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Appleton
Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Good morning, Appleton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Welcoming Willows in Little Chute has completed another year of helping adults with disabilities gain independence and express creativity. Board members announced a fundraiser called 'You’ve Got a Friend In Us' on Oct. 23 at Van Abels in Hollandtown—tickets cost $50 and doors will open at 5 p.m. FOX 11
- ➤ Appleton resident Charles Barnum, 90, sponsored his first Habitat home on Oct. 14 — marking 30 years of service with Greater Fox Cities Habitat for Humanity and honoring his late wife Donna. He said he will continue volunteering as he searches for a lost photo with former President Jimmy Carter. NBC 26
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A local veteran in Appleton runs a goat-powered vegetation management business at Van Acre’s Homestead using solar fencing + a work ethic from his 25 years in the Marine Corps. He turned his love for animals into an eco-friendly service that helps keep the community's land clear. WOSH-AM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Oct 16, the Shiocton School District held a groundbreaking ceremony for district-wide upgrades funded by a $23.5M referendum—improvements in safety, infrastructure, and learning spaces will see most interior work scheduled for the summers of 2026 and 2027 with completion before the 2027–28 school year. WTAQ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Wisconsin DNR reminds anyone wanting to harvest Lake Winnebago sturgeon during the 2026 season to purchase a license by Oct. 31. Both residents and nonresidents 12 and older may buy unlimited licenses via Go Wild — military personnel on leave and those turning 12 between Nov. 1 and season end do not need to meet the deadline. WTAQ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials said some SNAP participants saw an incorrect balance on their accounts on October 17 due to a government shutdown (as reported by Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin) and that benefits were not canceled. They advised participants to check notifications from Wisconsin DHS for the latest updates. WOSH-AM
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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2025 Geriatric Conference
8 AM-5 PM — Hilton Appleton Paper Valley — $449.99 — Enhance your expertise with cutting-edge strategies in geriatric care over two impactful days.
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Fox Valley Symphony Concert
3:00 – 4:30 PM — Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Ticket information required — Experience an afternoon of musical collaboration and expressive arts.
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Ronan Donovan: A Journey Through Exploration
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Tickets required — Explore unique perspectives through the stories of modern-day adventurers.
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Weekend Jam Camp
5:30-8 p.m. — Heid Music — $225 tuition — Learn to jam in a hands-on bluegrass camp under expert instruction.
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