Wind and warm weather recently combined to take down most of the thin ice bridge to Bayfield.  What is left will probably go with the next strong wind.  Warning signs are up to stop snowmobilers from trying to get across.  Even if it refreezes it will still be very dangerous.  MIFL is now expecting to complete the winter with ferry operations.  We will not be issuing further ice condition updates.  However, we will issue ferry service interruption bulletins, due to weather or ice conditions from time to time, on our website, mobile site, Facebook and our office answering machine.

Parking in MIFL mainland lot.

It looks like the ferry will be running all winter.  If you have been leaving a car in our main lot (by the ferry ramps) feel free to continue to do so at least through 03/15/12.  After that we may need the space for the Madeline to start operating.  Save some $$ and walk aboard.  The MIFL crew will try to keep the lots plowed and help you any way we can. Please do not park near ferry ramps or block access lanes between parked cars.

The new 2012 Madeline Island Ferry Line brochures have arrived.  They are now available at the MIFL office, on the ferry boats, ticket offices and in the terminal building in Bayfield.

Check out www.vistashland.com or www.travelashlandcounty.com -Click “Recreation” to get an updated snowmobile and ski report

The Town Park will be implementing a new reservation systems for all campsites.  Go to http://bigbaytownpark.org

Mt Ashwabay is open.  Visit www.mtashwabay.org for updated conditions and hours of operation

Monday February 20th-Presidents Day

Yoga with Susan Sabre at Library 9am Mondays & Wednesdays

Yoga at Humble Bee,Washburn-5:30pm-6:45pm call Darcy Schwerin,(715) 209-5553

Every Monday and Friday Senior Day at Legendary Waters-12:00pm-4:00pm for entry into our Senior Day promotion (ages 50+)

Tuesday February 21st

Spring Primary Election-Vote @Fire Hall 7am to 8pm

Mardi Gras Potluck & Family Night at St. John’s UCC 6pm-

Yoga with Susan Sabre at Library 5pm Tuesdays & Thursdays

La Pointe Community Clinic Open 10am to noon call:715-747-2722

Taco Tuesdays-Beach Club

Legendary Waters Resort & Casino offers Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournaments on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month beginning at 7:00pm

Wednesday February 22rd.

Yoga with Susan Sabre at Library 9am Mondays & Wednesdays

La Pointe Community Clinic Open 10am to noon call: 715-747-2722

Chicken Night – at the Beach Club-5ish

Open Mic Night at Stage North, Washburn-starts at 8pm

B-I-N-G-O is back!Legendary Waters-Vegas Style Bingo! Early birds start at 6pm and regular session at 7pm

Ash Wednesday Service at St. John’s  Discussion  of Loving Kindness and Compassion-6pm meal then 6:30-8pm discussion at St John’s Church

Thursday February 23rd

Adult Education on “The Rise of Christianity” @ St. John’s UCC 11am

Literary Society discuss “The Housekeeper and the Professor” @ the home of Burke & Marcia Henry 7pm

Comedy Night at Legendary Waters in Red Cliff

Friday February 24th

Full menu all day at the Beach Club-lunch 11 am until 2pm then dinner menu. Bar open daily 11am to midnight

Dancing Spirit Class with Regina La Roche Fridays at the Library 9am to 10:30am

Every Monday and Friday Senior Day at Legendary Waters-12:00pm-4:00pm for entry into our Senior Day promotion (ages 50+)

All You Can Eat Beer Battered Fish Fry, coleslaw, choice of potato and a cheddar garlic biscuit for $16.00.at Good Thymes/Washburn

Saturday February 25th

AA Meeting at St. John’s Church-5:30pm( additional regional NA/AA meetings can be found at www.ashlandcurrent.com) calendar schedule.).

Sunday February 26th

Parking in MIFL Mainland lot:  the ferry will be running all winter. If you have been leaving a car in our main lot (by the ferry ramps) feel free to continue to do so at least through 03/15/12. After that we may need  the space for the MV Madeline to start operating. Save some $$  and walk aboard.  The MIFL crew will try to keep the lots plowed and help you any way we can. Please do not park  near the ferry ramps or block the access lanes between parked cars.

Tuesday, February 14.  The new 2012 Madeline Island Ferry Line brochures have arrived.  They are now available at the MIFL office, on the ferry boats, ticket offices and in the terminal building in Bayfield.

The 2012 schedule and any rate changes will take effect on 2/15/2012 (Wednesday) mid day.

Check out www.vistashland.com or www.travelashlandcounty.com-Click “Recreation” to get an updated snowmobile and ski report

The Town Park will be implementing a new reservation systems for all campsites.  Go to http://bigbaytownpark.org

Mt Ashwabay is open.  Visit www.mtashwabay.org for updated conditions and hours of operation

Monday February 13th

Yes, the Sugar Shack will be open Monday and Tuesday from about noon to 3:30ish… so, buy your valentine a sweetie!

Yoga with Susan Sabre at Library 9am Mondays & Wednesdays

Yoga at Humble Bee,Washburn-5:30pm-6:45pm call Darcy Schwerin,(715) 209-5553

Every Monday and Friday Senior Day at Legendary Waters-12:00pm-4:00pm for entry into our Senior Day promotion (ages 50+)

Tuesday February 14th

Happy Valentines Day

Last chance to buy sweeties for the sweeties so  the Sugar Shack will be open Monday and Tuesday from about noon to 3:30ish…

Town board meeting discussion regarding MISA at 5:30pm

Yoga with Susan Sabre at Library 5pm Tuesdays & Thursdays

La Pointe Community Clinic Open 10am to noon call:715-747-2722

Taco Tuesdays-Beach Club

Legendary Waters Resort & Casino offers Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournaments on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month beginning at 7:00pm

The new 2012 Madeline Island Ferry Line brochures have arrived.  They are now available at the MIFL office, on the ferry boats, ticket offices and in the terminal building in Bayfield.

Wednesday February 15th

Island Gazette Deadline

Yoga with Susan Sabre at Library 9am Mondays & Wednesdays

La Pointe Community Clinic Open 10am to noon call: 715-747-2722

Chicken Night – at the Beach Club-5ish

Open Mic Night at Stage North, Washburn-starts at 8pm

B-I-N-G-O is back!Legendary Waters-Vegas Style Bingo! Early birds start at 6pm and regular session at 7pm

Soup Supper Discussion  of Loving Kindness and Compassion-6pm meal then 6:30-8pm discussion at St John’s Church

The 2012 schedule and any rate changes will take effect on 2/15/2012 (Wednesday) mid day.

Thursday February 16th

Town Plan Commission Meeting at Town Hall 5pm

Yoga with Susan Sabre at Library 5pm Tuesdays & Thursdays

Comedy Night at Legendary Waters in Red Cliff

Exploration of the Early  Christian Movement discussion at St. John’s Church at 11am

Friday February 17th

Last day to register to vote in person and apply to vote absentee in Spring Primary

Full menu all day at the Beach Club-lunch 11 am until 2pm then dinner menu. Bar open daily 11am to midnight

Dancing Spirit Class with Regina La Roche Fridays at the Library 9am to 10:30am

Every Monday and Friday Senior Day at Legendary Waters-12:00pm-4:00pm for entry into our Senior Day promotion (ages 50+)

All You Can Eat Beer Battered Fish Fry, coleslaw, choice of potato and a cheddar garlic biscuit for $16.00.at Good Thymes/Washburn

Saturday February 18th

AA Meeting at St. John’s Church-5:30pm( additional regional NA/AA meetings can be found at www.ashlandcurrent.com) calendar schedule.).

February 18th-Book Across the Bay, Ashland Cross Country Skiing, snowshoe trek across Cheqemegon Bay by candlelight, www.batb.org

Sunday  February 19th

Candidates Forum w/candidates for town board & county board @ firehall 1pm

Dates to Remember…