Upcoming events
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.
Rhinelander Area Retired Educators’ Association: Noon, Riverview Hall in Rhinelander. December luncheon followed by a concert by the Three Lakes School Chorus.
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.
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.
Games Day: 1-2:30 p.m., Thursdays. ADRC, Rhinelander. Games available include Boggle, Chess, Hunting & Fishing Trivia, Mexican Train, Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, Uno, Farkle, Rummicub and Yahtzee. 715-369-6304.
Friday, Dec. 13
ArtStart ArtyParty: 5-7 p.m., ArtStart Rhinelander. Family friendly event to celebrate the children’s art from TGI ArtFridays. Scavenger hunt, dance, create a screen-printed item, juice and healthy snacks provided. $10 donation per family suggested. Cash bar. Artstartrhinelander.org or 715-362-4328.
Saturday, Dec. 14
Rhinelander Area Community Band: 1:30 p.m., Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) in Rhinelander. Everyone is invited to hear the sounds of the season as the community band entertains with Christmas carols. Cookies and beverages provided. Free admission.
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.
National United Committee to Protection Pensions Meeting: 10 a.m., Wausau Labor Temple. For anyone concerned about pensions. Committee president will have live call-in, explaining the new Grassley/Alexander proposal. www.NUCPP.org, mycspensionhandsoff.com or Jim Otto, 715-493-5619.
Denim & Dessert Readers Theater: 6:30 p.m., Presque Isle Community Center. “Miracle on 34th Street.” Performed as a radio production by large cast of local community members. Free admission; donations welcome. Coffee and dessert afterward. 715-604-2534.
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 [email protected] 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. Meditative service of music and scripture which has roots in a monastery in Taize, France. Reception to follow. Enter through glass atrium doors.
Monday, Dec. 16
Teen Technology Use and Misuse: 6:30 p.m., James Williams Middle School auditorium. Community presentation on the topic of cyberbullying and issues parents should know. Presented by Justin Patchin, Ph.D. of the UW-Eau Claire Cyberbullying Research Center. For more information, Mike, 715-365-9745.
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.
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.
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. 17
Alzheimer’s Presentation: 1-2 p.m., ADRC Center in Rhinelander. Learn the 10 signs of Alzheimer’s disease and why early detection matters. Free program; pre-registration appreciated. 715-352-4091 or [email protected].
Sno-Dags Learn to Cross Country Ski Program: 3:30-5 p.m. registration at Rhinelander High School Commons. Six-week program for grades 2-5 to learn basic techniques. Sponsored by Northwoods Nordic Ski Club. For more information, www.hodagnordic.com or Susan, 715-493-1045.
Calm and Bright for the Holidays: 1-2:30 p.m., Ascension Koller Behavioral Health Monthly Mindfulness program. Opportunity to pause in doing and planning to just be in the peacefulness of presence. 715-361-2805.
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].
Crafter’s Circle: 1 p.m., Tuesdays, ADRC Center, Rhinelander. December projects continue with wood projects; a decorated wood star hanging with a candle, fabric covered wood trees and wood slice wreath. 715-369-6304.
Wednesday, Dec. 18
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.
Movie & Popcorn Day: 12:30 p.m., ADRC Center, Rhinelander. The movie, “Scrooged,” a modern take on “A Christmas Carol.” 715-369-6170.
Sewing and Needle Arts: 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesdays, ADRC Center, Rhinelander. Bring quilting or other needlework projects to work on, socialize. Sewing machine available. Knitters and other needle arts welcome. 715-369-6304.
Thursday, Dec. 19
Alzheimer’s Caregivers’ Support Group: 1-2:30 p.m., ADRC Center, Rhinelander. Meets third Thursday each month. Sponsored by Greater Wisconsin Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Anyone with a loved one having memory loss is welcome. Respite care available; call in advance, 715-352-4091.
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.
Uke Club: 1 p.m., Wednesdays, YMCA of the Northwoods. Beginners welcome; do not have to be a Y member. 715-362-9622.
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.
Games Day: 1-2:30 p.m., Thursdays. ADRC, Rhinelander. Games available include Boggle, Chess, Hunting & Fishing Trivia, Mexican Train, Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, Uno, Farkle, Rummicub and Yahtzee. 715-369-6304.
Saturday, Dec. 21
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.
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.
Blue Christmas Service: 7 p.m., Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Rhinelander. Nondenominational service to help deal with feelings of grief and sadness following the death of a loved one. All welcome to attend. Held in conjunction with Ascension at Home. 715-301-7210.
Sunday, Dec. 22
Taize Service: 4 p.m., every Sunday in Advent, St. Augustine Episcopal Church in Rhinelander. Meditative service of music and scripture which has roots in a monastery in Taize, France. Reception to follow. Enter through glass atrium doors.
Monday, Dec. 23
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.
No-School Holiday Special: Through Jan. 4, open hours at the Rhinelander District Library. On Your Own Science Fun. A variety of gadgets and STEM activities available to experiment with in the children’s department. 715-365-1070 ext. 1073.
Tuesday, Dec. 24
Single Jingle: 2:30 p.m., Seventh Day Adventist Church School, Rhinelander. Christmas dinner at 4 p.m. and fellowship for Northwoods singles, sponsored by Drag N Fly Ministry and Seventh Day Adventist Church. RSVP by Dec. 20, 715-252-7874.
Wednesday, Dec. 25
Community Christmas Dinner: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Nativity of Our Lord Church, Rhinelander. All are welcome. Rapid Cap to provide transportation if needed. Home delivery available, call 715-490-1899 or 715-362-6534 before Dec. 24. Volunteers to help serve can call 715-490-1899.
Thursday, Dec. 26
Men Connecting through Grief: 1-3 p.m., the last Thursday of every month, Ascension at Home office, 111 E. Davenport St., Rhinelander. All men who have experienced the death of a loved one invited to join others in ongoing opportunity to get support for their grief through special meetings focused on men only. Free to attend; for information call 800-643-4663.
Games Day: 1-2:30 p.m., Thursdays. ADRC, Rhinelander. Games available include Boggle, Chess, Hunting & Fishing Trivia, Mexican Train, Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, Uno, Farkle, Rummicub and Yahtzee. 715-369-6304.
Friday, Dec. 27
No-School Holiday Special: 2-3:40 p.m., Rhinelander District Library. Popcorn and a Movie: “Toy Story 4,” (PG) will be shown. Freshly popped popcorn will be served. Free admission. 715-365-1070.
Saturday, Dec. 28
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.
Personal Essentials Pantry (PEP): Last Saturday, monthly, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 724 Arbutus St., Rhinelander. Personal items for people in need. New clients should bring documentation of food pantry, WIC, BadgerCare or Food Share program participation.
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.
Monday, Dec. 30
No-School Holiday Special: Through Jan. 4, open hours at the Rhinelander District Library. On Your Own Science Fun. A variety of gadgets and STEM activities available to experiment with in the children’s department. 715-365-1070 ext. 1073.
The Table, a Free Community Meal: 5:30 p.m., St. Augustine Episcopal Church, 39 S. Pelham St. This month’s host is Immanuel Lutheran Church. The meal is served to anyone and everyone. There are no restrictions or requirements. For information, call St. Augustine’s at 715-420-0066.
Tuesday, Dec. 31
Crafter’s Circle: 1 p.m., Tuesdays, ADRC Center, Rhinelander. December projects continue with wood projects; a decorated wood star hanging with a candle, fabric covered wood trees and wood slice wreath. 715-369-6304.
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