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The Fox Valley Bonsai Society

Meets the 2^nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm., and at the

Gardens of the Fox Cities
1313 E. Witzke Blvd.
Appleton WI 54911

NEW Programs Monthly

“Show and Tell” – bring anything you want to show off or have questions about.

Visitors are always welcome!

Door Prizes –

something Bonsai related, a tree, a book or supplies

For more information email

leroyfrahm@hotmail.org

or call Dennis Chuchel at

920-739-9791

The mission of the Fox Cities Managers meeting is to promote leadership improvement through professional collaboration.

Pudgy Pets is a unique pet weight loss program that combines weekly meetings, veterinary guidance and nutritional counseling, the support of veterinary staff and other pet owners along with a fun exercise activity. Pet participants are required to have a physical exam prior to starting the program to take baseline measurements and ensure they have no health risks which may affect participation. Pets also must be up to date on vaccinations. Please call to register or for more information.

Are You Stressed?

out of work?
out of patience with your job search?
in need of friendly support from others who are in the same situation?

....then join us!

JOB SEEKERS NETWORKING GROUP

Meets Tuesdays 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Where: St. Mark Lutheran Church -- De Pere Campus (Conference Room)

Cost: It's Free!

Facilitator: Nola Stanley, Certified Professional Life Coach

For more information call (920) 338-8699 or see www.livinghopellc.org

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!

Meadowbrook Church invites children (5-12yrs) to get ready to dive into fun at "Operation Overboard: Dare to Go Deep With God" Vacation Bible School. Explore and experience God's underwater universe at VBS!

The fun begins June 11 and ends June 15 from 6 - 8:30 pm nightly at Meadowbrook Church 701 Hillcrest Heights, Green Bay WI.

The adventures include regular Deep Sea Voyages into Bible fun and creative crafts, hands-on mission work, water science, and great music. To be a part of all the excitement at Operation Overboard, call Meadowbrook Church at 920-434-1800 or visit the website: http://overboard.cokesburyvbs.com/meadowbrookchurch.

Space is limited! Register early!!

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.

Time to Parade! The 2012 Butterflies & Friends on Parade starts its march the beginning of June and struts through August. Art pieces will decorate the Fox River between the Ray Nitschke Bridge and Walnut St. Bridge in Downtown Green Bay. Butterflies, turtles, bears and frogs are returning joined by a duck, otter, fish, pelicans, and snails. You can’t miss this menagerie! The Butterflies and Friends is a fundraiser for The Einstein Project whose goal it is to inspire kids through hands-on science. The fundraiser wraps up on September 20 at the KI Convention Center with the pieces on auction. For more information please visit www.einsteinproject.org or find us on Facebook!

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

Dr Eric Gowing, Affinity Medical Group Rheumatologist, will discuss the diagnosis of Fibromyalgia and current advances in successful treatment. Also featured will be several patients who will share how they live with their Fibromyalgia using self-management skills.

*This event is co-sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation*

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 Green Bay Packers present Football the Exhibit- the Neville’s new, interactive display which explores the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) behind the game! Football includes a mixture of artifacts, text, video and hands-on activities with something for everyone! See how you hold up to a lineman by measuring your strength with the “Grip Tester.” Think you're fast enough to out-run the defense? Then bring your running shoes to the Sprint Track. Football covers everything from the history of the sport, to the equipment, to the cutting edge medical technology used to treat common injuries. You’ll also discover key concepts like collisions, peripheral vision, and balance, too. So what are you waiting for? Put your helmet on, get in there and score a touchdown at Football!
Football the Exhibit is presented by the Green Bay Packers with additional support from Associated Bank, Prevea Sports Medicine and NBC 26. Football has been developed by the Museum of Discovery, Little Rock, Arkansas.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Fox Valley is offering a free program in June for parents and others who work with school-age children dealing with mental health disorders. S.P.A.R.K., Supporting Parents as Advocates and Resources for Kids, offers 18 hours of education on issues relating to mental illnesses in children and teens, and available school and community resources.

The three-day course will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 12-14 (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday), and located at the D.J. Bordini Center (directly across from Fox Valley Technical College) in Appleton.

The course will cover brain biology in children and teens; an overview of the major mental illnesses; suicide risk and assessment; classroom strategies; de-escalation techniques; coping skills; family support plans, and other topics.

To register, call Angel Gruber at 920-954-1550, or email her at angel@namifoxvalley.org. For more information about NAMI Fox Valley, visit www.namifoxvalley.org.

For further information contact: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Janet Rothe, Marketing Manager

jrothe@citizensfirst.com

920-236-7040, ext. 3070

www.citizensfirst.com

CELEBRATE FATHER’S DAY AT CITIZENSFIRST

OSHKOSH, Wisconsin (May 24, 2011) – Want to give Dad an extra Father’s Day treat this year? Then bring him in for an evening of boats, campers, and Lake Winnebago fishing tips courtesy of CitizensFirst Credit Union.

“Toys For Pops” is the subject of the next free CitizensFirst seminar taking place Tuesday, June 12, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Highway 44 branch at 2900 Universal St., Oshkosh. Those interested in attending can register online at www.citizensfirst.com or call 1-800-448-9228. Walk-ins are also welcome.

Local pro fisherman Bill Van Ornum will be on hand to point out where the lunkers are on Lake Winnebago, and what type of lures are needed to catch them. Mark Spanbauer of Hergert’s will also give presentations on kayaking and Insect Shield Protectant clothing.

Fishing boats from Spellman’s Marina, kayaks from Hergert’s Sports Center, and campers from Quietwoods RVs will be on display, and trail mix packets and beef jerky will be served as snacks.

To top it off, every participant will have a chance to win a stainless steel grill utensil set, just in time for that Father’s Day cook out!

The presentation is part of an ongoing educational series and reflects the commitment at CitizensFirst to providing consumers with the resources they need to make sound financial and home-related decisions. Programs covering a variety of these topics take place every second Tuesday of the month. To learn more, please visit www.citizensfirst.com.

CitizensFirst is a not-for profit, member-owned community financial cooperative. It has more than $360 million in assets and serves nearly 29,000 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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