What was Appleton like during the Progressive Era (1850 – 1920)? The turn of the century was a period of speculation and excitement. Americans felt the excitement of world fairs and new technologies entering their daily lives. This new exhibit at the History Museum hinges on Appleton’s evolution from a fledgling manufacturing town to a modern industrial center. Through a collection of 3,000 photographs, amateur photographer W.D. Schlafer captured this rapidly changing environment during the Progressive Era in the Fox Cities. Visitors will see how much Appleton and the Fox Cities evolved as new technologies and ideas changed the lives of area residents during this transformative period.
Fun is the name of the game with this family-friendly exhibit about toys. From Jack-in-the-Box to Hokey Pokey Elmo, take a peek inside some of today’s and yesterday’s popular toys to explore the gadgets and gizmos that make them work. Toys features 12 different hands-on stations that illustrate the simple mechanisms commonly found in toys and is full of kid-friendly games and challenges. Trace patterns on a gigantic Etch A Sketch or become a master toymaker and experiment with the many different mechanical and electrical doodads that make toys so fun! Get the family together and get ready… get set… GO PLAY!
The Waterboard Warriors Water Ski Team offers a family-friendly environment, performing free ski shows for the community. The show provides a variety of acts including large pyramids, barefooting, jump, strap doubles, ballet, and more. The show is themed with costumes and music for a unique and entertaining experience. The ski site is located in Brown County Park, in Wrightstown, half-way between Green Bay and Appleton on the East side of the Fox River. Many people bring lawnchairs and / or blankets to sit on during the show. Sunglasses are recommended. We do have concessions available on site including water, soda, candy, snacks, and more. We are a non-profit community organization.
From North: Hwy 41 South to County U. South on County U, left on County DD to Wrightstown
From South: Hwy 41 North to County J (Kaukauna). Left on frontage road to Hwy 96 to Wrightstown.
The Oshkosh Public Museum kicks off its Community Show and Share series with a program featuring toys. Learn about historic toys from the Museum’s collection, and bring a toy from your own past or present to share its story. Hosted by Sharon Clothier, the Museum’s Curator of Decorative Arts. Watch for the next Community Show and Share in October.
Angelus Village is an exciting assisted living that will be opening in August 2012, we will be located at 650 Centennial Centre Blvd, Hobart WI 54155. Come learn what Angelus Village has to offer. We have a 52 apartment building, four apartments are two-bedroom, four apartments are efficiency apartments, and 44 apartments are one-bedroom. We are all inclusive which means that monthly rent includes all meals, snacks 24/7, laundry, housekeeping, social events, and transportation to medical appointments, shopping trips and social event outings.
FOX WOODS GARDEN OPEN GARDEN AND DAYLILY SALE We have daylily round forms, UF, and spider forms of daylilies for sale.
Come browse our 700+ named cultivars and our 4,000 daylily seedling creations. Bring your camera!
Daylily Open Gardens: Thursdays-Saturdays 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Sundays 10:00 AM-4:00PM Other times by appointment
July 12-15 July 19-22 July 26-29 August 2-5
3713 FOX WOODS COURT ABRAMS WI 54101 920-826-2775 JIM, SHARON, & DOUG PROCHASKA
From Green Bay: Travel North on 141/41, go right toward Marininette/Oconto, go 1.6mile then left onErdman Lane. Turn left onto Fox Woods Lane
All proceeds to benefit Haven of Hope Day Care
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