Good morning, Fond du Lac.

The City of Fond du Lac will celebrate Arbor Day today by joining third graders from Lakeshore Elementary School to plant a tree at Lakeside Park at 1:00 p.m., with Festival Foods donating the tree and seedlings.

The city will mark its 37th Tree City Award by meeting criteria set by the Arbor Day Foundation — US Forest Service and National Association of State Foresters.

A stovetop fire at 405 N.

Peters Ave was quickly put out on Wednesday evening when fire suppression canisters—installed above the stove—activated, causing only minor damage to the stove and cabinets while crews installed new smoke detectors.

Fond du Lac Fire and Rescue responded to a stove fire at 405 north Peters Avenue on April 23, where two FireStop Rangehood Fire Suppressors quickly extinguished the blaze that damaged the stove and cabinets while crews later installed two smoke detectors.

The City of Fond du Lac completed its 2025 property revaluation to update market values and ensure fair property taxes.

Notices were mailed on April 23 & include details on the Open Book & Board of Review process with potential tax changes for some owners next year.

SSM Health donated $100,000 during a community kickoff to support The Gratitude Club’s capital campaign for building an eight-bed women’s sober living residence called Phoenix Nest — adjacent to its clubhouse.

The donation will help fund a structured, substance-free home with clinical support to aid women in recovery.

Two women died at Taycheedah Correctional Institution in early 2025 after a flu outbreak led to severe pneumonia—Shawnee Reed was taken to a hospital on Feb.

22 with trouble breathing and died soon after, and another inmate who showed similar symptoms also died.

Fond du Lac's The Gratitude Club announced plans to build an eight-bed women's sober living residence called Phoenix Nest at 295 Ruggles St next to its clubhouse.

SSM Health donated $100,000 to the capital campaign and residents will join 12-step programs and clinical services to gain independent living skills.

22 No More - 8th Annual Veteran Suicide Awareness Walk

Moraine Park Technical College and Marian University are teaming up again to raise awareness of the alarming veteran suicide rate and honor those who have lost their lives too soon.

22 No More - 8th Annual Veteran Suicide Awareness Walk

Moraine Park Technical College and Marian University are teaming up again to raise awareness of the alarming veteran suicide rate and honor those who have lost their lives too soon.

22 No More - Suicide Awareness Walk

A 2.2-mile walk around the Fondy Soccer Complex adjacent to Moraine Park's Fond du Lac campus, intended to raise awareness about the high veteran suicide rate and honor those who have lost their lives too soon. This is a Free and pet-friendly event.

Bones for Life/ATM(R) Class

10:30-11:30 a.m. — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — Membership or daily fee — Engage in gentle movements designed to enhance balance, posture, and bodily awareness.

Pre-Mother's Day Craft & Vendor Fair

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds & Expo Center — Donation-based entry — Explore crafts and local vendors while enjoying giveaways and raffle baskets.

Spring Market at Lavish Coffee

9 AM – 12 PM — Lavish Coffee — Free entry — Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with coffee and shopping from local vendors.

Bones for Life/ATM(R) Class

10:30-11:30 a.m. — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — YMCA Membership / or daily fee — Engage in gentle movements to enhance balance, posture, and movement awareness.

Bones for Life/ATM(R) Class

10:30-11:30 a.m. — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — YMCA Membership / or daily fee — Enjoy gentle movements to enhance balance, posture, and overall movement awareness.

Downtown Fond du Lac Farmers Market

8 a.m. – Noon — Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership — Free entry — Explore over 80 local vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, and handmade crafts.

Bones for Life/ATM(R) Class

10:30-11:30 a.m. — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — YMCA Membership /or daily fee — Engage in gentle movements to enhance balance, posture, and movement control.

Salute the Troops Run Series

6:30-11 a.m. — Lakeside Park — Admission charged at registration — Participate in a series of races supporting local veterans, including a half marathon, 5K, and kids’ fun run.

Fondy Food Truck Festival

11 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Lakeside Park — Free entry — Enjoy a variety of food trucks and family activities at this community celebration.