Friday, April 12

TGI ArtFriday: 4-6 p.m., “Portrait of our Village,” ArtStart, Rhinelander. Art classes for kids. Using primitive Haitian artwork as inspiration, children will paint or draw the people, animals and surroundings that make up their “village.” $15 per class; sliding scale pricing available. Register at artstartrinelander.org.
Midwest Crane Count and Training: 10-11:30 a.m., North Lakeland Discovery Center. Beginner and experienced birders welcome to count cranes across Vilas County. Brief training Friday; Count on Saturday, 5:30-7:30 a.m., with optional breakfast gathering to follow. Pre-register by April 11; 715-543-2085.

Saturday, April 13

WXPR Record Store Day: 12-4 p.m., WXPR in Rhinelander. Dedicated to honoring and celebrating the culture of indie record stores. All proceeds benefit WXPR public radio. 715-362-6000.
Adult Easter Egg Hunt: All day, for shoppers; eggs containing treats, coupons and more, including one “Golden Egg” with $100 gift certificate, given by select businesses. Sponsored by Minocqua Island Business Association.
Home Buying Seminar: 9-11 a.m. a.m., Eye on Entrepreneurs Building, 348 W. Pine St., Eagle River. Step-by-step look at home purchasing process. Sponsored by JWP Group Re/Max Property Pros. Free to attend; pre-register at EagleRiverHomeFinder.com.
Building a Better World for Bats: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., North Lakeland Discovery Center. Learn about bats and what to do to help them; build a single-chamber bat roost. Pre-registration required, 715-543-2085.

Sunday, April 14

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, April 15

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.
4K Storytime: 10-10:45 a.m., Rhinelander District Library. Geared toward children entering kindergarten in the fall of 2019, featuring stories, fingerplays, songs and action rhymes followed by a craft. 715-365-1070 ext. 1073.
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.
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.

Tuesday, April 16

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.
Yoga Foundations: 5:30-6:30 p.m., through May 21 at James Williams Middle School balcony. For complete beginners. Learn the building blocks of yoga in a welcoming safe space. Rhinelander Community Ed class; for information, cost and to pre-register visit community section of SDR website. Call Mike with questions, 715-365-9745.
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, Pauelle57@gmail.com.
April Mindfulness: 1-2:30 p.m., Ascension Behavioral Health in Rhinelander. “Movies and Meditation” is the topic. Free and open to the public. 715-361-2805.
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.
Total Body Training: 6:15-7 p.m., through May 21 at Rhinelander High School. Combines kettlebell, boxing, bodyweight and unconventional fitness to be a challenging and intense workout. Rhinelander Community Ed class; for information and to pre-register visit community section of SDR website. Call Mike with questions, 715-365-9745.

Wednesday, April 17

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.
It’s All About the Oils: 6-8 p.m. Join local artist and illustrator Thomas Barnett as he teaches how to create a beautiful ala prima oil painting of a campfire scene. School District of Rhinelander Community Education class, RHS room 134. Registration deadline April 12. For more information including cost and to register visit the “Community” section of the district website. Call Mike with questions, 715-365-9745.
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 May 22. 715-365-1070.
Zumba with Val: 6:30-7:30 p.m., James Williams Middle School gym. Wednesdays through May 22; $18 per person or $4 drop-in fee. School District of Rhinelander Community Ed class. Register by April 15 at the “community” section of SDR website. Call Mike with questions, 715-365-9745.
K-9 Manners: 6-7 p.m., Pelican Elementary School. Dog obedience class teaches basic commands. For more information including cost and to register by April 15, visit the “community” section of the SDR website. Call Mike with questions, 715-365-9745. Two class sections offered.
K-9 Manners: 7:30-8:30 p.m., Pelican Elementary School. Dog obedience class teaches basic commands. For more information including cost and to register by April 15, visit the “community” section of the SDR website. Call Mike with questions, 715-365-9745.
Total Body Training: 6:15-7 p.m., through May 22 at Rhinelander High School. Combines kettlebell, boxing, bodyweight and unconventional fitness for challenging workout. Rhinelander Community Ed class; for information and to pre-register visit community section of SDR website. Call Mike with questions, 715-365-9745.
Business After Five: 5-7 p.m., at Rhinelander Country Club with Let’s Go Fishing. Informal social where business people get together to network and develop relationships in the community. For more information, contact Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce, 715-365-7464.

Thursday, April 18

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.
Riverside Meditation Group: 5:30 p.m., Ascension Koller Behavioral Health in Rhinelander. Two 20-minute seated meditations; silent and still with occasional guided meditations. For more information, 715-361-2805.