Madeline Stuewer believes storytelling is vital for communities, especially in times of uncertainty.

“It’s something that is more important than a lot of people realize — having that comfort, having a way to share your experiences with future generations, said Stuewer, director of “Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play,” which will be performed in October at the Mielke Arts Center.

In a typical ranch-style home in Gresham, Amy Haffner practices the not-so-typical ancient healing methods of Reiki.

Haffner is a Reiki master practitioner. She combines the techniques of Reiki with Native American healing practices and Irish healing lore in her business, Inner Wisdom Healing and Massage.

Reiki has its roots in ancient Japanese healing practices and is considered a form of energy healing.

Green Bay true crime author Lynda Drews will share how a college-educated woman and a servant in the 19th century got caught in the web of a sadistic doctor when she comes to Shawano on Oct. 20.

Flowers and more are thriving at Bloomed on Dairy, located at N4863 County Road F outside of Bonduel.

Owner Kaci Wolf has flowers for just about every occasion, noting: “Flowers fill the void when words fall short.”

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month.

Throughout the month, the goal of those personally affected is to spread awareness through social platforms — finding ways to encourage local families and organizations that support pediatric cancer.

Cabra Mama’s Homestead, located at W4977 County Road BE in the Town of Waukechon, offers an all-natural, farm-to-table service to their customers.

Owners David and Whitney Altenhofen maintain a small-scale farming operation, raising goats, beef cattle, pigs, rabbits and chickens on their 8-acre homestead.