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The H.S. Group’s Excellence in Talent Management Series will continue in April with Surviving & Thriving in a Man’s World. The series was developed to assist in creating and fostering a workplace where employees can flourish and organizations can reap the financial rewards.

Surviving & Thriving in a Man’s World will be offered at The H.S. Group’s Green Bay office, 2611 Libal Street,on Tuesday, April 6, 2010, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

There is no cost, but space is limited. A light breakfast will be served. To register for a session, call (866) 619-7444. For more information, visit www.thehsgroup.com.

Hospice is hosting A Toast to Life…an evening for hospice at Pullman’s Restaurant at Trolley Square. The elegant 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. On the auction block will be some of the best things in life including 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.

This event will be held Thursday, April 15, 6:30-9:00 p.m.Tickets are limited and cost just $35 each in advance. Please call Affinity Visiting Nurses toll-free at 1-866-236-8500 for tickets today, before they’re sold out.

The Women’s Fund of the Fond du Lac Area Foundation will be hosting is sixth annual luncheon. This year’s theme is “Connecting Women . . . Creating Change”.

The Women’s Fund invites the public to attend its luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 8 at the Holiday Inn, Fond du Lac. Registration and social will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch and a brief program.
Tickets are still available at $30 per person and can be reserved calling (920) 921-2215.
Founding donors of the fund are: Agnesian HealthCare, CitizensFirst Credit Union, The Fond du Lac Area Foundation, J.F. Ahern Company, The Reporter/Gannett Foundation and The Sophia Foundation, Inc.

The Women’s Fund is a permanent endowment established to fund programs and projects that support women and girls in our community. The Women’s Fund grants focus on education, leadership and economic self-sufficiency, which have been identified as critical components in helping women to succeed. This year’s luncheon will feature guest speaker, Carla Altepeter.

Fiddler on the Roof will be at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center for eight performances May 11-16, 2010. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 19 at 10 a.m. and start at $47. Tickets 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.

Fiddler on the Roof is locally supported by community partners Menasha Corporation and SECURA Insurance Companies.

The performance schedule for Fiddler on the Roof at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is: May 11-14, 7:30 p.m. and May 15 and 16, 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Share your talents with the Gardens of the Fox Cities! Stop by the Gardens of Fox cities on March 22, 2010 between 1:00 – 3:00 pm or 5:00 – 7:00 pm to learn what volunteer opportunities exist and sign up!

There will be a cookie swap and/or a seed swap at the same time. It’s a great opportunity to meet other gardening enthusiasts and share stories about your own gardening successes!

There is no cost and no need to register. Just stop in, meet the staff and other volunteers and learn about the Gardens and how you can get involved. More information, as well as a calendar of events can be found at www.gardensfoxcities.org.