Tuesday, May 28, 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?" 
The Two Rivers Business Association presents Carp Fest June 8 and 9 in Central Park, Two Rivers.  Food, beverages and free entertainment by Running Blind, Spitfire Rodeo on Saturday and the Charlie Bucket Band on Sunday.  The 2013 Wisconsin Carp Fishing Championship will also be under way throughout spots along the river.  Visit www.trba.info/community-member-events/carp-fest/  for a complete schedule and more information.

Community First Credit Union (CFCU) has added a second branch location along the lakeshore for the convenience of its members/owners in Manitowoc County.  On April 1, the Two Rivers branch of CFCU (formerly Prime Financial CU) opened at 1819 Washington St., Two Rivers.  The Manitowoc CFCU branch is located at 1100 S. 30th St.  Call or stop by either the Two Rivers branch, (920) 793-1184 or Manitowoc branch, (920) 684-7148 to learn how you can take advantage of Community First's savings mission!
  
It Works!  Independent Distributor Melody Shiroda:  It Works!  Did you know that The Greens has 8+ servings of fruit and vegetables in every glass?  Helps detoxify your body and balance your pH levels.  Loyal customer Melinda says, "The Greens are absolutely amazing!  The product takes control of your body, emotions, physical being and longevity.  Gradually working with your body to keep going, and going and going!"  See the benefits of being a loyal customer at https://hisimage.myitworks.com/Home or call (920) 946-4271.
 
Thunder on the Lakeshore:  Plan an exciting weekend event with friends and family by coming to THUNDER ON THE LAKESHORE, June 8-9.  Manitowoc's biggest yearly event will amaze with daredevil aerial acrobatics, the historic WWII Tuskegee Airmen, powered gliders, a jet powered school bus racing a WWII open-cockpit Stearman at up to 300 mph, remote controlled aircraft, a variety of bi-planes, WWII planes, wing-walkers, formation flyers, jets and hot air balloons inflating in splendorous colors at sunset.  Kids will enjoy sitting in a 1/3 scale F117A "Night-hawk" Stealth Fighter replica and helicopter and plane rides will be available.  Save by buying tickets at all Manitowoc/Two Rivers Kwik Trip stores, The Chamber office or online at www.thunderonthelakeshore.com
  
A.C.E. Building Service, Inc., headquartered in Manitowoc, has broken ground for a new bell tower at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church in Two Rivers.  The project is phase three of the parish's building project, following the construction of a new church in 2005 at 3218 Tannery Rd. in Two Rivers and relocation of the Catholic School in 2011 to a new facility at 1322 33rd St. in Two Rivers.  The bell tower, which will be constructed of structural steel and masonry, will stand approximately 63-feet tall, with a cross on top of the structure that will extend to approximately 89 feet.  
  
HTR Media:  Your local daily deals site is here:  DealChicken.com!  Sign up for daily deals by visiting www.dealchicken.com and click on Sheboygan/Manitowoc deals.  If you are a business interested in offering a daily deal please contact Dale Mahloch at HTR Media for more information. dmahloch@htrnews.com or (920) 686-2124.
  
Manitowoc County Historical Socety (MCHS):  Cheer on the Manitowoc County Amateurs and the Greenbush Dead Citys as they play a baseball game using rules from 1860 at Pinecrest Historical Village, 924 Pinecrest Rd. Manitowoc.  The game will be held on Sunday, June 9, at 1:30 p.m.  With its unkempt field, underhand pitching and no gloves, the scores can be extremely high.  After the game, visitors are encouraged to join the players in practicing the vintage style game.  If you are interested in joining the Manitowoc County Historical Society's team, please contact MCHS at (920) 684-4445.
  

Shady Lane:  Shanna Kubsch is this year's recipient of the Shady Lane Associate Degree in Nursing Scholarship.  As part of Shady Lane's celebration of National Nurses Week, the annual scholarship is awarded to a Lakeshore Technical College student who is in the second half of their two-year nursing program, carries a 3.0 GPA, and has an interest in rehabilitative and geriatric nursing.

  
Time Out Sports Bar & Grill, Inc.:  Join us every Wednesday throughout the summer for Cruiser Night!  4:00 to 6:00 p.m. is Double Bubble (rail mixers, domestic tap beer, and wine).  Enjoy Time Out's signature hamburger and fries for only $5 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.  $7.95 smelt baskets all night!  This Wednesday's theme is "Mopar."  People's Choice Award every week!  Enjoy live music this Friday from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. by The Benjamin Cloyd Duo!  We serve specialty coffees and breakfast sandwiches through our drive-up window which opens at 9:00 a.m. daily!  Call in your lunch or dinner order and use our convenient pickup window!

 

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:  Interview Stream, May 30, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. and Social Networking, May 30, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.  Call (920) 683-4675 to register for these events.  Our full schedule of events and event descriptions are available at www.manitowocjobcenter.org/schedule/. 

 

Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group:  Bob Nelson with the Manitowoc office of Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group, Inc. has earned the nationally recognized Broker Price Opinion Resource certification.  The National Association of REALTORS® offers the BPOR certification to REALTORS® as evaluating properties depends more than ever on professional expertise and competence, the best use of technology, and a commitment to approach the valuation assignment from all pertinent perspectives.  Nelson can be contacted at (920) 860-0178 and is located at 2406 Washington St., Manitowoc.   

 

Holy Family Memorial:  David Yeghiaian has joined the leadership team of Holy Family Memorial as the Director of Corporate Development.  Yeghiaian will be accountable for operational and strategic oversight and growth of philanthropy and business development for the network.  Yeghiaian has over 20 years of experience in the areas of project management, sales, leadership, strategic planning and execution.  He holds a bachelor's degree from Marquette University and a Master of Arts degree.

American Red Cross:  The Manitowoc Red Cross Building's Community Blood Drive will be held Friday, June 7, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 205 N. 8th St., Manitowoc.  Appointments suggested, but walk-ins welcome!  All presenting donors receive a Subway sandwich and a coupon for a free pint of Culver's famous frozen custard.  You can schedule your appointment to donate in two ways: CLICK HERE to schedule online, or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).  A blood donor card or driver's license, or two other forms of ID are required at check-in.

Kindred Nursing & Rehabilitation - North Ridge announces the June 7, 2013, grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting event for their new Reflections unit.  The care model targets individuals in the early to middle stages of Alzheimer's or related dementias.  The unit is designed for individuals with cognitive impairment who require a secured, protected environment with specialized programming.  For admissions criteria or to arrange a tour of the unit contact Jennifer.Fritsch@kindred.com or call (920) 682-0314.

  

Manitowoc Public Library:  Based on real events, the dramatic thriller Argo chronicles the life or death covert operation to rescue six Americans during the Iran hostage crisis of 1979 and 1980. The 2012 Focus Features film will be shown Thursday, June 6, at 6:00 p.m. in the Balkansky Community Room on the second floor of the library at 707 Quay St., Manitowoc.  Refreshments will be served.  A brief discussion will follow the film. 

  
IQ Print Media:  Right now at IQ Print Media we are offering 1,000 brochures for $199 and 1,000 business cards for $60.  All of which include free graphic design, free color on both sides and free shipping.  Our business cards come on 16pt cardstock.  This special expires on May 31, 2013.  If you have any further questions you may email Janessa@IQPrintMedia.com or call any time at (920) 744-8103.  We also print flyers, banners, buttons, and direct mail.
  
Fabric Creations will be holding a "Lattice Mat" class on Wednesday, May 29, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. or 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at their store location 912 South 8th St., Manitowoc.  Learn this technique by making a table mat, then apply it to other projects.  This is striking as a placemat set over a solid colored table cloth especially for the holiday season.  Class fee is $25, fabric 10% discount.   www.fabriccreationsmanitowoc.com
  
Lakeshore Aviation offers all levels of flight instruction with a very experienced staff.  Whether you're a beginner looking forward to your first flight or already a pilot adding an advanced rating or refresher training, our instructors have over 40,000 hours of flight time in various types of aircraft to help attain your goal.  We are also proud to be the only Seaplane flight instruction school in Wisconsin and Illinois listed by the Seaplane Pilots Association.  For a specially-priced Discovery Flight with an instructor giving you the controls, call (920) 682-0043 or visit www.lakeshoreaviation.com/learn-to-fly.
  

Central Bark Doggy Day Care takes the time to get your dog comfortable while you're away.  By bringing your dog to daycare one day per week (we let you pick your day), he or she gets acclimated to the environment.  Eliminating hunger strikes, boredom barking, and mental breakdowns while boarding.  Play all day, sleep all night.  Your dog knows us, our routine, and realizes that you're coming back, so they enjoy their boarding experience.  It's worth the time, expense, and peace of mind to do it properly.  Call (920) 652-9663 or online:  www.centralbarkusa.com.

 

Just Orthodontics:  The DK Company has been commissioned by Just Orthodontics to create an important film this summer in Manitowoc, and they would love to cast YOU!  This film is a drama about a very serious subject: Bullying.  The title is "E.O.B."  The tale is a tough one to tell.  Anyone under age 18, will need their parent's permission to participate.  No prior film experience is required.  Some of the featured roles will pay a stipend.  To schedule an audition contact Susan Fry at susanscotfry@gmail.com or (262) 498-5777.

 

Roorbach Flowers Inc: Just arrived!  New stone and terra cotta pots for spectacular container gardens, instant color on your deck or patio and hand-tuned wind chimes music in the garden.  What a great finish to your garden experience.  Ferns!  Ferns!  Ferns!  Summer patio Ferns, one gallon pots, 2 for $15; hanging ferns, regularly $25 now only $15.  Located at 961 S 29th St., Manitowoc. (920) 682-6331. www.roorbachflowers.com

 

The Rahr-West Art Museum proudly presents "Frank Lloyd Wright, Architecture of the Interior", in the Ruth West Gallery June 19, through August 14, 2013.  Wright is one of Wisconsin's most famous artists and one of the world's best architects.  The exhibit will explore the design of Wright's houses - often considered his greatest architectural accomplishment - through reproduction drawings, photographs and murals.  This is the only exhibit appearance in Wisconsin and just minutes from one of Wright's featured homes in the exhibit:  The Simon Schwartz Home, 'Still Bend" in Two Rivers, WI.  For more information visit www.rahrwestartmuseum.org, or call (920) 686-3090.

 

This week's Chamber Advantage Card offer is:

  

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