Upcoming Northwoods events
Wednesday, Oct. 3
Catena Three Lakes Speaker Series: 6-7:30 p.m., “Burnt Rollways Dam: Up and Over,” with Ben Niffenegger from Wisconsin Valley Improvement Co., talking about the history and how the dam got its name. Bryan Pierce from Northwoods Land Trust speaks on conservation efforts around the dam. At Three Lakes Center for the Arts.For more information, call 715-546-3391.
Thursday, Oct. 4
Fashion Show Fundraiser: Noon, Holiday Acres in Rhinelander. Hosted by Pelican Lake Women’s Civic Club. Silent auction, raffles and door prizes. Funds raised support scholarships, needs and welfare of community. For tickets and information, call 715-487-5564 or 715-966-3285.
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.
Latin Film Series: 7-9 p.m., ArtStart, showing “Coco,” the story of a young boy who dreams of becoming a musician like his idol, which his family forbids. Watch as he embarks on a journey to unlock the real story of his family history. Admission by donation; cash bar. For more information, visit artstartrhinelander.org or call 715-362-4238.
Invasive Species ID Day: 11 a.m.-1 0.m., Trig’s parking lot in RHinelander. Bring suspected invasive species and the team from Oneida County Land and Water Conservation and WI Headwaters Partnership (WHIP) will identify it. Free, see samples of non-native species and get educational materia. For more information, call 715-369-7835.
Pumpkin Run ATV/UTV Rally: 8 a.m. registration. Event runs through Saturday Oct. 6 and promotes riding in Iron County. Includes three-day poker run, parade, lawn tractor pulls and wrap up party Saturday. Visit MercerPumpkinRunRally.com or call Mercer Chamber, 715-476-2389 for information.
Friday, Oct. 5
Nokomis Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution: 10 a.m. in Conover. Business meeting followed by potluck lunch and session preparing lap blankets for Veteran’s home. For information, call Jessie, 715-891-6329 or Karen, 715-546-4298.
Saturday, Oct. 6
Cran-A-Rama: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Community Center in Manitowish Waters. Includes cranberry cooking contest, arts and crafts booths, samples, marsh tours and more. For schedule of events, visit manitowishwaters.org.
Eagle River Cranberry Fest: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Vilas County fairgrounds. Free shuttle bus to various locations. Event includes crafts, bake sale, cranberry beer and wine garden, family entertainment, food and more. Visit eagleriver.org for details.
Wine and Beer Tasting: 5-8 p.m. at the Boulder Junction Community Center. Sponsored by the Friends of the Boulder Junction Public Library as a library fundraiser. Tickets include wine and beer tasting, appetizers, desserts and a free raffle ticket. For more information, call 715-385-2050.
Cranberry Crush Casino Night: 5:30 p.m., Trees for Tomorrow campus in Eagle River. Tickets allow Casino games, live bluegrass music, heavy hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer and a supply of fake starter cash. Visit TreesForTomorrow.com or stop by the office for tickets and more information.
National United Committee to Protect Pensions: 10 a.m., Wausau Labor Temple for the Wausau/Minocqua committee meeting.Open to all workers, retirees, spouses to learn about pension solvency. For more information, visit http://mycspensionhandsoff.com.
Sunday, Oct. 7
Eagle River Cranberry Fest: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Vilas County fairgrounds and various locations. Event includes crafts, bake sale, cranberry beer and wine garden, family entertainment, food and more. Visit eagleriver.org for details.
Monday, Oct. 8
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. 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.
4K Storytime: 10-10:45 a.m., Rhinelander District Library. Geared to four and five-year-olds, featuring stories, fingerplays, songs and action rhymes followed by a craft. For more information, call 715-365-1070.
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.
Tuesday, Oct. 9
Demmer Memorial Library Story Hour: 9:30-10:30 a.m. at 123 Lakes Dance Studio at the Sugar Camp School, every Tuesday in October. Books, songs and crafts for preschool age children and caregivers. Call 715-546-3391 for more information.
Music Garden: 5:30-6:15 p.m., Tuesdays through Nov. 6 at Crescent Elementary School music room. For birth to five years with an adult caregiver. Tondra Koser from Family Resource Connection instructs. $10/per family. Part of the School District of Rhinelander Community Education program. Pre-registration is required by visiting the community section of the district website. Call Mike Cheslock if questions, 715-365-9745.
Wednesday, Oct. 10
Baby Story Time: 10:30-11 a.m. at Demmer Memorial Library’s current downtown location. Caregivers and babies enjoy songs and stories. For more information, call 715-546-3391.
Community Blood Center Blood Drive: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ascension St. Mary’s. Call 800-280-4102 to make an appointment, or visit save3lives.org.
Thursday, Oct. 11
Culver’s Share Night Oct. 17: 4-8 p.m., Rhinelander Culver’s. GFWC Rhinelander Woman’s Club fundraiser for the Rhinelander Police Department K9 Odin’s drug training. Ten percent of food sales donated by Culvers.
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, Oct. 12
Meals for the Hungry: Every second and third Friday, 4:30-6 p.m. at Rhinelander Church of Christ, 1103 Thayer St., by Hodag Park. Free meal to anyone. Call 715-362-3956 for more information.
Saturday, Oct. 13
Three Eagle Half Marathon/5K: 7:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. Registration at the Reiter Center in Three Lakes. Pre-race events Oct. 12 4-7 p.m. Door prizes, post-race massages and post-race refreshments available. Visit 3eaglehalf.com for more information.
Barn Dance: 5-11 p.m., at Rosewood Barn in Gleason. Sponsored by ArtStart. Live music, dancing, food and cash bar available. For information including tickets, visit artstartrhinelander.org or call 715-362-4328.
Pumpkin Fest: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at Three Lakes high School. Crafts inside, farmers market outside, bake sale, cranberry marsh and winery tours. Process benefit the Three Lakes volunteer fire department and the community. For more information, call 715-546-3344.
Book Sale: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Three Lakes High School, during Pumpkin Fest. $2 hardcovers, $1 paperbacks, $5 book bags and $10 for book bag filled with books. Sponsored by Demmer Memorial Library. For more information, call 715-546-3391.
Chosen People Ministries: 6-7:30 p.m., Lake Tomahawk Bible Church. Dr. Gregg Hagg of the ministries will be speaking. Event is open to the public; members of Christian and Jewish communities encouraged to attend. For more information, call 715-277-2520.
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