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Little Rice Fire Department will be offering Free Community CPR Class on September 12th from 8:30am to Noon at the Lynn Town Hall. For community members ages 10 and older. Advance registration is requested by by calling or text "CPR" to 715-966-0250.

St. Mary's Choir and Friends will begin rehearsal on September 9 for their upcoming holiday concert. All singers are welcome to join the choir by calling Jan Huseby at St. Mary's, 453-2878, ext. 211.

Lincoln County Health Department offers free vaccines to adults with no insurance, those whose insurance does not cover vaccines, and those with Medicare Part D Insurance. This adult only walk in clinic is held Wednesdays from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm. If you are unable to attend the walk in clinics, they offer alternative times upon request by calling 715-536-0307.

In the month of September the Lincoln County Health Department and the Tomahawk Public Library will have free gun locks and medication safety resources.

The Table, a free community meal, will be held the last day of every month at St. Augustine Episcopal Church, 39 South Pelham Street in Rhinelander. Doors open at 4:00 pm and serving takes place at 5:30 pm. The meal is served to anyone and everyone. There are no restrictions or requirements. For information call St. Augustine's at 715-420-0066.

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 Tuesday, September 1.

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 in Tomahawk.

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.

Monday, August 31

First day of school for School District of Tomahawk students in Middle School 6th grader and 9th grade students in High School. All other classes report tomorrow.

Town of Bradley Plan Commission is meeting at the Bradley Town Hall at 6:00 pm.

Lincoln County Retired Educators Scholarship applications are now available. The L.C.R.E.A is offering a $1,000.00 scholarship that will go to a Tomahawk and Merrill High School graduate. Applicant must be in the School of Education, be in their junior or senior year of college. Call Lynn Derleth at 453-3692 for application. Application along with transcript must be returned to Lynn Derleth at 2848 Rice Road, Tomahawk by today.

Tuesday, September 1

All grades at the School District of Tomahawk will report to school today.

Wednesday, September 2

WA WUI Bingo will be held at the SARA Park Activity Center, the doors open at 5:00 pm, cards go on sale at 5:30 pm with the first of 15 games starting at 6:30 pm. The progressive jackpot will be around 2,400.00 in 52 numbers or less.

Friday, September 4

Tomahawk School District will offer free Child Find screening for children three through five years of age whose parent or guardian have questions or concerns about developmental milestones. The screening will consider the areas of cognition, social/emotional, communication and adaptive skills. All screenings will be at the Tomahawk Elementary School in the Early Childhood Room. For more information and to schedule a screening call Traci Swan at 715-453-5555 ext 5

Saturday, September 5

Tomahawk Area Historical Society will hold a Memorial Celebration will be held to say farewell to the beloved Forest City School (Town of King Town Hall) from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Alumni Photo will be taken at 11:30 am. Plus a tour of the New Town Hall Open House.

Oneida Lake and Hancock Lake Associations will hold their 11th Annual Duck Race, between Oneida Lake and Hancock Lake. Duck race begins at 1pm with events at Alpine Resort Bar at 11am and running throughout the day. Ducks are $5.00 a piece and can be purchased at Alpine Resort, winners need not be present to win on Duck Race.

Monday, September 7

Merrill City Hall will be closed today in observance of Labor Day.

Tuesday, September 8

Tomahawk Area Interfaith Volunteers will be cooking up Barbecue Pork Lion Sandwiches, fresh off the grill, with chips and a bottle of water during the Main Street Farmers Market just off Main street from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Wednesday, September 9

Tomahawk Area Historical Society will host a Wine and Cheese Night from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Enjoy free refreshments, tours, and socializing. Located at 18 E. Washington Ave.

Friday, September 11

9/11 Remembrance to be held at 10:00 am at the Oneida County Courthouse in Rhinelander to remember the events of 9/11, honor our heroes and pray for America. This event is being organized by the by the Rhinelander Ministerial Association and will include representatives from law enforcement and fire departments. The 9/11 remembrance will be held "rain or shine" Participants may choose to bring a lawn chair, this is not a political event.

USA BMX Gold Cup North Central Championship Finals will be held at Hodag BMX, 995 Lynne Street, Rhinelander at 5pm. The Gold Cup Finals will bring BMX competition to Rhinelander throughout the weekend, with riders competing across a wide range of age divisions.

Saturday, September 12

City of Tomahawk 20th Annual Dumpster Day, open to City Residents Only (Two Trips Allowed Per Household) from 8am to Noon at the City Garage, located at 415 W. Spirit Ave.

The Little Rice Fire Department is hosting a free community CPR class. Participants will receive hands-on instruction in CPR and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), with opportunities to practice the skills they learn. The course will be taught by American Heart Association-certified instructors.It will take place at the Lynne Town Hall from 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Those interested can register by calling or texting "CPR" to 715-966-0250.

USA BMX Gold Cup North Central Championship Finals will be held at Hodag BMX, 995 Lynne Street, Rhinelander at 11:30. The Gold Cup Finals will bring BMX competition to Rhinelander throughout the weekend, with riders competing across a wide range of age divisions.

Attend the premiere of Tomahawk: City in the Pines, a new 90 minute documentary on the history of the Tomahawk community. The screening will be held at the Tomahawk School Auditorium at 7pm. Popcorn and concessions will be available for purchase. Moviegoers are encouraged to wear flannel to honor the logging heritage of the community.

Sunday, September 13

USA BMX Gold Cup North Central Championship Finals will be held at Hodag BMX, 995 Lynne Street, Rhinelander at 8am. The Gold Cup Finals will bring BMX competition to Rhinelander throughout the weekend, with riders competing across a wide range of age divisions.

Thursday, September 17

Ride For the Veterans, riders meeting at 10am outside VFW and leaving at 10:15, with the ride ending at Somo Lake Resort with "Free-will Donation" buffet and raffles benefiting VFW Post 2687.

2026 Fall Ride at Sara Park kicks off at 11am with Beer tent, food, merchandise vendors, swap meet, bike raffle tickets, fun run registration. 5pm Bike Games, free to enter! Keg Roll, The Slow Race and Road Kill. From 5pm to 9pm Tomahawk Chamber of Commerce kicks-off Fall Ride with the Annual Brat Fry, live music from Brad Emanuel and a 9/11 Tribute.

Friday, September 18

Fall Ride at Sara Park continues with Harley Davidson Demo Fleet Rides from 9am to 5pm. 11am the grounds open with live music starting at 1:30pm to 4:30pm.

Tomahawk Main Street Fall Ride will have live music on the west end of Main Street. Soul Whiskey from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm and Jasmine Cain from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Thunder Parade will line up at the Tomahawk School Complex at 5:00 pm, leave the school at 6:00 pm to take the route to Tomahawk Main Street being the ending point. Live music on the East end of Main Street with Brooks Herring from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm, and Jump "American's Van Halen Experience" from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

Saturday, September 19

Gleason Area Lions Club will be hosting a Truck and Tractor Pull at N5179 Bradley St., Gleason. Registration is from 8:00 am to 10:30 am, Pulls Start at 11:00 am and Cash Raffle Drawing at 4:00 pm. Establishment on sight will offer food with the kitchen open from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. For questions please contact Heather Klimek at 715-218-7011.

Fall Ride at Sara Park grounds open at 9am with Demo Fleet Rides, live music with Blue Max Band from 1:30-4:30pm, WaWui Bike Show from 9am to Noon, bike show trophy presentation and raffle bike drawing to follow.

Tomahawk Main Street Fall Ride will start at 11:00 am with live music on the West and East Ends of Main Street. From 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Hand Picked Bluegrass (West End), from Noon to 3:00 pm Brad Emmanual (East End). From 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm Firsthand High (West End), Mark Wayne will be from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm (Food Court Area), from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Brooks Herring (East End). Siin will play the stage from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm (West End), Storm will be opening for JACKYL from 7:30pm to 9pm and the Tomahawk Main Street final act will be JACKYL from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm (East End).

Sunday, September 20

St. Mary's Catholic School will hold a Fall Ride Breakfast in the Corpus Christi Center from 8am to 11am. Free will offering and Everyone is invited.

Tuesday, September 22

American Red Cross Tomahawk Community Blood Drive will be held from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm at Grace Lutheran Church, located at 108 West Somo Avenue. For an appointment call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org. Appointments are recommended buy not necessary. Please bring with you a Red Cross or Photo ID. All who come to give will receive a $15.00 e-gift card to the merchant of their choice.

Wednesday, September 23

Tomahawk VFW at 203 S 4th St in Tomahawk will be hosting Life Line Screening, the nation's leader in Stroke and Cardiovascular Disease Rick Screening. Anyone age of 40+ should attend. Special pricing of $129.00 will Screen for Carotid Artery Disease, Atrial Fibrillation, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, and Peripheral Artery Disease. You can Book your appointment by calling 800-324-9458 and use code HABC001 or text 216-279-1607 with the word "circle"

Saturday, September 26

Northwoods Vineyard will be hosting God is Calling Ministry with Guest Speaker Dolean Norton from 9:30am to Noon. All Men and Women are welcome. For questions please contact Alaina at 715-570-5296. Northwoods Vineyard is located at 418 Kaphaem Road in Tomahawk.