Downtown Manitowoc:  Join us on Friday, August 17th, from 5:00-10:00pm for Lakeshore Balloon Glow along the riverfront by the 8th  Street bridge!  There will be food & beverages, kid's activities, the balloon glow, fire jugglers, Dr. Bombay from 5:00-10:00pm and fireworks at dusk!  Reserve a VIP spot at the Sub Pub on the rooftop of the Wisconsin Maritime Museum!  Enjoy a fabulous view, light appetizers & a cash bar for $10 per person with early registration, $15 at the door.  Register here  or call The Chamber at (920) 684-5575 to reserve your rooftop spot.  We hope to see you there!

Lakeshore Rise Indoor Hitting & Training Facility:  Lakeshore Rise Girl's Fastpitch Softball is holding their competitive travel team try-outs for the 2019 Summer Season.  The try-out will be held at Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park.  There will be a $20 non-refundable fee.  Email [email protected] if the alternate date is requested.  Age level is determined by your age as of December 31st, 2018.

Nichols Electric Inc.:  Providing top-quality electrical service to Manitowoc and the surrounding area for over 20 years.  We specialize in all types of electrical work including residential, commercial and industrial. No job is too big or too small with new owners, Lynn Eaton and Kirt Carviou.  We offer competitive rates and great customer service.  Contact us today for a free estimate at (920) 682-1161 or email [email protected].  Voted HTR's Best of the Lakeshore Electrician 2015,2016 and 2017.

Manitowoc-Two Rivers Y:  Join the YMCA at their 1st  Annual Tri-Family Fun Event.  This is a brand new event designed for families to engage in a healthy lifestyle.  The Tri-Family Fun Event will include a bike ride, a run relay and a splash obstacle.  The event will be held on Saturday, August 18th , from 8:30am-12:30pm at Neshotah Park in Two Rivers.  Families up to 4 members will be $35.00 and any additional family member will be $5.00.  This event is open to everyone, not just YMCA members.  After the event, there will be family fun, activities, music, the beach and so much more!  For more information or to register, contact Cheyenne at [email protected] .  To register for the event click  here.

Felician Village:  If you have a loved one whose needs have gone beyond what you can provide for alone, The Villa at Felician Village offers the professional and personal care needed.  Even if your loved one is dealing with dementia, the staff is trained and programs are designed for their special needs.  You don't need to do it alone.  Contact The Villa assisted living manager, Lisa Voda, today for more information or a private tour at [email protected] or call (920) 684-7171, ext. 411.

Holy Family Memorial General & Vascular Surgery announces summer varicose vein screenings.  Varicose veins can be a sign of a serious vein disease.  If you are experiencing discomfort, leg pain or swelling, take advantage of an inexpensive, varicose vein screening.  The cost is only $10.00 and you will meet with experienced, vascular surgeon Dr. Milan Jordan and have a screening ultrasound for varicose veins to help determine the condition of your veins and whether further testing/treatment might be recommended.  Summer screenings will be held on Wednesday, August 22nd, from 3:15-4:30pm and Wednesday, August 29th, from 10:45am-12:00pm.  To make an appointment for the screening, call (920) 320-3165 or to find more information, go to www.hfmhealth.org/legs.

The Friends of the Two Rivers Senior Center will be hosting a TRASH TO TREASURE fundraising sale on Thursday, August 16th, from 8:30am-4:00pm. Household goods, outdoor items, crafts, holiday, home decor, jewelry, books, puzzles and more!  New or gently used treasures can be dropped off on Wednesday, August 15th, from 8:30am-4:00pm (no clothing or electronics).  Stuff-A-Bag for $2.00 on Friday, August 17th, from 8:30-9:30am.  Bake sale, Thursday, August 16th, from 8:30am-4:00pm (while supplies last).

What the Lock?:  People often ask if our rooms are step by step, one direction.  Escape rooms can vary in their design.  Sometimes they are linear, where the next step comes right after the one you just completed.  Yet other times, they can branch like a family tree. There can be many directions people take all at any given time.  Teams can collect pieces for use later or complete puzzles as they encounter them.  That's one of the fun parts of game design.  You never know what you get each time you step into one of our fun themes.  So my question is, which direction will you choose?  Will you travel to the 1800s, the 70s or dive into a magical realm?

Painting Pathways Clubhouse:  Manitowoc Lutheran high School will be hosting a free outdoor concert on Saturday, August 11th, at 7:00pm featuring the band Koine'.  Painting Pathways will be providing concessions at the event. Hope to see you there!

Golden Flame Family Restaurant:  This week's specials are: Tuesday - Boiled Spareribs, Wednesday - Beef Stew, Thursday - Baked Short Ribs, Friday - Pubstyle Haddock, Steak and Shrimp, Saturday - Polish Sausage or Broasted Chicken, Sunday - Ham Steak, Roasted or BBQ Chicken, Monday - Chop Suey.  2604 Custer St., Manitowoc.

River's Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center:  River's Bend Health Services is holding a Back to School Carnival for grade school children on Friday, August 31st, from 2:00-3:00pm.  Children will play carnival games to earn prize tickets which they can redeem for school supplies. Participants will also receive a t-shirt, supply bag and healthy snacks.  Free!  River's Bend is located at 920 S. Rapids Road in Manitowoc.  Call (920) 684-1144 for more information.

Manitowoc Public Library:  Come check out cool chemistry, fun physics, and awesome electricity at play at this week's Family Activity Night - Silly Science! We'll have some demonstrations and lots of hands-on science fun for the whole family on Tuesday, August 7th, from 6:30-7:00pm in Manitowoc Public Library's Balkansky Community Room!  Family Activity Night is a recurring program, held every Tuesday evening at 6:30pm.  Parents and children get to participate together in a variety of activities from art projects to dance parties.  Admission is FREE!

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 first workshop, "Resolving Organizational Conflict" is scheduled for Tuesday, September 11th, from 8:30am-3:30pm at the Advance Bus. & Mfg. Ctr., 2701 Larsen Road, 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, or email [email protected], or call (920) 496-2117.

Friends of Red Arrow Park:  A description of the memorial project; "Mourning Sun" will be constructed of Valder's limestone with the point of the arrow open to the shaft of the arrow laid in red granite.  The wings and tail will also be limestone representing every line crossed and Red Arrow soldiers yet to serve.  The five limestone blocks represent the history of Red Arrow stretching from the Civil War to the War on Terror with WWI, WWII and the Berlin Crisis in between with images of soldiers from each era adorning each block on each side.

Time Out Sports Bar & Grill:  Join our team!  Now accepting applications for experienced servers, experienced cooks and hosts/hostesses.  Apply online at www.TimeOutSportsBarAndGrill.net!

Lakeshore Humane Society (LHS):  Shaggy Shuffle 5K Run/ 2 Mile Walk to benefit animals of 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 registrations $35, child $20 until August 31st.  Purchase a LHS Doggie Bandana or LHS Glow Arm Band for $5 during registration too!  Register  here!

Saucy's Sports Lounge:  FREE LIVE MUSIC THIS SUNDAY!  Sara Zacek is coming back to Saucy's Sports Lounge and playing from 2:00-5:00pm, Sunday, August 12th.  Sara is one of the preeminent female talents in the area and brings her own unique style of music to our venue for your entertainment and enjoyment.  Sunday Drink Special: Buckets of Beer; 5 bottles of domestic beer for $15.  Happy Hour; 6:00am-6:00pm Monday through Friday.  Monday; Domestic pitchers $6, Tuesdays; 2 for $4 High Life and Busch Light bottles.

Balance on Buffalo:  Don't forget to sign up for the Boat Yoga class we are having at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum on August 25th!  The class will include breathing exercises, partner yoga postures, relaxation & games.  Children, ages 5 and up, must be accompanied by an adult.  Tickets are $5 for each child with accompanying adults attending for free.  This series is free for Museum members.  To RSVP or if you have any questions please call (920) 374-4005.

All Access Ads, LLC:  TURN CELL PHONES INTO $ELL PHONES?  Let us show you how simple and affordable this can be done with our two divisions www.AllAccessAds.com and www.Telenotes.com or call Randy Brice (920) 686-3747 or text him at (920) 973-1766.

Mishicot Area Growth & Improvement Committee (M.A.G.I.C.):  The Mishicot Farmers' Market is open Wednesday and Sunday's from 8:00-11:00am.  There are numerous craft and food vendors and still room for more!  If you are interested or have questions, contact Kim at (920) 755-3411.

David's House of Travel:  Please join Mark Aberman from Viking Ocean and River Cruises and the Staff of David's House of Travel for a fun and informative evening, September 5th, at 6:00pm at the Manitowoc Yacht Club, to learn about river cruising in Europe, Russia, China & Southeast Asia as well as Egypt and ocean cruises around the world!  You won't want to miss this very special evening offering insights, specials, door prizes, refreshments and much more!  Please RSVP by calling (920) 684-6117!