Add these Wisconsin events to your calendar

Good morning, Wisconsin!

Ellie here. Happy Monday! I hope everyone enjoyed their Fourth of July weekend.

Personally, I spent the weekend relaxing on the lake with family and friends, and, of course, watching the fireworks. What did you do this weekend? Let me know!

I’ve also been watching the World Cup. I’m not much of a soccer lover, but it’s definitely fun to watch, especially since team USA is doing well!

The team plays again tonight at 7:00 p.m. against Belgium. If you’re looking for a place to watch the game, there’s no shortage of spots.

Ellie Bourdo

Newsletter Editor, UpNorthNews

The Strawberry Moon happened on June 30, marking the first full moon of the summer season.

This is a great image of it, sent in from our reader Rose Mary M. with the caption:

“Strawberry moon on a Great lake and the McKinley Marina.”

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What’s happening in Wisconsin this week

Click the image to see a map and find an event near you! (Desirée Tapia / COURIER Newsroom)

Another Monday means another Wisconsin event roundup. Here’s what we’ve got going on in the Badger State this week:

🎡 Lafayette County Fair, Darlington (July 8-12)

Join in this community celebration featuring carnival rides, live entertainment, livestock showcases, homemade treats, and activities for all ages.

🎪 Northern Wisconsin State Fair, Chippewa Falls (July 8-12)

Enjoy this family-friendly event packed with food, music, rides, games, agricultural exhibits, community traditions, local talent, and more.

🐃 Heart of the North Spooner Rodeo (July 9-11)

Experience an action-packed weekend featuring a professional rodeo, parade, live music, food, vendors, and entertainment.

🎉 River Falls Days (July 9-12)

Celebrate a lively community weekend filled with live music, local vendors, family-friendly activities, a parade, and opportunities to explore local shops and restaurants.

🇫🇷 Fête de Marquette, Madison (July 9-12)

This free, family-friendly celebration highlights French culture and community spirit through live music, local food and drinks, artisan vendors, and more. Event proceeds will support community programs and services.

🎤 Hodag Country Music Festival, Rhinelander (July 9-12)

Now in its 48th year, attendees (aka Hodagers) at this Northwoods festival can camp on the grounds and participate in pavilion activities, like a karaoke contest and enjoy live country music bands.

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Microvolunteering in Wisconsin: what it is and how to do it

Grabbing a trash bag and picking up litter the next time you go for a walk is an excellent example of microvolunteering in Wisconsin. (Vitaly Gariev/Unsplash)

By Erin Yarnall

A lot of people would like more time to dedicate to volunteering for projects or causes they’re passionate about, but sometimes it’s just not feasible. Between work and family responsibilities, it’s often hard to find large chunks of time to dedicate to volunteering.

From signing petitions to seeding local parks to monitoring trail cameras online, there are a lot of ways to help out, even a tiny bit, throughout Wisconsin by microvolunteering.

Check out the ways you can get involved in Wisconsin!

What the funding cliff means for Wisconsin parents

Kids eat lunch at Beautiful Minds Child Care in Eau Claire. (Courtesy of Salina Heller)

By Salina Heller

It’s no secret that finding affordable childcare in Wisconsin is a struggle, and it could get even tougher.

Now that pandemic-era Child Care Counts funding has come to an end, many Wisconsin childcare providers say they may have to cut back or close altogether.