FEBRUARY 2025

• Ashland High School Sports Schedule 
• Northland College Sports Schedule
• Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center.Open Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-5pm
• Vaughn Public Library – It’s not just books anymore.
• Follow the Mural Brick Road … in the county of the land of Ashland.  A fun scavenger hunt with the beautiful murals in Ashland County!
• The East End Ice Rink  Located at 16th Ave E & 5th St E.  Lights will be on nightly from dusk to 10pm.  Warming house will be open Thursday – Sunday various hrs. There will be skate rentals & concessions available Fridays & Saturdays.  Any questions call 715-682-7059.  Any questions call 715-682-7059.
• Bay Area Civic Center Open Skate – Wednesdays 7:30-9pm  February 2, 9, 16  & 23.  $5 per skater.  Skate Sharpening available for $3.
• Mt. Ashwabay Winter Season Events/Programs. Kids Youth Night from Friday nights from 4-9pm, Saturdays MadSki program and Sundays NASTAR racing Sundays at 1:30pm. For more information, call 715-779-3227, or visit www.mtashwabay.org.
• Sundays on Chequamegon Bay, Car Ice-Races, if conditions permit.  3/8 mile oval track on Lake Superior.  Full/midsize cars and trucks and also FWD are all welcome to join our fun on Sunday afternoons.  Weather and ice conditions can change, please check Ashland Ice-Racing Facebook page here for more information and updates.
• Bayfield Rec Center & Recreation and Fitness Resources:  140 S. Broad St., Bayfield www.recreationandfitnessresources.org  715-779-5408.
• Bad River Lodge & Casino Sunday Spins in February 8am-11pm every Sunday. Red Hot Kiosk Game, Feb 14th 8am-11am. Win from $10 in rewards plan to $15 in cash.
• Chequamegon Food Coop – Micro-loans through the Chequamegon Food Co-op now available to local producers.  In an effort to support the local food system and increase the availability of local products, the Chequamegon Food Co-op offers biannual, no interest micro-loans. Since 2008, we have awarded over $250,000 in micro-loans to qualified local food & goods producers. These small, no interest loans are capped at $5,000 and have up to a 3-year payback period. Apply by March 1st. For more information contact John Adams at 715-682-8251 or visit https://www.chequamegonfoodcoop.com/micro-loans/
• Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church BINGO! Tuesday nights!  Doors open 5:30pm, Bingo starts at 6:30pm. Food and Beverages for sale. 201 Lake Shore Dr E Ashland. For more information go to 715-682-7620.
• Big Top Chautauqua Open Mic Night Year Round Wednesdays 6-9pm at The Backstage.
• The Local Trivia Night around the bar every Monday at 6:30pm.

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2025 Events

• 02/01/2025
  Come and join Northland Women’s Hockey for Home Themed Nights at the Bay Area Civic Center. Youth Hockey Day! 2pm.
• 02/01/2025
  Blue Moon Community Ball at Bayfield Lakeside Pavilion. Doors open 6:30pm. A night of music and dancing for the whole community.Sponsored by Willow Pit Productions; Sound & Stage donated by Big Top Chautauqua. Cash Bar! Funky-formal dress encouraged! All ages welcome! Featuring: Spring Fed, CBPO, GIRLGLYTCH. All proceeds go to benefit RFR and the Bayfield Rec Center.
• 02/01/2025
  Mt Ashwabay Summit Nordic Race. In 2024 we will offer youth, college, and citizen races.  Once again we’ll have a 30k skiathlon style pursuit (classic and skate), as well as stand alone skate and classic races at 15 and 30k distances. The Summit Race is now a Birkie Qualifying race!  This means your time from the Summit Race can help you get an advanced wave placement for the Birkie. 9:15 AM – 3.5k Middle School/7k High School Freestyle; 10:30 AM – College- 30k College Skiathlon; 10:40 AM – Citizen Race – 30k Skiathlon, 30k Skate and Classic, 15k Skate and Classic. Due to weather and/or course conditions, the start times may be adjusted, race distances changed, or the event cancelled. More Info http://ashwabaysummitskirace.com/
• 02/01/2025
  Friends of Copper Falls host the Copper Falls Candlelight Ski, Snowshoe and Bonfire, 36764 Copper Falls Rd, Mellen, from 6-8pm. 1k ski trail and 1.5k snowshoe trail. Event will be cancelled if temperature is zero degrees or below. Enjoy candlelit loops: 1 mile snowshoe or hike on the Red Granite Trail and a 1 mile ski or hike in the Meadow Loop. Guided Stargazing at 7pm if the skies are clear. Food Concessions Chili, hot dogs, hot cocoa and sweet treats. Proceeds benefit the FoCFSP programs. On the trail, please limit use of artificial lights or cover lights with red cellophane for enhanced night vision. This event is free however vehicles are required to purchase a daily or annual State Park pass. Passes can be purchased at the park Entrance. For more information call the Park Office: 715-274-5123 or find them on facebook.
• 02/02/2025
  Ashland Ice Racing- at Maslowski Beach (pending ice conditions) Registration: 10-11am.  Pit Meeting: 11:15am.  Non-Studded Class: 11:30am. Regular Racing Starting at 12noon.  See you all there!   For weekly updates please refer to our Facebook Page. Thursday evening prior to the scheduled race day.
• 02/02/2025
  The Chequamegon Theatre Association presents: Swan Lake. Enter the fairytale world of a forlorn prince, an evil wizard, and an enchanted maiden who can only become human by the light of the moon. This play, with children and adults will entertain audiences with love, humor, adn magice.  Evening shows 7pm. Sunday matinee shows 2pm. For tickets and more information visit www.ctatheatre.org
• 02/04/2025
  Annual Father-Daughter Dinner Dance. Calling all fathers and daughters, young and old! at the AmericInn Conference Center in Ashland. Tickets will be on sale January 31st and February 4th at the Baynet office at the Salem Church 400 Salem Drive, Ashland from 5-6pm. Hosted by Baynet.
• 2/07-09/2025
  Ashland Youth Hockey: Battle By the Bay Tournament Series. 3 game guarantee – Trophies for first, second and consolation. Bay Area Civic Center. Peewee. 320 Depot Dr.
• 02/08/2025
  Read with a Ranger at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center.  Join a Park Ranger for story time followed by a craft. Geared for ages 3 to 7 but all are welcome! Every other Saturday at 10am. See you there!  Other dates are: February 22 and March 8 & 22.   29270 Co Hwy G.  715-685-2645
• 02/08/2025
  Ashland Ice Racing- KING OF THE BAY-at Maslowski Beach (pending ice conditions) Registration: 10-11am.  Pit Meeting: 11:15am.  Non-Studded Class: 11:30am. Regular Racing Starting at 12noon.  See you all there!   For weekly updates please refer to our Facebook Page. Thursday evening prior to the scheduled race day.
• 02/08/2025
  Northern Pines Sled Dog Race. Northern Pines Golf Course & Event Center. For more info visit northernpinessdr.com
• 02/09/2025
  North End Classic Cross-Country Ski Race, Cable. 12.5K, 25K, and cookie classic kid’s races, Rivers Eatery, Cable. Online registration closes at 3pm on Saturday, Feb. 10. Race begins at 10am at the Birkie Trail at west end of Power line near North End Trail-head, finishes at North End Cabin. Bib pick-up Saturday Feb 8th from 6-7:30pm and Sunday Feb 9th from 7:30-9:30am at Redbery Books. For more information, call 715-798-3599, or visit www.northendskiclub.org/north-end-classic-race/.
• 02/11/2025
  Cable Natural History Museum. Science at the Sawmill: Helpful Insects and Pollinators. Join Master Gardener Sue Reinardy to learn how, what, when, and where to cultivate native plants that provide food for butterflies, songbirds, hummingbirds, and beneficial insects. There are many plants for your garden that are not only beautiful but also provide food for wildlife and insects. Join us at 6:30pm at the Sawmill Saloon. Arrive early to enjoy dinner and drinks! Register by February 10 by calling 715-798-3890 or visiting cablemuseum.org. $5 member/$10 non-member. 13505 US-63, Hayward.
• 02/12/2025
  Wednesday Night Chalet Socials are back at Mt. Ashwabay! 6pm. Join us for Lost in the Woods Improv! It will be an evening loaded with hilarious improv, laughter, and fun! All ages are welcome. Food – Drinks – Fun! 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield.
• 02/13-15/2025
  The Landing invites you…💕Three courses, two hearts, one price!💕 Get excited as we look ahead to Valentines Day! We are thrilled to bring you another all-inclusive, multi-course, dining experience. 🍷Join us for an opportunity to customize your three-course meal | choose from four appetizers, five entrees, & three desserts! All entrees are served with your choice of soup -or- salad, and your entree selection determines your price! Our exclusive Valentines menu* will run Thursday February 13th – Saturday February 15th! Don’t miss out on these awesome dishes. Call to get your reservations in! *Please note, our regular menu will NOT be available these days! We will run only this menu over the course of the three days, including our Friday Fish Fry on the 14th* Open 11am-8pm Mon-Thurs, 11am-9pm Fri & Sat with Happy Hour Monday-Friday, 3-6pm. 101 Lake Shore Dr. W.
• 02/13/2025
  White Winter Winery: “Love” Potions Class Love is in the air! 6:30pm. Craft your own magic potions and find romance with our essential oils love potion class. Let’s brew up some romance with Sweet Fern Apothecary. In our Love Potion Class you’ll learn how to mix essential oils for arousal, attraction, and affection. Singles and couples welcome! And of course, Mead, believed for centuries to be a powerful aphrodisiac, will be available for purchase by the glass or bottle. 68323 Lea Street Iron River.
• 02/13/2025
  Bingo Night Wine not join us at The Sandbar? 6:30-8:30pm 1/2 off bottles of wine. Games start at 6:30pm. Cards are $2 and prizes each round. We play for an hour. Come early for a seat and enjoy a bite to eat. 2521 Lake Shore Dr W.
• 02/14 & 15/2025
  The Backstage presents: Love Is… Celebrate the season of love with the Blue Canvas Orchestra in an uplifting program from the heart. Friday, 7pm and Saturday matinée, 2pm. Ed Willett leads the Blue Canvas Orchestra featuring Tom Mitchell, Danielle Diamond, Phillip Anich, Vince Osborn, and James Shafstall up close and personal at The Backstage. Love ballads, poetry, and laughs will light the fire and warm our chilly February hearts. Bring your sweetheart, group of friends, or come solo; everyone will enjoy the music, vibe, food, and drink! Evening show: Doors open with full bar & food available starting at 5:30 Matinee: Doors open with full bar starting at 1:00. Tickets. 84810 Hwy 13 Bayfield.
• 02/15/2025
  City of Ashland hosts Book Across the Bay Winter Carnival near Ashland Marina & Kreher Park starting at 10am. Join us for the Book Across the Bay Winter Carnival! The big heated tent will be set up near the Ashland Marina & Kreher Park. Carnival festivities include: Craft & Wellness Market, Live Music, Food Trucks & Booths, Locally crafted Beer & Wine, Snow sculpture contest, Snowball launching competition, Sledding Hill, Chequamegon Bay Kite Festival, Music by Champagne Glitter Train at the post-race after party, Fireworks, and…of course, the Iconic Book Across the Bay race! To register for the race please go to: www.batb.org. The ABC Sportsmen’s Annual Kid’s Ice Fishing Contest will also be taking place at Kreher Park! New this year-Starlight Sauna Experience by Superior Sauna & Steam-watch for registration information later this month. Special Valentine’s Night activites on Feb. 14th to be announced soon!
• 02/15/2025
  ABC Sportmen’s Annual Kid’s Ice Fishing Contest at Kreher Park! 200 Prentice Ave. N. 10am-2pm, FREE to all kids ages 5-15. Two age classes 5-9 & 10-15. Categories of Fish – Perch, Northern, Trout, and other. First 200 kids get Prizes. Trophies for top 3 largest fish in each category. REFRESHMENTS, PRIZES, FUN! Holes will be pre-drilled or drill your own in designated area only! Bring your own poles & tackle. Live bait will be provided. REGISTER AT PAVILION before going on the ice! Volunteers welcome. Call Wanda Hyde 715-373-2088. Sponsored by your ABC Sportsmen Club & River Rock Inn & Bait.
• 02/15/2025
  Ashland Parks & Recreation Kite Fest! 1-4pm at 6th Ave Beach, 110 6th Ave N. Bring a kite, a few friends, and be prepared to have fun on frozen Lake Superior. For more information call 715-682-7059.
• 02/15/2025
  Cable Natural History Museum. Junior Naturalist Activity Day: Museum Exploration.  Families can stop by the Cable Natural History Museum’s classroom anytime between 10am-noon to participate in hands-on activities, challenges, and crafts dedicated to connecting you with museum specimens! Adults should stay with their children and are encouraged to play with us! Donations welcome. For more info visit cablemuseum.org or call the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890. 13470 Co Hwy M, Cable.
• 02/15/2025
  Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center presents Birch Fairy House Workshop. 10am-noon. Come help out the fairies! Materials for making darling, irresistible houses for our Northwoods fairies will be provided, including a birch log “blank” on a base. All ages welcome, but children under age 13 need to be accompanied by an adult. This program is sponsored in part by the Wisconsin Historical Society and the Friends of the Center. Space is limited. $20 per fairy house. Vivianne Hanke will be your instructor and she and her family offer this special program as a fundraiser to the Friends of the Center. Call Rose at 715-685-9983 with questions.  Click here to register.
• 02/15/2025
  25th Anniversary Sno-Jacks Bar Stool Races in Drummond in the middle of the beautiful Chequamegon National Forest. This is a Sno-Jacks fundraiser with food, drink and great raffle ticket prizes! Registration is at 11am, race starts at 12pm. General Race/Powder Puff/Open Class racing. Fun Fun Fun with food and beverages served next to the track. Trophies & cash prizes! Visit dirtandsno-jacks.com for more info and to register!
• 02/15/2025
  Book Across the Bay at Kreher Park, Ashland, at 6pm. Packet Pickup starts at 10am along with Winter Carnival. Cross-country ski race and tour, or snowshoe trek across Chequamegon Bay. Navigate the 10K course by the light of the stars plus hundreds of candlelit ice luminaries. Join us for this unique winter event. For more information, call 715-682-2500, or visit www.batb.org.
• 02/15/2025
  Glidden Sno-bears Annual Toilet Seat Races and Toddler Snowmobile races. Town of Jacobs Town Hall, 23 N Grant St. Registration 11am, race at 12noon, Toilet seat racer sleds and toddler snowmobiles are furnished. Everyone required to wear a helmet. Come out for food, fun, raffles, meat raffles and prizes.
• 02/15/2025
  The Glidden WI. VFW will be doing a Steak Dinner Fundraiser for Healing Patriots. Don’t wait on these tickets. It sold out fast last year. You can contact Healing Patriots for tickets. 174 W 1st St, Glidden.
• 02/15/2025
  Ashland High School Sweeties Dance, in the Commons at AHS, 1900 Beaser Ave., from 8-11pm. For more information, call 715-682-7089.
• 02/15/2025
  Healing Patriots Steak Feed & Dance at VFW Post 7300 in Glidden. Meal 4-7pm. Music 7-11pm. $25 per ticket. Music by JT Crocker. 200 Tickets available. VFW Post 7300 recieves the bar proceeds and Healing Patriots receives the food proceeds. Contact a VFW Member or GJ Eder (715-663-0727) to purchase your tickets.
• 02/15/2025
  Reggae on the Rez. Legendary Waters, in Partnership with Big Top Chautauqua, Presents: A Willow Pit Production Reggae on the Rez: A Night of Island Vibes in the Chequamegon Bay Area! Shake off the winter chill and heat things up with Reggae on the Rez, the premier Reggae event for the Chequamegon Bay area! Join us at Legendary Waters Resort & Casino on Saturday, February 15th for a night filled with irresistible rhythms, great vibes, and unforgettable entertainment. We want to throw a winter bash for the entire area. Whether you’re a Reggae aficionado or just love a good time, this event promises something for everyone. Event Details Featuring: International Reggae Allstars: Bringing global reggae sounds to the stage! Spring Fed: A local favorite to get the night started. DJ Reggie Rez: Spinning tunes to keep the party alive late into the night. Doors Open at 6pm. Spring Fed 7pm, International Reggae Allstars 8pm, DJ Reggie Rez: 10:30 to close. Event Center at Legendary Waters. 37600 Onigamiing Dr, Bayfield. Tickets: $10 (available at the door) Specialty Caribbean cocktails and Delicious island-inspired cuisine. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind celebration of Reggae music! ALL are welcome! Gather your crew, mark your calendar, and get ready for an epic night of fun and island vibes!
• 02/16/2025
  Ashland Ice Racing- at Maslowski Beach (pending ice conditions) Registration: 10-11am.  Pit Meeting: 11:15am.  Non-Studded Class: 11:30am. Regular Racing Starting at 12noon.  See you all there!   For weekly updates please refer to our Facebook Page. Thursday evening prior to the scheduled race day.
• 02/18/2025
  Cable Natural History Museum. Talon Talk Live Raptor Program Meet the Cable Natural History Museum’s live education raptors in person! Learn all about the amazing world of birds of prey from Naturalist Haley Selen.10:30-11:30 a.m. Please come early to find a seat. Donations welcome. For more info visit cablemuseum.org or call 715-798-3890. 13470 Co Hwy M, Cable.
• 02/18/2025
  Science on Tap at The Alley at 6:30pm! 806 Main St W. The Superior Rivers Watershed Association is hosting Ashland’s beloved Science on Tap! Every 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Alley in Ashland. Free and open to the public. Science on Tap is an opportunity for the community to hear about regional and relevant science from scientists themselves while enjoying beer, coffee and good company! Visit: www.superiorrivers.org/science-on-tap/
• 02/19-23/2025
  2024 American Birkebeiner, Kortelopet, Hayward, WI
• 02/21-22/2025
  Annual Father-Daughter Dinner Dance. Calling all fathers and daughters, young and old! at the AmericInn Conference Center in Ashland. $25 Tickets will be on sale January 31st and February 4th at the Baynet office at the Salem Church 400 Salem Drive, Ashland from 5-6pm. Hosted by Baynet.
• 02/21/2025
  Cable Natural History Museum.Collections Lab: Butterfly Pinning. Explore behind-the-scenes of the Cable Natural History Museum’s entomology (insect) collection! Watch a butterfly pinning demo from 11am-noon and explore the Collections Look-in Lab with our Curator anytime between 12:30-1pm. All ages welcome, but adults are encouraged to stay with children during activities. For more info visit cablemuseum.org or call the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890. 13470 Co Hwy M, Cable.
• 02/21/2025
  Come and join Northland Women’s Hockey for Home Themed Nights at the Bay Area Civic Center. Senior Night! 7pm.
• 02/22/2025
  Neighborly Bar 2025 Ice Fishing Contest!! Raffles and over 100 prizes! Tickets on Sale Now! Call the Bar at 715-682-9908 with any questions.
• 02/22/2025
  Read with a Ranger at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center.  Join a Park Ranger for story time followed by a craft. Geared for ages 3 to 7 but all are welcome! Every other Saturday at 10am. See you there!  Other dates are: March 8 & 22.   29270 Co Hwy G.  715-685-2645
• 02/22/2025
  Cable Natural History Museum. Collections Lab: Nature’s Design. Explore behind-the-scenes of the Cable Natural History Museum’s collection! Join a maker program from 11 a.m.-noon as we model and create from designs found in the animals, plants, and rocks in our collection. Explore the Collections Look-in Lab with our Curator anytime between 12:30-1pm. All ages welcome, but adults are encouraged to stay with children during activities. For more info visit cablemuseum.org or call the Cable Natural History Museum at 715-798-3890. 13470 Co Hwy M, Cable.
• 02/22/2025
  Come and join Northland Women’s Hockey for Home Themed Nights at the Bay Area Civic Center. Paws & Pucks, CHA Support Day! 2pm.
• 02/22/2025
  The Ashland Chamber Music Society has an exciting concert series for you to enjoy! “It Came from Hollywood” at 7:30pm at United Presbyterian Congregational Church. Tickets are $15 per concert. To buy tickets you can contact acms.bh.22@gmail.com or purchase at the ticket table the night of the concert. 214 Vaughn Ave.
• 02/23/2025
  Ashwabay Outdoor Education Foundation Presents 24th Annual KING/QUEEN of the MOUNTAIN Rychel Cup Alpine Race Series. Pre-Register by February 19 at 6pm. Check In: 10am. Race Start Time: 11am. 2 Slalom, 2 Giant Slalom, 2 Super-G Races. Fastest Combined Times. $12 Gate Fee to benefit Racing Program. Questions? Call 715-779-3227 or lessons@mtashwabay.org. To Register, please email: Racer Name, Date of Birth, M/F to lessons@mtashwabay.org A Fun Race for the Whole Family!
• 02/23/2025
  Ashland Ice Racing- at Maslowski Beach (pending ice conditions) Registration: 10-11am.  Pit Meeting: 11:15am.  Non-Studded Class: 11:30am. Regular Racing Starting at 12noon.  See you all there!   For weekly updates please refer to our Facebook Page. Thursday evening prior to the scheduled race day.
• 02/23/2025
  Mellen Rod and Gun Club Fishing Contest on Lake Galilee, from 8am-3pm. Prize drawings are from 12-3pm. Great prizes! For more information, call 715-274-2136.
• 02/25/2025
  NWCC of Tamarack Health in collaboration with Essentia Health hosts Courageous Connections, a Cancer Support Group at Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center, 1615 Maple Lane in the Stockton Island meeting room on the ground floor near the coffee shop. 11am-12pm. There are virtual options available as well. We provide a safe and welcoming space to allow for sharing patients’ and caregivers’ experiences. We also provide guest speakers on cancer and caregiving-related topics such as: fear of recurrence, emotional impacts of cancer, finding hope and much more! For adults diagnosed with cancer, caregivers, and loved ones impacted by cancer. Please RSVP in advance by calling Laura Martinsen 715-685-5004.
• 02/28/2025
  The Backstage presents: Gin, Chocolate & Bottle Rockets. With natural musical chemistry, GCBR shares a bond in spirit and genuine passion for performance. The Indie Pop/Singer-Songwriter trio delivers powerhouse harmonies reminiscent of Wilson Phillips, The Wailin’ Jennys, and the legendary supergroup of Dolly, EmmyLou and Linda. The trio from Madison features Beth Kille, Jen Farley, and Shawndell Marks in a performance for everyone who enjoys songs that dig beneath the surface of love, life and self-discovery.Doors open with full bar & food available starting at 5:30. Tickets. 84810 Hwy 13 Bayfield.

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