Chain to Main Podcast
News, interviews and information from Waupaca, Wisconsin. This podcast is a service of the City of Waupaca Community Media department.
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Waupaca is getting ready to celebrate Independence Day with a full day of hometown tradition. Saturday, the Fourth of July Parade steps off at 10 a.m. on Main Street, followed by a Knights of Columbus chicken barbecue and burger lunch at South Park. Later, the Chain Skiers perform at 5:30 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King. The celebration wraps up at dusk with fireworks over Shadow Lake starting at 9:30. Parking for fireworks is available at the Waupaca Recycling Center.
The City of Waupaca is reminding residents that several municipal facilities will be closed for the Independence Day holiday. City Hall, the Police Department front office, Recreation Center, Senior Center and Library will all be closed Friday, July 3rd, and Saturday, July 4th. The recycling center will be open Friday, closed Saturday. Residents are encouraged to plan ahead for city services during the holiday weekend.
The City of Waupaca Band Concert series continues Friday night with live music beginning at 7 p.m. Organizers remind residents that, for the remainder of the season, all concerts will take place on City Square next to Waupaca's historic bandstand. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair. In the event of rain, performances will move to Waupaca Middle School. For updates, visit the City of Waupaca Facebook page.
Happy Independence Day weekend from Waupaca Radio.
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Saturday Jun 27, 2026
Saturday Jun 27, 2026
Recording LIVE at Strawberryfest! We will share things that are happening at the Waupaca Library in July. There's trivia, mingling with the community, and Marcie brings out her inner child... again!
Friday Jun 26, 2026
Friday Jun 26, 2026
With your local Waupaca news for this Friday, June 26th, I'm Durant Popple.
Gilbert Brown, former nose tackle for the Green Bay Packers will be at clear water harbor tomorrow. Between 3 and 5, he will be present to raise support for the Gilbert Brown foundation, which in turn supports 156 Wisconsin children's charities. The afternoon will feature meet and greet opportunities, games and activities, auction items, and special guest appearances. You never know which legendary friends might stop by. This information and more can also be found on the harbor's website, clear water harbor dot com.
The Waupaca City band concerts are continuing. Fridays through the end of July, you can hear a free concert from the city band taking place at Upper South Park, starting at 7pm. Should any of these Friday's have inclement weather, the concert will instead be moved to the Waupaca middle school. You will also be responsible for bringing your seating of choice. Additional information, including if there are scheduling changes, will be posted on the city's Facebook page, Facebook dot com slash city of Waupaca.
Hartman Creek state park will be hosting Family Music Fun with Tom Pease. Taking place tomorrow starting at 6:30 at the amphitheater, Tom will bring his infectious sense of fun and community building as he creates his concerts through attendee participation. Should the weather turn unpleasant, the concert will be moved indoors to the enclosed shelter. There is no cost to attend, but a state park pass is required to enter the park. More information on this and future events can be found online at friends of Hartman creek dot com.
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Thursday Jun 25, 2026
Thursday Jun 25, 2026
The Waupaca Area Public Library is inviting the community to get up close with some of Wisconsin’s most fascinating birds of prey. Tomorrow at 1:30 p.m., the library will host a Raptor Education Show featuring wildlife educators and live avian ambassadors from Raptor Education Group Incorporated, or REGI. The interactive program will take place in the library’s downstairs meeting rooms and will focus on common, but rarely seen, raptors found across Wisconsin.
The City of Waupaca is preparing to open its new Waupaca Business Center, a community hub designed to support entrepreneurs, remote workers, and small businesses. Located as part of the Recreation Center expansion, the facility will feature business suites, conference rooms, telehealth spaces, and high-speed internet access. City officials say the center is expected to open later this summer, helping foster economic growth and career development throughout the community. More details and a survey are available on the city’s website, cityofwaupaca.org.
Finally, Friends of Waupaca Parks is now seeking vendors for this year’s Fall-O-Rama fundraiser. The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 19th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at South Park, with the Waupaca Recreation Center serving as the backup location in case of bad weather. Organizers are inviting crafters and direct sales vendors with family-friendly products. Early registration pricing is available through August 17th, with vendor registration closing September 4th.