Good morning, Appleton.

The Appleton Area School District secured stable funding with a four-year ($15 million) referendum passed in spring and now a committee is planning a five-year financial strategy to avoid another referendum after it expires in 2030 amid declining enrollment.

Pulaski High School band returned home Monday after extreme heat canceled their Philadelphia parade, so they performed a standstill set that aired on local TV; Appleton East students also replaced a canceled Washington parade with a museum performance.

Kaukauna Utilities broke ground on a $35 million water treatment plant using reverse osmosis to replace a 125-year-old facility near the Fox River.

The new plant, built outside the flood plain with backup power (and set for completion in August), may lead to a $28 monthly rate increase.

Outagamie County released a draft of a new comprehensive outdoor recreation plan to increase local access to green spaces — the plan is under review and will guide future outdoor improvements in the county.

The Waterboard Warriors from Wrightstown are preparing for a state competition next week and hosting summer shows on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 6:30 p.m. Their lineup includes special events — Alumni night at 6 p.m. and Learn to Ski sessions — to engage local fans.

A 59-year-old local swimmer completed a 27.8-mile challenge across Lake Winnebago on Tuesday, July 7—she left Lakeside Park in Fond du Lac at 4:00 a.m. and reached Waverly Beach in Menasha just before 9:00 p.m., marking a historic bucket list achievement.

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.

Camp KA with Karate America

7 a.m. — Karate America — Registration open — Dive into martial arts with Camp KA sessions throughout July and August.

Camp KA Registration

7 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Karate America — Registration open — Join the fun with exciting karate sessions this summer in Appleton.

Stand-Up Comedy with Josh Blue

7-10 p.m. — Skyline Comedy Club — 2-item minimum required — Enjoy a night of laughs with acclaimed comedian Josh Blue, known for his unique humor and improvisational style.

Josh Blue Stand-Up Comedy Show

9:15-10:30 p.m. — Skyline Comedy Club — 2-item minimum — Experience the laughter and improvisational skills of comedian Josh Blue, renowned for his unique storytelling and humor.