COMING EVENTS AT WATERSMEET, MICHIGAN
February 17 through 19, 2012 - Visit our booth and representatives at the Central Wisconsin Sports Show at the Patriot Center in Wausau, Wisconsin - Friday, 3 to 9 pm; Saturday, 10 to 7 pm; and Sunday 10 to 4 pm. Let us answer your questions about our beautiful area and pick up brochures for your upcoming visits. See you there...
February 17 through 19, 2012 - Visit our booth and representatives at the Rockford Boat, Vacation & Fishing Show...at the Indoor Sports Center, 8800 East Riverside Boulevard, Rockford, Illinois.
February 18, 2012 - U. P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Poker Run - more information will be given as we receive it.
February 18, 2012 - Frosty Club Radar Run at Bent's Camp - Runs will start as early as 10 a.m. and the last run will be the Bikini Run at 3 p.m. Bikini Riders run free. Trophies for two places. Improved and modified classes combined. Vendors have been invited to attend with equipment, clothing, and accessories. Chili and 50/50 raffles and more.
March 2 through 4, 2012 - Visit our booth and representatives at the Green Bay Northeast Wisconsin Fishin' Show - see you there!
March 12, 2012 - U. P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club Appreciation Banquet - more information will be given soon.
June 17, 2012 - Cisco Chain Riparian Owners Association Annual Father's Day Breakfast at Bent's Camp
July 20, 2012 - Cisco Chain Riparian Owners Association Annual Picnic - open to all members and the public - at Bent's Camp
Lac Vieux Desert Casino Events - Stay tuned for more events or call Guest Services at 906-358-4226.
We hope you'll all come out and support our Nimrods at the Volleyball and Basketball Games...See you there!
WATERSMEET NIMROD GIRLS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE FOR THE 2011-2012 SEASON
November 29 - Tuesday Jeffers at Watersmeet 4:45/6:20pm
December 2 - Friday Watersmeet at Ontonagon 4:45/6:20 pm
December 6 - Tuesday Phelps at Watersmeet 6:00 pm
December 16 - Friday CF-FP at Watersmeet 5:00/6:30 pm
January 6 - Friday Baraga at Watersmeet 4:45/6:20 pm
January 10 - Tuesday Watersmeet at Wakefield/Marenisco 6:00 p.m.
January 12 - Thursday Dollar Bay at Watersmeet 4:45/6:30 pm
January 17 - Tuesday Watersmeet at Bark River 5:00/6:45 pm
January 20 - Friday Watersmeet at Bessemer 5:00/6:30 pm
January 24 - Tuesday Watersmeet at Eagle River 5:45/7:30 pm
January 26 - Thursday Watersmeet at Chassell 4:45/6:20 pm
January 30 - Monday Lake Linden at Watersmeet 4:45/6:20 pm
February 3 - Friday Hancock at Watersmeet 4:45/6:20 pm
February 6 - Monday Watersmeet at Jeffers 4:45/6:20 pm
February 9 - Thursday Ewen/Trout Creek at Watersmeet 6:00 pm
February 13 - Monday Watersmeet at Dollar Bay 4:45/6:20 pm
February 16 - Thursday Chassell at Watersmeet 4:45/6:20 pm
February 20 - Monday Bessemer at Watersmeet 5:00/6:30 pm
February 21 - Tuesday Wakefield/Marenisco at Watersmeet 6:00 p.m.
February 24 - Friday Watersmeet at Ewen/Trout Creek 6:00 pm
Districts are February 27, February 29, and March 2, 2012.
WATERSMEET NIMROD BOYS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE FOR THE 2011-2012 SEASON
December 5 - Monday Watersmeet at Chassell 4:45/6:20 pm
December 9 - Friday Phelps at Watersmeet 6:00 pm
December 12 - Monday Watersmeet at Baraga 4:45/6:20 pm
December 20 - Tuesday Lake Linden at Watersmeet 4:45/6:20 pm
December 29 - Thursday Eagle River at Watersmeet 4:45/6:20 pm
January 3 - Tuesday Bessemer at Watersmeet 5:00/6:30 pm
January 5 - Thursday CF-FP at Watersmeet 5:00/6:30 pm
January 10 - Tuesday Watersmeet at Dollar Bay 4:45/6:20 pm
January 13 - Friday Ewen/Trout Creek at Watersmeet 4:45/6:20 pm
January 17 - Tuesday Watersmeet at Bessemer 5:00/6:30 pm
January 20 - Friday Watersmeet at Phelps 6:00 pm
January 27 - Friday Watersmeet at Jeffers 4:45/6:20 pm
January 31 - Tuesday Chassell at Watersmeet 4:45/6:20 pm
February 2 - Thursday Dollar Bay at Watersmeet 4:45/6:20 pm
February 7 - Tuesday Watersmeet at Wakefield/Marenisco 5:00/6:30 pm
February 14 - Tuesday Jeffers at Watersmeet 4:45/6:20 pm
February 21 - Tuesday Watersmeet at Ewen/Trout Creek 4:45/6:20 pm
February 24 - Friday Baraga at Watersmeet 4:45/6:20 pm
February 28 - Tuesday Watersmeet at Ontonagon 4:45/6:20 pm
March 1 - Thursday Wakefield, Marenisco at Watersmeet 5:00/6:30 pm
MHSAA Districts are March 5, March 7, and March 9, 2012.
OTTAWA NATIONAL FOREST VISITOR CENTER
Ottawa Visitor Center
US 2 and 45, Watersmeet, Michigan
(906) 358-4724 Visitor Center and (906) 358-4127 Bear's Den Gift Shop
Website: www.ottawainterpretive.org
2011-2012 WINTER FEATURED VIDEOS PROGRAM SCHEDULE
All presentations start at 2 p.m. central time on Saturdays
December 3, 2011 - Whitetails of Michigan - The Glory of Whitetrails in Michigan - 40 minutes
December 10, 2011 - Wolves: Return of the Legend - Explores the myths and legends of the wolf - 50 minutes
December 17, 2011 - Medicine Fiddle (M. Loukinen) - A historical documentary on the history of the sound of the fiddle in the Upper Midwest of North America including the Native American culture - 81 minutes
December 24 and 31 - No video scheduled - may be closed
January 7, 2012 - Camp Forgotten - Historic information on local CCC camps and Sigurd Olson - Biology of the wilderness activist - 30 minutes and 28 minutes respectively
January 14, 2012 - Tracking Animals in the Snow (featuring Ottawa National Forest biologists) - Learn how to identify animals by looking at their prints in the snow - 53 minutes
January 21, 2012 - Eagles - The story of a family of bald eagles - 40 minutes and Bears of Michigan - Local information on bears - 30 minutes
January 28, 2012 - Smokey Bear Children's Story - Learn the exciting story of Smokey Bear with the "old timer", his animal friends and the forest ranger - 12 minutes - and Creepy, Crawly Animals - Information on insects and other creepy crawly animals - 30 minutes
February 4, 2012 - Good Man in the Woods - Documentary featuring the lives of the survivors of the ancient calling of the wilderness - loggers, trappers, and commercial fishermen - showing how their character is shaped by daily exposure to the hazards and the splendor of the forests and Lake Superior. These workers are truly the endangered species - 90 minutes
February 11, 2012 - Nighttime Animals - Discover the hidden world of nighttime animals - 30 minutes and Endangered Animals - Gather information on endangered animals - 30 minutes
February 18, 2012 - Fire on the Mountain - The true story of the South Canyon Fire where 14 firefighters lost their lives - 90 minutes
February 25, 2012 - Stranger in the Woods - The story of two snowdrifts who remember a time when a mysterious stranger came to visit. A magical tale of animals reacting to a snowman who appears after a winter snowstorm - 40 minutes
March 3, 2012 - Green Fire - Also Leopold and a Land Ethic for Our Time - Explore the life and legacy of famed conservationist Aldo Leopold and how his land ethic lives on through people and organizations throughout the country - 73 minutes
March 10, 2012 - Weather - A world wind tour of the earth's turbulent atmosphere - 57 minutes
March 17, 2012 - Tradition Bearer (M. Loukinen) - The wonders of Finnish American history and folk art. A recorded live interview of oral history including interviews and historical pictures. - 47 minutes
March 24, 2012 - Loons - The story of a family of common loons from the day adults return to their traditional nesting island to the day they lead their chicks away. Featuring pure, natural sound without music or narratives - 31 minutes - and Pond and River - Take a twisting journey down the great rivers of the world pausing to visit the fresh water pond - 30 minutes
March 31, 2012 - Monoomin (Wild Rice) - M. Loukinen - Showing the wild ricing traditions and the teaching of these traditions to Ojibwe children. Including planting, rice boat building, harvesting, parching, dancing, winnowing, cooking and finally eating wild rice at a feast. This film was funded by Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs, Northern Michigan University and the Lac Vieux Desert Band of Chippewa Indians - 80 minutes
April 7, 2012 - Hooked on Hummingbirds - Spectacular footage of hummingbirds and other birds filmed in slow motion - 53 minutes
April 14, 2012 - Dragonflies and Damselflies - The exploration of life of Eastern dragonflies and damselflies - 40 minutes - and The Kirtland Warbler (MI DNR) - A bird of the jack pine forest, this bird has been located on the Ottawa National Forest - 15 minutes
April 21, 2012 - On the Wings of the Monarch - An in-depth look at the life cycle of the Monarch butterfly - 47 minutes
April 28, 2012 - Seasonal Wildflowers of Eastern Forests - Learn about over 100 common and attractive spring wildflowers including lilies, orchids and violets - 52 minutes
As always, we are happy to show any production we have at any time whether it's requested by one person or a group. Videos are by request and free of charge to view. Just call ahead to 906-358-4724 to see if there is availability of the auditorium. Normal winter hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. central time.
If you're snowmobiling, the trail leads into the Visitor Center parking lot. We do our best to keep coffee and hot water for hot chocolate available to help warm you up. We also have some snowshoes that we allow you to use here on the premises. Our feeders attract many kinds of birds to view. Stop in for much more...
2011 IS THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OTTAWA NATIONAL FOREST
Fall and Winter Operating Hours
Beginning October 1, 2011, the Visitor Center will be open to the public from Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. cst and will be closed on Sundays. The Visitor Center provides an excellent source of information about local area and recreation for snowmobiling, hunting, fall color tours, hiking, and maps, etc. Call 906-358-4724 if you have any questions or visit their website at www.fs.fed.us/r9/ottawa. v
ADMISSION IS FREE FOR ALL PROGRAMS - COME AND ENJOY
Programs are sponsored by USDA Forest Service, Ottawa National Forest in cooperation with The Ottawa Interpretive Association
The Ottawa Visitor Center is located on the corner of U. S. Highway 2 and Highway 45 in Watersmeet. It's been open since 1971. Hours from June to September are daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. From October to May, Tuesday to Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
COMING EVENTS AT LAND O' LAKES, WISCONSIN
Please see other events listed under Watersmeet above, too.
February 11 and 12, 2012 - Three Bear Sled Dog Races - starting at the Town Hall...more information as we receive it.
February 11, 2012 - Winter Festival Craft Sale - Land O' Lakes Elementary School from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
February 11, 2012 - Musher's Ball - Come and enjoy the community dance
February 18, 2012 - Bent's Camp Radar Run and Chili Feed - Come enjoy this annual event at Bent's. It's a great time for everyone. Stay tuned for more information.
February 26, 2012 - 16th Annual Kids' Ice Fishing Jamboree - West shore boat landing of Lac Vieux Desert - Kids 18 and under invited - come and enjoy the free day with free bait, free food and prizes - four different age divisions - no alcohol and no dogs please.
If you haven't experienced the Northwoods Children's Museum with your children or grandchildren, please consider doing so. It's a fun place for young and old! The address is: 346 Division Street, Eagle River, Wisconsin 54521. Their phone number is 715-479-4623.
NEW: The Northwoods Children's Museum is now offering a hands-on approach to science broadening their appeal to older children in the 4th and 5th grades. The "Science for Kids" program focuses on hands-on activities in various aspects of natural and physical science. Topics include Earth's Materials, Magnetic Behavior, Electric Energy, Aquatic Invasive Species, Learning from Plants, Animal Camp, Geocaching, and Chemical Reactions. Classes will be held every Tuesday after school from 3:45 to 5 p.m. beginning February 7 and running through March 27, 2012. Cost is $40 per child and includes a snack and play time. Call 715-479-4623 for more info.
There were eight episodes and Sundance says they will reair every so often. They have been airing very often, so please check your TV guides.
There was more fun in the Watersmeet area this past winter with the Nimrods, since the Sundance Channel was here filming a reality show from December, 2005 through March, 2006. They covered our team at the games, filmed what life in the U. P. is all about, and enjoyed the events that took place in Watersmeet and the surrounding area. It was a great time, and the crew was wonderful with everyone. What a special treat! Brett Morgan of Sundance says that it's official. The series aired on the Sundance Channel on November 26 and continue for the next three Mondays, December 3, 10, and 17, 2007. Episodes 1 and 2 aired the opening night followed by Episodes 3, 4, 5, and 6 airing individually the following weeks. Episodes 7 and 8 aired together on the last night. Each episode is 30 minutes long. Reruns have been running almost continuously on the Sundance Channel or order your own copy from the Nimrod Store (www.nimrodnationstore.com).
"Brett also said Robert Redford has labeleld the Nimrod Nation one of his 4 temple series for the year. This allows the Sundance executives to advertise the series with the maximum amount of funds allotted to any series he promotes for this company. If the series goes well, Morgen says he can see it being aired on other networks as well." (Our thanks to the Watersmeet School newsletter for this update.)
"Nimrod Nation" made it's debut in L. A. in July and showed at the Grand Traverse Film Festival at the beginning of August. Several of the local people in town that appeared in the series answered questions for the press and the public. It has received a super response and we thank all of you that attended.
