Saturday, July 12th, 2025

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Good morning, Appleton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Layne's Chicken Fingers, a Texas-based chain, will open a new Appleton restaurant on July 19 at 3600 W College Ave run by local brothers Josh and Luke Bergeson — the first 50 dine-in customers will receive a year of free chicken fingers. NBC 26
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fox Crossing police said several reports were made Thursday morning of someone trying to open unsecured car doors in the Mill Pond, Agnes, Oxwood, and Willow Hill neighborhoods—reminding residents to lock vehicles and secure their valuables. WHBY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Heidi Schneider, a local runner, restarted training after a 15-year break and will run in the Community First Fox Cities Marathon on September 19 across routes in Appleton, Neenah and Menasha. She built her strength with discipline and family support—Marathon Director Julie Johnson noted her progress—while registrations remain open until prices increase on August 1. WBAY
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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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DSAW Timber Rattler Game
1:10-4:10 p.m. — Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium — $18.39 per ticket — Enjoy a summer day at the ballpark while supporting ADVOCAP.
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HALF EMPTY Concert at Jones Park
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Jones Park — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant live performance by HALF EMPTY in a beautiful outdoor setting.
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