Showing posts with label family. Show all posts
Showing posts with label family. Show all posts

Thursday, October 13, 2016

Bellevue Trick-or- Treat Trail!

Bellevue Trick-or- Treat Trail

Wear your costume, take a leisurely walk along the wooded trail, collect candy, pick out a pumpkin, and have a time you and your child will never forget! HCCU will be there on the trail and we would love to see you there too!

When: Saturday, October 15, 2016 from 10:00am-Noon

Where: Josten Park, 2280 Town Hall Road, Bellevue


The Trick or Treat Trail is open to Village of Bellevue residents ages 2-10 and is limited to the first 400 participants. This event fills up quickly every year.

Preregistration is required and can be done online at http://bit.ly/2cf0WB0. 

Hope to see you there!

Monday, August 15, 2016

Horizon Community Credit Union Family Movie Event


We will be having a 

FAMILY MOVIE DAY
Saturday, September 10, 2016
At the Get Reel Cinemas
417 George St. De Pere, WI  54115
Movie begins at 10:30 AM

We will be showing



Children (13 and under) are FREE of charge
Adults (14+) are $5.00*
*All proceeds go to the Children's Miracle Network here in WI!
10% of concession stand sales will also go to the Children's Miracle Network.


EVERY ADMISSION RECEIVES A SMALL POPCORN AND A SMALL DRINK.
(Refills are $0.50)

We are also having a drawing that morning and naming the winner at the end of the movie! 
Prize is a 
$40 gift certificate 
to the Get Reel Cinemas! 
(Must be 13 years old and under to enter.)

Make sure to get there 15 minutes earlier so you can enter the drawing, get your FREE small drink and popcorn and find a seat in the theater! 

TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE! 
They can be picked up at either of the following branches:

3139 Voyager Dr
Green Bay, WI  54311
OR
700 Eastman Ave
Green Bay, WI  54302

If you have any questions please call (920) 433-0122

DON'T MISS OUT!

*Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times!*

Thursday, December 24, 2015

Santa Hat Cookies

Simple cute cookies that are perfect for the Christmas Season


Ingredients

1 package Pillsbury™ ready-to-bake sugar cookies

1 jar (7 oz) marshmallow creme (1 1/2 cups)

1 cup butter, softened

2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1/2 teaspoon red gel food color

48 miniature marshmallows

White candy sprinkles

Step 1) Heat oven to 350°F. Cut each cookie in half. Roll each half into a ball. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

Step 2)
 Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are set and golden brown. Cool 5 minutes on cookie sheets before removing to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 10 minutes.

Step 3) To make frosting, in large bowl, beat marshmallow crème and softened butter with electric mixer on medium speed until blended. Beat in powdered sugar until fluffy. Add food color, and beat until well combined.

Step 4) Place frosting in resealable food-storage plastic bag. Cut off 1 tiny corner of bag. Pipe frosting, piling up in hat shape, on top of each cookie.

Step 5) Top each hat with miniature marshmallow. Gently press sprinkles around bottom edge of each hat so they stick to frosting.

Enjoy!

Post By: Melissa K.

Monday, December 21, 2015

Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas!

With Christmas day right around the corner, we are headed full speed down the home stretch. Whether you are a last minute shopper or not, do not give off that impression. With these easy DIY Christmas gift wrapping, you can wow your family and friends. After all, it is the thought that counts.

With the help of kids, this is an easy and fun way to deck up brown paper bags as cute reindeer's.
Make your gifts stand out underneath the tree with beautiful embellishments from your arts and crafts supply box.
Instead of name tags, add photos of the recipient to give it that extra personalized touch. To add some mystery and fun, try drawing them and have them guess which gift is theirs.

Wrap kids gifts with crayons. This is especially useful for big Christmas parties, where kids have to wait to open their presents.

Use popsicle sticks as name tags to give it that rustic feel for a snowy white Christmas. 


Post by: Mai Y.

References:
http://www.craftionary.net/diy-gift-wrapping-ideas-christmas-holidays/ 
http://www.shelterness.com/11-diy-last-minute-christmas-gift-wrapping-ideas/

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Veterans in My Life: Alice's Story




Father 
Bruno B Luberda
World War II
Marine Corps - Corporal
Tank Driver
Fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima
Wounded in Saipan when his tank was hit by enemy fire
Awarded the Purple Heart
Served 1942-1946




Sister
Lynn M Luberda
Army – Sergeant 1978-1981
Helicopter Maintenance/Turbine Engines
Served in California, Korea and Kentucky
Reserves until 1990


Uncle
Chester Luberda
Sobieski, Wi
Born 10-09-1923
Causality 05-30-1945
World War ll
Marine Corps – Radio Operator
Corporal – Marine Bombing Squadron VMB-611
Died while serving

LOCATION
Davao, Philippines
DETAILS
KIA MIA killed and missing in action




BURIAL

Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, CO

AWARDS

★ Purple Heart

★ American Campaign Medal

★ World War II Victory Medal

★ Combat Action Ribbon

ADDITIONAL DETAILS - Corporal Luberda was reported missing in action on May 30, 1945 while on a regularly scheduled combat strike against enemy installations at the Kibawe Trail area near Davao, Mindanao.

Lt. Fish's aircraft wreckage and crew skeletal remains were found on November 16, 1956 in the area the plane was reported missing. Although individual identification was impossible, it was confirmed that the remains were of Lt. Fish and his crew. A group burial of the eight Marines, with full military honors, was held at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, CO on July 15, 1957.

By: Alice E.













Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Veterans in My Life: Breanna's Story

Sneaky selfie with two veterans in the background!
My grandpa (left) is a Navy veteran, and my father (right) is a Nat'l Guard veteran. 

It could be argued that I was born into the Armed Services culture--I think it's stuck with me to this day.  I was born in Oceanside, CA, right off of the Marine Corps base Camp Pendleton, where my father was stationed. I tease him, to this day, that we should have stayed in that warm climate! Alas, the Marine Corps life was no longer his calling, so my father moved us to Minnesota, where he began serving in the National Guard. 
My father, the human sacrifice? He's the one laying down, about to be "gutted" by his comrade.
After my parents divorced, my father remarried to a soldier. Our family grew to a whopping five kids (four boys and me). Between my former Drill Instructor father and my soldier stepmother, there were minimal issues in keeping us in line, homework done, and chores completed. It was "Yes ma'am/sir" and "No ma'am/sir" and all manners were paramount. As a child, and especially as a teen, I resented this strictness. I grew to resent it even more when my father was sent on four consecutive deployments while I was in Junior High/High School.
My dad is directly to the right of the man in the black shirt.
Not sure whether this is Iraq or Afghanistan...
The first deployment was to Iraq. Not long after he left, we got a call: He had been injured. A base housing generator had blown up near him. He jumped in front of the men that were with him to shield them from the blast. This left him with some very bad burns and a traumatic brain injury. After some skin grafts and a few months of recovery, he was ready to return. As a teen, I didn't understand why he felt "unfulfilled" and needed to complete his deployment. This led him to his deployment in Kabul, Afghanistan with the Engineers Corps. He was able to finish this one out, and we, thankfully, didn't get a phone call. His next deployment was at the WI Nat'l Guard base in Tomah, WI (yes, that's technically a deployment for this MN Nat'l Guardsman :) ). Last, but not least, he was sent to Seoul, South Korea. That deployment ended just in time. The day I graduated from high school was the first time I got to see my father in person in at least a year! 
My dad now. He lives in western WI. Miss him!
As an adult, I'm very grateful for those values my father instilled in me.  I know to be respectful and what it means to be dependable. I know that when I work with a team, it's important that I do my duties to help the team succeed. I also know, if my father can survive what he survived, that I can survive anything I'm going through! I'm forever grateful for the sacrifices he's made and I'm so proud of him. 

Thank a vet---they deserve it!

Written By: Breanna B. 

Thursday, October 29, 2015

Wanna Be Scared on Halloween?


It’s the time of year when the leaves turn and everything is pumpkin flavored. It also means festivities and haunted houses around the area.  Here are some of the fun to be had on Halloween--click on the headings for more details about each event!

Terror on the Fox

"Pale Eye Productions and the Green Bay Preble Optimist Club once again bring you world class dark attractions at the area’s most unique location, Terror on the Fox. Whether it be the train ride, the walk through the woods, Camp Ash, Pandemonium or the Ominous Sanctum, one can always be certain that within the shadowless areas, darkness looms."

Green Bay Fear

"Awaiting inside Green Bay Fear Haunted Attractions are the terrors plucked straight from your nightmares. Our pets are biding their time, anticipating you and the delicious screams you'll bring. Housed in these roofs are the stalkers of the night, just waiting for you to round the corner in darkness. This isn't your average haunted house, this is Green Bay Fear Haunted Attractions.... where terror calls home."

The Morgue

"Save yourself while you still have a chance…
Featuring:
  • Haunted woods
  • Best wait area in the region - NO STANDING in lines! Hang out around the bonfire and wait for your group number to be called!
  • HUGE bonfire all night long
  • Concession stand
  • Free parking
  • Big screen for movies and videos
  • Three-floor haunted house
  • Slide to Hell"

Burial Chamber

"Wisconsin's Burial Chamber Haunted House Complex houses three large, full-size Wisconsin haunted houses for Halloween entertainment--located off of Hwy 41 in the Fox Valley (Appleton, WI), just 30 minutes south of Green Bay, WI or 20 minutes north of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. We are an hour and a half from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Madison, WI and less than 3 hours from Chicago, IL.
We're located just 5 minutes south of the Fox River Mall in Appleton, Wisconsin.Open Rain or Shine!"

A Night to Dismember

"This year’s house will include many new rooms and hair-raising surprises. Over 100 members of North’s Drama Club create the spine-chilling cast of characters that inhabit the house. The popular non-scary flashlight tours will continue to be available during all hours the house is open for younger children or those “weak of heart.” Carnival games, a mini-inflatable haunted house for little ones, a costume contest, and a bake sale in the commons will also be featured. Proceeds from the haunted house will help fund theatre activities and productions at [Appleton] North."

Greenville Station Ghost Tours

"Come join the Fox Valley Ghost Hunters on all new tours for the first time invited into the most terrifying place in Wisconsin the Greenville Station just west of Appleton a few miles"

Trail of Terror

"Trail of Terror takes pride in a quality scare. Trail of Terror, located in Oconto, Wisconsin, is big into sound effects, special effects, quality make-up and an environment guaranteed to make your spine tingle. Trail of Terror is the longest haunted trail in Wisconsin. With over 20 acres of eery woodland, we have a opportunity unique to any other haunted house or trail you’ll explore this Halloween season."

Zombie Shoot

"The Zombies are attacking and it’s up to you to stop them. Take the 20 passenger zombie slaying vehicle into the heart of the zombie village and try to eliminate them. You will be shooting them with special “zombie stopping” TRACER paintballs. They will not be shooting you but they will be trying to infect you and turn you into the walking dead! This is Wisconsin’s best interactive haunt that will keep you at the edge of your seat. Set in a creepy area, zombies will be coming out of castles, pirate ships, and the woods to attack you. Try to survive until the end!!!
Every Friday and Saturday night in October from 7pm-11:30pm at Commando Paintball Sports. Call 920-826-5554 or go to www.commandopaintballsports.com for more details"

Dead by Dawn

"After check in, you are invited to join the daunting host family, who resides in the building permanently, for a bit of an "unhappy" hour. This gathering takes place at the in house watering hole, named the Shrunken Head after it's unique décor, and includes pocket billiards, cold beverages, and hors d’ oeuvres. After 6:00pm you are welcome to roam. Historical downtown Manitowoc offers many wonderful restaurants, pubs, shops, and our very own Maritime Museum all within walking distance.
But…make sure you are back in the building by 11:00pm when the doors will be locked! For your own safety, lights must be out and guests must be in bed by midnight, to accommodate the things that go bump in the night. Remember, you will not get a good night's sleep here…muahahaha!"

Camp 5 Terror

"We are a medium sized haunted house that's very scary and detailed! . Very cost effective. Lots of screams, laughs and family fun."

Haunted Sub & Pub

"Join us for a haunted submarine experience aboard our WW II submarine USS Cobia! Our haunted tours will take place October 30th & 31st from 7:00pm – 11:00pm. Are you brave enough to discover what lurks beneath the surface at night? Cost is $5 per person.
If you survive the tour, hang out in our Sub Pub and enjoy some Halloween-themed refreshments! (Cash Bar)
October 30th & 31st, 7:00pm - 11:00pm
May not be suitable for children under 10."

Scare USA 2015

"Controversy has elevated this event to a new level of fear! A new addition to Scare USA, Toxic Terror, darkly morphed, pressuring you to find your way through the distortion. This side attraction is a trip; your first destination before entering Just About Dead Haunted Attraction. Just About Dead is your classic haunted house that features insanely detailed sets, advanced technology, mixed in with old-school effects and scares. Just About Dead uses the arts of disorientation, phobias, and intense startles to evoke rapid fear. Nothing will prepare you for what's ahead. Escape before you're just about dead."

Thursday, July 16, 2015

Whitney Park's Music Events!

Beautiful summer days are now upon us! Spending time outside in the wonderful sun is very important; we all know we need Vitamin D! Common outdoor activities may include taking the kids to the swimming pool, walking the dog, or even working in the garden. These activities can be fun for kids and adults of all ages, but why not switch it up sometimes! There is a wonderful series of music events every Thursday in Whitney Park ALL SUMMER LONG! This is a great way to still enjoy the outdoors but in a much different atmosphere.

I know an immediate though may be “oh the kids won’t go to a park and sit still to listen to some music”, NO WORRIES! There is a great playground area right on site that the kids can run around and enjoy themselves, while you get to enjoy the music. And if music isn’t exactly your cup of tea, there are always delicious food trucks near by: Eggs & Bacon Wagon, Skaliwag's, & Nistebox.

Take a chance and visit this wonderful FREE event that’s happening every Thursday from 11:30am- 2pm! For more information regarding each Thursday’s events, check out this website!

Post by: Emily P.

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Campgrounds in Wisconsin

What better way to spend your summer weekends than camping with friends and family! That’s what I’m looking forward to most this summer! Here are some campgrounds in Eastern Wisconsin that I've enjoyed going too!

Wolf River: 
Image courtesy of graur razvan ionut at FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Address: E8041 County Rd X, New London, WI 54961
What they have to offer:
- Rent-able tubes for relaxing trips down the river!
- Sandy beach with a volleyball net
- Playground
- Game room
- Little souvenir shop
- Bar/restaurant

Plymouth Rock:
Address: N7271 Lando St., Plymouth, WI 53073
What they have to offer:
- Mini golf
- Game room
- Swimming Pool
- Ball diamond
- Outdoor movies
- Bar/restaurant
- Rent-able cabins

Quiet Woods South:
Address: 9245 Lovers Lane, Brussels, WI 54204
What they have to offer:
- Swimming pool
- Playground
- Ball Diamond
- Outdoor Movies
- Water slide
- Bar/restaurant
- Store with LOTS of goodies
- Rent-able Cabins
- Mini golf

Devils River:
Address: 16612 County Rd R, Maribel, WI 54227
What they have to offer:
- Little convenience shop
- Fishing
- Beautiful walks
- Playground
- Swimming Pool

Cedar Valley:
Address: N5098 Cedar Valley Rd, Kewaunee, WI 54216
What they have to offer:
- Mini golf
- Swimming Pool
- Outdoor Movies
- Game room
- Bar/restaurant
- Little convenience shop
- Fishing/canoeing
- Playground
- Volleyball court

Post by: Chelsea Fels

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Road Trip!

Road trips are inevitable. At some point or another, we all have to take them. So might as well make the most of them! With a little preparation, you can make your road trip go by faster and more smoothly. Here’s what I do to before taking a road trip:

1. Review the route. I’m a big fan of Google Maps, and because I’m so directionally challenged, I’ll end up relying on it completely. But I do try to actually look over the route before I start the trip so that I have a basic idea of where I’m going and what major highways I have to take. That way if Google Maps fails me, I’m not totally lost.

2. Come up with a great playlist. Depending on how long the trip is, you might have to come up with several playlists. But it’s totally worth the time it takes to set them up. Listening to the radio on a long car trip means you’re probably going to end up endlessly changing radio channels or listening to the same ten songs that play over and over again. Having great new music you’re excited to listen to or having songs you know by heart can make the trip go by a lot faster.

3. Bring snacks. We all know how tempting it is to buy all sorts of snacks and junk food when you stop to get gas. Not only is this expensive, it also adds time to your trip. If you’re really pressed for time, searching the aisles is not going to help. Instead, plan to pack some snacks with you. Nuts are great because they take a while to eat, and they fill you up. You can even bring a small cooler to keep drinks cold.

4. Plan your stops. When figuring out how long the trip is going to take, make sure to take all your stops into consideration. If you know when and where you’re going to take stops, you’re less likely to make unnecessary stops or waste time finding a good place to stop. If you have the time, consider making a stop at a park. It feels great to walk around and get some fresh air. And you never know when you might be driving that way again, so take advantage of any local landmark or famous restaurants. Leave home a little bit earlier and make the trip more memorable.

Image courtesy of digitalart at FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Post by: Noelle C.