Marathon City 2020 Ltd. Summer Social Draws Large Crowd

More than 100 people enjoyed live polka music during a Summer Social hosted by Marathon City 2020 Ltd. on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. The evening event, held at the Marathon City Heritage Center, featured music by the Polka Spirits band, and included several Marathon High School alumni.

Marathon City 2020 hosts annual Summer Socials to raise awareness about downtown revitalization efforts in the community, and to offer a free, family-friendly event. Attendees also enjoyed cheese curds sold by Ed & Sharon’s Food Truck and lemonade sold by MC2020.

MC2020 is raising money to transform the worn-out parking lot and abandoned bank drive-thru on the Heritage Center property into an environmentally friendly and inviting greenspace. This “pocket park” will feature a covered stage, raised planting beds with built-in seating, a transitional area for additional seating or entertainment, bike racks and more so it can serve as a multifunctional place for education, relaxation, entertainment, and cultural attractions. To date, MC2020 has corrected issues with the Heritage Center's front cornice and installed a new visually appealing sign.

The organization relies on donations to support events like the Summer Socials, the Marathon City Heritage Center, Main Street beautification efforts and other downtown revitalization activities. Every dollar contributed to Marathon City 2020 goes directly to make a positive and lasting impact within the local community.

Contributions to Marathon City 2020 Ltd. (TIN: 47-5638829) are tax deductible as charitable nonprofit contributions under code section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. To donate online, visit their website at www.marathoncity2020.com. Donations can also be payable to the Marathon City 2020 and mailed to: Marathon City 2020 Ltd., PO Box 423, Marathon, WI 54448.