Calendar

Food to Eat

Boards to get on

Fun to be had by all

Apple Pie Shots to be drank

February 8, 2018
(Adult Naturalist Program)
Jon Martin, Assistant Professor of Natural Resources at Northland College will talk about his research on the old growth trees at Forest Lodge on Lake Namakagon. In addition, he’ll share insights from his research using camera traps in the tops of trees. Meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Rookery Pub. You may also join us for dinner and conversation after the presentation. Register by February 7. $5 member/$10 non-member. Call 715-798-3890 for more info or go to cablemuseum.org.

Book of the Year and The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien
The men will discuss their Book of the Year award and The Things They Carried by Tim O' Brien
Thursday, February 8, 2018 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm

Our Sweetheart special dinner will be offered this Friday thru Sunday. And then again on Valentine's Day, Wednesday, February 14, 2018.

Appetizer
Duck Mousse with Duck Foie Gras & Grapes OR Pesto & Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta

Soup
Ying and Yang Soup
sweet roasted red peppers smoothed with a lace of heavy cream AND
black bean purée w/ hint of cumin & cilantro dolloped with sour cream
(paired in the same bowl)

Entrée
Coffee Rubbed Black Angus Center Cut Tenderloin with a garlic and parmesan baby potato edley OR Seared Ahi Tuna in an Asian Sesame Crust with wakame and vegetable herb soba noodles

Dessert
Housemade Cheesecake with Vanilla Ganache and Fresh Strawberries

All this for only $99/couple, reservations required.
Limited substitutions may be possible with advance notice.
Please note our regular menu will not be available on February 14

February 11, 2018
10am
Presented by: North End Ski Club
Location: North End Trailhead, 41640 Randysek Road, Cable, WI 54821
Events: 25 km and 12.5 km classic technique plus .5, 1.0 and 1.5 km Cookie Classic kids races (classic technique)
Register online at: https://register.chronotrack.com/r/34911
Fees: $45 through Jan. 31; $50 through Feb. 10; $55 on race day.
Perks: Borah Ski Hat for the first 200 entrants in 25km & 12.5 km events plus post race meal.
For further information, contact Ron Bergin, 715/798-3599, rbergin@cheqnet.net
www.norwiski.com/northend

February 13, 2018
5 to 7 p.m.
Fundraiser for a scholarship for a graduating senior at Drummond Area School District. Free will offering accepted for the meal. For more information please phone 715-798-3066.

Our Sweetheart special dinner will be offered this Friday thru Sunday. And then again on Valentine's Day, Wednesday, February 14, 2018.

Appetizer
Duck Mousse with Duck Foie Gras & Grapes OR Pesto & Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta

Soup
Ying and Yang Soup
sweet roasted red peppers smoothed with a lace of heavy cream AND
black bean purée w/ hint of cumin & cilantro dolloped with sour cream
(paired in the same bowl)

Entrée
Coffee Rubbed Black Angus Center Cut Tenderloin with a garlic and parmesan baby potato edley OR Seared Ahi Tuna in an Asian Sesame Crust with wakame and vegetable herb soba noodles

Dessert
Housemade Cheesecake with Vanilla Ganache and Fresh Strawberries

All this for only $99/couple, reservations required.
Limited substitutions may be possible with advance notice.
Please note our regular menu will not be available on February 14

February 16, 2018
6 PM - 8 PM
Pastor Ken's wife, Yong, will share the food of her homeland with the people of Cable. Please join us for the Lunar New Year celebration and a wonderful meal of Korean delicacies. Come and experience a new culture. Cost: donation only.

Learn to eat with chopsticks. Learn about the Korean culture and language.

February 17, 2018
Join John Radloff, a local Wisconsin Master Naturalist Volunteer, to explore the famous Meyers Beach Sea Caves in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. You’ll meet at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center in Ashland, WI at 9:00 a.m. to carpool and caravan up to the trailhead. Depending on the weather you’ll either be walking on lake ice or hiking the land-based trail above the caves. You may want to wear grippers on your boots for this 4-mile round-trip hike. Dress for weather, bring snacks, water, and lunch. Return by 3:00 p.m. You may be responsible for a small parking fee. Register at cablemuseum.org by February 15 Donations accepted. Call 715-798-3890 for more info.

February 20, 2018
6:30PM
Word of MOuth book club will meet to discuss History of Wolves by Emily Fridlund. 

February 21 -25, 2018
Located in the log building on the corner of Highway 63 and Main Street in downtown Hayward during Birkie week!
Clif Bar & Company (yes, the energy bars!) will once again offer a fun, warm and inviting space for spectators and participants to come in and warm up and experience some of our North Woods culture. There will be hot chocolate and Back Roads Coffee, s'mores bar, and some of their products for all of the guests to enjoy.

American Birkebeiner Cross Country Ski Race

Saturday, February 24, 2018

Cable is Home of the American Birkebeiner, North America's largest Cross Country Ski Race, held annually each February. The world comes to the Cable & Hayward Areas for the Birkie & Kortelopet cross country ski races.

The Birkie Trail is world-famous and takes racers on a challenging 50k course from Cable to Main Street in downtown Hayward. Over 9,500 skiers, including many international visitors, participate in this event.

There are many other events happening during the course of the weekend and days before:

Birkie 50k (skate) or 55k (classic)
Kortelopet 23k
Prince Haakon 12k
Elite Sprints
Barnebirkie
5k/10k Family Fun Ski
Junior Birkie
Barkie Birkie Skijor
Birkie Sit-Ski
Giant SkiSnowshoe Hike
Camp Birkie Child Care
And so much more!

10:45am-5pm

Kortelopet 29K classic & freestyle/skate cross-country ski race departs from the OO Trailhead, east of Seeley, WI and finishes on the snow-covered Main Street of Hayward, WI! Don't miss out - register while you still can! Sponsored by Marshfield Clinic

February 23, 2018
Are you looking for a fun activity to do with the family before the big “Birkie” race? The Cable Natural History Museum has partnered with the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation for a one-mile leisurely snowshoe hike in the peaceful winter woods. Learn about winter ecology and wildlife tracking and experience the Northwoods on snowshoes. Meet at the Museum at 10:00 a.m. and return by noon. Adult and children’s snowshoes are available for use from the Museum. The hike will not occur if the temperature is below 5° F. Please register by February 22. Donations accepted. Call 715-798-3890 for more info or go to cablemuseum.org.