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In today's newsletter:
- How a sudden crash sidelined Greendale’s favorite Polish deli
- See how Greendale High School shined before the Rose Parade
Today's riddle: I think I’ll wear only one boot today. 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Greendalefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: A little snow, up to 1", with a high of 30 and low of 5 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Thursday: Partly sunny and frigid, temps: high: 19, low: 14.
- Friday: Decreasing clouds; very cold, with a high of 21 and low of 11 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Customers saddened after car crashes into Greendale Polish deli at holiday peak (tmj4.com) — A beloved Polish deli in Greendale is temporarily closed after a car crashed into the front of the Old World Deli, heavily damaging its windows, foundation, and bread oven during the busy holiday rush. No one was hurt because the shop was closed, and restoration work is already underway as the owners hope to reopen by Friday, though that timeline is uncertain. Loyal customers from Greendale and beyond say they’ll be back once doors reopen.
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Find out what's happening in Greendalefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
• Bandfest Day 2 brings more pre-Rose Parade musical thunder (dailybreeze.com) — Greendale High School’s Marching Band proudly represented Greendale at Bandfest Day 2 in Pasadena, performing among elite groups headed to the Rose Parade. Their appearance put the village on a national stage as crowds enjoyed high-energy music and pageantry ahead of New Year’s Day.
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📸 Around Greendale
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Greendale
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- Theatre Winter Show
Greendale Hi Greendale, WI 53129
7:00 pm
Thursday January 8
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Bingo for Ages 18+
Hales Corners Historical Society , 5885 S 116th St , Hales Corners
2:00 pm - NYE with Tony Rocker
The Tipsy Turtle Patio and Grill , S90w13970 Boxhorn Dr , Muskego
5:00 pm - New Year's Eve Balloon Drop Party!
The Little Village Play Cafe , 6505 W North Ave , Wauwatosa
6:30 pm - Happy Elvis Eve
Sunset Playhouse , 700 Wall St , Elm Grove
7:30 pm - Ice Hockey: G/JV
Ponds of Brookfield Ice Rink
1:30 pm - Burning is allowed every Saturday
New Berlin, WI Calendar New Berlin, WI 53151 - Basketball: B/Varsity Reserve
Janesville Parker High School , Gym - Fieldhouse , Elm Grove
9:00 am - Swimming & Diving: B/V
RUSD Aquatic Center
10:00 am - Alderman Harenda Open Office Hours
New Berlin, WI Calendar New Berlin, WI 53151
11:00 am - 7 Royal Boys Basketball @ West Middle School
Oak Creek West Middle School , 8401 South 13th Street , Oak Creek
4:00 pm - Boys Basketball vs. OC East Royal
Oak Creek West Middle School , 8401 South 13th Street , Oak Creek
4:00 pm
Wednesday December 31
Friday January 2
Saturday January 3
Monday January 5
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
Greenfield
- Neighbors describe man found dead in Greenfield house fire after chemical smell reported (tmj4.com)
- Statewide options for free rides home on New Year's Eve, New Year's Day (spectrumnews1.com)
- The 20 most competitive housing markets in Wisconsin (santafenewmexican.com)
Franklin
- Why Winter's Better In Greendale: Beat The Blues With These Local Picks (patch.com)
- The 20 most competitive housing markets in Wisconsin (wjfw.com)
- Quad/Graphics sells surplus Sussex building to Generac Power Systems (jsonline.com)
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
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