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Saturday, Dec. 29
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.
Personal Essentials Pantry (PEP): Last Saturday, monthly, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 724 Arbutus St., Rhinelander. Personal items for people in need. New clients should bring documentation of food pantry, WIC, BadgerCare or Food Share program participation.
Warm for Winter: 10 a.m.-noon, Friendly Village, 900 Boyce Dr., Rhinelander. Warm bedding, footwear, outerwear, clothes, accessories in all sizes to be given to anyone who needs them. No income limits, no questions. Bring a bag for items. 715-362-7157 for more information.
Sunday, Dec. 30
The Table: 5:30 p.m., a free community meal, served at Saint Augustine’s Church in Rhinelander at 39 South Pelham Street. In case of questions call the church office 715-420-0066.
Open Swim: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Heck Family Community Pool at Rhinelander High School. Free admission, sign-in required. Lap swim, family time, water basketball and more; lifeguard on duty and locker rooms are open. For more information, call 715-365-9745 or visit the school district’s website.
Monday, Dec. 31
New Year’s Eve Party: 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m., ArtStart Rhinelander, 68 S. Stevens St. Bring in the New Year surrounded by art and great music provided by the local jazz/funk band, Boat Patrol. Donations at the door benefit the musicians. Cash bar. 715-362-4328 or visit artstartrhinelander.org.
Wednesday, Jan. 2
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.
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.
Adult Performance Workshop: 6 p.m. at the Big Easel in Wabeno, held Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23. January workshop is readers’ theater, led by veteran performers and writers. No memorization required. For more information, call 715-889-1606 or email [email protected].
Thursday, Jan. 3
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.
Northwoods Memory Cafe: 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Gathering place for those with early stage dementia, mild memory loss or cognitive impairment and care partners. Refreshments, games, music. Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, 21 Timber Dr., Rhinelander. No registration, no charge. 715-362-5910 for information. Held first Thursday every month.
Saturday, Jan. 5
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.
Sunday, Jan.6
Open Swim: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Heck Family Community Pool at Rhinelander High School. Free admission, sign-in required. Lap swim, family time, water basketball and more; lifeguard on duty and locker rooms are open. For more information, call 715-365-9745 or visit the school district’s website.
Introduction to Downhill Skiing: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Big Powderhorn Mt. resort; also Jan. 6, Feb. 3, March 3. Expert instructors will teach basics. Can sign up for one or all three classes. Offered through Nicolet College Outdoor Adventure program. For information on cost and to register online, visit nicoletoa.tix.com or call 715-365-4544.
Monday, Jan. 7
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, Jan. 8
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].
Northern Waters Genealogical Society: 3-5 p.m., Presque Isle Community Center. Program is “Why join a genealogical society?” Every interested in family history and genealogy are welcome to attend. 715-686-7339.
Back to the Basics – How to Start Looking for Work: 9-10 a.m., Northern Advantage Job Center, 51A N.Brown St. Use Courtney Street entrance. Free to attend; seating limited, call Jenny to register, 715-365-2697.
Nicolet College Academic Success: 2-3 p.m., Northern Advantage Job Center, 51A N.Brown St. Use Courtney Street entrance. Free to attend; seating limited, call Jenny to register, 715-365-2697.
Dinner and a Speaker: 6-8:30 p.m., Treehaven near Tomahawk. Speaker Carly Lapin presents “Finding the Wild Side of Wisconsin’s Natural Areas.” For details, including cost and to register, visit eventbrite.com.
Thursday, Jan. 10
Parenting the Love and Logic Way: 5:30-7 p.m., Jan. 10, 17, 24 at Eagle River Elementary School. Free parenting program designed to give practical skills that can be used immediately with children of all ages. Parents, guardians and anyone who works with children are encouraged to attend. To register, call 715-479-8989, ext. 1.
Friday, Jan. 11
Y Zone: 6-9 p.m., Youth Night for children grades four through seven at the YMCA of the Northwoods. Children will participate in a variety of activities in a supervised, safe and fun environment. Theme this week is Gym Madness.
Saturday, Jan. 12
Family Zone at the Y: 2-5 p.m., YMCA of the Northwoods, Rhinelander. Strengthening family bonds, creating lasting memories. Activities include swimming, open gym, bounce house, games, play and this week, arts and crafts. Free for members, $10 for non-members. For more information, 715-362-9622.
Snowshoe Hare Snowshoe Race: 10:30 a.m. start time; same-day registration begins at 8 a.m., Holiday Acres. Hosted by RASTA; includes 5K and 10K races. Post-race chili lunch free to registered participants. For more information, rastatrails.org or call 715-966-2808.
Rhinelander’s Hobo Jungle: 4-6 p.m., ArtStart. Collaborative community event to learn, share and document the history of hobos in Rhinelander. ArtStart’s exhibition by David Hamlow features hobo symbols and will be open for viewing. For more information, visit artstartrhinelander.org or call 715-362-4328.
Sunday, Jan. 13
Introduction to Fat Biking: 1-3 p.m., Minocqua Zipline Trails. Learn to cycle on groomed snow trails. Offered through Nicolet College Outdoor Adventure program. For information on cost and to register online, visit nicoletoa.tix.com or call 715-365-4544.
Alpine Ski Racing: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Big Powderhorn Mt. resort in Bessemer, Mich. Expand downhill skiing skills with this class designed to teach beginning racers the basics and take experienced racers to the next level. Offered through Nicolet College Outdoor Adventure program. For information on cost and to register online, visit nicoletoa.tix.com or call 715-365-4544.
Open Swim: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Heck Family Community Pool at Rhinelander High School. Free admission, sign-in required. Lap swim, family time, water basketball and more; lifeguard on duty and locker rooms are open. For more information, call 715-365-9745 or visit the school district’s website
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