Events

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Nov. 20
Porch Pot Class, Weyerhaeuser
Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Weyerhaeuser, 5-8 p.m. Bring a pot, dirt, and decorations. Pine boughs, ribbons, fairy lights and decorations supplied. Cost is $35/person. RSVP by Nov. 13 to Betty, 715-353-2587, or Linda, 715-492-1347.

Nov. 23
Recycled Christmas, Hayward
St. Joseph hosts a “Recycled Christmas” rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Items for sale include Christmas lights, garland, ornaments and winter clothing. Proceeds benefit youth programs. 715-634-2867.

Craft fair, Rice Lake
St. Joseph School, Rice Lake, holds its annual craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the school gym. More than 50 vendor booths, food and refreshments available. 715-234-7721.

Nov. 30
Holiday fair, Fifield
St. Francis of Assisi, Fifield, holds a Holiday Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bake sale, art, crafts, new jewelry, ornaments, Christmas decor and more. 715-762-4494.

Dec. 1
Holiday craft/bake sale, Sarona
The CCW of St. Catherine, Sarona, holds a holiday craft and bake sale, starting Dec. 1 and continuing through Christmas, before and after the 8 a.m. Mass.

Dec. 7
Christmas bazaar, Chetek
St. Boniface, Chetek, holds a Christmas bazaar, Saturday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Quilt raffle, general store, cookie trays, bake sale, basket raffle and ham luncheon. 715-637-3255.

Fundraiser, Shell Lake
St. Joseph, Shell Lake, holds a CCW fundraiser, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bake sale, basket raffle, and lunch served 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost for lunch is $5. Take-out available.

Dec. 9
Bake sale, Spooner
The Mary, Mother of Compassion Secular Servites Community, Spooner, holds its annual sugar cookie sale. Sale is a pre-order only. An assortment of cut-out cookies (frosted or unfrosted) is available. Cost is $4.25 per dozen of unfrosted; $7.50 per dozen of frosted. All orders must be in by Monday, Dec. 9. Orders will be brought to St. Francis de Sales Masses during the weekends of Dec. 14-15, and Dec. 21-22. Delivery or pick-up can be arranged for another date. Call Jan, 715-635-8413, to place your order. Leave a message if no answer.

Dec. 14
Christmas concert, Almena
The Blue Hills Chorale will perform a Christmas concert at Sacred Heart of Jesus, Almena, 7 p.m. All are invited. 715-532-3051.

Dec. 15
Christmas concert, Weyerhaeuser
The Blue Hills Chorale will perform a Christmas concert at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Weyerhaeuser, 2 p.m. All are welcome. 715-532-3051.

Dec. 17
Christmas concert, Holcombe
The Blue Hills Chorale will perform a Christmas concert at United Methodist Church, Holcombe, 7 p.m. All are invited. 715-532-3051.

Dec. 18
Christmas concert, Bruce
The Blue Hills Chorale will perform a Christmas concert at Nathaniel Lutheran, Bruce, 7 p.m. Open to the public. 715-532-3051.

March 26, 2025
Theology of Body retreat, Ashland
Our Lady of the Lake, Ashland, hosts speaker Jason Evert. Talks include “Purified” and “Gender and the Theology of Your Body.” Eucharistic adoration, Reconciliation and music provided by Aly Aleigha. Cost is $25. Contact Paula, 715-685-1720. Register at tinyurl.com/43fxx7zc.

Ongoing
Retreats and workshops, Arbor Vitae
The Marywood Franciscan Spirituality Center, Arbor Vitae, holds programs and retreats year-round. Visit www.marywoodsc.org. 715-385-3750.

Retreats, Marathon City
St. Anthony Spirituality Center, Marathon City, holds weekend, day-long and private retreats, programs and workshops throughout the year.   Visit www.sarcenter.com or call 715-443-2236 for more information.

Retreats, Buffalo, Minn.
Christ the King Retreat Center, Buffalo, Minn., holds programs and retreats year-round. www.kingshouse.com. 763-682-1394, ext. 11.