Good morning, Appleton.

Residents attended a public information meeting at Village Hall on Wednesday, June 24 to learn about Comenius Academy, a non-denominational Christian school slated to open in Fall 2029 at the proposed site on W6651 School Rd. The meeting showcased building renderings and a construction timeline + provided a chance for community feedback.

Appleton library will install solar panels by the end of year — costing $700,000 and subsidized to about $475,000 through the Inflation Reduction Act — to generate 30% of its electricity and save $70,000 annually.

Appleton library is set to install solar panels by year’s end (a step toward renewable energy) to improve its efficiency for community use.

Last night, the Appleton Safety and Licensing Committee reviewed the truancy ordinance trial after the school district presented data showing a (4.5%) drop in high school absenteeism and slight increases in younger students.

The city will decide whether to extend, revise or let the trial expire at the school’s end.

Outagamie County 911 introduced the automated system Samantha to help dispatchers quickly page fire and EMS crews (it saves 10 to 30 seconds) in Grand Chute.

The system went live Tuesday after over a year of work and will support human dispatchers without replacing them.

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is celebrating 50 years of its Wisconsin Cancer Reporting System (WCRS), a tool that has tracked over 330 types of cancer using statewide data.

Its work has improved cancer screening, prevention and treatment.

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.

Brewers Baseball Camp – Appleton

9 a.m. — Fox Valley Lutheran High School — Registration required — Enjoy top-level baseball and softball instruction from Brewers personnel for young athletes.