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Kevin Wickstrom of the Tomahawk Lions Club is now collecting donations for this year's Pow Wow Days Celebration. If you would like to make a donation you can send your contribution to the Tomahawk Lions Club at P.O. Box 754, Tomahawk WI 54487.

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.

Aspirus-Tomahawk Hospital Foundation has scholarship application forms available for college students. This annual program has provided over $100,000 in funding for students studying in the healthcare related field. Scholarship application forms are available at the Hospital/Clinic greeters desk, the WJJQ Studio and online at wjjq.com website under area information link. Application deadline is June 26.

Haven, Inc is holding a Card Raffle Meat Fundraiser, winning a $300.00 Geiss Meat Gift Card that can be used for any services at Geiss. Cards are $20.00 and to purchase please call 715-536-1300. Drawing will be held on June 20.

Calvary Baptist Church invites students K-5th grade (grade completed) to participate in Emerald Crossing VBS. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged and can be picked up at Calvary or found on the church website, ExploreCalvary.com. Held the week of June 15-19 from 1:00 pm to 3:30pm. Located at 320 Lincoln Street, Rhinelander. For more information please call 715-362-4792

Wisconsin River Pro Rodeo June 19, 20 and 21 at the Merrill Festival Grounds. Advance tickets are available now on-line at wrpr.org Tickets are also available at the Merrill and Tomahawk Chamber of Commerce Offices.

Lincoln County Health Department, Aspirus Health and Healthy Minds Coalition are encouraging community members to join the second annual May Social Connection Challenge. May is Mental Health Month and this encourages people to do activities with others. Pick up challenge forms at the Health Department, Social Service, TB Scott Free Library, Tomahawk Public Library or the Merrill and Tomahawk Chambers of Commerce, the form is also available online at lincolncountyhealthdepartment.com When you complete 15 activities you can enter for a chance to win a $50.00 Chamber of Commerce Gift Certificate, 20 in total will be raffled.

The Table, a free community meal, will be held the last day of every month at St. Augustine Episcopal Church, 39 S. 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, June 2.

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.

Tuesday, June 2

The Girl Scout Aluminium Can collection trailer is out at Trigs. Drop off your Aluminium Cans only please. Trailer will be there till June 19th. Thank you for supporting your local Tomahawk Girl Scout program.

The Tomahawk Main Street Farmers Market is from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm in downtown Tomahawk.

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

Kwahamot Ski Show will be held in Kwahamot Bay across from Veteran's Memorial Park at 7:30pm

Wednesday, June 3

WaWui Bingo at Sara Park Activity Center with the doors open at 5:00 pm, cards on sale at 5:30 pm and Bingo calling starts at 6:30 pm.

The Skanawan Monthly Town Board Meeting has been changed to today at 7pm.

Thursday, June 4

Kwahamot Ski Show will be held in Kwahamot Bay across from Veteran's Memorial Park at 7:30pm

Friday, June 5

Good News Project will hold an Electronics Recycling Event at the Merrill Festival Grounds-Sell Building from Noon to 5pm. Cost is .49 cents per pound, $15 each for Smoke Detectors. All money raised goes to Merrill Area Public Schools NESTs program.

Saturday, June 6

The weekly Tomahawk Farm and Flea Market will be open from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm at the True Value Hardware store parking lot. Over a dozen artists and crafters will be present, plus food and refreshments will be available. Proceeds benefit our Sisters House.

The Town of Rock Falls will hold their Annual Metal Recycling Day from 9am to 2pm. This is for yard/garage clean up of metals, no furniture or the like and there is absolutely no fee to bring the items.

Good News Project will hold an Electronics Recycling Event at the Merrill Festival Grounds-Sell Building from 9am to Noon. Cost is .49 cents per pound, $15 each for Smoke Detectors. All money raised goes to Merrill Area Public Schools NESTs program.

The Hatchet Weightlifting Club will be having a fundraising Brat Fry at Trig's of Tomahawk from 10am to 4pm. Stop by for delicious grilled brats, hot dogs, chips and drinks while helping raise funds for the weight room and fitness center. Your support directly benefits local students and helps create more opportunities for them to train, compete, and grow.

Kwahamot Ski Show will be held in Kwahamot Bay across from Veteran's Memorial Park at 7:30pm

Monday, June 8

Town of Bradley will hold their monthly meeting at 5:30pm at the Bradley Town Hall.

Tuesday, June 9

Tomahawk Main Street and the Tomahawk Area Historical Society are bringing event two of their "Let's Get Spooky" Fundraisers. Join them at Bootleggers Lodge-enjoy the ambiance, dive into the history of bootlegging, and do a little ghost hunting too! Tickets are $40.00 each and include your first drink, snacks, and picture with Vicky's Photo Shop. Tickets are available at the Tomahawk Main Street Office, Bootleggers, and WJJQ. Limited number of tickets available at the door.

Kwahamot Ski Show will be held in Kwahamot Bay across from Veteran's Memorial Park at 7:30pm

Wednesday, June 10

Nicolet College Foundation will hold their Annual Board of Directors Meeting immediately following the 4pm Quarterly Board Meeting. In-person and virtual attendance is available. Located in the Lakeside Center, First Floor Commons at Nicolet College in Rhinelander.

Northwoods Honor Guard, Pine Lake Fire Department and The Boy and Girl Scouts present a Flag Retirement Ceremony at 6:00 pm at Cross Country Bar and Grill. All are welcome and lawn chairs are encouraged. If you have a flag to be retired, please have it placed by 5:45 pm.

Thursday, June 11

Skanawan Town Hall monthly meeting will be held at 7:00 pm at the Skanawan Town Hall.

Kwahamot Ski Show will be held in Kwahamot Bay across from Veteran's Memorial Park at 7:30pm

Friday, June 12

Luther Memorial Church in Gleason will be holding their Annual Plant Sale from 8am to 4pm. Annuals, Perennials and Vegetables. Located at N5302 Town Hall Road, Gleason WI 54435.

Saturday, June 13

Monthly recycling drop off at Skanawan Town Hall for residents will be from 8:00 am to 11:00 am.

Luther Memorial Church in Gleason will be holding their Annual Plant Sale from 8am to 4pm. Annuals, Perennials and Vegetables. Located at N5302 Town Hall Road, Gleason WI 54435.

Half Moon Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District will be holding their Annual Meeting at the Bradley Town Hall at 9:00 am. Agenda items include: water shield harvest, annual budget, aerator status, loon status and association fees.

American Legion Riders Association of Wisconsin District 11 will he holding their Annual Ride for Peanuts, to benefit Cap American Legion. Registration for 10:00 am to Noon at Northwoods Harley Davidson, located at 1700 US Hwy 51, Arbor Vita, WI. Ride ends at 5pm at Ten Point Bar located at 3983 Harshaw Road in Harshaw. For more information or questions please call Jim Sprague at 715-277-4338

Kwahamot Ski Show will be held in Kwahamot Bay across from Veteran's Memorial Park at 7:30pm

Sunday, June 14

Lincoln County June Dairy Breakfast will be held from 8am to Noon at the Smith Center/MARC located at 1100 Marc Drive, Merrill, WI. Adults are $10.00, Children ages 6-11 $5.00 and Children 5 and younger are free. Raffle Baskets, Cheese Samples and Informational Booths. Live music by Hunter Dux and Travis Burrow, Grampa's Farm Petting Zoo and Horse Drawn Wagon Rides.

Tuesday, June 16

St. Francis Catholic School in Merrill is accepting garage sale items (unlimited, good condition, items) from 7am to 6pm. This is perfect for your rummage sale left overs or your spring cleaning. All proceeds from the Sale July 17th through the 19th will go back to the students who attend school at St. Francis.

Kwahamot Ski Show will be held in Kwahamot Bay across from Veteran's Memorial Park at 7:30pm

Wednesday, June 17

St. Francis School in Merrill will be holding a Rummage Sale Fundraiser from 4pm to 7pm. All proceeds from the sale go directly back to the students who attend school at St. Francis.

WJJQ Community Appreciation Cookout at Veterans Memorial Park. Enjoy brats, hot dogs, chips and soda with serving starting at 4:30 pm. Then stay for the opening night of Music On The River with the group The Cougars playing from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. WJJQ is happy to be one of the sponsors of Music On The River.

Tomahawk Music on the River kicks off its 19th season of incredible live performances at Veteran's Memorial Park. The Cougars will play from 6pm to 8pm.

Thursday, June 18

St. Francis School in Merrill will be holding a Rummage Sale Fundraiser from 8am to 4pm. All proceeds from the sale go directly back to the students who attend school at St. Francis.

Tomahawk Public Library will hold Dinosaur Celebration at 10:30am. Enjoy Face-painting, crafts, games and more. Sponsored by Tomahawk Community Thrift Store and Tomahawk Natural Resources Education Fund.

Kwahamot Ski Show will be held in Kwahamot Bay across from Veteran's Memorial Park at 7:30pm

Friday, June 19

St. Francis School in Merrill will be holding a Rummage Sale Fundraiser from 8am to Noon. All proceeds from the sale go directly back to the students who attend school at St. Francis.

Opening Night at the Wisconsin River Pro Rodeo at the Merrill Festival Grounds starting at 7:00 pm. WJJQ will be giving away t-shirts and water bottles right after the intermission. Join our WJJQ Radio Family for Great Rodeo Action.

Saturday, June 20

Haven will be hosting their Annual Benefit at Normal Park from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon featuring: Live Music, Hotdogs and Hamburgers, Annual Cornholin' for Awareness Tournament, Bounce House, Kid's Activity Stations, Raffle Baskets, Sip Happens Wagon Raffle, and Munch Mobile Raffle.

St. Paul Lutheran Church will hold their Annual Party on P starting at 3:00 pm. Prime Rib Sandwiches starting at 4:00 pm. Live music with Carl Jackson and the Wild Spirit from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, plus raffles and a bounce house.

Kwahamot Ski Show will be held in Kwahamot Bay across from Veteran's Memorial Park at 7:30pm

Sunday, June 21

St. Paul Lutheran Church Party on P continues today with a Polka Chruch Service at 10:00 am, delicious chicken BBQ at 11:00 am, live music with Jim Pekol and GB Band at 1:00 pm. Raffle prizes, silent auction at 3:30 pm.

Tuesday, June 23

Kwahamot Ski Show will be held in Kwahamot Bay across from Veteran's Memorial Park at 7:30pm

Wednesday, June 24

Enjoy the groovy sounds of B.D Greer and The Gents at Music on the River in Veteran's Memorial Park from 6pm to 8pm.

Thursday, June 25

Tomahawk Public Library will host "Magic of Isaiah" at 10:30am. Featuring magic, juggling and comedy based on books

Kwahamot Ski Show will be held in Kwahamot Bay across from Veteran's Memorial Park at 7:30pm

Friday, June 26

Rock of Ages Church Annual Rummage Sale, located on Hwy 70 West in Minoqua, will be held from 8am to 1pm. All proceeds will go to local, national and global missions.

Saturday, June 27

Monthly recycling drop off at the Skanawan Town Hall for residents will be from 8:00 am to 11:00 am.

Rock of Ages Church Annual Rummage Sale, located on Hwy 70 West in Minoqua, will be held from 8am to Noon. All proceeds will go to local, national and global missions.

The Lakeland Pantry will host their Annual Bear Cupboard Run at Torphy Park in Minocqua. Featuring a half-marathon, a 5K run/walk and a Cubby run specially designed for children under 9 years old. You can register at https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Minocqua/BearCupboardRun

Kwahamot Ski Show will be held in Kwahamot Bay across from Veteran's Memorial Park at 7:30pm

Wednesday, July 1

Kick off the holiday early with Ember at the Tomahawk Music on the River at Veteran's Memorial Park. Fun party-driven energy with your favorite rock and country hits from 6pm to 8pm.

Thursday, July 2

Tomahawk Public Library Snake Discovery presents-"Snake, Rattle & Roll" at 10:30am. Featuring reptiles and amphibians that call Minnesota and Wisconsin Home.

Wednesday, July 8

This week welcome The Ramble at Tomahawk Music on the River at Veteran's Memorial Park. Enjoy their crowd-pleasing country hits from the 90's to the 2000's from 6pm to 8pm

Thursday, July 9

Tomahawk Public Library will host The Mammoth Hunter at 10:30am. Featuring ancient creatures, tool use, cultrual activities, musical instruments and more...

Saturday, July 11

Come join your friends from the running community for the Hatchet Mid-Summer Mile at Hatchet Field for a fun night of racing on the track. Gates open at 4:30pm with races beginning at 5:30pm. Distances vary from 400 and 800 meters for kids to 1 mile for middle school to masters ages and abilities from youth to elite. There is also a weight vest category for those seeking an extra challenge. Please register at: runsignup.com or visit facebook for more race details.

Wednesday, July 15

Join your family and friends for Tomahawk Music on the River with Johnny and the Motones at Veteran's Memorial Park. Bringing their signature blend of blues,soul, and Jazz from 6pm to 8pm.

Saturday, July 21

American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at Grace Lutheran Church from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm. Walk-ins welcome, appointments are recommended by calling 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org Please bring with you a Red Cross or Photo ID.

Wednesday, July 22

Tomahawk Music on the River proudly celebrates its 19th year at Veteran's Memorial Park with The Jimmy's! Old School R&B and Blues from 6pm to 8pm.

Wednesday, July 29

Final Night of Tomahawk Music on the River at Veteran's Memorial Park with Copper Box! High energy night of blues and rock from 6pm to 8pm.