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What's Happening: Oct. 30 to Nov. 8

FRIDAY, OCT. 30

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.

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

SHAWANO: “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” 7 p.m., Shawano Community High School, 220 County Road B. Adults $5, students $3 at shawanotheater.ludus.com.

SATURDAY, OCT. 31

OCONTO FALLS: Trunk or Treat, 1:30-3:30 p.m., St. Anthony Catholic School, 253 N. Franklin St. Booyah and soup for sale, free hot chocolate.

SURING: Suring Kids Halloween Party, 2-4 p.m., Fire Department, 21 Heasley St. Free goody bag, games, prizes, crafts, cookies. Geared toward kids 10 and under, adult supervision required. Hosted by Suring Area Business Association.

SHAWANO: “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” 7 p.m., Shawano Community High School, 220 County Road B. Adults $5, students $3 at shawanotheater.ludus.com.

SUNDAY, NOV. 1

OCONTO: Breakfast and Basket Fundraiser, 7-11 a.m., Oconto Elks Lodge, 310 Farnsworth Ave. Pancakes, sausage and eggs $8, veterans and children under 5 free. Hosted by Oconto Elks Lodge, proceeds to benefit Oconto County Veterans Services.

SHAWANO: Holiday Rummage and Bake Sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wolf River Lutheran High School, W7467 River Bend Road. Christmas decor, new and gently used gift items, soup to-go (booyah and chili).

MONDAY, NOV. 2

OCONTO: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oconto High School, 1717 Superior St. Appointments at RedCrossBlood.org or 800-733-2767.

BONDUEL: American Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 240 E. Green Bay St. Appointments at RedCrossBlood.org or 800-733-2767.

LENA: J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue presents “Creepy Crawly Creature Feature” live animal program, noon, Lena Public Library, 200 E. Main St.

LENA: American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Lena High School, 304 E. Main St. Appointments at RedCrossBlood.org or 800-733-2767.

TUESDAY, NOV. 3

KESHENA: Recovery talking circle, 6-8 p.m. Omaeqnomenewak Wetohkatikamek Center, 2700 Mianaceqtawak Road. Information: Mindy Thunder at 715-799-3835 or mthunder@mitw.org.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 4

SHAWANO: Chamber Coffee Connection, 8-9 a.m., The Daily Drip, 215 N. Main St., Unit B.

LAKEWOOD: ADRC Support Group, 2-3 p.m., Lakes Country Public Library, 15235 State Highway 32. Help for caretakers of friends or family members with dementia or memory concerns.

SHAWANO: 100+ Women Who Care Shawano County Giving Circle, 5-6 p.m. social hour, 6-7 p.m. meeting, Stubborn Brothers Brewery Crescent Ballroom, 220 S. Main St.

KESHENA: Recovery talking circle, 6-8 p.m. Omaeqnomenewak Wetohkatikamek Center, 2700 Mianaceqtawak Road. Information: Mindy Thunder at 715-799-3835 or mthunder@mitw.org.

THURSDAY, NOV. 5

OCONTO: Thursday Play Group, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Farnsworth Public Library, 715 Main St. Meant for children to play and interact with other children at the library. A caregiver must stay with the child.

SHAWANO: Chili Supper, 1-6:30 p.m., Fellowship Church of Shawano, 100 Presbyterian St. All-you-can-eat chili $10, to-go $9; children 5-12 $4, under 5 free. Pies $3 per slice, $4 a la mode.

SHAWANO: 100+ Men Who Care Shawano County Giving Circle, 5-6 p.m. social hour, 6-7 p.m. meeting, Stubborn Brothers Brewery Crescent Ballroom, 220 S. Main St.

OCONTO: Historical Society Speaker Series, 6:30 p.m., Beyer House Museum and Carriage House, 915 Park Ave. “From Wood to Watercraft: Dugout Canoes of Wisconsin,” presented by Dr. Sissel Schroeder. Free admission, light refreshments provided.

FRIDAY, NOV. 6

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.

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

SATURDAY, NOV. 7

BONDUEL: SPYRT Craft Sale and Silent Auction, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church and School, 240 E. Green Bay St. Craft sale, silent auction, chili and hot ham sandwich lunch, plus Ladies Aid bake sale. Admission $1.

SURING: Fall Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., St. Michael Catholic Church, 210 S. Krueger St. Shredded pork and turkey sandwiches, chili, chicken soup, pie, rummage, crafts, baked goods and raffles.

TOWN OF CHASE: Second annual Chase Christmas Market, noon to 6 p.m., South Chase Saloon, 494 County Road C.

SHAWANO: Annual Dinner and Auction, 3 p.m., Wolf River Lutheran High School, W7467 River Bend Road. “Through the Decades” theme; meal, spirits, live auction, silent auction, games, raffles. Admission $50; information at wrlhs.org.

SHAWANO: Jingle Mingle, 5:30-9 p.m., Sacred Heart School gymnasium, 302 S. Main St. $25 at the door, advance tickets $20, 21 and older. Local beer and food vendors, basket raffles, meat raffles.

SUNDAY, NOV. 8

TOWN OF CHASE: Second annual Chase Christmas Market, noon to 4 p.m., South Chase Saloon, 494 County Road C.