Boulder Junction Area Events

Sunday, Dec. 8
26th Annual Children’s Christmas Party
Boulder Junction Community Center
1:30-2:45 p.m.
For children ages 9 and younger. Sponsored by Boulder Junction Lions, Lioness, American Legion and Women’s Auxiliary Post 451. Register by Dec. 4.
715-385-0157 or text 715-605-2537

Monday, Dec. 9
Mah Jongg
Boulder Junction Library
1-4 p.m., Mondays
Traditional Chinese game, played by four people around a square table using tiles. Beginners welcome; bring your set if you have one.
715-385-2050 or bouldjunctionlibrary.org

Wednesday, Dec. 11
Christmas Costume Party
Aqualand Ale House, Mercer
Dress as a Christmas movie character or in an ugly sweater. Prizes, photos, contests. Reservations not required.
Aqualandalehouse.com or 715-385-0380

Monday, Dec. 16
Mah Jongg
Boulder Junction Library
1-4 p.m., Mondays
Traditional Chinese game, played by four people around a square table using tiles. Beginners welcome; bring your set if you have one.
715-385-2050 or bouldjunctionlibrary.org

Wednesday, Dec. 18
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

Traditional Christmas Carol Night
Aqualand Ale House
5-9 p.m.
Enjoy a holiday dinner with friends and sing traditional seasonal songs.
Aqualandalehouse.com

Monday, Dec. 23
Mah Jongg
Boulder Junction Library
1-4 p.m., Mondays
Traditional Chinese game, played by four people around a square table using tiles. Beginners welcome; bring your set if you have one.
715-385-2050 or bouldjunctionlibrary.org

Saturday, Dec. 28
Winter Wine & Paint
Aqualand Ale House
10 a.m.-noon
Unleash your creative side! $40 includes all materials, instruction and complimentary beverage.
Aqualandalehouse.com

Monday, Dec. 30
Mah Jongg
Boulder Junction Library
1-4 p.m., Mondays
Traditional Chinese game, played by four people around a square table using tiles. Beginners welcome; bring your set if you have one.
715-385-2050 or bouldjunctionlibrary.org

Manitowish Waters Area Events

Friday, Dec. 6
Christmas for the Town
Community center
4 p.m.
Christmas crafts, food, Santa and Mrs. Claus. Followed by Christmas Tree Lighting at Koller Park at 6 p.m.
manitowishwaters.org

Old Fashioned Christmas Tree Lighting
Koller Park, Manitowish Waters
6-7 p.m.
Bonfire, caroling, hot dogs, chili, cookies, Santa and more.
manitowishwaters.org

Saturday, Dec. 7
Art in the Bog Holiday Tour
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Manitowish Waters
Visit five art studios and the Cranberry Square Gift Shop for fun holiday shopping. Cranberry wine samples, prize drawings and cranberry treats. Details at manitowishwaters.org or Art in the Bog Facebook page.

Holiday Breakfast and Home Tour
Little Bohemia Lodge
8:30 a.m.
Raffle shopping, breakfast, tour three private residences 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $25 tickets available in advance or day of event.
manitowishwaters.org

Sunday, Dec. 8
Art in the Bog Holiday Tour
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Manitowish Waters
Visit five art studios and the Cranberry Square Gift Shop for fun holiday shopping. Cranberry wine samples, prize drawings and cranberry treats. Details at manitowishwaters.org or Art in the Bog Facebook page.

Tuesday, Dec. 10
Stitch in Time
Manitowish Waters Community Center
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Meets second and fourth Tuesdays. Come and go as you please. Open to crafters and to observe.
Eliz Sykes, 715-543-8372

Wednesday, Dec. 11
American Style Mahjong
Frank Koller Memorial Library
9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
All are welcome; no betting, just for fun. Wednesdays.
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, Dec. 12
Recycling Confusion?
Koller Library
1 p.m.
Find out more about how you can efficiently recycle. An Eagle Waste Representative will discuss.
kollerlibrary.org

Tuesday, Dec. 17
Create Art
Manitowish Waters Community Center
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
A group of artists have come together to offer a free “open studio” to area artists, visitors and whoever loves being creative. Bring projects and supplies, floor and table protection. First and third Tuesdays of the month.
Manitoartleague.org

Wednesday, Dec. 18
American Style Mahjong
Frank Koller Memorial Library
9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
All are welcome; no betting, just for fun. Wednesdays.
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

Tuesday, Dec. 24
Stitch in Time
Manitowish Waters Community Center
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Meets second and fourth Tuesdays. Come and go as you please. Open to crafters and to observe.
Eliz Sykes, 715-543-8372

Wednesday, Dec. 25-Jan. 1, 2020
Marvel in Manitowish Waters
All Day
Count down to the new year with low or no-cost family-fun activities.
manitowishwaters.org

Friday, Dec. 27
Winter Family Play Day
North Lakeland Discovery Center
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Enjoy free drop-in activities that are fun for the whole family. Part of Marvel in Manitowishwaters.
discoverycenter.net

Free Christmas Crafts
Koller Library
3-7 p.m.
Stop by anytime for the open house. Crafts, refreshments; drop in during library hours.
manitowishwaters.org

Saturday, Dec. 28
Free Christmas Crafts
Koller Library
9 a.m.-noon
Stop by anytime for the open house. Crafts, refreshments; drop in during library hours.
manitowishwaters.org

Candlelit Snowshoe
North Lakeland Discovery Center
5-7:30 p.m.
Evening snowshoe hike on the center’s 2-mile trail with luminaries paving the way; hot chocolate, s’mores and bonfire to follow. $6 per person.
discoverycenter.net

Sunday, Dec. 29
Winter Fat Bike Demo Day
WinMan Trails
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Demo fat bikes from local shops and/or ride the trails.
manitowishwaters.org

Monday, Dec. 30
Free Christmas Crafts
Koller Library
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Stop by anytime for the open house. Crafts, refreshments; drop in during library hours.
manitowishwaters.org

Mercer Area Events

Friday, Dec. 6
Wreathing of Claire d’Loon
Chamber of Commerce
4-6:30 p.m.
Watch as firefighters don a holiday wreath on Claire, followed by tree lighting, cookies and cheer.
Mercercc.com

Saturday, Dec. 7
Pickleball
Mercer School
9 a.m.-noon
Serving up fun times! Held Weekly on Saturday.
Mercercc.com

Holiday Open House
LOLA Center for the Arts
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Art, music and food. Free to attend.
Mercercc.com

European Christmas Market
The Pines Garden, Mercer
3-7 p.m.
Bonfire, singalong, 20 outdoor vendors, Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Mercercc.com

Mercer Candy Cane Christmas Celebration
Mercer Community Center
3:30-5:30 p.m.
Baking contest, parade, toy and food drive, Santa and more.
Mercercc.com

Sunday, Dec. 8
Mercer Community Pickleball
Mercer Community Center
3-6 p.m.
Participate in this fast-growing sport. Weekly Wednesday and Sunday.
Mercercc.com

Tuesday, Dec. 10
Movie Night: “A Christmas Story”
Mercer Public Library
6-7:30 p.m.
Celebrate the season with this classic Christmas comedy. Free to attend. (PG)
Mercerpubliclibrary.org

Friday, Dec. 13
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

Fiber Fridays at LOLA
LOLA Center for the Arts
10 a.m.-noon
Free fiber “support” group. Fridays. All levels of experience welcome.
mercercc.com

Saturday, Dec. 14
Pickleball
Mercer School
9 a.m.-noon
Serving up fun times! Held Weekly on Saturday.
Mercercc.com

Sunday, Dec. 15
Mercer Community Pickleball
Mercer Community Center
3-6 p.m.
Participate in this fast-growing sport. Weekly Wednesday and Sunday.
Mercercc.com

Monday, Dec. 16
Knitters Group
9 a.m.-noon
Mercer Library
Meet with other knitters to work on projects and share tips. Third Monday of the month.
Mercercc.com

Tuesday, Dec. 17
Cookie Exchange
Mercer Public Library
10-11 a.m.
Bring three dozen cookies or other holiday treats and take home an assortment of goodies. All welcome; no registration.
715-476-2366

Friday, Dec. 20
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

Fiber Fridays at LOLA
LOLA Center for the Arts
10 a.m.-noon
Free fiber “support” group. Fridays. All levels of experience welcome.
mercercc.com

Saturday, Dec. 21
Pickleball
Mercer School
9 a.m.-noon
Serving up fun times! Held Weekly on Saturday.
Mercercc.com

Sunday, Dec. 22
Mercer Community Pickleball
Mercer Community Center
3-6 p.m.
Participate in this fast-growing sport. Weekly Wednesday and Sunday.
Mercercc.com

Friday, Dec. 27
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

Fiber Fridays at LOLA
LOLA Center for the Arts
10 a.m.-noon
Free fiber “support” group. Fridays. All levels of experience welcome.
mercercc.com

Coffee and Coloring
Mercer Library
2-4 p.m.
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of coloring and coffee. Bring your own paper craft project or use library supplies. Last Friday of the month.
mercerpubliclibrary.org

Saturday, Dec. 28
Pickleball
Mercer School
9 a.m.-noon
Serving up fun times! Held Weekly on Saturday.
Mercercc.com

Sunday, Dec. 29
Mercer Community Pickleball
Mercer Community Center
3-6 p.m.
Participate in this fast-growing sport. Weekly Wednesday and Sunday.
Mercercc.com

Winter Arty Party
LOLA Center for the Arts
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Create and play! Fun for the whole family. $5 per person. Snacks and beverage included.
715-547-3950.

Tuesday, Dec. 31
Noon Year’s Eve Party
Mercer Public Library
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Kids of all ages invited to celebrate the New Year. Count down to noon instead of midnight. Stories, snacks and simple crafts. Free to attend.
715-476-2366

Friday, Jan. 3
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

Fiber Fridays at LOLA
LOLA Center for the Arts
10 a.m.-noon
Free fiber “support” group. Fridays. All levels of experience welcome.
mercercc.com

Coffee & Coloring
Mercer Library
2-4 p.m.
Relaxing afternoon of coffee and coloring. Bring your own paper craft project or use library supplies. First Friday of the month.
Mercerpubliclibrary.org.

Saturday, Jan. 4
Pickleball
Mercer School
9 a.m.-noon
Serving up fun times! Held Weekly on Saturday.
Mercercc.com

Sunday, Jan. 5
Mercer Community Pickleball
Mercer Community Center
3-6 p.m.
Participate in this fast-growing sport. Weekly Wednesday and Sunday.
Mercercc.com

Minocqua Area Events

Monday-Friday
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

Saturday, Dec. 7
Intuitive Eating Workshop
Roots Health Studio, Minocqua
10 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
A workshop for women who want to regain trust with food and their bodies. $59.
715-614-0005

Holiday Model Train Show
Clothes Connection, Minocqua
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Display of large O gauge models. Open various days. Visit minocqua.org for details.

Sunday, Dec. 8
Lakeland Community Band and Campanile Chorus concert
1-3 p.m.
Campanile Center for the Arts, Minocqua
Annual winter concert. $5 donation for admission.
campanilecenter.org

Tuesday, Dec. 10
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.

Wednesday, Dec. 11
Lakeland Art League Business Meeting
Minocqua Community Building, 415 Menominee, Minocqua
10 a.m. coffee.
10:15 a.m. show-and-tell.
10:30 a.m. meeting.
[email protected] or visit lakelandartleague.weebly.com.

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, Dec. 12
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, Dec. 13
Madrigal Dinner
Church of the Pines, Minocqua
6-9:30 p.m.
Featuring Val Bartlein & the Merry Carolers, an evening of music, company and food. $40 per person.
715-356-3041 or umchurchofthepines.org

Saturday, Dec. 14
Paddy Homan and the Noble Call
Campanile Center for the Arts
7 p.m.
A Christmas show that takes the audience back to the “hearth” of an Irish Christmas. Lead by one of Ireland’s foremost Irish tenors, Taddy Homan. $28 in advance, $35 at the door, $15 students.
campanilecenter.org

Movie at the Library
Minocqua Public Library
12:30 p.m.
“They Shall Not Grow Old” (R). A 2018 documentary film created using original footage of WWI from the Imperial War Museum’s Archives. Free to attend.
minocqualibrary.org

Wednesday, Dec. 18
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, Dec. 19
Advent Taize Service
St. Matthias Episcopal Church, Minocqua
6-7 p.m.
Ecumenical service consisting of short chants repeated over and over, short scripture readings and silence. Community potluck to follow.
marywoodsc.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

Friday, Dec. 27
Chili Cook Off
North Lakeland Discovery Center
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Held during Winter Family Play Day. Free to enter. Contact the center to register by Dec. 26.
discoverycenter.org

Saturday, Dec. 28
Saturday Tabletop Game Time
Minocqua Public Library
1-3 p.m.
Play board games and do puzzles. Recommended for school age kids and their families
minocqualibrary.org

Tuesday, Dec. 31
Family Fun and Fireworks in Woodruff
4 p.m.
Family New Year’s Eve celebration including horse-drawn wagon rides, sledding, ice skating. Food and drink fundraiser for Cross Country Cruiser Snowmobile Club. Fireworks 7 p.m.
minocqua.org

St. Germain Area Events

Saturday, Dec. 7
UCC Thrift Shop Customer Appreciation Day
438 Hwy 70, St. Germain
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Candy-filled mugs, treats, hot chocolate and music will be featured
Uccstgermain.org

Monday, Dec. 9, 16, 23, 30
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.
st-germain.com

Saturday, Jan. 4
Fatathon Fat Bike Race & Demo
Shannon Lake Trail, St. Germain
8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Nine mile bike race on groomed trails and fire roads and includes cornhole toss. Demo fat bikes from area retail stores. $25 to race.
St-germain.com