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Fond du Lac
Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Good morning, Fond du Lac. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Quilting Legacies will host its 2nd Annual Open House and Vendor Fair on October 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at its shop on S Main Street—featuring 20 local makers and vendors with special deals on fabrics, notions, and sewing machines—an event open to all. KFIZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Fond du Lac Municipal Service Center announced new winter hours for the Bulky Waste Drop-Off Site at 490 Doty St. effective November 30, with service on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 to 3:15 and closures on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday & fee details for waste items, tires and punch cards available at the City Clerk’s office or by calling 322-3544. KFIZ
- ➤ Fifty-four rural emergency response departments in Wisconsin received up to $4,000 each in grants totaling $202,673 on October 15—helping volunteer fire, rescue, and ambulance units upgrade equipment and technology. Compeer Financial provided the awards to improve communication, safety, and overall operational efficiency. KFIZ
- ➤ WisDOT urged drivers to exercise extra caution on local roads as white-tailed deer became more active during mating season, noting that last year over 17,000 deer-related crashes occurred statewide including 683 in Fond du Lac County (drivers were advised to move off the road and call 911 if someone was hurt). KFIZ
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Bones for Life/ATM Class
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Fond du Lac Family YMCA — YMCA Membership /or daily fee — Discover gentle movements that enhance balance and control in a supportive environment.
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