What’s Happening this Week!

Area Activities:

APRIL 2024 Events

• 04/19/2024
  Knights of Columbus will host a  fish fry featuring fresh Lake Superior Whitefish at OLL Social Hall, 201 Lake Shore Drive E., Ashland . 4-7pm. Cost $15 for age 12-adults; $8 for children ages 5-11; free for children under age 5. For more information call 715-682-9621.
• 04/20/2024
  Benoit Communitys Center CRAFT FAIR. 9am-2pm, 23710 CR-F.  Join us for fun day with raffles, vendors, lunch all support small businesses and local non-profit. There will be wood products, cozy bowls, runners, jewelry, resin work, mugs, cups…..the list is endless. Come out to the country and get mom some great goodies
• 04/20/2024
  Solstice Outdoor is hosting its 1st annual Gear Swap! Clean out your closet, do your spring cleaning and bring your used clothing and gear 10am-6pm starting Monday, April 15th – Friday, April 19th to complete the intake form and price your gear. For more information call 715-682-3590. 2521 Lake Shore Drive W.
• 04/20/2024
  Benoit Cheese Haus.  Have you been craving our famous OOEY, GOOEY, Deluxe Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwich???  Well, crave no more, from 11am-1:30pm at 23920 County Highway F, Ashland, THE EPIC GRILLED CHEESE at the Haus! Get your mouthwatering, scrumptious, gourmet sandwiches crisped up to perfection on our seasoned fiery Blackstone Grill. They are made with the finest of ingredients; including Ashland Baking Company & Three, yes THREE Award-Winning freshly sliced cheeses from our finest of cheese makers in Wisconsin. These famous Sandwiches were Taste Tested by Hand Selected Professional Grilled Cheese eaters in Northern Wisconsin!  We will be set up outside, so whether on your ATV, auto, tractor or lawnmower, stop in grab your sandwich & get to the Benoit Communitys Center CRAFT FAIR https://www.facebook.com/events/433627109257010/?active_tab=discussion
• 04/20/2024
  Ashland School of Dance Spring Recital will be held at the Northwestern High School auditorium, 4751 County Rd F, Maple, Saturday at 11am & 3pm. Recital tickets will be available by using the following link https://dancestudio-pro.com/tickets/asod or by logging into your online account and clicking “Tickets” on the home page. For more information call 715-413-1074 or visit site.ashlandschoolofdance.info.
• 04/20/2024
  Ashland Chamber Music Society presents: Willowgreen, 7:30 pm, United Presbyterian-Congregational Church, Ashland. Prepare for a night of beautiful instrumentals and vocals as Willowgreen performs contemporary, traditional, and original Celtic music from various Celtic backgrounds: Ireland, Newfoundland, Scotland, Wales, Canada, and the U.S.A. Tickets prices $15 per concert, except for the Messiah performance, which is free to all. Patrons can purchase a season five-pass for $60 and receive one concert at no cost. And, students always attend for free at every ACMS production! For tickets go to EventBrite, contact acms.bh.22@gmail.com or purchase at the ticket table the night of the concert. ACMS now accepts credit and debit cards, as well as cash and checks.
• 04/21/2024
  Harbor Table: BBQ Buffet. 12-6pm. $32 All you can eat Ribs, Roasted BBQ Chicken Breast & Wings, Southern Fried Catfish, Loaded Potato Salad, Sweet Potato Casserole and so much more! 130 Harbor View Drive, Washburn.
• 04/21/2024
  White Winter Winery presents: History of the SS Meteor: The Superior Public Museum will be here to tell us the fascinating history of a local landmark. 1-3pm. Free Presentation but signup is required. Click here to register. 68323 Lea St. Suite A Iron River. For more information call 715-372-5656.
• 04/21/2024
  Chequamegon Food Co-op is hosting a Growing Medicinal and Culinary Herbs Class. 1-4pm. Learn how to grow herbs from seed or seedlings and general best practices with Monarda Thrasher. Bring your questions. $25. Click here to register. For more information call 715-682-8251. 700 Main St. W.
• 04/22/2024
  It’s time to roll up your sleeves! Memorial Blood Centers has declared a blood emergency. Donors are needed! You can donate at Chequamegon Food Co-op. 10am-5pm. 700 Main St. W.  Click here to schedule. This link works.
• 04/23/2024
  NWCC of Tamarack Health in collaboration with Essentia Health hosts a Cancer Support Group at Ashland Vaughn Public Library, second floor, Garland meeting room, 502 Main St. W. 11am-12pm. Providing opportunities for shared experiences. To educate by providing guest speakers that will talk about cancer related topics. For adults diagnosed with cancer, caregivers, and loved ones impacted by cancer. Please RSVP in advance by calling Laura Martinsen 715-685-5004.
• 04/23/2024
  Enbridge Pop-Up Information Center! Enbridge Representatives will be on hand to answer questions and provide information on our pipeline operations, maintenance efforts, renewable projects and the Line 4 Segment Relocation Project. There will be food & giveaways. Join us 11am-7pm at the Bohemian Hall, 319 11th Ave E, Ashland. Lunch will be served at Noon and dinner at 5pm. Learn more at enbridge.com/L5Wis
• 04/23/2024
  Our Lady of the Lake Bingo.  Doors open at 5:30pm.  Bingo starts at 6:30pm. The night ends with a progressive Black Out.
• 04/23/2024
  Salem Church of Ashland presents: Three Heath Brothers, a night of encouragement live concert,  6:30pm. 400 Salem Dr. Ashland. Free will offering. Contact Dave at 715-413-0068 with any questions.
• 04/25/2024
  Chequamegon Food Co-op is hosting a Spicy Thai Noodles Class. 5-7pm. Learn the secrets to craft this Asian-inspired dish with chef Lars Dukowitz. $15. Click here to register. For more information call 715-682-8251. 700 Main St. W.
• 04/26-28/2024
  Ashland Gun and Knife Show at Bay Area Civic Center, 320 4th Ave. W. Show hours are: Friday from 3-8pm, Saturday from 9am-4pm, and Sunday from 9am-3pm. Guns on display and for sale. For more information, call Ray at 715-292-8415.
• 04/27-28/2024
  11th Annual Ashland Women’s 6-Person Partner Team Pool Tournament.  This pool tournament will be held at multiple bars in Ashland.  For more information and to sign up, call Diane Nemic 715-682-4870.
• 4/27-28/2024
  Country Blossoms Greenhouse Fruit tree weekend.   For more information call 715-746-2345. 64715 Gillis Rd.
• 04/27/2024
  Ashland High School Prom. 7-10pm at the AHS Commons, 1900 Beaser Ave, Ashland. For more information call 715-682-7089.
• 04/27/2024
  Roly Poly Contest & Dinner sponsored by the Mellen Area Chamber of Commerce, Morse Town Hall, 402 2nd Ave, Mellen. Local area cooks enter the contest by making their own recipe of Roly Polys. Cooks must enter the contest with a minimum of 25 Roly Polys. Their Roly Polys are blindly judged by a panel of judges. Cash prizes are awarded to the top 3 scorers. The Roly Polys are served for dinner to the attendees. Dinner tickets are on sale at the event. Grand Prize Drawing – Dinner ticket enters you in the drawing at the end of the event. Chinese Raffle (Lucky Draw Silent Raffle). 50/50 Raffle. Interested in entering your Roly Polys? Contact Us at the Mellen Area Chamber of Commerce office for a copy of the rules and a contestant entry form.
• 04/28/2024
  Sanborn United Methodist Church Pancake Breakfast. 9am-12:30pm. Regular and Potato Pancakes. Suggested donation $10 Adults. $5 ages 5-12. Kids under 6 eat free! 42745 County Highway E.
• 04/28/2024
  Join us at the Harbor Table for an afternoon with Warren Nelson & Friends.  $20 per ticket available at the door (in the back room). Concert begins at 3pm. Bring your friends and enjoy some live, local tunes. After the show, treat yourself to a divine dinner in our dining room overlooking Lake Superior. 130 W Harbor View Drive, Washburn.

04/30/2024
Enbridge Pop-Up Information Center! Enbridge Representatives will be on hand to answer questions and provide information on our pipeline operations, maintenance efforts, renewable projects and the Line 4 Segment Relocation Project. There will be food & giveaways. Join us 11am-7pm at the Bohemian Hall, 319 11th Ave E, Ashland. Lunch will be served at Noon and dinner at 5pm. Learn more at enbridge.com/L5Wis

4/1 – 4/30/2024
Bay City Cycles Trek Fest Sale. Trek Bicycles biggest sale of the year! From bikes to gear to maintenance items: lots of bikes, gear, and apparel on sale. Shop in-store or online and ship free to store at trekbikes.com

Ashland Parks & Rec Earth Day: Keep Ashland Clean   Join us for Earth Day! This year, we’re challenging our community to help us Keep Ashland Clean together! We’re challenging the city to a clean-up — that you can complete at your leisure! Want to join in the effort?  The top two teams that collect the most trash around between April 3rd and April 22nd will win a prize! Learn more below:  Register and learn more today! 

Ashland Parks & Rec  Scavenger Hunts around Prentice and the Bretting Center!   Each month, new scavenger hunts will launch at the Bretting Center and at Prentice Park. We also have Scavenger Hunt PASSPORTS available at the Bretting Center! Once you complete the hunt, come visit the front desk for a new stamp to add to your passport. Complete ’em all, and get a prize

For a complete list of events go to www.visitashland.com/calendar