General Announcements
School District of Tomahawk will be offering Child Find Screenings January 3 at the School District of Tomahawk. This screening is for children 3 through 5 years of age whose parents or guardians has questions or concerns about developmental milestones. To schedule a screening call Traci Swan at 453-5555 ext. 5
Enrollment is now open for WI DNR Snowmobile Safety Education Class January 6 and 7 at Les and Jims Banquet Hall in Merrill. Class runs from 5:45 to 9:00 pm both nights and to register go to DNR website Go Wild or call Stephen Kaminski at 715-536-4025, please leave a message on answering machine if no answer.
Now is the time to sign up your team for the Star Foundation Star Splash. Raise money for your favorite non-profit organization by signing up your team at tomahawkstarfoundation.org. Star Splash will be held on January 4 at Castaways Bar and Grill starting at Noon with jumpers hitting the water at 2:00 pm.
2024 Tomahawk Main Street Hometown Christmas Mugs are here! Add to your Collection with this year's 2024 Green 15oz Ceramic design to last year's Red design. $10 unboxed and $12 Gift Boxed options available. Visit Associated Bank, Honeycomb L.O.F.T. and Tomahawk Main Street office to get your mug today. You can also order online at www.tomahawkmainstreet.org/online-store Shipping available.
Tomahawk City Hall Holiday Hours: December 24 and 25 they will be closed. Re-opening Thursday December 26. They will also be closed New Years Day and reopening January 2.
Merrill City Hall Holiday Hours: December 24, 25 and January 1 will be closed for business. Property tax payments postmarked 2024 or in the payment lock box before 8:00 am on Thursdsay, January 2, 2025 will be receipted as December 31, 2024, unless otherwise specified. Lock box is located in front of City Hall by the Flag Pole.
The School District of Tomahawk has partnered with Sportsworld to offer an online apparel store that will be open 24 hours/7 days a week/365 days of the year. 10% of all sales are donated back to Tomahawk High School. All products are customizable with color options and the primary or secondary school logos. Go to: https://sportsworld.chipply.com/tomahawk24/
Tomahawk Lions Club would appreciate the donation of deer hides again this season. Hunters can drop off their deer hides at Hometown Feed Mill on South Tomahawk Avenue.
Ties That Bind Us will be hosting an ongoing Cancer Support Group/Caregivers Support Group meeting on the first Tuesday of every month, next meeting is Tuesday, January 7. The meeting will be held at 6:00 pm at Incredible Bank on North Fourth Street. For more information or if you have any questions call 499-3326.
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.
The Nicolet College Academic Success program will be assisted by Nate Mickelson as the instructor. Classes meet on Monday and Wednesday in the community room of the library. It is from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and individuals can get help on basic skills, earning a High School diploma or assistance with college coursework. Monday, December 23
Town of Bradley Plan Commision will hold their monthly meeting at the Town of Bradley Townhall. Meeting starts at 6pm.
Tuesday, December 24
St. Mary Church Christmas Eve Masses will be at 4:00 pm with Christmas Carols beginning at 3:30 pm at St. Mary and St. Augustine will hold mass at 6:30 pm.
Grace Lutheran Church will be holding two Christmas Eve services, at 4:00 pm a family based worship for those young and young at heart, and a 7:00 pm candlelight service with contemporary music.
Wednesday, December 25
St. Mary's Church Christmas Mass will be at 9:30 am and St. Francis in the Pier Willow Area at 11:30 am.
Grace Lutheran Church is hosting Christmas with Friends Community Dinner. Worship at 10:00 am with dinner to follow from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. To make reservations, request a delivery (Tomahawk Area only) volunteer or make a donation please call 715-453-4066 or Shirley Derleth at 715-453-4165 to volunteer to help.
Tuesday, December 31
Wa Wui Committee will be hosing a "New Years Eve Bingo" at Sara Park Activity Center. Doors open at 5:30 and cards go on sale at 6:00 pm and the first of 15 games will be at 7:00 pm.
Saturday, January 4
Star Foundation will be holding the Star Splash at Castaways Bar and Grill, with raffles starting at Noon and Jumpers hit the water at 2:00 pm. Jumpers are raising money for their favorite Non-Profit Organization and The Star Foundation proceeds go to local projects dring the upcoming year.
Saturday, January 11
17th Annual NCO Club and AMVETS Post 724 Ice Fishing Tournament on Lake Nokomis Hwy N Boat Landing from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Fising Awards, Bucket Raffles, and Door Prizes. Food and Beverages available on-site. Online early registration available until Jan. 6th at www.amvets-nco-icefishing.com or on site from 6:00 am to 9:00 am.
