This Week in the Northwoods

This Week in the Northwoods This Week in the Northwoods is an Entertainment Guide that features Where to Dine! Where to Stay! Where to Shop! and Where to Play! in the Northwoods of WI

07/08/2020

FYI, Cranberry Fest has been cancelled for this year. Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce encourages visitors to still take part in cranberry related activities this fall that will help support the local businesses. Lake Nokomis will have marsh tours, cranberries and cranberry wine tastings. Tribute Brewing will have Frostwatch cranberry beer available, Eagle River Chamber will have Craisins, souvenirs. Eagle Baking Company, Trigs, and Pick N Save will have cranberry related options, and downtown shopping will be available. Please continue to support small business in the Vilas and Oneida county areas if you are in the Northwoods whether local or visiting. Thanks!

04/20/2018

We have decided to take a break from the This Week in the Northwoods page for a little while, so we will pin this post to the top of the page in the hopes you will check out the Chambers for area fun! Please share with your friends. We appreciate each and every one of you and hope you have a great time in the Northwoods!

www.boulderjct.org
www.conover.org
www.eagleriver.org
www.explorerhinelander.com
www.landolakes-wi.org
www.minocqua.org
www.phelpswi.us
www.st-germain.com
www.sayner-starlake.org
www.threelakes.com
www.vilas.org
www.tlcfa.org
www.hcpapresents.com

Thank you!

04/06/2018

Ideas!

FRIDAY:

VFW – Friday Fish Fry, 418 W Pine, Eagle River. 5pm. Open to the public. Your choice of fried or baked fish, chicken or a combination of fish and chicken. All orders include a choice of baked or french fried potatoes, bread, coleslaw and ice cream for dessert. 715-479-8810. www.eagleriver.org.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY:

Three Lakes Center for the Arts Cinema presents: Jumanji-Welcome to the Jungle. In a brand new Jumanji adventure, four high school kids discover an old video game console and are drawn into the game’s jungle setting, literally becoming the adult avatars they chose. What they discover is that you don’t just play Jumanji – you must survive it. To beat the game and return to the real world, they’ll have to go on the most dangerous adventure of their lives, discover what Alan Parrish left 20 years ago, and change the way they think about themselves – or they’ll be stuck in the game forever, to be played by others without break. Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan, Kevin Hart. 7pm. Adults $6.00, Members $5.00, Under 12 $4.00. 715-546-2299. www.tlcfa.org.

SATURDAY:

Phelps Maple Syrup Fest, Phelps School, 4451 Old School Rd. 8am-4pm. An educational, family fun day including a tree tapping demonstration with tree identification, a tour of various local sugar bushes throughout Phelps and food/entertainment at the Phelps School. Wear weather appropriate clothing. Maple syrup and natural crafts will be available for purchase during the festivities at the Phelps School, including over 60 craft fair vendors. The Maple Cafe will have breakfast and lunch specials. Be sure to sign up for one of the fun, educational classes. Bring your homemade maple syrup to enter into the judging contest. Free admission. 715-545-3800. www.phelpswi.us.

Steam/Game Saturdays, Olson Memorial Library, Eagle River. 1pm-2:30pm. Come in every Sat. to work on origami, Legos, Snap Circuits, coding, game playing and more. Kids under 11 should be accompanied by an adult. 715-479-8070. www.olson.wislib.org.

Spaghetti Dinner and Sundae Bar, American Legion Hall, 121 Front St, Minocqua. 4pm-7pm. Spaghetti dinner fundraiser for the Hazelhurst Fire Department, Lakeland Hospice and Lakeland Food Pantry prior to Fool's Run. Spaghetti with meat sauce and meatballs, salad, Italian bread, and you make ice cream sundaes. The public and all "fools" participating in the Fools Run are welcome. Adult $8 Children 5-10 $4 4 and under free. 715-356-5170. www.minocqua.org.

Only Fools Run at Midnight, Lakeland Union High School, 9573 Hwy 70 West, Minocqua. 7pm. Fools from far and near will run through the streets and trails of Minocqua starting at 11:00 pm for the 12th Annual Only Fools Run at Midnight Run/Walk…..be sure to finish before the clock strikes midnight. This 5K run/walk offers a pre race spaghetti feed at the American Legion Hall in Minocqua sponsored by the Hazelhurst Lions Club, a costume contest, fools flex warm up, post race refreshments and lots of fun! The first 500 registered are guaranteed an event T-shirt. Race day registration begins at 7pm at Lakeland Union High School along with pre-race activities. Be sure to wear your foolish costumes. Individual adults and youth ages 10 years and up is $25.00 for pre-registration and $35.00 for day of registration. Family rate! Family Rate includes registration for 2 adults and up to 3 children under 18. Pre-register rate is $65.00. Day of is $75.00. 715-356-5266. www.minocqua.org.

SUNDAY:

Community Open Swim, 10am-1pm. For all members of the community. Lap swim and family time in the Heck Family Community Pool (located in Rhinelander HS). Ages: All (children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult). http://www.rhinelander.k12.wi.us/community/fitnesspool.cfm.

Spaghetti Dinner, Chef Rene's at Timber Ridge, Minocqua. 4pm-8pm. 3rd Annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser for Lakeland Hockey & Figure Skating. Raffles/Paddle Wheel/Cash Bar. Dinner includes salad, beverage & dessert. $12/adult, $8/kid, $40/family. 715-614-7261. www.minocqua.org.

MONDAY-TUESDAY:

Northwoods Night at the Mic Call for Auditions, hosted by Three Lakes PTO, Three Lakes High School, 6930 W School St, 4pm-7pm. Consider auditioning for the upcoming Northwoods Night at the Mic event which will be held Friday, April 20. Or, if you’re a little stage shy, plan on attending the event. Silent Mic Auction which has dozens of items including signed Packer football, Disney Tickets, American Doll, State Fair tickets, Ski Passes, Private Cooking Lesson for 6 people, local business items, and much more. If you would like to donate something to the auction, please call (715) 479-8900. All funds raised will support the Three Lakes Parent Teacher Organization, helping to raise funds for the addition of an inclusive-play Zipline for the playground that will be usable by students restricted to wheelchairs and currently not able to utilize the playground. PLEASE CALL to schedule your audition for Monday or Tuesday evening. www.threelakes.com.

Have fun everyone!

03/30/2018

Some activities for the weekend!

FRIDAY:

VFW – Friday Fish Fry, 418 W Pine, Eagle River. 5pm. Open to the public. Your choice of fried or baked fish, chicken or a combination of fish and chicken. All orders include a choice of baked or french fried potatoes, bread, coleslaw and ice cream for dessert. 715-479-8810. www.eagleriver.org.

SATURDAY:

Three Lakes Lions Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Three Lakes High School. 9 am. Kids will get to put their name in for several grand prizes, as well as selecting an Easter egg to claim their Easter bag full of goodies. Doughnuts, juice, milk and coffee will be served free of charge. Weather permitting the event will be held outside at the school. Any questions please contact Lion Collette Sorgel. [email protected] or (608) 516-1831. www.threelakes.com.

Camp Jorn YMCA’s Easter Eggstravaganza, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. 28 Red Feather Road, Manitowish Waters. FREE pancake breakfast and children’s egg hunt. Egg hunts will be age appropriate. Pancake breakfast 9am-11am, Egg Hunt 11am. Breakfast donated by the Manitowish Waters Lions Club. 715-543-8808. www.boulderjct.org.

Land O Lakes Library Easter Celebration. Join the Land O Lakes Library at the Elementary School for an Easter Celebration. The festivities start at 10:00am. The outdoor Egg Hunt begins at 10:30am. Dress for the weather and bring your Easter Basket! This event is for all kids (local and visiting) who are elementary-school age or younger. 715-547-6006. www.landolakes-wi.org.

St. Germain Lions Easter Egg Hunt, 11am-1pm. St Germain Community Center, 545 State Highway 155. www.st-germain.com.

Steam/Game Saturdays, Olson Memorial Library, Eagle River. 1pm-2:30pm. Come in every Sat. to work on origami, Legos, Snap Circuits, coding, game playing and more. Kids under 11 should be accompanied by an adult. 715-479-8070. www.olson.wislib.org.

SUNDAY:

Easter Sunday!

Community Open Swim, 10am-1pm. For all members of the community. Lap swim and family time in the Heck Family Community Pool (located in Rhinelander HS). Ages: All (children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult). http://www.rhinelander.k12.wi.us/community/fitnesspool.cfm.

TUESDAY:

American Legion Auxiliary Election Day Bake Sale & Luncheon, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Held at the Boulder Junction Community Center, 5392 Park Street. Contact: Joy Johanek, (715) 385-7802. www.boulderjct.org.

Happy Easter-have fun everyone!

03/08/2018

Upcoming weekend events!

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY:
Guided Snowmobile Rides, Old Train Depot, Eagle River. 9am-2pm. Scheduled every Wed. and Thurs. (weather permitting) from Jan. 3 to March 29, enjoy a guided snowmobile trail ride. Open to everyone during the riding season. 262-442-4876. www.vilaswi.com.

THURSDAY-SATURDAY:
Orchid Show, Forth Floral, 410 N. Brown Street, Rhinelander. Orchids will be on exhibit for the collections of local orchid growers. 715-362-7600. www.forthfloral.com.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY:

Three Lakes Center for the Arts Cinema presents: “The Greatest Showman”. Orphaned, penniless but ambitious and with a mind crammed with imagination and fresh ideas, the American Phineas Taylor Barnum will always be remembered as the man with the gift to effortlessly blur the line between reality and fiction. Thirsty for innovation and hungry for success, the son of a tailor will manage to open a wax museum but will soon shift focus to the unique and peculiar, introducing extraordinary, never-seen-before live acts on the circus stage. Some will call Barnum’s wide collection of oddities, a freak show; however, when the obsessed for cheers and respectability showman gambles everything on the opera singer Jenny Lind to appeal to a high-brow audience, he will somehow lose sight of the most important aspect of his life: his family. Will Barnum risk it all to be accepted? Stars: Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams, Zac Efron. 7pm nightly. Adults $6.00, Members $5.00, Under 12 $4.00. 715-546-2299. www.tlcfa.org.

FRIDAY:

VFW – Friday Fish Fry, 418 W Pine, Eagle River. 5pm. Open to the public. Your choice of fried or baked fish, chicken or a combination of fish and chicken. All orders include a choice of baked or french fried potatoes, bread, coleslaw and ice cream for dessert. 715-479-8810. www.eagleriver.org.

Sweet Tap Chicago - A Celebration of Chicago Music and Tap Dance, Presented By: Lakeland Performing Arts Association, Lakeland Union High School , Minocqua. This will be an evening of energetic entertainment featuring the group's dancers, musicians, and vocalist. They will showcase the influence of music identified with the city of Chicago. 7pm-9:30pm. Adults - $20, Students $5. 715- 686-2668. www.minocqua.org.

SATURDAY:

WRJO Bridal Fair, 9am-2pm, 5260 WI-70, Eagle River. Free admission, giveaways and prize. Find your: wedding gown, venue, stylist/makeup, caterer, flowers, formal wear, limo, honeymoon, DJ and jewelry. Held at the Eagle River Inn. 715-479-4451. www.eagleriver.org.

Steam/Game Saturdays, Olson Memorial Library, Eagle River. 1pm-2:30pm. Come in every Sat. to work on origami, Legos, Snap Circuits, coding, game playing and more. Kids under 11 should be accompanied by an adult. 715-479-8070. www.olson.wislib.org.

St. Germain ATV Club Meat Raffle, 1pm-5pm. , Sportsmen's Chalet, 5205 Old Hwy. 70, St. Germain. Smoked Pork Chops, Pork Chops, Rib Eye Steaks, Porterhouse Steaks, New York Strips, Crab Legs, Shrimp, Pot Roast, Pork Roast, Slab Bacon, Hams, Ribs, Turkey and Meat Gift Boxes. Snacks & Raffle Table! Donations welcome. For tickets or information, call 715-479-8788. www.st-germain.com.

9th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Crawl, Join McGann’s on the bus through Boulder Junction. Complimentary beverages served on the bus. Limited seating-advanced reservations & payment required. Contact Denny McGann , 715-385-3200 or [email protected]. www.boulderjct.org.

Support for Sight Polka Dinner & Dance, fun music by Spotlight Polka Band, great Polish food and a good time with old and new friends. 4pm-7pm at the Boulder Junction Community Center. Polish sausage and sauerkraut, cabbage roll, pierogis, boiled red potatoes, rye bread and kolaches. Contact: Jim Hornbrook, (715) 385-3379. www.boulderjct.org.

American Legion Birthday Party Dinner & Dance, 5pm, Superior Street, Three Lakes. www.threelakes.com.

SUNDAY:

Community Open Swim, 10am-1pm. For all members of the community. Lap swim and family time in the Heck Family Community Pool (located in Rhinelander HS). Ages: All (children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult). http://www.rhinelander.k12.wi.us/community/fitnesspool.cfm.

ArtsPower presents: Harry the Dirty Dog, 2pm. Nicolet College Theatre, 5355 College Dr, Rhinelander. Harry has everything a little white dog with black spots could want. There’s just one problem: he hates taking baths. He hates them so much that he runs away and spends a wonderful day playing in the dirt. Harry gets so grubby that he turns into a little black dog with white spots and returns home to find that his family doesn’t recognize him. ArtsPower’s musical is based on the book by Gene Zion. Appropriate for grades K-2. Admission: $8 Adults / $6 Children. 715-365-4512. www.nicoletcollege.edu.

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY:

Guided Snowmobile Rides, Old Train Depot, Eagle River. 9am-2pm. Scheduled every Wed. and Thurs. (weather permitting) from Jan. 3 to March 29, enjoy a guided snowmobile trail ride. Open to everyone during the riding season. 262-442-4876. www.vilaswi.com.

Have fun everyone!

03/01/2018

Things to do this weekend!

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY:

Guided Snowmobile Rides, Old Train Depot, Eagle River. 9am-2pm. Scheduled every Wed. and Thurs. (weather permitting) from Jan. 3 to March 29, enjoy a guided snowmobile trail ride. Open to everyone during the riding season. 262-442-4876. www.vilaswi.com.

FRIDAY:

VFW – Friday Fish Fry, 418 W Pine, Eagle River. 5pm. Open to the public. Your choice of fried or baked fish, chicken or a combination of fish and chicken. All orders include a choice of baked or french fried potatoes, bread, coleslaw and ice cream for dessert. 715-479-8810. www.eagleriver.org.

Full Moon Snowshoeing, YMCA of the Northwoods, Rhinelander. A special family night. Get outdoors and enjoy snowshoeing on the Y Stoney Pines Trail. The Full Moon Snowshoeing will begin at 5:30. Campfire, hot chocolate, and marshmallows. The Y will have a limited amount of snow shoes available to use. If you have your own snow shoes, please bring them. Also bring a flashlight or headlamp. It will be a full moon but extra lighting is always good. Bring lawn chairs to sit around the fire. Family nights at the Y are free to members and just $8 for the general public. 715-362-9622. www.ymcaofthenorthwoods.org.

SATURDAY:

Squirrel Hill Loopy Loppet & Beat The Bunny, Minocqua Winter Park, 7543 Squirrel Hill Rd. 9am-3pm. The Squirrel Hill Loopy Loppet is a 6K or 18K single format race—you pick skate or classic. Afterwards, join the fun for the ever-popular Beat the Bunny Kids Race. It’s non-stop fun for the whole family. 715-356-3309. www.minocqua.org.

Winter Festival, Conserve School, 5400 N Black Oak Lake Rd, Land O' Lakes. 10am-2pm. Join the Conserve School in a day of winter fun with skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, a campfire, lunch and more! Adults $10, children 12 and under free (must be accompanied by an adult). Proceeds go to the Land O Lakes Elementary School Playground Fund. Please bring your own snowshoes and skis. Online registrations will be entered to win a $50 gift certificate to the Tackle Box.
www.ConserveSchool.org/winterfest.

CANtastic Event, Rouman Cinema, Rhinelander. The annual Rhinelander Area Food Pantry event where competing community teams design and build structures out of food. A unique way to help feed the hungry in our community, by using canned or boxed food to build structures based on a theme. Structures are judged and on display at Rouman Cinema for two weeks. 715-282-5810. www.rhinelanderareafoodpantry.org.

Annual Ice Golf Tournament on Lake Minocqua, Albee's Yacht Club, Minocqua. 1pm-6pm. Registration starts at 11 a.m. Register your teams at Albee's Yacht Club or the Thirsty Whale. $20 per golfer includes: golfing 9 holes, free luncheon at 4 p.m. & a huge raffle following luncheon. Nominal cost. Golfers please bring one club of your choice. Tennis balls provided. Trophies for 1st, 2nd & 3rd teams & bragging rights. This is a benefit for the Lakeland Food Pantry, Howard Young Foundation, Wounded Warrior Project and the Daniel Gorectke Scholarship fund. : 715-439-3080. www.minocqua.org.

Boulder Junction Snowmobile Cabin Fever Party, Gooch’s A1 Grill (Cty Rd M Tra8il 15 N), 5pm-9pm. pm. Dinner and lots of raffles. Contact: Jen Beda, 715-385-2444. www.minocqua.org.

HCPA presents ‘Three Redneck Tenors’, Northland Pines High School Auditorium, 1800 Pleasure Island Rd, Eagle River. 7:30pm-10pm. HCPA describes the show “Their musical comedy featuring classically trained veteran artists is like Duck Dynasty goes to Carnegie Hall”. 715-477-1984. www.vilaswi.com. www.hcpapresents.com.

SUNDAY:

Winter Park Bark Skijor Race, Minocqua Winter Park, 7543 Squirrel Hill Rd. Experienced and novice participants will compete with their dogs on the skijor loop, making one or two 5 Km laps. Awards will be given to top overall finishers in each distance and dog class. Dogs will be awarded with treats. 10am-3pm. 715-356-3309. www.minocqua.org.

Community Open Swim, 10am-1pm. For all members of the community. Lap swim and family time in the Heck Family Community Pool (located in Rhinelander HS). Ages: All (children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult). http://www.rhinelander.k12.wi.us/community/fitnesspool.cfm.

MONDAY-SATURDAY, March 5-10:
Orchid Show, Forth Floral, 410 N. Brown Street, Rhinelander. Orchids will be on exhibit for the collections of local orchid growers. 715-362-7600. www.forthfloral.com.

WEDNESDAY:

Cadence, Capanile Center for the Arts, 131 Milwaukee Street, Minocqua. 7pm-9pm. This acapella group has played to sold out concert halls and toured festivals worldwide, sharing the stage with artists like Bobby Farrin, Quincy Jones and Gordon Lightfoot. 715-356-9700. www.campanilecenter.org.

Have fun everyone!

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