WJJQ Community Calendar


General Announcements

Walk/Run the beautiful Bearskin State Trail for a Veteran on Saturday, August 24.  The walk/run starts and ends at Ten Point Bar in Harshaw.  Registration is available on-line at www.veteransceremony.org  There will be registration on August 24 starting at 10:00 am with the walk/run to begin at 11:00 am.  For more information call Mary at 612-2196.

The Lincoln County Retired Educators Association is offering a scholarship to Junior and Senior students in the School of Education.  For more information and an application, call Lynn Derleth at 453-3692.  The application deadline is August 25.

The 2019-2020 school year for the School District Of Tomahawk will officially start on Tuesday, September 3 for students in grades PK through 6th and Freshman. Students in grades 7, 8, 10, 11, and 12 will not report until Wednesday, September 4. The Administration and Staff are excited to welcome students back, and have been preparing their classrooms and learning activities for the new school year. Students new to the District are encouraged to contact the building level office to register for classes as soon as possible.

Tuesday, August 20

Park City Credit Union in Tomahawk has a paving project at their North Fourth Street location. The lobby will be open as normal, however their drive-up will be closed. Customers are encouraged to use the Trig's Branch location during paving.

The Tomahawk Main Street Farmers Market is from 1:00 to 5:00 pm in downtown Tomahawk.

The Lincoln County Board of Supervisors will meet at 6:00 pm at the Lincoln County Service Center, 801 N. Sales Street, Room 257 in Merrill.

The Kwahamot Water Ski Show is at 7:30 pm at Kwahamot Bay along the North Fourth Street Bridge in Tomahawk.

Wednesday, August 21

Park City Credit Union in Tomahawk has a paving project at their North Fourth Street location. The lobby will be open as normal, however their drive-up will be closed. Customers are encouraged to use the Trig's Branch location during paving.

The Price County Fair begins at the fairground in Phillips with free admission.  There will be entry from 1:00 to 7:00 pm and face to face judging in the youth building.

It is WJJQ Night at the SARA Park Activity Center for WaWui Bingo, with the doors opening at 5:30 pm, cards on sale at 6:00 pm and the first of 15 games at 7:00 pm. We will be giving away WJJQ-T-Shirts and other prizes between games. Progressive jackpot at $5,100.00 in 60 numbers or less. Also Player Appreciation Cookout serving of brats, hot dogs and refreshments starts at 5:30 pm.

Thursday, August 22

Park City Credit Union in Tomahawk has a paving project at their North Fourth Street location. The lobby will be open as normal, however their drive-up will be closed. Customers are encouraged to use the Trig's Branch location during paving.

The Price County Fair continues at the fairgrounds in Phillips.  There will be a variety of juding, carnival rides from Noon to 10:00 pm and on center stage at 5:00 pm there is a karaoke contest.  Tom Katalin will perform at 8:00 pm on the center stage.

Music under the Gazebo at Normal Park in Merrill from 6:00 to 8:00 pm with The Dave Steffen Band. There will also be music prior at 5:00 pm, with Aaron Huhta.

The Kwahamot Water Ski Show is at 7:30 pm at Kwahamot Bay along the North Fourth Street Bridge in Tomahawk.

Friday, August 23

Park City Credit Union in Tomahawk has a paving project at their North Fourth Street location. The lobby will be open as normal, however their drive-up will be closed. Customers are encouraged to use the Trig's Branch location during paving.

The Price County Fair continues at the fairgrounds in Phillips.  There will be a variety of judging, a butterfly exhibit from 10:00 to 4:00 pm, carnival rides, 4-H Show at 1:00 pm, and Rising Phoenix on center stage at 8:00 pm.

The Northwoods Knitters and Purlers will meet at 12:00 pm at the Woodruff Town Hall on Highway 47 in Woodruff.

Music under the Stars with Levi Ballenger will begin at 5:30 pm at the TB Scott Free Library in Merrill.

Trinity Lutheran Church is hosting a concert at Normal Park in Merrill at 6:00 pm. "Living River" will be performing. A variety of food will be available starting at 5:00 pm. Please bring lawn chairs or a blanket.

Saturday, August 24

The Price County Fair continues at the fairgrounds in Phillips with 4-H Day.  There will be a variety of judging, a butterfly exhibit from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, carnival rides, juggling show on center stage, kiddie tractor pull at 5:00 pm, lawn mower and ATV Pulls at 5:00 pm in the grandstand, and Ceasey Muessigmann at 8:00 pm on center stage.

The Waaswaaganing Indian Bowl Living Arts and Culture Center is hosting a Native American Arts and Craft Show and Sale from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Lake of the Torches Resort Casino Conference Center.

At 3:45 pm at the River Bend Trail Agra Pavilion there will be a short ceremony dedicating the pavilion and it being turned over to the City of Merrill.

The Associated Clergy of Tomahawk will hold a Back to School Prayer event at 4:00 pm at the flag pole in front of the Tomahawk School Complex.

The Kwahamot Water Ski Show is at 7:30 pm at Kwahamot Bay along the North Fourth Street Bridge in Tomahawk.

Sunday, August 25

The Price County Fair continues at the fairgrounds in Phillips with horse pulls at Noon in the grandstand.  There are also carnival rides from Noon to 5:00 pm and a variety of other exhibits and activities.

Grace Lutheran Church will hold a farewell celebration for Pastor Mark Ziemer at the church beginning at 11:30 am.  There will be a potluck lunch to follow at 1:00 pm.  If you have questions, please call 453-4066.

Monday, August 26

The Half Moon Lake Commission Meeting is at 8:00 am at What's Brewin' in downtown Tomahawk.

The Tomahawk Hunter Safety Group will be conducting the International Hunter Education Association Hunter Education Course this fall.  Sign-up for the class is at Park City Credit Union in Tomahawk from Noon to 8:00 pm.  They will only take 40 students and the cost is $10.00.

Chad Lewis presents Wisconsin's rich history of UFO and alien encounters with "UFO Wisconsin - Watch the Sky!" at 6:00 pm at the Rhinelander District Library.

Tuesday, August 27

The Tomahawk Hunter Safety Group will be conducting the International Hunter Education Association Hunter Education Course this fall. Sign-up for the class is at Park City Credit Union in Tomahawk from Noon to 8:00 pm. They will only take 40 students and the cost is $10.00.

The Tomahawk Main Street Farmers Market is from 1:00 to 5:00 pm in downtown Tomahawk. There is also StoryTime with Ms. Annette from the Tomahawk Public Library at 1:15 pm.

The Kwahamot Water Ski Show is at 7:30 pm at Kwahamot Bay along the North Fourth Street Bridge in Tomahawk.

Wednesday, August 28

The Tomahawk Hunter Safety Group will be conducting the International Hunter Education Association Hunter Education Course this fall.  Sign-up for the class is at Park City Credit Union in Tomahawk from Noon to 8:00 pm.  They will only take 40 students and the cost is $10.00.

The Northwoods Ladies Wednesday Night Pool League is looking to add teams and sponsors with an informational meeting at R & K's at 6:30 pm.  All interested sponsors and players are encouraged to attend.  Call Lisa at 453-7066 for more information.

Thursday, August 29

Music under the Gazebo at Normal Park in Merrill from 6:00 to 8:00 pm with Copper Box. There will also be music prior at 5:00 pm, with Winchester.

The Kwahamot Water Ski Show is at 7:30 pm at Kwahamot Bay along the North Fourth Street Bridge in Tomahawk.

Saturday, August 31

The Tomahawk Speedway will hold the Season Championship dirt track racing, with hot laps at 6:00 pm and racing at 7:00 pm.

The Kwahamot Water Ski Show is at 7:30 pm at Kwahamot Bay along the North Fourth Street Bridge in Tomahawk.

Tuesday, September 3

The Tomahawk Main Street Farmers Market is from 1:00 to 5:00 pm in downtown Tomahawk.

The Rhinelander District Library will host Craternon from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.  Learn the technique of flower pounding.

Thursday, September 5

The Tomahawk Public Library will host Library Time from 10:00 to 11:30 am.  This play based program is for young children and those who take care of them. 

Saturday, September 7

The Kronenwetter Fire Department will host the 5th annual 9/11 Memorial Event "Run for the Fallen" at Towering Pines Park in the Village of Kronenwetter. Register for the 5k run/walk, 10k run or one mile firefighter challenge at www.runforthefallenwi.com

Thursday, September 12

The Tomahawk Public Library will host Library Time from 10:00 to 11:30 am.  This play based program is for young children and those who take care of them. 

Friday, September 13

The Community Blood Center will hold a blood drive from 11:30 to 3:30 pm at Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in the Spruce Room.  Call 800-280-4102 for your appointment.  There will also be a blood drive at 1227 North Fourth Street from 9:30 to 2:30 pm.  Get a free t-shirt for attending and this drive is sponsored by Park City Credit Union and Heritage Chevrolet.

The School District of Tomahawk will have early release of students at 1:00 pm for staff in-service.

Saturday, September 14

The Phelps Woman's Club will host their 10th annual Scarecrow Fest between 11:00 am and 5:00 pm. Featured activities include a fur trader encampment, Smokey the Bear, a kids' flea market, pumkin chuckin, hayrides, and crafts. Proceeds go to support the Phelps Library, local scholarships and community projects. The event takes place in Downtown Phelps along the shores of North Twin Lake.

Tuesday, September 17

The American Red Cross will be hosting a Community Blood Drive between 11:30am and 5:30pm at Grace Lutheran Church in Tomahawk. Appointments can be made by calling 1-800-733-2767. Walk-ins are welcome.

Thursday, September 19

The Tomahawk Public Library will host Library Time from 10:00 to 11:30 am.  This play based program is for young children and those who take care of them. 

Saturday, September 21

The Alzheimer's Association is inviting Northwoods residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer's by participating in the walk at Rhinelander High School.  Registration is at 8:00 am.

Thursday, September 26

The Tomahawk Public Library will host Library Time from 10:00 to 11:30 am.  This play based program is for young children and those who take care of them. 

Saturday, September 28

A Harvest Hoedown to benefit the Rhinelander Area Food Pantry and Northwoods Alliance for Temporary Housing will be from Noon to 6:00 pm at the Woodpecker Bar & Grill on Highway K in Rhinelander.

Thursday, October 3

The Tomahawk Public Library will host Library Time from 10:00 to 11:30 am.  This play based program is for young children and those who take care of them. 

Thursday, October 10

The Tomahawk Public Library will host Library Time from 10:00 to 11:30 am.  This play based program is for young children and those who take care of them.

Wednesday, October 16

The School District of Tomahawk will have early release of students at 1:00 pm for staff in-service.

Thursday, October 17

The Tomahawk Public Library will host Library Time from 10:00 to 11:30 am.  This play based program is for young children and those who take care of them.

Saturday, October 19

The Tomahawk Speedway will hold the Don Fenetti Icemaker.

Thursday, October 24

The Tomahawk Public Library will host Library Time from 10:00 to 11:30 am.  This play based program is for young children and those who take care of them.

Thursday, October 31

The Tomahawk Public Library will host Library Time from 10:00 to 11:30 am.  This play based program is for young children and those who take care of them.

Wednesday, November 6

The School District of Tomahawk will have early release of students at 1:00 pm for staff in-service.

Thursday, November 7