Saturday, October 12, 2024
Serving Algoma, Casco, Kewaunee, Luxemburg and all of Kewaunee County
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BOGO BOOK SALE, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Book Corner, 401 Third St., Algoma. Buy a craft, how-to or self-help book and get another book free. Sale runs Fridays and Saturdays through March. Proceeds to the Algoma Public Library. 920-495-8440.
FISH DINNER, 4:30-7 p.m., St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1406 Main St., Luxemburg. Baked fish, potato salad, cole slaw, rye bread and nachos and cheese. $10 ages 13 and older, $4 ages 5-12. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Carry-outs available, 920-845-2224 or www.stmarysluxemburg.org.
'ROAR OFF THE SHORE BREWFEST,' 2-6 p.m., Kewaunee County Fairgrounds, 625 Third St., Luxemburg. Sponsored by Dyckesville and Kewaunee Lions Clubs. Craft beer, wine, food. $40 advance, $45 at the door, $5 designated driver. roarofftheshore.com.
GUNLESS POULTRY SHOOT, 1-4 p.m., Tippy Canoe Bar & Grill, E3261 County S, Euren. Sponsored by Casco American Legion. 920-660-1424.
4-H TIME & TALENT RAFFLE, 10 a.m, Luxemburg Sportsman's Club, E2066 State 54. Lunch served until 2 p.m. with booyah, chili, pulled pork, hamburgers, hot dogs and desserts; carry-outs available. Silent auction until 12:30 p.m., raffle drawings at 1, paddle stick raffles throughout. Proceeds benefit Kewaunee County 4-H. 920-639-8307 or fyi.uwex.edu/kewaunee4h.
DANCE, 1-5 p.m., Eddie Whipp’s, 5075 State 29, Green Bay. Music by The Sugar Bush Boys. $8 admission. 920-837-2727.
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Kewaunee Heritage Farm, N2251 State 42. Meet the Easter Bunny and get photos with him from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (bring own camera). Craft and vendor show; vendors will have goodies for children so bring baskets. Food for purchase. 920-388-0604 or www.facebook.com/heritagefarmkewaunee.
EASTER EGG HUNT, 2 p.m., Atrium Post Acute Care, 1308 Lincoln St., Kewaunee. Children to age 10. Prizes, cookies, refreshments. 920-388-4111.
SHEEPSHEAD, 1 p.m., Kewaunee Community Congregational Church, 502 Center St. Public cards first and third Mondays of the month, Golden Age cards second and fourth Mondays. 920-388-4690.
EASTER EGG HUNT, 1-2:30 p.m., Algoma Public Library, 406 Fremont St. Find eggs that contain prizes hidden in the library; find five and return them to play a game, color and listen to Easter stories. 920-487-2295 or www.algomapubliclibrary.org.
BOGO BOOK SALE, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Book Corner, 401 Third St., Algoma. Buy a craft, how-to or self-help book and get another book free. Sale runs Fridays and Saturdays through March. Proceeds to the Algoma Public Library. 920-495-8440.
BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY, 9-11 a.m., Algoma Youth Club, 620 Lake St. Concessions for purchase; milk, coffee, juice and cookies provided. Gifts and a tree planting for children; crafts, face painting, games in the gym. Sponsored by Algoma Parks and Recreation. 920-487-5480.
EASTER EGG HUNT, 1-3 p.m. Hollyhock House and Gardens, 1408 Dodge St., Kewaunee. Ages 12 and younger hunt for eggs (begins promptly at 1:15) and includes special coin-filled Golden Eggs. Children also entered in raffle for special prizes. Free for egg hunters; others requested to bring nonperishable food donation, which will earn a raffle ticket; additional raffle tickets $1 each. Proceeds benefit Lake Shore Community Food Pantry. 920-388-3445 or k.howlett@ymail.com.
EASTER EGG HUNT, 9-10 a.m., Luxemburg Community Center, Second and Peter streets. Games, face painting, pictures with the Easter Bunny, egg hunt at 9:30. Sponsored by Bank of Luxemburg. www.facebook.com/BankofLuxemburg.
EASTER EGG HUNT, 1:30-3 p.m., Algoma Long Term Care Unit, 1510 Fremont St. Community hunt for up to 8 years old. Face painting, crafts, games, pictures with the Easter Bunny, goodie bags for all, snacks and beverages. Sponsored by Algoma United Methodist Church and Thrivent Lutheran. 920-487-5511.
'PICK-A-CHICK DAY,' 8-11 a.m., Walters of Rio Creek, E4351 County K, Algoma. Free chick to first 250 children; 10 percent discount on in-stock poultry and feed supplies. Easter egg hunt, Easter cookie decorating, picture coloring, have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny and Easter Chick. 920-837-7777 or www.facebook.com/waltersofriocreek.
BOOK SIGNING, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Algoma Public Library, 406 Fremont St. By Algoma residient and author Tricia Jeane Croyle for her new book, "From Heartache to Joy: One Woman’s Journey Home." 920-487-2295 or www.algomapubliclibrary.org.
EASTER BREAKFAST, 6:30-8:30 a.m., St. John's Lutheran Church, E5221 Church Road, Algoma (Rankin). Free, donations accepted. Easter worship follows at 8:30. 920-487-2335 or www.stjohnsalgoma.org.
SHEEPSHEAD, 1 p.m., Kewaunee Community Congregational Church, 502 Center St. Public cards first and third Mondays of the month, Golden Age cards second and fourth Mondays. 920-388-4690.
SOFTBALL/BASEBALL SIGNUP, 6 p.m., Tisch Mills Fire Station, N110 County B, Kewaunee, For Tisch Mills Squeeker Youth Sports summer leagues. $15 per child, $25 maximum per family. 920-973-1311 or 920-776-1978.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE, noon-6 p.m., St. Joseph-St. John Catholic Church, E860 State 29, Pilsen. Bring Red Cross donor ID card, drivers license, or two other forms of ID. Donors are eligible to donate every 56 days and must feel well on the day of the drive. Walk-ins welcome but appointments encouraged. Can preregister on day of drive with RapidPass on Red Cross website. 800-733-2767 or redcrossblood.org.
LITERACY TUTOR INFO, 11 a.m., Kewaunee Public Library, 822 Juneau St. Short information session on becoming a Literacy Partners of Kewaunee County tutor; No experience required. Four morning training sessions will be held in April. 920-676-2061 or literacykewauneeco.org.
SKIN CANCER SCREENING, 9 a.m.-noon, Prevea Luxemburg Health Center, 101 School Creek Trail, Luxemburg. Medical professionals will offer spot checks, discuss signs of skin cancer and share advice protecting one's skin. Sponsored by Prevea Health and Kewaunee County Public Health Department. Free and open to all ages, but preregistration requested. 920-388-7160.
ALGOMA BIRD CELEBRATION, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Algoma Youth Club, 620 Lake St. Programs, children’s activity area, informational displays, door prizes, food and refreshments. Readings by children’s book author Janet Tlachac-Toonen, 10 a.m. and noon. Bob Kuhn on photographing birds, 10 a.m. "Saving the Bluebirds" with Don Pritzl of Bluebird Restoration Association of Wisconsin, 11 a.m. Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary naturalist Kim Diedrich with live birds and other creatures, 12:30 p.m. Free. 920-487-8136 or birdcityalgoma.com.
SNOWMOBILE CLUB FUNDRAISER, 7:30 p.m., Palm Gardens, 6028 County K, New Franken. More than $10,000 in cash and prizes raffled off; grand prize Arctic Cat ATV or $4,000. Music by country band !-45. Proceeds to Midnite Trail Riders club. www.midnitetrailriders.com.
LUXEMBURG LIONS CLUB BINGO, noon doors open, 1 p.m. bingo, St. John's Lutheran Church, 700 Heritage Road, Luxemburg. Food and refreshments. 920-536-0219.
GOSPEL MUSIC, 6 p.m., St. John's Lutheran Church, E5221 Church Road, Algoma (Rankin). Performance by The Browns, all welcome. Donations accepted. 920-487-2335 or www.stjohnsalgoma.org.
BUILD THE FUTURE BANQUET, 5 p.m. social hour, 6 p.m. dinner, JW's Place, N5685 County Rd E, Casco (Slovan). Wall of Fame Banquet honoring Jeff Dworak, Mark Hinesh, Kim Thomas, and Dustin and Amy Vlies. $30, proceeds benefit Build the Future Foundation to help Kewaunee Schools and teachers purchase items not covered in their budgets. Tickets at Nicolet Bank and Bank of Luxemburg in Kewaunee. 920-388-9128.
SHEEPSHEAD, 1 p.m., Kewaunee Community Congregational Church, 502 Center St. Public cards first and third Mondays of the month, Golden Age cards second and fourth Mondays. 920-388-4690.
LUXEMBURG LIONS CLUB BINGO, noon doors open, 1 p.m. bingo, St. John's Lutheran Church, 700 Heritage Road, Luxemburg. Food and refreshments. 920-536-0219.
SHEEPSHEAD, 1 p.m., Kewaunee Community Congregational Church, 502 Center St. Public cards first and third Mondays of the month, Golden Age cards second and fourth Mondays. 920-388-4690.
FOOD & WINE FEST, noon-4 p.m., Parallel 44 Winery, N2185 Sleepy Hollow Road, Kewaunee. Vendors and restaurants from Northeast Wisconsin pair one dish with a Parallel 44 wine; guests taste, sip and judge each combination. Grand Prize winner receives $750 for their charity, second place $500, third place $250; all other represented charities receive $150. $35 admission in advance, $40 at the door. 920-388-4400 or www.44wineries.com.
This article originally appeared on Green Bay Press-Gazette: Calendar of events for Kewaunee County
