General Announcements
Tickets are now available for this year’s Tomahawk Lions Club "Thrilla On The Grilla" August 3rd in Downtown Tomahawk. Tickets are $25.00 to sample all ten teams Ribs and Side Dishes. Entertainment by B-Mac from Noon to 2:30 pm. Tickets are available from participating teams, Trig's, the Chamber and our WJJQ Studio.
Get paid to teach what you love, or volunteer to teach your craft for fun! Fitness? Arts or Crafting? Outdoor Recreation or Safety? Aquatics? Cooking? Photography? Technology? Whatever our expertise! If you have an idea for a class you'd like to instruct, submit a Class Proposal Form for Fall Programs (September-December) by Friday, July 26. For more information, visit the Community Education Program Instructors webpage on the school website (Under the Community tab)
Saturday, August 3 enjoy a round of golf while supporting the Tomahawk Wrestling Alumni Club and future wrestling program endeavors. Entry fee includes 9 holes of golf with cart, chicken dinner, complimentary drink, hole events, and place prizes. Additional raffles during the banquet. It is the 6th annul fundraiser and is sure to be a great time. Check out the Facebook page, THSwrestlingalum, for all the details and registration forms.
Lincoln County Retired Educators are offering a scholarship that will go to a Tomahawk High School graduate. Applicants must be in the School of Education, be in their junior or senior year of college and intend to teach in Wisconsin. Call Lynn Dereth at 715-453-3692 for application. Application along with college transcript must be returned to Lynn Derleth at 2848 Rice Road Tomahawk, WI 54487 by August 29. The recipient will be notified by August 31.
Tomahawk Star Foundation presents Best Burger in Paradise 2024. Purchase a card for $40.00 and get a free burger at each of the sponsoring restaurants from now through August 30. Purchase card from Tomahawk Chamber of Commerce, Trig's, WJJQ and participating restaurants. Proceeds benefit the Star Foundation, providing grants toward the current needs of our community. Thanks to our generous burger sponsors, B's Landing, Pine Pointe, WT Silverado, Castaways Bar and Grill, Winding Trail Grill and Bar, Road Lake Pub & Grill and Jeb's Bar and Grill.
Tomahawk Historical Society is hosting a Shoe Drive fundraiser. Accepting, new or gently used sneakers, boots, crocs, cleats, men's, women's and kids. Drop off locations include: Trig's, Crossbridge Community Bank, Milo's Country Store, Tomahawk Post Office, Tomahawk Main Street, Prairie Rapids Tavern, Park City Credit Union, Harley Davidson Somo Plant, the Kracker Barrel and at WJJQ.
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 Tuesday, August 6. 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.
The Tomahawk Chamber of Commerce is hosting the National Night Out Community Building Campaign that promotes community partnerships on Tuesday, August 6. The event at Veteran Memorial Park from 5:00 to 7:30 pm. Police, Fire and EMS plus businesses, organizations and non-profits are invited to participate. WJJQ is happy to be one of the sponsors and will broadcast live from the event. For more information or to sign-up call the Tomahawk Chamber at 453-5334.
Tomahawk's Support Group for Caregivers of someone living with Dementia, meets the fourth Wednesday 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.
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.
Saturday, July 27
Tomahawk Farm and Flea Market will be held from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm at True Value Hardware Store parking lot. A variety of vendors and flea market treasurers. This week the fundraiser tent serving up walking tacos for lunch, raising money for the charity Ties That Bind Us. This group helps out cancer patients and their families.
11th Annual Veterans of Foreign Wars Wurl-Feind-Ingman Post 2687 & Auxiliary Dave Hubatch Memorial Golf Scramble at Inshalla Country Club. This 4 person 18 hold Scramble starts at 8:00 am registration and 9:00 am Shotgun Start. $80.00 person Entry Fee includes lunch and hole events. Call 715-453-3130 for questions or to register your team.
The First Congregational Church – Tomahawk’s oldest church established in 1888 will be holding a Brat Fry from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Trig’s Brat Hut in Tomahawk. Funds will go towards the church’s roof repairs. Stop by Trig’s Brat Hut in Tomahawk from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and support the First Congregational Church fund-raising brat fry.
Join Tomahawk Main Street and the Tomahawk Area Historical Society for a stroll through our historic downtown. Registration begins at 10:00 am in the parking lots of Tomahawk TTT and Auntie Em's, with the tour beginning at 10:30 am. Hear about our past, meet the current owners of several of our businesses, and enjoy a tour with history buffs like yourself!
Maple Bear Campground will host the Harrison Hills ATV Club Annual Cookout. Meet at Maple Bear Campground at 10:00 am for ride and will return at 2:00 pm for lunch. Cookout of for club members, not a member yet? You can sign up when you arrive.
God is Calling Presents: Christian Speaker Mary Beth Neubauer. All men and women are welcome at Northwoods Vineyard from 9:30 am until Noon. Located at 418 Kaphaem Road.
Floyd's Timber Tavern is hosting a Meat Raffle at Noon today to benefit the Patriot K9s of Wisconsin who help veterans suffering from PTS, TBI, or MST win the war on suicide through the help of a trauma recovery service dog. There will also be pet friendly basket with tickets for a chance to win and a 50/50 Raffle.
American Legion Hall will be holding the 1st Annual Zach Hagar Memorial Cribbage Tournament. Doors will open at Noon and tournament begins at 1:00 pm. Pre-registration call Terry Hagar 966-5392. This is a Double Teams ($40.00), Double Elimination and Winning team receives 1/2 of Entry Fee Pot. Perfect Hand of 29 receives their Entry Fee back, Charity Pot Rules and all Charity Pot proceeds go to local Alcoholic Anonymous.
St Mary's Annual Summer Festival concludes today with Steak Sandwiches or Polish Kiebasa with Kraut from 4pm until gone. Music from 3:00 to 10:00 pm with DJ Mike. Obstacle Course and craft activities for kids from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. Corn Hole Tournament registration from 3:00 to 4:00 pm, tossing starts at 4:00 pm. Spirit Walk for adults and candy walk for kid. Cash raffle at 9:00 pm (need not be present to win), Family basket raffle drawing at 8pm (ticket must be present to win) and Big 8 Raffle drawing at 9:00 pm (need not be present to win) Music,food, raffles and family fun.
Kwahamot Water Ski Show will be held at 7:30 pm right along Kwahamot Bay next to Veteran Memorial North Fourth Street Bridge. Tonight is the Shriner Show, all proceeds benefit Shriners Children's Hospital.
Sunday, July 28
The Friends of Lake Mohawksin will be hosting an open house. It's a chance for current prospective members of the organization to meet neighbors, hear about their activities and learn how to play a part in protecting and enhancing the lake. The Open House will be hosted at the Soderberg residence at W6853 Peaceful Valley Road from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. Please e-mail folmtomahawk@gmail.com if you are interested in attending.
Tuesday, July 30
The annual Tomahawk Nationals of the AOMCI Northwoods Chapter will begin today at SARA Park, with registration from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Wednesday, July 31
The AOMCI Northwoods Chapter is hosting the Tomahawk Nationals at SARA Park, with registration from 8:00 to 5:00 pm. There will also be open running through the day and the arena is open until 8:00 pm.
The Table Free Meal will be served at St. Augustine Church, 39 S. Pelham Street in Rhinelander. The doors open at 4:00 pm and the meal is served at 5:30 pm.
Reboot Combat/First Respondor Recover meeting will be held today at VFW Post 2687 located at 203 S. 4th Street. Meal at 6:00 pm with class from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. For information please call Russ Cabak 608-797-2277.
The final night of Music on the River will be Hip Pocket at Memorial Park from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Thursday, August 1
The AOMCI Northwoods Chapter is hosting the Tomahawk Nationals at SARA Park. The arena is open until 8:00 pm for the swap meet and open running will take place throughout the day. There will also be a cruise beginning at 6:00 pm with a spaghetti cook-out to follow.
Gazebo Nights in Merrill's Normal Park. Enjoy live music featuring Rising Phoenix playing from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Carry in are welcome with food available from local non-profit organizations.
Kwahamot Water Ski Show in Kwahamot Bay at 7:30. St. Mary's Catholic Parish night.
Friday, August 2
The AOMCI Northwoods Chapter Tomahawk Nationals will wrap-up today at SARA Park. There will be open running, a swap meet and the banquet begins at 5:30 pm.
Tripoli All School Reunion Fish Fry will be held today at The Garage from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, with a Ice Cream Social at Palquist Farm from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
Saturday, August 3
Enjoy a round of golf while supporting the Tomahawk Wrestling Alumni Club and future wrestling program endeavors. Entry fee includes 9 holes of golf with cart, chicken dinner, complimentary drink, hole events, and place prizes. Additional raffles during the banquet. It is the 6th annul fundraiser and is sure to be a great time. Check out the Facebook page, THSwrestlingalum, for all the details and registration forms.
Tripoli All School Reunion will hold Reunion Activities at Palmquist Farm from Noon to 6:00 pm. For more information call Don at 453-3493.
Tickets are now available for this year’s Tomahawk Lions Club "Thrilla On The Grilla" August 3 in Downtown Tomahawk. Tickets are $25.00 to sample all ten teams Ribs and Side Dishes. Entertainment by B-Mac from Noon to 2:30 pm. Tickets are available from participating teams, Trig's, the Chamber and WJJQ Studio.
Kwahamot Water Ski Show in Kwahamot Bay at 7:30pm, meet Wa Wui members, get some free popcorn and buy a ticket for the 2024 Harley Road Glide raffle.
Monday, August 5
Golfers are invited to participate in the Tomahawk Chamber Summer Scramble, two or four person teams at Inshalla Country Club. Choose from nine or eighteen holes. Event includes: golf, box lunch, raffles, putting contest, betting hole and more. Call the chamber to sign-up at 453-5334.
Tuesday, August 6
The Tomahawk Chamber of Commerce is hosting the National Night Out Community Building Campaign that promotes community partnerships. The event at Veteran Memorial Park from 5:00 to 7:30 pm. Police, Fire and EMS plus businesses, organizations and non-profits are invited to participate. WJJQ is happy to be one of the sponsors and will broadcast live from the event. For more information or to sign-up call the Tomahawk Chamber at 453-5334.
Ties that Bind Us is holding their monthly Cancer Support Group Meeting at 6:00 pm at Incredible Bank on North Fourth Street in Tomahawk.
Wednesday, August 7
Lincoln County Fair kicks off with get Carnival wrist bands to use from 6:00 to 10:00 pm. Free Family Mini Golf. Free live music in the Entertainment Ten with The Alternators with special guests Merrill HS Jazz Band at 7:00 pm.
CESA 9 in Tomahawk is offering Substitute Teacher Training. An Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree is required. Successful completion of this one-day course will allow you to apply for a Wisconsin substitute teacher license. For registration information, please go to the CESA 9 website at www.cesa9.org or call us at 715-453-2141.
Thursday, August 8
Lincoln County Fair continues with Carnival Wrist Bands from 6:00 to 10:00 pm. Kids Butter Carving contest starts at 3:30 pm. Free live music with Honkeytonk Highway at 9:00 pm in the Entertainment Tent. Grandstand Entertainment will be Eli Alger and The Faster Horses at 7:00 pm, tickets are $10.00 for Adults and $5.00 for kids (6-11) Children under 5 are free.
Friday, August 9
Lincoln County Fair Carnival Wrist Bands are good from 1:00 to 5:00 pm today. The 12th Annual Butter Carving Contest starts at 3:30 pm. M.A.S.S. Show and Sale will be in the Stock Pavillion at 6:30 pm. Free Live music in the Entertainment Tent with Stetsin and Lace at 7:00 pm. Grandstand Entertainment will be the All American Lumberjack Show at 7:00 pm, with the Inteactive Lumberjack Camp at 6:00 pm. Tickets for Grandstand events are $10.00 for Adults and $5.00 for kids (6-11) Children under 5 are free.
Saturday, August 10
Lincoln County Fair Carnival Wrist Bands are good from 1:00 to 5:00 pm today. Grandstand Entertainment at 11:00 am with the Antique Tractor Pull and Tractor Pulls at 6:00 pm. Free live music in the Entertainment Tent at 7:00 pm with Bogfoot followed by Black of Heart. Make sure to watch for Ace Justice the 8ft Robot!
Sunday, August 11
The 4th Annual Dr. Bobbi Voermans Memorial Golf Outing at Inshalla Country Club. The four person scramble registration is at 9:00 am and a shot gun start at 10:00 am.
Lincoln County Fair concludes today, with Carnival wristbands good from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. Entertainment Tent will hold the New Testament Church at 10:00 am. Grandstand Entertainment at 1pm is the Demolition Derby. Tickets for Grandstand events are $10.00 for Adults and $5.00 for kids (6-11) Children under 5 are free.
Thursday, August 15
Gazebo Nights in Merrill's Normal Park. Enjoy live music featuring Andy Z and the Copper Box playing from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Carry in are welcome with food available from local non-profit organizations.
Friday, August 16
The New Rock Church will be holding Rock In The Park Rummage and Bake Sale at the Sara Park Activity Center from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Proceeds support Growth Fund to serve our community.
Saturday, August 17
The New Rock Church will be holding Rock In The Park Rummage and Bake Sale at the Sara Park Activity Center from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Proceeds support Growth Fund to serve our community.
The Friends of Lake Mohawksin Annual Meeting will hold their annual meeting at the Bradley Town Hall from 9:00 to 11:00 am. Registration will start at 8:30 am. Coffee and Donuts will be available. Come and learn about our activities and hear about our project to create an environmental mapping of Mohawksin's shoreline as well as the 2024 "Clean Boats Clean Waters" campaign.
Join the Customer Appreciation and Sidewalk Celebration taking place downtown! Join Tomahawk Main Street as they celebrate Shop Local with a free cookout, music, and a bounce house for the kids while the downtown businesses offer specials just for you! The bounce house opens at 10:00, with the cookout and music with Raleigh Hodge begins at 11:00 at the intersection of West Wisconsin Avenue and North 3rd Street. The fun continues until 2:00 pm, so be sure to get downtown to enjoy - it's food, music, and fun in honor of you!
Wednesday, August 14
The Friends of the Tomahawk Library will be hosting their final summer book sales today from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm in the library basement. Money raised at the sale will go towards the library materials and programs. They'll also be taking donations of books in good conditions.
The Women of the First United Methodist Church of Rhinelader are hosting their annual salad luncheon from 11am to 1PM. The luncheon will be served in the church basement located at 724 Arutus St. Rhinelander. Delicious homemade salads, dinner rolls and ham, homemade desserts and coffee, iced tea or lemonade will be available. The cost is $12.00 for adult and $7.00 for kids 10 and under. For tickets or information please call the church office at 715-362-2091.
Thursday, August 22
Gazebo Nights in Merrill's Normal Park. Enjoy live music featuring Still Reckless playing from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Carry in are welcome with food available from local non-profit organizations.
Saturday, August 24
Wild Instincts' Golf Scramble will be held at Pinewood Contry Club in Harshaw. Registration opens at 9:00 am and shotgun start at 10:00 am. Tickets include golf, cart, dinner, pin events and muligans, plus there will be raffle baskets with great prizes. For additional information and registration, please visit wildinstinctsrehab.com/events
Sunday, August 25
The Hatchet Booster Club will hold their annual meeting and tailgate social from 2:00 to 6:00 pm at The Loop Hole Bar and Grill on County Road L. There will be food, raffles, live music and more.
Thursday, August 29
Gazebo Nights in Merrill's Normal Park. Enjoy live music featuring Copper Box playing from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Carry in are welcome with food available from local non-profit organizations.
