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February 4

WXPR’s White Pine Jamboree will be held at the Taj Northwoods Event Center in Rhinelander, on Saturday, February 4^th. The event features an open jam session, old time fiddle contest and dance with the Mastodon String Band. Doors open at 3pm. Admission is $15.00 for Adults, $5.00 for kids and a family pass (2 adults and 2 kids) for $35.00. Kids under the age of 6 are free.

Flambeau River State Forest west of Phillips will sponsor their twentieth annual Candlelight Ski Saturday, February 4, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Skiers will meet at the Flambeau Hills Trailhead where picnic tables and barbeque grills will be provided; chili, hot dogs and spiced tea will be provided as will warming fires along the ski route. Day-use fees are waived for this event. For information, call Judy at 715-332-5271.

Lakeland ATV Club will host the annual Kind Gary Ice Fishing Jamboree Saturday, February 4, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the south end of Squirrel Lake west of Minocqua. Proceeds will benefit the Big Brothers and Big Sisters Organization, and prizes will be awarded for the largest fish caught in six species categories. For information, contact Dewey at 715-499-3443.

February 5

Pro Arte Quartet from Madison will perform in concert Sunday, February 5, at 2:00 p.m. in the Nicolet College Theater. The popular group’s repertoire includes classical standards and commissioned works, and the performance is an offering of the Nicolet Live! Series. For ticket information, call the Nicolet College box office at 715-365-4646.

Outdoor Women’s Group will meet at 1:15 p.m. Sunday, February 5, at Afterglow Resort north of Phelps for a snowshoe, cross-country ski and tubing event on the trails. There is a charge for this event, and some snowshoes will be available for rent. Those attending are asked to bring a treat to share. For information, call Norma at 715-477-1984.

February 6

UWSP Treehaven will present “Dinner and a Movie: An Environmental Discussion Series” January 25, February 6 & 23,March 7 & 21 and April 4 & 26. . A discussion on the environmental themes and implications presented in the movies will follow the dinner. For reservations and movie listings 715-453-4106 or uwsp.edu/cnr/treehaven

Rhinelander District Library will host the presentation So You Think You Want to be a Beekeeper Monday, February 6, at 6:30 p.m. Veteran beekeeper Paul Goossen and President of the Oneida County Beekeepers Association Moria King will host the presentation, and the event is open to the public at no charge. For information, call Chris at 715-365-1070.

February 7

Manitowish Waters Lioness will sponsor a blood drive Tuesday, February 7, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Manitowish Waters Community
Center. Walk-ins are welcome, for an appointment to donate blood, call Hope at 715-543-2669.

Northern Waters Genealogical Society will meet Tuesday, February 7, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Boulder Junction Community Center. Dick Fields will present Migration and Immigration of Settlers to the Great Plains During the Last Half of the 19^th Century, and all persons interested in family history and genealogy are welcome. For information, call 715-385-2975.

February 8

Three Lakes School District will host an informational meeting for parents of incoming four-year-old kindergarten children Wednesday, February 8, from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. at Three Lakes Elementary School. Parents are asked to bring birth certificates and immunization information, and registration information will be available. For information, call Nicole at 715-546-3323.

Rhinelander Area Retired Educators will meet Wednesday, February 8, at noon at the Claridge Motor Inn in Rhinelander. Dawn Nordine will speak on Wisconsin’s Virtual School and Blended Education. All retired educators residing in the Rhinelander area are welcome. For information and reservations, call Natalie at 715-369-5582.

February 9

Friends of the Olson Memorial Library will hold a book sale Thursday through Saturday, February 9 to 11, at the library. Sale hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday and Saturday 9:00 to 3:00. Proceeds will be used for library programs and projects. For information, call Jan at 715-479-3130.

Vilas County Master Gardeners will host a free workshop on native plant gardening featuring lake specialist Patrick Goggin Thursday, February 9, at 7:00 p.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Eagle River. The program will discuss good choices for native plant gardening, propagation techniques, and the medicinal value of native plants.

Northwinds Toastmasters will hold an open house Thursday, February 9, at 7:00 p.m. at Riverstone Restaurant in Eagle River. The club is part of Toastmasters International and assists members in developing confidence and communicative skills. The public is invited at no charge. For information, call Tom at 715-546-8032.

February 10

Northland Pines High School in Eagle River will present the musical Guys and Dolls with performances Friday, February 10, at 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, February 11, at 7:00 p.m.; and Sunday, February 12, at 2:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Tickets will be available Wednesday, February 1. For ticket information, call the high school office at 715-479-4473.

Rhinelander will host its fifth annual Taste of Chocolate in the downtown area from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, February 10. An entry ticket entitles the holder to a taste of chocolate at each of 35 participating businesses and a chance for a cash giveaway. Tickets are on sale at several Rhinelander and Minocqua-area businesses. For information, call Sue at 715-362-7374.

February 11

UWSP Treehaven will host the “Treehaven Tromp”, a 5k and 10k snowshoe fun-run and race. The “Tromp” is part of the “Braveheart Snow Shoe Racing Series”, and a 2011-2012 United States Snowshoe Association Regional Qualifying Event. Participants may race in this event without competing as a USSSA qualifier. For more information Treehaven 715-453-4106.

Rhinelander Lions Club will host their annual Fisheree and Winter Festival Saturday and Sunday, February 11 and 12, on Boom Lake in Rhinelander. The event includes broomball, winter softball and a 5k snowshoe race in addition to ice fishing. Tickets are now available, and registrations are being taken for team events at the Rhinelander Chamber of Commerce, 715-365-7464.

365-7464.

February 14

The Northwoods Singers and the Northwoods Youth Choir directed of Dr.

Pamalyn Lee will begin rehearsals for a series of spring concerts. Adult Singers meet Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30pm at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 105 N First Street in Eagle River. New and returning singers are welcome. For more information contact Barb (715) 547-3333 or e-mail tradingpostint@gmail.com

February 17

Nicolet College will host a presentation by students who traveled to London and Guatemala on Nicolet’s International Study Travel Program Friday, February 17, at 7:00 p.m. in the Nicolet College Theater. The event includes a reception and slide show. The public is welcome at no charge. For information, call Sarah at 715-369-9261.

February 18

Boulder Junction will host the fourth annual Frozen Tozen Winter Fest Saturday, February 18. The event includes an ice fishing tournament, ice gold, turkey bowling, snowshoe relays and other games, and proceeds support community projects. For registration and ticket information, call the Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce at 715-385-2400.

Faithful Fighters Relay Team kicks off the 2012 Relay for Life with a dinner, raffle and auction event Saturday, February 18, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Oneida Village in Three Lakes. Appetizers will be served at 5:00 with dinner at 6:00 followed by a live auction at 7:00. Cancer survivors will be recognized, and live entertainment will be provided by Big Road and Friends. For ticket information, call Meg at 715-891-6039.

February 19

American Legion Riders Association of Wisconsin, District 11, will sponsor a meat raffle Sunday, February 19, at 1:00 p.m. at Club DeNoyer in Eagle River. Tickets will be sold for beef, pork, bacon, chicken, turkey and sausage packages, and proceeds support services for local veterans. For information, call Doug at 715-477-2163.

Wisconsin Coin Expos will host their 29^th annual conventions and coin show Sunday, February 19, at the Oshkosh Convention Center in Oshkosh. Show hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and the event is open to the public at no charge. Those attending are welcome to bring coins for sale or appraisal. For information, call Randy at 920-231-6161.

February 21

Bell Tower Residence in Merrill will host a gumbo supper in honor of Fat Tuesday Tuesday, February 21. The meal will be served from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., and the event includes music by the Merrill High School jazz band from 5:00 to 6:00. The public is welcome, and carry-outs will be available.

Antigo Community Theater will host folk singer Bill Staines in concert Tuesday, February 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the Knights of Columbus Hall in Antigo. For information, call Moria at 715-627-4048.

February 22

Northland Pines High School will host the a cappella group The Cat’s Pajamas in concert Wednesday, February 22, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available at the school office, 715-479-4473.

February 23

February 26

Stoughton Norwegian Dancers will perform Sunday, February 26, at 4:00 p.m. at the Campanile Center in Minocqua. The event includes a “meet the dancers” reception with refreshments immediately following the performance. For ticket information, call Jack at 715-891-6223.

March 3

WXPR and Nicolet College Present the Starlight Six on Saturday, March 3 at 7:30pm at the Nicolet LRC. Six Michigan singer-songwriters have banded together for the joy of creating music. Joshua Davis and Dominic John from Steppin' In It, Rachael Davis of Shout Sister Shout, Seth Bernard and May Erlewine of Prairie Home Companion fame, and drummer Mike Shimmin deliver a spirited evening of blues, jazz, and folk. You can order tickets anytime online at WXPR.org

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