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Upcoming Northwoods Events and Activities

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September 6, 2019
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Boulder Junction area events

Friday, Sept. 6-Sunday, Sept. 8
World Championship Musky Classic
Various lakes
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
43rd Annual fishing tournament sponsored by Presque Isle, Boulder Junction, Manitowish Waters and Winchester communities. Money raised goes toward scholarships for area students.
Boulderjct.org

Saturday, Sept. 7
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

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 bouldjunctionlibrary.org

Tuesday, Sept. 10
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

Saturday, Sept. 14
Colorama Arts & Crafts Fair
Boulder Junction Community Center
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Craft show, farmers market and wild game sandwiches.
715-385-2400 or boulderject.org

Lakeland Area Kiwanis Poker Paddle
Manitowish Chain of Lakes
10 a.m. launch, Little Star Beach
Fundraising paddle event to benefit youth activities and programs. Collect a poker hand as you navigate through the chain. Finish line is Rest Lake Park where there will be a cook out, music raffles, door prizes.
lakelandkiwanis.com

Monday, Sept. 16
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 bouldjunctionlibrary.org

Tuesday, Sept. 17
Mongolia: A travelogue with Diane Muri
Boulder Junction Community Center
7 p.m.
Experience a Mongolian expedition through photos, music and examples of the culture. Open to all, free to attend.
715-385-2050

Wednesday, Sept. 18
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 bouldjunctionlibrary.org

Saturday, Sept. 21
Boulder Junction Colorama Dinner
Camp Manito-Wish YMCA
5:15-7:30 p.m.
60th annual event sponsored by the Lions Club. Featuring wild game stew and chicken. Adults $17, ages 12 and under, $8. Proceeds benefit the fourth and eighth grade classes at North Lakeland School. Advanced tickets available.
715-385-2400

Lac du Flambeau area events

Saturday, Sept. 14
Wild Rice Fest
Downtown Lac du Flambeau
Enjoy a taste of Native American heritage. Wild rice harvesting, wild rice and fry bread contests, 5K run/walk, Native American arts and crafts, Pow Wow.
lacduflambeauchamber.com

Manitowish Waters Area Events

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

Saturday, Sept. 7
Beginner Mountain Bike Clinic
WinMan Trails
10 a.m.-noon
Certified mountain bike instructor will teach fundamentals of braking, steering, weight shifting and technique. Coed class, limited to six participants. Facebook message if interested.
www.facebook.com/WinManTrails

Bog Exploration and Hike
North Lakeland Discovery Center
10 a.m.-noon
Explore one of the most unique landscapes in Wisconsin. Learn about the adaptations of the unique plants and trees. $10/$5 members.
Discoverycenter.net

Sunday, Sept. 8
Music in the Park
Koller Park, downtown Manitowish Waters
4-6 p.m.
Final free outdoor concert of 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.
Join the Bird Club for their regular meeting. Speaker TBA. Held in the main lodge.
Discovercenter.net

Tuesday, Sept. 10
Wolf Howl
North Lakeland Discovery Center
7-10 p.m.
Begin the program by learning about wolves, their history and current status then travel to wolf territory and perform a survey by howling at wolves. Transportation provided. Register early. $22/$18 members.
Discoverycenter.net

Wednesday, Sept. 11
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. 12
Nibbles n’ Knowledge: Youth Conservation Corps History
North Lakeland Discovery Center
5-7 p.m.
Join Kay Krans on a trip back to the days of the YCC camp at Statehouse Lake and learn some of the great contributions the young men made in the conservation of our area. Donation bar and complimentary appetizers and desserts; program at 6 p.m. Register by Sept.10; $15/$12 members.
mwhistory.org

Friday, Sept. 13
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.
manitowishwaters.org

Saturday, Sept. 14
Poker Paddle
Little Star Beach
10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Poker run for non-motorized watercraft. Food and refreshments at each stop. Proceeds benefit are youth programs.
Lakelandkiwanis.com

Sunday, Sept. 15
Manitowish Waters Fire Department Open House
Fire Department, US-51
Noon-3 p.m.
Open House and Harley raffle drawing, fire trucks and equipment on display, cookout and more.
manitowishwaters.org

Tuesday, Sept. 17
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

Basics of Canning and Preserving
North Lakeland Discovery Center
Noon-4 p.m.
Learn about the tradition of canning and preserving, how to get started , two methods of canning and preserving, tools of the trade and how to make jams and jellies. Space is limited; register by Sept. 14. $30/$25 members.
discoverycenter.net

Saturday, Sept. 21
Sasquatch Sip & Stroll
North Lakeland Discovery Center
5-7:30 p.m.
Hike through the forest while sampling beers and keeping an eye out for the elusive Sasquatch. Collect tickets and win prizes. Live music, snakes, raffles. $30 in advance/$40 day of event.
discoverycenter.net.

Mercer Area Events

Friday, Sept. 6
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, Sept. 7
Pickleball
Mercer School
2-5 p.m.
Serving up fun times! Held Weekly on Saturday.
Mercercc.com

Beaver Fall Classic Car Show
Eunica’s Beaver Lodge, Mercer
2-6 p.m.
Fundraiser for suicide prevention. Free brats, burgers, hot dogs and music; bingo and raffles.
715-476-2004

Monday, Sept. 9
Ceramics for Beginners
Mercer School
4-5:30 p.m.
Six-session class to learn three fundamental techniques for working with clay. Students will display their works at an art show with cake and coffee. No experience necessary; $50.
715-476-2881 or mercercc.com

Wednesday, Sept. 11
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, Sept. 7
The Resonators
Black Bear Bar & Grill
9 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
Live music, no cover. www.minocqua.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

Clearing Out-Cleaning Up
Marywood Spirituality Center
9 a.m.-noon
Over time, many of us accumulate “stuff” that is no longer useful, helpful or needed and can have an unhealthy effect on body, mind, emotions and spirit. Explore the nature of clutter and how to get rid of the damaging effects.
marywoodsc.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

Wednesday, Sept. 11
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

Friday, Sept. 13
Country Rocks Autism
Bonnie & Clyde Gangster Park, Harshaw
11:30 a.m. doors open
Two-day benefit concert for autism. Featuring Chris Kroeze, Mo Pitney, Natalie Murphy and more.
minocqua.org or 715-358-2265

Saturday, Sept. 14
Craft Bazaar & Scandinavian Bake Sale
Calvary Lutheran Church, Minocqua
8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Handmade quilts, handcrafted clothing and décor, bake sale including lefse, krumkake, rosettes, almond pastries, limpa bread and more. Lunch available.
715-356-5080

Country Rocks Autism
Bonnie & Clyde Gangster Park, Harshaw
11:30 a.m. doors open
Two-day benefit concert for autism. Featuring Brian Howe, Bobby Friss, Whitehouse Players and more.
minocqua.org or 715-358-2265

Autumn on Main Street & Fall Harvest Fest
Lake Tomahawk
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
More than 50 vendors; food, crafts, vegetables, flowers, thrifty finds and more. Vendors located along Hwy 47 businesses. Children’s activities at Snowshoe Park.
laketomahawkwi.org

Saturday, Sept. 21
Oktoberfest
Rondele Ranch, Harshaw
4-11 p.m.
Multiple bands, authentic German food, chainsaw carving and more. $5 per person.
rondeleranch.co

St. Germain Area Events

Monday, Sept. 9
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

Wednesday, Sept. 11
Cranberry Marsh Tours
Lake Nokomis Cranberries, Eagle River
11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Free tours of the farm offered Tuesday through Saturday. Larger groups call in advance. Starting Sept. 16, tours will be 11 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
lakenokomiscranberries.com

Saturday, Sept. 14
SepTimber Ride
Tribute Brewing, Eagle River
8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Horse ride from Eagle River to Three Lakes or a 50K loop.
www.ghtrails.org

Sunday, Sept. 15
Woods & Water Paddle Races
Lynn Ann’s Campground, St. Germain
9 a.m. Registration
5K and 7 mile kayak or SUP races on Big St. Germain Lake and St. Germain River. Race begins at 10 a.m. Proceeds benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
www.st-germain.com

Monday, Sept. 16
Cranberry Marsh Tours
Lake Nokomis Cranberries, Eagle River
11 a.m, noon, 2 p.m.
Free tours of the farm offered Monday through Saturday. Larger groups call in advance. lakenokomiscranberries.com

Saturday, Sept. 21
Colorama
St. Germain Community Park
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Celebrate beautiful fall colors and bountiful harvest with a craft show and farmers market, wagon rides, pumpkin painting, entertainment, food and beverages.
www.st-germain.com

Helo and Stitch 5K Run/Walk
St. Germain Community Park
11 a.m.
Pet-friendly fundraiser for Vilas County Sheriff’s K9 program. Information on registering at st-germain.com.

Pints in the Park
St. Germain Community Park
Noon-4 p.m.
Sample regional microbrews at this beer tasting event held in conjunction with Colorama. Tickets on sale on site.
www.st-germain.com

 

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