WCP NEWS Volume 7 July 2019

WINNEBAGO COUNTY PARKS DEPARTMENT & SUNNYVIEW EXPO CENTER MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

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Inside this issue: Event Calendar 2 Winnebago County Parks Dept. Spotlight On Soccer Saturday 3 625 E. Cty. Rd. Y #500, Oshkosh WI The Adventures of Stan and Phil 5 54901 (920)232-1960 BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS! 4 & 10 www.co.winnebago.wi.us/parks Lifest info 11

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SUNNYVIEW EXPO CENTER July 10 - 14—Lifest 2019 July 18-20—Morgan Masterpiece Horse Show July 23-30—Winnebago County Fair set up July 31—August 4—Winnebago County Fair Winnebagoland BMX and Kids Kart Club schedules located here https://www.co.winnebago.wi.us/parks/sunnyview- exposition-center

WINNEBAGO COUNTY COMMUNITY PARK July 10-14 Lifest July 13—OYSC Soccer Saturday July 14—Oshkosh Fun Run July 20—Oshkosh Rugby Club —Pigfest July 28—FWCDP Doggie Paddle at the Park

Check the info line 920-232-1960 for general condition of the trails and info on when horses are allowed. For Open/Close of Waukau Dam Bike Trail @WaukauDamBikeTrail on Facebook

Page 3 WCP NEWS Soccer Saturday July 13 Spotlight On LET THE GAMES BEGIN! This year’s Soccer Saturday falls on the same weekend as Lifest. To make ingress and egress easier for teams, parents, spectators and attendees of both events please enter the Community Park from the Snell Rd. entrance. Parking is in and around the lots at the south end of the Park adjacent to the soccer fields. We real- ize that there may be some Lifest attendees who attempt to park at the south end of the Park however they should be redirected to the area north of the round about by the tennis/pickle ball courts. There will be parking attendants in the area to provide direction. For up to date info on all things Soccer Saturday: http://www.oshkoshyouthsoccer.org/ss/

Soccer Saturday parking in areas within blue circle.

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WINNEBAGO COUNTY PARKS Receives $30,000.00 ‘Meet Me at the Park’ Grant to Increase Access to Local Inclusive Play Spaces

Grant awarded by the National Recreation and Park Association and The Walt Dis- ney Company Oshkosh, Winnebago County, WI 06/11/2019 – WINNEBAGO COUNTY PARKS has been selected to receive a $30,000 play space grant from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and The Walt Disney Company. This investment supports NRPA and Disney’s combined goal of providing one mil- lion kids and families with greater access to play. As part of the national Meet Me at the Park Play Spaces grant program, park and recreation agencies across the country were invited to share their best ideas on increasing access to play spaces for children and families in their communities. The 25 agencies with the most innovative and impactful project ideas were chosen to receive $30,000 grants to build their projects. WINNEBAGO COUNTY PARKS will use the $30,000.00 grant to install the initial portion of THE NATURAL WAY—To Live, Learn and Play - Universally Accessible Outdoor Recreation & Education Facility, located inside the Winnebago County Community Park. “NRPA is proud to collaborate with The Walt Disney Company to help more children and families experience the benefits of play,” said Kellie May, NRPA vice president of programs. “By increasing access to play spaces, this program will also provide unique activities tailored to the local community that support healthy lifestyles.” For more information about this project, visit https://www.co.winnebago.wi.us/sites/default/files/uploaded- files/the_natural_way_powerpoint_presentation_2.pd To learn more about Meet Me at the Park, visit www.nrpa.org/meetmeatthepark. The National Recreation and Park Association is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that all Americans have access to parks and recreation for health, conservation and social equi- ty. Through its network of over 60,000 recreation and park professionals and advocates, NRPA encour- ages the promotion of healthy and active lifestyles, conservation initiatives and equitable access to parks and public spaces. For more info, visit www.nrpa.org. For digital access to NRPA’s flagship publication, Parks & Recreation, visit www.parksandrecreation.org.

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Federation amateur card. Must judged in accordance with AM- present USEF armature card HA Judging Standards for the IN FOCUS and have taken the Safe Sport Open In Hand Section. Module. An amateur compet- Junior Exhibitor: The age of ing in any preliminary class will junior exhibitor as of Decem- qualify for the respective ama- ber 1st, of the prior year shall teur championship. be maintained throughout the Amateur In Hand: Horse to be entire show year. A junior ex- handled and shown on a lead hibitor is 17 years and under. by an amateur. Must wear Protective Head- Amateur Owned, Trained, and gear. Shown (AOTS): To be eligible Junior Horse: Is a horse 4 for these classes, horses must years old and under as of Jan- not have been in training with uary 1st of the current year. a professional barn after Janu- ary 1st of the current year. Ladies Classes: Open to la- Rider/Driver need not be the dies age 18 and older. July 18 – 20 2019 owner. Limit: A horse that has not yet won 6 firsts in an USEF rated Sunnyview Expo Center Breeds Eligibility: All breeds are eligible to participate in show in that division prior to Oshkosh, WI Open Carriage classes, Acad- the closing date of the show. Welcome to the 21st emy, Exhibition Western and Masters: Open to amateur rid- Morgan Masterpiece Exhibition English Pleasure ers/drivers 50 years old and classes. Charity Horse Show. older Championship Eligibility: To be Approved by: USEF Stallions: No stallions may be eligible to compete in a divi- entered in classes, which NCMA High Point sional championship, a horse specify ladies or junior exhibi- UPHA Classic must have been shown and tor to ride or drive. Tri-State Horsemen’s judged in one other class in Association that division. For an Amateur Championship, a horse must SHOW CLASSES AT 10 General Contact: in- have been shown in a prelimi- [email protected] A.M. AND 6 P.M. DAILY nary by an amateur, for a Jun- Schedule available at om ior Exhibitor Championship by http://morganmasterpiece.com/ Charity to support Raw- a Junior Exhibitor. Green Horse classes DO qualify for wordpress/wp-content/ hide Boys Ranch New the appropriate championship. uploads/2019/05/2019-Morgan- London, WI Masterpiece-Program-for- Hunter and Western Type in print.pdf Show Definitions: Hand: Should be shown with Amateur: To enter any ama- tack traditional to the section teur class, except class Pro- represented and the handler Am which is also open to Jr. should dress in proper ring at- Exhibitors, the entrant must be tire. (Western and Hunter an adult age 18 and over and Pleasure, are traditionally Page 8 WCP NEWS

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Located in Winnebago County kosh Pigfest 10's is one of the Mid-

Community Park—501 E Cty Rd Y west's premier social/competitive sum- Oshkosh mer rugby tournaments. A great mix of fun, camaraderie, and high quality rug- Pigfest Xs is one of the longest running by. rugby tens events in the country, usual- We will have a 50/50 raffle with our ly held on the Saturday between July team matching the 50% and donating it 15th and July 21. Pigfest is also the to charity. longest running 10's Rugby Tournament Tournament Divisions: in the Midwest!!! 12 Competitive Men's Teams 1 Social Men's Teams (4/6 Teams) This year, Pigfest will be held on 1 Old Boys Bracket (4/6 Teams) Saturday July 20, 2019. 1 Women's Division (4/6 Teams) Teams are Guaranteed 3 matches. There will be free beer when the Cham- Every year teams come from across pionship Match starts, with a Pig Roast the Midwest, and sometimes even as to follow. far as Texas, to play in Pigfest. If you • Matches begin at 8 am SHARP. A lot love rugby and partying, then Pigfest is of Rugby to be played so we MUST a must. Pigfest offers roasted pig, burg- start early! ers, beer, great people having fun, more beer, oh yeah we play rugby too. So come one come all to Winnebago County Park on July 20, 2019. The Oshkosh Rugby Football Club will celebrate 41 years of rugby at our 39th annual Pig Fest 10's Tournament. Osh- WCP NEWS Page 10 $100,000 grant received for Asylum Point Bridge Replacement!

The Winnebago County Parks Department was recently notified that a $100,000.00 grant has been awarded from the Natural Resource Trustee Council to replace the damaged Asylum Point Island bridge with a new clear span structure. Ice shoves have damaged the piling style bridge several times in the past. Going forward, a clear span bridge will be installed to alleviate the problem of ice damage. The grant was awarded by The Fox River Natural Resource Trustee Council. The Fox River Natural Resource Trustee Council supports the long-term recovery, protection, and enhancement of the unique natural resources of the Lower Fox River and Green Bay ecosys- tem. The council has provided settlement funding for over 100 restoration projects over the last decade that restore, replace, or acquire the equivalent of natural resources that Ice shove damage have been injured by PCB releases. The natural resource trustees are comprised of the Wisconsin DNR, Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin, Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The trustees work together in a cooperative process to determine what is necessary to address natural resource injuries The replacement bridge will be similar to the one pictured. caused by past releases of PCBs into the Lower Fox River and Green Bay area. Settlement funds received by the Council must be used to restore, rehabilitate, replace and/or acquire the equivalent of the natural resources that have been injured. Examples of projects funded by the Council over the last decade include wetland and stream restorations, land protection and acquisition, fisheries projects, and trails and boat launches. For more info and a history of Asylum Point & Lighthouse— https://www.co.winnebago.wi.us/sites/default/files/uploaded-images/ asylum_bridge_grant_2019.png

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Join us on Saturday, July a good old-fashioned 13th at 7:30 a.m.. Each campfire. participant receives a 5K Located: Downtown Lifest run shirt. Hours: Following each Located: Winnebago night’s headliner County Community Park Fee: FREE! Hours: Sat. 7:30 a.m. COMPASSION EXPERI- Fee: $25 pre-event, $30 ENCE at Lifest What is The Compassion ART SPACE Experience? Get your creative juices This free event features flowing through painting, A Party With a an interactive journey drawing and other artistic through the true stories of Purpose! avenues. Free-will dona- Lifest, the largest children living in develop- tion covers the cost of ing countries like the Phil- Christian music festi- materials and benefits ippines, Kenya, Uganda, val in the nation, is a Life Promotions’ youth and the Dominican Re- place where you can programs. public. celebrate the love of Located: By KidZone In over 2,000 square feet God and connect with Hours: Thur. 1-6 p.m., Fri. of interactive exhibit the family of faith. & Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. space, visitors will step Featuring over 100 Fee: Free will donation inside homes, markets, acts on 7 stages, this BLOOD DRIVE and schools — without family-friendly event is Save a life at Lifest and getting on a plane. Each child’s story starts in pov- sure to have music donate blood. Look for erty but ends in hope. and activities for all the Community Blood ages Center’s mobile unit! REGISTER ONLINE Located: Downtown Lifest ESCAPE ROOM Music & Hours: Thur. 1:30-5 p.m., NEW! Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Fee: FREE! Gather your friends or More family to experience an BONFIRE WORSHIP Activities intense game to stop the Kick back with friends bomb. You must work 5K BENEFIT RUN singing together around CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks & Sunnyview Expo Center! Page 12 WCP NEWS together as a team to un- and greet these cute min- Hours: Thur. 12-11 p.m., lock the clues in 25 iature creatures who can’t Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-11 minutes. Games can ac- wait to become your p.m. commodate up to five friend. Fee: FREE! people. Register at the Located: KidZone Rock the Flock Dance Ferris Wheel ticket booth. Hours: Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. Party Located: Downtown Lifest -6 p.m. Time to take the floor and Hours: Thur. 12-11 p.m., Fee: $1 Donation show us what you got at Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-11 PHOTO SCAVENGER the Video Dance Parties p.m. HUNT presented by Rock the Fee: $10 per person Gather a team and go on Flock Ministry. FERRIS WHEEL a photo shoot throughout Located: KidZone & Cafe Did you see it? Check out the Lifest grounds. The Hours: Schedule Coming the view from the top of team that captures the Soon the 50-foot Ferris Wheel! hunt in the shortest Fee: FREE! Take a ride and see the amount of time wins a SPORTS TOURNA- whole Lifest grounds. prize. More info and rules MENTS at Activities Central. Located: Downtown Lifest Get a team together for Hours: Thur.12-11 p.m., Located: Check in at Ac- the Saturday tourna- Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-11 tivities Central ments. Spots are limited, p.m. Hours: Before 4 p.m. so sign up early at Activi- Fee: $3 daily ties Central, located in- INFLATABLE GAMES Fee: FREE! side the Edge Stage. All

Inflatables? That’s right! courts are open to any- Check them out and let REKENEKT GRAFFITI one Thursday and Friday the kid in you come out! WALL for free play. Don’t let the little ones Youth and parents can Located: Around have all the fun! express themselves Grounds, check in at Ac- Located: Downtown Lifest freely and anonymously tivities Central & KidZone to get new conversations Hours: Thur. 12-8 p.m., Hours: Thur. 12-7 p.m., started. The graffiti wall is Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. a profound visual wake- Fee: FREE! Fee: $5 per day up call and a powerful re- YOGA minder to reconnect with PETTING ZOO the people in our lives. Certified yoga instructor, Friday and Saturday meet Pam Herrling, will be Located: Marketplace holding yoga sessions at Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks & Sunnyview Expo Center! WCP NEWS Page 13

Lifest. The gentle flow 45- of comedy show for the Lifest experienced its larg- minute practices are open participants’ enjoyment. est attendance with more to all ages and ability lev- After registering, each than 17,000 people at the els. participant was given a event! By this time, Lifest Located: Downtown Lifest pledge card. For each had stopped holding the Hours: TBD “milestone” amount of run/walk and had grown Fee: FREE! money raised, the partici- into a four day event, with FOR THE MUSICAL LINE pant would receive a spe- over 150 acts on 7 differ- UP VISIT https:// cial prize from Life Promo- ent stages! Headliners on lifest.com/lineup/ tions. the Grandstand this year 1999 included Newsboys, Third Day, Audio Adrenaline and Lifest made some major Jars of Clay. changes. A Christian music festival was added to 2011 the run/walk weekend and Lifest recorded its second it was held at the largest attendance with Sunnyview Expo Center in over 16.500 people on the Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The grounds! This year, Lifest HOW DID LIFEST COME new event structure pro- went “back to its roots” so ABOUT? vided participants with en- to speak as it reincorpo- tertainment with over 60 rated a 5K run/walk into its 1990 acts performing over the already activity-packed Life Promotions started an course of three days on schedule. Grandstand event called Lifest, alt- four different stages. Headliners this year in- hough it looked nothing Some of the bands includ- cluded Newsboys, Mer- like what it does today. It ed The Supertones, Third cyMe, TobyMac, Skillet was a 5K run/walk held at Day, dc Talk, Rebecca St. and Lincoln Brewster. Alicia Park in Appleton, James, Michael W. Smith, 2018 Wisconsin to raise funds Switchfoot and Super- for Bob Lenz and Life Pro- chick. Other activities in- We celebrated our 20th motions to travel the na- cluded camping, comedi- year by building a perma- tion speaking in schools, ans and an area designat- nent stage and record- churches and at other ed just for children. Thus, breaking attendance! events and festivals. Lifest the Lifest that we know FOR EVERYTHING ELSE included walks/runs for and love today was born! LIFEST GO TO youth as well as adults, 2004 lifest.com and often had some kind VOLUME 4 Page 14 “Parks Picks”

June was for the horses, and dogs, and rabbits!

This month’s color theme is ‘Tropics’.

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