Northwoods Share will be hosting its fourth annual free “Summer Picnic in the Park Community Gathering” at Riverview Park in Eagle River Tuesday, July 15 between the hours of 4 to 7 p.m. 

The event is being co-sponsored by Century 21 Burkett and Associates. and Abundant Life Outreach Ministries.

A bounce house will be set up for the children to enjoy. Century 21 Burkett and Associates will be providing and serving a picnic-style meal at 5:30 p.m. Along with the traditional hamburgers, brats and hot dogs on the grill, there will be a popcorn wagon, water, lemonade, and root beer floats. Desserts are welcome. 

The Abundant Life Worship Team will be on hand to perform contemporary Christian music before and after the dinner. Led by lead singer and keyboardist, Cheryl Dixon, this talented team of musicians features a lead guitarist from the Nashville Christian rock band, AFB; the lead singer and bass guitarist for the Wisconsin River Band; a professional drummer who spent his first 20 years in the secular music world; and a former guitarist with Calvary Chapel in Costa Mesa, Calif.  

Northwoods Share also sponsors a Needs Ministry Pantry that provides free clothing, personal hygiene supplies, and paper products to families on Wednesdays between 9-4 at The ROCK . The pantry currently serves over 350 families. Northwoods Share is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to share the Love of Christ with the community by partnering with area churches, businesses, and service organizations. The public is invited to attend this free family-friendly event and encouraged to bring along a non-clothing item for the needs ministry.