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Colonoscopies are one of the most effective tools for detecting colon cancer at its earliest, most treatable stage. Starting at age 50, men and women are encouraged to have a colon screening and then as recommended by your provider after that.

Agnesian HealthCare gastroenterologists, general surgeons and support staff will be sharing that message at Fond du Lac’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 13.

As with many types of cancer, early detection can increase your chances of surviving colorectal cancer. Unfortunately, many people shy away from discussing this topic, even with their provider.
St. Agnes Hospital and Waupun Memorial Hospital offer colorectal screenings. Call (920) 926-8570 (Gastroenterology), or 926-8485 or 324-6800 (General Surgery) to schedule your appointment.

Oshkosh author and 1994 Neenah High School graduate Tara Jansen-Meyer(formerly Wick) is up for the Diagram Prize for her children’s book,What Kind of Bean Is This Chihuahua?
She is one of six finalists from a record number of submissions for this year’s prize celebrating the oddest title of the year.
The Diagram Prize is a humorous literary award given annually.It is named after the London-based Diagram Group, a graphics and information company, and The Bookseller, a British trade magazine for the publishing industry.
To vote and read more about the prize, visit www.TheBookSeller.com, scroll toward the bottom of the home page, and find the voting box on the left. The winner will be announced on March 26.

The Fond du Lac County Historical Society netted more than $1,500 at their most recent fundraiser at the Postilion. A “Vintage Wine Tasting” was held on Saturday, February 20th. Guests enjoyed cooking demonstrations by Brian Carter of the Fond Du Lac Seafood, Co. in Madame Kuony’s culinary arts classroom while sampling wine. Guests also received tours and the history of the home.

The Fond du Lac County Historical Society is an independent nonprofit organization that administers the Galloway House and Village. The Galloway House, located at 336 Old Pioneer Road in Fond du Lac is open daily Memorial Day through Labor Day. Regular admission fees are $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, $5 for children (ages 5-17) and free for children 4 and under. Call 920.922.0991 or visit www.fdlhistory.com for more information.

The 6.2-mile Bellin Run will feature an additional wave start this year. There were seven waves of runners and walkers last year.

“It’s a proactive move,” Bellin Run executive director Randy Van Straten said. “We’re adding another runner wave to accommodate continued growth and keep congestion in the start corrals to a minimum for the safety and overall enjoyment of our participants.”

The change will separate the stroller division from walkers, race organizers say.

After six initial runner waves start the race, a seventh wave of strollers followed by an eighth wave of walkers will begin the run/walk event. “It’s all geared toward making this an increasingly pleasurable experience for all Bellin Run participants,” Van Straten said.

The 34th annual Bellin Run will take place at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 12.

This year’s 34th annual Bellin Run is June 12. For more information, or to register, visit www.bellinrun.com.

Neenah Public Library invites you to join them Monday, Mar. 8 at 1:30 p.m. for the showing of the movie Sunshine Cleaning starring Amy Adams and Emily Blunt. The movie is rated R and runs for 91 minutes.

The movie takes place in Albuquerque where Rose and Norah lost their mother when they were young. Rose is responsible - a housecleaner, raising her seven-year-old son Oscar. She's also having an affair with Mac, a married cop, her high-school sweetheart. Norah can't hold a job. Their dad, Joe, is quirky. When Oscar is expelled for odd behavior, Rose wants to earn enough to send him to private school. Mac suggests she clean up after crime scenes, suicides, and deaths that go undiscovered for awhile. Rose enlists Norah, and Sunshine Cleaners is born. Norah bonds with the dead, Rose finds out that it's a regulated business, and complications arise.

This event is open to the public. Children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult at R rated movies. There will be free popcorn and pop.

The first national tour of Legally Blonde The Musical will take the stage April 20-25, 2010 at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center.
Tickets for the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center's engagement of Legally Blonde The Musical go on sale Friday, February 26, 2010 at 10 a.m. Tickets start at $47 and can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787 or the Center's ticket office at (920) 730-3760. Tickets can also be purchased in person at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center's ticket office or online at foxcitiespac.com. Groups of 15 or more can order now and save by calling (920) 730-3786. Additional fees may apply.
The performance schedule for Legally Blonde The Musical at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is: April 20-23, 7:30 p.m.; April 24, 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and April 25, 1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.