What Is Going On In Brookfield: What You Should Know

BROOKFIELD, WI—Welcome back, Brookfield! It's Friday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on in Brookfield today.

First, Friday's weather is humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 86 Low: 72.

Here are the top stories today in Brookfield:

1. Electric Vehicles Legislation Sparks Battle Between Republicans and Wisconsin Auto Dealers (WUWM)
2. Brookfield East stonewalls Menomonee Falls 3-0 (Racine County Eye)
3. Defensive dominance: Wauwatosa West stymies Brookfield 3-0 (Racine County Eye)
4. Elmbrook Humane Society's Wagfest Coming To Brookfield (Brookfield Patch)
5. End of Summer Fun Planned For The Corners Of Brookfield (Brookfield Patch)
6. Brookfield Central's Mckenna Wucherer and Sussex Hamilton's title defense are among the key storylines for girls volleyball in 2021 (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
7. Reserve Labor Day Campgrounds, State Parks Spots In Brookfield (Brookfield Patch)
8. Elmbrook Schools: Dr. Mark Hansen Named 2021 Waukesha County Business Alliance Advocate Of The Year (Press Release Desk)
9. UWM At Waukesha: Experts Offer Tips For Getting Children Ready For School (Press Release Desk)

Today in Brookfield

• School District of Elmbrook - Strong Start Conferences - Elementary Level (12:00 AM)
• Dixon Elementary - Strong Start Conferences (12:00 AM)
• Strong Start Conferences - Dixon El (12:00 AM)
• Strong Start Conferences - Elementary Level (12:00 AM)
• Strong Start Conferences and Student Pictures (8:00 AM)
• School Picture Day - Swanson El (8:00 AM)
• Golf: G/Varsity Reserve - Central Hi (9:00 AM)
• Foodie Fridays - Food Truck Series - Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce (11:00 AM)

Brookfield Patch Notebook

• Elmbrook Schools: "Dr. Mark Hansen, Superintendent of the School District of Elmbrook, has been selected as the 2021 Advocate of the Year Award recipient by the Waukesha County Business Alliance! Read the full release: https://www.elmbrookschools.org/news-..." (Facebook)
• Jefferson County Wisconsin Health Department: "Today, Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced Wisconsin residents who get their first dose of any COVID-19 vaccine from a vaccine provider located in Wisconsin beginning August 20 through Sept..." (Facebook)
• Elmbrook United Soccer: "Congrats to U13B Elite players, Colton Perkins & David Brimmer, on being selected to participate in the US Youth Soccer ODP Inter-regional event being held in Orlando, FL in November 2021. They made the regional ODP team as the only play..." (Facebook)

• Elmbrook United Soccer: "Our U13B Elite took on Kings Hammer’s MLS Next U13s in great match with EBU coming away with a 4-2 victory. Taking on FC Cincinnati later today and Indy Premier tomorrow. Great early season matches for our boys! #EBU ️" (Facebook)
• The Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce: "Who's looking forward to Friday? Not only is it the end of the workweek, but this Friday, we have our Foodie Fridays event from 11:00AM - 2:00PM! Looking for a new 1:1 meeting spot? Consider meeting at our event! We anticipate good weath..." (Facebook)
• Visit Brookfield: "You never outgrow the Zoo! Seniors age 55+ get free admission (proof of age required) from 9:30am to 1pm on September 1, 2021. Parking & concession fees apply. Enjoy complimentary ice cream (while supplies last), bingo and great entertai..." (Facebook)
• The Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce: "Don't walk; run to register now! Are you aware of Discover Brookfield's Dog Dash Discover 5K event? Discover Brookfield's Dog Dash Discover 5K event is taking place on Saturday, September 18, from 7:30AM-noon at Elmbrook Church Brookfiel..." (Facebook)
• The Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce: "Due to the weather, we've decided to cancel Foodie Friday today. Save the date for our final Foodie Friday of the year, September 24th!" (Facebook)
• Brookfield Elementary PTO: "Back to School Restaurant Night on September 1st with Panera and Yo Mama!!" (Facebook)
• Town of Brookfield, Wisconsin: "New mosquito spraying schedule is posted at: http://www.townofbrookfield.com/mosquito.html" (Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. I'll catch up with you bright and early Monday with a new update! If you're feeling these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Karen Pilarski

About me: My name is Karen Pilarski, Field Editor for Patch.com for the following communities: Waukesha, New Berlin, Brookfield and Wauwatosa. I was a reporter for several years at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Waukesha Freeman and most recently a news producer with WISN 12. When I'm not busy chasing a story, I'm chasing my dog Sundae. Feel free to reach out at karen.pilarski@patch.com.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Brookfield Daily? Email me at karen.pilarski@patch.com.