Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of June.
Good morning, Appleton.
A house in southeast Appleton suffered an estimated $70,000 in damage when a fire broke out Thursday afternoon on the 1300 block of E.
Calumet Street. Firefighters got the flames under control in about 10 minutes with no injuries reported, though one pet is unaccounted for.
The Appleton History Museum at the Castle (330 E.
College Ave.) hosts a free celebration for Soap Box Derby fans starting Thursday at 6 p.m. The event showcases preserved soap box cars, photos and invites former racers, volunteers and spectators to share their stories.
Tyler Hubbard, a chart-topping country singer, will perform on Monday, July 20 (EAA AirVenture) as part of the U.S. Air Force salute to America’s 250th birthday at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh; the concert is included with admission.
Oneida Nation will open the new Kahnekano·lú Cultural Center tomorrow at 760 Airport Drive with exhibits, workshops, and performance spaces.
The 21,000 sqft center (with a larger gift shop and outdoor space) will host a ribbon cutting from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., featuring song and dancing.
A new initiative launched on June 17 aims to attract out-of-state creative professionals using a $450,000 grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation; Appleton Downtown, Inc. (with Trout Museum of Art and gener8tor art) will offer a $10,000 bonus plus a $2,500 stipend, though local artists worry about studio space.
Rep. Scott Fitzgerald reviewed the decades-old Sports Broadcasting Act in a congressional hearing that sparked tension with the Packers, who warned that changing its revenue-sharing model could hurt the team.
Lawmakers continue to weigh modern media needs against this long-standing system.
Introduction to Human Design
6-8 p.m. — Fox Cities Wellness Center — $35 per person — Discover how your energy is designed to flow with clarity and ease in this beginner-friendly class.
Boys WIAA/WBCA June Jam
All day — Community First Champion Center — Registration required — Experience competitive youth basketball at this exciting multi-day tournament.
Wisconsin Amateur Open Pickleball Tournament
All day — Pickleball Kingdom — Check website for entry fees — Compete in a thrilling amateur pickleball tournament with local players.
Mandala Yoga Festival
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Pierce Park — Free entry — Celebrate wellness with diverse yoga practices in a vibrant community setting.
Breakthrough Basketball Essential Skills Camp
July 7-9 — Community First Champion Center — $97 for observing coaches — Enhance your basketball skills with high-intensity training and expert coaching.
Family Friendly Make & Take Workshop
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Board & Brush Creative Studio - Appleton — $20 walk-in fee — Create a personalized piece for your home using provided materials in a fun, family-friendly environment.
Brewers Baseball Camp – Appleton
9 AM - 3 PM — Fox Valley Lutheran High School — Early registration recommended — Experience top-level baseball and softball instruction from Brewers personnel.
Brewers Baseball Camp – Appleton
9 a.m. — Fox Valley Lutheran High School — Register early — Enjoy top-level baseball and softball instruction from Brewers personnel.
Brewers Baseball Camp – Appleton
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Fox Valley Lutheran High School — Registration required — Experience top-level baseball instruction from Brewers personnel in a fun camp setting.
Brewers Baseball Camp - Appleton
9 AM - 3 PM — Fox Valley Lutheran High School — Registration required — Experience top-level baseball and softball instruction from Brewers personnel.
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