Events Calendar

Nov. 11 — NPSD Veterans Day Programs, Northland Pines School District. Programs honoring veterans will be held at 9 a.m. in the Northland Pines Middle/High School field house in Eagle River, 1:30 p.m. in the Land O’ Lakes Elementary School gymnasium and 2 p.m. in the St. Germain Elementary School gymnasium. Veterans and community members are invited to attend. 

Nov. 11 — TLSD Veterans Day Programs, 10 a.m., Three Lakes Junior/Senior High School auditorium. Hosted by Three Lakes American Legion Post 431 and the Three Lakes School District, featuring guest speaker retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Elisha Williams. The post also will participate in a program at 1:30 p.m. at Sugar Camp Elementary School, 4066 Camp Four Road. 

Nov. 11–12 — Veterans Day Giveback, participating Eagle River businesses. Minocqua Popcorn & Puffs, Andy’s Pontoon Saloon, Mary Kate’s Wine Bar and Arrow Gift Shop will donate 20% of all sales to the Eagle River Veterans Memorial. Offer applies to Eagle River locations only. 

Nov. 13 — Coffee & Connections Women’s Meetup, 9–10:30 a.m., Fort Wilderness Cafe, 6180 Wilderness Trail, Rhinelander. Oneida County Economic Development Corporation will host a free networking event for women in business featuring a presentation on finance and fraud by Nicolet Bank Branch Manager Amy Vanney. Complimentary coffee and a bakery item will be provided. Registration: forms.gle/5nkPs1gmsx8mqCbD7. Info: 715-369-9110 or office@oneidaedc.org.

Nov. 14 — Holiday Bazaar & Cookie Sale, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., St. Germain Community Center. Hosted by the St. Germain Women’s Service Club, featuring homemade cookies sold by the pound, a craft fair, gift baskets, holiday décor, jewelry, raffles, a bake sale and food available for dine-in or takeout. Children can enjoy crafts and gift shopping at the Elf Shelf. Visits with Santa and horse-drawn sleigh rides will be offered from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Info: jacki.goebel@gmail.com.

Nov. 14 — Cookie Decorating Party, noon, Boulder Junction Community Center. The Friends of the Boulder Junction Public Library will host their second annual event, with participants decorating holiday-themed cookies for the Cookie Walk. Donations of cookies, decorating supplies and airtight containers are needed and may be dropped off at the library by 11 a.m. Nov. 14 or brought to the event. Info: 715-385-2050.

Nov. 14 — Veterans Day Dinner, 5:30–7 p.m., Three Lakes American Legion Post 431. Lasagna, salad, garlic bread and dessert will be served, with guest speaker Chris Pettis, director of The Highground Veterans Memorial Park, and music by Roger Brisk following dinner. Free for veterans; $15 for others. Tickets must be picked up at the Legion bar by Nov. 11. Info: 715-546-3431.

Nov. 14 — Walden Jazz Project, 7 p.m., Three Lakes Center for the Arts. The Northwoods-based jazz quintet will perform an evening of live jazz featuring piano, saxophone, flute, bass, drums and vocals. Tickets are $30 for adults and $10 for children younger than 13. Info: 715-546-2299 or tlcfa.org. 

Nov. 15 — Soup Cook-Off, noon, Three Lakes American Legion Post 431. The second annual event will feature soup tasting and voting, cash prizes, raffles, giveaways and a Packers vs. Vikings game viewing. Tasting passes are $5 per person. Those wishing to enter a soup can sign up at the Legion, with entries limited to 20. Proceeds benefit the Three Lakes Fire Department. Info: Three Lakes Fire Department on Facebook. 

Nov. 19 — Senior Olympics, 9–11 a.m., Eagle River Elementary School small gym, Eagle River. Hosted by the Pines Community Wellness Center, featuring games followed by a holiday party. Open to gym members, nonmembers and community members. Info or registration: 715-337-2531 or kcrops​ey@npsd.k12.wi.us.

Nov. 21 — Real Talk Recovery: Progress in the Northwoods, 8 a.m.–7:30 p.m., Lake of the Torches Resort Casino, Lac du Flambeau. Free community event focused on addiction and recovery, featuring keynote speaker Tom Farley, local resources, a community panel, breakout sessions and an evening open mic, art reveal and gathering. Open to individuals affected by addiction, those in recovery, families, loved ones and professionals. Info: 715-892-5310 or belle.morey@progressisprogressllc.com.

Nov. 21 — Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Kalmar Community Center, 1013 N. Railroad St., Eagle River. The event will feature handcrafted items, baked goods and a quilt raffle benefiting the center. Food will be available for purchase from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Admission is free, with food pantry donations appreciated. Proceeds from the bake sale will support community projects. Info: 715-337-2510.

Nov. 21 — Wi-Does Wine Walk, noon–4 p.m., downtown Eagle River. Hosted by the Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce, featuring samples of more than 46 wines and shopping specials at 23 participating businesses. Tickets include a commemorative wine glass, map and sampling punch card. Check-in is from 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at the Square, 229 E. Wall St. Advance tickets are $40 per person or $50 on the day of the event, if available. Info: 715-479-6400 or eagleriver.org.

Event details are subject to change. Check with organizers for the most up-to-date information.