Neville Public Museum Presents “Nightmares at the Neville for its Third Season
“Nightmares at the Neville” showcases three classic horror films with discussions led by UW-Green Bay Professor Zack Kruse, who is a scholar of comics, film, and American literature.
Theatre doors open at 5:30pm with movies starting at 6pm and will finish with the discussion led by Kruse. General Admission $7, Member Admission $5, Student Admission $3. Popcorn and soda will be available for purchase prior to each film’s showing.
The Phantom of the Opera (dir. Rupert Julian, USA, 1925, 107 min.), October 7
The Island of Lost Souls (dir. Erle C. Kenton, USA, 71 min.), October 14
The Fly (dir. David Cronenberg, USA/Canada, 96 min.), October 28
TDS TElecom Seeking Wisconsin Most Valuable Educator for Packers PRize Package
TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS®) is proud to again honor an outstanding educator and is seeking nominations for this year’s Wisconsin Most Valuable Educator Award.
The Most Valuable Educator program honors a person working in Wisconsin schools who is making a difference in the lives of students and their community. The winner will receive a Green Bay Packers prize package that includes two tickets to a 2025 game as well as the opportunity to take a group of students to Lambeau Field for a tour and meeting with a Packers alum.
This year marks the third edition of the Most Valuable Educator program. Previous winners included school counselor Kristi Kjelstad of Chippewa Falls and computer science, math, and robotics teacher Laura Masbruch of Whitewater.
“The Wisconsin Most Valuable Educator recognizes the incredible work being done in our schools every single day. As students embark on another school year, we’re looking forward to shining a spotlight on educators who make our communities a better place,” said Dawn Nowakowski, TDS Manager of Regional Field Marketing. In addition to the winner receiving a Packers prize package, nominees are also recognized with certificates by local TDS associates.
Nominees must reside in a TDS community in Wisconsin. A full list of the more than 150 Wisconsin communities TDS serves can be found here.
To nominate a teacher, aide, administrator, or other school staff member, visit tdstelecom.com/educator. Nominators can describe why the educator deserves the award, as well as what a Packers prize package would mean for them. The deadline for submitting a nomination is Friday, Sept. 26.
Madison-based TDS has served Wisconsin for more than 55 years. The company is expanding high-speed fiber service in several areas including Brown County, the Fox Valley, Eau Claire, Janesville, Sparta, Sheboygan, Dodgeville, and others.
Session Focused on Driving Community-Based Skilling for Diverse/Undeserved Populations
A free event designed to explore practical ways to support digital inclusion across generations and capacities – The Age of Influence: Building Connected Futures – is being held Oct. 7 from 8:30-11 a.m. at the Kroc Community Center in Bellevue, Wis. The event is made possible in part by a Community Challenge Grant from AARP.
The keynote speaker is Darrin Wasniewski, senior associate state director of community outreach for AARP. He will share how digital skills training empowers adults 50-plus to enhance their financial security, health, social connections and other areas of impact, along with available AARP resources.
“It is vital to continue to equip individuals across all generations and capacities with the digital literacy skills needed to thrive in today’s world,” says Rebecca Deschane, vice president of talent development for New North, Inc. “For those individuals and organizations who would like to learn how to engage in the process, this event is a great opportunity to do so.”
The day’s agenda begins with registration and networking, along with a light breakfast, from 8:30-9 a.m. A regional update on the NEW B.O.O.S.T.™ initiative and the keynote by Wasniewski follow. The morning wraps up with roundtable community discussions from 10:15-11 a.m.
The event, part of National Digital Inclusion Week which runs from October 6-10, is being hosted by the NEW B.O.O.S.T.™ (Building Opportunities for Overlooked Sustainable Talent) for Hidden Talent Digital Navigator Network. The NEW B.O.O.S.T.™ initiative is a partnership between African Heritage Inc. and New North Inc., the regional economic development corporation for the 18 counties of Northeast Wisconsin, and aims to expand digital access and literacy by supporting a network of community navigators.
New North was selected this past June as one of only 383 recipients in the U.S. of a Community Challenge Grant from AARP. Since the grant was announced, more than 15 partners across the region have engaged with New North. Additional collaborators are actively being sought; any organization or individual who serves the community through assistance with computer/internet access and digital literacy training opportunities – or who would like to start – is a good fit to be a partner of the initiative. This includes organizations where digital skilling isn’t the primary focus, but who encounter clients needing these services and want access to resources and a community of practice.
Interested organizations can sign up for the NEW B.O.O.S.T.™ Digital Navigator Network at https://forms.office.com/r/t1Gp2QnAcb. Virtual training sessions are being held twice a month: on the first Friday from 9-10 a.m. and on the third Wednesday from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. In-person, customized training opportunities also are being supported.
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New North, Inc., is a 501(c)3 non-profit, regional economic development corporation fostering collaboration among private and public sector leaders throughout the 18 counties of Northeast Wisconsin, known as the New North region. The New North brand unites the region both internally and externally around talent development, brand promotion and business development, signifying the collective economic power behind the 18 counties. The counties include Brown, Calumet, Door, Florence, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette, Marquette, Menominee, Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano, Sheboygan, Waupaca, Waushara and Winnebago. www.thenewnorth.com.
Inspiring Stories Will Take Center Stage in the Lambeau Field Atrium
The third annual Goodwill Starts with You! Gala, presented by Capital Credit Union, returns to the Lambeau Field Atrium October 1. Nearly 700 guests, including local community leaders and government dignitaries are expected to attend. They will hear inspiring stories from individuals who were able to overcome barriers through Goodwill NCW programs and change their lives. In addition, guests will see the data exemplifying the community impact created from these outcomes.
Another highlight of the evening will be the showcasing of three impressive individuals whose stories embody the Goodwill North Central Wisconsin mission of “Elevating People by Eliminating Barriers to Employment”. So much so, that they will be recognized as ourEdgar J. Helms: Achiever of the Year, Graduate of the Year and Veteran of the Year 2025 award winners.
Will Compete for Nearly $26M in Scholarship Funds Nationwide To Be Awarded Next Spring
Luxemburg-Casco High School student Rylen Hinckley has been named as a Semifinalist in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program. He now will have an opportunity to continue in the competition for 6,930 National Merit Scholarships, worth nearly $26 million, that will be offered next spring.
More than 1.3 million juniors in roughly 20,000 high schools entered the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2024 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. The nationwide pool of 16,000-plus Semifinalists represents less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors and includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state.
Rylen Hinckley is the son of Debra Kaye and stepson of Jeremy Kaye of Luxemburg.
“We applaud Rylen for being one of the top academic performers in the United States,” says L-C High School Principal Tyson Tlachac. “He is an excellent representative of the high academic standards of the Luxemburg-Casco School District.”
To be considered for a Merit Scholarship® award, Semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the Finalist level of the competition. These include submission of a detailed scholarship application that includes information about the Semifinalist’s academic record, participation in school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, employment, and honors and awards received.
Students who advance to the Finalist level will be notified in February 2026. The National Merit scholarship winners of 2026 will be announced in four nationwide press releases from April through July of next year.
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation is a not-for-profit organization that operates without government assistance. It was established in 1955 specifically to conduct the annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Scholarships are underwritten by NMSC with its own funds and by approximately 300 business organizations, higher-education institutions and individual donors that share the NMSC’s goals of honoring the nation’s scholastic champions and encouraging the pursuit of academic excellence.
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The Luxemburg-Casco School District serves more than 2,000 Northeast Wisconsin students annually through four schools located on a single campus in Luxemburg: the Primary School (4K-2), Intermediate School (3-6), Middle School (7-8) and High School (9-12). The district maintains a strong tradition of academic and extracurricular excellence while preparing students to thrive in a global community. U.S. News & World Report in 2024 ranked L-C High School as a top 10 high school within the Green Bay metro area. Located between Green Bay, Door County and Lake Michigan, the educational community has been in existence since the early 1900s, with Luxemburg and Casco operating as separate districts until they merged in 1968. http://www.luxcasco.k12.wi.us/home. “We Are Spartans”
Free Fall Day Promises Vibrant Colors, Fun Family-Friendly Activites, & More
Celebrate Green Bay Botanical Garden’s anniversary and the Garden’s deep roots in the community!
Fall Festival returns on Saturday, September 27 with hands-on activities, garden club displays, and so much more. Guests can enjoy free admission from 9 am–6:30 pm and family-friendly activities like pumpkin bowling, candy corn ring toss, and others from 9 am–4 pm.
A suggested donation of $5 per person or $20 per family is greatly appreciated. These donations help support the Garden, a 100% community-supported nonprofit that connects people with plants in an environment that engages, inspires, and refreshes.
Advance registration is also encouraged to help the Garden Team plan for the event – activities, supplies, food, and volunteers – so each guest can enjoy the day to the fullest.
Groups, clubs, and organizations from the community will be offering free activities for all guests, including:
Evergreen Theater Workshop: Games & Improv for All | 10–11 am
Face Painting (by the Pulaski Middle School Art Club) | 11 am–2 pm
Evergreen Theater Workshop: Step into the Spotlight | 1–2 pm
Harvest Native Seeds with The Brown County Seed Library | 1–3 pm
Club demonstrations by the Brown County Bee Keepers Association, Bay Area Daylily Buds (B.A.D. Buds), Bay Area Bonsai Society, Wild Ones Green Bay, and Northeast Wisconsin Master Gardeners
Food and drinks will be available to purchase from Heritage Coffee and Cottontail Candy, and also from the Garden’s Concessions including Happy Joe’s Pizza (only from 10 am–2 pm). Guests are welcome to bring their own picnic to enjoy in the Garden (no alcohol carry-ins allowed).
Guests can also enjoy the Bell Children’s Garden, 2.5 acres of play, nature, and learning that cultivate curiosity and a lifelong love of the natural world! From vibrant fall hues to lush garden beds, early autumn is a spectacular time to see the Garden’s final push of colorful scenes before the plants and flowers go to sleep until spring.
For more details on Fall Festival, including free advance registration, activities, or volunteer opportunities, visit GBBG.org/FallFestival.
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About Green Bay Botanical Garden
Green Bay Botanical Garden connects people with plants by providing year-round educational and recreational experiences for everyone in an environment that engages, inspires, and refreshes. First opened in 1996 and now featuring 47-acres of display gardens and natural areas, the Garden touches the lives of more than 200,000 guests annually on average from northeast Wisconsin and beyond. For more information about other happenings, visit GBBG.org or call 920.490.9457.
Joanna Schreurs Joins O’Connnor Connective As Brand Consultant
O’Connor Connective, a strategy-driven marketing and communications consultancy known for elevating purpose-driven organizations, is pleased to announce the addition of Joanna Schreurs as the organization’s Brand Consultant.
Schreurs brings more than 15 years of marketing and communications expertise across the financial, construction, manufacturing and higher education sectors. She holds an MBA in Marketing & Strategic Management from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and a B.S. in Art from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
With a career that blends strategic insight and creative execution, she has led integrated campaigns and brand initiatives that significantly enhanced organizational visibility and community reach. In leadership capacities, she’s partnered with senior teams to tackle complex brand challenges, streamline cross-functional collaboration and align marketing initiatives with strategic objectives.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Schreurs is active in the community by serving on the Board of Directors for the Women’s Fund of Greater Green Bay.
“I’m honored to join O’Connor Connective as Brand Consultant,” said Schreurs. “I have long admired how the O’Connor Connective team focuses on strengthening our community and I’m excited to be part of the meaningful change they continue to create alongside leaders and organizations.”
“Joanna’s strategic marketing and creative background will be a tremendous asset for our clients,” said Nina Rouse, President of O’Connor Connective. “We’re excited for our clients to benefit from her insights and collaborative approach.”
About O’Connor Connective Founded in 2013 and based in De Pere, Wisconsin, O’Connor Connective advises CEOs, presidents and senior leaders to define and communicate their vision to engage, retain and recruit customers, employees and supporters. The company does that by integrating strategy, marketing, creative, public relations and fund development to achieve organizational goals. Clients include privately held and service-based companies and nonprofits from across the country. O’Connor Connective is a certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE). Learn more about O’Connor Connective at https://oconnorconnective.com/.
North Shore Bank Zoo BOo Tickets on Sale Sept. 20TH
Spooky season is officially here and that means North Shore Bank Zoo Boo is coming! Join us for family-friendly, spooktacular fun on Fridays from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. throughout the month of October on the following dates: October 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th, and 25th.
North Shore Bank Zoo Boo is an annual Halloween tradition you won’t want to miss. Adults and kids alike are encouraged to wear your costumes and bring your trick-or-treat bags to collect candy as you stop at the many Treat and Activity Stations around the Zoo. Kids can play games and spend some time in the bounce house before or after you see the animals and enjoy all the amazing decorations. In fact, North Shore Bank Zoo Boo features the largest collection of skeleton scene displays in the area! While you’re looking at the decorations, you’ll want to play the Zoo Boo Skeleton Safari game to find our fan-favorite skeletons (like the Scary Fairy Queen and Terror Swift!) making mischief around the zoo. Complete the scavenger hunt, then stop by the Prize Table before you leave so kids can choose a prize just for playing. Of course, for the bravest zoo guests – you’ll want to take a walk (or two or three!) through the Haunted Zoo Zone – if you dare!
Tickets for North Shore Bank Zoo Boo are $15 each (kids under 3 are free) or $20 each for a Combo Zoo Boo + Canopy Tour Ticket. Combo tickets allow you to enjoy all the fun of North Shore Bank Zoo Boo PLUS a walk on the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour, where you can enjoy even more decorations and Halloween-themed fun! Zoo gates close 30 minutes prior to the event end time and the Canopy Tour’s last departure will be at 7:00 p.m. on Fridays and 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays, so plan ahead to give yourself enough time to enjoy both experiences. Zoo Pass Members receive a 20% discount that will automatically apply to your online shopping cart when you’re logged into your membership account. Instructions for accessing your account are found online at newzoo.org.
Please note: The NEW Zoo will close at 3:00 p.m. on Zoo Boo Fridays and 1:00 p.m. on Zoo Boo Saturdays so we can prepare for the event.
Feeding America CEO Will Lead Northeast Wisocnsin Economic Development Corporation
Patti Habeck, CEO and President of Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin whose professional career spans a quarter-century in the area, has been named President and CEO of New North Inc., the regional economic development corporation for the 18 counties of Northeast Wisconsin, effective Dec. 1. A unanimous selection of the New North board of directors, she leads the largest hunger-relief organization in the state, one which has experienced transformational growth strategically, financially and in culture over her tenure.
“We are thrilled to welcome Patti Habeck as the next President and CEO of New North,” says New North Co-Chairs Sachin Shivaram and Mary Goggans. “Patti brings a remarkable track record of transformational leadership, community impact and organizational growth. Her success in building one of Wisconsin’s most respected nonprofits – from revitalizing strategy and culture to expanding statewide operations – makes her the right leader to guide our region into its next chapter. Patti understands the power of collaboration and regional identity, and we believe her energy and vison will position the New North as a national model for inclusive and forward-looking economic development.
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“We also want to extend our deepest thanks to Barb LaMue for her incredible leadership over the past six-and-a-half years. Barb’s passion and tireless commitment have laid a strong foundation. We are confident Patti will continue that momentum with creativity and purpose.”
LaMue will continue as President and CEO of New North up to Dec. 1, then will remain with the organization for a limited time to ensure a smooth transition.
Patti Habeck (pronounced HA-beck) has served as CEO and President of Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin (Appleton and Milwaukee) since 2011. She led a complete turnaround of the strategy, finances and culture to grow Feeding America into the largest and leading hunger-relief organization in the state with two major locations, supporting more than 550,000 people annually through 400 partner organizations.
Under her leadership, Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin reached the strongest financial position and food resource inventory in its history, doubling food distribution to 60M pounds annually and revenues to $97M. It also increased its fleet to 15 trucks and staffing to 94 individuals. She additionally diversified and balanced revenue sources to include earned, philanthropic, donated and governmental.
Habeck raised funding for and oversaw construction of her organization’s 40,000-square-foot distribution center and office space in Little Chute, Wis. The organization also earned its highest employee engagement scores and lowest turnover recorded.
“I look forward to contributing to the vibrancy of the New North region in a new way while growing and expanding my work,” says Habeck. “The mission of New North is to collaborate with community partners and stakeholders, and that is something I enjoy and excel at. I look forward to building on the successes of Barb LaMue and her team.
“It has been a privilege and honor to lead Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin for the past 14 years. It is hard to leave, but I believe this new opportunity gives me an even greater ability to make an impact on the lives of people across a region I love.”
Habeck holds a bachelor’s of science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, a master’s of science degree in education from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and a certification in AI Business Strategy from Johns Hopkins University.
Beyond her professional work, she has a deep level of community involvement and has been recognized with a large number of service awards. Earlier this year, Habeck was appointed to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Board by Gov. Tony Evers.
Her service includes the Council of Trustees for the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, chair of the state association of food banks, the leadership council of the statewide Food and Beverage Industry Association and the leadership team of Be Well Fox Valley. She also has been a participant with the TEMPO Milwaukee and Rotary Club of Milwaukee.
Habeck’s many accolades include the Wisconsin Titan Award in 2024 and ’25, the Donald Driver Driven to Achieve Award, the ATHENA Leadership Award from the Fox Cities Chamber, and a Women of Influence Award from the Milwaukee Business Journal in 2024.
Habeck began her professional career in leadership roles with the Building for Kids Children’s Museum (2001-08) and the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region (2008-11), both in Appleton, before joining Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin.
A Northeast Wisconsin resident for nearly three decades, she and her husband, Kevin, have three grown children and live in Appleton.
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New North Inc., is a 501(c)3 non-profit, regional economic development corporationfostering collaboration among private and public sector leaders throughout the 18 counties of Northeast Wisconsin, known as the New North region. The New North brand unites the region both internally and externally around talent development, brand promotion and business development, signifying the collective economic power behind the 18 counties. The counties include Brown, Calumet, Door, Florence, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette, Marquette, Menominee, Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano, Sheboygan, Waupaca, Waushara and Winnebago. www.thenewnorth.com
Bank of Luxemberg Announces Stacy Slatky as Chief Finanical Officer
Bank of Luxemburg is excited to announce that Stacy Slatky has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer. Stacy will begin her role on January 1, 2026, replacing current CFO Joe Mauel, who plans to retire at the end of this year.
Stacy, whose current role is Controller, has been with Bank of Luxemburg for the past 17 years, the last 10 in the accounting department.
“Stacy’s extensive financial experience is just one reason this is an ideal transition—she’s also strongly dedicated to both Bank of Luxemburg and the community,” said Darren Voigt, President/CEO of Bank of Luxemburg. “We are thrilled that Stacy will be leading the bank’s financial strategy and planning efforts.”
In addition to holding her CPA, Stacy graduated from UW-Green Bay with a double major in Accounting and Business-Finance in 2009.
She is a member of the National Financial Managers Society and a graduate of the Financial Managers School through the Graduate School of Banking.
“Bank of Luxemburg has a deep-rooted commitment to not only serving our community but also supporting our fellow employees,” Stacy said. “I look forward to helping both the bank and community to grow and thrive together for many years to come.”
Born and raised in Luxemburg, Stacy graduated from Luxemburg-Casco High School and now lives in Green Bay.
About Luxemburg Bancshares, Inc. & Bank of Luxemburg:
Luxemburg Bancshares, Inc. and Bank of Luxemburg have offices in Luxemburg, Green Bay, Kewaunee, Dyckesville, Casco, Algoma, Sturgeon Bay, Fish Creek and Howard. For more information, visit bankofluxemburg.com. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.
