Monday, December 12, 2016 / by Duane Murphy
December 12th & 14th: Local Events in the Fox Valley WI / Fox Cities WI
Holiday Wine Tasting
December 12, 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Town Council Kitchen and Bar
For just $15, taste over 25 different bottles of wine geared toward the holiday season. Unlimited appetizers will be available at the bar. All wine will be available for retail purchase at aggressive pricing! Orders will be available for pickup this Friday. Bring your family and friends and find your next favorite wine!
Star Wars Trivia Night
December 12, 7:00pm – 9:00pm, TGI Fridays (Appleton)
America’s Pub Quiz is taking you to a Galaxy Far, Far Away. Make your plans now… Specials, drinks and the answers will not simply be “Boba Fett” (disclaimer, answers might be Boba Fett). Show up early to grab a good spot! Enjoy some dinner beforehand and adult beverages during the quiz. No tickets are needed, however you may want to call the restaurant beforehand to see if they are taking reservations for the quiz.
Explore Business Model Design
December 14, 4:30pm – 6:00pm, Fox Valley Technical College (Appleton Campus)
This complimentary session will help expand your business by enabling you to map and streamline your business model. Today, innovating the business model is the most critical competency a company needs to develop and execute. This is the 21st century way to empower your product, service, or technology. Having the best product, service, or technology was yesterday’s game. Today, you need to still have the best but you also need to couple that with a powerful business model. That’s a winning strategy! To learn more about this session and to register, please visit: https://www.fvtc.edu/training-services/business-industry-services/seminars/service/small-business-entrepreneurship/explore-business-model-design.
Author Meet and Greet at Lyons Fine Books
December 14, 4:00pm – 6:00pm, Lyons Fine Books
A casual meet and greet. Come and go as you please. Meet author Gavin Schmitt, ask questions, tell stories, and maybe buy one of his books? It’s been a busy year, with the latest titles being “Shallow Grave: The Unsolved Crime that Shook the Midwest” and “Images of America: Menominee Indians”. If you like history and/or true crime, these are for you!
Coffee 101 with Timshel Café
December 14, 6:30pm – 7:30pm, Neenah Public Library
Learn how to pour the perfect cup of coffee with Timshel Café at the Neenah Public Library. Single origin vs. blend, dark roast vs. light, drip vs. French press – today’s coffee drinker has a lot of options. Become a connoisseur as you learn about the “pour-over method”, the characteristics of different coffee varieties, and what goes into making the perfect cup. Samples of Timshel’s made-from-scratch cookies and complimentary coffee will be provided. No registration is necessary!