KAUKAUNA — The newly expanded Life’s Celebration Center, a thrift, rental and community space started by the Community Benefit Tree nonprofit, is holding an open house Thursday in Kaukauna.

The event will take place from noon-6 p.m. Thursday, May 11, 2023 at the newly expanded facility at W1735 Ken Dale Drive on Kaukauna’s south side.

Activities include:

The Wandering Table Food Truck
Moo Ice Cream Food Truck
Diablos Tacos Food Truck
Tours of the new community space
Door prizes
Music entertainment
Kids carnival games
Seer rental items in action
Donate your unwanted items and receive a store gift card
Sign Up to be a CBT Volunteer and receive a Backpack and T-shirt

Heidi Frederickson and her mother, Karla Kuchelmeister Wolfinger, started The Community Benefit Tree in 2004 after hosting the Larry Wolfinger Charity Golf Outing in memory of Larry Wolfinger who passed away at the age of 54 from a heart attack.

The charity now helps people and their families who were struggling financially because of a medical crisis.

The open house will also include a dedication in memory of Karla Kuchelmeister Wolfinger who grew up in Kaukauna.

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By Dan Plutchak

Dan Plutchak, born and raised in Kaukauna, is cofounder of Kaukauna Community News.