Old Wisconsin VP and GM to talk 'Culture in the Workplace' for Chamber event, plus more Sheboygan news in weekly dose
SHEBOYGAN - The next in Sheboygan County Chamber’s “Executive Series” will feature Old Wisconsin Vice President and General Manager Steven Harrison talking about “Culture in the Workplace.”
The event will be at 7:30 a.m. Thursday at Pine Hills Country Club, 4914 Superior Ave., Sheboygan. Admission is $25 for Chamber members or $35 for non-members. People can register online at sheboygan.org or by calling the Chamber at 920-457-9491.
Harrison “will lead a discussion on ‘Culture in the Workplace’ and how it has helped shape Old Wisconsin Sausage for 75 years," a news release said. “Steve has been with Old Wisconsin Sausage Company for over four decades. He was born and raised in Sheboygan County and has made an impressionable impact on both the organization and many local nonprofit organizations by serving on boards of directors or donating his time to events.
"As he sets his sights on retirement, Steve is mindful of the company culture that has been built at Old Wisconsin through the years, most importantly focusing on the strong foundation the company has built in this community," the news release said. "His experiences in leading an exponentially growing company, while maintaining tradition, have led to this presentation on ‘Culture in the Workplace.’”
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► Plymouth Arts Center to present ‘A Veterans Tribute Concert’: Plymouth Arts Center will present a new musical tribute show to honor and show appreciation to veterans.
“A Veterans Tribute Concert” will be offered in four shows at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5 and 12 and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 6 and 13.
Tickets for the shows are $20, including tax, and complimentary dessert will be served.
Order tickets at the Plymouth Arts Center, 520 E. Mill St., by calling 920-892-8409, emailing info@plymoutharts.org or going online to plymoutharts.org.
Included in the program will be songs with historical narratives such as “Ballad of the Green Berets,” novelty songs, “Snoopy and the Red Baron,” U.S.O. and movie show tunes, “Gee, I Wish I Were Back in the Army,” patriotic tunes, “Over There,” songs of remembrance, “Shores of Normandy,” and others.
A traditional “Armed Forces Salute,” when veterans of military branches stand for recognition, will be presented during the show as well as a few singalong numbers.
► ‘Celtic Christmas’ performances set in November: Plymouth Arts Center, 520 E. Mill St., Plymouth, will present “Celtic Christmas” with shows Nov. 17-20 and 26-27.
The live musical concert will feature religious, traditional and contemporary Christmas music by the group Celtic Folk, which includes Tom Armstrong, Tom Clegg, Julie Henze, Neal Horneck, Kerrylynn Kraemer, Vincent Reysen, Roy Schwab, Carson Schwartz, Rachel Stoyke and Ramona Tritz.
Shows will be at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17-19 and 26 and at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 20 and 27. Dinner shows will take place Nov. 19 and 26. Tickets are $45 for the dinner and show — or $15 for adults and $5 for children 12 and younger for the show only.
Tickets can be purchased at the Plymouth Arts Center, by calling 920-892-8409, emailing info@plymoutharts.org or visiting plymoutharts.org.
“Celtic Christmas” will also have a Christmas quilt display by the Kettle Country Quilt Guild of Plymouth as part of the show.
Celtic Folk primarily performs at the Plymouth Arts Center and is also planning the following 2023 performances at the center: “A Wee Bit Irish,” March 17-19 and 24-26; “Musical Memories,” Oct. 6-8 and 13-15; and “Celtic Christmas,” Dec. 8-10 and 15-17.
► Sheboygan Falls Elementary to hold vendor/craft fair; vendors sought: Sheboygan Falls Elementary School will host a vendor/craft fair from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Oct. 29 in the gym of the school, 1 Alfred Miley Ave. Admission is free.
Those interested in being a vendor or for more information can contact Angella at falconfamiliesofsfes@gmail.com.
► Girls’ STEM Conference coming in November; registration deadline Oct. 28: The Sheboygan Branch of the American Association of University Women is sponsoring its fifth Girls’ STEM Conference for sixth- to ninth-grade girls on Nov. 5 at Sheboygan South High School, 1240 Washington Ave.
The event will run from 8 a.m. to noon. Girls can choose three of 11 45-minute hands-on workshops that will be limited to eight girls per session.
Workshops are Robotic Surgery, Chem Demons, Crime Scene Investigation, The Science of Color, Architecture — Designed Awareness, Beaded Binary Bracelet Boutique, A Look Inside the Bovine Hide, Hydroponics, Beginner’s Graphic Design, Flowers and Fragrances, and Sensory of Slices.
Kathryn Clouse, Kohler Co. kitchen and bath products innovation program director, is the keynote speaker.
Registration is $10 — which includes workshops and supplies — and is due by Oct. 28.
To register or for more information, call 920-458-5819.
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