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Bringing people together to create a healthy community in the Fox Valley.
June 2018 Newsletter
In this issue:
Farmers' Markets
Active Communities Action TeamUpdate
Worksite Collaboration Event
AmeriCorps
4th of July
Calendar
Free Summer Meals
WI Obesity Map
Worksite Collaboration Event
Community Partner Spotlight
Tip of the Month
Food Fight
Eat Well for Less
July Community Events
Follow us today for daily tips,recipes, and healthy events near
you!
Farmers Markets
Farmers Markets are a great way to get fresh and localproduce right at your fingertips! There are manymarkets in the tri-county area on various days & timesto fit your schedule.
Here are a few market options in the area:
Brillion: Thursdays 2-6:30pm & Saturdays7:30am-Noon Chilton: Fridays Noon-5pm Kiel: Wednesdays 11:30am-3:30pm New Holstein: Saturdays 9am-12pm Stockbridge: Saturdays 7am-12pmOmro: Thursdays 4pm-7pmOshkosh Downtown: Saturdays 8am-12:30pmOshkosh South Park: Wednesdays 3pm-7pmMenasha: Thursdays 2pm-6pmNeenah: Saturdays 8am-12pmAppleton: Saturdays 8am-12:30pmKaukauna: Saturdays 7:30am-12pmLittle Chute: Thursdays 3pm-7pm
For a complete list of Farmers Markets in Wisconsin,click here.
Updates on Active CommunitiesAction Team
Happy 4th of July!
CalendarWake Up with Weight of the FoxValleySave the date!Friday, August 10, 7:30 - 9:00 amBridgewood Conference Center-1000 Cameron Way, Neenah, WI 54956
Worksite Wellness Action TeamTuesday, August 21, 7:30 - 9:00 amUnited Way Fox Cities-1455 Midway Road, Menasha, WI54952Open to current members or anyoneinterested in worksite wellness!To register, please contact us
Early Care & Education Action TeamMonday, August 27,12:30-2:30 pmUnited Way Fox Cities-1455 Midway Road, Menasha, WI54952Open to current members or anyoneinterested in Early Care & Education.To register, please contact us
Active Communities Action TeamTuesday, August 28, 7:30- 9:30 amWinnebago County Health & HumanServices Building, 211 N CommercialSt, Neenah, WI 54956Open to current members or anyoneinterested in creating an activecommunity.To register, please contact us
Find Summer Mealsin Your Community
WOTFV's Active CommunitiesAction Team works to increasephysical activity by providingmore opportunities to be activein the community. Our goal is toincrease the number of peoplewalking and bicycling bysupporting implementation ofcomplete streets facilities (e.g.
bike lanes, sidewalks, safe crossings) in localcommunities within the tri-county region. Completestreets make it easier for all users to choose to walk orbike to work, for recreation, to the library, grocery store,clinic, or for any activities or events. We are alsoworking with East Central Wisconsin Regional PlanningCommission to develop a wayfinding signage programto provide bicyclists and pedestrians the opportunity tonavigate throughout the tri-county area easily andefficiently, and to promote active transportation andrecreation.
If you want more information or are interested inparticipating in the work listed above, please contactus.
Loop the Lake Grand Opening
Last Saturday, Weight of the Fox Valley attended theLoop the Lake Grand Opening. The trail is a 3.2 mileloop and is family, pet, bike and stroller-friendly. Whenyou get a chance, check out the trail!
AmeriCorps UpdateWOTFV AmeriCorps Programhas had many exciting updatesin the past month! We are now accepting memberapplications for the 2018-2019service year! Members willserve for a full calendar year,from 9/1/2018 - 8/15/2019.
Nutritious FREE meals areavailable for children and teens atmany locations throughout thenation during the summer whileschool is out of session. Use thismapping tool to find a site nearyou.
WI Obesity Map
To give local changemakers theinformation they need to helptransform their communities, theObesity Map is here. For the firsttime in Wisconsin, the report andsearchable map show obesityrates based on electronic healthrecords at the ZIP Code level.Explore the map, learn more, andget connected to resources atwihealthatlas.org
Members will educate, create, implement, and promoteactivities and programs regarding physical activity andhealthy eating to Fox Valley youth and adults. Whilecreating a culture and environment that supports health,members will receive professional development, hands-on experience towards internal goals, and make adifference in the Fox Valley community. Members willserve in either a full-time capacity of 1730 hours(average 34.5 hours/week) or half-time capacity of 930hours (average 18.5 hours/week). Members will receivea living allowance during their year of service and aneducation award to pay off student loans or tuition costsafter successful completion! Click here for moreinformation. WOTFV AmeriCorps also announced our partner hostsites for the 18-19 service year:
Calumet County Public Health/Ascension CalumetHospital-Chilton, WI .City of Appleton Health Department-Appleton, WIMosaic Family Health/Fox Valley Family MedicineResidency Program-Appleton, WIRiverview Gardens-Appleton, WISOAR Fox Cities-Appleton, WIThedaCare-Appleton, WIUnited Way Fox Cities-Menasha, WIUW-Oshkosh Head Start-Oshkosh, WIWinnebago County Health Department-Oshkosh,WIYMCA of the Fox Cities-Appleton, WI
To learn more about our AmeriCorps memberapplication and the awarded host sites, please visit ourwebsite. Any questions? Please contact Amanda Ross,AmeriCorps Project Manager at: 920-735-5479 or [email protected].
Tip of the MonthFamily Fitness
Worksite Collaboration Event
It is so much easier to get activewhen it is family-friendly andFUN! Check out these maps oflocal parks & trails to get activeas a family and check out thesetips on how to incorporatefitness in your household.
Food FightRomaine vs. Iceberg Lettuce
Choosing which lettuce to makeyour salad with can bechallenging. Learn more aboutthe difference between romaineand iceberg lettuce here!If you need a fun and healthyFourth of July recipe, be sure tocheck out this recipe for achicken and berry salad!
Eat Well for Less!
Delectable, appetizing, tasty, lip-smacking & melt-in-your-mouthare all descriptors for this FishTaco Recipe! Try grilling thetilapia and corn on the grill forextra flavor! The recipe can befound here.
As part of our Eat Well for Lessprogram, all ingredients are lessthan $12 to feed a family of four!Eat Well for Less are nutritious
June 21st was the second Worksite WellnessCollaboration Event! The event included presentationson Breastfeeding-Friendly Workplaces and how toengage employees in "non-traditional" settings. Theevent was hosted in collaboration with Oshkosh AreaBusinesses Focused on Health, Well City Fox Cities,and Weight of the Fox Valley.
Community Partner SpotlightEmily Dieringer, Winnebago County Health
Department
Emily Dieringer has been with the Winnebago CountyHealth Department since 2008. She is a co-coordinatorof re:TH!NK, Winnebago's Healthy Living Partnership,which focuses on creating community changes that makeit easier for people to live healthy lives.
The scope of her works includes planning and projectmanagement related to improving policies, systems andthe built environment that impact residents' ability to walk,bike and be physically active, use the transportationsystem, and connect with people and places.
Emily's experience and insights are very beneficial toWeight of the Fox Valley's Active Communities ActionTeam, adding to our work on making the Fox Valley amore walkable, bikable, and safer community for all.
Her work also focuses on workplace wellnessimprovements for Winnebago County as an employerand as a community. She is currently Board Chair for theOshkosh Area Businesses Focused on Health, Inc.(OABFOH) to promote wellness in worksites. TheWorksite Collaboration Event, as mentioned in the articleabove, was thanks to OABFOH and Emily's hard workand dedication to the community.
Thanks again Emily for being such a great partner!
meal recipes that typicallyinclude a main dish, side dish,and beverage and followThedaCare nutritionguidelines. Learn more and findrecipes here.
July Community EventsWe hope you have a wonderful, safe & healthy Independence Day! For a list of parades and
celebrations in your area, click here.
Community Fest, Neenah/Menasha WI
Community Fest includes children's activities, live entertainment, a waterski show, Veteran Boat Parade, food and fireworks.
Date: Tuesday July 3rd and Wednesday July 4thTime: 12 pm - 11 pm July 3rd and 8 am - 11 pm July 4th Location: Riverside Park, Neenah and Jefferson Park, Menasha
Click here for more information!
Hilbert Lions 4th of July Family Festival
The Lions 4th of July Festival includes a parade, food, bounce houses,rides, games, and entertainment for everyone in the family!
Date: July 4th, 2018Time: 10 am - 11 pmLocation: Hilbert Main Street-Parade, and Civic Park-picnic
Click here for more information!
Sawdust Days, Oshkosh WI
Sawdust Days is a free family festival from July 3rd-July 7th including music,food, parades, a 5k run/walk, a Kids Zone, and a firework show. The festival willrun from 4 pm-10pm on Tuesday and 12 pm-10 pm Wednesday throughSaturday.
Date: July 3rd-July 7thLocation: Menominee Park
Click here for more information!
Visit our website!
New Holstein Fireman's Picnic, New Holstein WI
The Fireman's Picnic is free admission to everyone and it includes livemusic, fireworks, parade, carnival rides, and food.
Date: July 6th - July 8thTime: July 6th and 7th - 3 pm to Midnight and July 8th 12 pm - 5 pmLocation: Civic Park, New Holstein WI
Click here for more information!
Appleton Parks and Recreation Playground Fair, Appleton WI
The Appleton Parks and Recreation Playground Fair is family-oriented eventthat includes carnival games, a trackless train, inflatables, food, andentertainment.
Date: Thursday July 26th and Friday July 27thTime: 2 pm- 8 pmLocation: Pierce Park, Appleton WI
Click here for more information!
Questions? Contact: Tierney [email protected]
We appreciate your continued interest in creating acommunity that together achieves and maintains ahealthy weight at every age.
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