Ann Hattes, a Midwest Travel Writers Association winner of the Mark Twain Award, has recently wrote  an article about Riverstone Restaurant in Eagle River for the latest edition of Our Wisconsin magazine. The article is titled “For Dining that Shines, Riverstone is a Gem.”

Our Wisconsin’s premier edition was launched in Jan. 2013, by publisher Roy Reiman and editor Mike Beno, whom both wanted a magazine that showcased the unique qualities of the people and places of Wisconsin.

The Riverstone Restaurant article states that Ann Hattes and her husband stayed in Eagle River and enjoyed a peaceful weekend.

“One highlight of our trip was unexpected?.?.?.?a gourmet dinner

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church recently announced  it will host a Life Line screening event for residents in and around the Eagle River area Thursday, May 2, at the church, located at 5030 Highway 70 W. in Eagle River.

For those living in and around the Three Lakes area, a Life Line screening event will be held Monday, May 6, at the Reiter Center, located at 1858 Michigan St.

Life Line screenings aim to reduce the risk of stroke by identifying potential cardiovascular conditions such as blocked arteries and irregular heart rhythm, abdominal aortic aneurysms and hardening of the arteries in the legs, which is a strong predictor of heart disease.

A bone-density screening is also

The Vilas County Elder Benefit Specialists recently announced it will host Insurance Puzzle, a free monthly event held on the first working Tuesday of every month at the Commission on Aging/Aging and Disability Resource Center at 521 E. Wall St. in Eagle River.

The event will focus on Medicare. Participants will be able to  ask questions during the workshop, make appointments for detailed assistance and meet with the Elder Benefit specialists, Susan Corrieri and Pamme Williams.

“It was at the age 65, after a lifetime of labor, that most people could look forward to receiving full Social Security retirement benefits and become eligible for Medicare,” said a Vilas County Commission on Aging (VCCA) official.

“For some persons the plans have changed

Tri-County Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault will host three events, beginning with Denim Day Wednesday, April 24, from 10 a.m to 1 p.m., as part of its awareness-building activities for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

This first event will be held at Trig’s RiverWalk Centre in Rhinelander.

Denim Day is a national campaign that uses denim as a symbol of protest against the destructive attitudes about sexual violence.

For a small donation, participants will have the opportunity

The Eagle River Farmers Market will return 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Wednesday from May 1 to Oct. 16, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Sunday in July and August.

The market is located next to Highway 45 just north of the bridge in Eagle River, and has car and bicycle parking.

The market includes locally produced eggs, honey, maple syrup, jams, jellies, baked goods, cheese products, an assortment of meats, plants, herbs, handmade soaps and nature-related crafts..

New events this year include Treasure &?Trash Day and the Fall

Northland Pines High School (NPHS) Alumni Association will be hold a fundraiser Saturday, May 4, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., at Club Denoyer, 5324 Highway 70 W. in Eagle River.

The first NPHS Alumni Association Scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded Monday, May 6, at the NPHS Awards Night ceremony.

Money raised from the fundraiser will be put towards the 2014 scholarship.

The event will also include

Circuit Judge Neal Nielsen and members of the Vilas County Council of the American Legion will host the annual Vilas County Law Day Monday, May 6, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Vilas County Courthouse in Eagle River.

Participants will include students and foreign-exchange students from Northland Pines, Lakeland and Phelps high schools, as well as local charter or home-school students.

Students will learn civics firsthand by witnessing

The YMCA of the Northwoods will host its monthly Lunch & Brain Games Wednesday, May 1, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Rhinelander facility.

Brenda Peltier, enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Ojibwe tribe, is scheduled to share information and artifacts from the Ojibwe culture.

Peltier grew up on the Turtle Mountain Ojibwe reservation in the north central part of North Dakota where her mother and five siblings still remain.

She said she’s a traditional dancer and