Isn’t it wonderful that the holiday season begins with Thanksgiving? I like the idea of looking around your life and finding things you are thankful for. Now is the perfect time to make a list. You don’t need to share it at the turkey table, but I hope you do. I’ll share mine to get you started.

Third grade students at Sacred Heart Catholic School transformed into a team of budding scientists as they conducted hands-on experiments exploring mixtures and solutions.

FRIDAY, NOV. 21

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.

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

The Waterways Association of Menominee and Shawano Counties has received an international Leadership and Service Award for significant community education and outreach efforts in water resource management.

WAMSCO was recognized Nov. 6 by the North American Lake Management Society at its annual international symposium in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Discover Wisconsin, the nation’s longest-running travel and tourism TV series, and long-standing partner Ho-Chunk Nation have won an Emmy Award at the 67th Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards for the third consecutive year, under the category for Outstanding Achievement for Lifestyle-Short and Long Form Content category.

The partners were awarded for their digital short, “Reviving Indigenous Foods.”

All adult women are invited to Hillside Assembly’s Annual Christmas Tea, “A Simple Christmas”. This event will be at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5 in the Hillside Gym, 5890 State Highway 22, Gillett.

Participants are able to bring their favorite finger food or dessert. Women’s ministry will be providing sandwiches and veggie trays. Also bring a dozen cookies for a cookie exchange (optional).