Upcoming Northwoods Events
Boulder Junction Area Events
Thursday, Aug. 22
Magnificent Monarch Butterflies
Boulder Junction Community Center
7-8:30 p.m.
Boulder Junction Library Neighbor to Neighbor program featuring a naturalist speaking on the fascinating existence of the monarch. Free to attend.
Boulderjct.org
Saturday, Aug. 24
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
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
Tuesday, Aug. 27
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
Manitowish Waters Area Events
Friday, Aug. 23
Free Cranberry Marsh Tours
Manitowish Waters Community Center
10 a.m., Fridays
One hour tour, rain or shine, starting from the community center. Samples, prize drawings, tour of Vilas Cranberry Company Marsh. No reservations.
www.manitowishwaters.org
Monarchs on the Move
North Lakeland Discovery Center
Noon-2 p.m.
Learn about these beautiful butterflies and be part of international efforts to track them.
discoverycenter.net
Nature Hike
North Lakeland Discovery Center
10-11:30 a.m.
Join a staff naturalist for a free hike along an interpretive trail.
discoverycenter.neet
Saturday, Aug. 24
Music in the Dark
Koller Memorial Park
8-10 p.m.
Free concert featuring Strum N Drummer.
manitowishwaters.org
Sunday, Aug. 25
Music in the Park
Koller Memorial Park
4-6 p.m.
Free outdoor concerts every Sunday in the summer. This week featuring Old Pine Road Band. Come by boat, car, bike or foot.
www.music-in-the-park.com
Monday, Aug. 26
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
Author Talk: Ken and Barb Wardius
Koller Library, Manitowish Waters
6-7 p.m.
Join the authors of “Wisconsin Lighthouses: A Photographic and Historical Guide” as they take you on a tour of Wisconsin lighthouses.
kollerlibrary.org
Tuesday, Aug. 27
Rug Twining Class
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Land O’Lakes Arts Center
Fiber artist Ann Wichmann teaches the traditional fine craft of rug twining. For ages 13 and up. Register in advance.
manitowishwaters.org
Mercer Area Events
Thursday, Aug. 22
Pecatonica Thirsty Thursday Beer Tasting
Forest Lake Country Store, Land O’Lakes
5-7:30 p.m.
Learn how Pecatonica makes its own beers stand out in a crowd. No reservations, no admission fee.
Forestlakecountrystore.com
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, Aug. 24
Area Ambulance Steak Feed
Mercer Community Center
4-8 p.m.
Meal includes steak, sweet corn, baked potato, coleslaw, bread and cake; kids plates and take out available; beverages for purchase, raffles.
Mercercc.com
Cas & Friends
Historic Ironwood Theatre
7 p.m.
Join Theatre board member Cas Bordner and friends for a night of song. Admission by donation; proceeds wi ll to go toward a new boiler.
Mercercc.com
Pickleball
Mercer School
2-5 p.m.
Serving up fun times! Held Weekly on Saturday.
Mercercc.com
Sunday, Aug. 25
Mercer Community Pickleball
Mercer Community Center
3-6 p.m.
Participate in this fast-growing sport. Weekly on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Mercercc.com
Wednesday, Aug. 28
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
Minocqua Area Events
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
Friday, Aug. 23
Kartikia Putri Organ Concert
St. Matthias Episcopal Church, Minocqua
7 p.m.
Recital performed on the Susan B. Smith Memorial Organ. Reception to follow. Free to attend. minocqua.org
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 Aug. 24
The 3S and 7S
Black Bear Bar & Grill
9 a.m.
Live music; classic rock. No cover charge.
minocqua.org
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
Sunday, Aug. 25
Music in the Park
Torpy Park, downtown Minocqua
3-6 p.m.
Free concert featuring Alex Rossi Band. Concessions available; proceeds benefit local non-profits. Free admission.
Minocqua.org
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 through Aug. 30. Free fun for the whole family.
www.minaquabats.com
Monday, Aug. 26
Snowshoe Baseball
Lake Tomahawk
7:30 p.m.
Watch as the home team, the Snowhawks take on Lizzy T’s. Concession stand opens at 5:30 p.m. Free admission, donations appreciated.
laketomahawkwi.org
Tuesday, Aug. 27
Author Visit: Ken and Barb Wardius
Minocqua Public Library
6:30 p.m.
Join the authors of “Wisconsin Lighthouses: A Photographic and Historical Guide” for a slideshow and lecture presentation.
minocqualibrary.org
Wednesday, Aug. 28
Lakeland Art League Morning Open Studio
Minocqua Community Building, 415 Menominee Street
8 a.m.-1 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.
St. Germain Area Events
Monday, Aug. 26
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.
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