Ready for Road Trip? Like Waterfalls?

It’s that time of the year.  Fall is here.  The mornings have that nice little nip in the air, which means the trees will start turning colors soon.  This is the best time to take a ride and check out our great north woods.  Wisconsin is the perfect place to see magnificent, cascading, bubbling, beautiful waterfalls.

Did you know that Marinette County is considered the Waterfalls Capital of Wisconsin?  My husband and I took a ride up there this past weekend and checked out a couple of these wonderful waterfalls. 

Marinette County is such a short drive that you can make a day or a weekend out of it.  If you want to venture further north or west, you can make a week out of it.  Make sure to bring your walking shoes,  a picnic lunch and a camera.   There a terrific photo opportunities at every turn.  Through the years the kids and us have checked out most of the waterfalls that are in Wisconsin, the UP, the upper Minnesota area and into Canada.  

If you want to start closer to home, check out the 30 foot Fonferek Falls.  This is just a short drive south on Highway 43 to County Rd MM.   After that head up north and check out Dave’s Falls, right off of Highway 141 and further up are Smalley Falls and Long Slide Falls.  If you head west on Highway 8, look for the signs for Four Foot, Eight Foot, Twelve Foot and Eighteen Foot Falls and a few more along the way.  Check out the Travel Wisconsin web-site,  www.travelwisconsin.com and  you can find links to maps and other information. 

So get yourself out there and visit Wisconsin’s waterfalls.  Be prepared to do some hiking and be safe.  Some places are pretty scary.  For me anyways, my husband will venture out on any rocks he can.  Have fun exploring Wisconsin.  

Written by: Karen S. 

Happy Halloween from HCCU!

We hope you have a safe and happy Halloween!

Fun, Exciting Sports at a Bargain Price!

HEY SPORTS FANS! Looking for something fun to do this weekend, but aren’t looking to spend a ton of money? Have you ever considered attending a University of Wisconsin- Green Bay’s Women or Men’s basketball game? Basketball season has started at UWGB and they would love to have your support!

The Men’s team plays at the Resch Center located on the west side of Green Bay. The team plays on many different days of the week, including a variety of times. Season tickets, ticket packages, as well as individual tickets are all available for purchase on TicketStar.com or at the Resch Center. Tickets for an individual game are as cheap as $11 for an adult and $7 for those 17 and under. What a deal!

The Women’s team plays at the UWGB Kress Events Center. The beautiful facility has a large arena that holds tons of fans, and let me tell you the games are fun and full of energy! All tickets packages and individual tickets are available on TicketStar.com as well as at the University Ticketing and Information Center on campus. Tickets for an individual game are as cheap as $9 for an adult and $7 for those 17 and under.

Mark the games on your calendar! There’s nothing better than watching some great athletics, for a cheap price, in a great environment! UWGB would love to have your support!

Men’s Schedule: http://www.greenbayphoenix.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=22500&SPID=13663&SPSID=109993&DB_OEM_ID=22500

Women’s Schedule: http://www.greenbayphoenix.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=22500&SPID=13698&SPSID=110176&DB_OEM_ID=22500

Post by: Emily P

TOOLS 4 SCHOOLS FUNDRAISER

What a success we had with the help of our members! Our goal was $500.00 dollars and we hit over $1000.00 in cash donations along with school supplies donated by our HCCU members and wonderful partners and peers that we are so lucky to work with.

Of course, we did have some extra motivation with getting to throw a pie in our boss's (Pat Josephson, Horizon's President/CEO) face for reaching our $500.00 dollar goal. Staff got so much pleasure from watching that. I am sure a lot of you out there would love the opportunity to pie him as well!  Thank you for giving us that experience, along with helping out our community.

Martin and Nicolet Elementary Schools here in Green Bay reaped the rewards of your generosity this year; they were over-the-top grateful for all the wonderful supplies that we were able to purchase and donate with all your help.

Thank you again for helping us crush our goal. We look forward to doing this very rewarding fundraiser again next year.

Along with the Tools 4 Schools, we had three of our staff members participate in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, what a great Month. Thank you to all who went ahead and completed your own ALS Challenge. What a great cause and a fun way to inform everyone of this debilitating disease. Check out our photos and videos of the Ice Bucket Challenge and pie-throwing on HCCU’s Facebook page!

Don’t forget to donate!

Post by: Katie B. and Lori S.

September Community Events

Just because school is starting doesn't mean that the fun has to stop! Check out these events around the area in September to either bring the kids or have a date night!

Art Harvest featuring Fall Family Festival at Green Bay Botanical Gardens
September 6th from 9-4
Free Admission!
Homemade lemonade, teas and coffee served by La Java. Concessions served all day include brats, hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken, veggie patties, chips, ice cream and more! There will be FREE parking and shuttle bus pick-up and drop-off at NWTC Lot G. Plenty of free activities for the kids! From pumpkin bowling, apple toss, build your own scarecrow, pumpkin ring toss, face painting from 10 - 3, pumpkin Golf, and wagon rides! Children will also have a chance to win prizes by participating in games and activities!

2014 Fall Harvest Fest
September 6 from Noon-6pm at Parallel 44
There will be a Traditional Grape Stomp starting at 3 pm. If you are interested in stomping, come early and enter your name in a drawing to stomp. Wine sampling (available for $6) includes 5 samples and a Parallel 44 Signature Wine Glass. Vineyard Tours will occur on the hour at 1, 2, 4 & 5 pm. Live Music Talk of the Town and local food vendors. Local Art Vendors will also be present displaying and selling their crafts!

“If Tombstones Could Talk" Woodlawn Cemetery Walk
September 9 & September 10 @ 6:30
September 13, 2014 @ 2:00
$6.00/person and $14.00/family --- Reservations Required
Come and listening about some of Green Bay's past residents, who now rest at Woodlawn Cemetery. You’ll get to hear some fascinating stories about lives in the earlier eras. The Tour involves walking and standing. Lightweight, portable chairs and flashlights are recommended.

Wet Whistle Wine Fest
September 12th from 4-8
September 13th from 10-6
Von Stiehl Winery- Algoma
Wine festival featuring food, grape stomping, music, arts and crafts.

Rails & Ales Brewfest
September 20th from 6:00 - 10:00
Standard Ticket - $35 in advance; $45 at the door
Premium Ticket - $55 advance reservation only
Walk around the Museum's historic trains while sampling dozens of craft beers, fine wines, and food prepared by local chefs! With the standard ticket you’ll enjoy unlimited craft beer, wine and food samples and take home a souvenir pint glass. And with the Premium ticket, you’ll enjoy a three-course dinner aboard the Museum's restored 1939 dinette-lounge car Silver Spirit paired with additional craft beer selections, as well as unlimited craft beer, wine and food samples in the Sampling Hall and take home a souvenir pint glass.

Fallfest on the Fox
September 27th from 10-2
Fallfest will take place in the Adams Street parking lot in Downtown Green Bay.  Fallfest on the Fox officially kicks off with the longtime favorite, the Annual ASPIRO Awareness Walk. The two mile walk will take participants through Downtown Green Bay, on the Fox River Trail and end on the Fallfest grounds.  Fallfest on the Fox will host the famous Chili Cook-Off and a popular children’s area with games and bounce house.  The ASPIRO Pub & Grill will provide food and beverage choices.  Also, Big Mouth will perform from 10:30 pm – 1:30 pm.

As always, there are local farmer's markets going on through the month of September:

Green Bay Farmer’s Market
Wednesdays starting at 3 pm and Saturdays starting at 7am

Stadium District Farmer's Market
Thursdays starting at 3 pm at Stadium View

Oneida Farmer's Market
Thursdays from 12 pm-6 pm at Oneida One Stop on Hwy. 54

(East) De Pere Farmer's Market
Thursdays from 7 am-12 pm
*Parking available in Seroogy’s Parking Lot

Post by: Sara D

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