General AnnouncementsLincoln County Health Department offers free vaccines to adults with no insurance, those whose insurance does not cover vaccines, and those with Medicare Part D Insurance. This adult only walk in clinic is held Wednesdays from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm. If you are unable to attend the walk in clinics, they offer alternative times upon request by calling 715-536-0307.
Registration is now open for the 2026 Tomahawk Youth Softball and T-ball Seasons. Tomahawk City-League includes playing opportunities for girls ranging from T-ball to 14u. Register before the April 30 deadline at www.tomahawkgirlssoftball.com
St. Mary's Spring Tea will be held May 2 at the St. Mary's Corpus Christi Center from 10:30 am to Noon (Doors open at 10:00 am). This years theme is Hello Dolly! Don't miss out on tea, door prizes, gifts for all attendees, live entertainment. Reservations are required by calling 715-453-2878, emailing: smparishoffice@smctomahawk.com or sign up sheets on SCRIP table in church. Free will offering at event ($10.00 suggested donation)
St. Mary's Catholic School is now enrolling students for 2026-2027 School year. Accepting students grades 3K through 7th grade. To schedule a visit today or enroll your child you can email smoffice@stmaryschool.com or call 715-453-3542.
Tomahawk STAR Foundation Burger in Paradise Cards are now available at: Billy Bob's, Castaway's, Nacho's, Stars and Stripes, Ten Point, Winding Trail, Tomahawk Chamber, Trig's of Tomahawk, and WJJQ Office. Buy your card for $25.00 and visit participating locations, spend $10.00 and get a free burger at each stop. Vote for the Best burger and you could win some great prizes. Visit TomahawkStarFoundation.org/burger for all the details.
Tomahawk Main Street is holding a Cash Raffle to raise money for the Main Street Music during Fall Ride. They are selling 200 tickets only for $100.00 each with two big cash prizes. First prize $4,000, second prize $500.00, third prize VIP Meet and Greet with Headliners. Get your tickets today at the Tomahawk Main Street Office or here at the WJJQ office.
The Table, a free community meal, will be held the last day of every month at St. Augustine Episcopal Church, 39 S. Pelham Street in Rhinelander. Doors open at 4:00 pm and serving takes place at 5:30 pm. The meal is served to anyone and everyone. There are no restrictions or requirements. For information call St. Augustine's at 715-420-0066.
Ties that Bind Us invites you to join them for ongoing cancer support group/caregiver support group meetings. Held the First Tuesday of every month at 6:00 pm in the Aspirus Tomahawk/Tamarack Room, located at 401 West Mohawk Drive (use physical therapy entrance-east side of clinic). The next meeting is Tuesday, May 5.
Grace Lutheran Church, Blessing For Babies Diaper Bank is open the second and fourth Monday from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Free diapers size preemie to size 6, baby wipes and some good quality baby clothing is available. Also, donations are welcome from the community. To enter go through the side door off of the large parking lot. Grace Lutheran Church is located at 108 West Somo Avenue in Tomahawk.
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.
Thank you to everyone for attending The WJJQ Home, Sport, Travel Show with Health Expo and Arts and Crafts Fair this past weekend. WJJQ joins with all the businesses that participated in sending out a sincere thank you for attending. We look forward to our 2027 show on April 10th and 11th. Friday, April 17
First Lutheran Church in Ogema will host a Spring Rummage and Bake Sale from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Located at W4950 State Highway 86, Ogema WI.
St. Mary's School present their Red Carpet Gala at Inshalla Country Club; doors open at 4:30 pm and tickets are available at the school office for $30.00 each. There will be a silent auction, dessert auction, gun raffle and 50/50 raffle.
Sunday, April 19
The Avian Oasis Rescue and Rehabilitation will be raising funds at the Rhinelander Culvers from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Culvers will donate 10% of Sales to the organization that helps rehabilitate neglected and unwanted Pet birds and adopt them to new homes.
American Legion Auxilliary Unit 93 of Tomahawk will hold a Meat Raffle Fund Raiser along with 50/50 raffle and Door Prizes at Twin Bay Resort and Pizza from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Monday, April 20
The Arbor Vitae/Woodruff Lions Club invite the public to their meeting at the Arbor Vitae Town Hall
Wednesday, April 22
There will be Open Basketball Gym at the School District of Tomahawk Fieldhouse from 7:30 to 9:30 pm.
Friday, April 24
Join Tomahawk Main Street at Strikers-Tomahawk Bowl for their Big Money Raffle Drawing and rollout of th eiconic lineup slated for the Tomahawk Main Street Fall Ride! Drawing will be held at 6:30pm.
Saturday, April 25
Law Enforcement Agencies in Oneida County will be taking back unwanted Prescription Drugs at Several Locations. Minocqua Police Department, Rhinelander Police Department, Three Lakes Police Department,Oneida County Sheriff's Department and Oneida County Landfill from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. No Needles/Sharps will be Accepted, and Liquids without the original bottle/packaging will not be accepted.
Rhinelander Area Food Pantry invites you to the Rooted in Community "Impact Lunch" from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. Tickets are $45.00 for a hearty family style meal, signature bloody mary bar, live and silent auctions, raffles, dessert dash and more. Tickets are available at Forth Floral, Rhinelander Pantry or on line at rhinelanderareafoodpantry.org.
Sunday, April 26
Northwoods Vineyard Church at 418 Kaphaem Road will host God Is Calling Ministry with Guest Speaker Aaron Peterson from 9:30 to Noon. All are welcome.
Tomahawk Community Theater will be hosting an Open House at Sideways Wine and Craft Beer from 1pm to 4pm. Meet the board, their actors, and hear all about the wonderful entertainment being planned.
The Community Ecumenical Choir will be performing their Spring Concert, entitled "The Goodness of God" at Ogema Baptist Church in Ogema at 3:00 pm. The concerts are a selection of uplifting songs during this Easter season. Composed of approximately 30 men and women from several churches from surrounding counties. A free will offering will be used to cover minimal expenses and also to make donations to Hallie's House in Phillips and Abiding Care in Medford.
Faith Lutheran Church in Merrill is presenting a concert by Living River Quartet at 6:30 pm. Admission to the concert is free with a suggested donation of a non perishable food item for the Merrill Food Pantry. Faith Lutheran Church is located at 15425 South County Road K.
Monday, April 27
City of Tomahawk Residents Spring Yard Waste Cleanup will begin today and go through May 1. The City of Tomahawk Street Department asks for only brush and yard waste only. Brush should be neatly piled with cut ends of limbs facing the curb. The only acceptable containers for leaves are plastic bags. The bags must not contain any other type of rubbish or household waste. Make sure items are placed out no later than 7:00 am each day.
The Lincoln County Veterans Service Office will be closed starting today through Friday, May 1st as they attend a spring conference. Office will resume regular business hours on Monday, May 4th.
Wednesday, April 29
The Lincoln County Health Department, in partnership with the Lincoln County Parenting Resource Network, will be hosting their 4th Annual Lincoln County Community Baby Shower from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm at St. Mary's Catholic Church in the Corpus Christi Center, located at 320 East Washington Street, Tomahawk. This free event for families expecting a baby and parents, caregivers, grandparents of children ages 0-18 months. Each family will receive a care package, while supplies last. No registration, and children are welcome.
Thursday, April 30
POPS Rummage Sale at the Prentice Lion's Pavilion from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Located on Town Street in Prentice, across from the school.
Lincoln County Health Department invites the Public for a presentation. "Recognize and Respond to Opioid Overdose Using Naloxone (Narcan)-The Basics" from 5:00 to 6:00 pm at the T.B. Scott Free Library
Friday, May 1
POPS Rummage Sale at the Prentice Lion's Pavilion from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Located on Town Street in Prentice, across from the school.
Trinity Lutheran Church of Prentice will hold a Rummage, Chili, and Bake Sale from 9am to 2pm. Something for everyone. Located at W4594 US Hwy 8 East of Prentice.
The School District of Tomahawk will offer free Child Find Screenings for children three through five years of age whose parent or guardian have questions or concerns about developmental milestones. All screening will be at the elementary school and to schedule a screening for today, call Traci at 453-5555, ext. 5.
Saturday, May 2
The Town of Nokomis will be hosting their annual road side clean-up. Meet at the Town Hall at 8:00 am for assignments. Following the clean-up they'll have a free lunch and some prize drawings for participants. (Rain date will be Sunday, May 3)
POPS Rummage Sale at the Prentice Lion's Pavilion from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Located on Town Street in Prentice, across from the school.
Trinity Lutheran Church of Prentice will hold a Rummage, Chili, and Bake Sale from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. There is something for everyone and located at W4594 US Hwy 8 East of Prentice.
The Tomahawk 8th Grade DC Trip will be holding a fundraising Brat Fry at Trigs of Tomahawk from 11am to 6pm.
Sunday, May 3
A celebration of The United States 250th Birthday will be held at the First Congregational United Church of Christ at 2:00 pm with three choir groups performing selections of America's History. The event will be started with the presentation of Flags by the Northwoods Honor Guard. Located at 135 E Larch St. Rhinelander
Monday, May 4
The Rhinelander Hodag 4-Wheelers ATV/UTV Club will be raising funds helping with service from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Saturday, May 9
The Spirit Falls Annual World Famous Rubber Duck Race, get your duck for $5.00 at the Spirit Falls Tavern to benefit Ties that Bind Us. Events start at 11:00 am with an Egg Toss, River Clean Up Competition, Bounce House, Raffle Baskets and Food! Duck race starts at 1:00 pm. Fun for the whole family, located at W10860 Spirit Falls Ave. Tripoli WI 54564
Thursday, May 14
Lincoln County Health Department invites the Public for a presentation. "Recognize and Respond to Opioid Overdose Using Naloxone (Narcan)-The Basics" from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Tomahawk Public Library.
Food! Duck race starts at 1:00 pm. Fun for the whole family, located at W10860 Spirit Falls Ave. Tripoli WI 54564
Saturday, May 16
Tomahawk 8th Grade DC Trip Students will hold a Pancake Fundraiser at the Tomahawk VFW.
Sunday, May 24
Tomahawk Main Street will be hosting their 32nd Annual Main Street Memories Car Show in historic downtown Tomahawk. The family friendly event with all welcome rain or shine. Registration begins at 7am and over 60 trophies will be presented starting at 3pm.
Tuesday, June 2
Tentative date for the start of the Main Street Farmers Market from 11am to 3pm.
Tuesday, June 9
Tomahawk Main Street and the Tomahawk Area Historical Society are bringing event two of their "Let's Get Spooky" Fundraisers. Join them at Bootleggers Lodge-enjoy the ambiance, dive into the history of bootlegging, and do a little ghost hunting too! Tickets are $40.00 each and include your first drink, snacks, and picture with Vicky's Photo Shop. Tickets are available at the Tomahawk Main Street Office, Bootleggers, and WJJQ. Limited number of tickets available at the door.
