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10 | Backyard Chickens 101 �<br />
Learn the most important<br />
considerations in caring for<br />
backyard chickens from<br />
personal experiences of the<br />
novice to experienced owners.<br />
6–7pm. Green Bay Botanical<br />
Garden. 490-9457.<br />
14 | Build Your Own<br />
Shallow Dish Garden<br />
Workshop �<br />
An instructor will walk you<br />
through the green house to<br />
select house plants & give tips about<br />
indoor gardens during winter.<br />
10–11:30am. Gardens of the <strong>Fox</strong><br />
<strong>Cities</strong>, Appleton. 993-1900.<br />
24 | By the Garden Pendant �<br />
Create a unique pendant while<br />
learning the technique of wire<br />
wrapping. 6–7pm. Green Bay<br />
Botanical Garden. 490-9457.<br />
25 | The Life & Death of a Tree �<br />
Instructor Dan Traas will teach about<br />
improving your tree planting &<br />
establishment techniques by learning<br />
about trees. 6–7:30pm. Gardens of<br />
the <strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong>. 993-1900.<br />
children’s events<br />
& classes<br />
ongoing | Pet Pals<br />
Preschool program to teach pet care<br />
& understanding. Second Tu,<br />
monthly. 9:30–11am. <strong>Fox</strong> Valley<br />
Humane Association, Appleton.<br />
733-1717 x108.<br />
7 = Suitable for families with<br />
young children.<br />
� = Reservation required.<br />
December 2011<br />
2 | UW<strong>Fox</strong> Theatre & the<br />
Missoula Children’s Theatre<br />
present Cinderella<br />
This adaptation of the classic fairy<br />
tale will star 60 local children.<br />
7:30–9pm. UW<strong>Fox</strong> Valley<br />
Communication Arts Center,<br />
Menasha. 832-2646.<br />
3 | Art Activity Days: Holidays<br />
Around the World<br />
Celebrate holidays around the world<br />
w/ ornament decorating, card<br />
making, a scavenger hunt through<br />
the museum & more. Bergstrom-<br />
Mahler Museum, Neenah. 751-4658.<br />
3 | Children’s Christmas Gift<br />
Workshop �<br />
Kids will leave w/ 6 gifts wrapped &<br />
ready to go. Hot cocoa & cookies<br />
will be provided. 9–11:30am &<br />
1–3:30pm. Heckrodt Wetland<br />
Reserve, Menasha. 720-9349.<br />
10 | Christmas Tree Ship<br />
Celebration<br />
Celebrate w/ Santa, carols & hearing<br />
the story of house schooners on the<br />
Great Lakes that carried Christmas<br />
trees to Lakeshore communities long<br />
ago. 9am–5pm. Wisconsin Maritime<br />
Museum, Manitowoc. 684-0218.<br />
11 | Classes @ Bergstrom-Mahler<br />
Museum �<br />
Introduction to sculpture: shape,<br />
manipulate & mold clay. 8-10 y.o.<br />
1–2:30pm, 5-7 y.o. 2:45–4:15pm.<br />
Bergstrom-Mahler Museum, Neenah.<br />
751-4658.<br />
13 | Turtle Tots: Wildlife is<br />
Everywhere �<br />
Preschool program for 2–5 y.o.<br />
accompanied by an adult. Make<br />
observations & understand wildlife<br />
on a nature walk. 9:30–11am.<br />
Heckrodt Wetland Reserve,<br />
Menasha. 720-9349.<br />
27 | Princess Party<br />
Make a crown, listen to princess<br />
stories, do a Princess & the Pea craft<br />
& nibble on royal treats.<br />
1:30–2:15pm. Menasha Public<br />
Library. 967-3670.<br />
28 | See ‘n’ Find Party<br />
If you like treasure hunts, puzzles,<br />
word searches & spot it challenges,<br />
this is the party for you!<br />
1:30–2:15pm. Menasha Public<br />
Library. 967-3670.<br />
30 | READ-IN for Reach High:<br />
Read! �<br />
Do an hour or more of reading w/ us<br />
as a member of our READ-IN team<br />
& earn a t-shirt for taking part in our<br />
literacy effort. 9am–4pm. Menasha<br />
Public Library. 967-3670.<br />
31 | Noodle Around the World<br />
New Year’s Eve Celebration<br />
Parades, confetti, noisemakers &<br />
foods from around the world. 12–5pm.<br />
The Building for Kids Children’s<br />
Museum, Appleton. 734-3226.<br />
January 2012<br />
9, 16, 23 | Book Boogie: Music &<br />
Movement Story Time<br />
Join in this three-week story program<br />
featuring books that sing plus action<br />
rhymes & songs. 10–10:30am.<br />
Menasha Public Library. 967-3670.<br />
17 | Paws to Read Star Wars Kickoff<br />
Party<br />
Celebrate the kick-off to the Paws to<br />
Read Winter reading program w/ this<br />
Star Wars party. Wear your costume<br />
& get ready for some space age crafts,<br />
games, stories & activities.<br />
6:30–7:15pm. Menasha Public<br />
Library. 967-3670.<br />
24 | Soda Pups Dog Show: A<br />
Turn-Off-the-TV Week Special<br />
Event<br />
The soda pups stars, owned &<br />
trained by Jack Zolkowski, will amaze<br />
you w/ their agility & obedience<br />
skills. 6:30–7:15pm. Menasha Public<br />
Library. 967-3670.<br />
28 | Arts & Hearts Children’s<br />
Photography<br />
Debbie Daanen & Ashley Schmit<br />
will teach children about winter<br />
photography & Valentine’s Day art.<br />
10am–12pm. Gardens of the <strong>Fox</strong><br />
<strong>Cities</strong>, Appleton. 993-1900.<br />
31 | Aves Wildlife Alliance<br />
Beka Weiss from Aves Wildlife<br />
Alliance visits w/ her hawk, owl &<br />
falcon, plus hands-on artifacts.<br />
6:30–7:15pm. Menasha Public<br />
Library. 967-3670.<br />
We suggest our readers confirm events<br />
by calling the number listed.<br />
To be considered for publication,<br />
contact us at:<br />
920.733.7788 or<br />
calendar@foxcitiesmagazine.com<br />
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