October 22, 2014 at 2:54 p.m.
Halloween Roundup
Halloween Roundup
Downtown Rhinelander businesses are hosting a trick-or treat event for Rhinelander area children on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. This event is sponsored by Downtown Rhinelander, Inc.
Children are encouraged to dress up in costume and visit downtown businesses for special treats. More than 35 downtown businesses will be participating. Just look for the large orange pumpkin sign on their door.
In addition to the trick-or-treating, the second annual Pumpkin Glow will take place the same day.
The pumpkins will be on display in the Trig's green space from 5:30 to 9 p.m.
Trick-or-treating will also take place in the city of Rhinelander from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31.
Sugar Camp trick-or-treating hours are 6 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 31.
Calvary to hold trunk-or-treat event
The community is invited to the parking lot of Calvary Baptist Church (320 Lincoln Street) in Rhinelander for a trunk-or-treat event on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. Cars, minivans, SUVs and pickups will be lined up in the parking lot, decorated with special themes in the car's trunk filled with candy and to be passed out to children. The event is free and participants can come and go as they please. According to Pastor Rod Ankrom, trunk-or-treat will be a "positive, family-friendly event, so you don't have to worry about any trunks with scary themes."
The event is being held in conjunction with the downtown Rhinelander's trick-or-treat. For more information, call Calvary at (715) 362-4792 or go to explorecalvary.com.
Pumpkins needed for 'Glow' event
Organizers of the Downtown Rhinelander Pumpkin Glow are asking members of the public to bring carved pumpkins to be displayed.
Event organizers are hoping to light more than 100 pumpkins in the Trig's green space from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 25.
Pumpkins may be dropped off between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Oct. 25 and picked up after 9 p.m.
Any pumpkin not picked up will be on display at Hext Theatre through Halloween.
Lights will be provided for each pumpkin. Prizes will be awarded for people's choice ($25), judge's choice ($15) and random drawing ($10). In addition, each child 12 and under will receive a coupon from the Rhinelander Café & Pub for a free kid's meal.
For more information, contact Downtown Rhinelander Inc. at (715) 362-7374, Downtownrhinelander.com, or on Facebook.
NCM to host 'Night at the Museum' Halloween event
The Northwoods Children's Museum (NCM) will host its 7th annual "A Night at the Museum" Halloween event on Friday, Oct. 24, from 5 to 9 p.m. This event is free to the public due to the generous sponsorship of River Valley Bank of Eagle River which is covering the cost of admission, advertising, decorations, prizes and other program-related costs.
"Our Night at the Museum event brings in over 500 people each year," said Rouleen Gartner, NCM executive director. "Because of the support we get from River Valley Bank, we are able to continue to offer this free to the community."
The museum begins its transformation to a not-too-scary atmosphere with special lighting throughout the building, festive decorations, and fun and games around every corner. Costumed characters help bring all of the exhibits to life and facilitate Halloween-themed games with the young ghouls and goblins as they go through each station to collect stamps to fill their game card for door prizes and giveaways to fill their treat bags.
"The spook-tacular outdoor graveyard has been a crowd favorite every year," said Gartner. "Long-time volunteer and NCM board president Ken Nimmer is the man behind the show and works tirelessly with his wife Lynne to put on a great show for all ages."
Costumes are not required, but add to the fun and spooky ambience. Grown-ups are also encouraged to dress up in their cutest or scariest attire. Those who do will be given special entry slips for a chance to win prizes.
A majority of the staff are volunteers that range from high school students to retirees and more are always needed as it takes over 50 volunteers to put on an event of this size. The event is free to the public but the museum is asking attendees to make a donation of a non-perishable item for the Vilas County Food Pantry. For additional information or to volunteer to help at the event, contact the Northwoods Children's Museum at (715) 479-4623 or [email protected].
Spookwalk at Lynn Ann's Campground to benefit Multiple Sclerosis Society
One of the scariest and most exciting places to be on Halloween weekend is the Spookwalk at Lynn Ann's Campground in St. Germain. On Friday, Oct. 31 and Saturday, Nov. 1, children and adults can get into the Halloween spirit at an outdoor haunted house while helping the more than 11,000 children, women and men diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in Wisconsin.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children ages 15 and under. A portion of each ticket sale will be donated to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society-Wisconsin Chapter to support MS-related research, programs and services. Organizers hope to raise $1,000.
Lynn Ann's Campground is located at 1597 South Shore Drive in St. Germain. For a map and directions, visit www.lynnannscampground.com. The Spookwalk is open from 7 to 11 p.m. both nights.
For more information, contact Wayne Newby at [email protected] or call (715) 892-6612.
Northern N.A. Groups host annual Halloween recovery event
The N.A. Groups of the Woods & Waters Area will host the annual Halloween Recovery Dance and open speaker meeting on Saturday, Oct. 26. The Lake Tomahawk (Ray Sloan) Community Center is the site for this event. The Woods & Waters Area Service begins at 2 p.m. There will be a free potluck dinner starting at 5:30 with an open speaker meeting at 7 p.m.
The "Clean and Freeky" Halloween Dance will immediately follow the speaker meeting. There will be a Halloween costume contest as well. The event is open to anyone with an inerest in recovery and all fellowships are most welcome. Admission is by a suggested donation but no one is denied admission. The Woods and Waters Area of Narcotics Anonymous consists of 34 N.A groups in northern Wisconsin and the Western Upper Peninsula.
For more information, call Rodney at (715) 360-2048 or see www.woodsandwatersna.org for a downloadable flyer.
Harvest ride and poker run offered this Halloween season
A harvest horse-drawn hayride is being offered by Western Connection Ranch for both families and adults to enjoy. Catch a ride on a horse-drawn wagon on Friday, Oct. 24 from 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25 from 1 to 5 p.m., Friday, Oct. 31 from 5 to 9 p.m. and Sat., Nov. 1 from 1 to 5 p.m.
On each of the Saturday afternoon rides, kids will be given a free pumpkin to decorate at the halfway point. There will be hot chocolate and pizza served at The Woodpecker Bar and Grill following the Saturday rides which take approximately 45 minutes. Friday night rides will feature a bonfire for warming up at the halfway point.
"This is our first year organizing this kind of event. We wanted to get establishments on the west side of Rhinelander involved in Halloween activities and offer something fun for families," said Mike Hastreiter of The Woodpecker. "We hope to try to grow this event and offer it annually."
The wagon rides depart from The Woodpecker, located just west of Rhinelander at 6776 County Highway K. For cost and more information, call The Woodpecker at (715) 282-5353.
In addition to the fall festivities, The Woodpecker is hosting a five-tavern Halloween poker run, to include prizes, at the following establishments - Alpine Resort in Harshaw, The Woodpecker, Flyin Finn, River Street Tap and Henkel's Town Pump in Rhinelander.
Participants are asked to indicate which establishment has the best Halloween costumes. And, although not required, guests dressed in costume will earn additional chances to win. Prizes will be awarded Saturday, Nov. 1. For entry fee and more information, call The Woodpecker at (715) 282-5353.
Children invited to trick-or-treat at Grace Lodge
Grace Lodge Assisted Living will be host its 8th annual trick-or-treating event for children and their parents. The public is invited to trick-or-treat at 32 apartments from 5 to 6 p.m. Oct. 31. The facility is located at 1000 Day Street.
"It is a warm and cozy event," organizers said in a press release. "Many residents truly enjoy seeing the children each year as much as the children enjoy the treats." For more information, contact Grace Lodge at (715) 365-1234.
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