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Northwestern Wisconsin Calendar of Events
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Saturday, September 4, 2010
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Where: Namekagon River Visitor Center
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM
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Looking for information about the Namekagon River? New exhibits at the Namekagon River Visitor Center will help you to explore this river home for lake sturgeon, bald eagles, and black bears. Learn how the river has been a central feature of 10,000 years of human history. See how the Namekagon River is a part of a larger watershed and part of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverwaya unit of the National Park System. Park Rangers staff the visitor center on weekends in May and September and daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Open hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Namekagon River Visitor Center is located on Highway 63, a half mile east of Highway 53, in Trego, Wisconsin. It features exhibits on the river's natural environment, the 18-minute film The St. Croix: A Northwoods Journey, and a bookstore. It is also a great place to plan a paddle along the river, providing visitors with maps and guides of the National Scenic Riverway.
(715) 635-8346
www.nps.gov
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Where: Downtown, Airport and Lions Park
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM
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Dunk Tank - Volleyball Court Open - Ice Cream Stand Open
9:00 a.m. Softball Tournament all day at Lions Park
10:00 a.m. All Day Arts and Crafts at Prentice School East Gym, by Optimist Club call 715-428-2917
10:30 a.m. Parade along Railroad Avenue, Parade Marshal: Dave Raleigh
Sponsored by Time Federal Savings Bank
11:30 a.m. Barbecued Chicken Dinners, Pies and Goodies served at the Lions Park and in the high school cafeteria
12:00 p.m. Prentice High School Alumni Basketball Tournament at Prentice High School,sponsored by Booster Club, $40 entry fee required, call Jay Esterholm at 715-428-2200 to register
12:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Genealogical Research at Computer Lab with cooperation from Price County Genealogical Club; Historic Display - High School Library - Jump River Historical Society and Knox Creek Heritage Center
1:00 p.m. Log Loading Contest at high school parking lot, sponsored by Cat Forest Products
1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Free Music at Lions Park, Fire Truck Rides starting by St John's Church
2:00 p.m. Kids Fishing Contest at Buccaneer Pond, Sponsored by Chequamegon Club
2:OO p.m. 50 Years of Miss Prentice featuring Queens from Progress Days past, at Lions Park
2:30 p.m. 2010 Miss Prentice Coronation at Lions Park
3:00 p.m. 4th Annual Progress Days Horse Pun by the Wisconsin Horse Pullers Association, located just north of the PHS football field
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Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CST
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Enjoy a scenic 16 mile roundtrip excursion from the historic Spooner Depot to an unspoiled overlook of the Namekagon River at Veazie Springs. Take a trip to our concession car and treat yourself to a snack or ice cold beverage.
Adult $15 Child (age 3-12) $12 Family (2A & up to 5C) $54
Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm
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Where: Monarch Butterfly Habitat, Shell Lake
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM
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Saturday habitat guided tours, Shell Lake, register at (715)
468-2097
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Where: Washburn County Historical Museum, Shell Lake, WI
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Cookies, bars, and other chocolate goodies. Also the last day the museum is open for the season except by appt. For more information contact:(715) 468-2982
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Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:45 PM CST
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The Family Pizza Train is our most popular train because it combines everyone's favorite meal with a scenic train ride. Year after year Tony's Riverside, the popular Spooner gathering place, cooks up the best pizza around and delivers it hot to the train. Your ticket aboard the Family Pizza Train includes the 1 hour and 45 minute train ride, 1/2 pizza per person and your first soda. Family rate includes 2 adults and 3-5 children, 2 pizzas, and a soda for each person. Make your reservations for this family favorite.
Adult $23 Child (age 3-12) $17 Family (2A & up to 5C) $80
Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm
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Where: Shell Lake, WI
Saturday, September 4, 2010
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Town & Country Days. Celebrate Labor Day Weekend with street dances, food booths, sports contests, tractor pull, kiddie and grand parades, flea market, sailing regatta, games, contests,arts & crafts, and fly-in breakfast. For more information contact:(715) 468-4088.
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Where: Head of the Lakes Fairgrounds - Superior
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Time: 12:00 PM
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MRA/URA sanctioned professional rodeo, including saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, calf roping, bareback riding, cowgirl's barrell racing, bull riding and more. The time varies by day.
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Event Title: Stone Lake Lions Fish Fry
Where: Lions Hall, Stone Lake, WI
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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For more information call:(715) 865-3105
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Where: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, 426 N. Front Street, Spooner, WI 54801 (715)635-3200
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST
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The Elegant Dinner Train features dinner service in our climate controlled, mahogany interior dining car from 1918. The cash bar opens in the club car one hour prior to departure to get your experience off to a great start. Immediately after departure from the Depot passengers will be seated for dinner. Dinner begins with a sampling of Wisconsin Cheeses, dinner salad, soup de jour, choice of Prime Rib, Prociutto and Goulda Stuffed Chicken Breast, or North Atlantic Salmon, and finishes with a slice of Eli's famous Chicago Style Turtle Cheesecake. After dinner enjoy quiet conversation at your table or move back to the lounge car.
Adult $50
Advance Reservations are required and can be made by calling (715)635-3200 or online at http://www.spoonertrainride.com/online_tickets.htm
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