General AnnouncementsThe School District of Tomahawk Community Education Program is seeking Instructors to teach classes this Fall. Classes should be geared toward adults and families: Arts, Cooking, Baking, Outdoor Education, Technology, or anything that you think the community might enjoy or benefit from learning. If interested please contact Program Coordinator Taylor Remington at remingtont@myhatchets.org
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, Tomahawk, WI.
Lincoln County Retired Educators is offering a School of Education Scholarship. The L.C.R.E.A. scholarship 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. Call Lynn Derleth at: 453-3692 or email glderleth@gmail.com for an application. Transcript and application must be returned by August 30 to Lynn Derleth 2848 Rice Road, Tomahawk, WI 54487.
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, September 2. 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.
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.Monday, August 18
Lincoln County Highway Commissioner, Jason Lemmer, advises that Armstrong Creek Road, in the Town of Tomahawk, between Camp Road and Coffee Creek Road will be closed due to culvert replacement.
AVW Lions Club will be holding their next meeting at the Arbor Vitae Town Hall at 6:00 pm. Light refreshments will be available. General questions will be answered for those who were unable to attend previously and planning for fall club activities will be on the agenda. If you are interested in helping start the new Lions Club and be part of something new and special come to the meeting, or call/email Past District Governor Bob Bertch at 715-892-2366 or at bobbeertch22@gmail.com.
Tuesday, August 19
Lincoln County Highway Commissioner, Jason Lemmer, advises that Armstrong Creek Road, in the Town of Tomahawk, between Camp Road and Coffee Creek Road will be closed due to culvert replacement.
Tomahawk Main Street Farmers Market will be open from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Tomahawk 4H Kids will be grilling up lunch with all proceeds going to the 4H program.
WisDOT will be holding a construction information meeting to discuss work on US 51 from Front Street and 3rd Avenue in Minocqua. Meeting will be held at the Minocqua Public Library at 6:00 pm.
The Tomahawk Bowling Association will be holding the Tuesday Ladies night meeting at Strikers Bowl, starting at 6:30 pm.
Wednesday, August 20
Lincoln County Highway Commissioner, Jason Lemmer, advises New Wood Road will be closed, in the Town of Harding, between Camp Road and Whiskey Bill Road due to culvert replacement.
The Tomahawk Bowling Association will be holding the Wednesday Afternoon Ladies League meeting starting at 1:00 pm at Strikers Bowl.
The Tomahawk Chamber and Somo Fish and Game Club are hosting Quitting Time Networking After 5:00 pm at the club, W8420 County Road CC. There will be snacks and drinks provided and bring a business card and a $1.00 to be entered for a door prize.
Wa Wui Bingo will be held at Sara Park with doors opening at 5:30 and cards go on sale at 6:00 pm. Join them for WJJQ night and have a chance to win a T-shirt and other prizes, along with your chance to win the progressive jackpot estimated at $4,100.00.
Thursday, August 21
Join Tomahawk Main Street at their office as they partner with the Small Business Development Center for the second of three training sessions from 8:30 to 9:30 am. Learn best practices for setting up financial tracking systems and developing healthy financial habits to ensure cash flow, profitability, and long-term success.
Saturday, August 23
The Tomahawk Farm and Flea Market will be from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm at True Value Hardware parking lot. There will be a variety of vendors and products, live music by Chris Lee, breakfast burritos, hamburgers and brats. Donations this month benefit Ties That Bind Us.
Northwoods Vineyard Church will be hosting God is Calling Ministry from 9:30 am to Noon, with Guest Speaker Apostle Sue Timm talking about Healing and Prophecy. All Men and Women are welcome.
Sunday, August 24
Tomahawk Hatchet Booster club will be holding their Hatchet Tailgate Social at The Loop Hole from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Join them for delicious food and beverages, live music from The Tamaracks, Big Item Raffles and more. You can register now at hatchetboosterclub.com. All are welcome to attend, only those wanting to eat need to register.
The Tomahawk Bowling Association will hold their Monday Night Scratch League Meeting at 7:15 pm at Strikers Bowl.
Tuesday, August 26
Tomahawk Main Street Farmers Market will be open from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Tomahawk Main Street and the Tomahawk Area Historical Society will be grilling up lunch with all proceeds going to the Historical Marker fund.
Wednesday, August 27
The Tomahawk Bowling Association will hold their Wednesday Night Sportsman League Meeting at 7:00 pm at Strikers Bowl.
Saturday, August 30
Hancock Lake and Oneida Lake Associations will be holding their Annual Duck Race from Hancock Lake to Oneida Lake. Race begins at 1:00 pm with events held at Alpine Resort beginning at 10:00 am and running through out the day.
The American Civil War Shooting Association will host their Vacant Chair Memorial Skirmish in Rhinelander. It's a Civil War themed marksmanship competition using weapons from that era. The two day event is free for the public to attend. They'll be located at 3943 Shingle Mill Rd, Pelican Lake, WI 54463. A more detailed schedule will eventually be posted on the ACWSA website under 'Skirmish Schedule'. Today's hours are from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Sunday, August 31
The American Civil War Shooting Association will host their Vacant Chair Memorial Skirmish in Rhinelander. It's a Civil War themed marksmanship competition using weapons from that era. The two day event is free for the public to attend. They'll be located at 3943 Shingle Mill Rd, Pelican Lake, WI 54463. A more detailed schedule will eventually be posted on the ACWSA website under 'Skirmish Schedule'. Today's hours are from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.Saturday, September 6
First Congregational Church will host a Bible Story Hour from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. A basic Bible story will be shared, children's songs will be sung and arts and crafts will be provided for children ages 5 to 12 and their parents are welcome.
The community is invited to the Tomahawk Lions Club Big Cash Raffle and Lions Meet and Greet starting at at 1:00 pm with the drawing at 3:00 pm. The event will be held at the Lions Den on West Mohawk Drive. Remaining raffle tickets will be available at the event. Enjoy complementary food, beverages and music by B-Mac and learn more about the Lions Club.
Thursday, September 11
Tomahawk Main Street Fall Ride activities in downtown Tomahawk with businesses open, plus food and merchandise vendors.
Friday, September 12
Tomahawk Main Street will have live on both ends of main street for Fall Ride 2025. The music will begin at 2:00 pm with bands including ReUnited, Tuck Pence and headliner Jump. There will be a mechanical bull at Auntie Em's from Noon to 8:00 pm. There will also be food and merchandise vendors.
Saturday, September 13
VFW Post 3143 in Rhinelander will be hosting a Free to all Breakfast from 8:00 am to Noon. VFW Post 3143 is located at 120 S. Park Street, Rhinelander.
Tomahawk Main Street will have more live music for Fall Ride 2025. The entertainment begins at Noon and acts include: Darkhorse, Mark Wayne, Firsthand High, Ask Your Mother, Olderbudwiser and headliner The Glam Band. There will be a mechanical bull at Auntie Em's from Noon to 8:00 pm and food and merchandise vendors.
Thursday, September 18
Join Tomahawk Main Street at their office as they partner with the Small Business Development Center for the final of three training sessions from 8:30 to 9:30 am. Learn essential questions to assess your business growth and marketing needs, identify suitable strategies, and discover how AI can generate and execute effective marketing plans.
Saturday, September 28
The Windmill Ice Cream Shoppe will be holding their Annual Harvest Day event with a full Farmers Market, late season fruits, vegetables, decorative flowers, cornstalks, pumpkins and more! Tentative starting time is 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Saturday, October 4
Tranquil Acres will be hosting their Annual Hometown, Homemade, Homegrown Hoedown from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. With local vendors, food, and music.
