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June 12, 2013
News & Events
- Latest News from MK Appleton-Waupaca-Oshkosh
- Father's Day Gift Ideas
- Annual Father's Day Tea
- Because I'm Your Dad - A New Book by Ahmet Zappa
- Movie Deals for Kids All Summer!
- This Week's Picks
- This Week's Calendar
- Plan Ahead
- Daddy's Footsteps Gift
- Shadow Picture for Dad
- Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin
- Fox Cities Passport to Nature: Digging Into Nature
- Farmer's Market Schedules
- Kids Bowl FREE All Summer
- Blue Star Museum Program for Active Duty Military
- Biz Directory: What it is and How to Use it!
- Making the Most of Your Macaroni
- Join Us on Facebook!
Latest News from MK Appleton-Waupaca-Oshkosh
Hi everyone,
How was your week? Little One and I went to a local farm to learn how to identify and harvest stinging nettles! Did you know they're edible once you cook them? Little One loves them! I was kind of surprised! We have made soup, tea, stir fry, and scrambled eggs with them so far! We also went to the Waupaca Farmer's Market and city-wide rummage.
Today we're going to Day Out with Thomas and Little One was so excited last night that she could not fall asleep! We put her to bed early and she was up for three more hours! Maybe I should not have told her til this morning! Saturday we are excited for the Butterfly Festival, Appleton Farmer's Market and Strawberry Fest in Waupaca! Last year we made it to all three, so we're hoping to pull it off again!
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Here's what's in the newsletter this week:
- Father's Day Gift Ideas
- Annual Father's Day Tea
- Because I'm Your Dad - A New Book by Ahmet Zappa
- Movie Deals for Kids All Summer
- Craft: Daddy's Footsteps Gift
- Craft: Shadow Picture for Dad
- Recipe: Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin
Here are some ongoing activities you might enjoy:
- Fox Cities Passport to Nature: Digging Into Nature
- Farmer's Market Schedules
- Kids Bowl FREE All Summer
- Blue Star Museum Program for Active Duty Military
You can read about the events this week by scrolling down to "This Week's Calendar" or you can click into the calendar right here on the calendar image below, or by using the link at the top of the page:
If you're planning an event or know of one I missed, please use the Submit an Event button and tell me about it! I do my best to find as many great family events as I can, but I'm just one mom working in the corner of my living room, while entertaining a preschooler, so I really appreciate all of you who help me out!
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Finally, if you're new here (or haven't read it yet), check out the article on Making the Most of Your Macaroni. There are some helpful tips in there for making this site work for you. I have always loved the "My Macaroni" feature and now we have a Google Calendar option too! Go ahead and play around with either of those-- they're so handy!
And that's the newsletter this week-- have a great fun-filled week!
Laura
Father's Day Gift Ideas
Macaroni Celebrates
Father's Day gifts are always a struggle. Dads have it easy on Mother's Day -- flowers, jewelry, a beautiful trinket, a few hours of quiet time -- we're easy to please. But Father's Day gifts are hard. Do we go sentimental? Do we go manly? Do we encourage a new hobby? (That hardly ever works out for me... the beer making kit is STILL sitting in the basement two years later and don't even get me started on the Dremel tool.)
Just like Moms, Dads just want ...
Annual Father's Day Tea
Our Tradition..What's Yours?
Every Father's Day my girls and I wake up to hurriedly ready the living room for our super special Father's Day Tea Party. We take the old beat up Ikea kids table and quickly haul it into the living room before Daddy wakes up. Then we begin the special preparations!
1. Super beautiful table cloth. CHECK!
2. Mommy pulls out the, GASP, "pretty plates and forks that we aren't allowed to touch on regular days." CHECK.
3. We bust open a can of cinnamon rolls and put ...
Because I'm Your Dad - A New Book by Ahmet Zappa
In this book, “Because I’m Your Dad” is followed up with “You can have spaghetti for dinner.” And other neat things. The dad shares his love, and his wish for a special relationship with his child in a series of rolicing activities. The book is festooned with monsters, robots, mud-forts and more ...
Movie Deals for Kids All Summer!
Marcus Theatres:
Kids Dream Summer Film Series
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings 10:00am
June 18 through August 15
At participating theatres:
Appleton East Cinema, Appleton;
Bay Park Cinema, Green Bay;
Campus Cinema, Ripon;
Cedar Creek Cinema, Rothschild;
Green Bay East Cinema, Green Bay;
Hollywood Cinema, Grand Chute; and
Oshkosh Cinema, Oshkosh
If you have an American Family Insurance agent, you can ...
Wednesday, June 12 through Sunday, June 16 - WORTH THE DRIVE, GREEN BAY - Day Out with Thomas
Where: National Railroad Museum, Green BayWhen: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM (Rain or shine)Who: AnyoneHow: It's strongly recommended that you purchase tickets in advance.Cost: $18/ person for ages 2 and upFor more info: http://www.nationalrrmuseum.org/en-Us/default.aspx
Saturday, June 15 - APPLETON - Butterfly Festival
Where: City Park, Downtown AppletonWhen: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AMWho: FamiliesHow: Register online, or at the eventCost: $10 per family, purchase additional butterflies for $10 each.
Wednesday, June 12 through Sunday, June 16 - WORTH THE DRIVE, GREEN BAY - Day Out with Thomas
Where: National Railroad Museum, Green BayWhen: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM (Rain or shine)Who: AnyoneHow: It's strongly recommended that you purchase tickets in advance.Cost: $18/ person for ages 2 and upFor more info: http://www.nationalrrmuseum.org/en-Us/default.aspx
Wednesday, June 12 - SHIOCTON - Fun in the Sun: Exploring Solar Power
Where: Navarino Nature Center, ShioctonWhen: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMWho: AnyoneHow: RSVP by June 12Cost: $5 per personFor more info: http://www.navarino.org/
Thursday, June 13 - SHERWOOD - Scoop the Goop
Where: High Cliff State Park, Park OfficeWhen: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMWho: KidsHow: Just show upCost: Free, state park vehicle admission sticker requiredFor more info: http://friendsofhighcliff.org/event/scoop-the-goop/
Thursday, June 13 - DARBOY - Summer Kick Off Luau Party
Where: Darboy Community ParkWhen: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PMWho: AnyoneHow: Just show upCost: Free
Friday, June 14 through Saturday, June 15 - MACKVILLE - Mackville Nationals Truck & Tractor Pull
Where: St. Edward Parish - Mackville, WI (Three miles north of Appleton on 47)When: 4:00 PM - 11:59 PM (Pulls start at 7pm)Who: AnyoneHow: Buy tickets at the gateCost: Fri & Sat: 10 & under free, ages 11-14 $10 and adults $15. Sat afternoon admission is $5 for adults, under 16 free. Sun admission is free for Family Day.For more info: http://www.mackvillenationals.com/
Friday, June 14 - OSHKOSH - Dive-In Movie
Where: Oshkosh Community YMCA, 324 Washington Ave., OshkoshWhen: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMWho: FamiliesHow: Just show upCost: Free for members, $5.25/family for general public.
Friday, June 14 - APPLETON - Songs-N-S'Mores
Where: Apple Creek YMCA, 2815 E. Apple Creek Rd., AppletonWhen: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMWho: FamiliesHow: Register at www.ymcafoxcities.org.Cost: $2 for members and non-members
Saturday, June 15 - GREENVILLE - Mom's Run & Sprinkle Sprint
Where: Fox West YMCA, W6931 School Rd., GreenvilleWhen: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AMWho: Moms and kidsHow: Register at the YMCA or print the formCost: Mom's Run $15 before 6/7, $20 after; Sprinkle Sprint $5 before 6/7, $8 afterFor more info: http://www.ymcafoxcities.org/ymca/programs/yraceinfo.asp
Saturday, June 15 - APPLETON - Butterfly Festival
Where: City Park, Downtown AppletonWhen: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AMWho: FamiliesHow: Register online, or at the eventCost: $10 per family, purchase additional butterflies for $10 each.
Saturday, June 15 - WAUPACA - Strawberry Fest
Friday Night: City Band concert in the bandstand, 7pm.
Where: Main and Fulton Streets, WaupacaWhen: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just show upCost: Free to attendFor more info: http://www.waupacaareachamber.com/event/strawberry-fest/
Saturday, June 15 - APPLETON - Reptile Fest
Where: Bubolz Nature Preserve, 4815 N. Lynndale Dr., AppletonWhen: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PMWho: AnyoneHow: Just show upCost: $3/person or $7/familyFor more info: http://www.bubolzpreserve.org
Sunday, June 16 - WAUPACA - Lion's Fly-In, Drive-In Breakfast
Where: Waupaca Municipal AirportWhen: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just show upCost: Adults $7, kids $4For more info: http://www.waupacalions.com/
Sunday, June 16 - MACKVILLE - Mackville Nationals Truck & Tractor Pull
Where: St. Edward Parish - Mackville, WI (Three miles north of Appleton on 47)When: 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Pulls start at noon)Who: AnyoneHow: Buy tickets at the gateCost: Fri & Sat: 10 & under free, ages 11-14 $10 and adults $15. Sat afternoon admission is $5 for adults, under 16 free. Sun admission is free for Family Day.For more info: http://www.mackvillenationals.com/
Sunday, June 16 - NEENAH - Summer Fun Runs
Where: South Pavillion, Memorial Park, Neenah. Enter park from Appleblossom Drive.When: 7:00 PM ((Reg begins at 6pm, but online registration preferred))Who: Kids 14 and underCost: FreeFor more info: http://www.neenahfunrun.com/Site/Neenah_Summer_Fun_Runs.html
Thursday, June 20 - DARBOY - Chickenfest
Where: Darboy Community Park, N9334 Noe Road, Appleton (1 mile south of Darboy Club)When: 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM (Rain or shine-- huge tents)Who: EveryoneHow: Just show upCost: Free (no admission)For more info: http://www.darboychickenfest.com/index.
Friday, June 21 - OSHKOSH - Summer Celebration & Ice Cream Social
Where: Pollock Community Water Park, OshkoshWhen: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMWho: AnyoneHow: Just show upCost: Free for season pass holders, otherwise regular admission
Friday, June 21 - DARBOY - Chickenfest
Where: Darboy Community Park, N9334 Noe Road, Appleton (1 mile south of Darboy Club)When: 5:00 PM - 11:59 PM (Rain or shine-- huge tents)Who: EveryoneHow: Just show upCost: Free (no admission)For more info: http://www.darboychickenfest.com/index.asp
Friday, June 21 - NEW LONDON - Leave No Family Inside: Going Batty!
Where: Mosquito Hill Nature Center, New LondonWhen: 8:00 PM - 9:30 PMWho: AnyoneHow: Register by 6/13Cost: $6 per person or $10 per familyFor more info: http://www.outagamie.org/index.aspx?page=259
Saturday, June 22 - DARBOY - Chickenfest
Where: Darboy Community Park, N9334 Noe Road, Appleton (1 mile south of Darboy Club)When: 10:00 AM - 11:59 PM (Rain or shine-- huge tents)Who: EveryoneHow: Just show upCost: Free (no admission)For more info: http://www.darboychickenfest.com/index.asp
Sunday, June 23 - APPLETON - Juneteenth Celebration
Where: City Park, 500 E. Franklin St., Downtown AppletonWhen: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PMWho: Anyone - open to the publicHow: Just show upCost: Free
Wednesday, June 26 - GREENVILLE - Ice Cream Sillies
Where: South Greenville Grange, W6920 Winnegamie Rd., GreenvilleWhen: 6:14 PMWho: AnyoneHow: Just show upCost: FreeFor more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/179752698855390/
Daddy's Footsteps Gift
My mission was to capture my kids wearing their Dad’s shoes! These aren’t just any shoes though… my husband was in the Army and served in Iraq and ...
Shadow Picture for Dad
You will need:
poster board, cardstock or foam board
camera
kiddos
scissors
Directions:
Using posterboard, cardstock or a sturdier prop, cut or carve out the letters to the message you want to send. You can write out the letters as normal. No need to turn them inside out or backwards!
Notes To Selves:
Don't use paper.
I tried paper first and found it entirely too flimsy in the wind outside.
So we moved on to what I had in my garage ...
Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin
There’s really no way you can mess up a pork tenderloin! I always buy mine at Costco – comes two to a pack and there are two packs! I cook one pack and freeze the other for another day.
What you need:
Pork Tenderloin
Bottled Italian Dressing
What you do:
Line your crock pot with a liner (best tip ever!) and place the pork tenderloin inside.
Shake the bottle of dressing and squirt some in there. I don’t measure – I just give it several squirts. I might use about ...
Fox Cities Passport to Nature: Digging Into Nature
Memorial Day Weekend – Labor Day 2013
Farmer's Market Schedules
2013 Summer Farmer's Markets
Appleton
Every Saturday, 8:00am - 12:30pm
June 15 through October 26
College Avenue from Appleton Street to Durkee Street, plus Houdini Plaza
Rain or Shine
Berlin
Every Tuesday, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
June ...
Kids Bowl FREE All Summer
Macaroni Fun
SOME MORE INFORMATION ON THE PROGRAM
- You can sign the kids up at multiple centers but you will need to create another account. Only one unique email address can be used to open an account, so you will need to register with another email address.
- If ...
Blue Star Museum Program for Active Duty Military
Free admission to over 1800 museums nationwide!
Biz Directory: What it is and How to Use it!
Support the Friends of Macaroni (FOM)!
The Biz Directory is a great feature to help you easily support your Macaroni Kid newsletter by supporting Friends of Macaroni, who sponsor the site. It’s kind of like the yellow pages of Macaroni Kid sponsors. Looking for a gift for your sister? Check the Biz Directory—there’s jewelry, candles, purses and so much more. Need a few trinkets to fill an Easter basket or Christmas stocking? There’s hair decorations and jewelry for your little lady too, plus lots more!
Here’s some tips for navigating the ...
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