Good morning, Wausau.

Laura Strek, president of Imperial Industries, received the 2025 ATHENA Leadership Award on Oct.

9 at The Grand Theater in downtown Wausau—she was honored for her work in business and community service. The Greater Wausau Chamber celebrated 40 years of the award—marking one of the longest-running recognition programs in the country.

Merrill’s new Alexander Estates is complete with 68 units that include utilities and maintenance—new residents will move in by November—while Wausau's Westside Commons is nearly finished and the city has posted a YouTube tour for the project.

Live Music at Bull Falls Brewing Co.

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Bull Falls Brewing Co. — Free entry — Catch OPEN TAB playing live and enjoy a vibrant atmosphere at this local brewery.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 60th Anniversary Blood Drive Part 2

6 p.m. — Lazy Acres Manufactured Home Community — Free — Celebrate community spirit and help save lives by donating blood.

Mosaic Holiday Portrait Sessions

3:20-7 p.m. — Rise Up Central Wisconsin — $35 minimum donation — Capture cherished family moments in festive holiday portraits and support a great cause.