Wednesday, Dec. 4

Donate While You Dine: 4-8 p.m., Rhinelander Dairy Queen. 10% of sales donated to NATH-Frederick Place. 715-369-3663.
Uke Club: 1 p.m., Wednesdays, YMCA of the Northwoods. Beginners welcome; do not have to be a Y member. 715-362-9622.
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.
Paper Crafting and Card Making: 6-8 p.m., RHS room 134. Make five hand-stamped Christmas cards; learn baskic layouts and tools. Rhinelander School District Community Ed class 2019-35. $15/Register by Nov. 29 on district website. Call Mike with questions, 715-365-9745.
Donate While You Dine: 4-8 p.m., Rhinelander Dairy Queen. Ten percent of sales will be donated to NATH/Frederick Place. 715-369-3663.

Thursday, Dec. 5

Tree of Love Ceremony: 6 p.m., at ArtStart Rhinelander. Sponsored by Ascension at Home. Remembrance celebration to recognize the pain of loss and begin the holiday season with hearts full of love and memories. No registration, free and all are welcome. Mary Ellen, 800-643-4663.
Creating Bee-Friendly Greenspaces: 9 a.m.-noon, Walter E. Olson Memorial Library, Eagle River. How to turn your existing greenspace into a pollinator-friendly area. Several guest speakers. Contact Oneida County Land and Water Conservation department for more information, 715-369-7835.
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.
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.
The Northwoods Ukers: Every Friday at 1:30 p.m. at Olson Memorial Library, Eagle River. All welcome to learn, jam and have fun.
Holiday Paint Pour: 6-8 p.m., RHS room 134. Join local artist Thomas Barnett as he takes your through a holiday-themed paint pour. Rhinelander School District Community Ed class 2019-31. $25/Register by Dec. 3 on district website. Call Mike with questions, 715-365-9745.

Friday, Dec. 6

Christmas Cookie Sale: 8 a.m. until sold out, at ArtStart in Rhinelander. Sponsored by the Rhinelander United Methodist Women. Variety of homemade Christmas cookies and candy. $8 per pound.

Saturday, Dec. 7

Sounds of the Holidays: 5 p.m., downtown Rhinelander. Annual Christmas parade on Brown Street followed by a tree lighting ceremony and visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus at Stevensport Square. 715-365-7464 or rhinelanderchamber.com.
Holiday Open House: Noon-4 p.m., Rhinelander Historical Society Museum, 9 S. Pelham Street. Live holiday music, tours, eggnog, apple cider, cookies and treats. Old fashioned sleigh will be parked in front, available for family photos. Free and open to all.
Holiday Bake Sale: 9:30 a.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, Rhinelander. Offering specialty cookies, “famous” homemade lefse and many other ethnic baked items. Coffee and cookies served beginning at 9 a.m. 715-362-5910 for more information.
The Nutcracker: 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Rhinelander High School Auditorium. Performance by members of the Northwoods School of Dance. Also jazz, tap and hip/hop performed by dancers ages 3-22. Tickets at the door $10/adults and $5/children over age 3.
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, apples, jams, jellies, salsa, cheese, homemade breads and more. For more information, call 715-362-9622.
40th Annual Cookie & Candy Walk: 9:30-11 a.m., United Methodist Church of the Pines. $9 per pound. All proceeds benefit church missions, 715-356-4089.
Christmas Kick Off: 4-7 p.m., Eagle River Riverview Park. Santa, food, cookies, hot cocoa, Christmas tree lighting and more. For information, Chelsea, 715-891-6771.
Open Skate Saturdays: 6-7:30 p.m., Rhinelander Ice Arena. $3 to skate, $3 for rentals. Every Saturday until Jan. 4, 2020. rhinelanderice.com.

Sunday, Dec. 8

The Woodland Strings: 4 p.m., Three Lakes Center for the Arts. A holiday concert under the direction of Three Lakes’ own Kathy Klein. All tickets $5 and available for purchase online at tlcfa.org.
Senior Christmas Party: 4-5 p.m. happy hour, 5 p.m. dinner. Call the ADRC for information and to register to attend. 715-369-6304.
Taize Service: 4 p.m., every Sunday in Advent, St. Augustine Episcopal Church in Rhinelander. The service has roots in a monastery in Taize, France. Reception to follow each service. Enter through the glass atrium doors.

Monday, Dec. 9

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.
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.

Tuesday, Dec. 10

Meet Me Under the Mistletoe: 7:30 p.m., Nicolet Theatre. Holiday concert with Randy Sabien, jazz violinist. Seasonal favorites and his own holiday compositions. Tickets online at nicoletlive.com or call 715-365-4646.
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.
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, Pauelle57@gmail.com.
Uke Club: 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, YMCA of the Northwoods. Beginners welcome; do not have to be a Y member. 715-362-9622.
GFWC Rhinelander Woman’s Club: 11:30 a.m., Riverview Hall, 903 Boyce Drive. Speaker is Maile Llamos, RHS World Affairs Seminar student. Call Pam, 715-369-9528 for more information.

Wednesday, Dec. 11

Uke Club: 1 p.m., Wednesdays, YMCA of the Northwoods. Beginners welcome; do not have to be a Y member. 715-362-9622.

Thursday, Dec. 12

Riverside Meditation Group: 5:30-7 p.m., Ascension Koller Behavioral Health in Rhinelander. Opportunity for anyone with a meditation practice to have regular group support. Ends with sort talk focusing on enhancing skills of mindfulness and meditation. 715-361-2805.
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.

Saturday, Dec. 14

Last Minute Holiday Craft and Vendor Show: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Eagle River Elementary School. More than 125 artists, crafters and vendors to help with last-minute holiday shopping.
Children’s Christmas Party: Noon, Bonnie’s Lakeside. Sponsored by Three Lakes Lions Club. Hot dogs, chips, soda and hot chocolate; photos with Santa, sleigh rides, door prizes, goodie bags.
Open Skate Saturdays: 6-7:30 p.m., Rhinelander Ice Arena. $3 to skate, $3 for rentals. Every Saturday until Jan. 4, 2020. rhinelanderice.com.
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, apples, jams, jellies, salsa, cheese, homemade breads and more. For more information, call 715-362-9622.

Sunday. Dec. 15

NATH/Frederick Place Packer Party: Noon, Woodpecker Bar & Grill. Packers vs. Bears. Raffles, 50/50 raffle.
Breakfast with Santa: 9, 10, and 11 a.m., Masonic Lodge in Rhinelander. Sponsored by Girl Scout troop 7318. Includes breakfast, photo with Santa, and gift making. $15; advance tickets recommended. Email girlscouts7318@yahoo.com to reserve tickets.
Holiday on Ice: 6 p.m., Eagle River Ice Arena. Holiday themed skating performance by youth skaters. Admission is free but non-perishable food item for the Vilas Food Pantry is appreciated. Raffle tickets, basket raffles. Contact Amanda, 715-617-4519 for more information.
Taize Service: 4 p.m., every Sunday in Advent, St. Augustine Episcopal Church in Rhinelander. The service has roots in a monastery in Taize, France. Reception to follow each service. Enter through the glass atrium doors.