Monday, March 18, 2024
Historical Society hosts Volunteer Open House and Luncheon on April 18
Historical Society hosts Volunteer Open House and Luncheon on April 18 The Manitowoc County Historical Society, 924 Pinecrest Road in Manitowoc, will host a Volunteer Open House and Luncheon on Thursday, April 18 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, as part of National Volunteer Week. Guests in attendance will learn all about the volunteer opportunities available at the Historical Society including youth and public education programs, archives data entry, building repairs, grounds work, and guest
Friday, March 15, 2024
Maple and Egg Hunt Traditions Headline Farm Wisconsin Event
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Lily Schmitz, Marketing Communications Specialistlily@farmwisconsin.org(920) 726-6004 MANITOWOC, WI – Celebrate springtime at Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center on Saturday, March 30, 2024. The center’s popular Egg Hunt and Maple Day return– this year, combined for an enhanced one-day experience. Family-friendly activities will run from 9 AM – 1 PM. In addition, thirteen eggs of various species are due to hatch in the center’s incubator. Visitors might see a newly
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Historical Society announces program on Mickey Crowe and JFK Prep basketball on March 28
Historical Society announces program on Mickey Crowe and JFK Prep Basketball on March 28 The Manitowoc County Historical Society will hold an upcoming Hungry for History series program on JFK Prep basketball and the legacy of Mickey Crowe. The lecture and lunch style program will take place on Thursday, March 28 at 11 am at Branch Station, 8112 Village Drive, Whitelaw. Mickey Crowe was a skinny, 6-foot-5 long-haired sharpshooter who played for his father, Marty, a Hall of Fame coach, at the JFK Prep
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Job skills open ‘A World of Opportunities’ for people with disabilities through Goodwill NCW’s
MENASHA, WI – This March’s National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month theme promoted by the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities is A World of Opportunities, which aligns with the belief behind Goodwill’s mission that everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive through the power of work. As one of more than 150 members of the international Goodwill movement, Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (NCW) offers employment services to those who are underserved, underrepresented
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Historical Society holds 2023 Annual Meeting and volunteer recognition
The Manitowoc County Historical Society held their 118th Annual Meeting on Thursday, March 7 at Meat's Opera Haus in St. Nazianz. The annual event featured a business meeting, election of new Directors, and recognition of the organization's outstanding volunteers. MCHS Living History Program Coordinator Hannah Harvey welcomed the group to the historic building. Engagement Manager Devinne Fackelman shared Museum and Member Milestones, giving recognition to the museum members who have been with the
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Settle Into Stillness: Wednesday, May 1st, 7:00 pm
Settle Into Stillness - Sponsored by Balance on Buffalo: Come celebrate ten years of leading Sound Journeys worldwide with us! Yoga Nidra Sound Journey - Wednesday, May 1st, 7:00 - 9:00 pm This event will be held at our Soundspace USA Center at 5151 Expo Drive, Manitowoc.REGISTER HERE.
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Roncalli High School to host Wisconsin Singers April 7
MANITOWOC, Wis. — Wisconsin Singers, the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s premier Broadway-caliber touring production, is taking the stage at Roncalli High School for its 56th season show, “When Opposites Attract” on April 7 at 3 p.m. The new original 90-minute show, performed by unpaid full-time UW-Madison students collectively studying more than 24 majors, features captivating vocals, stunning choreography and the electrifying 10-piece Wisconsin Singers student band. Audiences will hear more
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
2024 Grammy Nominated Hans Christian Ambient Melodic Cello Concert: Friday, May 10th, at 7:00 pm
Hans Christian offers solo concerts where his unmistakable cello playing moves the listener with a haunting beauty. Using the cello in combination with live looping and various ethnic string instruments, he explores a universal musical language that transcends boundaries, cultures, and generations. During a concert, Hans will create harmonic and ambient textures in ever changing colors and densities to create a listening experience that ranges from meditative to passionate. At times, a soaring cello is
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Learn and Explore Gong with Mike Tamburo 1 day 10am - 5pm with SoundBath 7pm to 9pm
On Friday, April 5th, from 10 am to 5 pm, join Mike Tamburo for an in person fun, exploratory, and experiential workshop that will deepen one's gong practice and bring the player to a new level both in playing and in understanding the potentials of working with gong music.This workshop is open to all levels and invites the player to deepen their connection to the gong as a musical instrument capable of having broad effects on consciousness and asks the player to move beyond protocols into a music of the
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
National Exhibition Opens at Lester Public Library March 20
Lester Public Library in Two Rivers is one of 15 libraries in the U.S. to host an exhibition that aims to help people appreciate migration histories—their own and those of others —by drawing on case studies from across human history and the breadth of cultures. Through narrative and interactive displays, visitors explore questions like Where do we come from? Why do we move? How does migration change us? World on the Move: 250,000 Years of Human Migration was developed by the American Anthropological
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Engineering His Way to a Culinary Career
CLEVELAND, WI – Why would a seasoned engineering technician with 15 years of experience at one of the most popular sausage brands in the U.S. want to move to the foodservice side of the business? Because, he says, he wants to put himself in a position where he can directly impact end users: consumers. Shawn Engel’s change in career path began in 2021 with a job shadow at Johnsonville which exposed him to the culinary side of the company, including crafting menu items for Lambeau Field. Inspired by his
Wednesday, March 06, 2024
CESA 6 Youth Apprenticeship Hosts Hiring Event “Connecting Talent with Opportunity”
CESA 6 Youth Apprenticeship is thrilled to announce its upcoming Manitowoc County YA Hiring Event, offering a prime opportunity for organizations to engage with skilled and enthusiastic young individuals ready to kickstart their professional journey. Scheduled to take place April 18th, April 25th, May 2nd, and May 9th at the Manitowoc Public Library, the event will be an opportunity for local employers to interview and potentially hire talented youth apprentices. CESA 6 will help facilitate ideal
Wednesday, March 06, 2024
Math Instructor at Lakeshore Technical College Receives National Recognition
CLEVELAND, WI – The American Association of Community Colleges has recognized Lakeshore Technical College math instructor Kelly Konrath among its 2024 Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty. Konrath is the college’s sixth faculty member to be recognized since the program began in 2018 and the only Wisconsin instructor recognized this year. Konrath joined Lakeshore’s math faculty in 2015. She holds a master’s degree in mathematics education from DePaul University. She has served on several college
Wednesday, March 06, 2024
Innovative and unique Beatles tribute comes to the Capitol on March 21
MANITOWOC, Wis. (March 5, 2024) — Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience, is the nation’s most innovative and unique show utilizing the works of the Beatles. The show comes to the Capitol on Thursday, March 21. Doors are at 6 p.m. and the performance begins at 7 p.m.The band, anchored by brothers Billy, Matthew, and Ryan McGuigan perform as themselves and leave the song choices completely in the hands of the audience. This is done through request cards that audience members fill out before
Monday, March 04, 2024
Lakeshore Technical College Receives National Bellwether Award
Hiring, onboarding, and retention efforts earn recognition. CLEVELAND, WI – Lakeshore Technical College is the 2024 Bellwether Award winner in the Planning, Governance, and Finance category for investments made in redefining its recruitment and onboarding process. It is the first two-year college in Wisconsin to earn the award, which was announced February 27 during the 30th Annual Community College Futures Assembly held in San Antonio, Texas. “This recognition is significant not only for our college
Friday, March 01, 2024
Manitowoc Public Library March 2024 Adult Events
Manitowoc, WI, February 21, 2024—Manitowoc Public Library’s March 2024 Adult Events are scheduled on the following dates and times. Great Decisions 2024 Mondays in March at 6 PMManitowoc Public Library is proud to present Great Decisions 2024, our seventeenth year of hosting this preeminent eight-week grassroots lecture series that provides the citizens of the Lakeshore area with the opportunity to discover, discuss and decide how to meet some of the
Friday, March 01, 2024
Manitowoc Public Library Youth Services March 2024 Programs
Manitowoc, WI, February 21, 2024—Manitowoc Public Library’s March 2024 Children’s Programs are scheduled with the following events and dates: Ready to Read: Early Literacy Fun Saturday, March 2, 10 AM-12 PMThey're only little once, so let's get them ready, set—READING! Families with children 5-years old and under can drop into the Balkansky Community Room at Manitowoc Public Library anytime between 10 AM and Noon on Saturday, March 2, for early literacy and
Friday, March 01, 2024
MPL Teen Services March 2024 Events
Manitowoc, WI, February 21, 2024—Manitowoc Public Library’s Teen Services March 2024 programming is scheduled with the following events and dates: Drop-In Chess Club @ MPL Wednesday, March 6, 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, March 6! The game of chess offers many
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Turczyn and Miller Elected to M3 Insurance Board of Directors
Turczyn’s legal career at Michael Best spans over 16 years. She works closely with entrepreneurs and has atrong track record of helping to organize, finance, and build early-stage and emerging growth companies. Her broad experience includes aiding startups in industries as varied as IT, medical devices, clean tech, and mobile applications. Turczyn also represents venture capital funds, angel funds, and other strategic investors. Turczyn is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin and the American Bar
Monday, February 26, 2024
Career and Technical Education is the Answer to your Talent Recruitment Strategy
February is Career and Technical Education Month ® , which celebrates the accomplishments of CTE programs and the importance of CTE for all students of all ages. We know your business needs to connect with the next generation of talent to support your talent requirements and keep your local business thriving. CESA 6 is a part of this statewide effort to deliver high-quality career pathways in high schools that reflect the needs and vision of local workforce development. We are here to partner with you to
Friday, February 23, 2024
Workforce Symposium Focuses on Local Challenges
CLEVELAND, WI – Current workforce challenges will be addressed at the 2024 Workforce Symposium taking place Friday, April 12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Lakeshore Technical College’s Cleveland campus. Events include a keynote presentation, breakout sessions, resource fair and campus tours. Topics for discussion include generational dynamics, childcare, multilingual workforce communications, breaking barriers, using one’s platform to help others, and homelessness. The keynote speaker is Dr. Alise Coen,
Friday, February 23, 2024
Unity Raises Over $70,000 During Give Big Green Bay
Unity announces that $70,792 was raised by 261 donors during Give BIG Green Bay, a community-wide, 24- hour online event that ran from noon February 21 to noon February 22, 2024, raising awareness and funds for Brown County nonprofits. Members of the public could donate to their choice of 50 organizations. Unity Executive Director Alisa Gerke states “Unity has the most amazing donors, staff, and volunteers. I’m humbled by the generosity of individuals and organizations in our communities who helped shatter
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Port Sandy Bay Supports Local History March 21
The Manitowoc County Historical Society and Port Sandy Bay (6421 County Road O, Two Rivers) have joined together to raise money and awareness for local history education at MCHS' Pinecrest Historical Village during a fundraiser on Thursday, March 21 from 4 to 8 pm. A percentage from each order will help support local history preservation and education. Funds raised through the Port Sandy Bay fundraiser will assist the Manitowoc County Historical Society with its operations and
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Chordsmen Preparing 79th Annual Spring Show
The script writers for the Chordsmen Spring Show on April 13th, 2024 is truly special in its very name; "Dave And The Amazing Technicolor Chordsmen." The music team for the performance has selected the music and the Chordsmen Chapter Chorus is already practicing every Tuesday evening for the performance. The performances will be at 3:00 P.M. and 7:00 at the Franciscan Center for Music Education and Performance at 6751 Calumet Ave. the former site of Silver Lake College. Chapter quartets and the special
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Goodwill NCW welcomes new board members
MENASHA, WI – Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (Goodwill NCW) recently elected new members to its volunteer board of directors. The board of directors is made up of local leaders who govern the nonprofit organization and ensure its mission of Elevating People by Eliminating Barriers to Employment advances in communities across north central Wisconsin.New board members elected to serve a four-year term include: Paul Belschner, President and CEO, Base CompaniesLaurie Butz, President and CEO, Capital