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The Waupaca Community Arts Board is launching a new monthly music series called “The Opening,” bringing acclaimed touring musicians from around the world to Central Wisconsin. The program will feature adventurous and diverse performances at the intimate Woodpile Foundation Performance Hall inside the Waupaca Community Arts Hub. Organizers say the series aims to expand musical horizons while also supporting student workshops, working musicians, and local businesses. Artists who typically perform in major concert halls and festivals are set to headline the first two events, offering audiences a rare close-up concert experience right in Waupaca.  Details found facebook.com/theopeningwi.
The Waupaca City Plan Commission meets this afternoon at 5:15pm in the City Council Chambers lower level of Waupaca City Hall.  On the agenda this evening is a rezoning of the Waupaca Curling Club and a Site Plan Review for Thedacare Medical Center – Waupaca.  The meeting is open to the public and agenda posted online at City of Waupaca dot org.
Lastly, it’s banned books week at the Waupaca Area Public Library.  Patrons may stop in to see displays of banned or challenged books and learn about the freedom to read.  Banned books week runs through October 10th.

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With your local Waupaca news for this Friday, October 2nd, I'm Durant Popple.
The Chain o Lakes 15th annual blues festival is taking place tonight and tomorrow.  Taking place at the ICC, events start tonight at 6pm, featuring the Alex Wilson band, followed by Reverend Raven.  Tomorrow beginning at 2 will feature Michael Murphy and the Mob, the Jay Edward Band, Mama Ginger and the Red Hots, followed by Lil' Ed and the Blues Imperials.  A shuttle will be running to the event from the Ramada, Comfort Suites, Deer Haven Camp, Crystal River Inn, and the Econolodge.  You must be 21 or older to attend.  Tickets may not necessarily be available at the door, but can be purchased from the chamber through their website, Waupaca chamber dot com.
Hidden Studios, Art along the Ice Age trail is a tour of working art studios in central Wisconsin.  Traveling along the ice age trail, 9 art studios are featured where you can meet the artists, enjoy live demonstrations, shop unique artworks directly from the creators, and just enjoy the drive in the central Wisconsin's fall coloring.  The studios are open for touring today and tomorrow, 10am until 5, and Sunday 10am until 4.  Information including the list of studios and a map their locations can be found online at hidden studios art tour dot com.
Tomorrow at 11, the library will be hosting a snack and learn titled Bringing Dino-birds to Life, as presented by Uwe Bergmann. The snacks will be provided by the Gouda Life.  Bergmann will talk about trying to disentangle the chemical remains of the most iconic dino-bird fossils using powerful X-Rays, including the archaeopteryx, and what we can learn about the life of these amazing creatures.  This event is free and open to the public; these details and more can be found on the library's website, Waupaca library dot org.
Finally, the Waupaca county annual tree sale has begun.  A bunch of varieties are available, including Lilac, Poplar, Tamarack, Birch, and many others.  Trees come in bundles of 25, with some varieties having discounts when purchased in bundles of 100.  Trees will be available for pickup at the Waupaca county fairgrounds around late April to early May.  Purchases can be made online through the county's website, Waupaca county dash W I dot gov, where you can also get a paper form if you'd rather.  Orders placed by mail are not guaranteed as quantities change often.  If you have questions on this process, you may call them at 715 258 6245.
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The Waupaca School District is seeking community input through a new Strategic Planning Task Force. District leaders plan to select about 30 to 40 participants representing students, staff, and community stakeholders to help shape priorities for the district's long-range plan. Meetings are scheduled at Waupaca High School, beginning with a light dinner at 5:30 p.m. and continuing with discussion and small group work until about 8:30 p.m. The initiative is being promoted under the theme, “Better Together,” emphasizing collaboration in planning for the district’s future.  To register your interest, complete a short survey surveymonkey.com/r/waupacaplanning. 
The Waupaca Parks and Recreation Board meets this afternoon 5:15pm in Council Chambers lower level of Waupaca City Hall.  On the agenda this afternoon are a review of department reports, recreation program update and senior center membership fee increase.  The meeting is open to the public and agenda posted online at City of Waupaca dot org.
Lastly, as we enter October today, October is Fire Prevention Month, and the Waupaca Fire Department is encouraging residents to review important fire safety measures at home. The department recommends replacing batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, ensuring fire extinguishers are available in garages, and reviewing family evacuation plans with a designated meeting place. Officials say taking these simple steps can help prevent emergencies and improve safety for households throughout the community.

City of Waupaca Parks enter the off season after today.  This means park amenities such as bathrooms will be closed after today, park shelters are no longer reservable and may be available on a first-come, first-serve basis and the splashpad has closed for the year.  Parks are still open and can be enjoyed year-round. 
The Waupaca Area Public Library will host a special Snack and Learn program this Saturday at 11 a.m. titled “Bringing Dino-Birds to Life.” Speaker Uwe Bergmann will explore how scientists use powerful X-rays to study fossilized dinosaur-birds,  and what those discoveries reveal about the origins and evolution of modern birds.
The Hidden Studios Art Tour returns to central Wisconsin this Friday through Sunday, offering a self-guided journey through nine working artist studios across the region. More than 25 artists will showcase their work, host demonstrations, and discuss their creative process while visitors take in the area's fall colors. The tour runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at locations throughout the Waupaca area.  Details found online at hiddenstudiosarttour.com.

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With your local Waupaca news for this Friday, September 25th, I'm Durant Popple.
The annual water main flushing for the city of Waupaca will be taking place this coming week.  This routine maintenance will help remove naturally occurring mineral deposits such as iron from the water distribution system, and will improve water quality and the reliability of the system.  Flushing will occur from  7am until 3pm.  Residents are advised to limit water use during these times to avoid drawing discolored water into the home.  If you get discolored water, stop using the water and wait 45 minutes, then run only cold water until the water becomes clear.  Questions on this process can be directed to the water department by calling them at 715 258 44 20.
Waupaca's celebration of Bach continues through this weekend.  This evening will have Bach in the Brewery at H H Hinder at 6:30; featuring Stanislav Venglevski, world renowned Bayan accordion virtuoso.  Tomorrow between 10:30 and 2:30, Bach family fun day at the arts hub.  Activities include t-shirt printing, sheet music craft, Bach-inspired pottery painting, baroque music by Stas, life of Bach story time, classical music presentation, Bach concert and more. Finally, on Sunday starting at 6:30 at St Mary's church, the Bach festival chamber orchestra performance, featuring the central Wisconsin symphony orchestra, as well as cupcakes and wine.  Sunday's event is the only one requiring a ticket.  More information, including a schedule of events and opportunity for tickets can be found online at Waupaca arts dot org. 
The Waupaca library has a monthly first look book sale on the 4th Saturday of the month, which happens to be tomorrow.  From 9am until 1 in the lobby between the library and city hall, this sale features all new additions of books, movies, and puzzles before they are placed in the book sale room.  These details are also available on the library's website, Waupaca library dot org.
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The City of Waupaca’s new AV Studio at the Waupaca Business Center officially opens to the public tomorrow. Funded in part by Fox Valley Technical College, the studio offers professional tools for podcasting, virtual meetings, music production, audiobook recording, video and photo creation, audio editing, and even converting VHS tapes and cassette recordings to digital formats. The studio is located inside the Waupaca Business Center and is available by reservation through Rec Desk at WaupacaRec.com or by calling the Business Center at 715-258-4435.
State Senator Rachael Ca-bral-Gue-vara will host a public listening session this evening at the Waupaca Library. Community members are invited to share concerns, ideas, and feedback on issues affecting the area. The session runs from 6 to 8 p.m. in Meeting Room A. The event is open to the public.
The Waupaca Bach Festival continues this week with a series of concerts, educational programs, and family activities celebrating the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. This evening at 7pm features a free community concert at Trinity Lutheran Church. The festival wraps up Saturday with family activities and a chamber concert featuring the Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra. Details and tickets online at Waupaca Arts dot org.
An exhibit celebrating 20 years of Arts on the Square is now on display at the Waupaca Area Public Library. The exhibit highlights the history, projects, and community impact of the event through the years and was created in partnership with the Waupaca Community Arts Board. The free public exhibit runs through October 3 during regular library hours.

The 115th Fighter Wing will conduct evening training flights Monday through Thursday, shifting its usual daytime operations to nighttime hours and wrapping up around 10 p.m. The wing says the training is necessary to ensure airmen remain prepared to operate in all conditions. Flight paths will continue to be used that are designed to reduce noise impacts for area residents.
 
The Waupaca Bach Festival continues this week with a series of concerts, educational programs, and family activities celebrating the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. On Wednesday, Music and Wine Intertwine with Nell Buchman! At the Arts Hub. Thursday features a free community concert at Trinity Lutheran Church, while Friday brings an accordion performance by Stas Veng-lev- ski at H.H. Hinder Brewing Company. The festival wraps up Saturday with family activities and a chamber concert featuring the Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra.  Details and tickets online at Waupaca Arts dot org.
 
Lastly, The Waupaca County Aging and Disability Resource Center is seeking volunteer drivers to help deliver meals to local seniors through its home-delivered meals program. Officials say there is a critical need for volunteers, with delivery routes taking about an hour to complete. The program offers flexible scheduling, allowing volunteers to participate when it fits their availability.  For questions or to volunteer the phone number is 715-942-1900.