22 • TASTE OF MANITOWISH WATERS. Featuring the Manitowish Waters Chamber’s annual “Taste of Manitowish Waters,” 11 am – 2 pm. Sample a variety of delicious food prepared and served by local restaurants, live music and beverages! Held in the Lions Pavilion at the MW Community Center. Hwy 51 & Airport Rd. 715-543-8488, www. ManitowishWaters.org 22 • SPEND THE DAY IN MANITOWISH WATERS Manito Art League Art Show inside the Community Center 9am – 5pm. Shop participating businesses, 9 am – 5 pm, during the annual Sidewalk Sales. Enjoy dinner at one of our fantastic restaurants before you end your day with a Skiing Skeeters water ski show, 7 pm, at Rest Lake Park. 715-543-8488, www. ManitowishWaters.org 26 • BLOOD DRIVE. Sponsored by the Manitowish Waters Lioness Club, 1-4pm at the Manitowish Waters Community Center.
28-29 • RELAY FOR LIFE OF NORTHERN LIGHTS. You are invited to join us for the 23rd year of the American Cancer Society Northern Lights Relay for Life. The event is held at LUHS Minocqua, starting at 4 pm Friday thru 8 am Saturday. To see how you can participate contact Rita Mazur, Event Chair 715-614-4169 or Diane Hapka, Community Manager 715-891-2061. 28-30 • NORTHWOODS ART TOUR 10 am – 5 pm daily. Held throughout the Northwoods communities, enjoy self-guided tours through the back roads of the Northwoods to the studios and galleries of area artists. View artists at work and make purchases on site. Brochures with maps are available to download at www.northwoodsarttour.com or pick one up at the Chamber Office. Fall Tour October 6-8, 2017. 715-385-3334
5 • 4th Annual Chippewa Cup Regatta ~ Have a sailboat? Bring it to Manitowish Lake and join our regatta. Two categories: single or double hull. Followed by a pool party with food and cocktails. The White Oak Grill, 715-543-8111.
3 • SNO-SKEETERS SUMMER FEST. Sponsored by the Manitowish Waters Sno-Skeeters, 1:30–6pm. Held at Koller Park. Raffles, kid’s games, live music, food, duck race and lots of fun! 715-543-2455, www. mw-snoskeeters.com
10-13 • VILAS COUNTY FAIR. Held at the Vilas County Fairgrounds, Hwy. 70, Eagle River. Midway carnival, live entertainment, kid’s games, food, horseshoe tournament, 4-H and open class items exhibits and judging, horse judging. Family fun for everyone! 715479-2057, www.co.vilas.wi.us/fair
8-10 • 41st ANNUAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MUSKY CLASSIC. Orientation at the Manitowish Waters Community Center, 8am Friday. Anglers fish designated lakes in Manitowish Waters, Boulder Junction, Winchester & Presque Isle – Friday, Noon 6:00 pm; Saturday, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm; Sunday, 7:00 am - 11:00 am. Sportsman & open divisions. Awards & raffle drawings – Sunday at 11:00 a.m. 715-5432657, www.wcmuskyclassic.com
17 • LIONS PORK CHOP DINNER. Held in the Lions pavilion at the Manitowish Waters Community Center, 5 – 7pm. Pork chop dinner with all the trimmings. Cash bar available.715-904-2888, www. mwlionsclub.com 20 • CAMP JORN’S 25TH ANNUAL PANCAKE DAY BREAKFAST. Held in the main lodge at Camp Jorn YMCA in Manitowish Waters, 8am –Noon. Homemade pancake breakfast, raffles and an opportunity to tour Camp Jorn’s facilities and grounds on Rest Lake. 715-543-8808, www.campjornymca.org 24 • LIONS GOLF OUTING. Sponsored by the Manitowish Waters & Boulder Junction Lions Clubs. Shotgun start, 9 am. Four-person team scramble. Public welcome – Men and Women! Tournament includes golf, cart, prizes and a meal. 715-543-2438 OR 715-385-2189 www.mwlionsclub.com
September
1 • LIONESS BAKE SALE & BRAT SALE. The Manitowish Waters Lioness will be selling brats at the brat stand by the Village Market. 8am-2pm 2 • NORTHWOODS BAD DASH MUD RUN. The Northwoods’ only 4-mile “Adventure Run.” 10:00 am start at the North Lakeland Discovery Center. Sponsored by the Manitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce and the North Lakeland Discovery Center. A beautiful 4-mile, 12 obstacle “Adventure Run” through Manitowish Waters and the beautiful Discovery Center. Participate or just come to watch the runners traverse the obstacles. Spectators and runners are invited to join in the fun at the finish line (Manitowish Waters Community Center) where we will have live music, awards, raffles, beer tent and food. Fun for the whole family! 715-543-8488, www.ManitowishWaters.org 2 • LIONS CLUB ANNUAL CASH RAFFLE DRAWING. Sponsored by the Manitowish Waters Lions Club, held
29 • MANITOWISH WATERS LAKES ASSOC. ANNUAL MEETING & PICNIC. Held at the North Lakeland Discovery Center, 3:30 – 6:30 pm. Open to the public. 715-543-8401, www.mwlakes.com
TBD • LIBATIONS FOR THE LIBRARY FUNDRAISER. Join the Friends of the Koller Library for their annual Libations Cocktail Party. Date/Time/Location TBD. www.koller.wislib.org or 715-543-2700 for more information.
17 • MANITOWISH WATERS FIRE CO. OPEN HOUSE & HARLEY RAFFLE DRAWING. 12 –3 pm. Held at the Fire Department on US Hwy 51 just north of the Community Center. Fire trucks and department equipment on display, cookout and live drawing for a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Raffle tickets available for purchase beginning in March at various businesses in the area. 715-543-2144
October
6-8 • NORTHWOODS ART TOUR. 10 am – 5 pm daily. Held throughout the Northwoods communities, enjoy a self-guided tour through the back roads of the Northwoods to the studios and galleries of area artists. View artists at work and make purchases on site. Brochures with maps are available to download at www.northwoodsarttour.com or pick one up at the Chamber office. 715-385-3334 7 • CRAN A RAMA. Sponsored by the Manitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce and the Manitowish Waters Cranberry Growers Association, 9am – 3pm at the Manitowish Waters Community Center. Celebrating the start of our fall color and cranberry harvest season with an arts and craft fair, and “Everything Cranberry” including a cranberry cooking contest, “Taste of Harvest” concessions featuring local restaurants and vendors from 11am–2pm, FREE cranberry marsh tours, FREE Fall Color Pontoon Rides sponsored by the Manitowish Waters Lakes Association, Lioness bake sale, fresh cranberry sales, self-guided fall color tours, cranberry samples and more! 715-543-8488, www. ManitowishWaters.org
29 • SUMMER MARDI GRAS. Held at The Pines Restaurant in Mercer, 6pm–10pm. Don’t miss the Mercer Education Foundation Fundraiser in The Pines Beer Garden! Serving Jambalya, Gumbo and Boudin Balls outside. Plus paddle, bucket and 50/50 raffles all night. Open to the public. 715-476-2933, www. thepinesmercer.com
August
14 • NIBBLES N’ KNOWLEDGE. The North Lakeland Discovery Center presents an evening of delicious nibbles and expanding your knowledge. Cash bar and complimentary appetizers from 5-6pm, program from 6-7pm. Pre-registration required by. 5-7pm, $13 ($10 members). 1-877-543-2085, www.discoverycenter. net
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28 • WINE IN THE WOODS… AND BEER BY THE BOG. Sponsored by the North Lakeland Discovery Center, 5-8pm. A great evening including wine and beer, hearty dinner appetizers and dessert. Live music on the lakeside amphitheater, and live auction. One of our signature annual fundraisers, all proceeds go directly to support mission programs. 1-877-543-2085, www.discoverycenter.net
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at the Manitowish Waters Community Center at 5 PM. Complimentary lunch and refreshments provided. Raffle tickets sold locally throughout the summer by Manitowish Waters Lions Club members. 715-9042888, www.mwlionsclub.com
12 • NIBBLES N’ KNOWLEDGE. The North Lakeland Discovery Center presents an evening of delicious nibbles and expanding your knowledge. Cash bar and complimentary appetizers from 5-6pm, program from 6-7pm. Pre-registration required. 5-7pm, $13 ($10 members). 1-877-543-2085, www.discoverycenter. net
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