Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra "Goes to the Movies" on Saturday, April 22, 7:30pm, at the Capitol Civic Centre. Favorite son Garth Neustadter returns to the Capitol stage to mesmerize you with his astonishing talent and to take you on a personally guided tour of Hollywood music history. Neustadter: The White Sister; Williams: Schindler's List; Horner: Music From Titanic; and many, many more! Popcorn included! Visit www.manitowocsymphony.org to purchase tickets.

 

The Chamber of Manitowoc County 's Marketing Committee is hosting a Lunch & Learn on Thursday, April 13, 12:00-1:00pm, at The Chamber. Terry Bosch of Towsley's, Inc., a local promotional product distributor, is presenting, "eCommerce: The Basics". Terry will show you how Towsley's serves their customers using a variety of eCommerce sites.Find out how your business can get started by choosing from a number of different eCommerce options. Cost is FREE for Chamber members and $25 for non-members. Lunch is sponsored by Shoreline Credit Union. For details about the Lunch & Learn and to register, click here or call The Chamber at (920) 684-5575.

 

Novoprint USA, Inc.: Chamber Members: Reserve your space now for The Chamber of Manitowoc County's 2017-2019 Membership Resource Directory. This full-color, multimedia publication will include a community guide with editorial sections (new this year!) and an eBook version with the ads linking to the advertiser's website. To get in on this fantastic advertising opportunity, please contact Suzanne or David at (850) 305-3142 or Suzanne.lunner@novoprint.com to schedule a time to meet. This year the directory will be a new larger size!

 

UW-Manitowoc Lakeshore Wind Ensemble: It's Hooray for Hollywood, for the Love of Music presented by the Lakeshore Big Band, Saturday, April 8, 7:30pm, Capitol Civic Centre. The concert will feature vocalists David Bourgeois and Kim Hofmann; The Pink Panther, At Last, As Time Goes By, Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend and other popular selections. For more information, visit www.cccshows.org, (920) 683-2184; or www.LakeshoreWindEnsemble.org.

 

Jim Reif Builders, Inc.: You've waited all winter to begin building the home of your dreams. By partnering with our design and build team, you will be guaranteed that each phase of your project will be completed to perfection. You can count on the skills, experience and resources of Jim Reif Builders, Inc. to exceed your expectations. Give us a call today at (920) 684-6899 or check us out on the web, www.jimreifbuilders.com and let us bring your vision to life!

 

Two Rivers Optimist Club: Spend the morning in Two Rivers on Saturday, April 15! Start with Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Serving times are 9:00, 9:30 and 10:00am. Tickets are on sale at the Two Rivers Parks and Recreation Department. Following breakfast, head on over to Neshotah Park for the Easter Egg Hunt at 11:00am. This egg hunt is open to the public and is FREE. Hunt begins promptly at 11:00am and is co-sponsored by the Two Rivers Optimist Club and the Two Rivers Parks and Recreation Department. Bring a basket and dress for the weather!

 

Manitowoc Public Library (MPL): Next week-April 9 through April 15-is National Library Week, and MPL is overflowing with fantastic programming: Food for Fines ($1 fine reduction for every donated non-perishable food item; $10 max) will be running the whole week; a Local Author Event featuring Emilie Luebke and a Teen Scene Escape Room on Wednesday; and capping off the festivities, a Story Time and Spring Egg Hunt with Miss Wisconsin, Courtney Pelot, on Saturday! What a great week! For all the details, visit www.manitowoclibrary.org. Every one of these events is FREE! See you at MPL!

 

Eis Implement Inc.: Before you cut grass this year, bring your riding lawn mower to Eis Implement for a tune up. Our Basic Tune Up starts at $79.99* and includes engine oil and filter, or choose our most popular Turn-Key Tune Up for $159.99*, which includes engine oil and filter, fuel filter and spark plugs.  Call Eis Implement at (920) 684-0301 to schedule your service today! *Pricing does not include tax; additional parts or repairs are extra.

 

 

The Golden Flame Family Restaurant: Specials of the Week: Tuesday - Spare Ribs; Wednesday - Beef Stew; Thursday - Stuffed Pepper; Friday - Pub-style Haddock or Lake Perch; Saturday - Stuffed Pork Chop or Prime Rib; Sunday - Ham Steak, Roast Chicken or BBQ Chicken. Also choose between two soup specials each day. Open all-day Easter with specials!

 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Manitowoc County: Save the date! The 2017 Golf Fore Kids to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Manitowoc County is scheduled for Tuesday, August 8, at Fox Hills Resort. For more information on sponsorship and/or participation, call (920) 684-7445.

 

Time Out Sports Bar & Grill: $2 off ALL pitchers during Brewers games. Double Bubble Monday through Friday, 4:00-6:00pm, on rail mixers, domestic tap beer and wine.

 

Rahr-West Art Museum: Join us for Friday Night Cork & Canvas, April 7, from 6:00-8:30pm, at the Rahr-West Art Museum. This isn't your ordinary art class. Relax with a fun evening and create art while enjoying an adult beverage. Great event for Girls Night Out or Date Night. No experience necessary. Must be 21 to participate. Fee: $35. For more information, visit www.rahrwestartmuseum.org or call (920) 686-3090.

 

University of Wisconsin - Green Bay (UWGB): Entrepreneurial Training Program (ETP) Grant for Veterans - In collaboration with Bunker Labs Wisconsin Inc., the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UWGB is offering financial incentives of up to $500 for military veterans taking ETP classes in 2017. The $500 stipend is in addition to the $750 grant the Small Business Administration offers for successful completion of the ETP course. ETP is an eight-week training course to assist entrepreneurs with developing a business plan. Contact the SBDC at UWGB for more details and to register today. Learn more: www.wisconsinsbdc.org/news/veterans-can-earn-500-entrepreneurship-training. Phone: (920) 496-2117 or sbdc@uwgb.edu.

 

River Woods Place: Spring is finally here, and it's time to start thinking about getting your garden planted! Research indicates that physical as well as visual access to nature helps people recover from illness more quickly, reduces stress and lowers blood pressure. Gardening is also known to be a predictor of good health and higher quality of life among the elderly. Stop in by River Woods Place between today and April 11 to get a complimentary pack of wildflower seeds to help start the planting process. River Woods Place is located at 950 S. Rapids Rd., Manitowoc. (920) 684-3996

 

Mike Howe Builders, Inc.: Reminder - Annual Home Show on Friday, April 8 (4:00-8:00pm) and Saturday, April 9 (10:00am-4:00pm)! Stop by and see me to discuss ideas on building, home remodeling, or interior/exterior upgrades. Mike Howe Builders will work with you each step of the project. We will guide you in finding the right products and materials to help you stay on budget. Call Mike at Mike Howe Builders at (920) 242-3111 or email mhowebuilders@yahoo.com to schedule a time to discuss your options. We take pride in making your dreams a reality.

 

Central Bark Doggy Day Care: Seeking candidates 21+ years of age. Physically and mentally capable of extreme climates and rough terrain. Self-motivation, positive attitude and exemplary customer service can compensate for experience, as we are willing to train the right person. Background check and routine drug screenings are required. Flexible scheduling and an amazing animal experience are at your door. Candidates with a clean driving record and history of driving extended vehicles will receive priority attention. Apply online (no calls or pop-ins, please).

 

Leede Research Group and Investors Community Bank are again sponsoring the Lakeshore Economic Assessment Program (LEAP) in partnership with The Chamber of Manitowoc County and Progress Lakeshore. If you own a business in Manitowoc County, we ask that you take just five minutes to complete the LEAP Survey. Results will be presented at Progress Lakeshore's 6 th Annual Excellence in Economic Development Awards Breakfast on May 3.

 

Two Rivers Family Dental: In honor of Oral Cancer Awareness Month, Two Rivers Family Dental will be offering free oral cancer screenings on Thursday, April 20, 1:00-3:00pm. Oral cancer is not a rare disease. Approximately 49,750 people will be diagnosed with oral cancer every year in the US. It kills one person every hour of every day, and approximately 132 new individuals will be diagnosed with it each day. The good news is that it can often be found early in its development through a simple, painless and quick screening. An oral screening should be conducted every year, so take advantage of this free offer and get screened today. Call Julie or Cheri at (920) 794-8947 to make an appointment for your complimentary screening.

 

United Way Manitowoc County presents The Bolder Board Training led by Dan Pallotta. If you're unfamiliar with Dan or his role in shaping the nonprofit sector over the last three decades, United Way Manitowoc County encourages you to invest the 18 minutes in yourself and watch his TED Talk from 2013. Dan's role in transforming the way our culture thinks about giving is a movement anyone working in or associated with the nonprofit sector should be part of. He's bringing this innovation to nonprofits and their boards through The Bolder Board Training. Monday, September 11, 2017 at the Holiday Inn - Manitowoc. Early Bird Registration begins April 1, 2017. For details visit United Way Manitowoc County or BolderBoard.com.

 

Holy Family Memorial (HFM): The HFM Wellness Center can help you kickstart your fitness routine in the right direction. Join anytime in April and pay no enrollment fee-a $50 savings! Plus receive a FREE 30-minute session for BOGA Board training or personal training. Join today at www.hfmhealth.org/wellnesscenter.

 

Progress Lakeshore will be holding its 6th Annual Excellence in Economic Development Awards Breakfast on May 3 from 7:00-9:00am at the Holiday Inn - Manitowoc. Registration and information are available at www.progresslakeshore.org or by calling (920) 482-0540. Join us for breakfast and a community celebration as we recognize businesses and individuals who help to create a positive business climate in Manitowoc County. Sponsors for the event include: Holy Family Memorial (Title Sponsor), Lakeshore Technical College (Platinum Sponsor), Allstates Rigging (Gold Sponsor) and Jagemann Stamping (Gold Sponsor).

 

Brian's Smokehouse & BBQ: Are you looking to try some authentic southern BBQ? Brian's is the go-to place on the Lakeshore! One of the customer favorites are the Fish Tacos offered on Fridays through April 14. Make sure you stop in and get some this week. Call Brian's at (920) 374-4185 if you are looking to have food catered. We are willing to work with you to create a catering package to fit your needs. Don't forget we have homemade jerky and BBQ sauces - pick up some of your favorite items! Gift certificates, t-shirts and hats are also available.

 

Lester Public Library (LPL): At 6:00pm Wednesday, our Scholar for Life lecture is "Protecting the Internet: The Mathematics of Passwords and Data Encryption." Dr. Brian Murphy of the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc describes the history of encryption from a mathematical standpoint and today's efforts to keep information private and safe. Friday at 1:00pm, our LPL Flix feature is Collateral Beauty (PG-13). Enjoy it on our big screen and bring a beverage. And at 2:30pm Saturday, we continue our Hour of Code series. You can learn the basics of computer programming! For everyone age eight and older.

Twin Fountains Banquet & Catering is serving an Easter Buffet on April 16 from 11:00am-3:00pm. On the menu is the following: Smoked Ham, Beef Burgundy Tips, Broasted Chicken, Popcorn Shrimp, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Pork Sausage Stuffing, Macaroni & Cheese, Cooked Carrots, Sweet Corn, Soup & Salad Bar, Assorted Cold Salads, Dessert Display, Coffee, Milk, and Lemonade for $14.99 per adult, $7.50 per child 10 years old and under, free for children 3 and under. We will have a free egg hunt inside for the children 10 and under. Please call (920) 758-5757 for reservations.

 

Lakeshore Technical College (LTC): Interested in learning more about healthcare careers? Plan on joining LTC instructors at the Healthcare Careers Open House on Tuesday, April 18, from 4:30-6:30pm at the Cleveland Campus! You'll explore 12 Healthcare programs through hands-on activities in LTC's state-of-the-art clinical skills lab, plus meet healthcare employers and learn about scholarships! For more information or to register for the event, please visit www.gotoltc.edu/health-open-house/.

 

Rotary Club of Two Rivers is again offering graduating high school seniors the opportunity to receive a $1,000 scholarship. This is being offered to students that plan to attend a technical college in the fall of 2017. An application is available at www.rotarytworivers.org . To be eligible, please email a completed application to spalmer@uta.edu by April 14, 2017. Applicants should be prepared to share how you currently support the Rotary motto, "Service Above Self", by providing examples of community service projects that you have completed.

 

Felician Village: Meet with Congressman Glenn Grothman to hear about issues that matter to seniors including social security, health care reform and America's future economy. Share comments and concerns that he will take back to Washington for further discussion. Congressman Grothman will be at Felician Village, 1635 S. 18th St., Manitowoc, on Tuesday, April 18, from 8:45-9:30am. To register, email fvmarketing@felicianvillage.org or call (920) 684-7171, ext. 329. For more information about Felician Village, Manitowoc's premiere senior living community, go to www.felicianvillage.org.

 

Focus Accounting & Tax specializes in individual and business tax returns. We have extensive experience in bookkeeping, filing taxes and processing payroll for small businesses. We provide high quality services at a very reasonable price. This year's tax deadline of April 18 is fast approaching, so please give us a call at (920) 629-5142 or email office@focustworivers.com to get started on your return or for help with any tax questions you might have. For more information, please visit us online at www.focustworivers.com.

 

CNC Links: Door County Brewing Company is coming to CNC Links this Friday, April 7, at 5:30pm, and they will be giving away free samples of their products. We will be serving an Easter Buffet only on Easter Sunday from 10:00am-2:00pm. Please call (920) 726-1800 for reservations.

 

David's House of Travel: Don't forget we have a Facebook page that you can "like" and stay up to date on our company. With daily posts to our Facebook page, you get information on our upcoming events, travel articles, and pictures of our client's vacation or our travel consultant's trips! If you see anything you like on our Facebook page, you can give us a call at (920) 684-6117 or stop in at 1029 S. 26th St., Manitowoc, and we can assist you with any questions!

 

Manitowoc Lutheran High School is holding their "Friends of the Lancers" Fish Fry Fundraiser this Friday, April 7, from 4:30-8:00pm at Twin Fountains Banquet & Catering, serving your choice of perch, haddock, shrimp, mock lobster, fish sandwich or chicken tenders. Free entertainment by Riley Haupt from 7:00-10:00pm. Join us for a night of great food, great entertainment and great company. Twin Fountains is located at 7330 English Lake Rd., Manitowoc, phone (920) 758-5757.

 

The Haven of Manitowoc County: Help us celebrate our third year in operation at our Spring Brat Fry at Rob's Family Market on Saturday, April 15, 10:00am-3:00pm. Brats, burgers, hot dogs, soda, water and more! Be one of the first to get our latest t-shirts. See you there!

 

Lakeshore Humane Society: Our on-leash Easter Egg Hunt for dogs is Saturday, April 8, at 11:00am! Find plastic eggs with dog treats inside, or a golden egg to win a prize! Dress for the weather and wear shoes you don't mind getting dirty. All dogs must be rabies vaccinated and leash controlled. Fifteen-egg limit per dog. Admission is one donated item or a monetary donation. www.facebook.com/events/207665073049176. The Easter Egg Hunt will be canceled due to rain, but photographs with the Easter Bunny will still be held inside.

 

Mishico t Dental and The Mishicot Business Association will be holding its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 8, at O.H. Schultz Elementary School. This is our 7th year holding this event and it is a great. Kid-friendly, fun morning! Meet Easter Bunny, pet live rabbits, make a chick sponsored by Andercraft Woods, and of course, the Egg Hunt. We open the doors at 9:00am; the hunt begins at 10:00am. Don't forget to bring your camera and a basket for eggs! Like Mishicot Dental on Facebook for more details!

 

University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc: Professor Brian Murphy will present "Protecting the Internet: The Mathematics of Passwords and Data Encryption" as part of the Scholar for Life Series on April 5 at Lester Public Library, 6:00pm. On campus: "The Last Five Years: The Musical" plays April 6-8 in the University Theatre. For more information: (920) 683-4700 or www.uwmanitowoc.uwc.edu.