What's Happening: Dec. 5-14

FRIDAY, DEC. 5

KESHENA: Native American Artist Arts and Crafts Sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Historic Preservation Culture Museum, W3426 County Road VV. Beadwork, paintings, earrings, woodcarvings, baskets, beaded dream catchers, moccasins, mittens, doll clothes, scarves, regalia, quilts and more.

WITTENBERG: Christmas Craft and Bake Sale, 3-8 p.m., WOWSPACE, 114 W. Vinal St. Tree lighting 7 p.m.

SHAWANO: A Night with the Grinch, 4-8 p.m. (before and after parade), Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices, 109 S. Main St. Pictures with the Grinch, cocoa and refreshments. Collecting new and unwrapped toys for all ages to support local families (heavy need for ages 0-5 and 15-18).

SHAWANO: Santa Parade, 6 p.m., starts at Elizabeth and Main streets, north on Main to Green Bay Street, west (left) one block to Washington Street, south (left) to Franklin Park. Parade theme “Songs of Christmas.”

SURING: Recovery Talking Circle, 6-8 p.m. South Branch Community Center, W1281 County Road M.

BIRNAMWOOD: Christmas in the Barn, 7 p.m., Schairer’s Autumn Acres, 154 U.S. Highway 45. “An evening of worship, wonder and celebration” featuring Michael O’Brien, formerly of NewSong. Doors open 6 p.m., tickets $40, contact Cathy Linke 715-881-0342 or linke.cathy@gmail.com..

ABRAMS: “Magic Treehouse: A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens Jr.,” 7 p.m., Nancy Byng Community Theater, 5852 Maple St. Abrams Spotlight Productions. Adults $19, senior/youth/veteran $17, abramstheater.com.

SATURDAY, DEC. 6

WITTENBERG: Christmas Craft and Bake Sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., WOWSPACE, 114 W. Vinal St.

SHAWANO: Annual Cookie Walk, 9-11 a.m., Peace United Church of Christ, 208 E. Maurer St. Holiday cookies and candy $7.50/pound.

BONDUEL: Craft and Vendor Sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Doc’s Harley-Davidson, W2709 State Highway 29. Pictures with Santa, bake sale.

GREEN VALLEY: Christmas Cookie and Candy Walk, 9 a.m. to noon, Bethel Lutheran Church, N6955 County Road BB. $8/pound for cookies and $10/pound for candies.

NAVARINO: Wreath Making Class, 9-11:30 a.m. or 1-3:30 p.m. Navarino Nature Center, W5646 Lindsten Road. Learn how to create a 24-inch wreath using natural materials from the wildlife area. Cost $35 per person (new supplies) $25 per person if bringing your own frame. Register at 715-758-6999.

GILLETT: Santa’s Workshop, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, 101 W. Main St. Crafts and vendors’ goods, bucket raffles.

CHASE: Christmas Pop-Up Shop, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., South Chase Saloon, 494 County Road C.

GILLETT: Christmas in the Park, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Zippel Park, 150 McKenzie St. Santa visits with children in Expo Hall 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., kids activities, face painting, balloon animals, reindeer games. Caroling 4:45 p.m., lighting of displays and fireworks 5 p.m.

BONDUEL: Christmas in Bonduel, noon to 5:30 p.m. Santa at the Lumberyard, starting at noon, 815 North St., with petting zoo and wagon rides; Pictures with the Grinch, 1:30-3 p.m., Gehm’s Club 117, 117 N. Cecil St.; Santa Shop, approximately 2-4:30 p.m., Wayne’s Place, 108 E. Green Bay St.; Live Nativity, 3-5 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran and School, 240 E. Green Bay St.; Tree Lighting, 5 p.m., Village Park.

GILLETT: Christmas Open House, noon to 4 p.m., Gillett Historical Society, 110 W. Main St. Warm cider, homemade cookies, live music with J.T. Crocker 2-4 p.m.

ABRAMS: “Magic Treehouse: A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens Jr.,” 1 p.m., Nancy Byng Community Theater, 5852 Maple St. Abrams Spotlight Productions. Adults $19, seniors. youth, veterans $17, abramstheater.com.

SHAWANO: Merry Mielke Trivia Challenge, 1-4 p.m., Mielke Arts Center, N5649 Airport Road. Cash prizes for the top three teams. Food and beverages available for purchase. $10 per person, maximum team size eight. Prize for ugliest Christmas sweater and best table decor.

LENA: Village of Lights, 3-7 p.m., Village Hall, 117 E. Main St. and downtown. Pick up Blizzard Bingo card at Village Hall 3-7 p.m.; Reindeer Dash 5K run 4:45 p.m. at Lena High School, 304 E. Main St.; Tree lighting and Santa arrives at Village Hall 5 p.m.; horse-drawn carriage rides 5-7 p.m. from Village Hall.

KESHENA: International Boxing presents Jason Komanekin, state boxing champion, vs. Mike Fowler, 7 p.m. Menominee Casino Resort, N277 State Highway 47-55. Reserved tickets $75, general admission $40, at www.etix.com/ticket/v/17537.

SUNDAY, DEC. 7

ABRAMS: “Magic Treehouse: A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens Jr.,” 1 p.m., Nancy Byng Community Theater, 5852 Maple St. Abrams Spotlight Productions. Adults $19, seniors, youths, veterans $17, abramstheater.com.

MONDAY, DEC. 8

OCONTO: Masonic Pine Lodge 188 dinner, 6 p.m., 513 Superior Ave. Open to family, friends and interested guests, followed by Master Mason private meeting at 7 p.m. For more info contact the lodge secretary at 920-373-0950.

SHAWANO: Recovery talking circle, 6-8 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Room 4, 100 W. Presbyterian St. Information: Dallas Gast, 715-701-5388 or dallasgast8@gmail.com.

TUESDAY, DEC. 9

WABENO: Free Veterans Breakfast, 9:30 a.m., American Legion Hall, 4494 N. Branch St. Coffee ready 9 a.m. Chef’s choice, hosted by Donna and Vicki, 715-889-3731.

SHAWANO: Shawano Pathways board meeting, 6 p.m., Civic Center, 225 S. Main St.

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.

SHAWANO: Love-Lights Tree Lighting Ceremony, 6:30 p.m., ThedaCare Medical Center, 100 County Road B. Holiday lights to honor loved ones.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 10

WITTENBERG: Festival of Trees and Wreaths, 6-9 p.m., WOWSPACE, 114 W. Vinal St. Ticketed grand opening event.

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, DEC. 11

NAVARINO: Snowman Stand Class, 6-8 p.m., Navarino Nature Center, W5646 Lindsten Road. Easy guided class that students will paint, decorate and add personal touches to a s3-foot-tall snowman decoration. Members $30, nonmembers $40, register at 715-758-6999 or navarino.org.

ABRAMS: “Magic Treehouse: A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens Jr.,” 7 p.m., Nancy Byng Community Theater, 5852 Maple St. Abrams Spotlight Productions. Adults $19, seniors, youth/, veterans $17, abramstheater.com.

BOWLER: Native American Talking Circle, 7-9 p.m., Mohican Family Center, N8605 Oak St. Information: Yvonne Burr, 715-326-0891.

FRIDAY, DEC. 12

NAVARINO: Santa’s Christmas Wonderland, 5-7 p.m., Navarino Nature Center, W5646 Lindsten Road. Visit and take pictures with Santa; holiday lights and inflatables. $10 per family, registration required at navarino.org or 715-758-6999.

SURING: Recovery Talking Circle, 6-8 p.m. South Branch Community Center, W1281 County Road M.

SATURDAY, DEC. 13

SHAWANO: Santa in the Naberhood, 10 a.m. to noon, Naberhood, 214 S. Main St. Free meet and greet and pictures with Santa.

CLINTONVILLE: Maker’s Market Craft Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aster Assisted Living, 38 N. Main St. Free admission, hourly raffles, hot cocoa and cookies.

ABRAMS: “Magic Treehouse: A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens Jr.,” 1 p.m., Nancy Byng Community Theater, 5852 Maple St. Abrams Spotlight Productions. Adults $19, senior/youth/veteran $17, abramstheater.com.

SHAWANO: The Flight Before Christmas, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Shawano Municipal Airport, 248 Airport Road. Santa arrives in a Vision Jet, straight from the North Pole, at 2:30 p.m. Free community event, photos with Santa, refreshments, goody Bags for the first 200 children younger than 10.

WITTENBERG: Winter Wonderland Event and Parade, 3-9 p.m., WOWSPACE, 114 W. Vinal St. Horse-drawn wagon rides, s’mores, caroling, balloon artist 3-7 p.m., lighted parade 5:30 p.m., Santa and Mrs. Claus at WOWSPACE 6-8 p.m., cookie decorating at Fire Department, 405 S. Webb St.

MOUNTAIN: Chute Pond Snowmobile Club, 4 p.m. to close, Bill Lazansky Community Center, 13412 State Highway 32. Membership meeting 4 p.m., cocktails 4:30 p.m., dinner 5 p.m. Gun raffle, snowmobile bingo, bucket raffles, DJ. RSVP to Deb 920-373-8578 or uhlenbrauk@centurylink.net.

RIVERVIEW: Christmas with Santa, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Riverview Fire Department, 15471 State Highway 32. Hayrides, ice skating (weather permitting), crafts and lots of fun. Enjoy hot dogs, hot chocolate and snacks while waiting for Santa to arrive by fire truck.

OCONTO: Christmas Parade, 6 p.m., Main Street.