Free digital thermometer replacements for green residents

A free Drug Disposal Program from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today is part of the Earth Day Celebration at the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc, 705 Viebahn St. Accepted drugs for disposal include prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, vitamins and illegal substances.


Batteries, printer cartridges, and compact fluorescent light bulbs will be accepted for free "e-waste" disposal at the event sponsored by the UW-Manitowoc Environmental Club. Mercury thermometers can be exchanged for a digital thermometer. Ground water testing also will be available.


About a dozen exhibitors will be present, and workshops will include information on backyard landscaping, protecting the Great Lakes, buying a solar system, and "Energy, the Environment and Your Wallet."


A rummage sale will begin at 8 a.m. with proceeds benefiting scholarship funds for the Environmental Club and Phi Theta Kappa. For information about any of the activities, call (920) 683-4707.


Group focuses on sustainability

MANITOWOC — "The Natural Step" Study Circle will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday evenings, Sept. 4 through Oct. 23, at the Manitowoc Public Library, 707 Quay St. The group is free and open to the public.


"The Natural Step for Communities: How Cities and Towns Can Change to Sustainable Practices" by Sarah James and Torbjorn Lahti will be used as the basis of discussion. Participants may borrow or buy the book.


For information, contact Tina Prigge at (920) 686-6980 or tprigge@manitowoc.org.


Helmet fitting, free food will be offered

MANITOWOC — A Bike Safety Rally will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 10, at Holy Family Memorial's Harbor Town Campus, 1650 S. 41st St.


The event is free, and pre-registration is not required. Parents and adults are welcome. The rally will be held rain or shine.


Participants should bring their bike and helmet and allow one hour to complete the program.


The rally will feature helmet fitting, bike licensing, bike adjustments, a cycling safety video, safe riding drill, prizes and free refreshments. Free Dairy Queen Dilly Bars will be distributed, and the first 200 participants will receive a Dairy Queen hot dog, chips and beverage. Two bicycles will be awarded as grand prizes.