Name: Event Calendar for 2024
Start: 2023-12-01
End: 2024-12-31
Location: The Highground

December 2023 Newsletter

December 5, 2023

Liz Hamilton

In this Newsletter:

39th Annual Heroes Ride Bike Tour Recap
First Military Couples Retreat Recap
Honor Stone Recap
Memorials and Honorariums
Veterans Crisis Line
Holiday Lights Program Update
11th Annual Winter Bowl 2024
Winter Veterans Retreat 2024
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The Highground’s 5th Annual ATV Raffle Raises $11,215

November 29, 2023

Liz Hamilton

The Highground’s 5th Annual ATV Raffle Raises $11,215

After months of selling raffle tickets (980 of the 1,000 ordered to be exact) for The Highground’s Annual ATV Raffle Honoring our Veterans, the winning tickets were randomly drawn at 3pm on Veterans Day and all three winners were notified by Continue reading →

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The Highground Facilitates its First Military Couples Retreat October 20-22

November 2, 2023

Liz Hamilton

The Highground Facilitates its First Military Couples Retreat October 20-22

The Highground facilitated its first military couples retreat October 20-22, 2023. “Operation Re-Connect” invites Veterans and their spouses or partners to get away from their daily routines and enjoy a peaceful yet purposeful weekend at no cost to them. The Highground is Continue reading →

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The Highground Fall Bake Sale Raises $1,727 for the 2024 Winter Veterans Retreat

October 18, 2023

Liz Hamilton

The Highground Fall Bake Sale Raises $1,727 for the 2024 Winter Veterans Retreat

The last Honor Stone Ceremonies for 2023 and the annual Fall Bake Sale brought hundreds of guests to The Highground on Saturday, October 7. The Highground’s “Sweet Platoon” provided temptations for everyone’s sweet tooth with baked goods ranging from miniature pies to Continue reading →

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16 Area Schools Attend The Highground Education Days

October 16, 2023

Liz Hamilton

16 Area Schools Attend The Highground Education Days

The Highground welcomed over 800 students from 16 schools throughout Central Wisconsin to the Park October 3-6 for their annual Education Days. This event offers students and the public the opportunity to learn more about the history and sacrifices of Continue reading →

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The Highground’s Day of Peace Event Revealed Challenges that Refugees Face

September 25, 2023

Liz Hamilton

The Highground’s Day of Peace Event Revealed Challenges that Refugees Face

“If you were forced to leave your country, what would you bring?” This was one of the many questions Dr. Khalil Dokhanchi with the University of Wisconsin-Superior posed to the audience during his speech about International Refugees. Dr. Dokhanchi’s presentation was part of The Highground’s International Day of Continue reading →

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Veterans are Invited to Register for the Fall “Vets & Guitars” and Ukuleles Course Which Starts October 5

September 6, 2023

Liz Hamilton

Veterans are Invited to Register for the Fall “Vets & Guitars” and Ukuleles Course Which Starts October 5

The Highground’s Fall “Vets & Guitars” and Ukulele courses are open for registration. These 10-session classes are free for veterans and are scheduled to meet weekly on Thursdays at The Highground. Both the acoustic guitar and ukulele sessions will begin Continue reading →

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The 23rd Annual Ride to Remember Raises Over $7,400

August 31, 2023

Liz Hamilton

The 23rd Annual Ride to Remember Raises Over $7,400

Saturday, August 19, 2023 was a great day for the 100-plus motorcycle riders as they joined The Highground for its 23rd Annual Ride To Remember® in Neillsville, Wisconsin.