Does Bedford Falls really exist or was it just a figment of Frank Capra’s imagination for the perfect town in his film “It’s a Wonderful Life?” And are there other such idyllic…
Archive of Community
The communities to which each of us humans belong provide us with a sense of belonging; they promote ‘regionally understood’ health, wellness, opportunity and values; they have strength in numbers as we develop and achieve common goals.
Without community life can be an uphill battle.
With community, there is nothing that cannot be achieved.
To wrap up this series on Think Local, Act Local, let’s take a look at sustainable agriculture. Sustainable agriculture protects water and soil quality, while preserving green space for healthy native habitats….
Have you ever participated in a poverty simulation? If not, I highly recommend it. My wife and I are fortunate to have a friend and fellow Rotarian, Betsy Rozelle with CAP Services,…
Last week, we took the kids on a day-long fieldtrip to Reed School, a historic, one-room school house east of Neillsville in central Wisconsin. The day involved the kids – and adults…
While sustainability may initially bring thoughts of green energy and recycling to mind, it’s also about supporting your local community. Times being as they are, lending a hand to fellow members of…
Sustainable development practices — conserving energy, reducing carbon emissions and protecting natural resources — are increasingly becoming ‘the norm’ for businesses and individuals. However, if you’re just getting started or are looking…
In our last post on this issue, we discussed sustainability, which is about providing the best for people and the environment — now and for the indefinite future. Several organizations in the Fox…
The StreetBall Tournament hosted in the City of Neenah, Wisconsin – officially titled StreetBall 3-on-3 (www.streetball3on3.org) – is now 20 years old. It was the brainchild of then Future Neenah Executive Director…
While you may think the phrase “Think Global, Act Local” is about the environment, it really goes beyond that. At its core, it is about sustainability, which is defined as providing the…
For me, the digital video recorder (DVR) is one of the best inventions – ever. I get to record and watch programs whenever it’s convenient for me, PLUS, I can skip over…
