Tuesday Tidbits - April 14, 2026

Roncalli Catholic Schools: Join us for Roncalli Catholic Schools Bids & Bites, an evening of community, faith, and celebration. Held Saturday, April 25th, 2026, the event runs from 5:00–11:00 pm. Enjoy live music, food booths and food trucks, beverages, and exciting auction opportunities. Bid in silent, online, and oral auctions featuring unique packages. This adults-only event supports Catholic education at Roncalli. Admission is free. Guests must be 21 or older. Learn more at rhs.roncallicatholicschools.org/bidsbites26.

Progress Lakeshore: Have you dreamed of turning your passion for food into a business, but don’t know where to start? Join Progress Lakeshore for the Entrepreneur Essentials: Food Business workshop. This beginner-friendly session covers health regulations, licensing, and financing basics for those starting in the food industry. Monday, April 27th, 5:30–7:30pm at the Progress Lakeshore Office. $25 per person. Thanks to the series sponsor, Kohler Credit Union, and the workshop sponsor, UnitedOne Credit Union. Learn more at: https://www.progresslakeshore.org/entrepreneur-essentials/.

The Chamber of Manitowoc County: Join a three-part Cybersecurity Essentials webinar series beginning Tuesday, April 21st from 9:00–10:00am via Zoom. Designed for small organizations, each 30-minute session provides practical tools and real-world insights to reduce risk. Topics include Technology & IT Protection (April 21st), Cyber Risk & Insurance Protection (April 28th), and Financial & Payment Security (May 5th). Free for Chamber members and $35 per session for non-members, this series helps organizations stay secure and resilient.

Patriot Riders of America WI Chapter 2: Join us June 6th, for the 4th Annual Dennis J Murphy Memorial Ride/Cruise. Registration begins at Harbor Town Harley Davidson between 10:30-12:00pm, $20 per Rider/Driver: $5 per Passenger. Ride/Cruise ends at Branch Station in Branch WI, with six stops in-between. All vehicles welcome! At Branch beginning at 1:30pm you can take chances on more than 40 raffle baskets and 50/50 cash raffles, starting at 2:30pm enjoy music by Hightower Entertainment DJ Service. All participants should be back by 4:30pm and door prizes are awarded at 5:00pm, then winners for raffle baskets are announced! Proceeds benefit Old Glory Honor Flight. The cost per Veteran is $500 to fly to DC, so I encourage everyone to come together and help us donate to this wonderful organization. We accept Cash, Check, Chamber Bucks, Venmo, CashApp, and PayPal accepted. If you would like to make a donation in advance, email Jenny at patriotriderswi.c2@gmail.com or call/text (920)769-6022. Click here for more information.

Lester Public Library: The Spring Used Book Sale is Thursday-Saturday during regular library hours. Turn everyday tin cans into bold works of art at Garden Glam: Upcycled Planters 6:00pm Thursday. Meet Your Neighbors at our speed-chat event 10:30am Saturday; spend a total of 20 minutes moving from person to person. We’ll provide questions and topics to break the ice and start conversations. Afterwards, linger, chat, have coffee and donuts. At 6:00pm Monday, April 20th, attorney Tracy Gibson presents an overview of estate planning. See details.

The Chamber’s Marketing Committee: Join us Thursday, April 30th for an interactive “AI Roundtable” designed for business professionals at any stage of their AI journey. Led by Michael Cummings (MCM Digital Products), this collaborative session will focus on sharing experiences, exploring ideas, and discussing real-world AI applications in marketing, customer service, operations, and more. Help us identify what you’d like to learn next about AI. Enjoy group and industry-specific breakout discussions, connect with peers, and come ready to learn. Coffee and water will be provided. Free for Chamber Members! Click Here to register.

Clipper City Chordsmen present Happy Birthday Uncle Sam; Friday April 17th at 7:00pm & Saturday April 18th at 3:00pm at the Endries Hall by Silver Lake. Celebrate our 250 years as a nation by wearing your red white and blue. Special guest quartet, International Champions Instant Classic. Tickets: www.clippercitychordsmen.org or  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/happy-birthday-uncle-sam-tickets-1981245013168.

Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital invites you to safely dispose of unused and expired medications at a Drive-Thru Drug Collection, Saturday, April 25th, from 9:00am-noon at the west side main entrance of the hospital. Prescription and over-the-counter medications, ointments, sprays, inhalers, creams, herbals and pet medications will be accepted. Please empty pills into a clear, sealable plastic bag. The event is sponsored by Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital, Healthiest Manitowoc County, Manitowoc County Recycling & Compost, Manitowoc County Sheriff and Manitowoc Police Department.

Manitowoc/ Two Rivers YMCA: Celebrate 175 years of the YMCA with us at the Manitowoc-Two Rivers YMCA! Join us on May 14th from 6:00-8:00pm for a free, family-friendly birthday party filled with fun for all ages. Guests can enjoy cupcakes, a lively dance party, activities for kids of all ages, and more! Whether you’ve been part of the Y for years or are stopping by for the first time, this is a great opportunity to celebrate our history, our mission, and the many ways the YMCA serves our community. Free and open to the public! 

Complete Care at Manitowoc is hosting a hiring event on April 29th, 2026, from 6:00am- 6:00pm. "Care looks good on you. Spring Job fair". We will be accepting applications, on-the-spot interviews, and hiring opportunities. There will also be a raffle offered for new hires. We are located at 2021 South Alverno Rd. Manitowoc, WI. Our main phone number is (920)683-4100. Hope to see you there! 

Aurora Health Care Presents: Flourish- Women’s Health in Bloom. Thursday, April 23rd 5:30- 8:00 pm. Wisconsin Maritime Museum Riverview Room 75 Maritime Drive, Manitowoc. Explore important women’s health topics through clinician-led 30-minute breakout sessions. Hear more, ask questions, and connect with expert clinicians on hormone health, robotic surgery, contraception, pregnancy care, gynecologic oncology, medical weight management & bariatrics, pelvic floor therapy & urological gynecology, nutrition, and mental health. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served. To register, email gail.yanacek@aah.org or click on the link below. Employer Event: Aurora Health Care Presents - Flourish: Women's Health In Bloom.

Shady Lane Inc.: Looking for a fun way to share your products and connect with the community? Shady Lane is still welcoming vendors for our Vendor & Craft Fair on May 2nd from 10:00am – 1:00pm! This free, public event will bring in shoppers eager to find the perfect Mother’s Day gifts. It’s a great opportunity to showcase your talents and grow your reach. The event will be held at 1235 S. 24th Street in Manitowoc - secure your spot today by emailing socialenrichment@shadylaneinc.com, stopping in at the front desk for a registration form, or calling (920) 682-8254.

United Way Manitowoc County: The 2026 Volunteer Impact Awards hosted by United Way’s Volunteer Center takes place on Thursday, April 16th at The Inn on Maritime Bay in Manitowoc. This event honors exceptional volunteers whose dedication strengthens local organizations and makes lasting contributions to the community. The celebration is open to the public with proceeds benefiting the Volunteer Center. Seats are $25 each or $180 for a table of eight. View all the nominees and register by visiting our website. We hope to see you there!

BayCare Clinic: Elevate your workplace strategy with Move to Improve, hosted by BayCare Clinic. This dynamic event brings together clinicians and community collaborators to equip you with fresh ideas, proven strategies, and ready-to-use resources to drive movement, boost employee wellbeing, and build a healthier, more engaged workforce – all in celebration of National Employee Health & Fitness Day. Join us Thursday, April 23rd from 4:00-6:00pm at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay. Details and registration can be found here: Move to Improve: In support of National Employee Health & Fitness Day.

Manitowoc Public Library: Make Your Mark & Share Your Art from April 15th through May 1st! Free blank bookmarks will be available at MPL, while supplies last! Everyone is invited to take 2 blank bookmarks to decorate. Use anything you want to turn your bookmark into a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Keep one for yourself but make one for someone important to you. Share your artistic talent with anyone you care about or say “Thank You!” with the gift of art! For complete details and more suggestions, head to www.manitowoclibrary.org/events/make-your-mark.

The Chamber’s Ambassadors Committee: Looking for a fun way to bring your team, coworkers, or friends together? Join us for Manitowoc County Trivia Night this week, Thursday, April 16th for an evening of teamwork, laughs, and friendly competition! Test your knowledge of local businesses, history, maritime topics, and geography while enjoying a 50/50 raffle, cork pull, and exciting prizes. It’s the perfect team-building outing, and all proceeds support local students through the Chamber Ambassadors Scholarship Fund. Gather your group, create a team name, and make lasting memories together! You can also join as an individual. Click Here to learn more and register. 

Quality Roasting: Now Hiring in Valders, Wisconsin! We’re looking for team members for day and night shifts in multiple positions!  Apply today and join our team:

https://secure7.saashr.com/ta/6202611.careers?CareersSearch=&lang=en-US.

Lakeshore College has received a $24,994 Commercial Driver Training Grant from the State of Wisconsin to expand CDL training in Manitowoc County. The funding will support Class A and B instruction for 12 students, helping meet regional demand for skilled drivers. This initiative increases access to fast-track, high-demand careers by lowering costs and expanding capacity. Start your CDL journey today! Learn more and apply at lakeshore.edu/CDL.

Hope Community Church: At Hope Community Church, our mission is bold yet simple: Love Like Jesus! We welcome all generations to experience joy, encouragement, and real connection. Families love our amazing children and youth ministries—built to inspire and engage every age. Whether you’re exploring your faith or looking for a vibrant church home, there’s a place for you at Hope. Join us Sundays at 9:00am or 10:30am—come as you are and discover a community excited to welcome you! Visit us at: www.hccalive.com .

Comcast: Big news for streamers! Comcast’s Xfinity unveiled a major expansion of its StreamSaver bundles—making it easier than ever for members to watch everything they want on one screen, with one remote, and one bill. Comcast is offering customers multiple ways to bundle and save up to 45 percent on the biggest names in streaming. Xfinity TV and Internet customers now have exclusive access to the largest marketplace of premium streaming bundles, with the simplicity of managing them all on one bill. Customers can choose combinations of three, four, or all five major streaming platforms, all through Xfinity’s StreamStore—a one‑stop digital marketplace with more than 450 streaming apps and access to over 200,000 movies and TV shows.

Manitowoc County Kennel Club: Have you recently welcomed a new puppy into your home? We invite you to come join one of our three puppy obedience classes starting soon! AKC S.T.A.R Puppy: Recommended for puppies 10 weeks - 9.5 months old with no prior obedience training.

Puppy Obedience 1: Recommend for puppies 2-5 months old. Puppy Obedience 2: Recommended for puppies 5-8 months old. Focus on positive reinforcement techniques & establishing yourself as the leader while motivating your puppy. Registration is April 21st from 6:00-6:30pm at the Manitowoc County Kennel Club - Albert Drive with orientation to follow from 6:30 - 7:15pm. For more information and detailed class descriptions, please visit the MCKC website: https://mc-kc.com.

Todd Glover State Farm: Adulting isn’t just bills and errands. It’s also making sure your family is taken care of no matter what. Life insurance is the grown-up move with heart. ❤️ Give us a call at (920)682-2997.

Bump and Beyond Family Wellness: Stress Doesn’t Just Live in Your Mind. Stress can 

show up in your body as tension, headaches, poor sleep, digestive issues, irritability, and 

fatigue. When your nervous system is overwhelmed, your whole body feels it. At Bump and 

Beyond Family Wellness, we support families by addressing the root, helping the nervous 

system function and adapt to stress more effectively. Because when your body is 

supported, you can truly thrive. Interested in how chiropractic can help manage stress? 

Visit us online www.bumpandbeyondwi.com.

Mindful Moment: Treat your mind like a workspace, not a storage unit. When tasks, worries, or ideas start piling up, write them down. Getting thoughts out of your head and onto paper (or your phone) clears mental clutter, reduces stress, and helps you focus on what actually matters. A quick daily “brain dump” can make everything feel more manageable and give you a greater sense of control over your day.

Gellings Roofing & Siding is expanding its community impact in 2026. Its “On the House” program will shift from full roof replacements to critical repairs, allowing it to help 14 times more homeowners in need. The company will also host a Spring Cleanout Event on May 23rd, offering leftover materials, with extras donated locally. In addition, Gellings is committing over $1 million in materials and labor to help build 100 Habitat for Humanity homes.

The Safety Health and Wellness Committee: Spring often brings maintenance projects and outdoor repairs, many involving ladders or elevated platforms. Falls from height remain a leading cause of workplace injuries. Before use, inspect ladders for cracks, loose rungs, or bent rails. Place ladders on stable, level surfaces and maintain three points of contact when climbing. Never carry tools in your hands — use tool belts or hoists instead. For elevated work, confirm fall protection equipment is in good condition and properly anchored. A few minutes of preparation can prevent life-changing injuries.

Genesis Integrative Medicine: Our Spring Vitality IV Bundle is still available, and it’s powerful. Over the course of three weeks, you’ll receive weekly Phosphatidylcholine IVs, a Glutathione detox push, a take-home NAD subcutaneous protocol, and a STYKU 3D body scan to measure body fat and lean body mass. This focused vitality experience is designed to support energy, clearer thinking, better sleep, metabolism, and liver detoxification—going far beyond a typical IV drip. Call or text (920)304-0249, visit us at 1011 S 10th Street STE 101, Manitowoc, WI, or learn more at www.genesisintegrative.com.

Meyers Design, Inc: Your brand deserves to stand out. For over 25 years, Meyers Design, Inc. has helped businesses elevate their image with strategic, professional design. We create LOGOS • WEBSITES • BROCHURES • NEWSLETTERS • ADVERTISEMENTS and FULL MARKETING CAMPAIGNS that get your business noticed, remembered, and chosen. Ready to strengthen your image and attract more customers? Visit MeyersDesignInc.com. Don’t blend in. Let’s build something unique that makes your business stand out.

Time Out Sports Bar & Grill:

$5.00 off a $30.00 or more food purchase.

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