Good morning, Appleton.

Schools across Fox Valley collected about 40,000 nonperishable food items and cash donations in November to support local families, with Neenah High School spending $3,500, Hortonville organizing 58 raffle baskets, and Appleton schools joining the effort.

A Little Chute teacher wore a turkey costume in a classroom contest— a long-held tradition that spurred friendly competition and helped kick off the holiday season.

Many Appleton travelers kept their Thanksgiving plans after Winter Storm Aurora arrived Wednesday night—residents said the cold wind and light snow did not stop them from gathering, and drivers planning their return trips should drive slowly as officials expect clearer roads on Thursday and Friday.

Rep. Tony Wied visited the Community Blood Center in Appleton on November 25 to show his support for the BLOOD Centers Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at cutting delays for opening new donation sites.

CBC President John Hagins said the change would help more patients receive blood for surgeries, cancer treatments, and emergencies—providing a quicker response in critical times.

City leaders in Appleton are increasing enforcement of vehicle exhaust rules to reduce excessive noise following community complaints and local meetings — officers now target vehicles with significantly loud engines and share enforcement data quarterly with the Common Council.

This action aims to address resident concerns over noise from modified or malfunctioning exhaust systems.

The Detroit Lions host the Green Bay Packers today at Ford Field at 12 p.m. on Thanksgiving, and the winner will earn a vital boost in NFC North championship hopes while a loss may sink playoff chances—raising the stakes in this high-profile game.

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.

Holiday Gift & Craft Show

8 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Fox Cities Exhibition Center — $5 — Explore a variety of vintage and handmade goods just in time for the holiday season.

Brian Bates Live Comedy Show

7-8:30 p.m. — Skyline Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughs with Nashville comedian Brian Bates.

Brian Bates Live Comedy Show

5-6:30 p.m. — Skyline Comedy Club — Ticket price varies — Enjoy a night of laughter with Nashville comedian Brian Bates, known for his Dry Bar Comedy special.