Good morning, Appleton.

At Appleton North, volunteers run the snack stand on game days—Sarah Roe orders supplies like pretzels and Green Bay cheese to support student athletics and help buy new equipment.

Today, several Valley fire departments conducted a multi-vehicle crash drill near 3100 French Road north of I-41 with crews from Appleton, Grand Chute, Kimberly, Vandenbroek, Little Chute, Fox Valley Metro, and Gold Cross practicing emergency response techniques to address rising accidents during nearby construction.

Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative will exit the Affordable Care Act marketplace in 11 counties on January 1, forcing about 24,000 people to pick new plans during the fall open enrollment that runs Nov.

1 & ends Dec. 15. Rising health care costs and changes in how services are used drove the decision.

Week five high school football saw key wins as Kewaunee won a shootout over Mishicot and Appleton North beat Hortonville for its third win.

Freedom rallied to overcome Fox Valley Lutheran and Bay Port’s Trista Harju was named Xceptional Athlete of the Week—voting for her ends Thursday, September 25, at 7 p.m.

DIY Porch Planter Workshop

6-9 p.m. — Board & Brush Creative Studio - Appleton — Pre-registration required — Create a beautiful DIY porch planter with step-by-step instructions and a variety of materials.

Oktoberfest and the German-American Experience in Appleton

6-7 p.m. — Hearthstone Historic House Museum — Free entry — Explore the complex history of Appleton's German heritage and its connection to Oktoberfest celebrations.

The Stews Live Performance

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Appleton Beer Factory — Cover charge TBD — Experience a blended genre rock performance from The Stews, a band that defies traditional sounds.

Medusa Concert

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Harper Hall — Tickets available — Experience Medusa's unique blend of folk music influenced by diverse cultural sounds.

Fall & Halloween Make & Take Workshop

10 AM - 12 PM — Board & Brush Creative Studio - Appleton — $20 — Create festive decor while enjoying a family-friendly atmosphere with step-by-step guidance.

DIY Porch Planter Workshop

6-9 p.m. — Board & Brush Creative Studio - Appleton — Pre-registration required — Create your own beautiful porch planter with provided materials and expert guidance.

Nature Walk and Lunch Gathering

3-5 p.m. — Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve — No cost — Stretch your legs while enjoying a scenic walk and the possibility of a lunch together.

Better Together

5-8 p.m. — The 513 — Refunds up to 7 days before event — Enjoy culinary delights and live music while supporting the St. Joseph Food Program at this community networking event.

Foxy Writer's Club

5-7 p.m. — The Tardigrade's Bookshelf — Free entry — A welcoming space for local writers to exchange ideas and feedback across all genres.