🌱 Wine tasting and live jazz come to Stevens Point Friday
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In today's newsletter:
- Wine tasting and live jazz come to Stevens Point Friday
- Where Stevens Point veterans can gather and find free meals today
- What's changing in Stevens Point's shops and coffee scene?
Also on today's calendar: Open Pottery and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Cooler with a few showers, with a high of 53 and low of 35 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and cooler, temps: high: 41, low: 30.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 39 and low of 28 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Wisconsin events: Badger State Buzz (Nov. 9-15) (upnorthnewswi.com) — Wines of the World returns to Stevens Point Nov. 13 with samples of 100 wines, plus local craft beer, spirits and Wisconsin cheeses. The evening also includes live jazz, silent auctions and raffles, part of a statewide roundup of events happening this weekend. 
2. Where to find Veterans Day events, free meals & deals in Stevens Point (stevenspointjournal.com) — Veterans and their families have several ways to mark Veterans Day in Stevens Point today, including a school program and Mid-State's free downtown celebration from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Local businesses are also offering meals, drinks and other benefits, with military identification required for some offers.
3. Applebee's and IHOP in Plover, business roundups, 7 Brew update & more (wisconsinrapidstribune.com) — Stevens Point's downtown business lineup is shifting, with Fall Line Outfitters closing and Hooked & Tagged planning to take its place. Wicked Willow is moving into the former Erbert & Gerbert's space, while construction continues on 7 Brew, whose opening date remains dependent on building progress.
4. UW-Stevens Point surpasses $100 million fundraising goal (spmetrowire.com) — UW-Stevens Point has passed its $100 million fundraising goal, with gifts supporting student aid, academic programs and campus improvements. The foundation reports more than $2 million in student scholarships in 2026, up 120% over five years. Reaching the goal does not end the campaign, which counts donations through December 2028.
5. Stevens Point Downtown Holiday Tree Installed (wsau.com) — A 45-foot white pine now stands in Stevens Point's Mathias Mitchell Public Square, ready for its lighting during the downtown Holiday Parade on Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. Tim and Marilyn Swiecki donated the tree, which city crews installed with help from Bushman Crane and Sign.
📸 Around Stevens Point
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Seniorobics →
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8:30 am
Thursday November 12
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Other local events
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Open Pottery →
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Open Knitting →
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Tai Chi Movement Patterns & Stretching →
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Fun & Fit →
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Today's Menu →
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Pinochle →
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Round & Square Dancing →
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Crochet Class →
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Stepping On →
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Mindful Movement for PD - Stevens Point →
Stevens Point YMCA, 1000 Division St, Stevens Point
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Sing It: Karaoke Night →
Create - Community Room, 1300 Maria Drive, Stevens Point
7:30 pm
Thursday November 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi I see alot of people are looking for lawn care and snow removal.
Call Eric Cichosz at 715-498-3661 If no answer leave him alone message. He Took care of my parents lawn and snow removal and he and his workers… (Nextdoor Shaurette/Water St) - City Offices Closed November 11: City offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
We offer after-hours drop boxes and online options for a variety of services. Check StevensPoint.com for specifics. Have a great holiday, and we'll… (Nextdoor )
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Crew Member in Stevens Point. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Shift Runner (02040) - 3033 Church St. in Stevens Point. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stevens Point here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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