Northwoods Events
Wednesday, Nov. 28
In Progress: 7-9 p.m., last Wednesday of every month, at ArtStart Rhinelander. An evening dedicated to sharing your craft, however finished it may be: storytelling, poetry, music, comedy, theater, etc. Reserve your spotlight by text, 715-550-0177 or phone, 715-362-4328.
Thursday, Nov. 29
Parent/Tot Time: 10 a.m., Thursdays, Rhinelander District Library. Twenty-minute program for ages two to three-and-a-half accompanied by an adult. Also Story Time at 10 a.m., Thursdays, Rhinelander District Library. A 40-minute program for ages three-and-a-half to six. Children gather for a simple craft following programs. 715-365-1070 ext. 1073.
Latin Film Series: 7-9 p.m., ArtStart Rhinelander. Featuring the film “The Official Story.” For more information, call 715-362-4328.
Friday, Nov. 30
TGI ArtFriday Kids Art Classes: 3:30-5 p.m., ArtStart Rhinelander. “Felt, Paper, Scissors!” Creating Mola designs. Students, ages 7-13 will learn about traditional mola designs, symbols and techniques used by the Guna people of Panama and Columbia. Renee Rielhauer instructs. Register online, artstartrhinelander.org. Cost is $15; free and reduced pricing available. 715-362-4328.
Saturday, Dec. 1
Santa’s Open House: 10-11:30 a.m., Rondele Ranch, Hwy K. Sponsored by Harshaw Helping Hands Auxiliary. Games and treats for children grade five and younger; each child will receive a treat bag and a gift from Santa. Free admission, but reservations are required by calling Barb, 715-282-5956. Leave a message with children’s names and ages. Please bring non-perishable food item to donate to a local food pantry.
Decorate Cookies with Santa: 1-3 p.m., Crescent Volunteer Fire Department, 3231 Golf Course Road, Rhinelander.
Rhinelander Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting: 5-7 p.m. Parade route on Brown Street followed by treelighting on Stevensport Square. Cookies, hot chocolate, music, Santa and Mrs. Claus. Sponsored by Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce.
Indoor Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-noon at YMCA of the Northwoods. Weekly vendors vary; products sold to include eggs, root crops and mixed vegetables, pumpkins, apples, jams, jellies, salsa, cheese, homemade breads and more. For more information, call 715-362-9622 ext. 118.
Community Lighthouse Meeting: 9:30 a.m. doors open at Woodruff Community Hall for snack, coffee and fellowship. Featured speaker, author Bruce Van Natta. No reservations required. For more information, call Dawn, 715-891-5459 or email [email protected].
Immanuel Lutheran Church Holiday Bake Sale: 9:30 a.m., church fellowship hall, 21 W. Timber Drive. Featured are specialty cookies, famous homemade Norwegian lefse, other ethnic baked items. For information, 715-362-5910.
The Nutcracker: 1 and 6 p.m., John and Dori Brown Performing Arts Center at Rhinelander High School. Presented by Northwoods School of Dance. Dancers ages 3-22. Tickets at the door, $10 adults and $5 children.
Christmas Kick Off: 4-7 p.m., Riverview Park in Eagle River. Visit with Santa, lighting of the city Christmas tree at 5 p.m. Food for purchase, caroling, a campfire, horse-drawn sleigh rides. Visit eagleriverbiz.biz for more information.
Holiday Open House: Noon-4 p.m., Rhinelander Historical Society, 9 S. Pelham Street. Live holiday music, tour the museum and enjoy eggnog, apple cider and treats. Free admission. Old-fashioned sleigh will be outside and available for family photos.
ArtStart Opening Reception: 5-7 p.m. hear from featured artists Colleen Ansbaugh and David Harlow whose exhibits open at ArtStart Rhinelander. Features talks by artists and live music. For more information, visit artstartrhinelander.org.
Artist Home Show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 7164 Clawson Dr., Hazelhurst. Five local artists, Toni Polfus, Debbie Wilkie, Jenny Gibson, Phyllis Schuit and Pat Garske, will be displaying a variety of creative work for sale. For more information, visit facebook event page or call 920-745-0843.
4-H Holiday Craft Workshop: 9-11:30 a.m., lower level of the Curran Professional Building. Children in kindergarten through fifth grade with an adult can participate in activities including making a tin can snowman, tree ornament, strawberry tree and more. Use as gifts or decorations. No pre-registration needed, but bring a food pantry donation as entrance fee. Sponsored by Oneida County 4-H Leaders Association. For more information, call 715-365-2750.
Sunday, Dec. 2
Lutefisk and Meatball Supper: 4 p.m., Pioneer Lake Lutheran Church in Conover. Homemade pies, Scandinavian pastries, cranberries, potatoes, lefse and green beans. Reservations required. $16 for adults. 715-545-3026.
Monday, Dec. 3
Baby Storytime: 10:15 a.m. Mondays, Rhinelander District Library. Twenty-minute program designed for ages six months to two years; simple stories, fingerplays and music. Social/playtime follows. 715-365-1070 ext. 1073.
Tuesday, Dec. 2
BINGO: 6:15 p.m., earlybird and 7 p.m. regular bingo, held Tuesday nights at the VFW in Rhinelander. Organized by Rhinelander Lions Club. For more information, [email protected].
Wednesday, Dec. 3
Grief and the Holidays: 6-7 p.m., Rhinelander District Library. For anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. Free program to explore how to handle the challenging holiday season. Pre-registration appreciated. Christina, 800-643-4663.
Sensory Storytime: 10:15 a.m., Rhinelander District Library. Inclusive program is designed to meet the needs of all abilities; including autism spectrum, sensory processing issues and kids who just can’t sit still. The storytime will engage all the senses through stories, movement, music and play. Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m. through Dec. 12. 715-365-1070.
Tuesday, Dec. 4
BINGO: 6:15 p.m., earlybird and 7 p.m. regular bingo, held Tuesday nights at the VFW in Rhinelander. Organized by Rhinelander Lions Club. For more information, [email protected].
Wednesday, Dec. 5
Coffee & Company: Free community breakfast first and third Wednesdays, 8-9:30 a.m. at the VFW Hall in Rhinelander. Call 715-367-4790 or 715-282-5465 for more information.
Sensory Storytime: 10:15 a.m., Rhinelander District Library. Inclusive program is designed to meet the needs of all abilities; including autism spectrum, sensory processing issues and kids who just can’t sit still. The storytime will engage all the senses through stories, movement, music and play. Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m. through Dec. 12. 715-365-1070.
December Mindfulness: 1-2:30 p.m., Ascension Koller Behavioral Health. Topic is “Mindful Holidays: Simple Practices for Less Stress, More Joy.” Learn how to meet all of the holiday activity with balance and ease. Free to attend and open to all. 715-361-2805 for more information.
Trading Card Games: 3:30-5 p.m., Rhinelander District Library. Open play for teens to play Pokemon, Magic and Yu-gi-oh! and others, the first Wednesday and third Monday of each month. New and seasoned gamers, ages 11-18, welcome. Bring your own deck; no trading or selling allowed. Pizza and drinks provided. 715-365-1070.
Thursday, Dec. 6
Fab Lab Community Night: 4:30-6 p.m., Northland Pines School District Fab Lab. Staff and students from Northland Pines School District will be available to demonstrate equipment and answer questions. Free. For more information, 715-479-4473, ext. 1102.
Parent/Tot Time: 10 a.m., Thursdays, Rhinelander District Library. Twenty-minute program for ages two to three-and-a-half accompanied by an adult. Also Story Time at 10 a.m., Thursdays, Rhinelander District Library. A 40-minute program for ages three-and-a-half to six. Children gather for a simple craft following programs. 715-365-1070 ext. 1073.
Coping with Grief During the Holiday Season: 1-2:30 p.m., Minocqua Public Library. Free program for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. Free to attend, but RSVP by Dec. 4 at 800-234-3542. Coffee and dessert provided.
Friday, Dec. 7
Christmas Cookie Sale: 8:30 a.m. at ArtStart Rhinelander, across from McDonald’s on Stevens Street. Featuring homemade cookies from the Rhinelander First United Methodist Women.
TGI ArtFriday Kids Art Classes: 3:30-5 p.m., ArtStart Rhinelander. “Self Portrait from Found Objects.” Children ages 7-13 will create a self portrait out of found objects. Sarah S. Thompson instructs. Register online, artstartrhinelander.org. Cost is $15; free and reduced pricing available. 715-362-4328.
Saturday, Dec. 8
Indoor Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-noon at YMCA of the Northwoods. Weekly vendors vary; products sold to include eggs, root crops and mixed vegetables, pumpkins, apples, jams, jellies, salsa, cheese, homemade breads and more. For more information, call 715-362-9622 ext. 118.
Fiber Artist Show and Tell: 9-11 a.m., ArtStart, Rhinelander. Fiber artist Colleen Ansbaugh will bring art to share and describe her process. More than 40 pieces of her art will be on display in an ArtStart gallery. For more information, visit ArtStart.org.
Project North Launch Party: 5 p.m., Nicolet College Northwoods Center. Food, drink, live music and presentation of the Project North vision. Project North will be a long weekend event in the fall focusing on art, music and environmentally-conscious education and practices. Free to attend. Visit www.projectnorth.org for information.
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