Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of December.
Good morning, Appleton.
🏘️ Community
Local charities are hosting holiday drives this December to help families in need.
Donations for toys, toiletries, and food items are accepted at events such as the Boys and Girls Brigade in Neenah and CASA of the Fox Cities, with some drives ending Dec. 31+ others having varying drop off dates.
🎭 Culture
Sandra Flagstad, a New Holstein actress, leads the film Lonely – which explores the feeling of loneliness – set to run at Chilton Theater on Dec.
7-8 at 6:30 p.m. and at De Pere Theater on Dec. 8 at 7:15 p.m.
🎓 Education
Froedtert ThedaCare is adding 56 townhouses as on-campus housing for medical residents starting summer 2026; the first phase will include two buildings next to ThedaCare Medical Center (Neenah) with attached garages to help residents stay close to their training.
🌲 Environment
Appleton experienced a record-breaking snowstorm — the strongest in recorded history — when heavy snowfall shattered a record that had held since 1909.
The event marks an extraordinary winter moment for the community.
🏥 Health
Froedtert ThedaCare is building housing on campus for medical residents at the ThedaCare Medical Center-Neenah.
About 56 townhouse units will be built on Doty Island in two phases, with the first 28 set to finish by summer 2026 (supporting its graduate medical education program).
🏈 Sports
The UW-Oshkosh Titans earned their first NCAA Division III Women’s Volleyball Championship spot in 31 years by winning in three straight sets over Trinity University on Thursday night.
They will play either University of La Verne or Berry College on Saturday.
🎉 Appleton Events
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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.
John Caparulo Live Comedy Show
10:30 PM — Skyline Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian John Caparulo, known for his relatable humor and appearances on hit shows.
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