Highlights: Area Events

Learn 2 Curl Clinic
Saturday, Oct. 1

Green Bay Curling Club, Green Bay

Learn the basics of curling, how to deliver a stone, the ins and outs of sweeping and more.

Instructors will teach a variety of delivery methods including slide, stick and wheelchair for participants of varying abilities.

Clinics are open to all ages, but children should be old/strong enough to handle the 42-pound stone (12+ recommended).

Additional clinics will be held Oct. 15, Nov. 12 and March 2.

Clinics run from 1-3 p.m.

The cost to participate s $20.

Head to curlgb.com for more details and to register.

Hands On! Monotypes
Saturday, Oct. 1 and Sunday, Oct. 2

newARTSpace, De Pere

Hands-on art experience for local high school and college art students and regional professional artists.
The workshop will be led by Milwaukee-area artist Barbara Manger.

Work on an etching press using plexiglass plates, damp paper, and luminous printer’s ink to produce layers of glowing color.

Participants will produce multiple prints.

Registration is $100 and includes ink, paper and cleaning supplies.

Workshops begin at 11 a.m.

Visit newartspace124.com for more details and to register.

Halloween Craft Bash
Wednesday, Oct. 5

Mona Rose Winery, Ashwaubenon

Open house style event hosted by Make it with Merlot at Mona Rose Winery.

Taste selection of 5 Mona Rose wines, purchase a make-and-take craft, decorate cookies, participate in a costume contest and browse/shop various Halloween crafts.

The event will run from 6-9 p.m.

Tickets are $35.
Follow Mona Rose Winery on Facebook for more information and to register.

Senior Life Expo
Wednesday, Oct. 5

Kroc Center, Green Bay

Community event for seniors and their caregivers to learn from local businesses, services, and professionals about topics involving health, safety, finances and more.

Green Bay Packers alumnus Harry Sydney will five the keynote presentation, sharing his experiences with attendees through a moderated discussion.

Browse an assortment of vendors, preview a sample of Kroc classes, enjoy entertainment by Frank of Let Me Be Frank Productions and The Greatest Hits & BJ Combo and attend breakout education sessions.

This free event will take place from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Find more details at gbkroccenter.org.

Budding Buddies
Wednesdays, October 5, 12 and 19

Green Bay Botanical Garden, Green Bay

Day camp designed for children and their adult buddies.

Participate in nature-themed stories, crafts, hikes, and hands-on exploration.

This camp is intended for children ages 3-5.

Camps run from 9:30-11 a.m.

Registration costs $15 for one session, or $40 for the whole series ($35 for members).

Visit gbbg.org for more information and to register.

Invasive Plant Removal
Friday, Oct. 7

Baird Creek, Green Bay

Volunteer to help cut and remove invasive plants along the Greenway to make room for native plant species.

Participants will meet at the corner of Superior Road and Baird Creek Road, next to Woodpecker Trailhead.
Clean-up will take place from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Weather-appropriate clothes, gloves, water and boots that can get wet/muddy are recommended.
Visit Baird Creek’s Facebook page for more details.