General AnnouncementsLincoln County Treasurer, Robin Gigl, reminds taxpayers the deadline for paying the final installment of 2024 property taxes is July 31. Remember to include your payment coupons or Parcel numbers with payment and a phone number. The Treasurer's office is located in the Lincoln County Service Center at 801 N Sales Street, upper level, with office hours 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Thursday and 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Friday. There is a drop box located near the entrance of the building.
Grace Lutheran Church, Blessing For Babies Diaper Bank is open the second and fourth Monday from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. 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 W. Somo Ave., Tomahawk, WI.
Registration for the Balck Squirrel Scurry (Paddling Triathlon) in Merrill on July 26th is open. To recieve a T-shirt registration must be entered by July 15th. Registration is open till July 25th. To register in this Kayak/Canoe, Road Bike, and Trail Run event or The Relays and Tandem event please go to www.blacksquirrelscurry.com
Friends of Troop 503 will be hosting Scouting for Eagle 1st Annual Golf Outing, Saturday July 19, at Trapp River Golf Course. $90.00 per player or $360 for 4 players. Check in at 8:00 am with a 9:00 am Shotgun Start. All proceeds go to support Merrill Scout Groups. To register contact Anthony at 715-551-9369.
Lincoln County Retired Educators is offering a School of Education Scholarship. The L.C.R.E.A. scholarship will go to a Tomahawk High School graudate. Applicants must be in the School of Education, be in their Junior or Senior year of College. Call Lynn Derleth at 715-453-3692 or email GLDerleth@gmail.com for an application. Transcript and application must be returned by August 30th to Lynn Derleth 2848 Rice Road, Tomahawk, WI 54487.
Northwoods Riders Snowmobile Club is hosting their 31st Annual Dave Theis Memorial Pontoon Palooza on Saturday, July 19. Stamp Sheets are available at B's Landing, Boomba Bar, and The Loop Hole.
Nicolet College will be hosting "Nicolet College @ Night" a special series of events for future and continuing students to visit the campus in the evening and have a chance to win a $250.00 scholarship. Each event will take place from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm on the second floor of the Red Oak Center at Nicolet College, dates of the events will be: July 16, July 21, August 7, and August 12. Students will have the opportunity meet with college staff to discuss the wide range of academic programs, classes, and services Nicolet College offers. Students can also learn about registration, financial aid and personalized success coaching. As a bonus, the application fee will be waived for all attendees, making it free to apply to the college during these events. Drop ins are welcome but you are encourage to RSVP for the event by calling 715-365-4493.
During the Month of July, the School District of Rhinelander Community Education Program is offering Tennis Lessons for youth entering grades 3-5. Cost is $40.00 with two offerings: July 7 to 16 Monday ,Tuesday and Wednesday from 10:45 to 11:45 am or July 21 to 30 on the same days and times. Pre-registration is required at the "Community" section of the School District of Rhinelander website.
Lincoln County Forest, Land and Parks Department's New Wood Campground is closed to the public until further notice for the installation of electric service to the campsites.
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, August 5. 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.
Friends of Tomahawk Public Library will host a Book Sale on July 9 and August 13.The sale will be held at the Tomahawk Public Library between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm. Please bring donations-(less than five years old books and DVD) on book sale days.
Due to the Lincoln County Veterans Service Officer being on FMLA leave, all outreach appointments scheduled at Tomahawk City Hall will be postponed from through July 24. Regular outreach appointment services at Tomahawk City Hall will resume starting August 14. During this time, the Lincoln County Veterans Services office will remain open and staffed, if you are in need of assistance you can call 715-539-1083 or visit the office at 801 N. Sales Street in Merrill.
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.Friends of Tomahawk Public Library will host a Book Sale on July 9 and August 13. The sale will be held at the Tomahawk Public Library between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm. Please bring donations-less than five years old books and DVD on book sale days.
WaWui Bingo at the Sara Park Activity Center in Tomahawk. Doors open at 5:30 pm, first game begins at 7:00 pm. The progressive jackpot will be around $1,300.00 in 50 numbers or less.
Sunday, July 13
St. Mary's Church will be holding "Mass on the Grass" at Memorial Park at 10:30 am. Music will be provided by Joe & Susan Cronick. Please bring your own chairs, a free picnic lunch will follow the Mass. All are welcome!
Tuesday, July 15
Join us for WJJQ Night at the Kwahamot Water Ski Club along Kwahamot Bay. Make sure you get your free ticket for a chance to win a WJJQ-T Shirt. Showtime will 7:30 pm.
Thursday, July 17
Town of Skanawan's July town meeting has been changed from July 14th to today at 4:30 pm at the Skanawan Town Hall.
Saturday, July 19
Northwoods Riders Snowmobile Club is hosting their 31st Annual Dave Theis Memorial Pontoon Palooza July 19. Stamp Sheets are available at B's Landing, Boomba Bar, and The Loop Hole.
Northwoods Vineyard at 418 Kaphaem Rd. will be hosting "God Is Calling" presented by Lisa Nelson from 9:30am to Noon. All are Welcome!
Nut-Zee's Resort will be hosting their 4th Annual Fundraising Car and Bike Show from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm with live music from Noon to 4:00 pm, 50/50 raffles, raffle baskets and all proceeds will go to NCO Club. For questions please call 715-453-8546
Sunday, July 20
The Rock Church of Tomahawk will be hosting an Open House at Noon, located at their new building at 1775 Kaphaem Road. Tour the building, see the transformation that has been made and get to learn more about the Rock Church. A non-denominational bible-based church.
Monday, July 21
Wild Instincts is hosting a Community Impact fundraiser night at the Pizza Ranch in Rhinelander from 4pm to 8pm. Pizza Ranch will donate 20% of your guest check to Wild Instincts Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.
Saturday, July 26
The Knox Creek Heritage Center in Brantwood, WI will be hosting their first "Mid-Summer Cook Out" The grounds will be open at 11am for everyone to experience their historic buildings and artifacts. Local crafters are invited to display their wares. Homemade Finnish Bread and Ulla will be available for sale. Brats, burgers and hot dogs will be served from Noon to 1:30pm. Knox Creek Heritage Center is located at N4517 W. Knox Road, Brantwood, WI
Sunday, August 10
Forest County 4H will be hosting a Horse Fun Show at the Forest County Fair Grounds. Event is open to the public to participate. Registration is at 9am with the Show starting at 10am. All riders 18 and under must weat a helmet and boots, and a copy of a negative Coggins is required.
