Good morning, Fond du Lac.

Young Professionals of Fond du Lac is accepting nominations for the 2026 Future 5 Awards until Friday, Oct.

30. Nominate young professionals between 21 and 40 who excel in their fields; winners will be honored on Dec. 9 at Fond du Lac Beer Company.

Habitat for Humanity of Fond du Lac County is accepting applications for its next partner family this month.

Interested families can attend meetings at Church of Peace (158 S. Military Road) on Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. or Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. to review eligibility.

The library's first staff art exhibit, Beyond the Books: The Art of FDLPL Staff, runs from Oct.

7 to Nov. 3 at the Langdon Divers Community Gallery (by the south entrance). About 15 artists display work in fiber, photography, and pottery while the Idea Studio makerspace is open on weekends.

After a long break, the EAA Aviation Museum will host ScaleVenture — a scale model showcase from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct.

17. Model builders will display their work and former F-14 pilot Meagan Flannigan will speak at 4 p.m. in the Education Center.

Marian University celebrated 90 years of service when the Agnesian HealthCare Foundation invested $90,000 to support healthcare students through its Founder’s Day Campaign on Oct.

6. The gift — honoring a long-standing partnership with SSM Health — helps reduce financial barriers for students entering nursing, therapy, and lab sciences.

The City of Fond du Lac will begin its leaf collection on Monday, Oct.

19, with crews starting in the northeast and moving clockwise until Dec. 11. Residents may view the progress map on the city website (under Important Notices) or bring leaves to 530 Doty Street.

Nonprofit groups serving rural communities in Fond du Lac and Dodge counties can apply for grants of $10K to $50K through Oct.

31; the funds support projects in agriculture, community development, and local growth and give priority to multi-year proposals (administered by local community foundations and supported by Compeer Financial).

SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital will host an ImpactLife blood drive on Oct.

20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its Plaza Level Conference Center at 430 E. Division St. Community members + caregivers can help maintain the local blood supply by donating; appointments are recommended.

Women from across the area will attend Midlife Matters, a free educational event on women’s health, wellness, and aging at Marian University’s Stayer Center from 8:30 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Oct.

17; the event is sponsored by Froedtert ThedaCare, SSM Health, and The Wellness Way.

Froedtert ThedaCare hospitals were recognized as top performers in the 2026 Birnbaum Quality Leadership Ranking by Vizient, with four hospitals earning rankings for safety and quality during the review period from July 1, 2025 — June 30, 2026.

The awards highlight their commitment to excellent patient care in the community.

Local experts advise residents to prepare their homes for colder weather by unhooking hoses and cleaning gutters (to prevent frost damage); they also recommend moving vulnerable plants indoors and checking windows for leaks as temperatures are expected to drop soon.

The local United boys soccer team beat Campbellsport 15-0 on Monday, Oct.

5 — photos by Amy Ackerman of A Flash Of Sunshine Photography captured the game.

A Van Dyne family’s hopeful moment was broadcast on the video board during the Brewers’ dramatic NLDS Game 2 at American Family Field today (their nerves were rewarded when a big hit sealed the comeback).

Their family moment now shines as a memorable highlight for fans.

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.