• Ashland High School Sports Schedule
• Northland College Sports Schedule
• Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center. The building is closed until further notice.  The grounds and trails are open.
• Vaughn Public Library – It’s not just books anymore. Check out their website for a hours of operations due to Covid-19.
• The East End Ice Rink  Located at 16th Ave E & 5th St E.  Lights will be on nightly from dusk to 10pm. Warming house will not be open.  Any questions call 715-682-7059.
• Bay Area Civic Center Open Skate – Wednesdays 7:30-9pm  February 2, 9, 16  & 23.  $5 per skater.  Skate Sharpening available for $3.
• Mt. Ashwabay Winter Season Events/Programs. Saturday Kids Youth Night from Friday nights from 4-9pm, Saturdays MadSki program Saturdays (10am-noon), and Sundays NASTAR racing Sundays at 1:30pm. For more information, call 715-779-3227, or visit www.mtashwabay.org.
• Sundays on Chequamegon Bay, Car Ice-Races, if conditions permit.  3/8 mile oval track on Lake Superior.  Full/midsize cars and trucks and also FWD are all welcome to join our fun on Sunday afternoons.  Weather and ice conditions can change, please check Ashland Ice-Racing Facebook page here for more information and updates.
• Bayfield Rec Center & Recreation and Fitness Resources:  140 S. Broad St., Bayfield www.recreationandfitnessresources.org  715-779-5408.

2022 Events

• 2/3/2022
  NorthLakes Community Clinic is kicking off our Chequamegon Food Co-op Shopping Spree Fundraiser for our Farm to Patient program.  500 tickets will be sold. $10 each or 3 for $25. The first place winner will have 90 seconds of filling a shopping cart(s) and cannot exceed $1000 and the second place winner will be 45 seconds of filling your shopping cart(s) and cannot exceed $500 at the Chequamegon Food Co-op.  Tickets on sale from 2-5pm selling tickets.  Also tickets are available at the Ashland Chamber of Commerce.  The drawing is on February 10 at noon at the Chequamegon Food Co-op.  Shopping Spree on February 21 at 8am.  Questions call 651-792-5534.
• 02/4-6/2022
  Postponed  to February 24-27- The Chequamegon Theatre Association (CTA) is turning 50 this year! The much-loved musical “Godspell”  Tickets available at Moores on Main.  Covid precautions can be found on their website  www.ctatheatre.org
• 02/04/2022
  Big Water Film Festival – virtual.  The Festival will be all virtual, all free.  Friday nights will be the release block of Films of the Week.  They’ll be available to be seen for the remainder of the eight weeks or so of the Festival, and we’ll be adding a new block every weekend. 8 blocks total (starting January 7).  Each block will be an evening’s worth of films. For more information go to 14thbigwater.eventive.org/welcome or bigwaterfilmfestival.org
• 02/05/2022
  Kids and Family Ice Fishing Bay’sics on Chequamegon Bay.  Calling kids and families!!! Ever wanted to teach your children about ice fishing, but don’t know where to begin? Join the Ashland Oredocker Ice Fishing team to learn the basics of ice fishing on Chequamegon Bay at and behind AmericInn.  The  will help! Join us from 9am-12pm at and behind AmericInn Ashland. Our students and coaches will be on hand to teach and demonstrate different equipment, knots, and techniques. All ages are welcome. Register on site for many, many door prizes.  Let’s catch some fish! FREE!  For more information check out their Facebook Page.
• 02/05/2022
  Dribbling Dockers at the Ashland High School Field House, 10:30-11:30am. Dribbling Dockers registration is FREE for all K-2 students. The goal of this program is to teach fundamental skills of the game of basketball to youth in fun, organized and educational ways.  This class is taught by adult coaches and High School students-athletes from the Ashland High School boys’ and girls’ basketball programs under the direction of the Ashland Athletic Department.  Dates are January 29 and February 5.  Any questions email Ricky Bretting at rickybretting@gmail.com.  Looking forward to seeing all the kids in the gym!
• 02/05/2022
  Mt Ashwabay Summit Nordic Race.  3.5k Middle School & Youth Freestyle, 7k High School Classic, 25k Adult Pursuit, 15k Adult Skate.  For more information contact www.ashwabaysummitskirace.com or call Scott 715-209-3584.

• 02/05/2022
  Stagecoach presents SnoJam!   A showcase and celebration of local musicians. Six stellar music groups that will be playing a set. In an effort to truly make this a community event, we’re hoping to collaborate with local businesses by giving them the opportunity to sponsor the musicians for $100 or to donate to our silent auction.  In donating to the silent auction–any proceeds we raise from donations will be going to the program: Spirit Of An Ikwe: Indigenous Girls Rock Camp from the nonprofit organization Spirit of a Woman.  If this is an opportunity of interest, please let me know! If you’d like to check out more and gather more information–here is the link to our Facebook event page: https://fb.me/e/1cTLKXaTo  We would be honored to have your involvement.

• 02/05/2022
  Copper Falls Candlelight Ski, Snowshoe and Bonfire, 36764 Copper Falls Rd, Mellen, from 5:30-8pm. 2.5k ski trail and 1.5k snowshoe trail. Event will be cancelled if temperature is zero degrees or below. Chili, hot chocolate, and treats for sale. For more information, call 715-274-2612.
• 02/06/2022
  North End Classic Cross-Country Ski Race, Cable. 12.5K, 25K, and cookie classic kid’s races, Rivers Eatery, Cable. Registration 7:30-9am, Race begins at 10am at the Birkie Trail at west end of Powerline near North End Trailhead, finishes at North End Cabin. For more information, call 715-798-3599, or visit www.northendskiclub.org/north-end-classic-race/.
• 02/06/2022
  Ashland Ice Racing- “Ladies and Gentlemen start your engines!!”
  The ice is now ready for us!  Racing is on and we will be kicking off our 2022 season this Sunday.  Registration: 10-11am.  Pit Meeting: 11:15am.  Non-Studded Class: 11:30am. Regular Racing Starting at 12noon.  See you all there!   For more information check out their Facebook Page.
• 02/06-07/2022
  Postponed – Chequamegon Theatre Association auditions for The Island of Dr. Libris.  Looking for ages 9-16 to fill 10-18 rolls.  show dates April 1-3 and 7-10.   More information at www.ctatheatre.org
• 02/08-03/01/2022
  The Chequamegon Food Co-op offers small, no-interest micro-loans to local producers. The loans are capped at $5,000 with a three year pay-back timeline.  For more information go to https://www.chequamegonfoodcoop.com/micro-loans/ or call Sara at 715-682-8251.
• 02/11-12 and 17-19/2022
  The Union Boutique 100 West Main Street:  Check out our Valentine’s sale!! Sale ends Saturday, February 19th.  20% off all regular priced red, white or pink items and 10% off any regular priced items when you are wearing red, white or pink!
• 02/11/2022
  Big Water Film Festival – virtual.  The Festival will be all virtual, all free.  Friday nights will be the release block of Films of the Week.  They’ll be available to be seen for the remainder of the eight weeks or so of the Festival, and we’ll be adding a new block every weekend. 8 blocks total (starting January 7).  Each block will be an evening’s worth of films. For more information go to 14thbigwater.eventive.org/welcome or bigwaterfilmfestival.org
• 02/12/2022
  maurices is opening in their new location 117 3rd Street East.  10am-5pm.  Stop in and see the new digs!
• 02/12/2022
  Ashland Parks & Rec. Let’s go Fly a  kite at the Chequamegon Kite Fest, Maslowski Beach 1-4pm.  Dress warm and bring a kite.  This event is on the ice.  Please use caution when going on and off the ice.  This is a free family event.  For more information call 715-682-7059.
• 02/13/2022
  Ashland Ice Racing at Maslowski Beach in Ashland on Chequamegon Bay- “Ladies and Gentlemen start your engines!!” The ice is now ready for us!    Registration: 10-11am.  Pit Meeting: 11:15am.  Non-Studded Class: 11:30am. Regular Racing Starting at 12noon.  See you all there!   For more information check out their Facebook Page.
• 02/13-14/2022
  Chequamegon Theatre Association auditions for The Island of Dr. Libris.  Looking for ages 9-16 to fill 10-18 rolls.  Show dates April 1-3 and 7-10.  Audition time 6:30pm at the Theatre, 210 5th Ave East.  More information at www.ctatheatre.org
• 02/16/2022
  Bayfield Rec Center  – Discover Scuba Diving 4:30-6:30pm.   Location: Bayfield Rec Center Pool, 140 S. Broad St. Bayfield .  A one class introduction to the world of scuba diving for children (ages 10-18). Participants will learn safety, diving techniques, and hands-on experience in the pool. All equipment is provided by our instructor, Terry Bauer. Max class size of 4 students.  Registration can be done online or by calling the Rec Center. Rec Center Members $40/Non-Members $50.  Facebook Link
• 02/17/2022
  Random Acts of Kindness Day
• 02/17/2022
  BE MINE ON MAIN!!! 3rd Thursday – 10am-6pm!  Shop on Main Street and register for a chance to win a pampering package worth well over $250!  Register at participating Main Street Businesses between 10am and 6pm.  Package includes:  dinner at Deep Water Grille, 1 hour Relaxing Massage at Natures Honey Therapeutic Massage,  and a $50 in Chamber Dollars.  Register only from 10am-6pm at downtown retail businesses!  One entry for just walking in the door and for every $10 you spend… you get another chance.
• 02/17/2022
  Mega Winter Sale starts Thursday at Solstice Outdoors, 2521 W. Lake Shore Drive. 20-50% OFF winter clothing and gear. Open 10am-6pm
• 02/18/2022
  Big Water Film Festival – virtual.   The Festival will be all virtual, all free.  Friday nights will be the release block of Films of the Week.  They’ll be available to be seen for the remainder of the eight weeks or so of the Festival, and we’ll be adding a new block every weekend. 8 blocks total (starting January 7).  Each block will be an evening’s worth of films. For more information go to 14thbigwater.eventive.org/welcome or bigwaterfilmfestival.org
• 02/18-20/2022
  Ashland Youth Hockey Association “Battle by the Bay Pee Wee Tournament”, at the Bay Area Civic Center, 320 W. 4th St. Times will vary due to the amount of teams registered. Please visit the website for updates on estimated times.  For more information and to register at www.ashlandhockey.org.
• 02/19/2022
  Northern Pine Dog Sled Racers – Iron River WI.  Races start at 8:30 am. Club house open with Covid restrictions.  The race starts and finishes at the beautiful Northern Pines Golf Course and Event Center. Situated in Bayfield County and the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. This sprint/mid-distance race.  4 categories Mid-distance, 6 Dog, 4 Dog and Open.  For more information go to https://northernpinessdr.com/home-northern-pines-sled-dog-race/
• 02/19/2022
  The 2022 Book It KIDS FUN RACE is on!  Sponsored by Solstice Outdoors.  The event is FREE. However, registration is required.  Registration begins 9-10:45am at The Blue Wave building, 2521 West Lake Shore Drive, Ashland.  Three Fun Races on Lake Superior in front of The Blue Wave:  Penguin Fun Race starts at 11AM  for children under 8 years old;   Fox Fun Race starts at 11:15am for children 8 to 10 years old (Each participant in the Penguin and Fox races will receive an award, hot chocolate and cookies) and Polar Bear Race starts at 11:30am for children 11 to 14 years of age.  Prizes for Polar Bear Race will be awarded for 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place; cookie and hot chocolate.  For more information, please call Katie at 715-682-3590.
  02/19/2022
  Glidden Snobears Annual Fundraiser Toilet Seat Races and Chili & Soup Cook Off at Lena’s Bar & Grill (formally Roxy’s) in Glidden. Registration 11am, race at 12noon, Chinese auction starts at 12noon, and drawing at 3pm. Soup Chili Cook-off from noon-3pm. Judging at 3pm. Meat & Bucket Raffle to benefit the club. For rules and regulations or more information, call 715-264-6900.
• 02/19/2022
  Sno-Jacks Bar Stool Races and Chili Feed in Drummond on Brian Miller Hill behind the Black Bear Inn on Hwy. 63, Drummond. Registration is at 11am, race starts at 12pm. General Race/Powder Puff/Open/Best of Show/Spectator Class. Also that day pulling winners for the Big Money Raffle with $7,500 in cash payout along with 50/50 Raffle.  For more information, call 715-739-6313 or visit https://www.drummondwi.com/drummond-annual-barstool-races
• 02/19/2022
  Book Across the Bay at Maslowski Beach, Ashland, at 6pm.  Cross-country ski race and tour, or snowshoe trek across Chequamegon Bay from Ashland to Washburn. Navigate the 10K course by the light of the stars plus hundreds of candlelit ice luminaries. Join us for this unique winter event.  Packet pickup starts at 10am and goes until 5:30pm. Buses transport you to the Ashland side starting at 1pm.  Race starts at 6pm in Ashland.   For more information, call 715-682-2500, or visit www.batb.org.
• 02/19-20/2022
  Red  Bicycle, 618 West Main Street, Local artists & crafters. Handcrafted jewelry, baskets, painted furniture, home decor, many one of a kind vintage and repurposed gifts.  Open this weekend, Saturday, February 19, 10am-4pm and Sunday, February 20, 10am-2pm.
• 02/20/2022
  North Coast Cycling Association’s Bike Across the Bay, The 10K/20K course for Bike Across the Bay is a combination of hard-packed drifted snow, crusty snow, and some ice. Fat bikes [with studded tires] are recommended. Helmets are required. Race start time is 12noon from Washburn Shore. Day of event registration will be at the Harbor View Event Center (formerly Steak Pit) from 10-11:30am.  Awards and after party at 1-4 at the Harbor View Event Center. 715/209-8169 with any questions.  northcoastcycling.com
• 02/20/2022
  Ashland Ice Racing at Maslowski Beach in Ashland on Chequamegon Bay- “Ladies and Gentlemen start your engines!!” The ice is now ready for us!    Registration: 10-11am.  Pit Meeting: 11:15am.  Non-Studded Class: 11:30am. Regular Racing Starting at 12noon.  See you all there!   For more information check out their Facebook Page.
• 02/20/2022
  2022 Vision Board and Statement Workshop by Tammy Campy hosted by Crystalline Healing Bayfield, Downtown Bayfield, 20 North 1st Street.  Determine your desires and feelings in the four quadrants of health and wellness, relationships, business and spiritual connection.  11am-4pm.  For more information or to register call 651-247-8320 or email tammy.youareabundant@gmail.com
• 02/24-27/2022
  The Chequamegon Theatre Association (CTA) is turning 50 this year! The much-loved musical “Godspell”  Tickets available at Moores on Main.  Covid precautions can be found on their website  www.ctatheatre.org
• 02/25-27/2022
  Ashland Youth Hockey Association “Battle by the Bay Squirt Tournament”, at the Bay Area Civic Center, 320 W. 4th St. Times will vary due to the amount of teams registered. Please visit the website for updates on estimated times.  For more information and to register at www.ashlandhockey.org.
• 02/25-26/2022
  Annual Father-Daughter Dinner Dance. Calling all fathers and daughters, young and old! 6-9pm at the AmericInn Conference Center in Ashland. Tickets are $25.  Tickets will be on sale February 7th and 15th at the Salem Baptist Church 400 Salem Drive, Ashland from 4-6pm. Hosted by Baynet. Questions call:  715-413-1074.
• 02/26/2022
  Cancelled – Ashland Bayfield County Sportsmen Annual Kids’ Ice Fishing Contest, Kreher Park, 10am-2pm. Free to all kids ages 5-15. Two age classes: 5-9 and 10-15. First 200 kids get prizes.  Prizes for top 3 largest fish in each category (Perch/Northern/Trout/Other).  Holes will be drilled. Bring your own poles and tackle. Bait will be provided.  Register at pavilion before going on the ice.  For more information, call 715-373-2088.
• 02/26/2022
  OK, Here we go!!!! King (or Queen) of the Lake! Neighborly Bar Ice Fishing contest is back! A few changes this year…. one is that we will not be giving away a side by side (they are impossible to find). But, we will be giving away TWO brand new ATV’s! Power steering on both, winches, and premium wheels! Tickets and hoodies can be purchased at the Neighborly!  This is gonna be big!  All Wisconsin rules apply. Event features RAFFLES—MUSIC—FOOD—DRINK SPECIALS. For more information, call the Neighborly at 715-682-9908.
• 02/26/2022
  SnowShoe Stomp at 1pm. Join Ashland Parks and Recreation & Solstice Outdoors for this free event. Snowshoes will be available for use. Trails will be marked around Maslowski Beach and through Prentice Park.   For more information, call 715-682-7059.
• 2/26/2022
  Ashland High School presents Wisconsin Singers at 7pm at the Ashland High School Auditorium.  Featuring a guest performance by Ashland High School Music Students.  Tickets are $15 adults and $10 for students and seniors.  Tickets are available at St’s True Value Hardware Store and at the door.
• 02/26/2022
  2022 American Birkebeiner, Kortelopet, Hayward, WI
• 02/27/2022
  Mellen Rod and Gun Club Fishing Contest on Lake Galilee, from 8am-3pm. Prize drawings are from 12-3pm. Great prizes! Sponsored by Mellen Rod & Gun Club. For more information, call 715-274-2136.
• 02/26/2022
  Battle on the Bay, Car Ice-Races, if conditions permit.  3/8 mile oval track on Lake Superior.  Full/midsize cars and trucks and also FWD are all welcome to join.  Registration 10-11:30am.   Flag drops at 12noon.  Weather and ice conditions can change, please check Ashland Ice-Racing Facebook page here for more information and updates.
• 02/27/2022
  Mt. Ashwabay Annual King & Queen of the Mountain, 32525 Ski Hill Road, Bayfield, from 9am-4:30pm. Check in at 10am.  Races start at 11am. For more information, call 715-779-3227 or www.mtashwabay.com.
• 02/27/2022
  Ashland Ice Racing at Maslowski Beach in Ashland on Chequamegon Bay- “Ladies and Gentlemen start your engines!!” The ice is now ready for us!    Registration: 10-11am.  Pit Meeting: 11:15am.  Non-Studded Class: 11:30am. Regular Racing Starting at 12noon.  See you all there!   For more information check out their Facebook Page.

2021 Events

• 02/20/2021
  Main Street Ashland Snowshoe Stomp.  Join us for a fun day of stomping around Ashland Main Street on snowshoes! The snowshoe route will start at Solstice Outdoors, travel along the Waterfront Trail, and end in Pearson Plaza. Make sure to head downtown to enjoy some fun discounts and deals!  Click this link for more details.
• 02/20/2021
  Ashland Parks & Rec. Women’s Nordic Ski Clinic 1-3:30pm, Memorial Medical Center Ski Trails, for ages 15 and up.  Cost $10.  Join instructors, Sara Hudson and Beth Reed, for an afternoon of skiing,.  This clinic is for skate and classic skiers.  Participation limited to 18 skiers.  Preregister by Thursday, February 18th.  Masks are required.  Register at https://secure.rec1.com/WI/ashland-wi/catalog. For more information call 715-682-7059.

2020 Events

• 02/01-15/2020
  Annual No-Snow Snowman Contest.  The Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce would like to challenge its members to participate in the “No-Snow Snowman Contest.”  What is it and how does it work? Businesses who call the Chamber at 715-682-2500 and register will be accepting the challenge to build a snowman. This snowman can be built out of any desired material (can include snow) and placed in front of their business. The Chamber will take pictures and upload them to its Facebook page.  The winner will be determined by the amount of “likes” each snowman receives. One grand prize winner will receive $100 in Chamber Dollars. The snowman needs to be out on display in front of the business.  For more information on registration, rules, and prizes, call 715-682-2500.
• 02/01/2020
  Ashland High School Sweeties Dance, in the Commons at AHS, 1900 Beaser Ave., from 8-11pm. For more information, call 715-682-7089.
• 02/08/2020
  Bay City Sledding Days! Bohemian Hall, 319 11th Ave E, open as a warming house for sledding from 10am-2pm. For more information call 715-682-7059.
• 02/15/2020
  Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center presents, Trout Unlimited Fly Tying Get Together, 11am-2pm @ Whittlesey Room. Join the local Trout Unlimited for an afternoon of fly tying demos & telling fish stories in a relaxed small group gathering. For more information, call 715-685-9983, nglvc.org.
• 02/22/2020
  Bay City Sledding Days! Bohemian Hall, 319 11th Ave E, open as a warming house for sledding from 10am-2pm. For more information call 715-682-7059.
• 02/25/2020
  Memorial Medical Center presents, “Moonlight Snowshoe & Ski” from 5-7pm. At the Memorial Medical Center Hospital Ski Trail Head. Everyone is invited!! Grab your cross-country skis and snowshoes and come out for an evening of fun! Free smores and hot chocolate, music and games, free tips and lessons from the pros, giveaways and prizes! For more information, call Lisa at 715-685-5535.