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Referred to as one of the greatest family musicals of all time, The Wizard of Oz will be at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center June 25-June 27.

This magical production, based on the Royal Shakespeare Company’s celebration of the 1939 MGM movie, is presented with breathtaking special effects. Director Nigel West, choreographer Leigh Constantine and set and costume designer Tim McQuillen-Wright utilize the glamour and elegance of art deco Hollywood as the visually stunning Technicolor backdrop for The Wizard of Oz.

Dorothy, Toto and their friends the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man and Scarecrow are transported “Over the Rainbow” to adventures in Munchkin Land, the Haunted Forest and the Emerald City. Featuring the classic songs, as composed by Harold Arlen, “Over the Rainbow,” “Ding Dong the Witch is Dead” and “If I Only Had A Brain,” along with the beloved characters, The Wizard of Oz will have the entire family captivated as they travel down the yellow brick road for an unforgettable evening at the theater.

Tickets for the the production start at $41 and can be purchased now 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 10 or more can save 10 percent by calling (920) 730-3786. Additional fees may apply.

The performance schedule for The Wizard of Oz at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is: June 25, 7:30 p.m.; June 26, 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and June 27, 1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

The Gardens of the Fox Cities will give away a pack of Sunflower Seeds to the first 100 guests to sign the guest book on May 7 for the 2nd Annual National Public Garden Day! Come early to get a pack of seeds – linger among the 47,000 flowering spring blooms and celebrate the day at Gardens of the Fox Cities!

More information, as well as a calendar of events can be found at www.gardensfoxcities.org.

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Gardens of the Fox Cities is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public garden with 35 acres located within Appleton Memorial Park. The mission of the Gardens is to promote an appreciation and understanding of plants and gardens in an enriching, inspiring environment.

Last season’s American Idol was one of the most explosive contests yet with a head to head match between two very different styles. Kris Allen came out on top and landed the title of American Idol over the equally talented Adam Lambert.

Now a year later and with a top 10 single on the charts, there seems to be no stopping this rising star. Catch him on his first headlining tour when he stops in Green Bay!

Allen will be at the Meyer Theatre Sunday, June 6 at 8 p.m. Tickets for the concert go on sale May 1 at 10 a.m. They cost $26 or $36 Grand Tier. You can purchase your tickets by calling the Resch Center Box Office at (800) 895-0071 or online at www.frankproductions.com or www.ticketstaronline.com.

An Affinity for Zumba 80’s Night is an exciting event that is open to everyone, regardless of age or experience, and benefits patients and families cared for by Affinity Visiting Nurses – Hospice.

This unique event will be held Friday, May 28 at 7:30 p.m. at Absolute Danz located at 1261 Appleton Road, Menasha. Admission is just $10 per person at the door (80% goes directly to AVN). Participants are encouraged to dress in their finest 80’s attire, if they choose, and get ready to have a ton of fun.

There will be raffle prizes, refreshments, and plenty of time to experience the fun of Zumba. Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness class. It’s the latest craze in exercise, using fun moves and music to build better health.

For more information on the Zumba event, contact Absolute Danz at 920-886-DANZ (3269).

The Community First Fox Cities Marathon is celebrating the 20th annual weekend of races with a Kick-off Event, which will be held on Thursday, April 29 at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in Appleton. The evening begins at 5 p.m. with a social hour, followed by announcements and race updates starting at 6:00 p.m. The featured speaker will be Doug Kurtis, who won the first two Fox Cities Marathons in 1991 and 1992. Kurtis is also the world record holder for the most sub-2:20 marathons. Kurtis’ topic for the evening is “Motivation and Courage” and his lively talk promises to inspire runners and walkers at any level.

The Kick-Off Event will be preceded by a Press Conference at 4:00 p.m. at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in the Grand Ballroom. Major event announcements and a new event name and logo will released to the media at that time.

The Community First Fox Cities Marathon provides a healthy weekend of five running or walking events for any age or ability. With over 7,100 participants in 2009, the 20th annual event is set for September 17-19, 2010. As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, the Fox Cities Marathon partners with area charities and donates any proceeds to area non-profit organizations. Visit www.foxcitiesmarathon.org for more information.

Please join us on Friday, May 7th at 2 p.m. for Songs of Leonard Bernstein - Pianist, Composer, Conductor, featuring Lawrence University Conservatory of Music Vocalists with Linda Sparks on the piano. The concert will be held in the Shattuck Room on the library’s 1st floor. First Fridays are free and open to the public. Free refreshments will be served.

Please join us on Monday, May 10 at 1:30 p.m. for the movie The Lovely Bones starring Rachel Weisz and Mark Wahlberg. A 14-year-old girl is murdered by her neighbor, but her spirit continues to move amongst her family and friends unseen and unheard by most. She relates her own story, while trying to get someone to find her hidden body. Based on the best-selling novel by Alice Sebold.
The movie is rated PG-13 and is 121 minutes long. Free popcorn and soda will be provided.

LIBRARY FRIENDS NAME VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
The Friends of the Neenah Public Library have named Margaret Lorenz, Neenah, as the 2010 Volunteer of the Year. Lorenz is one of dozens of volunteers who shelve 55% of all returned library materials. She works one day a week for four hours.
In the past, Lorenz has volunteered for the Winnefox Library System, the Wisconsin Sociological Association, Winnebago County (as a licensed foster home provider for pre-adoptive infants), and at First Presbyterian in a variety of positions.
The 1981 summa cum laude UW-Oshkosh Journalism/Public Relations graduate worked in management positions at Oshkosh’s Park Plaza, Miles Kimball, and Dayton’s/Marshall Field’s before retiring in 2006.
The Friends annually select a volunteer of the year from the over 50 active library volunteers. New volunteers are always needed and can contact Nancy at 886-6320 or stop in the library to obtain an application form.

In this family workshop, participants will create their own garden stepping stone to add to their backyard or gardens. Vicki Jurena will lead this make-and-take workshop on Saturday, May 8 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Adults assistance is required for children attending this workshop. Adults are welcome to make a stepping stone as well.

Please register by calling the Gardens at (920) 993-1900 or online at www.gardensfoxcities.org. Cost is $15 per stone for Friends of the Gardens; $22 per stone for General Public. Please register for the number of stones you anticipate making. More information, as well as a calendar of events can be found at www.gardensfoxcities.org.

The Valley Figure Skating Club is hosting three performances of the Legends & Idols! Ice Show at the Appleton Family Ice Center May 7 at 7:00 p.m. and May 8 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. This is a U.S. Figure Skating sanctioned event with 80 Fox Cities area skaters participating, an increase from last year.

The show attracts over 1,000 attendees and will feature a variety of musical genres. The cast of skaters range from toddlers to high-school students from several Fox Cities communities. Club member parents also get in the act with their own special ensembles with their children.

Tickets may be purchased at the Appleton Family Ice Center prior to the event.

Appleton, Wis. – Debra, a victim of domestic abuse will tell her story at 9:30 a.m. April 21 at the Outagamie County Department of Human Service Building (county board room) for the Fox Valley’s local ceremony commemorating National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.

Tracy Plamann, children’s advocate at Harbor House Domestic Abuse Programs, will join Debra and share her perspective on children who live in homes where domestic violence occurs. Gene Redhail of the Oneida Nation will perform an honoring song. Local law enforcement and elected officials also will participate. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend to show their support for crime victims’ rights.

“When we join together across America on April 21, we will send a strong message to crime victims in our community that we will continue our work to ensure fair treatment for all crime victims and that we stand ready to provide them with support and services,” said Wendy Gehl, legal advocate at Harbor House Domestic Abuse Programs, 720 W. Fifth St., Appleton.

Harbor House Domestic Abuse Programs joins the Appleton Police Department, Appleton Probation and Parole, Sexual Assault Crisis Center – Fox Cities, Inc., Outagamie County Health and Human Services, Outagamie County District Attorney’s Office and Outagamie County Victim Witness to sponsor this commemorative event.

This year’s theme —“Crime Victims’ Rights: Fairness. Dignity. Respect.” — reminds us of the core rights that all crime victims want and deserve. Only a few decades ago, shocking numbers of crime victims experienced unfairness, indignities, and disrespect. This commemorative week was set aside in 1981 to honor crime victims, advocates, counselors, law enforcement and others who assist victims in their time of need.
Every year, we celebrate that progress and commit ourselves to ensuring that all
victims know about and can exercise these rights.

Do you have a poodle skirt or a letterman jacket from the 1950s? Do you have advertising or photos from the 50s that you would like to share? The curators at the Fond du Lac County Historical Society are seeking items that capture the spirit of the era for a temporary exhibit celebrating the 1950s. Items may be donated to the Society or loaned for the duration of the exhibit. The exhibit will run from May 31st until December 18th when tours of the Galloway House & Village close for the year. If you are interested in seeing your memorabilia or artifacts displayed call Maureen at 920.922.2800.

The Fond du Lac County Historical Society is an independent nonprofit organization that administers the Galloway House & Village and the Postilion. We are dedicated to preserving Fond du Lac County history for future generations by creating memorable experiences through education, research and presentation. 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.

ODC/Dance San Francisco’s performance of The Velveteen Rabbit at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center on Thursday, May 6, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. presents a re-imagined telling of Margery Williams’ classic children story through music and modern dance featuring talent with close ties to the Fox Cities. Professional dancer and Lawrence University graduate Yayoi Kambara performs as a Real Rabbit and 13 local dance students from Valley Academy for the Arts, Inc. perform as the Children's Chorus.

Tickets for ODC/Dance San Francisco's The Velveteen Rabbit are available now 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 www.foxcitiespac.com. Groups of 15 or more can save 20 percent by calling (920) 730-3786. Additional fees may apply.

Planet Perk Cafe will provide a Mother's Day tea workshop that will include 3 traditional high teas: Russian, English and Japanese on Sunday, May 9 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 100-C City Center downtown Oshkosh.

During the workshop Planet Perk owner and tea buff Ken Osmond will share the fascinating history of tea, its worldwide importance, the art of brewing the perfect pot, and serving ideas. Each traditional tea will include a variety of food pairings. The cost of this fascinating workshop is $15, 2 people for $25. Registration is required in advance through www.BailiwickWorkshops.com or by calling (920)379-3741.

Planet Perk Cafe & Catering, which specializes in coffee, teas, breakfast and lunch foods, has been a downtown Oshkosh staple since 1996. The company focuses on providing healthy, organic ingredients. For more information about Planet Perk, visit www.planetperkcafe.com.

Six more ships have been announced for the Baylake Bank Tall Ship Festival presented by PMI Entertainment Group in downtown Green Bay Aug. 13-15. Two are especially intriguing as they will come from Germany and the Netherlands.

Roald Amundsen - this sail training vessel hails from Germany and was originally built as 1 of a series of deep sea luggers in 1952. She spends the summers on the North Sea and the Baltic and the winters in the Mediterranean.

Europa - this ship was launched in Germany in 1911 as a lightship and now sails from the Netherlands. Her motto is "anything you may, nothing you must."

Niagra - this ship was built in 1988 as a reconstruction of the warship used in the Battle of Lake Erie in 1813 during the War of 1812.

Lynx - a square topsail schooner designed and built to interpret the general configuration and operation of a privateer schooner or naval schooner from the War of 1812. The original Lynx was among the first ships to defend American freedom.

Appledore IV - a schooner whose mission is to foster environmental stewardship of the Great Lakes ecosystem and to provide personal development opportunities for learners of all ages through shipboard and land-based educational experiences.

Friends Good Will - a square topsail sloop that serves as a historic flagship for the preservation of traditional maritime skills. She’s the replica of a ship that was the subject of a famous quote by Commodore Oliver Perry at the Battle of Lake Erie: “We have met the enemy and they are ours.”

These six ships join six previously announced ships – Unicorn, S/V Denis Sullivan, Pride of Baltimore II, Roseway, Amistad and H.M.S. Bounty.

The Parade of Sail (parade involving all of the ships) will be in Sturgeon Bay the morning of Thursday, Aug. 12. After the parade through Sturgeon Bay, the ships will continue on to Green Bay.

A special 3+ hour of sailing experience from Sturgeon Bay to Green Bay on one of the Tall Ships is available for purchase. This incredible opportunity puts you onboard one of these historic vessels with a unique chance to sail with captain and crew as they make their trek to Green Bay. Dockside and night-sail hospitality parties are also available after festival hours to entertain employees or clients. For more info, go to www.tallshipgreenbay.com.

The American Sail Training Association has partnered with Great Lakes United to bring a fleet of tall ships to the Great Lakes as part of the Great Lakes United TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE 2010 race series. The tall ships race runs through all 5 Great Lakes making port appearances in cities throughout the US and Canada. Two important initiatives sail along with the tall ships: water conservation education and youth sail training!

The main festival grounds will be on the west side of the Fox River at Leicht Memorial Park and near the Neville Public Museum. The festival will include interactive ship tours, sail opportunities on select ships, maritime music & roving entertainment, children’s area and educational programs regarding the Great Lakes and water conservation.

Green Bay is the first and only city in the state to have hosted a Tall Ships Challenge event of this size and scope. Expected to draw 75,000 people, the festival is being produced by PMI Entertainment Group. For further ship or other information, go to www.tallshipgreenbay.com.

Gardens of the Fox Cities would like to welcome you to a wonderful afternoon of a beautiful garden of spring blooms, music, food, an array of tasteful teas and a floral arranging demonstration. The event will take place Wednesday, May 5 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Pre-registration for this event is required by Apr. 30. Tickets cost $50 per person. Register by calling the Gardens at (920) 993-1900 or online at www.gardensfoxcities.org.

Our friends at Unity Hospice offer this information regarding National Health care day.

The 5th anniversary of the death of Terry Schiavo passed on March 31st. Just five years ago, the nation was fixed on Schiavo as her husband and parents waged a public legal battle to determine whether or not she would have wanted artificial means to prolong her life. Despite the attention brought to that heart-wrenching battle, today two-thirds of the public have not completed an advance directive to make their wishes known.
While advance care planning involves legal documents, more importantly it involves thinking, talking and preparing—to ensure health decisions are carried out in a manner consistent with your desires. When a health crisis approaches, as in Terry Schiavo’s case, it is often too late to begin these discussions.

Since 2008, April 16th has been recognized as National Healthcare Decisions Day. It is a time for health-care providers and community organizations to raise awareness about the need for advance care planning. Next time, we will look at the two basic documents that comprise advance care planning and offer suggestions on where to locate the documents, agencies that will assist in filling them out and where to keep them safe.

Unity, leaders in hospice and palliative care, provides comfort care to people of all ages throughout Northeast Wisconsin. Whether at a private home, nursing home or assisted living facility, Unity’s skilled team of nurses, physicians, social workers, nursing assistants, chaplains, volunteers and grief counselors ensure the best quality of life for both the patient and family, based on the individual’s needs and wishes. A not-for-profit health care provider, Unity is dedicated to ensuring that all individuals and the communities in which they reside have access to education, support and quality holistic care.

The Hang Up Gallery of Fine Art is pleased to feature the oils and pastels of local artist Greg Bracken May 2 until June 3. They would like to invite you to join them for refreshments and to meet Bracken during his reception on Thursday evening, May 6, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Bracken was born in 1958 in Elkhorn, Wisconsin and spent his childhood in Walworth County. He then lived in Arizona, San Francisco, and Boulder, and now resides in Neenah, Wisconsin. Bracken works in soft pastels and oils to interpret the world around us and the creatures that inhabit it, from animals to humans.

The Hang Up Gallery of Fine Art's hours include: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Friday 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Partners in Education Drug Alliance will host a town hall meeting entitled, “A Tale of Two Dads: The Tragic Side of Alcohol Abuse” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Apr. 29, at the Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Lecture Hall.

David Brandt and Mike Knetzger will share how their lives were irrevocably changed by the deaths of their daughters. Brandt, from Door County, will focus on the loss of his daughter, Amanda, who was killed in a car crash after a day of drinking with her friends. The family’s story is featured in the documentary film, “With Whom Will It End,” which has been sent to all families in Door County as a tool for parents to use to talk to their children about the dangers of alcohol abuse.

Mike Knetzger, a member of the Green Bay Police Department, will present about the loss of his daughter, Ashley J. Britsch-Knetzger, who was killed by a drunk driver in 2008. Since his daughter’s death, Knetzger has become a leading advocate in Wisconsin on the need to change laws regarding OWI. He and his family established the “Ashley Knetzger OWI Enforcement Award,” presented annually to the Green Bay Police Officer who has the most OWI arrests.

Pre-registration for the town hall meeting is required. To register, contact Rebecca Deschane at (920) 593-3406 or by email at rdeschane@titletown.org.

The New Zoo is pleased to invite you to a fun-filled birthday party for the animals on Saturday, Apr. 17. The New Zoo invites you to join them at 1 p.m. to sing "Happy Birthday" to all of the zoo animals and to join in on indulging in the large cake big enough to serve 1,000 people.

Highlights for the event include making edible presents for the zoo animals, visiting with "Lucky" the White Alligator and "Leon and Lila" the Lion and Lioness from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and receiving a free balloon to take home from the zoo.

In addition to this fun-filled event, the animals would love to receive birthday gifts. These include gift cards for Fleet Farm, Menards, Petco or other pet supply stores, rakes, shovels, brooms and garden hoses and pet kennels/carriers and new pet/horse toys.

The New Zoo's hours during April are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Children 2 & under are free, children 3-15 & seniors 62 and over are $3, adults are $5 and families are $15.

The New Zoo is located at 4418 Reforestation Rd, Green Bay, WI. If you would like more information, you can visit the website at www.newzoo.org or call (920) 434-7841.

Join us at the Neenah Public Library on Friday, April 16 at 2 p.m. for Urban Farmer Novella Carpenter, author of Farm City: The Education of an Urban Farme. Novella’s appearance is part of the Fox Cities Book Festival.

For a second opportunity to hear the author speak, attend Novella’s presentation at the Appleton Public Library, Saturday, April 17 at 2 p.m.

For information about the Urban Farming event, contact the Neenah Public Library at 920-886-6315. For information about other author events of the Fox Cities Book Festival, visit www.foxcitiesbookfestival.org.

Black Pearl Coffee Traders and Fine Country Gourmet will present a coffee and dessert cooking class on Tuesday, April 27, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Fine Country Gourmet in Oshkosh.

Titled Coffee and Dessert: A Delicious Duo, this cooking event will cover the history of growing and roasting rich coffee as well as how to buy, brew, and store coffee to ensure a good cup of joe. For the desserts portion, attendees will learn how to make desserts that mingle well with coffee and can be made easily at home. The cost to attend the workshop is $20 and registration is required in advance at www.BailiwickWorkshops.com or 920-379-3741.

Please join us at the Neenah Public Library on Thursday, April 15, 2010, 7:00 p.m. to meet bestselling author Lesley Kagen as part of the Fox Cities Reads.

The 2010 Fox Cities Reads focus is on Wisconsin-based author Lesley Kagen and her New York Times best-selling novel Whistling in the Dark.

Copies of Lesley’s Whistling in the Dark will be available for purchase and signing at the event, courtesy of The Reader’s Loft of Green Bay.

Contact the Neenah Public Library at 920-886-6315 for more information. See the Fox Cities Reads website for additional information, http://www.foxcitiesreads.org/

The 7th Annual Women’s Business Conference, presented by the Western Dairyland Women’s Business Center, will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Apr. 29 at the Plaza Hotel & Suites in Eau Claire.

The conference hopes to attract over 300 business owners, aspiring business owners, entrepreneurs and exhibitors from 4 states. This year's conference will feature more than 70 regional exhibitors and 16 educational sessions on business basics, advanced business topics, and current trends in business. One-on-one business counseling will be available throughout the day as well.

Sherri Yukel, owner of Big Dot of Happiness, will present the morning keynote address “Big Dreams with Spunkitudinality.” A decade ago, Yukel was a stay-at-home mom who wanted a hobby, so she started making handcrafted gifts to celebrate babies. By herself, she developed a website to sell the baby gifts and her company started to grow very quickly. Her husband was amazed at the growth of the company, and together they built Big Dot of Happiness into the business it is today, with 40 employees in a 20,000 square foot building in Menomonie.

State Representative Kristen Dexter will present the afternoon keynote address “Women and Wisconsin’s Green Economy.” Her address will focus on developing new products, adopting sustainable business practices and identifying alternative fuel sources. She will discuss Wisconsin’s new green economy by providing an overview of current initiatives with the state legislature and their potential ramifications for business owners and entrepreneurs.

Conference participants will attend 4 educational sessions throughout the day and may choose from the following topics:

1. Planned, Purposeful & Productive Networking
2. Record Keeping 101
3. 10 Steps to Maximizing the Power of Your Brand
4. Panel Discussion: Take the Leap!
5. Beyond Sales Effectiveness: Creating Sales-Winning Relationships
6. New Concepts in Business Exit Strategies
7. Mixing a New Media Cocktail
8. Panel Discussion: Growing Business Success Stories
9. Balancing Work, Home and Family
10. Business Mailing & Shipping
11. Surviving an Economic Downturn
12. Panel Discussion: Buy Local Initiatives
13. Child Care Industry Roundtable
14. Food Industry Roundtable
15. Arts & Crafts Industry Roundtable
16. Fitness & Wellness Industry Roundtable

The 2010 Women’s Business Conference is presented by the non-profit Western Dairyland Women’s Business Center and sponsored by more than 40 local businesses including ClearChannel Radio, The Leader-Telegram, Charter Media, WQOW TV-18, and Volume One Magazine.

Registration for the full day is $39 per person before Apr. 5, $49 after Apr. 5. Partial scholarships are available for students and income-eligible individuals. For more information or to register, call (715) 836-7511, ext. 171 or visit www.WomensBusinessConference.com.

Join the Women’s Fund of Greater Green Bay’s at Girlfriends at 6:00 p.m. on May 4th at the Meyer Theatre. The concert will feature local musician Jenny Thiel.

Girlfriends is a fund raising effort to help support leadership and self-esteem initiatives for women and girls in the Green Bay area.

Bring your girlfriends, mothers, sisters or any woman in your life. Individual tickets are $25 or purchase five or more for $20 each. To purchase tickets visit www.ticketstaronline.com. For more information visit www.womensfundgb.org.

Gardens of the Fox Cities invites you to join David Bayer, Retired UWEX Seasonal Horticulturist on Wednesday, Apr. 14, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. to learn seasonal horticultural tips on lawn, garden and tree care.

You can register by calling the Gardens at (920) 993-1900 or online at www.gardensfoxcities.org. Cost is $8 for Friends of the Gardens; $16 for General Public. More information, as well as a calendar of events can be found at www.gardensfoxcities.org.

The Women’s Fund of Greater Green Bay will host its fourth Annual “Girlfriends” event on Tuesday, May 4, 2010, at the Meyer Theatre with a concert by Jenny Thiel. Proceeds from the “Girlfriends” event will benefit the Women’s Fund mission of assisting programs for women and girls that support leadership and self-esteem initiatives here in the Greater Green Bay area.

Doors will open for a networking social at 6:00 p.m. Concert will begin at 7:00 p.m. Tickets for the “Girlfriends” event are $25 per person or $20 per person when purchasing five or more tickets. Tickets can now be purchased through Ticket Star online at www.ticketstaronline.com or by phone at (920) 494-4301.

For more information, visit www.womensfundgb.org

Come join the NEW Zoo on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. for the fourth annual “PARTY FOR THE PLANET!” The NEW Zoo is proud to be one of numerous AZA facilities hosting such an event.

Educational and hands on activities are scheduled as we celebrate National Earth Day…

Take in an Exhibit Talk or journey around our conservation stations to learn about our environment and our planet’s many endangered animals. Opportunities to learn about the important role the NEW Zoo plays in protecting our planet will be endless!

Enjoy an African Discovery Amphitheater Presentation. Learn about Zoo “green” initiatives to become sustainable and experience a live animal encounter with one of our critters!

Consider creating a home-made bird feeder to treat the animals in your own back yard!

Party for the Planet festivities can be enjoyed for the cost of regular admission.

Admission fees are: Children 2 & under-free; Children 3-15 & Seniors 62 and over-$3, Adults-$5 and Family-$15.

The NEW Zoo’s daily hours are 9:00 am-6:00 pm. The Zoo is open 365 days per year and is located at:4418 Reforestation Rd, Green Bay, WI 54313

For more info, check our website: www.newzoo.org or contact the NEW Zoo Visitor Center at 434-7841.

Are you new to gardening? Join Jessica Wickland from Oberstadt Nursery at the Gardens of the Fox Cities on Monday, April 19 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm to learn what you need to know to start a new garden or renovate an existing site. Gardening basics will be covered; such as growing requirements, soils, basic design, plant selection, tools and general maintenance. Bring your questions!!

Please register by calling the Gardens at (920) 993-1900 or online at www.gardensfoxcities.org. Cost is $10 for Friends of the Gardens and $16 for general public. More information, as well as a calendar of events can be found at www.gardensfoxcities.org.

Jack Richeson School of Art and Gallery presents The Richeson 75: Small Works 2010 Competition.
Opening Reception is Saturday, April 17th 2010 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Jack Richeson School of Art & Gallery on 557 Marcella Street. Refreshments will be served.
The gallery will be available to view from April 5th through June 4th. Gallery hours are Monday - Friday between 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
For more information please call 920.738.0744 or visit www.richesonart.com.

Come to the Gardens on Sunday, April 18 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. to join our Spring Celebration! Children and families are invited to view displays, exploration stations, crafts and other fun activities. Open to all ages.

Ticket prices are $8 for Friends of the Gardens per family and $15 per child for the general oublic. More information, as well as a calendar of events can be found at www.gardensfoxcities.org.

Clyde Druckrey of Willow Woods Home Furnishings will lead a Willow Plant Stand workshop on Tuesday April 13, 2010 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Clyde will share his talent while leading participants through this make and take workshop. Add beauty and functionality to your garden with a willow plant stand you have handcrafted yourself!

All supplies are included in class fees, just bring a hammer and a battery operated hand drill. Space is limited to eight participants per session so register early!

Please register by calling the Gardens at (920) 993-1900 or online at www.gardensfoxcities.org. Cost is $45 for Friends of the Gardens and $55 for the general public. More information, as well as a calendar of events can be found at www.gardensfoxcities.org.

Gardens of the Fox Cities is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public garden with 35 acres located within Appleton Memorial Park. The mission of the Gardens is to promote an appreciation and understanding of plants and gardens in an enriching, inspiring environment.


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The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center proudly presented its Distinguished Service Awards March 24 at the Center's annual Chairman's Dinner.
The Distinguished Service Award recognizes individuals who provide outstanding service to the Center as a nonprofit organization. The recipients of the award this year are Alyce M. Dumke, John O. Gilbert and Walter S. Rugland. Their service will continue to be recognized on a Distinguished Service Awards plaque on display in the Center's main lobby.

Affinity Visiting Nurses - Hospice is hosting a wine tasting event, A Toast to Life, at Pullman's Restaurant at Trolley Square on Thursday, Apr. 15 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The evening will include fine wines presented by the experts at Nan Sorella’s, delicious foods, live jazz featuring artists from Lawrence University, and an exciting silent auction. Included in the auction will be vacation getaways to the Sonoma, California wine country and the Arnold Palmer Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, Florida.

All proceeds will benefit hospice patients and families served by Affinity. AVN provides hospice care to everyone who is medically eligible, regardless of their ability to pay. Events like this help to support that mission.

Tickets for the event are limited and cost $35 each in advance. Please call Affinity Visiting Nurses toll-free at 1-866-236-8500 for tickets today, before they’re sold out.