Goodwill Starts with You Gala! Returns to Lambeau Field 2026
Guests will experience a night of inspiration and impact.MENASHA, WI — Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (NCW) will host its 4th annual Goodwill Starts with You! Gala on Wednesday, October 7, at the Lambeau Field Atrium, with this year's theme, "Powering Possibilities." Approximately 700 guests, including local community leaders and government dignitaries, will hear powerful stories from individuals who overcame barriers through Goodwill NCW Employment Services programs and transform their lives. These
Local Businesses are invited to The Next Act: Corporate Sponsor Preview Breakfast!
You're Invited to The Next Act: Corporate Sponsor Preview Breakfast!We truly hope you are able to join us on October 23rd for a special preview of our 2026–2027 events, initiatives, and major updates. This gathering will offer an inside look at the incredible progress underway, new partnerships taking shape, and the vision guiding our next chapter. It’s an important moment for us, and your presence would mean a great deal as we share what’s ahead. Enjoy a preview of 2026-2027 lineup, complimentary
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
Melissa Townsend Joins Bank First as Retail Banking Officer
MANITOWOC, WI, September 21, 2026 -- Bank First (NASDAQ: BFC) is pleased to welcome Melissa Townsend as Retail Banking Officer. Melissa joins the Bank with six years of experience at Bay Title & Abstract, where she advanced from processor to manager of the Manitowoc branch. Throughout her career, she developed strong customer relationships while supporting real estate and escrow transactions across the region. Her experience working closely with homebuyers, real estate professionals, and community members
Bank First to Host Free Shredding Event on Saturday, October 3, 2026
MANITOWOC, WI – Bank First (NASDAQ: BFC) will host a FREE Shred Event at 2915 Custer St in Manitowoc on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. While this event is free and open to the public, Bank First is requesting that participants bring a non-perishable food donation in exchange for each bag of personal documents shredded. All food donations will go to area food pantries. Shred Events are a great opportunity to protect your identity while giving back to the community. With the risk
Historical Society sets dates for Halloween themed programs
The Manitowoc County Historical Society Museum and Pinecrest Village, will hold two Halloween themed programs at its site, located at 924 Pinecrest Road in Manitowoc. The programs are supported by A.C.E Building Service, Community First Credit Union, and WOMT 100. Spirited History Guided Lantern Tours will be held on Friday, October 9 at 6 pm and 8 pm. From authentic 19th-century pioneer ghost stories to modern-day encounters, costumed storytellers share unnerving tales on this Pinecrest Village ghost
Bank First Welcomes Kevin Sonnemann as Vice President – Technology
MANITOWOC, WI, September 15, 2026 -- Bank First (NASDAQ: BFC) is pleased to welcome Kevin Sonnemann as Vice President – Technology. Kevin brings nearly three decades of experience in information technology, cybersecurity, and organizational leadership to Bank First. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Information Security at GetixHealth. Throughout his career, he has led technology operations, information security programs, strategic initiatives, regulatory compliance efforts, and enterprise
Bank First Welcomes Sarah Larson as Vice President – Guest Services
MANITOWOC, WI, September 14, 2026 -- Bank First (NASDAQ: BFC) is pleased to welcome Sarah Larson as Vice President – Guest Services. Sarah brings more than 20 years of leadership, operations, and customer service experience to Bank First. Most recently, she served as Operations and Training Manager at Americollect (GetixHealth), where she led a team of more than 60 employees, developed operational strategies, managed departmental performance, and partnered with healthcare organizations to improve service
MANHATTAN SHORT Screens Ten Films from Ten Countries
Global Audiences Vote for Best Short Film and ActorYou Be the Judge! Manitowoc, WI, September 10, 2026—Film lovers in Manitowoc will join over 100,000 film enthusiasts around the world during the week of September 24-October 4 when the 29th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival screens at Manitowoc Public Library on Tuesday, September 29 and Thursday, October 1 at 5 PM on both evenings in the Balkansky Community Room. MANHATTAN SHORT 2026 screens simultaneously across the world during a one-week period,
A Holiday Tradition Returns: Lakeshore Holiday Parade Registration Now Open
[Manitowoc, WI] – The 2026 Lakeshore Holiday Parade is set to kick off the holiday season in downtown Manitowoc the night before Thanksgiving on Wednesday, November 25th at 6:00 pm. Entry registration is now open. Festive, decorated floats, marching bands, trucks, and walkers will follow a route heading east at S 14th Street and Washington Street to S 8th Street, then head north to Park Street. Entries are judged, and winners are announced the Monday following the parade. Space is limited to 80 entries
Goodwill NCW Celebrates National Workforce Development Month by Highlighting Career EXCELerate® Prog
Goodwill NCW Celebrates National Workforce Development Month by Highlighting Career EXCELerate® Program Success North Central Wisconsin – Throughout September, Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (NCW) will recognize National Workforce Development Month. The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals established Workforce Development Month to recognize the significant impact workforce development programs have had in rebuilding our economy, building a pipeline to good, quality jobs and
Visit Manitowoc to Manage Winter and Night Markets
Visit Manitowoc, the City of Manitowoc’s Department of Tourism, is excited to announce that it will be managing the Winter Market beginning this November for the 2026-2027 season. In addition, in summer 2027, Visit Manitowoc will bring Night Markets to downtown Manitowoc. This comes on the heels of taking over management of the Manitowoc Farmers Market earlier this year. The Winter Farmers Market and Night Markets were previously managed by Grow It Forward, and the Manitowoc Farmers Market was under the
UnitedOne ranks No. 1 nationally in ‘Best Credit Unions to Work For’
UnitedOne Credit Union has been named the nation’s “Best Credit Union to Work For” by American Banker. The No. 1 ranking marks UnitedOne’s fourth consecutive year in the publication’s Top 10, following a No. 2 ranking in 2025, No. 6 in 2024, and No. 7 in 2023. With locations in Manitowoc and Sheboygan, UnitedOne is the highest-ranked Wisconsin credit union for the fourth straight year. American Banker’s annual list recognizes 70 credit unions across the U.S. ranging in sizes of less than 30 employees to
