Thursday, January 9th, 2025
Good morning, Fond du Lac. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fond du Lac County is facing a severe shortage of childcare options, exacerbated by a major local facility's closure, affecting parents and the wider economy. NBC 26
- ➤ Fond du Lac adds a $50,000 Powerball win to its lottery achievements, with the ticket sold at Hansen’s BP, known for previous large winnings. KFIZ
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Three Northeast Wisconsin businesses are finalists in the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation's Main Street Place-Makeover Contest, competing for design assistance and up to $5,000 for outdoor space enhancements. Envision Greater FDL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Sophia Partners and the Women’s Fund are hosting a workshop on January 30, 2025, at Marian University with Susan Meier to enhance board leadership skills. Envision Greater FDL
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Bones for Life / Awareness Through Movement Class
This class offers gentle movements aimed at enhancing movement, balance, posture, and body awareness through seated, standing, and lying exercises.
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Cribbage Tournament at Open Road Harley-Davidson
Participants can compete in a Cribbage tournament for a chance to win a $100 gift card, with an opportunity to double the prize by defeating the General Manager.
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Bones for Life and Awareness Through Movement Class
A class focusing on gentle movements designed to improve balance, posture, and body awareness through various positions.
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2025 State Senior Bowling Tournament at Ledgeview Lanes
The tournament will feature teams, doubles, and singles bowling competitions bringing participants from across the state to Fond du Lac.
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Mark Toland's Mind Reading Performance at Moraine Park Technical College
Mark Toland, a 2-Time TEDx Speaker and acclaimed mind reader, will showcase his extraordinary talents in a performance described by media outlets as mind-blowing.
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Mamma Mia! Musical Performance
Fond du Lac High School presents the beloved ABBA musical 'Mamma Mia!', featuring a large cast and a story of love and family set on a Greek island.
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Sturgeon Spectacular 5k and Kids Fun Run
This community event features an exciting 5k run/walk in downtown Fond du Lac, featuring a course that loops from downtown to a paved path and back.
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~ Chinese Proverb
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