Trivia Night Opens Democracy Discussions Across Generations
November 5, 2025, 6 to 8:00 PM, Manitowoc-Two Rivers YMCA Vote with Grands, intergenerational discussions on democracy, will kick off Wednesday, November 5, 6 to 8:00 PM, with a Trivia Night at the Manitowoc-Two Rivers YMCA. The Vote with Grands campaign aims to encourage voter registration and civic participation among younger voters through dialogue between generations. “Grands” includes grandparents, parents, grandkids, and all those connected intergenerationally or seeking such connections. The
Ascend Services, Inc. and Time Out Hosting “Give Back Monday” Fundraiser
Manitowoc WI., October 23, 2025 -Ascend Services is partnering with Time Out Sports Bar and Grill for a fundraising event.The “Give Back Monday” fundraising event is Monday, November 3 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to raise money and awareness for Ascend Services. Ascend team members will be on-site to greet guests, share our mission, and answer any questions about the impactful work we do in the community.Ascend Services Executive Director Deanna Genske says, “We are deeply grateful to our local restaurants
The Forst Inn Arts Collective presents the classic Sondheim musical, Sweeney Todd, from November
The Forst Inn Arts Collective presents the classic Sondheim musical, Sweeney Todd, from November 1 - 23 at The Forst Inn in Tisch Mills. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is a darkly thrilling musical by Stephen Sondheim that blends razor-sharp wit with chilling suspense. Set in Victorian London, it tells the tale of Sweeney Todd, a barber who returns from exile to seek vengeance against the corrupt judge who destroyed his life. With the help of the resourceful and twisted Mrs. Lovett—whose
United Way to Host Story Time Event to Support the Dolly Parton Imagination Library
United Way Manitowoc County: Join us for a morning of story time, creativity, and community! On Saturday, November 8 from 10:30–Noon, bring your little ones to The Nook in Manitowoc for a special reading and signing of “Bob’s Birthday Blobs” with local author Naomi Raddatz. Kids can enjoy a fun art project inspired by the book, and every book purchase helps support early childhood literacy through United Way’s Dolly Parton Imagination Library. United Way and Women United reps will be on hand to share more
Fox Communities Credit Union Welcomes Dan Grawe – Vice President of Member Experience Optimization
APPLETON, Wis. (October 22, 2025) – Dan Grawe has joined Fox Communities Credit Union as their new VP of Member Experience Optimization. This newly created position will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight to our member support center and will champion creating lasting member experiences while serving as the lead for key experience technologies. Grawe has significant experience in both call centers and customer relationship management (CRM) and joins Fox with a unique skillset and
Fox Communities Credit Union Announces Maryland Coleman as Assistant Vice President of Consumer Lend
APPLETON, Wis. (October 22, 2025) – Fox Communities Credit Union has promoted Assistant Vice President of Consumer Lending. Coleman started at Fox as AVP of Credit Card Lending. As AVP of Consumer Lending, Coleman will be responsible for assisting in the strategic planning, development, implementation and monitoring of activities and services offered relating to the consumer lending portfolio. This role focuses on driving product growth, enhancing lending team members performance and leading a centralized
Hunger Coalition of Manitowoc County Receives Corteva Betterment Grant to Fuel ''Harvest of the Month'' Initiative
The Hunger Coalition of Manitowoc County has received a generous Betterment Grant from Corteva Agriscience on behalf of Forest Brook Seeds, a significant investment that will directly support the Coalition’s Harvest of the Month (HOM) initiative.Forest Brook Seeds representatives presented the grant check at Grow It Forward, underscoring a shared commitment to improving food access and community health across Manitowoc County.The grant funding will be immediately put to use to advance the Coalition's
Lakeshore College hosting “Program Showcase: Public Safety”
CLEVELAND, WI – Lakeshore College invites anyone interested in a public safety career to learn about program options during its “Program Showcase: Public Safety” event set for Nov. 12, 1-5 p.m., on its Cleveland campus. Activities will include facility tours, demonstrations of crime scene investigations and traffic stops, and fire engine tours. Faculty will be available to answer questions about programs. Staff will also be available to answer questions about academic, financial and personal resources,
Felician Village to Host Craft and Vendor Fair 2025
MANITOWOC, Wis. (October 21, 2025) – Felician Village will host a Craft and Vendor Fair on Saturday, November 8th from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at 1635 S. 21st Street, Manitowoc. This FREE event is open to the public. Get your holiday shopping started or finished by visiting the 30 vendor booths. Santa will be stopping by for a visit along with face painting and live music from 10 a.m to 12 p.m. The Village Café will also be open for grab n’ go meal options and holiday-inspired treats. For more information,
Lakeshore Big Band Dinner Concert
Lakeshore Big Band Dinner Concert LET'S DANCE! Friday, November 7, 2025, 6:30 p.m. Knox’s Silver Valley Banquet Hall, 1222 S. Alverno Road, Manitowoc Conductor Paul Sucherman Get ready for an evening filled with lively music and delicious food at Knox Silver Valley Bar & Banquet Hall. Join us for a night of swing, jazz, and dancing as the Lakeshore Big Band takes the stage along with our favorite vocalist Kim Hofmann. Indulge in a scrumptious dinner while tapping your feet to the beat to Benny
Fox Communities Credit Union Welcomes Teriann Van Sistine as Vice President of Operations
APPLETON, Wis. (October 1, 2025) – Teriann Van Sistine has joined Fox Communities Credit Union as their new Vice President of Operations. The Vice President of Operations will lead Fox’s Member Payment Systems (cards & payment teams), Quality Control, Retail Resource & Deposit Quality Assurance, and ATM Operations teams to optimize our operational functions. Van Sistine will partner closely with the member experience team to ensure the efficient delivery of high-quality financial services, while driving
Future 15 Winners Announcement
MANITOWOC, WI (10/16/2025) - The Chamber of Manitowoc County is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Future 15 awards. The Future 15 awards are presented to 15 young professionals in Manitowoc County who have given back to the community, shown leadership, and helped in many ways to make the area a great place to live and work. This year’s winners are: Lauren Daun, Felician Village Claudia Fischer, Manitowoc Public School District Steven Haensgen, Shoreline Hometown Credit Union Kali
Farm Wisconsin Celebrates Two Days of Halloween Fun
MANITOWOC, WI–Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center is extending Halloween festivities across two days—Saturday, October 25 and Friday, October 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Both days are packed with Wisconsin treats, costumes, animals, and corn maze adventures for visitors’ enjoyment. Guests are encouraged to dress in their best costumes and bring bags to collect treats with a Wisconsin twist, such as Briess Malt & Ingredients malted milk balls, Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association potato
Historical Society holds tavern game night and lantern walks on October 31
The Manitowoc County Historical Society Museum and Pinecrest Village, 924 Pinecrest Road in Manitowoc, will hold a historic tavern game night along with lantern walks on Friday, October 31 from 6 to 8 pm. It’s all about beer and tavern games at the historic Meeme House tavern! You’ll have the chance to sample drinks from the turn of the century while learning or renewing your acquaintance with old-fashioned tavern games.The grounds will also be available for an evening stroll on this Halloween
UnitedOne Named a Top Workplace for Women
UnitedOne Credit Union has been named No. 17 nationally for medium-sized organizations in the “Best Places to Work for Women” by Best Companies Group. “We’re honored to be recognized as a workplace where women are empowered to grow and lead,” UnitedOne CEO Kim Rooney said. “This reflects the values we’ve nurtured where inclusion, opportunity, and respect are woven into our culture. The women of UnitedOne continue to inspire excellence, helping us serve our members with purpose and heart.” The No. 17
Lakeshore College Foundation awards over $367,000 in scholarships
Lakeshore College Foundation awards over $367,000 in scholarshipsOver half of the scholarships were for full tuition. CLEVELAND, WI – The Lakeshore College Foundation awarded $367,851 in scholarships to 332 students during its fall scholarship cycle. Sixty-three percent of them were awarded as full tuition scholarships, leaving recipients with no tuition bill for the academic year. “What makes this scholarship cycle extraordinary is the number of students we assisted and how our community showed up for
Record Halloween shopping for 2025, Goodwill NCW has options to stay on budget
Wisconsin - Early Halloween shopping continues to be a trend and prices are top of mind for consumers. However, shoppers do not have to let spending numbers frighten away their fun as buying secondhand at all Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (NCW) stores can keep them on budget. According to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics, 49% of those surveyed began their shopping in September. The study estimates consumer spending on Halloween-related items
Historical Society launches Online Digital Collection with CatalogIT CMS
Manitowoc County Historical Society digitally converts its collections data using CatalogIT Collections Management System New system allows the Manitowoc County Historical Society to efficiently manage, protect and share its collections The Manitowoc County Historical Society announces it's new online digital collection with CatalogIt for Archives Month in October. The Manitowoc County Historical Society has successfully converted its collections data to the CatalogIt digital
Ascend Services Joins Broad Effort to Observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2025
Ascend Services Joins Broad Effort to Observe National Disability Employment Awareness MonthNationwide campaign takes place each OctoberManitowoc WI., October 3, 2025 - Ascend Services today announced it is joining the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy in recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an annual awareness campaign that takes place each October. The purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to educate about disability employment
Goodwill NCW’s annual gala inspires community 2025
GREEN BAY –Often the site of amazing comebacks, stories of perseverance were on display yesterday, October 1, as Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (Goodwill NCW) held their annual Goodwill Starts With You! Gala event. Community leaders from across the region were invited to the Atrium at Lambeau Field to hear accounts of those whose lives have been and are being transformed throughout north central Wisconsin through Goodwill NCW’s mission.Along with sharing data illustrating the impact made in the
A recent event demonstrates the critical importance of including a Call To Action (CTA) in marketing
MANITOWOC, Wisconsin — A recent event demonstrates the critical importance of including a Call To Action (CTA) in marketing materials. A local business planned a community event and created its own flyers and social media ads to save costs. While the materials looked appealing, they lacked a clear CTA asking attendees to register or confirm. With no way to measure interest or turnout, the event had to be postponed. After facing these challenges, the business turned to
Manitowoc Public Library Youth Services October 2025 Programs
Manitowoc, WI, September 18, 2025—Manitowoc Public Library’s October 2025 Children’s Programs are scheduled with the following events and dates: Baby Storytime Wednesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 AMBaby Storytime is 20 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, bounces, parachute activities, and bubbles, followed by 20 minutes of playtime! Baby Storytime is recommended for developmental ages 0-2 and siblings are always welcome. All Library storytimes
Manitowoc Public Library Teen Services October 2025 Events
Manitowoc, WI, September 18, 2025—Manitowoc Public Library’s Teen Services October 2025 programming is scheduled with the following events and dates: Teen Shelf Care Subscription BoxesSign-Up from Wednesday, October 1 through Wednesday, October 15Teens! Ready to explore the shelves of Manitowoc Public Library? Everyone between the ages of 11 and 18 are invited to sign up for our new Shelf Care subscription boxes from October 1 through October 15! These boxes will take you on an adventure through MPL’s
Manitowoc Public Library October 2025 Adult Events
Manitowoc, WI, September 18, 2025—Manitowoc Public Library’s October 2025 Adult Events are scheduled on the following dates and times. Drop-In Chess Club @ MPL Wednesday, October 1, 6-7:30 PMWant to improve your memory and concentration or practice logical thinking skills? Make a smart move and join us for Drop-In Chess Club at Manitowoc Public Library’s Second Floor Balkansky Community Room from 6-7:30 PM on Wednesday, October 1! The game of chess offers many brainy benefits—and it's just fun!
NRC Authorizes NextEra Energy's Point Beach Nuclear Plant to Operate for Another 20 Years
TWO RIVERS, WI – The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved subsequent license renewal for Point Beach Nuclear Plant Units 1 and 2, extending operations through 2050 and 2053, respectively. Following a rigorous multi-year application process, this milestone approval ensures Wisconsin’s only remaining nuclear plant will continue to power the state for the next three decades."This approval ensures that Wisconsin’s only remaining nuclear plant will continue to provide safe, reliable, low-cost
At the Manitowoc County Historical Society in October: Spirited History, Trick or Treat, and Tavern
Here's what is happening at the Manitowoc County Historical Society Museum and Pinecrest Village, 924 Pinecrest Road in Manitowoc, in October: Highlights from the Collection - Members Only: Wednesday, October 8 at 11 am and 6 pm; Join MCHS for a 1-hour behind-the-scenes look on rarely seen items from the extensive collection of our local history. Delight in viewing unique objects seldom seen by the public and learn about their fascinating histories. Advanced registration is required.Spirited History Lantern
