General Announcements
Tomahawk Lions Club is collecting deer hides to benefit the Special Needs Camp in Rosholt. Hunters can drop off their deer hides at Hometown Feed Mill on South Tomahawk Avenue.
Hometown Christmas Celebrates "Christmas Around The World" on Friday December 8th in Downtown Tomahawk. The ATV/UTV Parade starts at 4:30 pm on the East End of Wisconsin Avenue. Enjoy Live Mannequins and Window Displays from 5:00 to 6:30 pm. The youngster can drop of Letters to Santa in the mail boxes at Tomahawk City Hall or the Tomahawk Chamber to receive a personal letter back from Santa. Join the Irish Fest celebration starting at 6:00 pm at the American Legion.
Aspirus-Tomahawk Hospital Foundation is holding their annual Love Lights fund raiser. For a $10.00 donation you can reserve a white light in memory of a loved one or a blue light in honor of a relative, family member, friend or simply to express a Christmas Greeting. Love Lights forms are available at the hospital-clinic greeters desk, at our WJJQ Studio and on line at wjjq.com under the area information drop-down link.
The Lincoln County Health Department is offering COVID-19 testing at no charge, weekdays from 9:00 to 10:30 am at the health department in Merrill. Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Call 539-2584.
Ties That Bind Us will be hosting an ongoing Cancer Support Group/Caregivers Support Group meeting on the first Tuesday of every month, next meeting is December 5 The meeting will be held at 6:00 pm at Incredible Bank on North Fourth Street. For more information or if you have any questions call 499-3326.
Northwoods Riders Snowmobile Club is hosting a Wisconsin DNR Snowmobile Safety Class on December 2 from 9:00 to 4:00 pm at Erv's Sale and Service in Tomahawk. Registration is required at www.gowild.wi.gov. Contact Greg for more informaiton at (815) 222-3913.
St. Mary's Choir and Friends invite you to the Festival Of Christmas their annual musical gift of joy and hope in the true spirit of the season. This years Free Concert will be at St. Mary's Church on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 4:00 pm. Free will offering will benefit Tomahawk Area Interfaith Volunteers. Hors d'oeuvre and dessert reception following the concert.
Tomahawk's Support Group for Caregivers of someone living with Dementia, meets the third Thursday of every month from 3:00 to 4:00 pm at the Tomahawk Senior Center. If anyone has any questions they can reach out to Jesse Welch at 453-2164 or by email jwelch@nshorehc.com.
The date is set for the annual STAR SPLASH January 6, 2024 at the Castaways Bar and Grill. Now is the time to sign-up your team or individual to raise money for your non-profit organization. A wide-variety of raffles and prizes start at Noon with the jumpers hitting the water at 2:00 pm. All the details are available at: tomahawkstarfoundation.org.
The Tomahawk TOPS (Taking Pounds Off Sensibly) meetings on Wednesdays at the lower level of the Methodist Church off Bradley Farm Road. Weigh-ins begin at 9:00 am; the meetings at 10:00 am. Visitors are welcome.
Academic Success provides basic skill instruction for students who want to earn their GED/HSED, who may need support on their college coursework or just to "brush up" on their basic academic skills. Nicolet staff are available every Monday and Wednesday from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm in the Tomahawk Library community room. You can contact Nicolet College at 715-365-4455 Ext 4455 if you have any questions.
If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, 9-8-8 provides direct connection to free, confidential, and compassionate support. You are not along in crisis, just call, text or chat 9-8-8 for 24/7 confidential support.Tuesday, November 28
The Open Arms Community Meal will be served at 5:00 pm at the Corpus Christi Center of St. Mary Catholic Church in Tomahawk.
Friday, December 1
Crossbridge Community Bank in Downtown Tomahawk will be hosting a blood drive with the Community Blood Center between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm. To schedule a donation time please call 800-280-4102. Walk-ins are welcome anytime.
The Rhinelander Railroad Museum to Host Annual Christmas Open House at Pioneer Park Historical Complex in Rhinelander from 4pm to 8pm. Enjoy an evening of holiday and rail related, family friendly activities.
Christ Evangelical Church, 201 N. Third Street in Eagle River, will hold a Live Nativity from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. There will also be free refreshments.
Immanuel Lutheran Church in Rhinelander will be hosting their annual holiday bake sale. Featured items including specialty cookies, their famous homemade Norwegian lefse, and other cultural baked goods. Coffee and cookies will be served at 9:00 am with the sale at 9:30 am at the Church Fellowship Hall at 21 W. Timber Drive.
Saturday, December 2
The 16th annaul O' Tannenbaum Tour will be held from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm at St. Stephens Church, 903 East Second Street in Merrill. There will be raffles for all ages and admission is $3.00 for adults and $1.00 for children 6 to 11. There will also be live entertainment.
The Rhinelander Railroad Museum to Host Annual Christmas Open House at Pioneer Park Historical Complex in Rhinelander from 10:30am - 4pm. Enjoy an evening of holiday and rail related, family friendly activities.
The Knox Creek Heritage Center will be hosting their Finnish Independence Day Celebration at the Brantwood Community Center. There will be a program with Michael Laughing Fox Charette and also serving mojakka at 1:00 pm.
The Rhinelander Area Community Band will be presenting a free holiday concert. They'll feature familiar carols and other holiday favorites. The free concert is at 3:00 pm at Pine Grove Community Church at 1360 North Stevens Street in Rhinelander.
Sunday, December 3
The 16th annaul O' Tannenbaum Tour will be held from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at St. Stephens Church, 903 East Second Street in Merrill. There will be raffles for all ages and admission is $3.00 for adults and $1.00 for children 6 to 11. There will also be live entertainment.
St. Mary's Choir and Friends invite you to the Festival Of Christmas their annual musical gift of joy and hope in the true spirit of the season. This years Free Concert will be at St. Mary's Church at 4:00 pm. Free will offering will benefit Tomahawk Area Interfaith Volunteers. Hors d'oeuvre and dessert reception following the concert.
Wednesday, December 6
The VFW Post 2687 at 203 S. 4th Street will hold a soup luncheon from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Dine-in or carry-out.
The School District of Rhinelander will hosting the 2nd annual Hodag Day at the Dome from 3:30 to 6:30 pm. This year they will be celebrating the Hodag's 130th birthday. This community celebration is open to all ages and admission is free.
Friday, December 8
The United Methodist Women of Rhinelander will be sponsor a Christmas Cookie Sale at the ArtStart Gallery in Rhinelander from 8:00 am until sold out. They'll have an assortment of delicious cookies that will be sold for $10 per pound. Proceeds from the sale will go towards local and global ministries.
Hometown Christmas Celebrates "Christmas Around The World" in Downtown Tomahawk. The ATV/UTV Parade starts at 4:30 on the East End of Wisconsin Avenue. Enjoy Live Mannequins and Window Displays from 5:00 to 6:30 pm. The youngster can drop of Letters to Santa in the mail boxes at Tomahawk City Hall or the Tomahawk Chamber to receive a personal letter back from Santa. Join the Irish Fest celebration starting at 6:00 at the American Legion.
Saturday, December 9
The United Women of Faith is holding its annual Cookie Walk and Craft Sale from 9:30 to 11:00 am at Church of the Pines, 415 Chippewa Street in downtown Minocqua.
Grace Lutheran Church in Tomahawk will be hosting their annual Cookie Walk, Lefse and Craft Sale. Check out handmade crafts, fair trade coffee and chocolates, and a wide selection of cookies, candy and fudge. The craft area will be open from 9am to 1pm, while the Cookie Walk and Lefse begins at 9:30am.
The Rhinelander Railroad Museum to Host Annual Christmas Open House at Pioneer Park Historical Complex in Rhinelander from 10:30am - 5pm. Enjoy an evening of holiday and rail related, family friendly activities.
The Rock of Ages Ladies Guild will host a cookie walk and craft sale from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at the Rock of Ages Church on Highway 70 in Minocqua. Proceeds go to help local, national, and global missions.
Monday, December 11
The Town of Bradley will hold their monthly board meeting at the Bradley Town Hall at 5:30pm.
Tuesday, December 12
CESA 9 in Tomahawk will offer Substitute Teacher Training, and individuals with an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree and who successfully complete this training are eligible to apply for a Substitute Teacher permit. Call 453-2141 for more information or go to: www.cesa9.org
Wednesday, December 13
Aspirus-Tomahawk Hospital Foundation is celebrating their annual Love Lights fund raiser. The community is invited to the lightning ceremony program starting at 5:30 pm at Aspirus-Tomahawk Hospital-Clinic. Enjoy Christmas Carole's by the Tomahawk High School Chamber Choir, recognizing the donors of the White and Blue Love Lights and refreshments.
Saturday, December 16
The Northwoods National Veterans Cemetery in Harshaw will hold National Wreaths Across America Day. The ceremony will be at 11:00 am, with grave site wreath laying to follow at 11:30 am. There will be a complimentary hot sandwich luncheon to follow at Rondele Ranch.
Apex Angel's and Warriors in Gleason is having a Happy Howlidays event from 2:00 to 4:00 pm with hot chocolate, cookies, a bonfire and Christmas carols.
Wednesday, December 20
The VFW Post 2687 at 203 S. 4th Street will hold a soup luncheon from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Dine-in or carry-out.
The Tomahawk Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly Quitting Time. This open-to-the-public business networking event with a chance to get to know Chamber and community members. Billy Bobs will host from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
