Saturday, July 5th, 2025

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Good morning, Appleton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Raquel Durden, who served in many countries and later faced a service-related cancer, wrote a book titled Dial Down that offers simple ways to handle stress and mental health—drawing from her own journey. She will host a public book launch on September 10 at Woodland Dunes in Two Rivers. WOSH-AM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today marks the 15th anniversary of Wisconsin’s smoke-free indoor air law, credited with lowering smoking rates and reducing secondhand smoke for people across the state. Paula Tran (State Health Officer) noted that smoking fell from 19% to 12% among adults and from 17% to 3% among high school students (DHS data). WBAY
SPORTS NEWS
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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.
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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'.
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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.
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16th Annual BFK Children’s Parade
6-8 p.m. — Appleton Downtown, Inc. — Free entry — Celebrate creativity with themed costumes and floats in this fun-filled family parade.
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Ahren Belisle Comedy Show
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Skyline Comedy Club — $25/$30 — Laugh along with mute comedian Ahren Belisle and one-liner specialist Ric Diez in an evening of witty humor.
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Symphony Under the Stars
7:30 p.m. — Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of symphonic music under the stars followed by fireworks.
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Terror Twilight Track Meet
6-8 p.m. — Alexander Gym — Open to all ages and abilities — Experience a community track meet that's now in its seventh year.
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Mile Of Music Festival 2025
12:00 PM – 11:59 PM — Houdini Plaza — Free entry — Experience a diverse lineup of talented artists at this vibrant music festival in Appleton.
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Black Note Graffiti at Mile of Music
12-3 a.m. — Mile Of Music — Free entry — Experience live performances from over 200 artists during this vibrant music festival in Downtown Appleton.
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Mile of Music Festival
1-8:10 p.m. — Lawrence Memorial Chapel — Free entry — Experience a vibrant celebration of original music at a community-focused festival.
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