Tuesday Tidbits - April 8, 2025

Felician Village: Get ready to groove at the 2nd annual Mrs. Roper’s Romp FUNdraiser benefiting Felician Village. Join us Friday, April 11th from 5:00-9:00pm at the Inn on Maritime Bay. Proceeds from the event will fund a pub and patio at Felician Village. Highlights of the event include a DJ, raffle baskets, BINGO, Wine Pull, appetizers and more! 70’s wear is encouraged. Pre-sale tickets are $20 or available the day of the event at the door for $25. For more information or to buy tickets visit: https://felicianvillage.org/mrs-ropers-romp.html.

Wisconsin Maritime Museum: Nook & Cranny Tour Aboard USS COBIA. Get a rare behind-the-scenes look at USS Cobia during our Nook & Cranny Tour! This special experience lets guests explore areas of the submarine not typically open to the public, offering a deeper understanding of its history and inner workings. The next tour takes place on Saturday, April 13th at 12:30pm. Space is limited and reservations are required. https://www.wisconsinmaritime.org/event/nook-cranny-tour-aboard-uss-cobia-4/. 

The Chamber of Manitowoc County: Join us for Executive Insights: A CEO Leadership Panel—a powerful morning of leadership insight, featuring a distinguished panel of executives who will share their real-world experiences, leadership strategies, and industry perspectives, including: • Kris Hackbarth-Horn, Chief People Officer, Fox Communities Credit Union •  Sachin Shivaram, CEO, Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry •  Teresa Van Horn, Dealer Principal & Board Chairperson, Van Horn Automotive Group • Tom Veeser, VP Quality/Chief Nursing Officer, Froedtert Holy Family Memorial. Date: Next week Thursday, April 16th, Time: 7:30– 9:00am. Location: Franciscan Center (6751 Calumet Ave, Manitowoc). A full breakfast will be provided, and registration is required. Click Here for more information.

Ascend Services: This Saturday, April 12th, is the Ascend Services 6th Annual Throw With All Your Heart Fundraiser at Tapped on the Lakeshore from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. Don’t miss out on this fun event! Teams are filled and our Celebrity Axe Throwers will be there to toss in some fun! The teams compete in axe throwing, cornhole, darts, shuffleboard, and hammerschlagen. It’s fun to watch the competition and you can also join in the fun by throwing against the celebrities! There will be 50/50 raffles, a silent auction, and a wine pull. Don't miss out - join us and Throw With All Your Heart! For more information visit our website under events www.ascendservicesinc.org or look on our FB event.

Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum: Simple Binding & Folding Techniques Workshop.

Saturday, April 19th, 9:00am⎻4:00pm. Spend a day learning how papers and folding techniques can enhance your book! In this class we'll start with basic folding of accordion formats. At the end of the day, you'll have a portfolio of books to use for sketching, note-taking, and/or journaling.  https://woodtype.org/blogs/events/simple-binding-folding-techniques-april-19.

Progress Lakeshore: Register now for Progress Lakeshore’s 14th Annual Excellence in Economic Development Awards Breakfast! Join us on Tuesday, May 13th, from 7:00 – 9:00am at The Venue at Union Square to celebrate the businesses and individuals driving Manitowoc County’s economic success. This event honors those making a lasting impact on our community’s future. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, celebrate, and support local excellence. Register today: https://www.progresslakeshore.org/awards-breakfast-registration/.

Clipper City Chordsmen: Set sail Over the Sea with the Clipper City Chordsmen at their 80th Anniversary Show on Friday, April 11th (7:00pm) / Saturday, April 12th (3:00pm) at the Endries Hall by Silver Lake. Special guest quartet 2024 International Champions Three and a Half Men will sing as well. This will be their only appearance in the midwest for 2025. Tickets: www.clippercitychordsmen.org or  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/over-the-sea-tickets-1143402209789?.

Roncalli Catholic Schools: Get ready for the 41st Annual Roncalli Pierside Auction! The in-person, adults-only event will take place Saturday, April 26th at Roncalli High School, 2000 Mirro Drive in Manitowoc. Admission is free. The online portion of the auction will run from 3:00pm April 24th to 3:00pm April 28th at roncalliauction.givesmart.com. The online auction will have entirely different items available. You also may purchase raffle tickets now for both the Cash Raffle and UTV Raffle. For more auction information, please visit: roncallicatholicschools.org/auction and watch Facebook! We look forward to seeing you on April 26th!

Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital is hosting a Fleet Feet fundraiser. Representatives from Fleet Feet will work with you one-on-one to measure and scan your feet and help guide selection of the perfect shoe for you. Fleet Feet will be at the Wellness Center on the Harbor Town Campus on Monday, May 5th, from 7:00am – 5:00pm. Fittings are by appointment. Book now at https://waitwhile.com/locations/fffoxvalleyonsite/welcome; appointments are filling fast! Proceeds benefit Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital services.

Lakeshore Wind Ensemble will conclude its season with "An American Salute: Wisconsin Rhapsody" on May 3rd, at the Capitol Civic Centre in Manitowoc. The concert features guest pianist Dr. Justin Krueger, performing Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, along with works by Wisconsin composers Brian Van Ells and Gary Audry. The program includes Audry’s arrangement for Masters of the Air. Our veterans will be honored with service songs for each branch. There will also be performances by guest vocalist David Bourgeois. Tickets are available at the Capitol Civic Centre Box Office or online at cccshows.org.

Manitowoc County Kennel Club's registration for classes is done in person (no dogs) at the Manitowoc County Kennel Club on Albert Dr. on April 22nd from 6:00 - 6:30pm. We recommend coming to register closer to 6:00pm as classes are filled on a first come, first serve basis and class sizes are limited. Classes will being on April 28th. See our website for all information and requirements at https://mc-kc.com/obedience/schedule/.

Manitowoc/ Two Rivers YMCA: Youth ages 7-13 – join the Youth Triathlon Training Program at the Y! The Youth Triathlon Training program is an 11-week training course designed to prepare young athletes for the Mark Ernest Memorial Kids Triathlon in Door County on July 12th, 2025. This program will focus on building endurance, technique, and confidence in the three triathlon disciplines: swimming, biking, and running.  All Parents Meeting will be held on April 23rd at 5:30pm at the Y.  Head to https://www.mtrymca.org/news/youth-triathlon-training to learn more.

Manitowoc Public Library: Join Bill Jartz, the "Voice of Lambeau and WBAY News Anchor for a casual afternoon conversation in Manitowoc Public Library's Balkansky Community Room on Saturday, April 12th, from 1:00-2:30pm. During this sit-down, Bill will discuss his life as a sports journalist and his years with the Packer organization, as well as his time at the anchor desk. Following this presentation, we'll open things up for what will surely be a lively Q&A session. This is one NFL Draft Season event you won't want to miss!

Boys & Girls Club of Manitowoc County: Summer at the Club means new friendships, endless fun, hands-on learning, and exciting experiences! Sports and recreation, Fine arts, small group discussions, leadership building, field trips, STEM, Summer Brain Gain and much more will be among the many opportunities available again this year. Would you or a family you know benefit from this opportunity? Register today! Summer Membership - Boys & Girls Club of Manitowoc County.

Grow it Forward: Have you ever thought about volunteering in the community? Here at Grow It Forward we have many different ways that you can volunteer with our organization. We can always use volunteers in our after school backpack program, food pantry or for our Monday community meal. Visit our website at www.grow54220.com to see what is available. We appreciate everyone that volunteers with us and it is such a wonderful way to give back to the community.

Lakeshore Ladies Disc Golf Corporation: Be part of the action! The 2025 United States Women’s Disc Golf Championship needs enthusiastic volunteers in Manitowoc, June 19th-22nd. Help with course preparation, scoring, and more. Get up close to world-class disc golf and support this PDGA Major event! Exclusive event discs and t-shirts will be gifted to all who volunteer, and fun is guaranteed. Sign up at 2025uswdgc.com and click “volunteer”.

United Way Manitowoc County: Our main phone number is back in service! Please call (920) 682-8888 and press 1 to speak with Ashley Bender, Executive Director; press 2 to speak with Ben Peters, Director of Impact Strategies; or press 3 to speak with Laura Drida, Marketing Director. We appreciate your patience during our phone system transition.

Lakeshore College: Job - Family - College. Competency-based education makes them all work. With flexible start dates and a learning schedule that allows you to progress at your own pace, our CBE format can lead you on the path to a new career. The majority of Lakeshore’s programs are now offered in this format, including Manufacturing Management, CNC Technician, Supply Chain Management, Digital Marketing Specialist, Administrative Professional, Nursing Assistant, and more. To learn more, visit gotoltc.edu/CBE or contact our Admissions Advisors at admissions@gotoltc.edu or (920)693-1366.

Renovo Health SC: Do you have pain, stiffness, a clicking or catching sensation in your finger? A bump or nodule that can be felt at the base of the affected finger? You could be experiencing TRIGGER FINGER caused by inflammation of the tendon sheath, tendon thickening, repetitive or forceful hand movements, or certain medical conditions. Renovo Health offers trigger finger surgery with our Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon. Same day surgery! Give us a call (920) 273-0562 or visit our website www.renovohealth.com.  

Gellings Roofing and Siding: "At Gellings Roofing and Siding, we believe everyone deserves a safe and secure home. That’s why we created our "On the House" non-profit program, which offers support for major home repair and support projects for individuals in need. Our most recent recipient, Michelle Joose, said this, "I feel like somebody finally listened to me and heard me." We are thrilled to help Michelle by replacing her roof to make her home safe and secure! If you want more information, or to apply, visit https://gellingsroofing.com/Program.

Mindful Moment: “Move More, Live Better” is the Lifesaver Wellbeing message this month. When you move, you improve your life. More importantly, movement can help manage stress. Click Here for a video from Bellin Health on the benefits of movement. Click Here to download monthly materials to share with your team.

Webfitters explores why educational marketing is thriving in today’s zero-click era. As user behavior shifts, content that informs and builds trust is outperforming traditional tactics. Learn how your business can adapt and thrive with a smarter content strategy. Read more: webfitters.com/content-that-converts-why-educational-marketing-is-thriving. Ready to start your project? Call (920)339-5207 or visit webfitters.com/contact.

FOCUS: Experience the Focus Difference at The Club at Oak Creek in Sheboygan! Choose from spacious studio, 1-, and 2-bedroom apartments with stylish upgrades and lush greenspace; GOING FAST! Enjoy community amenities including a pool, fitness center, pet park, and sports courts. Located near downtown and scenic Lake Michigan, this is where convenience meets relaxation. Ready to call The Club home? Call Bri (920)413-1471 for details - ACUITY Employees get 1st month free with ZERO move in FEES through April 2025! Apply today at rentwithfocus.com.

Manitowoc Marina: Patagonia Blowout Sale! Get 40% off ALL Patagonia items: clothing, shoes, accessories. While you’re here, check out the new arrivals of Helly Hansen jackets and clothing.  

Golden Flame Restaurant: We are open every day from 6:00am to 8:00pm. Tuesday: Corned beef or ham with cabbage, Wednesday: Barbecue short ribs, Thursday: Baked pork chop, Friday: Lake perch with German potato salad, Saturday: Tenderloin tips with noodles, Sunday: Ham steak with pineapple. Enjoy a delicious homemade meal and an amazing wait staff 🤣

Meyers Design, Inc: Offering professional graphic design services including website design, logo creation, advertising, brochures, flyers, posters, exhibits, catalogs, newsletters, and more. Let us know how we can assist you with your product/services and goals? Visit MeyersDesignInc.com and let’s talk.

The Safety Health and Wellness Committee: The severe weather statewide drill is this week Thursday, April 10th, 2025 at 1:45pm and 6:45pm. Take this opportunity to test your company’s emergency action plan for severe weather. Do your employees know where to seek shelter during a weather event? Does your action plan have a way to account for employees to ensure they are all safe? Companies with over 10 people are required by OSHA to have a plan in writing to cover these details, under 10 employees it may be orally communicated.

Genesis Integrative: We are thrilled to announce the arrival of our new PRP system from Apex Biologix! This state-of-the-art technology allows us to provide even more effective treatments for chronic pain, injuries, and skin rejuvenation. Some benefits are faster healing and recovery, improved precision, a higher concentration of growth factors for optimal results. Book a free discovery consultation to see if this is right for you! We are open Monday-Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm and located at 1011 S. 10th St, Suite 101, Manitowoc, WI, we’re here to support you—body, mind, and spirit. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, or our website, http://www.genesisintegrative.com.

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