If you’ve ever been frustrated by changes in your sleep patterns, you’re not alone.

“Sleep changes are extremely common,” said Dr. Dakota Lundstrom, primary care provider at Aspirus Health. “We see upwards of 40 to 50 percent of people at some point complain of sleep disturbances.”

FRIDAY, MARCH 13

SHAWANO: Sacred Heart Rummage Sale, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sacred Heart Catholic School, 124 E. Center St.

KESHENA: Winter Farmers Market, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., College of Menominee Nation Cultural Learning Center, N172 State Highway 47-55. Presented by CMN Sustainable Development Institute. Local vendors, healthy food, artisan crafts and more.

The classic tale of a nanny flying in and showing a family how to love and care will be brought to life by more than 60 children later this month.

“Mary Poppins” will be the annual musical for the Wolf River Homeschoolers Performing Arts program, premiering March 19 at Clintonville High School, 64 W. Green Tree Road, Clintonville. Twenty families provide the cast for this classic tale for all ages.

Plant a variety of bee-friendly shrubs and enjoy year-round beauty and loads of pollinator appeal. Include a mix of spring, summer and fall bloomers, providing nectar and pollen for visiting bees throughout the season. Selecting bee-friendly shrubs suited to the growing conditions and the available space also boosts your landscape’s beauty and reduces maintenance.

In a recent column, I mentioned a film, “Finding Forrester” starring Sean Connery. A gifted actor, Connery is best known for his depiction of “Bond, James Bond” in a blockbuster series of iconic suspense movies.

While doing Christmas cleaning, I ran across my DVD of the film, which I consider his best work.

When many people think about going to the dentist, two words often come to mind — drill and fill.

For years, that has been the stereotype of dental care — find a cavity, drill it out and place a filling. The good news is that modern dentistry is not just about fixing problems. It’s about catching them early and, whenever possible, preventing that drill from ever being needed.