The Appleton Historical Society meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month (except December) at 7pm to discuss, share and promote Appleton's history.  All are welcome at no charge!   Each meeting will feature a guest speaker or discussion of Appleton artifacts.  Meetings are held at the Historic Atlas Mill, 425 W. Water Street.  For more information or to volunteer your time visit our website at www.focol.org/appletonhistoryor call (920) 540-3699. 

JANUARY 18 –Chloe Siamof will discuss the history of Appleton West High School

FEBRUARY 15 – Brad Brautigam, Appleton firefighter will discuss the history of the department

MARCH 3 – History Fair, Indoor Farmer’s Market, City Center – 8am -12:30pm

MARCH 21 – Tom Boldt, CEO of The Boldt Company, will discuss the life of Harry Houdini

APRIL 18 – Ivan Spangenberg, retired director of the Appleton City Band will discuss its history

Fox Valley Veterans' Support Group

Date & Time of Event: Fridays - 630pm

Location:: 516 W. 6th St. Appleton, WI 54911

Complete details of this event:: The National Alliance on Mental Illness [NAMI] presents the Fox Valley Veterans%u2019 Support Group Fridays at 630 pm at 516 W. 6th St. Appleton WI, 54911 - 920.954.1550. All diagnosises are welcome. Family members are encouraged to support their Veterans during these challenging times. Not affiliated with the VA.
 

Brides & Bridesmaids Extravaganza

Date and Time of Event: January 25, 2012  6:30 pm

Complete details of your event: Power Wedding Planning will be providing brides and bridesmaids the chance to visit with vendors from various categories.  Guests will receive complimentary signature cocktails, created by the catering staff at St. Norbert. 

A fashion show will be presented featuring bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, makeup, and jewelry.  After the fashion show, a raffle will be held for prizes, including a $30 Visa Gift Card.

A total of 16 local vendors, each from different categories, will be set up in the upstairs conference area in the Bemis Conference Center at St. Norbert.  Tables will be set up around the perimeter of the room. 

The fashion show will take place in the Dining Room located across the hall from the conference area at 7:15.

Tickets for the “Brides & Bridesmaids Extravaganza” are $5 at the door, $4 for anyone who preregisters through the event page at www.powerweddingplanning.com.
 

The Cast of Million Dollar Quartet Live at Lunch

Date & Time of Event: 2/7/2012 at 12:15 p.m.

Location:: City Center Plaza, 10 College Avenue, Appleton, WI

Complete details of this event:: Set down that sandwich and move away from your computer. The cast of Million Dollar Quartet is live at lunch Tuesday, February 7 performing a free 20 minute set from their smash-hit Broadway show. Head to City Center Plaza in Downtown Appleton at 12:15 p.m. and enjoy music from Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis. You deserve a break and a chance to win 2 tickets to the show playing February 7-12 at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center.
 

It is with a heart of thanksgiving that Ruby’s Pantry of Fond du Lac celebrated a full year of serving almost 2000 families with a hand up, not a hand out. We are so grateful to the 50-75 faithful volunteers that come to give their time so unselfishly to help set up, repackage, register, distribute, carry out groceries, tear down and clean up every month. Without our volunteers, Ruby’s Pantry would not be able to impact the community like it does. 

Our next distribution is Thursday February 9, 2012 Registration is from 5:00-6:00pm - Distribution 6:00pm

Ruby’s Pantry is a tri-state, faith-based, food relief program based in Pine City, MN. Donated bulk foods are distributed from 27+ sites reaching rural and larger communities. It is not government funded and relies solely on corporate donations. Ruby’s Pantry of Fond du Lac has assisted locally, the Fox Valley and beyond. Learn more at www.rubyspantry.com  or call 920-923-5292.

“Caring and Sharing the Love of Christ through Food”

Hosted by:
Grace Christian Church 1596 4^th Street Fond du Lac, WI (corner of 4^th Street and Hwy K)                                                                                                                   for more information contact Grace Christian church at 920-923-5292                                                                                                Volunteers are the heart of this outreach, if you would like to volunteer please call                                                                                                   Grace Christian Church Office at 920-923-5292

Oshkosh North High School production of Little Women

Date & Time of Event: 7:30 p.m. on February 9, 10 and 11, and 2 p.m. on February 12

Location:: Grand Opera House, Oshkosh

Complete details of this event:: Tickets are now on sale for the Oshkosh North High School production of Little Women.
Many people know of or have read the novel Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.

The story tells the tale of four sisters: fiery tomboy and aspiring writer Jo, romantic Meg, pretentious Amy, and kind-hearted Beth. The story takes place during the Civil War and is intercut with melodramatic stories Jo writes in her attic studio. With modern music and a classic story, this is a great family show with humor and heart
 

Abrams Volunteer fire department Valentine's day dance

Date and Time of Event: 2/11/2012 7:00pm

Complete details of your event: Valentine's day dance is a fund raiser for the Abrams Volunteer fire department. Raffle tickets for sale at the door. $500.00 first $250.00 2nd $100.00 3rd $50.00 4th and 5th-15th $25.00. Bucket raffles, silent auctions. The band Renegade plays from 7:30 - 11:30pm
 

Chili Fest & Used Book Sale

Date and Time of Event: Feb. 12, 2012 11:30am

Trinity’s Annual Chili Fest And Used Book Sale

Feb. 12th    11:30-1:30   

Adults $6    62 and up   $5   Kids 4-12   $3

Try all 3 styles of Chili OR Chicken Noodle for the less adventurous. Beverage & dessert included.    For advance tickets or carry outs call 470-9090.

Tickets will also be available “at the door”. Be sure to browse thru the wide selection of Used books for sale, children to adult, fiction & non-fiction...LOW prices!

GOOD FOOD...GOOD BOOKS...GOOD CAUSE.    Trinity Lutheran Church & School, 300 Broad Street, Menasha

NSAI Songwriter's Meeting

Date and Time of Event: Feb. 15th 7pm-9pm

Complete details of your event: The NSAI songwriter’s club, Green Bay Chapter will be meeting at the “Harmony Cafe” (Goodwill Bldg. on Mason St) in Green Bay, WI on Wednesday, February 15th at 7 pm in the “Green Room” and will provide local songwriters with the opportunity to improve their skills, learn more about the music industry, evaluate songs, and network with each another on a regular basis.

Meetings are free of charge. All levels and all music genres are welcome. For more information, call Bobby Nichols at 906-282-0366.[newline]About NSAI: The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) is the world’s largest not-for-profit songwriter’s trade organization. Established in 1967, the membership of more than 5,000 spans the United States and five foreign countries.

For more than 40 years, NSAI has been dedicated to protecting the rights of and serving aspiring and professional songwriters in all genres of music. For more information, visit nashvillesongwriters.com or call the National NSAI office at 800-321-6008.

Project Linus Fond du Lac Cty WI Make a Blanket Day

Date and Time of Event: 2/18/12  10AM-3PM

Complete details of your event: Fond du Lac County’s 6th Annual Project Linus Make a Blanket Day will be held on Saturday February 18th at the Fond du Lac Senior Center.  The mission of Project Linus is to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade, washable blankets and afghans, lovingly crafted by volunteers.

Quilts for children in need will be assembled at the Fond du Lac Senior Center, 151 E 1st St, Fond du Lac, WI and we would like to invite the community to attend. [newline][newline]Anyone who can learn to tie a knot is invited to join in the fun anytime between 10AM and 3:00 PM.  You don’t have to be an artist to create a master piece for these children!  You just need to be ready to have some fun while helping others! 

The average no sew blanket uses a yard and a half of patterned fleece along with another yard and a half of coordinating colors or prints.  Feel free to bring your own materials or donations to cover expenses.  [newline][newline]In addition to the no sew blankets Project Linus also accepts quilts, knitted and crocheted blankets.  If you prefer to work on these please bring your sewing machines or needles. 

This year they have more children than ever in need.  Do you think your group can spare a few minutes to help these children?  [newline][newline]The Fond du Lac County Chapter of Project Linus began just a little over 6 years ago.  The local chapter of volunteers has now delivered nearly 5700 handmade blankets to children worldwide.  The majority of those were given to children in Fond du Lac and Dodge County. 

For more information on the Make A Blanket Day Event, questions or donations for Project Linus can be directed to Penny Kollmansberger at 920-923-4273 or visit their website at http://www.orgsites.com/wi/projlinusfdlcounty
 

Fund raiser for Ann Mader

Date & Time of Event: 2-25-2012  4:00 - 12:00

Location:: The Starlite Club

Complete details of this event:: Fund raiser for Ann Mader who is suffering from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).  She has lost her ability to speak, use her hands, and now has a feeding tube.  Proceeds will be used to help cover medical and living expenses.
 

Appleton East Fine Arts Night

Date & Time of Event: Monday, 2/27/12 - 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Location:: Appleton East High School 2121 Emmers Dr. Appleton

Complete details of this event:: FREE admission. BRING THE FAMILY. Come over to East to enjoy our student talent! Continuous performances of vocal and instrumental music, forensics, drama, and more! View displays of student paintings, drawings, ceramics & jewelry.  Help support AE Arts with a silent auction and plan to stay for a special ending. Public donations for silent auction can be dropped off at East2019s business office

ATTN: AE Arts 201D until Friday, February 24th
 

Alex Klawitter Benefit

Date & Time of Event: March 3, 2012, 2-9p.m

Location:: Sacred Heart School Gym, 505 Knapp St., Oshkosh, WI 54902

Complete details of this event:: Alex Klawitter is a young 16 year old who has been diagnosed with lymphoma cancer.  Just days before Christmas, Alex's test results revealed that cancer is in his kidneys, liver and bone marrow.  Taking this challenge head on, Alex began treatments right away at the Milwaukee Children's Hospital.

We are asking for your help by visiting Alex's fundraiser on Sat. March 3 at Sacred Heart School Gym (505 Knapp St) in Oshkosh. There will be a DJ, silent auction, raffle, crazy ladies 50-50, cake walk, and a bake sale. There will also be a spaghetti dinner from 4-7p.m. and a dance to follow! Feel free to join us anytime from 2- 9p.m.
If you are unable to come, but would like to show your support, donations are appreciated. Please contact Lynnae Berger  at 920-379-9173 or Kathy Berger at 920-233-1296.
All the money raised will go towards Alex's medical costs and travel expenses. We hope to see you there!

 

History Fair at the Farmer’s Market, March 3, 9-12:30 held during the Appleton Indoor Winter Farmer’s Market. Come learn more about the history of Appleton! Collections of Appleton’s artifacts, maps and photos. Free and open to the public! Event hosted by the Appleton Historical Society. The Appleton Historical Society meets the 3^rd Wednesday of the month at Historic Atlas Mill, 425 W. Water St. Please contact us if you have items you’d like to display. For more information, 540-3699 or appletonhistory@focol.org

Cash Raffle for Haven of Hope Presents:  NASHVILLE EXPRESS

Date & Time of Event: Drawing on March 10,  7:30pm

Location:: 8108 Cty Rd D  Kaukauna

Complete details of this event:: $5 each OR 3/$10 with cash prizes of $1000, $500, $250, $150, $100  Tickets can be purchased in Little Chute at Haven of Hope, Kings Variety, BLC Community Bank; In Kaukauna at John Forcey Ins Agency & Van Abels, and Prospera in Darboy & Ballard Rd in Appleton
 

Garden Talk Event

Date & Time of Event: Mar. 10, 8 am-2pm

Location:: FVTC Appleton Campus

Complete details of this event:: Seminars, Light Lunch, Door Prizes, Sales, Silent Auction
$10 in advance, $15 at the door
Proceeds will provide emergency assistance to FVTC students.
 

Fox Rocks!

Date and Time of Event: March 10, 10am - March 11, 4pm

Complete details of your event: Free, fun, family event featuring mineral, fossil & jewelry dealers, demonstrations, door prizes, silent auctions, and lots of kids' activities.

UW-Fox Valley, Menasha
 

Garden Talk Event

March 10, 8 am – 2 pm

FVTC-Appleton Campus

Seminars, Light Lunch, Door Prizes, Sales, Silent Auction

$10 in advance, $15 at the door

Proceeds will provide emergency assistance to FVTC students.

http://fvtc.edu/seedsofhope 

Promises to Keep

Date and Time of Event: March 16th-18th 2012

Complete details of your event: Promises to Keep is a full weekend of activities to benefit the non-profit organization myTEAM TRIUMPH. Brian Gruender will be running 135 non-stop miles from Kenosha to Appleton to raise awareness for myTEAM. This event will focus on our disabled military Veterans and those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. To do this we will have a flag carrying relay that will follow Brian from start to finish. Friday March 16th, we will hold a speaking engagement with Roy Pirrung (ultra running legend and Vietnam Vet) and Clarence Hartley (2x cancer survivor, Vietnam and Korean War Vet, finisher of the Boston Marathon at age 82).

Saturday March 17th is the kickoff of the 135 mile run starting in Kenosha. We will arrive in Appleton on Sunday afternoon. Our arrival will kick off a 10K group run at Fleet Feet Sports where we will have the honor of pushing a disabled Veteran in a racing chair. Fleet Feet will have day long raffles, giveaways, and running clinics in the store. This entire weekend is designed to honor our disabled and able-bodied military heroes. [newline][newline]I can provide detailed documents and information at your request.
 

Redeemer School Auction (Winter Italian Gala)
being held at: Ramada Plaza
2750 Ramada Way
Green Bay WI  54304
March 17, 2012
Starts 4 pm
Tickets $25 include pasta buffet
contact for tickets 920-660-9784 or
email: schoolauction@redeemerlutherangb.com
 

WineFeast 2012

Date and Time of Event: April 28, 2012 (4-10 pm)

WineFeast – benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh

Presented by First National Bank – Fox Valley

Featuring Janet Planet at WineFeast.   This event gives guests the opportunity to sample fine wine from around the world, sip tantalizing brews and try tasty cuisine from area restaurants.
 

Ongoing – (through May 2012)

Teachers’ Closet
Peace Lutheran Church
240 West 9th Avenue - enter on 8th Street please
Oshkosh
Thursdays, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM during the school year
FREE
More info: 920-231-4730

FREE classroom supplies offered to public and parochial school teachers in Oshkosh, Omro and Winneconne. This service is offered by non-teachers to show support for the great job teachers do for students. If there are specific supplies needed that the Teachers' Closet does not have on hand, they will try and obtain them.
Ongoing – (through May 2012)

Teachers’ Closet
Peace Lutheran Church
240 West 9th Avenue - enter on 8th Street please
Oshkosh
Thursdays, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM during the school year
FREE
More info: 920-231-4730

FREE classroom supplies offered to public and parochial school teachers in Oshkosh, Omro and Winneconne. This service is offered by non-teachers to show support for the great job teachers do for students. If there are specific supplies needed that the Teachers' Closet does not have on hand, they will try and obtain them.
 

Golfing for Littles

Date and Time of Event: June 4, 2012  @ 9 am
 

Royal Scot Golf Course 4831 Church Road, New Franken, WI 54229

June 4, 2012   Registration at 9 a.m. and ending at 7 p.m.

Littlest Tumor Foundation  (920)475-6599

Join the Littlest Tumor Foundation for a great day of golfing at Royal Scot Golf course on June 4, 2012! Registration begins at 9 a.m. The Littlest Tumor Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based out of Appleton, Wis., dedicated to finding a preventative therapy and treatment for tumor growth in children and providing wellness scholarships to families dealing with Neurofibromatosis (NF). See you there![ 

23rd Annual Strawberry Fest Model Railroad Show

Date and Time of Event: Saturday 6/16/2012  10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday   6/17/2012  10 AM to 3 PM

Complete details of your event: Now in two gyms! Featuring ten operating model railroad layouts (some as large as 24’ x 52’), including a model train layout in a hearse, and one built of Legos.   Kids will also enjoy a hands-on Thomas the Tank Engine and Chuggington Station layout, a train ride with Engineer Ted, and hands-on switching with Conductor Carlson.  There are also swap/sales tables, hobby shop dealers and vendors. 

Visit the model contest on Saturday.  Attend the Demonstration Derby, both Saturday, 6/16 and Sunday 6/17 featuring continuous how-to demonstration sessions by modelers who will answer questions and show you how it is done.  They will be working on trains, buildings, scenery, cars, boats, airplanes and more.  Also visit the restored Waupaca Electric Railroad Baggage Car and see the progress on the restoration of the Waupaca Soo Line passenger station.  Great Foods including strawberry short cake. 

Additional details at www.wamrltd.com [newline]Free Admission

Contact Dennis Cook for More info. Phone (715) 824-2045 or email dennis@dfcook.com

This model railroad show is sponsored by the Waupaca Area Model Railroaders Ltd, a non-profit educational organization supporting area education, scholarship, food bank, recreation and the promotion model railroading as a family activities.   
 

Foxfire Golf Club

Date & Time of Event: Wednesday July 18, 2012

Complete details of your event: www.fvtc.edu/golfouting

Your Email Address: foundation@fvtc.edu

First & Last Name: Fox Valley Technical College

Your Contact Information: 920-735-5608
 

Fox Valley Technical College Golf Outing

Date and Time of Event: August 1, 2012 @ 8:30am

Complete details of your event: Royal St. Patrick's Golf Course-Wrightstown

8:30 a.m.         Registration

10:00 a.m.       Shotgun Start (lunch provided)

4:00 p.m.         Social hour, cash bar, silent auction

5:00 p.m.         Dinner, program, awards

$100/golfer or $400/foursome

Royal St. Patrick's Golf Course

Date & Time of Event: Wednesday August 1, 2012

Complete details of your event: www.fvtc.edu/golfouting

Your Email Address: foundation@fvtc.edu

First & Last Name: Fox Valley Technical College

Your Contact Information: 920-735-5608
 

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