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rhinelander area summer family fun guide 2011 compiled by the school district of rhinelander community education program 715 365-9700 ext 5701 www.facebook.com/sdrcommunityed

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may 2011 dear school district of rhinelander families we are pleased to share with you the 2011 rhinelander area summer fun guide this is a handy guide filled with a variety of free or low-cost family activities in the rhinelander area we suggest calling ahead for scheduled activities to be sure no changes have occurred since this printing have a terrific summer we look forward to welcoming you back to school in september the school district of rhinelander community education program 665 coolidge avenue suite b rhinelander wi 54501 office 715 365-9700 ext 5701 www.facebook.com/sdrcommunityed

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rhinelander area summer family fun guide 2011 special events art fair on the courthouse lawn saturday june 11 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the oneida county courthouse lawn davenport at oneida street description arts crafts and food vendors on the courthouse lawn and on davenport street hosted by the rhinelander area chamber of commerce free children s activities offered by the ymca car show on brown street sponsored by the headwaters corvette club concerts on the riverwalk every wednesday from june 15th through august 3rd 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm in the band shell next to trig s riverwalk centre along the wisconsin river description free music enjoyment including jazz polka swing country and dixieland in case of rain the concerts will be held at st mary s school gym on king street for more information contact jan leschke at 715 362-7157 4th of july parade and fireworks july 4th at 9:00 am in downtown rhinelander fireworks at dusk at hodag park rain date announced by city hall wednesday downtown market eight weeks of fun and flavor wednesday 2:00 to 6:00 pm july 13th through august 31st the greenspace on rives and brown description downtown rhinelander inc and the hodag farmers market have combined efforts to offer a mid-week downtown experience music popcorn produce flowers food and fun for more information call dri 715 362-7374 and ask for denny or visit the website www.downtownrhinelander.com creative arts walk thursday july 28th from 5:00 to 8:00 pm downtown rhinelander description celebrate creativity in the shops and on the street as area artists demonstrate their talents in downtown rhinelander many store owners demonstrate their creative talents as well rhinelander school of the arts will be participating it s also a fundraiser art raffle for artstart inc the new face and place for the arts in downtown rhinelander for more information call dri at 715 362-7374 or visit the website www.downtownrhinelander.com revised may 26 2011 page 1

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rhinelander area summer family fun guide 2011 clydesdales coming to rhinelander saturday july 30th from 2:00 to 5:00 pm parade in downtown rhinelander on brown street description once in a great while these beautiful horses make their way to the northwoods thanks to dean distributing inc for more information call dri at 715 362-7374 or visit the website www.downtownrhinelander.com oneida county fair thursday august 4th sunday august 7th pioneer park oneida street at kemp street description fair hours are thursday 5:00 to 11:00 pm friday and saturday 10:00 am to 11:00 pm and sunday 10:00 to 6:00 pm discounted wristbands available for unlimited rides excluding the pony rides can be purchased in advance for $10 wristbands will be available for sale at trig s service desk minocqua and rhinelander walmart service desk rhinelander city hall rhinelander area chamber of commerce minocqua chamber of commerce and the three lakes chamber of commerce wristbands valid thursday 6:00 to 10:00 pm saturday from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm and sunday noon to 4:00 pm wristbands purchased at the fair gate are $15 daily activities community garden monday wednesday and saturday june 2nd through august 30th 8:00 to 11:00 am at the rhinelander area community garden across the street from the senior center on thayer street description the rhinelander area community garden works in conjunction with the rhinelander area food pantry to supply fresh organic produce to their clients the garden is open and staffed with a garden leader every monday wednesday and saturday morning after an orientation session gardeners are free to work on their own schedule all children must be supervised for more information contact tom jerow at 715 369-6875 or contact jan sarkauskas at 715 362-9421 farmer s market every saturday may through october 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at pioneer park description fresh local produce and more for more information contact frida watkins at 715 362-5930 revised may 26 2011 page 2

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rhinelander area summer family fun guide 2011 family resource connection summer play shoppe wednesday mornings at riverside clinic from 9:30 to 11:00 am july 6th through august 10th for more information contact the family resource connection at 715 361-2890 hodag lanes date sunday to saturday time 11:00 am to close at hodag lanes 1843 north stevens street rhinelander description kids bowl free program register online at www.kidsbowlfree.com/cec and enter an email address and password every week or you can print daily coupons two weeks in advance to bowl two free games 6.00 value a family pass may also be purchased for the parents to bowl valid may 1st through september 5th open bowling daily 11:00 am to close open lanes may vary depending on league play please call ahead and check on availability bumper bowling is also available for more information contact hodag lanes at 715 362-7115 or visit www.hodaglanes.com hodag water ski show every sunday and wednesday starting sunday june 27th at 7:30 pm at hodag park description free admission concessions available and donations gratefully accepted for more information contact kristi at 715 362-8075 summer food program children age 18 and under eat free breakfast and free lunch no application required food that s in when school is out crescent and pelican elementary schools june 13th through june 24th and august 1st through august 12th description breakfast served 7:30 to 8:00 am at crescent and 7:55 to 8:15 am at pelican lunch served noon to 12:30 pm at crescent and 12:15 to 12:45 pm at pelican summer storytime in the park tuesday and thursday june 14th through august 11th tuesday 10:00 to 10:45 am thursday 2:00 to 2:45 pm both days at pioneer park description 30 minute story time read by local volunteers for more information contact pelican elementary school at 715 365-9160 revised may 26 2011 page 3

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rhinelander area summer family fun guide 2011 ymca of the northwoods generations center monday through thursday 10:00 am to 7:00 pm and friday noon to 5:00 pm ymca of the northwoods 2003 winnebago street east rhinelander description the generation center is free for everyone come play pool ping pong darts foosball air hockey nintendo wii guitar hero dance revolution and much more snacks and pizza are available for purchase funds raised are used to enhance the generation center for more information contact the ymca of the northwoods at 715 362-9622 rhinelander district library summer hours monday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm tuesday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm wednesday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm thursday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm saturday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm sunday closed all weekly programs and special events are free of charge due to space restraints some programs require free tickets or registration for safety reasons we request that an adult accompany all children attending weekly library programs and special events parent-tot time features stories fingerplays music puppets and a craft for children ages 2 to 3½ to share with a caregiver thursdays at 10:00 am storytime is for children 3½ and older featuring stories fingerplays action rhymes songs puppets a short movie and a craft thursdays at 10:00 am please note that a special event at pioneer park will replace normal thursday programs on july 28 baby storytime is for children ages 6 months to 2 summer sessions will be on monday mornings at 9:15 and 10:15 am begins july 11th registration is required revised may 26 2011 page 4

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rhinelander area summer family fun guide 2011 summer book club the library will be offering a summer book club that will meet once a month this summer on a wednesday afternoon kids will read books and then participate in fun activities that go along with the stories this is for children with a grade 3-5 reading level registration is required book club dates wednesday june 22nd from 2:00 to 3:00 pm wednesday july 20th from 2:00 to 3:00 pm wednesday august 17th from 2:00 to 3:00 pm special events at the rhinelander district library monday june 6th cliff the magic man three performances 11:00 to 11:30 am 2:00 to 2:30 pm and 6:00 to 6:30 pm at the library bring the whole family to enjoy one of local magician cliff zimbler s fun shows free ticket needed to attend sponsored by the northwood s lion s club wednesday june 15th bassmeister two shows 1:00 to 1:45 pm and 3:00 to 3:45 pm at the library join curt strutz for this fishing comedy show that will have you `reeling with laughter for school-aged children free ticket needed to attend sponsored by the northern arts council tuesday june 21st storyteller tracy chipman 2:00 to 2:45 pm at the library tracy chipman will weave some stories for school-aged children that will take us to another place free ticket needed to attend sponsored by the rhinelander district library foundation tuesday june 28th annual library tea party 1:30 to 3:00 pm at the library this year s theme will be tea around the world children ages 8-12 are invited registration is required sponsored by the rhinelander woman s club wednesday june 29th big vehicle day 10:00 to 11:30 am the library parking lot will be closed to make room for some big vehicles kids will love checking them out up close revised may 26 2011 page 5

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rhinelander area summer family fun guide 2011 special events at the rhinelander district library continued thursday june 30th miller mike 2:00 to 2:45 pm nicolet college lrc miller mike are professional jugglers and clowns who have entertained with ringling brothers barnum bailey circus and royal caribbean cruise lines sponsored by the northwood s lion s club thursday july 7th mr billy 2:00 to 2:45 pm at the library mr billy is back this singer song-rocker will get you dancing and singing free ticket needed to attend sponsored by wisconsin valley library service tuesday july 12th buck lake bash 1:30 to 2:15 pm at buck lake dave dall will be on hand to help us celebrate the summer beach-party style with music if weather doesn t cooperate we ll meet at the library sponsored by the rhinelander district library foundation wednesday july 13th music and movement 10:00 to 10:45 am at the library joann bos will lead our younger children and get them moving sponsored by the rhinelander district library foundation monday july 18th truly remarkable loon 2:00 to 2:45 at the nicolet lrc theater the loon is back to entertain us with his amazing juggling act sponsored by the northern arts council thursday july 21st talent show 2:00 to 3:00 pm at the library children of all ages are invited to take part in this just for fun talent show registration required revised may 26 2011 page 6

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rhinelander area summer family fun guide 2011 special events at the rhinelander district library continued tuesday july 26th the great library worm race 1:00 to 2:30 pm at wiggley field the library lawn registration at 1:00 pm with racing beginning at 1:30 pm sign up with a partner by july 22 and coach a worm to the finish line we will supply the worms preschoolers may either be partnered with an adult or by a school-age child capable of reading and following directions sign up immediately limit of 60 teams sponsored by the northwoods lion s club thursday july 28th preschool picnic in the park 10:30 am to noon at pioneer park come and join us at pioneer park for music and fun bring your lunch and we ll provide drinks and a dessert registration required sponsored by the rhinelander district library foundation nicolet college college camp june 13th through june 19th college camp is a five-day experience for students entering grades 6-9 students participate in two classes each day for all five days of camp this experience will enhance your child s awareness of the exciting careers that await him/her in the world of work including a special emphasis on careers involving science technology engineering and math skills each student will gain hands-on experience in two career fields learn about entry-level skills for these career fields and college programs experience a college campus setting and have a great time register at 715 365-4550 by june 6th time 8:00 am ­ 12:15 pm 7:30am start on first day only cost $80 includes t-shirt students with special needs are encouraged to attend this program call 715 365-4580 to let us know how to accommodate your student s special needs lego camp july 11th through july 14th kids will have a blast this summer at lego® camp using unique lego® kits students will creatively build and modify machines while learning basic engineering principals nicolet college has partnered with all about learning to provide this educational opportunity to teach science technology engineering and math stem register at 715 365-4544 by june 17th revised may 26 2011 page 7

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rhinelander area summer family fun guide 2011 nicolet college continued junior engineering for students in grades 1-3 teaches the concepts of engineering simple machines forces in motion problem solving and communication 9:00 am ­ 1:00 pm at nicolet college cost $114 includes t-shirt and light snack collision cars for students in grades 4-6 students will learn a variety of concepts including basic engineering principles gearing and gear ratios electric motors and energy problem solving and communication skills time 1:00 ­ 4:00 pm at nicolet college cost $114 includes t-shirt and light snack kids kayak with a twist outdoor adventure series of nicolet college sessions to be held vandercook lake arbor vitae wednesday july 20th a fun afternoon of on the water as we play paddle games swim and laugh the afternoon away with two experienced outdoor adventure kayak instructors and their daughters kids will enjoy kayaking and stand up paddling lessons with all kinds of boats provided create a northwoods memory and learn a life skill at the same time lunch and snacks are provided 9 am ­ noon kids only session ages 7-12 class 10097 fee with rental $25 1 pm ­ 3 pm parents and kids one child only ages 3-6 class #10098 fee with rental $25 early tomahawk ­ revisiting the waters outdoor adventure series of nicolet college tuesday august 16th from 3:00 to 7:00 pm meet at sara park in tomahawk take a historical paddle to celebrate the anniversary of the founding of tomahawk 125 years ago tomahawk was the end of the railroad and travelers continued their journeys along the river often by barge or rowboat people are invited to join us for an educational paddle along the same riverbanks while listening to local tales a founders feast featuring a turn of the century favorites menu will be created at the park where the bradley boat train landed all canoes and kayaks are welcome and may carry children at no additional charge limited spots will also be available in the lead barge pontoon for those unable to paddle revised may 26 2011 page 8

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rhinelander area summer family fun guide 2011 nicolet college continued class 10136 fee $36 bring your own canoe children free class 10137 fee with canoe rental $46 class 10138 fee on the barge pontoon $48 register by calling 715 356-6753 or 800 585-9304 the great american songbook nicolet theatre nicolet college sponsored with the rhinelander school of arts july 25th at 8:00 pm free enjoy the music of cole porter performed by the four seasons theatre of madison wis a prolific composer porter wrote more than 30 musicals many of which were adapted for film join us as a talented cast of singers and musicians showcase the music of this wonderful writer including tunes from his popular shows and jazz standards from lesser-known gems from so in love to i get a kick out of you this concert will leave you humming porter s memorable music for days to come crescent lake bible camp climbing tower crescent lake bible camp has installed a new 36-foot-tall molded rock climbing tower come out and try your skill or learn from one of our experienced staff members the rate is $5.00 per person per climb we have opportunities for climbing all week from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm groups wishing to book should contact maria at 715 203 ­ 0505 please call ahead for times disc golf crescent lake bible camp s disc golf course is available for use free-of-charge to the general public bring your own discs or rent ours for a small rental fee please call ahead for tee times paintball crescent lake bible camp has just added a new paintball range available for youth through adults ages 10 and up come and enjoy a fun-filled day of play in the outdoors to celebrate our new program area we are reducing our rates for rhinelander and the surrounding communities the fee is only $10.00 for up to two hours of game play price includes 100 paintballs and rental of a marker mask and air tanks due to our insurance we are required to use only our markers and our paintballs additional paintballs are available for purchase on-site please call barry at 715 203 ­ 0504 to schedule a time for any of our program areas we do not allow walk-ons please call the main office at 715 203 ­ 0500 to schedule your time for more information please visit us on the web at www.clbc.net revised may 26 2011 page 9

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rhinelander area summer family fun guide 2011 museums rhinelander historical museum complex pioneer park oneida avenue at kemp street rhinelander open memorial day to labor day 10:00 am to 5:00 pm free admission five museums onsite including the logging museum the rhinelander school museum the soo line depot the vernon duke montgomery antique outboard motor and fishing museum a model railroad display and outdoor displays including a variety of early logging equipment thunder lake s no 5 narrow gauge locomotive president jack mylrea s private car one of the few steam-powered snow snakes used to hauls sleds of logs over iced highways a turn table big wheels to haul logs to stream or rails and a road icer for more information contact april at 715 482-0521 rhinelander historical society museum 9 south pelham street rhinelander open tuesday and thursday june 1st through august 31st from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm free admission the museum acts as a monument to families in rhinelander it reflects the elements of family life in rhinelander from around the turn of the century to present time for more information contact the museum at 715 369-3833 parks and recreational areas pioneer park kemp street business hwy 8 at oneida avenue rhinelander baseball diamond playground and picnic area dog walk area at entrance of park hodag park monico street rhinelander located on the shores of boom lake boat launch picnic tables beach playground area restrooms shepard lake park boyce drive hwy 17 south rhinelander located on the shores of the pelican river sheltered picnic area and playground revised may 26 2011 page 10

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rhinelander area summer family fun guide 2011 parks and recreational areas continued town line lake park hwy k west of rhinelander public beach picnic area and restrooms almon park approximately five miles south of rhinelander on buck lake swimming beach picnic area shelters and a nature trail restroom located near upper level picnic area restroom changing facility located near beach nature trails open for hiking no bikes allowed on nature trail no dogs bikes motorcycles or glass allowed in the beach or picnic area park is closed from sunset to sunrise for more information contact oneida county forestry department at 715 369-6140 for free hiking and biking trail maps visit the rhinelander chamber office additional resources a community calendar of events may be found at the rhinelander chamber s website www.rhinelanderchamber.com downtown rhinelander inc 715 362-7374 www.downtownrhinelander.com rhinelander area chamber of commerce 715 365-7464 www.rhinelanderchamber.com rhinelander district library 715 365-1070 www.rhinelanderlibrary.org school district of rhinelander community education program 715 365-9700 extension 5701 www.rhinelander.k12.wi.us ymca of the northwoods 715 362-9622 www.ymcaofthenorthwoods.org revised may 26 2011 page 11

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the school district of rhinelander committed to excellence located in the beautiful northwoods of wisconsin the school district of rhinelander serves nine surrounding townships and the city of rhinelander the district serves approximately 2,800 students in its three elementary schools middle school high school elementary charter school secondary charter school and environmental academy a secondary alternative education program and a variety of virtual opportunities are offered to the students and the district has developed partnerships with those families who have chosen home-school education for their children the schools offer area students exceptional academic programs as well as athletic cultural and community opportunities as a result of an active community outstanding staff a comprehensive curriculum and an emphasis on technology in the classroom the school district of rhinelander is proud to provide educational excellence to its youth www.rhinelander.k12.wi.us school district of rhinelander 665 coolidge avenue ­ suite b rhinelander wi 54501 715 365-9700

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