Tuesday Tidbits - January 31, 2023

Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra: Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra: Classical Era Pops, 7:30pm, February 4th, Capitol Civic Centre. Mozart & Haydn - Two of the most popular musicians of all time! Gritty! Witty! Inventive! Passionate! Candlelight concert - Stage illuminated by hundreds and hundreds of candles - a rare and exceptional experience! Tickets at cccshows.org or call (920)683-2184. Regular tickets $28-$35+tax and fees // ages 35 & under $10. AFTERGLOW PARTY at Stage Door Pub, 701 Franklin St. 9:00-11:00pm (special drinks and complimentary snacks served by Brian's Smokehouse).

The Granary Wellness is a Yoga & Wellness studio in Downtown Manitowoc. Join us for our Ribbon Cutting & Open House this Thursday, February 2nd, 4:00–5:00pm. We will have 20% off the Wellness Boutique as well as a giveaway of a 5-Class Package for Yoga. The 5:30pm Slow Flow Yoga Class will be offered at a discounted rate this night only as well. Register for this class at thegranarywellness.com. The Granary’s mission is to empower our community to learn about holistic wellness & healing. They have yoga classes, sound baths, bath bomb making classes, and many other wellness classes & events to choose from. Their wellness boutique offers a variety of self-care and holistic healing items to help you in your healing journey. Click Here to register for the ribbon cutting!

Wisconsin Maritime Museum: Thursday, February 2nd, 6:30pm — Join us for "Disney & Dolphins — Insignia that Defined the Silent Service” featuring USS Cobia curator Karen Duvalle. Karen will take us on a deep dive into the history of submarine warfare insignia, including an exploration of the impact of the art of Disney Studios and Manitowoc artist Ray Young. Admission is FREE both in-person and virtually. For more information: wisconsinmaritime.org or call (920)684-0218.

Roncalli Catholic Schools: Do you have a “little” who is just beginning their educational journey? Roncalli Elementary School invites families of youngsters who will be entering 3K, 4K and Kindergarten to attend a Preview Event. Preview Events will be held on Feb. 2nd and 8th at Roncalli Elementary School, 1408 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc. Sessions for 3K and 4K will be held from 9:00–10:15am and for Kindergarten from 12:30-1:45pm. Parents and guardians, along with their students, should plan to arrive at the start time of each session and enter through the main school doors off of North 14th Street. Pre-registration is not required. Attendees will participate in a welcome session, classroom visit and school tour. For admissions-related inquiries, contact Shannon Pritzl, director of admissions for Roncalli Catholic Schools, at shannon.pritzl@roncallicatholicschools.org.

Lakeshore Technical College: Do you know any high school students? If so, let them know our Admissions Advisors will be visiting area schools soon! Advisors look forward to answering questions, sharing programs and learning options, and discussing ways to pay for college. Visit them at: Lincoln - February 1st, 9:35–10:35am; McKinley - February 1st & March 1st, 11:00am–Noon; Kiel - February 6th, 11:30am–2:00pm; Reedsville - February 21st, Noon-1:00pm. Check our entire high school visitation schedule at gotoltc.edu/about-us/ltc-event-calendar and encourage students you know to visit us.

Manitowoc Public Library: On Monday, February 6th, Great Decisions returns for its sixteenth year, providing an opportunity for our community to discover, discuss, and decide how to meet the world’s greatest challenges head-on. The series will be presented in a hybrid format—all lectures (except for Week 2) will take place in-person at the Library, all will also livestream, broadcasting on both our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/manitowoclibrary) and YouTube channel. Next Monday at 6:00pm, Professor Pablo Toral will discuss “Energy Geopolitics.” Head to www.manitowoclibrary.org/events/great-decisions for all the details.

Mindful Moment: Join The Chamber’s Safety, Health & Wellness Council for their next webinar: “Creating Psychological Safety and Wellbeing for a Stronger Workforce” on Tuesday, February 7th from 12:00-12:45pm. It will be presented by Linda Golik, Wellbeing Consultant at Bellin Health. As the main takeaway, you’ll learn ideas for how your business can embrace a culture of health and safety to increase profits, engagement, and employee retention. This is a free webinar! Please Click Here to learn more and to get a link to join the webinar.

Awards of Distinction: Join us next week, as we honor deserving businesses, organizations and individuals in our community. Reception & hors d’oeuvres will begin at 4:30pm (The menu includes items from Pizza Garden, Izumi Sushi, and dessert from Holla). Enjoy music, cash bars and hors d’oeuvres throughout the Capitol Civic Centre. The awards program will begin at 6:00pm in the theatre. The program will honor all nominees and award winners - as we take a look back at 2022 and celebrate the wonderful things happening in our community. Tickets are $50 per person. Click Here to learn more about the event and to register!

Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum: Valentine Printing Workshop at Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum: Valentines’ Ink & Drink. Friday, February 10th, 5:30–8:30pm, 1816 10th Street, Two Rivers. Show some love! Grab your friends (or your special someone) and join us to print one-of-a-kind valentines using vintage type. We are bringing out our collection of fun holiday imagery. No prior printing experience is necessary, Workshop instructor Stephanie Carpenter will provide step-by-step instructions. While this is a valentine themed event, feel free to create designs of anything you like. The cost for this workshop is $45. https://woodtype.org/blogs/events/valentines-ink-drink-february-10.

The Chamber of Manitowoc County: Join the upcoming Advanced Leadership - BUILDING NETWORKS Session on Wednesday, February 22nd, 8:30am-3:00pm. You'll learn how to take action to establish and maintain connections with people outside one’s formal work group, including those outside the organization who are willing and able to provide the information, ideas, expertise, and/or influence needed to achieve work goals. Learning Outcomes: Identifies networking opportunities; Reaches out to expand contacts; Leverages network contacts; Maintains network relationships. $275 for Members. $350 for Non-Members. Click Here to learn more and register.

Lakeshore Foster Families and Friends: Are you looking for some outdoor winter fun? Lakeshore Foster Families and Friends has a great opportunity for you! Grab some friends, family, or co-workers to make a team of 5, and sign up to race in this annual event: Porta Potty Races! This fundraiser event is on Saturday, February 25th at The Smiling Moose from 11:00am–4:00pm. The races are at noon. For more information or to sign up your team, visit https://www.lakeshorefosterfamilies.org/porta-potty-races or email info@lakeshorefosterfamilies.org.

Boys & Girls Club of Manitowoc County: Become a Club Member for an evening! Join us on March 4th, 2023 at the Club, 3651 Dewey St., Manitowoc from 4:00–7:00pm for the Bright Futures Club Social! It will be a fun evening with raffles, games, trivia, door prizes, Club tours, and food & beverages raising funds to assist in enhancing our 2023 Summer Programming. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at: www.bgcmanitowoccounty.org/clubsocial. There are also sponsorship opportunities available and you can learn more about them on the website! Any questions, please contact Callie at cbrice@bgcmanitowoccounty.org or (920)905-5544.

The Haven of Manitowoc County: Save the date! That's right! Shamrocks for Shelter is back in full effect! The pandemic made it difficult for The Haven to put on this awesome event. This is going to be a fun event with a friendly, non-competitive bean bag toss tournament, entertainment (Charlie Bucket Band), and food. The event will be held at Knox's Silver Valley on March 11th, 2023, from 11:00am–6:00pm. The tournament starts at 10:30am. Get your teams ready to rock 'n' roll! We will have bucket raffles, silent auction items, and the infamous lucky leprechaun board!

Miss Harbor Cities Organization: One part of the job for Miss Harbor Cities is Brand Ambassadorship. Candidates will use their communication, branding, and social media skills to promote the greater Manitowoc area. A scholarship will be awarded to the candidate with the most effective campaign. Hundreds of area residents and visitors to the city will be in Manitowoc the weekend of February 18th for the competition. Each business or organization that purchases a sponsorship level will be included in our reference packets that are delivered to candidates, families, and our network. If you’re not a sponsor but want to be included in our list of where to go and the chance to be featured in the candidate’s social media platforms - join the list for only $25! Email us for more information: directors@missharborcities.org.

PDJ Cutting and Fabricating: Is your company looking for a local course for custom metal fabrication services? Look no further than PDJ Cutting and Fabricating in Manitowoc. We offer CNC laser cutting, plasma cutting, custom machining, lathe work, forming, onsite and offsite welding and more! Contact Pat at (920)323-1423 or email pat@pdjcutandfab.com. https://www.pdjcutandfab.com/.

Visit Manitowoc: The 2023 Manitowoc Two Rivers Visitor Guides are available now! Click here to read the guide online or stop in to the official Manitowoc Visitor Center at 824 S 8th Street (across from the Manitowoc Public Library) for your copy. If you are an attraction or business of tourism interest and would like a stack, please let us know by emailing tourism@manitowoc.org so we can set some aside for you.

City of Manitowoc is offering another opportunity for residents and others interested in the future of the community to provide input for the development of the Comprehensive Plan Update and Comprehensive Park and Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP). The surveys allow respondents the opportunity to provide feedback on specific topics in each plan including housing, neighborhood development, tourism and business development, as well as the parks & recreation system. Current draft plans, maps and online surveys – open through February 8th – for both projects are currently available at http://www.manitowoc.org/public-open-house.

Manitowoc-Two Rivers YMCA: YMCA360 on-demand content is now available to all active Y members. YMCA360 offers a wide variety of videos including fitness, wellness, education, youth activities and more. For more information, head to http://mtrymca.org/ymca360.

Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital: When it comes to your heart health, trust the team of cardiovascular experts at Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital. With access to the latest in diagnostic testing and innovative treatments, you can be confident in choosing our team. Learn more at https://www.hfmhealth.org/services/heart-care.

Grow It Forward: We are coming up on the month of February and have new specials! Our February specials are; Quinoa crunch wrap that has seasoned quinoa, cheese, Pico de Gallo and black beans, you can add chicken or vegan chorizo too! Also, a pear quesadilla that has pears, bell pepper, and onions with your choice of cheese added. Our drink specials include a raspberry white chocolate mocha, a berry pomegranate Boba and a chocolate covered cocoa. Come check them out! We are located at 1501 Marshall St., Manitowoc.

Aurora Health Care Manitowoc County would like to share information regarding our general surgery department. We are proud to say we have two skilled general surgeons practicing locally. Dr. Virginia Stewart and Dr. Breanna O’Neil are now seeing new patients. Clinical expertise includes (but not limited to): Tissue removal/repair, colon and rectal surgeries, hernia surgery, gallbladder surgery, breast surgery, advance laparoscopic surgeries, and endoscopies. If you have any concerns or would like to talk with our surgery department about setting up an appointment, call (920)794-5000.

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