Good morning, Fond du Lac.

Norma Smit has volunteered with SSM Health at Home Hospice in Green Lake for seven years and returned after a COVID pause by taking on the Monday bingo caller role at Markesan Barrett House in January 2022 using a back-scratcher to keep residents engaged - her work has brought comfort and fun to many. She encourages others to volunteer and help meet the growing needs in local hospice care.

The Fond du Lac Chapter of Fishing Has No Boundaries announced its annual summer event set for August 23 and 24 on Oven Island at Lakeside Park to offer fully accessible fishing for individuals with disabilities.

The event seeks volunteers, donations and supplies — interested locals may register by calling 920.579.5958 or emailing [email protected].

Fond du Lac now has two new playgrounds this summer.

Buttermilk Creek Park at 753 S. Park Ave features a playground for children ages 2 to 15 that is fully accessible and Russell Park at 472 E. Second St has a baseball-themed play area that will soon get new sidewalk access—a ribbon cutting is planned for June 17 at 10 a.m.

Dylan Mayne, a 27-year-old Dodge County man, was sentenced on Friday to 20 years—10 in prison with 10 on extended supervision—for supplying fentanyl to a friend in 2023 that led to one fatal and one nonfatal overdose.

The Wisconsin Elections Commission mailed postcards on June 13 to voters who have not voted in four years and require a reply by July 15 to keep their registration active (voters can update their information online or return the postcard if details are correct).

Fond du Lac Dock Spiders vs. Wisconsin Rapids Rafters

1:05-2:35 p.m. — Herr-Baker Field — Admission charged — Enjoy a family-friendly baseball experience with the Dock Spiders in Fond du Lac.

Fond du Lac Dock Spiders vs. Kenosha Kingfish

6:35-8:05 p.m. — Herr-Baker Field — Admission is charged — Experience a family-friendly baseball game with the Dock Spiders bringing joy to 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 that enhance balance, posture, and self-awareness.

Bones for Life/ATM Class

10:30-11:30 a.m. — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — YMCA Membership/or daily fee — Experience gentle movements to enhance balance and body awareness.

Fond Du Lac Dock Spiders vs. Wausau Woodchucks

6:35-8:05 p.m. — Herr-Baker Field — Admission charged — Enjoy family-friendly baseball action in Fond du Lac with the Dock Spiders.

Breakfast on the Farm

1-5 p.m. — Pollack Dairy LLC — $10 ages 13 & up, $8 ages 6-12, Free for kids 5 & under — Enjoy a delicious country-style breakfast and fun farm activities in a local farm-to-fork experience.

Fond du Lac Dock Spiders Baseball Game

6:35-8:05 p.m. — Herr-Baker Field — Admission charged — Enjoy a family-friendly evening of baseball with the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders.

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 improve balance, posture, and overall body awareness.

Fond Du Lac Dock Spiders vs. Green Bay Rockers

4:05 – 5:35 PM — Herr-Baker Field — Admission charged — Enjoy family-friendly baseball entertainment in Fond du Lac.

Fond du Lac Dock Spiders vs. Wisconsin Rapids Rafters

6:35-8:05 p.m. — Herr-Baker Field — Admission charged — Experience family-friendly baseball entertainment in Fond du Lac.