WJJQ Community Calendar


General Announcements

The 6th Annual Kwahamot Golf Outing is Friday, June 21 at Edgewater Country Club, with dinner served at 5:15 pm and tee off at 6:00 pm. The cost is $40 per person and includes dinner and nine holes of golf a hole-in-one contest sponsored by Rhinelander GM. To enter a foursome or reserve a cart, please call Edgewater at 715-453-3320.

The Tomahawk Lions Club is now seeking donations in support of the 67th anniversary edition of Pow Wow Days.  You can send contribution to the Tomahawk Lions Club, PO Box 754, Tomahawk, WI  54487

The Tomahawk Lions Club is looking for merchants, youth groups, organizations, clowns and individuals interested in being in the Pow Wow Days Parade on July 4th.  To register, call Scott at 482-5239.

Registration is now underway for the Pow Wow Days 5k/10k runs on Thursday, July 4.  The races begin at 8:30 am at Veterans Memorial Park in Tomahawk.  On-line registration is available at www.active.com


Monday, June 17

The Nicolet Area Technical College will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed 2019-2020 budget at 4:00 pm at the Red Oak Center, Fireside - Room 102.  The regular meeting will follow at 4:15 pm.

A Fun Run sponsored by the Tomahawk High School Cross Country Team will depart from Veterans Memorial Park at 6:30 pm. Distances vary from three to five miles.

Tuesday, June 18

Lincoln County Highway Commissioner John Hanz says that crews will be completing culvert replacements on County Highway JJ between Lincoln Drive and Schulz Spur Road. As a result, they anticipate a road closure between 5:00 am and 6:00 pm.

Tomahawk Main Street is hosting the Downtown Farmers Market from 1:00 to 5:30 pm. 

The Tomahawk Public Library will hold Storytime at the Tomahawk Main Street Farmers Market at 1:15 pm.

The Lincoln County Board of Supervisors will meet at 6:00 pm at the Lincoln County Service Center, 810 N. Sales Street, Room 257 in Merrill. 

Kwahamot Water Ski Show along Kwahamot Bay next to the Veterans Memorial North 4th Street Bridge starting             at 8:00 pm.

Wednesday, June 19

The Tomahawk Public Library will host the Truly Remarkable Loon at the Tomahawk School Complex at 10:00 am.  All ages are welcome to enjoy the comedy and juggler.

Trinity Christian Daycare and Trinity Preschool in Merrill will hold their annual rummage sale from Noon to 8:00 pm at Trinity Lutheran School, 611 West Main Street in Merrill.

Nicolet College Foundation Board of Directors Annual Meeting is at 12:30 pm in the Fireside Room on the Nicolet Campus in Rhinelander.

WJJQ is hosting the Appreciation Cookout at Veterans' Memorial Park in Tomahawk. The Big Q will be cooking brats and hotdogs and also provide chips and soda, with serving starting at 4:30 pm until gone. The first night of Music on the River will follow at 6:00 pm with the Ryhthm Kings.

Wa Wui Bingo at the Sara Park Activity Center. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Cards go on sale at 6:00 pm and the first of fifteen games starts at 7:00 pm. The progressive jackpot is around $1100.00 in 51 numbers or less.

Thursday, June 20

11th Northwoods Golf Scramble hosted by the Hazelhurst Lions Club will be held at Pinewood Country Club in Harshaw. Registration at 8:00 am. Shotgun start at 10:00 am. For more information call Jack at (715) 614-2852.

A Cutco Knife Sharpening Event will take place from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm at the AmericInn, 648 W. Kemp Street in Rhinelander.  Remember, all Cutco Knives have a forever sharp guarantee and Cutco sharpens them for free.

The Tomahawk Public Library will have Teen Thursday, for middle and high school aged students, at 4:00 pm.  They will have space related art crafts.

The Free Community Meal will be served between 4:30 pm and 6:00 pm at Brantwood Community Center at Highway 8 and County Road D. Everyone is invited for the meal and fellowship, whether a local resident or a visitor. Would you like to donate or help-call Gail at 922-0324.

Community Healing Room are available from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Prince of Peace Church on Highway A in Tomahawk.  Come for confidential prayer by trained teams.

A Fun Run sponsored by the Tomahawk High School Cross Country Team will depart from Veterans Memorial Park at 6:30 pm. Distances vary from three to five miles.

Kwahamot Water Ski Show along Kwahamot Bay next to the Veterans Memorial North 4th Street Bridge starting at 8:00 pm.

Friday, June 21

The Peace Lutheran Church is hosting a rummage sale from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Arbor Vitae Town Hall, 10675 Big Arbor Vitae Drive.

The T.B. Scott Library in Merrill will hold a book sale from 9:30 to 4:30 pm in the cafe' area.  There will be a large selection of both fiction and non-fiction book, and CD's and DVD's.

Good News Project e-cycling presents an Electronic Recycling Event from Noon to 6:00 pm at Charter NEX Films, 3606 Red Arrow Drive in Rhinelander.

Saturday, June 22

Tomahawk Farm and Flea Market is open today from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm at Washington Park on North 4th Street.

The Town of Skanawan will hold recycling for town residents from 8:00 to 11:00 am.

The Peace Lutheran Church is hosting a rummage sale from 8:00 am to Noon at the Arbor Vitae Town Hall, 10675 Big Arbor Vitae Drive.

The Friends of the River Bend Trail will host their second annual Bikes and Brunch event. After a short Yoga warm-up riders can choose a 5 mile or 12 mile course. Stops along the way include the Merrill Enrichment Center, the Merrill Farmer's Market, Disc Golf Demonstrations and Council Grounds. Brunch items will be served along the route. The event will be centered out of the Agra Pavillion at Rotary Park, rain or shine. Proceeds go to support the River Bend Trail. Registration information is available at the Merrill Chamber or by visiting www.riverbendtrail.org or their River Bend Trail Facebook page.

Good News Project e-cycling presents an Electronic Recycling Event from 9:00 am to Noon at Charter NEX Films, 3606 Red Arrow Drive in Rhinelander.

The Knox Creek Heritage Center in Brantwood will hold a Mid Summer Celebration beginning at Noon with the ground open for tours.  A Swedish Meatball dinner will be served starting at 2:00 pm and entertainment by the Prairie Sparrows will follow.

The Lakeland Barbershop Chorus will present its 32nd annual concert at 7:00 pm in the Campanile Center for the Arts, 131 W. Milwaukee Street in Minocqua.

Kwahamot Water Ski Show along Kwahamot Bay next to the Veterans Memorial North 4th Street Bridge starting at 8:00 pm.

Monday, June 24

Lincoln County Highway Commissioner John Hanz says that crews will be working on chip sealing this week. Work will include: County Highways J, K, and O. The roads will be closed to thru traffic while the sealing is being completed, and drivers should anticipate delays.  A detailed schedule will be announced as the week approaches.

The Women on the Wings of Faith welcome children from toddlers to teens to join in summer fun at Washington Square Park (Toddler Park) in Tomahawk.  There will be free fun games and learning activities from 10:00 to Noon.

Cindy Marten will hold a Pound Workout from 5:00 to 5:45 pm at Veterans Memorial Park in Tomahawk.  Call 966-9400 for more information.

Tuesday, June 25

Tomahawk Main Street is hosting the Downtown Farmers Market from 1:00 to 5:30 pm. 

The Tomahawk Public Library will hold Storytime at the Tomahawk Main Street Farmers Market at 1:15 pm.

Wednesday, June 26

The Tomahawk Public Library is holding Space Craft Stations from 10:00 to 11:00 am.  Children of all ages are welcome to join in the fun of space themed crafts.

Lincoln County Crime Stoppers is hosting a Shred Day from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Merrill Enrichment Center, 303 N. Sales Street.  Please limit to 5 file/bank boxes or less and the suggested donation is $5.00 per box to Crime Stoppers.  There will also be food available for purchase and a free ice cream social.

Music on the River continues at Veterans Memorial Park in Tomahawk with Tallmoore.  Bring your lawn chairs, picnic baskets and blankets and enjoy the music from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

Wa Wui Bingo at the Sara Park Activity Center. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Cards go on sale at 6:00 pm and the first of fifteen games starts at 7:00 pm. The progressive jackpot is around $1400.00 in 52 numbers or less.

Thursday, June 27

The Tomahawk Public Library will have Teen Thursday, for middle and high school aged students, at 4:00 pm.  The program today is a universe of games and snacks.

Community Healing Room are available from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Prince of Peace Church on Highway A in Tomahawk. Come for confidential prayer by trained teams.

Saturday, June 29

The Little Rice Fire Department will once again by having the annual chicken picnic fundraiser beginning at 11:00 at the fire station-3737 County Road "Y". There will be multiple raffles including a meat raffle, 50/50, and the Big Money, plus other prizes, a dunk tank and other games. The Spirit ambulance and helicopter will be in attendance.

The First Congregational Church, on the corner of Fifth and Washington in Tomahawk, is hosting Dave Fox and Foxfire at 2:00 pm.  There will be a social following the music.

The Tomahawk Speedway will hold racing action, with the hot laps at 6:00 pm and racing at 7:00 pm.

The Minocqua Public Library Foundation will host singer and humorist Michael Perry and his band The Long Beds at the Campanile Center for the Arts in Minocqua at 7:00 pm.  Tickets are on-line at www.eventbrite.com

Monday, July 1

The Women on the Wings of Faith welcome children from toddlers to teens to join in summer fun at Washington Square Park (Toddler Park) in Tomahawk. There will be free fun games and learning activities from 10:00 to Noon.

Tuesday, July 2

The Rhinelander District Library will host an Essential Oils Q & A Session with Heidi Bramm from 10:00 to Noon.

Tomahawk Main Street is hosting the Downtown Farmers Market from 1:00 to 5:30 pm.

The Tomahawk Public Library will hold Storytime at the Tomahawk Main Street Farmers Market at 1:15 pm.

Wednesday, July 3

The Tomahawk Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 40th Annual Arts and Craft Fair from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the SARA Park Soccer Field.

The Tomahawk Public Library will host the Northwoods Wildlife Center and the topic, Owls: Birds of the Night from 10:00 to 11:00 am.

Music on the River continues at Veterans Memorial Park in Tomahawk with Hip Pocket. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic baskets and blankets and enjoy the music from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.

Wa Wui Bingo at the Sara Park Activity Center. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Cards go on sale at 6:00 pm and the first of fifteen games starts at 7:00 pm. The progressive jackpot is around $1800.00 in 53 numbers or less.

The Kwahwamot Water Ski Show is at 8:00 pm at Kwahamot Bay right along the North Fourth Street Bridge in Tomahawk.

Thursday, July 4

The annual Pow Wow Days 5k/10k and Fun Run will take place at Veterans Memorial Park. The 5k/10k begin at 8:30 am with the fun run to follow at 9:00 am. Limited race day registration begins at 7:00 am.

The Tomahawk Lions Club food and beverage stand opens at 10:00 am, with the famous Chicken BBQ.  The stand is downtown in front of the post office.

The Tomahawk Lions Club will host the annual kids games beginning at 10:30 am at Veterans Memorial Park.

The Pow Wow Days Fourth of July Parade begins at 1:00 pm with the Color Guard leading the parade.  Northwoods 92-5, WJJQ will have live parade coverage beginning at 1:10 pm.  Following the parade, the Tomahawk Fire Department will hold their water demonstrations.

The Tomahawk Speedway will hold racing action, with hot laps at 6:00 pm and racing at 7:00 pm.

The Kwahwamot Water Ski Show is at 8:00 pm at Kwahamot Bay right along the North Fourth Street Bridge in Tomahawk.  Following the ski show at dusk, it's the annual Pow Wow Days Fireworks display.  Viewing from Kwahamot Bay, Veterans Memorial Park and SARA Park.

Saturday, July 6

The 3rd annual Tomahawk VFW Post 2687 Musky Tournament will be held on Lake Mohawksin.  The tourney is from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm and to register call Kevin at 612-3978.

A Tripoli All School Reunion will be held from 1:00 to 6:00 pm at Palmquist Farm, North River Road in Brantwood.  The cost is $10.00 and you can register by calling Don at 453-3493.  Anyone who worked or attend Tripoli High School or Tripoli Grade School is welcome to attend.

Monday, July 8

The Women on the Wings of Faith welcome children from toddlers to teens to join in summer fun at Washington Square Park (Toddler Park) in Tomahawk. There will be free fun games and learning activities from 10:00 to Noon.

Tuesday, July 9

Tomahawk Main Street is hosting the Downtown Farmers Market from 1:00 to 5:30 pm. 

The Tomahawk Public Library will hold Storytime at the Tomahawk Main Street Farmers Market at 1:15 pm.

Wednesday, July 10

The Tomahawk Public Library will host Stuart Stotts, a musician and storyteller, from 10:00 to 11:00 am.

Music on the River continues at Veterans Memorial Park in Tomahawk with The Original Horn Fueled Music Machine.  Bring your lawn chairs, picnic baskets and blankets and enjoy the music from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. 

Wa Wui Bingo at the Sara Park Activity Center. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Cards go on sale at 6:00 pm and the first of fifteen games starts at 7:00 pm. The progressive jackpot is around $2100.00 in 54 numbers or less.

Thursday, July 11

The Tomahawk Public Library will have Teen Thursday, for middle and high school aged students, at 4:00 pm.  The program today is space related cartoons and popcorn.

Community Healing Room are available from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Prince of Peace Church on Highway A in Tomahawk. Come for confidential prayer by trained teams.

Northwoods 92-5, WJJQ is sponsoring the Kwahamot Water Ski Show at Kwahamot Bay.  The show begins at 8:00 am.  Join the fun of the show and get a ticket from the Big Q for a chance to win t-shirts and other prizes.

Monday, July 15

The Women on the Wings of Faith welcome children from toddlers to teens to join in summer fun at Washington Square Park (Toddler Park) in Tomahawk. There will be free fun games and learning activities from 10:00 to Noon.

Tuesday, July 16

Tomahawk Main Street is hosting the Downtown Farmers Market from 1:00 to 5:30 pm. 

The Tomahawk Public Library will hold Storytime at the Tomahawk Main Street Farmers Market at 1:15 pm.

Wednesday, July 17

The Tomahawk Public Library will hold an Outdoor Celebration from 10:00 to 11:00 am.  Kids can make a galaxy t-shirt and enjoy space-themed treats.

Music on the River continues at Veterans Memorial Park in Tomahawk with Copper Box.  Bring your lawn chairs, picnic baskets and blankets and enjoy the music from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.  </