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Appleton
Friday, August 23rd, 2024
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Good morning, Appleton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Trout Museum of Art building in Appleton, Wisconsin, is set to become the Fox Valley Family Resource Center, offering a public play area and early childhood programs. WBAY
- ➤ Valley Packaging Industries hosted its second 'Tossing for Inclusion' cornhole tournament in Appleton to promote inclusivity and raise funds for programs supporting individuals with disabilities. WOSH-AM
- ➤ Appleton American Legion Post 38's Brat Fry Extravaganza raised $7,500 for the Old Glory Honor Flight, surpassing last year's earnings. WTAQ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Mary Pepin, accused of church burglary and attempted theft, is declared competent for trial in Outagamie County, marking the second such ruling. FOX 11
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 222 Building in downtown Appleton, celebrated for its significance in architecture, commerce, and social history, will be considered for the National Register of Historic Places. Post-Crescent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Appleton area schools announce significant updates including grade reassignments, a new website, interim principal appointment, STEM classes addition, an early school start, and updated immunization requirements. Post-Crescent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Outagamie County is allocating over $2.6 million of ARPA funds to provide high-speed internet to 956 rural locations through Brightspeed, with services reaching up to 2 Gbps. WTAQ
- ➤ Wisconsin receives over $177 million for road improvements across 76 projects in 16 urban areas, bolstering the Evers Administration's ongoing infrastructural enhancements. FOX 11
SPORTS NEWS
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Wisconsin Freshman Basketball Showcase
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Preparing for a Successful Year-End
Learn key strategies to effectively conclude 2024 and prepare for the upcoming year with actionable steps in this insightful training session.
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Daniel Champagne Live Performance at Gibson Community Hall
Experience the captivating live performance of Australian musician Daniel Champagne at the Gibson Community Music Hall.
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Pert' Near Sandstone Concert
Experience an exciting live performance by Pert' Near Sandstone at Poplar Hall in Appleton, WI.
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Appleton Downtown Farm Market
Experience a vibrant community gathering featuring over 100 local vendors selling fresh produce, handcrafted items, and delicious food along College Avenue.
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Whose Live Anyway: A Hilarious Improv Show
Experience 90 minutes of laughter with the current cast of the Emmy-nominated TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? during their new improv tour.
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September Fish Fry Fundraiser
Experience a delicious Wisconsin fish fry while supporting at-risk youth through this annual fundraising event hosted at Rawhide Youth Services.
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Saturday Morning Service with Zen River Sangha
Experience a meditative morning with zazen, kinhin, and a dharma talk both in person and online.
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Fall Equinox Celebration: Brilliant Bliss Mantra Music Journey
Experience a transformative evening of community singing and sound healing that uplifts the spirit and fosters connection through the power of music and mantra.
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