Events for May 2015

Please call Golden Living Center-Valley of Hayward to have your Advanced Directives completed with you free of charge. Advanced Directives are Power of Attorney for Health Care, Living Will, Final Disposition and Financial Power of Attorney forms for any Sawyer County resident. By appointment with Jessica Tapani at 715-634-2202.

Saturday, May 2 Rag Rug Workshop (Adult Naturalist Program) Scandinavian loop weaving is a simple and durable technique that uses no thread or looms, and turns trash into treasure! Bring 1-2 old bed sheets (any size will work) or other fabric that can be easily torn into strips, and a pair of sharp scissors. Some extra materials will be on hand. You will take your rug home to finish. Lesson runs from 10 a.m.-noon. After a lunch break, come back if you want more help and fellowship. Call the Cable Natural History Museum 715-798-3890 to register by May 1. $5 member/$7 non-member.

Join Vladimir Yarish, a world-renowned birch bark artist, to create your very own traditional, beautiful basket. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at the Cable Natural History Museum. Register by August 1, to receive your supply list. By calling 715-798-3890. $80 member/$90 non-member, plus a materials fee of $40 to $120 based on the basket you choose to weave.oin Vladimir Yarish, a world-renowned birch bark artist, to create your very own traditional, beautiful basket. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at the Cable Natural History Museum. Register by August 1, to receive your supply list. By calling 715-798-3890. $80 member/$90 non-member, plus a materials fee of $40 to $120 based on the basket you choose to weave.

Wednesday, May 6 Pastels: Painting Lakes with Diana Randolph Use your own photos to capture the atmosphere and various moods of lakes. Explore the Cable Natural History Museum?s new exhibit: ?Lakes Alive!? for inspiration. We will use dry pastel sticks (not the oil type). This class is for all levels but drawing experience is helpful. Meet at the Museum from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. You may bring a sack lunch or order lunch from the Brick House Café. To register please phone WITC ? Ashland at 715-682-4591, ext. 3170.

Saturday, May 9 Fairy House Making Workshop Come and help out the fairies at the Cable Natural History Museum by crafting housing from found materials from 10:00 a.m.-noon. Bring an empty oatmeal container (the small size), or an empty can or small box. We will provide additional materials for making darling, irresistible houses for our Northwoods fairies. All ages welcome. 715-798-3890 - $5 member/$10 non-member per house.

Thursday, May 14 Birding in the National Forest Hike trails in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in search of birds. See Blackburnian Warblers and Scarlet Tanagers. Walk through a northern hardwood forest, and skirt the edge of a bog and wetland. Meet at the Cable Natural History Museum at 6:30 a.m. and return by 10:30 a.m. Space is limited. Registration is required by May 13. Cost is $8 member/$13 non-member or $20 member family. No charge if you are a registered Chequamegon Bay Birding and Nature Festival participant. Call the Museum at 715-798-3890.

Saturday, May 23 Cable Natural History Museum Exhibit Open House: Lakes Alive! What life lurks beneath our lakes? Dive in to the Museum?s 2015 exhibit, ?Lakes Alive!? and find out! Explore the cycles, systems, and mysteries that connect lakes with uplands, and you with lakes. Discover cool creatures, and experience the submarine magic for yourself. You?ll never look at lakes the same way again. Stop by the Museum to celebrate and learn more between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Donations accepted.