“Discover Wisconsin,” the nation’s longest-running travel and tourism TV series, highlights the rich cultural heritage of the Ho-Chunk Nation in its newest episode, “Ho-Chunk Nation — Carrying Culture Forward.”

The Salvation Army of Shawano County is in need of volunteers to ring bells during the Red Kettle Campaign, which runs Nov. 20 through Dec. 24.

Bell ringers are needed at Charlie’s County Market, Qualheim’s True Value and Walmart. Ringing takes place on Fridays and Saturdays during the season.

The Universities of Wisconsin has announced registration is now open for the 2027 Wisconsin Civics Games, a statewide academic competition that challenges high school students to deepen their understanding of civics, government and democratic participation while developing critical thinking and teamwork skills.

Try something different this year when planning dinner parties. Dress up the table with a centerpiece of fresh herbs. Family and guests will enjoy snipping a few fresh sprigs of herbs to season meals to their taste.

Purchase plants so they will be ready to harvest in time. Check local garden centers, the grocery store produce department or online.

FRIDAY, NOV. 6

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.

It is about 50 miles and about an hour’s drive from Neenah to Cecil. Then another 40 miles or so to our summer home in Townsend. So it really wasn’t the exact halfway point, except to our psychological framework.