Ascend Services is expanding to include children — plus more Manitowoc news

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Ascend Services is expanding to include children

Ascend Services, Inc., announced Monday it is working with the Manitowoc County Human Services Department and has begun offering services to children with disabilities.

According to a news release, the expansion of services comes as a response to a large number of children with disabilities staying at home amid the pandemic.

The release said the new services will encompass center-based and home care services, including respite care and daily living skills training.

The release said the program has a team approach with the youth’s support system. Coordinators work closely with the participant's family, case manager and school personnel to ensure services are in alignment with what is being worked on in every environment.

Ascend Services, at 2818 Meadow Lane in Manitowoc, is a private, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization that provides services to individuals with exceptional abilities. For more information, visit ascendservicesinc.org or call 920-682-4663.

Miss Harbor Cities scholarship organization will hold a fundraiser at Panera Bread Dec. 15

Miss Harbor Cities scholarship organization will be holding a fundraising night at Panera Bread, 4606 Calumet Ave., Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 15.

Panera will donate 20% of sales from orders that show the event flier, either a hard copy or an electronic version, when ordering.

Visit missharborcities.org or the Miss Harbor Cities Facebook page to obtain and save the event flier.

Anyone wishing to participate can also order online at panera.com and enter code PRFUND when placing an order. Panera offers drive-through or curbside pickup.

Two Rivers Senior Center Christmas Cookie Sale starts Thursday — and more from Parks & Rec

Two Rivers Senior Center and Parks & Recreation Department is sharing information about the following activities. For more information or to register for any of these activities, visit trrec.activityreg.com or call 920-793-5592.

Senior Center Christmas Cookie Sale starts Thursday — Two Rivers Senior Center's Christmas Cookie Sale will go from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. Thursday and Friday, while supplies last. Frosted cookies are $6.50 per dozen and unfrosted cookies are $6 per dozen. Pre-orders are encouraged by calling 920-793-5596.
Monday Movie Matinee at Two Rivers Senior Center — Schedule: Dec. 14, "Last Christmas"; Dec. 21, "A Song for the Season"; and Dec. 28, "I Still Believe." All movies are free for members and $3 each for non-members. Pre-registration is required by calling 920-793-5596 at least one business day in advance. The room will be set for a maximum of 13 people so each person can sit at their own table to provide proper social distancing. Those attending are asked to not arrive prior to 12:45 p.m.
3-on-3 Men's Basketball — A 3-on-3 Men's Basketball League will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Wednesdays Jan. 6-March 3 in the Rocheleau Gymnasium of the J.E. Hamilton Community House. Registration deadline is Dec. 30.
Kids Light Up Jar Workshop — The workshop will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Dec. 19 in the Behringer Room of the J.E. Hamilton Community House. All ages are welcome. Those younger than 5 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration deadline is Dec. 12.
Welcome Mat Workshop — The workshop will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Behringer Room of the J.E. Hamilton Community House.

City of Manitowoc unveils new app

Manitowoc Mayor Justin Nickels announced Monday that a new City of Manitowoc App is completed and ready for download.

The mayor said the app can be found on Google Play and in the App Store by searching "City of Manitowoc."

"The app was created to provide even more transparency and easily give you information you need or want on your mobile device," the mayor said.

Users of the app can sign up for emergency alerts for things like snow emergencies or thunderstorm warnings, and get updated information about events happening in the city. Users can also report a concern — such as a bench broken in the park. Also viewable on the app are city agendas and meeting minutes.

Camp TaPaWingo launches fundraiser

Camp TaPaWingo in Mishicot — owned and operated by the Manitowoc County 4-H Leaders Association — is launching a Fill the Hill with Clovers campaign to fill the sledding hill at the camp with clovers by Christmas.

A news release said: "The COVID-19 pandemic has created some unique challenges for Camp TaPaWingo. This campaign is a chance for us to come together as a community and support this important resource and ensure it will be there for future generations of youth.

"You can help now by sponsoring one, two or 10 clovers! Clover donations are $25 per clover, and clovers will be placed on the hill daily.

"At the end of the campaign, the clovers will be given to 4-H families across the county to display in their yards to show that Manitowoc County is 4-H strong!"

For more information or to give to the campaign, contact the Extension, Manitowoc County 4-H office at 920-683-4169 or donate online at https://bit.ly/4-H_Clovers.

Manitowoc County 4-H says Plat Book, Wall Map make great gifts

Manitowoc County 4-H Leaders Association said in a news release that the new 2020 Manitowoc County Plat Book and Wall Map are both available for purchase this holiday season.

The Plat Book indicates local roads and highways, property lines and owners, DNR land, as well as forest crop and managed forestland. The guide contains additional information about local wildlife and natural areas, county parks, city and village parks, town facility rentals, hiking and biking, disc golf, camping, skate parks, winter recreation, public hunting lands and contour lake maps. The cost of the book is $40.

Plat books are available at the following locations: Extension, Manitowoc County Office, 4319 Expo Drive, Manitowoc; Collins State Bank, Collins or Kiel branch; the Cleveland State Bank in Cleveland; the Denmark State Bank in Whitelaw; and the County Treasurer’s Office in the Manitowoc County Courthouse.

Wall maps are large plat maps ideally suited to hang on an office or den wall for quick and easy reference. These maps combine and condense all the detail within the Manitowoc County Plat Book, providing an entire view of the county. The scale is approximately 1 inch equals .85 miles, and the overall printed map size is 36 inches by 48 inches. Wall maps are printed on 32-pound high-resolution coated bond paper and the cost is $75 and includes shipping. To order a wall map, call the Extension Office at 920-683-4169.

All proceeds from books and maps support 4-H educational trips; youth and adult 4-H leadership development; awards recognizing members who have achieved in their project work, awards acknowledging volunteers for their contribution to the program; special educational programs and opportunities that are offered; and other special events that are put on by the Manitowoc County 4-H Leaders Board and Association and available to youth and families countywide. A contribution helps to strengthen the 4-H program, so it works to benefit all Manitowoc County youth.

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