Abrams Spotlight Productions Inc. will hold auditions Aug. 23-24 for its winter musical “White Christmas,” to be presented Dec. 1-4 and Dec. 8-11. Individuals can audition from 6-8:30 p.m. either day at the Nancy Byng Community Theater, 5852 Maple St., Abrams. Individuals who audition should come prepared to sing 24-32 bars of a song, preferably from a musical. They can sing a cappella or play music on their phone.

Doug and Barbie (Walla) Omernik have sponsored Shawano County’s 391st barn quilt that is on a shed on a 6-acre plot they purchased in 2019 from Ken and Maddy Holmes at W3476 Hofa Park Road, Pulaski. The quilt pattern they selected is called Carolina Lily. “Since purchasing our home, we have enjoyed meeting people who tell us stories about our property and what ‘used to be’ there,” Barbie said.

At its July meeting, the Oconto River Chapter of Trout Unlimited awarded the Don Wagner Memorial College Scholarship to Kayla Reed, of Sobieski. The $500 scholarship is awarded to a student anticipating a career in a conservation-related field. Reed is majoring in aquatic science and fisheries and water resources at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

Shawano Pathways is inviting bicyclists on a scenic fall ride for the 10th annual Bike the Barn Quilts on Sept. 24. The event features non-competitive rides ranging from 17 to 70 miles showcasing many of Shawano County’s almost 400 barn quilts. A 22-mile guided tour is also available. Registration fee includes a continental breakfast, lunch, maps, signed routes and food/water stations. Entry is $40 before Sept.

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College has appointed Dr. Jennifer Flatt to the role of vice president of student services. In this position, Flatt will serve as a member of the college’s executive leadership team where she provides strategic direction for student service programs and activities to enhance student success.

Summer is a good time to get outside, be physically active, and enjoy seasonal activities after being cooped up during the Wisconsin winters. While being outdoors and active is good for you in many ways, sometimes you can get too much of a good thing — like too much sun. “Outdoor time is an essential part of the summer for many of us,” said Dr. Abigail Taub, a dermatologist with Aspirus Health in Stevens Point.