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MANITOWOC - Manitowoc County residents and businesses may drop off natural holiday trees for free at the Basswood Compost Site from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays.
People must remove all ornaments, tinsel, lights, stands and storage bags from trees before dropping trees off.
If a tree is more than 6 feet long, it must be cut in half.
The used natural trees can be chipped and turned into wood mulch.
The Basswood Compost Site is at 3000 Basswood Road. People can call 920-683-4333 or visit Manitowoccountywi.gov for more information.
▶ Tree for a Tree: The Recycling Center is assisting the City of Manitowoc Parks and Forestry Division to distribute vouchers for its “Tree for a Tree” program.
Throughout January, city residents can receive a voucher for a free deciduous tree when they take their natural Christmas tree to the Basswood Compost Site.
Participants must go to the Recycling Center Main Office, open Mondays through Fridays between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., before dropping off their tree to qualify for the voucher. Participants will need to complete and sign a form at the main office.
Vouchers will be mailed to qualified city residents in March.
A limited number of vouchers is available. They are redeemable at the Silver Creek Nursery from April 15 to May 15 for deciduous seedlings known as “whips,” which are about 3-4 feet tall, two to four years old, and ready for planting.
The Tree for a Tree program is part of an urban forestry grant through the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to help regain some of the urban tree canopy that will be lost as a result of the emerald ash borer.
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▶ ‘Forbidden Broadway’ coming to Capitol stage this month: The Tony Award-winning “Forbidden Broadway,” the hilarious musical spoof of Broadway’s biggest shows and brightest stars, will make a one-night performance stop at the Capitol Civic Centre Jan. 26. The curtain is at 7 p.m.
Up-to-the-minute spoofs include comic looks at “Moulin Rouge,” the all-Yiddish “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Hadestown,” and this season’s dark “Oklahoma!” revival.
Also included are Dear Evan Hansen, Tootsie, Beetlejuice, Frozen and a whole new generation of Broadway stars, plus exciting turns by Bette Midler, Andre de Shields, Bernadette Peters, Lin-Manuel Miranda.
The show also includes some classic laughs from "The Lion King," "Phantom," "Les Misérables" and others.
The performance is rated PG. Tickets are available starting at $29 with a student discount available.
To order tickets, go to cccshows.org or call 920-683-2184. The Capitol is at 913 S. Eighth St., Manitowoc.
▶ Red Cross plans local blood drives with chance to win trip to the Super Bowl: American Red Cross is planning the following local blood drives. To book a time to give, visit RedCrossBlood.org, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
Jan. 18, 2-6:30 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church and School, 14323 S. Maribel Road, Maribel;
Jan. 30, 1:30-6:30 p.m. at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 11303 Wehausen Road, Manitowoc; and
Jan. 31, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Manitowoc Senior Center, 3330 Custer St., Manitowoc.
In partnership with the National Football League, those who give blood, platelets or plasma in January will be entered for a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LVII in Arizona, including access to day-of, in-stadium pre-game activities, tickets to the official Super Bowl Experience, round-trip airfare to Phoenix, three-night hotel accommodations (Feb. 10-13), plus a $500 gift card for expenses. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/SuperBowl for details.
▶ Manitowoc Police Department shares results of Drive Sober and Get Pulled Over campaign: Manitowoc Police Department recently shared the results of its Drive Sober and Get Pulled Over holiday campaign.
The department reported it made four arrests for drivers suspected of operating while intoxicated between Dec. 16 and New Year’s Day.
The campaign also resulted in 10 speeding violations, 10 operating after revocation or suspension violations, one traffic sign or traffic light violation, three vehicle registration violations, 23 miscellaneous violations, three felony arrests, one misdemeanor arrest and one warrant arrest, the department said in a news release.
Officers completed 251 traffic stops and devoted approximately 311 hours to traffic enforcement with a total of 40 officers being involved in the campaign, the department said. Law enforcement also issued 188 written warnings for traffic infractions.
The department shared the following reminders:
If you plan to drink, identify a sober designated driver or find an alternative way home.
Download the free Drive Sober mobile app from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation website. The app includes a “find a ride” feature to help locate mass transit, ride share and taxi services.
Protect yourself and your passengers every time you travel. Buckle up, put the phone down — every trip, every time.
▶ Manitowoc mayor to speak at next Fish & Game meeting: Manitowoc Unit of Fish & Game’s next meeting will be at 7 p.m. Jan. 11 in Lincoln Park Cabin No. 1. The meeting is open to members and the public.
The January meeting will mark new officers for 2023 and a historic item of note. Anne Busse will take over as the Manitowoc Unit vice president and is the first female officer of the unit in the history of the club.
The group elected Busse unanimously at the December meeting, citing her many years of service to the club.
All new officers and directors begin their service in January.
Speaker for the January meeting with be Manitowoc Mayor Justin Nickels. He will update the group on activities in the city and especially those associated with Lincoln Park and other parks in the city. There will be time for questions from those attending.
The Manitowoc Unit has a long-standing relationship with the city and Lincoln Park and continuing partnering opportunities will be discussed.
For more details, visit mantyfg.org or Contact Anne Busse, unit vice president, at twasinc@tm.net or mantyfg071@gmail.com.
▶ Fish & Game Protective Association annual meeting Jan. 26: Manitowoc County Fish & Game Protective Association will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m. Jan. 26 at City Limits Bar and Banquet Hall, 3627 County Road CR, Manitowoc.
Guest speaker will be Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Pollinator Conservation Coordinator Jay Watson, who will show a slide presentation titled “Needs of Bees in this World.”
After Watson’s presentation, there will be short reports from county department heads, county officials, state legislators, state DNR officials and the FORWARD Endowment.
The public is invited.
The annual meeting is the only time the public has a chance to hear all these individuals speak in one location.
▶ Manitowoc Youth Resource Hub launches: Healthiest Manitowoc County member organizations Youth Agency Network and Coolest Coast have collaborated to launch a new online resource titled the Youth Resource Hub of Manitowoc County.
The Youth Resource Hub is an online resource center and one-stop shop for youth and their families, caregivers and advocates who want a helping hand to connect with each other and/or the community.
The hub is organized into 10 major categories: Academic; Basic Needs; Relationships; Childcare; Diversity; Health/Dental; Mental Health; Mentoring; Parenting; and Youth Activities.
Within each category are links to various organizations and businesses related to the topic with additional information and links to their specific websites and social media channels.
The coalition was motivated to create the Youth Resource Hub to simplify the search for youth-oriented resources and opportunities throughout Manitowoc County.
Resources cover the gamut from library story times to water safety to crisis intervention to diversity to academics to child care to mental health and beyond.
Organizations and businesses are encouraged to submit youth-oriented content for inclusion using the “Suggest an Edit” button.
Future plans for the hub include an events calendar, a news release said.
The hub can be accessed at www.coolestcoast.com/youth-resource-hub/.
▶ Boys & Girls Club nets $10K International Paper Foundation grant: Boys & Girls Club of Manitowoc County has been awarded a $10,000 grant from International Paper Foundation.
The funds will be used to support Project iLearn, which gives barrier-free, no-cost access to tools needed to continue academic learning, specifically digital learning with the use of iPads, a news release said.
Project iLearn will assist in members’ educational learning by providing high-yield digital learning opportunities using educational applications focused on K-12 math, reading, language arts and science.
Offering access to apps and tools that many members are familiar with using in school will allow the club to meet the individualized needs of each child and help them grow and build new skills. The tools for continued learning will help prepare youth for their brighter personal and professional futures.
“The more personalized we can make enrichment programming for our members, the better,” said Boys & Girls Club of Manitowoc County Unit Director Connor Schultz in the news release. “Everyone has a learning style that works best for them and by implementing iPads into club-based learning, we hope to bridge any gaps that kids may be facing. Access to mobile technology will also allow us to expand our programs to include more activities such as mixed media, STEM projects and more.”
Started in 1952, International Paper Foundation annually provides millions in grants to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations to address needs in the communities where its employees live and work.
Boys & Girls Club of Manitowoc County began serving youth in February 2022. From its facility at 3651 Dewey St. in Manitowoc, it is dedicated to ensuring the community’s youth have greater access to quality programs and services that will enhance their lives and help them unlock their full potential.
The Boys & Girls Club of Manitowoc County operates as an affiliate of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley in Appleton.
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