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

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

Sep 6, 20233 min read

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…

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

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

Aug 31, 20233 min read

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.       With the support from Bill Flemal and Doug Mauritz of…

Schools and Home-schooled Families are Invited to Tour The Highground for Education Days October 3-6

Schools and Home-schooled Families are Invited to Tour The Highground for Education Days October 3-6

Aug 29, 20233 min read

The Highground invites schools and home-schooled families to take part in the annual Education Days event coming up October 3–6. The Highground will offer two different programs to enhance the organization’s educational mission. Two days will be dedicated to the traditional…

The Highground to Bring Recognition to the Struggles of Refugees During the International Day of Peace September 21

The Highground to Bring Recognition to the Struggles of Refugees During the International Day of Peace September 21

Aug 24, 20232 min read

The Highground will honor and bring recognition to the struggles of refugees past and present during the annual International Day of Peace event on, Thursday, September 21, beginning at noon. This is a family-friendly event. Dr. Khalil Dokhanchi, Professor and…

The 39th Annual Heroes Ride Bike Tour Raises over $95,000

The 39th Annual Heroes Ride Bike Tour Raises over $95,000

Aug 16, 20235 min read

On Sunday, August 6, 122 bicyclists and SAG teams from all over Wisconsin made their final push to conquer the last milestone of their three-day ride to The Highground. Each route met challenges along the way and rallied together to overcome them to complete the…

The Ride to Remember Revs Up for its 23rd Year August 19

The Ride to Remember Revs Up for its 23rd Year August 19

Jul 27, 20233 min read

On Saturday, August 19, over 200 motorcyclists will come together at the Neillsville American Legion Post 73 for The Highground’s 23rd Annual Ride to Remember® in recognition of honor and valor. Veterans and Veteran supporters will gather to enjoy rides in picturesque Clark County and…

The Highground Announces Plans to Expand its Legacy for 2024 and Beyond

The Highground Announces Plans to Expand its Legacy for 2024 and Beyond

Jul 25, 20232 min read

The Highground is pleased to announce it has begun working on plans to expand its legacy for 2024 and beyond. Now that the midway point of this year’s stone ceremonies has arrived, visitors may notice some new landscaping on the plaza. By the end of 2023,…

The Highground to Hold Male Veterans Retreat August 11-13

The Highground to Hold Male Veterans Retreat August 11-13

Jul 20, 20233 min read

The Highground will hold a Male Veterans Retreat August 11–13, 2023. The retreat will offer Veterans the opportunity to have fun, enjoy great food and experience interesting activities in the company of fellow male Veterans. The retreat is open to…

The Highground to Hold PTSD & Veteran Suicide Prevention Event at Patriot K9s

The Highground to Hold PTSD & Veteran Suicide Prevention Event at Patriot K9s

Jul 12, 20232 min read

Veterans, non-veterans, families and the public are invited to attend an informative gathering on post-traumatic stress (PTS/PTSD) and veteran suicide prevention at 6pm on Tuesday, July 25 at Patriot K9s (7333 Stewart Ave., Wausau, WI 54401). The event, part of…

The Heroes Ride Northern Route Starts in Hayward August 4

The Heroes Ride Northern Route Starts in Hayward August 4

Jul 10, 20234 min read

On Friday, August 4, The Heroes Ride Bike Tour rides for its 39th year in support of The Highground, beginning in five locations throughout the state. The “Awesome Northern Route” bicyclists will saddle up for their three-day ride on Friday morning. Starting in Hayward,…

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September 2023 Newsletter

September 2023 Newsletter

Sep 15, 20231 min read

In This Newsletter: The Highground Rising: The Journey to Building a Strong Future “Vets & Guitars” and Ukuleles Fall Session Honor Stone Featured Story: CSM Roger W. Haller Memorials & Honorariums MDRT Grant Award Received for the 2023 Veterans Retreats…

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

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

Sep 6, 20233 min read

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…

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

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

Aug 31, 20233 min read

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.       With the support from Bill Flemal and Doug Mauritz of…

Schools and Home-schooled Families are Invited to Tour The Highground for Education Days October 3-6

Schools and Home-schooled Families are Invited to Tour The Highground for Education Days October 3-6

Aug 29, 20233 min read

The Highground invites schools and home-schooled families to take part in the annual Education Days event coming up October 3–6. The Highground will offer two different programs to enhance the organization’s educational mission. Two days will be dedicated to the traditional…

The Highground to Bring Recognition to the Struggles of Refugees During the International Day of Peace September 21

The Highground to Bring Recognition to the Struggles of Refugees During the International Day of Peace September 21

Aug 24, 20232 min read

The Highground will honor and bring recognition to the struggles of refugees past and present during the annual International Day of Peace event on, Thursday, September 21, beginning at noon. This is a family-friendly event. Dr. Khalil Dokhanchi, Professor and…

The 39th Annual Heroes Ride Bike Tour Raises over $95,000

The 39th Annual Heroes Ride Bike Tour Raises over $95,000

Aug 16, 20235 min read

On Sunday, August 6, 122 bicyclists and SAG teams from all over Wisconsin made their final push to conquer the last milestone of their three-day ride to The Highground. Each route met challenges along the way and rallied together to overcome them to complete the…

The Ride to Remember Revs Up for its 23rd Year August 19

The Ride to Remember Revs Up for its 23rd Year August 19

Jul 27, 20233 min read

On Saturday, August 19, over 200 motorcyclists will come together at the Neillsville American Legion Post 73 for The Highground’s 23rd Annual Ride to Remember® in recognition of honor and valor. Veterans and Veteran supporters will gather to enjoy rides in picturesque Clark County and…

The Highground Announces Plans to Expand its Legacy for 2024 and Beyond

The Highground Announces Plans to Expand its Legacy for 2024 and Beyond

Jul 25, 20232 min read

The Highground is pleased to announce it has begun working on plans to expand its legacy for 2024 and beyond. Now that the midway point of this year’s stone ceremonies has arrived, visitors may notice some new landscaping on the plaza. By the end of 2023,…

The Highground to Hold Male Veterans Retreat August 11-13

The Highground to Hold Male Veterans Retreat August 11-13

Jul 20, 20233 min read

The Highground will hold a Male Veterans Retreat August 11–13, 2023. The retreat will offer Veterans the opportunity to have fun, enjoy great food and experience interesting activities in the company of fellow male Veterans. The retreat is open to…

The Highground to Hold PTSD & Veteran Suicide Prevention Event at Patriot K9s

The Highground to Hold PTSD & Veteran Suicide Prevention Event at Patriot K9s

Jul 12, 20232 min read

Veterans, non-veterans, families and the public are invited to attend an informative gathering on post-traumatic stress (PTS/PTSD) and veteran suicide prevention at 6pm on Tuesday, July 25 at Patriot K9s (7333 Stewart Ave., Wausau, WI 54401). The event, part of…

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September 2023 Newsletter

September 2023 Newsletter

Sep 15, 20231 min read

In This Newsletter: The Highground Rising: The Journey to Building a Strong Future “Vets & Guitars” and Ukuleles Fall Session Honor Stone Featured Story: CSM Roger W. Haller Memorials & Honorariums MDRT Grant Award Received for the 2023 Veterans Retreats…

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

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

Sep 6, 20233 min read

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…

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

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

Aug 31, 20233 min read

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.       With the support from Bill Flemal and Doug Mauritz of…

Schools and Home-schooled Families are Invited to Tour The Highground for Education Days October 3-6

Schools and Home-schooled Families are Invited to Tour The Highground for Education Days October 3-6

Aug 29, 20233 min read

The Highground invites schools and home-schooled families to take part in the annual Education Days event coming up October 3–6. The Highground will offer two different programs to enhance the organization’s educational mission. Two days will be dedicated to the traditional…

The Highground to Bring Recognition to the Struggles of Refugees During the International Day of Peace September 21

The Highground to Bring Recognition to the Struggles of Refugees During the International Day of Peace September 21

Aug 24, 20232 min read

The Highground will honor and bring recognition to the struggles of refugees past and present during the annual International Day of Peace event on, Thursday, September 21, beginning at noon. This is a family-friendly event. Dr. Khalil Dokhanchi, Professor and…

The 39th Annual Heroes Ride Bike Tour Raises over $95,000

The 39th Annual Heroes Ride Bike Tour Raises over $95,000

Aug 16, 20235 min read

On Sunday, August 6, 122 bicyclists and SAG teams from all over Wisconsin made their final push to conquer the last milestone of their three-day ride to The Highground. Each route met challenges along the way and rallied together to overcome them to complete the…

The Ride to Remember Revs Up for its 23rd Year August 19

The Ride to Remember Revs Up for its 23rd Year August 19

Jul 27, 20233 min read

On Saturday, August 19, over 200 motorcyclists will come together at the Neillsville American Legion Post 73 for The Highground’s 23rd Annual Ride to Remember® in recognition of honor and valor. Veterans and Veteran supporters will gather to enjoy rides in picturesque Clark County and…

The Highground Announces Plans to Expand its Legacy for 2024 and Beyond

The Highground Announces Plans to Expand its Legacy for 2024 and Beyond

Jul 25, 20232 min read

The Highground is pleased to announce it has begun working on plans to expand its legacy for 2024 and beyond. Now that the midway point of this year’s stone ceremonies has arrived, visitors may notice some new landscaping on the plaza. By the end of 2023,…

The Highground to Hold Male Veterans Retreat August 11-13

The Highground to Hold Male Veterans Retreat August 11-13

Jul 20, 20233 min read

The Highground will hold a Male Veterans Retreat August 11–13, 2023. The retreat will offer Veterans the opportunity to have fun, enjoy great food and experience interesting activities in the company of fellow male Veterans. The retreat is open to…

The Highground to Hold PTSD & Veteran Suicide Prevention Event at Patriot K9s

The Highground to Hold PTSD & Veteran Suicide Prevention Event at Patriot K9s

Jul 12, 20232 min read

Veterans, non-veterans, families and the public are invited to attend an informative gathering on post-traumatic stress (PTS/PTSD) and veteran suicide prevention at 6pm on Tuesday, July 25 at Patriot K9s (7333 Stewart Ave., Wausau, WI 54401). The event, part of…

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September 2023 Newsletter

September 2023 Newsletter

Sep 15, 20231 min read

In This Newsletter: The Highground Rising: The Journey to Building a Strong Future “Vets & Guitars” and Ukuleles Fall Session Honor Stone Featured Story: CSM Roger W. Haller Memorials & Honorariums MDRT Grant Award Received for the 2023 Veterans Retreats…

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

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

Sep 6, 20233 min read

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…

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

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

Aug 31, 20233 min read

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.       With the support from Bill Flemal and Doug Mauritz of…

Schools and Home-schooled Families are Invited to Tour The Highground for Education Days October 3-6

Schools and Home-schooled Families are Invited to Tour The Highground for Education Days October 3-6

Aug 29, 20233 min read

The Highground invites schools and home-schooled families to take part in the annual Education Days event coming up October 3–6. The Highground will offer two different programs to enhance the organization’s educational mission. Two days will be dedicated to the traditional…

The Highground to Bring Recognition to the Struggles of Refugees During the International Day of Peace September 21

The Highground to Bring Recognition to the Struggles of Refugees During the International Day of Peace September 21

Aug 24, 20232 min read

The Highground will honor and bring recognition to the struggles of refugees past and present during the annual International Day of Peace event on, Thursday, September 21, beginning at noon. This is a family-friendly event. Dr. Khalil Dokhanchi, Professor and…

The 39th Annual Heroes Ride Bike Tour Raises over $95,000

The 39th Annual Heroes Ride Bike Tour Raises over $95,000

Aug 16, 20235 min read

On Sunday, August 6, 122 bicyclists and SAG teams from all over Wisconsin made their final push to conquer the last milestone of their three-day ride to The Highground. Each route met challenges along the way and rallied together to overcome them to complete the…

The Ride to Remember Revs Up for its 23rd Year August 19

The Ride to Remember Revs Up for its 23rd Year August 19

Jul 27, 20233 min read

On Saturday, August 19, over 200 motorcyclists will come together at the Neillsville American Legion Post 73 for The Highground’s 23rd Annual Ride to Remember® in recognition of honor and valor. Veterans and Veteran supporters will gather to enjoy rides in picturesque Clark County and…

The Highground Announces Plans to Expand its Legacy for 2024 and Beyond

The Highground Announces Plans to Expand its Legacy for 2024 and Beyond

Jul 25, 20232 min read

The Highground is pleased to announce it has begun working on plans to expand its legacy for 2024 and beyond. Now that the midway point of this year’s stone ceremonies has arrived, visitors may notice some new landscaping on the plaza. By the end of 2023,…

The Highground to Hold Male Veterans Retreat August 11-13

The Highground to Hold Male Veterans Retreat August 11-13

Jul 20, 20233 min read

The Highground will hold a Male Veterans Retreat August 11–13, 2023. The retreat will offer Veterans the opportunity to have fun, enjoy great food and experience interesting activities in the company of fellow male Veterans. The retreat is open to…

The Highground to Hold PTSD & Veteran Suicide Prevention Event at Patriot K9s

The Highground to Hold PTSD & Veteran Suicide Prevention Event at Patriot K9s

Jul 12, 20232 min read

Veterans, non-veterans, families and the public are invited to attend an informative gathering on post-traumatic stress (PTS/PTSD) and veteran suicide prevention at 6pm on Tuesday, July 25 at Patriot K9s (7333 Stewart Ave., Wausau, WI 54401). The event, part of…

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