For the first time in two years, there will be a Christmas cantata at St. John’s Lutheran Church (the “Clock Church”) at 101 W. Main Street in Gillett. An ecumenical choir will present a 45-minute musical celebration of “Christmas in His Presence” with singers and narration at four performances, two before Christmas: 7 p.m. Dec. 17 and 7 p.m. Dec. 21. After Christmas there will be performances at 7 p.m. Dec. 29 and a final performance at 2 p.m.

Dan and Joan Sobeck were presented the Lena Lions Community Service Award by Lena Lion President Lisa Misco during the club’s annual Christmas banquet at the Holiday Inn Kelly Lake. The award was in appreciation for their hard work and dedication to their family farm business, and the support the family farm has given to the Lena Lions Club in sponsoring ads for the Lena Lions fish fry and Dairy Fest in September, as well as for donating to the p

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College campuses in Marinette and Oconto Falls will host a free in-person hour of code class on Dec. 11 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Elementary, middle and high school students are welcome to attend. Members of the general public who have an interest in coding are also welcome. No experience in programming is needed.

The Lena Lions Club honored Samara Katelyn Van Ark, daughter of Lee Van Ark and Carrie Smith, as the student of the month for November. Van Ark is a senior at Lena High School, where she is a member of the National Honor Society and the student council. Van Ark is an active member of the cross country, basketball and track teams.

The Holt and Balcom Logging Camp Museum in Lakewood has concluded a successful 2021 season after going dark last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. There was only one school tour, as 17 Suring fourth graders and their teacher enjoyed living like lumberjacks May 17. The museum recorded regular numbers, hosting well over 100 Saturday visitors from all over Wisconsin and 10 other states. “Lucy Loved Lakewood,” featuring Lakewood historian Tom Thi

The Salvation Army of Shawano County is in need of volunteers to ring bells during the Red Kettle Campaign, which runs through Christmas Eve. The bell ringing stations are located at Charlie’s County Market, Qualheim’s True Value and at each Walmart entry. Ringing takes place on Fridays and Saturdays during the season from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.