Calendar of Events

Running Out of People: Family Friendliness as a Workforce Strategy

This seminar at Superior Choice Credit Union is jointly sponsored by Northwest Connection Family Resources and Family Friendly Workplaces.  Join us to learn more about the long-term human resources shortage facing Wisconsin, and possible ways to help solve it.  This seminar is recommended for senior leaders, human resources personnel, and economic development partners.

Doors open at 7:30 and the program starts at 8:00.  A light breakfast will be served.

Register at https://familyfriendlyworkplacesinc.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/6VFZxkxSmC1CZ

Craft & Conversation Every First Tuesday - Intro to Watercolor

Practice like playing a violin

• Activating your palette and brush
• “Grabbing paint”
• Use your paper towel for secondary water control

• Wet brush on dry paper
• Dry brush on dry paper
• Wet brush on wet paper

• Brush control
• thick to thin

• Mixing colors
• Fully On Palette
• On paper, let the water mix them

• Paint supplies
• Cold pressed paper with at higher lbs/thicker paper,
• crazy art or koi watercolors as a starting point
• QOR watercolors if you really enjoy it

• Making Trees with the techniques we have learned

We will have all the supplies. Registration is required for this event, as space is limited to 15 Teen and Adult participants. 

Register by calling 715-634-2161 or stopping by the front desk of the Library. If the class is full, feel free to stop by and enjoy the conversation.

 Sponsored by Cable Natural History Museum. Katie Beilfuss, Outreach Programs Director with the Wisconsin Wetlands Association, will speak about what wetlands are, how they help our land, water, wildlife, and people, and how you can help care for them on your property and in your community. Join us at 6:30 p.m. at the Sawmill Saloon. Arrive early to enjoy dinner and drinks! Pre-registration appreciated; drop-ins welcome. $10 member/$15 non-member.

For information and registration, visit cablemuseum.org/events or call 715-798-3890.

For more information, call 715-558-7006.

For more information, call 715-225-9572.

Free color caricatures by Rachel.

For more information, call 715-634-3027, email info@coopspizza.com, visit www.coopspizza.com, or follow on Facebook (Coop's Pizza) & Instagram (coops_pizza).

This session discusses how credit scores get used, how to improve them, reasons people go into debt and how to borrow safely. 

Please register online at least 48 hours in advance. You may register on-site. Sign up for this session and others at wwbic.com/trainings

For more information, call 715-638-7052.

In-store special event. The first 200 customers in the door at 5pm receive a free shopping bag from DSG. Amazing giveaways throughout the night. Grand prize sponsored by DeWalt: Register in-store for your chance to win a $500 L&M Fleet Supply Shopping Spree!

2025 Christmas Cantata Hayward Community Choir Presents "Let There Be Christmas"
A Cantata by Joseph M. Martin

7pm - Hayward High School Auditorium.

Join us for a Milwaukee Man Cave Christmas. Live music from Russ Alan Music and The Switch, a chili cook-off, beverages and more. The best part, ALL MONIES, not just proceeds, ALL MONIES will be given to Christmas 4 Kidz! 

For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1913430662919706/?post_id=1923724685223637&view=permalink.

For more information, call 715-634-4678.

For more information, call 75-798-3123.

2025 Christmas Cantata Hayward Community Choir Presents "Let There Be Christmas"
A Cantata by Joseph M. Martin

7pm - Hayward High School Auditorium.

Washburn-born BCO member Yazmin takes the stage with her very own band Beat Zero. The show will feature the Havana Quartet, a group of young Cuban string players based in Minneapolis, and the one and only, fellow BCO member Scott Kirby. Together they create a riveting fusion of Latin-jazz, Funk, Folk/Rock, and Cuban rhythms, driven by the heartfelt bilingual songwriting of Yazmin: vocalist, pianist and composer of the group. Yazmin grew up in Washburn and was drawn to Cuban music at an early age, leading her to live and study in Cuba for years to come. Beat Zero is made up of Grammy-nominated Álvaro Benavides from New York City on bass and multi-instrumentalist Andrew Gillespie from Minneapolis, MN on drums. Scott Kirby, a beloved performer from Rhinelander, Wisconsin, will add his dynamic vocal and guitar performance to the fusion. Hold onto your seats (or don't, cause there will be dancing!) and get ready for a night to remember, full of classical, Cuban and American sounds that defy genre. The show will be followed by a Salsa dance class and dance party in the bar.
Tickets: $43.47 (Includes $1.27 service charge).

For more information visit: www.bigtop.org

For more information, call 833-479-4637.

Witness the Magic of the Holiday Season with us!

You're invited to visit and share the love of the Holidays as we celebrate the countdown to Christmas in Hayward WI with family-friendly festivities between Thanksgiving and Christmas (weekends).

Downtown Businesses Open Until 6pm - Every Saturday

Fire Pit & Smores Every Saturday - Noon - 3:00pm from Thanksgiving to Christmas 

Today's Special Activities: 

• Free Matinee Movie: Zootopia 2, Hayward Cinema starting at 11am

• Horse-drawn rides at 2nd Street & Main Street, Noon - 3pm 

• Visit with Santa at Angler's Patio, Noon - 3pm

• Light Your Engines Parade, Main Street starting at 6pm

For more information, visit downtownhaywardwi.com/christmas-in-hayward/

For more information, visit birchwoodwi.com.

Cable United Church of Christ will host a sale of gently used Christmas items on Saturday, December 6^th, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The church is located at 13445 County Highway M in downtown Cable. This 2^nd Chapter Christmas sale will take place in the Fellowship Hall of the church. Items(including decorations, linens, dishes, and books) will not be priced. Instead, there will be a free-will donation. This year, proceeds from the sale will benefit the Drummond Elementary School. The funds will be used to expand curricular resources and provide students with more hands-on learning          experiences. 

Gently used holiday decorations, linens, dishes, and books are welcome for the sale if received by Wednesday, December 3rd. However, artificial Christmas trees will not be accepted. Items may be placed inside the doors adjacent to the church parking lot and labeled “Christmas Sale.” 

 For more information about the 2^nd Chapter Christmas sale, please phone the church at (715) 798-3066. Please visit www.cable4fun.com for other “Christmas in Cable” events.

FREE Entry * Vendors * Music * Games

Questions can be directed to Stephanie Poplin at 715-638-9520 or spoplin@hayward.k12.wi.us

All proceeds from the sale will support the care of the animals.

For more information, visit cable4fun or call 715-798-3833.

Support the Northwoods Community Food Pantry by donating non-perishable food and personal care items. 

For more information call the food pantry at 715-699-4449.

Doors Open: 10:30am
Showtime: 11:00am

Presented by Northwest Connection Family Resources & Hayward Cinema Four

For questions, call NCFR 715-634-2299.

Learn techniques to create custom, archival storage containers and mounts for your valuable items. Explore the materials and tools used in a museum setting through this hands-on workshop where you are encouraged to practice using an item from home. Meet at the Museum from 1-2 p.m. Ages 12 and up. Register by December 4. $10 member/$15 non-member.
   
For information and registration, visit cablemuseum.org/events or call 715-798-3890.

For more information, call 715-462-3300.

For more information, call 715-699-1709.

For more information, visit downtownhaywardwi.com/christmas-in-hayward/

For more information, call 715-798-4000.

Returning to The Park Center, The Jimmys is an award-winning festival favorite bringing people together from coast to coast! The Jimmys feature band leader Jimmy Voegeli. a phenomenal Hammond B-3 keyboardist, singer and songwriter.

Joining Jimmy is an experienced killer rhythm section steeped in blues with Perry Weber on guitar, Chris Sandoval on drums and John Wartenwieler on bass and the icing on the cake is the best horn section in the Midwest—Pete Ross on saxophone, Chad Wittinghill on trumpet and Joe Goltz on trombone. It doesn’t get any better than this – The Jimmys will deliver!

This show will sell out so get your tickets early!

TICKETS: $30 advance, $35 door and $5 students (17 and under)

GET TICKETS

For more information, call 715-634-2651.

For more information, call 833-479-4637.

2025 Christmas Cantata Hayward Community Choir Presents "Let There Be Christmas"
A Cantata by Joseph M. Martin

2pm - Hayward High School Auditorium.

For more information, call 715-638-9501.

Registration is open for 2025 MARKETPLACE!

MARKETPLACE brings together business owners from across Wisconsin who are focused on growing their business. This event provides a unique opportunity for businesses to learn from and connect with business professionals, government and corporate buyers, potential mentors and partners as well as resource providers.

 Dec. 9 – Virtual - NO COST for virtual-only attendance on this date
The Contracting Academy (TCA)

The Contracting Academy will take place December 9, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Central Time. Virtual sessions will be held in GoToWebinar. Stay up to date on the agenda at www.wicontractingacademy.org.

 Dec. 10-11 – In-person
Seminars, Panels and Networking Sessions
Baird Center, Milwaukee, WI

Register Now

Registration cut-off is Dec. 5 at 11:59 p.m. Onsite registration will not be available!

For more information, visit https://wedc.eventsair.com/2025-marketplace/mp25-reg/Site/Register.

For more information, call 715-558-7006.

Registration is open for 2025 MARKETPLACE!

MARKETPLACE brings together business owners from across Wisconsin who are focused on growing their business. This event provides a unique opportunity for businesses to learn from and connect with business professionals, government and corporate buyers, potential mentors and partners as well as resource providers.

 Dec. 9 – Virtual - NO COST for virtual-only attendance on this date
The Contracting Academy (TCA)

The Contracting Academy will take place December 9, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Central Time. Virtual sessions will be held in GoToWebinar. Stay up to date on the agenda at www.wicontractingacademy.org.

 Dec. 10-11 – In-person
Seminars, Panels and Networking Sessions
Baird Center, Milwaukee, WI

Register Now

Registration cut-off is Dec. 5 at 11:59 p.m. Onsite registration will not be available!

For more information, visit https://wedc.eventsair.com/2025-marketplace/mp25-reg/Site/Register.

For more information, call 715-795-2320.

Registration is open for 2025 MARKETPLACE!

MARKETPLACE brings together business owners from across Wisconsin who are focused on growing their business. This event provides a unique opportunity for businesses to learn from and connect with business professionals, government and corporate buyers, potential mentors and partners as well as resource providers.

 Dec. 9 – Virtual - NO COST for virtual-only attendance on this date
The Contracting Academy (TCA)

The Contracting Academy will take place December 9, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Central Time. Virtual sessions will be held in GoToWebinar. Stay up to date on the agenda at www.wicontractingacademy.org.

 Dec. 10-11 – In-person
Seminars, Panels and Networking Sessions
Baird Center, Milwaukee, WI

Register Now

Registration cut-off is Dec. 5 at 11:59 p.m. Onsite registration will not be available!

For more information, visit https://wedc.eventsair.com/2025-marketplace/mp25-reg/Site/Register.

Business After 5 – exclusive to Chamber Members, hosted by Echo Health.

Join us at Echo Health in Hayward for a cozy winter evening of snacks, hot chocolate and door prizes. Learn more about Echo Health and how they serve the Hayward community. 

50/50 Cash Raffle - Proceeds support Hayward Public Restrooms

Don't miss this festive time to network and connect with the community. See you there!

Doors open at 5:00 PM | Bingo starts at 6:00 PM

$80 includes 8 bingo games, pizza buffet, entry, and membership.  Cash and other prizes awarded.

For tickets and info, visit https://www.ducks.org/events#events, and search with zip code 54843, or call Shawna at 608-314-4595.

A special evening for anyone walking through loss or heaviness this holiday season.  Join us in the Hayward Wesleyan Church theatre room for dinner, encouragement, and shared stories of hope. 

Please RSVP in the Church Center app, or by calling 715-634-4613 or emailing office@hwc.church.

The presentation of a holiday show in December is a tradition that the Big Top and their BCO began some fifteen years ago. The night has always delivered music that is heartwarming, thought provoking, humorous and unexpected, and this year will be no different. In years past the group has effortlessly navigated a spellbindingly wide array of musical genres and they plan to do it again. From the traditional tunes in surprising ways to classical pieces with a Celtic flare, from Jackson Browne to the Kinks. Come raise a health to the holidays with the Blue Canvas Orchestra’s Molly Otis, Danielle Diamond, Tom Mitchell, Nate Bean, Billy Knoblauch, and Ed Willett.

Seats are General Admission in the BackStage, which has been outfitted with tables and chairs throughout the space. Pews are no longer the primary seating option.

Seats will be available on a first come first serve basis for each event instance. Tickets: $43.47 (includes $1.27 service charge).

For more information visit: www.bigtop.org

Lost in the Woods presents The Armando
The Armando is an improv show that bases the action on true tales told by a Bay Area special guest who will share personal stories. We will take those stories as inspiration for hilarious and heartwarming scenes. People you know will be sharing stories about the things that you love. Whether you’re an improv aficionado or a first-timer, The Armando promises a night you won’t soon forget.

Tickets: FREE!

More Info

oin us for a wonderful night of music featuring timeless classics along with a fun spin on old faves.

For over 2 decades, Judi Vinar has toured internationally with Bobby McFerrin as a member of his “Voicestra” and “Gimme5” groups. Peter Vircks is a top call artist in the Twin Cities and has toured internationally, being featured on over 50 records.

Also performing will be the WPK Trio with Phil Kadidlo on piano, Mark Weisberg on bass and Michael Pilhofer on drums.

TICKETS: $25 advance, $30 door and $5 students (17 and under)

GET TICKETS

For more details visit www.theparkcenter.com or call 715-634-4596.

The presentation of a holiday show in December is a tradition that the Big Top and their BCO began some fifteen years ago. The night has always delivered music that is heartwarming, thought provoking, humorous and unexpected, and this year will be no different. In years past the group has effortlessly navigated a spellbindingly wide array of musical genres and they plan to do it again. From the traditional tunes in surprising ways to classical pieces with a Celtic flare, from Jackson Browne to the Kinks. Come raise a health to the holidays with the Blue Canvas Orchestra’s Molly Otis, Danielle Diamond, Tom Mitchell, Nate Bean, Billy Knoblauch, and Ed Willett.

Seats are General Admission in the BackStage, which has been outfitted with tables and chairs throughout the space. Pews are no longer the primary seating option.

Seats will be available on a first come first serve basis for each event instance. Tickets: $43.47 (includes $1.27 service charge).

For more information visit: www.bigtop.org

Fore more information, call 833-479-4637.

OUTDOOR EVENTS POSTPONED TO SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20TH DUE TO SUBZERO TEMPERATURES

***Businesses are still open for your holiday shopping!***

Witness the Magic of the Holiday Season with us!

You're invited to visit and share the love of the Holidays as we celebrate the countdown to Christmas in Hayward WI with family-friendly festivities between Thanksgiving and Christmas (weekends).

For more information, visit downtownhaywardwi.com/christmas-in-hayward/

Join us for a holiday cookie/goodies bake sale fundraiser with the proceeds supporting the Meals on Wheels Programs throughout the county. Fill a box of your favorites for $10 per pound.  Sale lasts until 3 pm or until sold out.

Support the Northwoods Community Food Pantry by donating non-perishable food and personal care items. 

For more information call the food pantry at 715-699-4449.

Join us for a cozy fun day of shopping and supporting your local vendors and get a jump start on holiday shopping! Gift baskets give away every hour! 

For more information, call 715-462-9515.

Join friends at Deerfoot Lodge for a pre-winter-season evening of shopping, live music and fun!

 A variety of local vendors will have pop-up booths with fabulous last-minute holiday shopping items, Jim Wilson & Paul Tweed will be playing live music in their new duo, "Uncle Joe's Dog," from 5pm-7pm and Deerfoot's bar &grill will be open from 12pm-??? for anyone who's been craving a delicious Deerfoot Burger! 

 After December 13th, Deerfoot will be closed until Christmas, and will reopen on Friday, December 26th at 9:00am for the Winter season! 

For more information, call 715-462-3328.

For five decades, The Giant Spider Invasion has remained aniconic piece of Wisconsin film history. Now, the 50th Anniversary SpecialCelebration Edition revitalizes the film with enhanced FX, restored audio, andadded scenes. This sneak preview offers an early chance to witness the upgradededition. Director Bill Rebane will share behind-the-scenes stories during alive Q&A.; Drink specials follow, leading into the evening screening. Amust-attend event for fans of cinema, cult classics, and Wisconsin-made film.

Tickets: $10 https://purchase.bigtop.org/EventAvailability?EventId=31001

Questions, call 715-373-5552.

The presentation of a holiday show in December is a tradition that the Big Top and their BCO began some fifteen years ago. The night has always delivered music that is heartwarming, thought provoking, humorous and unexpected, and this year will be no different. In years past the group has effortlessly navigated a spellbindingly wide array of musical genres and they plan to do it again. From the traditional tunes in surprising ways to classical pieces with a Celtic flare, from Jackson Browne to the Kinks. Come raise a health to the holidays with the Blue Canvas Orchestra’s Molly Otis, Danielle Diamond, Tom Mitchell, Nate Bean, Billy Knoblauch, and Ed Willett.

Seats are General Admission in the BackStage, which has been outfitted with tables and chairs throughout the space. Pews are no longer the primary seating option.

Seats will be available on a first come first serve basis for each event instance. Tickets: $43.47 (includes $1.27 service charge).

For more information visit: www.bigtop.org

For more information, call 715-699-1709.

Enjoy a festive evening, featuring a Christmas carol sing-along and holiday food & drink specials. Call 715-699-7100 for dinner reservations.

For more information, call 715-798-4000.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/StoneLakeLions

Fore more information, call 833-479-4637.

Get into the holiday spirit and join the fun creating your own one-of-a-kind gingerbread house, castle, the north pole, the ideas are endless. The more creative the better!

Categories include: Adult, Business, and Children (under 16 yrs.)

Complete form and drop off at Hayward Mercantile December 14 - 20, 2025. 

Judging is December 21, 2025 

All entries on display at Hayward Mercantile December 20th - December 23rd

The Ukeladies and Lads will play Christmas tunes from 1:00-3:00 pm. Santa will hand out gifts to all seniors. Sloppy joes and other treats will be served. Come join in!

For more information, call 715-651-6012.

Lakewood Cafe is hosting a fundraiser for the City of Hayward Police Department where EVERY cent spent at Lakewood Cafe for breakfast, lunch or dinner, whether dine-in or carryout, on December 16th will be donated back to the Police Department. 

If your order will be for 20 or more meals, please call Lakewood Cafe ahead of time at 715-699-1295 to place your order.  

Thank you to Lakewood Cafe for this very generous support of our local police department!

For more information, call 715-558-7006.

For more information, call 798-4000.

For more information, call 715-795-2320.

Sponsored by Spider Lake Church. Distribution held at Hayward Wesleyan Church 4pm-6pm (or until food is gone). Dates Subject to Change / Check www.rubyspantry.com for updates. 

$25 Cash Donation - Registration begins at 4pm.

Bring 2 large boxes or totes for food! 
Everyone Who Gets Hungry Qualifies 
You Will Receive an Abundance of Grocery Items 

Need Additional Information? Call (651) 674-0009 www.rubyspantry.org