Downtown Rhinelander is the place to be this summer for fresh local produce, great bargains and special retail promotions. A brand new weekly Thursday market will be held in the parking lot between South Courtney Street and Anderson Street, adjacent to the 150 foot U.S. Flag! Opening day is May 3. Final market is October 25. The Downtown Market is unique as it will be both FARM and FLEA! Homegrown or handmade items including landscaping plants, fresh produce, fine arts, baked goods, meat products, eggs are welcome along with merchandise that’s bargain priced, recycled goods and of the highest quality. Hours of operation are 9 am – 3 pm. Vendors will pay a weekly fee of $5. To help get the Market started, there is no charge to vend during the five Thursdays in May, first come first serve. Completed application materials are required and can be procured from Chad Novak at Brown Street Mall or at the office of Downtown Rhinelander, Inc., 21 A South Brown Street. In addition to this Thursday market, the Saturday Hodag Farmers’ Market is set to begin its season on June 2 at Pioneer Park. Last year the Downtown Market was held on Wednesdays. “This year’s planning team is excited about the traffic we hope to generate with this unique combination of locally produced and grown products along with great bargains! We plan to grow the weekly event and provide a chance for families and people of all ages to gather downtown this summer,” said DRI executive director Sue Bessert. Questions about the Market can be directed to Downtown Rhinelander, Inc.; phone number is (715) 362-7374.
Sue Bessert, Executive Director
Adopt a Basket!
Honor someone you love by “adopting” a basket in his or her name. Or, consider sponsoring a basket on behalf of your business or organization.
For $100 you can adopt a basket during the summer season – June through September.
All contributors will receive an invitation to a summer social event held to celebrate the basket sponsors and honored guests.
The tax-deductible support assists with the beautiful flower plant material, soil, daily watering and fertilizing.
For more information call the Downtown Rhinelander office: 715.362.7374. Thank you!
This is how the beautiful hanging flower baskets START!
Bring the family to downtown Rhinelander for the first St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 17th at 3 p.m. along Brown Street.
About 40 entries are expected along the parade route that begins at the corner of Brown and Frederick Streets at the Police Department. The route follows south on Brown and finishes at Anderson Street.
To celebrate the festivities many downtown stores are offering 17% off items in their store on Saturday, March 17th. Customers need to wear green and bring a food item to the store to get the special discount price. All donated food items will be given to the Rhinelander Area Food Pantry. Participating shops will have a special 17% off green shamrock in the store window or on the door.
Northern Coffee Haus – 17% off Shamrock Frappe. Serving at 11am corned beef & cabbage, carrots & potatoes. Green tap beer, wine specials & more!
Dubl Digits – 17% off everything in the shop! (115 W Davenport) open until 1pm on Sat.
KC Menagerie – Selected items 17 CENTS EACH!! (first come first serve); plus additional items in the store at 17% OFF.
Book World – Save 17% on this month’s best selling books!
Spooky J’s (lower level Brown Street Mall) – Save 17% on selected items!
Anna Fusion Massage (Brown Street Mall) – “Good Luck, Good Health, Good Happiness!”
Diane’s Frame Shoppe – “Let Us Frame Your Memories!” 17% off all green frames and mats!
Schlager’s – Join us for 17% OFF selected items in the Brown Street Mall!
Jake’s Tattooing – It’s St. Patty’s Day, stop in at Jake’s Tattooing and receive 17% off jewelry!
Peggy’s Emporium – collection location for your donation to the Food Pantry.
Rhinelander Cafe & Pub – 17% OFF Tap beer, rail mixers and select appetizers. Also serving our corned beef & cabbage!
Sew Smart – Sew Creative, Sew Fun, Sew Smart!
Briadal Gallerie – 17% OFF in-store accessories including shoes, jewelry and purses!
13 Gifts – 17% OFF candles and birdhouses!
Fun Factory – Stop in at Fun Factory & receive 17% OFF any chocolate purchase.
Matt’s Custom Framing – 17% OFF art supplies!
Bugsy’s – 17% OFF your choice!
Zippy’s – 17% OFF pizza fry. Now serving a full menu plus Zippy’s famous Pizza & Bakery! Breakfast served all day!
Others participating: Robbie’s, Sunset Junction, Carpentiers, Lattitudes, House of Spirits
(more added each day!!)
Sixteen downtown taverns and restaurants are hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl from noon – 6 p.m. Pub Crawl entry cards are available now at a cost of $5 each at these participating establishments: Big Daddy’s, Bugsy’s, Bucketheads, Claridge Clubhouse, Elbo Room Lounge, Knight Gallery, Moonlighting, Northern Coffee Haus, Northwestern, Pat’s Tavern, Quade’s Place, Rhinelander Café & Pub, Robbie’s Place, Sackett’s Bar & Grill, Sunset Junction, and Zippy’s. Participants visit at least 10 taverns or restaurants in order to be in the drawing. The winner of the drawing gets 17% of the proceeds and the rest, 83% of the proceeds go toward the Safe Ride Program. The drawing will be held at 7 p.m. at Knight Gallery, 50 South Brown Street. Winner does not have to be present to get prize. For more information about the Pub Crawl, contact Nancy Lorbetske, 715-367-1516.
Volunteers are needed for street safety patrol during the parade. To volunteer for one hour or for more information about the St. Patrick’s Day activities, contact Downtown Rhinelander, Inc. at 715-362-7374. St. Patrick’s Day parade committee includes: Bill Barnes, Tracey Barnes, Tim Phelan, Jack Winkler, David O’Melia, Pat Deau, Nancy Lorbetske, Max Ingram and Dave Schuppler with assistance by Downtown Rhinelander, Inc. and Dean Distributing.
The community is invited to form a team and participate in the very first Snow Sculpting Competition in Downtown Rhinelander. The competition will be held February 7 – 10, 2012. Teams of adults and/or youth are encouraged to participate. All teams must submit a commitment form by January 20, 2012.
