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Summer Ukulele Camp for Youth classes to begin

MARINETTE, Wis. — Enrollment is open for Harmony Studio’s online Summer Ukulele Camp for Youth. The camp will teach beginner students the basics of ukulele while celebrating 250 years of patriotic music. Classes are scheduled for July 1, July 8, July 15, and July 22, beginning at noon Central time. Students will learn easy ukulele chords, easy strumming patterns, and learn to play patriotic songs in a relaxed online small group setting. “No prior experience is needed, but spots are limited,” studio director Emily Daley said. “Ukulele is one of the best instruments to ...

Island Resort, Casino to host ‘Grand Ol’ Christmas Show’

HARRIS — This Christmas season, the Island Resort & Casino in Harris will bring a new holiday experience to the showroom with “The Grand Ol’ Christmas Show,” a live musical variety production filled with classic Christmas favorites, sketch comedy and vintage radio-show flair. Performances are set for Dec. 11-12. Will Hearn created “The Grand Ol’ Christmas Show” as a live Christmas Eve broadcast from the 1225 AM N-O-E-L Radio studios. It’s an original show by The Grand Ol’ Production Company featuring Americana standout Blue Water Highway and a cast of the best ...

Class Get-togethers

Friday — Forest Park High School Class of 1971, reunion, starting at 4:30 p.m., Paint River Landing in Crystal Falls. Attendees should bring their own meals. Memorabilia will be displayed. Tuesday, July 7 — Iron River High School Class of 1965, gathering, 10 a.m., Iron River Senior Center, 814 N. Fourth Ave. Wednesday, July 8 — Vulcan High School Classes 1960-1965, lunch, 11:30 a.m., Mike’s on Main in Norway. Wednesday, July 15 — Norway-Vulcan High School Class of 1966, luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Knight Owl Sports Bar & Grill in Norway. Wednesday, July 29 — Iron Mountain ...

Auditions planned for Missoula Children’s Theatre production of ‘Cinderella’

IRON MOUNTAIN — Young performers will have an opportunity to take the stage this summer in the Missoula Children's Theatre production of “Cinderella.” Auditions are set for Monday, July 20, at the Braumart Theater in Iron Mountain. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m., with auditions running from 10 a.m. to noon. Students interested in participating should plan to stay for the entire two-hour audition period. Some cast members may also be asked to remain for a rehearsal immediately following auditions. The production is open to students entering first through 12th grades. ...

Schools fail to teach necessary skill

Dear Heloise: I read the letter about counting change and thought I'd give you my experience. For many years, I requested that teachers in our district teach students two things: how to count change back and how to measure items with a tape measure. In 40 years, I've had to teach every ...

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