Good morning, Appleton.

Funky Franks in Kimberly celebrated its first anniversary on Oct.1 as co-owner Melissa Young and employee Ron Young prepared orders featuring dishes like Boston Frank + Chili Cheese Frank to attract local customers.

After the Treasury ended penny production, Kwik Trip changed its registers to round down cash purchases to the nearest five cents — digital and card transactions were not affected — and will keep this approach until new government guidance is given.

At a community conversation on Thursday night, Appleton Area School District discussed a $13 million budget deficit and presented three referendum options to avoid future staff cuts—community members also suggested selling school land to raise extra funds.

The district will send out a survey to gather voter input on these ideas.

The Appleton Common Council approved a new truancy ordinance by a 9-6 vote on Wednesday night—designed to issue $250 tickets to high school students who miss school, with fines waived if they return and the trial running through the 2025-26 school year.

The Appleton Area School District expects the measure to boost attendance for roughly 30 affected students and form part of its broader plan to address chronic absenteeism.

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.

YMCA Freaky 5K Run

8 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Pierce Park — Registration fees apply — Run through beautiful autumn scenery along the shores of the Fox River with family and friends.

OPEN TAB Live at The Northland

2-5:30 p.m. — The Northland Sports Pub & Grill — Cost Info not provided — Enjoy a lively performance from OPEN TAB at this local favorite pub.

Halloween Themed DIY Cookies & Crafts Workshop

6-9 p.m. — Board & Brush Creative Studio, Appleton — Pre-registration required — Create personalized wood signs and decorate Halloween-themed cookies in this festive DIY workshop.

Twelfth Night Performance

7:30-9 p.m. — Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience Shakespeare's classic comedy brought to life by The Lord Chamberlain's Men.

Houdini 10k Race

9:00-11:30 AM — Jones Park — For a registration fee — Celebrate the life of Harry Houdini while enjoying a scenic 10k run through Appleton's beautiful fall landscape.