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Northwoods Area Events
Posted 02/08/2010
February 5
Rhinelander will host its second annual Taste of Chocolate event Friday, February 5, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. This year tickets will be sold to those participating with half of the ticket price going to the Rhinelander Food Pantry. For information, call Downtown Rhinelander, Inc., at 362-7374.
Faith Lutheran Church of Three Lakes and the Oneida Village Inn will host a Haiti relief benefit Friday, February 5, from 4:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the Village Inn in Three Lakes. A fish and chicken buffet dinner will be served with proceeds donated to Haitian relief. Tickets will be sold at the door, for information, call 546-8025.
Three Lakes School Community Arts Association will host the reggae band Conga Se Menne in concert Friday, February 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the Three Lakes School auditorium. Tickets will be available at the door. For information, call Mary-Ann at 546-8306.
February 6
Join WXPR for the 30th Annual White Pine Jamboree on February 6th at the Taj- Northwood’s Event Center on Pueblo Drivel in Rhinelander. Doors open at 3pm for an open jam session—all acoustic musicians are welcome to join in! Then, fiddlers of all ages compete for cash prizes in the fiddle contest, beginning at 5pm. After the contest, join us for an old-time dance with The Mastodons. They will call and teach each dance—no experience is necessary to join in! For more information, call 715-362-6000.
Phelps School in Phelps will hold a chili and homemade soup cook-off Saturday, February 6, with prizes awarded for taste, texture and aroma. After judging, soups and chili will be offered to the public. For information, call Sharon at 545-4008.
School District of Rhinelander will host a school forest trails open house Saturday, February 6, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Cedric A. Vig Outdoor Classroom on South Shore Drive in Rhinelander. Skis and snowshoes will be available, and refreshments will be served. For information, call Kelli at 365-9714.
The Phelps Chamber of Commerce invites you to spend the day in Phelps! 7am - Noon - Women’s Club All You Can Eat Brunch at Holiday Lodge. 10am - Phelps Chamber of Commerce 3rd Annual Radar Run on North Twin Lake 2pm - Bikini Run on North Twin Lake 1:30 - 4pm - School/Community Winter Carnival at the Phelps School Playground 4 - 7pm - Chili/Soup Cook-off and dinner, plus indoor games at Phelps School 7:30 - U.S. Navy Band Great Lakes Ensemble Live Music and Dancing at Phelps School For more information 715-545-3800.
Phelps Chamber of Commerce will host the third annual North Twin Cup Radar Run on North Twin Lake Saturday, February 6. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. with runs beginning at 10:00. There is a registration fee, and food and beverages will be available. For information, call 545-3800. Koinonia Alumni, Family and Friends will host the first annual Boom Lake Frozen Freak Leap and Bobber Release Saturday, February 6, from noon to 4:00 p.m. at the Hodag Park Swimming Beach in Rhinelander. Those interested in taking a plunge into Boom Lake may do so at no charge or by pledge, and all proceeds will benefit the Rhinelander Area Homeless Shelter. A hot tub, food and hot beverages will be available. For information, call Todd at 490-0804.
Phelps Women’s Club will host a fundraiser brunch Saturday, February 6, from 7:00 a.m. to noon at Holiday Lodge on Highway 17 in Phelps. Tickets will be available at the door, and proceeds will benefit the Phelps Public Library, Phelps School graduate scholarships, and the Aspirus Auxiliary
February 9
Lakeland Performing Arts Association and the Wisconsin Arts Board will present the chamber music group Ten O’Clock Classics in concert Tuesday, February 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the Lakeland Union High School auditorium. The group is known for classical music performances in traditional and non-traditional venues and includes piano, cello and violin with vocals. For ticket information, call 356-5550.
Boulder Junction Public Library will host a series of free computer classes February 9, 11 and 16 with subjects for beginning and intermediate computer users. Subjects include Computer Basics Tuesday, February 9; Internet Basics Thursday, February 11; and Email Basics Tuesday, February 16. Pre-registration is required. For information or to register, call the library at 385-2050.
February 10
Nicolet College will host an open house for its Health Sciences and Technologies programs Wednesday, February 10, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the Rhinelander campus. The event includes tours of classrooms, meetings with faculty, and simulations and demonstrations at several campus buildings. Tours will begin in the Art Tech Center; for information, call 365-4550.
Rhinelander Area Retired Educators will meet Wednesday, February 10, at noon at the Claridge Motor Inn in Rhinelander for a luncheon featuring Nicolet College president Elizabeth Burmaster. All retired educators are invited to attend and asked to bring a donation for the Rhinelander food pantry. For information, call 362-3844.
Lakeland Art League will meet Wednesday, February 10, at 9:30 a.m. in the Lakeland Community Senior Center in Woodruff. Those attending are asked to bring their latest art project to share, and new members and visitors are welcome. Refreshments will be served. For information, call 272-1168.
February 11
Friends of the Olson Memorial Library in Eagle River will host a used book sale Thursday, through Friday, February 11 through the 13th. Sale items include hardcover books and paperbacks, puzzles and tapes with sale hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday and Saturday, 9:00 to 3:00. For information, call Jan at 479-3130.
February 12
St. Anthony Spirituality Center, Marathon, will offer a prayer and pottery retreat Friday and Saturday, February 12 and 13, on the theme The Work of Our Hands. The retreat is limited to ten participants, and an offering will be received. Reservations are required, for information or a reservation call the center at 443-2236.
February 13
Manitowish Waters Sno-Skeeters Snowmobile Club will host its 2010 Winterfest Rendezvous Saturday, February 13, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Rest Lake Park off County Highway W in Manitowish Waters. The event includes an ice fishing contest on Rest Lake, ice bowling, and groomer rides, and all proceeds will support the Sno-Skeeters’ trail maintenance programs. For information, call Barry at 543-2455.
Lake Tomahawk Snowshoe Baseball will sponsor a Valentine’s Benefit Dance with proceeds to support the work of the Lakeland Food Pantry Saturday, February 13, from 8:00 p.m. to midnight at the Sloan Community Center in Tomahawk. Skip Wagner will perform, and food and beverages will be available. Donations to the food pantry are welcome, and there is an admission charge. For information, call Don at 277-2554.
February 14
St. William Catholic Parish in Wittenberg will host a kielbasa and golabki dinner from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sunday, February 14. The event includes a Mass featuring music by Pat Zoromski and the Boys from Polonia at 10:00 a.m. For information, call Margie at 253-2063.
February 16
Bell Tower Residence in Merrill will host a gumbo supper for Fat Tuesday February 16 in Assisi Hall. Meals will be served from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., and carry-outs will be available. For information, call 536-5575.
Forest County Health Department will host childhood free immunization clinics Tuesday, February 16 from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. at the Wabeno Town Hall; Monday, February 22, from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. at the Laona Town Hall; and Wednesday, February 24, from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. at the court house in Crandon. For information, call the health department at 478-3371.
February 20
The Second Annual Boulder Junction Winter Festival will be held Saturday, February 20th at the boat landing on Boulder Lake. This is a family-fun event, featuring an ice fishing tournament with prizes for adults and juniors. Try your hand at ice golf, snowshoe relay races and a tug of war on the ice. Hot food and drink will be available near the warming fires. Proceeds will benefit the Boulder Junction Boat Landing Improvement Fund and The Community Food Pantry. For information, call Theresa at (715) 385-2400.
Upper Peninsula Thunder Rider Snowmobile Club of Watersmeet, Michigan, will sponsor a free snowmobile safety class for riders age 10 to 16 years from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, February 20. Certified snowmobile safety instructors will conduct the class, and pre-registration is required. For information or to register, call 358-9959.
Lakeland Aglow will meet Saturday, February 20, with coffee at 9:00 a.m. at the Woodruff Community Center in Woodruff. Terry Carney of Prince of Peace Christian Church in Tomahawk will speak, and men are welcome to attend this meeting. There is a registration fee. For information, call Kathy at 356-3546.
Post Lake Improvement Association will host its 12th annual ice fishing jamboree Saturday, February 20, off Fischer’s Sunset View Resort on Upper Post Lake in Elcho. Fishing will begin at dawn and end at 4:00 p.m. with prizes for the largest fish in several categories. Food and beverages will be available. For information, call Kathy at 275-4610.
February 24
People with Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementia and their caregivers can now participate in SPARK!, a free program at the Woodson Art Museum in Wausau that uses paintings and sculptures to stimulate conversation and creativity. SPARK! is held from 2-3:30 PM on specific Wednesdays. The next date is February 24, with more dates in future months. To register or for additional information, contact the Woodson Art Museum at 715-845-7010 or museum@lywam.org
February 25
First Congregational Church in Rhinelander will present the musical Meet Me in St. Louis with performances Thursday through Sunday, February 25 through 28. Show time Thursday through Saturday will be at 7:00 p.m. each night with a 2:00 p.m. matinee Sunday. For ticket information, call Mary at 365-1535.
February 26
St. Anthony Spirituality Center in Marathon will offer a writers retreat on the theme Is God Calling You to Write? Friday and Saturday, February 26 and 27. Sallie Bachar will facilitate, and time will be provided for personal writing exercises and open sharing. There is a charge for this retreat. For reservations or further information, call the center at 443-2236.
February 27
WXPR and Nicolet College welcome Lucy Kaplansky in concert at 7:30pm at the Nicolet Theater in Rhinelander. Tickets are $20.00 in advance and $25.00 at the door. To purchase call WXPR at 362-6000 or order online.
March 3
Phelps Public Library will present Dave Ehlert and his portrayal of Mark Twain Wednesday, March 3, at 7:00 p.m. at the Phelps School. The event includes a display of the art of Norman Rockwell and is open to the public at no charge. For information, call 545-2887.
March 6
North Central Wisconsin Gun Collectors Association will host the 42nd annual Wausau Spring Gun Show Saturday and Sunday, March 6 and 7, in the Marathon County Park Youth Building in Wausau. Show hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 9:00 to 3:00. There is an admission charge.
March 20
WXPR and Holiday Acres Resort welcome Paul Cebar Tomorrow Sound in concert. Your ticket includes a gourmet meal and concert admission. Only 150 tickets will be sold. Tickets are $45.00 and must be purchased in advance. Call WXPR to reserve your seat and to select your meal choice. WXPR-715-362-6000.
May 22
WXPR and Nicolet College welcome The Hot Club of Cowtown in concert at 7:30pm at the Nicolet Theater in Rhinelander. Tickets are $20.00 in advance and $25.00 at the door. To purchase call WXPR at 362-6000 or order online.
