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Wine, Women & Winter
Wine, Women & Winter
Tickets go on sale October 9th, $60 each, available at Save More and The Waters. Wine Women and Winter celebrates the holiday season and benefits the Lakeland Pantry. Wine tasting, holiday demos, festive holiday appetizers, gift raffles.
Build a Winter Wreath
Build a Winter Wreath
Get ready for the season and join Judy from JJ's Acres as we construct a high-quality, 24-inch outdoor wreath. We will use at least three different types of conifers, designer bows, and other decorations! Space is limited and pre-registration in required by 11/26/23. Thursday 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm ($40/wreath) Location - Discovery Center Main Lodge
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Small Town Christmas
Small Town Christmas
Join us as we kick-off the Holiday Season with our Manitowish Waters Small Town Christmas! Children's Event: (3:30 - 6:00pm @ Manitowish Waters Community Center) Children participate in holiday themed games, crafts, & activities to complete a postcard to the North Pole. Turn in a completed post card for a chance to win a prize.…
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Yoga Stretch With Suzi Hammer
Yoga Stretch With Suzi Hammer
Join Suzi Hammer for Lakeside Yoga Stretch, a class paced to facilitate a deeper release in the major muscle groups. It includes gentle stretches, breath work, and effective movements to increase range of motion and ease chronic pain. This class is appropriate for all students who simply want to increase their flexibility, experience a deep…
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Magnificent Moose @ Mercer
Magnificent Moose @ Mercer
Bring a bag lunch to your favorite Northwoods libraries for a one-hour nature presentation. Our naturalists will share insights on various nature topics. All ages welcome! Have you ever seen a moose in Northern Wisconsin or the UP? Join Naturalist Hannah to learn all about the larger cousin of the whitetailed deer living in the…
Crafty Ladies
Crafty Ladies
All crafters and types of crafts welcome! Group meets at the library on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Call the library for more info, or just drop in.
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Yoga Stretch With Suzi Hammer
Yoga Stretch With Suzi Hammer
Join Suzi Hammer for Lakeside Yoga Stretch, a class paced to facilitate a deeper release in the major muscle groups. It includes gentle stretches, breath work, and effective movements to increase range of motion and ease chronic pain. This class is appropriate for all students who simply want to increase their flexibility, experience a deep…
Printed Wrapping Paper and Cards
Printed Wrapping Paper and Cards
Using a variety of commercial stamps, homemade stamps, and unique textural objects, participants will create their own wrapping paper and/or cards. Stamp pads and a variety of acrylic paints will be used. Items can have a holiday theme or not! Instructor will have a variety of papers to print on, but participants may want to…
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WinMan Early Bird Race
WinMan Early Bird Race
Wisconsin Nordic Development Group (WNDG) and WinMan Trails would like to invite you to a new early season race! The WinMan Early Bird will be held in north central Wisconsin at WinMan Trails. Mark your calendars and plan to get your athletes on some early season snow! This race is open to all middle and high school aged athletes (you do not need…
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Wild Wisdom Game Night: Amazing Nature Relationships
Wild Wisdom Game Night: Amazing Nature Relationships
Join Naturalist Licia for this fun and interactive program. Test your knowledge about all the amazing connections found in nature through this Jeopardy-style game/program. Which totally different species help each other find food? How do trees communicate? Join us and find out! Cash bar and light appetizers at 5:30, program starts at 6 pm. Tuesday, 5:30…
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Full Moon Social
Full Moon Social
Enjoy the magic of the Northwoods at night, then reward yourself with an adult beverage back in the chalet afterwards. This event is FREE but we ask that you please register so we can coordinate group leaders as needed for each activity. Each group adventure will leave the chalet at 6:30pm. Forecast calls for a full…
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MW Sno Skeeters Snowmobile Safety Class
MW Sno Skeeters Snowmobile Safety Class will be held on 12/27 and 12/28/23. Class is open to all those born after 1985. Class is held at MW Town Hall. Contact Merry 715-543-2048 to sign up. Sign up early, class fills up quickly. All fees will be paid by MW Sno Skeeters.
Snowshoe Expedition: Winter Wildlife
Snowshoe Expedition: Winter Wildlife
Join a Discovery Center Naturalist for this family friendly snowshoe exploration on our trails! We will learn about all the neat signs critters leave behind and how they survive our cold winters! Registration required by 12/26/23. Wednesday 1 PM - 3 PM. $8/Member, $10/Non-Member and $15/Non-Member (with snowshoes).
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Winter Family Play Day
Take advantage of the Northwoods winter wonderland with free drop-in activities that are fun for the whole family, including winter scavenger hunts, snow critter building, crafts, and horse-drawn sleigh rides and more! Snowshoes will be available for complimentary onsite use. Free program, donations appreciated. Fun for all ages!
MW Sno Skeeters Snowmobile Safety Class
MW Sno Skeeters Snowmobile Safety Class will be held on 12/27 and 12/28/23. Class is open to all those born after 1985. Class is held at MW Town Hall. Contact Merry 715-543-2048 to sign up. Sign up early, class fills up quickly. All fees will be paid by MW Sno Skeeters.
Winter Family Play Day
Winter Family Play Day
As part of the "Marvel in Manitowish", the North Lakeland Discovery Center will host a number of free outdoor-based drop-in activities that are fun for the whole family, including winter scavenger hunts, snow critter building, campfire, indoor crafts and horse-drawn sleigh rides sponsored by the Manitowish Waters Visitors Bureau.
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Ski Clinics – Adult and Youth
Ski Clinics – Adult and Youth
WinMan Trails will be offering instructional clinics for beginner to intermediate skiers (adult and kids). To keep the whole crew happy, we will also be serving up homemade chili as well as our other drinks and snacks in the Bar and Apparel Shop. So make plans now to spend the day enjoying everything WinMan has…
Snow and Ice Dyeing With Darcy Lanz-Sage
Snow and Ice Dyeing With Darcy Lanz-Sage
Participants will learn some unique dyeing techniques to create colorful fabric fat quarters or garments! Participants will bring their own 100% natural fiber fabric (fat quarters) (cotton, silk, rayon, or linen- in white or light solids) and/or garments to dye. Participants should be able to dye and decorate approximately 4 pieces. T-shirts, scarves, baby garments,…
Candlelit Snowshoe Soiree
Candlelit Snowshoe Soiree
Enjoy an evening snowshoe hike on the Discovery Center's one-mile snowshoe trail with beautifully lit luminaries paving the way. Bring your own snowshoes or borrow ours for $3/pair (limited quantities available). Join us for hot chocolate, s'mores, and a bonfire following your hike! Please register by 12/29/2023. Friday 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm. $7 per…
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Yoga Stretch With Suzi Hammer
Yoga Stretch With Suzi Hammer
Join Suzi Hammer for Lakeside Yoga Stretch, a class paced to facilitate a deeper release in the major muscle groups. It includes gentle stretches, breath work, and effective movements to increase range of motion and ease chronic pain. This class is appropriate for all students who simply want to increase their flexibility, experience a deep…
Story Walk ® Trail Program: Winter Sleep by Sean Taylor
Story Walk ® Trail Program: Winter Sleep by Sean Taylor
Join a Discovery Center Naturalist as we reveal this month's book "Winter Sleep." In this cozy bedtime story, follow a child and his grandma through a winter landscape to explore how the Earth goes to sleep for winter. Saturday, 1 PM - 2 PM. Registration required by 12/29/2023. Please register the child/children names only. These…
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Mahjong – American Style
Mahjong – American Style
All are welcome. Even newbies. The group is willing to teach. **In the winter months, call ahead to make sure the group is playing on the particular Wednesday you plan to come.
Knowledge at Noon: Otterly Amazing Otters
Knowledge at Noon: Otterly Amazing Otters
From belly slides to their incredible water-resistant fur, these semi-aquatic mammals are quite the sight to witness in the wild. Join a Discovery Center Naturalist to learn about what makes River Otters so otterly amazing! Registration is not required, but appreciated! Minocqua Public Library. 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Donations appreciated!
Impacts and Solutions for Shoreline Development
Impacts and Solutions for Shoreline Development
Our lakes and bountiful ecosystems, but are not resilient to shoreline development. Learn about the impacts of developed shores, shoreline restoration, and solutions for integrating our shoreline amenities with these ecosystems. Registration is required by 12/31/23. Wednesday 6 PM - 7 PM. $20/Member and $25/Non-Member.
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Book Club – The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
Book Club – The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian NOTE: This book was originally the MARCH 2024 book on the schedule, but it is now the January 2024 book selection. Copies of the book are available through the library. See list of books here.
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Snowshoe Expedition: Sunrise Over Sturgeon Lake
Snowshoe Expedition: Sunrise Over Sturgeon Lake
Join a Discovery Center Naturalist for a snowhsoe hike to watch the sunrise over Sturgeon Lake. We'll look for signs of wildlife and enjoy the tranquility of the early morning with nature. This hike will be 1-3 miles in length and easy going. The sun is scheduled to rise at 7:39 am on this date.…
Yoga Stretch With Suzi Hammer
Yoga Stretch With Suzi Hammer
Join Suzi Hammer for Lakeside Yoga Stretch, a class paced to facilitate a deeper release in the major muscle groups. It includes gentle stretches, breath work, and effective movements to increase range of motion and ease chronic pain. This class is appropriate for all students who simply want to increase their flexibility, experience a deep…
Copper and Birch Bark Jewelry With Darcy Lanz-Sage
Copper and Birch Bark Jewelry With Darcy Lanz-Sage
You will be able to make at least 2 unique pairs of earrings at this workshop using copper, birch bark, semi-precious stones, and leather. Or perhaps you would rather make a pendant! All materials will be provided. We will be using a small propane torch to bring out some beautiful colors in the copper, so…