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What's Happening July 17-26

FRIDAY, JULY 17

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.

PULASKI: Pulaski Polka Days, 2 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., festival grounds, 419 E. Pulaski St. Music, dancing, food. Admission $20.

LAKEWOOD: Mardi Gras, 4-11 p.m., Lakewood Memorial Park, 17258 North Road. Music, softball, pickleball and cornhole tournaments, kiddie carnival, rides and games, food booths.

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

OCONTO FALLS: Music by the River, 6-9 p.m., East Side Beach, 631 N. Main St. Hosted by the Oconto Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, with food and refreshments available for purchase. Music by Stray Bales. Bring a lawn chair.

WITTENBERG: 48th annual Wittenberg FFA Alumni Corn Roast, 6-10 p.m., Village Park, 208 W. Vinal St. Tickets $10 through July 14, $15 at the door. Music by 49 Deluxe.

SHAWANO: “James and the Giant Peach,” 7 p.m., Mielke Arts Center, N5649 Airport Road. Box in the Wood Theater Guild musical presentation. Tickets $10-$25 at Shawanoarts.ludus.com or at the door.

SATURDAY, JULY 18

SHAWANO: FRESH Project Shawano Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, Franklin Park, 235 Washington St. Check Facebook page for cancellations and weekly updates.

PULASKI: Craft and Vendor Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pulaski Street from Assumption BVM Parish, 124 E. Pulaski St., to Pulaski Polka Days festival grounds, 419 E. Pulaski St.

LENA: Rusty Nutz Car Show, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ray’s Boneyard Saloon, 9089 D and B Frontage Road. Registration 9 a.m. to noon, trophies awarded 2 p.m. Food, DJs and live music, swap meet.

LAKEWOOD: Mardi Gras, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Lakewood Memorial Park,17258 North Road. Music, softball, pickleball and cornhole tournaments, kiddie carnival, rides and games, food booths, meat raffles and 50/50 raffles.

PULASKI: Pulaski Polka Days, noon to 12:30 a.m., festival grounds, 419 E. Pulaski St. Music, dancing, food. Admission $20.

SHAWANO: Auto racing, 6 p.m., Shawano Speedway, 990 E. Green Bay St. Gates open 4 p.m. Adults $15, seniors $12, younger than age 11 free. Check the Shawano Speedway page on Facebook for updates and weather-related conditions.

SHAWANO: “James and the Giant Peach,” 7 p.m., Mielke Arts Center, N5649 Airport Road. Box in the Wood Theater Guild musical presentation. Tickets $10-$25 at Shawanoarts.ludus.com or at the door.

OCONTO: Flashlight and Fireflies: A Nighttime Garden Walk, 8:30 p.m., Discovery Meadow, Oconto Elementary School, 810 Scherer Ave. Details at Facebook page for Flashlights and Fireflies Night Walk.

SUNDAY, JULY 19

SHAWANO: Zurko’s Flea Market, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Shawano County Fairgrounds, 990 E. Green Bay St. Admission $2.

PULASKI: Pulaski Polka Days, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., festival grounds, 419 E. Pulaski St. Breakfast served 8-11 a.m., Global Methodist service 8 a.m., polka Mass 9:30 a.m., parade 11 a.m., music and dancing 12:30-6 p.m. Admission free.

SHAWANO: AirVenture Cup Race Watch Party, 7-11 a.m., Shawano Municipal Airport, 248 Airport Road. More than 100 racing planes fly overhead at 500 feet. Bring a lawn chair.

LAKEWOOD: Mardi Gras, noon to 4 p.m., Lakewood Memorial Park, 17258 North Road. Parade at noon, music, softball, pickleball and cornhole tournaments, kiddie carnival, rides and games, food booths, meat raffles and 50/50 raffles,.

SHAWANO: “James and the Giant Peach,” 2 p.m., Mielke Arts Center, N5649 Airport Road. Box in the Wood Theater Guild musical presentation. Tickets $10-$25 at Shawanoarts.ludus.com or at the door.

SHAWANO: Music in the Park at Arlington, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Arlington Park, 300 N. Humphrey Circle. Music with Mike Magee. Bring your lawn chairs.

TUESDAY, JULY 21

OCONTO FALLS: Oconto County Farmers Market, 4-8 p.m., Memorial Field. Carnival Night. Music with Jake Rock. Special event: NAMI Walk Night.

SHAWANO: Naberhood Block Party, 6 p.m., The Naberhood, 214 S. Main St. Raptor Education: Learn about birds and wildlife.

OCONTO: Tunes on Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Beyer Home, 917 Park Ave. Music with Bob and Missy Tucker and Friends.

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, JULY 22

STILES: St. Patrick’s Rummage Sale, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., 5760 County Road I.

OCONTO FALLS: Friends of the Library, 1 p.m., Oconto Falls Community Library, 261 N. Main St. Public welcome.

BONDUEL: Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., corner of Cecil and Green Bay streets.

SHAWANO: Shawano Ski Sharks Waterski Show, 6 p.m., Wolf River Beach at Smalley Park, 211 Riverside Drive. Pre-show 5:30 p.m. Free admission, donations welcome.

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, JULY 23

SHAWANO: Volunteerism Roundtable, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Elizabeth Street Business Complex, 607 E. Elizabeth St. Discussion led by Shawano Area United Way, Nonprofit Leadership Initiative, and Volunteer Fox Cities.

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: Thursdayz at Franklin, 6-8:30 p.m., Franklin Park, 235 S. Washington St. Bad Habitz. Bring your own chairs, food and drink available, 50/50 raffles.

SHAWANO: The After Party, 8-10 p.m., The Naberhood, 214 S. Main St. Music with Amelia Ford.

FRIDAY, JULY 24

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.

WITTENBERG: Community Days, 5-11 p.m., Washington Park, 104 Park St. Carnival rides 5-10 p.m., live music, food stands, raffles.

LENA: Thunder On Main, 6-8 p.m., Main Street. See the cars and meet the drivers from AMSOIL Champ Off-Road Nationals. Giveaways, music, food and drinks.

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

SATURDAY, JULY 25

SHAWANO: FRESH Project Shawano Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, Franklin Park, 235 Washington St. Check Facebook page for cancellations and weekly updates.

LENA: AMSOIL Champ Off-Road Nationals, gates open 8:30 a.m., Dirt City Motorplex, 414 E. Main St. Tickets $27 to $369. Information at dirtcitylmc.com.

OCONTO: Emplify Health by Bellin Kids Triathlon, 8:30 a.m. to noon, Bond Community Center, 1201 Park Ave.

STILES: St. Patrick’s Rummage Sale, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., 5760 County Road I.

LENA: Carol’s Cow Camp, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Alsteen Farms, 9399 Belgian Road. Hands-on farm experience for children and families. $35 per child.

CROOKED LAKE: Crooked Trails ATV Club Hamburger and Brat Fry, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Crooked Lake Sportsmen’s Club, 15526 County Road W. Basket raffles, meat raffles, food and drink.

WITTENBERG: Community Days, noon to 11 p.m., Washington Park, 104 Park St. Carnival rides noon to 10 p.m., live music, food stands, raffles, face painting, balloon animals, fireworks at dusk, bike giveaways at 5, 6 and 7 p.m. (must be present to win)

LAKEWOOD: Weinerfest North, noon to 8 p.m., Memorial Park, 17258 North Road. Food, live music, raffles, demonstrations.

EMBARRASS: Fun Daze, 4-8 p.m., Embarrass Fireman’s Park, 130 Depot St. Food, music by Jaidyn LaBorde, and more.

SHAWANO: Auto racing, 6 p.m., Shawano Speedway, 990 E. Green Bay St. Gates open 4 p.m. Adults $15, seniors $12, younger than age 11 free. Check the Shawano Speedway page on Facebook for updates and weather-related conditions.

SUNDAY, JULY 26

SHAWANO: Zurko’s Flea Market, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Shawano County Fairgrounds, 990 E. Green Bay St. Admission $2.

WITTENBERG: Community Days, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Washington Park, 104 Park St. Community breakfast 7-11 a.m., church service, parade 11 a.m., carnival rides noon to 4 p.m., live music, food stands, raffles.

LENA: AMSOIL Champ Off-Road Nationals, gates open 8:30 a.m., Dirt City Motorplex, 414 E. Main St. Tickets $27 to $369. Information at dirtcitylmc.com

SHAWANO: Arts and Crafts Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mielke Arts Center and Mielke Park, N5649 N. Airport Road. Hosted by Shawano County Arts Council. Awards at 3 p.m.

ABRAMS: Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Town Square, 5877 Main St.

TOWNSEND: Wisconsin Days, 1-4 p.m., Pintsch’s Olive Pit, 18904 State Highway 32. Celebrating Wisconsin-made products, polka music by the Wilber Brothers, Wisconsin food specials.

SHAWANO: Music in the Park at Arlington, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Arlington Park, 300 N. Humphrey Circle. Music with John Marsh. Bring your lawn chairs.