Tag: Appleton
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Evers awards $1M grant to support Hmong, Southeast Asian communities as part of $82M program
APPLETON – A $1 million grant presented Tuesday will boost suicide prevention programs and economic development among Hmong and other Southeast Asian populations across Wisconsin. Gov. Tony Evers made … Read Full Article
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Appleton Mayor talks library project, Hmong community in latest Community Update
Appleton Mayor Jake Woodford joined local 5 and discussed multiple topics including the Appleton Library Project and a COVID clinic in the latest Community Update. Read Full Article
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Fox Valley celebrates Hmong New Year at Long Cheng Marketplace
Children dressed in traditional Hmong clothing and played games, and Appleton Police officers read books to them. Read Full Article
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As Appleton schools anticipate Afghan refugee students, one middle school teacher shares her experience as a newcomer over 30 years ago
Chia Vang, a refugee from Laos, came to Appleton over 30 years ago. Now she shares her story as the district prepares to welcome Afghan refugees. Read Full Article
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Appleton hosting Rhythms of the World
A celebration of multicultural communities will take place in Appleton this weekend. Rhythms of the World 2021 is a free event at Houdini Plaza on Saturday, Sept. 18. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Read Full Article
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Appleton Area School District, community partners come together for COVID-19 vaccination clinic
On Sunday a family-friendly COVID-19 vaccination clinic is taking place at Wilson Middle School in Appleton, from 1 to 5 p.m. The event will offer free Pfizer vaccines for individuals ages 12 and … Read Full Article
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Free July 11 COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Appleton, food vouchers provided
The Wilson Middle School will be the site of a family-friendly COVID-19 free vaccination clinic. According to officials, on July 11 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.the clinic … Read Full Article
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Family-friendly event in Appleton to offer free COVID-19 vaccines
The City of Appleton will be holding a family-friendly community event that will offer activities, resources for families- oh, and COVID-19 vaccines. According to the … Read Full Article: article source
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First Hmong police officer in Appleton serves his community for 25 years and counting
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Northeast Wisconsin is home to many Hmong refugees including the first Hmong officer in the Appleton … Read Full Article
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New mural at Fox Cities P.A.C. celebrating Hmong Heritage Month
“In addition to being a host site for Appleton Public Library’s Community Chords, the Center has commissioned a mural from artist Nou Vue on the windows facing College Avenue in honor of Hmong … Read Full Article
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Hmong Heritage Celebrated with Pianos in Appleton
The city of Appleton is recognizing the Hmong culture. A unique library initiative is celebrating Hmong American Day, which was Friday, through music, art and literacy—as well as decorated pianos … Read Full Article
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Committee approves Appleton resolution against anti-Asian violence, sending it back to council
The resolution was a source of controversy last week after some aldermen voted to refer it back to committee over concerns about the language. Read Full Article
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Appleton’s Hmong community upset at Common Council failure to pass an anti-Asian resolution
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – Appleton’s common council is at the center of a controversy because of not passing an anti-Asian resolution and members of Appleton’s Hmong community are speaking out. Ger Vang … Read Full Article
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Appleton’s Common Council fails to pass an anti-Asian resolution
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) Appleton’s common council is at the center of a controversy because of not passing an anti-Asian resolution and members of Appleton’s Hmong community are speaking out. Ger Vang, … Read Full Article
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Hmong are focus of Appleton COVID-19 vaccination clinic
Fox Valley organizations are partnering to get the COVID-19 vaccine to more people in the Hmong community this weekend. Ascension Wisconsin is holding a pop-up clinic Saturday at the Long Cheng … Read Full Article