Local Events: Things to do in Kewaunee County

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Through Aug. 18

• ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Participants sign up at the circulation desk and pick up Read 2 Get 1 Free slips to get started. Once participants read two books they turn in their slips for a coupon for a free paperback at the Algoma Library Friends’ bookstore, Book Corner, 401 Third St., Algoma.

Saturday, July 1

• RIO CREEK FLY-IN AND HANGAR DANCE, 7:30 a.m., Rio Creek Airport, E4351 County K, Algoma. Lunch, antique car and tractor show from Model A Club. Music by Mark Jirikovec Polka Band, airplane rides, silent auction, youth activities. 920-837-7777 or www.riocreekairport.com.

• STUDENT MUSICAL, 2 and 5:30 p.m. “Aladdin” by Kewaunee students. Immanuel Family Life Center, 1012 Wisconsin Ave., Kewaunee. Small admission fee. Everyone welcome.

• SUMMER MUSIC SERIES, 2:30-5 p.m., Zach and Brandon Vogel. Cold Country Vines & Wines, E3207 Nuclear Road, Kewaunee. Wine sampling available, $6. 920-776-1328 or coldcountrywines.com.

• USED BOOK SALE, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturdays, 1325 Ellis St., Kewaunee. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.

Sunday, July 2

• ALGOMA FARMERS MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 31, Huntington Bank parking lot, Second and Steele streets, Algoma. Fresh produce, kids’ activities, BBQ vendor, music.

• GATOR FEST POLKA DANCE, 1-6 p.m., Janda’s Bar-Ellisville, 3696 County AB, Luxemburg. Music by Mark Jirikovec Combo and I-45 Band. 920-845-2210.

• SUMMER MUSIC SERIES, 2:30-5 p.m., Seth Charles Krause. Cold Country Vines & Wines, E3207 Nuclear Road, Kewaunee. Wine sampling available, $6. 920-776-1328 or coldcountrywines.com.

Monday, July 3

• SHEEPSHEAD, 1 p.m. Mondays, Kewaunee Community Congregational Church, 502 Center St., Kewaunee. Public cards first and third Mondays of the month, Golden Age cards second and fourth Mondays. 920-388-4690.

• DANCE, 3-5:30 p.m., Lakehaven Hall, 96 Ellis St., Kewaunee. Music by The Notables featuring Ron Gillis and Paul Backus.

Tuesday, July 4

• SMOKEHOUSE JAMBOREE, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Barnsite Retreat and Events Center, 109 Duvall St., Kewaunee. Pig roast and picnic favorites. Music, children’s activities. Local vendors (jewelers, potters, photographers, painters, fiber artists). Auctions. Smokehouse Pentathlon includes whiffle baseball, egg toss, three-legged race, sack race, and pie-eating contest. Proceeds benefit Violence Intervention Project. Free admission. 920-487-2111.

Wednesday, July 5

• USED BOOK SALE, 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays, 1325 Ellis St., Kewaunee. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.

• GRADE SCHOOL SUMMER READING PROGRAM, 1 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 2, Kewaunee Public Library, 822 Juneau St.. Reading challenges, activities and prizes for ages 6-12. 920-388-5015.

• PRE-SCHOOL SUMMER READING STORY TIME, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 2, Kewaunee Public Library, 822 Juneau St. Reading challenges, activities and prizes for ageS 5 and younger. 920-388-5015.

Thursday, July 6

• MUSIC IN THE PARK, 6-8 p.m., Fireman Community Park, 231 Maple St. (corner of Second and Maple), Luxemburg. Music by The Notables featuring Ron Gillis and Paul Backus. Free admission, Carry-ins allowed.

Friday, July 7

• STORY HOUR, 10 a.m. Fridays, Algoma Public Library, 406 Fremont St. For ages 3-6. 920-487-2295.

• PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30 a.m. Fridays, Kewaunee Public Library, 822 Juneau St.

• 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.

• RAKU FIRING, 5-9 p.m., Clay on Steele, 221 Steele St., Algoma. Paint your own Raku pot and watch it get pulled from the kiln at 1840 degrees. Pizza provided. $10. 920-487-3501.

• ART RECEPTION, 5:30-8 p.m., James May Gallery, 213 Steele St., Algoma. Opening of new exhibit of ceramic sculptures by Elizabeth Pechecek and contemporary quilts by Mary Anne Jordan. Also visit pop-up shops on Steele Street. 262-753-3130.

Saturday, July 8

• VINTAGE SNOWMOBILE SHOW, 8 a.m.-noon, Lakehaven Hall, 96 Ellis St., Kewaunee. Food and refreshments. Music by “Greatest Hits” Polka Band, noon-4 p.m. Adam Trask rock band after awards. Sponsored by Lakeshore Area Vintage Snowmobile Association. 920-255-4367.

• LET ME BE FRANK TRIBUTE CONCERT, 5 p.m. food and beverages, 6 p.m. concert, Rio Creek Airport, E4351 County K, Algoma. Outdoor setting, but will move indoors if necessary. Proceeds benefit Rio Creek Aviation Foundation and Algoma Optimists to support scholarships for high school grads. $5 at the gate.

• PARALLEL 44 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION, 1:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Parallel 44 Vineyard & Winery, N2185 Sleepy Hollow Road, Stangelville. $6 sampling. Live music by Big Mouth and the Power Tool Horns, 1:30-4 p.m. Age of Fable, noon-1:15 p.m. and The Song in Your Head, 4:15-5:45 p.m. Wagon tours of the vineyard and more. 920-388-4400 or www.44wineries.com.

• SUMMER CUISINE CONCERT, 12:30 p.m.-4 p.m., von Stiehl Winery, 115 Navarino St., Algoma. Jazz, blues, gospel and rock music by The Annie Rose Band. Arrive early to sample wines and tour underground limestone tunnels, and the production facility. Wine, beer, soda, water and food available for sale. Free admission. No carry-ins. 920-487-5208 or vonstiehl.com.

Saturday, July 15

• KEWAUNEE HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI FEST, noon-10 p.m., Lakehaven Hall, 96 Ellis St., Kewaunee. Greatest Hits Polka Band, noon-3 p.m. Spice Band, 3-7 p.m. Bacchus Lotus, 7-10 p.m. Everyone welcome. Donations appreciated.

• SUMMER FESTIVAL, 1 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Cold Country Vines & Wines, E3207 Nuclear Road, Kewaunee. Music by Green Bay Pickers with Eddie Biebel, 1-3 p.m. and Copper Box, 4-7:30 p.m.

• SUMMER CUISINE CONCERT, 12:30 p.m.-4 p.m., von Stiehl Winery, 115 Navarino St., Algoma. Food from Skaliwags. Music by River City Six featuring Zoomie Wine, beer, food, water, soda available for purchase. Free admission. No carry-ins allowed. 920-487-5208 or vonstiehl.com.

• SUMMER WINE FEST SERIES, noon-5 p.m., Parallel 44 Vineyard & Winery, N2185 Sleepy Hollow Road, Stangelville. Wine, food, vineyard tours. Live music by Rob Anthony at noon, Donnie Pick Duo at 3 p.m. Wine sampling includes five samples and a Parallel 44 signature wine glass, $6. Food available for purchase. 920-388-4400 or www.44wineries.com.

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