Upcoming Events and Activities
Thursday, Oct. 3
Parent/Tot Time: 10 a.m., Thursdays, Rhinelander District Library. Twenty-minute program for ages two to three-and-a-half accompanied by an adult. Also Story Time at 10 a.m., Thursdays, Rhinelander District Library. A 40-minute program for ages three-and-a-half to six. Children gather for a simple craft following programs. 715-365-1070 ext. 1073.
Northwoods Memory Cafe: 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Gathering place for those with early stage dementia, mild memory loss or cognitive impairment and care partners. Refreshments, games, music. Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, 21 Timber Dr., Rhinelander. No registration, no charge. 715-362-5910 for information. Held first Thursday every month.
Aspirus Community Fitness Center: 6-7:45 a.m. and 3:30-6 p.m. Monday through Friday at Rhinelander High School. FREE and open to students and the public.
Friday, Oct. 4
Minocqua Farmers Market: Fridays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., in the Minocqua Sports Complex. Local produce, eggs, meats, sauces, bakery, plants, flowers, dips, dog treats and much more. New vendors. For more information visit minocquafarmersmarket.com.
Harvest Time: 4-6 p.m., ArtStart Rhinelander. For ages 7-12. Look at how often fruit and vegetables appear in European paintings; students will complete a work of art. $15/sliding pricing scale available. Artstartrhinelander.org.
Friday FUNdraiser: 5-8 p.m., CT’s Deli in Rhinelander. Benefit for Kiwanis Club of Rhinelander. Live music by Dave Walters, guest bartenders Terry Berndt and Brandon Karaba, raffles.
Saturday, Oct. 5
Cranberry Fest: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., Eagle River (Vilas County fairgrounds). Locally grown cranberries, marsh tours, arts & crafts show, antique market, 5k fun run/walk, entertainment and food. Continues 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. eagleriver.org.
Re-Tale Shop: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 25 Rives Street, next to the Rhinelander District Library. Used books and more. Open Tuesdays and the first Saturday. Run by the Friends of the Rhinelander District Library.
Hodag Farmers Market: 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Pioneer Park. Local produce, meat, cheese, flowers, baked goods. www.hodagfarmersmarket.com.
Monday, Oct. 7
AAUW Northwoods Meeting: 5 p.m., Woodruff Community Center. Jennifer Kuklenski, PhD from Northland College in Ashland, will be speaking on the Economic Realities of Immigration Policy. Non-members can join at special rate. For more information, Lauri Glowac, 715-588-1457 or [email protected].
Aspirus Community Fitness Center: 6-7:45 a.m. and 3:30-6 p.m. Monday through Friday at Rhinelander High School. FREE and open to students and the public.
Baby Storytime: 10:15 a.m. Mondays, Rhinelander District Library. Twenty-minute program designed for ages six months to two years; simple stories, fingerplays and music. Social/playtime follows. 715-365-1070 ext. 1073.
Bingo: 7-9 p.m. Mondays at the St. Germain Community Center. Cash prizes awarded and food is available for purchase. For more information visit www.st-germain.com or call 715-477-2205.
Mahjong: 1-4 p.m., Boulder Junction Public Library every Monday. Mahjong is a Chinese game played with tiles by four people around a table. Beginners welcome. Bring a set if you have one. For more information, 715-385-2050.
Tuesday, Oct. 8
Bingo: 6:15 p.m., earlybird and 7 p.m. regular bingo, held Tuesday nights at the VFW in Rhinelander. Organized by Rhinelander Lions Club. For more information, [email protected].
Re-Tale Shop: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 25 Rives Street, next to the Rhinelander District Library. Used books and more. Open Tuesdays and the first Saturday. Run by the Friends of the Rhinelander District Library.
Take Me Home – the Music of John Denver: 7 p.m., Lakeland Union High School Theatre. Tribute concert featuring Jim Curry. For tickets and information, lakelandperformingarts.org or Kay, 715-686-2668.
GFWC Rhinelander Woman’s Club: 11:30 a.m., Riverview Hall in Rhinelander. Two local speakers. Call Pam for more information, 715-369-9528.
Essential Oils 101: 6-7 p.m., RHS room 112. Basic foundation of essential oils, instructed by Michele Baumgartner of Bath and Body Creations. Rhinelander School District Community Ed class 2019-12. $12/Register by Oct. 4 on district website. Call Mike with questions, 715-365-9745.
Wednesday, Oct. 9
Zombie Barbie: 4-5 p.m., Rhinelander District Library. Teens are invited to make their own Zombie Barbie or Ken in this creepy craft. Dolls and craft materials provided. All teens welcome. 715-365-1070.
Sensory Storytime: 10:15 a.m., Rhinelander District Library. Inclusive program is designed to meet the needs of all abilities including autism spectrum, sensory processing issues and kids who just can’t sit still. Stories, movement, music and play. Five week session through Nov. 6. Rhinelanderlibrary.org
Nicolet College Blood Drive: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Nicolet College Lakeside Center commons. To schedule an appointment call 715-365-4566. In partnership with theCommunity Blood Center.
Thursday, Oct. 10
Pumpkin Run ATV/UTV Rally Mercer: At the Iron County trails. Poker run, ATV and lawn tractor pull and a Halloween-themed parade. Thursday 3-8 p.m. and Friday & Saturday 12-8 p.m. mercerpumpkinrunrally.com.
Parent/Tot Time: 10 a.m., Thursdays, Rhinelander District Library. Twenty-minute program for ages two to three-and-a-half accompanied by an adult. Also Story Time at 10 a.m., Thursdays, Rhinelander District Library. A 40-minute program for ages three-and-a-half to six. Children gather for a simple craft following programs. 715-365-1070 ext. 1073.
Friday, Oct. 11
Fish Fry: 4-9 p.m., Elcho Community Pavilion. Fish and shrimp and all the trimmings. elchocommunitypavilion.org.
Northwoods Art Tour: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Vilas, Oneida, Iron, Langlade and Lincoln counties. Self-guided tour of the studios and galleries of local artists. Demonstrations and stories. Artwork for sale. northwoodsarttour.com.
Minocqua Farmers Market: Fridays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., in the Minocqua Sports Complex. Local produce, eggs, meats, sauces, bakery, plants, flowers, dips, dog treats and much more. New vendors. For more information visit minocquafarmersmarket.com.
Saturday, Oct. 12
Northwoods Art Tour: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Vilas, Oneida, Iron, Langlade and Lincoln counties. Self-guided tour of the studios and galleries of local artists. Demonstrations and stories. Artwork for sale. northwoodsarttour.com.
Harvest Fest: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., downtown Boulder Junction. Kids games, fall treats and hayrides. boulderjct.org.
Three Eagle Half Marathon & 5k: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Three Lakes (Reiter Center). Run the 13-mile crushed limestone trail between Three Lakes and Eagle River. 3eaglehalf.com.
Hops and History: Noon-4 p.m., Three Lakes Historical Society Museum. Sample beers from the Rhinelander Brewing Company paired with local historical exhibits and presentations by staff and volunteers. $10 tickets at www.threelakesmuseum.org/store or 715-546-2295.
Hodag Farmers Market: 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Pioneer Park. Local produce, meat, cheese, flowers, baked goods. www.hodagfarmersmarket.com.
Essential Oils 101: 10-11:30 a.m., RHS room 112. Basic foundation of essential oils, instructed by Michele Baumgartner of Bath and Body Creations. Rhinelander School District Community Ed class 2019-13. $12/Register by Oct. 4 on district website. Call Mike with questions, 715-365-9745.
Mother/Son Bowling Party: 2-4 p.m., Hodag Bowling Center.Sponsored by YMCA of the Northwoods. $30/couple; register by Oct. 4. www.ymcaofthenorthwoods.org.
OCHS Scavenger Hunt: 3 p.m., Oneida County Humane Society fundraiser. Teams of 2-5 people will work to find items/perform tasks for prizes. Meet at CT’s Deli at 5 p.m. for a burger. Registration ($10) deadline Oct. 5 and details at 715-362-5992.
Three Lakes Pumpkin Fest: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Three Lakes High School. Arts, crafts, food, fun. Sponsored by the Three Lakes Fire Department Auxiliary;free admission and parking. Donation to food pantry appreciated. www.threelakes.com.
Sunday, Oct. 13
Northwoods Art Tour: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Vilas, Oneida, Iron, Langlade and Lincoln counties. Self-guided tour of the studios and galleries of local artists. Demonstrations and stories. Artwork for sale. northwoodsarttour.com.
Monday, Oct, 14
Personal Essentials Pantry (PEP): Second Monday, monthly, 3:30-5:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Rhinelander. Personal items for people in need. New clients should bring documentation of food pantry, WIC, BadgerCare or Food Share program participation.
Aspirus Community Fitness Center: 6-7:45 a.m. and 3:30-6 p.m. Monday through Friday at Rhinelander High School. FREE and open to students and the public.
Tuesday, Oct. 15
Re-Tale Shop: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 25 Rives Street, next to the Rhinelander District Library. Used books and more. Open Tuesdays and the first Saturday. Run by the Friends of the Rhinelander District Library.
Ruby’s Pantry: 5 p.m. Food distribution the THIRD TUESDAY of every month. Registration begins at 4 p.m. Receive an abundance of grocery items for a $20 donation. No income or location restrictions. Located at the Rhinelander National Guard Armory, 1136 Adams Way. For information, 715-362-4792.
Bingo: 6:15 p.m., earlybird and 7 p.m. regular bingo, held Tuesday nights at the VFW in Rhinelander. Organized by Rhinelander Lions Club. For more information, [email protected].
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