Around the Valley: Innovative kitchens, cooking demonstrations focus of annual Kitchen Tour
The 15th annual Neenah-Menasha Emergency Society Kitchen Tour is set to take place April 25 at homes in Neenah and Menasha. Five homes will be open during the tour from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Attendees can enjoy demonstrations and tastings by local eateries along the tour. New this year is a lunch or appetizer tasting dinner at Ridgeway Country Club, which is an add-on ticket available online only.
From Modern Farmhouse to European Cottage and everything in between, we have a mix of innovatively designed and renovated homes that will impress you with their attention to detail and beautiful décor. As always, each home will feature unique demonstrations and tastings by local area eateries such as Thunderbird Bakery, Santé Wine Bar and Bistro, and Rusted Roost Restaurant and Bar.
NMES has been a part of the Neenah-Menasha community since 1906 when it began as an effort to assist those devastated by the San Fransisco earthquake. The organization eventually turned its focus to local efforts including the maternity ward at the Neenah hospital, the Visiting Nurses Association and the Neenah library. Some of the initatives the group offers are Emergency Assistance, Caring for Kids, a Back-to-School Fair, Caring for our Community, and a scholarship program.
For more information, including profiles of each tour stop, visit nmesociety.org/kt. Tickets also are available at all area Nicolet National Banks, Bedrock Coffee Roasters, Bill Paul Ltd., Brown Family Dentistry, Cedar Ridge Crafts & Gifts, Natural Boutique, Neenah Vintage Mall, Red Door Mercantile, Zuppas Café & Catering in Neenah, Club Liquor in Menasha, and Fox Cities Racquet Club in Grand Chute. Tickets for the tour are $35 in advance, $40 at the door. Tickets for Ridgeway Country Club are only available online at nmesociety.ticketleap.com/2024-kitchen-tour/.
Junior Youth of the Year to be named at Boys & Girls Club event
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley will host the Junior Youth of the Year event April 25 at the Appleton Club, 160 S. Badger Ave.
Junior Youth of the Year is a Leadership Readiness Program for youth ages 10 to 14, served through Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley. The program teaches foundational leadership knowledge and skills to build confidence and overcome challenges.
The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. when attendees can learn more about each candidate through displays. There also will be music and refreshments. Speakers will begin at 6 p.m. and the Junior Youth of the Year winner will be announced at the end of the program. There were 13 candidates this year, and a committee has chosen five finalists.
The event is free and open to the public, RSVPs are not required.
For more information, visit bgclubfoxvalley.org/junior-youth-of-the-year.
Atlas hosts annual Earth Day celebration April 27
Atlas Science Center will hold its annual Earth Day celebration on April 27. The center opens at 11 a.m. and will celebrate STEM with an Earth Day twist.
Attending will be representatives from American Chemical Society, Wisconsin DNR, Ahlstrom Paper, Menominee Tribal Enterprises along with a special guest MsPlanet in our Seed Paper Lab. Atlas will hand out 100 White Spruce saplings for guests to plant at home, from 1 p.m. or until gone.
There will be hands-on experiments and speakers throughout the day. In between the activities, guests can go on an Earth Day themed scavenger hunt. Those who finish the hunt can win a prize.
Admission is $10 for adults and children 3 and older and $7 for seniors and military. Museums for All admission for those carrying an EBT card is $1. All presentations and activities are included in the price of admission.
Tickets on sale May 1 for Neenah summer production
Riverside Players will present Ken Ludwig’s “Lend Me a Soprano” for its 68th season of Theater in the Park. Tickets go on sale May 1.
Directed by John Zhang, shows will be performed at 7:30 p.m. July 18 to 21 and July 25 to 28. This comedy is rated PG13.
Tickets are $18 at neenahgov.org/parks-and-recreation, the Parks and Recreation office, 211 Walnut St., 920-886-6060 or at the door 90 minutes before curtain time, if tickets remain.
Riverside Park is located at 500 E. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah. The stage is in an outdoor park shelter with a roof, but sides are exposed. Reserved seating is available on padded chairs on risers. If handicap accessible seating is required, call the office to purchase tickets.
Contact Mara Wegner at [email protected] or 920-996-7241.
This article originally appeared on Appleton Post-Crescent: Fox Valley events include Neenah kitchen tour, Earth Day, live theater
