Kiel Municipal Band kicks off summer concerts in the park this week. What to know if you go.
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MANITOWOC - Kiel Municipal Band continues its tradition of summer concerts in City Park beginning at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Under the direction of Jon Meyer, the KMB will present a varied mix of marches, popular tunes and traditional band music.
The band will perform “Sonata for Band,” a contemporary piece by Paul W. Whear.
A medley of songs from the musical “Hairspray,” plus marches and overtures are on the program.
A number of pieces for young people and those who are young at heart will be performed, including the theme from “Captain Kangaroo” and “Sesame Street Celebration.”
The concert is free, family-friendly and open to everyone. City Park is at 417 Paine St.
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► All American Circus coming to Manitowoc Saturday: The All American Circus will be in Manitowoc at the Expo Center for a 7 p.m. performance Saturday.
The circus features “all the classics of a real American family circus.” People are encouraged to arrive early for the kids’ fun zone featuring a pet pony and dog.
Tickets can be ordered online here.
The Expo Center is at 4921 Expo Drive, Manitowoc, and can be reached at 920-683-4378.
► Caveman Adventure Run returns Sunday: The Caveman Adventure Run returns to Cherney Maribel Caves County Park, 15401 County Road R, Maribel, on Sunday.
The 5K course includes more than a dozen Stone Age obstacles, some muddy, natural terrain and caves. A half-mile course is open to kids younger than 10 and includes a mud pit finale.
The first wave starts at 8 a.m. with kids wrapping up at 10 a.m.
All runners receive a T-shirt, goodie bag and finisher medal. First place for individuals and teams will get a live terrarium trophy, complete with miniature dinosaurs. Costumes are encouraged.
After the race, a water truck provided by Maribel Fire Department will help participants rinse off before a picnic in the park. Cave tours led by guides from Wisconsin Speleological Society will be open to participants after the event as well.
Online registration can be done here. Anyone can use promo code FUN22 for $10 off the 5K registration. Same-day sign-up at the park will be $40 for the 5K and $10 for the children’s course.
All proceeds benefit uninsured and low-income patients of Lakeshore Community Health Care’s Manitowoc and Sheboygan clinics. Contact Noelle Boeldt at 920-395-2978 for more details.
► Two Rivers Farmers’/Crafters’ Market season under way: The new season of the Two Rivers Farmers’/Crafters’ Market is under way.
The market is open 8 a.m.-1 p.m. every Saturday as well as on Thursday evenings through the last Saturday in October.
The market is in Central Park, between the bandstand and 18th Street on Washington Street — except during special events, when it may be relocated.
Items available at the market include eggs, honey, plants, jellies and jams, salsa, and other canned goods, as well as crafts (jewelry, soy candles, fleece blankets, embroidered items, macramé items such as dog leashes and plant hangers). Fresh vegetables and fruits will be available as the season progresses.
Anyone interested in selling crafts, produce, baked goods or other types of food should call 920-793-5592.
► LTC grads continue to see high wages, high employment: Lakeshore Technical College graduates continue reporting high wages and high employment rates after graduation.
The college said it follows up with graduates six months to a year after graduation to gather employment information it can report back to the community regarding how well its mission is being accomplished.
The survey of 2020-2021 academic year graduates showed the median annual salary for associate degree graduates increased to $54,048 — a 3.95% increase over 2019-2020 graduates.
Reporting the highest salaries were nursing and radiography program graduates, at $60,315 and $57,196, respectively. Both salaries increased more than 11% from the previous year.
93% of graduates reported obtaining employment. Among those graduates, 97% found employment in Wisconsin while 74% found employment in the LTC district.
Among graduates who completed the survey, a majority of the 63 programs reported had a 100% employment rate. Many of the programs were in manufacturing, public safety and information technology.
In addition, 94% of graduates reported being satisfied or very satisfied with their education.
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