Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of July.
Good morning, Fond du Lac.
Fond du Lac Public Library will host a Touch a Truck event at Lakeside Park off Harbor View Drive from 10 a.m. to noon on July 23.
The event will have a sensory-friendly hour from 10 to 11 (for those sensitive to noise) and does not require registration.
In Campbellsport, Kevin Kleinhans said his garage door was damaged when a locksmith installed a faulty lift handle and left him locked out, prompting him to seek help from Contact 6 after three weeks of unresolved complaints.
The company also assisted Wisconsin consumers with 17 cases in June (saving $34,175.36 in total) including resolving issues for an 83-year-old woman and a Waukesha resident.
Local businesses including The Supply Plus store in Fond du Lac joined a federal lawsuit to block the law that fines sellers of vape products without FDA approval & could force retailers to remove these items if no injunction is granted by September 1.
The lawsuit, filed by Wisconsinites for Alternatives to Smoking and Tobacco, Inc., argues that the state law oversteps FDA regulations and may drive consumers back to cigarettes.
The Byron Historical Society will host an event on Monday, July 21 to collect memories and souvenirs about Camp Byron for an upcoming book.
The public meeting begins at 7 p.m. (Byron Town Hall) (N3097 Highway 175 in Byron).
Organizers of the Wisconsin State Fair ask voters to help it win Best State Fair in the USA TODAY 10 BEST readers' Choice awards by allowing people 18 and older to vote once a day until July 28—winners will be announced on August 6 and the fair will run from July 31 through August 10 in West Allis.
Fond Du Lac Dock Spiders vs. Green Bay Rockers
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Herr-Baker Field — Admission is charged — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup with family-friendly entertainment and fireworks to celebrate afterward.
7th Annual SPR Mutt Strut
8 AM – 12 PM — Oven Island — $5-$25 — Bring your furry friends for a fun-filled day to support local causes.
Demolition Derby
2-6 p.m. — Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds & Expo Center — Tickets available — Watch thrilling car crashes and destruction in this exciting local demolition derby.
Music Under the Stars: Talk of the Town
7-8:30 p.m. — Buttermilk Creek Park — Free entry — Enjoy a summer evening with friends and family while listening to live swing and jazz music.
Fond du Lac Dock Spiders vs. Wisconsin Rapids Rafters
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Fond du Lac Dock Spiders — $2 promotions on select items — Enjoy a fun night at the ballpark while supporting a local charity.
Fond du Lac Dock Spiders vs. Madison Mallards
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Herr-Baker Field — Admission Charged — Enjoy a family-friendly baseball night with the Dock Spiders and savor the excitement of the game.
Brunch Gathering
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Altona Supper Club — RSVP required — Enjoy a delightful brunch with limited seating and community connection.
Fond du Lac Dock Spiders vs. Lakeshore Chinooks
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Herr-Baker Field — Admission charged — Cheer on the Dock Spiders in this exciting family-friendly baseball matchup.
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 promote easier movement, balance, and body awareness.
Bones for Life/ATM(R) 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 in a supportive environment.
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