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Tomahawk Elementary School is currently registering all eligible children for their 4 year old Kindergarten program. Eligible Children are 4 years of age on or before September 1st, 2026. To Register please call Tomahawk Elementary School for your enrollment packet at 715-453-2126

Rhinelander Hawgs and Dawgs Football Camp registration is now open. For ages 1st grade through 12th. With several options for age appropiate football learning. You can register and learn about the camp at: https://www.hawgsanddawgs.us/ Don't miss out on the Sports Card Show from 10am to 6pm at the Hodag Dome the Same Day. If you would like a vendor table please contact Paul Ellenbecker at 715-499-8872 or email PaulElle57@gmail.com

St. Mary's Home and School Association presents: Ties and Tiaras, Daddy Daughter Dance on February 6th, at Inshall Country Club from 6pm to 8pm. Tickets are now on sale at St. Mary's School. $20.00 per family. Girls are welcome to bring dad, uncle, grandpa or other special male guest, for an evening filled with magic and memories.

Tomahawk High School Class of 1971 is planning a 55th Reunion July 2, 2026. Classmates are asked to send their contact information or any other classmate contact information they might know to: Chris (Amelse) Towle at dtowle55@gmail.com or text to 715-966-0175.

Ties that Bind Us invites you to join them for ongoing cancer support group/caregiver support group meetings. Held the First Tuesday of every month at 6:00 pm in the Aspirus Tomahawk/Tamarack Room, located at 401 West Mohawk Drive (use physical therapy entrance-east side of clinic). The next meeting is February 3.

Grace Lutheran Church, Blessing For Babies Diaper Bank is open the second and fourth Monday from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Free diapers size preemie to size 6, baby wipes and some good quality baby clothing is available. Also, donations are welcome from the community. To enter go through the side door off of the large parking lot. Grace Lutheran Church is located at 108 West Somo Avenue, Tomahawk, WI.

Tomahawk's Support Group for Caregivers of someone living with Dementia, meets the fourth Wednesday of every month from 3:00 to 4:00 pm at the Tomahawk Senior Center. If anyone has any questions they can reach out to Jesse Welch at: 453-2164 or by email jwelch@nshorehc.com.

If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, 9-8-8 provides direct connection to free, confidential, and compassionate support. You are not along in crisis, just call, text or chat 9-8-8 for 24/7 confidential support.

Friday, January 23

A complete listing of cancellations, closings and postponements available here: Weather Related Cancellations

As temperatures drop Lincoln County Health Department has provided a list of Warming Centers at the provided link: https://www.co.lincoln.wi.us/health Tomahawk has several locations open: Our Sister House, Strikers Tomahawk Bowl, Tomahawk City Hall, Tomahawk Public Library, and Tomahawk Senior Center.

The Little Rice Fire Station doors will be open from 6am to 6pm if anyone needs a warm place to retreat to. Coffee, hot chocolate, water, restrooms, andif needed, a hot meal will be available. Simple but helpful. If anyone absolutely needs to shelter outside of these hours today, please call 715-612-5514.

Arbor Vitae Fire Department Station 1 will open at 4pm today as a Warming Shelter for Arbor Vitae residents and lasting into Saturday January 24th. If any residents are in need of warm shelter due to poweroutages, furnace issues, ect. please contact Public Information Officer Mike Sipin via text at 920-209-9507. Coffee, hot chocolate, chairs, tables, bathroom and shower facilities, and outlets to charge your electronics devices. Please do not attempt to "weather" this dangerous cold. Arbor Vitae Fire and Rescue is here to serve you.

Monday, January 26

Town of Bradley Plan Commission will meet at 6:00 pm at the Bradley Town Hall.

Tuesday, January 27

Rhinelander High School HOSA Club will be hosting a fundraiser during the JV and Varsity Basketball Games against Wausau East in the Jim Miazga Gymnasium starting at 5:30 pm. Proceeds are going to a Rhinelander child. Aspen, a 3 year old girl who was recently diagnosed with a rare lung disease. Participate in Chuck a Duck, Miricle Minute, and raffle baskets.

Saturday, January 31

The Town Treasurer will be collecting tax payments at the King Town Hall from 9:00 am to Noon.

Merrill Area Public Schools will be hosting Family Fun Day at the Merrill School Forest from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. A chance for families to enjoy the great outdoors and try different winter activities. Explore the outdoor historic logging museum, Forest Ecology Presentation, with live animals from 11:00 am to Noon, Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Sledding, Human Foosball, Campfire, Tour the Animal Museum, Tour the Cordwood Education Center, Two Guided Bird Trail at 10:30 am and 12:30 pm, Family Nature Scavenger Hunt, with prizes awarded, and face painting. Lunch/snacks available in the main lodge from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. Located on Hwy 107 (10 miles north of Merrill) across from Camp New Wood

County Park.

Tomahawk Area Chamber Presents Dueling Pianos at Inshalla Country Club. Enjoy an evening of Entertainment, Silent Auctions, Dessert Auction and full cash bar. Chamber Member Appreciation tickets include dinner, Chamber Awards, and Entertainment, with doors opening for Chamber Members at 5pm. Community entertainment Ticket includes a night of entertainment that you will not forget surrounded by other community members. Doors open for the public at 6:45pm with Entertainment at 7pm. Tickets can be purchased at the Tomahawk Area Chamber or Commerce or online at: https://tomahawkregionalchamberofcommercewi.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/lzFNNyqIjC5Cw

Friends of Lake Mohawksin will host their 3rd Annual Fire and Ice Bonfire starting at 6:00 pm at Sara Park. BYOB, with raffle prizes, giveaways, marshmallows and snacks for the Kids. Open to the public and all are welcome.

Sunday, February 1

Wild Instincts will be holding a fundraising tournament "Wildlife Bowl" an 9 Pin Tournament at Nick's Hodag Lanes. $20.00 Entry, 4 to 5 bowlers per lane and 3 games per bowler. All proceeds help injured and orphaned wildlife. Cash prizes for top bowlers, Door and Pin prizes, raffle baskets and cash raffles! Meet and Greet their Raptors from Noon to 12:45 pm. Pre-registration is required by January 30th at their website wildinstinctsrehab.com

Friday, February 5

The School District of Tomahawk will offer free Child Find Screenings for children three through five years of age whose parent or guardian have questions or concerns about developmental milestones. All screening will be at the elementary school and to schedule a screening for today, call Traci at 453-5555, ext. 5.

Saturday, February 7

Lake Alice Association will be hosting Alice in Winterland. Fishing contest runs from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. Cost is $5.00 per person or $10.00 for the whole family. Registration on side will start at 7am on the ice between Horseshoe Rd and Angler Ave. Prize money will be given for the three largest fish in each category. Lot's of raffles, door prizes, special cash raffle, along with food and refreshments available all day long.

Lincoln County Forestry Department will hold their Annual Underdown Free Trail Pass Weekend today and tomorrow. All cross-country, fat tire bike, and snowshoe trails will be open for free public Use. Ski Trails have been fully groomed. It's a great opportunity to get outside and experience on of the area's favorite winter destinations.

Mohr's on Sprit Lake will be hosting their 16th Annual Ice Fishing Contest from 7am to 3pm. Must register before contest starts with a $10.00 entry fee, no late entries will be allowed. 2 catagories: Game Fish, and Pan Fish, with total number of inched for two fish in each category. 1st, 2nd and 3d place in both categories awarded, also 50/50 raffles, with proceeds from event going to help a child in need.

Calvary Baptist Church will be hosting their 11th Annual Trivia Night at 6:30pm. Those participating need to come as a team (of up to 6 people) and be ready to test their knowledge of general trivia. Team entry free is $25.00 and there will be cash and other prizes awarded. No pre-registration is required-all teams will sign up that night between 6-6:30pm. All proceeds from the event will benefit LifeSource. For more information please call 715-362-4792. Calvary Baptist Church is located at 320 Lincoln Street in Rhinelander.

Saturday, February 14

Knight Owls Snowmobile Club will be holding a Valentine Community Fun Ride. Meeting at Rivers Edge at 10:30am Ending at Pine Pointe around 5:30pm, with various stops and 50/50's in between at Maple Bear, Castaway's, Winding Trail, Nutzee's, Derek's and Bottoms Up. There will also be raffle baskets. Join the Knight Owls for a Great Day of Riding (Novice riders encouraged to join)

Twin Bay will be hosting their Annual Pizza Feed Fundraiser to benefit Northwoods Passage Snowmobile Club from Noon to 4:00 pm. All you can eat pizza with adults $12.00 and children under 12 $9.00. Twin Bay is just north of Tomahawk on County Road L.

Saturday, February 28

Fundraising Benefit for Jen Schoone, who is fighting lung cancer, will be held at the Tomahawk VFW from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Raffle baskets drawing at 4:30 (do not need to be present to win), 50/50 raffles, paddle raffles. With all benefits going towards treatment cost. Can't make the event but want to donate, there is a donation account setup at Park City Credit Union #534196. For any questions please call Lori at 715-966-4834

Friday, March 6

Saturday, March 7

The Tomahawk 8th Grade Students at Tomahawk Middle School are attending a field trip to Washington DC and NYC this summer. Those attending the Washington DC field trip will be hosting a bake sale at the Rodeway Inn and Suites from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm during their spring craft show. All proceeds raised will go directly to students to assist them in attending this trip.

Saturday, March 21

The 21st Annual Taste of Tomahawk will be held at Inshalla Country Club, doors open at 10am. Join the Tomahawk Area Chamber of Commerce for a theme of 21st Birthday Party.