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Art n Rugby Events are all about bringing people together for some rewarding, and sometimes grueling, activity.  Events are rated 1-4 on a scale of ART --> RUGBY.  The rating for each event is included at the end of the event's description.

In a general sense, the scale looks something like this:

A->R 1   No experience necessary. While oversight is provided, participants should be age appropriate.  Includes most seminars and some simple crafts.

A->R 2  Will include mild physical activity with proper instruction, but be prepared for whatever conditions may exist.  A classic example here would be a guided hike of sorts or a shop class that utilizes power tools.

A-R 3   Moderate to extreme physical exertion, perhaps needing some prior knowledge or experience, but there will generally be support at any stage of the event.  An example could be an overnight paddling trip or x-c ski trek.

A->R 4  Extreme skill or fitness required, or an element of risk.  There could be a solitary component to this type of activity, or there may be no easy way out once engaged. 

 

Regardless of the rating of the event, it is up to each participant to know their own skill level watch out for their own safety. While ARE might sponsor an event, participants choose to engage of their own volition. ARE is not liable for their safety.

Connecting the Waters Series
Reading and Discussion

Location: Bound to Happen Books
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 7:00 pm doors at 6:30
1008 Main St, Stevens Point, WI 54481

Notes:

In this introduction to a series of local presentations, Dave Mangin will present his debut Book, Connecting the Waters; The Gifts of Three Boats through readings and a talk, with open discussion to follow. This evening's discussion will speak to an inner voice that whispers of our passions and what happens when that whisper is ignored for far too long. 

Connecting the Waters Series Ripple: A Journey Inward

Stevens Point Public Library
Monday, January 5, 2026 6:00 pm

Notes:

In this second presentation of his debut book Connecting the Waters, the Gifts of Three Boats, Dave will read excerpts telling the creation story of Ripple, his first canoe.  He will also touch upon journeys with this boat out on Wisconsin's lakes and rivers, as well as solitary journeys inward that became scary at times.

Later Events to Look for:

Community Programming:  Bat Boxes to boot!  January, 2026
In this next community event at Gimme Shelter Construction, we will gather to build bat boxes so they can be mounted outside and ready for spring.

CTW Series:  Truth Merely Whispers  February, 2026
In this second story session of the Connecting the Waters presentations, Dave will read excerpts and share his endeavor to build a rowboat to take down the Mississippi River, and how he is able to pass along the passion to high school students in Centeral Milwaukee.

Community Programming:  Bee Boxes for all!  March 2026
Let's help out our pollinators! In this community program at Gimme Shelter Construction, we will learn about different types of bees that are solitary rather than part of a swarm or hive.  As we build homes for these harmless friends, we'll learn just how crucial they are to pollination of flowering plants and crops.

CTW Series: Chasing Tomorrow's Waters March 2026
This final presentation in the introduction of the memoir Connecting the Waters, The Gifts of Three Boats will tell the creation story of Dave's latest boat, Endeavor, the community that developed along the way, and the tale of paddling them from the quiet currents of the Tomorrow River to the unforgiving waters of Death's Door and Lake Michigan. 

                                                                                                                                         

                                                                                       

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