Friday, March 15

The Northwoods Ukers: Every Friday from 2-3 p.m. at Olson Memorial Library, Eagle River. All welcome to learn, jam and have fun.
Around the World in 80 Days: 7:30 p.m., Nicolet College Theater. See the National Players theater troupe act out the classic 1873 tale during this Nicolet Live! Performing Arts Series. Purchase tickets online at nicoletlive.com.

Saturday, March 16

St. Patrick’s Day Parade: 1 p.m., Downtown Rhinelander. Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day weekend!
Minocqua Community Lighthouse Meeting: 9:30 a.m., Woodruff Community Hall. Featuring Wynne and Lisa Morrison, pastors of The River Church in Waupun. Door charge; no reservations. Call 715-891-5459 for information.
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, March 17

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, March 18

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.
Aspirus Community Fitness Center: 6-7:45 a.m. and 3:30-6 p.m. Monday through Friday at Rhinelander High School. FREE and open to students and the public.
Spring Break Special Robotic Fun: Rhinelander District Library. Children are invited to stop by any day this week to experiment, build and create with robotic gadgets.

Tuesday, March 19

March Mindfulness Loving the Life You Have: 1-2:30 p.m. at Ascension Koller Behavioral Health on Kabel Avenue. Offers skills to navigate thoughts, feelings, reactions and stressors that are part of everyday life. For more information, 715-361-2805.
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 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]
Sugar Camp Community Blood Drive: 3-7 p.m., Sugar Camp Town Hall. To make an appointment, call Mary, 715-272-1142.
Master Gardeners of the North: 6 p.m., Oneida County Senior Center. Monthly program, Hosta Care Month by Month, by Master Gardener volunteers Jeanette Kohlbeck and Laurie McGill. Meetings held the third Tuesday of the month. Free and open to the public. For more information, 715-490-1384 or follow Master Gardeners of the North on Facebook.
Spring Break Special – Science Experiments: 11-11:45 a.m., 2-2:45 p.m., Rhinelander District Library. For school age children, kindergarten and up to observe and participate in fun science experiments. Registration is required. 715-365-1070, ext. 2.

Wednesday, March 20

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.
Spring Break Special: 2-2:45 p.m., Rhinelander District Library, “Ms. America Reads.” The reigning Ms America, Brittany Wagner from Hazelhurst, will read children’s stories and talk about the importance of literacy.
Artrageous: 7 p.m., Campanile Center for the Arts, Minocqua. A team of exceptional artists will paint giant works of original mural art, with images of iconic figures magically appearing, combined with live music, dancing and puppetry. Tickets and information at campanilecenter.org.

Thursday, March 21

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.
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.

Friday, March 22

The Northwoods Ukers: Every Friday from 2-3 p.m. at Olson Memorial Library, Eagle River. All welcome to learn, jam and have fun.
People’s State Bank Blood Drive: 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Lincoln Street branch. To schedule an appointment, call Jill, 715-362-7878.
Spring Break Special – Popcorn and a Movie: 2:30-4:27 p.m., Rhinelander District Library. Showing Academy Award-winning Spiderman: Into the Spider-verse (PG). Enjoy freshly-popped pocorn.
Musky Seminar: 5-8 p.m., Nicolet College Lakeside Center, also March 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and April 6 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Musky Hunter editor Steve Heiting and top guides and anglers as they cover 10 different topics. Visit https://nicoletoa.tix.com for ticket information.

Saturday, March 23

Hodag Home and Lifestyle Show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Rhinelander High School. Sponsored by Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce. Candidate Forum: 9:30-11:30 a.m., Lac du Flambeau Public School auditorium. All candidates for town chair, supervisor, treasurer are invited to attend. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of the Northwoods and hosted by Citizens for Education in Town Governance. For more information, www.lwvnow.org.
Hodag Sno Trails Ice Golf and Meat Raffle: 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Fisher’s Resort Bar and Grill on Lake George. Four-person scramble, tee off is 11:30 a.m. Buy raffle tickets for a chance at one of 12 meat bundles from Bessey’s Meat Market, a smart TV or $100 cash. For more information, 715-362-3691.
Musky Seminar: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Nicolet College Lakeside Center, also April 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Musky Hunter editor Steve Heiting and top guides and anglers as they cover 10 different topics. Visit https://nicoletoa.tix.com for ticket information.
Owl Prowl and Night Hike: 6-8 p.m., North Lakeland Discovery Center, Manitowish Waters. Join a naturalist for a hike searching for stealthy and elusive owls; space is limited, advance registration is required by March 21. For more information and cost, call 877-543-2085.