Felician Village to Host Craft and Vendor Fair 2026
MANITOWOC, Wis. (November 3, 2026) – Felician Village will host a Craft and Vendor Fair on Saturday, November 7th from 9:00 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 20+ vendor booths. Santa will be stopping by for a visit with kid’s activities 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, please visit
Make a difference with NAMI
Make a difference with NAMI Manitowoc County! We're adding free mental health support groups in early 2027 and need your help. Do you have a personal or family experience with mental health conditions? Your compassion and listening skills could help others feel less alone. No professional experience is needed, and training is free. After training, volunteer commitments start at four hours per month. Interested? Contact Cheryl Reinke at cherylr@namimanitowoccounty.org or call or text 920-320-7606.
Winter Hours at the Manitowoc County Historical Society 2026-2027
The Manitowoc County Historical Society, an outdoor living history museum located at 924 Pinecrest Road in Manitowoc, invites guests to visit during the Winter season. Winter hours for the museum take place from November 1 through November 30 and January 1 through April 30. The McAllister House Welcome Center and Pinecrest Historical Village are closed for the month of December except for specialty programming. During the Winter season, the McAllister House Welcome Center is open and Pinecrest Village
Bank First Welcomes Robert Bergfeld and Austin Heeren
MANITOWOC, WI, October 30, 2026 -- Bank First (NASDAQ: BFC) is pleased to announce the addition of Robert Bergfeld as Vice President – Business Banking and Austin Heeren as Vice President – Treasury Management. These additions reflect the Bank's continued commitment to delivering exceptional service to customers and strengthening its commercial banking and treasury management teams. Robert Bergfeld has joined Bank First as Vice President – Business Banking. With more than 15 years of experience in
Historical Society invites students, educators to “Home for the Holidays” field trip on November 24
The Manitowoc County Historical Society Museum and Pinecrest Village, 924 Pinecrest Road in Manitowoc, has announced a special field trip opportunity for students to discover holiday traditions of the past. “Home for the Holidays” will take place on Tuesday, November 24, with sessions from 9 am to 11 am and from 12 Noon to 2 pm. Guided through the wintery Historic Village, interpreters will share 19th-century seasonal traditions and encourage students to make connections with their own experiences.
Fox Communities Credit Union Announces Bob Hein as AVP of Member Solutions
APPLETON, Wis. (September 2026) – Fox Communities Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Bob Hein to AVP of Member Solutions. Hein joined Fox in 2001 and advanced to Member Solutions Manager. This promotion recognizes the leadership and expertise he brings to the organization every day. The AVP of Member Solutions provides strategic leadership for the credit union’s collections, recovery, loss mitigation, bankruptcy, foreclosure, and asset recovery functions. This role develops and executes
Walmart Spark Good Grant Helps YMCA Create Safe Harbor for Families Experiencing Domestic Violence
In partnership with InCourage, the Manitowoc-Two Rivers YMCA is expanding access to wellness, recreation and a welcoming community. MANITOWOC, WI | October 2026 – In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Manitowoc-Two Rivers YMCA is proud to announce Safe Harbor, a new initiative developed in partnership with InCourage and supported by a $2,000 grant from Walmart through its Spark Good Local Grants program. Safe Harbor provides YMCA memberships to individuals and families served by
2026 Future 15 Winners
MANITOWOC, WI (10/22/2026) - 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: Nicole Bonin, Summit Clinical ServicesKady Collins, Nicolet National BankLauren Czekala, Broken Plate CateringBethany DeWane, Two Rivers Public
Historical Society Hosts Fall Clean Up
The Manitowoc County Historical Society, 924 Pinecrest Road in Manitowoc, is preparing for the winter season with its annual Fall clean up on Thursday November 5 and Friday November 6 from 10 AM to 3 PM each day. Cleaning supplies are available but if attendees are able, it is helpful if groups bring supplies as well. Snacks will be provided throughout the day. While the focus is on fall clean-up, the Historical Society reminds volunteers to help clean historic structures throughout the spring, summer and
Roncalli Catholic Schools to Present Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat November 12–15
Four performances will showcase the talents of Roncalli Middle and High School student performers on the Zimmer Auditorium stage. MANITOWOC, Wis., - Roncalli Catholic Schools will present Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat November 12–15 on the Zimmer Auditorium stage in the Roncalli Fine Arts Center at Roncalli High School. With its memorable music, colorful costumes, and energetic storytelling, the beloved musical follows the biblical story of Joseph, his jealous brothers, and the
Felician Village offers the Dementia Community Education Workshop
MANITOWOC, Wis. (Sept. 1, 2026) – Felician Village will offer a free public workshop, Beyond Behaviors: Identifying and Meeting Unmet Needs, on Wednesday, October 28, at 10:30 a.m. at Felician Village, 1635 S. 21st Street, Manitowoc. Regardless of age, we all express our needs through words or actions. When dementia is in the picture, it can be harder to find the right, or any, words to communicate unmet needs. Join Sheri Fairman, MSW, CMD CP, Dementia Care Solutions, LLC, to learn more about
Fox Communities Credit Union Announces Jerimiah Janssen as VP, Regional Commercial Manager
APPLETON, Wis. (September 2026) – Fox Communities Credit Union is pleased to announce the hiring of Jerimiah Janssen as VP, Regional Commercial Manager. In this role Janssen will lead our commercial lending efforts across the Fox Cities and Oshkosh markets. The VP, Regional Commercial Manager is accountable for regional business development, relationship management, team leadership, portfolio performance, and disciplined execution of Fox’s commercial lending strategy. This includes building a strong
Manitowoc Public Library November 2026 Adult Events
Best Gift Ever Book Drive @ Manitowoc Public Library November 2 through December 4 Help build a lifetime of reading enjoyment by giving the gift of reading! Manitowoc Public Library is running our "Best Gift Ever" campaign to collect new children's books for local families in need. From November 2 through December 4, you can donate new, unwrapped books by placing them in the donation box near the First Floor Service Desk. All book donations will be given to three local nonprofits for distribution over
Manitowoc Public Library Youth Services November 2026 Programs
Manitowoc, WI, October 19, 2026—Manitowoc Public Library’s November 2026 Children’s Programs are scheduled with the following events and dates: Best Gift Ever Book Drive @ Manitowoc Public Library November 2 through December 4 Help build a lifetime of reading enjoyment by giving the gift of reading! Manitowoc Public Library is running our "Best Gift Ever" campaign to collect new children's books for local families in need. From November 2 through December 4, you can donate new, unwrapped books by
Manitowoc Public Library Teen Services November 2026 Events
Manitowoc, WI, October 19, 2026—Manitowoc Public Library’s Teen Services October 2026 programming is scheduled with the following events and dates: Teen Shelf Care Subscription Boxes Sign-Up from November 1 through November 15 Everyone between the ages of 11 and 18 is invited to sign up for our new Shelf Care subscription boxes from November 1 through November 15! These boxes will take you on an adventure through MPL’s Young Adult stacks, introduce you to authors—both popular and unfamiliar—and
Why Cybersecurity is a Shared Responsibility for Small Businesses
It’s more important than ever for small businesses to use Cybersecurity Awareness Month as a reminder that cybersecurity is a shared, year-round responsibility.Comcast Business's latest 2026 Cybersecurity Threat Report analyzed 79.3 billion cybersecurity events over the past year, which is roughly 2,514 per second. In May alone, Comcast Business blocked threats targeting small businesses at an average rate of more than 230 per second.Building devices like security cameras outside a storefront, routers in
