CALENDAR of EVENTS ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR CANCELLATION SO PLEASE CALL AHEAD BEFORE TRAVELING! * * * * * * * * * * * March-October   Library Neighbor to Neighbor Program Series 4th Thursday of the month. Boulder Junction, WI For more information, call 385-2050   Richard A. Peters Memorial Series Rhinelander District Library is pleased to announce that the popular Richard A. Memorial Series will continue in 2009, due to the generosity of the Peters family. So far, two programs are scheduled to commemorate Mr. Peters' lifelong interest in conservation and ecology. Beginning on April 20, 2009. Rhinelander District Library 106 N Stevens St Rhinelander, WI For more information, call 715-365-1070 Click here to visit their Web site. April 24 - September 30, 2009 8 a.m. - noon   Second Story Sale In honor of Earth Day, the second year of the Second Story will kick off again at the Oneida County Landfill. Sales will continue through September on Friday and Saturday mornings 8 a.m. to noon. Oneida County Landfill 6 miles West of Rhinelander on Hwy K Rhinelander, WI For more information, contact Lori Groskopf at 715-282-4947 or email lgroskopf@co.oneida.wi.us Click here to visit their Web site. Friday, May 22, 2009 8 a.m.   Oneida County ATV Trails Open For more details on ATV trail riding opportunities, contact: : the Oneida County ATV Association (Bill Welsh - 715-277-5101); : the Little Rice ATV Riders Club (Jim Koocher - 715-355-8303); : or the Oneida County Forestry Department (715-369-6140). Oneida County Area, WI For more information, contact Pat White at 715-490-1225 or email canamguy@gmail.com May 27 - September 2, 2009 Every Wednesday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.   The Rhinelander Flea Market and Craft Get ready for finding or selling treasures this summer at the local flea market and craft. Space $10 (12x12). There will also be food vendors to make it a fun day under the sun. Rhinelander Ice Arena 2021 East Timber Drive Rhinelander, WI For more information, contact Mel at 715-362-0055 June - August, 2009   Skiing Skeeters Water Ski Shows Free water ski shows every Wednesday & Saturday at 7pm at Rest Lake Park (CTH W, Manitowish Waters). Contact the Chamber for the club's confirmed season start & end dates (generally late-June through mid-August). Rest Lake Park Manitowish Waters, WI For more information, call 715-543-8488 Click here to visit their Web site. June 1 - August 24, 2009   Bingo Sponsored by Manitowish Waters Lions Club, held at the MW Community Center every Monday (except July 13). Doors open at 6pm with full concessions by the Lioness; Bingo games begin at 7pm. Children welcome if accompanied by adult. Manitowish Waters Community Center Manitowish Waters, WI For more information, call 715-543-8756 Click here to visit their Web site. June 2-August 25, 2009 from 8am to mid afternoon.   Lions Club Flea Market-Every Tuesday Outdoor Flea Market at the Community Center on Hwy. M from 8am until mid afternoon. Call John Ader at 385-0241. Boulder Junction, WI For more information, call 385-0241 June 4 - August 24, 2009   Flea, Craft & Farm Market Held outside the Manitowish Waters Community Center (Hwy.51 & Airport Road) every Thursday, 9am to early-afternoon. Manitowish Waters Community Center Manitowish Waters, WI For more information, call 715-543-8756 Click here to visit their Web site. Thursdays, June 18 - August 6, 2009 7 PM   Concerts on the Riverwalk The concerts on the Riverwalk feature a different musical group every week. There is no charge for the concerts, donations will be accepted. You may want to bring a lawn chair and picnic supper and enjoy the family atmosphere for all ages. The first group performing will be the Rhinelander Area Community Band. Riverwalk Park (next to Trigs parking lot) Courtney Street / Riverwalk Center Rhinelander, WI For more information, contact Jan Leschke at 715-362-7157 Saturday, June 20 - Saturday October 17, 2009 8am-1pm   Hodag Farmers Market - 15th year Don't forget this is the first Saturday for the Hodag Farmers Market and it will continue through the summer. Bake sales most Saturdays. Call for more information on the Spring Critter Fest-May 23rd. Pioneer Park S. Oneida Avenue Rhinelander, WI For more information, contact Doug Jacobson at 715-282-5656 July-August from 6:00pm-8:00pm   Music on Main Street Local musicians perform in Downtown Boulder Junction Thursday evenings from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Locations and performers vary. Call the Chamber for a complete schedule. 715-385-2400. Boulder Junction, WI For more information, call 715-385-2400 Saturday, July 4, 2008 10 a.m. Rhinelander Lions Kiddie Parade 11 a.m. DRI Master Parade   Rhinelander 4th of July Parade The theme for this year's 4th of July parade will be "America: Honoring the Past & Celebrating the Future." Join us for our great 4th of July celebration. DRI Master Parade ?'s call Dale Schlieve at 369-1814 Lions Kiddie Parade ?'s call Mike-362-4850 or Chuck-369-3174 Fireworks ?'s call Bill Bell - 365-8601 Starting at the Police Station on Frederick Street Brown Street Rhinelander, WI July 4, 2009 Festivities from 9am-4pm; Parade at 1pm; Water ski show at 7:30pm; Fireworks at dusk.   Independence Day Celebration Manitowish Waters celebrates Independence Day with festivities from 9am - 4pm at the Community Center, including arts & crafts, live music, trout pond for kids, giant game tent with prizes for the kids, face painting, children's craft project, food & beverages, raffles & info booths, airplane display & rides; Parade at 1pm through downtown (CTH W); Skiing Skeeters water ski show at 7:30pm (Rest Lake Park); Town fireworks over Rest Lake at dusk. Festivities at the Community Center Parade through downtown (CTH W) Water ski show at Rest Lake Park Fireworks over Rest Lake Manitowish Waters, WI For more information, call 1-888-626-9877 Click here to visit their Web site. July 4, 2009 beginning at 12-noon   Star Spangled Jubilee Enjoy a parade beginning at 12-noon, watermelon eating contest, and kids carnival games. For more information call the Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce at 715-385-2400. Boulder Junction, WI For more information, call 715-385-2400 Thursday-Sunday July 9-13, 2009   Hodag Country Festival Rhinelander again proudly presents the 32nd Annual Hodag Country Festival. For a full schedule or ticket information call or visit their website. Hodag Country Festival Rhinelander, WI For more information, call 800-762-3803/or 715-369-1300 Click here to visit their Web site. July 10-11, 2009 from 9:00am to 4:00pm each day   Boulder Junction Lioness Antique Show & Sale Held at the Boulder Junction Community Center on hwy. M from 9:00am to 4:00pm each day. Admission $4.00, 16 and under are free. Dealers from several states offer fine furniture, glass, textiles and collectables of all kinds in the air conditioned center. The Boulder Junction Lioness sponsors this show and also have a bake sale and luncheon. For information call 715-588-3665. Boulder Junction, WI For more information, call 715-588-3665 July 10 - October 9, 2009   Cranberry Marsh Tour Offered every Friday, rain or shine, at 10am in Manitowish Waters! Meet at the Manitowish Waters Community Center at 10am for cranberry samples, educational display, video and Q&A session; then follow a guide in your vehicle to one of the marshes for an up-close look at the bogs-growing, blooming or being harvested depending on the time of year you visit! All ages welcome, pre-registration not required, tour length apx. one hour. This 15-week tour season is offered in partnership by the Manitowish Waters Cranberry Growers Association and the Manitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce. Manitowish Waters Community Center Manitowish Waters, WI For more information, call 1-888-626-9877 Click here to visit their Web site. July 15, 2009 7am-3pm   Fleazaar Held at the Manitowish Waters Community Presbyterian Church (Hwy.51 & Marathon Road), this GIANT flea market presents one year's worth of collected items for sale ONE DAY ONLY. Food tents and indoor bazaar (including handmade items, baked goods, and antiques) also held on site. Manitowish Waters Community Presbyterian Church Manitowish Waters, WI For more information, call 715-543-2998 July 16-19, 2009; July 16 & 17 10am-8pm; July 18 10am-5pm; July 19 10am-2pm.   44th Annual Manito Art League Art Show Fine art show open to the public for viewing will all items for sale. People's Choice voting. Donations welcome. Held at the Manitowish Waters Community Center (Hwy.51 & Airport Road). 10am-8pm, July 16 & 17 (evening live music & refreshments, 7/17); 10am-5pm, July 18; 10am-2pm, July 19. Community Center Manitowish Waters, WI For more information, call 715-476-0493 July 18, 2009   Featuring the Taste of Manitowish Waters and Sidewalk Sales Let your tastebuds do the walking between 11 am and 2pm at the Chamber's annual Taste of Manitowish Waters, held in the Lions Pavilion behind the Community Center (Hwy. 51 & Airport Road), as several local restaurants serve a variety of scrumptious food. Ice cold beverages and live music also on hand. Inside the Community Center, browse day three of four at the 44th annual Manito Art League Fine Art Show, 10am-5pm. Pick up a map of participating businesses and shop Manitowish Waters during the annual one-day Sidewalk Sales, 9am-5pm. Enjoy a great meal for dinner in the area, then take in a free Skiing Skeeters Water Ski Show at 7pm at Rest Lake Park. Lions Pavilion behind the Community Center (Hwy.51 & Airport Road) Manitowish Waters, WI For more information, call 1-888-626-9877 Click here to visit their Web site. July 21-22, 2009 8am-2pm   Community Church of Boulder Junction Strawberry Social Enjoy an old-fashioned strawberry social and bazaar at the Community Center from 8am-2pm. Call 715-385-2146. Boulder Junction, WI For more information, call 715-385-2146 July 24-26, 2009 from 9am-5pm daily   Northwoods Summer Art Tour 9am-5pm daily, Northwoods Summer Art Tour, a self-guided tour of artist owned galleries and studios in Vilas, Oneida, Iron, and Langlade counties. Artist demonstrations and art available for purchase. Brochures available at area Chambers of commerce or www.norhtwoodsarttour.com. Vilas, Oneida, Iron, and Langlade counties, WI For more information, contact Joan at 715-356-3902 July 24 - August 9, 2009   Iron County Heritage Festival Many events including: geocaching, museum events, parade, county fair, living history walking tour of downtown Hurley, Mercer Loon Day, Corn Roasts, bazaar, Paavo Nurmi Marathon and more! Sponsors: Iron Co. Development Zone, Hurley & Mercer Chambers, & others. Various locations throughout the county. PO Box 97 Hurley, WI For more information, contact Jenni Kallas at 715-561-2922 Click here to visit their Web site. Friday, July 24, 2009; 5-8pm   Creative Arts Walk Celebrate creativity in the shops and on the street as area artists demonstrate their talents in downtown Rhinelander. Many store owners demonstrate their creative talents as well! Throughout the downtown district Rhinelander, WI For more information, contact DRI at 362-7374 or msdri@frontiernet.net Click here to visit their Web site. Wednesday, August 5, 2009   Redikulus Dae When shopping is a professional sport! Redikulus savings, food choices galore, fun and crazy activities, vendors, crafts, and merchants. This retail event has been a part of downtown's tradition for years and each year we add new and crazy fun. Shop 'til you drop in Rhinelander! Downtown Rhinelander Rhinelander, WI For more information, contact DRI at 362-7374 or msdri@frontiernet.net Click here to visit their Web site. August 7, 2009 from 7:00pm-10:00pm   Musky Jamboree Street Party 7:00pm-10:00pm, Street Party with live music & fireworks. Located by Coontail Corner. Rain back-up location at Gooch's A-1 Bar & Grill. For more information call the Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce at 715-385-2400 or visit www.boulderjct.org. Coontail Corner Boulder Junction, WI For more information, call 715-385-2400 Click here to visit their Web site. August 8, 2009; 7am start   Annual Paavo Nurmi Marathon Wisconsin's oldest running marathon Upson to Hurley, 26.2 miles - Boston Marathon qualifier. Individual, 2 person or 5 person teams. Sponsors: Hurley Chamber of Commerce & Hurley Lioness. Upson-To-Hurley 316 Silver St. Hurley, WI For more information, contact Sarah Robinson at 715-561-4334 Click here to visit their Web site. August 9, 2009   53rd Annual Musky Jamboree Arts & Crafts Fair, Antique Auto Show Musky fun Run, antique auto show, over 170 arts & crafts exhibitors, food booths, kids casting contes, flea market, live entertainment and more. For more information call the Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce at 715-385-2400 or visit www.boulderjct.org. For more information, call 715-385-2400 Click here to visit their Web site. August 11-14, 2009   Woodcarvers Workshop This workshop presents lessons from noted carvers and is designed for all carvers, beginner to expert. For more information, contact Ron Hine at 715-356-9836 August 14, 15 & 16, 2009 Friday: noon - midnight Saturday: 10 a.m. - midnight Sunday: 11am - 6 pm   ONEIDA COUNTY FAIR at PIONEER PARK There will be no gate fee and the carnival will be provided by K & M. Additional information will be provided as it comes in. Pioneer Park S. Oneida Ave Rhinelander, WI Firday, August 14 - Sunday, August 16, 2009 workshops begin Fri. at 7 p.m - Sun at 4 p.m.   Treehaven "where learning comes naturally" Painting with Ann Singsass Nature Sketching/Plant Identification: Check our website for more information on this class. Treehaven W2540 Pickerel Creek Ave Tomahawk, WI For more information, call 715-453-4106 or email treehaven@uwsp.edu Click here to visit their Web site. Saturday, August 15, 2009 Registration is 7 a.m. - 9 a.m. All races start at 10:30 a.m.   Northern Vintage Snowmobile Race Series Location: Sugar Camp Midway Hosted by: NVSRS Sugar Camp (North of Rhinelander Hwy 17 Sugar Camp, WI For more information, contact Jan at 715-362-4182 Click here to visit their Web site. August 22-23, 2009   Northern Highland Distance Ride Two days of endurance and competitive horse rides. For more information, contact Deb Karow at 715-356-9640 September 12, 2009 from 9am-3pm   17th Annual Colorama Arts & Crafts Fair Craft show, farmer's market and wild game sandwiches at the Community Center from 9am-3pm. For more information call the Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce at 715-385-2400 or visit www.boulderjct.org For more information, call 715-385-2400 Click here to visit their Web site. September 26, 2009   Cranberry Colorama Celebrate the start of the fall color tranformation and cranberry harvest seasons in Manitowish Waters! Enjoy cranberry marsh tours, 11th annual cranberry cooking contest, "Taste of Harvest" featuring local restaurants, live music, crafts, Lioness bake sale, local cranberry marsh video, info booths, self-guided fall color tours, and more! Manitowish Waters Community Center & Pavilion (Hwy.51 & Airport Road) Manitowish Waters, WI For more information, call 1-888-626-9877 Click here to visit their Web site. October 2-4, 2009 from 9am-5pm daily   Northwoods Fall Art Tour 9am-5pm daily, Northwoods Fall Art Tour, a self-guided tour of artist owned galleries and studios in Vilas, Oneida, Iron and Langlade couties. Artist demonstrations and art available for purchase. Brochures available at are Chambers of Commerce or www.northwoodsarttour.com. For more information, contact Joan at 715-277-4224 Click here to visit their Web site. October 2-4, 2009   Annual Pumpkin Run ATV Rally ATV Parade, Poker Run, Door Prizes, Raffles, food & drink specials, live music, 250 miles of fall color trails. Sponsors: Hurley & Mercer Chambers of Commerce. Iron County 316 Silver St. Hurley, WI For more information, call 715-561-4334 Click here to visit their Web site. October 10, 2009 from 10am-3pm   14th Annual Harvest Fest Kid's games, "Shop the Haystack", fall treats, costume parade, and hay rides from 10am-3pm. For more information call the Boulder Juction Chamber of Commerce at 715-385-2400 or visit www.boulderjct.org. For more information, call 715-385-2400 Click here to visit their Web site. Saturday, October 24, 2009; 2-4pm   Trick or Treat Spooktacular Kids will have a spooktacular time trick-or-treating in downtown Rhinelander. Look for the pumpkin in the window of participating businesses. Downtown Rhinelander Rhinelander, WI For more information, contact DRI at 362-7374 or msdri@frontiernet.net Click here to visit their Web site. November 20-22, 2009   Holiday Open House Experience the warmth, welcome, and wonder of many of downtown Rhinelander's unique shops at this traditional weekend event. Find the perfect gift, see fabulous decorations, and enjoy refreshments while you shop. Downtown Rhinelander Rhinelander, WI For more information, contact DRI or msdri@frontiernet.net at 362-7374 Click here to visit their Web site. November 27, 2009 from 9am-4pm   16th Annual Lioness Christmas Craft Fair Held at Community Center from 9am-4pm. cash raffle, tickets sold the day of. For more information, contact Linda at 715-385-3256 November 27, 2009   Tree Lighting Ceremony Join the festivities as we light the Christmas tree in downtown Rhinelander! Stevensport Square Rhinelander, WI For more information, contact DRI or msdri@frontiernet.net at 362-7374 November 27, 2009 from 5pm-8pm   21st Annual Christmas Walk Welcome in the holiday season with the lighting of the town Christmas tree, Santa and Mrs.Claus visits, Friends of the Library cookie walk, carolers, sleigh rides and treats for shoppers from 5pm-8pm. For more information call the Boulder Junciton Chamber of Commerce at 715-385-2400 or visit www.boulderjct.org. For more information, call 715-385-240 Click here to visit their Web site. December 4, 2009   Visit from St. Nick Bring the kids and visit with St. Nicholas as he strolls the streets of historic downtown Rhinelander. Downtown Rhinelander Rhinelander, WI For more information, contact DRI or msdri@frontiernet.net at 362-7374

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