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What's Happening Oct. 31-Nov. 8

FRIDAY, OCT. 31

MOUNTAIN: Youth Pumpkin Hunt, 4-6 p.m. Green Lake Park Picnic Shelter, 13322 State Highway 32. No charge; youths must be accompanied by an adult. All participants receive a small gift; five main prizes for youths who find a hidden pumpkin in the park.

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

SATURDAY, NOV. 1

SHAWANO: PTL Craft Fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. James Lutheran School, 324 S. Andrews St. Crafts, foods, bake sale. Adults $2, 14 and younger free.

SURING: Fall Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 210 S. Krueger St. Shredded pork and turkey sandwiches, chili, chicken soup, pie, Charlies’s Rummage Corner, crafts, baked goods, baked goods, raffle.

SHAWANO: Zurko Public Auction Sale, 10 a.m., Community Hall, 115 E. Division St. Preview 10 a.m., auction 11:15 a.m. Vintage coins, antiques, comics, books of stamps, old toys, collectibles and more.

GILLETT: Clock Church Annual Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, 101 W. Main St. Crafts, vendors, ticket and bucket raffles, chicken booyah, hot beef sandwiches, pies and more.

SHAWANO: Christmas open house, 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Bottle House Antiques, 701 S. Main St. Vendor sales, snacks and beverages, Christmas decor. Wine samples and door prizes 4-7 p.m.

BONDUEL: Red River Riders Day at the Races, 12:30 p.m., Doc’s Harley-Davidson HOG Barn, W2709 State Highway 29. Food, video horse racing, basket raffle, auctions, derby hat contest, 50/50 and special raffles. $15 at the door.

SUNDAY, NOV. 2

OCONTO: Breakfast and Basket Fundraiser for Oconto County Veterans Services, 7-11 a.m., Elks Lodge, 310 Farnsworth Ave. $8 per person, free to veterans and children younger than 5.

SURING: 41st annual Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Suring High School Gymnasium, 411 E. Algoma St. Sponsored by Suring Junior High School Student Council. Admission free, donations accepted.

MONDAY, NOV. 3

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, NOV. 4

NAVARINO: Stargazing and Constellations, 6 p.m., Navarino Nature Center, W5646 Lindsten Road. Enjoy the night sky; view Saturn and its rings and listen to a naturalist discuss how to view constellations. Members $5, individuals $10, family $25.

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, NOV. 5

SHAWANO: Chamber Coffee Connections, 8-9 a.m., Daily Drip Coffeehouse, 215 N. Main St., Unit B. Presentations by Friends of the Shawano County Library, Junior Achievement and Shawano County Home and Community Education Association.

SHAWANO: One Hundred Plus Women Who Care Meetings, 5-7 p.m., Stubborn Brothers Brewery Crescent Ballroom, 220 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.

THURSDAY, NOV. 6

NAVARINO: Senior Safari Lunch and Learn, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Navarino Nature Center, W5646 Lindsten Road. Enjoy a delicious meal and enjoy an interactive presentation on a variety of nature related topics. Suggested donation $5 for the meal.

SHAWANO: Chili Dinner and Bake Sale, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Peace United Church of Christ, 208 E. Maurer St. All-you-can-eat chili, crackers, bread, cheese and beverages. Pies $3 per slice, $4 a la mode. In observance of Veterans Day, a free meal will be given to veterans, in-dining only.

OCONTO: Author and Vietnam veteran Steve Simms, 6:30 p.m., Beyer Home and Carriage Museum, 915 Park Ave. Topic is the Battle of Srok Rung, a Vietnam engagement that claimed the life of John E. Young of Oconto. Oconto County Historical Society Speaker Series.

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

FRIDAY, NOV. 7

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

SATURDAY, NOV. 8

NAVARINO: Art Fest, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Navarino Nature Center, W5646 Lindsten Road. Local arts and craft vendors, food, drink, bake sale, book sale. Admission $1.

SHAWANO: Jingle Mingle, 5:30-9 p.m., Sacred Heart School, 124 E. Center St. Local beer and food vendors, basket raffles, live auction, meat raffle. $25 per person at the door, $20 in advance by calling 715-526-2023.