Good morning, Wausau.

Indigenous communities gather today at the Forest County Potawatomi Community Center in Crandon for Pow Wow the Vote.

Hosted by Wisconsin Native Vote from 1 to 6 p.m., the event offers voter registration and polling-site information to honor Native cultural traditions ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

Wausau Events’ Harvest Fest kicks off today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the 400 Block in Wausa, featuring trick-or-treating at downtown businesses, a petting zoo, a pumpkin carving contest & free pumpkins for children 12 and under with food donations accepted for Peyton’s Promise.

The Grand Theater reopens its historic auditorium next month when tickets for the Blind Boys of Alabama performance are priced at $19.27 (a nod to its Thanksgiving 1927 opening).

The event kicks off its second century following extensive community-backed renovations.

At Northcentral Technical College’s Wausau campus at 1000 W.

Campus Drive, high school seniors and families will meet FAFSA specialists for help + college planning during Senior Night on Oct. 14 from 4 to 6 p.m., where light refreshments are provided and walk-ins are welcome.

On Oct. 2, Wisconsin health officials reported 243 measles cases across eight counties, noting that the confirmed cases likely undercount actual infections.

Grant County Health Officer Kessa Klaas said local schools will offer the MMR vaccine during the annual influenza clinics, as nearly all cases involved unvaccinated individuals.

SPASH beat D.C. Everest 55-35 on Friday, Oct.

2, and star QB Trent Breitbach scored four touchdowns although he finished the game in a sling. Other local teams such as Marshfield and Wausau West also won key conference contests.

Owl-Ween Fest

Swoop in to the Woodson Art Museum's Sculpture Garden for free, family-friendly art making activities inspired by our avian friends, including creating a puppet with visiting artist Hattie Grimm before joining the "bird parade" around the Museum at 3 pm. Enjoy pumpkin carving, bird feeder crafting, fall-themed snacks, and more surprises during Owl-Ween Fest, which will be held at the Glass Box Studio on the Museum campus in case of inclement weather.

Owl-Ween Fest

Swoop in to the Woodson Art Museum's Sculpture Garden for free, family-friendly art making activities inspired by our avian friends, including creating a puppet with visiting artist Hattie Grimm before joining the "bird parade" around the Museum at 3 pm. Enjoy pumpkin carving, bird feeder crafting, fall-themed snacks, and more surprises during Owl-Ween Fest, which will be held at the Glass Box Studio on the Museum campus in case of inclement weather.