Northwoods Area Events July 10-17
Your resource for events in Boulder Junction, Lac du Flambeau, Manitowish Waters, Mercer, Minocqua and St. Germain!
Boulder Junction Area Events
Wednesday, July 10
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
Music on Main Street
Peeple’s Park, 10394 Main Street
7-9 p.m.
The Broken Arrow Band playing favorite country and classic rock tunes.
www.boulderjct.org
Thursday, July 11
Author Talk: Connie Berry
Boulder Junction Community Center
7-8 p.m.
Discover the kate Hamilton mystery series, including “A Dream of Death.” by author Connie Berry.
www.boulderjunctionlibrary.org
Saturday, July 13
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
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. Music featuring a sidewalk chalk art contest. No charge to participate.
715-605-2036
Tuesday, July 16
Sidewalk Sales Day
Downtown Boulder Junction
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
A bargain extravaganza at all participating shops.
www.boulderjct.org
Strawberry Social
Boulder Junction Community Center
8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Bake sale and white elephant sale, BBQ lunch with strawberries, shortcake and ice cream. Community Church of Boulder Junction.
www.boulderjct.org
Gooch’s Tuesday Musky Tournament
6215 Co. Rd. M., Boulder Junction
3-9:30 p.m.
Register at 3 p.m. or after day of tournament. $20; fish any water with open public access. 100% payback.
715-385-9288
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.
www.bouldjunctionlibrary.org
CCC Dollar-a-Day Boys
Boulder Junction Community Center
7-8 p.m.
Upper Peninsula-based singer/storyteller Bill Jamerson will present a music and storytelling program about the Civilian Conservation Corp. Free and open to all.
www.boulderjunctionlibrary.org
Wednesday, July 17
Music on Main Street
Peeple’s Park, 10394 Main Street
7-9 p.m.
Featuring Big Road, playing classic artistss to funk, sould, blues and reggae.
www.boulderjct.org
Manitowish Waters Area Events
Wednesday, July 10
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
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
Get Out, Collect and Create!
North Lakeland Discovery Center
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Get creative and make fun games with items collected outside. For ages 7-10. Register by July 9.
www.discoverycenter.net
Cribbage
Manitowish Waters Community Center
7:30 p.m.
Every Wednesday night; drop-ins welcome. $5 entrance fee to play
Cheryl, 715-543-2565
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
Thursday, July 11
Bike Manitowish with a Naturalist
Meet at North Lakeland Discover Center parking lot
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Ride past wetlands, lakes, mixed forests and discuss. Bring water, lunch, sunscreen. Register by July 9. $20/$15 members.
www.discoverycenter.net
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
Manito Art League Outdoor Paint-Outs
Boulder Boat 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 artists of any skill level. Thursdays in the summer; lunch at a nearby restaurant.
Northwoodsoutdoorartists.weebly.com
Friday, July 12
Free Guided Nature Hike
North Lakeland Discovery Center
10-11:30 a.m., Fridays in July
Join a naturalist on the interpretive trail that winds among pines, hardwoods, bogs and a tree fort.
www.discoverycenter.net
Saturday, July 13
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
Sunday, July 14
Music in the Park
Koller Park, downtown Manitowish Waters
4-6 p.m.
Free outdoor concerts every Sunday in the summer. This week featuring Hip Pocket. Come by boat, car, bike or foot.
www.music-in-the-park.com
Monday, July 15
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
Tuesday, July 16
Let’s Have a Rockin’ Good Time
North Lakeland Discovery Center
9-11 a.m.
Explore the world of rocks and fossils; excavate fossils to take home among other activities. Snacks and drinks provided. For ages 4-7. Register by July 15.
www.discoverycenter.net
Exploring Rest Lake’s History by Pontoon Boat
Meet at Rest Lake Boat Landing
9-11 a.m., 11:30 a.m -1:30 p.m. or 2-4 p.m.
Join Manitowish Waters Historical Society members on a tour of the lake, discover the lake’s many unique historical sites. Register by July 10; $35/$30 members
Wednesday, July 17
Fleazaar
Manitowish Waters Community Church
7 a.m.-3 p.m.
A combination of a flea market and bazaar. Huge annual rummage, bazaar, bake sale.
www.mwcpc.org
Mercer Area Events
Wednesday, July 10
Quilt Display and Salad Luncheon
United Methodist Church, Hwy J, Mercer
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Salad Luncheon 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Celebrate 25th annual quilt display from the Small Town Quilters; admission is $3. The United Methodist Church salad luncheon is $8 for adults and $4 for children.
Bingo
Mercer Community Center
6 p.m. doors open; bingo at 7 p.m.
Join in for a night of friends and fun, weekly on Wednesday. Food and drinks available.
715-476-0283 or 715-476-2564
Open Trap
Northwoods Shooting Range
5 p.m., Wednesdays into September
Sponsored by Northwoods Wildlife and Wetlands Club. Shoot for fun; all skill levels welcome. www.nwawc.com
Mercer Community Pickleball
Mercer Community Center
3-6 p.m.
Participate in this fast-growing sport. Weekly on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Mercercc.com
Thursday, July 11
Conservation on Tap
Pines Beer Garden, Mercer
6-7:30 p.m.
Learn about Camp Mercer – the Civilian Conservation Camp 660, established in 1933.
www.mercercc.com
Friday, July 12
Cribbage
Mercer Senior Center, 2518 Martha Lake Road
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Played each Friday.
Call 715-476-0430 or 175-476-3511 if interested in joining
Saturday, July 13
Pickleball
Mercer School
2-5 p.m.
Serving up fun times! Held Weekly on Saturday.
Mercercc.com
Sunday, July 14
Mercer Community Pickleball
Mercer Community Center
3-6 p.m.
Participate in this fast-growing sport. Weekly on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Mercercc.com
Wednesday, July 17
Open Trap
Northwoods Shooting Range
5 p.m., Wednesdays into September
Sponsored by Northwoods Wildlife and Wetlands Club. Shoot for fun; all skill levels welcome. www.nwawc.com
Minocqua Area Events
Wednesday, July 10
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. www.minaquabats.com
Lakeland Art League All Day Open Studio
Minocqua Community Building, 415 Menominee, Minocqua.
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Free for members and community. Bring artwork currently in progress or that needs a little help. Anyone interested in the arts is welcome.
[email protected] or visit lakelandartleague.weebly.com.
LAMBO Bike Ride
Location to be announced, Minocqua area.
6 p.m.
Join the Lakeland Area Mountain Bike Organization (LAMBO) for weekly rides. Check LAMBO’s Facebook page each Wednesday for times and locations.
Frank, 715-614-0955.
Monday-Friday
Northwoods Wildlife Center Tours
Northwoods Wildlife Center, 8683 S. Blumenstein Rd
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Learn about resident wildlife at a working wildlife hospital. Tours are free, donations appreciated.
Northwoodswildlifecenter.org, 715-356-7400
Thursday, July 11
Catholicism: The pivotal Players
Marywood Spirituality Center, Arbor Vitae
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Discussion about B. John Henry Newman, the Convert. $10 suggested offering. Register in advance
www.marywoodsc.org
Friday, July 12
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.
www.minaquabats.com
Saturday, July 13
Echoes of Ella and Etta
Campanile Center for the Arts, Minocqua
7 p.m.
Tribute show featuring Erin Krebs Sextet. An evening of songs by Ella Fitzgerald and Etta James.
www.campanilecenter.org.
Island Art Walk
Torpy Park, Minocqua
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Outdoor art and craft show with over 100 vendors from around the state and region.
www.lakelandkiwanis.com
Studebaker John
Black Bear Bar and Grill
9 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
Live music, no cover charge.
www.minocqua.org
Sunday, July 14
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-Jun to mid-August. Free fun for the whole family. www.minaquabats.com
Monday, July 15-Friday, July 19
STEM Camp
Trinity Lutheran Church and School, Minocqua
8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Science-Technology-Engineering-Math for students entering grades 3-8. Explore all areas of STEM through a Christian perspective.
www.trinityminocqua.org
St. Germain Area Events
Wednesday, July 10
St. Germain Live! Concert Crawl
Chamber Park
6:30 p.m.
Kick up your summertime fun with the Concert Crawl. This week, Spotlight Polka Band.
www.st-germain.com
Monday, July 15
Bingo
St. Germain Community Center
7-9 p.m.
Join in Monday nights for an evening of family fun. Ten games played nightly with $1,000 in prize money, door prizes and 50/50 raffle. Food available for purchase.
www.st-germain.com
Lac du Flambeau Area Events
Friday, July 12 – Sunday, July 14
36th Annual Bear River Pow-Wow
All Day
Grand Entry times Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 1 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. Weekend wristband admission available. Located at the Bear River Pow-Wow grounds in the Old Indian Village.
www.lacduflambeauchamber.com
Saturday, July 13
Lac du Flambeau Brat Wagon
Ojibwe Market, 501 Old Abe Road
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Best brats in the Northwoods! Every Saturday. Proceeds benefit Lions charities
715-588-3413
Tuesday, July 16
Waaswaaganing Indian Bowl Pow-Wow
603 Peace Pipe Rd, Lac du Flambeau
7-9:30 p.m.
Enjoy weekly pow-wows in Lac du Flambeau’s historic Waaswaaganing Indian Bowl. Through Aug. 13. Youth 1-17 $5, adults $10, seniors, $5
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