MANITOWOC – NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Manitowoc County will host its first-ever “Little Black Dress Party” fundraiser on May 22 at the Capitol Civic Center. The event gives people the chance to dress up and make a difference to mental health.
A social hour, entertainment, heavy hors d’oeuvres, dessert table and cash bar begin at 6:30 p.m.
The evening will then begin with live music from pianist Marilyn Dunlap and bidding on luxury silent auction items.
Treats from Moose on the Loose Catering and sweets from Legacy Restaurant are also included.
A live auction will be held at 7:30 PM with local celebrity John Jagemann auctioning off items including vacation packages, designer handbags and more.
Tickets for the event are $75 per person and are available at https://namimanitowoccounty.org/get-involved/get-involved-little-black-dress-party/. People must register before May 15 to attend. Guests can also email info@namimanitowoccounty.org or call 920-920-7606 for more information.
Proceeds from the event will benefit NAMI Manitowoc County, which offers monthly wellness and support groups; suicide prevention education; Law Enforcement Crisis Intervention Team Training; and promoting public education and understanding of mental illness through outreach to community groups and businesses.
NAMI is the largest mental health organization in the province. It is an all-volunteer and peer-based organization. All NAMI facilitators are trained in peer support best practices.
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Manitowoc Farmers’ Market announces sponsors at the beginning of the season
Aurora Health Care and BayCare Clinic have been announced as sponsors of the 2024 Downtown Manitowoc Farmers’ Market, while Bank First has been named entertainment sponsor for the market.
The market is located in the Briess/Quay Street parking lot across from the Manitowoc Public Library and is open every Saturday from May 4 through the end of October from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, visit www.manitowoc.org/farmersmarket or https://www.facebook.com/downtownmanitowocfarmersmarket/.
Ascend opens registration for the third annual golf outing
Registration is open for Ascend Services’ third annual golf outing, Swing Fore Ascend.
The event will take place June 24 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Golf Course at Branch River, 3212 N. Union Road, Cato. Included are golf, food, raffle baskets, 50/50 raffles and a subsequent meal. Proceeds will benefit Ascend, which serves more than 200 youth and adults with different abilities in northeastern Wisconsin.
To register or for more information, visit ascendservices.org or contact Deanna Genske at dgenske@ascendservicesinc.org or 920-682-4663, ext. 111.
The Historical Society is offering a homeschool event on May 15
Homeschooling families are invited to explore an upcoming program at the Manitowoc County Historical Society, 924 Pinecrest Road in Manitowoc.
The theme of May 15 will be the era of the fur trade. Discover the changes the American fur trade brought to the shores of Lake Michigan and the people of Manitowoc. Students can explore trade goods, furs, fire starting and more.
The ideal age for the program is 4-17 years and activities run from 10am to 2pm. Two Creeks Town Hall is available for families to take a snack or lunch break or enjoy a quiet space to play.
The entrance fee for a family field trip/homeschool program is $6 for students ages 4 to 17. Children under 4 years old have free admission. One adult supervisor per family has free admission. Additional adults can participate in the program at a cost of $13 per person. Payment must be made upon registration. Visit ManitowocCountyHistory.org or call 920-684-4445 for more details.
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Lakeshore Technical College Vice President of Administration Brenda Riesterer has been elected to the District Mutual Insurance Board of Directors. She will serve a one-year term from July 1.
District Mutual Insurance serves the 16 colleges that make up the Wisconsin Technical College System. The organization provides risk and loss management services, claims management and comprehensive insurance coverage.
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Jim Reif Builders celebrates 30th anniversary and renovation
Jim Reif Builders Inc. of Manitowoc will celebrate its 30th anniversary and renovate with a party on May 22 at 4 p.m.
Jim Reif Builders is located at 150 Semi Drive, Manitowoc. The event is hosted by The Chamber of Manitowoc County and people can get more information by calling The Chamber at 920-684-5575.
This article originally appeared on Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter: NAMI in Manitowoc Offers Little Black Dress Party at Capitol Civic Center
