What's Going on in Jackson County May 23, 2019
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Jackson County ATV/UTV Trails
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The trail going to Ho-Chunk Gaming is
open!
The trail north of Old Highway 54 to Pray will be
rerouted
. Riders will use Old Highway 54 to access Pray.
Trails are in good condition and it looks to be a great weekend.
Ride safely!
Visit the Chamber office to pick up an ATV trail map. You can also call us and we will send one to you!
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This is a great networking opportunity. Join fellow Chamber Members at
Lunda Community Center
for an evening of food, fun and door prizes!
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Remember,
any employee
of a Chamber Business is welcome to attend. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Goody Bag Items Needed!
Throughout the year, we put together goody bags for races, new teachers, hockey tournaments and other events. We are asking for businesses to donate goody bag items. If you have pens, magnets, key chains, etc. that you would like to donate please give us a call. We are also looking for any coupons ( % discounts, buy 1, get 1 offers, etc.) that can be included in these bags.
This is a great opportunity to advertise & promote your business!
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The 2019 Karner Blue Race will be held on
Saturday, July 20, 2019
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The races include a half-marathon, 10K and 5K. The half-marathon is one of the most challenging courses in the state and all the races are chipped-timed and sanctioned.
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Entertainment in the Park
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Join us Tuesday Nights at the Lunda Park Bandshell June 4 - August 27, 2019 from 7 to 8pm.
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Free to the Public (Donations Welcome)!
Entertainment for the whole family- Bring a Blanket or Chair
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We have new menu guides available!
Stop in to our office to get yours!
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38th Annual Jackson County on the Farm Dairy Breakfast - June 1, 2019
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This
free
family-friendly event will be held on Saturday, June 8 at Red Creek Elementary School.
Bicycle donations are needed! Contact Jen at 715-284-9155 for more information.
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Jackson County Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers 22nd Annual Golf Fundraiser
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Who wants to go to Country Jam?
Interfaith is raffling off 4 - 3 day passes to Country Jam! Toby Keith, Keith Urban, Chris Kroeze, Sara Evans, Sawyer Brown and many more!
Stop at Interfaith or Black River Area Chamber of Commerce to get your lucky tickets!
Tickets are $10 each or 3/$20.
Winners will be announced at our Golf Outing on June 14th, 2019. All proceeds benefit Interfaith Volunteers, right here in Jackson County!
2nd place = $100
3rd place = $50.
Good luck everyone and thank you for supporting Interfaith!
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Festival in the Park
will be held on July 6, 2019. New this year is a Vendor Fair that will be held from 3:00-7:00pm. Application and payment are due June 1, 2019. Contact Kelly Hurst for an application at 715-284-2315 or by email at kelly.hurst@blackriverfalls.us.
Creekside Escape
has an opening for a 3 night stay during Cranfest Weekend! To view rates and more information, visit
www.creeksideescape.com
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Boys and Girls Club of the Greater Chippewa Valley-Lunda Center Summer Program
- Summer weeks are planned and the Club is ready to start summer registration! Summer programming will June 10-August 23, Monday- Friday from 7:30-6:00pm.
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This Week's Member and Community Events
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23 Sean Jordan- Live at Revolution Coffee
from 5 to 8 pm.
23 Garden Valley Gatherings
will celebrate the FIRST Thirsty Thursday of the year~ Memorial Day Picnic. Doors open at 5pm, Mocha Mouse will servings a yummy menu! $12 a meal for adults and $5 for kids. Smoked Pulled Pork, Cowboy Beans, Potato Salad and Chips. Cupcakes will be available for purchase.
24 Ho-Chunk Gaming BRF
-Magician Matthew Teague will be on the Casino Floor from 4-7pm!
24-27 Ho Chunk Nation Memorial Day Pow-Wow
at the Andrew Blackhawk Pow-Wow Ground, Highway 54 East. Friday will be the Nioxawani Youth Pow-Wow with Grand Entry at 6pm. Grand Entries will be at 1& 7pm on Saturday and Sunday and at 1pm on Monday. Inviting all legion posts color guards for Saturday and Sunday sessions.
25-27 Black River Falls Public Library
will be closed for Memorial Day!
25-27 Memorial Weekend Flea Market and Craft Show
@ Thunderbird Village in Hatfield.
www.thunderbirdvillage.net
or call 608-989-2275 for more information.
25 High Point Road at Doc's Bunkhouse
from 8 to 11pm. High Point Road travels to Merrilan to hang out and play some tunes at Doc's Bunkhouse Bar and ATV Campground. May 25th 8-11pm.
25 Ho-Chunk Gaming BRF
-Magician Matthew Teague will be on the Casino Floor from 4-7pm!
25 Ho-Chunk Nation Stop the Stigma 5k
. More information to come.
25 Gathering Grounds is Celebrating 1 Year
. Come help us celebrate our one year anniversary from 9am to 2 pm!! We will have a selection of our baked treats and delicious drinks for you to sample. And enter to win a $20 gift card!! Winner will be announced on our Facebook page. So be sure to like our Gathering Grounds page. See you there!!
26 The 19th Annual Millston Spring Car & Motorcycle Show
will be held on Sunday. Registration will be from 8am-Noon, Voting until noon, trophy presentations will be at 3pm. There will also be a bean bag, & horseshoe tournament; piston toss event ($1/chance), door prizes, food & music in the park. For more information, contact Gerald Schaller at 608-386-1371.
26-27 MILLSTON AREA MUSEUM
- MEMORIAL WEEKEND OPEN HOUSE. The Museum will be hosting an Open House from 10-4 on Sunday May 26th and Monday May 27th from 11-2. Come out and see historical displays from the Millston, Town of Knapp and Shamrock areas. For more information contact Jenny @ (715) 299-2414
27 The 9th Annual Memorial Day Honor Ride Motorcycle Rally.
The Ride is a key fundraiser for many different veterans programs including veteran’s weekend retreats, helping homeless veterans, and an ever-expanding PTSD program for veterans and families at the Highground Veterans Memorial Park in Central Wisconsin. For additional Memorial Day Honor Ride information, including information on other routes can be found at www.thehighgroundhonorride.com or contact The Highground at 715-743-4224, events@thehighground.us.
27 Warrens Area Memorial Day Program
will be held at Warrens Mills Cemetery starting at 11am.
28 Black River Falls Public Library
will have a Jackson County Bird Club Meeting at 2 pm.
28 Black River Falls Public Library
will have Tech Tuesday at 5:30 pm.
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Chamber Member Job Postings
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Regal:
Production Technician in the Assembly and Winding department on split shift (9:30am-6:00pm and 2nd shift 2:15pm-10:45pm),
Machinist/Tool & Die and for
Maintenance/Electrician. To view the full job posting, visit
https://www.regalbeloit.com/About-Regal/Careers. If interested, stop by the Black River Falls facility from 8:00am-4:30pm to complete an application or apply online at www.regalbeloit.com.
Dilly's Hatfield Resort: Looking for seasonal part-time and full-time cooks. Starting pay is $10-$14 an hour. $200 bonus after 90 days! Call 715-333-6600 or email HatfieldResort@gmail.com to apply.
Mosser Lee Company:
Seasonal Packaging Position. $500 hiring bonus, $11 starting wage plus incentives. To apply, please pick up an application in person at W6585 Hwy. O, Millston, Wi.
Pine View Care Center: Full or part-time dietary cook/aide. Apply in person at 400 County Road R, BRF.
Pine View Care Center: Full and Part-Time CNAs-all shifts and RN/LPNs. Apply in person at 400 County Road R, BRF
Lunda Construction: Class A CDL Driver and Low Boy Heavy Haul Driver for 1st Shift (6:30am-4:00pm) full time. Application packets may be picked up at 620 Gebhardt Road, BRF or requested via email at jhanson@lundaconstruction.com. Completed applications must be received by May 30.
Jackson County DHHS: Children and Family Services Manager. This position assumes responsibilities for the administrative and clinical supervision in the areas of Child Welfare, Child Protective Services, Juvenile Intake, Kinship, IV-E and Safe & Stable Families Program. To view the full job description and to apply, visit
www.co.jackson.wi.us by June 2, 2019.
Black River Memorial Hospital: Environmental Services Summer Help, Med/Surg Director, Med/Surg Patient Care Technician/Health Unit Coordinator, Nutrition Services Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner. To view job postings and apply, visit
www.brmh.net.
The Wright Place
: Line Cooks, Prep Cooks and Dishwasher for all shifts. Must work weekends. Pay is negotiable. Stop in or email
thewrightplacebrf@gmail.com
to apply.
Cell.Plus/U.S. Cellular BRF: Bi-Lingual Wireless Sales Associate. Applicants must be 18 years or older, with a completed high-school diploma, able to stand for long periods of time, and have a strong familiarity with working on computers. To apply, visit
https://cell-plus.net/employment/
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Comfort Inn: Housekeepers wanted. Apply in person.
Falls Motel: 15-20 hours a week, weekends included. Ability to run business for a day or more. On time, honest, good with customers. Self-motivated, sober & clean. Your future goals - advice on new ideas - no phone calls.
Black River Falls Police Department: Seeking a Chief of Police/ Criminal Investigation with a combination of excellent supervisory skills and extensive knowledge of criminal investigation procedures to provide innovative, professional leadership to the City of Black River Falls Police Department. Must be honest, straightforward, and be able to deal transparently and directly with elected officials, City staff, and the public. To apply, send a resume, cover letter, and a copy of your most recent DJ-LE-330 form to : City of Black River Falls, c/o Hiring Committee, 101 South Second Street, Black River Falls, Wi. Deadline to apply is June 7, 2019.
Co-Op Credit Union:
Mortgage Loan Processors, based out of Black River Falls, are responsible for ensuring efficient processing of documents and completion of various types of mortgage loan packages. They gather information required to carry out these functions and meet members' financial needs by providing exceptional, efficient service. They perform all duties in compliance with CCU policies and procedures. Full job descriptions and application instructions can be found on our website at
https://www.coopcu.com
Co-op Credit Union:
Member Contact Agents, based out of Black River Falls, meet members' financial needs by providing exceptional, efficient service over the phone on the full range of credit union products and services. They promote and cross sell CCU products and services to members and perform all duties in compliance with CCU policies and procedures. Full job descriptions and application instructions can be found on our website at
https://www.coopcu.com
Co-Op Credit Union:
The Member Account Representative works out of our Onalaska location and is responsible for being the “face” of CCU and welcoming members and non-members in a friendly and professional manner. They meet members' financial needs by providing exceptional, efficient service during variety of transactions. They also assist the Branch Manager with the operations of the office Member Service Representative functions and perform all duties in compliance with CCU policies and procedures. Full job descriptions and application instructions can be found on our website at
https://www.coopcu.com
Stein Counseling:
Part-Time Peer Support Worker/Specialist, Full-Time Community Services Program Assistant, Part-Time Office Assistant-BRF, Full-Time Office Assistant-BRF, Parent Educators-LaCrosse, Monroe, and Jackson Counties, Outpatient Therapists, BRF Outpatient Counselor, and an In-Home Counselor. To view job descriptions and to apply, visit
https://effectivebehavior.com/about/employment/
Aptiv
: Employment Trainer - Part-Time.
We are also currently hiring for 13 youth service mentors to work at our Black River Falls facility for the summer! Flexible schedule, competitive wages starting at $11/hr with a $150 stay bonus if you work 6/1/19-8/31/19. If you are looking for an opportunity to help others learn new skills, Aptiv is your next home!
Aptiv offers competitive pay, flexible working schedule, retirement option, medical, dental and vision insurance, short and long term disability, continuing education support and a friendly fun environment. To view full job descriptions and to apply, visit
aptiv.applicantpro.com/jobs/
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AmericInn
is looking for Housekeepers and Front Desk. Apply in person.
Black Creek Lodge:
All positions. Apply in person at S13182 County Road H, Fairchild, Wisconsin 54741.
D&S Manufacturing:
We encourage you to explore our current job openings. If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at this company, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call 715-284-5376 or contact us at
bdolesy@dsmfg.com
Ho-Chunk Nation/Ho-Chunk Gaming Black River Falls:
We have many jobs open weekly; all the jobs within the Ho-Chunk Nation and its Gaming Facilities can be found by going to:
www.ho-chunknation.com/employmen
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Need Employment Assistance?
The Department of Workforce Development and the Black River Falls Public Library
are collaborating to offer employment-related services. Contact the Library at 715-284-4112 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
UMOS Transitional Jobs Program
, in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, offers subsidized employment opportunities, skills training and support services for qualified people who have difficulty entering and succeeding in the workplace. For referral forms and/or more information, please call 715.299.6334 or email
tj.central@umos.org
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Advertising
Opportunities
Every week the Black River Area Chamber of Commerce sends out a weekly e-newsletter about events, activities and news that reaches almost 5,000 email addresses!
Be a part of this weekly update
with your advertisement for just $25 a week. Email a PDF or JPG of your ad to
chamber@blackrivercountry.net
and let us know which week you'd like us to run it. We will also include it in the monthly e-newsletter at no additional charge. For more information, give us a call at 715-284-4658.
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Taylor Media produces video content for commercials, websites or for social media that can help drive business results.
Meiers Associates Inc. - N3944 Little Pete Rd, Black River Falls, WI 54615- Phone: 608-576-0228
Sales of Medicare supplements and guaranteed retirement income. Lifestyle and wellness consultant. In business since 1967. Graduate of UW Madison 1967 and American College Life Underwriters 1979. Services include planning and consulting on the process of maintaining lifestyle and wellness.
The Sure Stay Plus Hotel by Best Western offers 141 standard guest rooms and suites with the option of upgrading to a suite containing a cozy fireplace, or relaxing whirlpool, and a beautiful view of the boardwalk. All rooms come standard with a refrigerator, microwave, iron and board, hair dryer, and single cup coffee maker. Our indoor pool and fitness area as well as free hi-speed wireless Internet access. Located conveniently on the beautiful ATV/snowmobile trails of central Wisconsin. Pets welcome!
Black River Falls Athletic Booster club holds fundraising events for the benefit of BRF high school sports .
Marco's Italian & American Grill will have happy hour between 4 pm-6 pm. Lunch specials starting at $5.95! Dinner specials starting at $9.95! House Specialty Drinks, Appetizers, Soups, Salads, Sandwiches, Homemade Baked Dishes, Homemade Pasta, Imported Pasta, Seafood, Chicken, Veal, Steak, and More!
Oakridge Landscaping, LLC - W8459 Oakridge Road, Black River Falls, WI 54615- Phone: 715-299-2828 or 608-790-4510
A new locally owned business introducing ourselves (Bubba) Frank Rowlee and Mike Sandoval as owners and operators. We are now taking clientele for spring and fall clean up, mulch beds, planting beds, as well as any and every landscaping project. Please call or message us to set up a free estimate.
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Black River Area Chamber of Commerce, 120 N. Water Street, Black River Falls, WI 54615
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