Cool off at Manitowoc Family Aquatic Center through Aug. 18. Here are the hours and activities, plus more news in brief.

MANITOWOC – The Manitowoc Senior Center & Recreation Division is sharing the following slate of activities, including the latest on what’s coming up at the Manitowoc Family Aquatic Center.

To register or for more information, contact the division at the Senior Center, 3330 Custer St., or call 920-686-3060.

Here are the upcoming activities:

Manitowoc Family Aquatic Center:

The Aquatic Center is at 940 N. 18th St. and is open through Aug. 18. Here’s what’s on the schedule:

• Open swim: noon to 5 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays and Sundays, and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays. Cost is $6 per person and free for ages 2 and younger.
• Adult Pool Party: Aug. 9 will be an Adult Pool Party from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. that will include food and beverages along with pool fun and a DJ. Must be 21 or older to attend.
• Family Pool Party: Aug. 17 is a Family Pool Party from 5:30 to 7 p.m. followed by the movie “Rookie of the Year” on the baseball diamond at dusk. Food and beverages along with pool fun and a DJ are included. Popcorn and other treats will be available until 9 p.m. for the movie.
• Mini Golf: Mini golf at the Aquatic Center is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily through Aug. 18 and then 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays only Aug. 24 to Oct. 6.

Senior Center:

The Senior Center is at 3330 Custer St. Here’s what’s on the schedule:

• Gift Shop: Open to the public 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays.
• Free blood pressure checks: 8:30 a.m. every second Friday and 11 a.m. every fourth Wednesday of the month.
• Walk Away the Pounds: 8 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Walk in place with an experienced instructor to a video. Free for members, $5 day pass needed for non-members.
• National Hot Dog Day: 11 a.m. to noon July 17. Have a hot dog, chips and water for $4. Registration required.
• Friday Movie: “Call Jane”: Noon July 19. Free for members, day pass needed for non-members.
• Book Club: “Under the Tuscan Sun,” by Francis Mayes: 11 a.m. Aug. 5.
• End of Summer Party: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 30. Pizza and popsicles at 11:30 a.m., entertainment by Fernando at noon-1 p.m. Cost is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. Sign up by Aug. 26.

Recreation Division:

The Recreation Office is inside the Senior Center, 3330 Custer St. Here’s what’s on the schedule:

• Summer Fun Guide: Available at the Recreation Office, City Hall, Rahr-West Art Museum, Lincoln Park Zoo and Manitowoc Tourism Office.
• Dance, tennis and pickleball lessons: Spots still available for dance (ages 3-14) starting July 9, tennis (6 and older) starting July 22 and pickleball (6 and older) starting July 23.
• Tuesday Tunes: Every other Tuesday at Washington Park (1115 Washington St.), starting at 6:30 p.m. Food available for purchase. Lineup: July 9, Kevin Van Ess & The Talk of the Town; July 16, Out of the Blue; and July 23, Until Dawn Trio.

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Manitowoc County 100+ Women Who Care’s next giving circle is Aug. 6

Manitowoc County 100+ Women Who Care will hold its next giving circle Aug. 6 at Sepia Chapel, 1820 Jefferson St., Two Rivers. Registration and social begins at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting starts promptly at 6:30 p.m.

Since the group was founded more than three years ago, awards have reached $17,000 and more than $140,000 has been dispersed to 13 nonprofits in the community.

At the Aug. 6 giving circle, three local non-profits will be chosen to speak, followed by questions and answers. During balloting, Treehouse Theater will present how its gift from MC100+WWC positively impacted its organization.

The member food sponsors for the quarter will be Julie Hoban and Tanya Finch from Hoban Cycle and Tanya Finch State Farm.

In May’s gathering, The Harper Group was the award recipient. The Harper Group helps support families of children and young adults who are struggling through critical illnesses. The organization recognized a need for younger family members during tough times and works to help families maneuver difficult times.

MC100+WWC is looking for new members and new nonprofits to be awarded money. Women are welcome to visit a meeting before choosing to join. Learn more at 100womenMC.org, email MC100women@gmail.com, see the national organization’s website at 100whocarealliance.org, check out the group on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/3417255951638724 or on Instagram at 100womenmc, or call 920-860-6481.

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Manitowoc County Historical Society offers camps and more in July

Here’s what is happening at Manitowoc County Historical Society, 924 Pinecrest Road in Manitowoc, in July:

• Kids’ Free Days: Thursdays in July. All kids 12 and younger will receive free admission to the museum. Each week will feature a new theme with hands-on activities from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: July 11 is The Science of Cooking; July 18 is Crafts and Trades; and July 25 is Fun and Games. General admission: $14 for adults, $13 for seniors, free for youth younger 12 on Thursdays in July, $10 for youth ages 12 to 17, children younger than 4 years of age are free. General admission is always free for members.
• The Longest Day: 4-7 p.m. July 10. This event brings support and awareness to those living with dementia. The program is promoted by the Alzheimer’s Association. During the program, the museum and Pinecrest Village will be open for extended hours, free of charge, with donations appreciated for the Historical Society’s SPARK! program. Trams will be available for guests needing assistance to see and tour Pinecrest Village. Information tables will also be set up to offer more information about the SPARK! program and other community resources for families living with dementia.
• Camp Pinecrest: Makesmith: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 11. Follow alongside blacksmiths, carpenters, dressmaker, cheese maker and printer as you learn about these trades and try your hand at making your own projects. Advanced registration is required.
• Camp Pinecrest: Life as a Pioneer: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 16-18. Discover what daily life was like for kids living at the turn of the 20th century. From household chores to school lessons and taking part in hands-on activities in historic trades, this summer camp is packed with old-fashioned fun. Advanced registration is required.
• Camp Pinecrest: In the Kitchen: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 24. Roll up your sleeves and head into the kitchens of Pinecrest’s historic homes. Make recipes and bring samples home. Advanced registration is required.
• All About Cheese: 10 a.m. to noon July 27. Join veteran cheesemaker Mark Stecker to find out how simple it is to make cheese, what makes for a good cheese and sample several simple styles of cheese. Advanced registration is required.
• Visit the museum: Summer hours run through the end of September with open hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays. For more information, visit ManitowocCountyHistory.org or call 920-684-4445.

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Register for next Stepping On falls prevention workshop

The next Stepping On workshop offered by the Aging & Disability Resource Center of the Lakeshore starts Sept. 12 and runs through Oct. 29 at Kiel Community Center.

The evidence-based falls prevention program is a weekly workshop that changes how to prepare “not to fall” as you age. Learn from experts and gather knowledge directly related to falls prevention.

Seating for the workshop is limited and registration is required by contacting the ADRC at 1-877-416-7083.

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Sophia Meisner earns Wisconsin 4-H Foundation scholarship

The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation awarded Sophia Meisner of Manitowoc a $1,000 Francis and Phyllis Conrad Memorial Scholarship.

Meisner has been active in her 4-H Club in Manitowoc County for 10 years. Her 4-H projects have had an emphasis in community service and STEM. She has held several leadership positions including camp counselor, leader of many community service projects, and has taught action planning to youth and adults at the Youth in Partnership for Civic Leadership and True Leaders in Equity conferences.

She is attending UW-Eau Claire, where she is exploring equity-focused career fields, particularly within nonprofit organizations. Her capstone 4-H project was the creation of a gleaning program at the local farmers’ market, collecting the unsold produce at the market and redistributing it to the Southfield Townhouses’ food pantry. As a result of her work in this 4-H project, Meisner was offered an internship at UW-Eau Claire where she conducts similar research at Eau Claire’s farmers’ market.

The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation awards scholarships annually to Wisconsin students pursuing higher education. Scholarship recipients are selected based on demonstrated personal growth, development and leadership, academic performance and future educational goals. This year, $29,000 in scholarships were awarded and only the top 5% of all applicants received a scholarship.