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| Start Date | End Date | Event Description |
| 4-9-2013 | 6-3-2013 | Pinewood Country Club meetings
Pinewood Country Club in Harshaw announced the scheduled league meetings for the upcoming golf season including – Tuesday Night Men’s League: Tuesday, April 9, 5 p.m.; Tuesday Night Women’s League: Tuesday, April 23, 5 p.m.; Thursday Night Couples’ League: Thursday, April 25, 5 p.m.; Two Person Scramble League: Monday, May 6, 5 p.m.; Golf 101 Class: Monday, June 3, 5 p.m.
For more information, call Chip at Pinewood Country Club at 715-282-5500 or e-mail at pinewood@newnorth.net. |
| 5-13-2013 | 6-9-2013 | Youth Soccer registration
The 2013 Tomahawk Youth Soccer registration is now underway. The season is open to youth going into 4K through 12th grade, and will run every Tuesday and Thursday starting July 9 and ending Aug. 29. Games/practices will begin at 6 p.m. and be held at the SARA Park soccer fields. Parents/guardians willing to coach will receive a discount off a child(ren) registration. Registration forms are availableat Chuck’s Sport Shop and the Tomahawk Chamber of Commerce. For more information contact Jenny Symonds at 715-453-5510. |
| 5-21-2013 | 6-3-2013 | Government Meetings
Tuesday, May 21 – Oneida County Board of Supervisors, 9:30 a.m., Courthouse, Rhinelander. Agenda includes: resolutions offered (authorize purchase of new patrol truck, front end loader; deposit funds with successor or assigns of banks or credit union not listed; deny claim by Judith C. Wentz for damages; budget transfers; amend Section 3.09-Purchasing; amend Section 14.18-campgrounds, camping, penalties; authorize quit claim deed to adjoining landowners David J. Wolczewski and Shari R. Wolczewski, Pelican Lake); appointments; resolutions (support Assembly Bill 53 and Senate Bill 38 requiring state to take action to qualify for enhanced Medicaid funding; changes to Maintenance Technician positions; Carlson Dettmann agreement to provide professional consulting services for comprehensive assessment of county’s current classification/compensation program; rezone petition to amend zoning, town of Newbold); closed session (easement behind DOA building; WPS building); open session.
Tuesday, May 21 – Town of Little Rice Open Book, 2-4 p.m., Board of Review, 4-6 p.m., town hall.
Tuesday, May 21 – Lincoln County Board of Supervisors, 6 p.m., William Buedingen Training Room, Tomahawk. Agenda includes: Jeff Hetfeld appointment to District 4 supervisor; service recognitions (Tony Fischer, Highway Department, Charlie Johnson, Maintenance Department, 15 years; Connie Gulke, Lincoln Industries, 20 years; Mary Ek, Pine Crest Nursing Home, 30 years); re-appointments (Donald Nelson to Northwoods Rail Commisssion; Robert Lussow to North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission); letters; resolutions (approve filling authorized positions in circuit court, judicial assistant and family court commissioner; support bill requiring state to take action to qualify for enhanced federal Medicaid funding; approve request for proposal to build replacement grandstand; fill District 4 position with current qualified applicant and clarify procedure for filling future County Board vacancies to include definitive timelines).
Tuesday, May 21 – Nicolet Area Technical College district board, 5 p.m., Nicolet College, Rhinelander. Agenda includes: collective bargaining update; budget modifications, updates; three-year facilities planning guide; contract training rates; compensation plan; marketing award; recognition of student representative Tony Bellman.
Tuesday, May 21 – Tomahawk School District Operations Committee, 6 p.m., Middle School Library. Agenda includes: trophy display case project; natural gas; review capital project list; discuss food service program; blended learning facility proposal; summer project list.
Wednesday, May 22 – Oneida County Board of Supervisors special meeting, 9:30 a.m., Courthouse, Rhinelander. Agenda includes: discuss, consider countywide technology issues, no action will be taken.
Wednesday, May 22 – Lincoln County Emergency Management Committee, 10 a.m., Service Center, Merrill. Agenda includes: budget; EMPG grant redistribution received; closed session (application screening); open session.
Wednesday, May 22 – Tomahawk Commission on Aging, 1 p.m., Senior Center. Agenda includes: recommendation to mayor for seat appointment for the vacant seat on the commission; senior center roof.
Wednesday, May 22 – Community Care of Central Wisconsin, 1:30 p.m., Central Wisconsin Airport, Mosinee. Agenda includes: closed session (candidate interviews); open session.
Thursday, May 23 – ADRC of the Northwoods board of directors, 1 p.m., Crandon satellite office. Agenda includes: EBS wage increase; reception position; updates.
Saturday, May 25 – Muskellunge Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District, 9 a.m., town of Bradley hall, annual meeting.
Saturday, May 25 – Deer Lake District annual meeting, 9 a.m., River Valley Bank, Tomahawk.
Tuesday, May 28 – City of Tomahawk Board of Review, 4:30 p.m., City Hall, Tomahawk.
Monday, June 3 – City of Merrill Board of Review, 4-6 p.m., City Hall, Merrill. |
| 5-22-2013 | 5-22-2013 | Little Miss Gingerbread
Tomahawk High School's Drama Department will be presenting four performances of their annual children's play on Wednesday, May 22nd. Three shows of "Little Miss Gingerbread" will be presented to St. Mary's and the elementary and middle schools during the day followed by an evening performance for the public at 7:00 P.M. An awards program honoring all Forensics and drama participants for the 2012-2013 school year will follow at approximately 8:20 P.M. Admission for the show will be $3 for adults and $2 for students K-12. |
| 5-22-2013 | 5-22-2013 | Storm Spotter Class
Area County Emergency Management Departments and the National Weather Service (NWS) are sponsoring a Storm Spotter Class Wednesday, May 22 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the Oneida County Law Enforcement Center, Community Room, 2000 E. Winnebago St., Rhinelander. Attendees will learn about cloud formations, severe thunderstorms, tornadoes and flash flooding. There is no charge associated with the class, but registration is appreciated at 715-361-5167. |
| 5-22-2013 | 5-22-2013 | Women on the Wings speaker
Women on the Wings of Faith will be presenting Jessie Pagel (formerly of Tomahawk) on Wednesday, May 22, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Prince of Peace Church as she talks about how God has changed her life. All are invited for a night of faith and fellowship. Direct questions to Helen at 715-612-0445 or Teri at 715-453-0617. |
| 5-23-2013 | 5-23-2013 | Red, White and Blue Day
The 30th annual Red, White and Blue Day patriotic program will take place Thursday, May 23 at 2 p.m. in the Tomahawk Elementary School fieldhouse. This year’s theme is “All American Playground” and will contain patriotic and American music. All Tomahawk Elementary Schools students will be involved as well as the Tomahawk High School band and the combined high school choirs under the direction of Kristi Anderson. The program will end with the patriotic sing-along that has become a favorite of students and adults alike. The Tomahawk Honor Guard made up of local veterans groups will be present and there will be a reception for veterans preceding the program at about 1:15 p.m. The public – particularly veterans – is invited. |
| 5-23-2013 | 5-28-2013 | Health Improvement Plan
In order to celebrate and to share a community health plan with the Lincoln County residents, Healthy People Lincoln County will be hosting “kick off” celebrations at two different locations. The first one will be held Thursday, May 23rd at Tomahawk Library, 22 N 2nd St, Tomahawk from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. On Tuesday, May 28th, second one will take place at Ministry Good Samaritan Health Center, 601 S Center Ave, Merrill 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 pm in the DeAngelis conference room. We would like to extend the invitation to either program for anyone interested in helping to create a healthy community. No registration is needed. |
| 5-25-2013 | 5-25-2013 | Flea Market and Craft Fair
Everyone is welcome to attend the Tripoli Community Flea Market and Craft Fair, Highway 8 at the old Tripoli Elementary School, between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, May 25. There will be crafts, birdhouses and feeder, metal detectors, slimming ideas, jewelry, bake sale items, flea market, rummage and much more. Twenty vendors will attend. For more details call, 715-966-0250. |
| 5-25-2013 | 5-25-2013 | Knox Creek Heritage Center Open House
Knox Creek Heritage Center Open House, May 25, 1-4 p.m., W4517 W. Knox Rd., Brantwood, An affiliate of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin, the center is composed of eight buildings used to display artifacts, documents, photographs, and other memorabilia that represent the cultural, ethnic, and historical aspect of past eras representing several ethnic groups in southeastern Price County. Tours are also available by appointment. Information: 715-564-2520 / 2525. |
| 5-25-2013 | 5-25-2013 | Kwahamots Water Ski Shows
The Kwahamot Ski Club will begin its season at Kwahamot Bay near Veterans Memorial Bridge Saturday, May 25. The opening show begins at 7:30 p.m. Ski shows take place every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday through June 13 at 7:30 p.m., June 15 through Aug. 10 at 8 p.m. and Aug. 13-31 at 7:30 p.m. |
| 5-25-2013 | 5-25-2013 | Main Street Memories
Noon to 3 p.m. – Antique Motorcycle Show on West Wisconsin Avenue between South Tomahawk Avenue and Railway Street. Rain location SARA Park. All makes and models welcome. Free admission to public. Registration $5 per motorcycle. |
| 5-25-2013 | 5-25-2013 | Prairie Rapids cemetery ceremony
PRAIRIE RAPIDS CEMETERY, TOWN OF NOKOMIS: Eighty-eight veterans buried in Prairie Rapids Cemetery will be honored in a ceremony Saturday, May 25 at 9:30 a.m. There will be a presentation of colors by the American Legion Post 93, a welcome by the town chairman, benediction by Deacon Cliff Eggett, placing of the wreath, a reading, and the names of the deceased veterans will be read, with the ringing of a newly renovated bell donated by Donald and Gloria Harte and Patrice Schlachter after each name is announced. Taps will follow. |
| 5-25-2013 | 5-25-2013 | St. Paul’s rummage sale
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 12 E. Wisconsin Ave., is having a rummage sale to raise money for the Food Pantry Friday, May 24 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, May 25 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., across from Tomahawk Community Bank. |
| 5-25-2013 | 5-25-2013 | Tomahawk Honor Guard Service
TOMAHAWK HONOR GUARD AT PRAIRIE RAPIDS AND HARSHAW: A Memorial Day service will be conducted Saturday, May 25 in the morning. by the Tomahawk Area Honor Guard at Prairie Rapids Cemetery and then proceed to the Union Grove Cemetery in Harshaw for their service at 11:30 a.m. |
| 5-25-2013 | 5-25-2013 | Union Grove Cemetery Memorial Service
HARSHAW: The annual Memorial Day Ceremony, will be held Saturday, May 25 starting at 11:30 a.m. at the Union Grove Cemetery’s Veterans Memorial on Lakewood Road in Harshaw. Lunch will be served following the ceremony at the Cassian Town Hall on Church Road in Harshaw. The event is sponsored by the Union Grove Veterans Memorial Committee and Veterans Ceremony-Union Grove Cemetery, Inc. For information, call 715-282-5362 or 715-277-2070. |
| 5-25-2013 | 5-25-2013 | Woodruff is 125, Dr. Kate 60
Two anniversaries will be celebrated Saturday, May 25 as Woodruff turns 125 and Dr. Kate 60. The respective birthday and anniversary will include an arts and crafts show, antique car show, live auction, food, entertainment, kids activities, petting zoo, bouncy house and more. A parade will be held at 1 p.m. Floats are still being sought. All events take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| 5-26-2013 | 5-26-2013 | Barn Dance & Silent Auction
7pm at the Lind Farm. N1169 German Settlement Road, Spirit, WI. Entrance is a free will donation. The event is sponsored by the German Settlement History, Inc. for continued restoration of the Yesterday House, historic artifacts, photos and documents. There will be DJ music, free pie, ice cream, coffee and lemonade. Call 715-564-3340 for more information. |
| 5-26-2013 | 5-26-2013 | Main Street Memories Car Show
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Main Street Memories Car Show, the main attraction. The day includes music by DJ Brown, raffles, non-profit vendors, craft and bazaar show and concessions. Car registration starts at 8 a.m. at the corner of South Tomahawk and West Wisconsin avenues. For more information, visit www.tomahawkmainstreet.org |
| 5-26-2013 | 9-1-2013 | HAVEN Bingo
Sundays, 7 p.m., Les & Jim’s Lincoln Lanes, 1208 N. Center Ave., Merrill. Information: 715-536-1300. |
| 5-27-2013 | 5-27-2013 | Merrill Memorial Day ceremonies
Merrill will host two Memorial Day ceremonies this year at the Veterans Memorial Garden in St. Francis Cemetery, 211 Memorial Dr., north side of Thielman Street along the far west four blocks of the city of Merrill. Prior to the main Memorial Program a Christian Mass service will be held from 9 a.m. with the program starting at 11 a.m.
In the afternoon beginning at noon, another program will be held at Cenotaph Monument on Merrill’s west side on Prospect Street. Streets will be closed and music will be played along with live entertainment. At 3:45 p.m., A memorial honoring 40 Lincoln County veterans who died in the First World War will be unveiled. |
| 5-27-2013 | 5-27-2013 | Oneida County Memorial Day Services
ONEIDA COUNTY/RHINELANDER: The Oneida County Veterans Council invites all citizens to join them Monday, May 27 as they pause to remember and honor fallen military heroes. The schedule for cemetery ceremonies: 8 a.m., VFW Color Guard at Newbold Cemetery; 8:30 a.m., American Legion Color Guard at Northland Memorial Park; 9 a.m., VFW Color Guard at Forest Home Cemetery and American Legion Color Guard at St. Mary’s and St. Joseph’s Cemetery At 10:30 a.m., a river ceremony will be held at the Davenport Street Bridge. Guests can view the ceremony from Trig’s parking lot. Upon completion, participants and guests will march/walk to the Oneida County Courthouse where the fi nal Memorial Day ceremony will begin at approximately 11 a.m. Volunteers for either day or both days are needed. For more information, call 715- 369-6127. |
| 5-27-2013 | 5-27-2013 | Skanawan veterans program
SKANAWAN: Here’s a chance to honor Skanawan veterans at a program Monday, May 27 at Oak Hill Cemetery. Activities include music by Dave Fox and Friends from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m.; program, 11:45 a.m.; and American Legion/VFW Color Guard, noon. Bring a chair or blanket. |
| 5-28-2013 | 5-28-2013 | Extending the Growing Season
Jim Wise will talk about “Extending the Growing Season in the Northwoods” at the Tomahawk Area Gardeners (TAG) meeting Tuesday, May 28. Socializing takes place at 5:30 p.m., with the speaker at 6 p.m. upstairs at Tomahawk Community Bank. |
| 5-30-2013 | 5-30-2013 | Backyard Birding
The Northwoods Wildlife Center staff will be giving a free presentation on Backyard Birding Thursday, May 30 at 6:30 p.m. at their Minocqua center. The presentation will demonstrate how to attract birds to your yard through landscaping and also providing nest boxes and bird feeders. It will also cover how to reduce hazards to birds such as glass strikes, transmission of diseases such as salmonellas, and predation by domestic pets. The center is located at 8683 S. Blumenstein Rd., Hwy. 70, one mile west of Hwy. 51, Minocqua. Included are adult and children programming and tours. For information, call 715-356-7400 or visit www.northwoodswildlifecenter.org. |
| 5-30-2013 | 7-25-2013 | Summer fun pool shootout
For those people who would enjoy shooting some fun pool this summer, they are invited to join other pool shooters at Maday’s Fish Trap on Thursdays at 7 p.m. from May 30 through July 25. There will be a tournament each night. Winners of each tourney will qualify to shoot in another tournament Aug. 1. For more information, contact Penni at 715-493-6348 or stop in at Maday’s Fish Trap, located on County Road N, north of Tomahawk. |
| 5-31-2013 | 5-31-2013 | ‘Trees’ golf outing
Trees For Tomorrow in Eagle River is seeking golfers for its 11th annual Scholarship Golf Outing set for Friday, May 31. Money raised in the event is used to provide scholarships for students who otherwise would not be able to afford to attend Trees For Tomorrow workshops with their classmates.
The Scholarship Golf Outing begins with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. at the Eagle River Golf Course. The registration fee is $100 and includes 18 holes of golf with a cart, breakfast snacks and a buffet lunch. Participants may also register for a variety of contests and participate in raffles for prizes.
For more information or to register, contact Barbara at 715-479-6456 or visit www.treesfortomorrow.com |
| 6-1-2013 | 6-1-2013 | Fundraising rummage & bake sale
There will be a fundraising rummage and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 1 at The Clover Club, N8894 County Road H, Irma, with all proceeds donated to Children’s Miracle Network. |
| 6-1-2013 | 6-2-2013 | Free Fishing Weekend
All day weekend of June 1 and 2, All bodies of water are free to fish without a license or stamp(s), including state waters of the Great Lakes and rivers bordering Wisconsin. Size and bag limits still apply. Residents and non-residents of all ages can fish for free both days. Information: Website: http://dnr.wi.gov/fish/kidsparents/freefishingweekend.html. |
| 6-2-2013 | 6-2-2013 | THS Graduation
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| 6-3-2013 | 6-3-2013 | Community Awards Banquet
Monday, June 3. Tickets are now available for the 2013 Tomahawk Community Awards Banquet. The banquet, sponsored by the Tomahawk Leader and hosted by Inshalla Country Club, will be held Monday, June 3 at Inshalla. A social hour begins at 5:30 p.m., with the dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the program to follow. Tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for youth age 18 and under. They are available at the Tomahawk Leader and Tomahawk Regional Chamber of Commerce offices, call 715-453-2151 or email news@tomahawkleader.com. Past award winners are always encouraged to attend. |
| 6-7-2013 | 6-9-2013 | Rodeo
Wisconsin River Pro Rodeo at Lincoln County Fair Grounds. |
| 6-8-2013 | 6-8-2013 | 5K Half Marathon
Rockin' Tomahawk 5K Half Marathon. |
| 6-15-2013 | 6-15-2013 | Tour De Hill, fundraiser
There will be a Tour De Hill, a four-wheeler fundraiser, in Harrison June 15, co-sponsored by the Harrison Oasis. For information about these events, contact Sue Hawkins at 715-612-7555. |
| 6-17-2013 | 6-20-2013 | Trails End Camp experience
The 4-H community invites all Lincoln County youth between the grades of 3-8 to experience summer camp at Trails End Camp in Bruce June 17-20. Programs will include recreation, crafts, canoeing, nature exploration, music/drama and more. Transportation from Tomahawk and Merrill is included in the fee. Registration materials are due May 20. For details and/or a brochure, call the UW-Extension office at 715-539-1080.
Lincoln County Girl Scouts will hold their year-end Jamboree May 17-19 at Camp Birch Trails in Irma. The theme is “I Spy, Mission Impossible.” Others are welcome. Call Linda at 715-453-4439 to learn more. |
| 6-19-2013 | 6-19-2013 | Music on the River
Music on the River presents an outdoor concert at Veterans Memorial Park at 6:00pm. |
| 6-22-2013 | 6-22-2013 | Midsummer Celebration
Midsummer Celebration, June 22, 4 p.m., Knox Creek Heritage Center, W4517 W. Knox Rd., Brantwood. Commemorate traditional Scandinavian summer celebrations of the longer summer days with exhibits, maypole, bread sale, silent auction, music, bonfire, and a dinner of traditional Scandinavian foods at 6 p.m. including Swedish meatballs, new potatoes, veggies, herring, and cheese and fruit for dessert. Finnish folk dancers Eero and Rosann Angeli from Ironwood will dance and give lessons to the public. Information: 715-564-2520 / 2525. |
| 6-26-2013 | 6-26-2013 | Music on the River
Music on the River presents an outdoor concert at Veterans Memorial Park at 6:00pm. |
| 7-3-2013 | 7-3-2013 | Arts and Crafts Show
Tomahawk Chamber's Annual Arts & Crafts show at SARA Park from 9:00am - 3:00pm. |
| 7-3-2013 | 7-3-2013 | Kwahamots Water Ski Shows
"Old Timers" Alumni Ski Show |
| 7-3-2013 | 7-3-2013 | Music on Main
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| 7-3-2013 | 7-3-2013 | Music on the River
Music on the River presents an outdoor concert at Veterans Memorial Park at 6:00pm. |
| 7-4-2013 | 7-4-2013 | Kwahamots Water Ski Shows
Independence Day ski show with fireworks after show. |
| 7-4-2013 | 7-4-2013 | Pow Wow Days
Lions Pow Wow Days: 4th of July Parade in Downtown Tomahawk at 1:00pm, Fireworks at dusk from SARA Park. |
| 7-4-2013 | 7-4-2013 | Pow Wow Days 5k/10k runs
Tomahawk’s annual Pow Wow Days 5k/10k runs will start at 8:30 a.m. (pick up t-shirt and chip, 6:30-7:30 a.m.) on July 4 at Memorial Park in Tomahawk. This is a half hour earlier than in previous years in response to higher participant numbers and heat issues. The fun run will follow at approximately 9:30 a.m. The 5k/10k fee schedule is: Early Bird, $20, through May 31 (includes cotton T-shirt); Basic Fee, $25, June 1-27 (includes cotton T-Shirt); Late Fee, $30, June 28-July 1 (includes cotton T-Shirt); Early Bird, $25, through May 31 (with Dry-Fit shirt); Basic Fee, $30 June 1-27 (Dry-Fit shirt); Late Fee, $35, June 28-July 1 (with Dry-Fit shirt); one mile run, $15, through July 1 at 9 a.m. (includes cotton T-Shirt). |
| 7-6-2013 | 7-6-2013 | ATV Pull helps ‘Miracles’
Saturday, July 6th ATV Pull, Open to the Public, Registration begins at 11 a.m.; pull starts at 1 p.m. Many classes, including stock. Contact Jim at 715-453-8038 for info. Clover Club Bar & Grill, N8894 Co Rd. H, Irma |
| 7-10-2013 | 7-10-2013 | Music on the River
Music on the River presents an outdoor concert at Veterans Memorial Park at 6:00pm. |
| 7-17-2013 | 7-17-2013 | Music on the River
Music on the River presents an outdoor concert at Veterans Memorial Park at 6:00pm. |
| 7-17-2013 | 7-21-2013 | Lincoln County Fair
Lincoln County Fair at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in Merrill. |
| 7-19-2013 | 7-19-2013 | Golf Outing
Tomahawk Chamber Annual Golf Outing at Inshalla Country Club. |
| 7-20-2013 | 7-20-2013 | Kids Fishing Contest
Fishing Unlimited's Kids Fishing Contest at Veterans Memorial Park. |
| 7-24-2013 | 7-24-2013 | Music on the River
Music on the River presents an outdoor concert at Veterans Memorial Park at 6:00pm. |
| 7-27-2013 | 7-27-2013 | Kwahamots Water Ski Shows
Annual Timber Shrine Benefit Water Ski Show at Kwahamot Bay at 8:00pm. |
| 7-31-2013 | 7-31-2013 | Music on the River
Music on the River presents an outdoor concert at Veterans Memorial Park at 6:00pm. |
| 8-1-2013 | 8-3-2013 | Totally Tomahawk
Street Sales-Sidewalk Sales on Wisconsin Avenue and North 4th Street. |
| 8-2-2013 | 8-4-2013 | Summer Festival
St. Mary's Summer Festival on the parish grounds. |
| 8-2-2013 | 8-4-2013 | Water Ski National Championship
Kwahamot Ski Club will host the Water Ski National Championships. |
| 8-10-2013 | 8-10-2013 | Thrilla on the Grilla
Thrilla on the Grilla on Wisconsin Avenue from 10:00am - 5:00pm. |
| 8-10-2013 | 8-11-2013 | Craft Show
Craft Show at the Craft Shack. |
| 8-18-2013 | 8-18-2013 | Poultry & Fun Shoot
Somo Fish & Game Club Poultry & Fun Shoot. |
| 8-21-2013 | 8-25-2013 | Price County Fair
Price County Fair, August 21-25, Price County Fairgrounds, Cty. Rd. H, N9130 Forest Lane, Phillips. All entertainment, including Earl’s Rides carnival and parking, free w/$9 adm.; plus magic and 4-H shows and displays, antique displays and demonstrations, animal barns, live entertainment, concessions, exhibits, vendors & much more. Thursday, Railroad Ron & Bob; Friday, Senior Citizen Day, market animal sale; Saturday, Comedian Roger Radley, live music by Madd Hoss Jackson, Demo Derby, Horse Show; Sunday, BCW – Brew City Wrestling. Information: 715-339-6268 (during the week of the fair), www.pricecountyfair.com, pricecountyfair@yahoo.com. |
| 8-24-2013 | 8-24-2013 | All-Star Tournament
Annual Kwahamot All-Star Tournament at Kwahamot Bay. |
| 8-31-2013 | 8-31-2013 | Kwahamots Water Ski Shows
Last ski show of the year. |
| 8-31-2013 | 9-1-2013 | Prentice Progress Days
53rd Annual Prentice Progress Days, August 31 and September 1 (rain date is Monday); Saturday, 8 a.m.-midnight; Sunday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Prentice, Various locations. Saturday – Co-ed Softball tournament 9 a.m., volleyball court open, dunk tank, arts and crafts 10 a.m., parade at 10:30 a.m., ice cream and smoothies, free inflatable rides and bouncies, BBQ chicken dinners, pies and goodies, genealogical research 1 p.m., historical display, Horse Drawn Wagon Rides at Vintage Inspired 1-4 p.m., log loading contest 1-4 p.m., live music, airplane rides 1 p.m., fire truck rides, area factory tour and machine demos, kids’ games, carnival of golf 2-5 p.m., kids’ fishing contest-16 and under 2 p.m., mud run 3 p.m., free children’s movie in the gym 7 p.m. and live music at the Fire Hall 7 p.m.; Sunday – Leo Heikkinen Memorial Golf Tournament 8-11 a.m. tee-off, pig catching and kissing noon-2 p.m., bean bag toss at D’s Burger & Bowl 1 p.m., putt golf tournament 2-3 p.m., horse pulls 2 p.m., spaghetti feed 2-5 p.m. classic hot rod show and drive-in movie 6 p.m. at Lion’s Park, and Community Hymn Sing 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Prentice Lions, Volunteer Fire Department and Optmists Club. Information: 715-428-2121 / 2861 / 715-428-2411 for Kids Fishing Contest |
| 9-1-2013 | 9-2-2013 | Yesterday House, Liberty School
Yesterday House & Liberty School Open House, September 1-2. Sunday, 1-5 p.m.; Monday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., N894 S German Settlement Road, Spirit.
The Yesterday House is a log house that was built in 1885 and contains items used by early settlers. Liberty School was built in 1919. In addition, a “Machine Shed” which houses farming and logging equipment used from 1880-1950 has been added to the site. These buildings are overseen by German Settlement History, Inc. Open to visitors on a regular basis Spring to Fall. Information: 715-564-3299, http://germansettlementhistory.org/, gshinc@centurylink.net |
| 9-6-2013 | 9-8-2013 | Fire & Rescue School
Tomahawk Fire & Rescue School at SARA Park. |
| 9-12-2013 | 9-15-2013 | Tomahawk Fall Ride for MDA
Tomahawk’s premier event and huge fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, with some $2 million raised for the charity over the years. Four-day motorcycle rally that attracts up to 40,000 bike enthusiasts, with Harley-Davidson plant tours, Friday night Thunder Parade, live music including SARA Park and downtown evening street dances, bike raffles, Chamber bonfire/brat fry and much more. Major events at SARA Park, Harley-Davidson plant(s), downtown and Nokomis Community Park, plus venues throughout community. Information: 715-453-5334; watch for Tomahawk Leader’s Offi cial Fall Ride Guide, and updates, plus follow-up pictures at www.tomahawkleader.com. |
| 9-14-2013 | 9-14-2013 | A Country Afternoon
1-4pm, Picnic Meal, Knox Creek Heritage Center. Annual meeting 11am. New Exhibits, Crafts, Demos, Bread Sale, Bake Contest, Raffles and Music. |
| 9-28-2013 | 9-28-2013 | Ogema Christmas Tree Festival
54th annual Christmas Tree Festival, Sept. 28, 11 a.m.-1 a.m., N1859 School House Rd., downtown Ogema. Parade at 11 a.m., chicken BBQ at 11:15 a.m., plus other food and refreshments, “Run to the Peak” race at Timm’s Hill, library book sale, tours of Pioneer House Museum, large arts and crafts sale and display, car display, flea market, farmers market, variety show at 7 p.m. and the Ogema Fire Company will hold its annual Fireman’s Dance at the fire hall from 9 p.m-1 a.m. Information: 715-767-5989. |
| 10-5-2013 | 10-5-2013 | 3rd Annual Scarecrow Contest
At the Mama Mia's Pizzeria parking lot. Winning pumpkins will be displayed in Tomahawk Main Street window through Halloween. |
| 10-26-2013 | 10-26-2013 | Kids Halloween Fun
An afternoon of Halloween fun for kids in Downtown Tomahawk. Bowling, free matinee and more! Downtown businesses offer trick-or-treating from 2pm-4pm. |
| 11-22-2013 | 11-22-2013 | Venison Feed
Annual Venison Feed, downtown 11:30am. |
| 11-29-2013 | 12-18-2013 | Win the Window
Starting Black Friday, "Win the Window" - a fun and exciting shop local campaign just for the holidays. Shoppers will vote to qualify to win prizes in six "Northwoods" themed windows. |
| 11-30-2013 | 11-30-2013 | Christmas Parade & Winter Wonderland
Northern Lights Christmas Parade & Winter Wonderland downtown Tomahawk. |
| 12-14-2013 | 12-14-2013 | Photos with Santa
FREE at Tomahawk Pellet Stove junction with Northbay Pharmacy Photo Studio. |
| Ongoing Events |
Open Arms Community Soup Kitchen
Open Arms Community Soup Kitchen – every Tuesday 5-6:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Corpus Christi Center, 320 E. Washington Ave. Free homemade soup, salad, bread, fellowship. Doors open at 4 p.m. Public financial support appreciated. Send donations to Open Arms Soup Kitchen, P.O. Box 1, Tomahawk, WI 54487. Information: 715-966-2100, 715-218-7776. |
Weekly Bingo - Rhinelander
Ray Rousseau VFW Post 3143, 120 Park St., Rhinelander, announces the start of weekly bingo Wednesday, Sept. 5. Games continue every week through May 2013. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., with cards on sale at about 5:30 p.m. Early bird bingo begins at 6:15 p.m., with regular games at 7 p.m. Payout is from $30 per game up to $500. For information, call 715-369-1451 or 715-362-7857. |
Academic Success Centers
Nicolet College Academic Success Centers are open for fall,
offering free instructional services to people preparing to attend
college, building academic skills for the workplace, earning a GED
or HSED, or learning to speak English. Instruction is available in
Tomahawk at the Lincoln County Annex building, 9 N. Tomahawk
Ave., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Math and Writing Tutoring Labs
In addition, the Math and Writing Tutoring Labs are open on the
Nicolet Campus, Rhinelander. The math lab is open Mondays from
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 to 10 a.m. and noon to
4 p.m.; Wednesdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Fridays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
It is located University Transfer Center 101. The writing lab is open
Mondays and Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Tuesdays and
Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is located in the Learning
Resources Center second fl oor commons area. For more information, contact the Academic Success Department at 715-365-4455 or toll-free at 1-800-544-3039, ext. 4455. Information is also available on the web at nicoletcollege.edu. |
AA, Alanon meetings
AA MEETINGS
TOMAHAWK
•Mondays, 7 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 12 E. Wisconsin Ave. (CS).
•Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Grace House, West Somo Avenue and Third Street (OD).
•Saturdays, 9 a.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 111 W. Washington Ave. (CBM).
•Sundays, 10:10 a.m., Grace House (CD).
ALANON MEETINGS
TOMAHAWK
•Mondays, 7 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 12 E. Wisconsin Ave.
•Saturdays, 9 a.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 111 W. Washington Ave.
MINOCQUA
•Mondays, noon, Calvary Lutheran Church, 8632 US Hwy. 51 North.
RHINELANDER
•Mondays, 7 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 21 W. Timber Dr.
•Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Koinonia, 1991 Winnebago Dr.
•Wednesdays, 11 a.m., St. Augustine Church, 39 S. Pelham St.
•Thursdays, closed women’s, 4:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, 724 Arbutus St., Wabash St. entrance, upstairs on left, room 2.
•Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, 724 Arbutus St.
•Fridays, 7:30 p.m., New Life Group, 1103 Thayer St.
•Saturdays, 10:30 a.m., Koinonia, 1991 Winnebago.
•Sundays, 7:30 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 235 N. Stevens. |
Vet office at new Annex
Rick Wolf, Lincoln County Veteran Services officer, will meet with Lincoln County veterans and/or family members at the new Lincoln County Annex office, located at 213 W. Wisconsin Ave. Tomahawk. Office hours for Tomahawk are the first and third Tuesdays of each month between 8 a.m. and noon and 1 and 4 p.m. The phone number is 715-453-5311. |
Free instructional services
Nicolet College’s Academic Success Center is open for spring semester in Tomahawk, offering free instructional services to people preparing to attend college, and desiring to build academic skills for the workplace, earn a GED or HSED, or learn to speak English. Instruction is available in Tomahawk at 9 N. Tomahawk Ave., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 715-365-4455 or 800-544-3039, ext. 4455. |
WaWui Bingo
Wednesdays (through Oct. 9), 7 p.m. games, doors open 5:30 p.m., SARA Park Activity Center, 900 W. Somo Ave. All welcome, including supervised minors. |
Kwahamot ski shows
Kwahamot ski shows start May 25 The Kwahamot Water Ski Show will open at Kwahamot Bay on the Wisconsin River May 25. Ski shows will be held every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday through Aug. 31. Show times are 7:30 p.m. (May 25-June 13), 8 p.m. (June 15-Aug. 10) and 7:30 p.m. (Aug. 13-31).
Special shows include: July 3, Old Timers Alumni Ski Show; July 4, Independence Day ski show with fi reworks afterwards; July 27, annual benefi t ski show for Shriners’ Hospitals; Aug. 2-4, 13th annual Division 2 Show Ski Nationals; Aug. 24, sixth annual Kwahamot All-Star Tournament; and Aug. 31, last ski show of the year. |
Summer Outdoor Worship
Sundays, 10 a.m., Schaefer’s Wharf, County Road L on Lake Nokomis, Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Presented by Grace Lutheran Church. Bring chair, blanket. Rain location: Indoors at Grace Lutheran Church, 108 W. Somo Ave., Tomahawk. Information: 715-453-4066. Everyone welcome. |
Tomahawk Flea Market
Thursday (Memorial Day through Labor Day), 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Veterans Memorial Park. Benefi ts Tomahawk Girl Scouts, who provide lunch concessions most Thursdays. For vendor information, call 715-453-4439, 715-453-9443. |
Speedway Racing
Fridays, Tomahawk Speedway, end of May until September. |
Tomahawk Main Street Farmers’ Market
Tuesdays (June 4 through Oct. 22), 9 a.m.-1 p.m. or sold out, downtown Tomahawk. Information: 715-453-3676. |
Tomahawk Farmers’ Market
Thursdays (June 6 through Oct. 31), 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Washington Park, near Chamber building. Information/vendor contact: 715-453-1173. |
Library Summer Programs
Tomahawk Public Library Summer Reading Program, various musicians and storytellers, library events during six-week program, June 10-July 19. (See some special programs listed below.) Information: 715-453-2455. |
Tomahawk Historical Museums
Tuesdays-Fridays: Two museums on East Washington Avenue. Open Tuesdays- Fridays, June 19 through Aug. 23, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., or by appointment. Hosted by Tomahawk Area Historical Society. Information: 715-453-2056. |
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