Community Events this weekend
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.
Opening of Time Capsule: 2-4 p.m., Northwoods Center, Nicolet College. Watch as a time capsule, buried for 25 years, is unearthed and see what is inside. nicoletcollege.edu.
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.
Van Vliet Hemlock Fall Color Hike: 9 a.m.-noon, east trailhead. Join a Discovery Center Naturalist to explore the forest and colors. Free to attend; register by Oct. 10. Hosted by North Lakeland Discovery Center, Manitowish Waters. discoverycenter.net.
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.
Sack Lake Old Growth Forest Hike: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Join Northwoods Land Trust staff and Sack Lake conservation easement donors for a hike amongst the fall color and old grown hemlocks. RSVP and information at 715-479-2490 or [email protected].
Soup for Shelter: Following 11 a.m. Mass, St. Peter Fisherman Church in Eagle River. Free-will offering includes soup from area restaurants, door prizes, basket raffles. Benefit for NATH/Frederick Place.
Monday, Oct, 14
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.
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.
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. 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].
Filmmaking 101: 6:30-8 p.m., Tuesdays through Nov. 19. Take this SDR Community Ed class (2019-15) to learn the process of filmmaking from start to finish. Instructor is video and music producer Nate Sheppard. $30/register by Oct. 11 on district website. Call Mike with questions, 715-365-9745.
Wednesday, Oct. 16
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.
Coffee & Company: Free community breakfast first and third Wednesdays, 8-9:30 a.m. at the VFW Hall in Rhinelander. Call 715-367-4790 or 715-282-5465 for more information.
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