Near dusk one night a few years ago during fall harvest, I was following a combine into town on a county road. I had my headlights on as I always do — headlights on before dusk and dawn, in fog or rain or snow. It was hard to see at that time of night. I’m finding as I age, I don’t like to drive at night. It never used to bother me. A lot of things never used to bother me.

Don’t try this at home — even though I did.

Like most homeowners, I’ve tried a variety of do-it-yourself repairs at houses I’ve owned. Most of them have gone fairly well but occasionally has cost me more than hiring a pro in the first place.

Abrams Spotlight Productions, Inc., will perform three shows in 2027 and invites the community to attend each performance. Season tickets are on sale now, for a limited time.

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.