2012 Calendar of Events

January 15, Sunday
Sno-Bunnies Breakfast Buffet at Sky View, 8:30-11:30 am. All proceeds go to maintain the trails. Call Sky View 715-686-2928

January 16, Monday
Arm-chair Travel at the Presque Isle Community Center, 4pm. Hiking through Italy with Kathy and Dennis Brietholtz.

February 4, Saturday
Sno-Bunnies Breakfast Buffet at The Yacht Club, 8:30-11:30 am. All proceeds go to maintain the trails. Call The Yacht Club 715-686-2423

February 11, Saturday
Sno-Bunnies Hot Dog Trail Roast, 11:00-2:00. All proceeds to go to maintain the trails. Call Wilderness Bar & Grill 715-543-8375

February 19, Sunday
Sno-Bunnies Breakfast Buffet at The Bear Bar, 8:30 - 11:30. All proceeds go to maintain the trails. Call The Bear Bar 715-686-2808

February 20, Monday
 Master Watercolorist, Melinda(Mindy)Schnell, featured artist at the Presque Isle Library, is offering a workshop on watercolor landscape painting February 20th from 1 to 3/3:30 p.m. She will paint a landscape while explaining the process.

February 20, Monday
Arm-chair Travel at the Presque Isle Community Center, 4pm. Western Germany with Cheryl Bowen and Bob Twelmeyer.

March 21, Monday
Arm-chair Travel at the Presque Isle Community Center, 4pm. Eastern Germany and Prague, Czech Republic with Darlene and Bob Berdan.

April 3, Tuesday
Lioness Election Day Bake Sale held at the Community Center from 7am-5:00 pm.

April 16, Monday
Arm-chair Travel at the Presque Isle Community Center, 4pm. Hunting in Wyoming with Kay and Steven Lorbiecki.

April 28, Saturday
Lion's Live Lobster/Prime Rib Dinner at Sky View 4:00-9 pm. For tickets call 715-686-7257.

May and June
Artists Interactive and Presque Isle Chamber will be hosting a gallery event at the Presque Isle Community Library. Featuring local artists, whose work will be on display for both months. For more information call Presque Isle Chamber of Commerce 715-686-2910.

WalleyeMay 11, 12, 13
Chamber Annual Walleye Tournament held on various Presque Isle Lakes. Call Presque Isle Chamber of Commerce 888-835-6508.
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May 18-19
8th Annual Bird Festival, held at the North Lakeland Discovery Center in Manitowish Waters. Friday welcome reception 5:30-7:30 pm. Saturday keynote speaker, birding treks, brkfst, lunch 6 am-4 pm. Call 877-543-2085 or check www.discoverycenter.net.

May 21, Monday
Arm-chair Travel at the Presque Isle Community Center, 4pm.

May 21, Monday
Beautification Committee Garden Class, "Planting an Eating Garden". Held at the Community Center 7-9 pm. Call Presque Isle Chamber of Commerce 888-835-6508.

May 28, Monday
Memorial Day Service: Presque Isle Cemetery at 11am, Winchester Cemetery at 11:30.

June 13, Wednesday
Heritage Society Vintage Cottage Walk starts at the Community Center 10am. Proceeds go to maintain the Heritage Cottage Museum. Call Peg 686-2481

June 20, Wednesday
Artist Interactive Exhibit Open House and Hands-on Art Demonstrations. Hosted by Presque Isle Chamber of Commerce and Presque Isle Community Library. Art demonstrations to include basket making class, fiber arts, wood turning, glass fusion jewelry design, and more between 10:00 am and 3:30 pm. Refreshments served. Call Presque Isle Chamber of Commerce 715-686-2910 or 888-835-6508

June 18,Monday
Beautification Committee Garden Class held at the Community Center 7-9 pm. "Hostas and other shade perrenials ". Call Presque Isle Chamber of Commerce 888-835-6508.

June 23,24
Presque Isle Community Library Annual Book Sale held at the Presque Isle Community Center, the 23th from 9-4 pm and the 24th from 11-3 pm. Proceeds will go to purchase new materials for the Library. Call the Community Library at 715-686-7613

June 24, Sunday
Last Wilderness Fun Run/Walk starting at Sky View at 9 am. Registration at 8:15am. Call Presque Isle Chamber of Commerce 715-686-2910
Last Wilderness Run Letter
Last Wilderness Run Application

June 24, Sunday
Chamber 35th Annual Country Fair. Main Street Presque Isle, 10-4pm. Stroll up and down Main Street and enjoy an old fashioned country fair atmosphere with music, games, arts and crafts and much, much more. Call Presque Isle Chamber of Commerce 888-835-6508.
Country Fair Rules
Country Fair Application Form
Country Fair Artisan Letter

June 24, Sunday
Presque Isle Beautification Committee Annual Plant Sale held at the Community Center 10-4 pm. Get potted plants or plants dug for you from our gardens. All proceeds go to beautify our town. Call Presque Isle Chamber 888-835-6508

July 4th, Wednesday
Chamber Bike & Buggy Parade on Main Street Presque Isle 6:30pm. Children of all ages decorate bikes and enter them in the parade. Ribbons awarded to the winners. Call Presque Isle Chamber of Commerce for more information 888-835-6508.

July 4th, Wednesday
The Town sponsors fantastic fireworks at dusk.Call Presque Isle Chamber of Commerce for more information 888-835-6508.

July 4th, Wednesday
Winegar American Legion Post 480, July 4th Celebration. Serving food from 4 pm. Call Presque Isle Chamber of Commerce for more information 888-835-6508.

July 11, Wednesday
Heritage Society Luncheon & Garden Walk beginning at the Community Center 10 am. Visit area gardens, enjoy a great lunch, and ask the gardeners questions. For more information call Peg at 715-686-2481.

July 14, Saturday
Lion's Logger Pancake Breakfast held at the Community Center from 8-11 am. Enjoy a great breakfast while supporting the local community. Call Presque Isle Chamber of Commerce 888-835-6508

July 16, Monday
Beautification Committee Garden Class, "The Garden Parade - Winklers", held at Winkler's Greenhouse, Boulder Junction, 7-9 pm. Call Presque Isle Chamber of Commerce 715-686-2910.

July 27,28,29
Northwoods Art Tour.The Northwoods Art Tour is a self-guided tour of 32 artists' studios and artist owned galleries, many of which are rarely open to the public. The artists provide demonstrations from 10 AM to 5 PM daily during the three day tour, with many of them inviting visitors to participate in the art making process. Artwork is for sale at every location. For more information or a brochure, contact Riverrun Center for the Arts, 715-277-4224, riverrun@newnorth.net, or go to the art tour website at www.northwoodsarttour.com.

July 27- August 5
Oktoberfest held at Carlin Lake Lodge & Supper Club, starting at 4pm each evening, enjoy live music (polka, German, dancing) beer, brats, knockwurst, kraut, and more. Admission is $5 adults and children under 12 are free. Admission is free with dinner at Carlin. Call Carlin Lake Lodge (715) 686-2255 or visit www.carlinclublodge.com.

August 3,4
Lion/Lioness Rummage Sale held at the Presque Isle Community Center from 9am-4pm. Great deals, silent auctions! Call Ramona (715) 686-2409

August 5
Fireman’s Picnic & Parade at the Fire Barn and on Main Street. There is a great parade led by the American Legion with a float competition, starting at 12 noon. Enjoy soda, beer, brats and corn, and a live band. Proceeds go to the Fire Dept. Call Presque Isle Chamber of Commerce 888-835-6508.

August 11, Saturday
St Rita’s Annual Spaghetti Dinner held at the Community Center, 4:30-8:30pm. Call Presque Isle Chamber of Commerce 888-835-6508.

August 13-18
Summer Art Camp is for children and adults. Held at the Community Center each day for 2 session,9-noon & 1-4pm. It is a collaborative installation. To register call Kay 715-686-7946

August 19, Sunday
Presque Isle Fine Art Show will be held at the Community Center, 10-3pm. Fine Art and Fine Crafts are displayed in the gallery with many items for sale. Vendor booths line the park outside. Call Kay 715-686-7946

August 20, Monday
Beautification Committee Garden Class, "Trees and Dwarf Conifers ." Held at the Community Center 7-9 pm. Call Presque Isle Chamber of Commerce 715-686-2910.

September 2, Sunday
Sno-Bunnies Breakfast Buffet at Wilderness Bar & Grill, 8:30-11:30 am. All proceeds go to maintain the trails. Call Wilderness Inn 715-543-8375

September 17, Monday
Beautification Committee Garden Class, " Ornamental Grasses." Held at the Community Center 7-9 pm. Call Presque Isle Chamber of Commerce 715-686-2910.

September 30, Sunday
Chamber "Wild Game and Wine" held at the Community Center, food served at noon. Come sample the entries to judge the best and sample wines. You won’t find wilder cooking anywhere! Vegetable decorating contest. Call Presque Isle Chamber of Commerce 888-835-6508 or 715-686-2910.

October 5,6,7
Northwoods Art Tour. The Northwoods Art Tour is a self-guided tour of more than 30 artists' studios and artist owned galleries, many of which are rarely open to the public. The artists provide demonstrations from 10 AM to 5 PM daily during the three day tour, with many of them inviting visitors to participate in the art making process. Artwork is for sale at every location. For more information or a brochure, contact Riverrun Center for the Arts, 715-277-4224, riverrun@newnorth.net, or go to the art tour website at www.northwoodsarttour.com where a brochure can be downloaded.

November 3, Saturday
Lioness Christmas in November held at the Community Center from 10-3pm, featuring handcrafted seasonal items and fresh green Christmas Boughs. Soup and Sandwich lunch served until 2 pm. Call Ramona (715) 686-2409.

December 14, Friday
Christmas Event held at the Presque Isle Community Center and on Main Street. Enjoy a sleigh ride, caroling, advent walk and a wonderful children’s party with a special visit by Santa. Sleigh ride starts at Thoma’s at 6pm sharp. Co-sponsored by the Presque Isle Chamber, Lions, and the Presque Isle Community Library. Call Presque Isle Chamber of Commerce 888-835-6508 or 715-686-2910.