š± Which Stevens Point areas are floodingāand what officials want you to do
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In today's newsletter:
- Which Stevens Point areas are floodingāand what officials want you to do
- Why retirees on Social Security are taking a hard look at Stevens Point
Also on today's calendar: Charcoal Drawing Event "Sweet Town" in Stevens Point and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Friday: A severe p.m. t-storm; warm, with a high of 76 and low of 33 degrees.
- Saturday: Cloudy, windy and much colder, temps: high: 43, low: 28.
- Sunday: Sunshine; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 46 and low of 24 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Stevens Point monitoring flooded areas with more rain coming Friday (waow.com) ā Stevens Point officials are closely monitoring flooded parks, trails, roads, and dams as high water slowly recedes but more rain is expected Friday. Residents are urged to avoid driving or walking through floodwaters and to report flooding or downed trees to city departments or non-emergency lines so crews can respond and plan possible closures. 
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ā¢ These 10 Wisconsin Cities Prove You Can Live Well On Social Security Alone (familydestinationsguide.com) ā If youāre eyeing retirement in Stevens Point, this piece highlights how the city blends culture, entertainment, and reasonable housing costs in a way that works on Social Security. It compares Stevens Point with other affordable Wisconsin communities, stressing its parks, festivals, healthcare access, and manageable property taxes as key advantages for retirees on fixed incomes. Ā Ā Ā
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Silent Cinema night @ In The Pines Studio
In The Pines Studio, 6746 Lone Pine St, Stevens Point
7:00 pm
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Sunset Point Winery Tour & Tasting Flight
Sunset Point Winery
3:30 pm -
Patriot's Day
Stevens Point Area Public Stevens Point, WI 54481 -
Common Council Meeting
Stevens Point, WI Calendar
7:00 pm -
City Plan Commission
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6:00 pm -
Orange Door Trivia
Graffiti's Sports Pub , 912 Main Street , Stevens Point -
Charcoal Drawing Event "Sweet Town" in Stevens Point
District 1 Brewing Company , 200 Division St N , Stevens Point
6:00 pm -
Big Screen Karaoke
Graffiti's Sports Pub , 912 Main Street , Stevens Point
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
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Free Cotton Candy and Coffee Saturdays
Gadgets & Goodies , 3027 Vlg Pk Dr , Plover
11:00 am -
Yoga Nidra Sound Meditation
3916 Water St , Stevens Point
3:00 pm -
Yin Yoga in the Salt Spa
3916 Water St , Stevens Point
5:30 pm -
Patriot's Day
Stevens Point Area Public Stevens Point, WI 54481
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- City of Stevens Point Monitoring Elevated Water Levels: The City is monitoring water conditions due to elevated river levels in the area.
As a precaution, a Partial Emergency Operations Center has been activated to monitor & maintain situational awareness. Currently, officials reportā¦ (Nextdoor ) - UPDATE: Iverson Roads, Several Sections of the Green Circle Trail CLOSED: Iverson Park is closed to vehicle traffic due to rising water levels & flooding on the roadways.
The Green Circle Trail through Iverson Park is open. The West Side Loop, River Pines, & Plover River Trail segments of the Green Circle Trail areā¦ (Nextdoor )
š Nearby News
Plover
- Plover VFW to host final breakfast fundraiser of the season (spmetrowire.com)
- SPASH blanks Wausau East in rain-shortened win (spmetrowire.com)
- Wisconsin's tornado drill test canceled, now planned for next year (stevenspointjournal.com)
Wisconsin Rapids
- WIAC athletes of the week named: Ashwaubenon's Schroeder honored (wtaq.com)
Nekoosa
- Chris McIntosh's tenure as Wisconsin AD gets mostly low grades in poll (wisconsinrapidstribune.com)
- Wisconsin Rapids District 4 alderperson candidate requests recount (wisconsinrapidstribune.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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