Boulder Junction area events

Friday, Sept. 27
Demin & Dessert Readers’ Theatre
Presque Isle Community Center
7-8:30 p.m.
The group presents the comedy, “Drinking Habits.” Free to attend, donations appreciated; cash bar and complementary coffee and desserts served after the show. Doors open at 6:15 p.m.
boulderjct.org

Plum Lake Colorama Weekend
Main Street, Sayner
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Take in the colors of fall in downtown Sayner! Enjoy fall festivities and special sales at the shops in town. Events occur all weekend.
vilaswi.com

Saturday, Sept. 28
Fall Wine & Paint
Aqualand Ale House
10-11:30 a.m.
Unleash your creative side! All supplies provided and step-by-step instruction. Paint one of two options provided. $40.
715-385-0380 or aqualandalehouse.com

Plum Lake Colorama Weekend
Main Street, Sayner
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Take in the colors of fall in downtown Sayner! Enjoy fall festivities and special sales at the shops in town. Events occur all weekend.
vilaswi.com

Demin & Dessert Readers’ Theatre
Presque Isle Community Center
7-8:30 p.m.
The group presents the comedy, “Drinking Habits.” Free to attend, donations appreciated; cash bar and complementary coffee and desserts served after the show. Doors open at 6:15 p.m.
boulderjct.org

Monday, Sept. 30
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, Oct. 1
Trivia Night
Aqualand Alehouse, Boulder Junction
7-8 p.m.
Teams f 2-6 people, every Tuesday. Prizes awarded weekly.
Boulderjct.org

Northern Waters Genealogical Society Meeting
Presque Isle Community Center
3-5 p.m.
This month’s program is “Family Tree Maker, RootsMagic and Legacy,” and software to help organize research and collections. Free and open to all.
715-686-7339

Art in the Library
Boulder Junction Public Library
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Opening of the October art exhibit by Stephanie Colotti at the library reading room. Open for viewing during regular hours.
boulderjunctionlibrary.org

Wednesday, Oct. 2
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

Books & Brews Book Club
Aqualand Ale House
7-8:30 p.m.
New monthly book club. Engage in great conversation while being able to enjoy food and drinks.
715-385-2050

Saturday, Oct. 5
Wine and Beer Tasting
Boulder Junction Community Center
5-8 p.m.
Friends of the Boulder Junction Public Library’s 18th annual event. $20 per person at the door in advance. Raffles, gift baskets, silent auction. Proceeds help with library operating expenses.
715-385-2050

Fall Wine & Paint
Aqualand Ale House
10-11:30 a.m.
Unleash your creative side! All supplies provided and step-by-step instruction. Paint one of two options provided. $40.
715-385-0380 or aqualandalehouse.com

Boulder Junction Lions Club Walleye Classic
Boulder Junction Community Center
9 a.m.
4th annual event on Boulder Junction township lakes Saturday and Sunday. Cash prizes for top three places. Dinner/raffle/awards Sunday 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit local Lions Club programs.
Boulderjct.org

Manitowish Waters Area Events

Friday, Sept. 27
Free Cranberry Marsh Tours
Manitowish Waters Community Center
10 a.m., Fridays
One hour tour, rain or shine, starting from Cranberry Square in Manitowish Waters. Samples, prize drawings, tour of Vilas Cranberry Company Marsh. No reservations.
manitowishwaters.org

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. Transportation provided. Register early. $22/$18 members
877-543-2085 or discoverycenter.net

Sat. Sept. 28
Exploring the Vibrant Colors of Alcohol Ink
LOLA, 4262 Co. Rd. B, Land O’Lakes
Instructor Lisa Krueger introduces various techniques in her work with inks on tile, Yupo paper and canvas panels. All materials provided. No experience necessary. $20 materials fee; non-members of art league pay $10 extra. Sign up by Sept. 27.
715-385-0299 or [email protected]

Monday, Sept. 30
Spaghetti Dinner
North Lakeland Discovery Center Lodge
Fundraiser for NLDC programming. Eat in or carry out. $10 advance/$12 door; $5 under 3-11.
Discoverycenter.net

Tuesday, Oct. 1
Create Art
Manitowish Waters Community Center
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Free open studio for area artists, visitors and whoever loves being creative. First and third Tuesday of each month.
Manitowishwaters.org

Wednesday, Oct. 2
Mah Jongg – American Style
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

Friday, Oct. 4
Cranberry Square, Manitowish Waters
10 a.m.
Free cranberry marsh tours. No reservations required; one-hour tour includes video, samples, prize drawings, Q & A.
Manitowishwaters.org

Saturday, Oct. 5
Cranberry Cooking Contest
Manitowish Waters Lions Pavilion
8:30-9:30 a.m.
Several entry categories. Winner will receive airplane ride over Manitowish Waters. Rules and information at manitowishwaters.org.

Cran A Rama
Manitowish Waters Community Center
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Celebrating the start of our fall color and cranberry harvest season. Arts and craft fair, bake sale, cranberry sales, samples, fall color tours, cranberry marsh tours.
Manitowishwaters.org

Mercer Area Events

Friday, Sept. 27
Coffee and Coloring
Mercer Public Library
2-4 p.m.
A relaxing afternoon of coffee and coloring. Bring your own paper craft projects or use the library’s coloring sheets and supplies. All are welcome.
mercerpubliclibrary.org

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. 28
Pickleball
Mercer School
2-5 p.m.
Serving up fun times! Held Weekly on Saturday.
Mercercc.com

Monday, Sept. 30
American Antiques: 1700-1950
Mercer Public Library
10 a.m.-noon
Class also held Oct. 3 and Oct. 10. Gain a better understanding of the many categories of antiques, how to tell if it is authentic and much more. $30.
715-561-3098

Friday, Oct. 4
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

Tuesday, Oct. 8
Exploring the History and Legacy of Camp Mercer
Mercer Public Library
2-5:30 p.m.
Explore historic sources on the Civilian Conservation Corps and Camp Mercer and engage in field work. Register early at www.feuniversity.org; $45.
mercercc.com

Thursday, Oct. 10
17th Annual Pumpkin Run ATV/UTV Rally
Iron County Trails
Three-day poker run includes stops at businesses throughout Iron County. Registration 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Mercer and Hurley Chambers of Commerce. Poker run 3-8 p.m. Many events, contests and classes; parade Saturday.
Mercerpumkinrally.com

Friday, Oct. 11
17th Annual Pumpkin Run ATV/UTV Rally
Iron County Trails
8 a.m.-4 p.m. Registration at Mercer and Hurley Chambers of Commerce; noon-10 p.m. poker run; 2-6 p.m. ATV, UTV & lawn tractor pull.
Mercerpumkinrally.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, Oct. 12
17th Annual Pumpkin Run ATV/UTV Rally
Iron County Trails
9 a.m.-1 p.m. registration at Mercer Chamber of Commerce; Noon-10 p.m. poker run; parade at 4 p.m. and event wrap up 5:30 p.m. Gateway Lodge and Resort.
Mercerpumpkinrally.com

Copper Peak 50th Anniversary
Caribou Lodge, Bessemer
5-8 p.m.
Celebrate Copper Peak. Tickets ($50) include appetizers, dinner, dessert, live music, silent auction and more. Semi-formal event.
mercercc.com

Minocqua area events

Monday-Saturday
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. 28
Beef-A-Rama
Downtown Minocqua
8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Beef roasters begin cooking their signature beef before dawn then parade their roasts downtown. Festival-goers dress in cow-themed costumes participate in beef-eating contests, enjoy live music and stroll the Prime Choice craft show.
minocqua.org

Rump Roast Run
Torpy Park, Minocqua
9-11 a.m.
5k and 10 k run plus kids 1-mile race. Winners receive beef roasts.
blueravenproductions.com

Live Music
Black Bear Bar & Grill
Hwy 70 W Minocqua
9 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
Gypsy Rose performs. No cover charge. minocqua.org

Monday, Sept. 30
Pastel: The Mystique of the Mist
Marywood Spirituality Center, Arbor Vitae
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Mist and the mood it creates is the subject of this pastel painting class. Bring pastel supplies; Wallis paper and paints for an underpainting provided. $30. Register by Sept. 24.
marywoodsc.org

Tuesday, Oct. 1
Pastel: Layers & Layers of Strokes
Marywood Spirituality Center, Arbor Vitae
On a prepared underpainting, learn to build up layers of pastels to create a lively painting. Bring pastel supplies. $30. Register by Sept. 24.
marywoodsc.org

Wednesday, Oct. 2
Pastel: A Gestural Approach to a Floral Painting
Marywood Spirituality Center, Arbor Vitae
Use a gestural approach to create a floral painting that moves with high energy lines. Bring pastel supplies. $30. Register by Sept. 24.
marywoodsc.org

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 p.m.
NASA Mission Development is the topic, with UW Madison professor Maggie Turnbull.
sciencontapminocqua.org

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

Thursday, Oct. 3
Watercolor Workshop
Minocqua Town Hall gym
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
One-day workship with Dale Popovich. Registration deadline Sept. 20; $50. For details, visit lakelandartleague.weebly.com

Twisted Stitchers
Minocqua Public Library
1-3 p.m.
Meet Thursdays to work on your own projects or make hats, scarves, etc. for charity.
minocqualibrary.org

Spirituality & Science (IONS)
Marywood Spirituality Center, Arbor Vitae
1-3 p.m.
Examine the ongoing struggle of the Cry of the Amazon and assess our current place in our solar system. Suggested offering $15. Register by Oct. 1.
marywoodsc.org

Saturday, Oct. 5
Live Music
Black Bear Bar & Grill
Hwy 70 W Minocqua
9 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
Big Road Band performs. No cover charge. www.minocqua.org

Pig Roast and Gun Raffle
Woodruff Fire Department
3 p.m.
Annual Fire Prevention Week open house and pig roast. Dinner and raffles start at 4 p.m. Food, refreshments, prizes and raffles.
townofwoodruff.org

Tuesday, Oct. 8
Take Me Home: The Music of John Denver
Lakeland Union High School
7 p.m.
Acclaimed performer Jim Curry performs John Denver’s most beloved music. Tickets available in advance; also by season subscription.
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

Morning: Hushed, Mild, Beautiful, Content
Marywood Spirituality Center
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Explore the gifts and graces morning offers. Suggested donation $15. Register by Sept. 26.
marywoodsc.org

Wednesday, Oct. 9
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

Thursday, Oct. 10
Twisted Stitchers
Minocqua Public Library
1-3 p.m.
Meet Thursdays to work on your own projects or make hats, scarves, etc. for charity.
minocqualibrary.org

Sunday, Oct. 13
Take3
Campanile Center for the Arts, Minocqua
2 p.m.
A classically trained trio brings refinement of their backgrounds and mixes it with rock star charisma, playing classical, pop and jazz. Tickets available online or at the door.
campanilecenter.org

St. Germain Area Events

Saturday, Sept. 28
Cranberry Marsh Tours
Lake Nokomis Cranberries, Eagle River
11 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.
Free tours Monday through Saturday, rain or shine; 45 minutes. Tour bus with minimal walking.
Lakenokomiscranberries.com

ATV/UTV Scavenger Stampede
St. Germain Community Center
9 a.m. registration
Many door prizes, food, music and a whole lotta fun. Prizes include 2019 Polaris Ranger, utility trailer, cash. Drawing at 6 p.m.
715-542-2261 or st-germain.com

Monday, Sept. 30
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

Cranberry Marsh Tours
Lake Nokomis Cranberries, Eagle River
11 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.
Free tours Monday through Saturday, rain or shine; 45 minutes. Tour bus with minimal walking.
Lakenokomiscranberries.com

Tuesday, Oct. 1
Jewels of the Northwoods Style Show
Lake of the Torches Casino
11 a.m.
St. Germain Women’s Service Club 41st style show. Includes lunch, door prizes, raffles and cash bar. Proceeds fund scholarships and local civic projects. $30; Advance tickets required.
St-germain.com

Friday, Oct. 4
Cranberry Marsh Tours
Lake Nokomis Cranberries, Eagle River
11 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.
Free tours Monday through Saturday, rain or shine; 45 minutes. Tour bus with minimal walking.
Lakenokomiscranberries.com

Evil Falls Haunted House
215 S. Railroad St., Eagle River
7-11 p.m.
Open every Friday and Saturday in October plus Halloween night. New location – 13 rooms of frightening scares.
Evilfalls.com

Monday, Oct. 7
Cranberry Marsh Tours
Lake Nokomis Cranberries, Eagle River
11 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.
Free tours Monday through Saturday, rain or shine; 45 minutes. Tour bus with minimal walking.
Lakenokomiscranberries.com