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From The Bridge to Hope Facebook page.
By Abbey Goers, UW Stout
Blue Devil alums, families and supporters will march onto campus Thursday, Oct. 24, to Saturday, Oct. 26, to celebrate homecoming at University of Wisconsin-Stout.
While traditional highlights for many will be the annual downtown parade and football game on Saturday, the community is also invited to an open house to experience the university’s polytechnic advantage.
Blue Devils and the area community can also cool off with a Culver’s Custard Flavor of the Day on Friday, Oct. 25, at the Menomonie Culver’s. Purchase a dish of Blue Devil Food Cake, and 10% of the sale will go to the UW-Stout Student Emergency Fund.
All events are open to the public. Many are free, but some require tickets or have limited space. Registration is open on the homecoming site.
Saturday will start with some preparade fun at the Stout Clock Tower Party from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Bowman Hall Clock Tower Plaza, with face painting, balloon art, yard games and more. All ages are welcome.
The parade will begin at 11 a.m. at 10th Avenue E. and S. Broadway Street. The route goes through downtown, and then south on Third Street E. through campus toward the Sports and Fitness Center, ending at 13th Avenue. Watch the parade livestream on YouTube.
A Community Open House from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. will offer a variety of tours, exhibits and demonstrations in the science and engineering labs, Fab Lab, and an Art and Culture Walk in Furlong Gallery, with interactive art stations available for kids
University Recreation’s annual Blue Devil Glow Run is a 2-mile fun run/walk on Oct. 24, beginning at Williams Stadium, winding through campus and ending on the outdoor track. Registration begins at 7 p.m., and runners will take off at 8 p.m.
Cheer on Blue Devil teams at three games over the weekend. Alumni, community members and students are all invited. Purchase tickets at the games, or watch the Blue Devils’ games online on the WIAC Network.
Hockey vs. Saint Mary’s University: 7 p.m. on Oct. 25, Fanetti Community Center, 620 17th St. SE, Menomonie.
Football vs. UW-Eau Claire: 1 p.m. on Oct. 26, at Williams Stadium.
Women’s Soccer vs. UW-Whitewater: 2 p.m. on Oct. 26, at Nelson Field.
Athletics Hall of Fame inductees introduced at halftime at the football game will be Naomi De Lara, gymnastics (2008-11); Daniel Drewek, track and field (2008-12); Derek Hanson, hockey (2006-10); Patrick Mengelkoch, football (2007-10); Tim Nelson, track and field, cross country (2008-12); Erin O’Connell Anderson, softball (2002-05); John Miller, swimming, track and field coach (1982-89); and Layne Pitt, sports information director (1994-2022). A banquet will begin at 5 p.m. that evening in the Memorial Student Center Great Hall. Tickets are available online.
Two special events for alumni are planned.
An Alumni Awards Celebration will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 25, in the Memorial Student Center ballrooms. Purchase a ticket to attend. The Alumni Association will recognize four outstanding alumni and an alumni-owned and operated business:
Distinguished Alumni Award: Lora Benrud (’87), WESTconsin Credit Union chief executive officer, retired
Trailblazer Alumni Award: Mara Dietrich (’16), founder of Mara Marie Bridal
Luminary Alumni Award: Wade Lambrigtsen (’00), owner and proprietor of Vintage Sign Shop
Chancellor’s Alumni Award: Bill Flesch (’81), Gordon Flesch Company Inc. chief development officer and treasurer
University Partnership Alumni Award: EVCO Plastics, under the leadership of CEO and Chairman Dale Evans (’73)
On Oct. 26, Breakfast at the Buck features a free breakfast for alumni from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Silver Dollar, 315 Main St. E. Register online.
Blue Devil Productions is hosting student events all week long, centered around this year’s theme of “Stoutlantis.”
Students will kick off the week on Monday, Oct. 21, with a Culver’s Custard Social, followed by the annual Soapbox Derby, featuring student-made cars. The race is set for 4 p.m., on the corner of Second Street W. and Wilson Avenue.
Students can attend Glow in the Dark Bingo; and Transcendence Cabaret, an alumnus-founded and produced troupe of performers that invites students to experience an underwater-themed drag show; join in a Chalking Competition; and celebrate at the homecoming dance.
Weeklong events include a banner competition, a medallion hunt, and a food drive to support Helping Hand Food+ Pantry, the student food pantry on campus.
UW-Stout, a member of the Universities of Wisconsin, is Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, with a focus on applied learning, collaboration with business and industry, and career outcomes. Learn more via the FOCUS2030 strategic plan.
Join us at Hive after hours for a spooky fun terrarium workshop, enjoy an evening with friends or family making a seasonal creation.
Workshop is $60 a person.
Included in the price is all the materials you’ll need plus a glass of wine or one of our delicious N/A Cocktails! Sign up online by clicking the link below to reserve your spot today, space is limited.
Sign up HERE.
From the Facebook event page.
MHS senior Amy Liu qualified for the WIAA State Individual Tennis Tournament taking place October 17th-19th at Nielsen Stadium on the UW Campus in Madison.
Liu placed 3rd at Sectionals at #1 singles to qualify for the state tournament. She ended the season with a 25-7 record.
Congratulations Amy and best of luck!
St. Paul's School is hosting an Early Childhood Literacy Night on November 7.
This event is for Early Childhood children and their families so siblings are welcome to attend!
Please scan the qr code and sign up by November 4 if you are interested in coming so we can plan accordingly.
From the St. Paul's Menomonie School Facebook page.
Find our open volunteer opportunities in the Flyer!
If you have any questions and/or would like to help out with any of these events, please email Alyssa - [email protected].
All events/outings subject to change based on COVID precautions and weather.
From The Neighbors of Dunn County Facebook page.
Join Adult Social Dance Classes taught by Goggin Ballroom Dancing ! Learn different styles of Ballroom dancing. All experience levels. No need to sign up with a partner, we can create pairs for dancing at each class.
Spaces are limited; sign up online or by stopping in our office.
Intro To Social Dance signup HERE.
Social Dance level 2 signup HERE.
From the Menomonie Parks and Rec Facebook page.
THE BAR IS OPEN at The Skate Ranch Saturday October 19, 7-10pm for our Adult Halloween Party! Wear your favorite costume, round up all your friends, and make this night unforgettable! Get your groove on while our DJ plays your favorite uncensored tunes! Skating or dancing, we have it all! 18+ to enter, 21+ to drink. Waiver and ID required. $10 Admission. $5 Inline Skate Rental.
From the Facebook event page.
The week's schedule of events can be found below.
The Menomonie High School livestream channel for athletics for the 2024-2025 school year can be found here - https://www.youtube.com/@MenomonieMustangsTV.
Mustangs TV will provide a combination of full broadcasts, with sponsors, and livestreams to this channel.
All programs can be found HERE.
Some changes to note this year, all high school students can get into home games for free with a school ID. Ticket prices for all home games have increased to $5. Tickets can now be purchased electronically ahead of time through GoFan. Away game tickets can also be found on the Menomonie page if the other school is using GoFan.
Important - some schools are going cashless, including Eau Claire schools. All tickets must be purchased through GoFan.
Football at Chippewa Falls - 7 pm
Boys and Girls Cross Country at New Richmond (BRC Conference Meet) - 10 am
Girls Swim & Dive at Rice Lake - 6:30 pm
Boys Soccer at New Richmond (Regionals) - 7 pm
Girls Volleyball at Marshfield - 7 pm
Follow Menomonie High School Activities on X (formerly Twitter)
All MHS sports schedules can be found on the menomoniemustangs.com website
Note: Menomonie high school football has had a conference change. Eau Claire North and Eau Claire Memorial have moved from the Big Rivers Conference to the Wisconsin Valley Conference which includes D.C. Everest, Marshfield, Stevens Point, Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln and Wausau West. The Mustangs will still play both North and Memorial in non-conference games this year.
The Haunted Yard in Irvington is lit up and open for visitors. All are welcome to come and look around. The owner does not charge any fee but does ask that people be respectful and not touch anything.
The address is E4069 440th Avenue.
