The Local Scene: April 13

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Thursday, April 14 “Native American History in the Neenah/Menasha Region” will be presented by the Neenah Historical Society at 7 p.m. at the Neenah Public Library. Professor Jeff Behm, UW-Oshkosh, will tell the real stories behind the various people who once lived in this area.

Andrew Fox, with AGA Nation, performs a trick April 13 during the “Bring Your ‘A’ Game to School” BMX event at Menasha High School. The event was brought to the school through the National Guard. To see a photo gallery of the event, go to postcrescent.com.

Saturday, April 16 Teens and tweens are invited to learn how to assemble a clock with an old CD or DVD from 1-2 p.m. at the Menasha Public Library. Print a design or image to cut out and glue on to make it truly yours.

Saturday, April 16 A Family Roots-Wisconsin meeting will be at 9 a.m. at the Menasha Public Library, lower level. The speaker is Karla Leppen, member of the Stevens Point Genealogy Society. Karla will talk about the Wisconsin Pioneer Certificate and what you need to apply for a certificate. Meetings are open to the public.

Monday, April 18 A breastfeeding class sponsored by the Winnebago County Public Health Department WIC Program will be 1-2:30 p.m. in the Human Services Building, 211 N. Commercial St., Neenah. Classes are taught by Allison Laverty Montag. Free. For more information, call 920-727-2894.

Tuesday, April 19 An open house for the Menasha Even Start Family Literacy program will be 9:30-11 a.m. at Boys & Girls Club of Menasha, 600 Racine St., Menasha. Students will be in class so you can observe the program in progress. For more information, call 920-831-4312.

Tuesday, April 19 An Earth Day storytime and celebration will be 10-10:30 a.m. at the Menasha Public Library in the children’s room with stories and Earth Day crafts.

Tuesday, April 19 A Fly Guy party will be 6:30-7:15 p.m at the Menasha Public Library. Based on the Fly Guy books by author Tedd Arnold, there will be stories, crafts, activities and a treat. For all ages.

Wednesday, April 20 The Menasha Public Library will host a school’s out Coloring Club event from 1:30-2:15 p.m. Coloring is the new trend to relieve stress and find your bliss. We also will have activities to celebrate the My Weird School series by Dan Gutman. For children of all ages. All materials provided.

Wednesday, April 20 The Menasha Public Library offers special coloring tools and designs to relax and enjoy soothing music at 6:30 p.m. Materials will be provided, but bring your favorite colors as well. Register at the Reference Desk or call 920-967-3690.

Thursday, April 21 The Girlfriends Read Book Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Neenah Public Library to discuss “Brown Girl Dreaming” by Jacqueline Woodson. Meetings include discussion, book-related activities and snacks. To register and get a copy of the book, stop at the Neenah Library youth desk, call 920-886-6335, or email youthdesk@npl.org. Registration is required, as there is limited number of books.

Thursday, April 21 Winnebago County Retired Educators invite all retired school personnel living in/or having worked in the county to their luncheon meeting at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 140 S. Green Bay Road, Neenah. Check-in time is 11 a.m. followed by a short business meeting. The program after lunch will be by Nick Hoffman, curator of Appleton’s History Museum, presenting,”Bicycling History in Wisconsin.” To attend, call Vi at 920-233-5892 by April 14. Guests are welcome.

Thursday and Friday, April 21-22 Your guide to what’s coming up in the Neenah-Menasha area. ThedaCare Neenah Volunteer Auxiliary will host a Jewelry is Fun sale at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah by the Java Junction Coffee Shop. Hours are 7 a.m.-5 p.m. April 21 and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 22. Proceeds benefit the TCN Volunteer Auxiliary scholarship fund.

Saturday, April 23 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 809 S. Commercial St., Neenah, will host a free workshop “Coming of Age; a toolkit for life’s baby boomers and beyond” 9 a.m.-noon. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. The program consists of four speakers who will address topics including health advocacy, cancer and navigating that illness as a family, continuing to have a life purpose and volunteerism, and sharing your life stories and wishes in preparation for your funeral. Sign up by April 17 by calling Ruthie Melzer at 920-725-3956 or email rmelzer@our-saviors.org.

Tuesday, April 26 The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Wisconsin Chapter will hold its annual Evening to Remember dinner and silent auction at Waverly Beach in Menasha. The event kicks off at 5 p.m. with a social hour that includes raffles, auctions and a cash bar. A buffet dinner will begin around 5:45 p.m. Keynote speaker is Charles Schoenfeld, author of “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Dementia Ward.” Music will be provided by the Neenah High School orchestra, Touch of Class. Tickets are $75 per person or $500 per table and can be purchased online at www.alz.org/gwwi or by calling 920-469-2110, ext. 4220.

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