FRIDAY, JUNE 5

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.

SHAWANO: Sun Drop Dayz, 4:30-10 p.m., East Elizabeth Street between Main and Lincoln streets. Children’s activities, food and beverage vendors, Music by Badger State DJs 4-6:30 p.m. and Wet Possum 7-10 p.m.

Neck pain is extremely common. Research estimates that nearly half of all people, 48.5%, will experience neck pain during their lifetime. In the United States alone, neck pain costs an estimated $20 billion each year in healthcare expenses and lost productivity.

In the Midwest, social gatherings often revolve around or include alcohol.

From tailgating and concerts to family celebrations and traditions, a strong drinking culture may be affecting communities in ways that go beyond the surface, which includes the degradation of mental health.

About one in five women experience a maternal mental health condition after childbirth, according to the American Hospital Association.

A child’s incessant coughing or a cold that features a harsh cough or wheezing could be a sign of asthma.

There’s help for that, according to Michele Meszaros, ThedaCare nurse practitioner.

Nearly 5 million children in the United States have asthma. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, it is one of the most common chronic diseases in children. It’s also a leading cause of missed school days.

FRIDAY, MAY 29

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. weekly

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