Chequamegon Bay Birding & Nature Festival
May 16 - 18, 2008

A weekend of birding and nature activities on Wisconsin's south shore of Lake Superior at the peak of spring migration. The Chequamegon Bay area is among the best birding destinations in the Midwest, with a wide variety of habitats hosting nearly 300 bird species. Abundant public lands and extraordinary natural beauty provide visitors with unparalleled nature watching opportunities in this exceptional area of northern Wisconsin.

For more information, visit:
www.birdandnaturefest.com

Harmony School of Music Scholarship Concert Series
May 18, 2008

Annual all-student Spring Recital, featuring students on piano, guitar, voice, and violin.

5:00 pm

Tickets: $5/adult; $3/students and Seniors; free for 12 and under. Family Ticket price: $10.

Located 1 mile north of Washburn, WI, on Highway 13

For information: 715-373-5646 harmonyschoolofmusic@centurytel.net

Superior Vistas Bike Tour
June 21, 2008

Fourth annual Superior Vistas Bike Tour. Either ride or volunteer or both!

What: A one day, multi-loop, family oriented bike ride (NOT race). Select to ride a loop of 13, 19, 34, 52, or 68 miles. Pedal scenic, paved, low traffic roads. Enjoy cruising the gently rolling hills with views of Lake Superior and the surrounding forest and countryside.

Fully supported ride with route maps, support vehicles, and food/beverage stops en-route and at the finish. Some routes overlap so you can decide to shorten or lengthen your ride as you wish. Swim at Long Lake, enroute; camp at Thompson West End Park or Memorial Park in Washburn.

When: June 21, 2008; start times between 7:30 -9:30 am; same day registration: 7:30-9:00 am. Early bird registration, May 1.

Where: Start and finish at Thompson West End Park, Washburn, WI.

To register and/or to find out about volunteer opportunities, contact: Ashland Chamber: 1-800-294-9484 (toll free); Website: www.superiorvistas.org

Big Water Film Festival
Sept. 19-21, 2008

The Big Water Film Festival is now accepting submissions for its first annual event at STAGENORTH theater in Washburn, Wisconsin. For more information, or to submit an entry, visit the Big Water Film Festival web page.

CBAC presents The Gathering
October 2-30, 2007

The Gathering: the annual juried membership exhibit of fine arts and crafts.

October 2-30 at the Washburn Cultural Center in Washburn, WI.

Opening Reception: Thursday, October 4 - 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Washburn Cultural Center
1 East Bayfield Street
Washburn, WI 54891
715-373-5591