Local Events: Things to do in Kewaunee County

Send your organization’s events and activities to [email protected] or P.O. Box 86, Kewaunee, WI 54216, preferably two weeks in advance but no later than noon Tuesday for the Saturday edition.
Friday, Sept. 1
• FRIDAY FARMERS MARKET, 8 a.m.-noon, World’s Tallest Grandfather Clock parking lot, Milwaukee Street, Kewaunee. Locally grown produce, canned good, crafts and more.
• ART RECEPTION, 5:30-8 p.m., James May Gallery, 213 Steele St., Algoma. for opening of exhibit by artists Lee Mothes, Joyce Simoniak, and Nicholas Danielson; exhibit runs through Oct. 2. www.jamesmaygallery.com.
Sunday, Sept. 3
• MUSIC IN THE PARK, 5:30-8 p.m., Harbor Park, 212 Harrison St., Kewaunee. Spice plays ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s pop/rock music; food by Kewaunee Artisan Center. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Picnicking welcome. Rain location, Port ‘O Call or Lakehaven Hall (no carry-ins at rain locations). 920-388-4822 or www.kewaunee.org.
• APPRECIATION DANCE, 3-5 p.m., Davister Bar, 5970 Humboldt Road, Luxemburg. Polka/dance music by the Sugarbush Boys. Free admission. 920-845-2881.
• SUNDAY SUMMER MUSIC, 2:30-5 p.m., Cold Country Vines & Wines, E3207 Nuclear Road, Carlton. Folk/blues by Nick Griseto and Co. Free admission; $6 for five wine samples and Cold Country glass. 920-776-1328 or www.coldcountrywines.com.
Tuesday, Sept. 5
• KEWAUNEE OPTIMISTS CLUB, 7 a.m. first and third Tuesdays, Kunkels Korner, 301 Ellis St., Kewaunee.
Wednesday, Sept. 6
• USED BOOK SALE, 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays, 1325 Ellis St., Kewaunee. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
Thursday, Sept. 7
• LITTLE SPROUTS PLAYGROUP, 9:30-10:30 a.m. first and third Thursdays of the month, St. Paul’s Lutheran School, 1115 Division St., Algoma. Bible story circle time, play room and gym time for newborns to age 5 with their caregivers.
• DECK OUT YOUR SCHOOL SUPPLIES, 3:30 p.m., Algoma Public Library, 406 Fremont St. Tweens and teens invited to bring school supplies and books and cover and personalize them for the new school year. 920-487-2295.
Friday, Sept. 8
• PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30 a.m., Kewaunee Public Library, 822 Juneau St. 920-388-5015 or www.kewauneepubliclibrary.org.
• FRIDAY FARMERS MARKET, 8 a.m.-noon, World’s Tallest Grandfather Clock parking lot, Milwaukee Street, Kewaunee. Locally grown produce, canned good, crafts and more.
Saturday, Sept. 9
• HARVEST FEST, noon-6 p.m., Parallel 44 Vineyard and Winery, N2185 Sleepy Hollow Road, Stangelville. Vineyard tours, wine sampling ($6 includes commemorative glass), rock music by Slide, food and art vendors. Traditional grape stomp, 3 p.m., followed by Kid’s Stomp; prospective stompers should preregister to enter drawing to take part. Free admission. 920-388-4400 or www.parallel44.com.
Monday, Sept. 11
• ALL SAINTS PARISH BINGO, 5:30 p.m. doors open, 6:30 p.m. bingo, All Saints Parish, Denmark. Wisconsin Progress Jackpot, cash prizes. Concessions, hot sandwiches, homemade desserts. Betty Duckett, 920-863-8211.
• ANIME CLUB, 3:30 p.m., Algoma Public Library, 406 Fremont St. First meeting of school year; meets second Mondays of the month. Learn about sushi and make candy sushi. 920-487-2295.
• SHEEPSHEAD, 1 p.m., Kewaunee Community Congregational Church, 502 Center St. Public cards the first and third Mondays of the month; Golden Age cards, second and fourth Mondays.
Friday-Saturday, Sept. 15-16
• WET WHISTLE WINE FESTIVAL, 4-8 p.m. Sept. 15 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 16, von Stiehl Winery, 115 Navarino St., Algoma. Award-winning wines, grape stomp, heritage foods, fine art and live music. Fundraiser for Community Improvement of Algoma, and Algoma Fire and Rescue. Free admission Friday, $10 Saturday. 920-487-5208 or www.vonstiehl.com.
• WISCONSIN FALL NATIONALS: Heat races 5 p.m. Sept. 15, qualifiers and feature races 7 p.m. Sept. 16, Luxemburg Speedway, 625 Third St., Luxemburg. Two-day special racing program with modifieds, stock cars, Grand Nationals, street stocks and sport compacts on the 1/3-mile clay oval. $20 for two-day pass, $12 single day for adults; $15 two dys, $!0 single day for seniors; $10 for two days, $8 single day for ages 13-17. www.luxemburgspeedway.com.
Saturday, Sept. 16
• GREGORVILLE AREA RUMMAGE SALE, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., County S, seven miles west of Algoma. Ten homes and more than 20 families participating. Watch for pink signs, maps available. [email protected].
Saturdays, Sept. 16-Oct. 21
• VOLLEY TOTS, 9:45-10:45 a.m. for children in grades 1-2; 8:30-9:30 a.m. grades 3-4; and 11 a.m.-noon grades 5-6. An Immanuel Lutheran Athletic Club program. Family Life Center, 1012 Wisconsin Ave., Kewaunee. $36 participation fee, preregistration required. Greta Bloniarz at 920-255-4919 or [email protected].
Sunday, Sept. 17
• HAPPY HOPPERS DANCE, 1-5 p.m., Rendezvous of Luxemburg, E896 County N, Luxemburg. Music by Mark Jirikovec. $7. 920-845-5616.
• SOUP, SALAD, SANDWICH BUFFET, after 10:30 a.m. Mass, Holy Trinity, 510 Church Ave., Casco. Music by Greatest Hits Polka Band until 3 p.m. 920-837-7531.
Wednesday, Sept. 20
• COMFORT CAFÉ … FOR THOSE WITH MEMORY LOSS, 2:30-4 p.m. third Wednesday of the month, Amy’s Coffee House, 406 Milwaukee St., Kewaunee. Share your stories and socialize with others living with memory loss. Also, volunteers needed. 877-416-7083.
Saturday, Sept. 23
• WISCONSIN WELLNESS WORKSHOP, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Algoma Community Wellness Center, 1715 Division St. Lisa Lewis, author of “Healthy Happy Cooking,” shares cooking tips and healthy food swaps. $25 if registered by Sept. 11, $30 Sept. 12-22, $35 day of event (includes lunch); to register, go to www.firstplace4health.com/events and click on “Wisconsin Wellness Workshop.” Jennifer Krogh at 920-264-7051, or [email protected].
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