Gunther von Hagens’ BODY WORLDS 1 is the first anatomical exhibition of plastinated human bodies which was made available to the wide public. Since 1995, it's attracted nearly 25 million visitors in over 40 cities in Asia, Europe, and North America. And it's coming to the Milwaukee Public Museum beginning January 18th for a limited engagement.

See the human body like never before. From individual organs to whole-body plastinates, BODY WORLDS 1 offers visitors a rare opportunity to see the complexity of human anatomy and physiology.

Never before has an exhibition offered such an intimate look at the human body. More than 200 real human specimens -- whole bodies, healthy and diseased organs, body sections and slices -- present a one-of-a-kind anatomy and physiology lesson.

See how your body's systems relate to one another and work in concert to help you function and survive.

The Central Wisconsin Children's Museum will be hosting a traveling exhibit featuring a train with all the bells and whistles. Climb aboard Brio's giant interactive train set to pull levers, load cargo, and see what it takes to get goods from the farm to the market. This exhibit is sponsored by Sentry Foundation and is open during regular museum hours.

Lunch, Beverages & Bowling ! This is free event for donations. All proceeds will be donated to the Alzheimer's Association. Affinity Visiting Nurses will be on site for free health care assessments.

Child Development Day Thur. 4/24/08 @ 8:30 a.m.- 6:10 pm

Oconto Falls Methodist Church on Farm Rd. Oconto Falls,

Fun Activities and lots of information will be provided to families with children in the Oconto Falls School District. The screening is for children ages 2 1/2 to 4 yrs. old who are not yet in school. Please call 920-848-4476 ext. 1014 to schedule an appointment.

Celebrating Life on the Better Side of Fifty

Come join us as we celebrate “Life on the Better Side of Fifty” during the week of April 18-25, 2008 at the Thompson Community Center (TCC) in Appleton, WI. The week of activities will feature:

Norman Rockwell Exhibit

Join us for an inspiring look at Norman Rockwell’s “American Family” pencil drawings. This unique collection consists of 20 limited edition lithograph prints originally commissioned by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co in the 1950s. The scenes capture everyday moments in American life. The exhibit will be open Monday, April 21 - Friday, April 25, 9:00am - 7:00pm. Admission: $5.00 – Adults, $2.00 – Children.

Special Guest Presenter: Camile Wade Maurice
Keynote: “Celebrating Life: Positively Alive to Life”

It isn’t easy to maintain a positive attitude in the face of life’s cares, difficulties and troubles, but developing and exercising a positive attitude and a willingness to take charge can make a difference in one’s health and happiness. Humor helps, of course, and so do other things that enhance personal energy. Camille Wade Maurice is an internationally known speaker, consultant and author, who shares profound insights on being human. Equipped with her expertise and a great sense of humor, she helps people feel good about themselves. Her presentation will be on Friday, April 25 at 1:30 - 2:45pm. Admission: $10.00 and includes light refreshments.

The Thompson Community Center is a program of Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan, Inc.

For more information, contact the Thompson Community Center at 920-733-2860.

Registration is now open for the 2008 Musical Theatre Boot Camp, presented by vocal coach Robyn Metko. Designed to prepare students ages 12 - 16 for musical theatre auditions and live performances, this activity based class introduces participants to the techniques used by professional stage entertainers. The 2008 session is scheduled for the weeks of July 7th and 14th. Visit www.robynmetko.com for more information and to request a registration form.

Catholic Diocese of Green Bay and parishes to celebrate Rural
Life Days

GREEN BAY, Wis. (March 27, 2008) - The work of all who care for the land
will be celebrated on April 23 and 24 when the Catholic Diocese of Green
Bay celebrates Rural Life Days.

Both days will begin at 10:30 a.m. with Mass celebrated by Auxiliary
Bishop Robert Morneau, followed by the blessing of seeds, animals and
farm implements, then lunch and a presentation. Greg Hines, coordinator
for the Glacierland Resource Conservation and Development, will talk
about "Sustaining God's Gifts." Wednesday's celebration will be at St.
Therese de Lisieux Parish (Pilsen site), E860 State Highway 29, and
Thursday's event will be at St. John Parish, 127 Garden St., Gillett.

All supporters of rural life are welcome to attend either or both days.
Admission is $7 per person per day and includes lunch. Tickets may be
purchased through the host parishes (Pilsen 920-863-8747; Gillett
920-855-2542). Tickets must be purchased at least seven days prior to
the event. For more information, contact Brother Steve Herro, diocesan
social concerns director, at 920-272-8310 or toll-free 877-500-3580 ext.
8310 (from 920 and 715 area codes), or sherro@gbdioc.org.

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Who we are: The Catholic Diocese of Green Bay works to bring the Good
News of Jesus Christ by helping people in need and by providing
academic, leadership and spiritual formation opportunities to parish and
school leaders. Established in 1868, the Diocese is composed of 370,000
Catholics in 16 counties: Brown, Calumet, Door, Florence, Forest,
Kewaunee, Langlade, Manitowoc, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Outagamie,
Shawano, Waupaca, Waushara and Winnebago.

Learn Seven Simple Things even the littlest kids can do to help protect the environment through funny stories, songs, and rhymes.

City-wide! Bus, bike, walk or carpool to work or school! See how much gas money and energy you can save! Contact Kim Biedermann at kim@conservationvoters.org for a pledge sheet.

Mill Boutique Artists in Residence

April 24 10:00-2:00

Sandy Mader and Shari Hendrickson, SanSharee Jewelry and Bodacious Basketry

Sandy will demonstrate the art of designing sterling silver jewelry. Shari will demonstrate weaving baskets.

Please join us to find out more about BNI Team Networks and how effective networking can help you grow your business. BNI is the largest business networking organization in the world. We offer members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and most importantly, business referrals. For more information call (920) 609-2106.

Discover Your Personal Style with Ashley’s free design seminar April 23 and 24

(April 18, 2008) – On Wednesday, April 23 at 7:00 p.m. Ashley Furniture HomeStore in Appleton will host Traditional, Country, Contemporary – What is Your Personal Style?, a free design seminar open to the public. This seminar will repeat in the Green Bay HomeStore on Thursday, April 24 at 7:00 p.m.

This is the third in a series of well-received monthly seminars hosted at the HomeStores.

Presented by Sandra Dahlke, visual merchandise manager & accessory buyer for the eastern Wisconsin Ashley Furniture HomeStores, participants attending Traditional, Country, Contemporary – What is Your Personal Style? will be asked to take an informative quiz on their knowledge of varying design styles. Dahlke will then explain the unique aspects of several styles, including “eclectic”, and teach participants how to combine styles effectively. “Often, consumers enter the buying process without a plan,” explains Dahlke. “It’s my goal to arm this seminar’s participants with tips and ideas on which items to purchase for varying styles, so they can make educated decision to pull their rooms together successfully.”

This interactive evening will end with one-on-one design consultations from Ashley’s professional design team. As in previous months, participants are encouraged to bring photographs of their living rooms and bedrooms to share with the design professionals.

To register, call Ashley Furniture HomeStore in Green Bay (920.965.6640) or Appleton (920.968.0013). There is no cost to attend these seminars, but space is limited. Refreshments will be served.

ABOUT BOSTON INC (Ashley Furniture HomeStore and Furniture & ApplianceMart)

The Green Bay and Appleton Ashley HomeStores are owned by Boston Inc. Established in 1969 by Vince Fonti Sr., Boston Inc. is independently owned and locally operated by the second-generation Fonti family. In the past 39 years, Boston Inc has grown to become one of Wisconsin’s largest independent retailers of furniture, electronics and appliances with eight retail locations and a centralized Distribution Center housing the corporate headquarters in Stevens Point. Today’s team is more than 320 professionals strong, working in the company’s two brands – Furniture & ApplianceMart and Ashley Furniture HomeStore. Visit www.furnitureappliancemart.com to learn more.