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The Highground 41st Annual Heroes Ride Bike Tour
2025-08-01 08:00 - 2025-08-03 17:00 (America/Chicago) | The Highground Veterans Memorial Park, W7031 Ridge Rd, Neillsville, Wisconsin, 54456, United States
On the first weekend of every August, bicyclists begin their trek to The Highground from four different locations across the state for this popular fundraiser. Four rides from all over the state with over 100 riders come together at The Highground. Formerly known as The Highground Annual Bike Tour, the Heroes Ride is the largest and longest-running annual fundraiser for The Highground with 2025 ushering in the 41st year for the ride. Riders plus SAG personnel join together to bolster the organization’s efforts to provide Veterans and their families support and resources to help them heal from the wounds of war. The Highground offers PTS/PTSD programs and Veterans Retreats along with the tranquility of being on the “high ground”.

Film Farm & Culture Fest of Wausau: Rowdy Girl
2025-08-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Woodson History Center, 410 McIndoe Street, Wausau, Wisconsin, 54403, United States
FFCFW is an annual summer and fall meeting point for audiences and young filmmakers to celebrate the finest independent cinema and storytelling about farm and culture. The festival program includes eight curated award-winning feature fiction and documentary films from around the world.
Film: Rowdy Girl
Directed by: Jason Goldman
Production: U.S.A.
Production year: 2023
Duration: 73 minutes
Genre: Documentary
Languages: English
Cast: Renee King-Sonnen & Tommy Sonnen
Music: Little Walnut (Lindsay Hicks)
Synopsis: Unable to come to terms with the cruel reality of animal agriculture, a former Texas cattle rancher goes vegan and transforms her husband’s beef operation into a farmed animal sanctuary. When their story goes viral, she realizes her true calling: to help farmers transition to plant-based and end their business of animal agriculture. “Rowdy Girl” showcases the inspiring work of an animal activist who has been on both sides and proves that there is a common ground between farmers and vegans – a shared mission of compassion and sustainability.
