Sacred Heart Catholic School had two key events during Read Across America Week that encouraged reading and promoted literacy.

Sacred Heart’s 4-year-old kindergarten class wrapped up Read Across America Week on March 6 with a celebration that transformed reading into a full‑room adventure. Students arrived in their pajamas, flashlights in hand, ready for a day of stories and creativity.

Shawano Community High School’s award-winning jazz bands came home after taking top honors Feb. 27 from the University of Louisville’s annual jazz festival — an invitation only event that features outstanding high school ensembles from across the country.

Shawano was the only school representing Wisconsin at the festival.

Community members living with diabetes or pre-diabetes, or those caring for someone with diabetes are invited to participate in the upcoming Healthy Living with Diabetes workshop series beginning this April in Shawano.

If you’ve ever been frustrated by changes in your sleep patterns, you’re not alone.

“Sleep changes are extremely common,” said Dr. Dakota Lundstrom, primary care provider at Aspirus Health. “We see upwards of 40 to 50 percent of people at some point complain of sleep disturbances.”

FRIDAY, MARCH 13

SHAWANO: Sacred Heart Rummage Sale, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sacred Heart Catholic School, 124 E. Center St.

KESHENA: Winter Farmers Market, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., College of Menominee Nation Cultural Learning Center, N172 State Highway 47-55. Presented by CMN Sustainable Development Institute. Local vendors, healthy food, artisan crafts and more.

The classic tale of a nanny flying in and showing a family how to love and care will be brought to life by more than 60 children later this month.

“Mary Poppins” will be the annual musical for the Wolf River Homeschoolers Performing Arts program, premiering March 19 at Clintonville High School, 64 W. Green Tree Road, Clintonville. Twenty families provide the cast for this classic tale for all ages.