Wisconsin Rapids roundup: art show, Walleye Days, Easter hunts and veterans’ breakfasts

Hosts on Sunup Wisconsin highlighted a range of community happenings in and around Wisconsin Rapids. Leah and the hosts encouraged listeners to support local arts and seasonal activities and provided dates and brief details for several events announced during the broadcast.

Events mentioned on-air included the WRPS elementary art show at McMillan Library (on display through April 2), Walleye Days in "Nusa" through April 12, and the Wisconsin Rapids Winter Market at the Moravian Church (Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.). The hosts also noted live music at the Olio Arts and Music Center (Pete Rell and Four on the Floor on April 2).

Family and Easter-themed events listed included a Grand Rapids Volunteer Fire Department egg hunt at Midstate Technical College (April 4, 10:00 a.m., ages 10 and under), a South Wood County YMCA aquatic 'Easter egg splash' (April 4, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.), and the long-standing Kowanas 94th annual Easter egg hunt at Lincoln High School (activities beginning at 9:00 a.m. and the hunt at 10:00 a.m.). Hosts also mentioned a family 'extravaganza' on March 28 with breakfast, timed egg hunts and crafts, and an Easter Bunny visit to the Central Wisconsin Children's Museum (March 28, 10:30–11:30 a.m.).

For veterans and first responders, the hosts urged listeners to note a monthly veterans breakfast at Grace's restaurant (April 6, 9:00 a.m.) and the American Heroes Cafe on April 8 at 7:00 a.m. at Cross View Church. The program credited local volunteers—including a named volunteer, Tom—for keeping event calendars current.

Listeners seeking event details were directed to local sources and the show’s pages; the broadcast did not record formal registration links or ticket prices for all events.