Northwoods Area Events June 19-30

Your resource for events in Boulder Junction, Lac du Flambeau, Manitowish Waters, Mercer, Minocqua and St. Germain!

Wednesday, June 19

Plum Ski-ters Water Ski Show
7-8:30 p.m.
3230 State House Point Rd., Sayner
Performing on Plum Lake since 1960, the Plum Ski-ters team provides family fun in Sayner-Star Lake. Free shows every Wednesday and Saturday at 7 p.m. Free to attend; donations are appreciated.
www.plumskiter.org

Boulder Junction Wine Walk
Downtown Boulder Junction
5-8 p.m.
Stroll from shop to shop, and a few restaurants too, while sampling a variety of wine and appetizers in various businesses in the shopping district. Tickets $30; $10 for designated driver.
www.boulderjct.org

Thursday, June 20

Let’s Tee Off Against Cancer
Trout Lake Golf Club, Arbor Vitae
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Golf fundraiser for breast cancer patients in the Northwoods. Ladies 18-hold scramble and luncheon. Shotgun start at 9 a.m.
www.troutlakegolf.com or Mike, 715-385-2189

Plum Ski-ters Pizza Night Fundraiser
Sayner Pub (2962 Main Street)
5-9 p.m.
$10 all-you-can-eat plus a raffle, silent auction, and door prizes. Proceeds support the Plum Ski-ters water ski team.
www.plumskiter.org

Pollinator Garden Workshop
North Lakeland Discovery Center, Manitowish Waters
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Learn about the plants and techniques that will make your garden a pollinator paradise. Register by June 18; $20 or $15 for members.
www.discoverycenter.net or 877-543-2085

Northwoods Outdoor Artists
Coon’s Franklin Lodge; different location each week.
8:30 a.m.
Take the challenge and draw or paint in any medium on location, called Plein Air. Open to artist of any skill level. Thursdays in the summer; lunch at a nearby restaurant.
northwoodsoutdoorartists.weebly.com

Open Trap Shoot
Northwoods Wildlife and Wetlands Club
5 p.m.
Open trap shoot, weather permitting weekly on Thursdays. All skill levels welcome. $4 members; $5 non-members.
715-476-3648

Lions Club Pork Chop Dinner
Manitowish Waters Community Center
5-7 p.m.
Pork chop dinner with all the trimmings. Cash bar available.
mwlionsclub.com or 715-904-2888

LOLA’s Summer Fundraiser
Conserve School, 5400 N. Black Oak Lake Rd, Land O’Lakes
5-9 p.m.
It’s a beach party! Wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt, shades and flip flops. $50 tickets include wine and beer, and appetizers prepared by Chef Scott McFarland. Live auction, jar raffles and 50/50 raffle, music with DJ Doug Knapp.
www.lolaartswi.com

In Capable Hands
Mercer Community Center
2:30-3:30 p.m.
A comedy duo with eye-catching skills and off-center comic flair, Steve Russell and Kobi Shaw incorporate juggling, balancing, magic, novelty music and more into their show. Sponsored by the Friends of the Mercer Library. Free and open to all ages.
www.mercerpubliclibrary or 715-476-2366

Art Workshop with Colleen Ansbaugh
Minocqua Community Center
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Create a mixed-media collage suitable for framing using paint, fabric, paper, beads and more. Suitable for all ages and experience levels. Free for members, $30 for non-members. Pre-registration required.
www.lakelandartleague.weebly.com

Danceworks: Torch and Glamour
Campanile Center for the Arts, Minocqua
7-9:30 p.m.
What happens when Danceworks Performance Company and guest artist emcee Andréa Moser (What’s So Funny?, Mad Li(m)bs) are doused with sequins, feathers and audience suggestions. Tickets $22 in advance; $27 at the door.
www.campanilecenter.org

Fly-In and Hamburger Social
Noble F. Lee Memorial Airport, Arbor Vitae
12-7 p.m.
Free rides for kids 8-17; scenic airplane rides $20, Lakeland Loons Radio Controlled Model Airplane Events, grilled food, drinks and snacks. Fly-In and Hamburger social 5-7 p.m.
www.minocqua.org or 715-356-3891

Friday, June 21

Wonders of Wildlife – Trumpeter Swans
North Lakeland Discovery Center
2-3 p.m.
Learn the intriguing life history of the trumpeter swan and their triumphant recovery from near extinction. Fee is $5 or $3 for members
www.discoverycenter.net or 877-543-2085

World Make Music Day
Land O’ Lakes Arts
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Musicians and music workshops at various locations throughout the day as part of World Make Music Day.
lolaartswi.com

Min-Aqua Bats Water Ski Show
422 W. Park Ave., Minocqua
7 p.m.
See the world’s longest-running amateur waterski show, now in its 70th summer. Shows Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, mid-June to mid-August. Free fun for the whole family. Special show July 4.
www.minaquabats.com

Friday, June 21-Sunday, June 23

Antique and Classic Wooden Boat Show
The Boathouse (305 W Park Ave, Minocqua)
June 21: Registration (Begins at 12 p.m.)
June 22 (10 a.m.-6 p.m.)
June 23 (10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Come see classic boats on land and on water.
Minocqua.org

Saturday, June 22

Plum Ski-ters Water Ski Show
3230 State House Point Rd., Sayner
7-8:30 p.m.
Performing on Plum Lake since 1960, the Plum Ski-ters team provides family fun in Sayner-Star Lake. Free shows every Wednesday and Saturday at 7 p.m. Free to attend; donations are appreciated.
www.plumskiter.org

Aqualand Ale House Wine and Paint
10450 Main St., Boulder Junction
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 2-4:30 p.m., weekly on Saturday
Each class includes a complimentary beverage of choice, canvas, paints, misc. materials and tools. $40
[email protected] for reservation

Float Your Boat Trivia Rally
North Lakeland Discovery Center
12-6:30 p.m.
Fun-filled day on the Manitowish Chain of Lakes for a scavenger hunt to test and increase your knowledge and awareness of Northwoods ecology and history. $75 per team. Register by June 21.
www.discoverycenter.net or 877-543-2085

Skiing Skeeters Water Ski Show
Rest Lake Park, Co. Hwy W, Manitowish Waters
7 p.m., Wednesdays and Saturdays
Free show, bring a blanket or lawn chair. Donations appreciated.
www.manitowishwaters.org

Historical Mysteries
Frank B. Koller Memorial Library
9:30-11 a.m.
Enjoy an updated presentation revealing unsolved historic questions regarding area lakes plus detailed old government documents illustrating the town’s early history. Free admission.
www.mwhistory.org

TrueGrass Concert
Historic Ironwood Theatre
7 p.m.
TrueGrass specializes in reviving music of the old-time masters, with original songs and new tunes in the traditional stringband style. Adults $17, students $5.
www.mercercc.com

Community Square Dance
Mercer Community Center
2-3:30 p.m.
Get a taste of square dancing with professional caller Eric Tagman. No experience required! Free event.
www.mercerpubliclibrary.org or 715-476-2366

Lakeland Barbershop Chorus Annual Show
Campanile Center for the Arts, Minocqua
7-9 p.m.
“Spring into Summer,” features traditional Barbership and parody songs celebrating the fun and laughter of a Northwoods summer; nationally-known quartet, Kordal Kombat also appearing. Tickets are $10.
For more information, www.lakelandbarbershipchorus.org or 715-367-7900

Sunday, June 23

Free Fishing Seminar: Fly Fishing 101
Bolder Junction Community Center
7-8:30 p.m.
Presenter: Bill Sherer’s Northern Adventure Guides Service. Free to the public.
boulderjunction.org or 715-385-2400

Music in the Park: Texxas
Koller Park
4-6 p.m.
Outdoor concerts every Sunday afternoon throughout the summer. Bring blanket or lawn chairs as well as food and beverages. Picnic tables and grills are available. Free to attend.
music-in-the-park.com

Monday, June 24

Lioness/Lions Bingo
Manitowish Waters Community Center
6 p.m.
Mondays throughout the summer. Doors open at 6 p.m., concessions available.
www.manitowishwaters.org

Snowshoe Baseball
Lake Tomahawk Snowshoe Park
7:30 p.m.
Family entertainment at the World Capital of Snowshoe Baseball.
www.laketomahawkwi.org.

Tuesday, June 25

Used Book Sale
Boulder Junction Community Center
8 a.m.-2 p.m., weekly through summer on Tuesday
Friends of the Boulder Junction Public Library hosts; proceeds used to purchase new library materials.
715-385-2050 or bouldjunctionlibrary.org

Tuesday Musky Tournament
Gooch’s A-1 Bar & Grill (6215 County Rd M)
3-9:30 p.m.
Weekly tournament through September 10. Fish any water with open public access. $20 per person; register at 3 p.m. or after the day of tournament.
715-385-9288

AIS Identification
Koller Park
1-3 p.m.
Free training to learn how to help monitor for aquatic invasive species, starting on land and then on water. Register by June 13.
www.minocqua.org.

Waaswaaganing Indian Bowl Powwow
603 Peace Pipe Rd, Lac cu Flambeau
7-9:30 p.m.
Enjoy weekly powwows in Lac du Flambeau’s historic Waaswaaganing Indian Bowl. Through Aug. 13. Youth 1-17 $5, adults $10, seniors, $5.
(except powwow at 7:30 p.m. or at dusk on July 4)
www.lacduflambeauchamber.com

Wednesday, June 26

Music on Main Street: Spotlight Polka Band
Music on Main stage next to Peeplelures
7-9 p.m.
This band will perform a wide variety of music but specializes in polka and party music. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.No charge; donations gladly accepted.
www.boulderjct.org.

WinMan Trails
Meet at the main trailhead, Wednesdays
6 p.m., followed by 7 p.m. bonfire and socializing
Group ride and social. All mountain bikers of all abilities welcome to join. Free.
www.facebook.com/WinManTrails

Kids Hour: Bubble-ology
Koller Library
10-11 a.m.
The Discovery Center will be at the library to teach the science of bubbles. Free to attend.
715-543-2700

Mah Jongg – the Dragon Ladies
Koller Library, Manitowish Waters
9 a.m., every Wednesday
Join in on the American version of the Chinese tile game; exercise your mind! New players are welcome.
www.kollerlibrary.org

Cribbage
Manitowish Waters Community Center
7:30 p.m.
Every Wednesday night; drop-ins welcome. $5 entrance fee to play
Cheryl, 715-543-2565

International Meet & Greet
Mercer Library
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Every year, young people from around the world come to Mercer to work and learn about American life. Come meet our international visitors and learn more about their culture.

St. Germain Live! Concert Crawl
Fibber’s Bar and Restaurant, 8679 Big St. Germain Dr.
6:30 p.m.
Kick up your summertime fun with the Concert Crawl. This month, Daniel Sukow performs.
www.st-germain.com

Thursday, June 27

Friends of the Boulder Junction Library: Four Months in Newfoundland and Labrador
Boulder Junction Community Center
7-9 p.m.
Peggy Bronsberg and Bernie Langreck will share stories and pictures from their 2018 adventure in the Canadian provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador.
715-385-2050

Northwoods Outdoor Artists
Hawk’s Landing; different location each week.
8:30 a.m.
Take the challenge and draw or paint in any medium on location, called Plein Air. Open to artist of any skill level. Thursdays in the summer; lunch at a nearby restaurant.
northwoodsoutdoorartists.weebly.com

Open Trap Shoot
Northwoods Wildlife and Wetlands Club
5 p.m.
Open trap shoot, weather permitting weekly on Thursdays. All skill levels welcome. $4 members; $5 non-members.
715-476-3648

Introduction to Kayaking and Water Safety
North Lakeland Discovery Center
12:30-2:30 p.m.
Come learn the joys and techniques of kayaking. $10/members, $15 non-members.
877-543-2085

Advanced Kayaking and Water Safety
North Lakeland Discovery Center
3-5 p.m.
Advance your skills and enjoyment of kayaking. $10/members; $15 non-members.
877-543-2085

4th Annual Spirit of Marywood Golf Scramble
Trout Lake Golf Club, Arbor Vitae
18 holes of golf, 50/50 raffle, prizes and lots of fun.
715-385-3750, ext 2

Friday, June 28

Brat Fry
Village Market, Manitowish Waters
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Proceeds benefit Friends of the Library.
715-543-2700

Coffee & Coloring
Mercer Library
2-4 p.m.
Come join this relaxing activity for adults on the second and last Fridays of the month.
715-476-2366

Friday, June 28 – Sunday, June 30

5th Annual Can-Yak Fishing Tournament
Beaver’s Resort (4720 Lake of the Falls Rd, Mercer)
June 28-30
A two-day canoe/kayak fishing tournament for the whole family. Register online or in person on Friday, June 28.
can-yak.org

Saturday, June 29

Downtown Doings: Line Dancing and Salsa
Peeple’s Park next to Peeplelures
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Interactive series held Saturdays throughout the summer. No charge to participate.
715-605-2036

Minocqua Island Swim Challenge
Torpy Park
7 a.m.
A one-mile out and back open water swim race. Must pre-register on Friday, June 28 (5-7 p.m.)
minocqua.org

Michael Perry & the Long Beds
Campanile Center for the Arts
7 p.m.
Author Michael Perry and his band, The Long Beds, perform a benefit concert for Minocqua Public Library. General seting is $25, and Limited preferred seating is $35.
minocqua.org

Sunday, June 30

Free Fishing Seminar: Best Lakes to Fish in Boulder Junction Area
Boulder Bear Motor Lodge
7 p.m.
Presenter: Bob’s Manitowish Guide Service. Free to the public.
boulderjunction.org or 715-385-2400

Music in the Park: Lee Walker Country Music Showcase
Koller Park
4-6 p.m.
Outdoor concerts every Sunday afternoon throughout the summer. Bring blanket or lawn chairs as well as food and beverages. Picnic tables and grills are available. Free to attend.
music-in-the-park.com

A Fireworks Spectacular
Rondele Ranch (8959 Cty Hwy K, Harshaw)
5-11 p.m.
Live music, chainsaw carving, classic cars, fire dancers, bounce house, magician, food, trucks, beer tent and full liquor bar. One of the best fireworks in the Northwoods. $10 per car.
rondeleranch.com

15th Annual Freedom 5K Run
St. Germain Community Park
7 a.m.-12 p.m.
Put on your running shoes and start the day by participating in this 5K run through the winding trails surrounding St. Germain Community Park.
freedom5k.org

Independence Celebration
St. Germain Community Park and Downtown St. Germain
Craft and Vendor Fair (9 a.m.-3 p.m.): Corner of Hwys 70 & 155
Lions Club Music, Raffles and Food (Begins at 11 a.m.) North Pavilion-Community Park
Parade-“A Family Fun Celebration” (3 p.m.): Downtown St. Germain
Fire Department Water Fights (4:30 p.m.): Ball Diamond at North Pavilion-Community Park
Fireworks (Dusk): North Pavilion-Community Park
st-germain.com

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