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Northern Lakes Conference High School Art Show, hosted by Crandon High School, will continue through May 18. Open viewing is Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Northern Advantage Workshop on perfecting interviewing skills will be held Thursday, May 17 from 2 to 4:30 p.m.

Crandon Public Library used book sale will be held Friday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the lower level of the library.

Town of Crandon Property Owners Clean Up Day will be held Saturday, May 19, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Town Hall.

Teen Night at the YMCA is Saturday, May 19 from 7 to 11 p.m. for 6th-10th graders. Admission is $3 for members or $6 for the general public.

Forest County Health Department Childhood (Free) Immunization Clinics are Monday, May 21, Laona Town Hall from 3:30 to 4 p.m. and Wednesday, May 23, County Health Department, Crandon Courthouse from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Call for an appointment for either site. Walking trails information is also available. HPV and Meningocococcal vaccines are available; call 478-3371. Free blood pressure clinic is Wednesday, May 30 from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at Crandon City Hall.

Crandon Blood Drive will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 501 N. Park Ave., Crandon on Wednesday, May 16 from 9 to 11 a.m. Walk-ins are welcome.

American Legion Auxiliary will be selling poppies Thursday, May 24 in the local area.

Annual Memorial Day Weekend Rummage Sale, hosted by the Forest County Humane Society Animal Shelter, will be held May 24-26 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Pole Building at the Shelter location.

Laona Lions Club Trap Shoot will be held Sunday, May 27 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Rainbow Gun Club Range in Cavour.

Annual Fund-Raiser of Crafts and Antiques will be held Sunday, May 27, at the Schoepke Town Hall, Highway 45, Pelican Lake. The event is sponsored by Pelican Lake Women's Civic Club.

Crandon Park N Rec Registration is Saturday, June 9 at Cardinal Park from 10 a.m. to noon for children in kindergarten through 12 years of age.

Eagle River's Great Northern Beer Festival will be held June 9, 2 to 4 p.m., at the festival grounds of Hi-Pines Campground.

Eagle River Antique Steam & Gas Engine Club Annual Show, craft show and flea market will be June 15-17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Snowmobile Derby Grounds.

Downtown Wabeno flea market will be held every Friday.

New Narcotics Anonymous meetings will be held Saturdays, 10:30 a.m., at Indian Spring Lodge, Carter. Call Kari at 715-850-1862 for information.

Road Contruction classes will be held at Northern Advantage Job Cetner in Rhinelander beginning May 21 for six weeks. Call Kim at 715-478-7633 for more information.

$1,000 in scholarships available

The Rhinelander-Northwoods Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will award $1000 in scholarships in July.

The focus of the scholarships is to assist a student whose education was interrupted following high school and who now wishes to continue studies at any accredited school.

Persons interested in applying may obtain an application at local libraries. Candidates may also write to AAUW Scholarship Committee c/o Meg George, 503 Barrish Rd., Eagle River, WI 54521. For additional information contact Meg George at (715) 477-1083. The application deadline is June 15, 2007.

AAUW raises money for scholarships through its annual book sale. The sale is held the third week in July at James Williams Middle School in Rhinelander.

Cribbage tournaments

Cribbage tournaments are held monthly at the YMCA in Rhinelander. The next tournament will be Saturday, May 19 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to participate, however some cribbage experience is needed. There is a tutor table for those interested in learning the game. Cost is $3 for YMCA members and $5 for the general public. For more information, call the YMCA at 362-9622.

YMCA Family Night

Every Friday night is Family Night at the YMCA in Rhinelander. Friday, May 11 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. enjoy a Dance Party with DJ Holly Peitsch. Also, enjoy open swim with slide and mushroom, open gym, healthy snacks and more. The event is free for members and only $7.50 per family for the general public. Call the YMCA at 362-9622 if you have any questions.

YMCA Teen Night

The YMCA will be hosting another Teen Night on Saturday, May 19 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the YMCA of the Northwoods in Rhinelander. Teen Night is for 6-10th graders. Join your friends and meet new ones while swimming, dancing, playing games and much more! Register at the door - cost is just $3 for members and $6 for general public. Call the YMCA at 362-9622 if you have any questions.

“Whispering Bill” Anderson to perform in June

Carter, WI - Potawatomi Bingo Northern Lights Casino recently announced that country and Nashville star, "Whispering Bill" Anderson will be performing two show dates in June. Anderson has been voted Songwriter of the Year six times and Male Vocalist of the Year. Anderson will perform some of his greatest hits including; "Po' Folks," "Mama Sang a Song,"

"The Tips of my Fingers," "8X10," and "Still."

"Northern Lights Casino continues to provide many ways to keep patrons entertained. With the recent addition of comedy and lounge acts, we're now thrilled to have such a legend like ‘Whispering Bill' here to kick off the start of larger entertainment acts to come at Northern Lights Casino," said Marketing Director, Katherine Kangas.

"Whispering Bill" will take the stage on Friday, June 15 in the first of two shows. The second show will be held on Saturday, June 16. Both shows will be held in the Willow Room at Indian Springs Lodge. Doors open at 7 p.m. with show time at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 the day of the performance. Tickets can be purchased at guest services or by phone with credit card by calling 800-487-9522 ext. 222 between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. daily. You must be 21 to attend. Visit www.cartercasino.com for more information.

Thank you notes to be sent to military members

In recognition of National Military Appreciation Month and the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, Parsons of Antigo is joining Buick, Pontiac and GMC dealerships across the country in an effort to help Americans say “thank you” to members of our military and their families.

During the month of May, organizers of the “A Million Thanks” program hope to collect one million individual “thank you” cards and notes that will be sent to active duty soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines in the coming weeks.

A collection box for individual messages will be available at Parsons of Antigo, located on Highway 45 North. A large card will also be displayed at the dealership for personal messages and signatures. After the notes have been collected, they will be delivered through the “A Million Thanks” organization, which was founded by this year's spokesperson for National Military Appreciation Month, California teenager, Shauna Fleming.

For those in Forest County and surrounding area who can't get into Antigo, there will also be a drop-off site at the Forest Republican in Crandon. All notes, cards and messages will taken once a week to Parsons of Antigo to go to our troops.

More information about the work of the “A Million Thanks” organizations is available at their Web site, amillionthanks.org. More information about Parsons of Antigo is available at www.parsonsofantigo.com.

Stars and Stripes Celebration will feature Lovin' Country

Townsend's Flowage Association Stars and Stripes Celebration will take place Saturday, May 26. The event will be held at the Townsend Town Hall and will again feature live music provided by Lovin' Country, a popular local band. They will play from 7:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m.

Admission to the dance is one raffle ticket. Tickets can be purchased at the door or from any member for two dollars each or three for five dollars.

Prizes include a $600 value deluxe patio set from Pintsch's Hardware; a $175 value Stihl gas-powered weed trimmer from Powers Service Center; a $150 picnic package from Townsend Shell Deli; a $100 value overnight package from Indian Springs Lodge and a $50 gas card from Townsend Shell. Spin raffles and games with lots of great prizes, plus refreshments will add to the evening's festivities.

All proceeds go to the betterment of the Townsend Flowage.

Forest Republican Office Hours

Monday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesday CLOSED

Wednesday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thursday CLOSED

Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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