Thursday, Dec. 14

ArtStart WWI Film Series: 7-9 p.m., final in the series. “Joyeux Noel,” a fictionalized account of an actual Dec. 1914 event when French, British and German troops came out of the trenches to share a moment of Christmas. Donations accepted at the door; cash bar. ArtStart, 68 S. Stevens St., Rhinelander. For more information, 715-362-4328.
Parent/Tot Time: 10 a.m., Rhinelander District Library; 20-minute program for ages 2-3 1/2 accompanied by adult. Simple craft to follow. Call Tom for more information, 715-365-1070 ext. 1073.
Story Time: 10 a.m., Rhinelander District Library meeting room; 40-minute program for ages 3 1/2 to 6. Simple craft to follow. Call Tom for more information, 715-365-1070 ext. 1073.
Lights of the Northwoods: 5-9 p.m., Hodag Park. Premier display of holiday lights Dec. 14-17. Free admission; food pantry and monetary donations appreciated. Activities include campfire, s’mores, concessions, and Santa. Visit Lightsofthenorthwoods.com for more information.
Northland Pines Night in the Fab Lab: 5:30-7:30 p.m., hosted by the NLP school district technology ed. department. Volunteers will demonstrate equipment, focusing on 3D printing. For more information, contact Josh Fuller, 715-479-4473, ext. 1102.

Friday, Dec. 15

Meals for the Hungry: Every Friday, except fifth Friday of any month, 4:30-6 p.m. at Rhinelander Church of Christ, 1103 Thayer St., by Hodag Park. Free meal to anyone. Call 715-362-3956 for more information.
Star Wars Party for Teens: 4-6 p.m., Rhinelander District Library. Celebrate the release of the new Star Wars movie! Release your inner Jedi and join other fans for a night of games, crafts, prizes and themed treats. Chance to win free theater tickets. Costumes encouraged. For more information, call 715-365-1070.
Olde Time Community Christmas: 6 p.m., Pipke Park, Presque Isle. Includes sleigh rides, bon fire, s’mores, hot cocoa, coffee, cookies and a visit from Santa at 7 p.m. All are welcome. For more information, call 715-686-2910.
Lights of the Northwoods: 5-9 p.m., Hodag Park. Premier display of holiday lights Dec. 14-17. Free admission; food pantry and monetary donations appreciated. Activities include campfire, s’mores, concessions, and Santa. Visit Lightsofthenorthwoods.com for more information.

Saturday, Dec. 16

Holiday Music Concert: 1:30-3:30 p.m., Rhinelander Masonic Lodge, 23 E. Davenport St. Features Northwoods Brass Quintet. Cookies, candy canes, hot chocolate and coffee. All are welcome.
Lights of the Northwoods: 5-9 p.m., Hodag Park. Premier display of holiday lights Dec. 14-17. Free admission; food pantry and monetary donations appreciated. Activities include campfire, s’mores, concessions, and Santa. Visit Lightsofthenorthwoods.com for more information.
Fab Lab Exploration Class: 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Hodag Fab Lab. Class also runs Dec. 19 and 21, 6-8 p.m. Explore a vinyl cutter, 3D printers, 3D scanners, laser engravers and more. School District of Rhinelander Community Ed. course taught by RHS industrial tech teacher Mike Wojtusik. For informtion on cost and to register, visit the district website. Call Mike Cheslock with questions, 715-365-9745.
Last Minute Holiday Craft and Vendor Show: Central Intermediate School, 418 N. Pelham, Rhinelander. Support local crafters and vendors as they help complete holiday gift-giving needs. Enter door #9. For more information, email [email protected]
Winter Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. – noon. Homemade Christmas gifts, including honey, jams, jellies, handmade soaps, lotions, balms. At YMCA of the Northwoods, 2003 E. Winnebago St., Rhinelander. For more information, call 715-362-9622.
Lakeland Art League: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Featured artist is Joyce Nelson, designing and painting greeting cards at the Lakeland Art Gallery. For more information, call Lisa, 715-612-5775.
Zen Doodle Ornaments: 10 a.m. – noon, Warehouse Art Center, Eagle River. Learn the basic steps to make and take an ornament. Any skill level, ages 10 and up. Register before Dec. 12. For more information, including cost, call 715-479-4060.

Sunday, Dec. 17

Lights of the Northwoods: 5-9 p.m., Hodag Park. Premier display of holiday lights Dec. 14-17. Free admission; food pantry and monetary donations appreciated. Activities include campfire, s’mores, concessions, and Santa. Visit Lightsofthenorthwoods.com for more information.
Learn to Make Sterling Silver Stamped Earrings: 12 – 2 p.m., Warehouse Center for the Arts, Eagle River. Learn steps to create earrings with a design chosen by the student. Ages 10 and up. For more information, including cost, call 715-479-4060.

Monday, Dec. 18

Baby Story Time: 10:15 a.m. every Monday, 20-minute program at the Rhinelander District Library. Simple stories, fingerplays and music for youngsters age 6 months to 2 years. Call Tom for more information, 715-365-1070 ext. 1073.
Teen Trading Card Open Play: 3:30 – 5 p.m., Rhinelander District Library. Come with friends or meet new. Bring your own deck. Pizza will be served. For ages 12-18. For more information, call 715-365-1070.
Tabletop Gaming: 5:30 – 8 p.m., Rhinelander District Library. Open to adults and teens. Play a game provided or bring your own. For more information, call 715-365-1070.

Tuesday, Dec. 19

Ruby’s Pantry: 5 p.m. Food distribution the third Wednesday of every month. Registration begins at 4 p.m. Receive an abundance of grocery items for a $20 donation. No income or location restrictions. NEW LOCATION is Rhinelander National Guard Armory, 1136 Adams Way.

Wednesday, Dec. 20

Coffee and Company: “Free Community Breakfast” 8-10 a.m., first and third Wednesdays of the month at the VFW Hall in Rhinelander. Call Mary at 715-367-4790 or Nancy, 715-360-4126 for more information.

Monday, Dec. 25

Christmas Not Alone Dinner: 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Nativity of Our Lord Church, St. Joe’s site. Hosted by Rhinelander Lions Club. Free taxi rides, call 715-365-7433. Free delivery to shut-ins; call 715-282-5904 before Christmas Day, or call Christmas morning before noon, 715-490-0048. Volunteers may call Tom, 715-362-6534.