November, 2009 Events
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 UWSP Planetarium Presents: Hubble Vision, 2pm, view the universe through the unblinking eye of one of the world’s premier telescopes, 715-346-2208, www.uwsp.edu/physastr/plan_obs/
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Holly Shoppe Holiday Open House, 9am-7pm, Lincoln Center, Open House to kick-off the holiday shopping season, 715-346-1401 for more info
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Paper Doll Stationery Boutique Hosts: Knit Wits, 3-6pm, enjoy a free Sugarcubed truffle, coffee, and conversation, 10% discount for participants, 1332 Strongs Ave., Downtown Stevens Point, 715-341-5171
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7-8 3rd Annual Central Wisconsin Film Festival, features local and professional independent films, ranging from 2-120 minutes in length, Fri. 7:30, at the Jensen Community Center Theater in Amherst, Sat. 7:30 at Ben Franklin Junior High School, tickets are available at the UWSP Box Office, 715-346-4100 or at the door www.cwfilmfest.org
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Home Party Holiday Market, 9am-3pm, Blue Top Restaurant Banquet Hall, 715-340-3542
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Art Stevenson & High Water (bluegrass), Sentry Theater, 715-884-6996, www.highwatermusic.com
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 30th Annual Holiday Boutique Art & Craft Show, 9am-5pm, Ramada Stevens Point (formerly the Country Springs Hotel), 100 artists from a three state area featuring handcrafted fine arts and crafts, 715-341-0494 or email holidayboutique@charter.net
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9 UWSP Planetarium Presents: Hubble Vision, 2pm, view the universe through the unblinking eye of one of the world’s premier telescopes, 715-346-2208, www.uwsp.edu/physastr/plan_obs/
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Paper Doll Stationery Boutique Hosts: Knit Wits, 3-6pm, enjoy a free Sugarcubed truffle, coffee, and conversation, 10% discount for participants, 1332 Strongs Ave., Downtown Stevens Point, 715-341-5171
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13 FREE Admission Healthy Family Night at the Central Wisconsin Children’s Museum in CenterPoint MarketPlace, open ‘til 8pm, fun and healthy program at 6:15pm, sponsored by Saint Michael’s Hospital/Ministry Medical Group, 715-344-2003, www.cwchildrensmuseum.org.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14-16 Tomorrow River Community Theater Presents: “The Farmdale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society Murder Mystery”, a comedic show, evening shows on Fri. & Sat., matinee on Sunday, Jensen Community Center, Amherst, 715-344-0364
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Schmeeckle Reserve Presents: The Wonderous White-tailed Deer, 2pm, 715-346-4992
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Crafter/Vendor Fair, Stevens Point Elks Lodge, 1132 Clark St, 10am - 2pm, All are welcome! Lunch available
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 UWSP Continuing Education Presents: Superhero Training Academy, 9am-12pm, recommended for children grades 2-5, $15, 715-346-2740, www.uwsp.edu/conted/aco
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 YMCA Annual Ski & Sports Swap, 11am-2:30pm, Stevens Point Area YMCA All Purpose Room, 715-342-2980
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Sweet Adelines Annual Show, 7pm, Sentry Theater, musical play featuring barbershop chorus and quartets, 715-344-6570
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 UWSP Planetarium Presents: Hubble Vision, 2pm, view the universe through the unblinking eye of one of the world’s premier telescopes, 715-346-2208, www.uwsp.edu/physastr/plan_obs/
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Aldo Leopold Audubon Society Presents: Ecotourism in Botswana with Shelly Dubay, 7pm, Lincoln Center, 1519 Water Street
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Downtown Holiday Parade, Mainstreet Stevens Point, 6:15pm, 715-343-5356
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Paper Doll Stationery Boutique Hosts: Knit Wits, 3-6pm, enjoy a free Sugarcubed truffle, coffee, and conversation, 10% discount for participants, 1332 Strongs Ave., Downtown Stevens Point, 715-341-5171
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 UWSP College of Letters & Science Community / Campus Lecture Series Featuring: James Stokes, Ph.D, on “The Day the Globe Theater Burned to the Ground: Using Documents to Bring the Age of Shakespear to Life”, 7pm, 321 Collins Classroom Center, UWSP, www.uwsp.edu/cls
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21 River Cities Jazz, Sky Club in Plover, 8-10pm, www.rivercitiesjazz.com
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Schmeeckle Reserve Presents: Pumpkins, Squashes & Corn – OH MY!, 1pm, 715-346-4992
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Festival of Chocolate, starts at 9am, Lettie Jensen Center in Amherst, cook-off, free samples, tasting area, cocoa bar, trivia, cooking classes and the “Ultimate Chocolate Experience”, 715-824-5202
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23 Tinsel Trail Arts & Craft Fair, 9am-4pm, over 130 High quality exhibitors featuring all hand crafted items, bake sale, food and refreshments, Holiday Inn, sponsored by the Stevens Point Jr. Women’s Club, 715-570-5337, tinseltrail@yahoo.com
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23 UWSP Planetarium Presents: Hubble Vision, 2pm, view the universe through the unblinking eye of one of the world’s premier telescopes, 715-346-2208, www.uwsp.edu/physastr/plan_obs/
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Red Mill Supper Club – Chef Showdown, 6pm, an evening of socializing, tasting and judging original creations by our staff. Limited tickets available, $20, 715-341-7714 or www.theredmill.net
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25 UWSP Planetarium Presents: Winter Wonders, 2pm, look to the sky and learn more about the solstice customs of people around the globe, 715-346-2208, www.uwsp.edu/physastr/plan_obs/