Calendar of local events
Saturday, Aug. 18
Hodag Farmers Market: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. through Oct. 15 at Pioneer Park. Buy local in-season food and make connections with the people who grow it. Meats, produce, cheese, bread and much more. Visit HodagFarmersMarket.com for more information.
Putts for Mutts: 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Eagle Falls Adventure Golf, Eagle River. Each game of mini golf benefits the Humane Society of Vilas County. Donations accepted; visit vilascountypets.org for list of items needed. For more information, call 715-477-0808.
Sunday, Aug. 19
Farm to Table Dinner: 5-9 p.m., McLaughlin Family Farms in Monico. ArtStart benefit celebrates vibrant farm-to-table foods served al fresco. Seasonal creations by internationally-trained chef Salvatore Friedel. All locally sourced food. Live music, complementary local drinks, tour the farm and meet Dolly, Kong and Meg. Seating and tickets limited. For more information including cost, visit artstartRhinelander.org or call 715-362-4328.
Monday, Aug. 20
Flea Market: 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. rain or shine at St. Germain Community Park. For more information call 715-891-7333 or visit www.sgfire.org.
Bingo: 7 p.m. at the St. Germain Community Center. Cash prizes awarded and food is available for purchase. For more information visit www.st-germain.com or call 715-477-2205.
Cranberry Bog Tour: 10 a.m.- noon; take a bus from the St. Germain Chamber office to Nokomis Cranberry Marsh. For more information, including cost, visit www.st-germain.com or call 715-477-2205.
Baby Storytime: 10:15 a.m. Mondays, Rhinelander District Library. Twenty-minute program designed for ages six months to two years; simple stories, fingerplays and music. Social/playtime follows.
Nicolet Bird Club of Three Lakes: 6:30 p.m., lower level of the Three Lakes American Legion. Presentation, “Bats Forever – learning from the disappearance of our Northwoods neighbors,” by local bat conservationist Joel Knutson. For more information, contact Bill, 715-891-5084.
Tabletop Gaming: 5:30-8 p.m. third Monday of the month, Rhinelander District Library. All new and seasoned gamers welcome. Large variety of tabletop and strategy games provided but can also bring your own. Refreshments provided. Free and open to the public. 715-365-1070
Tuesday, Aug. 21
Rhinelander Historical Society: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 S. Pelham St. Guided tours and information about Rhinelander’s past. 715-369-5004.
Outdoor Craft and Flea Market: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Boulder Junction Community Center, Tuesdays through Aug. 29. Sponsored by Lions Club. Crafts, food, farm produce, clothing, collectibles, fine art and antiques. For more information, call Tom Wierzba, 715-686-7970.
Free Entrepreneurship Workshop: 6-7:30 p.m., Vilas County Incubator. Presented by Nicolet College. For more information, contact Nicolet at [email protected], or call 715-365-4905.
Ruby’s Pantry: 5 p.m. Food distribution the THIRD TUESDAY of every month. Registration begins at 4 p.m. Receive an abundance of grocery items for a $20 donation. No income or location restrictions. Located at the Rhinelander National Guard Armory, 1136 Adams Way.
Hodag Water Shows: Wednesday and Sundays, 7 p.m., Hodag Park. Water ski show team performs on Boom Lake. Free admission, donations appreciated. Through Aug. 19. More information on Facebook.
Wednesday, Aug 22
Tuck Pence: 6:30 p.m. at Chamber park in St. Germain. The concert has no change and will take place rain or shine. For more information visit www.st-germain.com or call 715-477-2205.
Flea Market: 8 a.m.-3 p.m., on the green in front of Trig’s Rhinelander. Every Wednesday and Thursday through Labor Day, weather permitting. For more information, call 715-362-0590.
Presque Isle Theater Group Auditions: 6:30 p.m., Community Center. Parts for seven people for the play, “The Nerd,” to be performed Sept. 14-15. No memorization required. For more information, call director Tom Erickson, 715-604-2524.
Lakeland Area Mountain Biking: Wednesday night rides in the Lakeland area. Visit the LAMBO Riders Facebook Page for times and locations weekly.
Thursday, Aug. 23
Rhinelander Historical Society: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 S. Pelham St. Guided tours and information about Rhinelander’s past. 715-369-5004.
Community Nights in Northland Pines Fab Lab: 4-6 p.m. NLP technology education department hosts free community nights, and will be available to demonstrate equipment and answer questions. For more information, email [email protected] or call 715-479-4473, ext. 1102.
ArtStart Roots Concert: 7 p.m., Robert “One Man” Johnson at ArtStart, Rhinelander, singing classic and original blues, jazz, country/folk and ragtime songs while playing guitar, harmonica, cymbal and homemade 12-string foot piano simultaneously. For more information, visit artstartrhinelander.org or call 715-362-4328.
Parent/Tot Time: 10 a.m., Thursdays, Rhinelander District Library. Twenty-minute program for ages two to three-and-a-half accompanied by an adult. Also Story Time at 10 a.m., Thursdays, Rhinelander District Library. A 40-minute program for ages three-and-a-half to six. Children gather for a simple craft following programs. 715-365-1070 ext. 1073.
Be the Light Paint and Sip: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Evening of prayer and paint to ponder the meaning of the ways you share light with others. With guidance, this activity will bring us from blank canvas to our own painting of fireflies. No painting experience necessary. Marywood Spirituality Center event held at Earth Goods in Minocqua. To register or for information, 715-385-3750.
Flea Market: 8 a.m.-3 p.m., on the green in front of Trig’s Rhinelander. Every Wednesday and Thursday through Labor Day, weather permitting. For more information, call 715-362-0590.
Friday, Aug. 24
Eat to the Beat: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.. Free lunchtime concert series at ArtStart Rhinelander. This week features Robert “One Man” Johnson. Bag specials offered at CT’s Deli and other downtown restaurants. For more information, visit artstartrhinelander.org or call 715-362-4328.
Minocqua Farmers Market: Fridays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., in the Minocqua Sports Complex. Local produce, eggs, meats, sauces, bakery, plants, flowers, dips, dog treats and much more. New vendors. For more information visit minocquafarmersmarket.com.
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