Volunteers needed for battle of the buckthorn events in Spooner, Shell Lake
WASHBURN COUNTY — Buckthorn eradication events are planned for the Spooner Community Forest and the Shell Lake School Forest. Volunteers are needed to help control this invasive shrub that is taking over the woods, altering habitats and sickening wildlife. The Spooner event is planned for Saturday, Oct. 26, from 1 to 4 p.m. Volunteers are asked to meet at City Park, near the ice rink and pavilion at the north end of College Street. Buckthorn killing efforts will take place in the community forest around...
Northwest Wisconsin Chapter of WTU plans Oct. 3 banquet
SHELL LAKE – The Northwest Wisconsin Chapter of Whitetails Unlimited (WTU) will host their annual Membership Banquet at the Shell Lake Arts Center on Thursday, Oct. 3. The popular event is the perfect kickoff for the autumn deer hunting season, including a great dinner, guns, raffles and prizes. Social hour will begin at 5:30m p.m., with the buffet dinner starting at 7 p.m. There will be plenty of games, live auctions, silent auction, raffles, prizes, guns of every kind, a wide variety of sporting gear and outdoor clothing, wildlife and outdoor-themed artwork and much, much more. For tickets or more information, call Northwest Wisconsin Chapter President Dave Zaloudek at 715.520.7408 or contact WTU National Headquarters at 920.743.6777.
Fourth-annual Uke Fest brings in national talent
SPOONER — Spooner Memorial Library and the Shell Lake Arts Center are excited to announce the fourth-annual Northwoods Ukulele Festival happening on Saturday, August 24, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Shell Lake Arts Center. A fun campfire jam, led by national uke star Lil Rev, will take place that evening at the Shell Lake Beach House from 7 to 9 p.m. The Northwoods Ukulele Festival began as a free event to bring the community together after the pandemic and continues to be a source of joy and togetherness every year. This year, the Festival Committee is excited...
Open house, Slice of Life fundraiser set at Pregnancy Help Center
The Pregnancy Help Center at 1800 Macauley Ave., Rice Lake, invites the public to an open house and Slice of Life fundraiser on Sunday, Sept. 29, from 1-5 p.m. "We are excited to show you our new building," said CEO Danielle Hendricks. "Come on over to our open house and check out the new digs." While tours inside the center will be available throughout the day, the schedule of events...
Goin' to the Lake: Chris Shaffer and Joseph Dames are in Shell Lake
SHELL LAKE, Wis. — WCCO's next Goin' to the Lake begins Thursday as Chris Shaffer and Joseph Dames head to Shell Lake, Wisconsin. Shell Lake is a small town in western Wisconsin, with a population of just 1,300 people. It boasts a beautiful 2,600 acre lake and a thriving artistic community.The Shell Lake Arts Center has been a community staple for over 40 years, providing education to artists of all ages. A lakefront pavilion attracts residents for outdoor summer concerts, picnics and weddings.Chris and Joseph will be exploring this small town and all it's gems — from the Potter's Shed to...
State music associations honor Bever with excellence award
Adam Bever, instrumental music teacher with the Rice Lake Area School District, is the 2024 recipient of the Wisconsin Award for Excellence in Teaching Music. He was recognized Oct. 23 at a reception in Madison as part of the Wisconsin State Music Conference. The Wisconsin School Music Association and the Wisconsin Music Educators Association partner to annually sponsor the award. Bever's nominators — Jessica Miller, Gabriella Garcia and Benjamin Fraley...