SHEBOYGAN - Kohler-Andrae State Park, 1020 Beach Park Lane in Sheboygan, is offering the following events. A vehicle admission sticker is required. For more details, call 920-451-4080.
- Discovery Bird Walk: 8-10 a.m. July 2. Meet master naturalists Janet and Andy Raddatz to observe birds and nature in the park. Walks may take two to three hours depending on what is seen. Participants can leave at any time. Wear appropriate footwear and dress for the weather. Take insect repellant, sunscreen and binoculars. For ages 12 and older; children must be accompanied by an adult. No pets. Bird walks meet weekly. Meet at the Friends Pond parking lot P9.
- Discovering Wildflowers: 1:30-2:30 p.m. July 3. Join Master Naturalist Karen Merlau and discover the many wildflowers growing along the Black River Trail. As the seasons change, so do the wildflowers. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Take insect repellant, sunscreen, and field guides or apps. The hike will last at least an hour. An adult must accompany children. Meet at the Black River Trail parking lot, P1.
- Exploring the Marsh: 9-10 a.m. July 4. The Black River Marsh is a unique habitat filled with many forms of wildlife. Join naturalist Phyllis McKenzie for an exploration with scoopers and basins to discover the living secrets of the marsh. Bug repellent, sunblock and a bottle of water are suggested for the hour-long adventure. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Black River Marsh Boardwalk, parking lot P10.
- “The Water Walker”: 11 a.m. to noon July 6. Families can hear the tale of a journey that was meant to raise awareness about the need to protect our water for future generations. The message for this presentation is for all ages. The children’s book “The Water Walker,” by Joan Robertson, will be read. The story will lead those who attend to participate into some interesting facts and water activities. Meet at the Bathhouse near parking lot P6.
- Water or Sky Dragonfly?: 2-3:30 p.m. July 6. More than 160 species of dragonflies and damselflies are in Wisconsin. Join naturalist Phyllis McKenzie to discover how these insects survive above and below the water’s surface. Binoculars are a great tool for dragonfly watching. Take insect repellent, sunscreen and a bottle of water. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the locked gate near the entry to the campground, near parking lot P4.
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Salvation Army’s 10th Salvation Ride is July 13
The Salvation Army of Sheboygan County’s 10th annual Salvation Ride will be July 13.
Cyclists of all ages, abilities and those with e-bikes can participate. The route will begin and end at King Park, 1615 S. Seventh St. in Sheboygan.
Riders can choose from routes of 10, 25, 50, 75 or 100 miles, and registration is open at thesalvationride.org. Those who register online or by mail before July 12 can save on registration. Registration will also be available from 4 to 6 p.m. July 12 and on the day of the event beginning at 6:30 a.m.
The ride is Salvation Army’s biggest fundraiser outside the Christmas season. Funds raised support services like the homeless shelter, food pantry, wellness clinic and other programs.
Sheboygan Theater Company offers audition workshops
Sheboygan Theater Company will join local theater professional Zachariah Stearn to offer two audition workshops in July.
July 17, Stearn will provide the workshop to adults 17 and older from 6 to 7:15 p.m.
July 18, he will provide the workshop to kids ages 9-16 from 6 to 7:15 p.m.
The workshops will be at the Leslie W. Johnson Theatre in Horace Mann Middle School, 2820 Union Ave., Sheboygan. Online pre-registration is required and there is a small fee, made smaller for early registrants. To sign up for the workshops, visit www.stcshows.org/audition-workshops.
Habitat dedicates 51st home in Sheboygan
Habitat for Humanity Lakeside dedicated a new home on Oakland Avenue in Sheboygan to the Hernandez-Perez Family June 5. The occasion marked the organization’s 51st home dedication.
Community members, volunteers and supporters gathered at the newly completed Habitat home to celebrate the family’s transition to homeownership.
The Hernandez family is formed by mother Adriana and daughter Demi. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom home is Habitat’s second ADA-accommodated home. Adriana needed to find a housing solution for her daughter that would make it easier to complete day-to-day tasks and find a home that would provide the appropriate support at any stage of Demi’s life. The house was able to be built to support those needs. Habitat built wilder hallways, a curbless shower, therapy room, extra storage closet, garage,and grab bars throughout.
Adriana completed 263 “sweat equity” hours to build their home and will receive a zero-percent interest mortgage while paying back her loan. At the dedication, Adriana spoke of hope and resilience.
Habitat programs provide the foundation from which homebuyers build family stability and self-reliance. To learn more about its home buyer program, go to habitatlakeside.com.
Lakeland welcomes new Cooperative Education and Career Readiness leader
Lakeland University has hired Michael Keibler, an expert in building and implementing experiential education programs and a passionate advocate for learning by doing, to lead its award-winning Cooperative Education and Career Readiness program.
Keibler has worked for more than 15 years in higher education recruiting and placing students in experiential learning programs and opportunities, advising students, and developing and teaching curricular and co-curricular activities to aid in student career readiness.
He comes to Lakeland from Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska, where he has served as executive director of cooperative education and industry liaison. He developed the college’s new cooperative education program serving multiple disciplines.
Prior to his role at Wayne State, Keibler worked at the University of Louisville for more than a decade, including four years as a cooperative education and global engineering track coordinator.
Sheboygan Toastmasters names 2024-25 officers
Sheboygan Toastmasters Club has named officers for 2024-25, with terms starting July 1.
Kris Pool will serve as president, Larry Penke as vice president of education, Mark Schuessler as vice president of membership, Rick Grant as vice president of public relations, Mary Dickey as secretary and David Schmitt as both treasurer and sergeant at arms.
The club provides a platform for individuals to enhance public speaking, communication and leadership skills. It meets the first and third Mondays of each month, excluding holidays. Those 18 and older are invited to join, regardless of background or skill level. For more details, go to https://2121.toastmastersclubs.org/ or contact Kris Pool at 920-698-0656 or kris.pool.dtm@gmail.com.
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