Good morning, Fond du Lac.

Envision Greater Fond du Lac partnered with Family Connect of Wisconsin last week at the Prairie Events Center to celebrate one year of community service that helped 287 children, met 118 needs requests, and generated over $73,000 in donated goods (Family Connect details).

Mercury Marine held a groundbreaking ceremony yesterday for its new Industrial Design Studio (18,000 sqft) in Fond du Lac to bring together its design team and boost local innovation.

Construction will finish by January.

Envision Greater Fond du Lac celebrated the grand opening of Wrightway Home Improvements' remodeled 6,000 sqft showroom last week as it hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony locally.

The new space displays Infinity by Marvin windows & Wisconsin’s largest Waudena entry doors.

Public safety officials hosted Stop the Bleed training for Fond du Lac city and county employees to teach them how to help in bleeding emergencies before professional care arrived (with sessions led by the Police, Sheriff’s, Fire/Rescue and SSM Health).

Four of five scheduled groups have completed the training.

Fond du Lac youth will lead Miles 4 Minds, a free 4K run/walk to raise mental health awareness on May 30 from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Prairie Theater and Event Center + registrations include a free T-shirt and support from SSM Health.

A historic downtown building in Fond du Lac is set to be repurposed to preserve its charm and add new amenities for local use (city officials detailed the plans this week).

22 No More - 9th Annual Veteran Suicide Awareness Walk

A 2.2-mile ruck march/walk hosted by Moraine Park Technical College and Marian University to raise awareness of veteran suicide and honor those who have lost their lives too soon. Free and Open to the public.

Bones for Life/ATM® 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 control.

Bones for Life/ATM® 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 overall bodily awareness.

The Fond du Lac Bead Show

10 AM – 4 PM — Radisson Hotel and Conference Center Fond du Lac — Free entry — Discover dazzling beads and interact with local artists at the inaugural bead show in Fond du Lac.

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 movement, balance, and posture.

Bones for Life/ATM® 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 control.

Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy

6 PM - 8 PM — Thelma Sadoff Center For the Arts — Tickets required — Experience a chilling cocktail journey through the literary world of Edgar Allan Poe.

Bones for Life/ATM® Class

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

Bones for Life/ATM® Class

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

Bones for Life/ATM® Class

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

NFDL K9 Fundraiser Live Music Benefit

4-8 p.m. — Charlie's Banquet Hall & Pub — Silent auctions and live auction — Enjoy live music and support K9 services with variety tunes and fun prizes.