Talk of Turtle Lake - WJMC

"The Talk of Turtle Lake" on WJMC Radio 96.1 FM

Tune in each Friday morning before 7:30 a.m. to hear the broadcast of events in the area. Contact the Turtle Lake Village Hall Office by emailing your request to info@turtlelakewi.com or call 715-986-2241 to have your event considered for an upcoming broadcast. This can be any event you wish the general public to participate in.

American Legion Smelt Fry

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Smelt Fry – A Local Favorite

Hosted by Donalds-Hylkema Post 137 – American Legion

Join us for the Annual Smelt Fry and enjoy a complete dinner featuring deep fried smelt, a Turtle Lake tradition that supports local Veterans programs.

Date: Saturday, May 9th, 2026
Location: American Legion Hall
326 Maple St S., Turtle Lake, WI
Dine-In: 4:00 PM - 8:00PM
Take-Outs Available After 4:30 PM – Call 715-556-5664

Pricing:
Adults – $16.00
Kids 12 & Under – $8.00

Come out for great food, community spirit, and a worthy cause.

Sponsored by: Donalds-Hylkema Post 137

Mother's Day Champagne Brunch Buffet

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Brunch Buffet just got better on Mother's Day!

Treat your mom to a brunch buffet with champagne, mimosas, and CRAB LEGS for only $29.99!

Indulge in excellence and celebrate your Mom on Sunday, May 10th, from 9AM to 3PM.

Mother's Day at Spare Time

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Mother’s Day at Spare Time Bowl Bar & Grill

OPEN from 11 AM to 7 PM!

Enjoy a relaxed, fun atmosphere with:

New seasonal appetizers
Delicious May specials
A spontaneous Happy Hour
Open Bowl All Day!

We can’t wait to celebrate with you and make your Mother’s Day extra special!

Gary Mule Deer Live!

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM

GARY MULE DEER LIVE!

The Comedy & Music of Gary Mule Deer One Night Only at St. Croix Casino – Turtle Lake

Friday, May 22, 2026 Doors: 7:00 PM | Show: 8:00 PM

Tickets: $35 in advance $50 day of show

Get your tickets now: https://tempotickets.com/stcroixcasinos

Don’t miss this legendary comedian and musician! Perfect night of laughs and great music.

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Memorial Day Services

Monday, May 25, 2026 at 9:30 AM

The Donalds-Hylkema American Legion Post 137 will be traveling to several area cemeteries and memorial locations to pay tribute to our fallen Veteran's.

The locations and start times are as follows:

9:30 AM - Turtle Lake Village Park for those buried in foreign lands.
9:45 AM - Bethany Cemetery, West of Twin Town
10:00 AM - St. Charles Cemetery, Cty. D
10:15 AM - Moon Lake Cemetary, Cty K
10:30 AM - St. Ann's Cemetery, Cemetery Rd Turtle Lake
10:45 AM - Mount Hope Cemetery, US Hwy 63 South.
11:00 AM - Lakeview Cemetery, North 2nd St.
11:15 AM - Wayside Boat Landing, Upper Turtle Lake East wayside for those lost at sea.

Anyone who knows of a US Veteran's grave at one of the listed locations that does not have a flag, please call Dale Hove at 715-541-2012 or Stretch Broker at 715-556-5664

Book & Bake Sale

Saturday, May 30, 2026

Spring Book & Bake Sale

The Friends of the Library are hosting their Spring Book & Bake Sale on:

Saturday, May 30th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Sunday, May 31st from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Location: Turtle Lake Village Hall - 114 Martin Ave E, Turtle Lake

Browse a wide selection of books and enjoy homemade baked goods—all while supporting the Friends of the Library. Proceeds help fund programming for this year’s Summer Reading Program.

Mad Alice-Live at the St. Croix Casino

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM

LIVE MUSIC IN TURTLE LAKE – FREE SHOW!

Get ready for a night of raw ‘90s rock energy as Mad Alice hits the stage in Turtle Lake!

Saturday, May 30th
Show starts at 8PM
St. Croix Casino Event Center
FREE ADMISSION

Hailing from Central Minnesota, Mad Alice delivers a powerful tribute to Alice in Chains and Mad Season, capturing the unmistakable sound of the Layne Staley era. With haunting harmonies, gritty riffs, and zero gimmicks—this is pure, authentic rock.