Monday, September 27, 2021
Lakeshore Technical College Welcomes Two Leaders from Manitowoc
CLEVELAND, WI – Courtney (Pelot) Hansen and Tyler Freitag coming from Manitowoc have joined Lakeshore Technical College’s marketing department in roles developed to foster existing relationships and build new partnerships. Hansen is the social media coordinator. She focuses on using social media platforms to build awareness of the college and advocate for students. She works closely with current business and education partners while seeking new opportunities to collaborate with others in identifying
Friday, September 24, 2021
Lakeside Foods Purchases Cher-Make Sausage Co.
Manitowoc, WI (September 24, 2021) – Lakeside Foods, Inc., a leading frozen and canned foods manufacturer, is purchasing Cher-Make Sausage Co., a 93-year-old authentic sausage maker that produces quality summer sausage, hot dogs, ring bologna and bratwurst at its Manitowoc-based plant. The deal is set to close on Monday. The acquisition offers Lakeside a new product category that will benefit its existing customer base. “Cher-Make is a respected maker of premium sausage and meat products, with a long
Friday, September 24, 2021
Historical Society holds All Hallow's Eve on October 16
The Manitowoc County Historical Society, 924 Pinecrest Road in Manitowoc, will hold an All Hallow's Eve program on Saturday, October 16 from 1 to 4 pm. Guests can enjoy an evening of 1890s-style family fun at All Hallows’ Eve, with a retelling of legendary Halloween stories by the bonfire, activities, and strange characters roaming Pinecrest Village. Come revel in Victorian-era entertainment including fortune telling, crafts, games and more. Guests are encouraged to dress in costume and trick-or-treat among
Friday, September 24, 2021
Mammoth Hike Challenge Returns for 2021
Log 41 miles on Ice Age Trail in October and visit 3 trail communities Cross Plains, Wis. (Sept. 1, 2021)-- It’s back! The Ice Age Trail Alliance’s popular Mammoth Hike Challenge will take place again this October. This year, participants are challenged to walk/hike/run/backpack 41 miles on the Ice Age National Scenic Trail and visit 3 trail communities. This is a one-mile increase over last year’s challenge, since 2021 is the 41st anniversary of the Ice Age Trail becoming a National Scenic
Friday, September 24, 2021
Fox Communities Credit Union Bolsters Fox Cares Foundation by More Than $25,000
Fox Communities Credit Union has matched more than $14,000 in funds to benefit the Fox Cares Foundation during the credit union’s first-ever matching funds challenge July 13-August 13. “We’re happy to report that credit union members, staff, and the community donated $14,569.28 to our first-ever call for donations to the foundation,” said Aaron Hahn, Fox Cares Foundation co-president. “We are thrilled with the outpouring support and would like to extend a special thank you to Fox Communities Credit
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
HFM Wellness Center to Host Guided Hike
Manitowoc, Wis., (September 21, 2021) – Fall is one of the best times of the year for outdoor exercise and play. Join Holy Family Memorial (HFM) Wellness Center for a guided hike at Henry Schuette Park, 3700 Broadway Street, Manitowoc, on Tuesday, September 28, at 5 p.m.This is a family-friendly event. There is no cost to participate, and registration is not required. Participants should park in the playground parking lot and meet by the outdoor bulletin board. About Holy Family MemorialHoly Family
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Manitowoc Public Library October 2021 Adult Events
Manitowoc, WI, September 21, 2021—Manitowoc Public Library August 2021 Adult Events are scheduled on the following dates and times. Downtown Harvest Fest Story Walk September 15-October 15Enjoy a story as you stroll through downtown Manitowoc! Pick up your Grab & Go bag ahead of time at MPL’s Youth Desk to get a storywalk map! Find the special letter on each page to answer our mystery question and enter a raffle for Chamber Bucks! Visit each page in the book at a different
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
MPL Teen Services October 2021 Events
Manitowoc, WI, September 21, 2021—Manitowoc Public Library’s Teen Services August 2021 programming is scheduled with the following events and dates: Halloween Haunted Library! Tuesday, October 26, 5:30 PMIt's that spooky time of year again and we will be transforming the Library’s First Floor into a Haunted House! Feel free to dress in your Halloween costume and prepare to be scared. The whole family is welcome to attend this program, but be warned—you will be spooked!
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Manitowoc Public Library Youth Services October 2021 Programs
Manitowoc, WI, September, 2021—Manitowoc Public Library’s August 2021 Children’s Programs are a combination of In-Person, Grab & Go Kits, and Virtual Events. Downtown Harvest Fest Story Walk Through October 15Enjoy a story as you stroll through downtown Manitowoc! Pick up your Grab & Go bag ahead of time at MPL’s Youth Desk to get a storywalk map! Find the special letter on each page to answer our mystery question and enter a raffle for Chamber
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Unity Hospice launches Wings of Gratitude in Celebration of World Gratitude Day
Green Bay, Wis. – Unity, Northeast Wisconsin’s nonprofit leader in hospice care, supportive palliative care and grief support, announces Wings of Gratitude Program. In celebration of World Gratitude Day on September 21st, Unity Hospice is providing an opportunity for you to express gratitude for someone who has made a positive impact in your life. “Wings of Gratitude is a unique program that promotes the celebration and appreciation of gratitude! This program offers people in our communities the
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Fall 2021 Lakeshore Community Job Fair
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY, WI – The Lakeshore Community Job Fair invites businesses, organizations, and job seekers from the counties of Sheboygan and Manitowoc to network and explore job opportunities. The Fall 2021 Lakeshore Community Job Fair will be held on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Blue Harbor Resort (725 Blue Harbor Dr, Sheboygan, WI 53081). Employer Registration is currently full. For more information regarding the employer waiting list and the list of registered employers
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
BayCare Clinic names four physician partners
GREEN BAY – Four medical experts at BayCare Clinic – Drs. Rory Nelson, William Reynders, Jacob Clark and William Wagner – have been named partners with the Green Bay-based organization. Earning partnership gives BayCare Clinic providers shared ownership in the joint venture hospital Aurora BayCare Medical Center, a greater voice in determining how BayCare Clinic’s resources are allocated, and ultimately, greater input as to how its patients experience health care. Nelson is a diagnostic
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Curd Crawl - A New Fundraiser for United Way Manitowoc County
United Way Manitowoc County invites everyone to participate in their first ever Curd Crawl fundraiser on Saturday, October 16, 2021! The Curd Crawl is open to all ages. To participate, purchase a wristband for just $10 to gain access to cheese curd samples at eight local establishments for a discounted price. Help crown a Cheese Curd Champion by rating the curds at each establishment. Ballot boxes and rating slips will be at each location. Each person must have a wristband to participate. Wristbands
Monday, September 20, 2021
Adult Crohn’s and colitis virtual support group
Green Bay – Prevea Health welcomes adults affected by Crohn’s disease and/or ulcerative colitis to a virtual support group held at 6 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month. There is no cost to participate, and the group is also available to family and friends of those with these conditions as well. The support group is facilitated by Prevea Health’s RN Crohn’s & Colitis Care Manager who will discuss nutrition, lifestyle changes, flare ups, mental health, good hygiene and anything in between. Those who
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Historical Society offers free tickets for Smithsonian Museum Day on September 18
The Manitowoc County Historical Society, 924 Pinecrest Road in Manitowoc, will open its doors free of charge to all Museum Day ticketholders on Saturday September 18, 2021 from 10 am to 4 pm as part of Smithsonian magazine’s 17th annual Museum Day, a national celebration of boundless curiosity in which participating museums emulate the free admission policy at the Smithsonian Institution’s Washington DC-based museums. The annual event allows museums, zoos and cultural centers from all
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Prevea Health, HSHS hospitals urge community members to get flu shot
Green Bay, Wis. – Prevea Health and HSHS St. Vincent, St. Mary’s, St. Nicholas and St. Clare Memorial Hospitals are encouraging all to get a flu shot as soon as possible, especially as COVID-19 and the Delta variant continue to be widespread throughout local communities. “Just as vaccination is the most effective tool in preventing the spread of COVID-19, it is the most effective tool in preventing the spread of flu,” said Dr. Ashok Rai, President and CEO, Prevea Health. “Getting vaccinated for both
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Lakeland Care Joins Broad Effort to Observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Nationwide campaign will take place in October Lakeland Care announced its participation in National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an annual awareness campaign that takes place each October. The purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to celebrate the many and varied contributions of individuals with disabilities to the workplace and community. This year's theme "America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion" emphasizes the importance in ensuring individuals with disabilities
Tuesday, September 07, 2021
HFM offers grief support on September 21
Manitowoc, Wis., (August 30, 2021) – Mourning the loss of a loved one is never easy. Share and receive the support of other individuals facing the challenges associated with the grieving process by attending Stepping Stones: Your Grief, Your Journey on Tuesday, September 21 at 5:30 p.m., at HFM Harbor Town Campus, 1650 S. 41st Street, Manitowoc.Stepping Stones is a monthly facilitated grief group open to adults who have suffered the loss of a spouse, child, family member or friend. The topic for the
Tuesday, September 07, 2021
Lakeshore Technical College Grad Gives Back with $100,000 Pledge to the LTC Foundation
CLEVELAND, WI – Philanthropy is alive among those in the lakeshore community who believe technical education is a viable means to job security. A retired Lakeshore Technical College graduate who credits his success to faculty members who mentored and guided him is giving back to his alma mater. Two Rivers resident and retired U.S. Army Reserve 1st Sgt. Jesse L. Klein is providing scholarships for generations of LTC students with his $100,000 pledge to the LTC Foundation. “Knowledge is power, and it will
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
ASCEND SERVICES, INC. ANNOUNCES 5K RUN WALK & ROLL FUNDRAISER
COMMUNITY MEMBERS INVITED TO PARTICIPATESPONSORED BY LOCAL BUSINESSES WHO: Ascend Services, Inc. WHAT: Ascend Services is hosting its fifth annual 5k Run, Walk & Roll Fundraiser, sponsored by numerous area businesses. This year there are three ways to participate: in person at Lincoln Park on October 9, virtually, October 9-16, or for those who want to join in the fun without breaking a sweat, sign up for the 0.0 “run”. Register by September 17 to be guaranteed a T-Shirt. This
Monday, August 30, 2021
Historical Society announces fall lecture and dinner programs
The Manitowoc County Historical Society has announced the return of its Hungry for History lecture and dinner programs for fall 2021. Fire Within: A Civil War Narrative from Wisconsin Thursday, September 23, 2021 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Through diaries, letters, and newspaper articles, author Kerry Trask weaves together personal viewpoints and wartime events to reflect the passions of the times and describes the conflicts encountered by the men who went to war and the people who remained at home. Through
Thursday, August 26, 2021
Manitowoc Public Library Youth Services September 2021 Programs
Manitowoc, WI, August 23, 2021—Manitowoc Public Library’s August 2021 Children’s Programs are a combination of In-Person, Grab & Go Kits, and Virtual Events. Collection Obsession: Barb Bundy-Jost’s “American Gothic” Through Thursday, September 2What began as a lighthearted parody Polaroid picture of Barb Bundy-Jost and her husband taken in front of their newly-acquired farmhouse soon blossomed into a full blown "Collection Obsession" with Grant Wood's "American Gothic." Over the next thirty years, Barb's
Thursday, August 26, 2021
MPL Teen Services September 2021 Events
Manitowoc, WI, August 23, 2021—Manitowoc Public Library’s Teen Services August 2021 programming is scheduled with the following events and dates: Collection Obsession: Barb Bundy-Jost’s “American Gothic”Through Thursday, September 2What began as a lighthearted parody Polaroid picture of Barb Bundy-Jost and her husband taken in front of their newly-acquired farmhouse soon blossomed into a full blown "Collection Obsession" with Grant Wood's "American Gothic." Over the next thirty years, Barb's "American
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
HFM Provides Third COVID-19 Dose to Immunocompromised
Manitowoc, Wis., (August 25, 2021) – Holy Family Memorial in affiliation with Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin is now offering third doses of COVID-19 vaccine to immunocompromised individuals.The Centers for Disease Control recently announced that immunocompromised individuals should receive a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine. This includes people who have:Been receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the bloodReceived an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Manitowoc Public Library September 2021 Adult Events
Manitowoc, WI, August 23, 2021—Manitowoc Public Library August 2021 Adult Events are scheduled on the following dates and times. Collection Obsession: Barb Bundy-Jost’s “American Gothic”Through Thursday, September 2What began as a lighthearted parody Polaroid picture of Barb Bundy-Jost and her husband taken in front of their newly-acquired farmhouse soon blossomed into a full blown "Collection Obsession" with Grant Wood's "American Gothic." Over the next thirty years, Barb's "American Gothic" collection
Monday, July 12, 2021
Prevea Health presents, Mom-ME Time
A series of free Zoom talks featuring Prevea medical experts Wisconsin – Becoming a mom changes your life in so many ways, and so Prevea Health is introducing a new series of free Zoom talks focused on helping moms navigate their own needs after having a baby. The series is called, Mom-ME Time, and feature’s Prevea medical experts guiding participants through a variety of topics which are listed below: Urinary incontinence July 27, 12 to 12:30 p.m. Mom guilt Aug. 31, 12 to 12:30 p.m. No
