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The annual De Pere Farmers' Market, sponsored by the De Pere Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation, begins with the opening of the east side Farmers' Market on Thursday, July 10th from 7am until 12 noon at Seroogy's Chocolates' parking lot at 144 North Wisconsin Street.

The Farmers' Market is open to those interested in selling fresh home-grown produce, craft items, art, candles, jewelry, pre-packaged food items, floral and/or prepared food. The list of vendors continues to grow with returning and new vendors, and/or small local merchants are allowed to participate as vendors. Vendor spots are $150 for the season and are available on a first come/first option basis. Visit http://www.deperechamber.org/farmers-market.php for information and applications. This year the market will be able to accept credit cards as well as accept payments from those in the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) and WIC (Women's Infants & Children) as well as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) without individual vendors needing to get approved for the programs! Contact us to reserve your spot! You can also call 920-338-0000 ext. 206.

Have a wonderful week!

Alicia

Recipe of the Week

Chicken and Zucchini Parmesan

Makes 6 Servings

Total Time : 2 hours
View recipe here.

INGREDIENTS:

1 can organic tomato sauce
1 can organic diced tomatoes
1 can organic tomato paste
few handfuls of sliced pepperoni
1/2 green pepper, finely chopped
1/4 onion, finely chopped
2-4 garlic cloves, chopped
small bunch fresh parsley, chopped
6 chicken thighs
2 medium zucchini, sliced
3-4 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated

PREPARATION:

Heat tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste over low heat.
Add all veggies, pepperoni, and most of the parsley.
Stir, cover, cook for approximately 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
While the sauce is cooking, prepare your next ingredients.
Lay the chicken thighs in a casserole dish.
Bake at 375 degrees for approximately 20 minutes.
Remove from oven and pour your sauce over the top of the chicken thighs.
Top with sliced zucchini.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and leftover parsley.
Continue to bake at 375 degrees for another 20 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

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Running in Wisconsin

This Week:

Saturday, May 31st: Happy Trails Bike and Run Event: Happy Trails is a 6k Run/Walk and 10 Mile Bike Ride tosupport the Fox Cities Greenways. You can do th run, bike or both for the same low fee of $12. This is a family event including a FREE Kid's Bike Rodeo. Learn more here.

Saturday, May 31st: Hog Wild Run: The 4th Annual Hog Wild Run Will again take place along the beautiful water in Sturgeon Bay. It's 5k/10k run along with the Kids Run. Learn more here.

Saturday, May 31st: Scheels Run 4 Home 13th Annual 4k Run/Walk: Learn more here.

Sunday, June 1st: Aurora BayCare Tri and Youth Tri: The 9th Annual Aurora BayCare Triathlon and Youth Triathlon is designed for those who want a kick start to the triathlon season. It features a man-made lake in Ashwaubomay Park that is shallow, warm, and perfect for first-time triathletes.The 5K/10K Run uses the same run course as the triathlon. Learn more here.

Next Week:

Saturday, June 7th: ThedaCare Run 5k Run/Walk:

Lace up your running shoes and join us for the first ever ThedaCare Run, presented by Plexus. The 5K route takes participants past Neenah's Historic homes and finishes along the water in beautiful Riverside Park. Proceeds benefit the Theda Clark Foundation, and all runners and walkers receive a t-shirt and goodie bag. Don't miss out on early registration at only $25. Learn more here.

The Following Week:

Saturday, June 14th: Bellin Run 10k:

Bellin Run registration includes the 10K run, walk, and wheelchair on Saturday. The 1/2 mile Children's Run, for ages 10 and under, is Friday. All registrants receive an official 2014 Bellin Run T-shirt. Registrants have the option to upgrade to a technical T-shirt (adult sizes only) during the registration process for an additional $15.

Online registration is closed after June 12. The last day for registration is June 13 from 3-8 p.m. at the Astor Park Registration Tent. There is no registration offered on June 14, the morning of the Bellin Run. Learn more here.

For more information and great online tools visit www.livehealthyamerica.org

Sincerely,

Cheryl Detrick, President
De Pere Area Chamber of Commerce

Issue: #22-2014

May 28th, 2014

Healthy Tip of the Week:

Exercises That Don't Do What You Think They Do

By Amy Roberts

At they gym, you see a lot of people working hard to tone up, trim down, and get stronger. But you also see folks making exercise choices under false assumptions - some based on outdated advice, some because they're following the lead of other members, and some just because they don't know any better. In fact, you may be surprised at the muscles you're actually working during your favorite exercises. Here, some of the most commonly misunderstood moves - and while they're still safe and effective ways to tone up, they may not exactly be doing what you think they are.

1. Kettlebell Swings: They seem like they should be a great should workout - I mean, you are swinging a weight around - but kettlebell swings are actually all about the hips, with the power coming from the forward thrust of your glutes and hamstrings. Basically, your arms are just along for the ride. If your aim is to train your upper body, use that kettlebell for overhead presses or bent-over rows.

2. Modified Pushups: The modified pushup is the on-your-knees version of the original. You'd think this would work the exact same muscles as a regular pushup, right? Not exactly. While you're still working your chest, triceps, and shoulders, you're not targeting your core like you would in a regular pushup - especially if you let your hips creep up. If your goal is to work to a regular pushup or just reap the same benefits, start with an elevated pushup instead - you can even start by leaning into a wall. Then work your way down to lower surfaces, like a bench. And remember, performing just a few reps with perfect form is way better than cranking out a bunch of imperect ones.

3. Leg Lifts: There's no doubt that leg lifts are a challenge, ostensibly for your lower abs. But here's a crazy reality check: There's no such thing as "lower abs" - anatomically, your rectus abdominus (that's the six-pack muscle) is one long muscle, so if you're working it, you're working the whole thing. But here's the thing: this move may put added stress on your hip flexors (you'll know it is you feel pinching in your hip creases during the exercise). If that's the case, you can still work your whole core with exercises like planks, bridges, chops, and flutter kicks.

4. Pull-ups: Whether done with full bodyweight or supported by a hand, pull-ups are phenomenal exercises for your back muscles. Surprised? It's not that your arms and shoulders aren't working (they are) but the bulk of that pullling action comes from the large latissimus dorsi muscles that wing out from your mid-back to your waist. In fact, if you just focus your attention on the lats when you're doing the exercise, you might find you can bang out a few extra reps. Looking for more arm-focused work, too? Add some standing cable bicep curls and triceps extensions to your routine.

5. Ball Slams: Hurling a heavy ball at the ground may seem like a challenge for your arms and shoulders, but it;s actually all about your back and core. In this extremely satisfying move - I dare you not to grin that first time the ball smacks the floor - the effort is coming from your lats (yes, those again), while your ab muscles work hard to stabilize against the force of the action. If your goal is a should workout, a more effective move would be alternating front arm raises.

Source: http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/personal-trainer-exercises

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The Best Carbs for Weight Loss

The Best Carbs for Weight Loss

Considering that you're a smart, well read individuals, you probably know at this point that carbs aren't evil. Problem is, there are so many different kinds of them-fruits! breads! squashes!-that it's hard to know exactly which ones are best if you're looking to slim down. Well, not anymore!

1. Sweet Potatoes: These guys have tons of fiber and water, which means they fill you up without filling you out. But also? They taste amazing - so creamy and delicious! So they satisfy your comfort food cravings for way fewer calories than anything gooey and cheesy would. Just don't load them up with tons of fatty toppings like butter or bacon, or you'll negate their slimming power.

2. Quinoa or Brown Rice: Like sweet potatoes, whole grains also have lots of fill-you-up fiber and water - way more than white starches. And if you cook them al dente, which means you take them off the heat sooner so they're still slightly chewy, they won't raise your blood sugar levels as much - so you're not as likely to crash soon after and reach for a high-sugar pick me-up.

3. Spaghetti Squash: Oh hey, practically perfect diet food. Spaghetti squash is just as filling and flavorful as regular pasta, but it contains way fewer calories per cup (42 vs. 221, respectively).

4. Watermelon: Yes, it's a carb! And it's 92 percent water, so you can basically think of it as a snacker's BFF. That is, you can munch away to your heart's content without taking in all sorts of extra calories. Score.

Source: http://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/carbs-weight-loss?cm_sp=Hotlist-_-WeightLoss-_-TheBestCarbsforWeightLoss

Volunteer Opportunities

Did you know that volunteering is good for the soul? It helps rid yourself of stress, makes you feel good about yourself, and allows you to meet people who you would have never met before.

Friday, May 30th-Sunday, June 1st: 30th Annual Green Bay Botanical Garden Fair, 2600 Larsen Road, Green Bay, Friday(5-8pm), Saturday (8am-4pm), and Sunday (10am-3pm). Volunteers are needed to order fillers, concessions, admissions, traffic control, grounds keepers, set up and wrap up. To volunteer, contact Anne Basten at 491-3691 ext. 105 or email at abasten@gbbg.org.
Saturday, May 31st: Neville Public Museum Activites for Open Street Green Bay, 210 Museum Place, Green Bay, 8:30am-1:30pm. Volunteers are needed to set up, help facilitate outdoor games and activities, and clean up after the event. To volunteer, contact Kristen Smith at 448-7851 or Smith_KA@co.brown.wi.us.
Saturday, May 31st: Green Bay Multisport Youth Triathlon, Ashwaubomay Park, Green Bay, 6:30-10:30am. Volunteers are needed to assist with registration, packet pick-up and along the bike and run course. Help is also needed to serve food and hand out medals at the end of the race. To volunteer, visit www.greenbaymultisport.com
Saturday, May 31st: Aurora BayCare Opens Streets Green Bay, 7:30am-2:30pm. Volunteers are needed for various things. To volunteer, email volunteer@openstreetsgb.com.
Every Wednesday, June 4-October 1: Farmer's Market on Broadway, 117 S. Chestnut Street, Green Bay, 1:45-8:30pm. Volunteers are needed to help with the set up and beverage booth. To volunteer contact Tara Gokey at 437-2531 or email at events@onbroadway.org.

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