Tuesday, May 14, 2013

 

Every Tuesday, The Chamber of Manitowoc County sends out an email with the subject line "Tuesday Tidbits and Hot Deals". As a Chamber member you are welcome to submit a short message (85 words or less) that we will share with our membership. There is a limit of one per company per week, and Tidbits will be accepted up to two weeks prior to the event/promotion. Tidbits will be published consecutively for a maximum of two weeks. Another great value-added marketing tool available to you at no cost.

 

Please submit weekly messages by Monday at 4:00 p.m. to info@chambermanitowoccounty.org, with "Tuesday Tidbits" in your email subject line.  Emailing your submission to any other email address does not guarantee inclusion.

 

If you were forwarded Tuesday Tidbits and would like your own copy sent directly to your inbox each week, click here to send us an email with the subject line "Send Me Tuesday Tidbits and Hot Deals" that includes your name, company name, and email address.

 

   

 

     
                         
  
  
"What's Happening at The Chamber?" 
Kindred Nursing and Rehabilitation - North Ridge:  Come join us and help celebrate National Nursing Home Week, May 13-18, with a variety of events including the Mystic Moods Polka Band on Friday, May 17, at 2:00 p.m. The band will perform in the activities area, and the performance is open to the public. On Saturday, May 18, at 2:00 p.m., join us for music from Senior Moments, Bob Buxbaum at 2:00 p.m. for more information please call (920) 682-0314.

Denmark State Bank:  Life's a journey, do it in style!  During the month of May, Denmark State Bank is offering a loan special.  Whether it's a car, boat, ATV or camper you need, find out why our customers prefer a locally owned and independent bank.  Our personal and friendly service will make your borrowing experience quick and easy.  To learn more, please contact Lisa Waters from our Whitelaw branch at (920) 732-4551.  Member FDIC Equal Housing Lender
 
Silver Lake College of the Holy Family:  Are you ready to take your career to the next level?  Finish your education journey in your own backyard!  Complimentary coffee and conversation, hosted by Silver Lake College of the Holy Family and the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc.  Meet with Adult Admissions Representatives from both colleges, and get all your college planning questions answered.  Tuesday, May 21, 2013, from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at Manitowoc Coffee, 836 South 8th Street, Manitowoc.  No pre-registration required.
   

The Friends of Citizen Park Center will be hosting a "Ride for the Rec" fundraising event on Saturday, May 18, from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.  Participants may choose to walk, skate, run or bike with route options of 2.5, 5, 10, 20 and 30 miles along Mariner's Trail.  The cost is $20 for adults (18 and over), $10 for children ages 9 to 17 and no charge for children 8 and under.  Also, save $5 by pre-registering prior to May 13.  T-shirts are also available.  Registration forms are available at The Fitness Store or Rollaire Skate Center, or by visiting our website at www.friendsofcprc.org.

  

Lakeshore Tae Kwon Do:  Five Students of Lakeshore Tae Kwon Do received their 1st Degree Black Belts during the school's Graduation held May 5, 2013, at Lakeshore Cinema Theatre.  The Black Belt Graduation featured special group and individual performances which demonstrated highlights from their April 20 testing. The graduates were: Jordyn Halstrom, Mary Purcell, and Casey, Angela and Al Henrickson.  Photo at: http://goo.gl/GzoNC.  Lakeshore Tae Kwon Do has been serving the area for 33 years and has promoted 195 people to Black Belt since 1980.

 

Lowes Home Improvement:  We are having a Classic Car show on Saturday, May 18, starting at 9:00 a.m.  Free admission.  Brat Fry by Lakeshore Knights.  Car registration is $5 and should be done through an email to lowes2206@gmail.com.  All years, makes and models welcome.
  
Davids House of Travel:  Calling all Gutsy Women!  Where does history, culture and food all come together?  In Italy, of course!  Indulge in "la dolce vita" with an eight-day Amalfi Coast Discovery Tour starting June 16.  Gutsy Women Travel offers women the option to see the world with like-minded peers in a safe and fun environment.  In addition to Europe, they offer tours to Latin America, Africa, Asia and more!  If you are feeling a little gutsy, call David's House of Travel at (920) 684-6117.

  

Lincoln Park Zoological Society:  It's a zoo over here!  Master Gardeners will present an Invasive Species talk and weed pull on Saturday, May 18, at 9:00 a.m.  The Memorial Day Summer Kick Off occurs Monday, May 27.  Join us for Wildlife of Wisconsin, honey bee demonstration, animal interaction with the zoo keeper, free animal balloons and the opening of the Big Red Barn, all FREE! 

 

Service League of Manitowoc County will be holding a fish fry this Friday, May 17, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the American Legion, 811 Jay Street, Manitowoc.  Proceeds support the Service League of Manitowoc County scholarship fund and the community grant fund.  Items include perch, bluegill, shrimp, and more.  There is something for everyone!  Also, try out the home-made desserts!  Tips received will be donated to the American Legion roof fund.

  

Wisconsin Maritime Musuem:  Visit the Wisconsin Maritime Museum this weekend, Saturday from noon to 5:00 p.m. or Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to view exquisite models in our 37th Annual Midwestern Model Contest!  Enjoy the remote control models outside at no cost.  Indoor activities are free with museum admission.  For more details visit www.wisconsinmaritime.org/special-events.

 

Soodsma Insurance Agency:  Erie Insurance received top honors on the JD Power and Associates 2013 Insurance Shopping Study, which evaluates the experience of customers buying a new car insurance policy.  Soodsma Insurance Agency is proud to offer Erie Insurance.  To experience an agent that will discuss the right coverage at the best price with the best service please give Doug a call at (920) 482-2222 or send an email to doug.soodsma@gmail.com.

 

Lakeshore Aviation: All Chamber members can now get $350 off their first Air Charter flight. Your time is important - more important is the EFFECTIVENESS of your business meeting.  Commercial travel to important meetings can be fraught with anxiety, frustrations, and delays, all at premium cost to you and your company.  Air Charter is the surprisingly affordable solution, allowing savings of valuable time, while arriving at meetings fully refreshed and prepared to do business.  Land anywhere in the U.S. at smaller airports where commercial flights don't operate, and be back home by the end of the day, saving untold production hours.  And that means money!  www.LakeshoreAviation.com  (920) 682-0043 

 

Union State Bank:  Are you ready for fun in the sun?  With warmer weather finally arriving, we have great loan rates on boats, jet skies, or that convertible you have had your eye on!  Visit us online at www.unionstatebank.org or call a loan officer at (920) 793-1551.  Minimum $5,000 new money and all loans subject to standard credit requirements.  Visit www.unionstatebank.org for complete details.  Union State Bank, 2221 Lincoln Avenue, Two Rivers, Equal Housing Lender.

 

Holy Family Memorial President and CEO Mark Herzog recently presented at the American College of Healthcare Executive's 2013 Congress on Healthcare Leadership in Chicago.  He was a part of a team who presented "Applying Lean, Six Sigma and Blue Ocean Thinking to your Reform Strategy."  Herzog presented HFM's story of innovation and transformation in preparing for health care reform.

 

Time Out Sports Bar & Grill, Inc.:  Cruiser Night starts tomorrow, May 15, and continues every Wednesday throughout the summer!  Join us for Double Bubble from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. and enjoy Time Out's signature hamburger and fries for $5 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.  Smelt baskets available all night for only $7.95.  People's Choice awards each week!  Week one starts off with "Topless Night"!  Bring your convertibles!  Live music this Friday by Happy Hour Heroes, 7:00 to 11:00 p.m., and Saturday, Fine Line will be playing, 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.  Come out and help us support Hayden's Hope! 

 

Manitowoc County Job Center conducts a variety of Job Clubs and workshops, all free of charge and available to any member of the community.  Our upcoming events are: Interviewing for Results, May 15, 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.; Internet and E-mail Basics, May 16, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Technology and Job Searching, May 16, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; 40's+, May 16, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.  Please call (920) 683-4675 to register for these events.  Our full schedule of events and event descriptions are available at http://www.manitowocjobcenter.org/schedule/.

 

Shady Lane:  Sunday, May 26,  Paul Zeman & the Dix-Z-Cats will open the 4th Annual Laurel Grove Music in the Garden series with tradi-tional Dixieland and popular jazz.  The concert, which is free and open to the public, is from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Gardens of Laurel Grove, 1308 South 22nd Street, Manitowoc. 

The Economic Development Corporation of Manitowoc County in partnership with Lakeshore Technical College will be presenting Business Building Blocks, a FREE one-hour information session on Tuesday, May 28 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.  This session will benefit those who are interested in starting a business.  Attendees will discover the qualities needed to become a successful entrepreneur, determine feasibility of a business idea, understand first steps to take and learn about local resources that can help.  While there is no cost for this event, pre-registration is required to Melissa at (920) 482-0540 or email Melissa@edcmc.org .

  

Painting Pathways Clubhouse will be having an indoor Burger and Brat Fry on Thursday, May 16.  Pre-orders can be made by calling (920) 652-9952.  Free Delivery with a $20 order.  Hamburgers $3, brats and cheeseburgers $3.25, soda $.75 per can and water $1.  Join us indoors, pick up or have delivered from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  Free cookie for community members who come into the Clubhouse!

 

American Red Cross:  Now in its sixth year, more than 100 participating eateries will participate in Dine for Disaster throughout Eastern Wisconsin, from the Illinois border, to Upper Peninsula Michigan communities.  On Thursday, May 16, 2013, participants will donate a portion of sales to benefit their local American Red Cross disaster relief and community disaster prevention and education.  Visit www.redcross.org/dinefordisasterwisconsin for a complete listing of participating restaurants.

 

Manitowoc County Habitat for Humanity:  You are invited to attend the Manitowoc County Habitat for Humanity Tools and Treasures fundraising event on May 18, at The Club.  Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for cocktail hour and bidding starts at 7:00 p.m.  Come early to browse our collection of tools and treasures (beautiful one of kind creations from local artists and generous tool suppliers).  Tickets for the event are $20 per person/$35 per couple or may be purchased in advance at:  Manitowoc County Habitat for Humanity, 502 North 8th Street, Manitowoc.

 

Revolutions Bar & Grill is moving Open Mic Acoustic Night to Wednesdays starting this week. This is hosted by Juke Joint Johnny starting at 8:00 p.m.  Sing it, say it, or play it!  New menu with gourmet burgers, sandwiches, pizza, and more coming soon!  Save the date, Saturday, June 8, at 9:30 p.m., nationally touring band from Tallahassee Florida, Skyview.  Open, Tuesday through Sunday, 4:00 p.m. to close.  Daily food and drink specials.  Check out our Facebook page for specials and upcoming events.

 

K-9 Perfection LLC:  Dog Obedience Classes will begin: Puppy Socialization (2-4 months old), Monday, May 20, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Basic Obedience (4-6 months old), Tuesday, May 21, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Thursday, May 23, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Basic Obedience (6 months and up), Wednesday, May 22, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. and Monday May 20, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Advanced Obedience: Tuesday, May 21, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. (larger breeds/dogs) and Thursday, May 23, 6-7 p.m. (smaller breeds/dogs).  Call (920) 682-1185 to enroll. We require that your pet's vaccination for Rabies, Distemper and Bordetella be current.  Sign up soon, space may be limited.

Rising Star Stables:  1-Day and 4-Day Horse Camps.  Everyone has their own horse, which means plenty of horse time.  Call (920) 645-4548 to sign up.  Be sure to "like" us on Facebook.

 

This week's Chamber Advantage Card offer is:

  

Manitowoc Coffee

10% discount when purchasing 1 lb. or more of whole beans.

836 S. 8th St., Manitowoc

  

CLICK HERE to view all 2013 Chamber Advantage Card offers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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