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Village of Lena to host Easter Egg-Stravaganza

Families are invited to celebrate the season at the annual Lena Easter Egg-Stravaganza, hosted by the village of Lena on April 4 from 10 a.m. to noon at St. Anne’s Parish Hall, 221 E. Main St., Lena.

Cross walk to coincide with Good Friday

The Gillett-Suring Clergy Association will hold a cross walk April 3.

Local pastors will be leading community members as they begin the journey at noon at Gillett High School, 208 W. Main St., Gillett. There will be a brief scripture reading and prayer at each of four stops as the cross walk makes its way through the city.

What's Happening March 20-29

FRIDAY, MARCH 20

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.

Buttermilk, cinnamon-raisin bread ideal for feast

March 19 is the Feast of St. Joseph. St. Joseph is the spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the foster father of Jesus. He is also the patron of the Catholic Church.

The tradition of having a St. Joseph’s Day table originated in Sicily in medieval times. Loaded with many kinds of breads to share with everyone, this is a tradition that many Catholic churches and private homes still follow to this day.

Vote on conservation topics during April 13 statewide spring hearings

As sure as the arrival of robins, rain and green grass, the statewide combined Wisconsin DNR and Conservation Congress hearings are another sign of spring.

Some of the 44 conservation questions may touch most of us, including the topics of deer hunting and possible license fee increases, while others may be specific to a distant lake or river, and not interest us at all.

Five generations celebrate Betty Geiger’s 94th birthday

Dozens of family members and friends gathered March 7 in Oconto Falls to celebrate the 94th birthday of Betty Geiger, a beloved mother, grandmother and friend whose life has been filled with family, music and community.

First Class Travel recognized as an all-star

Julie Bartz of First Class Travel has announced that the agency has been recognized as an All-Star Award recipient by the Mast Travel Network, one of the nation’s leading travel agency consortia.

The award honors top-producing travel advisers who demonstrate exceptional sales performance, industry expertise and dedication to delivering outstanding travel experiences for their clients.

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