Tuesday, January 20, 2015 






 

 

Country Visions Cooperative: Will be hosting an educational meeting with keynote speaker Nate Herman, for pond owners and lake lovers on January 28, at 6:00pm with drinks and snacks with the presentation following at 7:00pm. The meeting objective is to educate and share knowledge with others who own ponds, live on lakes, or have a passion for fish. RSVP's are appreciated, Judy Schuh at (920) 754-4321 or [email protected].

 

Progress Lakeshore: Need funding to grow your business? Join us for an informative "Let's Talk Business" series event on Thursday, February 5, at Progress Lakeshore in downtown Manitowoc. Topic is Financing for Your Business:  Local, State and Federal Programs. Twelve amazing speakers! Panel discussions include Bank Financing Using Government Programs; Local Government and Non-Profit Programs; WEDC Business Programs & Incentives, Business Exporting. Please register for this event by Wednesday, January 26. For more details and how to register, go to our website at www.progresslakeshore.org.

 

Clipper City Trains, Inc., is your one stop shopping for the model railroad train enthusiast!  We take pride in selling quality merchandise at reasonable prices. Located at 1801 Western Ave., Manitowoc, stop in and check out our NEW and used items. Also in stock are discontinued Athearn Blue Box kits and Roundhouse kits. Gift certificates are available. We are open Tuesday - Friday 11:00am to 7:00pm and Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm. Reach us at (920) 645-9867.

 

Mike Howe Builders:  Looking for a new look for your kitchen or bathroom? Call Mike at Mike Howe Builders (920) 242-3111 or email, [email protected] to schedule a time to discuss renovation options for your home. We can help make your dreams a reality; no job is too big or too small for Mike Howe Builders.

 

Denmark State Bank: Community banking wherever you are. Deposit, pay, transfer and manage your accounts with mobile banking. To learn more about our mobile options, please visit our website at www.denmarkstate.com. Member FDIC.

 

Liysa Callsen: Looking for something to cure the winter hum drums! Cupid Comedy - It's Not Just For Lovers, February 13 and 14, 7:30pm show will be sketch comedy. Second show begins at 9:00pm with improv comedy. The event will be held at City Limits Bar and Banquet, 3627 County Trunk CR, Manitowoc. Tickets are $15, or both shows for $25. Tickets can be purchased at The Wild Iris Gifts and Botanicals or at City Limits Bar and Banquet. For more information or to purchase tickets online, www.Liysacallsen.com/comedy.

 

Silver Lake College of the Holy Family, 2406 S. Alverno Rd., Manitowoc, will present its next Artist Music Series concert at 3:00pm on Sunday, January 25, at Endries Hall, located on campus at the Franciscan Center for Music Education and Performance. Taking center stage will be the internationally acclaimed husband-and-wife singing duo of Mark Calkins and Cynthia Lawrence of Lexington, KY. For ticket information, please visit the Capitol Civic Centre box office at 913 S. Eighth St., Manitowoc, or call (920) 683-2184 or log on to www.cccshows.org.

 

Soodsma Insurance Agency would like to remind you that reviewing your insurance coverage is an important aspect in knowing if you are properly covered in case of a life changing event. Consult your agent to review if your home has enough coverage to be rebuilt. Maybe now is the time to get that $1,000,000 Umbrella policy or increase your liability coverage on your auto policy? Don't wait for a catastrophe and find out you did not have adequate coverage. Call Doug at (920) 482-2222 to discuss any insurance questions you may have. 

 

Lakeshore Business & Professional Women is an organization whose mission is to develop women's potential while promoting equality through networking, education and advocacy. This month's meeting is Wednesday, January 21, 6:00pm at Time Out Sports Bar & Grill. Sgt. Bruce Jacobs, Manitowoc Police Deparment, will present "How to Avoid Scams and Protect Yourself". Please contact Vicki Wetenkamp at (920) 320-2730 by noon on January 16, if you would like to attend. Dinner is $15.00. To learn more go to: www.lakeshorebpw.org.

 

The Seamstress is looking for another assistant sewer. If you have some sewing experience, we can teach you the alterations and repair part of the business. Non-smoker, please. The Seamstress is a fun and relaxed place to work and we meet many interesting people. Contact Barb Gelhausen at (920) 686-9259 or stop in at The Seamstress, 929 S. 8th St., Manitowoc.

 

University of Wisconsin - Manitowoc and the Office of Continuing Education present - "Wizard of Oz". This adaptation of the "Wizard of Oz" is a participation play for children. Shows will run Wednesday, January 28, at 10:00am and 1:00pm, and Thursday, January 29, at 7:00pm (30 minutes in length). The play will take place in UW-Manitowoc's University Theatre. For more information, contact Suzanne Lawrence, Director of Continuing Education at (920) 683-4702. Also, coming soon: Garden Expo Educational Event! Saturday, March 14. Stay tuned!

 

Wisconsin Maritime Museum, 75 Maritime Dr., Manitowoc, will host the first of its Saturday Learning Series topics on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 1:00pm with "Commercial Fishing on the Great Lakes: Past & Present." Titus Seilheimer from Wisconsin Sea Grant will explore the fishing heritage of the Lakeshore. Find out what the major commercial species caught in Lake Michigan are and enjoy a local "fishy treat" during this informative talk! The program is free with museum admission or $5 for program only. Contact him at [email protected] follow on Twitter @DrFishSG. Learn more at www.eatwisconsinfish.org.

 

Manitowoc Public Library: The annual Friends of the Library Used Book Sale is the place to be to find a great read, or two. The sale kicks off Friday morning with a Members-Only Pre-Sale from 9:00am to noon. You may become a member that day; forms will be available at the door. Join us Friday, January 23, noon to 6:00pm, Saturday, January 24, 9:00am to 3:00pm and Sunday, January 25, noon to 4:00pm Don't miss it!

 

CNC Links: There's still time to sign up for our Frozen Tundra Golf Tournament on Saturday, January 31, at 2:00pm. Wear your boots and bring your clubs and some tennis balls and all the fun will be provided! Come for dinner on Friday, February 6, and taste wines from Wollersheim and Cedar Creek Wineries for free, starting at 5:30pm. Looking for a place to hold your next workshop or event?  Our back dining room can seat up to 50 people and there's no fee! Call (920) 726-1800 for more information.

 

Central Bark Doggy Day Care: Seeking candidates 21+ years of age. Physically and mentally capable of extreme climates and rough terrain. Self-motivation, positive attitude and exemplary customer service can compensate for experience as we are willing to train the right person.

Background check and routine drug screenings are required. Flexible scheduling and an amazing animal experience are at your door. Candidates with a clean driving record and history of driving extended vehicles will receive priority attention. Apply ONLINE for MANITOWOC location (NO CALLS/POP INS PLEASE), www.centralbarkusa.com.

 

L'BRI Pure n' Natural; Emily Howe Executive Manager: Are you looking for that youthful appearance of beautiful skin? When you use the L'BRI three-step skin care program faithfully for 30 days, you will see and feel an incredible difference in your skin. If you have never heard of L'BRI contact Emily Howe, Executive Manager at (920) 242-3110 or email [email protected] to hear her story of how she became part of the L'BRI team. You can order your Skin Care Samples, a 7-10 day supply pay $6.75. www.mlehowe.lbri.com.

 

Living Water Digital: Did you know that according to Nielsen, YouTube reaches more US adults ages 18-34 than ANY cable network? Or that over 6-billion hours of video are watched each month? That's almost an hour for every person on earth! Millions of people are subscribing to YouTube "Channels" each day, and the number of daily subscriptions is up more than 4X since last year. Takeaway: If you haven't figured out how to take advantage of video traffic and/or marketing, it's time to start. It's not as hard as you think, and you don't even need to be on camera. Call Ken at (920) 645-2700.

 

Time Out Sports Bar & Grill: Are you looking for a fun night out? Check out www.wineandcanvas.com. The February calendar gets released on Tuesday, January 20, 2015. Wine and Canvas will be at Time Out Sports Bar & Grill on Monday, February 2, from 6:00 to 9:00pm and Sunday, February 15, from 4:00 to 7:00pm. Get your friends together and come out for a fun night of Wine and Canvas! Sign up at www.wineandcanvas.com. No experience painting? That's okay! An artist will be here walking you through every step! 

 

Schenck SC is pleased to announce Christa Baldridge, CPA; Jamie Brown, CPA; Brent Engelsma, CPA; Jason Kiehnau, CPA; and Mark Vance, CPA, have recently been named shareholders of the organization.

 

Cyber Works with over 16 years of excellence and customer satisfaction, we want to be YOUR computer and IT solutions company. Our caring staff can help you in the home, to the business; we have the knowledge to provide fast and efficient service to keep you running. 735 N. 11th St., Manitowoc, Monday-Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. Call (920) 686-1116 for more information.

 

Women In Management, Inc. (WIMI) is a dynamic group in Wisconsin dedicated to the professional growth, development and success of women in a relaxed, social environment. Join us for "Estate Planning Check-Up: Are You Prepared?" by Alison Petri, Attorney for Steimle Birschbach, LLC., on Tuesday, February 10, 11:30am to 1:00pm at Holiday Inn, Manitowoc. Monthly programs are $15 for members, or $20 for guests. Find us at www.wimiwi.org or contact us at (920) 320-1155 for additional information.

 

Omega Foods, LLC: Unless you have a serious affinity for pasta, you probably don't want to eat it every day. Instead, use our delicious, healthy pasta sauce flavors to make our Creamy Tomato Soup or our Black Bean and Corn Salsa recipes! Visit www.omegafoods.com to learn more and find a store near you!

 

 

 

 

Check out this week's Featured Advantage Card Offer:

 

St. Luke's Place Apartments

$100 off your security deposit when signing a 12 month lease. New leases only.

1800 Jefferson St., Two Rivers

 

CLICK HERE for a listing of all 2015 Chamber Advantage Card Offers.

 

 

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