Thrasher Opera House is a Drop-Off Site for Adopt-A-Teen Tree
Thrasher Opera House is a Drop-Off Site for Adopt-A-Teen Tree
Green Lake, Wis. (November 05, 2024) Thrasher Opera House is pleased to offer an accessible drop-off site for the Adopt-A-Teen Tree. Christmas is supposed to be a joyful time…but for some families, it’s a time of stress and uncertainty. Thrasher is uniting with The Boys and Girls Club of the Tri-County Area to collect gifts for teens in need this season. Stop in our lobby to view our “Teen Tree” full of gift ideas. Please choose your gift idea ornament, purchase the gift, and bring it back to the Thrasher before Thursday, December 5th by 3:00 p.m. New, unwrapped gifts, please. Thrasher Opera House’s Development Director, Katie Menting, stated, “We’re excited to team up again with the Boys and Girls Club for the Teen Tree this season! They emphasized how much they value our partnership and the support we receive from the community. Last year, we were able to help 70 teens with thoughtful gifts, and the year before, we supported 85. We’re eager to do even more this year. While shopping for teens can be tricky, their wish lists make it simple to give them exactly what they desire. Together, let’s make this year unforgettable!
Thrasher Opera House’s mission is to promote the arts and the power of live performance, provide a community gathering place, and preserve the historic Thrasher Opera House. A charming, intimate, friendly venue with excellent acoustics. Built-in 1910, restored in 1997, and on the National Register of Historic Places. Seats 200. For more information, please visit www.thrasheroperahouse.com
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Women Trailblazers Conference
The Women Trailblazers Conference returns on November 6, 2024 at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with an exceptional line-up of guest speakers and session leaders.
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Mara Prausa, Outreach Program Manager
Continuing Education and Outreach
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Phone: 715-346-3075
Email: mprausa@uwsp.edu
Women Trailblazers Conference returns, registration open now
Stevens Point, WI
Ignite your voice at the annual Women Trailblazers Conference on Wednesday, Nov. 6, hosted by Continuing Education at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
Inspiring keynotes, breakout sessions, an exhibition fair and networking receptions will take place from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Dreyfus University Center, 1015 Reserve St., Stevens Point. This conference is presented in partnership with the Small Business Development Center of Wisconsin and UW-Stevens Point Sentry School of Business and Economics.
Participants have noted the inspiring environment the conference promotes. One participant said, “I loved the real-life experience that was shared by all the women in the conference.” With conversations ranging from starting a business to being a forward-thinking leader, women from all walks of life have had meaningful experiences and come away with new ideas and perspectives.
This year’s keynote speaker is Deanna Singh, an award-winning author, educator, business leader and social justice champion who will speak on her work as a trailblazer in social change. UW-Stevens Point Alumni Association 2023 Trailblazer Spotlight recipient Christine Russell will also give an address, sharing her expertise in health promotion and corporate wellness for women of color.
“As women, so many of us know that it is our time to have a seat at the table, lead and start new things.” Associate Professor Lyna Matesi said. “What started in Stevens Point in 2019 as a 60-minute webinar has blossomed into five years of supporting women across the state. Women who dream about starting businesses, non-profits, associations and organization initiatives. We like to say that at UW-Stevens Point women thrive.” Matesi has been involved with conference planning since the event’s inception in 2019 and is excited to help women thrive in central Wisconsin and beyond.
Mara Prausa, continuing education program manager, has been involved in planning Women Trailblazers since 2022 and has enjoyed creating a positive experience for attendees. “Women juggle so many things,” she said. “This is an opportunity to let it all go and be inspired. It has been really rewarding to see people leave women trailblazers feeling energized.”
Women and allies are invited to participate in this transformative women’s conference focused on developing skills as a leader and catalyst for change. Registration is now open. To register and view a schedule of events visit: www3.uwsp.edu/conted/Pages/Women-Trailblazers-Conference.aspx