Archives: October 2011

Global Warming Challenges and Solutions at Just Act Natural

Posted on Oct 31, 2011 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

Just Act Natural, a green eco-lifestyle retail shop in downtown Appleton, will be hosting a presentation based off the Al Gore Academy Award-winning documentary “An Inconvenient Truth.” Sue Loomans of Wauwatosa will be visiting Just Act Natural on Thursday, Nov. 3 to discuss “Global Warming Challenges and Solutions.” Loomans, who has a Master of Science [...Read More]

Global Warming Challenges & Solutions

Posted on Oct 29, 2011 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

Please join us at Just Act Natural on Thursday, Nov. 3rd for a special guest we're hosting. Sue Loomans will be making the drive up from her hometown in Wauwatosa, WI to give a presentation on "Global Warming Challenges & Solutions." The FREE presentation is based off Al Gore's Academy Award-winning documentary "An Inconvenient Truth." [...Read More]

Muncheez Pizza is Family Friendly

Posted on Oct 29, 2011 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

Did you know MUNCHEEZ IS FAMILY-FRIENDLY?! Muncheez has booths with hi-chairs and booster seats, a diaper-changing station in bathroom, PG movies to play on the projector, games, juice boxes, and FREE CHEEZY-BREADSTICKS with 14 & 16" Pizzas! Muncheez 600 W. College Ave. 920-749-1111

Lemon Bar at Brewed Awakenings

Posted on Oct 28, 2011 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

Lemon bar at Brewed Awakenings / Aspen Get your own @ Brewed Awakenings 107 E. College Ave. www.brewedawake.com

Make Your Halloween Fair Trade with Globally Sound

Posted on Oct 26, 2011 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

DON'T BE TRICKED BY YOUR HALLOWEEN TREATS! According the National Retail Federation the average household will spend over $21 on Halloween candy this year. In celebration of Fair Trade Month, we are making it easy for you to show you're proud to be a purchaser of sweatshop-free goods for even less than the average cost! [...Read More]

Fresh Produce at Green Gecko

Posted on Oct 25, 2011 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

As the produce at the farm market transitions to fall, Green Gecko stocks more items. Fruits and vegetables, some local, most grown sustainably, are available year round. Green Gecko Grocer & Deli 10 College Ave. - inside City Center www.greengeckogrocer.com Green Gecko is also on Facebook.

100 Years of Story Time at Appleton Public Library

Posted on Oct 24, 2011 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

The Appleton Public Library is celebrating a momentous anniversary this November! November 2011 marks the 100 year anniversary of story time at the APL. Story time at APL was initiated with the purpose of cultivating a love and interest in literature for the younger population. Children were invited to attend the hour long Saturday event, [...Read More]

Music At The Library: The Renard Recorder Consort

Posted on Oct 23, 2011 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

Making plans for the weekend? We recommend Music @ the Library. This Sunday, October 23rd, from 2-3 pm. The Appleton Public Library is featuring the Renard Consort Recorder Ensemble. This talented group plays a variety of tunes from Renaissance to modern including folk, international, and classical melodies, on their recorders!! Free admission. Families welcome. Lower [...Read More]

Appleton, a "Yappening" place!

Posted on Oct 22, 2011 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

by Nathan Litt Recently the 2011 Fox Cities LIFE Study results were released. There were some good data points suggesting Appleton is a happening place for young professionals. One figure in particular was especially supportive of Appleton being "YAP friendly": Nearly 70% of community members feel that the Fox Cities are a good or excellent place for [...Read More]

New Vacuums = Much Happiness!

Posted on Oct 21, 2011 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

By Anne Wiegman Those of you that know me, know that I love to have things neat and clean. Vacuuming is one of my favorite chores. So I was secretly pleased that the handle on my old vacuum had broken once again. This meant I could get a new one! I studied the ads last [...Read More]

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