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| 1-13-2010 | 2-22-2010 | Nicolet Classes offered in Tomahawk
Sign up for any of these courses offered by Nicolet Area Technical College right here in Tomahawk. Parentheses reflect senior ages 62 and older pricing.
Yoga Afloat: Combination of flowing dynamic movements with traditional yoga poses assisted by water, Mondays, Jan. 18-Feb. 22, March 1-April 5 or April 12-May 17, 7-8 p.m., Super 8 Motel. $38.20 ($30.10)
•Scrappy Rug Basket: Quick coiling with fabric strips forms a country basket. Wednesdays, Jan. 13-20, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Bradley Town Hall. $19.21 ($4).
•Sewing Machine Cover: Appliqued motif cover for sewing machine. Thursday, Jan. 14, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Bradley Town Hall. $20.20 ($12.10)
•Basics of Deer Food Plot Planting: Tuesday, Jan. 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m., River Valley Bank. $19.21 ($4)
To enroll, call 365-4480, 1-800-544-3039 x4480 or visit www.nicoletcollege.edu. |
| 1-19-2010 | 3-12-2010 | Ice Shack Pageant
Northwoods Ice Shanty Pageant – Voting underway in Lincoln, Langlade, Forest and Oneida counties for best Northwoods ice shanty. Winner will advance to regional competition in March. Parade March 12, downtown Rhinelander. Trophy, cash prizes. Entry forms at chamber offices. Deadline to enter is Feb. 1. |
| 1-30-2010 | 2-13-2010 | Gleason International Raceway Winter Experience
Saturdays, Jan. 30 and Feb. 13, Gleason Community Club Park. Classes for Quads, Outlaw Carts, Factory Carts, Vintage Sleds, Junior Racers and Bikes. Join the fun Feb. 27 for the Night Race. Registration 9 to 10:30 a.m. with racing at 11 a.m. Information: 536-6513.
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| 1-30-2010 | 2-13-2010 | Merrill Ice Drags
Saturday, Jan. 30, noon, Council Grounds State Park on Lake Alexander, Merrill. Registration 9-11 a.m. Vehicle and truck racing in various classes on the ice. Also Feb. 6, Feb. 13 grudge match, weather permitting. Information: 1-877-907-2757.
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| 2-1-2010 | 2-27-2010 | Project Discovery Day
Lincoln County 4-H will be sponsoring Project Discovery Day in Tomahawk Saturday, Feb. 27 at Tomahawk Middle School. Project Discovery Day allows youth from all over the county to sample the projects that the 4-H program offers.
Sessions run from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and will be taught by 4-H youth and adult leaders as well as community volunteers. Choose from topics such as juggling, drama, building a model airplane, exploring wind energy, learning to crochet, jewelry making, first aid, basketry and more.
The overall event is free with small charges for some sessions. Registration forms can be found at the Tomahawk Library or T.B. Scott Library and the
UW-Extension office, both in Merril, or www.lincolncounty4h.com. Call 539-1072 for more information. Completed registration and fees are due to the UW-Extension office by Monday, Feb. 1. |
| 2-1-2010 | 3-27-2010 | Cookbook Exchange
Bring your unwanted cookbooks to the Tomahawk Public Library circulation desk between now and March 26. You will receive one coupon for each softcover cookbook and two coupons for each hardcover.
Then, redeem coupons for other used cookbooks at the annual Cookbook Exchange, March 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the library. Join for coffee, treats and fun. A drawing for a brand new cookbook will be held.
For more information, call 453-2455.
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| 2-2-2010 | 2-18-2010 | Free Computer Basics Course in Merrill
A free Computer Basics course will be offered at the Merrill NTC Learning Center, located in the Merrill Adult Diploma Academy, The class will meet 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 2, 10, 16 and Thursday, Feb. 18. Open lab will be offered Thursday, Feb. 4 and 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. Learners will be introduced to the parts of a computer and the basics of creating, formatting and printing documents as well as using the internet and email. These sessions are for learners with little or no computer experience Sessions are free. Call 536-1431 in advance to register. |
| 2-9-2010 | 2-16-2010 | Commission on Aging
The Lincoln County Commission on Aging announces this week’s schedule – for more information, call 536-0311. Call Mary Rheinschmidt, benefit specialist, 536-0324, to schedule an appointment if you have questions about Medicare, Medical Assistance or other public benefits.
TOMAHAWK
•Wednesday, Feb. 10 – Benefit specialist, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Tomahawk Annex; Senior Center, 1 to 3 p.m.; Whittier Apartments; call 536-0324 for appointment.
•Wednesday, Feb. 10 – Foot care clinic, 1 to 4 p.m., Tomahawk Senior Center, call 453-5757 for appointment.
•Grocery shopping, errands, appointments, etc., every Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call Tomahawk Senior Center, 453-5757, to register.
MERRILL
•Thursday, Feb. 11 – Grocery shopping, 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., Drew’s. |
| 2-9-2010 | 2-16-2010 | Senior Menus
Meals served Mondays through Fridays. Reservations must be made by noon a day in advance by calling:
•Tomahawk Senior Center,
453-5757, 113 S. Tomahawk Ave.
•Jenny Towers and Park Place housing units, Merrill, and Gleason, 536-0311.
•Nokomis, 453-1058; Lakeland Senior Center, 356-9118; Oneida Senior Center, 369-6170; Cassian, 282-6220; and Pier-Willow, 564-2539.
Tuesday, Feb. 9 – Chili mac casserole, California blend vegetables, blueberry jell-o salad, sourdough bread, brownie.
Wednesday, Feb. 10 – Turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread, vegetable barley soup, orange, Rice Krispie bar.
Thursday, Feb. 11 – Oven grilled chicken, mushroom potatoes, coleslaw, whole grain roll, vanilla pudding with sliced bananas.
Friday, Feb. 12 – Liver with bacon and onions, whipped potatoes, gravy, beets, rye roll, ice cream.
Monday, Feb. 15 – Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, gravy, baby carrots, whole grain roll, lime jell-o with pears.
Tuesday, Feb. 16 – Pork ribs, sauerkraut, gravy, dumplings, peas with pearl onions, juice, dinner roll, butterscotch pudding.
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| 2-9-2010 | 2-17-2010 | Senior Activities
Tomahawk Senior Center
113 S. Tomahawk Ave.
Call 453-5757 to register
Call ahead to register to learn how to make paper necklaces, 10 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 17. Cost is $1.
AARP free tax assistance, Mondays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., no appointment needed.
Tuesday, Feb. 9 – Rhinelander shopping, 10 a.m. (note time change) call 453-5757 to reserve a seat; Thomas Welke, Northbay pharmacist, will discuss prescription drugs and other related topics, 2 p.m. This event is co-sponsored by Tomahawk Senior Center and Tomahawk Area Interfaith volunteers. All are invited, snacks/coffee provided.
Wednesday, Feb. 10 – Foot care, 1 to 4 p.m., call 453-5757 for appointment; Mary Rheinschmidt, Lincoln County benefit specialist, 1 to 3 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 11 – Tomahawk IGA, grocery shopping, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; mah jongg, 10 a.m.; Bunko Beauties, 1 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 12 – Wii bowling, 10 a.m.; “Sweetheart” bake sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; general van runs, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Paul Klocko will present ElderCom free amplified phone program to all at noon. He will be available to those needing help with application.
Monday, Feb. 15 – AARP free tax service, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., no appointment needed.
Tuesday, Feb. 16 – Mardi Gras. Join us for potluck lunch and celebrate “Fat Tuesday” with entertainment by Jim Inkman on the accordion.
Stop at the center or call for information on reassurance calls.
Call ahead for transportation. Drivers available Thursday and Friday between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Volunteers always needed.
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| 2-11-2010 | 2-11-2010 | Slumber Tales
Thursday, Feb. 11, 6-6:30 p.m., Tomahawk Public Library. Get ready for Valentine’s Day, bring children for bedtime stories and fun. Kids can wear pajamas and bring a blanket or stuffed animal.
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| 2-12-2010 | 2-12-2010 | Cajun Cook-off in Merrill
All are invited to the “Second Annual Cajun Cook-off” at Trinity Lutheran School in Merrill Friday, Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. Proceeds will be divided between the Merrill Area Food Pantry and the Trinity Open Hearts Food Bank.
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| 2-12-2010 | 2-12-2010 | Seniors with hearing problems may be able to get
Paul Klocko, a representative from ElderCom, a Wisconsin-based company that provides improved telecommunications opportunities for both seniors and senior care facilities, will be at Tomahawk Senior Community Center Friday, Feb. 12 at noon for a short presentation.
ElderCom provides free telephone vouchers for residents with any sort of hearing loss. ElderCom, through its partnership with Clearsounds, is helping Wisconsin residents who have hearing loss obtain feature-rich phones, free, through the Telephone Equipment Purchase Program (TEPP).
To qualify, residents must struggle to hear on a regular phone and cannot have received a TEPP voucher in the last three years. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. |
| 2-12-2010 | 2-15-2010 | Backyard bird count this week
Birdwatchers are encouraged to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count, an annual event that will take place Feb. 12-15 throughout North America. Last year in Wisconsin reports came from nearly 400 locations, counting more than 180,000 birds and 122 different species. For more information, go to www.birdsource.org.
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| 2-13-2010 | 2-13-2010 | Fishing Unlimited’s Kids’ Fishing Contest
Bring the jigging poles and tip-ups and leave the computers and video games behind, as Tomahawk Fishing Unlimited hosts its annual Kid’s Ice Fishing Contest on Lake Mohawksin this Saturday (Feb. 13).
The contest is open to all youth in two age groups (11 and under and 11 through 15) and is completely free for those taking part. Tomahawk Fishing Unlimited pre-drills holes and is providing bait as well as snacks, fishing supplies and prizes that will be given out to contestants.
Club president Mark Dochnahl encourages all parents and grandparents to bring youngsters out to enjoy an afternoon on the ice.
No registration is required. The contest is being held at the Bradley Park boat landing from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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| 2-13-2010 | 2-13-2010 | Woodland Owners' Conference
Woodland owners are invited to attend the North Central Wisconsin Woodland Owners Conference on Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Best Western Midway Hotel, located at 2901 Hummingbird Rd., Wausau. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the program will run from 8:34 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featured speakers include private sector foresters, tree farmers, wildlife biologists and forest tax law experts.
The annual conference is co-sponsored by Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association (WWOA), WWOA North Central Chapter, WWOA Black River Chapter and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Registration is $25 per person before Feb. 1 and $31 after Jan. 31. Checks should be made out to: WWOA North Central Chapter, 13803 Stettin Dr., Marathon, WI 54448. For more information, contact Diane Mroczenski at 715-843-7955 or Amy at 715-346-4798. |
| 2-13-2010 | 2-13-2010 | Woods and Waters Dance
Woods and Waters Valentine’s Dance and Anniversary Celebration – Saturday, Feb. 13, 2 p.m. area service committee meeting, 5 p.m. potluck, 7 p.m. speaker meeting with dance to follow with DJ. At United Methodist Church. Narcotics Anonymous. Hosted by Tomahawk New Beginnings Group. Raffle, auction.
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| 2-13-2010 | 2-14-2010 | Wausau Antique Show
Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 13-14, Everest High School, Schofield/Wausau. Fifty booths on site, food courts, free parking, win gift certificate. Information: 355-5144.
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| 2-13-2010 | 2-17-2010 | Gleason International Raceway Winter Experience
Saturday, Feb. 13, Gleason Community Club Park. Classes for Quads, Outlaw Carts, Factory Carts, Vintage Sleds, Junior Racers and Bikes. Join the fun Feb. 27 for the Night Race. Registration 9 to 10:30 a.m. with racing at 11 a.m. Information: 536-6513.
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| 2-14-2010 | 2-14-2010 | Valentine’s Day spaghetti dinner
Spend Valentine’s Day with your sweetheart at Tripoli Log Church for a spaghetti dinner along with meatballs, garlic bread and dessert for just $5. The event is a fundraiser for the church, located on Hwy. 8.
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| 2-16-2010 | 2-16-2010 | Celebrate Fat Tuesday with Bell Tower
Bell Tower Residence in Merrill will be having a Gumbo Supper in Assisi Hall on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 16 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The supper will include chicken and sausage gumbo or chicken and shrimp gumbo, French bread and dessert. Tickets for adults are $7 and $4 for children under 12.
Carry-outs are available.
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| 2-16-2010 | 2-16-2010 | Join Ogema choir
Singers are invited to participate in an area concert series performed by the Community Ecumenical Choir. Rehearsals take place Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. beginning Feb. 16 at Ogema Baptist Church. Concerts are slated for Sundays, April 11 and 18. The choir consists of Christian men, women and teens from the Price, Lincoln and Taylor county areas. All operating expenses are covered by free will offerings of audiences and supporters. Any surplus monies are donated to a charity selected by choir members. For more information, call Dolly at 767-5353 or ldhadden@yahoo.com. |
| 2-20-2010 | 2-20-2010 | Knight Owls Membership Drive
Knight Owls Snowmobile Club Membership Drive – Saturday, Feb. 20, all day, Lake Alice. Burgers, brats. Fundraiser for the trails. Information: 453-4930.
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| 2-20-2010 | 2-20-2010 | Northwoods Passage Raffle
Northwoods Passage Snowmobile Club Snowmobile Raffle will be held on Saturday, Feb. 20, Oak’s Pub.
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| 2-26-2010 | 2-27-2010 | FROSTival
Friday-Saturday, Feb. 26-27. Tomahawk Regional Chamber of Commerce and participating community organizations present the first-ever weekend of frosty-fun. Includes: Friday, Feb. 26, free open skate, 7-9 p.m. SARA Park; Saturday, Feb. 27, pancake breakfast, 7-9 a.m., SARA Park; vintage snowmobile display, swap meet, 10 a.m., SARA Park; snowshoe, cross country ski demo, 4 p.m.; snow-sculpture-making contest, 10 a.m., downtown, judging at 4 p.m.; Doc Gary D.J. karaoke, 6-10 p.m., SARA Park; frosty root beer available all day; free open swim, 5-10 p.m., Super 8 Motel. Information: 453-5334.
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| 2-27-2010 | 2-27-2010 | Cinderella’s Closet
Gently used formal dresses for prom, graduation or any other event at a fraction of the price of new are available during “Cinderella’s Closet” Saturday, Feb. 27 from 9 a.m. to noon at St. Stephan’s Church in Merrill. First Street Coffee will offer free coffee all day. Free drawings will take place throughout the event. For information, call Ashley at HAVEN, 536-1300. |
| 2-27-2010 | 2-27-2010 | Kinship Polar Plunge
Saturday, Feb. 27, SARA Park. Food, entertainment at 11 a.m, plunge at 2 p.m. Fundraiser for mentor-match program. Information: 453-4702.
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| 2-27-2010 | 2-27-2010 | Knight Owls Adult Snowmobile Ride
Saturday, Feb. 27, leave in morning, ride to Land O’ Lakes, spend night, ride back Monday morning. Information: 453-4930.
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| 2-27-2010 | 2-27-2010 | Pee Wee Hockey Tournament
Saturday, Feb. 27, SARA Park. Hosted by Tomahawk Hockey Association. Information: 453-6242.
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| 2-27-2010 | 2-27-2010 | Somo Fish and Game Club Annual Ice Fishing Jambo
Saturday, Feb. 27. Prizes to largest fish in five categories, food, refreshments, door prizes, raffles. Boat landing between Tomahawk Lodge and Somo View Resort, begins at 8:30 a.m. with contest running from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 493-1656.
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| 2-27-2010 | 2-27-2010 | Tomahawk Wedding Wonderland
Saturday, Feb. 27, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Rodeway Inn and Suites. Free admission. Fashion show, vendors. Information: 453-8900.
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| 2-27-2010 | 2-27-2010 | Tumble in the Tundra, Saturday
Saturday, Feb. 27, Hosted by Tomahawk Lions Club. Local celebrities compete to raise funds for charities of their choice. 3 p.m., Inshalla Country Club. Matches at 4 p.m. Tickets at Tomahawk Chamber. Information: 218-4375. |
| 3-5-2010 | 3-5-2010 | Community Blood Drive
A Tomahawk Community Blood Drive will be held Friday, Feb. 5 from noon to 5 p.m. at Sacred Heart Hospital’s Spruce Room.To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-280-4102 or go to www.save3lives.org. Walk-in donors are welcome. |
| 3-13-2010 | 3-14-2010 | Tomahawk Figure Skating Club
Tomahawk Figure Skating Club recently hosted its first annual basic skills competition, “Tomahawk Skate Classic.” There were 35 skaters from across the Northwoods and northern Illinois who participated, including 10 club members from Tomahawk.
The club will conclude its 2009-10 season with its annual ice show on Saturday and Sunday, March 13-14 at SARA Park Ice Arena. |
| 3-20-2010 | 3-20-2010 | Taste of Tomahawk
Taste of Tomahawk Microbrew, Wine and Food Tasting Festival – Saturday, March 20, Inshalla Country Club. Information: 1-800-569-2160. |
| Ongoing Events |
Merrill Area Concert Association Season
The Merrill Area Concert Association season opens with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Thursday, Oct. 8 with new Music Director Edo De Waart and soloists Frank Almond, violin, and Joseph Johnson, cello. Other concerts include the Barbary Coast Dixieland Band on Nov. 14, Circus INcognitus on March 11, 2010, and Home Free on April 13.
Admission to performances is by membership card only. Adult memberships are $37; family, $90; and student, $15. For more information or to purchase a membership, contact Meagan at 252-6295 or Marilyn at 536-9723 or e-mail MACA@ntmtr.com. Membership cards for the 2009-10 season have been mailed. If you ordered a membership and have not received it, contact those listed. |
Winter Parking
The Tomahawk Police Department is reminding the public that winter parking hours are now in effect through March.
From Dec. 1 through March 15, no parking is allowed on any city streets between the hours of 2:30 a.m. and 5 a.m. The restricted hours are to allow the city time to clear the streets of snow this winter.
Residents are also reminded city ordinance requires sidewalks be kept free of snow and ice.Those found in noncompliance with the street parking ban and not keeping sidewalks clear of snow and ice can face fines.
For more information, contact the department at 453-2121.
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Play and Learn
Thursdays, 10-11:30 a.m., Tomahawk Public Library. |
Story Time
Wednesdays, 4:30-5 p.m., Tomahawk Public Library. |
Tomahawk Dog Park
Open dawn to dusk, SARA Park, West Somo Avenue. |
Tomahawk Food Pantry
Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m.; Fridays, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Tomahawk United Methodist Church, Bradley Farm and School roads. Donations of non-perishable food items or cash welcomed at those times or contact Patty Derleth, treasurer, 453-8946.
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Tomahawk Salvation Army
Monday, 10 a.m.-noon; Wednesday, 6-8 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon; Grace House. Appointments: 453-5939.
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Freedom From Smoking
Ministry Rehabilitation Services will be offering the Freedom From Smoking program, a seven-week smoking cessation class for adults. Meetings will be held on seven consecutive Tuesday evenings from Jan. 12 to Feb. 23 and Thursday evening, Feb. 4 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Hospital in Tomahawk.
Freedom From Smoking helps participants create personalized plans to overcome tobacco addiction. Studies show that people who use the program are six times more likely to be smoke-free one year later than those who try to quit on their own.
The public can enroll in the program by calling 361-2300. |
Treehaven Dinner and a Movie
This Treehaven “Dinner and a Movie” series continues in 2010 with the fourth year of environmental films which are not normally seen in mainstream cinemas. They will be presented in a “mid-screen format” (smaller than a theater but bigger than a large screen TV) following a hearty winter feast in the Treehaven dining room. Everyone is invited to stay after the showing for a short discussion on the environmental themes and implications presented in the movies.
•Wednesday, Jan. 13: “Lewis & Clark - Great Journey West” – dramatizes the legendary early 19th century expedition that crossed the uncharted North American West. (Registrations due Jan. 9)
•Wednesday, Jan. 27: “Earth Report - State of the Planet 2009” – tale of meaning, journey and survival in a harsh Australian landscape. (Registrations due Jan. 22)
•Monday, Feb, 8: “Blue Gold: World Water Wars” – culture, tradition, mystery, and coming of age in a maritime setting. (Registrations due Feb. 5)
•Wednesday, Feb. 24: “The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream” – explores the American Way of Life and its prospects as the planet enters the age of Peak Oil. (Registrations due Feb. 19)
•Wednesday, March 10: “America’s Inland Coast – Journey Along the Great Lakes” – explores the unique coastal regions of Lake Superior and Lake Michigan through four people whose lives have been shaped by these inland seas. (Registrations due March 5)
•Wednesday, March 24: “King Corn (Green Packaging)” – a fun and crusading journey into the digestive tract of our fast food nation and some of the inner workings of the agricultural industry. (Registrations due March 19)
Dinner is at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $10 each or $54 to sign up for all six. Movie starts at 6:30 p.m. and is free (donations accepted).
For more information and registration, call Treehaven 453-4106; treehaven@uwsp.edu; or visit www.uwsp.edu\cnr\treehaven. |
Free Tax Counseling for Area Seniors
Free tax counseling for Tomahawk and Merrill area seniors: Starting Feb. 1, continuing each Monday through tax season, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Tomahawk Senior Center. Provided by AARP. Information: Jeff, 453-1374.
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