September 11, 2018
Tuesday Tidbits
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You're invited to The Chamber of Manitowoc County's Safety, Health & Wellness Council's 6th Annual Safety Symposium, September 27th, at the Holiday Inn - Manitowoc. Join us for a morning of safety education presented by industry professionals. This year's Symposium is focused on "Safety Culture" within the workplace! For more information or to register please visit our website.
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Calendar of Events
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Tender Reflections of Manitowoc:
Are you looking for a home for your loved one living with Alzheimer's or Dementia? Stop in at Tender Reflections of Manitowoc Assisted Living. Specializing in Memory Care & Dementia. For a tour call (920) 652-0534 or for a virtual tour visit,
www.TenderReflectionsAL.com
. Contact us for current move-in rates, we offer a 10% Veterans discount. We accept Private Pay and Family Care. 2210 Dufek Dr., Manitowoc.
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Manitowoc Trophy, Inc.:
Stop in and check out our clearance and discontinued cases! We have everything from picture frames to special occasion gifts. We are making way for our new, incoming items so everything priced to go! Create the perfect one of a kind gift today! Check us out on
Facebook
, Instagram and Pinterest for updates on new items and projects, www.manitowoctrophy.com.
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Lester Public Library:
Story Time Tuesdays resume September 18th. Our upcoming Jump Start classes are almost full, so we encourage caregivers whose children don't get into that program to take advantage of Store Time: Ms. Tami offers much of the same learning fun there that she features in Jump Start! At 6:00pm, September 18th, see the Japanese drama, "Our Little Sister." Cool City Writers meet at 6:00pm, September 20th. A Mindful Meditation workshop is at 10:30am, September 22nd; learn how to tackle stress and anger!
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Felician Village:
Planning a hip or knee replacement surgery in the near future or know someone in the hospital who needs rehab after discharge? You always have a choice when choosing a rehab facility so choose the best! Next Step at Felician Village was voted HTR's Best of the Lakeshore in providing rehabilitation services and is also ranked a 5-star facility by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. Inpatient and outpatient services are available. Come for a tour and check us out. Felician Village...a senior living community celebrating active lifestyles.
www.felicianvillage.org
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The Forst Inn Arts Collective:
Looking for a great place for your next company event? Bring your group out to the Forst Inn for a fun evening of entertainment and socializing. Currently playing the comedy,
Savannah Sipping Society
. Your ticket includes intimate table seating, a generous appetizer buffet before the show, and dessert served at intermission. Tickets are available at
www.forstinn.com
or by calling (920) 310-7228. Call us for group rates!
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Northeastern Wisconsin Area Health Education Center
is seeking reliable 18-20 year olds who don't drink alcohol to help us keep young people safe by accompanying a trained facilitator to help identify alcohol retailers who need more education on how to check IDs and comply with state law. About 25 hours of work will be scheduled based on the individual's availability. Interested individuals will be compensated through a VISA gift card for their time. Please help us spread the word, and contact Hannah at
hannahp@newahec.org
or call her at (920) 652-0238 for more information.
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Mishicot Area Growth & Improvement Committee (M.A.G.I.C.):
The Mishicot Farmers' Market is still open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8:00-11:00am. There are many craft and food vendors to choose from and space still available. If you are interested or have any questions please call Kim at (920) 755-3411.
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What The Lock?:
We were so excited to be a part of Wilson Junior High School's back to school escape activities event. do you have a special event being planned? Our design team would be happy to sit down with you to discuss how we can throw a little excitement in! Stop in at 1130 Washington St., Manitowoc or call us at (920) 717-0362.
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energybank:
The Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin could be right here in Manitowoc! energybank FUSION solar-powered LED is a nominee for Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin. Help us move to the Top 16 (and bring recognition to Manitowoc) by voting for FUSION. Vote daily from September 10th-16th at
http://madeinwis.com
. A vote can be received from the same device every 24 hours. Let's shine the spotlight (sunlight) on Manitowoc by voting FUSION solar-powered LED the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin!
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Orthopedics & Sports Medicine BayCare Clinic in Manitowoc:
Dr. J. Adam Hamilton, an orthopedic surgeon will be joining the team on October 1st. He brings a wide range of orthopedics expertise, including shoulder, elbow, knee, hand, foot, ankle and sports medicine care by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. For more information, call (920) 682-6376 or go to
www.baycare.net/ortho
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All Access Ads, LLC:
"Text services are a great way to reach your employees in an emergency." - Emergency Services Director Travis Waack, at a recent Chamber Lunch & Learn - "Businesses In Disaster." To make texting part of your emergency plan, call (920) 686-3747 or text (920) 973-1766.
Click here
view the link.
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Lakeshore CAP
(CASA and Family Support Programs)
:
Join the Holiday magic with a trolley ride from Manitowoc Coffee to the
Holiday Inn
(North Pole). At the North Pole, there will be crafts, refreshments, entertainment, storytelling and Santa! Happening December 7th and 8th. Get tickets soon before they sell out! Tickets include: Magical Trolley Ride, Visit and Photo with Santa, Cookie Decorating and Hot Chocolate, Crafts and Games, Face Painting and more! Children's tickets include a Holiday themed book. For more details and to purchase tickets visit our
website
or call (920) 682-3737.
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PINK HEALS Manitowoc County WI
will be hosting their annual 5K/10K Walk/Run and Raffle Event on Saturday, October 6th, at
Fox Hills Resort
. Registration begins at 11:00am with the race starting at 12:30pm. The cost is $30 on or before September 21st and will be $35 after September 21st. The cost for children from ages 2-12 is $15. Registration and details can be found online at
www.pinkheals.us
. We have large raffles, bucket raffles, a Pink costume contest and the Pink vehicles will be on-site for signing.
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Lakeshore Technical College (LTC):
LTC is holding a special event for adults who want to learn how they can take college on step at a time and build up to a degree. Join us on Tuesday, September 18th, from 2:00-5:00pm, at LTC Manitowoc and learn about individual career assessments, LTC programs, flexible scheduling options, financial aid & scholarships and more! A Career Coach will be available to share how college IS possible. Learn more at
www.gotoltc.edu/college-possible
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Holy Family Memorial (HFM)
invites you to an all-inclusive, fun-filled evening for a great cause. The 4th Annual HFM Sip, Savor and Support Benefit Gala will be held on Saturday, September 22nd, from 6:00-9:00pm, at the Franciscan Center for Music Education and Performance., 2406 South Alverno Road, Manitowoc. Proceeds from the event benefit the HFM Wellness Fund, HFM Providence Fund and behavioral health counseling for the uninsured and underinsured members of the community. Gala tickets are $125/person. Purchase your tickets and learn more at
www.hfmhealth.org/gala
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Lighthouse Recovery Community Center
presents their first and inspiring Dose of Hope Campaign. This will host 62 canvas prints around the center highlighting what the recovery side of addiction looks like. There will also be people in long term recovery there to give a voice to the recovery journey. Food and mocktails will be provided by
Brian's Smokehouse
. Lt. Dave Remiker will be speaking at 4:30pm, 5:30pm and 6:30pm. There will be a Gallery of Hope and Silent Auction as well. $25 at the door.
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Sepia Chapel:
Your favorite N E W Pianos Guys are back at Sepia Chapel with Dueling Pianos on Friday, September 14th, for an 80's Party Night! Doors open at 7:00pm for cocktail hour with $1 from every drink sold going to CASA of Manitowoc County. The show begins at 8:00pm with Live 80's Trivia during intermission. Barbecue from ZZQs and hand-crafted Gelato from The Knotted Cone Gelato Co is available on-site for purchase. Tickets are $22 with $2 of every ticket going to CASA of Manitowoc County. General admission tickets are required and are first come first serve. Tickets are selling fast. Buy online at
www.sepiachapel.com/event
or call Barry at (920) 680-1614.
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Miss Harbor Cities Organization, Inc. (MHC):
The 2019 Miss America Competition took place this past Sunday in Atlantic City, NJ. Miss New York, Nia Franklin, took home the title. Miss Wisconsin, Tianna Vanderhei, won the Preliminary Onstage Question/Interview phase of the competition and was named a top 15 finalist during the nationally televised competition on ABC. She was awarded over $5,000 in scholarships, in addition to the scholarships she won at the state and local level, totaling over $10,000! Tianna highlighted Wisconsin's cranberry industry during the Show Us Your Shoes parade on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. To see photos from the competition,
click here
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SEEK Careers/Staffing:
Are you looking for a new career? Are you an employer looking for good employees? SEEK Careers/Staffing specializes in employment placement for direct-hire, temporary-to-hire, and contract opportunities in manufacturing, light industrial, skilled trades, administrative, and a variety of other positions as well. SEEK Careers/Staffing is located at 2101A Washington St., Manitowoc. Please stop in, call or text us at (920) 682-2900, email
manitowoc@seekcareers.com
, or visit our website at
www.seekcareers.com
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Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center
along with AseraCare Hospice will be offering an in-support group for adults who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Mandy Sarazen, Social Worker and Bereavement Coordinator of AseraCare Hospice will lead this hour long group, which will be held on Wednesday, September 19th, Wednesday, October 17th, and Wednesday, November 21st, starting at 2:00pm. Meetings will be held at Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center, 2021 S. Alverno Road in Manitowoc. Please RSVP to Mandy at (920) 497-4672.
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Restaurant & Culinary Week|END
2018 will be September 28th-30th.
The Chamber of Manitowoc County
and the
Manitowoc Area Visitor & Convention Bureau
(MAVCB) have parntered on this event to not only allow our local restaurants to feature their unique specials, but also allow Manitowoc County to host special culinary activities and events. This is an opportunity for locals and tourists to check out some of the finest cuisine and dishes and locations Manitowoc County has to offer. Check out the
dine
and
experience
pages to see what will be offered over the weekend!
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River's Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center
and River Woods Place are hosting a bake sale to raise funds for the Alzheimer's Association on Friday, September 14th, from 11:00am-1:00pm, on the lawn of River Woods Place, 950 South Rapids Rd., Manitowoc. The funds will go towards Team River Woods/River's Bend. Staff, families, residents and chefs are encouraged to bring in bakery for this fundraiser. Info on the Walk to End Alzheimer's will be available.
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Manufacturing Rocks Tour:
October is right around the corner and we are excited to invite you to join us in celebrating "Manufacturing Month". This is the month when manufacturers across the country open their doors and let the community members see that manufacturing careers are alive and well. This will be the perfect time for you to showcase your facility, products and the available positions you currently have through company tours. Locally we will celebrate on Friday, October 5th. Please
click here
for more information or to register your company!
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University of Wisconsin - Green Bay:
Professional development workshops are offered through the UW-Green Bay's Business Solutions' 2018-2019 Supervisory Leadership Certificate Program. The workshop, "Coaching for Performance" is scheduled for Wednesday, September 19th, from 8:30am-3:30pm, at the Advance Bus. & Mfg. Ctr., 2701 Larsen Rd., Green Bay. Cost of each workshop includes instruction, material, morning refreshments, and lunch. For more information on registration, visit our website at
www.uwgb.edu/sbdc
, email
sbdc@uwgb.edu
, or call (920) 496-2117.
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Golden Flame Family Restaurant:
This week's specials are; Tuesday - Beef, Chicken or Shrimp Stir Fry, Wednesday - Beef Stew, Thursday - Baked Pork Chops with Chefs Sauce, Friday - Steak & Shrimp, Lake Perch, Saturday - Stuffed Pork Chop, Tenderloin Tips with Noodles, Sunday - Ham Steak, Roast Sirloin or Beef, Broasted Chicken, Monday - Ham and Scalloped Potatoes. We are open Monday - Thursdays, 5:00am-8:00pm, Fridays and Saturdays, 24 hours, Sundays, close at 8:00pm. 2604 Custer St., Manitowoc.
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Sprint Manitowoc
is seeking part time and full time Retail Consultants. Sprint has a great compensation and benefits package for full time and part time employees including medical, dental, vision, employee stock purchase plans and a 401K. Please email your resume to
Robin.Cales@Sprint.com
or apply at
www.Sprint.com/jobs
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Time Out Sports Bar & Grill:
Packers and Badger's Game Specials - $5 Domestic pitchers of beer, $3 rail mixer pints, $5 1/2 nachos, $7 dozen wings. Free shots for Packer's touchdowns. $3 pints Badger Club Amber (during Badger's games only).
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Lakeshore Humane Society (LHS):
Shaggy Shuffle 5K/2 Mile Walk to benefit animals of the Lakeshore Humane Society is Friday, October 19th, at 7:00pm. The race headquarters will be LHS. The course will run along Manitowoc City streets and partially through and around Lincoln Park. All runners and walkers are welcome to attend! Bib chip timing. Overall and age group awards. Adult registration is $40. Purchase a LHS Doggie Bandana or LHS Glow Arm Band for $5 during registration. To register
click here
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The Haven of Manitowoc County:
We are still accepting sponsorships for our "Cardboard City" event. The deadline is October 1st. Sponsorships: Metropolis sponsorship is $1000 and includes your name/logo on signage, in all marketing materials and in media opportunities. Primary placement on t-shirts, logo on outside of "swag bags" and the opportunity to hang your organization's banner at the event. The Suburb sponsorship is $500 and includes your name/logo in marketing material, and secondary placement on t-shirts. The Neighborhood sponsorship is $250 and includes your name/logo in marketing material and on t-shirts. The Block sponsorship is $100 and includes your name on t-shirts. For more information and how to get involved
click here
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Lakeshore Business and Professional Women (BPW):
Learn more about BPW, Wednesday, September 19th, at
Time Out Sports Bar & Gril
l, Manitowoc during the monthly meeting. The evening includes dinner at 6:00pm followed by a presentation by Miranda Gage, Volunteer Coordinator at Aurora at Home. Cost for dinner is $17.00. Contact Sherry Rezba at (920) 652-4847 before noon on Friday, September 14th. Lakeshore BPW's mission is:
"To develop women's potential while promoting equality through networking, education and advocacy."
For more information go to
www.lakeshorebpw.org
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Manitowoc Public Library (MPL):
The beauty of Family Acitivty Night taking place on Tuesday, September 11th, at 6:30pm in MPL's Balkansky Community Room is its wonderful simplicity; kids meet with Certified Therapy Dogs and read to them one-on-one. Done and done! Join us to welcome back these amazing creatures. Studies show that children who read to animals, like our therapy dogs, gain confidence and improve their overall reading. Pick out a great book, snuggle up with a pup, and read the evening away. Admission is FREE!
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Painting Pathways Clubhouse
is celebrating 10 years of providing mental health recovery services in our community! Please join us for an Open House on Saturday, September 15th, from 10:00am-2:00pm. We will be serving sloppy joes and birthday cake. In addition, we will have an art activity: PPC Rocks! Choose a beach stone to paint and take along!
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L'BRI Pure N' Natural - Emily Howe Manager:
With the kids back in school are you ready to join my L'BRI Team as an Independent Consultant and live the life of your Dreams? Contact Emily Howe Manager at (920) 242-3110, email
mlehowe@yahoo.com
for more details. Purchase your Starter Kit, which includes a September Bonus of 10 Free Sample Sets for customers at a $70 value. September also offers 25% savings on Color for your Eyes, Cheeks and Lips! Order at
https://mlehowe.lbri.com/
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All photos for this week's issue courtesy of Lester Public Library and Manitowoc Area Visitor & Convention Bureau.
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This week's CHAMBER SAVINGS CARD offer:
Kretsch Heating & Air Conditioning
Free programmable thermostat with a furnace or air conditioner installation. $20.00 off of a precision tune-up on a furnace and air conditioner.
1141 S. 41st St., Manitowoc
2018 CHAMBER SAVINGS CARD offerings.
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