Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of September.
Good morning, Fond du Lac.
The Friends of Lakeside Park are hosting a food truck festival tomorrow, September 21, with 38 food trucks and local artists displaying paintings, ceramics and jewelry in Lakeside Park.
The free event runs from 11 a.m.—5 p.m. and will also feature stilt walkers, bounce houses, a pet rescue, and a 50/50 raffle.
A survey showed that 81% of UWO grads found jobs in the Fox Valley before finishing college, with ThedaCare recruiting 48 graduates as the top employer.
The report was released on August 11 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah—proving that more Titans used career services—helping local employers access fresh talent.
Marian University will inaugurate its 18th president Aaron Sadoff on September 25 — the event starts with an Inauguration Mass at Dorcas Chapel at 11:00 a.m., continues with a ceremony at the Sadoff Gymnasium, and ends with a reception on The Quad featuring The Kingfish Band while being open to the public.
Marian University will host a Hall of Fame Dinner — part of Homecoming Week — on September 27 to honor four leaders for their service, leadership and lifelong learning.
The event starts with a 5:00 p.m. reception at the Stayer Center and tickets cost $50 per person.
Green Lake Association confirmed that toxic blue-green algae have spread widely over Green Lake and officials advised residents not to boat, swim or fish in areas with visible scum — as the toxins can cause skin rashes and liver damage.
Samples were first taken on September 16 and testing continues to monitor the bloom.
ThedaCare athletic trainer Cassandra Timmers said young athletes should take rest days, vary sports, and eat balanced meals to lower the risk of overuse injuries and heat illness.
Coaches and trainers must check weather conditions using tools such as wet bulb globe thermometers—ensuring practices and games remain safe.
WLA Football beat Springs 25-24 on September 19 in a nail-biter game that kept fans on edge.
Fondy Food Truck Festival
11 AM – 5 PM — Lakeside Park — Free entry — Enjoy a day of diverse food offerings, live music, and family-friendly activities at this year's festival.
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 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 enhance balance, posture, and movement awareness.
Build A House Bingo
9:30 p.m. — Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 270 — $50 — Enjoy Italian cuisine while playing bingo to support Habitat for Humanity and win exciting prizes.
The Spine Stealers Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Thelma Sadoff Center For the Arts — $15-18 — Experience spooky folk music inspired by dark lakes and nostalgia as you kick off the concert series.
Bones for Life/ATM(R) Class
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — Membership or daily fee required — Engage in gentle movements to enhance balance and body awareness.
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