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Good morning Appleton! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See how Appleton's high school teams fared in Friday's packed schedule
- How Appleton's comedy night will fund long-term tornado recovery care
- What new safety tool is Appleton police adding with fresh grant money?
Also on today's calendar: Timmy No Brakes and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Not as warm; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 72 and low of 66 degrees.
- Sunday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 84, low: 69.
- Monday: Very warm with a shower, with a high of 86 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
1. Appleton-area high school sports results for Friday, Aug. 28 (postcrescent.com) — Appleton-area sports fans get a full rundown of Friday's high school action, including Freedom's big football win over Xavier in Appleton and strong cross-country showings by Appleton North, East, and West. The roundup also covers volleyball, soccer, golf, and more from nearby communities, giving parents, students, and alumni a one-stop look at how local teams performed. 
2. Hope Clinic and Care Center: One month later: Hope Clinic and Care Center delivers uninterrupted care following Menasha tornado (wisbusiness.com) — Hope Clinic and Care Center is inviting Fox Valley residents to a November 7 "Dose of Laughter" fundraiser at The Fox Club at Fox Cities Stadium in Appleton to support long-term tornado recovery care. The Menasha-based free clinic rapidly reopened after the July 27 tornado and has already logged hundreds of medical, counseling, and telehealth visits tied to the storm, with proceeds from the event funding continued services through 2027.
3. Local first responders awarded $225K by WPS and We Energies (wearegreenbay.com) — Appleton residents should know the city's police department just received grant funding for a new traffic speed detection device, aimed at improving local safety. Wisconsin Public Service and We Energies awarded a combined $225,000 in grants this year, also supporting Howard Fire Rescue with radiation detection gear and continuing a long-running program backing first responders.
4. Tropical Storm Dolly forms days after star's death (cnn.com) — A CNN weather clip briefly highlights an EF2 tornado that hit the Appleton area, toppling trees and power lines around a driver and damaging homes in Appleton, Menasha, and Neenah. It's part of a larger package of global weather and climate videos, but offers a quick snapshot of the recent severe storm's local impact.
5. Flock Safety spent $102,000 lobbying last year. Today cities are demanding safeguards. (gazettextra.com) — Appleton is among several Wisconsin communities that have canceled their contracts for Flock license plate reader cameras amid growing concerns about misuse and privacy. The article details lobbying efforts by Flock Safety, multiple Wisconsin cases where officers allegedly abused the system, and Milwaukee officials' new push for stricter safeguards and transparency before future budget decisions.
📸 Around Appleton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Appleton
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★ Featured events ★
- Terrapin Flyer →
Poplar Hall, 141 Riverheath Way, Appleton
7:00 pm
Thursday September 10
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Other local events
- 1st Day of School
Sunrise El Appleton, WI 54915
8:35 am - Timmy No Brakes →
Skyline Comedy Club, 1004 S Olde Oneida St, Appleton
8:45 pm - Mike Vecchione →
Skyline Comedy Club, 1004 S Olde Oneida St, Appleton
8:45 pm
Tuesday September 1
Saturday September 12
Saturday September 26
📣 Appleton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- First Day for Freshmen & New Students
Menasha Hi Menasha, WI 54952
7:30 am - Golf Girls Varsity Normal
Little Chute Area SD Northbrook Golf Course
1:00 pm - Campbellsport Boys Varsity Soccer @ Little Chute →
Little Chute Career Pathways Academy, 1402 Freedom Rd, Little Chute
4:30 pm - Soccer Boys Varsity Normal
Little Chute Area SD Little Chute High School
4:30 pm - Soccer: Boys Varsity Game
Little Chute Area SD Little Chute High School
4:30 pm - Football JV1 Normal
Little Chute Area SD Fox Valley Lutheran High School
5:00 pm - First Day of School
Janssen El Combined Locks, WI 54113 - First Day for 10th, 11, 12th grade students
Menasha Hi Menasha, WI 54952
7:30 am
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Shout out to a good neighbor "Gerald!
" I don't know if he's on here with us all or not, but my son was on a play date, and took his wallet with him for the 1st time, and of course like… (Nextdoor Richmond / Hwy 41) - I want to thank everybody that helped me get yellow, orange, and red handled screwdrivers.
I got more than enough to make my wife her sunflower for her anniversary gift. Here's the first one. More to come! And since I had enough scrap metal… (Nextdoor McKinley)
- CCS Facility Services posted a job opening for Janitor in Appleton. Apply here.
- Fleet Farm posted a job opening for Yard Team Member in Appleton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Appleton here.
Ok Appleton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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