FRIDAY, OCT. 16
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.
BOWLER: American Red Cross blood drive, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Bowler High School, 500 S. Almon St. Appointments at RedCrossBlood.org or 800-733-2767.
SURING: Recovery Talking Circle, 6-8 p.m. South Branch Community Center, W1281 County Road M.
WITTENBERG: “A Doublewide, Texas Christmas,” 7 p.m., WOWSPACE, 114 Vinal St. Crossroads Community Theatre production. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Tickets $15, available at Wittenberg Sentry or call 715-253-3525.
SATURDAY, OCT. 17
SHAWANO: Christmas Wreath Sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, gathering space, 302 S. Main St. Fundraiser for Sacred Heart School. Orders also taken after Mass on Oct. 17-18, Oct. 24-25 and through Oct. 28; pickup after Masses Dec. 5-6.
CROOKED LAKE: Crooked Lake/Mountain Lions Club 16th annual Oktoberfest, 11 a.m., Crooked Lake Community Center, 15345 County Road W. Food, family activities, minnow races, wagon rides. Dinner prices $13, children 6-10 $10, younger than 5 free.
SHAWANO: Berkshire Hathaway Barn Dance, 4-9 p.m., Peebles Country Breeze Barn, N5628 County Road U. Local vendor market 4-7 p.m., food and drinks, games, 50/50 raffle, live music by Until Dawn 6-9 p.m.
MARION: BABA Hall of Fame Banquet, 5 p.m. arrival, 6 p.m. dinner, Northwinds Banquet Hall. Tickets $30, includes raffle ticket. Bucket and 50/50 raffles with proceeds to banquet cost and hall of fame building fund.
WITTENBERG: “A Doublewide, Texas Christmas,” 7 p.m., WOWSPACE, 114 Vinal St. Crossroads Community Theatre production. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Tickets $15, available at Wittenberg Sentry or call 715-253-3525.
SUNDAY, OCT. 18
SHAWANO: Zurko’s Flea Market, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Shawano County Fairgrounds, 990 E. Green Bay St. Admission $2.
SHAWANO: Porkie Pancake Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. to noon, Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cafeteria. Hosted by Knights of Columbus. $8, children 6-12 $4, 5 and under free.
ABRAMS: Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Town Square, 5877 Main St.
MONDAY, OCT. 19
TOWNSEND: American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Townsend Town Hall, 16564 Elm St. Appointments at RedCrossBlood.org or 800-733-2767.
TUESDAY, OCT. 20
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, OCT. 21
NAVARINO: Storytime-Halloween Fun, 10-11:30 a.m., Navarino Nature Center, W5646 Lindsten Road. $3 per child. Group will read stories, make crafts, and explore the outdoors. Costumes encouraged, bring a trick-or-treat bucket.
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, OCT. 22
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.
SURING: Men’s Mental Health Event, 5-8 p.m., Romy’s Holiday Inn, 9600 County Road G. Presentation by Dr. Michael Weber, “Learn How to Deal with Negative People and Keep from Becoming Negative Yourself.”
SHAWANO: United Way Campaign Kickoff and Music Bingo, 5:30-9 p.m., Shawano County Park Pavilion, W5791 Lake Drive. Four rounds of music bingo with prizes, basket and 50/50 raffles, nacho bar, presentation about United Way’s activities over the past year. $25 per seat or $200 for a table of eight, limit of 200 seats.
FRIDAY, OCT. 23
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.
NAVARINO: Halloween Happenings Goes to Hogwarts, 5:30-9 p.m., Navatino Nature Center, W5646 Lindsten Road. $1 per person; food and drinks available for sale. Come in costume or in “muggle” clothes. Non-scary event; inflatable trail with Halloween decorations; games and “Trick or Treat” candy.
SURING: Recovery Talking Circle, 6-8 p.m. South Branch Community Center, W1281 County Road M.
WITTENBERG: “A Doublewide, Texas Christmas,” 7 p.m., WOWSPACE, 114 Vinal St. Crossroads Community Theatre production. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Tickets $15, available at Wittenberg Sentry or call 715-253-3525.
SATURDAY, OCT. 24
OCONTO: Bark and Boo Stroll, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oconto Police Department, 1210 Main St. Pet costume contest and dog walk around Oconto starting at 10 a.m. Registration 9:30-10 a.m. Registration $30 per person. K-9 demonstration, booyah, 50/50 raffle, coffee truck.
OCONTO FALLS: Trick or Treat Trail, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., West Side Beach, 307 to 399 N. Flatley Ave. Wooded trail, games, treats, activities. Pre-registration required; QR code at Oconto Falls Trick or Treat Trail page on Facebook.
CECIL: Trunk or Treat, 3-6 p.m., Shur Rescue, N6561 Cheese Factory Road. Kids and adult costume contest, best decorated trunk contest, 50/50 raffle. Free event; Register by texting 715-927-7297, please include make, model and license plate number.
SHAWANO: Jayson Cross stand-up comedy, 6 and 8 p.m., Ignacio’s Puebla Street Foods, 230 E. Green Bay St. Tickets $45 at Ignacio’s.
WITTENBERG: “A Doublewide, Texas Christmas,” 7 p.m., WOWSPACE, 114 Vinal St. Crossroads Community Theatre production. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Tickets $15, available at Wittenberg Sentry or call 715-253-3525.
