Nuts & Bolts
City leaders this week approved road closures to accommodate several upcoming events.
The Stevens Point City Council gave a formal stamp of approval to several events approved by committees earlier this month. They follow:
- Point Block Run on March 3
The five-mile run returns for its 20th year. The run crosses the Wisconsin River twice and starts and finishes in front of the Stevens Point Brewery, 2617 Water St. The run begins at noon on March 4. Following the run, beer and music inside the heated tent.
See more information on the event at pointbockrun.com.
- HMoob Week on May 7
The fifth annual Hmoob Week will be celebrated with events both in-person and virtual announced on the CAP Services Facebook page, beginning and ending at the Mathias Mitchell Public Square. According to city documents, CAP Services will transform the old Shopko parking lot into a celebration space with traditional Hmong dancing and folklore, showcase of traditional Hmong clothing, and featuring Hmong veterans in their military uniforms.
- Local Food Fair on June 3
The Local Food Fair is returning for another go at Pfiffner Pioneer Park. Sponsored by Central Rivers Farmshed, the event gives an opportunity for farmers and other local food producers to showcase their products from 4-10 p.m.
- SPASH HOSA Color Run on May 6
SPASH is hosting a HOSA (Future Health Professionals, formerly known as Health Occupations Students of America) Color Run as the high school, 1201 North Point Dr. The run/walk will be May 6 at 10 a.m. Proceeds will benefit CAP Services Youth Shelter. Contact Brett Lesniak at blesniak@pointschools.net for details on how to register.