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
BayCare Clinic Introduces New Robotic Knee Replacement System at “Meet the Robot” Event
GREEN BAY, Wis. (Oct. 21, 2026) — Orthopedic & Sports Medicine BayCare Clinic of Manitowoc will host a public event to introduce its new ROSA® robotic knee replacement system. Attendees will have the opportunity to see the technology up close and speak one-on-one with BayCare Clinic’s orthopedic surgeons. Event details:Meet the Robot Aurora Medical Center – Manitowoc County (Main Lobby) 5000 Memorial Drive, Two Rivers, Wis. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026 4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Attendees may stop 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
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
Early birds get the deal at Farm Wisconsin’s Trick-or-Treat event
MANITOWOC, WI—Maximize Halloween costumes and excitement by starting early at Farm Wisconsin’s annual Trick-or-Treat event on Saturday, October 31. The event takes place from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and as a special treat, families who arrive within the first hour will receive one FREE youth ticket with every paid adult ticket. Various animals will be dressed in costume, so adults and kids are encouraged to come dressed in costumes as well as they seek out Wisconsin goodies at various stations across the
Lakeshore College invites community to explore career opportunities and make some sparks
CLEVELAND, WI – From exploring more than 65 career programs to getting hands-on with welding, Lakeshore College is inviting community members to discover what’s possible at its Chart Your Course Community Open House on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The open house will take place from 3–7 p.m. at Lakeshore’s Cleveland Campus, 1290 North Avenue in Cleveland, and will give prospective students and community members an opportunity to explore career options, tour campus facilities, meet faculty and current students, and
Goodwill NCW has options to keep Halloween affordable as consumers set to spend a record high.
Shoppers cite DIY options and sustainability efforts as top reasons to shop Goodwill NCWWisconsin – Consumers are expected to spend a record-high $13.5 billion on Halloween this year, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics. That’s more than last year's projected $13.1 billion. While the holiday remains popular, consumers will be shopping with affordability in mind and Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (NCW) allows shoppers to be creative
Ascend Services Awarded with Grant from Green Bay Packers Foundation
Funds to be directed toward Youth Services ProgramManitowoc WI., October 12, 2026 – Ascend Services announced today that it has been awarded a grant from the Green Bay Packers Foundation as part of the Foundation’s annual grant cycle. The grant will be used for the Youth Services Program to prepare young people for employment, independence and community participation. Funds from the Green Bay Packers Foundation will be applied to three key areas within Ascend's Youth Services Program: community outing costs
Lakeshore College President named to 2027 Wisconsin Titan 100
CLEVELAND, Wis. — Dr. Paul Carlsen, president of Lakeshore College, has been named a 2027 Wisconsin Titan 100 recipient, recognizing his leadership, innovation and impact on higher education, workforce development and the regional economy. Carlsen is the only Wisconsin technical college president named to the 2027 list and has been the only representative of Wisconsin’s technical college system recognized since the Titan 100 Wisconsin program began in 2023. The Titan 100 recognizes Wisconsin’s top 100
Lakeshore College earns two NCMPR District 3 Medallion Awards
CLEVELAND, WI – Lakeshore College earned two Medallion Awards from the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) during the organization’s District 3 Medallion Awards Ceremony Reception Oct. 6 in Madison. Lakeshore received Gold in the Novelty category for its Lenny’s Leap dual credit program locker entry and Bronze in the Promotional Video–Short Form category for a video promoting the Maintenance Mechanic program at the College. The awards recognize outstanding marketing and public
Historical Society highlights stories of items in its collection for October Archives month
To celebrate Archives Month in October, the Manitowoc County Historical Society are going to delve into the archives of the Manitowoc County Historical Society to show the kinds of interesting and unique items, stories, and files the Society has in its archives collection. The Manitowoc County Historical Society, formed in 1906, is one of the oldest historical societies in Wisconsin. It is also one of the earliest societies to become an affiliate of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin. The
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
Ascend Services Joins Broad Effort to Observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2026 Nationwide campaign takes place each October
Manitowoc WI., October 6, 2026 - 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 issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities. This year's theme is "Celebrating Value
Pumpkin Palooza Returns to Decorate Downtown Manitowoc for Halloween
[Manitowoc, WI] – Pumpkin Palooza returns to downtown Manitowoc for the fourth year on Wednesday, October 14 from 3 to 6 p.m. in Burger Boat Park. Visit Manitowoc’s Pumpkin Palooza is a way to engage residents in decorating Manitowoc’s downtown for Halloween. Free and open to the public, this event is an early Halloween celebration that allows attendees to show their creativity by carving and painting pumpkins, while supplies last. After the event, the decorated pumpkins will remain in downtown,
Manitowoc Public Library October 2026 Adult Events
Manitowoc, WI, September 18, 2026—Manitowoc Public Library’s October 2026 Adult Events are scheduled on the following dates and times. MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival: You Be the Judge! Thursday, October 1, 5-7:30 PMWe're thrilled to be welcoming MANHATTAN SHORT back to Manitowoc Public Library. Discover your inner film critic by casting your vote for Best Film and Best Actor in the 29th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival. You'll join film lovers simultaneously in over 500 venues across the
Manitowoc Public Library Youth Services October 2026 Programs
Manitowoc, WI, September 18, 2026—Manitowoc Public Library’s October 2026 Children’s Programs are scheduled with the following events and dates: Baby Storytime Wednesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 AMBaby Storytime is twenty minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, bounces, parachute activities, and bubbles, followed by twenty minutes of playtime! Baby Storytime is recommended for developmental ages 0-2 and siblings are always welcome. All Library
Manitowoc Public Library Teen Services October 2026 Events
Manitowoc, WI, September 18, 2026—Manitowoc Public Library’s Teen Services October 2026 programming is scheduled with the following events and dates: Teen Shelf Care Subscription BoxesSign-Up from Thursday, October 1 through Thursday, October 15Everyone 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 Young Adult stacks, introduce you to authors—both popular and
