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February 11

Art for Little Fingers
Every Thursday at 10 am children can explore and create a different art project. All ages are welcome! Admission is $3 for those aged 1 and up! (view full details)


February 12

Family Sweetheart Dance -- A Pirates & Princesses Party
The Family Sweetheart Dance is an annual fundraiser featuring an evening of music, dancing, dinner, crafts, dance contests, door prizes, raffles and more! Come dressed like your favorite Pirate or Princess or in your Valentine's best! Tickets available at CWCM. All proceeds support CWCM. (view full details)


February 12

Tots in Motion
Help increase and promote physical activity in your child's life to encourage a healthy lifestyle starting at an early age! Tots in Motion is designed to get children moving now to keep them healthy well into the future! Tots in Motion is offered every Friday morning at 10 am! (view full details)


February 13

Fit Kids Challenge Event- YMCA
Elementary school children throughout Portage County are invited to be active at the YMCA on Saturday, Feb 13th, 4:30-6:30pm. Open Swim! Test your Wii, DDR and poolhall skills. Or play pick-up basketball, dodgeball or whatever you like in the open gym. Bring a swim suit! Parents can drop kids off or join in the fun. Free parking in Y lot. (view full details)


February 13

Simply Tap Dancing
Energize your day with a fun-filled class that will give you a healthy workout. In this beginner’s class, you’ll focus on rhythm awareness, basic steps, and combinations. Held on the UWSP campus. Instructor: Samantha Nolte (view full details)


February 13

YMCA Teen Night
FREE to all Portage County Teens! No Y membership needed. 7:00 - 10:30 pm Grades 6 – 12: come join the fun! Saturday Night Y features: • Open Gym Activities • DJ System Music & Snacks • Dance Dance Revolution • Teen Center Billiards, Foosball, Ping Pong, Big Screen TV, Raquetball, Walleyball • Time & Space to socialize and hang out • Special Event Feb. 13th: Ultimate Frisbee (view full details)


February 13

How to Grow Local Food
A two weekend course (Feb 13/14, Feb 20/21) taught by experienced farmers that covers all basic skills and techniques to growing local food. The course emphasizes market garden or CSA scale techniques but can be applied to home gardens! Funds raised will support farmer instructors and farm internships. Open to anyone! (view full details)


February 20

YMCA Teen Night
FREE to all Portage County Teens! No Y membership needed. Grades 6 – 12: come join the fun! 7:00 - 10:30 pm Saturday Night Y features: • Open Gym Activities • DJ System Music & Snacks • Dance Dance Revolution • Teen Center Billiards, Foosball, Ping Pong, Big Screen TV, Raquetball, Walleyball • Time & Space to socialize and hang out • Special Event Feb. 20th - Swimming (view full details)


February 27

YMCA Teen Night
FREE to all Portage County Teens! No Y membership needed. Grades 6 – 12: come join the fun! 7:00 - 10:30 pm Saturday Night Y features: • Open Gym Activities • DJ System Music & Snacks • Dance Dance Revolution • Teen Center Billiards, Foosball, Ping Pong, Big Screen TV, Raquetball, Walleyball • Time & Space to socialize and hang out • Special Event Feb. 27th - Milk Crate Climbing (view full details)

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Portage County Can will promote and support events that meet at least one of the Centers for Disease Control evidence-based focus areas to increase physical activity and decrease obesity. The focus areas include:
  • Increase fruit & vegetable consumption
  • Decrease sweetened beverage consumption
  • Decrease food portion size (portion control)
  • Increase physical activity
  • Decrease TV and other "screen" time
  • Increase breastfeeding

Portage County Can does not endorse events that sell or supply alcohol and tobacco products.

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