Community Events

Get Checking Workshop

The educational program can help those such as young adults who have not yet opened a checking account, or provide a fresh start to consumers who have had past problems with their account. Consumers, who successfully complete the course, receive a certificate that they may take to any of the participating financial institutions and an account is opened under agreed-upon conditions. Participating Financial Institutions include: Capital Credit Union, Citizen�s First Credit Union, Community First Credit Union, BMO Harris, and UW Credit Union. Pre-registration Required Registration brochures are available at participating financial institutions and on-line at http://winnebago.uwex.edu/files/2010/09/2012-Get-Checking-Workshop-Brochure.pdf Please note the cost of attending the class is $20 per person. Send payment ($20) and registration to: UW Extension Office 625 E. County Road Y Oshkosh, WI 54901

Married Couples' Retreat

Join us at Lake Ellen Camp for our 3rd annual Couple�s Retreat, February 10th � 12th. This refreshing, romantic weekend will be a great time to get away and spend some quality time with the love of your life. Our speaker will be Brad Cochrane, Senior Pastor at Bark River Bible Church. Enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities! To register or for more information call 906-542-3529 or visit our new website www.lakeellencamp.org

Phantom Art Galleries Meet the Artists Event

View the new Phantom Art Gallery exhibit in the storefront at the corner of Main and Fulton Streets in downtown Waupaca. Then meet the artists at T.W. Maritn's Public House, 111 Cooper Street, (behind Main Street) in Waupaca. Cocktails are optional and at your own expense

Brandon Thielke Foundation 2nd Annual Murder Mystery Dinner Show

Brandon Thielke Foundation (BTF) presents the 2nd Annual Murder Mystery Dinner Show March 2nd and 3rd Cocktails 6pm Dinner 6:30pm ... Mystery starts at 7:30

Tickets $25 per person or Reserve a table of 8 for $225. call Melissa for reserved seating 920-252-1138

TICKETS ON SALE NOW, available at Omro Health-mart Pharmacy, American Bank in Omro, Fin 'n Feather in Winneconne and Gentlemen’s Choice Barber Shop in Omro.

Ticket includes your meal, desert and the show. As with last year, a silent auction, raffles and door prizes will all add to the night of fun.

The lights are on, the curtains go up and local celebrities are set to present the 2nd Annual Brandon Thielke Foundation’s Murder Mystery Dinner, two nights, March 2nd and 3rd at the Fin ‘n Feather in Winneconne.

This year’s show, “Who Killed Jim Smasal” is a twist on last year’s sold out show with a little singing, a little more drama and a healthy dose of humor.

The play, written and directed again by Steve Volkert, will star locals like Julie Quinn of the Omro Herald, Steve Kwiatkowski of Kwiatkowski Funeral Home, John Horan of Horan’s on Main, John Steen of the Fox River Runners, Joe Schilling of Schilling Plastering, Ken Bressers of the Omro Healthmart Pharmacy, Jim Smasal-Winneconne HS Principal, Andy Bieser- Bieser Reality Winneconne, Peg Larson- Winneconne School Admin., Gloria Schubert -Oshkosh, Veronica Becker- Westfield HS Student, Randy Thielke- Winneconne and Leah Beuer Omro HS student.

Last year, this event helped raise over $6000 for BTF with every cent going to help local families facing cancer.

Come be a part of this enjoyable evening of mystery, music and laughs at “Who Killed Jim Smasal” playing two nights, March 2nd and 3rd at the Fin‘n Feather in Winneconne.
 

Alex Klawitter Benefit

Alex Klawitter Benefit 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, cuts for a cause, and a bake sale. There will also be a spaghetti dinner from 4-7p.m.(tickets $10) 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 (Alex�s mother) at 920-379-9173 or Kathy Berger (Alex�s Grandmother) at 920-233-1296. All the money raised will go towards Alex�s medical costs and travel expenses. We hope to see you there!

Golfing for Littles

Greetings, My name is Mr. Mardy Wiesman with the Littlest Tumor Foundation (LTF), a non-profit organization based out of Appleton, Wisconsin dedicated to three simple things 1) research, 2) raising awareness, and 3) wellness. If you wish to contact me, my email is wiesmm88@yahoo.com. I was wondering if you could have an on-air announcement of an even that is taking place on June 4, 2012 at Royal Scots Golf Course in New Franken, Wisconsin. Additional information is below. 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 Tracy Wirtanen, CEO littlesttumor@me.com P.O. Box 7051, Appleton , Wis. 54912 (920)475-6599 Basic statement on event: 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! Your help is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Mardy Wiesman Intern Littlest Tumor Foundation P.O. Box 7051, Appleton , Wis. 54912 http://www.littlesttumorfoundation.com/

Rails & Ales Brewfest

Rails & Ales Brewfest at the National Railroad Museum (Green Bay, WI) September 22, 2012 Join us for an evening of craft beer, wine and food sampling among the historic trains of the National Railroad Museum. Patrons are invited to stroll among the Museum�s full-size trains while sampling dozens of local and regional craft beers and wines; along with hors d'oeuvres. You�ll receive a sampling glass that is yours to keep. The evening will also feature entertainment, raffles and other prizes. Tickets available at www.nationalrrmuseum.org starting February 13, 2012.