Good morning, Fond du Lac.

Habitat for Humanity will host two meetings at Church of Peace on Military Road for families applying for its homeownership program—featuring a no-interest loan and required sweat equity.

Sessions are Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and Thursday, Oct. 22 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Haylie Havlik is named YP of the Month (Oct.

2026) for her work as a mortgage loan originator at Empeople Credit Union and her efforts to support homeownership and community events at Lakeside Park and the Saturday Farmers Market. She urges young professionals to build relationships by consistently showing up.

The Fond du Lac Noon Kiwanis Club installed its board officers for the coming year on Thursday, Oct.

1, and elected Stephanie Albers as president. The club supports local children with its Learn to Swim program at the YMCA+ works with groups like Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Nonprofit organizations serving rural areas in Fond du Lac & Dodge Counties can apply for the Rural Vitality Grant sponsored by Compeer Financial; applications must be submitted by Oct.

31. Grants of $10,000 to $50,000 support programs in agriculture, community development, & workforce development.

Society Insurance, headquartered in Fond du Lac, was chosen by the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance for a five-year term as the servicing carrier of the Wisconsin Workers Compensation Insurance Pool — reinforcing its more than 40 years of service in ensuring coverage for Wisconsin employers.

The Rare Spirits is hosting its grand opening tomorrow, Oct.

3, at 661 West Johnson Street. The newly renovated former 50-50 building will feature live coverage from 107.1 The Bull’s Chandra from noon until 2 (with tasting events, a walk-in cigar humidor, wine cellar, and plans for a bourbon lounge).

Fives Giddings and Lewis Vertical Turning Centers advanced as one of the Top 16 products in Wisconsin’s Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest (voting began Thursday, Oct.

1 and will continue until Tuesday, Oct. 6 with Top 8 announced Oct. 7).

Spark Ops is expanding after the county board approved the sale of 24 acres for $25,000; its new 156,000 sqft facility, which broke ground on St. Patrick’s Day, will be ready by December (the project is a $7M-plus investment) and an additional 80,000 sqft building is planned for 2027.

Sylvan Grove Farms reported in a Facebook post that its self-serve produce stand on Grove Street lost about $1,000 in its first month due to repeated theft—customers sometimes took extra produce without paying—and the family warned the stand might close if the issue continues.

Fond du Lac Police teamed with Fond du Lac High School and Drug Free Communities of Fond du Lac County to urge parents to talk with teens about homecoming plans.

The advisory comes ahead of celebrations at St. Mary’s Springs Academy and Fond du Lac High School this weekend — a reminder to arrange safe rides if needed.

SSM Health Fond du Lac Regional Clinic welcomed Gregory Capelli, DO, a gastroenterologist, at 420 E.

Division Street; he is accepting new patients. He joined on Oct. 1 and brings expertise in endoscopic procedures and colorectal cancer screening (ensuring thorough patient care).

Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin data shows food insecurity has doubled since the pandemic, driving more residents to local food pantries.

The Stock the Shelves campaign will run through October to raise funds for pantries & food banks.

Charlotte Touw (Utrecht) and Brady Brenner (Calgary) of Marian University were named Sabres of the Month for September after strong plays in field hockey and men's golf, earning 21 points and a 74.4 stroke average respectively.

Marian's teams will compete on Saturday, Oct. 3 and Oct. 4-5.

Marian University women's bowling finished second in the CCIW preseason poll on Oct.

1, earning 32 points and two first-place votes, just three points behind Carroll. The team will begin its season on Oct. 10-11 at Mermaid Lanes during the Great Lakes Bowling Conference event in Mound Views, Minn.

Donut Do Drugs Run

Join us for the Donut Do Drugs 2 mile/5k/10k Run on October 17, 2026, bringing our community together to promote drug prevention, raise overdose awareness, and honor lives lost. the 10K features 1,000 in cash prizes, with $300 for first place and $200 for second place in both the mens and women's divisions.

Donut Do Drugs Run

Join us for the Donut Do Drugs 2 mile/5k/10k Run on October 17, 2026, bringing our community together to promote drug prevention, raise overdose awareness, and honor lives lost. the 10K features 1,000 in cash prizes, with $300 for first place and $200 for second place in both the mens and women's divisions.