Local Events: Things to do in Kewaunee County

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Friday, 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.

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

•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.

Friday-Sunday, Aug. 18-20

•BOOK SALE, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. each day, Book Corner, 401 Third St., Algoma. Operated by volunteers from Algoma Library Friends; proceeds benefit the Algoma Public Library. 920-495-8440.

Saturday, Aug. 19

•RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE, 8 a.m.-noon, St. Louis School Hall, N8710 County Line Road, Dyckesville. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767, or visit www.redcrossblood.org.

•‘SOAR ON THE SHORE.’ 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Crescent Beach, Algoma. Kite festival with kites of all sizes and shapes paint the sky from the Wisconsin Kiters Club. DJ music by Kurt Colburn. Kite candy drop, kite kits, windsock art project, games and sand toys on the beach. Create a beach mosaic using tools provided. Free; kites, food and refreshments available for purchase; raffle proceeds support beach improvement projects. Sponsored by Friends of Crescent Beach and Algoma Area Chamber of Commerce. 920-487-2044 or www.algomachamber.org.

•SUMMER CUISINE CONCERT, noon to 4:30 p.m., von Stiehl Winery, 115 Navarino St., Algoma. Blues by Manitowoc’s Howard and the Bluegills. Food from Skaliwags. Craft beer from Ahnapee Brewery. Sample von Stiehl’s wines in the Civil War era building. Tour underground limestone tunnels. Free admission. Wine, beer, food, water and soda sold. www.vonstiehl.com.

•VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROJECT POKER RUN, 10-11 a.m. registration, Algoma Pizza Bowl, 401 Second St. All motorcycles and vehicles welcome. Stops include Basil’s II, Burdick’s Bar & Grill, Iron Buffalo Saloon, Joe Rouer’s, and Waterfront; return to Algoma Pizza Bowl by 5 p.m. Cash prizes for top three poker hands. Auctions and raffles. Emceed by WFRV-TV anchor Tom Zalaski. $25 per hand includes event T-shirt. Proceeds benefit the Violence Intervention Project, Inc. in Kewaunee County. 920-487-2111.

Sunday, Aug. 20

•BELLY BUMPER CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOW, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Eaton Town Hall & Denmark Fire Station, 2063 S. New Franken Road, just east of Green Bay. Many classes of vehicles on display. Dash plaques for the first 50 entries. 3 p.m. trophies presented. Firefighters serve burgers, brats, and beverages. Booyah served after 10 a.m. (take-out available). DJ music, belly dancers. Proceeds benefit Denmark Volunteer Fire Department.

•SUMMER SUNDAY MUSIC, 2:30-5 p.m., Cold Country Vines & Wines, E3207 Nuclear Road, Carlton. Acoustic blues with slide guitarist Kraig Kenning. Free admission; $6 for five wine samples and Cold Country glass. 920-776-1328 or www.coldcountrywines.com.

Monday, Aug. 21

•BOARD MEETING, 6:30 p.m. Public welcome to attend annual meeting for the Lance Cpl. Dean Opicka Memorial Fund, which awards scholarships and hardship funds in the area in memory of the Luxemburg-Casco High School graduate and U.S. Marine killed in Iraq in 2008. Election of board members. The Rendezvous, N896 County N, Luxemburg. 312-498-6837 or www.facebook.com/lcplopickamemorial.

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

Thursday, Aug. 24

•MUSIC IN THE PARK, 6-8 p.m., Fireman Community Park, 231 Maple St. (corner of Second and Maple), Luxemburg. Sounds of the 1950s to the ‘80s with Ken and Shirley. Free admission, carry-ins allowed.

Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 24-26

•FUNDRAISING RUMMAGE SALE, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. all three days, Kewaunee County Food Pantry, 1528 Sunset Ave., Algoma. Thousands of quality items will be available for sale. Proceeds benefit the food pantry. 920-487-5650.

Friday-Sunday, Aug. 25-27

•BOOK SALE, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. each day, Book Corner, 401 Third St., Algoma. Operated by volunteers from Algoma Library Friends; proceeds benefit the Algoma Public Library. 920-495-8440.

Saturday, Aug. 26

•SUMMER CUISINE CONCERT, noon to 4:30 p.m., von Stiehl Winery, 115 Navarino St., Algoma. Final event of the season. Acoustic classic rock with the 12 Volt Band. Food from Skaliwags. Craft beer from Ahnapee Brewery. Sample von Stiehl’s wines in the Civil War era building. Tour underground limestone tunnels. Free admission. Wine, beer, food, water and soda sold. www.vonstiehl.com.

Sunday, Aug. 27

•BELGIAN KERMISS, 9:30 a.m. sacred concert, 10:15 a.m. outdoor Polka Mass, St Peter’s Church-Lincoln, County X, Casco. Polka music by Clete Bellin Orchestra, classic country by Country Memories, booyah, Belgian trippe, hamburgers, desserts. Raffle, silent auction.

•SUMMER SUNDAY MUSIC, 2:30-5 p.m., Cold Country Vines & Wines, E3207 Nuclear Road, Carlton. Americana with singer/songwriter Rob Anthony. Free admission; $6 for five wine samples and Cold Country glass. 920-776-1328 or www.coldcountrywines.com.

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