The Machikanee Players present

The Adventure of the Speckled Band

A Sherlock Holmes Mystery by Tim Kelly

Join us for this chilling thriller as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson become involved in the mysterious death of young Julia Stoner. Did she die of fright, as her sister Helen believes, or something more unsavory? Was her half-mad step-father to blame, the dangerous gypsy living on the grounds, or the sinister housekeeper with the criminal past? Spend an exciting evening with us and find out!

Schedule:

Dinner Shows May 4, 5, & 12 at 7:00pm

Non-Dinner Shows May 6 at 2:00pm and May 11 at 7:00pm

Mother's Day Dessert Show May 13 at 2:00pm (Includes a dessert and beverage)

Ticket Prices:

Dinner Show Tickets are available for $20 until 72 hours prior to each performance.

Dessert Show Tickets are available for $15 until 72 hours prior to each performance.

Non-Dinner Show Tickets are available for $10 until 72 hours prior to each performance or $12 at the door.

Order Tickets:

By phone: 920-834-4353

Online: www.machickaneeplayers.org

In Person: BayShore Books LLC, 302 Collins Avenue Oconto, www.bayshorebooksllc.com

We are dancing every Saturday night from 7:30-11:00. Each dance includes over 50 dance songs, prize raffel and mini lesson. The cost is $10 at the door. Coolers and carry ins are welcome and encouraged. Please come and share a dance with us!

Contact Michael Witte with any questions

wittmj11@gmail.com

414-704-4949

One of the Midwest's premier half marathon's, this run in beautiful Peninsula State Park takes place entirely on a closed road course along the shores of Lake Michigan. Post-race festivities at Nicolet Bay Beach.

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.

First Congregational UCC, Appleton

45^th Season Finale: Closing the season with mezzo soprano Cynthia Steihl and Mahler’s Symphony No. 1

Are your children interested in soccer? Are you trying to find the right program for them? SAY Soccer may be just what you need! Here are just a few reasons to play soccer in the Howard Suamico SAY Youth Soccer program:

U12 and under play in Howard Suamico, U-14 to U19 play in Brown County only. No out of area travel.
Low player fees
Trained and vetted volunteer coaches
Guaranteed 50% playing time without tryouts
Accidental injury insurance for players during SAY events
Minimum of 10 games per seasons
Play Monday through Thursday nights
This is the same program your children had played in for many years
Program has been in Brown County since 1970's
National organization with common goal of "KIDS HAVING FUN"
Your club listening to your needs
Has the support of the President of the Howard Hurricanes

WWW.HSSAY.ORG for more information about SAY and to register for the upcoming season!

• Explore, design, and create a myriad of paper flowers made with a vast range of techniques, including: tissue folding, Krimp Art, and origami. On May 5th, there will be a special Cinco de Mayo Theme and on May 12th a special Mother's Day theme in the paperlab when you make your hand-made sheet of paper.

Beverly Smith and Judy Crain's professionalism shines through with their "Journey to the Good Earth", a portrayal of Pearl Buck. Both Berverly and Judy have brought to life other important women of history.

$5.00 donated requested.

Where can you play the stock market, run your own lemonade stand, put your face on a million dollar bill, and see samples of currency from pounds to pesos? In Moneyville, that’s where! This exciting new exhibit at the Neville Public Museum will have you seeing money in a whole new way. Ideal for kids grade K-8.

Sponsored by: U.S. BANCORP, National Science Foundation, Rotary International, KC Stock Foundation, Bill Buerschinger.

Geology Rocks! incorporates history, art, personal experiences, group activities, regional jobs and Wisconsin’s third largest industry. This exhibit has it all: fossils, gems, jewelry, killer asteroids, volcanoes, earthquakes, minerals, lapidary, crystals, bedrock, mining, collecting, exhibit graphics and hands-on interactives… and, of course, lots of fascinating rocks!

Green Bay Walk Brown County Fairgrounds Saturday May 5, 2012

Registration Information: To create a team, join a team or register as an individual walker Visit walk.jdrf.org Go to the Register for a Walk Now section Click on your desired walk location click Register for this Walk

Event Schedule: 8:30-10:00am Registration, Entertainment and Morning Refreshments 9:45am Opening Ceremony 10:00am Official Start 10:00-11:30am Entertainment and Post-walk Lunch 11:45am Closing Ceremony

Kids Fishing with the pros, Carnival, Crafters & Vendors, Voyageur Canoe Rides, Bike Ride, Live Music, Friday night Fish Boil, Helicopter Rides, Fire House Tours, Bird Walking, bird house making, Softball, Volleyball, horseshoe and bag tournaments, Free pontoon rides, Pontoon crushing,

Hosted the first Saturday of every month.

Registration: 8-9AM
Distribution: 9-10:30AM
$15 cash donation is requested at registration to offset transportation costs & continuation of program.
Some food in bulk; bring green bags/laundry baskets to transport.

<b>$Not government funded; no eligibility requirements. </b> Volunteers welcome!

Visit us @ <a href="http://www.rubyspantry.org" rel="nofollow">www.rubyspantry.org</a> or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/rubyspantryreadfield/" rel="nofollow">www.facebook.com/rubyspantryreadfield</a>

This is our first Arts & Craft fair held inconjunction with the Denmark Village Rummage Sale. We are seeking Vendors of hand crafted items as well as promoting our event. The fair will be held in the High School Parking lot.

On behalf of the Buckholz-Klein family, we are pleased to "Pay It Forward" and are holding a benefit in their honor on May 5th, 2012 from Noon-Midnight at City Inn in Berlin, WI. The benefit will include children's games, prizes, raffles, an auction and the live band, Bo...ogie and the YoYo'z!

On September 4, 2011 – Devlin Klein was tragically killed in an automobile accident. Devlin had just begun his senior year at Berlin High School and had aspirations to attend Fox Valley Technical College following graduation. At a time of such peril, Devlin’s mother and stepfather were preparing to introduce their newest member to the family. Shannon, Devlin’s mother, was induced in order to birth her youngest son in time to make funeral arrangements for Devlin. Ryan Buckholz was born on September 6, 2011 – just two days after his eldest brother became an angel. Unfortunately, just 26 short days after Ryan entered the world, tragedy struck again. His mother and father noticed him struggling to breathe and immediately took him to the Berlin Memorial Hospital. Within hours, he was flown to Children’s Hospital in Milwaukee. Ryan was diagnosed with Cor Triatriatum, a heart with three atria. Cor Triatriatum is a rare congenital cardiac anomaly, in which the left or right atrium is divided in two by a membrane. In an effort to save Ryan’s life, surgeons performed open-heart surgery, their only option. After 24 days in the NICU, Ryan was released to be home with his family. Due to an emergency surgery and a less than perfect recovery, Ryan must receive shots and medications on a daily basis. A blood clot still exists within Ryan’s defenseless body and he struggles with each and every breath he takes, due to having a paralyzed diaphragm. While mourning the loss of her oldest son and nurturing the life of her youngest, Shannon found herself entering her own battle. Shortly after bringing Ryan home from the hospital, Shannon had a thyroidectomy performed as she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Shannon started radiation therapy on December 15, 2011. During her treatment, she is to be isolated and cannot have any direct contact with her children and family. Shannon will also need to maintain a medication regimen for the remainder of her life. The family has found themselves in a nightmarish reality. Unable to work full-time, as they must attend to not only their children, but Shannon’s health, they no longer have health insurance coverage or a steady income. If there’s ever been a family who lives by the motto, “Pay It Forward”, it’s this family. The Buckholz-Klein family consists of Paul and Shannon (Longsine) Buckholz and their children, Devlin and Louden Klein and William, Adam and Ryan Buckholz.

If you would like more information in regards to prizes, gifts and/or donations, contact Sherri Wendt at (920)290-0834. Additional information can also be found at www.firstnationalbanks.biz.

Step into a comical world of 1950's pop culture with Ricky Bernstein's Kitchen Dreams. Using glass, aluminum and childhood memories, artist Ricky Bernstein pieces together everyday life through a caricature of social roles and cultural icons. Bernstein;s life-sized collages animate a bold, bright, somewhat surreal world, bound to bring you a good belly laugh. Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10am-4:30pm Sunday 1-4:30pm Shop hours the same Admission to the museum is free, donations are appreciated and essential to our operations.

Horwse-A-Rama, Manitwooc County Expo. The best equine entertainment, education, and trade show in Northeast Wisconsin! Our 24th annual event will feature ranch sorting & barrel races, dancing horses, drill team & breed demonstrations, plenty of vendors & seminars, and a HUGE 4-H used tack consignment area. Call Kay Trost for vendor details 920-242-4416.

All Biker's welcome. Registration and a bike blessing is from 10-11 am. The cost is $10 for one rider $15 with a passenger. We will depart for a 100 mile ride and return to the heated building at the park for a sloppy joe lunch and fellowship. 100% of proceeds go to CMA Run for the Son missions.

Neenah-Menasha Fire Rescue

and

Local 275 Firefighters

                       FIRE STATION OPEN HOUSE

                                                               SATURDAY, May 5, 2012
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Station 32 – 125 E. Columbian Ave., Neenah

Please join us for:

Station Tours
Magic Fire Safety Show (11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.)
Activities for the Children
Refreshments

East Town Mall's Weekly Outdoor Rummage Sale

April 14-September 29

Saturdays 8-4

All vendors welcome

For information, To be a Vendor, Business Directory, Sign up for Mailing List... Call 920.330.0291 or request information at www.wowsolutions4u.com

For a complete list of East Town Mall Events please visit: www.easttownmall.com or “Like” East Town Mall on Facebook

Womens Expo

East Town Mall - 2350 East Mason St

Sat May 5

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Enjoy a day at East Town Mall full of relaxation and fun with your girlfriends.

For information, To be a Vendor, Business Directory, Sign up for Mailing List... Call 920.330.0291 or request information at www.wowsolutions4u.com

For a complete list of East Town Mall Events please visit: www.easttownmall.com or “Like” East Town Mall on Facebook

In conjunction with 100 years of Girl Scouting (1912-2012) Troop 4408 (Oconto) is hosting a 5K fun run/walk in Oconto. The run/walk willlstart at Sharp Park in Oconto on 7th Street, just off Cty S, May 5 at 9:00am. This fun run/walk is open to everyone, all ages, all abilities, all fun! Email at girlscout5K@gmail.com, call 920-371-6039 or find us on facebook (100yearsofgirlscouting5kfunrun/walk) for more information or a registration form.

Eat Well, Play Well, a special exhibit running April 7 to Sept. 9 at The Building for Kids Children’s Museum, encourages healthy living by teaching the science of making healthy food choices and helping children and adults discover there are many fun and interesting ways to stay active. Visitors will discover through interactive exhibits what an appropriate serving size looks like, see firsthand what it takes to burn off calories, test their flexibility and balance, review the latest clinical research and realize they can reduce their risk of disease with healthy choices

Consisting of 48 individual mosaics created by people affected by cancer and other illnesses, the mosaic wall uses creative self-expression as a powerful vehicle for holistic healing of body, mind, and spirit. This project is sponcered by Beacon House, Inc., a non-profit, volunteer sustained resourse center in Green Bay whose mission is to support the life changing process of healing. Event is free. Will be on exhibit May 1 through 31, 2012.

Spring comes to life at the farm. Baby chicks, baby ducklings, baby kid goats, baby lambs, baby piglets, baby calves, baby ponies, baby kittens, baby bunnies...baby, baby do we have babies!

Milk a cow, ride a pony, enjoy a hay ride, catch a chicken, kiss a pig, cuddle a kitten and more!

Closed Mon & Tues in May. Closed Tues in June. Visit website for more details.

www.mulberrylanefarmwi.com or 920-989-3130 for more details.

The Coalition is hosting its third annual Green Parade. The parade will be held downtown in the Broadway District beginning at 11:00 a.m. All entries and floats will be green powered (i.e., solar powered, electric, man-powered, etc.). Come out and cheer on local businesses, conservation groups, and civic/charitable groups who will be spreading the "green" word around. This is a great family event.

The Coalition is sponsoring an Eco-Block Party immediately after the Green Parade. The block party is being held at Veterans Memorial Park, directly adjacent to the Neville Museum. There may also be events at the Neville Museum as the Coalition is teaming up with the Museum this year in celebrating Earth Day. There will be green friendly vendors and activities at the Block Party in celebration of Earth Day. There will be plenty of activities for children to engage in, as well as adults to learn about sustainability and living a "greener" life. This is another great family event.

Oshkosh Violet Society presents:

32nd Annual African Violet Show

May 5 - 10:00am – 4:30pm

May 6 - 11:30am – 3:00pm
Features magnificent African violets and related plants, exhibited for awards. Also plants, pots and soil for sale. Free advice, admission and parking. Location: St. Jude the Apostle Church Hall, corner of 5^th Ave. & Knapp St., Oshkosh,WI. Contact: Kevin(920)426-3764, e-mail: kevin_degner@sbcglobal.net .

AMVETS POST 57

MEAT RAFFLE

May 5th Starting @2pm

VFW Duck Creek

753 Riverview Dr

Howard,WI

Friday May 4 11-11 and Saturday May 5 11-? Smelt, burgers, bar and lots of special raffles to raise money for the New Franken Volunteer Fire Dept.

Marion Civic Group City-Wide Rummage Sale, Saturday, May 5th from 8:00am to 1:00pm. Sign up by April 23 at 5:00pm to be listed on the map. For more information call 715-754-2550 (Grace Family Church) or 714-754-5444 (The Marion Advertiser). Great deals for everyone, along with lunch available. Rummage sale maps will be located at various businesses the Thursday before the sale, on May 3rd.

American Legion Post 55 hosts this Old Fashion Dance with 2 bands. $5.00 at the door.

Kaytee Learning Center Monthly Open House, Friday May 4 and Saturday May 5 from 10:00-4:00 both days! FREE ADMISSION! A family friendly place to visit where you may interact with live exotic birds and small animals, enjoy fun family projects as well as interactive and educational displays all with the help of our knowledgeable staff.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Hang Up Gallery presents Kite Activities for Families on Friday, May 4th and Saturday, May 5th to celebrate National Kite Month

CONTACT: Bill Casper 920-450-1936

The Hang Up Gallery invites you to celebrate National Kite month with two days of activities for artists and kite-lovers. Join us on Friday and Saturday, May 4-5th at the Hang Up Gallery in Neenah to view a unique exhibit of custom made Art Kites and Kite Aerial Photography (KAP), as well as view demonstrations of Sport Kiting and Kite Aerial Photography. Kids can also design their own art kite at the free Kite Making Workshop.

Join us for a Reception on Friday, May 4th at 5:00 - 7:00 pm to meet nationally recognized KAP photographer, Craig Wilson. View his exhibit and purchase his book Hanging by a Thread: A Kite's View of Wisconsin. Food and refreshments will be served.

On Saturday, May 5th join us for a full day of Kite activities:

9:30 am – 4:00 pm: Kite Gallery exhibits featuring…
• Craig Wilson’s Kite Aerial Photography
• Robert Brasington – Custom Kite Designs from Tazmania
• Ron Gibian – Unique Kite Art Designs

10:00 am: Craig Wilson will be demonstrating Kite Aerial Photography in Gateway Park, across the street from the Hang Up Gallery in downtown Neenah.

11:00 am: Local kite flying enthusiasts will provide sport stunt kite demonstrations and lessons for anyone interested in learning this fun at Gateway Park!

Noon – 1:00 pm: Kid’s kite making at the Hang Up Gallery – all ages welcome!

It’s National Kite Month—so pick up a new kite and have some family fun at the Hang Up Gallery in Neenah, May 4-5th. The Hang Up Gallery has a wide selection of kite designs and colors for all ages and skill levels!

Everyone is welcome to attend. Join us at the Hang Up Gallery in Neenah for two terrific fun-filled days with friends and family.

http://www.nationalkitemonth.org/
National Kite Month is dedicated to the promotion and support of kiting,
National Kite Month is a not-for-profit venture co-founded by the American Kitefliers Association and the Kite Trade Association International. Kite events around the world help introduce people to the fun of kiteflying, the rich history of kites, the stunning artistry of kitemakers, and how kites can be used as educational tools.

Over 100,000 people are getting together in over 80 countries. Put Appleton on the map & communicate as a community that we believe in fair wages, fair working conditions & environmental sustainability; make sure ... YOU ARE COUNTED!!! FREE Fair Trade Organic Coffee, Hot & Iced Tea will be provided! Open Mic Noon – 2 pm provided by Millard Music Studios http://millardmusicstudios.com/. Be entertained or Be the Entertainment! Please help sustain the environment by bringing a mug and walking or riding a bike. WIN A YEAR SUPPLY Fair Trade Organic Coffee or Tea! 2 winners will be selected! Details at http://www.globallysound.com/win.html

Fourth Annual Rummage Sales will take place throughout Suamico on Friday, May 4 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 5 from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Over 140 homes have participated in previous years!

The Suamico Firefighters Association will be selling Booyah, Hamburgers and Hot Dogs on Saturday at Fire Station 1 (1745 Riverside Drive) starting at 10:00 a.m. until it is gone.

In addition, an electronics-recycling event will take place at Fire Station 1 from 8 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Join the healthy and fun Pig-to-Pig Walk hosted by Larry's Piggly Wiggly, on Saturday, May 5th, to benefit Make-A-Wish Wisconsin. The walk starts at 8:30 a.m. at the Kaukauna Piggly Wiggly. Participants walk through scenic Kaukauna and end at the Little Chute Piggly Wiggly. A colorful cast of character mascots cheer on participants throughout the trail with refreshments and high fives. When walkers reach the Little Chute Piggly Wiggly, they are rewarded with delicious snacks, refreshments, and lots of fun! Plus, participants receive a t-shirt when they register for the walk.

Please pick up an entry form at the following Larry's Piggly Wiggly store locations and participate to help make wishes come true:

Kaukauna - 2400 Crooks Ave., Kaukauna, WI 54130

Little Chute - 1901 E. Main St., Little Chute, WI 54140

Over the past 13 years, the Pig-To-Pig Walk and Larry's Piggly Wiggly store locations in the Fox Valley have donated over $194,900.00, which has helped make more than 38 life-affirming wishes come true for children battling life threatening medical conditions in Northeast Wisconsin!

For more information about the Pig-To-Pig Walk, please contact Jane Schaefer at (920) 766-6080.

Appleton North HS presents the critically acclaimed play by Mary Zimmerman, ARGONAUTIKA May 3-6. The play recounts the adventures of Jason and his crew of famous Greek heroes in their quest for the Golden Fleece. For more info call 920-997-3994. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and senior citizens.

Come join 91.1 The Avenue on Saturday March 5, 2012 at the Fox River Mall in Appleton for a Time For You Women’s Expo. There will be a variety of booths ranging from health, beauty, candy, education and a fashion show. Be sure to visit the 91.1 The Avenue booth to play spin-the-record and watch out for t-shirt giveaways.

The expo starts at 9:00 am and goes until 9:00 pm. See you there!

Vendor/Craft Fair benefiting Oakfield Community Food Pantry. Admission fee for shoppers: non-perishable food item that will be donated to the Oakfield Community Food Pantry or Free Will donation.

Location: Oakfield VFW Hall - North Main St. Oakfield, Wi. Please note: In case the bridge on main is out please take Highway D to High Bridge Rd, then left on Hwy Y.

Brat fry and baked goods sale sponsored by the Oakfield VFW from 11 am to 2 pm.

2nd Annual Todd Cherney Memorial Fund Cuyoo Tournament and Booyah sale. May 5th at the 21 Gun Saloon in Denmark. 2 player teams. Starts at 11:00 am. Food and Beer/soda $20.00 for Cuyoo players. Raffles though out the day. All proceeds go to scholarships for local students.

Whiting Community Baptist Church Rummage Sale

1020 Tullar Rd. Neenah. Just a minute drive from Wal-Mart! Friday, May 4th from 8 am – 6 pm and Saturday, May 5th from 8 am – 4 pm. Proceeds will benefit various ministries in the church.

For further information contact: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Janet Rothe, Marketing Manager

jrothe@citizensfirst.com

920-236-7040, ext. 3070

www.citizensfirst.com

CITIZENSFIRST AIDS HABITAT RECYCLING EFFORT

OSHKOSH, Wisconsin (April 20, 2011) – For the second year in a row, CitizensFirst will partner with Habitat for Humanity in what has become one of Fond du Lac’s biggest recycling events. A service offered free of charge, it’s one more way CitizensFirst is helping Habitat build a better tomorrow.

Entitled “Fond du Lac Recycle Day,” the event takes place Saturday, May 5, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the CitizensFirst branch at 1045 E. Johnson St., Fond du Lac. During these hours participants can bring in up to three boxes of documents to be shredded at no cost by Automated Records Management Systems Inc. A free will donation for the service will go help fund the Habitat program in Fond du Lac.

Outdated televisions, microwaves, video players, computers and stereos will similarly be collected to benefit the Habitat for Humanity ReStore of Fond du Lac County. The ReStore will also accept drop offs of new or gently used building equipment and materials.

For a complete listing of items that can be dropped off, please call 800-448-9228 or log on at www.citizensfirst.com/recycle-day.

“At CitizensFirst we’re committed to providing the public with recycling opportunities,” said Cheryl Kaczmarek, vice president of marketing and business redevelopment at Citizensfirst. “We believe in ‘going green’ and working with organizations like Habitat that help to rebuild our communities.”

CitizensFirst is a not-for profit, member-owned community financial cooperative. It has more than $360 million in assets and serves nearly 28,000 people at five branch locations in Oshkosh and Fond du Lac. Membership is open to anyone who lives, works or worships in Winnebago, Fond du Lac, Outagamie, Calumet, Dodge, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington or Waushara counties, and the Township of Berlin in Green Lake County.

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