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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
In 1936, Two Rivers claimed the 'Coolest City in Wisconsin' title with a bucket of snow. Now, city leaders will reenact that moment.
TWO RIVERS – SnowFest is returning to "Cool City" Two Rivers July 25-27 and is kicking off with a historical reenactment commemorating the moment in July 1936 when Two Rivers City Manager E.E. Donnely delivered a bucket of unearthed snow to Manitowoc Mayor Arthur Schuetze. Current Two Rivers City Manager Greg Buckley and Manitowoc Mayor Justin Nickels will recreate this event at Manitowoc City Hall at 9:30 a.m. July 24. "This is a fun and meaningful way to celebrate our shared history and the spirit of community that SnowFest represents," Nickels said in a news release from Friends of Two Rivers SnowFest. SnowFest celebrates the moment when Two Rivers construction workers discovered snow underground near 14th and School streets on July 9, 1936, despite it being a particularly warm summer. Read more: Vatican upholds decision to close Manitowoc's St. Boniface parish. What happens next? According to the news release, Manitowoc and Two Rivers had a friendly rivalry at the time over which city was the "Coolest Spot in Wisconsin." After finding the snow underground, Donnely delivered a bucket of the snow to Schuetze and claimed "victory for Two Rivers." "We're excited to bring this story to life again and invite everyone to be part of it," Buckley said. Read more: Van der Brohe Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary sees new leadership with plans for growth In 1937, the American Legion of Two Rivers held the first Snow Festival and celebrated the unexpected discovery of snow in July most years until the 1990s. After a 21-year hiatus, the Friends of Two Rivers SnowFest restarted the celebration in 2018. This year, organizers are celebrating holding the event 50 times since 1937. Visit for more information, including the full schedule of events, musical lineups and parking information. Alisa M. Schafer is a reporter for the Herald Times Reporter in Manitowoc. She can be reached by email at aschafer@ This article originally appeared on Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter: Coolest City in Wisconsin? Two Rivers to reenact 1936 snow discovery.
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Family-run pub hosts annual bike ride for Cancer Research UK
A FAMILY-run pub located on the outskirts of Carlisle has just held its 16th annual bike ride for Cancer Research UK. The Spinners Arms in Cummersdale, owned by husband and wife Alain and Alison Davis, hosts the sponsored bike ride every year. The weekend is the pub's 'busiest time of the year' and sees live music alongside community spirit. This year, 37 people took part in the ride on Saturday, July 12, one of the city's hottest days. (Image: Supplied) Alison said: 'It brings everyone together and it's a good day that's become legendary in the pub. 'It's for a charity that is very close to everyone's hearts, and we appreciate everyone who supports us, from local businesses to our volunteers and marshals. 'We'd also like to thank the other pubs which act as checkpoints for our cyclists, they are always fantastic.' The team are yet to tally their total from this year's event, but the amount raised will be revealed by the end of August, Alison says. Over their 16 years of hosting the event, they have raised over £100,000. (Image: Supplied) She added: 'For such a small pub, we do brilliantly. 'It all started with a random conversation at the bar during New Year's 16 years ago. We were talking about keeping fit and the idea came from there. 'Our first year had 15 participants, and it grew considerably from there. One year we had over 100 cyclists, and during lockdown we did a virtual ride. 'It's something we all look forward to.' This year, the check-in points included: The Crown & Thistle, The Stag, The Otter Inn, The Wheatsheaf, The Lowther Arms, The Black Lion, The Bridge End and the Bluebell. Alison ended: 'Thanks to all the cyclists, stewards, our amazing bar staff, to Thomas & Joe for kicking the music off and special thanks to Dan Mason for stepping in at the very last minute to keep the music going, to McCalls for the pies and Galiford Try for sponsoring them and Kath & Cath for the bakes. Thanks as well to everyone who's sponsored us!' If you would like to donate to the JustGiving page, you can do so here:
CTV News
12-07-2025
- General
- CTV News
Nominations open for Lethbridge Mighty Neighbours
Lethbridge is accepting nominations for Mighty Neighbours throughout the summer. The City of Lethbridge is looking for a few good mighty neighbours. Nominations are now being accepted by the city identifying the 'unsung heroes among us – the neighbours whose small but mighty actions help make our neighborhoods friendlier, safer and more welcoming for everyone,' according to the city's website. It's the sequel to a program that started in 2024 and produced a lot of responses. 'After a successful launch in 2024, we continued the program through the summer and again this past winter,' said Lethbridge transportation communications strategist Heather Gowland, in a media release. 'We saw firsthand how much people appreciate their neighbours, so we knew we had to keep it going another year.' The summer 2025 campaign is spotlighting everyday activities that make a big difference: picking up litter, cleaning out local gutters, and being a responsible pet owner. 'Summer tends to bring out the best in community spirit,' said Lethbridge parks community coordinator Ashley Walker. 'It's the perfect time to highlight the small acts of kindness that help our neighbourhoods thrive.' To nominate a Mighty Neighbour from now through the end of September, go here. Each month a nomination will be randomly chosen, giving the nominator a chance to share their story with local news and on city social media. The nominator will also receive a small gift of recognition to share with their nominee. 'We look forward to hearing about the everyday heroes who make their neighbourhoods mighty good places to live-one good deed at a time,' said Walker.
CTV News
04-07-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
Edmonton cyclists collectively rode 142,000 km last month in an effort to win community league challenge
Having biked 1,000 kilometres in June, Nolan Rettie speaks at a wrap party for the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues' second annual bike month challenge on July 4, 2025. (Darcy Seaton / CTV News Edmonton) One man rode his bicycle some 1,000 kilometres around the city in June to win the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues' second annual bike month challenge. 'I do bike a lot – but not 1,000 kilometres a month,' Nolan Rettie, with the Yellowbird Community League, told CTV News Edmonton on Friday during a wrap party. Normally, he counts about half of that mileage in a month, but he rode to all of the 60 scavenger hunt locations that were part of the June challenge. 'It was a good way to explore the city and find different locations,' Rettie said. 'But it was also nice to win.' According to the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues (EFCL), the challenge began unofficially about nine years ago and has since expanded across the city, with 32 leagues participating in 2025. Altogether, participants rode 142,000 kilometres in June. That's roughly the equivalent distance of 1,800 loops on Anthony Henday Drive, 25 trips across Canada, or four times the Earth's circumference. In 2024, 31 leagues collectively rode nearly 148,000 kilometres. The goal of the challenge is to promote active transportation and recreation, and also build community spirit. EFCL spokesperson David Berry said the challenge proves the importance of bike infrastructure. 'We just see, when you build this stuff, people come out. When we started this nine years ago, cyclists were a slightly rarer sight but if you go anywhere around here where there's plenty of wonderful bike infrastructure, you will see them packed with people.' With files from CTV News Edmonton's Brent Pushkarenko
BBC News
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Animated film to mark 350 years since Great Fire of Northampton
A new animated film is being created to mark 350 years since a town fire broke out, and the public is invited to help bring it to Film Festival (NFF) is leading the project, which starts on Saturday, and will reflect both the events of the 1675 Great Fire of Northampton and the modern-day spirit of the town it fire tore through 700 of the town's 850 buildings and claimed 11 Carrier, director of NFF, said: "We hope people, young and old, will come down to the Northants Makers Market to think about the unique essence of Northampton." The fire, believed to have started from sparks from an open fire at a home in St Mary's Street, quickly spread, and residents sought refuge in the Market efforts to control it, prominent buildings, including All Hallows Church, were a community-driven effort, the town raised £25,000 to fund reconstruction. 'Community spirit To commemorate the anniversary, NFF is running a series of free creative activities throughout July and August as part of a five-month programme that also features light shows, art exhibitions, processions and themed Saturday, the public can meet professional animators, sketch elements for the film's opening scenes and add their ideas to a "Great Fire wall." Children are also invited to cast spells for a future Northampton, with help from a "Great Fire Wizard".Ms Carrier added her own imagined spell would contain "a pinch of rebel energy, a cup of rainbow paint and a bucket load of community spirit".The final film will include the public's creations alongside historical commentary and voices from Northampton residents. It is set to premiere in the town's Market Square on 20 September. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
