MANITOWOC – Looking for Manitowoc County events, volunteer opportunities, summer concerts and local community news? Here are eight quick things to know.
Creature Feature coming to Lincoln Park Zoo
J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue will present “Creature Feature at the Zoo” from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, at Manitowoc Lincoln Park Zoo, 1215 N. Eighth St. The free program is open to all ages.
The event will feature rescued animals and lessons on pet ownership, animal behavior, rescue and conservation. Attendees will have a chance to ask questions and interact with animal educators.
United Way seeks volunteers for Day of Action
United Way Manitowoc County is seeking volunteers for Day of Action on Friday, June 26. The annual event will send teams to eight local nonprofits for projects from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
The free event includes a light breakfast and lunch. United Way hopes to fill 50 volunteer spots. Registration is required at UnitedWayManitowocCounty.org or by calling 920-682-8888.
Lakeshore Artists Guild expands local exhibits
The Lakeshore Artists Guild has partnered with LaDeDa Books & Beans and Harmony Cafe & Juicery in Manitowoc and Countertops Two in Two Rivers to display original work by local artists.
Harmony, 921 S. Eighth St., will host a free found-art event from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. June 13, and Countertops Two will begin monthly artist demonstrations June 20. The Guild is also seeking new exhibit partners. Email lakeshoreartistsguild@gmail.com or visit lakeshoreartistsguild.com for more details.
Kiel Municipal Band opens summer concert series June 10
The Kiel Municipal Band will begin its summer concert series at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, at Kiel City Park. Directed by Jon Meyer, the band will perform a mix of marches, popular songs and traditional band music.
The concert is free and open to the public. If it rains, it will move to the second-floor gym at City Hall, which is air-conditioned and accessible.
Two Rivers offers free clean fill at Sandy Bay Highlands
The city of Two Rivers has about 17,500 cubic yards of clean fill available free at Sandy Bay Highlands. The material, estimated to be 90% to 95% clay, is available to homeowners, contractors, landscapers, excavators and construction companies.
Recipients must dig and haul the material themselves during daylight hours. Topsoil stockpiles are not included. Those seeking larger quantities should contact the city manager’s office at 920-793-5532 to coordinate access and logistics.
A.C.E. Building Service named Top Metal Builder
A.C.E. Building Service of Manitowoc has been named a 2026 Top Metal Builder by Metal Construction News, which annually recognizes the top 100 metal contractors and erectors in North America. It is the fifth time the company has made the list.
The company ranked No. 66 nationally in tonnage at 711 tons, up from 491 a year earlier, and No. 68 in square footage at 163,289 square feet, up from 85,720 in 2025.
Manitowoc reminds residents to keep grass out of streets
The city of Manitowoc is reminding residents to keep grass clippings and other yard waste out of streets and alleys. Residents should direct mowers and blowers away from the road and clean up any debris that reaches the street.
Yard waste can wash into storm drains, where it decomposes and adds nutrients to waterways, reducing water quality. The city said debris also can clog storm pipes, contribute to flooding and increase costs when street sweepers collect grass that must be sent to a landfill.
Manitowoc urges careful lawn chemical use
The city of Manitowoc is reminding residents to use fertilizers and herbicides sparingly and keep them off sidewalks and streets. Officials said lawn chemicals can wash into storm drains and contribute to algae growth in lakes and streams.
Residents are encouraged to test soil before buying products, fertilize in the fall and sweep any excess from pavement. The city also urged people using herbicides to follow label directions and post notices because some neighbors may be sensitive to lawn chemicals.
Contact Brandon Reid at breid@usatodayco.com.
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