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In today's newsletter:

• Which Appleton hospital just earned top marks for maternity care?
• Are you shoveling snow in the safest way for your heart?
• Which Wisconsin theaters are dominating the Appleton BroadwayWorld awards?

Also on today's calendar: Age of Fable/Static Unknown/Shan Fiorelllo Live Show and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did the alien say to the puzzle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 28 and low of 6 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Thursday: Frigid with variable clouds, temps: high: 19, low: 5.
• Friday: Frigid with snow flurries, with a high of 20 and low of -8 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. These WI Hospitals Are Ranked Among Best For Maternity Care (patch.com) — Expecting parents in Appleton can note that Ascension Northeast Wisconsin St. Elizabeth Hospital is ranked among Wisconsin’s top maternity care hospitals for 2026. The statewide list, based on outcomes like C-section and complication rates, also highlights several nearby facilities in Green Bay, Two Rivers, Sheboygan, and other communities.
   

2. Northeast Wisconsin doctors urge care while shoveling over heart health risk (wearegreenbay.com) — Appleton residents are being urged by ThedaCare’s chief cardiologist to take it easy when shoveling snow, especially anyone over 55 or with heart issues. He recommends pushing rather than lifting snow, taking frequent breaks, and calling 911 if chest pain, shortness of breath, or dizziness don’t quickly subside. Neighbors are also encouraged to know each other’s health risks during winter storms.
   

3. Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Appleton, WI Awards; Sheboygan Theatre Company Leads Favorite Theatre! (broadwayworld.com) — Appleton-area theater lovers can now see who’s leading the 2025 BroadwayWorld Appleton Awards, with Sheboygan Theatre Company currently topping several categories including Favorite Local Theatre. The standings highlight productions and artists from across northeast Wisconsin, and voting remains open before winners are announced in January. It’s a snapshot of how regional stages connected to Appleton are stacking up so far.
   

4. ICE Wants Duo Charged With Kidnapping Teenage Girl (cowboystatedaily.com) — A Wisconsin teen’s alleged kidnapping involved a 20-year-old boyfriend from Appleton who is reportedly wanted on felony drug charges, according to court records. Wyoming troopers ultimately located the girl during a traffic stop after an interstate search using phone pings. Two men now face serious charges tied to transporting her across multiple states.
   

📸 Around Appleton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Appleton

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday December 10

• Open Mic Night
  Skyline Comedy Club, 1004 S Olde Oneida St, Appleton
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Age of Fable/Static Unknown/Shan Fiorelllo Live Show
  The 602 Club , 608 N Lawe St , Appleton
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Indoor Fox Den Mini Market
  Fox Commons , 10 W College Ave , Appleton
  9:00 am
• Project Pet
  Pinot's Palette , 226 E College Ave , Appleton
  1:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 10

• Cash Mob at Memorial Florists & Greenhouses
  The Heart of the Valley Chamber of Commerce , 2320 S Memorial Dr. , Appleton
  3:00 pm

Thursday December 11

• Business Card Exchange at Badger Sports Park
  The Heart of the Valley Chamber of Commerce , 3600 E Evergreen Dr. , Appleton
  9:00 am
• Frosted Forest 2025
  Bubolz Nature Preserve , 4815 N Lynndale Dr , Appleton
  5:30 pm
• Everyday Legal Habits for Small Business Owners
  Nicolet National Bank - Appleton , 333 S Nicolet Rd , Appleton
  6:00 pm

Friday December 12

• 1000 Little Wonders – Pine Trees
  1000 Islands Environmental Center , 1000 Beaulieu Ct , Kaukauna
  9:30 am
• Guest Bartender — The Tardigrade's Bookshelf
  The Tardigrade's Bookshelf , 501 N Richmond St , Appleton
  4:00 pm
• Gabriel Rutledge
  Skyline Comedy Club , 1004 S Olde Oneida St , Appleton
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Holiday / Winter porch Pot Class
  1923 Legacy Lounge , 2320 S. Memorial Dr. , Appleton

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💬 Chatter

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• Illinois Tool Works, Inc. posted a job opening for Wave Machine Operator - Components 2nd Shift in Appleton. Apply here.
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-- The Patch AM Team

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