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What's Happening: Jan. 30 to Feb. 8

FRIDAY, JAN. 30

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.

GILLETT: Cabin Fever Barn Dance, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Primal Eats, 14109 County Road VV. Traditional square dancing called and taught by John Wilson with live fiddle and banjo music; no cover charge.

SURING: Recovery Talking Circle, 6-8 p.m. South Branch Community Center, W1281 County Road M.

SATURDAY, JAN. 31

SHAWANO: Bass and Walleye Ice Fishing Tournament, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bamboo Bar, W5884 Cedar Court. Details at Bamboo Bar Facebook page. Breakfast pizza available starting at 5:30 a.m.

MOUNTAIN: Maiden Lake Fish-O-Ree, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., Maiden Lake Supper Club, 15649 Maiden Lake Road. Fishing to 3:30 p.m. followed by raffles and other activities.

NAVARINO: Introduction to Cross-Country Skiing, 9 a.m., Navarino Nature Center, W5646 Lindsten Road. Members $5, non-members $10, families $25. Register by Jan. 22 at 715-758-6999.

SHAWANO: Zurko’s Indoor Flea Market, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Shawano Community Hall, 115 E. Division St. Free admission.

WITTENBERG: Art of the Quilter XII, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., WOWSPACE, 114 Vinal St. “A Patchwork of Memories.”

TOWNSEND: Far From Snoozin’ Bed Races, noon, Wendt’s Sandbar Resort, 16688 Nicolet Road. Registration 11 a.m. Meat raffle during races, BJ’s Food Cart, DJ noon to 4 p.m.

LAKEWOOD: Paul Bunyan Riders Snow Fun Day, 1-6 p.m., Waubee Lake Lodge, 13398 Waubee Park Lane. Poker run, meat raffles, 50/50 raffles, bucket raffles, clothing sales, food and beverages.

NAVARINO: Porcupine Snowshoe Hike, 1 p.m., Navarino Nature Center, W5646 Lindsten Road. Members $5, non-members $10, families $25. Register by Jan. 22 at 715-758-6999.

SHAWANO: Trivia Night, 5-8 p.m., Sacred Heart Catholic School cafeteria, 302 S. Main St. Doors open 5 p.m., trivia competition 6 p.m. 50/50 raffles, prizes, heavy appetizers. Tables of up to eight people $200, register at parish center or call 715-526-2023.

SHAWANO: Shawano Pathways Moonlight Snowshoe Hike, 6 p.m., Maple Hills Recreation Area, W4270 State Highway 22. Watch for updates on Facebook and shawanopathways.org.

SUNDAY, FEB. 1

WITTENBERG: Art of the Quilter XII, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., WOWSPACE, 114 Vinal St. “A Patchwork of Memories.”

MONDAY, FEB. 2

OCONTO FALLS: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., St. Anthony Parish, 253 N. Franklin St. Appointments at RedCrossBlood.org or 800-733-2767.

SHAWANO: Community Listening Session on School Budget, 5-8 p.m., District Office Community Room, 1310 S. Union St.

TUESDAY, FEB. 3

OCONTO: Small Group Bible Study, 6-8 p.m., The Good Place Bowling Center, 1128 Main St. For information, call 920-516-7390.

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, FEB. 4

SHAWANO: Chamber Coffee Connection, 8-9 a.m., SweetLife Eatery, 116 N. Main St.

SHAWANO: 100+ Women Who Care Shawano County Giving Circle, 5-6 p.m. social hour, 6-7 p.m. meeting, Stubborn Brothers Brewery Crescent Ballroom, 220 S. Main St.

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, FEB. 5

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.

SHAWANO: God’s Little Wonders: Parent/Tot Hour, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 1254 S. Union St. Hands-on activities and crafts, songs and stories, faith nurturing.

BREED: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Breed Community Center, 11155 State Highway 32. Appointments at RedCrossBlood.org or 1-800-733-2767.

OCONTO: Faithful Readers Community Bible Study, 2:30 p.m., Farnsworth Public Library, 715 Main St. Multi-denominational study of the book of Genesis. For information, call/text Steve at 920-360-0883.

OCONTO: Speaker Series “The Early Peopling of Oconto County,” Beyer Home and Carriage Museum, 915 Park Ave. Presentation by Peter Stark, Oconto County historian. Free admission, light refreshments.

SHAWANO: “The Addams Family” School Edition, 7 p.m., Shawano Community High School, 220 County Road B. Tickets $12, students $6, seniors $9 at the main office, at the door or shawanotheater.ludus.com.

BOWLER: Native American Talking Circle, 7-9 p.m., Mohican Family Center, N8605 Oak St. Information: Yvonne Burr, 715-326-0891.

FRIDAY, FEB. 6

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.

SHAWANO: “The Addams Family” School Edition, 7 p.m., Shawano Community High School, 220 County Road B. Tickets $12, students $6, seniors $9 at the main office, at the door or shawanotheater.ludus.com.

WITTENBERG: A Night of Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m., WOWSPACE, 114 Vinal St. Fundraiser for Art Park featuring the NEW Piano Guys. Must be 21 to attend. Tickets $40 available online; a limited number of reserved tables available for purchases of eight or more tickets.

SATURDAY, FEB. 7

TOWNSEND: Family Ice Fishing Jamboree, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., registration required 8-10 a.m. on the lake near Sunset Bar and Grill, 17189 Bowman Ave. Fishing 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., winner announced 2:30 p.m. followed by door prize drawing. Registration $10 for 16 and older; kids’ divisions 10 and under and 11-15 free.

SHAWANO: Badgerland Kids Classic Ice Fishing Tournament, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bamboo Bar, W5884 Cedar Court. Free tournament for kids 15 and under. Details at Bamboo Bar Facebook page.

MOUNTAIN: Friends of Mountain Fire Department Fish-O-Rama, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Chute Pond Pavilion, Food and beverages all day, meat raffle 1 p.m., music by Mr. Sound FX David Thill, 50/50 raffle.

NAVARINO: Frozen Fun, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Navarino Nature Center, W5646 Lindsten Road. “Frozen” themed activities including frozen arts and crafts, games, skiing and sledding. Chili luncheon. Possible horse-drawn sleigh rides. Fees for lunch and possible sleigh rides. Admission $1, 2 and under free.

SHAWANO: Zurko’s Indoor Flea Market, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Shawano Community Hall, 115 E. Division St. Free admission.

SHAWANO: Kornhole for Kids’ Sake, 11 a.m., Shawano Lake Golf Course, W5714 Lake Drive. Fundraiser for Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Shawano County. Limited spots; register a two-person team for $100. Prizes include $250 for first place and $100 for second place. Food for purchase, cash bar, 50/50 and prize raffles.

TOWN OF RIVERVIEW; Recliner Races, 3 p.m., The Blind Walleye, 15463 County Road W. $10 per two-person team.

SHAWANO: Soup, Chili and Cookie Cook-off, 4 p.m., Herbert E. McLaughlin VFW Post 2723, 810 S. Olson St. All you can eat $7; entries eat free.

OCONTO: Candlelight Walk, 5:30-8 p.m., Copper Culture State Park, 260 Copper Culture Way. Winter stroll along a softly lit trail and enjoy free hot chocolate and cookies along the way. Free, family friendly.

SHAWANO: “The Addams Family” School Edition, 7 p.m., Shawano Community High School, 220 County Road B. Tickets $12, students $6, seniors $9 at the main office, at the door or shawanotheater.ludus.com.

SUNDAY, FEB. 8

SHAWANO: “The Addams Family” School Edition, 2 p.m., Shawano Community High School, 220 County Road B. Tickets $12, students $6, seniors $9 at the main office, at the door or shawanotheater.ludus.com.