Van Der Brohe Arboretum in Two Rivers holding online tree sale fundraiser
MANITOWOC — Van Der Brohe Arboretum & Bird Sanctuary, 3800 Lincoln Ave., Two Rivers, is holding its annual online tree sale fundraiser.
People can access the sale at https://vanderbrohearboretum.org/annual-tree-sale-fundraiser/.
The sale features the following two categories:
Field direct: These are larger trees that will be dug when ordered. Orders for this class must be submitted before April 12 because the nursery must dig and prepare them while conditions are favorable.
Container: These are trees, shrubs and landscaping plants in a variety of sizes. Orders will be accepted through April 26.
All trees and plants will be delivered to the arboretum parking lot for pick up between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. May 4. Volunteers will be on site to assist with loading heavier orders and Kulpa’s Tree Service will be available for hire for delivery and planting. Call the arboretum at 920-726-4850 or go to vanderbrohearboretum.org for more details.
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Library hosts next in Great Decisions series, Mini Job Fair
Manitowoc Public Library, 707 Quay St., will hold the next in the Great Decisions series from 6 to 8 p.m. March 25 in the Balkansky Community Room. This part in the series will feature UW-Green Bay’s Elizabeth Wheat, Ph.D., discussing “High Seas Treaty.” The session will also be livestreamed on the library’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.
March 26, from 1 to 3 p.m., the library will host a Mini Job Fair in the Balkansky Community Room featuring employers Van Horn Automotive, Fleet Farm, Flex Staff, Storm — the Lawn Pro, City of Manitowoc, ABR Employment Services, WG&R Furniture, Quality Roasting, Lakeside Foods, Riverside Foods and LDI Industries.
For more about these events or others happening at the library, call 920-686-3010 or go to manitowoclibrary.org.
Miss Harbor Cities’ Teen holding children’s book drive
Miss Harbor Cities’ Teen 2024 Katherine Vadney is holding a children’s book drive through the end of March.
The main drop-off location for books is The Chamber of Manitowoc County office, 1515 Memorial Drive.
Books will be distributed to local families.
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Wisconsin Singers coming to Roncalli High School
Wisconsin Singers, the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s premier Broadway-caliber touring production, is taking the stage at Roncalli High School for its 56th season show, “When Opposites Attract,” at 3 p.m. April 7.
The new original 90-minute show, performed by unpaid full-time UW-Madison students collectively studying more than 24 majors, features captivating vocals, stunning choreography and the electrifying 10-piece Wisconsin Singers student band.
Audiences will hear more than 40 songs in this fast-paced show, including top hits from artists like Tina Turner, Queen, Dolly Parton, Michael Bublé and more. Also included will be numbers from “Hamilton,” “Wicked,” “Some Like It Hot” and other award-winning Broadway musicals. The Wisconsin Singers’ band will showcase its special blend of jazz, funk and classic rock.
The event will open with performances from Roncalli Middle School and Treehouse Theater.
Tickets range from $10 (senior/students) to $15 (adults) and are available at wisconsinSingers.com/see-us/manitowoc, or by calling the box office at 608-886-6801.
Brandon Reid is editor of the Herald Times Reporter. Contact him at 920-686-2984 or breid@gannett.com, or follow him on X at @breidHTRNews.
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