Area events for October
Boulder Junction area events
Wednesday, Oct. 2
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
Thursday, Oct. 3
Fall Harvest Dinner
Aqualand Ale House
6-9 p.m.
A celebration of the fall harvest with food and beverage combinations of the season. Preregistration required.
715-385-0380
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
Monday, Oct. 7
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
Friday, Oct. 11-Sunday, Oct. 13
Northwoods Art Tour
Variety of Northwoods Communities
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Self-guided tours of local art studios and galleries in Vilas, Oneida, Iron, Langlade and Lincoln counties. Downloadable brochure at northwoodsarttour.com
Saturday, Oct. 12
Harvest Fest
Downtown Boulder Junction
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Kids games, Shop the Haystack, fall treats, hayrides. Kids may dress in costume.
boulderjct.org
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
Monday, Oct. 14
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
Wednesday, Oct. 16
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
Thursday, Oct. 17
Field Trip with LOLA: Birds in Art Exhibit
Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wausau
8 a.m.
Carpool from LOLA center; tour exhibit in Wausau, free avian art class followed by lunch, shopping or home. Register by Oct. 1.
lolaartswi.com or 715-547-3950
Saturday, Oct. 19
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
Sunday, Oct. 20
Community Dinner
Boulder Junction Community Center
4 p.m.
Free dinner and program hosted by the Boulder Junction Historical Society. Everyone is welcome.
boulderjct.org
Monday, Oct. 21
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
Saturday, Oct. 26
In-Town Trick-Or-Treat
Participating Boulder Junction businesses and Boulder Pines Apartments.
3-5 p.m.
Dress up the kids and join the fun!
boulderjct.org
Fall/Winter 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
Monday, Oct. 28
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
Saturday, Nov. 2
Snowmobile Club Trail Brushing
Boulder Junction Club Groomer Shed
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Time to clean the trails! Meet at the groomer shed Nov. 2 and/or Nov. 9. Lunch provided.
715-614-5201
Fall/Winter 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
Wednesday, Nov. 6
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, Nov. 16
Great Shopping Escape
Boulder Junction Community Center
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Gather your friends! Stop by to meet home party reps, visit shops, art galleries, or a restaurant.
boulderjct.org
Manitowish Waters Area Events
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
Wednesday, Oct. 9
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
Friday, Oct. 11
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
Friday, Oct. 11-Sunday, Oct. 13
Northwoods Art Tour
Variety of Northwoods Communities
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Self-guided tours of local art studios and galleries in Vilas, Oneida, Iron, Langlade and Lincoln counties. Downloadable brochure at northwoodsarttour.com
Saturday, Oct. 12
Van Vliet Hemlock Hike
Van Vliet Hemlock SNA-east side
9 a.m.-noon
Join a Discovery Center naturalist to explore the trails and fall colors. Free and open to the public. Preregister by Oct. 10, www.discoverycenter.org
Wednesday, Oct. 16
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, Oct. 17
Nibbles n’ Knowledge: Ireland Adventure
North Lakeland Discovery Center Lodge
5-7 p.m.
Join author Callie Bates and Discover Center naturalist Licia Johnson for a journey through Irish culture, history and natural landscape. Donation bar, complimentary appetizers and desserts. Register by Oct. 15; $15/$12 members.
discoverycenter.org
Tuesday, Oct. 22
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
Wednesday, Oct. 23
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
Saturday, Oct. 26
Trick-Or-Treat
Downtown businesses
Noon-2 p.m.
Dress up and enjoy tricks and treat at local businesses; Truck or Treat at Koller Park.
manitowishwaters.org
Walking with Bigfoot
North Lakeland Discovery Center
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Learn the legend of Bigfoot, evidence for and against its existence, local sightings. Register by Oct. 24. $10/$8 members.
discoverycenter.net
Wednesday, Oct. 30
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, 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
Saturday, Oct. 5
Pickleball
Mercer School
2-5 p.m.
Serving up fun times! Held Weekly on Saturday.
Mercercc.com
Sunday, Oct. 6
Mercer Community Pickleball
Mercer Community Center
3-6 p.m.
Participate in this fast-growing sport. Weekly on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Mercercc.com
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
Wednesday, Oct. 9
Mercer Community Pickleball
Mercer Community Center
3-6 p.m.
Participate in this fast-growing sport. Weekly on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Mercercc.com
Thursday, Oct. 10-Saturday, Oct. 12
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
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
Friday, Oct. 11-Sunday, Oct. 13
Northwoods Art Tour
Variety of Northwoods Communities
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Self-guided tours of local art studios and galleries in Vilas, Oneida, Iron, Langlade and Lincoln counties. Downloadable brochure at northwoodsarttour.com
Saturday, Oct. 12
Pickleball
Mercer School
2-5 p.m.
Serving up fun times! Held Weekly on Saturday.
Mercercc.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
Sunday, Oct. 13
Mercer Community Pickleball
Mercer Community Center
3-6 p.m.
Participate in this fast-growing sport. Weekly on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Mercercc.com
Wednesday, Oct. 16
Mercer Community Pickleball
Mercer Community Center
3-6 p.m.
Participate in this fast-growing sport. Weekly on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Mercercc.com
Friday, Oct. 18
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. 19
Holiday Craft Bazaar
Mercer School cafeteria
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sponsored by Mercer Lioness; crafts, vendors, bake sale, raffle baskets, face painting, food and more.
mercercc.com
Pickleball
Mercer School
2-5 p.m.
Serving up fun times! Held Weekly on Saturday.
Mercercc.com
Saturday, Oct. 26
Pickleball
Mercer School
2-5 p.m.
Serving up fun times! Held Weekly on Saturday.
Mercercc.com
Sunday, Oct. 27
Mercer Community Pickleball
Mercer Community Center
3-6 p.m.
Participate in this fast-growing sport. Weekly on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Mercercc.com
Wednesday, Oct. 23
Mercer Community Pickleball
Mercer Community Center
3-6 p.m.
Participate in this fast-growing sport. Weekly on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Mercercc.com
Friday, Oct. 25
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
Wednesday, Oct. 30
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-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
Wednesday, Oct. 2
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 Open Studio
Minocqua Community Building, 415 Menominee, Minocqua.
Noon-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
Friday, Oct. 11-Sunday, Oct. 13
Northwoods Art Tour
Variety of Northwoods Communities
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Self-guided tours of local art studios and galleries in Vilas, Oneida, Iron, Langlade and Lincoln counties. Downloadable brochure at northwoodsarttour.com
Saturday, Oct. 12
Live Music
Black Bear Bar & Grill
Hwy 70 W Minocqua
9 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
Strip T performs. No cover charge. www.minocqua.org
Zoo Boo
Wildwood Wildlife Park
1-5 p.m.
Trick-Or-Treat in the wildest neighborhood in town! A safe merry-not-scary Halloween fun party for the entire family. $12 for ages 12 and up; kids under 11 free with non-perishable food donation.
minocqua.org
Movies at the Library
Minocqua Public Library
12:30 p.m.
Every second Saturday of the month. This month playing The Public (PG-13).
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
Wednesday, Oct. 16
Lakeland Art League Open Studio
Minocqua Community Building, 415 Menominee, Minocqua.
8 a.m.-1p.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
Lakeland Photography Club
Minocqua Public Library
6 p.m.
All are invited to attend monthly meetings (March through Nov.), third Wednesday. Also enjoy ongoing photo exhibit in the reading room, featuring works by various club members.
minocqualibrary.org
Thursday, Oct. 17
Workshop with Jaron Childs – Painting with Oil
Minocqua Community Center
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Childs will demonstrate various techniques he has developed for working in thin layers of oil paint on primed panels. Free for members/$30 non members.
Details at 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
Saturday, Oct. 19
Great Trivia Quest
Thirsty Whale, Minocqua
5-9 p.m.
Fundraiser for the Howar Young Medical Center scholarship fund. Event ticket includes light meal and snacks. Also bucket raffles and drawings. $30 per person/$180 for team of six.
minocqua.org
The Art of Poetry: Workshop Inspired by Art
Minocquapubliclibrary.org
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Join the Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets for a writing workshop and poetry reading. Free and open to the public.
minocqualibrary.org
Live Music
Black Bear Bar & Grill
Hwy 70 W Minocqua
9 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
Plan B performs. No cover charge. www.minocqua.org
Wednesday, Oct. 23
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. 24
Todd Green – Music of the World
Campanile Center for the Arts
7 p.m.
Multi-instrumentalist Todd Green performs original music on over 30 acoustic string, flute and percussion instruments from all over the world.
campanilecenter.org
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
Saturday, Oct. 26
Hooping with EmilyMae
Minocqua Community Gym
1-3 p.m.
Learn the art and health benefits of hooping with local enthusiast and instructor, EmilyMae. For teens and adults. Preregister at the library or call 715-356-4437.
Live Music
Black Bear Bar & Grill
Hwy 70 W Minocqua
9 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
The Influence Band performs. No cover charge. www.minocqua.org
Autumn Arts & Crafts
Hazelhurst Town Hall
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sponsored by Hazelhurst Lions Club. www.minocqua.org
Sunday, Oct. 27
That Golden Girls Show! A Puppet Parody
Campanile Center for the Arts
2 p.m.
One of Off Broadway’s biggest smash hits that parodies classic Golden Girls moments with puppets.
campanilecenter.org
Wednesday, Oct. 30
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. 31
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
St. Germain Area Events
Monday-Saturday
Cranberry Marsh Tours
Lake Nokomis Cranberries, Eagle River
Through Saturday, Oct. 12
11 a.m., noon, 2 p.m.
Free tours Monday through Saturday, rain or shine; 45 minutes. Tour bus with minimal walking.
Lakenokomiscranberries.com
Friday, Oct. 4
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
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
Friday, Oct. 11-Sunday, Oct. 13
Northwoods Art Tour
Variety of Northwoods Communities
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Self-guided tours of local art studios and galleries in Vilas, Oneida, Iron, Langlade and Lincoln counties. Downloadable brochure at northwoodsarttour.com
Saturday, Nov. 9
November Christmas Bazaar
St. Germain Community Center
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Get into the holiday spirit early! Craft show, fresh wreaths, garland, cookies sold by the pound, children’s activities, raffles and a visit from St. Nick. Proceeds benefit local youth programs.
st-germain.com
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