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Wednesday, Nov. 13
Prime Time Trio: 7 p.m., Lakeland Union High School. Featuring Bobby van Deusen on piano and vocals, bassist Steve Pikal and drummer Tony Martin. If you enjoy jazz and familiar music, this show is for you. www.lakelandperformingarts.com.
Dinner and a Play: 5 p.m., Nicolet College – Lakeside Center. $40 per person includes dinner buffet and show, “The Art of Dining,” a Nicolet Players production. Benefits NATH-Frederick Place. nathnorthwoods.org.
Thursday, Nov. 14
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.
JWMS Family Trivia Night: 4-6 p.m., JWMS commons. Compete as a family/team to answer questions related to JWMS life. Prizes, hot chocolate and cookies; free to attend. For more information, 715-365-9220.
Friday, Nov. 15
Grief and the Holidays: 2 p.m., Rhinelander District Library. Free program for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. Presented by Ascension at Home. Free to attend; please pre-register at 800-643-4663. Coffee and light snacks provided.
“We Gotta Get Out of This Place”: 1:30 p.m., Pine Lake Town Hall. Nicolet College Learning in Retirement and the YMCA of the Northwoods present Doug Bradley as he discusses the soundtrack of the Vietnam War. Space is limited; register by calling 715-362-9622 or 715-365-4491.
Issues in the Sustainable Management of Temperate and Tropical Forests: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Trees For Tomorrow, Eagle River. Join a forester as he describes his experience in congronting global natural forest losses and the emergence of new concepts in sustainable forest management. www.treesfortomorrow.com.
Saturday, Nov. 16
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.
Indoor Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays at YMCA of the Northwoods, Rhinelander. Fresh and healthy choices. Products sold include eggs, root crops and mixed vegetables, pumpkins, apples, jams, jellies, salsa, cheese, homemade breads and more. For more information, call 715-362-9622.
Yoga – Arm Balances and Inversions Works: 9-11:30 a.m., JWMS balcony. Take your yoga practice to new heights. Bring yoga mat and yoga blocks. Rhinelander School District Community Ed clas. $10/Register by Nov. 14 on district website. Call Mike with questions, 715-365-9745.
ArtStart Winter Exhibitions: 5-7 p.m., ArtStart Rhinelander opening reception, featuring artists Craig Blietz and Meghan Sullivan. Exhibitions open through Jan. 18. Admission is free; donations appreciated. www.artstartrhinelander.org.
Monday, Nov. 18
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.
Trading Card Games: 3:30-5 p.m., Rhinelander District Library. Open play for teens to play Pokemon, Magic and Yu-gi-oh! and others, the third Monday of each month. New and seasoned gamers, ages 11-18, welcome. Bring your own deck; no trading or selling allowed. Pizza and drinks provided. 715-365-1070.
Don’t Be Koi With Me Watercolor: 6-8 p.m., RHS room 134. Join local artist Thomas Barnett as you learn how to create a watercolor Koi fish. Rhinelander School District Community Ed class. $15/Register by Nov. 14 on district website. Call Mike with questions, 715-365-9745.
Tuesday, Nov. 19
Uke Club: 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, YMCA of the Northwoods. Beginners welcome; do not have to be a Y member. 715-362-9622.
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].
Wednesday, Nov. 20
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.
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. 20. Rhinelanderlibrary.org.
Seed Sowing Party: 9-11 a.m., Oneida County Courthouse, committee room 2. Get your hands dirty and help restore tender habitats in Oneida County. Supplies provided. Registration preferred, 715-369-7835 or [email protected].
Open House and Debate Watch Party: 6:30 p.m., debate at 8 p.m., 1415 Eagle St., Rhinelander. Oneida County Democratic Party hosting open house followed by presidential debate candidate watch party. 715-420-0457.
Thursday, Nov. 21
Alzheimer’s Caregivers’ Support Group: 1-2:30 third Thursday of the month at the Oneida County Senior Center. Sponsored by Greater Wisc. chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Anyone with a loved one with any kind of memory loss is welcome. Respite care is available to those attending, with two days’ notice. 715-369-6304.
The Enchanted Doll Club of the Northwoods: 1 p.m.. Walter E. Olson Memorial Library, Eagle River. Program on the Gotz doll company. Guests welcome. For more information, contact Sally, 715-356-9399 or Judy, 715-482-9804.
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