Tuesday Tidbits - September 08, 2026

NAMI Inc. of Manitowoc County: You’re invited to celebrate an exciting new chapter for NAMI Manitowoc County! Join us Thursday, September 17th, from 4:00–6:00pm at our new location, 936 S. 10th Street, Manitowoc. Enjoy appetizers and a discount coupon for Inspire Coffeehouse, our next door neighbor, while meeting our board and volunteers and touring our new space. The ribbon cutting takes place at 5:00pm, followed by more time to connect and celebrate. Learn how NAMI’s free, peer-led mental health services support individuals, families, and local businesses. Come see the new space and celebrate with us! Click Here to register. 

Bump and Beyond Family Wellness: Join us Saturday, September 12th at 10:00am for Coffee Sippy Cups: What’s a Doula Edition! We’re welcoming Rebekah from It’s for the Littles Doula Services to talk all things doula support, from pregnancy and birth to those early postpartum days. Not sure what a doula actually does, wondering if one is right for you, or just curious? Come find out! As always, littles are welcome. Grab your coffee, bring your questions, and connect with other local moms! Text (920)304-9374 to register. www.BumpAndBeyondWI.com

Manitowoc Public Library: We drink it, fish in it, clean with it, swim in it, and travel across it. The Great Lakes region is home to one of the largest freshwater resources on the planet. That water shaped the landscape, history, and communities of our state. Wisconsin Historical Society's traveling exhibit "Great Lakes, Small Streams: How Water Shapes Wisconsin" explores our state's long relationship with water and the impact we have had on our vast waterways. On display at MPL from Tuesday, September 8th through Tuesday, September 29th.

Sputnikfest: September 12th, 2026 from Noon to 6:00pm. 12:00pm-2:00pm DJ Dan; 12:00pm Art Walk Run 5K Preregister at Sputnikfest 5K Walk/Run; Pet Costume contest at 1:00pm; 1:30pm 501st Wisconsin Garrison will arrive; 2:00pm-5:00pm Music by Groove Therapy; 3:30pm Kids Costume Contest; 5:00pm Adult Costume Contest; 5:45pm Alien raffle Drop. Join us for a day of Out of This World Fun!

Manitowoc County Historical Society Museum and Pinecrest Village, located at 924 Pinecrest Road in Manitowoc, will host its annual Mid-Lakes Agricultural Fair and Thresheree on September 12th and 13th, in partnership with the Mid-Lakes Rustic Iron Club. The Mid-Lakes Agricultural Fair and Thresheree is made possible by Country Visions, Dramm Corporation, and WOMT 100. Food and beverages are available on site with Moose on the Loose Food Truck. Tram service will be available to assist guests with mobility needs across the grounds. This is a general admission program. Learn more on our website: https://www.manitowoccountyhistory.org/programs/fair-thresheree.

Shady Lane: Make plans to join us for Shady Lane’s 23rd Annual Car Show on Sunday, September 13th from 11:00am to 2:00pm in the Shady Lane parking lot on S. 24th Street in Manitowoc. Come admire a great lineup of vehicles while enjoying food, music and entertainment by The Bobby Allen Show, raffle baskets and games for kids. This community event is free and open to everyone. We look forward to seeing you there!

Lester Public Library: Bilingual Language Classes continue Wednesdays through November 18th. This welcoming class is for Spanish and English speakers who want to learn or improve their skills in the other language. Instruction uses the “sandwich technique” of pronunciation, conversation and grammar. No registration required. Fall Plant Swap takes place 5:00-6:30pm. Thursday, September 10th. Bring houseplants, hardy perennials that can still be replanted this fall, or any other growing things you have in excess! Place plants in containers you’re willing to part with, and label them. LPL.

The Haven of Manitowoc County: Get ready to roll at our 90’s Throwback Fundraising Event! Join us at Hook Lanes & Games, 1916 Washington St., Two Rivers, on September 19th from 12:00-5:00pm. Grab your crew and register a 4‑person team for $100 to support The Haven of Manitowoc County. Dress in your best 90’s gear, bowl for prizes, and help us strike out homelessness with a totally rad afternoon of fun.  

Clipper City Chordsmen: Men’s voices could be worth $18K for our schools. Come and learn three songs with the Clipper City Chordsmen for 5 weeks on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 - 7:30pm between August 18th and September 15th. Perform them on stage on September 19th as part of our Music Education Fundraiser. No obligation beyond this 5 weeks. All money raised through the fundraiser goes directly to our area schools. 2025 raised $16,000. Goal is $18,000 this year. See more details at www.clippercitychordsmen.org. 

InCourage: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to honor the strength of survivors, remember those impacted by domestic violence, and raise awareness in our community. Join InCourage for The Art of Resilience on Friday, October 2nd, from 5:00pm-7:30pm at the UW-Green Bay, Manitowoc Campus for an evening of hope, healing, and awareness. Explore inspiring artwork created by members of our community, enjoy light refreshments and a hot apple cider bar, and create your own artwork. This event is free, open to the public, and for all ages. For more information about this event, as well as submitting your own artwork or volunteering, visit: https://incouragewi.org/the-art-of-resilience-an-evening-of-hope-and-awareness/. 

Visit Manitowoc: Registration for the Lakeshore Holiday Parade is now open! The parade is once again the night before Thanksgiving, November 25th, 2026, and the start time of 6:00pm is a half hour earlier than in past years. Sponsorship opportunities are now open as well. To register or inquire about a sponsorship, go to www.visitmanitowoc.com/event/lakeshore-holiday-parade/21/.

STEM FEST: Join us for STEM FEST on Wednesday, October 14th at UW-Green Bay, Manitowoc Campus! Every business has a STEM story to share! STEM FEST is a great opportunity to showcase the science, technology, engineering and math behind your work while gaining valuable visibility with hundreds of local 4th and 5th grade students, and potential future employees. Participation is simple: just two staff members can run a repeatable, hands-on activity throughout the day, with the option to rotate your volunteers. Chamber members participate FREE! We’ll help make participation easy, and you’ll help students discover how STEM is shaping Manitowoc County and their future. Click Here to learn more and register.

Manitowoc County Kennel Club: Registration for the next session of classes at the Manitowoc County Kennel Club is Tuesday, October 6th beginning at 6:00pm- 6:30pm. Please see our website for a full description of classes and session dates. Registration for all classes is done in person (no dogs) at the Manitowoc County Kennel Club on Albert Dr.  Classes are filled on a first come, first serve basis and class sizes are limited. 

Angelus Senior Living: Now hiring! The Social Event Coordinator plans and promotes resident-centered activities that celebrate diverse religious and cultural backgrounds. Responsibilities include coordinating social events, intergenerational programs, volunteers, shopping, beauty services, field trips, and external activities. The role manages activity budgets, supplies, and equipment while supporting public relations and marketing efforts. The coordinator assists residents during meals and outings, communicates event plans with leadership, and maintains a flexible schedule to accommodate daytime and evening activities.

Lakeshore Area Human Resources Association: EVERYDAY LEADERS: SMALL ACTION, BIG RESULTS with DEREK DEPREY Presented by Lakeshore Area Human Resources Association - Wednesday, September 23rd at Inn on Maritime Bay 11:00am – 1:00pm with lunch included. All are welcome, register and pay $50 in advance at https://lahrashrm.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php. In this engaging session, Derek challenges you to rethink what leadership means and recognize the influence you have. Through examples and actionable ideas from his Everyday Leaders framework, Derek explores the small, consistent actions that build trust, strengthen relationships, create meaningful progress, and elevate others.

Progress Lakeshore: Last Chance to Register! Classes begin next week for Progress Lakeshore's Entrepreneurial Training Program (ETP) and Strategic Planning for Small Businesses. ETP is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and individuals with business ideas who want to learn how to evaluate opportunities, identify customers, understand business fundamentals, and create a plan for launching a successful business. Strategic Planning is ideal for established businesses looking to set clear goals, align their team, and build a roadmap for future growth. Learn more and register at https://www.progresslakeshore.org/entrepreneur-small-business-training-programs/.

Lakeshore College: Help build a safer workplace. Lakeshore College’s Powered Industrial Truck Train-the-Trainer seminar equips experienced forklift operators with the knowledge and skills to effectively train others. This one-day course covers OSHA training requirements, safety regulations, case studies and effective methods for training adult learners. Join us September 22nd, from 8:00am–4:30pm at Lakeshore College’s Elm Building on the Cleveland Campus. Cost is $295. Forklift experience is highly recommended. Give your organization the tools to provide effective, safety-focused training. Explore the seminar at lakeshore.edu.

The Pear Jellyfish Foundation is a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping offset the financial costs of adoption for families in our community. Adoption can come with significant expenses—from applications and home studies to placement fees, travel, and unexpected costs—and our goal is to help make the dream of adoption a little more attainable for families. Our community can help by making a donation, becoming a business or organizational partner, sponsoring one of our fundraising events, or simply spreading the word about our mission. We would love to connect with local businesses, organizations, and individuals who are interested in partnering with us to help more families grow through adoption!

Patriot Riders of America WI Chapter 2 is currently looking for Sponsorship and In-Kind Donations for the following upcoming fundraiser: 3rd Annual Axe-Treme Competition is October 10th, 2026, at Tapped on the Lakeshore. This event will benefit Silent Flags, Inc. (501c3 organization who provides Flag Display Case for Military and Veterans families who lost a Hero, free of charge and personally engraved) and our local Military, Veterans and their families. WE are looking for 1 business to sponsor trophies for 3rd place. Donations are only $100. Thank You Branch Station and Chilton Furniture for Sponsoring 1st and 2nd Place. Also seeking business/individuals to sponsor prizes for 2nd and 3rd place. 4 Gift Cards for 2nd place ($20 value each) and 4 Gift Cards for 3rd place ($15 value each). Examples include: Gas Cards, Grocery Cards or Walmart/Meijer. Thank you in advance for your support! Veterans supporting our Military, Veterans and their families.

Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital: Take advantage of the September Membership Special at the HFM Wellness Center as you prepare for colder weather and exercising indoors. Join the HFM Wellness Center in September with a 12-month commitment and receive a gift certificate for a half-hour massage or a half-hour personal training session. Up to a $50 value. The Wellness Center is at the Harbor Town Campus, 1650 S. 41st St., Manitowoc.

Comcast is helping Manitowoc County students prepare for the new school year with a $10,000 grant to KAN Cool for School in Manitowoc, a local nonprofit supporting children and families in need. The funding will provide gift certificates for school supplies and backpacks, along with supplies for schools to use throughout the year. KAN Cool for School has supported as many as 1,300 children in the past and nearly 800 students this year, underscoring the ongoing need for resources and Comcast’s commitment to strengthening the community. Click Here to read the full story.

The Safety Health and Wellness Committee: Drowning deaths are the leading cause of death for 1- to 4-year-olds, drownings continue to be the second leading cause of preventable death through age 15. Some Safety Precautions include: don't go in the water unless you know how to swim, never swim alone, learn CPR and rescue techniques, make sure the body of water matches your skill level; swimming in a pool is much different than swimming in a lake or river, and never drink alcohol when swimming.

Mindful Moment: Give Your Mind a Break: With so much information competing for our attention, giving your mind a break can be a healthy habit. Try practicing single-tasking by giving one activity your full attention instead of constantly switching between screens. Replace some screen time with activities that engage your senses, such as taking a walk, listening to music, cooking, gardening, or having a conversation. And when notifications and headlines appear, pause and ask yourself, “Do I need to know this right now?” Not everything needs your immediate attention.

Aurora Health Care is proud to sponsor the Manitowoc Farmers Market once again! This Saturday, September 12th, 2026, we’re highlighting cancer awareness. Stop by our booth (booth #1, near the main entrance) to say hello and pick up helpful resources on cancer. We’d love to see you there! https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/doctors#/.      

Two Rivers Bookkeeping: The September 15th extended filing deadline for many partnerships and S corporations is almost here. If your tax professional still needs accurate 2025 financial reports, contact Two Rivers Bookkeeping now. I provide focused QuickBooks cleanup services, including reconciliations, transaction review, balance corrections, and preparation of reliable financial reports. Availability before the deadline is limited, but I can help determine what is needed and whether the timeline is realistic. Visit TwoRiversBookkeeping.com.

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