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Volunteers Needed: Monster March

The Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership is seeking volunteers for Monster March on Saturday, October 31, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This family-friendly event provides a safe, daytime trick-or-treating experience for young children and families, with more than 20 local businesses participating.

Volunteers are needed to monitor intersections outside the designated street closures, helping children and families safely travel between participating downtown businesses. Volunteers should arrive by 9:45 a.m. for check-in and instructions. The goal is to have two volunteers stationed at each intersection, and volunteers are welcome to assist regardless of the number available.

Interested in volunteering? Contact Stephanie Margelowsky at 920-322-2006, ext. 2, or events@downtownfdl.com for more information.

Your support helps make Monster March a safe and enjoyable community tradition for local families.

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Veteran & Community Resource Expo

Join the Fond du Lac County Veterans Service Office, Center for Veterans Issues, Department of Workforce Development, and Moraine Park Technical College for the Veteran & Community Resource Expo on Thursday, October 22, from 2:00–6:00 p.m. at the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds & Expo Center.

This one-day event connects veterans, active-duty service members, their families, and community members with local organizations, valuable resources, support programs, and services. Attendees can learn about available assistance, explore resources, and connect with organizations dedicated to supporting veterans and the community.

Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026

Time: 2:00–6:00 p.m.

Location: Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds & Expo Center, Fond du Lac, WI

For event details, visit the Veteran & Community Resource Expo page.

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Real Estate Investor & Business Networking Event

Connect with local real estate investors, business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals at Wisconsin’s largest real estate investor networking event, now in Fond du Lac. This event focuses entirely on networking, with no pitches, agendas, or sponsors.

Attendees are encouraged to share what they are working on, their areas of expertise, and where they could use support in their business. The goal is to build connections, exchange ideas, and encourage growth through collaboration.

The Fond du Lac meetup takes place on the third Tuesday morning of each month.

Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Time: 9:00–10:30 a.m.

Location: Lavish Coffee, N5776 County Road D, Fond du Lac, WI

Lavish Coffee is a nonprofit coffee shop owned by Grace + Truth Christian Fellowship and dedicated to serving the community.



Come ready to connect, share ideas, and grow alongside other local professionals.

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Adopt a Family This Holiday Season

Help make the holidays brighter for a local family through the Boys & Girls Club of Fond du Lac’s Adopt a Family program. Community members can sponsor a family by providing gifts, warm clothing, household essentials, and other items from their holiday wish list.

Your generosity can help local families experience a little extra joy and comfort this holiday season.

Want to help? Sign up to participate! Families will be matched with sponsors in November.

Sign up: Adopt a Family Registration Form

Phone: 920-924-0530, ext. 353

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Support Single Parents Through Marian University’s Special #36 Pink Jersey Sale

Marian University is partnering with Green Bay Packers legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer LeRoy Butler to offer a limited-edition pink #36 jersey, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Marian’s Working Families Grant Program.

The program helps single parents pursue a bachelor’s degree while raising their children by providing tuition assistance, living stipends, emergency funds, mentoring, and other support. Since its creation in 2002, the program has helped hundreds of students work toward their degrees and build brighter futures for their families.

Inspired by Butler’s own experience growing up with a single mother who worked multiple jobs to support her five children, this partnership highlights the importance of helping single parents access educational opportunities and create a better future for the next generation.

Want to make a difference? Purchase the limited-edition pink #36 jersey and support single-parent students at Marian University.

Shop the jersey: LeRoy Butler’s Official Store

Learn more about the Working Families Grant Program.

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