Good morning, Fond du Lac.

Menards is collecting non-perishable food items for a local pantry—drop boxes are placed near exit doors—to help fight hunger throughout October.

The drive will run until Oct. 31.

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin launched the Born to Dairy campaign at World Dairy Expo in Madison—showcasing real farmers with nicknames like Farm MacGyver and Dairyland Darling to break old stereotypes.

The campaign hopes consumers will connect with the faces behind our dairy products and support Wisconsin farmers.

Laconia High School — part of the Rosendale-Brandon School District serving 292 students — was named one of the nation's best high schools by U.S. News & World Report, finishing in the top 40% of public schools based on college readiness, state assessment scores, and graduation rates.

Envision Greater Fond du Lac is enrolling people in its Public Office Preparation 101 program which had a session on November 12 last year and will hold another on November 5 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. The course teaches candidates how to complete paperwork, raise money, and run a campaign—taught by former state representatives.

On Wednesday, 56th District Representative David Murphy updated his listed address to Greenville Drive so that his residency now shows inside the district after earlier listing an address on North Lake Road outside the district—constituents have raised concerns about his two residences, and Murphy said he is renting a room in the district while owning a retirement home outside. He will serve until his term ends and has stated he will not run for re-election.

SSM Health donated $5,000 to Fond du Lac County United Way to support its Ride United program + which helps residents get rides to medical, dental, and other essential appointments.

The contribution aims to ease transportation challenges and improve access to needed services.

ThedaCare will host an open house on Oct.

16 at its Waupaca Medical Center to celebrate one year of using the da Vinci surgical robot for precise, minimally invasive procedures. The event will run from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. — visitors can tour the facility, enjoy light refreshments, and watch interactive demonstrations.

Junior Yinan Lu was named NACC Golfer of the Week for the second time this season after scoring rounds of 76 and 73 at the Edgewood Fall Invite—helping lead Marian to its best round with a 318, while her championship results were not counted.

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.

Valley Fox Live Performance

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Thelma Sadoff Center For the Arts — $15-$18 — Experience a Midwestern folk power trio blending bold harmonies with gritty string music.

Downtown Fond du Lac Farmer's Market featuring Live Music

8 AM – 12 PM — Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership — Free entry — Enjoy fresh fall produce and live tunes while grabbing a breakfast sandwich and a cup of coffee.

Acorns and Artisans Craft and Vendor Fair

4:30-6:30 p.m. — Mc Namara & Thiel Insurance — Free entry — Explore an evening filled with handmade crafts and artisanal products from talented local small businesses.

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 enhance movement, balance, and posture.

Halloweenie Street Party

5:30-8 p.m. — Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership — $25 or $20 if purchased by Oct 17th — Enjoy a night of spooky fun with music, food, and a costume contest.

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 improve balance, posture, and overall body awareness.

Spread Your Wings Gala 2025

5-9 p.m. — Radisson Hotel and Conference Center Fond du Lac — Join the fun and help uplift women in our community at this spirited evening featuring The Masked Singer.