Good morning, Appleton.

Long Cheng Marketplace in Appleton has been awarded a $250K state grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and will use it to renovate its building on South Lawe Street.

The community center features pop-up shops, restaurants, and cultural events that celebrate Hmong culture.

Appleton’s non-profit is hosting the ‘Grandpa’s Grill’ brat fry every Friday for the rest of the summer to raise funds for the Mary Beth Nienhaus Activity Center (which serves adults 50+ in Fox Valley) with proceeds aiding building costs and programming.

Appleton announced a new program offering $2,500 relocation funds and $10,000 business investment for 20 creative professionals moving downtown—part of a $450,000 grant to revitalize the area.

Selected artists will also join a seven-week creative accelerator.

Local reporters attended three back-to-school shopping trips around town and found different deals + selections that families can use as they prepare for the coming school year.

The coverage offers insight into available supply options and pricing trends.

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.

Lansing Lugnuts vs. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

6:40-7:40 p.m. — Neuroscience Group® Field at Fox Cities Stadium — $5.00 — Enjoy a magical Princess Night at the ballpark with fireworks and a family picnic.