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With your local Waupaca news for this Friday, November 6th, I'm Durant Popple. The Waupaca library is holding a snack and learn tomorrow.  Grayson, a tattoo artist from Sacred Buffalo Tattoo will tell his story and answer any questions you may have regarding the world of tattoos.  Snacks will be provided by the Gouda Life.  This all begins at the library starting at 11.  More information on this and future events can be found on the library's website, Waupaca library dot org. Park Vista Retirement Living, located at 950 County QQ, is having a Fall open house tomorrow.  From 9 until 11, there will be community tours, warm cider, seasonal treats, information from residents and team members, and a door prize drawing.  If you have any questions, you can visit their website at park vista living dot org, or call them at 715 256 0100. The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 391 is hosting their 60th annual chili supper, pie social, and raffle fundraising event tomorrow.  Starting at 3 at the legion hall, 322 Waupaca street in Fremont, food will be served until it is gone.  There is hearty chili, homemade pie, raffle prizes, plus the bar will be open during the event.  Proceeds support Unit 391 and helps to continue their service to the community.  Everyone is welcome to attend. That's your local news update, you can always get your news on air or online with your favorite podcast platform.  Get started at Waupaca dot Podbean dot com.

Waupaca High School will bring the Broadway classic Oklahoma! to the stage this November. Performances are scheduled for Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7 at 7 p.m., with a Sunday, November 8 matinee at 2:30 p.m. at Waupaca High School on King Road. The student production features music, romance, and frontier-era storytelling. The City of Waupaca Parks and Recreation Board meets this afternoon at 5:15pm in the City Council Chambers, lower level of Waupaca City Hall.  On the agenda is a review of department reports and a recreation program update.  The meeting is open to the public and agenda is posted online at City of Waupaca dot org.  A reminder, The Kevin Knopp: Paintings & Artwork exhibit is on display at the Waupaca Area Public Library through December 5. The free exhibit, located in the library's lower-level Exhibit Room, showcases Waupaca-area landscapes, early works, and behind-the-scenes sketches from local artist Kevin Knopp. Library visitors can view the collection during regular library hours and explore a variety of pieces highlighting local scenery and the artist's creative development.

Waupaca City Council meets this evening at 6pm in the Council Chambers lower level of Waupaca City Hall.  On the agenda this evening is a Police Department Part Time Administrative Assistant Job Description; Update to the Employee handbook establishing a look-back period for the American Care Act and Outdoor Warning Siren System Evaluation.  The meeting is open to the public and agenda posted online at City of Waupaca dot Org. Children across the Waupaca School District will have an opportunity tomorrow to take part in Community Child Development Day at the Waupaca Learning Center. The free, play-based screening, administered by early childhood educators, evaluates motor, cognitive, social-emotional, adaptive, and communication skills for children ages 18 months to 4 years. The event runs from 3:30 to 6 p.m., with screenings lasting about 45 to 60 minutes. The Waupaca Arts HUB is offering a variety of art and music opportunities for area residents this holiday season. Upcoming classes include sgraffito ornaments, handmade clay jingle bells, and fused glass pendants, with several programs designed for multiple generations to participate together. The Arts HUB also continues to offer music lessons, gift certificates, tuition assistance, and open paint-your-own pottery studio hours. More information and class registration are available at WaupacaArtsHub.org.

Local Waupaca News

Local Waupaca News

With your local Waupaca news for this Friday, October 30th, I'm Durant Popple. Today is the last day for absentee voting in the general election.    In order to qualify for absentee voting, you must reside in the ward or municipality for at least 28 consecutive days before the election, and be registered to vote.  If you wish to absentee vote, can do so by requesting a ballot at city hall before 5pm tonight.  If you have questions, you can visit the city's website at city of Waupaca dot org, or call them at 715 258 4411. Also this evening is the City's Halloween on Main Street.  Between 4 and 6pm, there will be a petting zoo, Jim Miller's pumpkin time, business trick or treating, food vendors, cloud 9 fire dancers, UWSP Jazz Band, mad science lab, and so much more. More complete information, including a list of food trucks, and a map of attractions, parking, and most importantly candy stops, can all be found on the city's website, city of Waupaca dot org.  The city's official hours for the non-Halloween-on-Main Trick or Treating, is tomorrow, between 5 and 7pm. Tomorrow is the last day for the Waupaca Farmer's Market.  They will have a fundraising Halloween brat fry with hot beverages.  This takes place between 9am and 1 on Union Street next to City Hall.  To learn more about the Farmer's Market, such as when they'll start up again, or even to become a vendor, you can visit their Facebook page or website, Waupaca W I farmers market dot org. The Waupaca Area Woodcarvers are holding an Artistry in Wood Show, Competition, and Sale.  Taking place this Sunday, 9 until 4 at the Rec Center, there will be a lot of wooden art and people to talk to about their craft.  There will also be demonstrations all day and food available on site.  More information about the Waupaca Area Woodcarvers can be found on their public Facebook group with the same name. That's your local news update, you can always get your news on air or online with your favorite podcast platform.  Get started at Waupaca dot Podbean dot com.