What's Going on in Jackson County May 9, 2019
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Jackson County ATV/UTV Trails
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Staff is out grooming trails this week in preparation to open NEXT WEEK- Wednesday, May 15! Make plans to visit Jackson County this summer 😎
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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Entertainment in the Park
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Free to the Public (Donations Welcome)!
Entertainment for the whole family.
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The 2019 Karner Blue Race will be held on
Saturday, July 20, 2019
!
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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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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Stein Couseling & Consulting Servicves
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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.
Lost Falls Campground
has openings for Memorial Weekend. Call to make your reservation at 715-284-7133.
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.
The Jackson County Farmers Market
will start on May 16 from 2:00-6:00pm.
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This Week's Member and Community Events
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May
9 Black River Falls Public Library
will have a Connection Movie Event at 1 pm.
9 Karner Blue Garden Club
will meet at Falls Florist at 6:30pm. All are welcome to attend!
10 Ho-Chunk Gaming BRF
-Magician Matthew Teague will be on the Casino Floor from 4-7pm!
10 Expose and the Jets
will have a live concert at Ho-Chunk Gaming Black River Falls from 7:00-10:00pm. Tickets are only $30! $10 of EVERY ticket sold with be donated to the Jackson County Humane Society’s new shelter fund! You will also receive $10 in rewards play!
11 Jackson in Action and Friends of the Black River
will host the Wildflower 1-Mile Hike. We will meet at the Chamber of Commerce at 9:30am and start hiking at 10am at Pettibone Pass.
11 Sporting Clays Fundraising Shoot
will be held at Woods & Meadows Sporting Clays from 9:00am-4:00pm. All funds raised will benefit the Boys and Girls Club-Lunda Center and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Canine Program. Over $3,000 in raffle and door prizes! Lunch will be served all day- free for youth 12 and under. Free bow and .22 rifle shooting for youth (instructor lead). Canine Demo. $25 per 50 target round (must be 10 years old to shoot).
11 Ho-Chunk Gaming BRF
-Magician Matthew Teague will be on the Casino Floor from 4-7pm!
11 Melrose Village Wide Rummage Sale.
To sign up and be on the map, contact Mary at 608-488-4897 or by email at
maryhatlevig@hotmail.com
. There is no charge to be on the map!
11 The Black River Area Barbershoppers
Present “It’s Your Lucky Day” at 2pm at the Lunda Theatre in Black River Falls. Tickets for adults are $10 and $5 for students.
11 BJ’s Airport Bar & Grill
will be celebrating One Year of Business and Mother’s Day starting at 2pm!
11 Black Creek Lodge
is hosting Clear Water Comedy at 8:30pm.
11-12 Thunderbird Village Mother’s Day Flea Market
in Hatfield.
12 Three Bears Resort
will have a Mother’s Day Brunch from 9am-1pm. One complimentary mimosa per Mom (21 or older).
12 Stones Throw
will be serving a full menu for Mothers Day – 11am-8pm. For more information and reservations, call 715-333-2603.
12 Castle Hill
will have the traditional Mother’s Day Buffet Feast from 10:30am-2:00pm and a special kids buffet! Reservations are limited, so call today to reserve your seat! They will be open in the evening from 5-8pm as well.
12 Skyline Golf Course
will have a Mother’s Day Buffet from 11am-4pm.
12 The Mocha Mouse
will have a Sunday Buffet starting at 11am. Come in an sample the FREE WINE of the month! Call ahead to make your reservation.
13 Black River Falls Public Library
will have an Archaeology Meet and Greet from 2-6 pm. (Artifact Identification 3:30 to 6 pm)
13 Black River Country Bank
is partnering with the Jackson County Humane Society to help raise funds to build the new animal shelter. Dogs & Dollars Days will be held at the Melrose location on May 13 from 11am-1pm. Hot dogs, condiments, and lemonade will be served and will be a free will donation, along with employee WE GIVE contributions! All funds raised will go to the Animal Shelter.
13 Black River Falls Public Library
will have a Free Group Life Coaching Session with Lori Jane Carlson at 5:30 pm.
14 Join the Co-Op Credit Union for the Financial Wellness Series at the Black River Falls Public Library.
This series will be presented by Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor, Jason Breining. All sessions will be held at 6pm in the Library’s program room. Please register by calling CCU at 800-258-0023 or at the library. This meeting will be on Your Credit Score.
14 Ho Chunk Gaming BRF
will have a career fair from 9:00am-1:30pm in the Bingo Hall. There will be on-site interviews. Please bring two forms of ID and a social security card to on-site interview.
14 Lunda Community Center
is having Deep Core and Pelvic Floor therapy from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Join Marci Skemp, DPT and Emily Sturomski, Certified Personal Trainer, from Dynamic Performance and Therapy as they work with you to identify strengths and improve the function of your pelvic floor, whether you are pregnant, a few months or many years postpartum, or have never had children at all! Registration is required! Class is 2 hours; Cost is $25
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Chamber Member Job Postings
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Ho-Chunk Gaming Black River Falls will have a career fair on May 14 from 9:00am-1:30pm in the Bingo Hall. Bring two forms of I.D. and a Social Security Card to the on-site interviews.
Lunda Community Center:
Part-Time Front Desk Attendant. Part-Time Child Watch Attendant and Part-Time Maintenance Custodian. Apply in person.
Black River Memorial Hospital: Environmental Services Summer Help, Med/Surg Director, Med/Surg Patient Care Technician/ Health Unit Coordinator, Nutrition Services Assistant, Occupational Therapist, and Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner. To view job descriptions and to apply, visit
www.brmh.net.
Pine View Care Center:
CNAs for all shifts and RNs. Apply in person at 400 County Road R, BRF or online at
www.pineviewcarecenter.com
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Pine View Terrace: Resident Assistants- Part-Time PM Shift & Overnight Shift. Experience is helpful but willing to train. Pickup an application at 404 County Road R, BRF or email your resume to wtrautsch@rphfcorp.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/
Mosser Lee Company:
Seasonal Packaging Position. $500 hiring bonus, $11 starting wage plus incentives. To apply, please pick up an application in person. W6585 Hwy. O, Millston, Wi.
Lunda Construction: Class A CDL Driver and a General Labor/Driver for full time work on first shift. 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: Business Services Manager. This position manages the Business Services Division and is responsible for the financial, budget and clerical management of the Department of Health & Human Services. To view the full job description and apply, visit www.co.jackson.wi.us. Deadline to apply is May 26.
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.
Jackson Electric Cooperative:
Office Cleaning Service Wanted. Seeking a professional independent contractor to perform a variety of cleaning duties in an office setting. Minimum of two days a week. flexible schedule; after-hours and weekends. Must be insured and bonded. Contact Jerel at 715-284-5385 or submit a proposal to Jackson Electric Cooperative, PO Box 546, BRF by May 10, 2019.
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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