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🌱 Patch AM: Do you really know when—and how—to use that home extinguisher?
You won't want to miss New Years Eve Party on the Brookfield Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Do you really know when—and how—to use that home extinguisher?
Also on today's calendar: New Years Eve Party and 9 more events.
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 34 and low of 29 degrees.
- Thursday: Morning rain; cloudy, breezy, temps: high: 40, low: 12. ⛄️ Brr!
- Friday: Colder; breezy in the morning, with a high of 23 and low of 18 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Brookfield Fire Department Emphasizes Proper Use of Portable Fire Extinguishers for Community Safety (hoodline.com) — The City of Brookfield Fire Department is urging residents to use portable fire extinguishers only on very small, contained fires and to prioritize getting everyone out and calling 911. Their safety reminder explains the easy-to-remember PASS method and stresses having a home escape plan and working smoke alarms to keep Brookfield households safer. 
📸 Around Brookfield
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brookfield
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★ Featured events ★
- New Years Eve Party
Embassy Suites by Hilton Milwaukee Brookfield, 1200 S Moorland Rd, Brookfield
7:00 pm
Wednesday December 31
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Other local events
- Orchestra/Choir Concert
Sharon Lynn Wilson Center - Brookfield Held at the
7:00 pm - Swimming & Diving: B/V
Brookfield Central High School
6:00 pm - Swimming & Diving: B/JV
Brookfield Central High School
6:00 pm - Sheep Meeting: Lambing 101
Bugenhagen residence , S76W24855 National Ave , Mukwonago
6:00 pm - Wrestling: B/JV
Brookfield Central High School
6:30 pm - Wrestling: B/V
Brookfield Central High School
7:00 pm - Wrestling: G/V
Brookfield Central High School
7:00 pm - Nuncrackers
Sunset Playhouse , 700 Wall St , Elm Grove
7:30 pm - Nuncrackers
Sunset Playhouse , 700 Wall St , Elm Grove
7:30 pm - Nuncrackers
Sunset Playhouse , 700 Wall St , Elm Grove
2:00 pm - Nuncrackers
Sunset Playhouse , 700 Wall St , Elm Grove
2:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Before you light your first fire of the season, make sure your chimney is safe, clean, and ready to use.
Chimney Advocates provides professional chimney sweeps and inspections to remove creosote buildup, improve airflow, and reduce fire and smoke risks. … (Nextdoor Westwood Hills) - Looking for individuals or teams that are willing to clear commercial sidewalks.
Using shovels, blowers, machines. Need reliable people that are willing to work in tough conditions sometimes. Contact Picture Perfect Property… (Nextdoor Columbia Gardens)
- Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Brookfield. Apply here.
- Fish Window Cleaning of Menomonee Falls posted a job opening for Window Cleaning Associate - No Experience Required in Brookfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brookfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Menomonee Falls
- Plow companies conserve salt as they deal with a growing shortage (tmj4.com)
- Acme Packers got his superfan name from Vince Lombardi's daughter (jsonline.com)
Pewaukee
- National High School Girls Basketball Rankings: Top 25 Teams - Dec. 16 (on3.com)
- Ken Riesch – Wisconsin 275 Most Influential Business Leaders (biztimes.com)
- Steny's Lake Country reopens after flooding, plans fundraiser for Bass Bay Brewhouse (tmj4.com)
New Berlin
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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