City of Appleton - Community, Culture, & Belonging

08/03/2026

🎒 FREE Back to School Event! Open to EVERYONE!

Free hot soul food meal 🍽️ Free backpacks and school supplies 🎒 Live Music with DJ Randy DjHaze Jones, games, and family fun 🎶

📅 Sunday, August 16 | 2 PM to 4 PM
📍 The Ọmọládé Academy, 2224 N. Ullman St, Appleton (Entrance G)

No registration, no cost, while supplies last. Tag a family, your organization, your friends, and PLEASE SHARE! 👇🏾



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08/03/2026

Come shop with us at our BACK TO SCHOOL FREE STORE! What is a free store? It's a fun shopping experience where everything is FREE, and it's welcoming to EVERYONE! Join us August 9th from noon to 3 pm at the Tardigrades BookShelf at 501 N. Richmond St in Appleton!
Want to donate items? Please bring your donations to the Tardigrades Bookshelf during open hours between August 1st and 8th.
Please don't bring them to the Community Living Room! We're overflowing with items and will need to get them to the Tardigrades for the shop!
We appreciate you so much and look forward to having a fun shopping experience together!

08/01/2026

08/01/2026

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07/31/2026

COMMUNITY RELIEF ASSISTANCE

Casa Hispana is Here to Help

📍 Location: In front of the Casa Hispana building in Menasha
🗓️ Friday July 31st
🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

If you or your family have been affected by the recent tornadoes, we will be available to:

* ❤️ Distribute emergency aid and donated supplies
* 📋 Connect you with community resources
* 🗣️ Provide Spanish-English interpretation and assistance
* 🤝 Help you find the support you need

No appointment necessary. Stop by—we’re here for you.

Questions?
📧 [email protected]

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ASISTENCIA PARA LA COMUNIDAD

Casa Hispana Está Aquí Para Ayudar

📍 Ubicación: Frente al edificio de Casa Hispana en Menasha
🗓️ Viernes, 31 de julio
🕙 10:00 a. m. – 4:00 p. m.

Si usted o su familia fueron afectados por los recientes tornados, estaremos disponibles para:

* ❤️ Entregar ayuda de emergencia y artículos donados
* 📋 Conectarlo con recursos comunitarios
* 🗣️ Brindar interpretación y asistencia en español e inglés
* 🤝 Ayudarle a encontrar el apoyo que necesita

No necesita cita. Pase a visitarnos; estamos aquí para servirle.

¿Tiene preguntas?
📧 [email protected]

07/30/2026

A boil-water order is in effect for:

City of Appleton served by the Village of Fox Crossing water utility

City of Menasha residents served by the Village of Fox Crossing water utility

The Village of Fox Crossing residents east of Fox River

The Village of Harrison residents served by the Village of Fox Crossing water utility

Keep an eye on our social media accounts. As soon as we get an all-clear, we will immediately update residents. Please keep boiling water until that time.

07/29/2026

𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗠 𝗗𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗖𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗡𝗨𝗣 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘
For City of Appleton residents in the area most affected by yesterday’s storm, 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘅 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘀, a special curbside brush collection will be provided for tree damage.

**𝗖𝗿𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀.**

𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀:
We’ll announce collection dates in the coming days as crews continue clearing hazards.

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀:
• Tree sections must be cut to 8 feet or shorter and no more than 12 inches in diameter.
• Smaller branches (up to 2 inches in diameter), twigs, and yard waste must be bundled or placed in lawn bags, each weighing under 45 pounds.

𝗘𝗫𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗗 𝗬𝗔𝗥𝗗 𝗪𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘 𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗘 𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬
To assist with storm damage cleanup, both sites are open extra days this week beyond their normal schedules. Hours for both sites remain 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM during this extended period.

𝗚𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝗲 (2625 E. Glendale Ave)
Normally open: Friday–Monday
𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲: Open today (Tuesday, July 28) through Monday, August 3

𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝗲 (701 S. Whitman Ave)
Normally open: Tuesday–Friday
𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲: Open today (Tuesday, July 28) through Friday, August 7

Both sites will go back to normal operating days after the listed dates above. Visit our website for more information - https://appletonwi.gov/government/departments/public_works/yard_waste/yard_waste_sites.php

07/28/2026

We're ready to support local youth and families during this challenging time by expanding services at the Boys & Girls Club of Neenah, 2065 Marathon Avenue.