September 12: 28th Annual Colorama Arts & Crafts Fair Craft show, farmers market and wild game sandwiches at the Community Center from 9am-3pm. Contact: <strong>Boulder</strong> <strong>Junction</strong> Chamber, (715) 385-2400 or boulderjct.org September 12: Kiwanis Poker Paddle for Kids Similar to a typical “Poker Run,” this fundraiser is on water with nonmotorized watercraft. Paddle from Little Star Beach to Camp Jorn YMCA on the beautiful Manitowish chain with stops along the way to gather your best poker hand. 10am until 7pm. After party with dinner, raffles and prizes awarded begins at 4pm. Contact: Dan Brunette, (715) 499-2992 or lakelandkiwanis.com September 19: Colorama Dinner Enjoy a meal of wild game stew and chicken at Camp Manito-wish YMCA. Doors open at 5:15pm. Dinner served at 6:00pm by the North Lakeland School 8th grade class. Door prize drawings. Sponsored by the <strong>Boulder</strong> <strong>Junction</strong> Lions Club. Contact: <strong>Boulder</strong> <strong>Junction</strong> Chamber at (715) 385-2400 September 19: Sasquatch Sip & Stroll Explore our Interpretive Trail while sampling beers and keeping an eye out for the elusive Sasquatch. Collect tickets along the Sasquatch Stroll with verified sightings to win prizes! 5pm-7:30pm. Contact: Discovery Center (715) 543-2085 or discoverycenter.net October October 3: 19th Annual Friends of the Library Wine & Beer Tasting Wine, beer, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction and raffles to benefit the <strong>Boulder</strong> <strong>Junction</strong> library. Held at the <strong>Boulder</strong> <strong>Junction</strong> Community Center from 5pm-8pm. Contact: <strong>Boulder</strong> <strong>Junction</strong> Public Library, (715) 385-2050 October 3-4: 5th Annual <strong>Boulder</strong> <strong>Junction</strong> Lions Walleye Classic Walleye fishing tournament on <strong>Boulder</strong> <strong>Junction</strong> area lakes. Registration Saturday 9am at the Community Center. Fishing Saturday, 10am-6pm and Sunday, 7am-4pm. Awards and dinner at Headwaters Restaurant, 6pm. Cash prizes. Contact: Bob Bertch, (715) 892-2366 October 6-May 18: After School Children’s Reading Program Tuesdays from 3:45pm-4:45pm at the <strong>Boulder</strong> <strong>Junction</strong> Public Library. Follows school calendar. Contact: <strong>Boulder</strong> <strong>Junction</strong> Public Library, (715) 385-2050 October 9-11: Northwoods Fall Art Tour 10am-5pm daily. A self-guided tour of artist owned galleries and studios. Artist demonstrations and art available for purchase. Brochures available at area Chambers of Commerce or northwoodsarttour.com. Contact: Laureen Myers, (715) 776-7872 October 10: 25th Annual Harvest Fest Kids games, Shop the Haystack, fall treats, and hayrides from 10am-3pm. Kids may dress in costumes and follow Granny Autumn through downtown <strong>Boulder</strong> <strong>Junction</strong> to the various event locations. Contact: <strong>Boulder</strong> <strong>Junction</strong> Chamber, (715) 385-2400 or boulderjct.org October 31: <strong>Boulder</strong> <strong>Junction</strong> In-Town Trick or Treat 3pm-5pm at participating <strong>Boulder</strong> <strong>Junction</strong> businesses and <strong>Boulder</strong> Pines Apartments (5420 Senior Drive). Dress up the kids and come join the fun! Contact: <strong>Boulder</strong> <strong>Junction</strong> Chamber, (715) 385-2400 or boulderjct.org November November 3: American Legion Auxiliary Election Day Bake Sale & Luncheon Held at the <strong>Boulder</strong> <strong>Junction</strong> Community Center from 7am-2pm. Contact: Joy Johanek, (715) 385-7802 November 11: Veterans Day Memorial Service Held at the Veterans Memorial Triangle, 11am. Contact: American Legion Post 451, (715) 385-2302 November 14: 10th Annual Great Shopping Escape Gather your girlfriends and escape to <strong>Boulder</strong> <strong>Junction</strong>! From 9am-3pm, stop by the Community Center to meet home party reps. Visit local shops, art galleries and have breakfast or lunch at one of our restaurants. Spend the day in <strong>Boulder</strong> <strong>Junction</strong>, pamper yourself and start your Christmas shopping. Contact: <strong>Boulder</strong> <strong>Junction</strong> Chamber, (715) 385-2400 or boulderjct.org November 27: <strong>Boulder</strong> <strong>Junction</strong> Lioness Club 27th Annual Christmas Craft Fair & Cash Raffle 9am-3pm at the <strong>Boulder</strong> <strong>Junction</strong> Community Center. Crafters selling handmade items, lunch by the Lioness, and drawing for the cash raffle at 2pm. Contact: Sue Gleason, (715) 892-2784 November 27: 32nd Annual Christmas Walk Welcome in the holiday season with the lighting of the town, a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, carolers, sleigh rides and treats for shoppers at the stores from 5pm-8pm. Contact: <strong>Boulder</strong> <strong>Junction</strong> Chamber, (715) 385-2400 or boulderjct.org November 27: Friends of the <strong>Boulder</strong> <strong>Junction</strong> Public Library Cookie Walk Beginning at 5pm in the lobby of the Acorn Lodge. Choose from a huge assortment of fancy cookies, all-time favorites and special holiday candies. The sale will run until all cookies and treats are sold. Contact: <strong>Boulder</strong> <strong>Junction</strong> Public Library, (715) 385-2050 November 28: Christmas Walk Kids Day Christmas shopping house, activities and lunch with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Community Center from 10:30am- 1:30pm. 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