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All area residents are invited to celebrate the upcoming Winter Solstice at a community celebration from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 21, at the Northwoods 17�Թ� Garden located in the Field at 17�Թ�. 

In classic folk tradition, the event will welcome the return of light on the darkest day of the year and feature hot beverages including cocoa and cider, tasty treats, and a roaring warming fire to take the edge off the winter cold. 

"In the solstice tradition of letting go of the things that weigh us down, Rhinelander artist Ken Juon has created a site-specific artwork to burn at our annual solstice fire, offering a light to the diminishing darkness and growing length of daylight,” said Melinda Childs, 17�Թ� and Cultural development director with ArtStart and 17�Թ�. 

The event is free and open to the public. It’s organized in partnership between 17�Թ� and the Northwoods 17�Թ� Garden. 

To get to the garden, turn on Nicolet Way, which is about 100 yards before the main entrance to the college. 

Attendees are advised to monitor the weather and dress accordingly for this outdoor evening event.