What's Going on in Jackson County October 17, 2019
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Jackson County ATV/UTV Trail Update
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ALL TRAILS IN JACKSON COUNTY ARE CLOSED!!
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We hope you continue to enjoy our beautiful trails and visit this wonderful part of Wisconsin. It is always our number one priority to provide a safe and enjoyable experience. Trails will re-open on December 15 for the winter.
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
Revolution
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 hope to see you there!
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Educational Opportunities
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FastTrac Your Idea, Your Business, Your Life!
FREE 10-week Business Start-Up Course
Anyone interested in starting their own business, becoming self-employed or taking a new product to market is strongly encouraged to attend this new, FREE 10-week course this fall on Tuesday evenings at the Black River Area Chamber of Commerce.
Come to one class or come to all!
The following topics will be discussed each week.
- October 22- Financial Management Cycle, Sales Projection, Cost Projection/ Intellectual Property, Complying with Laws, Regulations & Contracts.
- October 29 - Building the Organization and Team/ Your Cash Needs When You Might Earn a Profit
- November 5 - Refining Financial Assumptions and Seeking Funding/ Putting Together a Business Plan
- November 12 - Launch, Leading the Organization Culture, & Process Optimization/ Measuring and Analyzing, Financial Results & Process Optimization.
- November 19 - Present Plan
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Stein Counseling & Consulting Services
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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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Living Waters Weddings, Retreats & Cabins LLC
has openings for gun hunting season in November! Call them at (715) 797-7937 and mention this announcement to reserve your stay.
Scholarship Opportunity -
The AXA Achievementsm Scholarship provides over $1.4 million in scholarships to young people throughout the nation representing all 50 states, Washington DC and Puerto Rico. Students have the opportunity to receive a $2,500, $10,000 or $25,000 scholarship. In addition, for every student who wins a scholarship, a grant in the amount of $1,000 will be made to the winner’s school.
How to apply
- The 2020 program year is open from September 1, 2019 until December 15, 2019 or until 10,000 applications are received.
- For more information and to apply click here
Applicants to the AXA Achievementsm Scholarship must:
- Be United States citizens or legal residents living or claiming residency in one of the 50 united states, Washington, D.C. or Puerto Rico.
- Be a high school senior applying to college for the fall 2020 semester.
- Demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community or work-related activities.
Todd Anderson
Business: (715) 446-4500
CA Insurance Lic. #0B83324
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This Week's Member and Community Events
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October
1-31 Lunda Community Centers
“I Ain’t Afraid Virtual 5K Challenge”
17 The Black River Falls Public Library-
Library Learning: Library Resources Demo@ 1:30 pm and Microsoft Word basics II at 2 pm.
17 2019 International Credit Union Day.
The BRF Location will have a Bake Sale starting at 9am until sold out. A Brat Sale will run from 11am-2pm. Benefits go to Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers and Karner Blue Garden Club. Prize drawings will be held! Free, secure document destruction from 11am-2pm.
17 Cancer Support Group
at the Hub in the Lunda Community Center from 5:30-6:30pm.
17 Sand Creek Brewing
will have The Paint Shake at the Brewery for Witches and Pumpkin Canvases from 6-8pm. Cost is $35 for a 16x20. Register online at
www.thepaintshack.net
, private message them on Facebook, text or call Cindy with your names at 715-379-7377, or email the paint shack at thepaintshakec@gmail.com.
18 Ho-Chunk Gaming BRF
-Magician Matthew Teague will be on the Casino Floor from 4-7pm!
18 Ho- Chunk Gaming BRF
- The Machine performs your favorite Pink Floyd songs from 7-10pm with a laser light show. Tickers are $35 and come with $15 in rewards play.
18 The Black River Falls Public Library
Story time at 10:15 am.
18 Tiger Booster Club
invites you to their tailgate party for Homecoming! Playing against Wisconsin Dells. Serving Ribeye Sandwiches, Brats & Hotdogs from 5-6:30pm. Game starts at 7pm.
18 Friday Nights in October
at Three Bears Resort features scary movies and a pajama party – included with an overnight stay.
18 The Black River Falls Public Library:
Lego II (For grades 4-6) after school at 4:15 pm.
19 Jackson County “Indoor” Winter Market
will be open from 9am-12pm at the Lunda Community Center (field house entrance).
19 Saturdays at Three Bears Resort
will feature a Witches Brew Social and Bonfire Tales- included with an overnight stay.
19 Good Vibrations by Christina
is hosting a free class “Where is My Money Going?” Tools will be provided, accountability, and you will learn how to remove emotion from your budget, spending and making the most of your income. Bring your budget if you have one! This will be held at 25 South 2
nd
Street, Suite 3 from 10am-11am.
19 Fall 2019 Field Assembly
is co-sponsored by the Mississippi Valley Archaeological Center and will be held at Silver Mound, one of the largest, oldest, and most important archaeological sites in the Midwest. Silver Mound was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2006. This will be held at the Alma Center KOA. There is $5 admission fee for non-members of Wisconsin Archeological Society. For more information, visit wiarcheaologicalsociety.org.
19 Ho-Chunk Gaming BRF-
Magician Matthew Teague will be on the Casino Floor from 4-7pm!
19 Ho- Chunk Gaming BRF:
Scott Wilcox will be on the Casino Stage from 8pm-midnight.
19 3
rd
Annual Black River Trail Classic
~ Come explore the trails of Black River State Forest. Run a 50K, 25K, or 10K though the State Forest. Register online at
nurun.co/brtc
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19 BOO! Yoga at The Lunda Community Center
from 9 to 9:45 am. Kids can explore yoga poses, a fun story and some activities afterward. Ages 2-6, parents attendance required. Members $3 and non-members $6. Parents/guardians are Free.
19 Jackson County Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers 30
th
Anniversary Celebration
from 1-3 pm @ fellowship hall in the lower level of Saint Josephs Catholic Church.. Have a Hope you can join us as we celebrate all the wonderful things our volunteers are doing!
19 “The Stillwater Eldorado Music Barn Show”
LIVE at The Lunda Theater, Saturday, October 19th. Showtime- 7pm.
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Ben Stillwater, Cyndee Jean, The Stillwater Kids, John & Rose Vincent and MORE!
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There’ll be NO COVER CHARGE for this show. Thanks to The Lunda Family Charitable Trust for their sponsorship
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Black Creek Lodge in Fairchild
is having a Bloody Mary Competition- Chili Cook Off and Suncatz Band. We are looking for anyone who wants to join one or both the chili and bloody competition! And we need your help spreading the word. Free to get in the competitions, just bring a large crockpot of chili and a large pitcher of your best bloody mix! I will be doing vodka ice and cups/ and cups and spoons . Taste testers will pay $5 to enter in each competition, Chili masters will be paid to 1st and 2nd place winner, Bloody Mary competition will pay out to 1st and 2nd place winners as well! Suncatz band plays 1-4 Saturday. All events will be in our poleshed, doors open if it’s nice!
20 Lunda Community Centers Spook Bash
will be held from 3-6pm. Enjoy inflatables, Ghouly Treats by Revolution, Games, Glitter Tattoos, Costume Contest and MORE!
20 Black River Falls Lions Club
will hold their Annual Breakfast – pancakes, eggs, sausage gravy and biscuits. Serving from 8am-noon. Free will offering. Located at the Legion – 421 State Highway 54.
21 The Black River Falls Public Library:
Friends of the Library meeting at 5:30pm. New Members Welcome.
22 The Greater Black River Area Safety Council, Hoffman Construction and Health Works
are co-sponsoring an Annual Worksite Safety Day from 12pm-3:30pm at Hoffman Construction in the Conference Room. Free catered lunch for all attendees. Please RSVP the number of company representatives attending to Michaela Bemis at 715-284-3626 or
bemisme@brmh.net
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22 The Black River Falls Public Library:
Jackson County Bird Club Meeting at 2 pm.
22 The Black River Falls Public Library:
Tech Tuesday with Cell-Plus at 5:30 pm.
22 TUESDAY NIGHT TRIVIA@ROZARIO’S
- Put your team together and come exercise your brain! fun filled evening of multimedia hosted trivia, with great food, drinks and of course prizes! Think you’re smart, come on out and prove it!
23 Kindness Rock Painting-
Join us at The Wright Place from 6-8 pm to paint Halloween kindness rocks with BRF Kindness Rocks!
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Chamber Member Job Postings
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Children's Learning Village Montessori Academy: Teachers, Substitute Teachers and Teacher Aides. High School diploma or equivalent is required. Intro to Child Care Profession, CPR, First Aid, Shaken Baby and SIDS training are preferred. Must be 18 years of age and must have flexible hours. Stop in to pick up an application!
School District of Black River Falls: Custodian 1. This is full-time, 12 month position at Red Creek Elementary School. The hours are 2:30-11:00pm Monday- Friday. The starting wage is $14.80 per hour and full-time benefits are available. Applicants can view position details and apply under "Support Staff" on the WECAN website, https://wecan.education.wisc.edu/. or stop at the Black River Falls School District Office for an application.
Mosser Lee: Accounting/Office Position. This is a full-time position reporting to the Vice President - Finance in the Millston Office. To apply for this position, please send your resume to dlivdahl@mosserlee.com or come to our office for an application. W6585 Highway 0, Millston, Wi.
Black River Memorial Hospital: Clinic Medical Director, Diagnostic Imaging - CT - X-Ray Tech, Emergency Room Paramedic, Med/Surg Weekend RN, Med/Surg RN, Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Technologist and Occupational Therapist. To view the job postings and to apply, visit www.brmh.net.
Jackson County DHHS: Children and Family Social Worker III. This position will perform duties as a lead worker within the division and will demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in the Children and Family Unit. To view the full job listing or to apply, visit www.co.jackson.wi.us.
Jackson County Department of Health and Human Services: Limited Term Children and Family Social Worker I/II. Overall responsibilities focus on the safety and well-being of the clients, along with reunification and permanence. In pursuit of goals, Social Workers will perform home visits, attend meetings with family and service providers, perform data entry and reporting duties. To view the full job listing or to apply, visit www.co.jackson.wi.us.
Jackson County Sheriff's Department: Eligibility List - LTE Corrections Officer and Eligibility List - LTE Deputy Sheriff. To view the job listings and to apply, visit www.co.jackson.wi.us by November 3, 2019.
School District of Black River Falls: Special Education Aide- Speech Language. This is a limited term position for the 2019-2020 school year. This position is 30 hours per week Tuesday-Friday. The starting wage is $14.86 per hour. Applicants can view position details and apply under "Support Staff" on the WECAN website, https://wecan.education.wisc.edu/. or stop at the Black River Falls School District Office for an application.
School District of Black River Falls: Special Education Aide. This is a part-time position at the Middle School and works during the school year 6.75 hours per day Monday-Friday. The starting wage is $14.86 per hour and part -time benefits are available. Applicants can view position details and apply under "Support Staff" on the WECAN website, https://wecan.education.wisc.edu/. or stop at the Black River Falls School District Office for an application.
City of Black River Falls:
Library Director.
The Director plans, implements, and oversees all library fiscal, programming, operations, collection development, facilities management, and personnel.
Email cover letter, resume, and three professional references (including addresses, phone numbers and emails) to: Chuck Nibbe, President, Library Board of Trustees ncatjd@gmail.com by Oct. 18.
For a complete job description, go to
www.blackriverfallslibrary.org/about/employment
Stein Counseling:
Part-Time Peer Support Worker/Specialist, Parent Educators-Lacrosse, Monroe, and Jackson Counties, Outpatient Therapist, Black River Falls Outpatient Counselor, and In-Home Counselor. To view job descriptions and to apply, visit
https://effectivebehavior.com/about/employment/
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.
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Reiki and Reflexology Specialist with services including Bio Scan’s, Foot Reflexology, Holy Fire Reiki and Sacred Childbirth with Reiki.
Providing drywall installation, finishing and repair services.
Cozy Italian Restaurant in the small town of Black River Falls. We serve pizzas, pastas, sandwiches, and tons more! Not only do we have a full menu, but also a full bar too. Great for a quiet dinner with the family, or a night out with some friends. We love to see new faces, young & old, families, or just a group of friends.
Your locally owned radio station in Wisconsin's Heartland, 102.3 your home for the greatest hits from the 60's, 70's and 80's. and the home of high school sports in the Trempealeau Valley. Your home for the Packers too.
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Black River Area Chamber of Commerce, 120 N. Water Street, Black River Falls, WI 54615
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