Arts, Culture & Community Organizations
American Legion Post #65
Purpose/Interest: An organization comprised of veterans committed to serving veterans, their families and communities.
Meetings: First Wednesday of every month (excluding January & February) at 7:00pm→ Visit Rome, WI Office (1146 County Rd D)
Contacts:
Terry Parmalee → parms1453@hotmail.com | 715-570-6645
Ken Brester → sbrester@solarus.net | 262-470-0942
American Legion Auxiliary Unit #65
Purpose/Interest: A community of volunteers serving veteran’s, military, and their families.
Meeting: First Wednesday of every month (excluding December, January & February) at 5:30pm→ Big Flats Community Church
Contacts:
Jeannine Harn → jeannineharn@yahoo.com | 715-459-3183
Cathy Corbin → cacorbin8@gmail.com | 608-295-5850
Central Wisconsin Nature Foundation
The Central Wisconsin Nature Foundation meets every second Tuesday of the month in the Community Room of the Lester Public Library at 6:00 p.m. Our meetings are open to the public and everyone is welcome to attend.
Our mission is to educate the public on the importance of preserving and protecting our environment.
Contacts:
Dave Trudeau → cwnf@solarus.net OR dtrudeau@wctc.net
Discover Rome Area Family Trails (DRAFT)
Rome’s local community hiking and biking volunteer organization whose objective is to make silent (non-motorized) sports safer and more accessible within the town and surrounding areas. As development continues in the community, D.R.A.F.T. looks forward to defining and developing resources to provide additional recreational opportunities for residents and visitors.
Contact:
Greg Broniec → draftromewi@gmail.com | 715-459-1101
Faith In Action
The mission of Faith In Action of Adams County is to provide a community program of interfaith volunteers to assist the elderly and disabled of Adams County with long term health needs in order to maintain their independence and quality of life in their place of residence for as long as possible.
Contact:
Sherry Kosabucki → faacwi@gmail.com | 608-339-0504
Farmers Market
The Rome Farmers Market is conveniently located in the Rome Town Center, just off State Hwy 13 in Rome, Wisconsin.
Look for us every Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (rain or shine) beginning Friday, May 16, 2025 and ending Friday, September 27, 2025.
Contact:
Carley Weisenbeck → romefarmersmarket@gmail.com | 715-712-8808
Friends of the Lester Public Library of Rome
Formed in 2006 by avid readers and library lovers, the Friends of the Lester Library have helped to expand the library’s reach in the Rome community. Through fundraising efforts and advocation for the continued growth and awareness of all the library has to offer, the Friends have helped plant the seeds of reading for generations to come.
Contact:
Pam Hyland→ hyland@wctc.net
Home Town Rome Players
The Home Town Rome Players is a group that focuses on sharing local creative talents as a service to our community. This includes dancing and acting troupes. Since 2010, the group has raised over $100,000 for local charities and projects. The group is open to all ages and skill levels and holds free dance classes at the Town Hall throughout the year.
Line Dance | Mondays 10:00am - 11:00am
Hoola | Mondays 11:00am - 12:00pm
For more information contact Pam Hyland, hyland@wctc.net
Lakes Area Artists
Contact:
Tom Wright → tcwright@solarus.net | 715-325-6533
Lakes Area Christian Fellowship Church
Contact:
Pastor Eric Wenger → lacf@lacfchurch.com | 715-325-5475
Lester Public Library
1157 Rome Center Drive 54457
715-325-8990
Monday - Thursday 9:00am to 6:00pm
Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday 9:00am-2:00pm
Click HERE for the calendar of events at the library.
Master Gardeners
The Wood County Master Gardener Association is an energetic group of gardeners who are dedicated to our communities and excited to gain and share knowledge with the public. We have over 25 members and seven garden projects in Rome, Wisconsin Rapids, Nekoosa, Port Edwards, and Marshfield. We sponsor our own fundraisers to finance projects and educational programs for children and adults in our communities.
Contact:
Barb Herreid → bherreid@wctc.net | 715-325-2075
Chris Grimes → 715-424-2878
Monroe Prairie ATV Club
The Monroe Prairie ATV Club was established in 1989 to promote fun and safe ATV/UTV riding as well as provide instruction and information so that all riders will respect trail systems and all others that use the trails. The club goal is to help promote economic development in the County of Adams for riders to enjoy the beautiful scenery and local businesses,. as The Monroe Recreation Area Trail system is a premiere riding experience in the Central Wisconsin area. The trail system represents 500 miles of road routes and 22 miles of road trails to various local businesses.
The club is responsible for maintaining the trail system, which includes development of trail maps; trimming grass, brush, and trees; tree removal; placing of trail signs; and grooming the trail bed. They offer an ATV/UTV safety course, in both the Spring and Fall of each year, to teach safety and DNR certify ATV/UTV riders that were born after January 1,1988.
Contact:
Bruce Bain → atvbubba63@yahoo.com | 608-564-7537 OR 608-548-6257
Petenwell and Castle Rock Stewards (PACRS)
Petenwell and Castle Rock Stewards (PACRS) is a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization that coordinates and facilitates a diverse group of people focused on improving the water quality and recreation on the Pentenwell and Castle Rock lakes of the Wisconsin River. We partner with farmer-led councils, conservation groups, state and local agencies, individuals, businesses, and property associations in Adams and Juneau counties.
Contact:
Scott Bordeau → pacrs.info@gmail.com | 608-294-8839
Pickleball Club
Summer Hours:
Monday/Wednesday/Friday @ 9:00 AM
Wednesday @ 5:00 PM
Play is held at Lake Arrowhead Chalet courts, so players must be an Arrowhead member or guest of a member.
Winter Hours:
Play occurs in the Rome Town Hall, hours to be determined.
For more information, call/text Nancy Krueger @ 414-303-0066 or Debbie Parmelee @ 608-397-6751
Rapid Angels Motorcycle Club
Rapid Angels Motorcycle Club was formed in 1959 with a group of motorcycle enthusiasts that enjoyed the recreation and competition of riding, racing and hosting motorcycle events of any type. We are nationally charted with the (AMA) American Motorcycle Association and state charted with District 16 supporting your right to ride.
Contact:
Mike Bronk → rapidangelmc@gmail.com | 715-451-1168
Rome Community Church
Contact:
Pastor Duane Schultz → 715-886-3667
Rome Community Garden
Contact:
Laurie Francis → lfrancis@scacable.com
Rome Ladies Luncheons
Third Thursday of every month at 11:00am. Various area restaurant locations.
Contact:
Fern Core→ maga10@sbcglobal.net
Rome Progress Fund
Contact:
Bob Ebben→ bob.ebben@solarus.net | 715-421-9696
Running Club
Meets every Thursday at 6pm at Up North Brewing Company to run 5K around the Rome Town Center. Beer and social hour after the run.
Contact:
Chelsea Willard → cwillard@visitromewi.com | 715-325-3102
Rome Sno-Bandits
The Club is dedicated to providing the finest trails for recreational snowmobiling. Established in 1978, this group of volunteers grooms and maintains a network of 35+ miles of snowmobile trails in the Town of Rome. In 2020, the Town of Rome became a Snowmobile Friendly Community and in 2021, the Sno-Bandits was honored as Snowmobile Club of the Year by the Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs. In 2022, they were named both National Club of the Year by the American Council of Snowmobile Associations and International Club of the Year by the International Snowmobile Hall of Fame.
Contact:
Tom Warner → RomeSnowBandits@gmail.com | 224-715-2350
Romemakers HCE
The organization’s goal is to enhance the lives of individuals and families through quality educational programs and experiences that encourage responsible leadership and service to the community. They provide members with an opportunity to learn and share in areas relating to home and family, community and program delivery, and good fellowship. For over 50 years, the Romemakers have been involved in countless initiatives and events, including the Halloween and Christmas in Rome festivities.
Meeting: Second Thursday of every month at 9:30am → Lester Public Library in Rome
Contact:
Linda O’Dell → lodell2017@gmail.com
Room to Roam Dog Park
Revered as one of the top dog parks in Wisconsin, the park hosts doggie play dates and other social events. Open year-round 24/7, the park includes picnic tables, benches, dog agility equipment, shelters, and ample space for your dog to play and socialize.
Contact:
Don Smith → snuffmg@yahoo.com | 715-459-3235 OR 715-459-2853
Shermalot Ski Team
The Shermalot Ski Team is the 3rd longest continuous-running water ski show in the state of Wisconsin. They perform shows weekly at the Lake Arrowhead Beach from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Their team holds six Wisconsin State Division II Championship titles and is a major attraction in Rome. The organization is committed to making the community a better place through family-focused entertainment, community service and youth leadership advocacy.
Contact:
Brian Daliege → shermalotskiteam@gmail.com
Town Hall Carvers
The group focuses on wood carving and wood burning and meets at 5pm the first Thursday of each month at The Rome Town Hall.
Contact:
Randi Peters → 608-474-0883
Tri-Norse Ski Club
Started in 1931 as a nonprofit ski jumping club, Tri-Norse has grown into a source of fun for families all year round. Explore the trails for hiking, cross-county skiing, snowshoeing, and fat tire biking. The park also hosts several events including Candlelight Hikes, a Fall Colorama, an annual Easter Egg Hunt, and an annual Mini-Mudder Obstacle Course.
Contact:
Christian Arneson→ christian0501@gmail.com | 715-432-5058
Wisconsin Trap Shooters Association (WTA)
Contact:
Kenneth Michels → kenneth.michels@gmail.com | 608-370-1118
Woodland Church Community Quilters
Second and fourth Monday and Tuesday of the month. 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM (For experienced and beginning quilters)
Contact:
Julia Francis→ julie307@comcast.net
Woodland Lutheran Church
Sunday Worship @ 9:00 AM
Contact:
Pastor Margo Peterson → wlc@solarus.net | (715)-325-3686