Northwoods events for March
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
Tuesday, March 10
LEGO Challenge
Minocqua Library
10-11:30 a.m.
Build free style or try out a challenge card. Recommended for school-aged children.
Minocqualibrary.org
Wednesday, March 11
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
Be Creative for Your Soul’s Sake
Marywood Spirituality Center
9 a.m.-noon
Tap into the divine energy within you. Suggested offering, $15. Register by Thursday, March 5.
Marywoodsc.org or 715-385-3750
Thursday, March 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
Family Movie Matinee
Minocqua Public Library
1 p.m.
Bring the whole family to a viewing of Frozen II (subject to change). Free.
Minocqualibrary.org
Writing your Spiritual Autobiography
Marywood Spirituality Center
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Workshop to begin the process of reflecting and writing about past experiences and future dreams. Suggested offering, $25. Register by Monday, March 9.
Marywoodsc.org
Friday, March 13
Lenten Monastery Lunch
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Meatless Lenten soup and homemade bread; share insights after the meal. Bring a robe to wear. Register by March 9. Suggested offering, $15.
Marywoodsc.org
Saturday, March 14
Saturday Movie at the Library
Minocqua Public Library
12:30 p.m.
View the movie, “Judy,” starring Renee Zellweger as Judy Garland. Rated PG-13. Free.
Minocqualibrary.org
Monday, March 16
MHLT School Fundraiser
Papa Murphy’s – Minocqua.
All day
Papa Murphy’s Take N Bake Pizza will donate 25% of sales from the entire day to the school.
Minocqua.org
A Dash of Celtic
Marywood Spirituality Center
9:30 a.m. or 6 p.m.
Dig deeper into the richness of Celtic spirituality through the eyes of John O’Donohue. Suggested offering, $15. Register by March 13.
Marywoodsc.orgWednesday, March 18
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, March 19
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
Fiber Friends
Minocqua Public Library
Noon-3p.m.
Informal group that meets weekly on Wednesday to create and learn, and share conversation.
Minocqualibrary.org
Saturday, March 21
Saturday Tot Time
Minocqua Public Library
1:30 p.m.
Free play with blocks, mats, scarves, tunnels, balls, parachute, music and more. For ages 0-4 with caregivers.
Minocqualibrary.org
Wednesday, March 25
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.
Praying the Annunciation with Icons
Marywood Spirituality Center
9:30 a.m.
Contemplate the mystery of the Annunciation. Register by March 24; suggested offering, $15.
Marywoodsc.org
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, March 26
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
Sons of the Pioneers
Lakeland Union High School
7-9 p.m.
The original “singing cowboy band,” performance presented by Lakeland Performing Arts Association. Tickets $25 or a $50 for three concert pack.
Lakelandperformingarts.org
Monday, March 30
Watercolor: Moving Beyond the Brush
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Expand your choices with brush-free water-media techniques. $30. Register by Wednesday, March 25. For details, marywoodsc.org or 715-385-3750
Tuesday, March 31
Mixed Media: Brusho Inks and Watercolors
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
The Use of Brusho powders can add a colorful flair to your art. $30. Register by March 26.
For details, marywoodsc.org or 715-385-3750
Wednesday, April 1
Science on Tap
Minocqua Brewing Company
6:30 p.m.
Mountain Lions in Wisconsin, with Eriic Anderson, UW Stevens Point College of Natural Resources.
Scienceontapminocqua.org
Still Life Open Studio
Minocqua Town Center, above the library
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Lakeland Art League. Bring something to add to a table to sketch, or work on your own project.
Lakelandartleague.weebly.com
Saturday, April 4
Adult Easter Egg Hunt
Downtown Minocqua
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Pick up an Easter egg at participating businesses. Eggs are filled with candy and coupons from businesses. Pick the golden egg and win $100.
Minocqua.org
Only Fools Run at Midnight
Lakeland Union High School
10 p.m.-midnight
Annual 5K run/walk. Special awards for costumes. Doors open at 7 p.m. for registration.
Minocqua.org
Boulder Junction Area Events
Wednesday, March 11
Boulder Junction Book Club
Boulder Junction Library
1:30-2:30 p.m., second Wednesday
New members welcome. Call for current book.
Missy Drake, 715-385-2219
Books & Brews Book Club
Aqualand Ale House, Boulder Junction
7-8:30 p.m.
Engage in book discussion, enjoy drinks, appetizers, dinner.
For information, Cherie, 715-385-2050
Monday, March 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, March 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
Monday, March 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
Monday, March 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
Wednesday, April 1
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, April 4
Lioness annual Easter Bunny Breakfast and Egg Hunt
Boulder Junction Community Center
9-10:30 a.m.
For bunny believers ages 8 and younger. Free family event.
715-385-2605
Manitowish Waters Area Events
Wednesday, March 11
American Style Mahjong
Frank B. Koller Memorial Library
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
All are welcome; no betting, just for fun.
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, March 12
Lunch & Learn: Elder abuse in finances
Koller Memorial Library, Manitowish Waters
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Learn how to identify and prevent financial elder abuse in your family
715-543-2700
Nibbles & Knowledge: Discover Sylvania
Camp Jorn YMCA
5-7 p.m.
Sylvania Wilderness is a mini version of the BWCA or Quetico right in our backyard. Preregister by March 10. Hosted by North Lakeland Discovery Center. $17/$14 members.
715-543-2085
Saturday, March 14
Owl Prowl and Night Hike
MECCA Ski Trails in Mercer
6-8 p.m.
Join a North Lakeland Discovery Center Naturalist for a night hike searching for owls. Preregistration by March 13. Free to attend; sponsored by MECCA Ski Club and SISU Ski Fest.
715-543-2085Tuesday, March 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
St. Patty’s Day Celebration
Ye Olde Shillelagh, Manitowish Waters
9 a.m.
Authentic Irish breakfast followed by live music and fun. $25 Hotel rooms with free hourly shuttle service to and from the Great Northern Hotel.
Manitowishwaters.org
Wednesday, March 18
American Style Mahjong
Frank B. Koller Memorial Library
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
All are welcome; no betting, just for fun.
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, March 19
Lunch and Learn
Winchester Public Library
11:30 a.m-1 p.m.
Free light lunch. Laurel Dreger, Vilas County Public Health, speaking on water issues.
715-543-2700
Wednesday, March 25
American Style Mahjong
Frank B. Koller Memorial Library
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
All are welcome; no betting, just for fun.
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, March 27
Eco Trivia
Camp Jorn YMCA
6 p.m.
An evening testing your knowledge on woods, waters, history and the Northwoods. Bring a team of up to six or join a table. Register by March 25. $10 per person. Light appetizers available, beer and wine by donation. Hosted by North Lakeland Discovery Center.
715-543-2085
Wednesday, April 1
Knowledge at Noon: Bog Ecology and Bog People
Mercer Public Library
Noon-1 p.m.
Dual presentation from both the natural and historical aspects of bogs in the Northwoods and beyond.
Discoverycenter.net
American Style Mahjong
Frank B. Koller Memorial Library
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
All are welcome; no betting, just for fun.
kollerlibrary.org
Thursday, April 2
Book Club – Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane
Koller Library, Manitowish Waters
Contact the library for a copy of the book.
Kollerlibrary.org
Mercer Area Events
Tuesday, March 10
Healing Journeys – DOVE
Sutherland St., Ironwood, Mich.
4:30-6 p.m.
Group discussion in comfortable and confidential setting to aid those affected by domestic and sexual violence.
906-932-4990 or text 906-285-1636
Friday, March 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
Saturday, March 14
Pickleball
Mercer School
9 a.m.-noon
Serving up fun times! Held Weekly on Saturday.
Mercercc.com
Sunday, March 15
Mercer Community Pickleball
Mercer Community Center
3-6 p.m.
Participate in this fast-growing sport. Weekly Wednesday and Sunday.
Mercercc.com
Corned Beef Luncheon
St. Isaac Jogues and Companions Catholic Church, Mercer
Noon-2 p.m.
Delicious corned beef sandwich, fixings, dessert
715-476-2697
Monday, March 16
Knitters Group
Mercer Library
9 a.m.-noon
Gather with other knitters to work on projects and share tips
Mercercc.com
Tuesday, March 17
Healing Journeys – DOVE
Sutherland St., Ironwood, Mich.
4:30-6 p.m.
Group discussion in comfortable and confidential setting to aid those affected by domestic and sexual violence.
906-932-4990 or text 906-285-1636
Friday, March 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
Saturday, March 21
Pickleball
Mercer School
9 a.m.-noon
Serving up fun times! Held Weekly on Saturday.
Mercercc.com
Sunday, March 22
Mercer Community Pickleball
Mercer Community Center
3-6 p.m.
Participate in this fast-growing sport. Weekly Wednesday and Sunday.
Mercercc.com
Tuesday, March 24
Healing Journeys – DOVE
Sutherland St., Ironwood, Mich.
4:30-6 p.m.
Group discussion in comfortable and confidential setting to aid those affected by domestic and sexual violence.
906-932-4990 or text 906-285-1636
Friday, March 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
Coffee and Coloring
Mercer Library
2-4 p.m.
Relaxing afternoon of coffee and coloring! Bring your own paper or craft project or use what is provided. All welcome.
Mercerpubliclibrary.org
Saturday, March 28
Pickleball
Mercer School
9 a.m.-noon
Serving up fun times! Held Weekly on Saturday.
Mercercc.com
Fe University Presents
Trumpeter Swans, Waterfowl & Shorebirds
Mercer Library
1-3 p.m.
Learn to identify a number of water bird species found in Wisconsin waters. Register early at feuniversity.org or call 715-476-2881.
Sunday, March 29
Mercer Community Pickleball
Mercer Community Center
3-6 p.m.
Participate in this fast-growing sport. Weekly Wednesday and Sunday.
Mercercc.com
Monday, March 30
Fe University Presents, Part II
Trumpeter Swans, Waterfowl & Shorebirds
Mercer Library
1-3 p.m.
Learn to identify a number of water bird species found in Wisconsin waters. Register early at feuniversity.org or call 715-476-2881.
Tuesday, March 31
Healing Journeys – DOVE
Sutherland St., Ironwood, Mich.
4:30-6 p.m.
Group discussion in comfortable and confidential setting to aid those affected by domestic and sexual violence.
906-932-4990 or text 906-285-1636
Wednesday, April 1
Northwoods Shooting Range
Range Road, Mercer
Northwoods Wildlife and Wetlands Club opens for the season, through Nov. 30. Open daily sunrise to sunset.
Friday, April 3
Coffee and Coloring
Mercer Library
2-4 p.m.
Relaxing afternoon of coffee and coloring! Bring your own paper or craft project or use what is provided. All welcome.
Mercerpubliclibrary.org
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
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