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🌱 How one Kiel-area family’s little dog keeps gratitude going year-round
Happening soon: Ian Seaholm & The Night Thieves @ The Smiling Moose Saloon & Grill on the Kiel Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- How one Kiel-area family’s little dog keeps gratitude going year-round
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Find out what's happening in Kielfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Not as cold, becoming breezy, with a high of 34 and low of 26 degrees.
- Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 31, low: 28.
- Thursday: Windy with occasional rain, with a high of 39 and low of 8 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• Lessons on gratitude from Terri Luecke's dog (lakelandmirror.com) — A Lakeland University staff member who lives on a wooded property near Kiel shares how her small dog, Maizie Mae, has brought year-round gratitude and joy to her family. From chasing squirrels near Kiel to comforting a college athlete daughter during stressful seasons, Maizie’s story highlights the emotional support and connection pets can bring to local families.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Middle School Lifting (CE)
Riverview Middle School - RV Fitness Center
2:45 pm - Cycle & Core (CE)
Riverview Middle School - RV Fitness Center
4:15 pm - Story Time!
Elkhart Lake Public Library , 40 Pine St , Elkhart Lake
9:30 am - Chill & Cheer Holiday
The Osthoff Resort & Spa , 101 Osthoff Ave , Elkhart Lake
3:00 pm - Chill & Cheer, an Aspira Spa Holiday Event | Aspira Spa
The Osthoff Resort & Spa , 101 Osthoff Ave , Elkhart Lake
3:00 pm - Core Conditioning (CE)
Riverview Middle School - RV Fitness Center
5:30 pm - STEEM: “For Kids from 1 to 92!” Live at The Osthoff Resort
The Osthoff Resort & Spa , 101 Osthoff Ave , Elkhart Lake
7:30 pm - STEEM Holiday Show: “For Kids from 1 to 92!”
The Osthoff Resort & Spa , 101 Osthoff Ave , Elkhart Lake
7:30 pm - Holiday Cookie Bake & Exchange
The Osthoff Resort & Spa , 101 Osthoff Ave , Elkhart Lake
11:00 am - Holiday Cookies Bake & Exchange | Cooking School
The Osthoff Resort & Spa , 101 Osthoff Ave , Elkhart Lake
11:00 am - Pankratz Arts Exchange Presents: Jingle All the Way Music Revue
276 Victorian Village Dr , Elkhart Lake
8:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Land O'Lakes posted a job opening for Manufacturing Supervisor- 3rd Shift in Kiel. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Kiel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kiel here.
🗞 Nearby News
Chilton
- Chilton farm receives grant (iwantthenews.com)
- Stay safe when snowmobiling as more trails open (wbay.com)
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