Last Updated: Friday, April 4, 2008 11:33 AM CDT
Only fools run at midnight and other signs of spring
by Julie Holperin - Special to the daily news
Wow! It was a wild week for weather. Warm, cold, dry, snow … and more snow. Will spring ever show up? April came in with record snow and winds. Time for our Northwoods annual cheer, “We want spring!” My sister living in Maryland is bragging about her spring tulips and daffodils and the cherry blossoms in full blossom. Mine are there, too, safely hidden beneath two feet of snow.
Tonight is a Rock ‘N Roll Benefit for the Rhinelander Soccer Club. Johnny Roberts will perform as the legendary Buddy Holly in Buddy and Beyond—A Salute to the Fifties and Sixties. The program kicks off (a little soccer lingo there) at 7 p.m. and takes place at the Rhinelander High School auditorium. Tickets are $12 each and $8 for children 12 and under and free for children under age 5. Refreshments and door prizes will be available. Call 282-6613 for more information.
Tonight is Bounce into Spring at the YMCA Family Night. There will be a Bouncy House as well as open swim and gym. Members get in free; there is an $8 charge per family for non-members.
Into the Woods, a local live theater presentation, will stage a performance tonight (Friday), Saturday night, and then a matinee on Sunday afternoon at the Camponile Center for the Arts in Minocqua. The Community Theatre performance is perfect for families and ticket information can be found at www.minocqua.org or call 356-9700.
The annual Only Fools Run at Midnight 5K Run/Walk starts at midnight Saturday night in Minocqua. The Event starts in downtown Minocqua and continues through the Bearskin Trail. Registration fee is $25 through today or $35 the day of the event. Call the Chamber at 356-5266 to register.
The Lake of the Torches Casino in Lac du Flambeau will host the popular band Diamond Rio on Saturday at the Hall of Nations concert hall. Call 1-800-258-6724 for more information.
The Rhinelander High School Student Council will again host a Prom Dress Exchange on Saturday at the High School from 11 to 4 p.m. The event is open to the public and there will be a large variety of prom and bridesmaids’ dresses as well as after-dinner dresses and formal attire, so come and take a look. Local businesses will be there to assist and sell prom-related merchandise. Dress sellers will receive 70 percent of the dress proceeds and the RHS Student Council receives the rest. Call Sadie at 282-5063 for information.
Kinship of the North is sponsoring a Wine and Beer Benefit on Saturday evening at Mulligan’s Restaurant and Pub (located at the Northwood Golf Course). Beer and wine tasting as well as complimentary food will be served throughout the evening. Call the Kinship office to purchase advance tickets at 362-2273.
The Outdoor Women’s Group will meet on Sunday April 6 at 1:30 at the Langley Cross-Country Ski Trails on Hwy K, about seven miles west of Conover. Cross-country skiers can do several of the well-marked loops and walkers will hike the road for about two miles. The group will tailgate following the walk. Call Norma at 715-477-1984 for more information.
April 7 is World Health Day and will be celebrated around the world. This year’s theme is “Protecting Our Health From The Adverse Affects of Climate Changes.”
There will be a Used Book Sale at the Rhinelander District Library on Tuesday from 1 to 5 p.m. Bring your used books, curriculum and educational items to the downstairs community room clearly marked with the desired sale price and name starting at 12:30 p.m. Any books not sold must be picked up by 5 p.m. or forfeited. For more information, call 362-7699.
Janet Planet will be performing at the Reiter Center in Three Lakes on Tuesday at 6:30. Singer Janet Planet is a wonderful vocalist I have heard many times. The event features wine and cheese tasting with the concert tot follow. Tickets are available at local M & I Banks. Call 546-2366 for more information.
YMCA Spring II class registration is on now. The new spring session starts April 14. Now is a great time to have the kids brush up on their swimming skills. Sign yourself up for a cycling workout to prepare yourself for biking season.
Go to www.ymcaofthenorthwoods.com for the schedule.
You can register for the YMCA sponsored Paddle and Pant event at the Eagle River High School next Saturday. The indoor running event has an early registration fee of $20 if paid before April 7.
April is National Volunteer Month.
Volunteering gives you an opportunity to change people’s lives, including your own.
You can support a cause by donating money or your time.
You can become a volunteer at any age.
Think about what really interests you as well as decide which group is most deserving of your time. Positive actions tend to be accompanied by positive feelings. This April, be the newest volunteer!
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