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EVENTS
will be costume contests and a pumpkin-carving contest. Phone [phone].
NOVEMBER
Nov. 8, Christmas Bazaar, The crafts show at the St.
Germain Community Center will be held from 9 a.m.
to 3 p.m. It will have a Christmas emphasis. There
will be a visit from Santa Claus. Phone [phone].
Nov. 11, Veterans Day, Veterans organizations, schools
and other groups will observe Veterans Day with a
variety of programs. Contact local chambers of commerce for dates, times and locations.
Nov. 15, Christmas Fest, The Plum Lake Women’s
Club will host the holiday event at the community
building in Sayner from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring
crafts, homemade pies and soups. Phone [phone].
Nov. 15, Shopping Escape, The Boulder Junction
Community Center will host home party reps from 9
a.m. to 3 p.m. Products will be available for purchase.
Phone [phone].
Nov. 22, Holiday Bazaar, The Kalmar Senior Community Center in Eagle River will host the event from 9
a.m. to 3 p.m., including a craft sale, Christmas cookie sale, greeting cards, jewelry and more. Phone (715)
479-5850.
Nov. 28, Festival of Lights, This event will kick off the
holiday season at Cy Williams Park in downtown
Three Lakes, with coffee, hot chocolate and cookies
starting at 5 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at 5:30
p.m., followed by the lighting of the 95-foot Christmas
tree. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be available.
Phone [phone].
Nov. 28-29, Santa Comes to Town, Santa Claus will
arrive in Land O’ Lakes at the airport at 1 p.m. Friday, followed by horse-drawn wagon ride to the town
tree and a tree-lighting ceremony. Breakfast with
Santa is planned at Gateway Lodge from 8 to 11 a.m.
Saturday, and a Christmas Craft Sale will be at Land
O’ Lakes Elementary School Saturday from 10 a.m. to
3 p.m. Phone [phone].
Nov. 29, Christmas Kickoff, The Eagle River Business
Association will host an Ice Shanty Parade and a visit from Santa Claus starting at 1 p.m. Phone (715)
479-7656.
Nov. 29, Town Tree Lighting, St. Germain will have
its 19th annual lighting of the town Christmas tree
between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. at the chamber. Phone
[phone].
DECEMBER
Dec. 5-6, Live Nativity, Christ Lutheran Church in
Eagle River will host a living nativity on the church
school grounds from 6 to 8 p.m. each evening, with
presentations every 20 minutes. Phone [phone].
Dec. 6, Kids Christmas Party, The Three Lakes Lions
Club will host the holiday party at Bonnie’s Lakeside,
with lunch served, sleigh rides, hot chocolate and visit from Santa. Phone [phone].

Dec. 14, Holiday on Ice, The Silver Blades figure skating club will perform a holiday show at 7 p.m. at the
Eagle River Sports Arena. Phone [phone].
Dec. 27, Holidays Celebration, The eighth annual
festival at Boulder Junction Winter Park from 4 to
6:30 p.m. will include a chili dump, bonfire, music, ice
skating, cross-country skiing and fireworks. Phone
[phone].
Dec. 31, Fireworks Display, New Year’s Eve fireworks
will be held in downtown Woodruff. Activities will run
from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Phone [phone].
2015
JANUARY
Jan. 3, Polar Bear Plunge, The 15th annual Polar
Bear Plunge will be held on Big St. Germain Lake at
Fibber’s Bar & Restaurant at noon as a fundraiser for
Angel On My Shoulder. Phone [phone].
Jan. 9-11, Vintage Weekend, The Woody’s Classic Vintage Weekend of oval snowmobile racing will be held
at the AMSOIL Eagle River Derby Track with sleds
from the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s. Phone [phone].
Jan. 15-18, Snowmobile Derby, The 52nd annual
World Championship Snowmobile Derby will take
place at the AMSOIL Derby Track starting at 9 a.m.
each day. The event will include trail rides, Oval and
Sno-Cross racing, with championship races Sunday,
Jan. 18. Phone [phone].
FEBRUARY
Feb. 6-8, Pond Hockey, The ninth annual Labatt Blue
USA Hockey National Pond Hockey Championship
will be held on Dollar Lake in Eagle River, featuring
4-on-4 hockey each day. Phone [phone].
Feb. 7-8, Sled Dog Races, The Three Bear Sled Dog
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