Through April The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood during National Volunteer Month this April. Donating blood is a simple way for those who are short on time to make a life-changing difference. Make an appointment to become a hero to patients in need by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Birchwood 4/20/2018: 11:30am-5:30pm, Birchwood High School, 300 S. Wilson St. Rice Lake 4/26/2018: 12pm-6pm, Blue Hills Masonic Center, 225 W. South St. Clayton 4/26/2018: 2pm-7pm, Clayton School, 221 Prentice St. S. Through April April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Alcoholism is a chronic progressive disease linked to family history and genetics. If you have a Family History of alcoholism, talk about it, get it out in the open, remove the stigma. If you are concerned about a friends, family member, co-worker or your own drinking, Help is available. There are many treatment options and most Insurance plans cover the cost. There are community meetings and support groups for both drinkers and family/friends. A complete list is available at www.area74.org. Additional alcohol related resources are available at www.cdc.gov/alcohol/. April 19th Thursday The University of Wisconsin Barron County Red Cedar Choir will present their Spring Concert Thursday at 7p at the UWBC Fine Arts Theater. Under the direction of Dr. Frank Watkins, director of choral studies at UW-Eau Claire, the Red Cedar Choir is a joint effort of the UW-BC music department and adult vocalist from the surrounding communities. There will be a special guest performance by a UW-Eau Claire Chamber Choir. Tickets are $5 and available at the door. April 19th Thursday WITC T.O.A.S.T. (Tastefully Offering Academic Scholarships Together) Wine and Beer Tasting is on Thursday from 5:30p-8p at the HUB at WITC-Rice Lake. Proceeds will go towards scholarships and student support. Come enjoy wine, beer, hor d'oeuvres, silent auctions, and raffles. Tickets are $35 each. For more info call 800-243-9482 or visit witc.edu/foundation/events. April 21st Saturday The annual Keys To Success Conference is Saturday at the Barron High School from 8a-3p. The conference is FREE to attendees with lunch provided. Keys to Success is focused on providing resources, strategies, and opportunities for parents, caregivers, service providers, and educators of special needs children ages 3-21. Keys To Success is the biggest gathering of special needs resources, presenters, and information in Northwest Wisconsin. To learn more & register for this FREE event visit http://www.wspei.org/ and click on the events tab. April 22nd Sunday The Barbecue & Bluegrass event cancelled because of last weekend’s blizzard will be held Sunday at the Cumberland Fine Arts Center. The event will feature northwest Wisconsin’s favorite bluegrass band, The Stringsmiths. Dinner is at 6p and the Stringsmiths concert is at 7p. Tickets are are $22 for dinner and show and $12 for the show only and available at Peter & Annie’s World Market in downtown Cumberland or by calling ETC’s reservation line 715-822-2787. Tickets purchased for the April 14 event will be honored on April 22. Or refunds are available at Peter & Annie’s. April 24th Tuesday The Washburn County Reception Center is looking for volunteers to participate in an approved Emergency Preparedness Event on Tuesday. No special skills or training is required. Just show up at the United Methodist Church in Shell Lake from 10a-11:30a to go through the simulated registration. The process should take about 15 minutes. April 25th Wednesday The American Legion Burger Night is on Wednesday from 5p-7p at the Rice Lake Veterans Center. Menu includes burgers, wings, shrimp, fries, and onion rings. The bar opens at 4p daily. The public is always welcome. April 26th Thursday Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary will host an Acoustic Bat Monitoring Training on Thursday from 7:30p-9:30p. Participants will learn about bat ecology, and how to contribute to citizen science efforts through acoustic monitoring. The program is free and registration is not necessary. To find out more visit hunthill.org April 27th Friday UWBC will host Healthy Hands Cooking & Kidding Around Yoga on Friday. Students will learn about food labels and talk about the sugar content of their favorite snacks. They will play a healthy snacks game and make their own healthy snack charts to take home. They will then make three delicious recipes, complete a fun craft and end their class with a 30 minute Kidding Around Yoga session for kids. Classes are from 8a-11a OR noon-3p. Cost is $19+$10 material fee is payable to instructor at class. This is a RLASD Elementary Inservice Day. April 28th Saturday Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary in Sarona will host their Helping Hands Day on Saturday from 8a-2p. Volunteers are needed to help clean, organize, wash, wipe, and rake up camp. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Free breakfast and lunch for the volunteers. For more info visit hunthill.org. April 28th Saturday The Island Chain of Lakes Association will present Area Lakes Day at Arrowhead Bible Camp on Saturday from 9a-2p. Keynote speakers, vendor expo, and concessions available. Recommended donation $5. April 28th Saturday The North All-Star Youth Football Camp for grades 3 - 8 at Cameron High School is on Saturday. There is a $20 donation fee that helps all of our local 8-Man football coaches and players raise funds for the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. April 28th Saturday The Washburn County Area Humane Society's Annual “Pins for Pets” 9-Pin Tap Bowling Fundraiser will be held on Saturday at Northwoods Lanes and Lounge in Spooner. May 2nd & 9th Wednesday UWBC will host Your Credit Score: Understand It & Improve It in a two part workshop Wednesday nights May 2nd and 9th from 6p-8p. Participants will learn about factors used to calculate their credit score and how that score affects decisions by lenders, landlords, and employers. Registration is $19 with a $10 discount if paid by April 26th. High school and college students are free. For more info visit the UWBC website. May 4th-5th Friday-Saturday St. Joseph School is doing a production of Lion King Jr, on May 4 and 5. May 5th Saturday The Indianhead Rifle and Pistol Club is hosting its annual, Free Women's Basic Pistol class Saturday from 1p-3. at the range just off Hwy 53, 2 miles east on County Rd A at N6105 Mann Rd, Spooner. Women 18 and older can come learn about safety, proper grip, sighting, malfunctions, and parts of the firearm. Pre-register by email to KermitVR@gmail.com or calling 515-371-8813. Participants will need to bring a handgun, 50 rounds ammunition, and eye and hearing protection. May 6th Sunday The American Legion Breakfast Buffet is on Sunday from 8a-11a at the Rice Lake Veterans Center. All you care to eat biscuits & gravy, pancakes, waffles, bacon, and more. The public is always welcome. May 8th Tuesday The Know Your Numbers Health Fair is Tuesday-Friday with the medical facilities in Barron, Cumberland, Rice Lake, and Turtle Lake. Free screenings for cholesterol, diabetes, blood pressure, body mass, and more. Visit the hospital websites for details and appointment info. May 15th Tuesday The Barron Chambers 6th Annual Music in the Park kicks off Tuesday at 6p with R Country Offspring. The event is rain or shine. Bring your own lawn chair. Food served by Jennie-O Turkey Store Relay for Life Team starting at 6:30p. There is no charge for the concert. May 23rd Wednesday The American Legion Burger Night is on Wednesday from 5p-7p at the Rice Lake Veterans Center. Menu includes burgers, wings, shrimp, fries, and onion rings. The bar opens at 4p daily. The public is always welcome. |
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