Good morning, Wausau.

A nonprofit has launched free fishing trips from Bluegill Bay Park in Rib Mountain for veterans, seniors, youth (and individuals with disabilities), with services starting last week.

Trips run Monday through Friday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., and the organization plans to expand on Lake Wausau if support holds.

Wisconsin Valley Library Service director Marla Sepnafski, a native of Wausau, will retire July 24 after a 45-year career supporting local libraries with services for 33 branches; she has led the organization since 2007 and earned Librarian of the Year in 2019.

A Wausau-area nonprofit New Beginnings for Refugees has spent five years helping refugees integrate and is now seeking more volunteers and funding to continue its services.

The group offers childcare + language and cultural classes to support new community members.

Gas prices remain high as AAA reports that drivers now pay about $3.80 per gallon (Marathon County at $3.92, Wood and Portage Counties at $3.84) while the national average has returned to $4 on Monday afternoon.

Marathon County Public Library is hosting free story time events for children this August at multiple branches including Alexander Airport Park in Wausau and several library locations; sessions feature storytelling, songs and crafts on select dates.

D.C. Everest Area School District announced that students will start school Aug.

25 to align calendars with nearby private schools and reduce transportation costs — a change that maintains instructional minutes and aims to spread breaks evenly.

Marathon County Health Department inspections from June 22 — 30 found 12 violations at Milwaukee Burger Company on Stewart Ave., while several local restaurants had fewer or corrected issues.

AirVenture Cup Race started in Wausau on Monday after a 24-hour delay from wildfire smoke and haze; nearly half of the pilots dropped out + the race ended in Shawano instead of following the planned loop.

The Wausau Woodchucks lost 15-4 to Madison on Monday at Athletic Park (team now 11-6 in the second half) and host Duluth today.

Jazz on the River Summer Concert Series

5-7 p.m. — Kickbusch Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy a relaxing summer evening filled with live jazz while overlooking the river.

Painting with Sound

Drop-in to the Woodson Art Museum's sculpture garden on Thursday, July 30 from 5 to 6 pm to experiment with Coloratura technology, meet with inventor and artist Camry Ivory, and paint with sound! Watch and listen as your brushstrokes create art and music right before your eyes and ears. No registration is required and all ages are welcome to join in. In case of inclement weather, this program will be held at the Glass Box Studio.

Painting with Sound

Drop-in to the Woodson Art Museum's sculpture garden on Thursday, July 30 from 5 to 6 pm to experiment with Coloratura technology, meet with inventor and artist Camry Ivory, and paint with sound! Watch and listen as your brushstrokes create art and music right before your eyes and ears. No registration is required and all ages are welcome to join in. In case of inclement weather, this program will be held at the Glass Box Studio.

Painting with Sound

Drop-in to the Woodson Art Museum's sculpture garden on Thursday, July 30 from 5 to 6 pm to experiment with Coloratura technology, meet with inventor and artist Camry Ivory, and paint with sound! Watch and listen as your brushstrokes create art and music right before your eyes and ears. No registration is required and all ages are welcome to join in. In case of inclement weather, this program will be held at the Glass Box Studio.

Wausau Woodchucks vs. Lakeshore Chinooks Baseball Game

1:05-4:05 p.m. — Historic Athletic Park — Free entry — Enjoy an afternoon of baseball with food and excellent views along the third-base line.

Jazz on the River Concert Series

5-7 p.m. — Kickbusch Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful evening of live jazz music by the river with food trucks and picnic options.