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2023
Feb. 1 - Lions-Red Cross Blood Drive: 12-5 p.m. Iola-Scandinavia Fitness & Aquatic Center, 450 Division St., Iola. Call 1-800-REDCROSS to preregister.
Feb. 3-4 - Disney's The Little Mermaid: 7 p.m. Wittenberg-Birnamwood High School, 400 W Grand Ave., Wittenberg. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors.
Feb. 4-5 - Art of the Quilter IX-Sew Inspired: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. WOW Space, 114 Vinal Street, Wittenberg. 40-plus quilts on display. Free admission. For show guidelines and exhibit rules contact: www.wallsofwittenberg.com
Feb. 5 - Disney's The Little Mermaid: 2 p.m. Wittenberg-Birnamwood High School, 400 W Grand Ave., Wittenberg. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors.
Feb. 3-5 - 61st Iola Winter Carnival: Assorted events held at various locations throughout the Iola area. For more information about ski events visit: www.iolawintersportsclub.org or call 715-445-3411, for complete list of events and locations, visit: https://www.facebook.com/iolawintercarnival
Feb. 4 - Aaron Lee Kaplan: 5-7 p.m. Little Wolf Gallery, 180 N Main Street, Iola.
Feb. 10 - Dueling Piano: 7-10 p.m. WOWSPACE, 114 W Vinal Street, Wittenberg. Doors open at 7 p.m. with show starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance or $35 at the door. Tickets are available at www.ticketbud.com. For more information call 715-253-3525 or visit www.wallsofwittenberg.com
Feb. 11 - 7th Annual Rosholt Tree Lake Association Fisheree & Raffle: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Live Music from 1-4 p.m., big raffle drawing at 3:30 p.m. Tree Lake, W Tree Lake Road, Rosholt (activities will be held on the shore at boat landing). For more information or questions, call Jan Kraetsch at 715-581-1965.
Feb. 11 - 5th Annual Antique and Vintage Snowmobile Show: Starts at Noon. At The Shack on Schuetz Road, Iola (corner of County P & NN). Free admission. Sledding hill available for kids and adults, parking for trucks with trailers, take a hot lap on the racetrack, vintage snowmobile ride in the woods. Food available, bring your own beverages. Presented by Top of the Hill Snowmobile Club. For more information, call Pat Kulas at 715-572-3439.
Feb. 18 - Bonfire Night: 6-9 p.m. Jensen Community Center, 487 N Main, Amherst. Bring friends, folding chairs, warm drinks, blankets, food for roasting and roasting sticks for a fun night around 3 large bonfires. No admission. For more information, call 715-824-5202.
Feb. 18-19 - 16th Annual Manawa Snodeo: Bear Lake Campground and Resort, N4715 Highway 110/22, Manawa. Four snow/ice tracks racing simultaneously. Admission: $20/day or $30/weekend. For more information, call 920-470-1417.
Feb. 25 - 3rd Annual Vintage Snowmobile Show: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Tiger Snowmobile Club's Shed, 601 W Alder Street, Tigerton. Hosted by the Tigerton Snowmobile Club. For more information, call Delbert Wudstrack at 920-495-1043.
March 9-12 - Amherst High School Musical: Times to be determined. Jensen Community Center, 487 N Main Street, Amherst.
March 10 - Fish Fry: 4-7:30 p.m. St. Adalbert Parish, 3305 St. Adalbert Road, Rosholt. Fish or Shrimp or Combo is $14, Children's Fish or Shrimp is $10. Includes choice of potato, coleslaw, and bread. Coffee & milk included in the dining room, domestic & craft beers and flavored malt beverages available. Large & weekly raffle. For take-out orders call 715-677-4518.
March 17 - Fish Fry: 4-7:30 p.m. St. Adalbert Parish, 3305 St. Adalbert Road, Rosholt. Fish or Shrimp or Combo is $14, Children's Fish or Shrimp is $10. Includes choice of potato, coleslaw, and bread. Coffee & milk included in the dining room, domestic & craft beers and flavored malt beverages available. Large & weekly raffle. For take-out orders call 715-677-4518.
March 24 - Fish Fry: 4-7:30 p.m. St. Adalbert Parish, 3305 St. Adalbert Road, Rosholt. Fish or Shrimp or Combo is $14, Children's Fish or Shrimp is $10. Includes choice of potato, coleslaw, and bread. Coffee & milk included in the dining room, domestic & craft beers and flavored malt beverages available. Large & weekly raffle. For take-out orders call 715-677-4518.
March 31 - Fish Fry: 4-7:30 p.m. St. Adalbert Parish, 3305 St. Adalbert Road, Rosholt. Fish or Shrimp or Combo is $14, Children's Fish or Shrimp is $10. Includes choice of potato, coleslaw, and bread. Coffee & milk included in the dining room, domestic & craft beers and flavored malt beverages available. Large & weekly raffle. For take-out orders call 715-677-4518.
April 8 - Tomorrow River Business Association Easter Egg Hunt: Jensen Community Center, 487 N Main Street, Amherst.
April 15 - Tigerton Music Department 2nd Annual Mattress Sale Fundraiser: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tigerton High School, 213 Spaulding Street, Tigerton.
April 15 - Tomorrow River Variety Show: 7 p.m. Jensen Community Center, 487 N Main Street, Amherst. Tickets sold at the door.
April 29 - Amherst Alive Worship Night: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Amherst Opera House, 207 N Main Street, Amherst. Free event.
May 20 - Amish Quilt & Furniture Auction: 8 a.m. Amherst Fairgrounds, 4504 Fairgrounds Road, Amherst. Amish quilts & furniture are auctioned. Baked goods, food, and refreshments available for purchase. For more information, call 715-570-7749.
June 11 - 120th Anniversary Picnic: 12:30-5 p.m. Enjoy an outdoor pot luck picnic on the north lawn of the Amherst Opera House Company to celebrate the 120th Anniversary of the Amherst Opera House Company. The original Amherst Opera House Company was formed on June 10, 1902. For more information, call 715-321-0122 or email info@amherstoperahouse.com
June 25 - Iola Historical Society Strawberry Fest: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Iola Historical Village & Historical Society, 210 Depot Street, Iola. Includes strawberry shortcake with ice cream and other food items, tours of the society's vintage buildings, an antiques appraisal fair, and a craft show.
July 6-8 - Iola Car Show & Swap Meet: Gates open daily at 7 a.m. Iola Car Show Grounds, 350 Chrome Place, Iola.
July 13-16 - Portage County Fair: Amherst Fairgrounds, 4504 Fairgrounds Road, Amherst.
July 28-30 - National Antique Tractor Pull & Thresheree: Symco Thresheree Grounds, E6231 State Road 22, Manawa. Tractor pull, antique tractor display, country music concert, food and fun. For more information, call 920-757-6995.
July 29 - Amherst Alive Worship Night: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Amherst Opera House, 207 N Main Street, Amherst. Free event.
Aug. 4-6 - Scandinavia Corn Roast: Daily admission. Ellision Park, 110 Industrial Park Drive, Scandinavia.
Aug. 19-20 - Little Britches Rodeo: Amherst Fairgrounds, 4504 Fairgrounds Road, Amherst.
Aug. 26 - Amish Quilt & Furniture Auction: 8 a.m. Amherst Fairgrounds, 4504 Fairgrounds Road, Amherst. Amish quilts & furniture are auctioned. Baked goods, food, and refreshments available for purchase. For more information, call 715-570-7749.
Sept. 9 - Celebrate Amherst Music and Craft Festival: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Downtown Amherst. Music plays until dark.
Oct. 7 - Taste of Norway and Lost Arts Fest: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Iola Historical Village & Historical Society, 210 Depot Street, Iola. For more information call: 715-445-4005. Featuring traditional Norwegian pastries and lefse, displays of Norwegian artifacts, a craft show and much more. Enjoy exploring Iola Historic Village and Museums.
Oct. 21 - Lutefisk Supper, Norwegian Bake Sale & Craft Sale: 12:30-6:30 p.m. Northland Lutheran Church, N9880 State Road 49, Iola. Served family style, attendees can sample lutefisk, lefse, meatballs, mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered carrots, cole slaw, cranberries and Norwegian pastries. Tickets are $14 for adults, $4 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for those 5 and under.Baked goods and craft items will be for sale. For more information, call 715-445-2956.
Oct. 28 - Amherst Alive Worship Night: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Amherst Opera House, 207 N Main Street, Amherst. Free event.
Dec. 2 - Tomorrow River Christmas Craft Show: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Jensen Community Center, 487 N Main Street, Amherst. This is a boutique-style craft show with a general checkout area. There are several rooms full of crafts by various crafters and artists.