Good morning, Appleton.

Long Cheng Marketplace at 1804 S.

Lawe St. received a $250,000 Community Development Investment Grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation on July 9 to support a $1.4 million renovation that will expand space for vendors, small businesses (especially those serving Southeast Asian communities) and community events.

Local schools in Appleton have shared supply lists showing basic items priced between about $68 and $128, based on checks at Target, Meijer and Walmart; nearby donation drives at Maplewood Middle School and other sites offer backpacks, pencil boxes and highlighters to help students prepare for school.

Appleton reached a development agreement for the Thrivent site and will provide up to $25 million in financial support for the redevelopment (details pending).

City officials expect the project to boost local economic growth.

Twenty adaptive volleyball athletes sharpened their skills last Thursday in Oshkosh at a camp by nonprofit ICN Athletics as they prepared for the Waupaca Boat Ride Tournament at Brighton Acres this weekend, where over 3,700 teams will compete + organizers expect the program to continue growing.

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.