February 2017  
In This Issue
Garden Buds Volunteers Needed
Are you interested in gardening? Join Marshfield Clinic and Healthy Lifestyles - Marshfield Area Coalition as a volunteer for Garden Buds and assist students with garden education! We are seeking volunteers to help with the Garden Buds program in the spring and/or summer. The 2017 Garden Buds program is a club offered to students in grades 4-7 at Marshfield Clinic Youth Net. Marshfield Clinic Youth Net is a comprehensive afterschool program serving the Marshfield area, promoting educational and academic success; development of personal and social skills; and healthy active living. 

There are two ways to get involved:
  • Garden Buds Instructors lead students in garden related activities every Monday from 4:45-5:30 p.m. from March 20 through May 26. Lessons may include garden work, harvesting, and related activities. Garden Buds Instructors do not need to have gardening experience and will have support from a Marshfield Clinic Youth Net mentor.
  • Garden Buds Growers ensure that garden beds are productive and well-maintained. Gardening experience is helpful, but not required and Growers are not required to assist with Garden Buds student lessons.
For more information, please see our agency page at volunteermarshfield.org or contact Laura Zelenak or Theresa Balinghasay at 715-221-8400 or [email protected].
Seeking Bicycle Discount Program Business Partners 
Marshfield Clinic and Healthy Lifestyles-Marshfield Area Coalition are seeking local Marshfield area business partners for our 7th Annual Bicycle Discount Program. The Bicycle Discount Program, which runs from June 1 to August 31, is designed to increase physical activity through biking and traffic to local businesses that participate in the program.  Businesses offer a small incentive or discount to community members who ride their bike to the business, or make an in-kind donation that can be used for a grand prize. If you are interested in being a business partner, please call Theresa at 715-221-8400 or email [email protected].
Local Food Expo
Learn about Marshfield's local food movement at our Local Food Expo event, which is a place for farmers to showcase their products (similar to a farmer's market), while providing education to the public about their products, farm, processing, etc. The Local Food Expo will take place on Tuesday, March 14 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm at First Presbyterian Church (200 S. Lincoln Ave.). The   Wisconsin Potato Growers Association Spudmobile exhibit will be featured and offerings from  Chef C's Munchie Mobile food truck will be available for purchase. The event is family friendly and free to attend.  More information can be found on the  Facebook event page.
Winter Recipes: Have a Healthy Valentine's Day
Love is in the air! Or is that the smell of chocolate? Try these healthier treat ideas for your child's classroom party, your significant other, your friends and loved ones, or just to treat yourself:
  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Dip: Mix 1 tbsp peanut butter, 1 tbsp chocolate syrup, and 1-2 tbsp vanilla or nonfat yogurt together. Serve with fruit or a serving of low-fat pretzels.
  • Red & White Platters: Serve cherry tomatoes and red bell pepper strips with mozzarella or a low-fat dip, or pair strawberries and apples with low-fat whipped cream
  • Heart Healthy Snack Mix: Mix almonds, dried cranberries, low-fat pretzels, and some chocolate chips to make a healthier snack mix. Dole out ¼- ½ cup-sized servings.
Community Events
Snowshoeing Afternoon - February 4 @ 2:00 PM-3:30 PM
Trek the nature trails at the UW Arboretum, located at the west end of 8th street. Learn snowshoeing techniques, proper use and care for snowshoe equipment, and local areas to go snowshoeing or other winter activities. Afterwards participants are invited to warm up inside the UW with hot cocoa and treats. Snowshoes available for rent. Find the Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1071640322958155/.

Dance for Diabetes -  February 11 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Hotel Marshfield, 2700 S. Central Avenue, Marshfield, WI
Dance for Diabetes is a family FUNdraiser to raise money for the Neal Family Pediatric Diabetes Fund at Marshfield Clinic. Join them for a night of dancing, raffles, snacks, a photobooth and more for the whole family. More information at http://exploremarshfield.com/event/dance-for-diabetes/.

WinterFest - February 18 @ 1:30
Rivers Edge Golf Course, 10191 Mill Creek Dr, Marshfield
Events include snowshoe races, cross country skiing, and the 5K Fat Tire Bike Race. For more information call Jill Holms at 715-486-5455.
Committee Meeting Schedule
All are welcome!
For more information, visit our calendar.
 
Unless noted, all meetings are held at Marshfield Clinic Center for Community Outreach (CCO), 1701 North Fig Ave, Marshfield, WI 54449
 

The Nutrition Committee meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month from 12:00pm-1:00pm
February 1

The Garden Subcommittee meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 8:30am - 9:30am
February 14

The Physical Activity Committee meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month from 11:00am-2:00pm
February 28
 
School Wellness Committee meeting dates vary, but usually occur at the Marshfield High School from 3:30pm to 4:30pm.
February 28

Marshfield Clinic Center for Community Outreach
(715) 221-8400 |  healthy.lifestyles@marshfieldc linic.org 


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