Fox Cities Area - MoneySmart Week Events

Please use this page to find events and activities in your community. It has been set up for your convenience. We hope you take part in Money Smart Week and improve your money skills.

Featured Events:
The Big Read
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Various times and locations throughout the Fox Cities Area
click on the poster or the event name for further details

Money Smart Week Wisconsin - Fox Cities Celebration !!
Banjonomics by Mark Schug
Five Simple Rules for Family Financial Success
Monday, October 12, 2009
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Radisson Paper Valley, 333 W. College Ave., Appleton WI
RSVP call (920) 886-1000

Back to School Again - Financial Aid Workshop
Wednesady, October 14, 2009
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Fox Valley Technical College, Room TBD, Entrance 10, 1825 N. Bluemond Dr., Appleton WI

See all our events for MoneySmart Week 2009 listed below.

Area Chair/Contact

Name of Chair: Rick Sense
Affiliation: Community First Credit Union
Email: rick.sense@communityfirstcu.org
Phone: (920) 830-7332

List of Wisconsin planning teams (PDF)

Fox Cities Area Events
(For a listing of events by city, not region, go to the Events Calendar and query by city.)

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October 10, 2009 Appleton	The Big Read This wonderful children's event will engage and excite your child on the topic of money and saving! The two books being read are "Benny's Pennies" and "Trouble with Money". Your child will participate in story time, songs and a fun activity. Registration is required, each child will receive a free copy of the book that is read to them. Times for Sites Age 10:15 AM 5 years and under 11:15 AM 6 plus Appleton Public Library Menasha Public Library Kimberly Public Library/Community Room Kaukauna Public Library Black Creek Public Library/Community Room New London Public Library Neenah Menasha YMCA Little Chute Civic Center (9 & 10 am) Barnes & Noble in Appleton Times Age 2:15 PM 6 plus 3:15 PM 5 years & Under
October 12-16, 2009 Appleton	Reality Check During Reality Check 600 high school students have the opportunity to test their budgeting skills while gaining insight into career selection, and how their section will play a part in their financial future. This realistic and fun simulation also provides an opportunity for students to connect with community business leaders. This experience is a great way for students to receive a true "Reality Check" before venturing out in the real world!
October 12, 2009 Chilton	Small Steps to Health and Wealth Every New Year Americans resolve to get healthier (quit smoking and lose weight) and wealthier (reduce debt and increase savings). Health and personal finance issues top the charts when people are asked about the things they would like to change the most. Small Steps provides a detailed description of 25 small steps that participants can do to improve their health and wealth. Small steps are easier and less overwhelming to implement and small adjustments are easier to make into habits over time. There are print materials that will be shared at the class along with access to a website that can be used to help participants succeed.
October 12 - April 15, 2009 Menasha	2nd Annual Fox Cities Financial Makeover Challenge The Fox Cities Financial Makeover Challenge is designed to help local families improve their financial situation. Individual coaches will help participants set goals and build strategies to help increase their savings, reduce their debt and reduce their expenses over a four month period beginning in December 2009.
October 12, 2009 Appleton	Banjonomics: Five Simple Rules for Family Financial Success Mark Schug is a nationally known financial expert who enjoys improving money skills with a banjo. Come and learn the secrets of financial success!
October 14, 2009 Appleton	Back to School Again - Financial Aid Workshop This workshop is for non-traditional students and parents of college-bound students. The evening will cover financial aid basics and strategies in an informal, hands-on workshop format. Participants will learn how to fill out a FAFSA form and other paperwork for financial aid. Attendees will also explore alternative ways to pay for school, including scholarships, loans, work study and more. Free admission; walk-ins welcome.
October 15, 2009 Neenah	E-Fair: Online Banking, Bill Pay, E-statements & More Come to our E-fair to find out how online banking, bill pay, e-statements and other online services are easy to use, secure and can save you time and money.
October 17, 2009 Appleton	ShredFest - free document shredding Did you know that most identity theft crimes occur when something containing personal information is lost or stolen? Protecting yourself from identity theft is in your own hands. If you don't need it, destroy it -- responsibly. Bring your personal documents to the BBB's ShredFest on Saturday, October 17th. You can have up to 3 boxes of material shredded for free by a professional document destruction company. What needs to be shredded? Go to www.wisconsin.bbb.org/shredfest for more information.
October 17, 2009 Appleton	Home Buying Seminar- How to get a Mortgage in Today's Changing Environment When: Saturday, October 17th Time: 9 to 11 am Sponsored by: Community First Credit Union Where: Oneida St Branch, Appleton Registration is required. The following topics will be discussed: Understanding the Mortgage Process Getting a Pre-Approval Choosing the Right Mortgage Credit Scores & Budgeting
October 17, 2009 Kaukauna	Shred Fest / Identity Theft Awareness Day
October 17, 2009 Appleton	Shredfest There will be a large on-site shredding truck at our Calumet Street location that you can bring your personal papers to shred. There will be large bins in all 15 of our branches the week of Oct. 10-17 that you can drop off small amounts of papers to be shredded. If you have a box or more of papers to be shredded, please bring it to the truck on Saturday, Oct. 17 at Calumet Street from 9 a.m. to noon. If you need some help in knowing what to shred, please check our website, www.foxcu.org for more information. Any questions please direct them to Lynn Marie, 920-993-3770 or Leeann, 920-993-3790. The public is welcome, as well as local businesses.