Upcoming Northwoods Area Events
BOULDER JUNCTION AREA EVENTS
Saturday, Aug. 31
Summer Music Series
Aqualand Ale House, Boulder Junction
7-10 p.m.
The Northwoods own Scott Kirby performs for the grand finale of the 2019 summer concert series. Kirby is a singer/songwriter who plays alternative Blues/Rock.
boulderjct.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, Sept. 3
Northern Waters Genealogical Society
Boulder Junction Community Center
7-9 p.m.
This month’s program is “Family History Research in the British Isles,” with presenter Maureen Brady. Free and open to all.
boulderjct.org
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 boulderjunctionlibrary.org
Wednesday, Sept. 4
Knitting Club
Boulder Junction Community Center
10 a.m.-noon
Meets first and third Wednesdays. Bring a current project each session. Share tips and techniques and socialize with other knitters and learn new things.
715-385-2050 or boulderjunctionlibrary.org
Monday, Sept. 9
Mah Jongg
Boulder Junction Library
1-4 p.m., Mondays
Mah Jongg is a traditional Chinese game, played by four people around a square table using tiles instead of cards. Beginners are welcome; bring your set if you have one.
715-385-2050 or boulderjunctionlibrary.org
MANITOWISH WATERS AREA EVENTS
Friday, Aug. 30
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
Free Guided Nature Hike
North Lakeland Discovery Center
10-11:30 a.m.
Discover the sights and sounds of the great outdoors. Join a naturalist on the interpretive trail that winds among pines, hardwoods and bogs.
Discoverycenter.net
Sunday, Sept. 1
Sno-Skeeters Summer Fest
Koller Park
1:30-6 p.m.
Raffles, kids games, live music, food, duck race and more.
manitowishwaters.org
Music in the Park
Koller Park, downtown Manitowish Waters
3-6 p.m.
Free outdoor concerts every Sunday in the summer. This week featuring Bear Creek Band. Come by boat, car, bike or foot.
www.music-in-the-park.com
Tuesday, Sept. 3
Create Art
Manitowish Waters Community Center
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
A group of artists have come together to offer a free “open studio” to area artists, visitors and whoever loves being creative. Bring projects and supplies, floor and table protection. First and third Tuesdays of the month.
Manitoartleague.org
Wednesday, Sept. 4
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
Cribbage
Manitowish Waters Community Center
7:30 p.m.
Every Wednesday night; drop-ins welcome. $5 entrance fee to play
Cheryl, 715-543-2565
Thursday, Sept. 5
Musky Lure and Tackle Swap
North Lakeland Discovery Center
5-8 p.m.
Bring old or new musky baits and other tackle to swap, or find super deals on used bait and tackle. Free admission, donations appreciated. Beer, chips, brats available.
Discoverycenter.net
Friday, Sept. 6
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
Bog Hike
North Lakeland Discover Center
10 a.m.-noon
Hike one of the most unique landscapes in the state. The northern bog is home to unique plants and trees. Register by Sept. 5. $10/$5 members.
Discoverycenter.net
Sunday, Sept. 8
Music in the Park
Koller Park, downtown Manitowish Waters
4-6 p.m.
Free outdoor concerts every Sunday in the summer. This week featuring Double Barrel. Come by boat, car, bike or foot.
www.music-in-the-park.com
Monday, Sept. 9
Bird Club Presentation
North Lakeland Discovery Center
6:30-8 p.m.
Bird club’s regular meeting. Speaker to be announced. Held in main lodge.
discovercenter.net
Tuesday, Sept. 10
Wolf Howl
North Lakeland Discovery Center
7-10 p.m.
Learn about the ecology and adaptations, history and current status of wolves in Wisconsin. Travel to wolf territory and help with a survey by howling at wolves. Register in advance. $22/$18 members.
discoverycenter.net
Wednesday, Sept. 11
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
Cribbage
Manitowish Waters Community Center
7:30 p.m.
Every Wednesday night; drop-ins welcome. $5 entrance fee to play
Cheryl, 715-543-2565
MERCER AREA EVENTS
Friday, Aug. 30
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. 31
Pickleball
Mercer School
2-5 p.m.
Serving up fun times! Held Weekly on Saturday.
Mercercc.com
Sunday, Sept. 1
Mercer Community Pickleball
Mercer Community Center
3-6 p.m.
Participate in this fast-growing sport. Weekly on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Mercercc.com
Wednesday, Sept. 4
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
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
Saturday, Aug. 31
Pig Roast
Torpy Park, Minocqua
11 a.m-2 p.m.
Annual pig roast fundraiser, food, live music, lake fair, silent auction and bike raffle. Sponsored by Minocqua Kawagesaga Lakes Protection Association.
minocqua.org
Pride and Joy Car Show
TJ’s Butcher Shop, Minocqua
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
All cars, trucks, motorcycles and anything with wheels is welcome. Food, fun, music and raffles. Benefit for Lakeland Hospice.
Vilaswi.com
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, Sept. 1
No Frills Marathon
Bearskin Lake Trail
9 a.m.-1 p.m
Boston Marathon qualifying race begins at Nokomis Community Park and follows the Bearskin Trail to the trail head behind the Minocqua Post Office. Also half marathon and relay.
minocqua.org
Party in the Park
Torpy Park, Minocqua
3-6 p.m.
Free Sunday afternoon concert sponsored by the Minocqua Island Business Association. Featuring the Soul Inspirations with David Deon.
minocqua.org
Monday, Sept. 2-Wednesday, Sept. 4
Introduction to Drawing
9 a.m.
Marywood Spirituality Center, Arbor Vitae
Start with basic drawing , followed by perspective drawing and then tonal drawings. One lesson per day. Register in Advance. $30 per day; bring a bag lunch.
marywoodsc.org
Wednesday, Sept. 4
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.
Fiber Friends
Minocqua Public Library
Noon-3p.m.
Informal group that meets weekly on Wednesday to create and learn, and share conversation.
Minocqualibrary.org
Science on Tap
Minocqua Brewing Company
6:30-8 p.m.
Topic is “Sleep’s Impact on Health, Memory and Aging,” with Dr. Steven Barczi, Director of Geriatric Clinical Operations at the Madison VA Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center.
scienceontapminocqua.org
LAMBO Bike Ride
Shannon Lake Trail
6-7 p.m.
Join the Lakeland Area Mountain Bike Organization (LAMBO) for weekly rides. Shannon Lake Trail is 5 miles, rated as beginner.
lamboriders.org
Thursday, Sept. 5
Death Café
Marywoods Spirituality Center, Arbor Vitae
9:30-11:30 a.m.
An open, respectful and confidential space to express views and beliefs or ask questions about death. Donations welcome. Register by Monday, Sept. 2, 715-385-3750 ext. 1.
marywoodsc.org
Spirituality and Science (IONS)
Marywood Spirituality Center, Arbor Vitae
12:30-3:15 p.m.
The Cry of the Amazon is coming from the largest rainforest in the world. Giving a new response to these difficult earth situations and seek new paths together for this era. $15. Register by Sept. 5. 715-385-3750 ext. 1.
marywoodsc.org
Tuesday, Sept. 10
The Everly Brothers Set
Lakeland Union High School Theater
7-9 p.m.
The Everly Set takes the audience back to 1957 when the Everly brothers first supercharged the vocal sound of Rock n’ Roll. Presented by Lakeland Performing Arts Association. Tickets available in advance.
lakelandperformingarts.org
Lakeland Area Genealogical Society
Minocqua Public Library
1 p.m.
Group of local genealogists with varying interests and degrees of experience in researching their family histories meet second Tuesday monthly. Guests always welcome.
Minocqualibrary.org
Strengthening Your Drawing Skills Class
Minocqua Community Building
9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
With instructor David Kapszukiewicz, class meetings three times, Sept. 10, 17, 24. $135/register in advance by calling Lisa Krueger, 715-612-5775
lakelandartleague.weebly.com
Lakeland Area Genealogical Society
Minocqua Public Library
1 p.m.
Group of local genealogists with varying interests and degrees of experience in researching their family histories meet second Tuesday monthly. Guests always welcome.
minocqualibrary.org
ST. GERMAIN AREA EVENTS
Tuesday-Saturdays
Cranberry Marsh Tours
Lake Nokomis Cranberries, Eagle River
11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Free 45 minute tours of the farm twice a day, Tuesday through Saturday. Harvest begins mid-late September; after Sept. 16 tours will be 11 a.m., noon and 2 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
St-germain.com
Monday, Sept. 2
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
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