See Rhinelander District Library and Family Resource Connection programs as well as Rhinelander area museum information at the bottom of this post.
Saturday, July 18
Hodag Farmer’s Market: Pioneer Park 8 a.m. to noon. Local foods, plants, handcrafts, preserves, baked goods, eggs and more.

Used Book Sale: Rhinelander High School Commons July 17-19; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This annual event is sponsored by the American Association of University Women, Rhinelander Branch. Funds raised go toward area scholarships. Contact Kathleen at [email protected] or 715-892-4413 for more information.

The 12th Annual Garden Walk and Ice Cream Social: Hosted by Lakeland Gardeners and Dr. Kate Hospice. Minocqua 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. All proceeds go toward the Seasons of Life Garden located at the hospice home in Woodruff. For more information, call 800.234.3542.

47th Annual Gem and Mineral Show: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lakeland Union High School. “Legacy and Lure of Birthstones.” Free admission, Call Pattie 715-477-2519 for more information.

Something for Everyone in St. Germain: Car Show, Craft/Retail Fair 9 a.m., Kids Carnival 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Brat fry, ice cream, other food and beverages all day. Fundraiser for St. Germain Primetimers. Call Chuck 715-479-6310 for more information.

Lakeland Aglow Lighthouse: Featured speaker, Rev. Rose Vukovich, “When a Dream Dies.” 9:30 a.m. coffee and fellowship followed by meeting. $3. Everyone welcome. Woodruff Community Building, Hwy 47, Woodruff. Call Mary Beth at 715-477-2547 for more information.

Sunday, July 19
Summer Festival: St. Theresa Catholic Church of Three Lakes, first parish summer festival. 1-5 p.m. church grounds, 1701 Superior Street. Food, beverages, games, raffles, music by The Magnum Band. 715-546-2159 for more information.

Used Book Sale: Rhinelander High School Commons July 17-19; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This annual event is sponsored by the American Association of University Women, Rhinelander Branch. Funds raised go toward area scholarships. Contact Kathleen at [email protected] or 715-892-4413 for more information.

Tuesday, July 21
Ruby’s Pantry: Grace Foursquare Church, 4360 Hwy 17 North, Rhinelander. $20 donation suggested. Doors open at 4 p.m., distribution from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Free Program about Trees: interactive nature walk with DNR and Forest and Wildlife Ecology experts to learn about tree identification and the products that come from our trees. 7 p.m.,Kemp Natural Resources Station. Contact Karla at 715-358-5667 for more information,

Free construction class: Informational meeting for the TrANS (Transportation Alliance for New Solutions) program will be held at 3051 Sand Lake Rd., Crandon, 10-11:30 a.m. For information about this free 6-week program call (715)-478-7633 or e-mail the instructor at [email protected], or go to the website, fsc-corp.org.

Wednesday, July 22
Music on the River: The Jimmys. 6-8 p.m. Veteran’s Memorial Park, Tomahawk. SARA Park rain site.

Concerts on the Riverwalk: Rhinelander band, 50’s Fair Play. 7 p.m. at bandshell near Trigs. Members include Joe Brusoe on lead guitar, Theresa Seabloom on bass guitar, Dianne Mueller on rhythm guitar, Denny Freimuth on drums and Bea Kerner on keyboard; all are vocalists.Rain site is Oneida County Senior Center.

Northern Paddle & Trail: Evening paddle on the Wisconsin River (Difficulty 1) 5:30 p.m. McNaughton Landing to Apperson Rd takeout Paddle the Wisconsin backwaters finishing through tall grasses before the takeout. Drive Hwy 47, turn on Bridge Rd to meet at the McNaughton Landing by the Bridge. RSVP to Diane B, 715-362-2011 or 715-628-1278.

Open Painting and Critque: Lakeland Art League, 9 a.m. to Noon, Minocqua Chamber of Commerce. Anyone interested in the arts is encouraged to attend. Call Joyce 715-358-3402 or information.

Explore History and Science of Gray Squirrels: 7 p.m., Kemp Natural Resources Station in Woodruff. Also learn about citizen science opportunity working with squirrels, SquirrelMapper. Contact Karla at 715-358-5667 for more information.

Thursday, July 23
Outdoor Flea Market: Trig’s green space 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Thursday and Friday through October, weather permitting, Call Mary Ann 715-360-4093 for more information.

Friday, July 24
Outdoor Flea Market: Trig’s green space 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Thursday and Friday through October, weather permitting, Call Mary Ann 715-360-4093 for more information.

Northwoods Summer Art Tour: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. No charge, no reservations, Find tour locations at Chambers of Commerce or northwoodsarttour.com.

The Emperor’s New Clothes: Campanile Children’s Theater, 7 p.m. Admission is $5 for students, $10 for adults and $30 for families of four or more. Tickets are available at the door one hour before performances begin.

Saturday, July 25
Hobbyland Flyers: 25th radio control fun fly show 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Dorchester. Food and refreshments, pilot and spectator raffles. Free admission. Contact Dave Williams 715-560-2619 or 715-678-2826 for more information.

The Personal Essentials Pantry (PEP): 9 a.m. to Noon at the First United Methodist Church, 724 Arbutus St., Rhinelander. All clients must certify their eligibility for PEP and should bring documentation that they are currently using food pantry, WIC, Badger Care or Food Share program.

Northwoods Job Seekers Ministry: a First United Methodist Church, 724 Arbutus Street, Rhinelander.Last Saturday of every month; same location as PEP from 10-11 a.m. Help with job skills and finding a job. www.rhinelanderumc.org for more information.

Power Boat Races: Sponsored by the Upper Midwest Power Boat Association & Pel-Cho Mudd Nutz ATV Club. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Gerrits’ Lakeview Inn, 656 County Rd. G, Pelican Lake. Food, raffles & more. For information call Jerry Leonard at 715-977-0185.

Northwoods Summer Art Tour: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. No charge, no reservations, Find tour locations at Chambers of Commerce or northwoodsarttour.com.

The Emperor’s New Clothes: Campanile Children’s Theater, 7 p.m. Admission is $5 for students, $10 for adults and $30 for families of four or more. Tickets are available at the door one hour before performances begin.

Sunday, July 26
Northwoods Summer Art Tour: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. No charge, no reservations, Find tour locations at Chambers of Commerce or northwoodsarttour.com.

The Emperor’s New Clothes: Campanile Children’s Theater, 2 p.m. Admission is $5 for students, $10 for adults and $30 for families of four or more. Tickets are available at the door one hour before performances begin.

Monday, July 27
Marj and Dick Peters Memorial Lecture Series: Rhinelander District Library. Patty Loew, Ph.D., a UW-Madison professor, documentary producer, former broadcast journalist and member of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe, will speak about her latest book, Seventh Generation Earth Ethics: Native Voices of Wisconsin. 7 p.m.

Tuesday, July 28
Three Lakes Genealogy Society: will meet at 1 pm in the lower level of the Demmer Public Library, School St. in Three Lakes.

Free construction class: Informational meeting for the TrANS (Transportation Alliance for New Solutions) program will be held at 3051 Sand Lake Rd., Crandon, 10-11:30 a.m. For information about this free 6-week program call (715)-478-7633 or e-mail the instructor at [email protected], or go to the website, fsc-corp.org.

Wednesday, July 29
Open Painting and Critque: Lakeland Art League, 9 a.m. to Noon, Minocqua Chamber of Commerce. Anyone interested in the arts is encouraged to attend. Call Joyce 715-358-3402 or information.

Documentary Screening: ArtStart in downtown Rhinelander is screening the award-winning National Film Board of Canada documentary, “Griefwalker” followed by a talk by the film’s subject: Stephen Jenkinson, author of “Die Wise.” Admission is by donation to cover expenses.

Wednesday Nite @ the Lab: 7-9 p.m. Rhinelander high school tiered classroom. Features local researchers. Sponsored by Oneida County UW-Extention, UW Alumni Association and Wisconsin Public Television. Sara Richie for more information, 715-365-2750, or email [email protected].

Thursday, July 30
The Table: A free community meal, is served at St. Augustine’s Church in Rhinelander at 39 South Pelham Street. The community meal is served at 5:30 p.m. Each month a different organization prepares the meal and hosts The Table. Everyone is welcome.

Outdoor Flea Market: Trig’s green space 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Thursday and Friday through October, weather permitting, Call Mary Ann 715-360-4093 for more information.

Friday, July 31
The Table: A free community meal, is served at St. Augustine’s Church in Rhinelander at 39 South Pelham Street. The community meal is served at 5:30 p.m. Each month a different organization prepares the meal and hosts The Table. Everyone is welcome.

Outdoor Flea Market: Trig’s green space 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Thursday and Friday through October, weather permitting, Call Mary Ann 715-360-4093 for more information.

Rhinelander District Library 106 N. Stevens St., Rhinelander
106 N. Stevens St., Rhinelander
The Rhinelander District Library’s summer session of Baby Storytime is in progress. This storytime is conducted on Monday’s at 10:15 a.m. Designed for young ones ages 6 months to 2 years of age, this 20 – minute program consists of simple stories, fingerplays, and music. A social/play time follows each program.
Two programs for preschoolers are scheduled for Thursday, July 23. A 20-minute Parent/Tot Time program for children age 2 to 3 ½ accompanied by an adult 10 a.m. in the Children’s Department.
A 40-minute Story Time program for children age 3 ½ to 6 is at 10 a.m. in the library meeting room. At the completion of the programs, caregivers and children from both groups will gather together to do a simple craft.
“Big Vehicle” program on Tuesday, July 21 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. Children are invited to the library parking lot to inspect a variety of vehicles. Due to this program the library parking lot will not be available for regular patron parking until 1 p.m. this day.
Randy Korb the Frog Guy will be presenting unique and highly engaging live amphibian programs at the Library on Wednesday, July 22. The morning program will be from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. and the afternoon show will be from 1 – 1:45 p.m. A free ticket is needed to attend this program and can be obtained at the Children’s Department or phoning 715-365-1070, ext. 2.
27th annual Great Library Worm Race is Tuesday, July 28, 1-2:30 p.m. outside the Rhinelander District Library. Register by stopping in the library by calling 365-1070, extension 2. There is a limit of 60 teams.This program is sponsored by the Northwood’s Lion’s Club.

Family Resource Connection 715-361-2890
Play and Learn: Tuesdays 9:30 – 11 a.m. Children learn valuable developmental and social interaction skills; parents engage in these activities with their children. The program follows the Wisconsin Early Learning Standards and is designed to teach and be fun! No charge; designed for birth to 5 years old, but all ages are welcome. Held at Head Start, 1872 N. Stevents St., Rhinelander.
Summer Music Garden:  Thursdays 10 -11 a.m. Music and movement program created to stimulate your child’s development. Activities designed to awaken your child’s imagination, promote language and cognitive development, coordination skills and social interaction. No charge. Held at Minocqua Library Community Room, 415 Menominee Street.
Rhinelander Area Museums
Pioneer Park Historical Complex: Open daily except Monday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nine museums onsite including the Rhinelander School Museum, the Logging Musium, Soo Line Depot, a model railroad display, outdoor display including the Thunder Lake’s No. 5 narrow gauge locomotive, Red’s Sawmill, antique boat and motor museum, Civilian Conservation Corps museum and a fire barn that includes antique fire trucks. 715-369-5004 for more information. Entrance at S Oneida Ave & E Ocala Street. Free, but donations accepted.

Rhinelander Historical Museum: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A monument to families in Rhinelander, reflecting elements of family life from around the turn of the century to present time. 9 S. Pelham St. For more information call 715-369-3833. Free admission.

ArtStart, 68 S. Stevens Street, Rhinelander. Current exhibition is Animal Dreams. Open Wednesday and Thursday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 1 to 7 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.

Mecikalski Stovewood Building and Museum: National Historic Site is the only known commercial example of the ‘stovewood’ architecture method in the U.S. Plus other period displays. Open weekends June 6 thru Labor Day. Free admission. Located five miles from Pelican Lake on Hwy B East, 715-362-5829 or stovewoodmuseum.com for information.