August 2010

Annual Community Fun Day

Sunday, Aug 01

SS. Joseph & Edward Parish, 1 mile west of Hwy 180 on county G. Mass at 10am, festivities from 11am-2pm.  Food, music and children’s games.  Public is invited.

Curry's IGA Kidsfest

Sunday, Aug 01

Bicycle giveway - Bicycle donated by Equitable Reserve Marinette/Menominee Assembly 57/335.  Sign up July 24 thru August 14. Drawing to be held 1:30pm Saturday August 14.  Must be between ages 5 and 15, and only one entry per day per child. Ask for entry slips at courtest counter.

Sunday, August 1 - customers will be judging pirate costume and coloring contest picture.  Curry's pirate float in Waterfront parade!

Monday, August 2 - Contest winners to be notified.  11am-1pm PB&J lunch for children under 10.

Wednesday, August 4, 6pm - Story Night - come have a snack, listen to a good story, and have a chance to win the book.

Thursday, August 5, 6-7pm - Kids dance class.

Tuesday, August 10, 6pm - Children 10 and under can get picture taken with pet.

Thursday, August 12:  Brat fry hosted by American Legion Post 39.  6pm - Zumba for kids by YMCA.

Friday, August 13: Brat fry hosted by American Legion Post 39.

Saturday, August 14:  WrapUp, 10am-2pm - Menominee Animal Shelter Pet Adopton Drive.  Boy Scout Pack 4168 hosting brat fry.  Bouncy houses, games, face painting and more.

Wausaukee St Augustine Parish Picnic

Sunday, Aug 01

Parish picnic grounds, mass at 10am with festivities to follow.  Music, food, refreshments, children's games, raffle, paddle wheel, silent auction, 3 on 3 basketball and horseshoes at 2pm. Contact parish office at 715-856-5276.

September 2010

Marinette Woman's Club Hosts Coffee

Wednesday, Sep 01

10am-1pm at the home of Sue Ochs, 3008 Taylor St, Marinette.  All women interested in learning about the club are invited.

Labor Day Weekend Art Show

Friday, Sep 03

September 4, 5 and 6 - 9am-4pm at Art & Garden Gallery, W4363 G-12 Road 352, Stephenson, MI.

A reflection of an artist's travels to the Southwest. Featuring the work of Johanna Axelrod, Ginnie Cappaert and Diane Whipp. Please join us for an evening "meet the artist" reception with margarita's & fiesta food on Friday, Sept 3, 5-8pm.

For more information, contact Ginnie Cappaert at 906-753-4754 or http://gcappaert.com.

Flea Market at Erickson Park

Saturday, Sep 04

June 5, July 10, August 7 & Sept 4
Flea markets at Erickson Park, Stephenson, MI. Proceeds benefit the Stephenson High School athletic program.

Car & Bike Show at Moose on the Menominee

Saturday, Sep 04

Marinette Moose Lodge, Highway 180, Marinette:  $5 Registration 7am - 11am.  Participant Dash Plaques to first 75 registrants.  Free public admission, DJ music, refreshments, raffles, ice cream.  Contacts:  Show Administrator Ed Schlaud 906-753-2340, Site Administrator Darrell Ethington 715-735-6477, Motorcycle Information Rick Spaulding 715-735-9341.

Labor Day Weekend Art Show

Saturday, Sep 04

September 4, 5 and 6 - 9am-4pm at Art & Garden Gallery, W4363 G-12 Road 352, Stephenson, MI.

A reflection of an artist's travels to the Southwest. Featuring the work of Johanna Axelrod, Ginnie Cappaert and Diane Whipp. For more information, contact Ginnie Cappaert at 906-753-4754 or http://gcappaert.com.

Ice Cream Social - West Shore Fishing Museum

Sunday, Sep 05

Featuring brats and hot dogs, homemade pie, ice cream and keg root beer.  Music by the Tuinstras, raffle tickets for more than 75 prizes, and games for kids.  Located at Bailey Park, 15 miles north of Menominee on M-35.

Labor Day Weekend Art Show

Sunday, Sep 05

September 4, 5 and 6 - 9am-4pm at Art & Garden Gallery, W4363 G-12 Road 352, Stephenson, MI.

A reflection of an artist's travels to the Southwest. Featuring the work of Johanna Axelrod, Ginnie Cappaert and Diane Whipp. For more information, contact Ginnie Cappaert at 906-753-4754 or http://gcappaert.com.

Labor Day Weekend Art Show

Monday, Sep 06

September 4, 5 and 6 - 9am-4pm at Art & Garden Gallery, W4363 G-12 Road 352, Stephenson, MI.

A reflection of an artist's travels to the Southwest. Featuring the work of Johanna Axelrod, Ginnie Cappaert and Diane Whipp. For more information, contact Ginnie Cappaert at 906-753-4754 or http://gcappaert.com.

Tri-County Dog Training Academy

Tuesday, Sep 07

TRI-COUNTY DOG TRAINING ACADEMY FALL SESSIONS BEGIN

7pm at Marinette Armory, 2000 Mary Street, Marinette and program will last about one hour- no dogs.  We encourage you to pre-register-classes are limited.  10 week sessions meet on Tuesday nights, puppy class at 6pm, beginners I at 7pm and beginners II at 8pm.  Call 715-735-8232 or visit www.tcdta.org.

West Shore Chorale Rehearsals

Tuesday, Sep 07

West Shore Chorale seeking new members. Rehearsals begin Sept. 7 for fall concert which will be performed December 5. Rehearse on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 – 8:30 pm in T-117 of Fine Arts Building at UW-Marinette. Contact David Giebler at 735-4316 for more info.

New Shipbuilding Course Begins

Tuesday, Sep 07

September 7 through October 22: UW Marinette Continuing Education is offering a new online course, Introduction to Shipbuilding. Course provides and introductory overview of shipbuilding terminology, marine materials, safety issues, classification societies and fabrication strategies.  Offered online every Tuesday and Friday evening.  To register call 715-735-4342 or 715-735-4343.  Deadline is Aug. 24.  www.marinette.uwc.edu

2010 Great Lakes Economic Summit

Wednesday, Sep 08

2010 Upper Great Lakes Economic & Workforce Development Summit, NMU Great Lakes Room, 9am-3pm.  More information at the following link  http://www.jobforce.org/

Salsa Night

Thursday, Sep 09

Thursday, September 9th from 6-8 p.m.

Another fun event at the Demonstration Gardens at Harmony Arboretum.  Attend a demonstration on making fresh or canned salsa; taste a variety of different recipes.  Marinette County UW-Extension  Horticulture Agent, Scott Reuss, will be on hand to answer questions on growing the plants involved in salsa making.

Harmony Arboretum is located 7 miles west of Marinette on Hwy 64, then 1/2 mile south on County E

Building Dreams Fundraiser

Friday, Sep 10

River Cities Habitat for Humanity will be hosting at Menominee River Golf and Dining.  Event will begin at 5:30pm, and will include a silent and live auction along with other fun events.  Habitat is raising money to refurbish two homes that it owns.

Leap of Faith 5k Walk/Run

Saturday, Sep 11

September 11:  Registration 7:45-8:45am, race 9am at Menominee Catholic Central School, 1406 10th Avenue, Menominee.  Entry fee is $17 per person or $40 per family by Aug 27, $20 per person or $45 after.  Contact Dan Paul at 863-3190 or dpaul@mccspartans.org.

Menominee Flea Markets

Saturday, Sep 11

September 11, and October 9: The Menominee Flea Market vendors will hold four flea markets this summer at the M&M Plaza in Menominee.  The events will take place near the northeast side of the parking lot and run from 7am - 2pm.  Participation fee is $15 for each flea market date and may be mailed or brought to the Marinette Menominee Area Chamber of Commerce administrative office at 601 Marinette Ave, Marinette, WI. Checks should be payable to the Marinette Menominee Area Chamber of Commerce.  Sign up forms are available at the chamber or by e-mail request. Potential vendors should send forms requests to chambernews@centurytel.net.  For more information, call 715-735-6681.

M&M Timberjacks vs River City Rattlers

Saturday, Sep 11

6pm, Spies Field, the Rattlers a 2009 WSFL playoff qualifier comes to town.  Come root on the T-Jacks as they vie for spot in the 2010 playoffs.  $4 adults, $2 children 10-17 and children under 10 are free.  www.tjacks.com

Fall Plant Sale at Harmony Arboretum

Saturday, Sep 11

9am-noon. A variety of winter-hardy perennials for fall planting will be available.  Master Gardner Volunteers will also be available to answer questions and provide gardneing tips. Northern Lights Master Gardeners, a non-profit volunteer organization, is sponsoring this event. Proceeds from the sale are used to enhance and expand Harmony Gardens and provide educational programs to the surrounding communities.

Harmony Arboretum is located on Marinette County Hwy E, ½ mile south of Highway 64, which is 7 miles west of Marinette or 4 miles east of Marinette County Hwy W.

Let's Polka

Sunday, Sep 12

or just toe tap to the Polka band Gary Hauser and the Hot Shots 1-5pm, Belgiumtown Restaurant, Belgiumtown Rd, Stephenson, MI.  It's all for the Stephenson Lion's Club fundraiser.  Tickets $15/person, $25/couple, $40/family of 2 adults and 2 children, children under 14 free with parents.  For more information call 906-753-4002.

Resurrection Parish Festival

Sunday, Sep 12

On the parish grounds, 2607 18th St, Menominee, 11am-4pm.  Chicken dinner, grilled food, snacks, entertainment, games, silent auction, mini raffle, paddle wheel, bake sale & bingo.  Everyone is welcome.

The Four Freshmen

Monday, Sep 13

Concert sponsored by River Cities Concert Association at 7pm, Blesch Intermediate School.  Vocals with drum, guitar, bass and brass bring their unique brand of vocal harmony.  Concert sponsored by Washington Square Residential Community and Premier Engineering.  For information or ticket sales email rcconcerts@gmail.com or call Ann at 715-735-3014 or Keith at 906-863-7387.

Pioneer Club

Wednesday, Sep 15

Every Wednesday, 6pm, boys and girls kindergarten through 6th grade. Learn how to read and understand the bible, enjoy games, singing, skill building activities and projects at First United Methodist Church, 813 Owena St, Marinette. For more information call 715-735-6323 or email fumc.marinette@gmail.com.

Wednesday Night Live

Wednesday, Sep 15

Sep 15 through Nov 17: Outreach meals will resume at Menominee First United Methodist Church at 6pm. Family style meals will be seerved each Wednesday through Nov 17. $4/adults, $1/children, or $10/full family. Everyone is welcome to attend.  For more information call 906-864-2555.

Annual Peshtigo River Paddle

Saturday, Sep 18

10am-3pm, join Marinette County Land & Water Conservation staff at the City of Peshtigo boat landing on County Road B and end at the County Road BB landing.  Several canoes are available for reservation (starting Aug. 30) welcome to bring your own equipment.  Transportation will be available to shuttle participants back to the put-in point.  Free program.  Call 732-7784 for more information. 

M&M Timberjacks vs Kettle Moraine Titans

Saturday, Sep 18

4pm, Spies Field, Menominee, MI.  For the 3rd year in a row, the Timberjacks will face the Titans on their home turf.  $4 adults, $2 children 10-17, under 10 free. www.tjacks.com

Wausaukee Concerts in the Park

Sunday, Sep 19

2pm at Wausaukee Evergreen campground with The Ralph Mortinson Family in group known as Wings of Eagles playing Blue Grass/Gospel under the American Legion pavilion. Refreshments will be sold. Help fund these musicians thru donations.

Crivitz Fall Harvest Festival/Craft Show

Saturday, Sep 25

Located at Crivitz High School, 400 South Avenue.  Show hours are 9am-2pm.  Over 50 exhibitors attend with a wide variety of homemade crafts. Admission is free, please bring a can good.  Rummage sale and concessions.  www.crivitz.com

Peshtigo Historical Day

Saturday, Sep 25

Firetower Walk/Run 8 am, registration 6:30-7:45 am.  Parade at 10:30am.  Events at Badger Park include Peshtigo Foundation Bed Races at 2pm, horseshoe tournament, live music from 11:30am to 10pm, craft booths, food, balloon jumping equipment, games all day, MUM Timberjacks semi-pro football game, fireworks at dusk.  Sponsored by Peshtigo Chamber of Commerce.  Call 715-582-0327 or visit www.peshtigochamber.com for more information.

Gun Show

Saturday, Sep 25

Sept. 25 & Nov. 6:  Show sponsored by American Legion Post 413 at Crivitz Village Hall.  Show times 8:30am-3pm, admission $3 and under 12 years $1.  For reservations call Claire at 854-2676.

M&M Timberjacks vs Sheboygan County Rebels

Saturday, Sep 25

6pm, Bulldog Stadium, Peshtigo, WI.  The Timberjacks wrap up their regular season home schedule as part of the Peshtigo Historical Day celebration in a game vs their old nemesis, the Rebels.  $4 adults, $2 children 10-17, under 10 free.  www.tjacks.com 

2010 Nutrition Education Sessions

Tuesday, Sep 28

Fall into Fitness, Interfaith Manor,1220  9^th Avenue, Menominee.  4^th Tuesday of every month at 10 am with Tonya LaFave, registered dietitian UPLCAP/UP Area Agency on Aging.