🌱 Teen Surprised By NFL Player + Financial Help

Good morning, people of Menomonee Falls. This is Ethan Duran with the Wednesday edition of the newsletter.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy with sprinkles. High: 62 Low: 39.

Here are the top stories today in Menomonee Falls:

1. A teenager who was hurt in the Waukesha parade tragedy received a "get well" message from Arizona Cardinal J.J. Watt. (Waukesha Patch)
2. Here's how those impacted by the Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy can apply for financial help. (Greater Milwaukee Today)
3. A survey seeks input for a possible charter school in the Mequon area. (Greater Milwaukee Today)

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Today in Menomonee Falls:

• Volleyball Open Gym-Wednesdays - Menomonee Falls Downtown (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Valley View Elementary School Menomonee Falls: "Folk art inspired holiday pictures by Mrs. Stollenwerk’s students - to get us in the mood!" (Facebook)
• School District of Menomonee Falls: "MFHS orchestra welcomed guests to tonight’s BOE meeting before their 7 p.m. concert at the auditorium." (Facebook)
• School District of Menomonee Falls: "BOE recognizing AP scholars!" (Facebook)
• School District of Menomonee Falls: "A sincere thank you to our local Edward Jones branches for organizing a, "Let's Add Up! School Supply Drive" benefiting our school district's Resource Reach Out Room. Their generous donation of various school supplies and winter attire w..." (Facebook)
• Menomonee Falls Community Education & Recreation: "Check this out! We are now offering Youth Rock Climbing through Adventure Rock in Brookfield. Register your child today by clicking here: t.ly/Kd7S" (Facebook)
• Menomonee Falls Community Education & Recreation: "This indoor clinic will teach basic skills, rules, and game concepts to new or veteran players. Flag Rugby is a fast-moving, non-contact sport with lots of running, passing, and scoring. Register here: t.ly/DSyv" (Facebook)
• Northwest Now: "Curling athletes want to build more public awareness of the sport, especially ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics." (Facebook)
• Menomonee Falls Downtown: "at Marigold Marketplace & Creative Studio" (Facebook)
• Menomonee Falls Downtown: "wow 45% off Christmas items" (Facebook)

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— Ethan Duran

About me: I'm a Milwaukeean keeping watch over the state of Wisconsin. You can find me at ethan.duran@patch.com.