January 8

The day starts with the Strong Bones class at I-S Fitness & Aquatic Center at 8 a.m. For those seeking a morning yoga session, the Center For Living Well is hosting one at 9 a.m. Simultaneously, Water Therapy is available at the I-S Fitness & Aquatic Center. Later in the day, the bARRe class takes place at 5 p.m. at the same fitness center.

Sports enthusiasts can catch the Iola-Scandinavia Middle School Girls Basketball game against Bonduel at 5:15 p.m. Additionally, the Iola-Scandinavia High School JV2 Girls Basketball team is playing at Wittenberg-Birnamwood at 5:45 p.m.

In the evening, the Village of Scandinavia holds a Caucus at the Scandinavia Municipal Center at 6 p.m. Other notable events include the Town of Harrison Board meeting at Northland Lutheran Church at 6:30 p.m., the School District of Iola-Scandinavia Board meeting at the Elementary School Library at 7 p.m., and a Friends of Scandinavia History meeting at the Scandinavia Municipal Center at 7 p.m.

January 9

Activities kick off with Quilting at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church at 8 a.m. Early risers can also join Water Aerobics at the I-S Fitness & Aquatic Center at 9 a.m. The morning continues with another session of the Strong Bones class at 10:30 a.m. at the same fitness center.

In the evening, various meetings take place, including the Village of Scandinavia Board meeting at the Scandinavia Municipal Center at 5 p.m., the Village of Iola Board meeting at Iola Village Hall’s Community Room at 5:30 p.m. Additionally, there’s an American Legion & Auxiliary meeting in the Iola Village Hall’s Community Room at 7 p.m.

Sports events feature the Iola-Scandinavia High School JV2, JV & Varsity Boys Basketball games at Nekoosa at 5:30 p.m. and the Iola-Scandinavia High School JV2 Girls Basketball hosting DC Everest at the Fitness & Aquatic Center at 5:45 p.m.

January 10

The day begins with the Strong Bones class at I-S Fitness & Aquatic Center at 8 a.m., followed by Water Therapy at 9 a.m. For the younger community members, there’s Pre-School Storytime at Iola Village Library at 10 a.m. Business-related gatherings include the Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce meeting at Iola Village Hall at 7 a.m. and the Town of Scandinavia Board meeting at the Scandinavia Municipal Center at 5:30 p.m. Evening entertainment options range from Bluegrass Music at Northland Sports Bar & Grill at 7 p.m. to a Scott Dercks & Tom Washatka performance at Odin & Freja’s Place at 7:30 p.m.

January 11

Community activities feature a morning Community Coffee at Scandinavia Municipal Center at 8 a.m. followed by Water Aerobics at I-S Fitness & Aquatic Center at 9 a.m. Craft enthusiasts can join the Crafting Bee at Scandinavia Public Library at 10 a.m. and the Iola Garden Club meeting at Iola Village Hall’s Community Room at noon.

Sports events include Iola-Scandinavia High School JV2 Boys Basketball hosting Bonduel at the Fitness & Aquatic Center at 5:45 p.m., and the Iola-Scandinavia High School JV & Varsity Boys and Girls Basketball games at 5:45 p.m.

Evening meetings and gatherings include Fresh Hope at Scandinavia Lutheran Church at 6 p.m., Council meetings at Scandinavia Lutheran Church and Our Savior’s Lutheran Church at 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., respectively, and an Open Mic event at Odin & Freja’s Place at 7 p.m.

January 12

The weekend starts with events like Sit-n-Stitch at Iola Village Library at 2 p.m., Family Friday at Iola Village Library where participants can make paper snowflakes at 2:30 p.m., and Come Craft with Us at Iola Village Library at 5 p.m. Sports enthusiasts can catch the Iola-Scandinavia High School JV & Varsity Girls Basketball game at Bonduel’s new high school gym at 5:45 p.m. Evening entertainment includes a Pool Singles Tournament at Northland Sports Bar & Grill at 6 p.m., featuring a $10 entry fee and luck of the draw format. Later, Scott Dercks & Tom Washatka perform at Odin & Freja’s Place at 7:30 p.m.

January 13

Early risers can enjoy an Adult Swim session at I-S Fitness & Aquatic Center from 9:30 to 11 a.m. The day continues with the 1st Annual Happy Daaze Bar and Grill Squirrel Contest at 2 p.m., featuring a 2-person entry for $25, with 50-50 raffle proceeds benefiting the Scandinavia Snowmobile Club. The day concludes with a musical performance by Cody James at Odin & Freja’s Place at 7:30 p.m. Additionally, there’s a Confirmation Class Lock-in starting at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church at 4:30 p.m. on January 13, lasting until 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 14.