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Rhinelander area events this week • Sept. 27-Oct. 4 •

Tuesday, Sept. 27

Community Presentation: 10-11 a.m.. Hodag Dome. School District of Rhinelander is hosting a community informational meeting about the upcoming operational referendum. Additional information at rhinelander.k12.wi.us/referendum.

Walk-In Paper Shredding: 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesdays at Headwaters, Inc. Confidential shredding .50/pound, cash or check. Pull up to door No. 7 for assistance. For more information, headwatersinc.org or 715-369-1337.

Re-Tale Shop: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesdays. Used books and more, at 25 Rives Street, next to the library. Hosted by the Friends of the Rhinelander District Library.

Storytime on the Library Lawn: 10 a.m., Rhinelander District Library, through September. Stories, flannels, songs and fun. Weather permitting. 715-365-1070 ext. 1073.

Wednesday, Sept. 28

Hiking the Two Towers Trail: 1-3 p.m.,  Minocqua Winter Park. Hike a three-mile loop that visits two highest points at the facility.  Free to attend; register with Troy Walters at troy@northwoodslandtrust.org.

Hodag Park Amphitheater Celebration: 5-7 p.m., Hodag Park. A short program will be followed by live entertainment; bring a chair or blanket. Food trucks, beer and soft drinks available for purchase. Details on the city’s Facebook page.

Line Dancing: 6-8 p.m., at The Haven. Every Wednesday. For more information, call Diane, 715-282-5226.

Community Closet of Summit Lake: 4-6 p.m. Free clothing for babies, kids, adults (all sizes), bedding, shoes and more. Everyone welcome. Clothing donations accepted. N9570 Hwy B, across from the Summit Lake Town Hall.

Rhinelander Flea and Craft Market: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Rhinelander Ice Arena. Wednesdays through Sept. 28. For more information, Gary, 715-493-0975.

Thursday, Sept. 29

Preschool Learning Fun: 10-11:30 a.m., Rhinelander District Library. Early literacy centers and activities that are self-directed. Families may join the fun anytime during the timeframe. 715-365-1070 ext. 1073.

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.

Rhinelander TOPS: 10 a.m.  First Congregation Church, Rhinelander. Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Weigh-in followed by short meeting. TOPS.org or 715-420-1814.

LAMBO Group Ride: 6-7 p.m., Zip Trails, 7849 US-51 Minocqua. Weekly ride. Visit LAMBO Riders Facebook page or lamboriders.org for more information.

Ukelele Group: 3-4 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church in Rhinelander. Do some pickin’ and grinning. For more information, Bev, 608-697-4394.

Friday, Sept. 30

Minocqua Farmers Market: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Producers-only market features produce and agricultural products from eight surrounding counties. minocquafarmersmarket.com.

TEDx Event: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Nicolet College Theatre. The theme for this TED-like event is “Origin Stories: Reflections from Our Northwoods Community.”  Tickets $15 online at nicoletcollege.edu/tedx. Includes box lunch from CTs Deli. For more information, 715-365-4618 or tedx@nicoletcollege.edu.

The Table: Free meal program held last day of the month at St. Augustine’s Church in Rhinelander. Take out meals provided, beginning at 5:30 p.m. To have meal delivered, call the church office before 3 p.m., 715-362-4040. Sponsored by St. Augustine and various civic and church groups.

Wingra Wind Quintet: 7-9 p.m., Three Lakes Center for the Arts. Comprised of UW-Madison Mead Witter School of Music faculty.  $25/adults. $10 under age 13. tlcfa.org

Saturday, Oct. 1

Hodag Farmers Market: 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays through mid-October at Pioneer Park. All goods sold are produced locally by the person selling them. More information and harvest schedule at hodagfarmersmarket.com.

Stargazing: 7-9 p.m., YMCA of the Northwoods, with the Northwoods Explorers. With good weather, observe Saturn, Jupiter and more with high=performance telescopes. Free and open to all.  www.TheNorthwoodsExplorers.org.

Wine, Beer & Cider Tasting: 5-8 p.m., Boulder Junction Community Center. Annual event hosted by Friends of the Boulder Junction Library. $20 donation includes logo tasting glass, one free raffle ticket, wine, beer, cider tasting, non-alcoholic beverages, appetizers and desserts. 715-385-2050.

Community Closet of Summit Lake: 9-10 a.m. Free clothing for babies, kids, adults (all sizes), bedding, shoes and more. Everyone welcome. Clothing donations accepted. N9570 Hwy B, across from the Summit Lake Town Hall. Monday, Oct. 3

Oneida County Courthouse Blood Drive: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., in partnership with Community Blood Center. Schedule an appointment at 800-280-4102 or online, communityblood.org/donor; sponsor code ON88.

Community Presentation: 6-7 p.m., Rhinelander High School. School District of Rhinelander hosting community informational meeting about the upcoming operational referendum. Additional information at rhinelander.k12.wi.us/referendum.

Al-Anon: 7-8 p.m., Mondays, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 21 W. Timber Dr., Rhinelander. Community resource to support people whose lives are affected by someone else’s drinking. Confidential and anonymous. For more information, 715-539-6757.

Baby Storytime: 10 a.m., Rhinelander District Library meeting room. Simple stories, songs and a playtime to follow. 715-365-1070 ext. 1073.

Beginning and Intermed. Wheel Throwing Class: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Mondays through Nov. 7, RHS room 131. Learn about clay preparation, tools, texture, throwing techniques and more with instructor Ingrid Bodensteiner. $85/person; register by Sept. 30. SDR Community Education. Register inadvance on district website. Call Mike with questions, 715-365-9745.

Community Closet of Summit Lake: 10 a.m.-noon. Free clothing for babies, kids, adults (all sizes), bedding, shoes and more. Everyone welcome. Clothing donations accepted. N9570 Hwy B, across from the Summit Lake Town Hall

Tuesday, Oct. 4

Community Presentation: 10-11 a.m., Hodag Dome. School District of Rhinelander hosting community informational meeting about the upcoming operational referendum. Additional information at rhinelander.k12.wi.us/referendum.

Walk-In Paper Shredding: 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesdays at Headwaters, Inc. Confidential shredding .50/pound, cash or check. Pull up to door No. 7 for assistance. For more information, headwatersinc.org or 715-369-1337.

Re-Tale Shop: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesdays. Used books and more, at 25 Rives Street, next to the library. Hosted by the Friends of the Rhinelander District Library.

Storytime on the Library Lawn: 10 a.m., Rhinelander District Library, through September. Stories, flannels, songs and fun. Weather permitting. 715-365-1070 ext. 1073.

Caregiver Support Group: 1-2:30 p.m., ADRC of Oneida County. For persons caregiving for a family member of friend. Discuss options, help available, self care and resources in the area. Jennifer, 715-369-6170.

“Beginning Ukranian Genealogy”: 2-3 p.m., Boulder Junction Community Center. Northern Waters Genealogical Society meeting, with speaker Michelle Tucker Chubenko, via Zoom.  Chubenko has 27 years of experience researching families in the U.S. and Europe. Free, open to all. For the link, call 715-686-7339 by Oct. 3.