What's Happening: Nov. 28 to Dec. 7

FRIDAY, NOV. 28

OCONTO: Winter Wonderland Opening Night, 4-7 p.m., Holtwood Campground, 400 Holtwood Way.

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

SATURDAY, NOV. 29

BIRNAMWOOD: Third annual Berry Merry Holiday Kickoff, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., Main Street. Craft and Vendor Fair 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Holiday Parade 6 p.m. Chili Soup Supper 4:30 p.m. and live music by Lovin Country 7-11 p.m. at Chet and Emil’s Ballroom, 388 Main St.

TOWNSEND: Holiday Craft Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Townsend Town Hall, 16564 Elm St.

TOWNSEND: Holiday Open House and Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rocky Ridge Greenhouse, 17721 Sandy Ridge Lane.

SHAWANO: Shuffles Performance Team Vendor and Craft Fair, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Shuffles Studio of Dance, 120 W. Division St.

LAKEWOOD: Santa Meet and Greet, 1-3 p.m., Woodpickers LLC, 15421 State Highway 32. Presented by Jenna and Co. Photography, walk-ins only $25. Hot cocoa and giveaways, holiday shopping.

SHAWANO: Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting, 3-5 p.m., Franklin Park, 235 S. Washington St. See 115 decorated trees, visit with Santa and his reindeer, hot chocolate, marshmallow roasting, free kids activities, Christmas music, horse and wagon rides.

OCONTO FALLS: Avenue of Lights lighting and Santa visit, 6 p.m. East Side Beach, North Main Street. Carols by Oconto Falls High School Choir, Santa arrives by fire truck and lights are lit 6:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, NOV. 30

PULASKI: 40th annual Holiday and Craft Fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pulaski Community Middle School, 911 S. St. Augustine St. $2. Hosted by Tri-County Optimist Club.

SPRUCE: Christmas Craft Show, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Blue Spruce, 8096 County Road A. Christmas decor, jewelry and other gift ideas.

MONDAY, DEC. 1

SHAWANO: Recovery talking circle, 6-8 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Room 4, 100 W. Presbyterian St. Information: Dallas Gast, 715-701-5388 or dallasgast8@gmail.com.

TUESDAY, DEC. 2

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, DEC. 3

SHAWANO: Chamber Coffee Connections, 8-9 a.m., Daily Drip Coffeehouse, 215 N. Main St., Unit B.

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.

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, DEC. 4

NAVARINO: Wreath Making Class, 5:30-8 p.m. Navarino Nature Center, W5646 Lindsten Road. Learn how to create a 24-inch wreath using natural materials from the wildlife area. Cost $35 per person (new supplices) $25 per person if bringing your own frame. Register by Dec. 2 by calling 715-758-6999.

ABRAMS: “Magic Treehouse: A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens Jr.,” 7 p.m., Nancy Byng Community Theater, 5852 Maple St. Abrams Spotlight Productions. Adults $19, senior/youth/veteran $17, abramstheater.com.

BOWLER: Native American Talking Circle, 7-9 p.m., Mohican Family Center, N8605 Oak St. Information: Yvonne Burr, 715-326-0891.

FRIDAY, DEC. 5

KESHENA: Native American Artist Arts and Crafts Sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Historic Preservation Culture Museum, W3426 County Road VV West. Beadwork, paintings, earrings, woodcarvings/baskets, beaded dream catchers, moccasins/mittens, doll clothes, scarves, regalia/quilts and more.

WITTENBERG: Christmas Craft and Bake Sale, 3-8 p.m., WOWSPACE, 114 W. Vinal St. Tree lighting 7 p.m.

SHAWANO: A Night with the Grinch, 4-8 p.m. (before and after parade), Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices, 109 S. Main St. Pictures with the Grinch, cocoa and refreshments. Collecting new and unwrapped toys for all ages to support local families (heavy need for ages 0-5 and 15-18).

SHAWANO: Santa Parade, 6 p.m., starts at Elizabeth and Main, north on Main to Green Bay Street, west (left) one block to Washington Street, south (left) to Franklin Park. Parade theme “Songs of Christmas.”

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

BIRNAMWOOD: Christmas in the Barn, 7 p.m., Schairer’s Autumn Acres, 154 U.S. Highway 45. “An evening of worship, wonder and celebration” featuring Michael O’Brien, formerly of NewSong. Doors open 6 p.m., tickets $40, contact Cathy Linke 715-881-0342 or linke.cathy@gmail.com..

SATURDAY, DEC. 6

WITTENBERG: Christmas Craft and Bake Sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., WOWSPACE, 114 W. Vinal St.

SHAWANO: Annual Cookie Walk, 9-11 a.m., Peace United Church of Christ, 208 E. Maurer St. Holiday cookies and candy $7.50/pound.

BONDUEL: Craft and Vendor Sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Doc’s Harley Davidson, W2709 State Highway 29. Pictures with Santa, bake sale.

GREEN VALLEY: Christmas Cookie and Candy Walk, 9 a.m. to noon, Bethel Lutheran Church, N6955 County Road BB. $8/pound for cookies and $10/pound for candies.

NAVARINO: Wreath Making Class, 9-11:30 a.m. or 1-3:30 p.m. Navarino Nature Center, W5646 Lindsten Road. Learn how to create a 24-inch wreath using natural materials from the wildlife area. Cost $35 per person (new supplices) $25 per person if bringing your own frame. Register at 715-758-6999.

GILLETT: Santa’s Workshop, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, 101 W. Main St. Crafts and vendors’ goods, bucket raffles.

CHASE: Christmas Pop-Up Shop, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., South Chase Saloon, 494 County Road C.

GILLETT: Christmas in the Park, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Zippel Park, 150 McKenzie St. Santa visits with children in Expo Hall 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., kids activities, face painting, balloon animals, reindeer games. Caroling 4:45 p.m., lighting of displays and fireworks 5 p.m.

BONDUEL: Christmas in Bonduel, noon to 5:30 p.m. Santa at the Lumberyard, starting at noon, 815 North St., with petting zoo and wagon rides; Pictures with the Grinch, 1:30-3 p.m., Gehm’s Club 117, 117 N. Cecil St.; Santa Shop, approximately 2-4:30 p.m., Wayne’s Place, 108 E. Green Bay St.; Live Nativity, 3-5 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran and School, 240 E. Green Bay St.; Tree Lighting, 5 p.m., Village Park.

GILLETT: Christmas Open House, noon to 4 p.m., Gillett Historical Society, 110 W. Main St. Warm cider, homemade cookies, live music with J.T. Crocker 2-4 p.m.

ABRAMS: “Magic Treehouse: A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens Jr.,” 1 p.m., Nancy Byng Community Theater, 5852 Maple St. Abrams Spotlight Productions. Adults $19, senior/youth/veteran $17, abramstheater.com.

SHAWANO: Merry Mielke Trivia Challenge, 1-4 p.m., Mielke Arts Center, N5649 Airport Road. Cash prizes for the top three teams. Food and beverages available for purchase. $10 per person, maximum team size eight. Prize for ugliest Christmas sweater and best table decor.

LENA: Village of Lights, 3-7 p.m., Village Hall, 117 E. Main St. and downtown. Pick up Blizzard Bingo card at Village Hall 3-7 p.m.; Reindeer Dash 5K run 4:45 p.m. at Lena High School, 304 E. Main St.; Tree lighting and Santa arrives at Village Hall 5 p.m.; horse-drawn carriage rides 5-7 p.m. from Village Hall.

KESHENA: International Boxing presents Jason Komanekin, state boxing champion, vs. Mike Fowler, 7 p.m. Menominee Casino Resort, N277 State Highway 47-55. Reserved tickets $75, general admission $40, at www.etix.com/ticket/v/17537.