New North Regional Guide: Resources for Multicultural Residents

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1 New North Regional Guide: Resources for Multicultural Residents General Presented by the New North Attract, Retain and Develop Talent Committee, Greater Green Bay Chamber and the City of Appleton

2 Acknowledgements We d like to thank the many people who helped gather the information for these pages: Irene Strohbeen, Nancy Thompson, Gwen Baumel, Kourtney Feldhausen, Sabina Zolota, Brian Johnson from the New North Attract & Retain Diverse Talent Committee; Dr. Bola Delano-Oriaran and Megan King from St. Norbert College; Dr. Sabrina Robins, Appleton; Chua Xiong and Xai Yang from NWTC; Pam Lassiter, UW Oshkosh, Dana Daggs and Sheryl Van Gruensven from UW Green Bay; Diane Bluel, Ariens Company; Bruce Deadman, Davis & Kuelthau; Trina McCormick, Kimberly Clark; and Peter Kellogg, Multicultural Center of Green Bay. We d also like to thank Dana Jacobson, Greater Green Bay Chamber marketing department, for her excellent design. Finally we have a special note of thanks for Andrea Verbeten, who gathered a great deal of information, and also translated it into Spanish. We have deeply appreciated her warmth, persistence and vivaciousness. Kathy Flores Diversity Coordinator, City of Appleton Celestine Jeffreys Diversity Manager, Greater Green Bay Chamber Kathi Seifert Katapult

3 Overview Welcome to the New North Guide: Resources for Multicultural Residents Welcome to the New North region, a vibrant region to work, learn, experience, grow, worship and have fun! These guides are designed to help residents feel at home here. Listed are activities, community resources, educational resources, and culturally-specific businesses. We hope you ll find value in the Guides, and will enjoy exploring the New North! This PDF file will continue to grow over time to include other communities. Please provide your thoughts, or additional resources, to Celestine Jeffreys, Diversity Manager, Greater Green Bay Chamber at cjeffreys@titletown.org or Kathy Flores, Diversity Coordinator, City of Appleton at Kathy.Flores@ appleton.org. The resources listed in this guide are for informational purposes only. They are not endorsed by or sponsored by New North, Inc., the Greater Green Bay Chamber, the City of Appleton or their affiliates. About Us New North, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, represents the New North region, which is comprised of eighteen counties in Northeast Wisconsin. It fosters collaboration among private and public sector leaders throughout the region. Our mission is to harness and promote the Northeast Wisconsin s resources, talents and creativity for the purposes of sustaining and growing our regional economy. The Greater Green Bay Chamber seeks to strengthen member businesses, enhance economic and workforce development, and improve the quality of life in our community and region. The City of Appleton is dedicated to meeting the needs of our community and enhancing the quality of life. We are committed to diversity and inclusion throughout the entire community.

4 Resources for the General Community This list, although not all-inclusive, introduces resources to anyone considering a move to the region, as well as current residents looking for new places to explore. We hope you ll find value in our New North Guide, and will enjoy exploring the region. Please provide your thoughts, or additional resources, to Celestine Jeffreys, Diversity Manager, Greater Green Bay Chamber at cjeffreys@titletown.org or Kathy Flores, Diversity Coordinator, City of Appleton at Kathy.Flores@ appleton.org. The resources listed in this guide are for informational purposes only. They are not endorsed by or sponsored by New North, Inc, the Greater Green Bay Chamber, the City of Appleton or their affiliates. Table of Contents Community Information 01 Shopping 01 Leisure and Recreation 02 Theaters 03 Museums 04 Lectures and Music 04 Breweries 04 Wineries 05 Schools 06 Programs for Youth 10 Government 13

5 Community Information Better by the Bay This is a website that gives resources for businesses and residents in Green Bay. Family Services Guide This is a guide to many family-related services in Green Bay and the Fox Valley. community-resources.pdf Fox Cities Magazine This publication is committed to sharing the experience of life in northeast Wisconsin. It covers dining, people, history, homes, health & wellness, and the arts. Greater Green Bay Visitors Bureau This is the website for visitors and tourists. It has a wonderful calendar of events in the area. Green Bay Community Connections This is a weekly group which lists community events, grant opportunities and jobs. connect@browncountyunitedway.org Mediation Center The Mediation Center s mission is to assist and educate individuals and groups in resolving their disputes peacefully and effectively The Scene A newspaper that lists cultural events in the Fox Valley, Green Bay and Central Wisconsin. Shopping (Green Bay) Bay Park Square 2401 S. Oneida St. Green Bay, WI De Pere Shopping District Shops in Downtown Green Bay Downtown Green Bay Inc. 130 E. Walnut St., #301 Green Bay, WI On Broadway 117 S. Chestnut St. Green Bay, WI Shopping (Appleton) Fox River Mall 4301 W. Wisconsin Ave. Appleton, WI Northland Mall 900 W. Northland Ave. Appleton, WI Shops in Downtown Appleton College Avenue 1

6 Shopping (Oshkosh) The Outlet Shoppes at Oshkosh 3001 S Washburn St Oshkosh, WI (920) Shopping (Fond du Lac) Downtown Fond du Lac Forest Mall 835 W. Johnson St Fond du Lac, WI (920) aspx?id=182 Heading Outdoors Wisconsin Trails (for maps and locations) Wisconsin Outdoors Hunting, fishing, sledding and camping Leisure and Recreation (Green Bay) Bay Beach Amusement Park & Wildlife Sanctuary 1313 Bay Beach Ct. Green Bay, WI Cornerstone Ice Center 1640 Fernando Dr. De Pere, WI Green Bay Botanical Gardens 2600 Larsen Rd. Green Bay, WI Green Bay Bullfrogs 1306 Main St. Green Bay, WI Green Bay Packers Lambeau Field 1265 Lombardi Ave. Green Bay, WI NEW Zoo 4378 Reforestation Rd. Green Bay, WI Leisure and Recreation (Appleton) Appleton Family Ice Center 1717 E. Witzke Blvd. Appleton, WI Gardens of the Fox Cities 1313 W. Witzke Blvd Appleton, WI Timber Rattlers Baseball Stadium 2400 N. Casaloma Dr. Appleton, WI Wisconsin International Raceway W1460 County Road KK Kaukauna, WI

7 Leisure and Recreation (Fond du Lac) Fond du Lac Blue Line Family Ice Center 550 Fond Du Lac Avenue Fond du Lac, WI (920) Fondy Sports Park 51 Sheboygan Street Fond du Lac, WI Theaters (live performance, Green Bay) Evergreen Productions Abbot Pennings Hall St. Norbert College Campus 315 Third St. De Pere, WI Green Bay Community Theater 122 N. Chestnut Ave. Green Bay, WI Lawrence University This is a link to the Theater Department s productions. Meyer Theatre 117 S. Washington St. Green Bay, WI St. Norbert College This is a link to the performances at the College. UWGB This is a link to the Theater Department s productions. Weidner Center for Performing Arts 2420 Nicolet Dr. Green Bay, WI Theaters (live performance, Appleton) Fox Cities Performing Arts Center 400 W. College Ave. Appleton, WI Theaters (Live Performance) Oshkosh The Grand Opera House 100 High Avenue Oshkosh, WI or GRAND Rebel Alliance Theatre 404 S. Webster St. Omro, WI Theaters (Live Performance) Fond du Lac Windover Center for Arts 51 Sheboygan Street Fond du Lac, WI

8 Museums (Wisconsin) For a complete listing of all museums in Northeast Wisconsin, please see Wisconsin Federation of Museums Lectures and Music Great Decisions Lecture Series Fort Howard Theatre F.K. Bemis International Center St. Norbert College De Pere, WI Lawrence University World Music Series 711 E. Boldt Way Appleton, WI Ripon College CJ Rodman Center for the Arts Demmer Recital Hall (920) music@ripon.edu Ripon College Distinguished Lecture Series Harwood Union, 2nd Floor (920) UWGB Democracy and Justice Studies Lecture Series 2420 Nicolet Dr. Green Bay, WI terrienc@uwgb.edu UWGB Music Series Weidner Center UW Oshkosh Department of Music Arts and Communication Center Elmwood Ave. at Woodland Ave UW Oshkosh Speaker Series Reeve Memorial Union 748 Algoma Blvd Oshkosh, WI Breweries and Wineries (Green Bay-Appleton-Oshkosh- Fond du Lac Areas) Breweries Egan Brewing Company 330 Reid St. De Pere, WI Fox River Brewing Company 4301 W. Wisconsin Ave. Appleton, WI and Highway 21 & the Fox River 1501 Arboretum Dr Oshkosh, WI Fox-River-Brewing-Company/ Hinterland Brewing Company 313 Dousman St. Green Bay, WI Shipwrecked Brew Pub 7791 Egg Harbor Rd. Egg Harbor, WI

9 Stone Cellar Brewpub 1004 S. Oneida St. Appleton, WI Titletown Brewing Company 200 Dousman St. Green Bay, WI Von Stiehl Winery 115 Navarino St. Algoma, WI Wisconsin Wineries Association (Complete Listing) Wineries Captain s Walk Winery 345 S. Adams St. Green Bay, WI Kerrigan Brothers N2797 State Highway 55 Freedom, WI LedgeStone Vineyards 6381 State Highway 57 Greenleaf, WI Parallel 44 Winery N2185 Sleepy Hollow Rd. Kewaunee, WI Trout Springs Winery 8150 River Rd. Greenleaf, WI

10 Schools Wisconsin Information Network for Successful Schools (WINSS) This is a resource for educators, parents and community members interested in educating the hearts and minds of Wisconsin s children. WINSS provides information on what we want our children to know and be able to do; how students are performing each year; and how our schools are staffed and funded. WINSS also describes the seven characteristics of successful schools - and shares resources that are central to successful schools including leadership, planning tools, professional development and community partnerships. Department of Public Instruction (State of Wisconsin) The Department of Public Instruction is the state agency that advances public education and libraries in Wisconsin. The department is headed by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, a nonpartisan, constitutional officer elected every four years. The agency was created in 1848, the year Wisconsin attained statehood, when the state constitution provided for the establishment of local school districts and a free education for all children in the state. 125 S. Webster St. P.O. Box 7841 Madison, WI Public 4K, K-12 Schools, Green Bay Area Brown County (Ashwaubenon, De Pere, Denmark, Green Bay, Howard-Suamico, Pulaski, West De Pere, Wrightstown) Ashwaubenon Public Schools De Pere Public Schools Denmark Public Schools Green Bay Area Public Schools Howard-Suamico Public Schools Pulaski Public Schools West De Pere Public Schools Wrightstown Public Schools Public K-12 Schools, Appleton Area Outagamie County (Appleton, Freedom, Hortonville, Kaukauna, Kimberly, Little Chute, Seymour, Shiocton) Appleton Area School District Freedom School District Hortonville School District

11 Kaukauna School District Kimberly School District Little Chute School District Seymour Public Schools Shiocton Public Schools Public K-12 Schools, Oshkosh Area (Brillion, Chilton, Clayton, Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah, Hilbert, Kiel, Menasha, Neenah, New Holstein, Omro, Oshkosh, Stockbridge, Winneconne) Brillion Public Schools Chilton Public Schools Clayton School District Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah Hilbert School District Kiel Area School District Menasha Joint School District Neenah Joint School District New Holstein School District Omro School District Oshkosh Area School District Stockbridge School District Winneconne Community School District Public K-12 Schools, Fond du Lac Area (Campbellsport, Fond du Lac, North Fond du Lac, Oakfield, Ripon, Rosendale-Brandon, Waupun) Campbellsport School District Fond du Lac School District

12 North Fond du Lac School District Oakfield School District Ripon Area School District Rosendale-Brandon School District Waupun Area School District Private Daycare, Preschool, K-12 Schools (Green Bay, Appleton, Oshkosh and Fond du Lac) Great Schools This is a searchable website that lists all private K-12 schools in Wisconsin, including daycare and pre-school. Department of Public Instruction This is a searchable list complied by the Department of Public Instruction of private schools in Wisconsin. Post-Secondary Education (Public, Private, Non-Profit and For-Profit) Bellin College of Nursing 3201 Eaton Rd. Green Bay, WI College of Menominee Nation 2733 S. Ridge Rd. Green Bay, WI Concordia, Appleton 3232 N. Ballard Dr., Suite 201 Appleton, WI Concordia, Green Bay Executive Center II 1150 Springhurst Dr., Suite 101 Green Bay, WI Empire Beauty School, Appleton-Menasha 525 Westhill Blvd. Appleton, WI wisconsin/appleton-menasha Empire Beauty School, Green Bay 2575 W. Mason St. Green Bay, WI wisconsin/green-bay Fox Valley Technical College 1825 N. Bluemound Dr. Appleton, WI Gill Tech Academy of Hair Design 230 S. McCarthy Appleton, WI

13 Globe University Appleton 5045 W. Grade Market Dr. Grand Chute, WI Globe University Green Bay 2620 Development Dr. Green Bay, WI ITT Technical Institute, Green Bay 470 Security Blvd. Green Bay, WI school.cfm Lakeland College Fox Cities 2320 Industrial Dr. Neenah, WI Lawrence University 115 S. Drew St. Appleton, WI Marian University 45 S. National Ave. Fond du Lac, WI MARIAN Moraine Park Technical College 235 N. National Ave. Fond du Lac, WI Northeast Wisconsin Technical College 2740 W. Mason St. Green Bay, WI NWTC Paul Mitchell, The School (Beauty) 3450 S. Packerland Dr. Green Bay, WI Rasmussen College--Appleton 3500 E. Destination Dr., Suite 100 Appleton, WI Rasmussen College Green Bay 904 S. Taylor St. Green Bay, WI Ripon College 300 W. Seward Street PO Box 248 Ripon, WI St. Norbert College 100 Grant St. De Pere, WI University of Phoenix, Fox Valley Learning Center 517 N. Westhill Blvd. Grand Chute, WI University of Wisconsin-Extension Various locations throughout the state, providing statewide access to university resources and research so the people of Wisconsin can learn, grow and succeed at all stages of life. There are four divisions: continuing education, cooperative extension, entrepreneurship and economic development, and broadcast and media innovations. 9

14 University of Wisconsin Green Bay 2420 Nicolet Dr. Green Bay, WI University of Wisconsin Fox Valley 1478 Midway Rd. Menasha, WI University of Wisconsin Oshkosh 800 Algoma Blvd. Oshkosh, WI Programs for Youth (Green Bay and Appleton Areas) BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB (GREEN BAY AND FOX VALLEY) (Green Bay) (Fox Valley) Green Bay Phone: Fox Valley Phone: What: Enables young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. Who: Students, under 18 When: Year-round, at various club sites Evergreen Productions What: Are you a budding actor or actress? This is your opportunity to shine! Who: Students, under 18 When: Various productions throughout the year CAMP DANIEL click on Able Church What: Summer program for people with disabilities. Camp programs are geared to campers specific needs. Who: Ages 8-70 FOX VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE Adventures in Print aspx?id=1450&pid=57 What: Learn about the world of printing by using computer design; students make their own designs and visit area printers. Who: Students in grades 7 to 12 Girl Tech aspx?id=1450&pid=57 What: Participate in hands-on activities with computers, robotics; taught by professional women. Who: Girls, grades 6 to 8 Power of Manufacturing aspx?id=1450&pid=57 What: Build and race a power tool dragster; learn about computer-aided design, welding and laser operations. Who: Students, ages Wind Energy Exploration aspx?id=1450&pid=57 What: Explore sustainable energy by building a wind turbine. Who: Students, ages 11 to 14 KROC CENTER What: Provides facilities, programs and services that encourage positive life-changing experiences for children and adults, strengthen families, and enrich the lives of seniors. Who: Students, and Adults When: Throughout the year, various programs 10

15 LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY Music Camps camps.shtml What: Explores piano, chamber music or band music at three camps sponsored by Lawrence Academy of Music. Who: Ages vary Early Childhood Music earlychildhood.shtml What: Age-grouped classes which enable parents and children to share the joys of musical activities while learning basic musical concepts. Who: Infants to age 13; classes for special needs children When: Throughout the year NWTC Tech Camp What: Explores careers in architecture, web design, solar energy and jewelry-making. Who: Middle and High school students ST. NORBERT COLLEGE Youth Options What: Program which offers college-credit classes for students who s high school districts do no offer compatible courses, or for students who ve exhausted the high school course curriculum. Who: High school students, who qualify When: During the school year Upward Bound What: Pre-college program to prepare students to graduate from high school and succeed at a post-secondary institution. Who: High school students When: During the school year Pre-Collegiate Language Institute What: Spanish and French basic vocabulary and culture, taught by St. Norbert College students. Who: Children ages 6 to 11, in 8 Green Bay Area Elementary Schools When: During the school year, before or after school College Credit Program What: Program where students can take classes and receive both high school and college credit. Who: High school students, who qualify When: During the school year GLAD Summer Camp What: Summer camp designed to improve girls confidence and self-esteem, focusing on self-image, decision making, and positive female role models. Who: Girls, grades 1-4 When: 2 weeks in the summer UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN--GREEN BAY Art and Music Camps What: Week-long specialized art and music instruction. Classes are taught by UW faculty and public school teachers. Who: Middle and high school students 11

16 Phuture Phoenix What: This program encourages at-risk students to complete high school and attend college. Who: 5th graders in Green Bay Area Public School Students (Title 1 schools), West De Pere and Oneida Nation Turtle School When: During the school year (5th through 12th grade) Camp Lloyd What: Camp for grieving children which helps them explore their own experiences of grief. Who: Grieving children ages 7 to 14 When: One week in the summer College Credit in High School What: College credit courses offered within high schools, taught by qualified and approved high school faculty. Who: High school students, who qualify When: During the school year Regional Center for Science and Math What: Six-week residential pre-college program for high school science and math enrichment. Who: High school sophomores from specific schools (see website), first-generation college students and/or low-income students preferred Upward Bound What: Comprehensive academic enrichment program designed to prepare high school students for college. Who: Low-income and first generation high school students, residential UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN AT OSHKOSH ACT Prep Test Boot Camp What: Condensed version of traditional preparatory course helps students improve their ACT score. Who: All students Women Soar You Soar What: This EAA program introduces 100 girls to 35 women who work in a variety of aviation and aerospace fields. Who: Girls, grades 9-12 Fire Science Camps What: Residential camp experience that provide opportunities to explore careers in fire and emergency response services. Who: Young men and women, ages ACT Prep Test Course What: Traditional course which improves student s ACT scores and test taking skills. Who: All students When: During the school year YMCA/YWCA There are multiple locations for the YMCA and YWCA in NEW North. Each location offers a wide variety of programs for children. Please contact the center closest to you for details

17 Government LIBRARIES Brown County Libraries (Green Bay Area) Central Branch (one of nine branches) 515 Pine St. Green Bay, WI artment=58da4860ce85&subdepartment=65c2 d Appleton Public Library 225 N. Oneida St (circulation) Winnefox Library System (Oshkosh and Fond du Lac Areas) This link provides information to libraries in the Oshkosh and Fond du Lac Areas. Motor Vehicle/Driver s License Department of Transportation Motor Vehicles, Licenses, State Identification, Highways, Road Information Motor Vehicle Customer Service Center, Green Bay Area 942 Vanderperren Way Green Bay, WI htm Motor Vehicle Customer Service Center, Appleton Area 711 W. Association Dr. Appleton, WI Motor Vehicle Customer Service Center, Oshkosh Area 2301 Omro Rd. Oshkosh, WI Motor Vehicle Customer Service Center, Fond du Lac Area 833 S. Rolling Meadows Dr. Fond du Lac, WI fonddulac.htm Voter Registration Government Accountability Board The mission of the Board is to ensure accountability in government by enforcing ethics and lobbying laws, and to enhance representative democracy by ensuring the integrity of the electoral process. Voter Information New voter registration Polling Locations Screen.aspx Counties Counties have vital records, social services, collect taxes, manage housing agencies, courts and parks. The county website contains links to each municipality, town, village or unincorporated area it serves. Brown County (Green Bay Area) 305 E. Walnut St. Green Bay, WI Outagamie County (Appleton Area) 410 S. Walnut St. Appleton, WI Winnebago County (Oshkosh) 112 Otter Ave. Oshkosh, WI

18 Calumet (Appleton & Chilton Areas) 206 Court St. Chilton, WI Fond du Lac (Fond du Lac Area) 160 S. Macy Street Fond du Lac, WI Other United Way (for Green Bay Area) (for Fox Cities) service offers certified information and referral specialists. They assist callers by helping to identify needs, and connecting them to appropriate community-based resources. Specialists also educate callers about services so they can navigate systems, and advocate for themselves is free and confidential, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Simply dial from any phone. U.S. Department of Veteran s Affairs Green Bay Vet Center 1600 S. Ashland Ave Green Bay, WI Social Security Administration Social Security Office, Green Bay 1561 Dousman St. Green Bay, WI WI.FO.Green.Bay@ssa.gov Social Security Office, Appleton 607 W. Northland Ave. Appleton, WI WI.FO.Appleton@ssa.gov Social Security Office, Oshkosh 400 City Ctr Suite B Oshkosh, WI WI.FO.Oshkosh@ssa.gov Social Security Office, Fond du Lac 180 Knights Way Suite 100 Fond du Lac, WI WI.FO.Fond.Du.Lac@ssa.gov Milo C. Huempfner VA Clinic (Green Bay) 141 Sielger St. Green Bay, WI Note: a new hospital is scheduled to open in the Spring of 2013 at 2800 University Avenue in Green Bay John H. Bradley Clinic (Appleton) 10 Tri Park Way Appleton, WI