Tuesday Tidbits - May 06, 2025

WBD: Looking for fixed-asset commercial financing? Work with the Best In The Midwest! Mark Maurer, WBD Loan Officer: mmaurer@wbd.org, (262) 436-3008. We’ve helped thousands of businesses with low, fixed rate financing with less down. Give Mark a call today! Click Here to learn more. 

Wisconsin Maritime Museum: Join us for a weekend of maritime craftsmanship at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum’s 48th Annual Midwestern Model Ships & Boats Contest! Public viewing is open Saturday, May 17th (10:00am–4:00pm) and Sunday, May 18th (10:00am–2:00pm). Admire over 25 handcrafted ship models from the USS Missouri to the SV Denis Sullivan and enjoy outdoor radio-controlled boat demos. Also, vote for your favorite model in the People’s Choice Award! This event is included with museum admission. 

Crossfire Ranch: Bring the kids and adults of all ages to Crossfire Ranch’s annual Picnic with the Ponies event on Saturday, May 17th from 11:00am – 3:00pm at 5912 Nagel Road in Valders. Register in advance at www.crossfireranch.org/Events; just $8/person or $25/car when you register early! Enjoy a picnic lunch, the Parade of Ponies at 12:00pm and 2:00pm, facepainting, craft vendors, balloon artist, pony rides, groom the mini horses, play yard games, and take a hike up to Hope Hill!

Manitowoc-Two Rivers YMCA: Celebrate Mother's Day early with your short stack! Join us for Pancakes and Pajamas on Saturday, May 10th from 9:30am to 11:00am and enjoy a morning full of pancakes, games, and a craft. Bring your mom/grandma/aunt or other female who is special to you. You are encouraged to dress in your pajamas. Pre-registration required by May 9th. For more information, head to https://www.mtrymca.org/events/mothers-day-event.

Lester Public Library: The Two Rivers Schools Art Show is at the library through May 19th; stop in for a delightful stroll! Bilingual classes resume weekly meetings 6:00-7:30pm this Wednesday for English and Spanish speakers who want to learn or improve skills in the other language (no registration required). Watch a live webinar 6:30pm. Wednesday: Wisconsin gardening expert and author Melinda Myers explains vertical gardening and the ways it can save space, screen bad views, create privacy, and provide shade. Get tech help 2:00-4:00pm, Thursday.

Lakeshore Ladies Disc Golf Corporation: Mark your calendars! The 2025 United States Women's Disc Golf Championships are heading to Manitowoc, Wisconsin, June 19-22. See incredible athleticism and fierce competition as women from around the globe battle for the coveted title. Visit 2025uswdgc.com for more information on this PDGA Major event.

Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum: Urban Nature Sketch Books Workshop with Julie Baugnet: Friday, May 16th, 9:00am–4:00pm. It's spring, and time to get out into nature and onto the streets to sketch! Why buy a sketchbook when you can make one with your own two hands? In this workshop we will bind a large format book, and also a small format book with pockets. Each participant will take home 2 books! https://woodtype.org/blogs/events/urban-nature-sketch-books-workshop-with-julie-baugnet-may-16.

Mindful Moment: Join us for National Employee Health & Fitness Day on Wednesday, May 21st. There are many ways to participate, including joining the HFM Wellness Center, the Manitowoc-Two Rivers YMCA, Woodland Dunes Nature Center, and the Lighthouse Walk for their free offerings throughout Wednesday, May 21st. You can also workout in your own way, or with your company/organization, to win some great prizes! Click Here to learn more.

Manitowoc Public Library: Everyone has a story to tell! Why not tell yours at “Tales from the Taproom: An Adults-Only (21+) StorySlam Evening at Petskull Brewery,” transpiring Thursday, May 8th, from 6:00-8:00pm. No Props, no notes. Just five minutes and a true story. Presented in partnership with MPL and sponsored by Seehafer Broadcasting, this Thursday’s theme is “Love Is in the Air!” Great dates, terrible dates, romantic encounters you can’t forget- even if you’d like to! Sign-up starts at 5:30pm. See you at PetSkull!

Ascend Services: Help to support Ascend and enjoy delicious Asian cuisine! Thursday, May 15th, from 10:00am to 9:00pm when you dine at Panda Express, 20% of the proceeds will directly benefit Ascend! Order online, drive thru or dine in person. Let Panda do the cooking for you and help Ascend at the same time! Enter 3839822 in the fundraiser code box when you order online. Or use your phone to show the event when dining in or picking up! Help us to fulfill our mission to serve youth and adults with disabilities in Manitowoc County for years to come! Check out our web page for the link to the flyer www.ascendservicesinc.org.

UW-Green Bay: CFP Exam Review Prep Course Comes to UW-Green Bay. UW-Green Bay is offering a 4-day Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) Exam Review Course from June 19th–22nd, 2025. This intensive session includes expert-led instruction, comprehensive review materials, case studies, and a full-length simulated exam. Participants can join in person at the Schwab Center for Financial Wellness or virtually from anywhere. Learn more and register at uwgb.edu/financial-test-prep, or contact Christopher Ledvina at ledvinch@uwgb.edu for more information.

Painting Pathways Clubhouse: Are you looking for a fun way to spend time with your closest friends? Maybe time to bond with loved ones? How about a creative outlet to team build with coworkers? We will have a step-by-step canvas painting every third Friday of the month at 5:00pm. Each class will be 1 to 2 hours. Limited space—registration is required. 16 slots available—first come, first serve. $25 donation per person. Price includes your canvas, supplies, and instruction. Appetizing small plates will vary. Friday, May 16th, 5:00–7:00pm. 1226 Washington St., Manitowoc. Click Here to learn more.

Lincoln High School: Join us on June 7th at the upcoming Lincoln Athletics Golf Outing! We're seeking hole sponsors, players, and raffle basket donations to make this event a huge success. It’s a great way to showcase your business, enjoy a fun round of golf, and support a great cause. Sponsorship includes signage and promotional exposure at ALL Ships Home Athletic events. Gather your team, promote your brand, or donate a raffle item—every contribution helps! Reserve your spot today by contacting Michael Longmeyer, longmeyer20@gmail.com.

Boys & Girls Club of Manitowoc County: We are excited once again to gather alongside the Club’s impact partners at our 4th Annual Great Futures Fore Kids Golf Outing on Monday, July 21st at Autumn Ridge Golf Course. This fun and memorable event will be filled with high energy, meaningful moments, and a shared commitment to supporting great futures for youth in our community. Sponsorship opportunities are available, if you are interested, please reach out to Callie Braun at cbraun@bgcmanitowoccounty.org or (920) 905-5544.

Real Aesthetics & Wellness: We are looking for a CNA who is ready to grow beyond traditional caregiving roles. This unique position blends patient care with front desk duties, including client intake, scheduling, and administrative support. We are also offering full training and certification in cryoslimming and laser hair. Ideal candidates are professional, friendly, organized, and excited to learn new skills in a supportive, fast-paced environment. If you have a passion for helping people, strong communication skills, and a desire to expand your career into the wellness and aesthetics industry, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume to hello@realaestheticspa.com.

Manitowoc County Kennel Club offers Dog Agility classes and trials. Agility is a canine sport where dogs must correctly and rapidly perform a series of obstacles under the guidance of their handlers. The obstacles a dog may need to perform include a variety of jumps, tunnels, a seesaw, a narrow "dogwalk", a tall a-frame, weave poles, and a table. The handler runs with the dog and guides the dog to the correct obstacle with voice and signals. See our website for more information.

Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Cancer Center is pleased to announce the arrival of Sindhu Singh, MD, to their team. Dr. Singh specializes in medical oncology and hematology and brings more than 13 years of experience to our cancer team. Dr. Singh sees patients Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at Holy Family Memorial Hospital in Manitowoc. Learn more about Dr. Singh and our Cancer Center services at HFMHealth.org/cancer.

Genesis Integrative: Functional medicine health coaching is a personalized, root-cause approach to wellness that integrates nutrition, sleep, stress management, hydration, and connection to nature and support healing. Through tailored guidance, we work together to improve digestion, energy, and overall well-being by creating sustainable habits like optimizing sleep routines, drinking mineral-rich water, and incorporating outdoor movement for a balanced, thriving life. 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.

Bump and Beyond Family Wellness: “Thriving Families, Healthy Beginnings- From Bump to Beyond”. This Mother’s Day, celebrate the strength and grace of all women with the gift of wellness. Chiropractic care supports moms and women by easing stress, relieving pain, and restoring balance to the body. Whether navigating motherhood, pregnancy, or everyday demands, regular adjustments promote healing, energy, and overall well-being— so she can feel her best while caring for others. Visit us online today to schedule and see the difference chiropractic can make. www.bumpandbeyondwi.com.

Golden Flame Restaurant: Welcome to the Golden Flame restaurant. We are open every day from 6:00am to 8:00pm. Tuesday: Spaghetti with meatballs, Wednesday: Swiss steak, Thursday: Stuffed green pepper, Friday: Lake perch with macaroni and cheese, Saturday: Polish sausage with sauerkraut, Sunday: Open Mother’s Day from 6:00am to 8:00pm.

Lakeshore College’s spring graduation will celebrate the achievements of nearly 300 students on May 10th. Lakeshore is excited to honor the accomplishments of our students and wish them well as they fill critical workforce needs in our community for nurses, dental assistants, welders, accountants, court reporters, child care providers, web and software developers, EMTs, electricians, maintenance technicians, and many other roles. Depend on Lakeshore College to train and educate your employees.

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.

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