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Rise and shine, Fox Cities!

In today’s planning-your-week edition: New bundt bakery and floral bookstore, Adopt-a-Pond volunteer program, and Murder at the Mansion + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.

Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around the Fox Cities protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.

📰 In the news

Charming additions to town: Two new Appleton shops have opened, bringing sweet treats and blooms. Appleton Bundt House serves bundt cakes and drinks, while The Flora Shelves pairs a bookstore with a floral studio — get all the details.

Community-led stormwater stewardship: Appleton plans to launch an Adopt-a-Pond program inviting residents to care for ponds and drains. Volunteers will clean them each spring and fall after training, helping prevent flooding and pollution — see how you can help.

Company leaders share insights: Plexus Corp. presents today at the Raymond James 47th investors conference in Orlando, with a management fireside chat. Products include medical devices, aerospace and defense, industrial automation, and semiconductor equipment — read the full story.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Celebrate maple season with pancake breakfast
• Celebrate spring with breakfast bingo
• Build friendships at the Memory Cafe
• You’re probably overpaying for car insurance

🏆 Gold and silver are heating up

Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold

Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.

While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.

If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.

It’s free and worth reading before the next move.

🫶 We got your back

Serious wing cravings? Road Trip Food & Spirits turns out traditional or boneless wings, cooked crisp and tossed to order, with sauces like mango habanero, garlic parmesan, Thai chili, and raspberry jalapeño. Wing night tastes better in Kaukauna when it starts with a basket from this low-key local favorite.

Scent-sational self-care stop: Create a custom candle or signature scent, then browse bath bombs, scrubs, lotions, and room sprays. At Nana’s Apothecary, “treat yourself” feels effortless, not extra. Ideal for a midweek reset when you want your home and mood to smell like a tiny victory.

Upgrade your home game: If you’re flirting with club life, Butte des Morts Country Club blends private-course polish with a year-round social scene: lessons with the pro, good food, and member events. Your golf and your calendar keep moving, even when the fairways are snoozing.

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📆 Our favorite events this week

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🚶 Last Light Hike @ 1000 Islands Environmental Center | Friday (3/6) at 6:00 PM – Illuminated night hike at 1000 Islands with the Kaukauna Public Library, saluting the moon and the hour we pretend not to miss. Stroll the boardwalk, let the kids read Moon Child, then warm up by the fire with popcorn and hot chocolate. Free, donations appreciated.

🍁 Maple Syrup Saturday @ Bubolz Nature Preserve | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 AM – Celebrate sap season at Bubolz with a hearty pancake breakfast, a peek inside the Sugar Shack, and an ice cream sundae draped in liquid gold. Feeling extra? Adopt a bucket for next season, zero housebreaking required, and support local conservation before tickets vanish.

🍞 Sourdough 101 @ Salmon Season | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Bring your curiosity to Salmon Season for Sourdough 101, a beginner class that demystifies starter, feeding, and fermentation, then has you mix and shape a loaf. You get a high-quality starter kit, one per couple, and spots are limited, so reserve now: https://forms.gle/K6bEzxWe3VrPPLm86

💎 Kluessendorf Memorial Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show @ Bridgewood Resort Hotel & Conference Center | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Kick off rock season at Kluessendorf Memorial Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show, with door prizes, silent auction, and dealers who know quartz from quartzite. It’s two bucks to browse minerals, fossils, and jewelry, and no, it’s not with the Weis Earth Science Museum anymore.

🎳 Bowl for Kids’ Sake @ Rolling Thunder Lanes | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – Roll VIVA BOWL VEGAS style in the Fox Cities with a team of 4 to 6, raise at least $75 for Big Brothers Big Sisters, and bet on brighter futures. Dress Vegas, chase prizes, and enjoy two hours of bowling, food, drinks, and a tee.

🎨 Suminagashi Workshop @ Trout Museum of Art | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – Learn Suminagashi, the Japanese art of floating ink, the zen cousin of tie-dye for paper. You’ll make multiple marbled prints, pick a favorite to mat, leave with a folder of originals and a frame-ready piece, all materials included, members save 10%, ages 15 and up.

🕵 Murder at the Mansion @ Hearthstone Historic House Museum | Saturday (3/7) at 6:00 PM – Dust off your pearls, pinstripes, and best alibi, then slip into Hearthstone’s 1920s Chicago speakeasy whodunit to play bootleggers and molls, with heavy hors d’oeuvres, wine, and maids and butlers. It sells out fast, so snag tickets and channel your inner Poirot.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/2 Karaoke @ Sturber’s Bar & Grill – 8:30 PM
• 3/4 Singo @ Waverly Beach Bar & Grille – 6:00 PM
• 3/5 Pegasis @ Gibson Community Music Hall – 7:00 PM
• 3/6 Tommy & Gary @ Michiels Bar & Grill – 6:00 PM
• 3/7 Murder at the Mansion @ Hearthstone Historic House Museum – 6:00 PM
• 3/8 Micah Olsan @ Uncle Mike’s Food Emporium – 12:00 PM
• 3/9 Manic Mondays @ Appleton Beer Factory – 6:00 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Industry-leading home warranty protection ($150 off right now)
• 62+? See how much tax-free cash your home could unlock → free calculator
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• Treat yourself: Save $ on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account

📻 Fox Cities report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 41°F – Low: 30°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny. High near 41, with temperatures falling to around 39 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 5 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind 1 to 6 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 43°F – Low: 30°F – Precip: 30%

A chance of rain before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Southeast wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.

Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.

Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.

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This executive home in Winneconne School District spans 1.34 acres near Lake Butte des Morts. A grand foyer opens to a main-floor office, a living room with soaring ceilings and transom windows, plus a chef’s kitchen with quartz and double ovens. Features include a beamed family room, two fireplaces, a main-floor suite, and an interior remodel with roof and siding.

Take a peek inside →