Good morning, Wausau.

Clearview Garden Center took over the Christmas tree business from Jeff Nyberg, who sold trees for 26 years to buy presents for his family.

Owner Leigh Presley said the store will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and will offer kissing balls and wreaths + longtime customers already visited the new shop.

The Rothschild and Schofield Aquatic Center Commission is considering merging operations with the Village of Weston to help offset a future annual loss of $650,000 when Unit 3 at the Weston Power Plant is decommissioned — the plan would use Weston's pool, which is less than a mile away, and the commission has approved drafting an agreement on potential tax changes. The move aims to manage rising maintenance costs and prevent extra taxpayer burdens.

Jeff Schlatterer volunteers at Aspirus Hospice House where he makes cocktails to offer comfort and companionship to patients on Thirsty Thursdays.

Money from the Festival of Trees—opening today at 6 p.m.—helps pay for care for those who cannot afford it.

Guided Tour: Birds in Art Fifty

1-3 p.m. — Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum — $5 entry (includes lunch) — Explore the intersection of avian beauty and artistic expression in a guided tour.

Central Wisconsin Holiday Gift and Craft Show

9 AM - 4 PM — Central Wisconsin Convention & Expo Center — $5 admission — Discover unique handmade gifts and crafts from local artisans in a festive atmosphere.

Sweating with Santa 5K 2025

8 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Greenheck Turner Community Center (GTCC) — Proceeds support youth sports scholarships — Experience a unique indoor 5K run with Santa for the whole family.