Good morning, Appleton.

Appleton’s iconic Avenue of Angels on College Avenue are now shining brighter after a local campaign raised needed funds for restoration.

Community members say the display—marked by 65 years of tradition—signals the start of the holiday season, and additional angel installations will be set up next week.

Local organizations in Appleton and Menasha are asking residents to donate nonperishable food and funds this holiday season—events include collections at City Hall, police stations and a Christmas parade to support the St. Joseph Food Program—as rising costs have increased food needs across the community.

Town Council Kitchen & Bar in downtown Neenah was named a Post-Crescent Best Bites pick with owner Alex Fehrenbach and executive chef Marcos Ramirez showcasing signature dishes like duck breast with carrot and ginger puree and pumpkin pie creme brulee—an honor that reflects the restaurant’s commitment to quality.

Teachers in Appleton and Green Bay schools are using AI for tasks like lesson planning and checking tests while facing challenges such as fast changes and student safety—some districts have set rules and guidelines for its use.

Education experts say AI should support teacher judgment and not replace important thinking in the classroom.

On Monday, the Neenah Police Department received a $3,000 donation from the Community First Fox Cities Marathon when it hosted the main event finish line at Riverside Park—this long-running event has raised over $1 million for local causes over 30 years.

Winnebago County will vote today on a plan for a revolving loan fund to support local housing development.

The $4.5 million fund, which includes $3.5 million from ARPA interest and a $1 million match from the Industrial Development Board, will provide gap financing for developers and local groups to complete projects and address the county's need for 10,000 new homes over the next ten years — county executive Gordon Hintz said.

The Department of Natural Resources reminded hunters to follow gun safety rules as the nine-day gun deer season will begin on November 22 — the agency stressed adherence to the TAB-K guidelines, wearing at least 50% blaze orange, and inspecting tree stands before use.

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.

Sisters Christmas Catechism: CSI - Bethlehem

7-8:30 p.m. — Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Solve the holiday mystery that has intrigued historians in this festive performance by Sister.

Timber Rattlers Holiday Lights

5-8 p.m. — Neuroscience Group Field — $13 General Admission — Experience over a million dazzling lights synchronized to your favorite Christmas tunes amidst family-friendly activities.

Fox Valley Symphony - Hearts In Harmony

4-5:30 p.m. — Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Enjoy holiday classics with local choirs and the Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra Brass and Percussion.

Gabriel Rutledge Comedy Show

7-8:30 p.m. — Skyline Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with acclaimed comedian Gabriel Rutledge.

Gabriel Rutledge Comedy Show

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Skyline Comedy Club — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughs with past winners of acclaimed comedy competitions.