Upcoming area events
Friday, Aug. 31
The Table: 5:30 p.m., a free community meal, served at Saint Augustine’s Church in Rhinelander at 39 South Pelham Street. In case of questions call the church office 715-420-0066.
Brat Sale: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., fundraiser for Personal Essentials Pantry at the Trig’s brat hut in Rhinelander. Sponsored by Rhinelander First United Methodist Church.
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.
Saturday, Sept. 1
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.
Brat Sale: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., fundraiser for Personal Essentials Pantry at the Trig’s brat hut in Rhinelander. Sponsored by Rhinelander First United Methodist Church.
Monday, Sept. 3
Flea Market: 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. at St. Germain Community Park. For more information call 715-891-7333 or visit www.sgfire.org.
Wednesday, Sept. 5
Coffee & Company: Free community breakfast first and third Wednesdays, 8-9:30 a.m. at the VFW Hall in Rhinelander. Call Mary Taylor, 715-367-4790 or Nancy Smith, 715-360-4126 for more information.
Teen Gamers Meet: 3:30-5 p.m., Rhinelander District Library meeting room. Open play for trading card games the first Wednesday and third Monday of each month. Meeting room reserved to play games including Pokemon, Magic, and Yu-gi-oh! All new and seasoned gamers welcome. Pizza and drinks provided. For ages 11-18. For more information, call 715-365-1070.
Thursday, Sept. 6
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.
Friday, Sept. 7
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.
Saturday, Sept. 8
Annual Block Party: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., downtown Rhinelander. Chalk fest. Live music, food vendors, sales at local businesses, magicians, face painting and more. Contact Rhonda at CT’s Deli for more information, 715-369-8988.
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.
Opening Reception Fall Exhibitions: 5-7 p.m., ArtStart, Rhinelander. Artists Tom Uttech and Jamie Bertsch will give brief gallery talk explaining their works and artistic processes. Complimentary refreshments, cash bar. Visit artstartrhinelander.org or call 715-362-4328.
Nokomis Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution: 10 a.m., Eddie B’s White Spruce Inn, Eagle River. Presentation of the history of Bulloch Hall and Famous Women following business meeting. For more information, call Jessie, 715-891-6329 or Karen, 715-546-4298.
Bake Sale at Hodag Farmers Market: 8 a.m.-1 p.m., hosted by the Episcopal Church Women of St. Augustine’s Church in Rhinelander. Fresh baked goods; plus soap made from lavender grown in the rectory available for sale.
RHS Class of 1960 Reunion: 5 p.m., at the Haven. Other friends and classes are invited to attend this 58th reunion party.
Meet and Greet: 11 a.m., Vilas County Republican Party Headquarters, 229 Wall St., Eagle River. Meet Rep. Rob Swearingen who is running for fourth two-year term for the 34th Assembly District.
Wellness Day Fundraiser: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Stress Recess, 3999 Hwy 47, Rhinelander. Bring non-perishable food items for the local food pantry. Join us for a day of relaxation and alternative therapies. For more information, call 715-369-7222.
Monday, Sept. 10
Cranberry Bog Tour: 10 a.m.- noon; take a bus from the St. Germain Chamber office to Nokomis Cranberry Marsh. Cost is five dollars. For more information 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. 715-365-1070 ext. 1073.
Mahjong: 1-4 p.m., Boulder Junction Public Library every Monday. Mahjong is a Chinese game played with tiles by four people around a table. Beginners welcome. Bring a set if you have one. For more information, 715-385-2050.
Bingo: 7 p.m. Mondays 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.
Elcho Area Community Food Pantry: Mondays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m. Serving people living between Antigo, Rhinelander and Crandon. 11224 Antigo St., Elcho.
Tuesday, Sept. 11
Sugar Camp Community Blood Drive: 3-7 p.m., Sugar Camp Town Hall. To schedule an appointment, call Mary Schoeneck, 715-272-1142.
Wednesday, Sept. 12
Bandstand Boogie: 7 p.m., Lakeland Union High School Theatre. The Diamonds, the fabulous foursome of the 50s and 60s will perform popular hits including “Lil Darlin’,” “The Stroll,” and many others. Presented by the Lakeland Performing Arts Association. For ticket information, visit lakelandperformingarts.org or call Kay Suffron, 715-686-2668.
Rhinelander Area Retired Educators Association: 12 p.m. noon membership meeting and luncheon at C.A.V.O.C. Nancy Cramer will speak on member benefits following lunch.
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