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It’s Friday, Sheboygan! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Time Out’s romantic escape pick, someone Googled you this week, and candle making class + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
A storied Wisconsin village: Time Out Chicago names Kohler a top romantic escape, with The American Club’s historic charm, Kohler Waters Spa, and a five-course tasting menu drawing couples just minutes from Sheboygan — read the full story.
Tracing a local landmark’s journey: Sheboygan looks back at J.J. Koepsell Co., the 1889 ship chandlery turned hardware staple, its civic minded founder, and what became of the riverfront site after the store’s closing — read the full history.
Community leadership opportunity opens: Sheboygan County is seeking a resident for a three-year seat on its Health and Human Services Committee. Applicants must be registered voters and submit a letter of interest and biography — see how to apply.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.
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Plant-powered coffeehouse fix: For lunch or a low-key meet-up, Paradigm Coffee & Music delivers with rotating baked goods, cozy corner tables, and vegan-friendly bites made from local ingredients. A relaxed neighborhood standby that makes weekdays feel a touch more weekend.
Treasure hunting, sorted: Superior Antiques & Gifts hides in the old Sheboygan Town Hall, where vintage toys, classic ads, and stoneware crocks line shelves curated by owner John Behrens. It’s a satisfyingly slow browse for anyone craving real history, plus treasures that work right out of the box, no instructions required.
Upgrade your daily shine: Whether it’s a clasp past its prime, a one-of-a-kind design, or an heirloom ready for a reset, Rudnick Jewelers makes jewelry care simple, smooth, and actually fun. Easy fixes, thoughtful craftsmanship, and a little extra sparkle for everyday life.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🛍 Vintage Shop Hop @ Designs by Dieter, LLC | Friday (3/6) at 10:00 AM – Stretch those browsing muscles and go treasure hunting with Designs by Dieter and six neighboring shops across Kiel, Sheboygan Falls, Oostburg, and New Holstein. Expect refreshments, in-store specials, and a punch card that, with six stamps, could land you $10 gift certificates from all seven.
🍁 OWLS: Maple Sugaring @ Ellwood H. May Environmental Park | Friday (3/6) at 10:00 AM – Whether you’ve tapped a tree before, or just tap the syrup bottle, Maywood’s OWLS maple sugaring lets you learn the sap-to-syrup magic, collect from the sugar bush, and finish with pancakes drizzled in the real stuff. Wear boots, bring water, embrace spring mud.
🎉 Sass & Timber Laserworks Grand Opening @ Sass & Timber | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Swing by the grand opening of Sass & Timber Laserworks, the new spot where gifts and home decor range from sweet to snarky. Complimentary wine pairs nicely with browsing, and with the adult humor tucked toward the back. Consider yourself warned, and welcomed.
🕯 Candle Making Class @ Sheboygan Falls Marketplace | Saturday (3/7) at 4:00 PM – Trade your grocery-store pillar for a marble candle you actually made, colors, fragrance, and all. It’s a hands-on class that spills the secrets of wicks, wax, and scent without the mess at home. Email [email protected], or pop in to claim a spot.
🌭 Ebenezer Youth Brat Fry @ Ebenezer United Church of Christ | Sunday (3/8) at 10:00 AM – This brat fry fuels Ebenezer’s youth programs, and spares you from pretending you like grilling in wind. Brats, burgers, homemade German potato salad, beans, chips, water, and soda, available drive-thru, dine-in, or carry-out. Eat well, support the kids, head home happy.
🥣 Rural Soup Cook Off @ Laack’s Tavern & Ballroom | Sunday (3/8) at 11:00 AM – Soup season calls for bragging rights at a rural cook-off where you sample, and we keep score in dollar bills. Expect homemade soups, baked goods, and raffle baskets, with categories from Best Chili to Most Unique, all backing the 2026 ASP mission trip.
🖼 Opening Reception: Becoming @ Impressions Fine Art Gallery | Sunday (3/8) at 1:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign that winter will loosen its grip, it’s this opening reception for Becoming at Impressions Gallery at Blue Harbor Resort. The League of Milwaukee Artists explores transformation and growth in nature, you bring curiosity, shoes, and lakefront small talk.
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Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Sheboygan report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 52°F – Low: 50°F – Precip: 81%
Areas of fog before 10am, then rain and areas of fog between 10am and noon, then rain and areas of fog and a slight chance of thunderstorms between noon and 4pm, then patchy fog and a slight chance of thunderstorms and a slight chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: Rain and a chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 51°F – Low: 34°F – Precip: 32%
A chance of rain before noon. Mostly cloudy. High near 51, with temperatures falling to around 43 in the afternoon. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
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