Sacred Heart Catholic School celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary on Oct. 7, inviting students to reflect on the power of prayer and the loving guidance of the blessed virgin Mary.

The Adult and Teen Challenge Choir from Milwaukee will present a program of gospel music and testimony at 10 a.m. Oct. 25 at Hillside Assembly, 5890 State Highway 22, Gillett.

FRIDAY, OCT. 9

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.

GRESHAM: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Gresham High School, 501 Schabow Road. Appointments at RedCrossBlood.org or 800-733-2767.

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

From fairgrounds to classrooms, community parks to college labs, 4-H youth in Shawano County are proving they’re not just ready for the future, they’re beyond ready.

During National 4-H Week, celebrated Oct. 5-11, local clubs are showcasing how 4-H equips young people with the skills, confidence, and resilience to lead in a world full of opportunity and change.

Lynda Drews will be visiting Oconto through an event put on by Farnsworth Public Library.

Her visit will take place at 6 p.m. Oct. 19 at Oconto City Hall, 1210 Main St., Oconto.

Drews will share about the research behind her historical true crime books, “Disposable Wives” and “The Maid and the Socialite.”

Sacred Heart Catholic School students Bailey Wild, left, and Brecken Bystol were among those wearing orange shirts Sept. 30 to remember the children who went through residential and boarding schools in the past.