“Take Me Out of the Ballgame,” to benefit the Good Life Rescues, 5 to 8 p.m., Sluggers Bar and Grill, 707 W. Anna. Event features a meatball bar, rice, salad and a roll; $12; www.goodliferescue.com or ...

It’s all thanks to a ‘crazy guy hacking through the brush’ that Wisconsin is hosting an international championship this month.