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Annie Frances launching children’s books Aug. 23

An Oconto-based children’s book author will debut her two new books at a launch party Sunday.

Annie Frances will read excerpts and sign books from 3-5 p.m. Aug. 23 at The Sim Links, 908 Main St., Oconto.

Lunch by the lake

The beach and grassy area at Shawano Lake County Park was filled with people Aug. 13 as the Shawano County Sheriff’s Department held one of its Lunch in the Park programs. Besides grilling burgers and hot dogs, law enforcement officers interacted with people and even played some games.

 

Sweet treats, drinks for school supplies

Shawano-area children were pouring lemonade and selling cookies and other sweet streets Aug. 13 at a stand set up on South Andrews Street. The lemonade stand was set up to raise money to purchase school supplies for Hillcrest Primary School and Olga Brener Intermediate School to help families that can’t otherwise afford to get the supplies they need.

Staking out the donut shop

There were plenty of law enforcement officers staking out Dunkin Donuts on Aug. 14, including, from left, on the roof, Officer Sam Meshnick, Lt. Dan Conradt and Isaiah Manthey; on the ground, Officer Brandy Hoffman, Deputy Greg Dey and Officer T.J. Mueller. The officers partnered with the donut chain to hold Cop on a Rooftop, an event to raise money for Special Olympics.

 

Abrams Spotlight holding radio play auditions

Abrams Spotlight Productions Inc. will hold auditions Aug. 24-25 for its winter show, “Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play” to be presented Dec. 3-6 and Dec. 10-13.

This show, directed by Debra Jolly, calls for male and female cast members, ages 8 and up, with a special tap dance number featuring children ages 8-12.

2026 Shawano homecoming parade will be out of this world

The parade theme for this year’s Shawano homecoming parade, sponsored by Shawano Community High School, the city of Shawano, Charter Casting and the Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce, is “Out of This World.”

Oconto Falls Wall of Fame ceremony taking place in October

Oconto Falls High School will be inducting new people into its Wall of Fame on Oct. 3.

The induction ceremony will take place at 10:30 a.m. at the high school, 210 N. Farm Road, Oconto Falls. Past inductees are welcome to come to the ceremony but must RSVP by Sept. 14 by calling Donna Eckes at 920-848-4467.

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