Friends of the New London Public Museum (FNLPM) announced its 2016 Chicago Museums Motorcoach Tour will take place on Friday, August 12.

Open to FNLPM members and the general public, the day trip offers participants the opportunity to visit one of Chicago's finest museums including The Art Institute of Chicago, the Adler Planetarium, the Shedd Aquarium, the Field Museum of Natural History, and The Museum of Science & Industry.

 

Reservations with payment are required by August 1 and are accepted on a first-come basis as seating is limited. The cost of the tour (does not include admission to museums/attractions) is $39 per person for FNLPM members or $48 per person for the general public. Departure points for the trip are from New London's Wolf River Plaza parking lot and the Dale park 'n ride lot on State Road 96.

 

Complete details about the Chicago Museums Motorcoach Tour including reservation form and membership information can be found at www.fnlpm.org. Tour flyers are also available at the New London Public Museum, by calling (920) 982-8520, or by emailing [email protected].

The Forward New London group is proud to introduce "The Wolf River Market Place".  It is an outdoor shopping experience located in Bucky's Restaurant parking lot.  The Market Place will be open weekly on Saturdays, from June 4^th through Oct. 29^th from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.  The market is open to produce vendors, flea market vendors, artists, antiques, non - profits, cottage industries, small businesses etc.  The cost is $5.00 per Saturday or $25.00 for six weeks.  To register or to get more information please call Rita at (920) 810-4480.

On Tuesdays, come and explore the Curiosity Corner (a hands - on discovery area sponsored by the Friends of the New London Public Museum) between 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Discover more about our environment and how we can protect it! Free Admission, no registration is needed.

 

Now through Friday, July 29^th, join Cellcom's annual Customer Appreciation Celebrations. Celebrations are one of the many ways Cellcom thanks its customers and gives back to the communities it serves. Each summer, the company hosts more than 40 events at its locations across Wisconsin. To see when the fun heads to your neighborhood, visit www.cellcom.com/events . Cellcom's Customer Appreciation Celebrations feature free food and beverages for all attendees and a small prize with registration. There are multiple chance to win additional prizes and accessories as well as great deals on products. Bring a non - perishable food item for 25% off select accessories.  All are welcome and we hope you'll make time to join us!

 

On Monday, July 11^th through Friday, Aug. 5^th, there will be free lunch for kids at the Library.  We will be serving lunch at the library for all children 18 and younger from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.  The food is provided by the school district through the Summer Food Program.   

 

On Monday, July 25^th, New London Rotary will meet at Marly's Restaurant at 12 - noon. For additional information regarding Rotary membership or attending a meeting, call Karie Radtke at (920) 982-3048. On Monday, July 25^th, the New London Public Library is holding a next chapter book group at 6:30 p.m. Ask at the desk for the month's selection and discussion questions.

 

Registration and payment due Tuesday, July 26^th. On Tuesday, Aug. 2^nd, Mosquito Hill Nature Center is holding a G3: Little Birds of Prey from 10 - 11 a.m. When we think of birds of prey, many times our images include bald eagles and great horned owls. While both are fantastic predators and majestic birds, our small raptors are equally as impressive. They are fast fliers and incredible hunters. We'll introduce you to few live little birds of prey and discuss their importance in our natural world. The cost is $3 / adults, $2 / youth. Registration and payment due Tuesday, July 26^th. For additional information call MHNC at (920) 779-6433. Program schedules are subject to change, so please call MHNC in advance or e-mail them at [email protected].

 

On Tuesday, July 26^th, Mosquito Hill Nature Center is holding a G3: Into the Woods from 10 - 11 a.m. What better place to be in the middle of summer than in the cool, green forest. We'll take a walk on Mosquito Hill and see what's happening in the woods. We'll look for birds in the trees, deer in the shrubs and all sorts of little things in the soil. The forest is a busy place. The cost is $3 / adults, $2 / youth. Registration and payment due Tuesday, July 19th.   For additional information call MHNC at (920) 779-6433. Program schedules are subject to change, so please call MHNC in advance or e-mail them at [email protected].

 

On Wednesday, July 27^th, the New London Public Library will hold Babygarten from 11 - 11:30 a.m. Babygarten has lively, interactive stories, songs and activities for creepers, crawlers, walkers and talkers that will encourage early language and literacy development. This program is designed for children ages birth to 2 years with a participating adult. For additional information call the library at (920) 982-8519.

 

On Thursday, July 28^th, the New London Public Library is holding a throwback day for teens at 3 p.m. Kick back with juice boxes and snacks, play children's games and color. Be a kid again! Registration appreciated; call (920) 982-8519.

 

On Saturday, July 30^th, the Golden Girls of Anytime Fitness will be holding a Brat Fry at Anytime Fitness (1111 N. Shawano Rd.) in New London from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.  All proceeds will be going to Aaron Zschaechner.  For more details please contact Mary Thoma at (920) 810-1022 or Anne Christian at (920) 250-2876.

 

On Sunday, July 31^st, Mosquito Hill Nature Center is holding a Let's Take a Walk: Through the Prairie from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Prairies originally covered much of the Great Plains of the United States, including a portion of western Wisconsin. The nature center is home to a 12-acre planted prairie which boasts dozens of unique plants species as well as animal species that could be found in the original prairies. We'll explore the mid-summer plants, their adaptations and benefits to wildlife. The cost is $3 / adults, $2 / youth. Registration and payment due Sunday, July 24^th.   For additional information call MHNC at (920) 779-6433. Program schedules are subject to change, so please call MHNC in advance or e-mail them at [email protected].

 

On Monday, Aug. 1^st, New London Rotary will meet at Marly's Restaurant at 12 - noon. For additional information regarding Rotary membership or attending a meeting, call Karie Radtke at (920) 982-3048.