Self-Sufficiency in the Oshkosh Area

Submitted by schwartz on May 28, 2010 - 2:35pm
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Self-Sufficiency: the point where families and individuals have enough income to meet their basic needs without public or private assistance.  Everyday thousands of low-income children and families are struggling to become self-sufficient. They're faced with the hard realities of low-wage work, child care problems, insufficient access to health care, food insecurity, and homelessness.  These pages provide a glimpse of the issues that impact an individual or family from being self-sufficient.

Community Garden Plots

Submitted by schwartz on May 7, 2010 - 4:35pm
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UW Extension has announced that they are now accepting applicants for the community garden plots located at Sherman Road just northeast of town and at Riverside Cemetery, which is somewhat north central of town. Garden plots are about 20X40 feet, and the rental cost is about $25.00. Gardeners can rent multiple plots.

For more information, check out the the Winnebago County - UW Extension website.  Check out this list of books on farmer's markets, edible foods, and community gardens from the Oshkosh Public Library.  There is also a display of books on the 2nd floor at the library.
 

Drug Drop Box

Submitted by schwartz on April 27, 2010 - 2:21pm
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Instead of flushing your unwanted or expired prescriptions down the toliet, there's another option available.  The drug drop box, available free of charge 24 hours a day, seven days a week, can be found at the Public Safety Building, 420 Jackson St. in Oshkosh.  The box is located across the hall from the Oshkosh Police Department.  Name of person on the bottle or container should be blacked out.  The name of the medication should remain marked for sorting purposes.

Around Town This Week

Submitted by schwartz on March 1, 2010 - 11:00am
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Main Street Reconstruction - Vinton Construction will meet with the public on Fri., Mar. 5, 8:30 am at City Hall, 215 Church Ave., 4th floor.

US 41 Project Roundabout Meeting - Sat, Mar. 6, at Mercy Medical Center, 500 South Oakwood Road
Open house-style meeting during which the public can drop in at any time. Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) staff will give brief 15-minute presentations with question and answer sessions every half hour.
 

Holiday Time

Submitted by schwartz on November 10, 2009 - 1:19pm
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Looking for ways to celebrate the holidays?  Wanting to give back to the community or others?  The family is arriving for dinner?  Check out the library's Holiday Time page

The US41 Project

Submitted by schwartz on November 10, 2009 - 12:47pm
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Follow the construction of this major project in our area.  Latest news, gallery of pictures (construction, roundabouts, etc.), getting around and interactive maps.  http://www.us41wisconsin.gov/

Vision Oshkosh

Submitted by schwartz on July 9, 2009 - 11:33am
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Final report by A. Nelessen Associates, Inc. (ANA) on the future of Oshkosh, "Vision Oshkosh".

City of Oshkosh Single Stream Recycling

Submitted by schwartz on June 23, 2009 - 1:25pm
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City website has information on the impending single stream recycling.  Frequently Asked Questions, and the mailer sent to Oshkosh residents.

Oshkosh Holiday Parade - Sat. Nov. 8

Submitted by schwartz on November 6, 2008 - 2:32pm
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Come see the Library float and have some fun this Saturday at the Oshkosh Holiday Parade.  Parade starts at 10:00 a.m.  Parade starts at Merritt and Main, travels down Main to 6th and then down Oregon.  Libris the Lion and Winnie the Fox will be accompanying the float this year.  Members of TAG (Teen Action Group) will be handing out candy.  See you there!

Debate Under the Dome

Submitted by schwartz on September 2, 2008 - 2:35pm
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Join the Oshkosh Public Library and the Oshkosh Northwestern for election debates under the Library's dome.  The first one is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 3, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  This debate will feature the Republican candidates in the 53rd Assembly primary race.  The Northwestern will be providing live streaming video on their website.  Also post your issue questions to the candidates on the Northwestern site.

Debate schedule:
53rd Assembly District (pre-primary) - Weds., Sept 3, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
53rd Assembly District (general election) - Weds., Sept. 24, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
18th Senate District (general election) - Thurs., Oct. 9, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
54th Assembly District (general election) - Thurs., Oct. 23, 7:00-8:30 p.m.