Portage County CAN
eat smart. play hard. move more.
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Partner Organizations

Portage County Can grew from the local community's desire to address increasing rates of obesity and sedentary lifestyles. With over 20 organizations and many committed citizens the coalition aims to provide an avenue for everyone to collaborate together to make Portage County an active and healthful community.

Our current partners include:

Adventure 212   Ministry Medical Group   National Wellness Institute
UWSP Health Promotion and Human Development   Stevens Point YMCA

Adventure 212
Aspirus
Boys and Girls Club
Central WI Children's Museum
Blue Spring Innovations LLC
Family Resource Centers of Portage County
Ministry Health Care
National Wellness Institute
Portage County Aging and Disability Resource Center
Portage County Business Council
Portage County Health & Human Services
Portage County Parks Department
Portage County Planning & Zoning
Saints Health Services for Business
Sentry Insurance
Stevens Point School District
Team Schierl
UW-Stevens Point
YMCA
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Upcoming Events
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September 03


Tots in Motion
Help increase and promote physical activity in your child's life to encourage a healthy lifestyle st... (more)

September 04


Riverfront Jazz Festival
The Riverfront Jazz Festival is the largest outdoor jazz festival in Central Wisconsin. This Labor D... (more)

September 04


Central Rivers Farmshed
Stevens Point Farmers Market events featuring cooking demonstrations, live music and children's acti... (more)

September 04


Just Run 2010
The Just Run 2010 is one of Wisconsin's most scenic races. This event includes a half marathon run,... (more)

September 07


2010 Vegetable Garden Walks
Join us for a walk through some of Portage County's private vegetable gardens! Tuesday evening at 6... (more)

September 09


Healthy Family Night
Ministry Medical Group/Saint Michael's Hospital and the Central Wisconsin Children's Museum team up ... (more)

September 11


Walk for Hope 2010
Annual walk for suicide prevention & mental health awareness. At Saint Michael's Hospital in Steven... (more)

September 18


Kayak Demo Day
Perhaps you've never kayaked before... you're curious...but timid. Well don't be! KAYAK DEMO DAY... (more)

September 18


41st Annual Art in the Park
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 41st Annual Art in the Park, 10am-4pm, Pfiffner-Pioneer Park, Arts & Crafts ... (more)

September 19


Summer Fit Kids Challenge Event-Team Schierl Companies Walk/Run
An event the whole family can enjoy! Team Schierl Companies presents the American Cancer Society Wal... (more)

September 25


Summer Fit Kids End of Challenge Celebration-Camp Glacier Hollow
Outdoor recreation at its finest! Through awesome "hands-on" games and activities, Fit Kids... (more)