Sponsored by TDS, Downtown Manitowoc to transform into Whoville

MANITOWOC, Wisconsin – TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS®) is excited to sponsor a special event transforming Downtown Manitowoc into Whoville this Saturday, Dec. 14.

Inspired by the Dr. Suess fictional town – made famous in “Horton Hears a Who” and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” – many downtown businesses are getting into the spirit with themed items, discounts, promotions, decorations, and activities.

The day’s itinerary also includes:

·       9:30 a.m.: Free kids and family yoga at The Granary

·       11 a.m.: Free cookie decorating experience with Hartman’s Bakery at Broken Spoke Bike Shop

·       11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Scavenger hunt at Rahr West Museum

·       1-3 p.m.: Grub with the Grinch at Wrap It Up, featuring free admission and pictures, plus themed food and beverage for purchase.

“Our goal is to help drive support for small businesses in Downtown Manitowoc and encourage residents to shop local,” said Kelsey Lueptow, TDS associate manager of Field Marketing, who helped conceive the event. “And by making it free, we aim to create a fun and festive experience for everyone in the community to enjoy.”

For more information, including a list of participating businesses, visit the Downtown Whoville Facebook event page.

Wisconsin-based TDS, doing business as TDS Metrocom, is building an all-fiber, high-speed internet network in Manitowoc and other municipalities in northeastern Wisconsin. Being a strong community partner is central to TDS’ mission, and the company prioritizes support for local organizations and small businesses.

For more information on TDS, visit TDSFiber.com.

Media Contact: Mark Schaaf | Manager of Communications | TDS Telecom | 414-326-3588 | mark.schaaf@tdstelecom.com

TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS Telecom/TDS®) delivers high-speed internet, TV entertainment, and phone services to a mix of small to mid-sized urban, suburban and rural communities throughout the U.S. With 1.1 million connections, TDS’ mission is to create a better world through its communications services. Powered by fiber-optics and new industry-leading technologies, TDS delivers up to 8 Gigabit internet speeds and offers internet-protocol based TV entertainment solutions along with traditional phone services. TDS also offers businesses VoIP advanced communications solutions, dedicated internet service, and data networking services. Visit tdstelecom.com.

TDS Telecom, headquartered in Madison, Wis., employs 3,400 people and is a subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. [NYSE: TDS]. Founded in 1969, Telephone and Data Systems provides wireless, broadband, video and voice services to approximately 6 million connections nationwide through its businesses: UScellular and TDS Telecom. Visit tdsinc.com.

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