Every year when the Lakeside Park light show hosted by Fond du Lac Noon Rotary Club starts up, it feels like the start of Christmas in Fond du Lac. It doesn’t matter how many times I’ve been there, pulling into…
Founded in 1900, the Charity Club of Fond du Lac has grown from a small group of women raising funds for local families into a long-standing organization providing milk and essential support for children in need continuing a long tradition of compassion and community care.
Every Thanksgiving morning, the Festival Foods Turkey Trot brings Fond du Lac together for a tradition that’s as heartwarming as the holiday itself. From bundled-up families to familiar faces laughing through the cold, it’s a celebration of community, connection, and the simple joy of starting the day side by side before the feast begins.
This week is packed with great specials from some of Fond du Lac’s best small businesses. If you’ve been looking for a reason to shop local, this is it. Every deal you see below is a chance to support the people who make our city feel like home. Take a look, check out the offers, and show some love to the shops that keep Fondy going. ❤️
After nearly a century of service, the old Promen Drive Bridge at Lakeside Park has been replaced with a modern structure designed for today’s walkers, runners, cyclists, and families. The city celebrated its reopening Monday afternoon with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local leaders and community members. With wider sidewalks, better access, and a smoother connection for kayakers heading out to Lake Winnebago, the new bridge marks a welcome improvement to one of Fond du Lac’s most loved parks.
Seventeen year old Havah Fleisner, a senior at St. Mary Springs Academy, has turned her own journey with Stargardt’s Macular Degeneration into a mission to inspire and advocate for others with vision loss. Crowned The United States of America’s Teen 2024, she uses her platform to raise awareness, share hope, and encourage others to see beyond challenges. From writing her upcoming children’s book “The Letter E” to speaking nationwide and organizing sight-related initiatives across Wisconsin, Havah continues to prove that true vision goes far beyond what the eyes can see.
We may have turned the clocks back, but the savings are moving full speed ahead! Kick back, enjoy that extra hour of rest, and dive into these awesome local deals.
This week in The Faces of Our Future, I caught up with my old friend TJ Lee, who I’ve known since our days back at Parkside Elementary. TJ’s story is one of passion, discipline, and giving back. What started as a love for martial arts turned into a mission to help kids right here in Fond du Lac. From training students in his garage to building a growing MMA program that teaches respect, confidence, and heart. TJ’s impact on our community is one that reaches far beyond the mat.
This week in Creative Corner, I sat down with longtime friend and dance instructor Julie Wilson, a woman who’s been moving to the rhythm of life since she was three years old. From her early days training under Mary Wempner to competing across the country in Ballroom and Latin dance, Julie’s story is one of passion, community, and joy. Now teaching out of the same studio she grew up in, she continues to share her love of dance with Fond du Lac, one step, spin, and smile at a time.
When I stopped into Shea Avenue Boutique on North Main Street, I was instantly met with that perfect small town boutique vibe, soft music, colorful racks, and the smiling face of owner Aggie Mae. After leaving Wisconsin during Covid to focus on family, Aggie found her way back home and back into the fashion world. Now, her boutique is a bright spot downtown, offering women’s clothing in all sizes, fun accessories, and a reminder that style should be about confidence, comfort, and joy.