🌻 Sunflower Kids Planting Event
Join leaders from Shawano County 4-H, the Shawano Area Early Childhood Partnership, Shawano County Library, and our United Way for a fun, free activity! Stop by the Library on May […]
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Join leaders from Shawano County 4-H, the Shawano Area Early Childhood Partnership, Shawano County Library, and our United Way for a fun, free activity! Stop by the Library on May […]
🚨🍦 Cone with a Cop is Back! 🍦🚨 Join us at Cruise-In for a fun and friendly community event with the Marion Police Department! Come hang out, grab some delicious […]
It’s that time when families start planning on what they’re going to do for the summer! Let Kids Bowl Free help! Each registered child (check each center for age requirements) gets to bowl 2 games free every single day! (Check individual bowling alleys for shoe rental details) all summer long at NO Cost to Parents! […]
Join Miss Kelly for drop-in playgroup! Storytime, free play, snack, music, fun activities!
We appreciate all of our local first responders and plan to show our thanks to these heroes with a Drive Thru Cookout! We will be grilling up hamburgers, serving up side dishes and drink, and sharing our gratitude. Enjoy your meal with us, or grab a boxed lunch to go! Public welcome to purchase a […]
Knit and Hook1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 2 PM.Bring your knitting, crocheting, needle point, or whatever you’re working on at the time. Come and work on your […]
Tacos on the Tarmac! Fly In/ Drive In for some great Mexican food at the Airport! 4-7PM Wednesday May 20, See you there! The weather is looking great, and we’ve got a fun night planned at the Shawano Airport! The Shawano Flying Club will be there to talk with anyone interested in getting started in […]
We’re proud to have local legends who’ve participated in Red Bull Flugtag, a high-energy event where teams design and launch human-powered flying machines off a pier into the water, often with more enthusiasm than aerodynamic success. Come hear about their experience with The Flying Chicken. Local Flugtag Legends: Cheezepilot, Dirtbag pilot and @aircraft_mechanick
Join us for Bites and Books! We combine Stories, Safety and Fun in the Kitchen! We’ll be making pancakes and waffles! Bring Your Friends!Pre-Register Today! Call 715-754-5368
I’ve heard numerous names for this – I’ve heard Cloverleaf Lakes, Cloverleaf Solar.The Pella Meeting was recorded, I don’t know if this is the same project organizer. I know another […]
Zachary Bishop will present, “Waupaca’s Lost Indigenous Mounds,” focusing on our area’s indigenous history and once numerous effigy mounds around the Chain O’Lakes.
It’s that time when families start planning on what they’re going to do for the summer! Let Kids Bowl Free help! Each registered child (check each center for age requirements) gets to bowl 2 games free every single day! (Check individual bowling alleys for shoe rental details) all summer long at NO Cost to Parents! […]
Snack and Learn: Join us for a fun-filled morning of fresh donuts, hot coffee, all about Ed the Diver and his mermaid Christie. They’ll share about their mission to clean […]
Bring a craft or project to work on while visiting with your neighbors!Fridays January through May 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMNo registration is required. We can’t wait to see what you’re working on!Food and drink are welcome.Clean-up is just like at home. If you make a mess, clean it up. Ask for cleaning supplies when […]
Summer families are looking for something different — and they will take the scenic route for fun, food, shopping, and memory-making. So let’s make it easier to Shop Small. Shop Local. Shop Rural. We’re beefing up our guides, directories, and local lists to help make RuralNEWfamilies.com a true one-stop website for families exploring Rural Northeast […]
Introduction to Dragonflies, Hosted by the Friends of Sandhill Join the Friends of Sandhill from 9:30am to 2:00pm for a day of learning about dragonflies, where and how they live, followed by a field trip looking for the rare ringed boghaunter. The workshop starts at 9:30 a.m. and will last until 2:00 p.m. Please bring […]
Join us for a fun FREE event at the Farm, including: a kraft show, blacksmith demo, fiber spinning, concession stand, horse-drawn wagon ride, and the shearing of over 80 alpacas, […]
Journey through Menominee Park on our new trackless train! Tickets: $3 per rider or $25 for a 10-ride punch card Train rides occur every 20 minutes and board in front […]
Come on out and visit Doc’s Zoo! Alligators get fed every Saturday at 11am (sharp). You’ll want to get there early enough to park and find your spot. Leave enough time to wander around the zoo and see ALL the amazing animals. If you run early – check out Doc’s Amazing Breakfast at Doc’s Timeline […]

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