FRIDAY, MAY 1
OCONTO FALLS: Burger and Brat Fry, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Iverson’s Piggly Wiggly Cook Shack, 409 E. Highland Drive. Fundraiser for Friends of the Library.
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.
SHAWANO: Cosmic Bingo, 6-10 p.m., Shawano Lake County Park Pavilion, W5791 Lake Drive. Annual fundraiser for saYPRO scholarships, educational events and supporting local initiatives.
SURING: Recovery Talking Circle, 6-8 p.m. South Branch Community Center, W1281 County Road M.
SATURDAY, MAY 2
SHAWANO: Fifth annual Recovery Awareness Walk/Run, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Franklin Park, 235 S. Washington St. Registration open, recovery resource fair, bake sale and food trucks 8 a.m. to noon; welcome ceremony 10-10:45 a.m.; 5K fun run and 1.25-mile recovery awareness walk 10:45 a.m.; live music 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
OCONTO: Spring Victorian Tea, 12:30 p.m., Beyer Home and Carriage Museum, 917 Park Ave. Presentation by Oconto County Historical Society of vintage beaded fashions, light luncheon, tour of Beyer Home to follow. Admission $20, age 12 and older. Call 920-833-4619 for reservations by April 29.
SHAWANO: Kentucky Derby Party, 2 p.m., Herbert E. McLaughlin VFW Post 2723, 810 S. Olson St. Drink specials, prizes for best-dressed man and best-dressed woman.
BIRNAMWOOD: Homme Foundation Designer Bag Bingo, 6 p.m., Chet and Emil’s, 388 Main St. Doors open 4:30 p.m. Purchase tickets ($40) or reserve a table (eight tickets plus $30) at Chet and Emil’s or Homme, 604 S. Webb St., Wittenberg, 715-253-2125. Donation includes two bingo cards for 15-plus games and light hors d’oeuvres. Wear your Kentucky Derby hat for a chance to win a purse.
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, MAY 3
SHAWANO: Zurko’s Flea Market, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Shawano County Fairgrounds, 990 E. Green Bay St. Admission $2.
TILLEDA: 75th annual Potato Pancake Dinner, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Seneca Town Hall, W13104 County Road D. Hosted by Peace Lutheran Church and Tilleda Advancement Association. All you can eat potato and buttermilk pancakes, sausages, maple syrup, applesauce, cheese, dessert, coffee and milk. Takeouts available. Admission $12, ages 6-12 $5, 5 and younger free.
MONDAY, MAY 4
OCONTO FALLS: Food Truck Event, 4-7:30 p.m., St. Anthony Parish, 253 N. Franklin St. Food and music.
TUESDAY, MAY 5
LENA: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Lena High School, 304 E. Main St. Appointments at RedCrossBlood.org or 800-733-2767.
NAVARINO: Annual Membership Meeting, 5:30 p.m. dinner available, 6 p.m. meeting, Navarino Nature Center, 2646 Lindsten Road. Presentation on forest insects and diseases by Alex Hornung of Wisconsin DNR. Admission $5.
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, MAY 6
SHAWANO: Chamber Coffee Connection, 8-9 a.m., Glas Coffeehouse, 511 N. Main St.
GRESHAM: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Gresham High School, 501 Schabow Road. Appointments at RedCrossBlood.org or 800-733-2767.
LAKEWOOD: ADRC Support Group, 2-3 p.m., Lakes Country Public Library, 15235 State Highway 32. Help for caretakers of friends or family members with dementia or memory concerns.
SHAWANO: Adult Open Swim, 4-7 p.m., Shawano Community High School, 220 County Road B. $3 at the door. Lap swim lanes and water walking available. Age 16 and older; no registration needed. Entry not permitted after 6:30 p.m.
SHAWANO: 100+ Women Who Care Shawano County, 5-6 p.m. social hour, 6-7 p.m. meeting, Stubborn Brothers Brewery Crescent Ballroom, 220 S. Main St. Presenters are Bridge the Gap Inc., Shawano County Friends of Mountain Bay Trail and Shawano County Home and Community Education Association.
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, MAY 7
SURING: Friends of Suring Area Public Library Annual Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., How Township Garage, 12896 State Highway 32.
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.
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.
NAVARINO: Senior Safari Lunch and Learn, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Navarino Nature Center, 2646 Lindsten Road. Topic: The center’s 40-year history with Tim Ewing. Suggested donation $5, RSVP 715-758-6999.
OCONTO: Faithful Readers Community Bible Study, 2:30 p.m., Farnsworth Public Library, 715 Main St. Multidenominational study of the book of Genesis. For information, call/text Steve at 920-360-0883.
SHAWANO: 100+ Men 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. Presenters are Bonduel Bat and Ball Club, Lakeland Industries and Shawano Has History.
OCONTO: Historical Society Speaker Series, 6:30 p.m., Beyer Home and Carriage Museum, 915 Park Ave. Archaeologist Ryan E. Peterson. Doors open 6 p.m.
ABRAMS: “1776 The Musical,” 7 p.m., Nancy Byng Community Theater, 5852 Maple St. Abrams Spotlight Productions Inc. presentation. Tickets $22, $19 for senior citizens or 17 and under, at abramstheater.com or 920-826-5852.
BOWLER: Native American Talking Circle, 7-9 p.m., Mohican Family Center, N8605 Oak St. Information: Yvonne Burr, 715-326-0891.
FRIDAY, MAY 8
SURING: Friends of Suring Area Public Library Annual Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., How Township Garage, 12896 State Highway 32.
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.
SURING: Recovery Talking Circle, 6-8 p.m. South Branch Community Center, W1281 County Road M.
ABRAMS: “1776 The Musical,” 7 p.m., Nancy Byng Community Theater, 5852 Maple St. Abrams Spotlight Productions Inc. presentation. Tickets $22, $19 for senior citizens or 17 and under, at abramstheater.com or 920-826-5852.
SATURDAY, MAY 9
SHAWANO: Shawano Bassmasters Spring Open, 6 a.m., Huckleberry Harbor, 222 N. Sawyer St. Entry fee $150 per boat. Details on Shawano Bassmasters Facebook page.
BONDUEL: Amish Consignment and Quilt Auction, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., N4310 Hill Road. Quilt preview 7:30-10 a.m., bake sale 8 a.m., crafts 8:30 a.m., field auction 9 a.m., quilt auction 10 a.m., furniture noon. Lunch stand available. Bring a chair.
SHAWANO: Drift Games, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., USAir Motorsports Raceway, W5901 County Road BE. “Laid-back” driving, creative layouts and friendly competition. Drivers vote on the layout in the morning; drivers compete in four on-track games in the afternoon. Admission $20 or $35 for the weekend.
SHAWANO: Mom and Me Yoga, 8-9 a.m., Total Fitness, 116 N. Main St. Free Mother’s Day yoga class. Space limited, sign up at front desk.
SHAWANO: Optimist Bike Rodeo, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 1254 S. Union St. Bike course skills, trophies for first through third in age groups kindergarten to eighth grade; police, fire and ambulance tours; bike maintenance check and licensing; free bicycle helmets; drawings for free bikes and prizes. Please bring your own bike.
SURING: Friends of Suring Area Public Library Annual Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., How Township Garage, 12896 State Highway 32.
SHAWANO: Sixth annual Fun! for Kids’ Sake, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Franklin Park, 235 S. Washington St. Games, prizes, food trucks, raffles to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shawano County.
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.
ABRAMS: “1776 The Musical,” 7 p.m., Nancy Byng Community Theater, 5852 Maple St. Abrams Spotlight Productions Inc. presentation. Tickets $22, $19 for senior citizens or 17 and under, at abramstheater.com or 920-826-5852.
SUNDAY, MAY 10
SHAWANO: Zurko’s Flea Market, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Shawano County Fairgrounds, 990 E. Green Bay St. Admission $2.
SHAWANO: Drift Games, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., USAir Motorsports Raceway, W5901 County Road BE. “Laid-back” driving, creative layouts and friendly competition. Admission $20 or $35 for the weekend.
ABRAMS: “1776 The Musical,” 1 p.m., Nancy Byng Community Theater, 5852 Maple St. Abrams Spotlight Productions Inc. presentation. Tickets $22, $19 for senior citizens or 17 and under, at abramstheater.com or 920-826-5852.
