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Thursday, Oct. 16

BLOOD CENTER - The Community Blood Center donor site in the Northwoods. 1575 Hwy. 51 N., Arbor Vitae. 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (800) 280-4102, ext. 0, to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are always welcome.

PRESCHOOL PROGRAM - Rhinelander District Library. 10 a.m. 20 minute Parent/Tot Time for ages 2 to 3 (”Pumpkins”) and/or 40 minute Story Time for children ages 3 to 6 (”Things That Go”). Both groups gather together afterwards for a simple craft time. Call (715) 365-1050 for more information.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP - Support group for adults who are grieving a loss in their life. Co-sponsored by St. Peter the Fisherman Parish and Ministry Home Care. 1 p.m. at St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, 5001 County Road G in Eagle River. Call (715) 479-8704 for more information.

Friday, Oct. 17

BLOOD CENTER - The Community Blood Center donor site in the Northwoods. 1575 Hwy. 51 N., Arbor Vitae. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Call (800) 280-4102, ext. 0, to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are always welcome.

NORTHWOODS QUILTERS - Weekend retreat at Camp Luther in Three Lakes. Runs through Sunday, October 19. This fun weekend provides an opportunity to work on UFO’s, holiday quilting projects and learn many new techniques from other retreaters. Five meals and two nights lodging are included in the $110 fee. Contact Marilyn Duschl at (715) 546-3386 for more information.

Saturday, Oct. 18

HODAG FARMER’S MARKET - Come join us for the final Market of the year. Pioneer Park in Rhinelander. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Seasonal produce, honey and maple syrup, and a variety of meats available. For more information call Doug Jacobson at (715) 282-5656.Realtor of

DEER HUNTING WORKSHOP - Deer Hunting: From Forest to Freezer. Trees for Tomorrow in Eagle River. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. $15 per person includes venison cuisine lunch. Registration limited to 30 people. Call (715) 479-6456 for reservation information.

LAKELAND AGLOW - Monthly meeting. Woodruff Senior Center. Coffee and fellowship at 9 a.m. with meeting beginning at 9:30 a.m. Registration $3. Call Mary at (715) 356-2435 for more information. Lakeland Aglow is a transdenominational Christian organization. All women are encouraged to attend.

KING OF THE CAGE - Lake of the Torches Resort Casino Convention Center in Lac du Flambeau. Mixed martial arts event. Tickets are $35, $45 and $75 and are available at the Player Services desk or online at www.kingofthecage.com.

“HALL-O-WINE” EVENT - Fundraiser to benefit the Lakeland Sharing Foundation. 6 to 10 p.m. Minocqua Country Club. Tickets available at the Chamber office in Minocqua.

FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL - Sponsored by St. Kunegunda Parish Council of Catholic Women. Family and community event. 6:30 p.m. Fall Harvest potluck, raffle and dance at Sugar Camp Town Hall. Call Nancy Thorn at (715) 272-1254 for ticket and event information.

CAMPANILE CENTER - Local baritone Tom Sommerfeld will sing a collection of favorites along with some lesser known selections. Admission is by donation. Doors open at 7 p.m. Call (715) 356-9700 for more information.

Sunday, Oct. 19

POLKA WORSHIP SERVICE - St. Mark Lutheran Church, 21 S. Baird St. behind Oneida County Courthouse. Features the Jim Pekol Band. 9 a.m. Light breakfast following service. Free will offering taken. Call (715) 362-2470 for more information.

Monday, Oct. 20

BLOOD CENTER - The Community Blood Center donor site, 1575 Hwy. 51 N., Arbor Vitae. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Schedule a donation appointment by calling (800) 280-4102, ext. 0, or go online to www.save3lives.org. Scheduling an appointment in advance reduces waiting time, but walk-ins are always welcome.

GRANDPARENTS/GRANDCHILDREN MEETING - St. Germain Community Center, Hwy. 155. 6 to 8 p.m. Supper wil be served and there will be supervised crafts for the children and teens. Kinship Program speaker and support group sharing. To register call Jerry or Bonnie Burgette at (715) 385-2425.

GIFTS OF HOPE - Author Chrissy Nelson shares insights from her book Eagle Doctor: Stories of Stephen, My Child with Special Needs. This is the warmly personal account of the journey she has shared with her extraordinary son. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Call (715) 365-1050 for more information.

Tuesday, Oct. 21

BLOOD CENTER - The Community Blood Center donor site, 1575 Hwy. 51 N., Arbor Vitae. 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Schedule a donation appointment at (800) 280-4102, ext. 0, or go online to www.save3lives.org. Scheduling an appointment in advance reduces waiting time, but walk-ins are always welcome.

JOB CENTER WORKSHOP - Applications and Resumes. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free of charge. Call (715) 365-1500 for registration information.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP - “The Grieving Process...Honoring Our Memories” sponsored by Saint Mary’s Home Care. Meet at Saint Mary’s Hospital, Conference Room 1, from 1 to 3 p.m. Please call Connie DeBels, bereavement coordinator, at (715) 361-2230 for more information.

MOVIE TUESDAY - The Roxy Hunter and The Mystery of the Moody Ghost (TV-Y7) will be shown on the big-screen TV. 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. No admission. Call (715) 365-1050 for more information.

PAC MEETING - Central School in the second floor reading room. 3:15 p.m. All parents, guardians and staff are encouraged to attend. Call Nancy Nebgen at 369-1161 for more information.

LIBRARY PROGRAM - Rhinelander District Library presents “The Honeybee in Wisconsin”. Owner/operator, professional bee keeper and award winner Mike Paiser of Bee Haven Farms in Shawano. Honey samples and a “show and tell” format promises an exciting evening. Call (715) 365-1070 for more information.

PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST - Sponsored by Downtown Rhinelander, Inc. Bring decorated pumpkins to Brown Street Books by Thursday. Winners and prizes will be announced Saturday, Oct. 25. For guidelines and information, call Joan at 362-3844 or 362-5111 or e-mail brnstbks@newnorth.net.

Wednesday, Oct. 22

NORTHWOODS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM - Sensational Seasons hands-on programs for children ages 1-5. Squirm and Learn for ages 1-3 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Discover Bugs for ages 3-5 from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Call Jennifer O’Neill at (715) 479-4623 for more information.

BLOOD CENTER - Community Blood Center donor site, 1575 Hwy. 51 N., Arbor Vitae. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call (800) 280-4102, ext. 0, or go online to www.save3lives.org to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins always welcome.

HARVEST LUNCHEON - Sponsored by Order of Eastern Star. Casseroles, salads and desserts. Masonic Temple in Rhinelander. Carry-outs available. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. $5 per person. Tickets available from any OES member or at the door. Participants are asked to bring a non-perishable item for the local Food Pantry.

PREGNANCY CENTER - Speakers Bob Faust from Care Net and Janna Janke from the Hope Crisis Pregnancy Center in Wausau will present information on ways to further develop a pregnancy center in our area. Rhinelander High School library. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Call Linda Olive at (715) 362-7077 for more information.

Thursday, Oct. 23

BLOOD CENTER - Community Blood Center donor site, 1575 Hwy. 51 N., Arbor Vitae. 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (800) 280-4102, ext. 0, or go online to www.save3lives.org to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins always welcome.

PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS - Rhinelander District Library. Twenty-minute Parent/Tot Time program for children age 2 to 3 who are accompanied by an adult. Theme “Forest Animals.” Forty-minute Story Time program for children ages 3 to 6. Theme “Not-So-Scary Monsters.” 10 a.m. Call (715) 365-1050 for more information.

Friday, Oct. 24

WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP - Weekend retreat at Treehaven in Tomahawk. Taught by artist Ann Singsaas of Stevens Point. Runs through Sunday, Oct. 26. Call Michelle at (715) 453-4106 for registration information.

BLOOD CENTER - Community Blood Center donor site, 1575 Hwy. 51 N., Arbor Vitae. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Call (800) 280-4102, ext. 0, or go online to www.save3lives.org to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins always welcome.

JOB CENTER WORKSHOP - Interviewing Skills. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call (715) 365-1500 for reservation information.

JOB CENTER WORKSHOP - WISCareers Class. WISCareers is a career exploration and planning website created and operated by the UW-Wisconsin Career Development Department. Experience in computers and internet highly recommended. Call (715) 365-1500 for reservation information.

HALLOWEEN TRAIL - YMCA of the Northwoods 4th Annual Not So Scary Halloween Trail. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Kid friendly trail/goodie bags. Call (715) 362-9622 for more information.

Saturday , Oct. 25

MEDICATION DISPOSAL - Help save the environment. Old medication and prescription collection at the Oneida County Senior Center. $1 per pound with a $1 minimum charge. No chemotherapy drugs or sharps (used needles or lancets) will be accepted. Medications should be brought in their original container (please do not mix medications together). For prescription medications, the patient’s name should be crossed out with black, permanent marker to comply with HIPPA requirements. Collections will also be held in Woodruff and Eagle River. For more information, contact Bart at the Oneida County Solid Waste Department at (715) 282-4945.

PET FIRST AID COURSE - Sponsored by the American Red Cross in Rhinelander. $40 registration. Call (715) 362-5456 for registration information.

SONS OF NORWAY FROKOST - Norwegian cold style lunch featuring an array of Norwegian favorites including home made bread, lefse, waffles with lingonberries, open face sandwiches, smoked salmon, herring, ham, salami, cheese, hard boiled and deviled eggs, fruit soup, coffee and krumkake. Immanuel Lutheran Church, 21 W. Timber Dr., Rhinelander. 10 a.m. $7 per adult and $4 for children 12 and under. Call Sharon Samuelson at (715) 277-3331 for reservation information.

TRICK-OR-TREAT - Downtown Rhinelander. 2 to 4 p.m. Participating businesses will display a pumpkin sign in their window.

TRICK-OR-TREAT - Boulder Junction’s In-Town Trick-or-Treat at participating businesses from 3 to 5 p.m. Call (715) 385-2400 for more information.

Monday, Oct. 27

STITCH & CHAT - Sponsored by Newcomers & Friends. Join us for coffee, goodies, and great conversation. Bring individual sewing projects or just come to talk. 9:30 a.m. Call Ginger at (715) 362-9466 for information and directions.

BLOOD CENTER - Community Blood Center donor site in the Northwoods. 1575 Hwy. 51 N., Arbor Vitae. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Schedule a donation appointment by calling (800) 280-4102, ext. 0. Walk-ins always welcome.

LEARN TO PLAY HOCKEY - Registration and orientation. 5:30 p.m. at the Rhinelander Ice Arena. All boys and girls ages 8 and under. $40 for one session or $70 for two sessions. Call Brett Aylesworth at (715) 369-9649 for more information.

FAMILY STORY NIGHT - Rhinelander District Library. JoAnne Bos from JoAnne’s Music Studio presents Music & Movement. Participants will be involved in singing, playing instruments, musical games, and creative movement. 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Call (715) 365-1050 for more information.

Tuesday, Oct. 28

BLOOD CENTER - Community Blood Center donor site in the Northwoods. 1575 Hwy. 51 N., Arbor Vitae. 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Schedule a donation appointment by calling (800) 280-4102, ext. 0. Walk-ins always welcome.

Wednesday, Oct. 29

LAKELAND ART LEAGUE - Workshop on Card Making taught by Pam Creed. Minocqua Community/Library. 9:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers. Call Ginny at (715) 564-3254 for registration information.

NORTHWOODS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM - Sensational Seasons hands-on programs for children ages 1-5. Squirm and Learn for ages 1-3 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Discover Bugs for ages 3-5 from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Call Jennifer O’Neill at (715) 479-4623 for more information.

BLOOD CENTER - Community Blood Center donor site in the Northwoods. 1575 Hwy. 51 N., Arbor Vitae. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Schedule a donation appointment by calling (800) 280-4102, ext. 0. Walk-ins always welcome.

CONSERVE SCHOOL SPEAKER - Amnesty International award winner, documentary filmmaker, teacher, author and human rights activist Sally Armstrong will discuss her experiences and most recent documentary works. Admission free. Dinner will be served for those interested from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. $12 for adults and $6 for children ages 5-12, with children under 5 free. Call (715) 547-1332 for dinner reservations. Call Mary Ann Bickler at (715) 547-1302 for more information.

Thursday, Oct. 30

BLOOD CENTER - Community Blood Center donor site in the Northwoods. 1575 Hwy. 51 N., Arbor Vitae. 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Schedule a donation appointment by calling (800) 280-4102, ext. 0. Walk-ins always welcome.

Friday, Oct. 31

QUILT RETREAT - Weekend retreat at Treehaven in Tomahawk. “Quick Trip” pattern taught by Melanie Moyle of “Between Friends: Quilting and Supplies, LLC” in Tomahawk. Runs through Sunday, Nov. 2. Call (715) 453-4106 or e-mail treehaven@uwsp.edu for registration information.

BLOOD CENTER - Community Blood Center donor site in the Northwoods. 1575 Hwy. 51 N., Arbor Vitae. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Schedule a donation appointment by calling (800) 280-4102, ext. 0. Walk-ins always welcome.

TRICK-OR-TREAT - Boulder Junction. Traditional Trick-or-Treat at participating Boulder Junction area residents. 5 to 7 p.m. Call (715) 385-2400 for more information.

HALLOWEEN BASH - Pine Lake Fire Dept., 4197 River Rd. 5 to 8 p.m. Kids games, candy and more, in addition to donation raffle drawing. “Come out if you dare!”.

Saturday, Nov. 1

MARRIAGE RETREAT - Fireproof My Marriage Retreat. Features Dr. Gary Smalley and Dr. Les Parrott via nationwide simulcast. Grace Foursquare Church, 4360 Hwy. 17 N., Rhinelander. 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch and nursery provided. Donations accepted. Call (715) 362-5431 for registration information.

ART WORKSHOP - Wisconsin Regional Art Program workshop. Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff. 10 a.m. Topic “Thinking Outside The Box with Art, Materials, and Creativity” by Barbara Sholl. Lunch available in cafeteria. Call Howard Young at (715) 365-8000 for more information.

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