More Links and Numbers
By: Administrator
Updated: January 9, 2012
A link to apply for the federal Emergency Homeowners' Loan Program
A rare opportunity to walk six private gardens in the Green Bay area.
- In Focus: Wildlife Art
Click here for more information on the artwork of Dave VanLanen featured in our Sunday In Focus segment.
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Packers Championship Rings For Fans
Click for a link to buy one of the Packers Super Bowl 45 Championship rings for fans.
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Lowest Gas Price Finder
Gas Buddy helps you find the lowest gas prices in your neighborhood or around the country if you are traveling.
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High School Football Program
The Packers are calling all high school football players to hit the field this weekend.
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World Renowned Fitness Boot Camp comes to Fox Valley
The nationally recognized Adventure Boot Camp is opening in Neenah on June 6, 2011. The program has been featured in both local and national media outlets including NBC and "The Real Housewives of Orange County." For more information click the link above.
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CBS Early Show Town Hall
Click here for an in-depth look at the Republican Town Hall featured on the CBS Early Show.
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Results from Saturday's Bellin Run
Over 18,000 people registered for the 35th Annual Bellin Run in Green Bay. Click here for a link to complete race results.
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Red Barns Family Farms
Red Barn Family Farms brand dairy products are based on that simple principle. "Red Barn" farms have been selected for this very reason - their "old-fashioned" commitment to cow care.
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Cell phone radiation levels
A cell phone's SAR, or its Specific Absorption Rate, is a measure of the amount of radio frequency (RF) energy absorbed by the body when using the handset. All cell phones emit RF energy and the SAR varies by handset model. Click the link above for more information.
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Road Trip: Old Hippie Candle Company
Click here for more information on the Old Hippie Candle Company featured on the Sunday Morning Road Trip. The store offers one of a kind creations and a full class schedule for all ages.
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North Coast Marine Manufacturing Alliance
Check out the new Northeast Wisconsin Ship Builders website by clicking the link above.
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Think You're Smarter Than The Average Driver?
The GMAC Insurance National Drivers Test features 20 questions from actual DMV tests across the nation. Test your skills and brush up on your knowledge of the rules of the road.
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Sturge-Webber Syndrome
Channel 5 featured a story about Jason Roffers who is living with Sturge-Webber Syndrome. It is a rare disorder that is present at birth. A child with this condition will have a port-wine stain birthmark and neurologic problems. Jason is rising above his disease and has started his own recycling business. He donates a portion of the profits to research the disease. Find out more about the disease and how you can donate by clicking on the title above.
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LPGA Futures Tournament
Tickets are now available for The Island Resort Championship at Sweetgrass. It is an LPGA Futures event bringing some of the brightest new talent in women's professional golf to Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The event will be held from June 20-26, 2011. Tickets are $10. They get you in for all three days of tournament play. To reserve your tickets call 906-466-2941 ext. 5001 or 877-ISL-SHOW.
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Yard Power Tool Recall
STIHL recalls yard power products due to burn and fire hazards.
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Donate to American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund
In times of disaster the American Red Cross is always looking for donations and volunteers. Currently, there is a large need for helping in the Southern United States. Several tornadoes touched down, killing more than 200 people and destroying entire communities. If you can donate either money or time, please click on the link.
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Medical equipment donations for people in third world countries
Medical equipment donations have improved access to quality health care in more than 58 countries, including those suffering tragedies like in Japan and Haiti.
- State Supreme Court arguments in Omer Ninham case
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Wis. website makes finding farmers' markets easy
If you're looking for a farmers' market near you, there's a state website that can help. SavorWisconsin.com is a database of Wisconsin products, businesses, farmers' markets and food-related events. The website lists over 200 farmers' markets, including days of operation, times and location. It's searchable by city or zip code.
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De Pere Cinema
Click here for showtimes at the De Pere Cinema. The historic venue has been showing movies since the days of silent pictures.
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Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
Click the link above for information on job fairs and other employment opportunities.
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Farmers' Markets
Farmers' markets are opening for business across the state. The state agriculture department has a website to find the farmers market closest to you.
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FACES (Food Allergic Children Education & Support) of Green Bay
Working together to keep children with food allergies safe! 920-562-2848 faces-of-green-bay@googlegroups.com
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Miles For Smiles Event
Click here for more information on this special family event to benefit Riah's Rainbow. The local non-profit collects art supplies to donate to kids who are going through cancer treatment.
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Cellcom Green Bay Marathon / 5K Route
Click here for a link to the Marathon homepage. You can find detailed maps for all the events to see what roads will be closed.
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Donate to Help Residents in Souther U.S.
Donate to the American Red Cross' Disaster Relief Fund. The money will go to help those affected by the tornadoes and flooding in Arkansas, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Missouri.
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Ask President Obama a question about the economy
CBS News is holding a Town Hall Meeting on the economy with President Barack Obama. Here's your chance to ask the Commander-in-Chief a question by clicking the link above.
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Crivitz 8th Annual Spring Craftfest
Crivitz 8th Annual Spring Craftfest Crivitz High School Tomorrow 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. More information: 715.854.2721
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Sole Burner Registration
Online registration for the 29th annual Appleton Sole Burner walk-run to benefit the American Cancer Society ends tonight, but you can still register the day of the race. For more information, click the link above
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Where Did You See ME?
A photo contests ranging from spotting people to tracking shipments of large pieces of equipment around the world. Click the link above for more information.
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DNR Record Observations/Sightings
Statewide Wildlife Officials want to hear from you about Black Bear and Bobcat sightings. The DNR has set up an online reporting form for people to record observations. The agency is trying to get a better sense of the creatures' range.
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Great Strides Walk
Click here for details on signing up for the Great Strides Walk to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The event is April 30th at Pierce Park in Appleton.
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Ultimate Frisbee Benefit
The brothers of Phi Kappa Pi are raising money for the family of a former member. Patrick blessing died unexpectedly in June 2010 from a heart attack. He left behind a wife and child.
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Live Falcon Feed
A new peregrine falcon family has taken up residence on the roof of the Gruenhagen Conference Center, one of the tallest buildings on the UW-Oshkosh Campus. The University is documenting the falcons as they live on the Greunhagen roof, and you can see them for yourself through a web cam.
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Free Self Defense Class in Appleton
Click here for more information on Hwa Rang Do in Appleton. The owner holds free self defense classes monthly. Call (920) 202-4457 for more information.
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Wisconsin Department of Revenue
Both state and federal taxes are due Monday the 18th of April. Submissions must be postmarked or e-Filed by midnight.
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Outagamie County Emergency Hotline
An Emergency Management on-call personnel is available to assist either on the phone or in person with the notification of response agencies, relevant scene support, coordination with local government units, and can provide information on response and recovery resources. (920) 832-5464
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Kaukauna Storm Relief Fun
Unison Credit Union 1000 Hyland Avenue or 1616 Crooks Avenue in Kaukauna.
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Area March of Dimes walks
The March of Dimes is a nonprofit organization that raises funds to research premature births. Upcoming walks in our area are as follows; Fox Cities on April 16th, Oshkosh on April 16th, Green Bay on April 30th, Sheboygan on April 30th, Lakeshore on May 7th, and Marinette on May 14th. To sign up call 337-9099 or click on the link.
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2011 Cellcom Green Bay Marathon
Volunteers needed for May 13-15 to help with different activities.
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Making Appleton Tennis Courts Happen
A group to preserve the remaining seven tennis courts left in Appleton and to help expand the sport. To donate, visit this website and make sure to specify M.A.T.C.H. Fund.
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Name Those Chicks!
Back by popular demand and expanding to include the Weston Power Plant in Marathon County - area youth will once again have a unique opportunity to help name the endangered Peregrine Falcon chicks that should hatch within the next month high atop the Wisconsin Public Service J.P. Pulliam Power Plant. Click the link above for more information.
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Kohler Hospitality Hiring
Kohler Hospitality is hiring more than 100 seasonal and part-time employees. Apply online or call 920-457-8000 for more information.
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Unclaimed Property
Wisconsin State Treasurer Kurt Schuller will begin printing the new names received in 2010 by the Office of State Treasurer of people who have forgotten money or abandoned assets on April 1st.
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Box Fan Recall
The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Lasko announced a voluntary recall of box fans because of an electrical problem that can pose a fire hazard.
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Billy-Ray Home Mobility Beds
Friendly Beds is the flagship product of Bill-Ray Home Mobility, LLC, which provides innovative, assistive devices to the mobility challenged--particularly the elderly, disabled, and rehab populations. Friendly Beds focuses on assistance in the bed area offering multiple benefits to the elderly and people with long-term issues (stroke/MS/wheelchair users, etc.) as well as people with temporary needs (recovering from hip/knee replacements, back surgeries, etc.). Bill-Ray, of Appleton, Wisconsin, is a nationwide supplier. This free-standing model fits over a person's existing bed allowing an opportunity to keep the space and comfort of a conventional bed while getting mobility assistive devices and other items to improve their safety and comfort.
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Wisconsin Department of Transportation Winter Road Conditions
To view all winter road conditions, click on the link.
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Cans for Cops
The Tour De Force is the 9/11 Memorial Bicycle Ride that raises money for the families of Police Officers killed in the line of duty. I assist this great cause and I am asking everyone to save their aluminum cans for 9 weeks and 11 days. Then on May 14th, bring the cans to Festival Foods East or West. Money raised will then be given to the families of fallen officers.
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Red Cross donations
Those who want to help can click the link above and donate to Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami. People can also text REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation to help those affected by the earthquake in Japan and tsunami throughout the Pacific.
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Places to Legally Watch TV and Movies Online
Click here for a link to the Motion Picture Association of America. They provide a list of all the legal places you can download movies and TV shows.
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Legal Music Sites
Click here for a resource for fans who want to legally get music online.
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JobSeekers Network
It's a group of job seekers that meets weekly year-round using a systematic project management job search process to explore resources and job leads, exchange information, and provide support and direction.
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2011 Wisconsin Assembly Bill 40
March 1, 2011 Introduced by JOINT COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. Referred to Joint Committee on Finance. Referred to Joint Survey Committee on Tax Exemptions.
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Wisconsin Senate Bill 11
February 14, 2011 Introduced by COMMITTEE ON SENATE ORGANIZATION, by request of Governor Scott Walker. Referred to Joint Committee on Finance






