Week Ahead: Kids Day, Worn US Flags Collection, Teacher Compensation

Brookfield Patch offers a glimpse into news and events in the week ahead. For more events, be sure to check Patch's events listings and feel free to add your own.

News

The Corners public financing: The Town Board and / or Plan Commission may consider this plan this week; however, town agendas were not available as of Sunday night. 

Elections costs exceeding budget: Among the items on the Finance Committee and Common Council agenda is approval of tapping $45,717 in contingency funds to cover extra city elections costs. Finance meets at 7:15 p.m. and Council at 7:45 p.m., both at City Hall, 2000 N. Calhoun Rd. Finance agenda, Council agenda

Elmbrook teacher compensation: The School Board's Personnel Committee will discuss whether to provide stipends for teachers who achieve their masters degrees, and discuss potential 2013 retirements benefits. Meeting starts at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the district administrative offices, 13780 Hope St. Agenda

Presidential debate viewing: Watch the debate with Patch on the comfortable couches at the Rosebud Cinema, 6823 W. North Ave. and share your reaction.

Events

Pink Hair Extensions for Breast Cancer Awareness: Off Broadway Salon in Brookfield's Sendik's Towne Centre will donate the proceeds of $10 pink hair extensions for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Homecoming Week: for Brookfield Central High School, including a chili dinner and football game Friday and dance Saturday.

Drop off worn, damaged US flags: North Shore Bank in October is collecting worn flags at locations including the two branches in Brookfield,
15700 W. Bluemound Rd. and 15830 W. Capitol Dr.

Kids day: Kids Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Brookfield Chiropractic, 15010 W. Greenfield Ave. Features: a bounce house, foam playground and marble wall, Brewers Racing Sausages, clowns and the Monkey Joe’s mascot. Children can enter a fire truck, tour an ambulance and see a police squad. A raffle with a bicycle and other gift cards. Doctors from Brookfield Chiropractic will provide free spinal screenings. More info

Brookfield Farmers Market: From 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, the Brookfield Farmers Market is held in the parking lot and Civic Plaza next to City Hall, 2000 N. Calhoun Rd.