FOX CITIES Magazine

! Voting is open until October 25.

Menasha, this is one of those times where doing something really simple could make a HUGE difference for our community.

Menasha High School has been named one of just 40 finalists nationwide in T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights competition, and one of only 10 schools representing the Midwest. Just by making it this far, Menasha has already earned $25,000.

Now we need your help.

The top school in our division can earn $250,000 and move on for a chance at the $1 MILLION grand prize for a home field upgrade. After everything Calder Stadium and our community went through following the July tornado, this would be an incredible opportunity for Menasha.

You can vote once every day through October 25.

So vote today, come back tomorrow, tell your friends, tell your family, and keep those votes coming.

This is another chance to show what Menasha does when our community rallies around something together.

Let’s get behind our Bluejays. 💙

Vote here:
https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/friday-night-5g-lights

We love ribbon cuttings—especially when they’re as colorful as First 5 Fox Valley! Their Resource Center in downtown Appleton “brings resources, relationships, and support together under one roof. With spaces for connection, learning, and family support, it is among Wisconsin’s most innovative centers.” For more information, visit firstfivefoxvalley.org.

UPDATE: That was fast! All tickets are spoken for. :) Giveaway! 🎉 We’re so excited to have 10 tickets to share for the Fox Cities P.A.C. performance of Ballet Hispánico CARMEN.maquia this Wednesday, October 7!

Five people can win two tickets. Simply DM us the answer to the following: In our current October issue, which ads appear on pages 30 and 31?

October is here, and you know what that means: Golden Fork Awards! 🤩 2026 marks our 32nd year putting voting in area foodies’ hands and they didn’t disappoint! Dive into our digital issue or find Fox Cities Magazine in the wild to discover what our community is loving. Plus check out stories about fall fashion and paint color consultation. ➡️ https://online.fliphtml5.com/vujz/flipbook-BSU3/ =1

*On the Cover: A fresh, colorful salad from That Healthy Place in Appleton, winner of Best New Restaurant and Most Vegetarian Friendly in this year’s Golden Fork Awards.

Our Fall Arts Guide is here! 🤩 The September 2026 issue of Fox Cities Magazine makes it easy to find area exhibits; navigates the gluten-free food scene; discusses stylish, relevant doors; and gets you ready for Rhythms of the World: https://foxcitiesmagazine.com/blog/issues/september-2026/

*On the Cover: Mural by Naomi Haverland at the Sarasota Chalk Festival. See her work at the Trout Museum of Art through January 10.

Time is ticking! ⏰ Hurry to VOTE in the Golden Fork Awards before midnight this Friday, August 7! ➡️ https://foxcitiesmagazine.com/golden-fork-awards/

August 2026: Our 20th Annual People, Places & Things Photo Contest is here! 🤩 Plus check out stories on sun safety; what to know about roofing; and discover cool treats to beat the heat. ➡️ https://online.fliphtml5.com/vujz/0826-flipbook/ =1

*On the Cover… Michael Natrop’s Overall Winner in this year’s Photo Contest: “Sub-zero Day at Lake Winnebago.”