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Come for a journey back in time and explore the North American Landscapes that existed 52 million years ago. On Wednesday, March 31 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., Dannette McMurran, Botanical Garden Manager, will walk you through two Epochs in time using photographic references and paleontological samples.

Please register by calling the Gardens at (920) 993-1900 or online at www.gardensfoxcities.org. Cost is $6 for Friends of the Gardens and $14 for 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.

The Green Bay branch of the American Association of University Women honored Jeanne Agneessens, program manager of Leadership Green Bay with the Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, as one of the “Dreamers and Doers” Award nominees at its event at Heritage Hill on Saturday, Mar. 13.

Agneessens was among 6 area women nominated for the 4th Annual Dreamers and Doers Award that recognizes contemporary women in Brown County who have demonstrated achievement, sustained leadership and shared their unique talents to make the community a better living environment. She was nominated for her long-time conservation leadership role with the Izaak Walton League, co-chairing the success All-America City bid in 1999 and for her work on diversity issues in the community.

The award winner was Maria Hinton, Oneida cultural leader and linguist. At age 99, Hinton is completing a Web-based searchable Oneida Dictionary by recording the correct pronunciation of more than 34,000 Oneida words so the language will be preserved.

Learn proper pruning of trees and shrubs in this workshop led by Mike Stanonik, City of Appleton Arboris, on March 27, 2010, from 8:30 – 10:30 am. Mike will teach the “How, When and Why” of pruning to improve the health and aesthetics of the trees and shrubs in your backyard. This is a hands-on demonstration.

Please register by calling the Gardens at (920) 993-1900 or online at www.gardensfoxcities.org. Cost is $6 for Friends of the Gardens; $14 for General Public. Registration ends March 19, 2010. 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.

Jayne Latreille has been appointed president of the board of directors for the Samaritan Counseling Center of the Fox Valley, Inc. During her 2010–11 term, Latreille will focus on raising awareness of the Center, which offers faith-sensitive mental health services in Menasha, New London and Oshkosh regardless of a client’s ability to pay.

Latreille, a Samaritan Center board member since May 2009, got to know the Center as a counselor at Oshkosh West High School, making referrals through Project Open Door. The Samaritan Center program provides mental health services for children and adolescents from low-income families.

Founded in 1970, the Samaritan Counseling Center of the Fox Valley, Inc., is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2010. The Center offers faith-sensitive mental health services throughout the Fox Valley through offices in Menasha, New London and Oshkosh. Samaritan Counseling Center’s mission is to be an expression of God’s love, facilitating emotional healing and growth for women, men and youth regardless of financial status or faith background.

Meet the sports medicine professionals at Agnesian Center for Bone & Joint Health and let them help your golfswing during the second annual, brunch & golf with the doctor from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 20 at Hoerth Storage and indoor golf range. This is a FREE event and open to the public. Meet and golf with Steven Magoline, MD, Agnesian HealthCare orthopedic surgeon and avid golfer, and learn more about our sports medicine programs, providers and services. Try your skills at the golf simulator, longest drive and closest to the pin contest.

Guests will receive a complimentary golf bag towel and there will be drawings, prizes and other give aways during the day that include golf passes, dinner baskets and golf gear.

Please RSVP by calling (920) 926-4963. For more information, visit agnesian.com.