MARSHFIELD, WI (OnFocus) – This weekend there are plenty of awesome things to help get you out of the house and into the community. Take a look at our suggestions below!
- ASHLEY STRONG “CELEBRATION OF DETERMINATION” (Saturday) – A special
“Celebration of Determination” featuring the Gyspy Rose Band will be held for Marshfield teen Ashley Herman on Saturday, August 14 from 4pm-10pm.In January of 2021, Ashley was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Hodgkin’s Lymphoma is a blood cancer that starts in the lymphatic system which helps the immune system fight infections.The popular Gypsy Rose Band is coming out of retirement to put on a show to celebrate the real rock stars: the Herman family! The event will take place at Outer Limits, 109300 County Road C in Spencer.The event will feature outdoor music (good old street dance style, rain or shine!) and there will be raffles and other fundraising opportunities. New custom t-shirts will be available for purchase. Admission is a $5 donation required at the door. - 9TH ANNUAL REAL FREEDOM RACE (Friday and Saturday) – The 9th Annual Real
Freedom Race – Breaking the Chains of Human Trafficking will take place in Necedah at the Lion’s Park on Saturday. The weekend fun kicks off with a silent auction, food trucks, vendors and guest speaker Suzanne Cox, Founder of Legacy of Purpose and Partner with Project Rescue. The weekend continues with a 5k, 10k and half-marathon run beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday. The Lions will host a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. and there will be games for kids and face painting. The event is trying to bring awareness to human trafficking issues in our area and across the world. - ARPIN NATIONALS CAR SHOW (Saturday) – A weekend that includes tons of raffle prizes, door prizes, honor flight raffle, food, beverages, trophies for all classes, fun, family & friends will kick off at 10 a.m. and run until 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 14. The first 250 registered cars/trucks/motorcycles & garden tractors will receive a 2022 car show calendar. The show will be held at the Arpin Village Hall.We welcome your stories! Contact us at [email protected]!
