🌱 Patch AM: How Greendale’s marching band earned a national Rose Parade spotlight

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In today's newsletter:

• How Greendale’s marching band earned a national Rose Parade spotlight

Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Cloudy; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 38 and low of 33 degrees.
• Friday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., temps: high: 41, low: 32.
• Saturday: Low clouds, with a high of 43 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Greendale High School Band Will Make National TV Appearance (urbanmilwaukee.com) — Greendale High School’s marching band is headed to national TV with a coveted spot in the 2026 Rose Parade, plus a Bandfest performance in Pasadena. More than 200 Greendale students have been practicing in tough Wisconsin weather and fundraising so every marcher can go, proudly representing both their village and the state on New Year’s Day.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 26

• Ice Hockey: B/JV
  Naga-Waukee Ice Arena /Skating Rink
  10:00 am
• Ronnie Solo
  Daily Social , 12041 W Janesville Rd B , Hales Corners
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• Burning is allowed every Saturday
  New Berlin, WI Calendar New Berlin, WI 53151
• Ice Hockey: G/V
  Verona Ice Arena
• Ice Hockey: G/JV
  Verona Ice Arena
• Basketball: B/V
  Concordia University , Mequon
  9:00 am
• Mayor Ament's Open Office Hours
  City Hall , 3805 S. Casper Drive , New Berlin
  10:00 am
• CANCELLED - Mayor Ament's Open Office Hours
  New Berlin, WI Calendar , 3805 S. Casper Drive , New Berlin
  10:00 am
• Basketball: G/V
  CARTHAGE COLLEGE
  11:30 am
• Trans-Siberian Orchestra
  Fiserv Forum , 1111 N Vel R. Phillips Ave , Milwaukee
  3:00 pm
• COMEDY NIGHT!!!
  Daily Social , 12041 W Janesville Rd B , Hales Corners
  7:00 pm

Monday December 29

• Ice Hockey: B/V
  Cornerstone Community Center

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Greenfield

• Christmas Eve grocery store hours around Milwaukee (wisn.com)
• Milwaukee-area shoppers prepare Christmas dinners amid record beef prices (tmj4.com)

Franklin

• Wisconsin strip club human-trafficking ring linked to at least 24 victims, search warrants reveal (wqow.com)
• Death investigation underway at Oak Creek apartment complex; witnesses heard shots fired (wisn.com)

West Allis

Ok Greendale! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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