Rhinelander Area Events

Wednesday, Oct. 13
Nicolet College Blood Drive: 9:30 a.m-1:30 p.m., outside the Lakeside Center Commons. Call Student Engagement to schedule an appointment, 715-365-4566 or visit communityblood.org/donor, sponsor code ON19. Held in partnership with Community Blood Center.

Thursday, Oct. 14
Community Flu Clinic: 3:15-6:30 p.m., Rhinelander High School. Flu vaccines are free for kids 18 and under. Fluzone quadravalent $36, high dose $81. Many insurances accepted. Provided by the Oneida County Health Department. 715-369-6111 or oneidacountypublic health.org.
Online Storytime: 10 a.m., Rhinelander Library Facebook page. A short but fun-filled storytime, includes a story, flannel, action rhyme and more. Join the fun! rhinelanderlibrary.org.
LAMBO Bike Ride: 5:30 p.m., LAMBO Zip Trail, Minocqua. Lakeland Area Mountain Bike Organization for weekly rides. Lamboriders.org.

Saturday, Oct. 16
Live Music: 7:30 p.m., Three Lakes Center For the Arts, featuring Alias Brass – Baroque to Pop. $25 adults, $5 under 13. Tickets at tlcfa.org/event.
Fall Fest: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Hanson’s Garden Village, Rhinelander. Petting zoo, kids corn maze, tractor hay rides, indoor pumpkin patch, giant slide, face painting, games, crafts, food and more. Dress in costume! $8/person; two and under free; proceeds benefit RHS FBLA/DECA, RHS Music Department, 4-H and Girl Scouts. hansonsgardenvillage.com.
Hodag Farmers Market: 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Pioneer Park. Seasonal local produce, meat, cheese, flowers, baked goods. Through third Saturday in October. Hodagfarmersmarket.com.
Flannel Festival: 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Milestone Senior Living, Rhinelander. Wear a flannel shirt and enjoy live music, games, crafts and refreshments. RSVP to Tricia, 715-490-1413.
“The Shoe Project”: Pioneer Park, Rhinelander. Art installation representing the domestic violence homicide victims in 2020. Hosted by Tri-County Council for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault/Lily’s House in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Nature Adventure: 1-4 p.m., hike the Sylvania Wilderness. Program offered by Trees for Tomorrow, Eagle River. Details at treesfortomorrow.com.

Monday, Oct. 18
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.

Tuesday, Oct. 19
Re-Tale Shop: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesdays and first Saturday of the month. Used books and more, at 25 Rives Street, next to the library. Hosted by the Friends of the Rhinelander District Library.
Crandon Farmers and Makers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.,Tuesdays through October, at Jameson’s Whiskey Darlin. Fresh bakery, honey, maple syrup, canned goods, jams and salsa, plants, vegetables, Grandma Dotties Dips and more.
Storytime at the Dome: 10 a.m., Hodag Dome, through Nov. 9. Stories, flannels, songs and lots of fun. Masks optional. Snacks and drinks, other than water, are not allowed. rhinelanderlibrary.org. or 715-365-1076.

Wednesday, Oct. 20
Oneida County Courthouse Blood Drive: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Schedule an appointment by calling 800-280-4102 or visit communityblood.org/donor; “donate now”; sponsor code ON88.

Thursday, Oct. 21
Community Flu Clinic: 3:15-6:30 p.m., James Williams Middle School. Flu vaccines are free for kids 18 and under. Fluzone quadravalent $36, high dose $81. Many insurances accepted. Provided by the Oneida County Health Department. 715-369-6111 or oneidacounty public health.org.
LAMBO Bike Ride: 5:30 p.m., LAMBO Zip Trail, Minocqua. Lakeland Area Mountain Bike Organization for weekly rides. Lamboriders.org.
Online Storytime: 10 a.m., Rhinelander Library Facebook page. A short but fun-filled storytime, includes a story, flannel, action rhyme and more. Join the fun! rhinelanderlibrary.org.

Friday, Oct. 22
Crafting Regional Fiber Systems: 5:30-7 p.m., Nicolet College Northwoods Center. Maddy Bartsch and Jane Hansen of the Three Rivers Fibershed will demystify what is going on in our contemporary textile systems and discuss what an alternative system could look like. Nicolet Arts & Enrichment course. $15/register at nicoletce.tix.com. Call 715-365-4694 with questions.

Saturday, Oct. 23
Drug Take Back: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Oneida County. Bring unused medications and sharps to Rhinelander, Three Lakes or Minocqua Police Departments or the Oneida County Solid Waste Department for proper disposal. For more information, doseofrealitywi.com
From Field to Fabric: 9:30-11:30 a.m., Nicolet College Northwoods Center. Have you ever wondered how the clothing in your closet is made? Learn how to card, spin, weave, and more using locally-grown wool to help you see the full picture of how fiber goes from field to fabric. Nicolet Arts & Enrichment course. $75 includes supply fee/register at nicoletce.tix.com. Call 715-365-4694 with questions.
Mend It: 12:30-3:30 p.m., Nicolet College Northwoods Center. For thousands of years, people have turned to mending to extend the functionality and life of their textiles. Bring items from home to mend. Nicolet Arts & Enrichment course. $65 includes supply fee/register at nicoletce.tix.com. Call 715-365-4694 with questions.
Easy-Peasy Solar Dyeing with Wool and Kitchen Waste: 12:30-2:30 p.m., Nicolet College, Northwoods Center. A hands-on session to learn some simple techniques to collect materials, prepare wool, apply mordant, and turn kitchen waste materials and foraged plants into natural colors on wool yarn and roving. Nicolet Arts & Enrichment course. $90 includes supply fee/$75 includes supply fee/register at nicoletce.tix.com. Call 715-365-4694 with questions.
Wool Felting Soap Bars: 3-5 p.m., Nicolet College Northwoods Center. Using wool’s ability to felt to our advantage, we will wrap handcrafted herbal soaps in colorful rolags made by blending colors using hand carders. Nicolet Arts & Enrichment course. $70 includes supply fee/register at nicoletce.tix.com. Call 715-365-4694 with questions.
Not-So-Scary Halloween Trail: Noon-3 p.m., Stoney Pines Trail behind the YMCA of the Northwoods. Free to attend; non-perishable food items are being collected for the Rhinelander Area Food Pantry. 715-362-9622 or ymcaofthenorthwoods.org.
Stand Up Comedy: 7:30-10:30 p.m., Pizza Haven, Rhinelander. Featuring Rob Brackenridge, Steve Hartman and others. $20. Tickets at Trig’s Rhinelander, Stein’s Liquor in Rhinelander, and Jameson’s Whiskey Darlin’ in Crandon. Or search eventbrite.com.