Main Street in Oconto will once again come alive with thousands of visitors, local businesses, artisans, classic cars, live music, and family-friendly activities as Harvest Fest returns Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Presented by Nercon, Harvest Fest has grown into one of Northeast Wisconsin’s favorite fall traditions, drawing visitors from across the region to experience everything that makes small-town communities special.

Hillside Assembly of God will join thousands of churches nationwide for National Back to Church Sunday on Sept. 20.

Hillside will mark the day with a 10 a.m. service, followed by refreshments and a time of fellowship. Nursery care and a separate children’s service for sixth grade and younger are available.

At 6 p.m., the church will host a night of worship and prayer featuring Unbroken Revival, a new worship band from Shawano.

Certain years hold life’s memories and experiences that find a place deep in our souls. Recollections may be warm and sweet. Others could be heart-wrenching.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 11

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.

SHAWANO: Gun Show, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Republican Party of Shawano County, 712 E. Green Bay St. Admission $5.

Monuments help us remember. They educate visitors about the past, acknowledging that the society we’re all a part of is built upon the foundation of those who preceded us.

From meat to vegetables, everything sold on the Cannon Family Farm is all-natural and homegrown, farm to table.

Born and raised appreciating a farming background, owner Sheldon Cannon stresses the importance of knowing where food comes from. Raising steers, geese, ducks, roosters, chickens, pigs, rabbits and goats, he is kept busy offering healthy, clean food.