Two Rivers yarn bomb lasts through July, Washington House plans grand reopening and more news
MANITOWOC - As part of its centennial celebration, Two Rivers’ Crescent Woolen Mills has partnered with Two Rivers Main Street to organize a “yarn bomb” of the lamp posts adjacent to the city’s new Central Park West, which is slated to open July 16.
According to a news release, a “yarn bomb” is a form of street art similar to graffiti, but instead of paint or chalk, the artwork is made from yarn or fibers — a good fit for Crescent Woolen Mills, a yarn manufacturer.
Crescent Woolen Mills’ Cathy Haley worked with Linda Hansen of Intertwined, a local yarn store on the second floor of Schroeder’s Department Store, to recruit volunteers to knit and crochet coverings for the city’s lamp posts.
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Two Rivers Utilities’ Electric Director Brian Dellemann and staff, alongside a group of volunteers, installed 11 yarn bombs on Washington Street between 17th and 18th streets.
Yarn bomb participants created a variety of designs including a tree of life, an abstract sunrise over Lake Michigan, a variety of colorful waves, stripes and flowers, a fishing net with crocheted aquatic creatures, and a Minion character.
Individual yarn bomb participants included Cally Lampereur, Mindy Koentopp, Patti Hayes, Marie Hayes, Tricia Egan, Paige Cobarrubias, Adrienne Weiss, Barbara Lyons and Faith Webb.
Two groups, one including Diane Bruder and her family and another including Amy Sobush, Carol Michels and Manitowoc Yarn Divas, also completed yarn bombs.
The yarn bombs will be on display in Two Rivers until the end of July.
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Washington House grand reopening features ice cream sundae with rhubarb sauce
Two Rivers Historical Society invites the public to attend a grand reopening of the Washington House Museum and Visitor Center, 1622 Jefferson St., Two Rivers.
From noon until 4 p.m. June 24, visitors can explore many updated exhibits and rooms featuring local history.
Also included will be music, guided tours at 1 and 3 p.m., and door prizes.
Admission is always free and the Washington House is completely accessible. Off-street parking is available on the south side of the building, facing Lake Michigan.
The Washington House features Berner’s Ice Cream Parlor, commemorating the invention of the ice cream sundae in 1881, a feat for which Two Rivers is renowned.
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This season’s specialty sundae is the Ruby (tangy rhubarb sauce and hot caramel sauce over butter pecan or vanilla ice cream, topped with whipped cream, nuts and a cherry).
Stop in the museum gift shop for Two Rivers merchandise, unique Two Rivers jigsaw puzzles and Mystery at Point Beach books. Also, White Cap Beer logo T-shirts are in stock in both short- and long-sleeve. Music for sale includes a range of both new and used vinyl and CDs with the Schmitt Brothers Quartet among the selections.
Manitowoc County Historical Society plans Pints and Plates fundraiser, tickets on sale
Manitowoc County Historical Society’s Pints and Plates fundraiser will be at the museum from 5 to 8 p.m. July 17.
The event will bring together local breweries and wineries, live music and unique historical tastes in an outdoor setting.
Guests can wander wooded gravel roads through Pinecrest Village’s historical areas while sampling food from local restaurants, amateur “chefs,” breweries and wineries. Tunes will be provided by Nettle Hill.
All tickets include entry into the Manitowoc County Historical Society, tastings from all restaurants, breweries and wineries, and a commemorative glass. The event is for ages 21 and older. Attendees need to present ID at the door.
The fundraiser takes place at the museum, 924 Pinecrest Road, Manitowoc. Tickets are $65 and advanced tickets are suggested as a limited number of tickets are available. They may be purchased at the museum or call 920-684-4445.
Asteroid Night set at Sub Pub
Space-themed drinks and telescopes to view the stars will be among the attractions at Asteroid Night at the Sub Pub at Wisconsin Maritime Museum, 75 Maritime Drive, Manitowoc.
The event will run 5-11 p.m. June 30. It will also include a chance to make a paper spacecraft and take part in asteroid trivia.
June 30 is International Asteroid Day, an educational and awareness program to inspire the world about asteroids including their role in the formation of the universe, how their resources can be used, and how asteroids can pave the way for future exploration.
Contact Maritime Museum at 920-684-0218 for more details.
United Way Manitowoc County plans Stuff the Bus
United Way Manitowoc County is partnering with Brandt Buses, Inc., and Walmart Manitowoc for the second annual Stuff the Bus event from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. July 11.
In support of area schools’ community closets, United Way is collecting essential supplies for youth. Items needed include toiletries, clothing, gift cards, non-perishable snacks, gloves/mittens and socks. A full list is at unitedwaymanitowoccounty.org.
During the Stuff the Bus event, donations can be dropped off by the bus in Walmart’s parking lot at 4115 Calumet Ave. Staff and volunteers will sort and deliver the donations to schools across Manitowoc County following the event.
United Way is recruiting more volunteers to sort the supplies from 9 to 11 a.m. July 12. If interested, contact Laura Drida at 920-682-8888 or laura@unitedwaymanitowoccounty.org.
Fourth of July holiday weekend road detours set in Manitowoc
Fourth of July celebrations in downtown Manitowoc will lead to road closures and detours.
To accommodate a July 3 celebration, the following will be in effect:
July 3, the 600 and 700 blocks of U.S. 10/Quay Street will be closed to traffic to allow event organizers to set up for a downtown concert and food trucks as part of celebrations July 3.
Quay Street will be closed from 8 a.m. July 3 until 2 a.m. July 4.
The approved detour will be south on South Eighth Street for one block, east on Franklin Street for two blocks, north on South Sixth Street, east on U.S. 10/Quay Street.
To accommodate Fourth on the Shore July 4, the following will be in effect:
From 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. July 4, South Eighth Street from Washington Street to Maritime Drive and Maritime Drive from South Eighth Street to Huron Street will be closed to traffic for the Fourth on the Shore parade.
The approved detour will be South 21st Street, Revere Drive, N. 18th Street and Waldo Boulevard.
Maritime Metro Transit adjusts hours
Maritime Metro Transit bus routes and the Intermodal Transfer Center at 915 S. 11th St. will have reduced service hours of 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 3 and will not operate July 4. Regular service hours will resume July 5.
National Amateur Radio Field Day exercise planned
Lakeshore Amateur Radio Service Club (W9RES) will be participating in the National Amateur Radio Field Day exercise from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. June 24 at Citizen Park, 930 N. 18th St., Manitowoc.
Since 1933, ham radio operators across North America have established temporary ham radio stations in public locations during Field Day to showcase the science and skill of amateur radio.
The event is open to the public and all are encouraged to attend. For more details, contact John Hamilton at President@W9RES.com or 920-917-9918.
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