Good morning, Appleton.

On Saturday, June 21, Silver-Shea Holsteins in Omro hosted Grilled Cheese Day as part of Dairy Month, where residents paid $5 for meals made with cheese from Union Star — Dan Hinz of the Winnebago County Dairy Promotion Committee said the event helped reconnect people with local farms.

Fox Valley Pride Fest took place Saturday, June 21 at Jones Park in downtown Appleton — the event featured live music, food vendors and its first-ever promenade.

Organizer Dana Johnson welcomed attendees as the celebration highlighted local pride.

Appleton hosted free events for Make Music Day on Saturday morning, offering more than ten community activities and a special performance from ten piano players.

DeDe Heid from Heid Music said music supports health and learning for all ages—benefiting mental well-being and academic focus.

A Senate bill will raise the federal minimum wage to $15 next year — with planned increases for inflation — and MIT’s Living Wage Calculator shows that for many workers in Wisconsin, that wage will not cover basic expenses, especially for single adults and families, while dual-income households without children may require less.

The Weber family in De Pere, who face a rare hereditary form of ALS, continues its fight against the disease through its foundation NextGenALS and held a fundraiser at Mid Vallee Golf Course on Saturday—raising funds for research aimed at developing future therapies.

The family is determined to support efforts that may slow or stop the illness, which has already impacted multiple family members.

On Saturday, the Xavier girls soccer team shut out Ozaukee/Random Lake 2–0 in the DIIII State Championship game to win their fourth state title, with Sydney Neilitz and Helayna Krueger scoring crucial goals.

The team ended the season 21–3–1 and looks to build on this success next season.

4th of July DIY Cookie & Crafts Workshop

6-9 p.m. — Board & Brush Creative Studio — Pre-registration required — Create personalized crafts and decorate cookies in a festive atmosphere.

Boy Bands vs Girl Groups Music Bingo

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Stone Arch Brewpub — Free entry — Enjoy a lively music bingo showdown featuring iconic hits from boy bands and girl groups.

Mats & Margaritas DIY Doormat Workshop

6-8 p.m. — Board & Brush Creative Studio - Appleton — Registration required — Create your own stylish doormat while enjoying complimentary margaritas.

Comedy and Magic with Eric Eaton

7:00-11:15 p.m. — Skyline Comedy Club — Tickets $25/$35 — Experience a night of laughter and wonder with Eric Eaton's unique blend of comedy and magic.

Hustle & Float Pool Party

6-10 p.m. — Erb Swimming Pool — Free entry — Dive into an unforgettable pool party with music and relaxation.

PackerLand User Group Summer Meeting

7:30 AM – 4:00 PM — Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium — Ticket required — Enjoy a day of educational presentations, networking, and summer fun with the PLUG community.

David Koechner Live

7-8:30 p.m. — Skyline Comedy Club — Tickets: $30/$37 — Laugh along with the iconic David Koechner, known for his roles in 'The Office' and 'Anchorman'.

Hans Kim Stand-Up Comedy

7-8:30 p.m. — Skyline Comedy Club — $27/$37 — Enjoy a hilarious evening with Hans Kim, a rising star in the comedy scene.