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Appleton
Friday, October 31st, 2025
Good morning, Appleton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ John and Heather Hoffman were on their anniversary trip in Jamaica when Hurricane Melissa hit the resort in Ocho Rios—trees were down and power and water were lost; now they are waiting for the airport to reopen and have tentative new flights set for Saturday and Sunday to get home. WOSH-AM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today marks the 99th anniversary of Harry Houdini’s death and Appleton has launched The Year of Houdini celebration—kickstarting with a performance at the Performing Arts Center tonight and continuing with a magic conference next summer. The events honor Houdini’s early ties to the city and his lasting legacy as a famed magician. NBC 26
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Appleton Area School District approved a budget on Oct. 27 that sends about $9 million—11% of the tax levy—to voucher schools for 2025-26 while lowering the tax rate as overall spending drops to $315 million amid enrollment falling below 15,000. The district plans to freeze department budgets and reduce staff positions to manage a $13 million deficit caused by rising costs such as a 12% increase in employee health insurance. Post-Crescent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State and local leaders warned that FoodShare benefits—impacting nearly 700,000 residents including over 260,000 children—will be delayed in November due to the federal shutdown, putting low-income families at risk. Food banks are calling for donations and volunteers as food pantries brace for a surge in demand. WOSH-AM
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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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Grateful Groove Holiday Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Ticket required — Celebrate the season with a festive holiday concert featuring local performers.
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Foxy Writer's Club
5-7 p.m. — The Tardigrade's Bookshelf — Free entry — A lively writing group for local authors to share ideas and gain feedback across all genres.
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The Unteachables Comedy Show
4:00–5:30 p.m. — Skyline Comedy Club — Tickets available — Experience the uproarious antics of a unique group of educators turned comedians.
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