FRIDAY, OCT. 9
OCONTO: Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Farnsworth Public Library, 715 Main St. Story and crafts for preschool children. A caregiver must stay with the child.
GRESHAM: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Gresham High School, 501 Schabow Road. Appointments at RedCrossBlood.org or 800-733-2767.
SURING: Recovery Talking Circle, 6-8 p.m. South Branch Community Center, W1281 County Road M.
SATURDAY, OCT. 10
SHAWANO: FRESH Project Shawano Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, Franklin Park, 235 Washington St.
CROOKED LAKE: Crooked Lake/Mountain Lions Club 16th annual Oktoberfest, 11 a.m.to 3 p.m. (or until food is gone), Crooked Lake Community Center, 15345 County Road W. Outdoor craft area, free pumpkin decorating and hayrides, minnow races, DJ, beer garden with bratwurst. Roast pork dinner starting at noon for $13, children 6-10 $10, younger than 5 free.
SUNDAY, OCT. 11
SHAWANO: Zurko’s Flea Market, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Shawano County Fairgrounds, 990 E. Green Bay St. Admission $2.
TUESDAY, OCT. 13
WABENO: Free Veterans Breakfast, 9:30 a.m., American Legion Hall, 4494 N. Branch St. Coffee ready 9 a.m. Chef’s choice, hosted by Donna and Vicki, 715-889-3731.
GRESHAM: Gresham Scholarship Fund annual meeting, 6 p.m., Abby Bank boardroom, 801 Main St. Election of officers and board members is the main order of business. For information, contact Bob Klopke at 715-787-3386.
KESHENA: Recovery talking circle, 6-8 p.m. Omaeqnomenewak Wetohkatikamek Center, 2700 Mianaceqtawak Road. Information: Mindy Thunder at 715-799-3835 or mthunder@mitw.org.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14
PULASKI: Our History, Our Future, 5-9 p.m., American Legion, 135 N. St. Augustine St. Presentation by author Lynda Drews hosted by the Pulaski Area Historical Society. Members $20, nonmembers $25, registration required at pulaskiwihistory.com, 920-220-9434, or at Dynamic Designs Unlimited, 1142 Mountain Bay Lane. Doors open 5 p.m., introduction 5:45 p.m., light buffet 6 p.m. followed by annual business meeting and guest speaker.
SHAWANO: Purses for a Purpose, 5 p.m., Stubborn Brothers Crescent Ballroom, 220 S. Main St. Purses auction to benefit Boys and Girls Club. Tickets and more information at www.pforp26.givesmart.com.
KESHENA: Recovery talking circle, 6-8 p.m. Omaeqnomenewak Wetohkatikamek Center, 2700 Mianaceqtawak Road. Information: Mindy Thunder at 715-799-3835 or mthunder@mitw.org.
THURSDAY, OCT. 15
OCONTO: Thursday Play Group, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Farnsworth Public Library, 715 Main St. Meant for children to play and interact with other children at the library. A caregiver must stay with the child.
NAVARINO: Navarino at Noon, noon, Navarino Nature Center, W5646 Lindsten Road. Topic: Steamboats of the Wolf River. Opportunity for seniors to learn more about local history, wildlife, management and more. Suggested donation $5, RSVP at 715-758-6999.
FRIDAY, OCT. 16
OCONTO: Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Farnsworth Public Library, 715 Main St. Story and crafts for preschool children. A caregiver must stay with the child.
BOWLER: American Red Cross blood drive, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Bowler High School, 500 S. Almon St. Appointments at RedCrossBlood.org or 800-733-2767.
SURING: Recovery Talking Circle, 6-8 p.m. South Branch Community Center, W1281 County Road M.
SATURDAY, OCT. 17
SHAWANO: Christmas Wresth Sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Sacred Heart Catholic Church Gathering Space, 302 S. Main St. Fundraiser for Sacred Heart School. Orders also taken after Mass Oct. 17-18 and Oct. 24-25 and through Oct. 28; pickup after Masses Dec. 5-6.
CROOKED LAKE: Crooked Lake/Mountain Lions Club 16th annual Oktoberfest, 11 a.m.to , Crooked Lake Community Center, 15345 County Road W. Food, family activities, minnow races, wagon rides. Dinner prices $13, children 6-10 $10, younger than 5 free.
SHAWANO: Berkshire Hathaway Barn Dance, 4-9 p.m., Peebles Country Breeze Barn, N5628 County Road U. Local vendor market 4-7 p.m., food and drinks, games, 50/50 raffle, live music by Until Dawn 6-9 p.m.
SUNDAY, OCT. 18
SHAWANO: Zurko’s Flea Market, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Shawano County Fairgrounds, 990 E. Green Bay St. Admission $2.
SHAWANO: Porkie Pancake Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. to noon, Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cafeteria. Hosted by Knights of Columbus. $8, children 6-12 $4, 5 and under free.
ABRAMS: Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Town Square, 5877 Main St.
