Northwoods News

The Chosen - Season 2 Viewing and Discussion Study
2024-07-16 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Boulder Junction Community Center, 5392 Park Street, Boulder Junction, 5392 Park Street, 54512, United States
A weekly viewing of The Chosen – Season 2 will be shown at the Boulder Junction Community Center, each Tuesday July 16 thru Sept 3, 2024 – 6:30pm to 8pm. Everyone is welcomed.
The Community Church of Boulder Junction is pleased to offer this opportunity to gather weekly to view each episode of The Chosen – Season 2 and share in open discussion.
The Chosen is a Christian historical drama television series about the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth. It’s focused more deeply on the people who encountered Jesus and viewing him through their eyes. Each week you’ll watch a video and enjoy open discussion.
This study is FREE and led by Pastor Nathan Keisler of the Community Church and Dennis Duke. Bring a friend and enjoy the experience

Lakeside Yoga Stretch
2024-07-16 09:30 - 10:30 | North Lakeland Discovery Center, 14006 Discovery Lane, Manitowish Waters, 54545, United States
Lakeside Yoga Stretch is a class paced to facilitate a deeper release in the major muscle groups. It includes gentle stretches, breath work, and effective movements to increase range of motion and ease chronic pain.
This class is appropriate for all students who simply want to increase their flexibility, experience a deep release, improve strength and balance, and increase mental clarity and focus.
Class will be held at the Discovery Center on the amphitheater (outdoors), or indoor during inclement weather. All levels welcome. Charge for each class is $12.00 to be paid on the day of class. No registration required.

Big Lake Investigation Pontoon Tour
2024-08-20 09:00 - 12:30 | North Lakeland Discovery Center, 14006 Discovery Lane, Manitowish Waters, 54545, United States
One winter night, guide and moonshiner, Mr. Powers, was killed. Was it murder? Was it self-defense? Join Kay Krans, retired history teacher and Manitowish Waters Historical Society (MWHS) member along with a Discovery Center Naturalist as we tour by pontoon, the important sites of this story.Limited space available. Registration is required by 8/18/24. $60/Non-Member and $55/Member (NLDC or MWHS). Registered participants will receive an email with trip information and boat landing location. There are no restroom facilities at the launch site.

Van Vliet Lake Evening Paddle
2024-08-19 17:30 - 20:00 | North Lakeland Discovery Center, 14006 Discovery Lane, Manitowish Waters, 54545, United States
Join us for an evening paddle on beautiful Van Vliet Lake. Join naturalists Hannah and Licia as we explore the natural shoreline along the Van Vliet Hemlocks State Natural Area as we head over to Averill Lake. This will be a slow moving, easy paddle (unless we have some wind), so some paddling experience is appreciated. Registration is required by 8/17/24. Registered participants will meet at the lake, directions and a list of what to bring will be sent before the paddle. Canoes/PFDs will be provided. No bathroom at the landing. This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of VanVliet Hemlocks and is free of charge.

Comstock Lode Country - Duo - Returns to Eagle Lanes Eagle River
2024-08-17 21:00 - 2024-08-18 00:00 | Eagle Lanes, 534 W. Pine Street (Hwy 70), Eagle River, United States
Returning to Eagle Lanes in Eagle River… Comstock Lode Country-Duo consists of singer/songwriter/guitarist Greg Wright who resides in the NW suburbs of Chicago where he predominantly performs, but also has a summer home in Minocqua where he teams up with local Minocqua extraordinary lead guitarist Peter Nomm. Together they provide a phenomenal repertoire of current and classic country hits “from Cash to Combs”. Their Duo presents an astonishing full band audio to accompany their guitar work and Greg’s significant vocals by means of Greg’s amazing full band audio backing tracks he’s created . They are truly not to be missed!

The Way of the Monarch: Tagging for Citizen Science
2024-08-17 13:00 - 14:30 | North Lakeland Discovery Center, 14006 Discovery Lane, Manitowish Waters, 54545, United States
Putting tiny stickers on the late summer migrating generation provides incredible citizen science data about their population and migration habits. Join Naturalist Hannah for this fun hybrid program. Prior to this in-person tagging and garden exploration program, Hannah will email you a link to a virtual program where she describes the incredible life cycle, adaptations, migration and more of the amazing monarch butterfly. For this in-person portion of the program, learn how to tag a monarch and assist Hannah as she tags resident monarch butterflies for release. Fun for all ages! Our monarch tagging program is sponsored by a grant from Xcel Energy. Registration required by 8/15/24. $10/Non-Member and Members are free.

Minocqua Farmers Market
2024-06-14 08:00 - 13:00 | 408 East Chicago Street
Minocqua Farmers Market Every Friday
Mid-May thru Mid-October
https://www.minocqua.org/minocqua-farmers-market/

Comstock Lode Country - Duo at Northern Waters Distillery
2024-08-15 17:00 - 20:00 | Northern Waters Distillery, 8136 Hwy 51, Minocqua, United States
Comstock Lode Country-Duo consists of singer/songwriter/ guitarist Greg Wright who resides in the NW suburbs of Chicago where he predominantly performs, but also has a summer home in Minocqua where he teams up with local Minocqua extraordinary lead guitarist Peter Nomm. Together they provide a phenomenal repertoire of current and classic country hits “from Cash to Combs”. Their Duo presents an astonishing full band audio to accompany their guitar work and Greg’s significant vocals by means of Greg’s amazing full band audio backing tracks he’s created . They are truly not to be missed!

Boulder Junction Music on Main Street
2024-07-03 18:00 - 20:00
Celebrate the summer season while sitting among tall pines, beneath the starry sky, and revel in the sounds of music. Enjoy live music in downtown Boulder Junction featuring an eclectic mix of musical performances.
July 3rd: Amanda Anderson
July 10th: Jared Kay
July 17th: Old Pine Road Band
July 24th: Karl Sky
July 31st: Bob Palmer
August 7th: Mark Wayne
August 14th: Paul Christopher

Boulder Junction's Annual Musky Jamboree
2024-08-11 09:00 - 15:00
Nothing is better than summer in the Northwoods. Join us for Boulder Junction’s signature event, Musky Jamboree!
Located on Main Street from 9 am-3pm. More information to follow at muskyjamboree.com
What to expect:

32nd Annual Car Show
over 130 arts & crafts booths
food vendors
kids zone, casting contest, and face painting
Lions Club flea market
live entertainment and more

Contact: Boulder Junction Chamber, (715) 385-2400 or boulderjct@boulderjct.org

Comstock Lode Country-Duo at Otto’s Brat & Beer Garden, Minocqua
2024-07-05 21:00 - 2024-07-06 00:00 | Otto’s Brat & Beer Garden 509 Oneida Street Minocqua, Wisconsin, 509 Oneida Street, Minocqua, 54548, United States
Comstock Lode Country-Duo consists of singer/songwriter/guitarist Greg Wright who resides in the NW suburbs of Chicago where he predominantly performs, but also has a summer home in Minocqua where he teams up with local Minocqua extraordinary lead guitarist Peter Nomm. Together they provide a phenomenal repertoire of current and classic country hits “from Cash to Combs”. Their Duo presents an astonishing full band audio to accompany their guitar work and Greg’s significant vocals by means of Greg’s amazing full band audio backing tracks he’s created . They are truly not to be missed!

Musky Jamboree Street Party
2024-08-09 19:00 - 22:00
Kick-off Musky Jamboree weekend with this fun celebration in the heart of downtown Boulder Junction. From 7 pm-10 pm there will be live music, dancing, and fun!
Located between Coontail Clothing/Lakewood Market & Sauter Builders. Beverages and limited food served by the American Legion Post 451.
Contact: Boulder Junction Chamber, (715) 385-2400 or muskyjamboree.com

Comstock Lode Country - Duo at Trout Lake Golf Club Woodruff, Wisconsin
2024-07-12 17:00 - 20:00 | Trout Lake Golf Club, 3800 US -51, Woodruff, United States

Musky Fun Run
2024-08-09 08:00 - 10:00
5K and 10K courses begin at the Boulder Junction Sports and Recreation complex and wind through scenic, gently rolling asphalt surfaced roads, woodland, and paved trails in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. The race begins at 8 am.
1K and 100-yard dash kids races (10 and under) following the 10K finish.
Check-in and day of registration being at 7:00am. Race starts at 5k/10k races start at 8am.
Awards immediately following races.
Go to www.boulderjct.org to register

Little Rock Lake Paddle with John Bates and Susan Knight
2024-08-06 09:00 - 12:00 | North Lakeland Discovery Center, 14006 Discovery Lane, Manitowish Waters, 54545, United States
Little Rock Lake, just 1/8 mile off Hwy. 51, and all of 39 acres, seems an unlikely waterbody to be internationally significant. But it was, and still is. Rock Lake was the site of a 1983 study on acid rain that tested the vulnerability of our Midwest lakes to acid rain. The study continued for more than a decade as part of the U.S. EPA’s National Acid Precipitation Assessment Program.
Come join Naturalist John Bates and Susan Knight to learn more about the scientific research that has and still is taking place there, along with John Bates who will add observations of the flora and fauna living on, in, and around the lake on this 1.5 mile paddle. An email will be sent to registered participants with what to bring and the option to meet us at the landing or ride with NLDC staff from the Discovery Center. No bathroom at the landing. Registration is required by 8/4/24.

Boulder Junction's Woods & Water: Hike the Forest
2024-08-05 09:00 - 11:30 | North Lakeland Discovery Center, 14006 Discovery Lane, Manitowish Waters, 54545, United States
For the second segment in our Boulder Junction Woods & Water series, join the Discovery Center team out on the trails at Northern Highland-American Legion’s Lumberjack Trail. Participants will embark on an interpretive hike with the Discovery Center’s naturalist team exploring forest ecology.
Participants will discover ways to identify plants prevalent in the forests around Boulder Junction, look for animal signs, and discover the ways plants and animals are interconnected in a forest ecosystem. A nutritious snack will be provided during the hike for the participants. Support for this project was provided by the Boulder Junction Community Foundation.

Underwater Exploration: Manitowish River Paddle & Snorkel
2024-08-03 10:00 - 16:00 | North Lakeland Discovery Center, 14006 Discovery Lane, Manitowish Waters, 54545, United States
Join our Woods and Water team for a paddling endeavor down the Manitowish River. We will learn about freshwater ecology and the importance of a vibrant and healthy freshwater ecosystem. We will share our knowledge about the ecological importance of the Manitowish River and stop several times to snorkel and explore the river bottom for freshwater mussels.
Canoes, life vests, and snorkels will be provided. Children 12 and up are welcome to attend. An email will be sent to registered participants with directions to the launch site and items to bring prior to the trip. Registration is required by 8/1/24.

Interpretive Wine & Cheese Pontoon Cruise
2024-08-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Rest Lake Boat Landing, Rest Lake Park Rd, Manitowish Waters, 54545, United States
Join Naturalist Aidan on an interpretive pontoon cruise on Rest Lake! Participants will get the opportunity to learn about lake ecology and the Manitowish Chain of Lakes while indulging in wine and cheese and cruising toward the sunset. An email will be sent to registered participants with directions to the launch site and items to bring prior to the trip. Bathroom at the launch site. Registration is required by 7/31/24.

Sugar Camp Men's Slow Pitch Tournament
2024-08-02 - 2024-08-04 | Sugar Camp Town Hall, 4059 Camp Four Rd, Rhinelander, WI, 54501-7517, United States
Men’s double elimination Slow Pitch softball tournament.
August 2, 3 and 4th held at the Sugar Camp Town Hall. Food and refreshment available on the grounds.
Friday games start at 6pm, and 9am on Saturday and Sunday.

Camp Mercer Historical and Interpretive Hike
2024-08-01 13:00 - 16:00 | Camp Mercer Trailhead, 300-498 Manitowish River Access Road, Mercer, 54547, United States
Explore with Manitowish Waters Historical Society guide Jim Bokern and a NLDC naturalist one of the most robust CCC camps in the Northwoods, while walking on the newest NHAL hiking trail! 23 interpretive signs, cleared archaeological features and years of research will be discussed while traveling along the Manitowish River.
Discover a variety of Northwoods ecologies and the impact of the CCC on protecting natural resources. Importantly, two earlier river drive era logging camps are also present on the Camp Mercer campus. 3 miles of moderate trail hiking. Restrooms available at the meeting location. Registered participants will receive an email with more information prior to the hike. Registration is required by 7/30/24

Watercolor and Ink "Etegami" Workshop with Darcy Lanz-Sage
2024-07-31 09:30 - 12:00 | North Lakeland Discovery Center, 14006 Discovery Lane, Manitowish Waters, 54545, United States
Etegami literally means “Picture Letters”. Etegami are 4” x 6”, with simple images that you paint, along with some heart-felt words that echo the image and reflect your feelings, and completed with a personalized Hanko stamp. Often, Etegami are mailed in the form of a card to a friend or loved one, but can stand alone as a beautiful piece.
No drawing or painting experience necessary!
All materials provided, which includes ink, rice paper, watercolor paper, watercolors, brushes, subjects to work from, and materials needed to make personal signature stamp (or hanko). Participants could bring a piece of fruit or a vegetable or a special object to paint if desired. Registration is required by 7/29/24.
