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Rhinelander Community Foundation awards $5,000 grant to food pantry
The Rhinelander Community Foundation recently awarded a $5,000 grant to the Rhinelander Area Food Pantry for the Weekend Food for Kids program. The grant is one of several given recently by the Community Foundation to help introduce the organization and its mission to facilitate charitable giving and work with donors …
Flying leap
Dogs and their owners withstood the chill and rain to participate in the Happy Paws Outdoor Games Saturday at the Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport. Dogs participated in dock diving, radar run, agility and high jump. Proceeds went to the Oneida, Vilas and Forest county humane societies.
Triathletes go WILD despite chilly weather
There was a deep chill in the air Saturday morning but that didn't stop a number of brave athletes from diving into Lake Thompson to begin the fifth annual WILD Hodag Mini-Triathlon. (subscriber access)
STANDUP
The next day you find yourself out enjoying a lovely day on one of the Northwoods' many lakes, go ahead and make a head count of the number people you see on a stand up paddleboard. Paddleboards are growing in popularity. (subscriber access)
ArtStart establishes agency endowment fund through Rhinelander Community Foundation
Earlier this month, ArtStart became a member of the 1870 Founders' Circle by establishing an agency endowment fund through the Rhinelander Community Foundation.
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Hodag Farmers Market offers unique, natural soaps
Farmers markets are not really known for having a lot of craft items, opting instead to lean more heavily toward fresh fruit, vegetables, eggs, meats, cheese, plants and bakery. However, exceptions are made when a great soap maker comes around. Farmers markets really only want crafters who have a truly …
Grand prize winner
Gaber Electric in Rhinelander had several giveaways as part of its 50th anniversary celebration.
Immanuel hosts group that traveled to Tanzania
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rhinelander hosted T-12, a group of young adults and their youth leaders that traveled to Tanzania, South Africa, for a concert and program on Sunday, Aug. 13.
Northwoods United Way receives donation
The Northwoods United Way recently accepted a $1,567.19 contribution from Community Connect, LLC. Pictured, from left to right, are Nancy Sattler, executive director, Northwoods United Way and Stacey Jameson, Director, Community Connect, LLC.
Car Hop
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rhinelander held its annual Car Hop on Saturday, Aug. 12, at the church. More than 100 orders were taken during the 3 1/2-hour event that was used to raise money for the youth of the church and more than $1,600 was earned.
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Children's author to have local book signing
When people think of Lynn C. Skinner and children's books she writes, they most likely think of "Eugene," a mouse that always seems to find himself in complicated situations.
WAVES uniforms donated to Rhinelander Historical Society Museum
The Rhinelander Historial Society Museum has a new artifact for display. Thomas O'Malley recently donated three of his mother's World War II Navy WAVES (Women Accepted for Voluntary Emergency Service) uniforms to the museum. (subscriber access)
eclipsed
Americans witnessed a rare event Monday as the moon passed in front of the sun. It was the first American total solar eclipse since Feb. 26, 1979. (subscriber access)
Cancer survivors gather for Celebration of Life
In a fitting bit of symbolism, a rainbow arched high over the James Beck Cancer Center in Rhinelander Thursday just prior to the 10th annual Celebration of Life.
Volunteer knitters in need of yarn
The Retired Senior Volunteer Program's knitting group is in need of yarn donations. The volunteers knit hats and mittens for all the Headstart children in Oneida County and also for the food pantry.
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