March 2017  
In This Issue
Local Food Expo
Learn about Marshfield's local food movement at our Local Food Expo event, 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. Linclon Avenue). Take a field to fork journey of a Wisconsin potato at the Wisconsin Potato Growers Association Spudmobile exhibit. Order dinner made with local ingredients from Chef C's Munchie Mobile food truck. The event is family friendly and free to attend. Find more information on the Facebook event page. 
Seeking Garden Buds Volunteers
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 4:45-5:30pm 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]. 
Garden Bed Registration Now Open
Marshfield Clinic and Healthy Lifestyles-Marshfield Area Coalition 
Growing Together Community Gardens are open for registration!  Beds are available at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (includes handicap accessible beds), St. Alban's M inistry Center and First Presbyterian Church. Gardeners keep all that they grow and no gardening experience is necessary. Gardeners are encouraged to make a $15 donation to help support the community gardens. A one-hour orientation session is also required for new gardeners. Volunteer opportunities are available as well. Please visit volunteermarshfield.org for more information. Contact Theresa at 715-221-8400 or email [email protected] to reserve your garden bed today!
Right 2 Play 4 All
Spring sports season is coming and everyone should have the right to play! 
Right 2 Play 4 All is a program of the Marshfield Area United Way and is committed to promoting a healthier and safer lifestyle for children in the Marshfield Area through sports. Scholarships are available for children of all ages who would like to participate in a sport or health-related activity but whose family needs help covering the costs and fees associated with participating . Each child is eligible to receive up to $100 in scholarship funds per calendar year. Please pass this on to anyone interested! Find more information at Marshfield United Way website.
From the Healthy Lifestyles Files: Spring Recipe
Broccoli is in season during spring, so we dug around in our recipe cards cabinet to bring you this easy recipe for Italian Broccoli and Pasta! Join the Mealtime Movement and eat with others! This is an easy way to get those vegetables in and would also be a good introductory meal to help children learn to cook.
Community Events
25th Polka Jam - March 12 @ Marshfield Eagles Club, 1104 S Oak Ave, Marshfield, WI 54449
Starts at 12:00 noon until you get tired! Bring your instrument and play, dance, or just come to enjoy the music, meet some new friends and reunite with old friends. FREE admission.
Class & A Glass: Yoga and Wine Night - March 14 @ Holiday Inn Marshfield, 750 S Central Ave, Marshfield,  WI 54449, 6:00-8:00 PM
Get a peek into the basics of yoga in this introductory class geared for all levels. This event will cost $25 and includes a 45-minute Introduction to Yoga Basics class led by Molly Michalek, Healthy Living Program Director at the Marshfield Clinic Health System YMCA and a Certified Yoga Instructor with 14 years of teaching experience. After class, hang out and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and paired hors d'oeuvres! Must call or stop in to register. Payment required to reserve a spot. Space is limited to 25 people. (must be 21 and over)
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
March 1

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

The Physical Activity Committee meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month from 11:00am-2:00pm
March 28
 
School Wellness Committee meeting dates vary, but usually occur at the Marshfield High School from 3:30pm to 4:30pm.
April 18 (no meeting in March)

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


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