Thursday, October 3, 2024
Serving Algoma, Casco, Kewaunee, Luxemburg and all of Kewaunee County
Send your organization’s events and activities to editorial@gokewauneecounty.com or P.O. Box 86, Kewaunee, WI 54216, preferably two weeks in advance but no later than noon Tuesday for the Saturday edition.
OUTDOOR MOVIE, 7 p.m. activities, movie at dusk, Legion Park, 620 Lake St., Algoma. Bring a blanket or chairs for "Star Wars: The Last Jedi." Raffles, American Legion sells concessions. Jedi Training Academy for kids, temporary tattoos, costume contest. Hosted by the Algoma Public Library. 920-487-2295, algomapubliclibrary.org.
RUMMAGE, BAKE SALE, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug 3, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 4, St. Paul Lutheran Church, N4118 County AB, Luxemburg. 920-845-2095 or www.stpaullux.org.
EMR FUNDRAISER, Tippy Canoe Bar & Grill, E3261 County S, Euren. For Casco-Lincoln Area EMR. Aug. 3, fish fry begins at 11 a.m. ($9 each plate, delivery available for minimum four plates); 5-9 p.m. polka by Mark Jirikovec Combo. Aug. 4: Classic Car and Tractor Show opens 8 a.m.; craft and vendor show, 11 a.m.; pingpong ball drop, 5:30 p.m.; music by Antique Rock Show, 1:30-5:30 p.m.; and Spice, 6:30-10:30 p.m.; concessions throughout the day; raffles in afternoon. 920-837-2727, casco-lincoln-ems.org.
BOOK SALE, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Algoma Book Corner, 401 Third St. Also open for First Friday Art, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 3. Children, young adult and art books featured. Proceeds benefit Algoma Public Library, 920-304-9214, algomapubliclibrary.org.
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 12:30-4 p.m., von Stiehl Winery, 115 Navarino St., Algoma. Blues-rock with Doc Rube. Free admission, $15 Super Select wine tasting includes crystal glass, picnic box lunch available. No carry-ins. 920-487-5208, vonstiehl.com.
CARLTON SUMMER BASH, 5-9 p.m., Carlton Fire Department, N1296 Town Hall Road, Kewaunee. Music by Greatest Hits Polka Band. Sponsored by Carton Fire & First Responders.
ETHIOPIAN FOOD, noon-7 p.m., Thumb Knuckle Brewing, E0208 State 54, Luxemburg. Pay It Forward food truck; profits support alternative food production projects in Ethiopia to feed hungry school children. 920-323-6543, facebook.com/ThumbKnuckleBrewingCo.
CZECH & KOLACHE FESTIVAL, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Heritage Farm, N2251 State 42, Kewaunee. Czech food including kolaches, kolache baking demonstrations, Czech music, beer gardens, Czech vendors, exhibit featuring famous Czechs and Slovaks. Kroje show of Czech and Slovak styles, 1 p.m. Aug. 4. Polka mass, 10:30 a.m. Aug. 5, followed by Czech dinner. Polka dance, 1-5 p.m. Aug. 5, with music by Hayes Boys Orchestra. $8 admission each day; $12 Sunday dinner. 920-682-6615 or "Agricultural Heritage and Resources, Inc." Facebook page.
BARBECUE, noon-6 p.m., Thumb Knuckle Brewing, E0208 State 54, Luxemburg. Food from Rusty's Smokin' Hot BBQ food truck. Lawn games in the hops garden with craft brews. 920-323-6543, facebook.com/ThumbKnuckleBrewingCo.
WINE & MUSIC, 2:30-5 p.m., Cold Country Vines & Wines, E3207 Nuclear Road, Kewaunee. Slide guitar by Kraig Kenning in the covered arena. $6 for glass of wine or five tastings and wine glass; beer and snacks for purchase. 920-776-1328, ColdCountryWines.com.
CATHOLIC ORDER OF FORESTERS PICNIC, 11:30 a.m., Bruemmer Park, E4280 County F, Kewaunee. For order members and their families. Outdoor Mass, picnic dinner and children's games. Mark Wessely, 920-845-2094.
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.
STORY WALK, on the boardwalk at Crescent Beach, Algoma. Pages from "Pete the Cat Loves His White Shoes" posted along the boardwalk; Find No. 1 and read the story from start to finish. Sponsored by Algoma Public Library, Friends of the Crescent Beach and Algoma Parks & Recreation. 920-487-2295, algomapubliclibrary.org.
EXERCISE WALK, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Harvest Community Church, E1479 Rockledge Road, Luxemburg. Part of Get Healthy Kewaunee County initiative sponsored by Kewaunee County Public Health Department; also Wednesdays in Algoma. Everyone welcome, including pets; about an hour. 920-388-7160 or email kinnard.cindy@kewauneeco.org.
WEIGHT LOSS GROUP, 9-10 a.m. Tuesdays, Knutson Hall, 620 Lake St., Algoma. Use the Clark Street entrance. TOPS 326 meeting. 920-487-9945.
ALGOMA GIRLS LUNCHEON, 11 a.m. refreshments, noon lunch at Hotel Stebbins, 201 Steele St, Algoma. For all girls who attended Algoma High School. $15 at the door; call Patsy Grasley to register, 920-487-4687.
EXERCISE WALK, 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Algoma Wellness Center, at Algoma High School, 1715 Division St. Part of Get Healthy Kewaunee County initiative sponsored by Kewaunee County Public Health Department; also Tuesdays in Luxemburg. Everyone welcome, including pets; about an hour. 920-388-7160 or kinnard.cindy@kewauneeco.org.
USED BOOK SALE, 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays, 1325 Ellis St., Kewaunee. Proceeds benefit the Kewaunee Public Library; sponsored by Friends of the Library. www.facebook.com/kewauneelibfriends.
CONCERT IN THE PARK, 6 p.m., Heritage Park at City Marina, Evergreen Drive and Fremont Street, Algoma. Country-rock by The Raglanders; Levi Zeitler opens. von Stiehl wine and Ahnapee Brewery beer for sale. visitalgomawi.com/concerts.
MUSIC IN THE PARK, 6-8 p.m., Firemen’s Centennial Park, 231 Maple St., Luxemburg. Ken Tebon and Greatest Hits Band. Bring chairs and refreshments. Weather cancellations posted to the "Luxemburg Area Chamber of Commerce" Facebook page. luxemburgchamber.com/mitp.
GARDEN STONES, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Algoma Public Library, 406 Fremont St. Bring decorations (gem stones, colored rocks, shells, beach glass, pottery pieces) to make your own garden stone. Plan to get messy. Registration required. 920-487-2295, algomapubliclibrary.org.
MEMORIAL FUNDRAISER, ball field at Davister’s Bar & Restaurant, 5970 Humboldt Road, Luxemburg. Rob DeGrand Memorial Foundation Fundraiser has 16-team slowpitch softball tournament Thursday-Sunday; bean bag toss, 7 p.m. Friday; blind man volleyball tournament, 5K run, milk bottle tournament Saturday. Luminaries and fireworks, dusk Saturday. Children's games, food and refreshments all weekend. Proceeds go to local charities. Pat Donovan, 920-609-5221.
SHANTY DAYS, 3 p.m.-midnight Aug. 10, 11 a.m.-midnight Aug. 11 and 11 a.m-9 p.m. Aug. 12. Main grounds at American Legion Park, Algoma. $8 presale wristband for admission for ages 12 and older, $10 Friday or Saturday, $5 Sunday only; no admission fee 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Arts and Crafts Fair and Street Fair at Fremont and Fourth streets, Saturday-Sunday. Parade at noon Saturday. Car cruise, Saturday morning. Volleyball tournament on lakefront beach. Teen band stage, children's area with activities. Live music all three days. Sunday closes with drone show set to music. 920-487-2041, visitalgomawi.com/shanty-days.
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 12:30-4 p.m., von Stiehl Winery, 115 Navarino St., Algoma. Music by Classic Friends. Free admission, $15 Super Select wine tasting includes crystal glass, picnic box lunch available. No carry-ins. 920-487-5208, vonstiehl.com.
STREET FOOD, noon-7 p.m., Thumb Knuckle Brewing, E0208 State 54, Luxemburg. Food and bakery from Weasel's Mini Donuts and More food truck, craft beers and lawn games. 920-323-6543, facebook.com/ThumbKnuckleBrewingCo.
THERMAL SUNDAYS, 2-6 p.m., Thumb Knuckle Brewing, E0208 State 54, Luxemburg. BBQ and ethnic menu from Thermal Chaos food truck. Lawn games in the hops garden with craft brews. 920-323-6543, facebook.com/ThumbKnuckleBrewingCo.
BOARD MEETING, 6:30 p.m., The Rendezvous of Luxemburg, E896 County N. Public invited to attend as Lance Cpl. Dean Opicka Memorial Foundation meets and elects board officers. 920-776-1834 or "LCPL Dean Opicka Memorial" Facebook page.
STORY WALK, on the boardwalk at Crescent Beach, Algoma. Pages from "Kite Day" posted along the boardwalk; Find No. 1 and read the story from start to finish. Sponsored by Algoma Public Library, Friends of the Crescent Beach and Algoma Parks & Recceation. 920-487-2295 or www.algomapubliclibrary.org.
INTERNET HOUR, 11 a.m.-noon second Tuesday of the month, Algoma Public Library, 406 Fremont St. Guidance for adults with questions about the internet, computer usage, personal devices. Not instruction. 920-487-2295, algomapubliclibrary.org.
CASCO LIONS DAYS, Casco Village Park, Fifth Street. All-ages slowpitch tournament starts Friday evening ans runs all three days. Parade, 11 a.m. Saturday, from Village Kitchen to the park. Country and rock music by I-45, 7-11 p.m. Saturday. Food and refreshments on the grounds; booyah and trippe Sunday. "Casco Lions Club" Facebook page or jandmhalada@gmail.com..
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 12:30-4 p.m., von Stiehl Winery, 115 Navarino St., Algoma. Classic rock by Givin' Up The Ghost. Free admission, $15 Super Select wine tasting includes crystal glass, picnic box lunch available. No carry-ins. 920-487-5208, vonstiehl.com.
MUSIC BY THE VINES, 3:30-6 p.m., Parallel 44 Vineyard and Winery, N2185 Sleepy Hollow Road, Stangelville. Pop and rock by Phillip Nelson & Distilled Spirits until 5:30. Buy wine by the glass or bottle; regular samples available inside for $2. Bring food (or purchase snacks), chairs and blankets for a picnic, but not alcoholic beverages. 920-388-4400, 44wineries.com.
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.
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 12:30-4 p.m., von Stiehl Winery, 115 Navarino St., Algoma. Classic rock by Glas Hamr. Free admission, $15 Super Select wine tasting includes crystal glass, picnic box lunch available. No carry-ins. 920-487-5208, vonstiehl.com.
MUSIC BY THE VINES, 3:30-6 p.m., Parallel 44 Vineyard and Winery, N2185 Sleepy Hollow Road, Stangelville. Mix of classical, pop, jazz and more with John Kelley and the Fusion Express Orchestra until 5:30. Buy wine by the glass or bottle; regular samples available inside for $2. Bring food (or purchase snacks), chairs and blankets for a picnic, but not alcoholic beverages. 920-388-4400, 44wineries.com.
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 12:30-4 p.m., von Stiehl Winery, 115 Navarino St., Algoma. Classic rock by Annie Rose Band. Free admission, $15 Super Select wine tasting includes crystal glass, picnic box lunch available. No carry-ins. 920-487-5208, vonstiehl.com
MUSIC BY THE VINES, 3:30-6 p.m., Parallel 44 Vineyard and Winery, N2185 Sleepy Hollow Road, Stangelville. Americana by Rob Anthony until 5:30. Buy wine by the glass or bottle; regular samples available inside for $2. Bring food (or purchase snacks), chairs and blankets for a picnic, but not alcoholic beverages. 920-388-4400, 44wineries.com.
This article originally appeared on Green Bay Press-Gazette: Kewaunee County calendar of events, Aug. 3-Sept. 1
