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🌱 How Waupaca fifth-graders turned Hartman Creek into an outdoor classroom

Spotted on the Waupaca calendar: Bluesfest

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What's up Waupaca! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Waupaca fifth-graders turned Hartman Creek into an outdoor classroom
  • How did Waupaca's volleyball team fare in Tuesday's regional action?

Also on today's calendar: 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 69 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 38.
  • Saturday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 66 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hands-on conservation lessons bring learning outdoors in Waupaca County (wisfarmer.com) — Fifth-graders from across Waupaca County recently spent a day learning about conservation at Hartman Creek State Park, just outside Waupaca. Students rotated through hands-on stations run by natural resource professionals, exploring wildlife habitat, land management, and outdoor careers. Organizers say the long-running field day helps local kids connect personally with nature and become future stewards of the area's natural resources.
   

• Tuesday Volleyball; Chiefs Win 16th In A Row (tchdailynews.com) — Waupaca High School's volleyball team fell in straight sets to Denmark, dropping the Comets to a 9–14 record in a busy night of regional prep action. The roundup also highlights strong performances from nearby schools like Shiocton, Marion, Tigerton, and Iola-Scandinavia, giving Waupaca fans a quick snapshot of how neighboring programs are faring this season.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • New London Considers $2 Monthly Increase to Garbage Collection Fees (tchdailynews.com)
  • Volleyball Recap: New London's Road Losing Streak Ends at Nine Games (maxpreps.com)
  • New London, WI: Logan Phillips Dies at 17, Family Mourns Tragic Loss (theunionstar.com)

Ok Waupaca! 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 waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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