NOVEMBER 2023
- Ashland High School Sports Schedule
- Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center. Lots to do and see at the Center. Walking trail, exhibits and observation tower. Check out their website for a complete schedule of events and happenings for the whole family: www.nglvc.org
- Vaughn Public Library – 715-682-7060. For more information go to vaughnlibrary.org. Email social@vaughnlibrary.org with any questions.
- Follow the Mural Brick Road – highlighting the 37 historic murals in Ashland County.
- Christmas Raffle Tickets: On sale for drawings every day during the month of December. For more information or tickets, call the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce at, 715-682-2500.
- Recreation and Fitness Resources: 140 S. Broad St., Bayfield www.recreationandfitnessresources.org 715-779-5408.
- Annual Ashland Firefighters’ Toy Drive. Sign up: November 15- December 8. To donate: Bring new, unwrapped toys to any drop-off site (Wal-Mart) or to the Fire Station. Cash donations are accepted at the Fire Station, 215 East 6th St. To sign up children: Please call RSVP at 715-292-6400 Ex 1 or 2. They must be age newborn to 12 years and signed up by December 8th. The Ashland Firefighters Toy Drive is now a 501c3 organization and all donations are tax deductible. Cash or check accepted. Please make checks payable to Ashland Firefighters Toy Drive. Donations accepted year-round. Toys will be distributed on December 14 from 10am-6pm at the Bretting Community Center, 400 W. 4th Ave. For more information or a list of drop-off sites, call 715-682-7052.
- Open Skate at the Bay Area Civic Center Wednesdays 7:30-9pm. $5 per skater. Skate sharpening available for $3 for non AYHA members.
- Washburn Cultural Center November & December exhibit featuring original works by both Red Cliff artist Rabbett Before Horses Strickland and Metis heritage artist Leah Yellowbird, the first this pair has done together.
2023 Events
- 11/02-05/2023
The Chequamegon Theatre Association presents: The Wizard of Oz. Evening shows, 7pm. Sunday matinee,2pm. For tickets and more information visit www.ctatheatre.org/wizard - 11/02/2023
White Winter Winery presents: Quilted Table Runner. 6-9pm. Choose from 3 color palettes to create your own 1 of a kind tablerunner. $75 for class. Drinks available for purchase. 68323A Lea St., Iron River. - 11/3-4/2023
Market on Main Christmas Open House, 515 Main Street West, 10am-5pm. - 11/3/2023
Northland College Student Association presents: First Friday Old Time dance at the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute on Northland College Campus. 7:30pm. Open to the public. This old-time dance includes circle mixers, reels, square dances, contras and waltzes. All dances are taught and no experience is necessary. - 11/04/2023
Chick-uamegon Women’s 1mile/5K/10K. GIRLS just wanna have FUN! We have a race for everyone! Get your girlfriends together and come to Ashland dressed in your blingest best and walk, run, skip or jump in the eighth annual Chick-uamegon 1-mile/5k/10k walk/run. This is truly a FUN RUN. In place of tiaras, each finishing chick will receive a $5 Chamber Dollar Certificate to be spent in our community, at Bricks and Mortar Chamber Member Businesses. Ashland Retailers will have specials. Prizes will be given away to; 3 places for Blingest or Best Costume ( $50/$25/$25 in Chamber Dollars); Best Dressed Volunteer ($20); 3 random drawings (each $20 in Chamber Dollars) For more information go to www.chick-uamegon.com - 11/04/2023
Holiday Bazaar presented by Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church from 8am-1pm. Luncheon, Bakery, wine breads, gift baskets, homemade items (quilts & crafts), raffles, cafe snack bar and much more! For more information, call 715-682-7620. - 11/04/2023
Rustic Valley Bazaar 9am-3pm at the Bretting Community Center, 400 4th Ave W, Ashland. - 11/04/2023
Red Bicycle A very vintage Christmas Open House. Join us from 10am-4pm. - 11/04/2023
Northland College presents: Carnivore Tracking Workshop. 9am-3:30pm Northland College, Ashland, WI: https://www.northland.edu/event/volunteer-carnivore-tracking-training-and-refresher/ Learn the basics of tracking medium-to-large-sized carnivores in Wisconsin, including track identification, gait patterns, and conducting snow track surveys. Registration Required. Cost $75. - 11/04/2023
Mt Ashwabay Annual Ski + Snowboard Swap coming Saturday, 10am-2pm. The Swap offers a chance to trade-in, or trade-up, a percentage benefiting the Ashwabay Outdoor Educational Foundation. Cross-country, Downhill, and Snowboard equipment are all welcome. Item drop-off will be available November 1st-3rd 10am-5pm. Please contact us if you’d like to make other arrangements. Ashwabay reserves the right to refuse outdated or unsafe equipment. Unsold equipment to be picked up by November 11. For more information, visit www.mtashwabay.org/swap or call 715-779-3227.
- 11/04/2023
18th Annual Fur Ball! From 4:30-10pm, at the AmericInn. Join us for local food, drink and raffles all benefiting CHA. Dance, swing or hop the night away and win some prizes too!. $50 per person, which includes wine tasting, beer and food. Costumes encouraged but not required! Tickets available Oct 1. Call 715-682-9744, or click here to visit the website. - 11/05/2023
American Legion Riders Wisconsin District 11 – 6th annual Meat Raffle for the Veteran’s Organizations and causes at the Neighborly Bar, 1301 Main Street West. 16 drawing and 2-50/50 raffles. Tickets $1 each. Meat prizes and other prizes donated by area businesses. Proceeds support veterans organizations causes. For more information, call 715-746-2953. - 11/06/2023
Green Bulb Campaign. This project will run from Nov 6th thru Nov. 11th. We are asking if you have a green light bulb or would be willing to purchase a green light bulb and place in your porch light as a show of support of Veterans. If you would turn your porch light on at dusk and keep it on throughout the night it would be appreciated - 11/7/2023
Senior Dinner and Concert at the Ashland High School. 5pm, Sit-down dinner. 5:45pm, a Concert performance featuring AHS Band and Choir members. You are invited to this free event of food, music and fun in honor of our senior citizens! RSVP by calling 715-682-7089. Make your reservations by November 7. Seating is limited. Call early. - 11/03/-12/30/2023
Rabbit Bird & Bear and the Washburn Cultural Center, 1 E Bayfield St, Washburn, are excited to copresent an exhibition featuring original works by both Red Cliff artist Rabbett Before Horses Strickland and Metis heritage artist Leah Yellowbird, the first this pair has done together. Please join us for an Opening Reception on Friday, November 10, from 5–7pm with light refreshments, poetry readings, and meet & greet with the artists. - 11/08/2023
The United Chequamegon Veterans will be visiting Ambleside School at 9am to educate students about their military experiences. The guest speaker will be Patrick McKuen who will share his story about his time in the United States Army. There will also be a color guard, flag folding ceremony and a bugler sounding Taps. - 11/09/2023
The United Chequamegon Veterans will visit Northwoods Technical College. The veterans will demonstrate how to properly fold a flag and educate the students what each fold represents. The Veterans will also bring a visual representation of the POW/MIA and it symbolic relevance - 11/09/2023
Butternut Veteran’s Day Program at the Butternut School at 1:30pm. For more information, call 715-769-3434. - 11/09/2023
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School Veterans Day Program. The students will have a performance at 2:15pm in the Social Hall. For more information call 715-682-7622. - 11/09/2023
Christmas Open House 12-5pm at Fabric Life 209 Main Street East. - 11/10/2023
Mellen School will host a Veterans Day breakfast program from 9:30-10:30am. Breakfast will be served from 8:45AM-9:30AM and Chequamegon Memorial VFW Post 690 Commander Jason Janecek will be the featured speaker. - 11/10/2023
Opening Reception: Original Work by Rabbett Strickland and Leah Yellowbird, 5pm–7pm atWashburn Cultural Center, 1 E Bayfield St., Washburn, WI. Exhibition: November 3–December 30; see website for open days/hours. - 11/10-11/2023
The Union Boutique Christmas Open House, 100 Main Street West. 10am-5pm Friday and 10am-4pm Saturday! There will be sales throughout the store, including 20% off all coats and dresses! - 11/11/2023
This is Veterans Day!! If you see a Veteran, please thank them for their service to our country. - 11/11/2023
Bad River Lodge and Casino Thanks Veterans. Starting at 8am until 11pm. Veterans receive $10 rewards play and a free gift while they last!. For more information, call 715-682-7121 or visit www.badriver.com. - 11/11/2023
New England Store Christmas Open House! 518 Main Street West - 11/11/2023
Fall Harvest Vendor Show, Northern Pines Golf Course and Event Center, 69420 Airport Rd, Iron River 9am-3pm. Over 20 vendors. Gift ideas & Prizes! Serving food and a full bar to complete your shopping fun! For more information Jennifer 715-292-4301. - 11/11/2023
Cable Natural History Museum presents: Talon Talk Live Raptor Program. Meet the Cable Natural History Museum’s live education raptors in person! Learn all about the amazing world of birds of prey from Naturalist Haley Selen. 10:30-11:30am at the Museum. Donations welcome. For more information call 715-798-3890.
- 11/11/2023
Honor Flight Northland will be hosting a fundraising event at the Neighborly Bar, 1301 Main St. W. beginning at 11AM-7pm. Proceeds will help offset the costs to send Veterans to our nations Capital to visit various war memorials. Special emphasis/priority for this upcoming flight for Korean War and Vietnam War Veterans. Please stop in and purchase some raffle tickets to support this worthy cause. - 11/11/2023
Benoit Cheese Haus Holiday Open House. 3-6pm. Please join us for some samples of goodness including wine, cheese, salami’s and so much more! Save 15% off all Christmas gift boxes! 23920 County Hwy F, Mason. - 11/11/2023
45th Annual Elks Lodge 137 Veterans Appreciation Night at the AmericInn, 3009 Lake Shore Dr E, 4:30-5:30pm social hour, 5:30pm dinner and program. Guest Speaker Brigadier General Dave O’Donahue (Ret.) and Many Raffle Prizes!! Tickets $10 (tax and tip included) No reservations – First Come First seated. Doors open at 3:30pm. - 11/12/2023
The Knights of Columbus will host an all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast at OLL Social Hall, 201 Lakeshore Drive E., Ashland, from 8-11am. Cost: $8 for adults; $5 for children ages 5-11; free for/ children under age 5. Veterans eat free. Eat in or take out. 715-682-9621. - 11/12/2023
Benoit Community Center Indoor sit down dinner. Turkey and Ham Dinner. 11am-1pm at the Community Center. Dinner includes Turkey, ham, all the trimmings, beverage and dessert. Adults $12, children 6-12 $6, 5 & under Free. Take-out available. For more information call 715-765-4275. - 11/12/2023
Stagecoach Bar & Grill Pinball Tournament. 4-7pm. Guaranteed 3 rounds. Top 4 go to the championship. Top 3 wins cash payout. $5 buy in. We have 5 machines! Godzilla, Iron Maiden, Deadpool, Jurassic Park & Attach from Mars. 315 Main St. East, Ashland. Call 715-209-6710 for more information. - 11/13/2023
7th Annual Veterans Day Celebration and Breakfast at 8:30 am in the Ashland High School Gym. Following at 9am join us in the AHS commons for breakfast. As a token of our appreciation, Ashland High School would like to invite area Veterans and their guests for breakfast. 1900 Beaser Ave. For more information call 715-682-7089. - 11/13/2023
Ashland High School Veterans Day Program at 10:15am. At the High School gymnasium. 1900 Beaser Ave, Ashland. For more information call 715-682-7089. - 11/14/2023
Enbridge Pop-Up Information Center at the Bay City Bohemian Hall 319 11th Ave E. 11am-7pm with lunch served at noon and dinner at 5pm. Food giveaways and conversation. Enbridge representatives will be on hand to answer questions and provide information on our pipeline operations, maintenance efforts, renewable projects and the Line 5 Segment Relocation project. Stop by Tuesdays in October and November. Learn more at enbridge.com/L5Wis - 11/15/2023
Today is the Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address. There will be a commemorative address/celebration helot at 1pm at Mt Hope Cemetery including United Chequamegon Veterans Color Guard. This event will be conducted near the Veterans portion of the Cemetery. - 11/15-12/08/2023
Annual Ashland Firefighters’ Toy Drive. Sign up: November 15- December 8. To donate: Bring new, unwrapped toys to any drop-off site (Wal-Mart) or to the Fire Station. Cash donations are accepted at the Fire Station, 215 East 6th St. To sign up children: Please call RSVP at 715-292-6400 Ex 1 or 2. They must be age newborn to 12 years and signed up by December 8th. The Ashland Firefighters Toy Drive is now a 501c3 organization and all donations are tax deductible. Cash or check accepted. Please make checks payable to Ashland Firefighters Toy Drive. Donations accepted year-round. Toys will be distributed on December 14 from 10am-6pm at the Bretting Community Center, 400 W. 4th Ave. For more information or a list of drop-off sites, call 715-682-7052. - 11/16/2023
Marengo Valley Veterans Day program at 9am in the Marengo Valley School Gym. American Legion Commander Tom Henke and his wife US Army Veteran Mary Henke will be attending. Flag folding and discussion regarding the POW/MIA table which will be on display. For more information call 715-278-3286. - 11/16/2023
White Winter Mead, Cider & Spirits is hosting a Sled Paint Party. 6-8:30pm. 68323A Lea St, Iron River. Sledding party? No better, a sled paint party! Choose from 1 of 3 designs. These are not flat sleds, they do have a runner under the sled. You can hang the sled, prop up by door or lay on table for a centerpiece. Step by step instruction included. Class fee is $45 and includes all supplies. Drinks available to order. For tickets visit https://app.eventsframe.com/app/event/5245051107016704/ - 11/16/2023
Thanksgiving edition of BINGO at The Sandbar! 6:30pm. 2521 Lake Shore Drive W. Bring in a donation of canned goods and get a FREE bingo card. Come early, get something to sip on, eat and get your cards. $2 per card. Prizes each round and final round is a cash prize!! - 11/17/2023
Ashland Chamber Music Society presents: Wingra Wind Quintet. 7:30pm at United Presbyterian Congregational Church, 214 Vaughn Ave, Ashland. Tickets available at the door or visit ashlandchambermusic.org - 11/18/2023
Gabriele’s German Cookies & Chocolates Christmas Open House, 413 Main Street West. - 11/18/2023
Ashland’s Largest Vendor/Craft Annual Expo at The Gathering Barn, 50467 st Hwy 13. 9am-1pm. Food to nibble and drinks to sip while you shop in a beautiful comfortable atmosphere. Prizes & Fun!! - 11/18/2023
Saron Lutheran Church Winter Wonderland Holiday Market, 517 9th Ave West, 9am-1pm. A winter wonderland of holiday gifts, decor, products and baked goods from local crafters and vendors. Coffee and goodies & lunch available. Call Kris at 715-746-2266 for more information. - 11/18/2023
Bay City Cycles, 412 Main Street West, Winter Open House 9am to 4pm. Free snacks, hot drinks, and register your wish-list — because cyclists are notoriously hard to shop for! - 11/18/2023
Cable Natural History Museum presents: Deer Widows Walk. Anyone left behind as hunters take over the woods can gain special access to the woodland trails of the Forest Lodge Estate. This beautiful, almost-old-growth property on the south shore of Lake Namakagon is off-limits to hunting, which makes it a great place to visit on opening day of gun deer season. Cable Natural History Museum Naturalist Emily Stone will share stories of its cultural and natural history. Participants will walk a mile or more on old logging roads, rain or shine. Blaze orange clothing still recommended. Meet at the Forest Lodge Nature Trail parking lot at 1pm. Return by 3pm. Register by November 16. Go to cablemuseum.org or call the Cable Natural History Museum 715-798-3890 to register. $5 member/$10 non-member. - 11/21/2023
Enbridge Pop-Up Information Center at the Bay City Bohemian Hall 319 11th Ave E. 11am-7pm with lunch served at noon and dinner at 5pm. Food giveaways and conversation. Enbridge representatives will be on hand to answer questions and provide information on our pipeline operations, maintenance efforts, renewable projects and the Line 5 Segment Relocation project. Stop by Tuesdays in October and November. Learn more at enbridge.com/L5Wis - 11/23/2023
Happy Thanksgiving! - 11/23/2023
The Washburn Area Chamber of Commerce will again host a Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot! This fun family event. Pre-registration opening soon. Same day registration will start at 8am at the Washburn Chamber Office with the fun run starting at 8:30am. The cost is $15 per person through November 22nd and $20 for day of registration. All proceeds go to Homecoming 2025. Don’t wait to register! Everyone who registers by November 23rd will be entered into a drawing for Bay Bucks. - 11/23/2023
Our Lady of the Lake Community Thanksgiving Dinner, 201 Lake Shore Dr E, Ashland. Please join us in the Church Social Hall for a delicious turkey dinner with all the trimmings from 11am to 1pm. Meals will be served for Dine-in or take-out. Delivery service will be available on a limited basis. Call 715-682-7620. - 11/23/2023
Come celebrate Thanksgiving with Bad River Lodge & Casino. Starting at 1pm. Roast, turkey, yams, mashed potatoes & gravy, manoomin, dinner rolls, cranberry sauce & dessert! Adults $20, Elders $17, 12 & under $12. For more information call 715-682-7121. - 11/24-25/2023
FREE Gift with purchase at Solstice Outdoors on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. Get a FREE Lake Superior stainless steel pint with a purchase of $50 or more when you shop our new collection of great gifts. While supplies last. Open at 8am-6pm on Friday and grab a holiday drink at The Sandbar on Friday starting at 8am - 11/24-26/2023
Country Blossoms Christmas Open House, 64715 Gilles Rd. Fri. 6-9pm, Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-5pm. Weekdays 12noon-6pm. Holiday containers, kissing balls, porch pots, holiday decor, Christmas trees and more. - 11/25/2023
Small Business Saturday! Go downtown and support the local businesses. - 11/25/2023
Dribbling Dockers at the Ashland Elementary School Gymnasium, 9:00-10:00am. Dribbling Dockers registration is FREE for all K-2 students. this is an introductory basketball program. 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 November 25, December 2, 9 & 16. Any questions email Ricky Bretting at rickybretting@gmail.com. Looking forward to seeing all the kids in the gym! Halftime performances are Friday January 5th when the Boys Varsity takes on Spooner (7pm start time) and Tuesday January 9th when the Girls Varsity takes on Barron (7pm start time). - 11/25/2023
Crossroads 2nd Annual Harvest Handmade Vendor Fair at The Local Bar & Grille, 3000 Golf Course Rd, 9am-2pm. Vendors, crafters, and artisans. Win prizes, purchase tickets for raffles, silent auction. Either eat from the brunch/regular menu and dine in the dining room or check out the lunch window downstairs along with more vendors. Monies raised will be benefiting Crossroads Ministries in Ashland https://www.crossroadsoutreach.org/. - 11/25/2023
The Ashland Chamber Presents: Christmas Pop up Shop and Pictures with Santa at 408 Main Street West (old Shoe Shack) Vendors from 10am-3pm and Pictures with Santa 12-2pm. Come on down for some HO HO HO! - 11/25/2023
Madeline Island Boutique at Madeline Island Museum 10am – 3pm. Jump-start your holiday shopping season at the Madeline Island Boutique, hosted at the Madeline Island Museum. Browse unique items crafted by local artisans and find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. The museum gift shop is also open for shopping. Guests will enter the front door on Colonel Woods Ave. The event takes place in the Capser Gallery. The museum is fully accessible for our guests. There will be benches and chairs set up for guests to relax while they are shopping and visiting with vendors. A soup lunch served by the La Pointe School PTO is available for purchase, with proceeds supporting local school programming. Guests who make a purchase on the island can pick up a return ferry ticket at the museum, good for that day only. This event is free and open to the public. For more information call 715-747-2415. - 11/25/2023
“Hometown Holiday” in Glidden – From 11am to 4pm start at the GADC headquarters at the Jacobs Town Hall where you will receive all your information, raffle tickets, and Santa Run Cards for the day’s events; such as, the Craft Fair, music in the street all day, free Christmas family or individual photos, raffles, Santa Run from 11am -4pm featuring our local businesses and the Kids Beary Crafty Corner (held at the Assembly of God church in Glidden). Santa will be arriving around 1pm and the Santa Paws Parade will be starting at 5:15pm from the star on the hill to the Town Hall, followed by raffle drawing at the Jacobs Town Hall. For more information visit www.gliddenwi.org - 11/25/2023
Bayfield Holiday Tree Lighting, Bayfield Lakeside Pavilion, Downtown Bayfield 5-7pm. Join the Bayfield Civic League and the Bayfield Chamber and Visitor Bureau and kick off the holiday season helping us light the holiday tree! Afterwards, join us inside the Lakeside Pavilion for music, cookies, and holiday spirits!. This event is free and open to the public. 715-779-3335. - 11/28/2023
Enbridge Pop-Up Information Center at the Bay City Bohemian Hall 319 11th Ave E. 11am-7pm with lunch served at noon and dinner at 5pm. Food giveaways and conversation. Enbridge representatives will be on hand to answer questions and provide information on our pipeline operations, maintenance efforts, renewable projects and the Line 5 Segment Relocation project. Stop by Tuesdays in October and November. Learn more at enbridge.com/L5Wis