Al Anon Meeting
2025-11-30 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Salvation Army, New London, Wisconsin

AA Meeting
2025-11-30 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Clintonville United Methodist Church, 13th Street 24, Clintonville, Wisconsin, 54929, United States

📮 USPS Operation Santa
2025-12-01 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-12-02 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-12-03 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-12-04 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-12-05 00:00 - 23:59 | WI
Write A Letter to Santa

Printed Santa Letter Templates are also available at 291 S Main St Clintonville

How to Read/Answer a Letter

FAQ

Winter Wonderland Event Schedule
2025-12-01 08:00 - 2025-12-15 08:00 | 114 W Vinal St, CountyRoad Ww 100, Brokaw, WI, 54417, United States
Winter Wonderland just got even bigger!WOW & the Wittenberg Chamber are bringing holiday magic all December long—with some brand-new events this year you won’t want to miss.Save the Dates — check out the full schedule and join us for the fun!

Oconto Falls Playgroup
2025-12-01 10:30 - 11:30 | Oconto Falls Library, 251 North Main Street, Oconto Falls, WI, 54154, United States
Join us for playgroup every Monday as your schedule allows! Activities for children ages infants to 4/5 years old! Toy stations, stories and snacks!

AA Meeting - Back to Basics
2025-12-01 11:00 - 12:00 | First Presbyterian Church, West Presbyterian Street 100, Shawano, WI, 54166, United States

❄️ Snowmobile Safety Class
2025-12-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Shadows on the Wolf Educational Center, N5575 Old Highway 54, Shiocton, Wisconsin, 54170, United States
While some might argue that it’s too early to put the Christmas tree up or break out the winter hats and mittens, we here at the Sheriff’s Office say it’s never too early to learn snowmobile safety! The season is actually right around the corner – whether your holiday festivities have begun or not – and we encourage all riders to be educated, prepared, and safe.

Persons 12 years or older and born after January 1, 1985 must have a snowmobile safety certification to operate a snowmobile on public trails or waterways. The reading material and testing is geared towards 11 and 12 year old students. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Deputy Fischer at the Outagamie County Sheriff’s Office 920-832-5605 or at the email provided on the Go Wild registration site.

Students must register online using the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Go Wild page. Select the link to browse for safety courses and search for Snowmobile in Outagamie County. You will find our class at the Shadows on the Wolf Educational Center. A parent or guardian MUST attend the first class; but adults are encouraged to attend all the classes with their students. Students should bring something to write with and booklets will be provided.

AA Meeting
2025-12-02 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-12-04 09:30 - 10:30 | Hope Community Church, Tristan Drive 302, Shawano, Wisconsin, 54166, United States

Story Time
2025-12-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Shawano County Library, 128 South Sawyer Street, Shawano, WI, 54166, United States
Join us Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. for a fun program of stories, activities, songs and dancing followed by a craft. We can’t wait to see you there!

📚 Bonduel/Story Time
2025-12-02 10:30 - 11:00 | Bonduel Library, North Washington Street 125, Bonduel, WI, 54107, United States
NEW DAY AND TIME! Bring the little ones to the library for a story, a song, and a fun craft!

Noon Nature Walks Tuesdays and Thursdays at Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary
2025-12-02 12:00 - 12:45, 2025-12-04 12:00 - 12:45 | Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, East Shore Drive 1660, Green Bay, WI, 54302, United States
Noon Nature WalksFREE Program!TUES/THURS at NOON meet at the Nature Center at Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary

🛍 Shop Small Support Local
2025-12-03 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-12-05 00:00 - 23:59 | WI
We are working on creating a new and improved Rural Northeast Wisconsin Families Restaurant Guide! Let us help make the mealtime decisions easier.

As a hockey family, knowing who is open after games and practices, that serves something for my entire family is a MUST-HAVE! (so any restaurants within a 90-minute drive of Shawano is ideal)

We know a lot of people love to support their local businesses, but may not know all the services that are provided. We’re working on closing that gap by offering a business directory. If you’re interested in becoming part of our business directory, you can find out more here We are also rolling out a Farm Fresh Directory.

We have many affiliate partners where purchases you make with them, will also help our small business. (The following links are affiliate links and we may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you.)

Plant Therapy

Amazon

Think Board – use Code MarieVandenberg to save 20% off site-wide

Try The World –

Really Good Stuff

Chess. com – my teenager recently discovered a love of chess.

Hockey Monkey

Steve Spangler Science – Save up to 60% off with our Clearance Sale

Naturally Nestled

mSpy – what are your kids doing on their phone/tablet that you can’t see?

Mud/Wtr – Save 20% sitewide with this link (first order only) (My Dr suggested trying this when I suffered consequences from drinking too much coffee. I use both the Mud/Wtr latte and Rest to help at bedtime when I can’t shut my brain off) I’ve recently added the Hot Cocoa and Nourish.

Zenni Optical – save $30 when you use my discount link. I’ve been ordering glasses from Zenni for over 15 years. To order from Zenni, you will need the PD number (pupillary distance). For adults, the number shouldn’t change. It will change for kids. Zenni accepts 1 and 2 number PDs.

Ting Mobile – get a $25 credit on your first bill when you use this link. Plans start as low as $10/month and you can bring your own phone (or in my case, I just used an old phone.) For more details, see my post regarding the Cellcom outage and my solutions to always stay connected.

Gabb Wireless – Code: 9203979786 (discount on your first order) Kids’ Phones and Watches with additional parental controls. Are you thinking about getting your child a device? Check these two resources. Parent Guide Officer Gomez

Purchases made through the above links allow us to earn commissions when you use our links which we will put towards our business expenses, keep our lights on, and keep our content FREE for YOU- our readers and LOW for our local advertisers, and sponsors.

We are hosting one fundraiser. This is an on-going fundraiser.

Mabel’s Labels – (Select Rural Northeast Wisconsin Families as the organization) – NO MORE Lost Mittens (coats, shoes, hats, water bottles, jackets, etc) Follow our Facebook Page– there are often sales and discounts.

The funds earned through the fundraisers will be split. Our portion will be used towards website/calendar upgrades, community events, giveaways, and business expenses.

We will choose a new beneficiary for each distribution check. We’ll take suggestions for our first check. (We still have $50 to go before we’ll get our first check)

If you’d like to donate directly to our fundraisers instead of purchasing from our partners. We can accept cash, Square, or Venmo.

One of the fundraisers is set up as an open-ended so we’ll be able to help several organizations for as long as there is interest in the products.

These are a few of my favorite products. This is my “toolkit” for the Flu Season. It also has some hints about getting started with essential oils.

If you are looking for the fundraising socks that we had available, we do still have them, but you’ll need to make an appointment.

These are a few other ways to support us. Prices range from Free to $30.The links, images, and QR codes below are also affiliate links, so we may earn a commission on qualifying purchases

Links: Charger Cord Charger with Flashlight without Flashlight Slim Charger Keychain Flashlight Desk Accessory Clock

ICYMI– My dog locked himself in my car. PD’s tools didn’t work for my car. I bought this amazing tool the next day. At under $6, you really can’t beat it. Definitely cheaper than a locksmith or a broken window.

Here are a few more favorites that I’ve found. How many of you are the keepers of the “road trip drinks” and chargers? You’ll love the water bottle and Beef Jerky below.

Links: Green XL Stanley, White Travel Mug, “Green” Air Purifier, Electronic Air Purifier, Charger Water Bottle, Wireless Camera (I highly suggest getting the extra battery.), Pan Cam, V4:

Links: Emergency Radio, Charger

Venmo

Square

Buy Me A Coffee

Links: Beef Jerky Gift Cards, Boba Tea Kits, Cordless Table Lamps

Game Day Shirts, School Spirit/Halloween Flannel , All Things Halloween, Tie-Dye Hoodies, Magnetic, Motion Sensor, rechargeable lights, Grinch Style Hoodie, portable rechargeable handwarmers, Inflatable Halloween Costume, Emotional Support Dumpster Fire, Dumpster Fire Socks

Portable rechargeable handwarmers with light🎄🎁 Holiday Family Pajamas

👚 Ugly Sweater Ideas

Christmas Ornament Kits for all ages and abilitiesWinter Vehicle Prep and rechargeable handwarmersRechargeable “Night” LightsStocking Stuffer IdeaPocket-Sized Ice Scraper

Story Time
2025-12-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Shawano County Library, 128 South Sawyer Street, Shawano, WI, 54166, United States
A themed program of stories, finger plays, flannel board activities, songs, dancing and a simple craft.

Drop In Playgroup
2025-12-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Marion Public Library, 120 North Main Street, Marion, WI, 54950, United States
Join Miss Kelly for drop-in playgroup!

Storytime, free play, snack, music, fun activities!

🧀 Optimist Cheese Curds at the Christmas Parade!
2025-12-03 12:00 - 18:30 | Downtown Antigo, Antigo, Wisconsin, 54409, United States
The Antigo Optimist Club will be selling our “almost” famous cheese curds throughout the day and evening on Dec. 3 during the Chili cook off and Christmas parade. Find us at the corner of 5th Ave & Clermont St.

Curds will be sold until we run out or the parade starts.The Antigo Optimist Club is a volunteer run organization and donates funds raised to youth organizations in Langlade County.

🎄🎅 Holiday Christmas Parade 2025
2025-12-03 18:30 - 21:30 | Downtown Antigo, Antigo, Wisconsin, 54409, United States
Holiday Christmas ParadeThe parade steps off at 6:30pm. This year’s theme is ‘Christmas in the Northwoods’, celebrating the beauty and spirit of the season.Enjoy an evening filled with sparkling floats, festive music, sweet treats, and a special appearance by Santa Claus. It’s a heartwarming celebration for families, friends, and our entire community to come together and share in the joy of the holidays.Dress warmly, bring your holiday cheer, and make lasting memories as Antigo lights up for this treasured annual event.

The parade route is 5th Avenue from Field St to Lincoln St

🗺️🧭 Maps, Mysteries and History
2025-12-04 18:30 - 20:30 | The Beyer Home and Carriage Museum, Park Avenue 915, Oconto, Wisconsin, 54153, United States
Join us as Joel Kroenke shares rare maps dating back centuries — right here in Oconto!

See early villages, prehistoric travel routes, Wisconsin’s frontier lines, and more — all brought to life in the meeting room of the Beyer Home & Carriage Museum.

Light Refreshments provided

Free and Open to the Public

🎅 🧦 St Nick Comes Tonight
2025-12-05 00:00 - 23:59 | WI
For many people, they celebrate St Nick. St Nicholas Day is on December 6th so St Nick visits on Dec 5th after the children go to bed with small treats for them.

Do you hang stockings or do you put out a shoe, or do you do something completely different?

What type of gifts does St Nick leave for your family?

Share Some of your Holiday Traditions Here

🎁 💫 Christmas Wrapping Station 💫🎁
2025-12-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Lena Public Library, East Main Street 200, Lena, Wisconsin, 54139, United States
Need a place to wrap gifts away from prying eyes? Come to the Lena Public Library and take stress out of holiday wrapping!We’ll play Christmas movies and provide some wrapping paper and bows- or bring your own from home. Use our spacious meeting room with a big clean table to make wrapping easy and enjoyable!
