FRIDAY, APRIL 3
OCONTO: Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Farnsworth Public Library, 715 Main St. Story and crafts for preschool children. A caregiver must stay with the child.
GILLETT: Cross Walk, noon, Gillett Secondary School, 208 W. Main St., to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 101 W. Main St. Sponsored by Gillett-Suring Clergy Association, the walk stops several times to read Scripture and sing common songs, reflecting on the journey Jesus took toward the cross.
SURING: Recovery Talking Circle, 6-8 p.m. South Branch Community Center, W1281 County Road M.
SATURDAY, APRIL 4
LENA: Easter Eggs-Stravaganza, 10 a.m. to noon, St. Anne’s Parish, 221 E. Main St. Easter egg hunt, visits with the Easter bunny, Easter-themed games, a coloring contest, craft activities, prizes and treats for participants.
GILLETT: Easter Eggstravaganza, 10-11:30 a.m., Hillside Assembly, 5890 State Highway 22. Games, candy and egg hunt for age 2 through fifth grade.
TUESDAY, APRIL 7
SHAWANO: Trail Tender Party and Friends of the Mountain Bay State Trail Annual Meeting, 5-7:30 p.m., Shawano County Park Pavilion, W5791 Lake Drive. Free pizza, soda and cookies. Cash bar.
SHAWANO: Bowl Painting Event, 5-7 p.m., Shawano Community High School Art Room 1203, 220 County Road B. Paint bowls for the SAM25 Empty Bowls Caring Hearts fundraiser in September.
OCONTO: Small Group Bible Study, 6-8 p.m., The Good Place Bowling Center, 1128 Main St. For information, call 920-516-7390.
KESHENA: Recovery talking circle, 6-8 p.m. Omaeqnomenewak Wetohkatikamek Center, 2700 Mianaceqtawak Road. Information: Mindy Thunder at 715-799-3835 or mthunder@mitw.org.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8
OCONTO: 1903 Book Club, 4 p.m., Farnsworth Public Library, 715 Main St.
SHAWANO: Adult Open Swim, 4-7 p.m., Shawano Community High School, 220 County Road B. $3 at the door. Lap swim lanes and water walking available. Age 16 and older; no registration needed. Entry not permitted after 6:30 p.m.
KESHENA: Recovery talking circle, 6-8 p.m. Omaeqnomenewak Wetohkatikamek Center, 2700 Mianaceqtawak Road. Information: Mindy Thunder at 715-799-3835 or mthunder@mitw.org.
THURSDAY, APRIL 9
SHAWANO: Chamber Day live on WTCH, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., 1465 E. Green Bay St., spotlighting Chamber members and leaders making a difference in the local business community. Fifty percent of the money will be donated back to Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce.
SHAWANO: God’s Little Wonders: Parent/Tot Hour, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 1254 S. Union St. Hands-on activities and crafts, songs and stories, faith nurturing.
OCONTO: Thursday Play Group, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Farnsworth Public Library, 715 Main St. Meant for children to play and interact with other children at the library. A caregiver must stay with the child.
OCONTO: Second Thursday Book Club, 2 p.m., Farnsworth Public Library, 715 Main St. Open discussion of interesting books with no assigned reading.
OCONTO: Faithful Readers Community Bible Study, 2:30 p.m., Farnsworth Public Library, 715 Main St. Multidenominational study of the book of Genesis. For information, call/text Steve at 920-360-0883.
BOWLER: Native American Talking Circle, 7-9 p.m., Mohican Family Center, N8605 Oak St. Information: Yvonne Burr, 715-326-0891.
FRIDAY, APRIL 10
BONDUEL: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bonduel High School, 400 W. Green Bay St. Appointments at RedCrossBlood.org or 800-733-2767.
KESHENA: Winter Farmers Market, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., College of Menominee Nation Cultural Learning Center, N172 State Highway 47-55. Presented by CMN Sustainable Development Institute. Local vendors, healthy food, artisan crafts and more.
OCONTO: Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Farnsworth Public Library, 715 Main St. Story and crafts for preschool children. A caregiver must stay with the child.
SURING: Recovery Talking Circle, 6-8 p.m. South Branch Community Center, W1281 County Road M.
SATURDAY, APRIL 11
MOUNTAIN: Maple Syrup Days and Open House, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bear Paw Scout Camp, 14000 Bear Paw Camp Lane. See how maple syrup is made, explore the camp, hands-on activities including maple syrup games, pudgie pie making, pine cone bird feeders, and wood and leatherwork projects. Admission $15 per person includes a pancake brunch.
MORGAN: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to noon, Morgan Town Hall, 3276 County Road C. Appointments at RedCrossBlood.org or 800-733-2767.
NAVARINO: 301 Partners Dart Tournament and Meat Raffle, 10 a.m., Sportsman’s Bar, W4114 State Highway 156. Presented by Celebrate Bonduel. $20 per two-person team, 100% payout. Tournament play starts at 11 a.m., meat raffle starts at 2 p.m.
CROOKED LAKE: Crooked Lake/Mountain Lions Club Spaghetti Dinner, 4-7 p.m., Crooked Lake Community Center, County Road W. Adults $12 ($10 in advance), ages 5-14 $6, 4 and under free.
SHAWANO: Intertribal Pow Wow, 5-8 p.m., Shawano Community High School, 220 County Road B. Native American vendors, raffles and more. Drum groups, veterans recognition. Free admission, food will be available for purchase: frybread, tacos, chili, hull corn soup, wild rice casserole, wild rice and berries.
KELLY LAKE: Sportsmen For Autism, 5:30 p.m., Romy’s Holiday Inn, 9600 County Road G. Benefit for Bridge the Gap Center. Raffles, live and silent auctions, meal at 7 p.m., $30 per person, tickets available at the center, 1415 E. Green Bay St., Shawano.
SHAWANO: Auto racing, 6 p.m., Shawano Speedway, 990 E. Green Bay St. Gates open 4 p.m. Adults $15, seniors $12, under age 11 free. Check the Shawano Speedway page on Facebook for updates and weather-related conditions.
SUNDAY, APRIL 12
LENA: Machickanee Cross-Country Ski Club Spring Fling Social, 5 p.m. social hour, 6 p.m. dinner and short business meeting, Bavarian Inn, 104 E. Main St. Order from the menu. RSVP by message on club Facebook page or text 920-660-3520.
