š± See how Waupacaās new Arts Hub is transforming a former school
Waupaca, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Waupaca! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- See how Waupacaās new Arts Hub is transforming a former school
- Why new AI traffic cameras in Manawa worry some Waupaca County neighbors
- Top-ranked Little Chute Mustangs coming to Waupaca this October
Also on today's calendar: Central Waters Beer Tasting Cruise and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 84 and low of 59 degrees.
- Friday: Warm with hazy sunshine, temps: high: 88, low: 63. š¶ Hot!
- Saturday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 87 and low of 63 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Waupaca Arts Hub celebrates new space, raises funds to complete outdoor area (insightonbusiness.com) ā Waupacaās Arts Hub has fully moved into its new School Street home and is within $100,000 of funding a planned outdoor gathering space. Hundreds of residents already use the renovated former school each week for music, art, robotics, pottery, and more, backed by support from groups like the Rotary Club of Waupaca. You can explore classes and programs for all ages at waupacaartshub.org. 
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ā¢ Citizens speaks out against AI traffic cameras (waupacanow.com) ā Manawa officials are moving ahead with two AIāpowered license plate cameras, sparking a sharp debate over privacy and police powers that Waupaca County residents may want to watch closely. Supporters, including the police chief, say the system has already helped solve serious cases in the county, while opponents warn about surveillance risks, data misuse, and inflated camera counts reported online. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Little Chute looking to feed off last year's state title game loss (fox11online.com) ā Little Chuteās football team will visit Waupaca on October 16, giving local fans a chance to see the top-ranked Division 4 Mustangs up close. After last yearās heartbreaking state title game loss, players and coaches say theyāre using that disappointment as fuel while embracing the pressure of a preseason No. 1 ranking. Ā Ā Ā
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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Blues Cruise with the Alex Wilson Band ā
Clearwater Harbor Waterfront Restaurant & Bar, N 2757 County Hwy QQ, Waupaca
7:00 pm
Friday August 7
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Other local events
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WMS Summer Band Lessons
Waupaca Mid dle School - WMS Choir Room 502
8:00 am -
Ministry of Hope
Waupaca Mid dle School - WMS Auditorium
8:00 am -
Central Waters Beer Tasting Cruise ā
Clearwater Harbor Waterfront Restaurant & Bar, N 2757 County Hwy QQ, Waupaca
7:00 pm -
Stubborn Brothers Beer Tasting Cruise ā
Clearwater Harbor Waterfront Restaurant & Bar, N 2757 County Hwy QQ, Waupaca
6:30 pm -
Western Chic Hat Workshop with Hat Lady Biz- Waupaca, Wi ā
Clearwater Harbor Waterfront Restaurant & Bar, N 2757 County Hwy QQ, Waupaca
1:00 pm
Friday August 7
Sunday August 9
Friday August 14
Friday August 21
Sunday August 23
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š Events Nearby
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WMS Summer Band Lessons
Waupaca Mid dle School - WMS Choir Room 502
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Waupaca Adult League Soccer Normal
Waupaca Hi gh School
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Fall Musical Bootcamp Normal
Waupaca Hi gh School
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MadJazz Summer Camp Normal
Waupaca Hi gh School
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Drivers 2B - Driver Education Class Normal
Waupaca Hi gh School
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Ministry of Hope
Waupaca Mid dle School - WMS Auditorium
8:00 am
Thursday August 6
Friday August 7
Sunday August 9
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Live music event featuring Kirk Tatnall.
True Harvest (on Main St) is a fantastic place to enjoy bourbon and live music. Come on out! (Nextdoor Sham Pine Acres)
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Waupaca. Apply here.
- O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Waupaca. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waupaca here.
š Nearby News
Weyauwega
- Otte is Campbellsport's New Athletic Director and Assistant Principal (thecampbellsportnews.com)
New London
- Kenosha neighbors: Obituaries for August 5 (tncontentexchange.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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