The Warehouse Four Seasons Center for the Arts recently launched its summer education programs with Corks & Canvas at Blend in Eagle River Thursday, May 23.

Instructor Cheryl Leigh Kornely guided participants through a painting while teaching basic technique. “It’s a great opportunity for community members to learn basic painting techniques while hanging out with their friends and meeting new people,” said Kornely.

Blend owner Angie Anderson commented

The Northwoods Alliance for Temporary Housing Inc. (NATH) announced that the Chain Skimmers Water Ski Team will partner with NATH to host a picnic fundraiser that includes a Bret & Fisk concert, and  a water ski show Sunday, June 23, on Lake Pleasant in Conover (12 miles north of Eagle River on Highway 45).

The event opens at 4:30 p.m.  The Bret & Frisk concert will begin at 5 p.m. and the water ski show will start at 7 p.m.

Tickets for the event are $10 for ages 13 to adult and

Eagle Waters Northwoods Idol Has Talent will end its six-week run when a winner is named at the finale tonight. Beginning at 6 p.m. at Eagle Waters Resort, 16 acts will compete for the season four winner’s title, $500 in cash and a donation to the charity of their choice. The audience will vote to choose the winner.

Throughout the competition, Eagle Waters has collected items for the Vilas Food Pantry and the Humane Society of Vilas County, and conducted a weekly charity raffle.

Contestants who advanced to the finale include Jack Misina

The Eagle River Farmers Market will host its first annual Trash & Treasure Day Wednesday, July 17.

The event is a communitywide garage sale for vendors of all types, including crafters, artists, bakers, and nonprofits.

“Take your old furniture, clothing, knick-knacks, jewelry in new or good condition to sell,” said farmers market spokesperson.

The cost for vendor

Northwoods Share will be  hosting its third annual free community Summer Picnic in the Park at Riverview Park in Eagle River Tuesday, June 25, between 4 and 7 p.m.

The event is co-sponsored by Century 21 Burkett & Associates and Abundant Life Outreach Ministries.

A bounce house will be set up for children and members of the Abundant Life worship team will be performing contemporary Christian music.

“We are looking forward to getting together

Vacationland Voices, a new ecumenical choir at St. Peter the Fisherman Church in Eagle River, will hold its first practice at St. Peter the Fisherman Church, 5001 Highway G, Eagle River, Wednesday, June 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. and practices will be held for six consecutive Wednesdays through July 17.

A dress rehearsal will be held on Monday, July 22, at 6 p.m.  There will be two performances on Wednesday, July 24 at 7 p.m. and Thursday, July 25 at 7 p.m.

Directing this year’s concerts will be Kris Eisele,

Synergy Salon &?Spa, a new business located at 301 Wall St. in Eagle River across from BMO Harris Bank, opened June 1 and has set a grand opening for Wednesday, June 26.

Synergy Salon & Spa, owned by Tiphanie Joslin and family, is a full-service salon featuring haircuts, coloring, pedicures, manicures, full-body massages, facials and waxing services, and features prior staff from the Beauty Resort.

Joslin said that her goals for the future are

The Three Lakes Center for the Arts (TLCA) will host a free performance by the Christian rock band 513FREE Friday, June 14, at 7:30 p.m. at the TLCA theater located at 1760 Superior St. in Three Lakes. Donations to the band to cover expenses are welcomed.

513FREE formed in May of 2007 in Turtle Lake with a vision to create something different.

Since 2007, the band has played more than 300 events including performances at youth camps, prisons, churches, rehab centers, homeless shelters, fundraisers, concerts, college campuses, music festivals, worship events and conferences.

They have traveled through­out the

The American Cancer Society (ACS) announced it will hold Relay For Life of Oneida County Friday, June 14, from 6 p.m. until midnight at Mike Webster Stadium in Rhinelander.

The Caregiver and Survivor Ceremony will open the event at 6 p.m., the Kids Walk will follow at 7 p.m and  the Luminaria Ceremony will take place at 9:30 p.m.

“Relay For Life is a celebration of our community’s cancer survivors, their caregivers and taking up the fight against this terrible disease,” said Diane Geis Hapka, community relations, ACS.

“Everyone in Oneida County is invited to attend and show your support