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; pool with water slide, board games, concessions and music also available. Free for members, $5 for general public. For more information, 715-362-9622.

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. Collaborate 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.
Soup For Shelter: 5 p.m., Holy Family Catholic Church, Lakeland. Fundraiser for Northwoods Alliance for Temporary Housing and Frederick Place. Includes soup from area restaurants, door prizes, basket raffles. Admittance by free-will offering. For information, 715-369-9777.

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

Monday, Jan. 14

Personal Essentials Pantry (PEP): Second Monday, monthly, 3:30-5:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Rhinelander. Personal items for people in need. New clients should bring documentation of food pantry, WIC, BadgerCare or Food Share program participation.
United to Amend: Getting Big Money Out of Politics: 4-5:30 p.m., Minocqua Public Library. Public discussion, led by George Penn, of the movement to overturn the Citizens United decision by the Supreme Court, specifically by means of a constitutional amendment. Hosted by Our Wisconsin of the Northwoods. For more information, [email protected] or 920-745-0842.
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. 15

Ruby’s Pantry: 5 p.m. Food distribution the THIRD TUESDAY of every month. Registration begins at 4 p.m. Receive an abundance of grocery items for a $20 donation. No income or location restrictions. Located at the Rhinelander National Guard Armory, 1136 Adams Way. For more information, 715-362-4792.
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].
Time to Pour Some Paint: 6-8 p.m., Rhinelander High School art room. Unique and creative way to bring acrylic paint pouring to a new level to create a working clock. Local author and artist Thomas Barnett instructs. SDR Community Education class. For more information and to pre-register and pay fee by Jan. 11, visit the Community section of school district website. Questions, call Mike, 715-365-9745.
Master Gardeners of the North: 6 p.m., Oneida County Senior Center in Rhinelander. Explore plant materials cultivated and gathered for creating dyes. Debbie Jircik will present on her “Indigo from Seed to Dye” project.
Total Body Training: 6:15-7 p.m., Aspirus Community Fitness Center at Rhinelander High School through Feb. 19. Combination of kettlebell, boxing, bodyweight and unconventional fitness creates challenging and intense workout. SDR Community Education class. For more information and to pre-register and pay fee, visit the Community section of school district website. Questions, call Mike, 715-365-9745.

Wednesday, Jan. 16

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.
K9 Manners Dog Obedience Class: Choose one of two sessions, 6-7 p.m. or 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Pelican Elementary School in Rhinelander for six weeks. Puppies to adult dogs welcome. Dogs will learn basic commands and socialization. SDR Community Education class. For more information, to register and pay fee in advance by Jan. 14, visit Community section of school district website. Paper registration available. Questions, call Mike, 715-365-9745.
Total Body Training: 6:15-7 p.m., Aspirus Community Fitness Center at Rhinelander High School through Feb. 20. Combination of kettlebell, boxing, bodyweight and unconventional fitness creates challenging and intense workout. SDR Community Education class. For more information and to pre-register and pay fee, visit the Community section of school district website. Questions, call Mike, 715-365-9745.

Thursday, Jan. 17

Alzheimer’s Caregivers’ Support Group: 1-2:30 third Thursday of the month at the Oneida County Senior Center. Sponsored by Greater Wisc. chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Anyone with a loved one with any kind of memory loss is welcome. Respite care is available to those attending, with two days’ notice. 715-369-6304.
Coffee Klatch with Scott Foster: 8:30 a.m. Eagle River Roasters in Eagle River. Join Northland Pines District Administrator Scott Foster for coffee and conversation regarding the school district or public education in general. Citizens are encouraged to voice opinions and ask questions.
No-School Special: 2:30-4 p.m., Popcorn and a Movie at the Rhinelander District Library. Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (PG) will be shown. Enjoy freshly popped popcorn. For information, 715-365-1070.

Friday, Jan. 18

Friday Night FUNdnight: 5-8 p.m., at CT’s Deli, downtown Rhinelander. Fundraiser for Northwoods Alliance for Temporary Housing. CT’s will donate 50 percent of bar sales and all tips.
No-School Special: 2-2:45 p.m., Rhinelander District Library. Staff from Trees for Tomorrow will present “Reptiles and Amphibians,” featuring live critters. For children in kindergarten and older. For more information, call 715-365-1070 ext. 1073.

Saturday, Jan. 19

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, snowshoeing and gym fitness. Free for members, $10 for non-members. For more information, 715-362-9622.
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. 20

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, Jan. 21

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.
Tabletop Gaming: 5:30-8 p.m., Rhinelander District Library. All new and seasoned gamers welcome. A large variety of tabletop and strategy games will be provided,or bring your own. Open play for all gaming enthusiasts on the third Monday of each month. This is your opportunity to find gamers in the area to play with — free and open to the public. For information, 715-365-1070.

Tuesday, Jan. 22

NAMI Northern Lakes: 6-8 p.m., fourth Tuesday of the month, lower level of Trinity Lutheran Church in Rhinelander. Local chapter of National Alliance on Mental Illness. Monthly meetings for anyone affected by mental illness, consumers or family members. For more information, call 715-420-1700 or Mick, 715-369-4740.
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]

Thursday, Jan. 24

Enchanted Doll Club of the Northwoods: 1 p.m., Walter E. Olson Memorial Library in Eagle River. New program format this year. Program, “Sewn in America: Dolls and their Patterns,” will be followed by refreshments, then open forum on any topic related to dolls, such as club members’ sewing projects, doll news. Anyone interested in dolls or sewing for dolls is welcome. For more information, contact Judy Wainwright, 715-482-9804.

Friday, Jan. 25

Wii Games Tournament: 10:30-11:30 for ages 8-12 amd 1-2:30 p.m. for ages 12-18 at the new Demmer Memorial Library in Three Lakes. Celebrate the “no school” day by previewing the new library and play Wii games on the big-screen TV. For information, call 715-546-3391.
Hot Chocolate Snow Bash: 5:30 p.m. at the YMCA of the Northwoods. Hot chocolate and cookie social, live entertainment from TuneSmith Academy, family-themed raffle baskets, crafts and games. Sponsored by Rhinelander Lions Club. Free admission, proceeds benefit Y youth and family programs. For information, call 715-362-9622.