The Boulder Junction Public Library welcomes the public to view their October “Art in the Library” exhibit featuring artist, Deb Lund. Her artwork will be on display throughout the library during regular business hours.

Boulder Junction Community Center 5386 Park St, Boulder Junction, WI

Beginning Ukrainian Genealogy, with speaker Michelle Chubenko via Zoom Oct 4, 2-4pm - Boulder Junction Community Center

WED5October 5 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

The Boulder Junction Public Library will be offering a Fall Book Walk starting now at the Boulder Junction Public Library Reading Garden and Boulder Junction Community Sports and Recreation Park, 5358 Park Street (Highway M), Boulder Junction.

A Book Walk is a fun, educational activity that places a children’s story (literally a book taken apart) along a popular walking route in a community. Conceived as a way to inspire parents, teachers, and caregivers to take young children out of doors for physical activity and to learn, a Book Walk helps build children’s interest in reading while encouraging healthy activity for both adults and children.

$5 – $12

Dinner includes spaghetti and meatballs, salad, bread, coffee, water, and dessert. Beer, wine, and soda available for purchase. This is a fundraiser for North Lakeland Discovery Center from 4:30pm-7pm. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. $5 for children under 12. Free for children three and under. Eat with us or order carryout. Contact: North Lakeland Discovery Center, (715) 543-2085 or discoverycenter.net

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10am-5pm daily. A self-guided tour of artist owned galleries and studios. Artist demonstrations and art available for purchase. Brochures available at area Chambers of Commerce or northwoodsarttour.com. Contact: Laureen Myers, (715) 776-7872

Celebrate Halloween in the Northwoods of Wisconsin with this fun event. 2pm-4pm at participating Boulder Junction businesses. Contact: Boulder Junction Chamber, (715) 385-2400 or boulderjct.org

All are welcome, even newbies. The group is willing to teach. 

Frank B. Koller Memorial Library
5761 Us 51
Manitowish Waters, WI 54545 United States 

If you're working on a knitting project, or maybe some cross-stitching, weaving or latch-hook, bring it over to the library and join Crafty Ladies! This welcoming group of ladies would love to chat and share time working on crafts together. 

Frank B. Koller Memorial Library
5761 Us 51
Manitowish Waters, WI 54545 United States 

Tour the Vilas Cranberry Marsh! Learn the history of cranberries, how they are grown, taste samples, and browse around Maria's Cranberry Square! Don't forget to stop by the Artists in the Bog on your way back! Every Friday until October.

12825 Alder Lake Road
Manitowish Waters, WI 54545 United States
Event Contact
Kelli Straubel at:

chamber@manitowishwaters.org
Friday, October 7, 2022 (10:00 AM - 10:45 AM) (CDT) 

$25 – $30

Join Manitowish Waters Historical Society guides and NLDC naturalists as we journey along paths that link centuries of Northwoods histories. Departing from North Trout Lake while follow the traditional Ojibwa portage linking the Chippewa and Wisconsin Rivers, we will discover historic railroads, homesteads, and an early cranberry farm. Learn the natural history along the route and the impact of the Youth Conservation Corps on area trails and natural resources.  This 3.5 mile moderate hike will be mostly on trails with some uneven ground and brush.  Registered participants will be emailed information on meeting location.
Registration required by 10/11.  
Cost: $30 ($25 members of the DC or MWHS)

$275

Camp Manito-wish YMCA, located in Boulder Junction, has been in operation since 1919 and is situated on 300 wooded acres along the shores of Boulder Lake. If you’re looking for a way to unplug with family or spend time with friends and experience the activities and traditions of Camp Manito-wish YMCA, we invite you to Women’s Weekend, October 14-16.

Take a break from the hustle and bustle and join us for a rejuvenating adult’s only getaway. Stay overnight at Camp Manito-wish, enjoy meals, join in on staff-led activities like paddling, arts & crafts or the challenge course, take a hike or choose to do nothing more than sit relaxing by the fire and read a good book. Women’s Weekend is customizable based on the attendees’ interest. After this weekend with friends, you are sure to return home relaxed, refreshed and renewed. Check-in is Friday, October 14 at 4pm with dinner served at 5:30pm. Check-out is Sunday, October 16 at 1:30pm, after lunch. The per person weekend fee includes shared lodging in Schwartz Lodge, meals and activities. Adults over 21 years of age only: $275.00/person.

For more details or to register for Women’s Weekend, learn more about other Camp Manito-wish YMCA programs or employment opportunities, visit manito-wish.org or call (715) 385-2312.

Camp Manito-wish YMCA believes in providing growth experiences to all those who desire to participate and is proud to offer financial assistance through the Campership program. This program provides assistance on an as needed basis to program applicants and is made available through generous contributions to Camp Manito-wish YMCA.

Presque Isle Library 8306 School Loop Rd, Presque Isle, WI

This group meets in the library every Wednesday from 4 PM – 6 PM. Everyone welcome! Bring your own projects to work on.

FRI7October 7 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 

Presque Isle Library 8306 School Loop Rd, Presque Isle, WI

Join us Friday afternoons from 1-3pm for some friendly games of American mahjong! Free to join, all experience levels welcome.

Presque Isle Library 8306 School Loop Rd, Presque Isle, WI

Sarah's back from England, and ready to present her travelogue: The Queen's Funeral! The Presque Isle Community Library showing will be: Monday, Oct 10th at 6pm. Come hear the story of her whirlwind trip, see all her photos and videos, and enjoy snacks she brought from England!! There will be door prizes, too.

 October 31, 2022 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Pipke Park, Hwy W
An all outdoors event located at Pipke Park! Trunk-or-Treat around the pond and walk thru Haunted Trail. Food and drinks provided.

Winchester is located in the northwest corner of Vilas County, bounded by Michigan's Upper Peninsula to the north, Iron County to the west, the town of Presque Isle to the east and the town of Manitowish Waters to the south.

Winchester covers over 34,000 acres and is covered by lakes, with 34 named and 29 unnamed. Almost 80% of the town's area is wooded, and we have more than 6,000 acres of public land as part of the Northern-Highland American Legion State Forest.

Winchester is a small community most of the year, with 528 permanent residents (estimated in the year 2020). Like many towns in the Northwoods, we have a larger summer population, with approximately 3000 seasonal residents. Our area is perfect for summer activities like fishing, boating and hiking. Winter sports such as skiing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing are also popular.

Don’t miss the most beautiful fall colors in the Northwoods. Vilas County in northern Wisconsin is home to 240,000 acres of public land and nearly 90 scenic multi-use forest trails for hikers, bikers, ATVers, and UTVers. Cast for trophy fish or take a paddling trip on more than 1,300 lakes and dozens of rivers and streams. Take a fall color tour along remote county highways and lightly traveled forest roads. Book a stay at a welcoming resort or hotel and enjoy the view. Plan your Vilas County fall getaway today!

From the vast water wonderland of the 14,300 acre Turtle Flambeau Flowage to the far-reaching wilderness of the 74,500 acres of public forestland, Mercer offers authentic outdoor adventures that you will remember long after you’ve returned home.

Whether you choose to explore on snowmobile, ATV, car, camper, bike, boat, skis, or by foot, you are sure to discover the unending, unique fascination of the Northwoods.

Every season offers a new way to experience our natural beauty. The quiet of winter snow is broken by the sounds of spring peepers that fade as the loon’s calls fill the lakes in the summer. Finally, the woods explode in a riot of color in autumn and then the cycle begins again. That’s the beauty of Mercer.  You can’t go wrong . . .  life is outdoors.