FRIDAY, AUG. 21
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, AUG. 22
GILLETT: Oconto County Youth Fair, 8 a.m. to noon, Zippel Park, 150 N. McKenzie St. Free admission. Small animal and caged bird, horse, cat and dog shows.
SHAWANO: FRESH Project Shawano Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, Franklin Park, 235 Washington St. Check Facebook page for cancellations and weekly updates.
SHAWANO: Auto racing, 6 p.m., Shawano Speedway, 990 E. Green Bay St. Gates open 4 p.m. Adults $15, seniors $12, younger than age 11 free. Check the Shawano Speedway page on Facebook for updates and weather-related conditions.
SUNDAY, AUG. 23
SHAWANO: Zurko’s Flea Market, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Shawano County Fairgrounds, 990 E. Green Bay St. Admission $2.
ABRAMS: Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Town Square, 5877 Main St.
CECIL: Sacred Heart Parish Golf Outing, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Golden Sands Golf Course, 300 Nabor Road. Eighteen holes of golf, prizes and raffles. Public event; all are welcome. Team check-in 11 a.m., shotgun start 1 p.m., buffet dinner.
MONDAY, AUG. 24
TOWNSEND: American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Townsend Town Hall, 16564 Elm St. Appointments at RedCrossBlood.org or 800-733-2767.
TUESDAY, AUG. 25
OCONTO FALLS: Oconto County Farmers Market, 4-8 p.m., Memorial Field. Chili Cook-Off. Music with Codi Ness.
OCONTO: Tunes on Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Beyer Home, 917 Park Ave. Music with Rapid Transit.
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, AUG. 26
STILES: St. Patrick’s Rummage Sale, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., 5760 County Road I.
BONDUEL: Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., corner of Cecil and Green Bay streets.
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, AUG. 27
SHAWANO: Small Business Education Series, 8:30-9:15 a.m., Sweet Life Eatery, 116 N. Main St. Presentation and Q&A with Heather Pahl, owner of Martin Jewelers.
GILLETT: Oconto County Youth Fair, 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Zippel Park, 150 N. McKenzie St. Swine show 9 a.m. followed by sheep show, exhibitions open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., music with Josh Berton 3:30-5:30 p.m., Midway open 4-10 p.m., opening ceremony 6 p.m., music by Homegrown 6:30-10:30 p.m., bingo 7 p.m., Ag Olympics at grandstand 7 p.m. Admission free; parking $5 or $10 four-day pass.
BOWLER: Nature Bathing Along the Trail Walk, 10 a.m., Snowmobile Pavilion, 104 E. Railroad St. Outdoor enthusiast Nikole Koszarek leads a 1.5-mile walk designed to help participants slow down, engage their senses and experience the natural beauty of the the Mountain-Bay State Trail.
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.
SHAWANO: WAMSCO Meat Raffle, 5-6 p.m., Franklin Park, 235 S. Washington St. Raffle drawing, other prizes and games to benefit Waterways Association of Menominee and Shawano Counties.
SHAWANO: Thursdayz at Franklin, 6-8:30 p.m., Franklin Park, 235 S. Washington St. Spark Spark Bang. Bring your own chairs, food and drink available, 50/50 raffles.
SHAWANO: The After Party, 8-10 p.m., The Naberhood, 214 S. Main St. Music with North Forty.
FRIDAY, AUG. 28
GILLETT: Oconto County Youth Fair, 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., Zippel Park, 150 N. McKenzie St. Rabbit show 9 a.m., exhibitions open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., beef show 10 a.m., Midway open noon to 10 p.m., music by Randy Peterson 12:30 p.m. and 4 p.m., Bob Bohm’s Family Entertainment at 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., music by Ken and Kris 3-6:30 p.m., bingo 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., music by Driftwood 8-11:30 p.m., 4x4 Truck Pulls at grandstand 7 p.m. Admission free; parking $5 or $10 four-day pass, grandstand admission $10, $5 ages 5-17.
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, AUG. 29
SHAWANO: FRESH Project Shawano Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, Franklin Park, 235 Washington St. Check Facebook page for cancellations and weekly updates.
STILES: St. Patrick’s Rummage Sale, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., 5760 County Road I.
GILLETT: Oconto County Youth Fair, 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., Zippel Park, 150 N. McKenzie St. Dairy and poultry shows 9 a.m., exhibitions open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Draft Horse Pull at grandstand 9 a.m., bingo 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Midway open noon to 10 p.m., music by Randy Peterson 12:30 and 6 p.m., Cake Auction 2 p.m., Bob Bohm’s Family Entertainment at 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., music by Arilya 3-6:30 p.m., special draft show 5 p.m., tractor/semi truck pulls at grandstand 5:30 p.m., Exhibitor and Animal Formal Show 7 p.m., music by Soul Whiskey 8-11:30 p.m., Admission free; parking $5 or $10 four-day pass, truck pulls admission $10, $5 ages 5-17.
SHAWANO: Auto racing, 6 p.m., Shawano Speedway, 990 E. Green Bay St. Gates open 4 p.m. Adults $15, seniors $12, younger than age 11 free. Check the Shawano Speedway page on Facebook for updates and weather-related conditions.
SUNDAY, AUG. 30
SHAWANO: Zurko’s Flea Market, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Shawano County Fairgrounds, 990 E. Green Bay St. Admission $2.
GILLETT: Oconto County Youth Fair, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Zippel Park, 150 N. McKenzie St. Exhibitions open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., dairy kiddie showmanship 10 a.m., Antique Tractor/Farm Machinery Show at grandstand 10 a.m. to 5 p.m, Midway open noon to 4 p.m., Sale of Champions noon, Bob Bohm’s Family Entertainment at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., music by TNT Polka Band 1-5 p.m. Admission free; parking $5 or $10 four-day pass.
