, 180 S. Main St., will host a 'Touch the Vehicle' program from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. May 28 in the library parking lot. Thu, 16 May 2013 16:14:00 -0500 http://www.packersnews.com/article/20130520/SPJ04/305200060 http://www.packersnews.com/article/20130520/SPJ04/305200058 The Stevens Point Area Public School District has a mantra: 'Continue seeking new ways to improve.' While this describes many of our district's efforts, one example shows why it is imperative that as a teaching-learning enterprise, we always improve. Thu, 16 May 2013 16:13:00 -0500 http://www.packersnews.com/article/20130520/SPJ04/305200058 http://www.packersnews.com/article/20130520/SPJ04/305200056 The Sentry Insurance Foundation has announced that Lauren Jurgella, a senior at Pacelli High School, and Elise Schimke, a senior at Stevens Point Area Senior High, are winners of National Merit Sentry Insurance Foundation Employee Dependent Scholarships. Thu, 16 May 2013 15:54:00 -0500 http://www.packersnews.com/article/20130520/SPJ04/305200056 http://www.packersnews.com/article/20130520/SPJ04/305200053 "Shave his head! Shave his head!" was the resounding chant heard in McDill Elementary School's gymnasium on March 6. David Valdez, the school's physical education teacher, was making good on his promise to allow students to shave off his hair if the school met its Jump Rope for Heart fundraising goal. Thu, 16 May 2013 15:35:00 -0500 http://www.packersnews.com/article/20130520/SPJ04/305200053 http://www.packersnews.com/article/20130518/SPJ04/305180020 Question: I know so many girls who have had torn ACLs. Is there any way to prevent them? Thu, 16 May 2013 13:14:00 -0500 http://www.packersnews.com/article/20130518/SPJ04/305180020 http://www.packersnews.com/article/20130518/SPJ04/305180019 At first glance, the sunscreen bottles, tubes and canisters on store shelves this spring may not look much different from what consumers have seen in the past. Thu, 16 May 2013 12:58:00 -0500 http://www.packersnews.com/article/20130518/SPJ04/305180019 http://www.packersnews.com/article/20130516/SPJ04/305160041 Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra invites aspiring young musicians in grades nine to 12 during the 2013-14 school year to submit applications for the biennial Young Artist Competition. The competition will take place Sept. Wed, 15 May 2013 10:29:00 -0500 http://www.packersnews.com/article/20130516/SPJ04/305160041 http://www.packersnews.com/article/20130516/SPJ04/305160040 Madison Elementary School, 600 Maria Drive, will host its first Fun Fair from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. May 23. The event will include basket raffles, cake walk, Tippy the Clown, games in each classroom with prizes, and food and refreshments. Wed, 15 May 2013 10:29:00 -0500 http://www.packersnews.com/article/20130516/SPJ04/305160040 http://www.packersnews.com/article/20130516/SPJ04/305160039 The Stevens Point Area Public School District's Spring Student Art Show and Open House will be from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Bliss Educational Services Center, 1900 Polk St. Wed, 15 May 2013 10:29:00 -0500 http://www.packersnews.com/article/20130516/SPJ04/305160039 http://www.packersnews.com/article/20130516/SPJ04/305160038 The Ben Franklin Junior High School choirs will present their spring concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the school's auditorium, 2000 Polk St. Performing groups include Charger Chorus, Noteables and Concert Choir. Wed, 15 May 2013 10:29:00 -0500 http://www.packersnews.com/article/20130516/SPJ04/305160038 http://www.packersnews.com/article/20130516/SPJ04/305160034 Trinity Lutheran Church, 1410 Rogers St., will host a performance by guitar champion Mark Kroos at 7 p.m. Sunday. Wed, 15 May 2013 10:26:00 -0500 http://www.packersnews.com/article/20130516/SPJ04/305160034 http://www.packersnews.com/article/20130516/SPJ04/305160033 The second annual Concert for a Cure for Cancer will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Pacelli High School, 1301 Maria Drive. Twenty-five performers, ages 7 to 89, will perform a variety of instrumental and vocal music. Wed, 15 May 2013 10:25:00 -0500 http://www.packersnews.com/article/20130516/SPJ04/305160033 http://www.packersnews.com/article/20130516/SPJ04/305160032 University of Wisconsin-Extension Portage County Master Gardener Volunteers will hold its annual plant sale from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Rettler Corp. grounds in the Portage County Business Park, across from Crossroads Commons off Highway HH. Wed, 15 May 2013 10:23:00 -0500 http://www.packersnews.com/article/20130516/SPJ04/305160032 http://www.packersnews.com/article/20130516/SPJ04/305160031 How do you prove you created something? That is the central question tackled in the Central Wisconsin Area Community Theater's production of 'Proof,' which will be staged Friday through Sunday at Theater @1800. Wed, 15 May 2013 10:21:00 -0500 http://www.packersnews.com/article/20130516/SPJ04/305160031 http://www.packersnews.com/viewart/20130515/SPJ04/305150079 Barbecue chicken is one of my favorite summertime dishes. I like every part of it - the tomato-based sauce (the spicier the better), the crispy skin, even the bones. Tue, 14 May 2013 10:07:00 -0500 http://www.packersnews.com/viewart/20130515/SPJ04/305150079 http://www.packersnews.com/article/20130515/SPJ04/305150078 Five- and 10-kilometer trail run races will be held at 8:30 a.m. Sunday at the Iola Winter Sports Club, E398 County Road MM, Iola. Tue, 14 May 2013 09:58:00 -0500 http://www.packersnews.com/article/20130515/SPJ04/305150078 http://www.packersnews.com/article/20130515/SPJ04/305150077 YMCA Camp Glacier Hollow in Nelsonville will host an open house at 3 p.m. Saturday. The event will feature camp activities, tours, question-and-answer sessions, a spaghetti dinner at 6 p.m. and a campfire program after dinner. Tue, 14 May 2013 09:58:00 -0500 http://www.packersnews.com/article/20130515/SPJ04/305150077 http://www.packersnews.com/article/20130515/SPJ04/305150076 The Stevens Point Area Senior High School girls soccer team will host a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar, 5609 Highway 10 E. Tue, 14 May 2013 09:58:00 -0500 http://www.packersnews.com/article/20130515/SPJ04/305150076 http://www.packersnews.com/article/20130515/SPJ04/305150075 A brat fry and bake sale to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Trig's, 1600 Academy Ave. Tue, 14 May 2013 09:58:00 -0500 http://www.packersnews.com/article/20130515/SPJ04/305150075