MUSEUMS & MORE

Birchwood Historical Society Museums
Log Museum featuring hand-carved logging camp display plus many artifacts, downtown, open , Wednesday 12 P.M. to 3 P.M., Memorial Day to Labor Day, and Howard A. Morey (early 1900s) Homestead, open Wednesday,12 P.M.to 3 P.M., Memorial Day to Labor Day. Free admission. 715/354-7300, Birchwood.

Erika Quam Memorial Theater (Theatre in the Woods)
Home of local theatre group, Theatre in the Woods, located at 605 1st St., Shell Lake, WI 54871; mailing address P.O. Box 156. Reservation phone number: 715/468-4387. Web site: www.titw.org.
E-mail: pmfox@spacestar.net

Hunt Hill Nature Center, summer and fall nature and crafts classes, N2384 Hunt Hill Rd., Sarona, 715/635-6543. (See events in this calendar, call for dates of others.) www.audubon.org/local/sanctuary/hunthil

Shell Lake Arts Center
Classes, concerts, at Shell Lake, call 715/468-2414.

Indianhead Rifle & Pistol Club
Shooting range at jct. of Co. Hwy. A & Mann Rd., available by membership or weekends, April till October Range available for use by groups on a lease basis. Events include: weekly trap and skeet shooting, hunter education & 4-H shooting sports, and Wild West Society black powder shoots. Contact: Debs Ohl, 635-7340, or Rick Coquillette, 635-8208; e-mail, irpc@webtv.net

Museum of Woodcarving
Life-size Biblical carvings plus hundreds of other small figures, open May 1-October 31, daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Highway 63 North, Shell Lake, 715/468-7100.

Railroad Memories Museum
Relive our railroads glorious past, in the old C&NW Depot on Front St., downtown Spooner, open daily, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., from Memorial Day to Labor Day, 715/635-3325.

Stone Lake Area Historical Museum
Left on Co. Hwy. AA by Lions Park, 3 mi. to Slayton Rd., turn right; open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, days vary. Join us for our annual “Afternoon in the Park,” pie & ice cream social. For date, call 865-2750 or 865-3331.

Washburn County Historical Society Museums
Shell Lake, 102 2nd Ave., historical pictures, records, displays and books, museum complex. No admission, but donations appreciated. Open June 1-September 2., Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.- 4 p.m., Museum is open for special tours or research all year by appointment. Call 715/468-2982. P.O. Box 366, Shell Lake, WI 54871.

Springbrook Church Museum
Across the tracks from U.S. Hwy. 63, church museum, open June 1-August 30, Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.- 4 p.m., 715/766-3876. Continuing exhibits, pictures of early Springbrook, and its pioneer families and happenings. No admission, but donations appreciated. For special appt., write to Springbrook Church Museum, P.O. Box 91, Springbrook, WI 54875 or call number above.

Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad Excursion Train
“All Aboard for Fun,” north to the 500 block of Front St., downtown Spooner, April-December, for schedules and special events, call 635-3200. www.spoonertrainride.com

Happy Tonics
201 2nd Ave , PO Box 17, Shell Lake, Wisconsin presents the Morph Your Mind! Environmental Education Program. Summer nature classes, CD presentations, films and lectures, at the following locations: Monarch Butterfly Habitat near the shores of Shell Lake, Lakefront Pavilion at Memorial Park, Shell Lake’s Senior Center, and the Public Library. Tours: Monarch Butterfly Habitat, Shell Lake. Next to Route 63 as you enter shell Lake from Spooner. See events in this calendar or contact maryellen@happytonics.org

Walking Plant and Butterfly ID Class at the Monarch Butterfly Habitat sponsored by Happy Tonics Morph Your Mind! Environmental Education Program. Dates: Saturday, June 7 through August 23, 1:30 – 2:30 PM (minus rain dates). Habitat location: Next to Route 63 as you enter shell Lake from Spooner. Parking lot is on the left next to coal building, one block from downtown. Contact Mary Ellen Ryall, Happy Tonics, (715) 468-2097 or maryellen@happytonics.org

CHECK DATES. Be sure to call ahead to confirm dates and details of events. Changes may occur.

 

Washburn County 2008 Calendar of Events

JANUARY 2008

January 12 – 5th Annual Stone Lake Pub Ice Fishing Contest – Stone Lake, 11 a m., 715.865.2141

January 19 – Shallow Lake Ice Fishing Contest on Shallow Lake, Barronett, 715.822.2595.

January 26 - Jack Frost Fest, Spooner, Ice fishing Contest, all day cartoons, golf on ice, downtown specials, and other family fun. 715.635.2168.

FEBRUARY 2008

February 2 - Winter Carnival at St. Pius X parish in Solon Springs 10:00 am until 10:00 pm

Tri-Parishes of St. Mary's, St. Anthony's and St. Pius X invite you to our Winter Carnival on Saturday February 2, 2008 from 10:00 am until 10:00 pm at St. Pius X parish in Solon Springs.

We will have Southern style barbecue all you can eat dinner buffet from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm made by Hoss' BBQ of White Sulphur Springs, WV, caterers to the world famous Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia. Dinner cost: adults $15, seniors and children $10 (under 5 free). All money raised will benefit the Tri-Parish Cluster general and building funds.

Before and after dinner you will have the opportunity to participate in outdoor and indoor games, contests, raffles, and silent auction. Snowman building contest, ice putting, snow softball, sledding, ice-skating, snowshoeing and x-country skiing will be held outdoors and bingo, table games and Texas hold 'em tournament will take place indoors.

Please join us for an event for the entire family. Don't forget to bundle up and bring your outdoor sports gear as well as snowman building supplies. We hope to see you there! Questions can be directed to the parish office at 715-378-4431.

February 2 – Mardi Gras Party Train, Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad – call 715.635.3200 or www.spoonertrainride.com for reservations

February 16 – Sweetheart Express Train, Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad – call 715.635.3200 or www.spoonertrainride.com for reservations

February 16 - Ice Fishing Contest, Hobo’s Hideout on Long Lake, 12 pm. Sponsored by Long Lake Chamber of Commerce, Sarona, Call 715.354.3453 for information.

February 23 - Ice Fishing Contest, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., on snowmobile trail #39, at Wolf Point Bar Gull Lake, Springbrook. Contest is co-sponsored by Springbrook VFW. Food & refreshments will follow contest awards. 715.466.4582.

MARCH 2008

March – New Ventures Gardening Seminar, Northwoods School, Minong. Pre-registration required, 9:30 am to 3:15 pm. 715.466.4692

March 15 – St Patrick’s Party Train, Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 715-635-3200 or www.spoonertrainride.com for reservations

March 15 - New Ventures Gardening Seminar and Happy Tonics Monarch Butterfly Habitat Exhibit - 9:30 AM – 3:15 PM. Location: Northwood School, N14463 Hwy. 53, Minong, WI 54859. Pre-registration is required. Lunch included. Cost $13. Contact Julie Hustvet (715) 466-4692 or Julie_Hustvet@northwood.k12.wi.us.

March 22 - Conservation Egg Hunt at Hunt Hill (moved to April 12, 2008). Short hike leads children to various bird habitats where they hunt for “eggs” of local birds. Everyone finds eggs and everyone gets a prize! Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary 715.635.6543 www.hunthill.org

March 22 – Bunny Breakfast Train at 11 a.m. or Bunny Pizza Party at 4 p.m., Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 715-635-3200 or www.spoonertrainride.com for reservations

March 23 – Easter Brunch Train at 12:00 p.m., Wisconsin Great Northern Train, 715-635-3200 or www.spoonertrainride.com for reservations

March 29 - Maple Syruping - Hemshrot Sugar Bush 2pm-4pm. Learn what makes a good sugar bush, walk in the early spring woods, help collect the maple sap, see how it is boiled down, get answers to all the other questions you’d like to ask, AND get a chance for a sweet little taste of the finished product! . Preregister by March 28. 715.635.6543 www.hunthill.org

APRIL 2008

April 6 – 3rd Annual Bowling Tourney, Kegler’s Pub & Pin, Spooner, by Washburn County Area Humane Society

April - Indianhead Rifle & Pistol Club Annual Gun Show, Spooner Elementary School, Cty. Hwy. K; Sat., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Admission $3, under 12 free; 715.635.7340 to confirm dates.

April 12- Spring “Hatching at Hunt Hill” 10am to 2pm (*formerly known as “Conservation Egg Hunt”) Welcome spring and the returning bird life to the north woods with an egg hunt and learn about bird habitat and habits. We will look at nests, food sources, and listen to harmonies of sweet bird calls. 715.635.6543 www.hunthill.org

April 13 – Stone Lake Historical Society – Spaghetti Feed – 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. at Lions Hall

April 26 - Hunt Hill Arbor Day - Trees for You! 10am to noon. Celebrate Arbor Day by gathering at Hunt Hill for earth friendly early spring activities. We will provide information for designing rain gardens and effective compost structures and gardening tips. We will provide tree seedlings for the first 100 friends. 715.635.6543 www.hunthill.org

April 26 - Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day Butterfly Planting Event sponsored by Happy Tonics Morph Your Mind! Environmental Education Program. Calling gardeners and butterfly well wishers to come and help plant 55 bare root shrubs at the Monarch Butterfly Habitat in Shell Lake. Bring a lawn chair, shovel and gloves. 10:30 am. www.happytonics.org

 

MAY 2008

May 2 – Lions Club Fish Fry – 4-7 p.m., at Lions Hall, Stone Lake

May 3 - Hunt Hill Helping Hand Weekend & Barn Dance, come and lend your energy, talents, and smiles to help open up Hunt Hill for the season. Gardeners, painters, and others needed. Bring potluck and spend the night, free. 715.635.6543. www.hunthill.org

May 3 - Fishing Season Opens in Wisconsin

May - Indianhead Rifle & Pistol Club Spring Buffalo Silhouette Shoot, black powder rifles & cartridges at 200, 400 and 600 yds. at the shooting range, jct. Co. Hwy. A & Mann Rd., Spooner, 715.635.7340.

May 10 - Hunt Hill Cakes at the Lake. Start with all you can eat pancake breakfast 8:30-10:00 and then gather to hear from John Haack - “Sharing Shallows and Shorelines with Wildlife”. Cost and info – 715.635.6543 or www.hunthill.org

May 11 – Mother’s Day Brunch Train, at 12:00p.m., Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 715.635.3200 or www.spoonertrainride.com for reservations

May 17 - Washburn County Area Humane Society Annual Pet Walk at Washburn County Fairgrounds. Registration 9:00am, Walk 10:00am. Walk your pets (dogs, cats, horses, goats, rabbits, turtles) Lunch follows. 715.635.4720.

May 24 - Brat & Hot Dog Feed, 10:00 A.M., Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend. Spooner Bake Shoppe, Spooner. Fundraiser for Railroad Museum.

May 31 – Lions Club Fish Fry – 4-7 p.m. at Lions Hall, Stone Lake

JUNE 2008

June through October – Spooner’s Farmers Market. Open-air market offering fresh produce, flowers, plants and baked goods. 715.766.2105

June 6 & 7 - The Washburn County Historical Museum Open House, Shell Lake. Homemade cookies, lemonade and coffee. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 715.468.2982.

June - Open Friday & Saturday, 11a.m. to 4 p.m., Springbrook Church Museum, Springbrook, 715.766.3876.

June 7 – The Family Festival, Washburn County Fairgrounds, noon to 4 pm. Free to families. Entertainment, food, games, and more. 715.635.4669 or 715.468.2812.

June 7- 21st Annual Stone Lake Area Garage Sale, - 8a.m. to 4p.m. Over 50 sale locations. Maps available day of the sale at local business. 715.865.3302.

June 6-8 – 9th Street Bluegrass Gospel Festival, The Festival has well known gospel bands from across the country. Concessions and camping are available. Located at N5701 9th Street, Spooner. 715.635.9130 www.9thstreetfestival.homestead.com

June 8 - Badger Car Show, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Display of old cars, trucks, tractors, military vehicles, swap meet, flea and crafts market, admission $3, Washburn County Fairgrounds, Spooner, 715.635-3740.

June 14 – Tri-County Dairy Breakfast 6:30a.m. -11:00a.m. Activities include Face Painting, Petting Zoo, FFA Alumni Silent Auction, our famous cow. Music by Tommy Rae. Door prizes & Horse & Wagon Rides. Washburn County Fairgrounds, Spooner.

June 15 – Father’s Day Brunch Train at 12:00p.m., Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 715.635.3200 or www.spoonertrainride.com for reservations

June 15-21 Swedish Language and Culture Camp Adult Residential Camp Hunt Hill offers an opportunity to combine your love of nature and your longing to learn more about your Swedish heritage at this unique Swedish language and culture immersion camp. Details, registration forms, costs available at 715.635.6543 or www.hunthill.org

June – Railroad Museum Days

June 18 – Taste of Goodness, Spooner Market & Grill, by Washburn County Area Humane Society

June 18 - Nikki Nelson, Hunt Hill, to present a butterfly program at 7:30 p.m. at the Lakefront Pavilion in Shell Lake. The Happy Tonics Morph Your Mind! Environmental Education program is FREE. A film "The Monarch: A Butterfly without Borders" to be shown at dusk.

June 19 - Senior Activities at Shell Lake Senior Center. Happy Tonics to show film "The Future of Food" 10 a.m. Lunch at 12 NOON. Film is FREE. Cost of lunch is $3.50. RSVP 468-4750.

June 21 -15th Annual Craft Fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Crafters, food tents, entertainment, Stone Lake. 715.865.3302

June 21 - Hunt Hill Cakes at the Lake Start with all you can eat pancake breakfast 8:30-10:00 and then gather to hear “Pollinators – Our Stinging Friends.” Cost and info – 715.635.6543 or www.hunthill.org

June 22-27 Exploring Birds, Bogs and Boreal Forests - Habitats of the Great Northwoods Adult Residential Camp Come join us in pristine northern Wisconsin for a five day in-depth look at our unique ecological systems. Highlights will include sphagnum/ tamarack bogs and a two day overnight canoe trip on the very first national “Wild and Scenic River” - the Namekagon. Details, registration forms at 715.635.6543 or www.hunthill.org

June 29 - Jack's A Hack Golf Tournament, fun 18-hole tourney, 1:30 p.m. shotgun start, 4-man scramble, hole events, raffle, prizes, hole-in-one cars, and more, Spooner Golf Club, sponsored by Spooner Area Chamber of Commerce, Spooner. 715.635.2168

JULY 2008

July 3 – Shell Lake, Street Dance, Fireworks over the lake at dusk, 715.468.4477

July 5 - Pie & Ice Cream Social, homemade pies, ice cream, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. No admission, but donations appreciated. Washburn County Historical Museum, Shell Lake. 715.468.2982.

July 4 - Spooner, Fireworks at dusk, 715.635.2168 or 715.635.9696.

July 4 - Stone Lake, Town Celebration, Fireworks at dusk, and area events during the day. Lions Park, 715.865.3200.

July 4 - Birchwood, Fireworks at dusk at Spider Lake Resort on Hwy. T, 715.354.3723.

July 4 – Springbrook, Fireworks at dusk, Wolf Point Bar on Gull Lake, 715.466.4582.

July 4 – 22nd Annual Fireworks at dusk at Props on Long Lake, 715.354.3515

July - Friday & Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Springbrook Church Museum. 715.766.3876.

July 5– Birchwood Fire Fighters Fun Days, raffle, food and refreshments, street dance 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Birchwood. 715.354.3300

July 5 – Shell Lake Fine Arts Festival

July 6 - 11 Primitive River Adventure for Teens 13-16 yrs. Discover the scenic, unpolluted, undeveloped, natural beauty of the famous Namekagon River in northern Wisconsin on a three-day canoe trip. In the spirit of the wild and scenic rivers system, campers will practice environmental stewardship along the way learning “Leave No Trace” camping procedures and doing river clean up projects. Details, registration forms at 715 635 6543 or www.hunthill.org

July 10-12 – Spooner Rodeo Train Robberies, Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 715.635.3200 or www.spoonertrainride.com for reservations

July 10-12 – 55th Annual Heart of the North Rodeo, pro rodeo performances daily; plus live music. A huge parade and BBQ dinner on Saturday, Cowboy Church Service on Sunday. 715.635.9696 or 800.367.3306. Tickets sales begin January 2, 2008.

July 11&12 – Dinner with the Outlaws at 4:00p.m., Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 715.635.3200 or www.spoonertrainride.com for reservations

July 12 – Railroad Memories Museum Brat Feed, on Rodeo Saturday, Walnut St., Spooner. 715.635.3325

July 13 – Stone Lake Historical Society Pie & Ice Cream Social, 1-3 pm, Lions Park. 715.865.5500

July 18-20 - Birchwood Bluegill Festival, medallion hunt, softball tournament, children's games, horse pull, street dances (Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m. to midnight), food and refreshments; big parade on Sunday at 1 p.m. Birchwood. 800.236.2252 or 715.354.3411.

July 19 and 26 - Shell Lake Public Library – Children’s Story Hour “Catch the Reading Bug.” “Butterflies and the Environment” Story Hour sponsored by Happy Tonics Morph your Mind! Environmental Education Program. Dates: July 19, 26, and August 2, 12 Times: Noon – 1 p.m.

July 24-27 - Washburn County Junior Fair, Washburn County Fairgrounds, Spooner, carnival, food, entertainment, horse pull, kiddy tractor pull, livestock show and auction, 4-H and other exhibits. 715.469.3217.

July 26 – Barronett Civic Club “Pre-Car & Bike Show” Poker Run. 715.822.2595

July 31 & August 1 -3 - Jack Pine Savage Days, fun run/walk, live music, arts & crafts, food, basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, Safe Night event for Teens, and more, sponsored by Spooner Area Chamber of Commerce, Spooner. 715.635.2168 or 800.367.3306. www.jackpinesavagedays.com

AUGUST 2008

August 1- 2 - Railroad Memories Museum Brat Feed, during Jack Pine Savage Days, Walnut St., Spooner. 715.635.3325.

August 1-2 - Crazy Days, bargain sidewalk sales, Spooner, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., sponsored by Spooner Area Chamber of Commerce. 715.635.2168 or 715.635.9696.

August 2 Children's Story Hour at Shell Lake Public Library at 12 Noon. Happy Tonics to present "Butterflies and the Environment" as part of the "Catch the Reading Bug" theme.

August 3 – The Fireman’s Pancake Breakfast at fire hall on Summit Street, Spooner at 7:30 am.

August - Springbrook Church Museum, Springbrook. Open Friday & Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. 715.766.387

August 7 – Salad Luncheon & Bake Social – Lutheran Church, Stone Lake – 11a.m.-1p.m. –715.865.5500

August 8-10 Minong's Summer Days, softball tournament, volleyball, music, street dance, food, crafts & fireworks. www.minongsummerdays.com

August 9 – 6th Annual "Just for the Fun of it Day", 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Crafts, Food booths, Farmer's Market, Garage Sale (8am to 4pm), Fireman’s Water fights (1 pm), Entertainment, Music at Stone Lake. For information 715.865.3302

August 17 - Annual Car & Bike Show, featuring vintage and classic cars and motorcycles, at Barronett Civic Center, Barronett. 715.635.8752 or 715.822.3648.

August 22-23 – Humane Society Thrift Sale St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 220 Elm St, Spooner, Fri 8 am - 3 pm: Sat 8 am – 2 pm. Large Thrift Sale. Proceeds to Washburn County Humane Society.

August – Indianhead Rifle & Pistol Club Family Range Day, at the shooting range, jct. Co Hwy. A & Mann Rd., Spooner, all types of shooting, free of charge. 715.635.7340

August 30 – Railroad Memories Museum Brat Feed, Walnut St., Spooner 715.635.3325

August 30&31 – Chocolate Festival, Cookies, bars, & other chocolate goodies to buy. Washburn County Historical Society, Shell Lake, 11am to 4pm 715.468.2982

August 30 – Lions Club Fish Fry – 4-7 p.m. at Lions Hall, Stone Lake

SEPTEMBER 2008

September -Town & Country Days, Shell Lake. Celebrate Labor Day weekend with street dances, food booths, sports contests, horse pull, tractor pull, live music, live theatre, kiddy tractor pull, kiddy and grand parades, flea market, regatta, games and contests, arts & crafts. 715.468.4088.

September 5-7 -- 9th Street Bluegrass Gospel Festival. Well known gospel bands from all over the country perform. Concessions and camping are available. Located at N5701 9th Street, Spooner. 715.635.9130 or www.9thstreetfestival.homestead.com

September - Indianhead Rifle & Pistol Club Family Range Day, at the shooting range, jct. Co. Hwy. A & Mann Rd., Spooner, all types of shooting, free of charge. 715.635.7340.

September 13 & 14 - Colorfest Fall Festival, ball games, horseshoes, golf, dances, walk/run, food & fun, Barronett Civic Center, Barronett. 715.822.2595. September 20 – Humane Society Membership Day, 1400 Cottonwood Ave. Spooner. “Dogs & Desserts” Serving hot dogs, sodas & desserts. Door prizes, games & shelter tours. Meet current residents & staff.

September - mid-month - Grand Buffet, Northwest Sports Complex, Indianhead Rifle & Pistol Club fundraiser, 6 pm 715.635.2164

September 28 – Stone Lake Cranberry Festival Luncheon, Show, King & Queen Coronation, www.stonelakecranberryfestival.com

September 28-October 26 – Great Pumpkin Train, Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 715.635.3200 or www.spoonertrainride.com for reservations

OCTOBER 2008

October 4 – Stone Lake Cranberry Festival Pancake Breakfast, 7 a.m. – 11 a.m., Stone Lake Fire Hall, www.stonelakecranberryfestival.com

October 4 – Stone Lake Cranberry Festival Baking Contest, www.stonelakecranberryfestival.com

October 4 – 30th Annual – Stone Lake Cranberry Festival, arts & crafts, food booths, farmers market, street entertainment, marsh tours, crate derby, parade, Stone Lake. 715.865.3378. www.stonelakecranberryfestival.com

October 4 – Lutheran Church Pie & Ice Cream Social, Stone Lake 715.865.5500

October - Indianhead Rifle & Pistol Club Fall Buffalo Silhouette Shoot, black powder rifles & cartridges at 200, 400, and 600 yds., at the shooting range, jct. Co. Hwy A & Mann Road. 715.468.7133.

October – Trail of Myths, open house featuring a 45-minute guided trail through forests filled with costumed animal characters. Please call for scheduled times. Special presenters, live animals, crafts, campfires, and tours also available; $4 per person. Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary, Sarona. 715.635.6543. www.hunthill.org

October 31 – Stone Lake Kids Halloween Party – Lions Hall

NOVEMBER 2008

November 22 – Christmas Arts & Crafts Show, over 50 area crafters offering a wide range of holiday and decorative crafts, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at United Methodist Church, 312 Elm St., Spooner, 715.635.3203. Lunch available

November 21 & 22. - The 26th Annual Holiday Open House, sale of handmade gift items by local artists; fresh cider and refreshments, free admission, at Brickyard Pottery, one mile north of Barronett, 715.468.7341 www.brickyardpottery.com.

November 22 – Stone Lake Scholarship Chili Feed – Lions Hall 715.865.5500

November 27 – Thanksgiving Buffet, at 12:00 p.m., Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 715.635.3200 or www.spoonertrainride.com for reservations
 
November 29- Craft Show, Spooner American Legion Hall. 9 am.- 3 pm. 715.635.8506.

November 29 – Breakfast with Santa, 9:00a.m. Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 715.635.3200 or www.spoonertrainride.com for reservations

November 29 – Santa’s Pizza Party, 12:00p.m. Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 715.635.3200 or www.spoonertrainride.com for reservations

DECEMBER 2008

December 1 - Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Washburn County Humane Society, Spooner. 5:30 pm-6:30 pm. Christmas Tree Lighting from donations honoring and/or memorializing a pet. Refreshments served. 715.635.4720

December 4, 13 & 20 – Breakfast with Santa, 9:00a.m. Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 715.635.3200 or www.spoonertrainride.com for reservations

December 4, 13 & 20 – Santa’s Pizza Party, 12:00p.m. Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 715.635.3200 or www.spoonertrainride.com for reservations

December - Birchwood Bluegill Christmas Festival, beginning at 10 a.m., crafts, food, refreshments, lighting of Christmas tree, visits from Santa, Mrs. Santa, and Frosty. 800.236.2252 or 715.354.3361.

December – Shell Lake Fine Arts Festival

December 4– Intermezzo Music Club Advent Concert. The concert is for the benefit of the youth music award. 7:30 p.m. at St Francis De Sales, Spooner. 715.635.3240 or 715.635.2774.

December 4 - Stone Lake Christmas Party for Kids – Lions Hall

December 9 - Community Choir Concert, Sunday 2 p.m.. St Francis De Sales Church, 715.635.7573.

CHECK DATES. Be sure to call ahead to confirm dates and details of events. Changes may occur.