As a Northwoods resident and tree lover, I think it was a wonderful coincidence that Forest Products Week ended with the Milwaukee Brewers appearing in the World Series. Not surprisingly, millions of new Brewers fans joined those of us who had loved our Brew Crew for decades. What a ride. I’m still pinching myself to make sure this isn’t all a pipe dream.

Hillside Assembly of God Church will host the 36th annual Gillett Community Thanksgiving Dinner, consisting of turkey and ham with all the trimmings from 3:30-6 p.m. Nov. 25.

This dinner is offered to anyone who would enjoy the feeling of being a part of a large family. There is no charge for the dinner. The church is located at 5890 State Highway 22 in Gillett.

VFW Post 8068 is making significant progress on its new building project with the help of the generosity and dedication of local residents, businesses and veterans.

While much has already been accomplished, post officials say continued community support will be essential to completing the next phase of construction.

The holiday season is just around the corner, and Shawano County Toys for Tots is preparing to make Christmas brighter for children and families throughout the community.

With the 2026 campaign underway, organizers are inviting families to apply for assistance and encouraging community members, businesses and organizations to help spread holiday joy.

Megan Suehring, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension 4-H educator in Shawano County, has been awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the National Association of Extension 4‐H Youth Development Professionals during its annual conference held in Kansas City, Missouri.

Sacred Heart Catholic School’s older students spent Oct. 6 making a meaningful difference in the lives of others by participating in the annual Feed My Starving Children MobilePack event in Green Bay.