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Saturday, June 22
Hodag Farmers Market: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. through Oct. 15 at Pioneer Park. Buy local in-season food and make connections with the people who grow it. Meats, produce, cheese, bread and much more. Visit HodagFarmersMarket.com for more information.
Daughters of the American Revolution: 10 a.m. open house at the Boulder Junction Public Library. Hear an overview of the National Society and the Nokomis Chapter. Genealogists available to help locate patriotic ancestors. 715-546-4298.
Lakeland Gem and Mineral Club: Public Outreach Classes 9-11 a.m. (mineral identification for ages 8-13) and 1-4 p.m. (precious metals presentations for ages 14 and up). For information, including registration, email [email protected].
Minocqua Antique and Classic Boat Show: 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. boat viewing. Food, beverages and music, 2-7 p.m. Free admission. More information on Facebook or email [email protected]. Event runs through June 23.
Electronic Recycling Event: 9 a.m.-noon., Charter NEX Films, Rhinelander. Proceeds benefit the Northwoods Alliance for Temporary Housing (NATH), Frederick Place and the Good News Project of Wausau. For information about what is and is not accepted, visit the Frederick Place Facebook page.
Hodag Run for Your Life: 7:30 a.m. registration, race at 8:30 a.m. and Chase the Hodag race at 10 a.m., at Hodag Park beach house area. For more information, www.YMCAofthenorthwoods.org.
Great North Parade of Lake Homes: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Explore lakefront living and tour 20 Northwoods lake homes. Free admission. Visit www.greatnorthbank.com for tickets and schedule.
Mecikalski Stovewood Museum: Open weekends 1-4 p.m. through Labor Day, free admission. Built in 1899, the museum on the National Registry of Historical Places as an example of the stovewood building method. Located in Jennings, five miles east of Pelican Lake on Hwy B. Follow on Facebook.
Sunday, June 23
Music in the Park: 4-6 p.m., Koller Park, Co. Hwy W, Manitowish Waters. Featured this week: Texxas. Free outdoor concerts Sunday afternoons through Sept. 8. Free and all are welcome, bring your own food and beverages; donations appreciated. www.music-in-the-park.com.
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.
Minocqua Antique and Classic Boat Show: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. boat viewing. Free admission. More information on Facebook or email [email protected].
Mecikalski Stovewood Museum: Open weekends 1-4 p.m. through Labor Day, free admission. Built in 1899, the museum on the National Registry of Historical Places as an example of the stovewood building method. Located in Jennings, five miles east of Pelican Lake on Hwy B. Follow on Facebook.
Monday, June 24
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.
Morning Lap Swim: 5:30-6:30 a.m., Monday through Thursday, Heck Family Community Pool at RHS. For adults 18 and older; no charge. Also Fridays, 5:30-8 a.m. For information, Megan, 715-490-2176.
Bingo: 7-9 p.m. Mondays at the St. Germain Community Center. Cash prizes awarded and food is available for purchase. For more information visit www.st-germain.com or call 715-477-2205.
Mahjong: 1-4 p.m., Boulder Junction Public Library every Monday. Mahjong is a Chinese game played with tiles by four people around a table. Beginners welcome. Bring a set if you have one. For more information, 715-385-2050.
4K Storytime: 10-10:45 a.m., Rhinelander District Library. Geared to four and five-year-olds, 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.
Summer Book Clubs for Kids: 1:30-3 p.m., Rhinelander District Library for fifth and sixth grade reading levels. Group will enjoy fun-filled activities based around the book they read. Register in advance to receive the featured book. 715-365-1070, ext. 2.
Beginning Pickleball Lessons: 5-7 p.m. Mondays at the ol;d RHS tennis courts. Paddles and balls provided. Come out and try the fastest growing sport. For more information, Maureen, 715-490-5746 or Nancy, 715-362-3552.
Tuesday, June 25
Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m., Cy Williams Park in Three Lakes. This week, BG’s Dance Band. Bring a chair or blanket and a picnic and enjoy a relaxing evening of good music. Popcorn and water available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the Three Lakes Historical Society and Museum. Rain location is the high school auditorium. 715-546-2295.
Rhinelander Historical Society: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 S. Pelham St. Guided tours and information about Rhinelander’s past. Recruiting volunteers; 715-369-5004.
Summer Book Clubs for Kids: 1:30-3 p.m., Rhinelander District Library for third and fourth grade reading levels. Group will enjoy fun-filled activities based around the book they read. Register in advance to receive the featured book. 715-365-1070, ext. 2.
Rhinelander Historical Society Museum: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m. A monument to families in Rhinelander, reflecting elements of family life from around the turn of the century to present time. Located 9 S. Pelham St. For more information call 715-369-3833. Free admission.
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].
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.
Northwoods Wildlife Center Daily Tours: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 8683 S. Blumenstein Rd., Minocqua. Tours showcase a variety of Wisconsin native raptor and scavenger species. Every half hour, appropriate for all ages. No reservations required; recommended $5 donation per person accepted. 715-356-7400 or northwoodswildlifecenter.org.
Wednesday, June 26
Lakeland Area Mountain Biking: Wednesday night rides in the Lakeland area. Visit the LAMBO Riders Facebook Page for times and locations weekly.
In Progress: 7-9 p.m., last Wednesday of every month, at ArtStart Rhinelander. An evening dedicated to sharing your craft, however finished it may be: storytelling, poetry, music, comedy, theater, etc. Reserve your spotlight by text, 715-550-0177 or phone, 715-362-4328.
Library Tea Party: 1:30-3 p.m., Rhinelander District Library. Register in advance for this 16th annual tea party by stopping in the children’s department or call 715-365-1070, ext. 2. Sponsored by the Rhinelander Woman’s Club.
Hodag Water Shows: 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Sundays at Hodag Park. Performers range in age from six to nearly 50. Free attendance, donations appreciated. Concessions available. Visit www.hodagwatershows.com.
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