Good morning, Appleton.

Rally for the Valley is a free event set for Saturday, Oct.

3 in downtown Menasha that will bring music, comedy and storytelling to support recovery efforts after the July 27 tornado, and it offers opportunities for donation and volunteer work.

Downtown Menasha will host Rally for the Valley on Saturday, Oct.

3 from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.—a free event featuring live music, comedy, and storytelling to support tornado recovery, with funds directed to LEAVEN, Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity, and Pillars.

UA Local 400 in Kaukauna recorded 139 new first year apprentices (a 40% increase) for its pipe trades program on Sep.

10, 2026. The training director said rising college costs are driving more locals to earn while they learn, pushing the total to nearly 500 apprentices.

Building for Kids Children's Museum will launch Launchpad Playful Preschool in downtown Appleton on Oct.

5. Located on the third floor of the Family Resource Center (across from the museum), the preschool will serve children ages 3 to 5 with flexible scheduling and 2.5 hours of play-based learning daily.

Outagamie County Recycling and Solid Waste Center removed over 2,000 pounds of batteries from its line this summer due to fire risk from damaged lithium-ion cells, and officials advised residents to use designated drop-off locations like the Resource Recovery Park for safe disposal.

Ascension St. Elizabeth Hospital's NICU is joining the national Babies With Books Readathon from (Sept.

14 to 24) to boost infant brain development and family bonding while receiving donations. The event emphasizes reading's benefits for both babies and their families.

The Green Bay Packers are hosting Football Outreach Camps for elementary students as part of the NFL’s Play 60 program, and Richmond Elementary in Appleton will hold its session on Sept.

22 (from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.).