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RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM WILL HONOR VOLUNTEERSMay 1st
VFW Post 1887, 3937 10th Street, Menominee. Registration begins 10:30am with lunch and activities starting at 11:30am. For further information or reservations contact the RSVP office at 800-562-9136.

THE WOMEN'S GIVING CIRCLE OF MARINETTE & MENOMNEE COUNTIESMay 1st
With a donation of $10 you can become a lifelong member and begin helping to make a difference in the community in which you live. Join us at 5pm, Little River Country Club to kick off this fund. Sponsored by M&M Area Community Foundation.

PIANO FONDUE DUELING PIANOS CONCERTMay 1st
Wausaukee School Auditorium. 5pm/refreshments, 6-7:30pm/concert. $10 adults and $5 students. Tickets available at District office, Bank North of Wausaukee, State Bank of Florence in Wausaukee. More details call Carol at 856-5152 or 732-4020.

THE MACHICKANEE PLAYERS PRESENT BIG BUCKSMay 2nd - 4th
Park Avenue Playhouse, 408 Park Avenue, Oconto, WI. Directed by Leslie Linney. Dinner shows at 7pm and cost $20 per person. Non-dinner shows $10 for adults & $8 for seniors/students. Walk-ins are welcome. For tickets or more information call 920-834-4353 or www.machickaneeplayers.org

PARENT/CHILD PLAY GROUPMay 2nd
For Menominee County families with children ages 0-5. 10-11:30am at Menominee Head Start Center, N 1329 US 41, Menominee. For more information or to register call Mary at 863-2493 ext 19. Sponsored by Great Parents, Great Start - Menominee County Intermediate School District.

MENOMINEE CATHOLIC CENTRAL SCHOOL 25TH ANNUAL SPAGHETTI DINNERMay 2nd
MCC School, 1406 10th Avenue, Menominee. Tickets available at school 863-3190 or at the door that evening. Family event open to the public. Dinner 4-6pm, silent auction 4-7pm, oral auction 6-7pm, raffle drawing 7pm & dance 7:30-9pm. $8 adults, $7 seniors/kids ages 5-12 and 4 & under free.

WILD RICE CONCERTMay 3rd
Presents melaniejane, 8pm at the M & M Yacht Club, First Street, Menominee. Cost $12 per person, $6 for students. Tickets sold Trends & Traditions, The Serving Spoon and Main Street Music.

CHILI TASTING CONTESTMay 3rd
Sponsored by Menominee Downtown Business Association. 10am-4pm at M & M Yacht Club, First Street, Menominee.

CRIVITZ SPRING CRAFTSHOWMay 3rd
Combined this year with the Crivitz Business Association's Free Health & Wellbeing Fair. Mothers & Fathers Day gifts, lawn ornaments and handmade crafts. Food samples, hearing screening, blood pressure checks, child dental impressions and more. Admission is a can of food. Call Jolene 715-854-2721 ext 442 for more info.

Chilli Cook OffMay 3rd
3rd annual chili cook off in the yacht club at Menominee Memorial Marina. For more information contact Tammy at 863-7770 or tnelson11@new.rr.com

CHAIN REACTION DAYMay 3rd
Volunteers needed! Community Groups, families and individuals needed to help older persons of Marinette County with outside chores. Chain Reaction is a large community project and we need your help. To sign up or more information call 715-854-7453 or 800-990-4242.

GUN & KNIFE SHOWMay 3rd
Crivitz Village Hall, downtown Crivitz. Buy - Sell - Trade, doors open 8:30am-3pm. Admission $3 (children under 12, $1. Sponsored by Netzel -Zenz Post 413, Crivitz.

SFK PULP ANNUAL PAPER COLLECTION DRIVEMay 3rd
9-11:30am at the mill site, 701 Fourth Avenue, Menominee. All forms of paper will be accepted with the exception of cardboard. All documents will be held confidential and destroyed immediately. Area businesses and schools are strongly encouraged to participate (file destruction will be accepted). All participants will receive a token gift for participating and will be entered into a drawing for a new bicycle. Interested in setting up a long term recycling program call 906-864-9152.

ANIQUE APPRAISAL FAIRMay 4th
Best Western Riverfront Inn, 1-4pm. Verbal appraisals for your antiques. One/$5, additional $3. Door prizes and mini-flea market. GFWC Menominee Woman's Club, sponsor; proceeds to community projects. Call 863-8732 for more information.

RELATIONSHIP SKILLS FOR A LIFETIMEMay 5th
A five part educational series. Singles and couples are welcome to attend. Classes held from 6:30-8:30pm on Mondays in the Jury Assembly Room of the Marinette County Courthouse, 1926 Hall Avenue, Marinette. $5 registration fee, call 715-732-7511 or 877-884-4408 by April 25 to register or for more information.

TREE AND SHRUB SELECTION FOR MARINETTE COUNTYMay 5th
Program presented by the UW-Extension office and Marinette County Library system at the Niagara Library at 2pm. Registration not required. Scott Reuss will demonstrate some of the better options for trees and shrubs for our environment. More information call Pat @ 732-7570.

RESURRECTION PARISH SALAD BARMay 6th
Sponsored by Women's Club of Resurrection Parish, 2607 18th Street, Menominee. Hot and cold buffet and craft sale. 11am-1pm, $5 per person. Reservations accepted call 863-3405 ext 10 or Karen at 863-8887/Janet 863-8514.

THE PRIME OF OUR LIVES SERIES OFFERED AT AURORA/CANCER: UNDERSTAMay 7th
Presentation will provide practical information for women in their mid-40s and older. Health Screening included in program. Discuss lifestyle changes and actions to reduce the risk of common cancers. Presentation will take place from 6-8pm at Aurora Health Center on Old Peshtigo Road in Marinette. Experts from Aurora Health Care will provide a presentation and lead discussions. Cost for series is $20. To register call Tammy at 732-8145.

CRIVITZ AREA LIBRARY FASHION SHOWMay 7th
Fashions by Ladies Choice, Crivitz. 7pm at Saint Mary's Parish Center Crivitz. $5 donation. Silent auction, door prizes, hors d' oeuvres and beverage. Sponsored by Crivitz Area Library Staff and Advisory Board.

CRAFTERS AND VENDORS FOR PESHTIGO COMMUNITY DAYMay 8th - 19th
July 19, Peshtigo Chamber of Commerce Community Day. Rent is $10 per car space. Interested in renting space call Jean Clement at 715-582-4265 or pick up entry form at Peshtigo Pharmacy.

MENOMINEE RECREATION DEPARTMENT ACCEPTING PROGRAM REGISTRATIONMay 8th - 21st
Soccer, baseball, T-ball, tennis, boys basketball, girls basketball, Art-N-The Park, Fun-N-The Park and babysitting course. For further information and questions contact the Menominee Recreation Dept. at 906-863-1737.

WISCONSIN ACADEMY OPEN HOUSEMay 8th
Sessions at 2pm and 5pm. Learn what it takes for an exciting career in cosmetology. Discuss financial options. Call 582-4104 to reserve a space.

ICE CREAM SOCIALMay 10th
Marinette Senior Center, 1-3pm. Call the Senior Center at 732-1280.

ANNUAL FOOD DRIVEMay 10th
Postal Workers and United Way to stock the areas food pantries. Postal workers and volunteers will begin to collect food at 8am. Please donate non-perishable food items by leaving them near your mailbox. Call 735-7785 for further questions.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAYMay 11th
Moms play tennis or basketball free at the Civic Center today. Call 732-5222 to make your court reservation.


RELATIONSHIP SKILLS FOR A LIFETIMEMay 12th
A five part educational series. Singles and couples are welcome to attend. Classes held from 6:30-8:30pm on Mondays in the Jury Assembly Room of the Marinette County Courthouse, 1926 Hall Avenue, Marinette. $5 registration fee, call 715-732-7511 or 877-884-4408 by April 25 to register or for more information.

YMCA CORPORATE CHALLENGEMay 12th - 15th
Events: corporate walk, water games, bowling, golf scramble, outdoor volleyball, scavenger hunt, darts & billiards, dodge ball, obstacle course, karaoke competition, 2 mile sprint relay, tug of war, sumo wrestling and chili cook off. Where: Area businesses. Cost $375 per team and 1 month pass to use the YMCA.

BUS TRIP TO CHIP-IN-CASINOMay 13th
With the Marinette Senior Center. $7 per person. Call the Senior Center at 732-1280 to make a reservation.

THE PRIME OF OUR LIVES SERIES OFFERED AT AURORA/KEEPING YOUR BONMay 14th
Presentation will provide practical information for women in their mid-40s and older. Health Screening included in program. Presentation will take place from 6-8pm at Aurora Health Center on Old Peshtigo Road in Marinette. Experts from Aurora Health Care will provide a presentation and lead discussions. Cost for series is $20. To register call Tammy at 732-8145.


THE CARE AND PLANTING OF TREESMay 14th
Program presented by the UW-Extension Office and the Marinette County Library System at the Crivitz Library, 9:30am. Registration not required. Scott Reuss will review what trees and shrubs can do for the environment, how to water, fertilize and reduce pests for new trees and old. More information call Pat @ 732-7570.

LET'S GO FISHING "EARLY RELEASE DAY"May 15th
At Marinette High School Pool sponsored by the Marinette Recreation Department. Learn casting and fish identification, along with fishing games and a craft activity. Snack provided. $4 per child. Call 732-5222 for more information.

BUS TRIP TO THE SPRING SING IN TWO RIVERSMay 15th
With the Marinette Senior Center. $30 per person includes coach bus fare, a luncheon, entertainment and an ice cream sundae. To make a reservation call the Senior Center at 732-1280.

MARINETTE/MENOMINEE JAYCEES ANNUAL SAND BOX FILLMay 17th
Area residents can get sand to be used for sand boxes or children's play areas either dropped off at their home or pick up at the Civic Center beginning 10:30am. The sand is free but donations appreciated. To set up delivery call 715-923-SAND (7263) and leave name, address and telephone number.

INDOOR RUMMAGE SALEMay 17th
8am -1pm, Interfaith Manor, 1220 9th Avenue, Menominee. Free coffee and treats.

SPRING RUMMAGE SALEMay 17th
9am-12noon, sponsored by the women of the First Presbyterian Church, corner of 5th Street and 10th Avenue, Menominee. An assortment of household goods, family clothing, kitchen ware, toys, books and more. Public is invited. (use 10thAve entrance).


FAMILY FUN DAY AT CAMP BIRDMay 17th
Sponsored by the M&M Fatherhood Alliance. Learn outdoor skills, fishing, boating, birding and more. $25 per family. Registration forms available at the Marinette Civic Center. Call 732-5222 for more information.

M&M AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OIL CHANGE FUNDRAISERMay 17th
Sponsored by The Motor Company, W1680, Hwy 41, Marinette. Tickets are on sale now at the M&M Area Community Foundation office. $30 for a full service oil change and $35 for a full service oil change and car wash coupon redeemable at City Limits Convenience Store & Car Wash. For more information call 864-3599 or visit www.mmcommunityfoundation.org.

MWC FISHING TOURNAMENTMay 17th - 18th
Sponsored by Cabela's. Great Lakes Memorial Marina, Menominee, MI. Call 800-236-6681 for more information.

FLEA MARKETMay 17th
Sponsored by Marinette Menominee Area Chamber of Commerce. Menominee Courthouse Property, corner of 10th St. & 10th Ave. 7am-1pm. For more information call Laurie at 735-6681 or lkarasti@centurytel.net.

MENOMINEE ANIMAL SHELTER SUPER SPRING RAFFLEMay 17th
6pm, Menominee VFW, $20 ticket admits 2 people, food and beverages are included. Prizes awarded through out the evening, bucket raffles and 50/50 raffles. Call MAS for tickets 864-7297, Julie 735-9964 or Wendy 735-4375. Tickets sold at M&M Chamber, VFW, Marinette Farm & Garden & State Wide (both locations).


OIL CHANGE FUNDRAISERMay 17th
Sponsored by The Motor Company, W1680, Hwy 41, Marinette. Tickets are on sale now at the M&M Area Community Foundation office. For more information call 864-3599 or visit www.mmcommunityfoundation.org.

RELATIONSHIP SKILLS FOR A LIFETIMEMay 19th
A five part educational series. Singles and couples are welcome to attend. Classes held from 6:30-8:30pm on Mondays in the Jury Assembly Room of the Marinette County Courthouse, 1926 Hall Avenue, Marinette. $5 registration fee, call 715-732-7511 or 877-884-4408 by April 25 to register or for more information.

KNOW YOUR NUMBERSMay 20th
Presentation is from 6-7pm and held in the Aurora Health Care's Registered Clinical Exercise Room, Physiologist and Cardiac Rehab Coordinator Rod Tafelski, will lead the discussion.

TREE AND SHRUB SELECTION FOR MARINETTE COUNTYMay 21st
Program presented by the UW-Extension office and the Marinette County Library system at the Coleman Library at 1pm. Registration not required. Scott Reuss will demonstrate some of the better options for trees and shrubs for our environment. More information call Pat @ 732-7570.

CRIVITZ RESCUE SQUAD'S 55TH BIRTHDAYMay 21st
2-6pm, Crivitz Squad building, 1020 Henriette Avenue. Free BBQ to celebrate. Burgers, hotdogs and birthday cake. Files of Life station, blood pressure checks, EMS displays, raffle items, door prizes, goodie bags for the kids and learn the Heimlich.


CRIVITZ AREA WOMAN'S CLUB SECOND HAND ROSE RE-SALE SHOPMay 22nd - 28th
Every Thursday from 9am-1pm at St Mary's across from flea market in Crivitz.

ANNUAL PLANT SALEMay 24th
Northern Lights Master Gardener Association sponsoring sale from 9am-12noon at the Harmony Arboretum Garden Site. The gardens are located on County E 1/2 mile south of Hwy 64, seven miles west of Marinette. Featured will be annuals, perennials, herbs and vegetables. More information call UW-Extension office at 715-732-7510.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 39 MEMORIAL DAY PLANSMay 26th
The Teddy-Budlong Robert Smith American Legion Post 39 plans start 8am @ Glenwood Memorial Gardens, 8:30am @ Woodlawn Cemetery and 10:30am @ Forest Home Cemetery. Event of rain, 10:30am program will be held in the Jones Auditorium at Marinette High School.

BUS TRIP TO CHIP-IN CASINOMay 27th
With the Marinette Senior Center. $7 per person. Call the Senior Center at 732-1280 to make a reservation.

MENOMINEE KIWANIS PRESENTS THE VOICE OF ELVIS PRESLEYMay 30th
7pm (doors open t 6pm), Blesch Auditorium, Menominee. Ticket price $10, limited seating. Tickets available at both Angeli's stores, Cycle Path, Miller Action Office and Lee's Foods in Peshtigo. More information call Jim at 906-863-3227

BOOK SIGNING AT BAYSHORE BOOKSMay 31st
Steven Faulkner book signing Waterwalk-A Passage of Ghosts from 10am-noon at Bayshore Books LLC, 302 Collins Avenue, Oconto. More information call 920-834-3220.