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🌱 Patch AM: Did you know Oak Creek hosts its own model train club?

Also check out Christmas Bazaar and Cookie Sale on the Oak Creek Patch calendar

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Good day Oak Creek! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Did you know Oak Creek hosts its own model train club?
  • How did Oak Creek/Whitnall stack up in this tight gymnastics quad?
  • How big is Oak Creek’s bustling indoor winter farmers market?

Also on today's calendar: Christmas Bazaar and Cookie Sale and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Very cold with clouds and sun, with a high of 21 and low of 16 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Very cold with flurries, temps: high: 24, low: -2.
  • Saturday: Frigid with a little snow, with a high of 4 and low of -1 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Model railroad clubs in Southeast Wisconsin (trains.com) — Model train fans in Oak Creek have a local option: the Metro Milwaukee Z Scale Club meets at a location on South 27th Street in the city. A broader roundup also details many other model railroad clubs across Southeast Wisconsin, with their locations, hours, and contact information for anyone looking to visit layouts or join a group.
   

• Chuckle leads Arrowhead to win quadrangular (gmtoday.com) — Oak Creek/Whitnall’s gymnastics co-op placed third at Saturday’s quad meet at Altius Gymnastics Academy, highlighted by Ava Shotola winning the balance beam. The team scored 132.275 points, while Arrowhead edged Franklin/Muskego for the overall title behind standout all-arounder Kendall Chuckle.
   

• Check Out These Winter Farmers Markets in Milwaukee (milwaukeemag.com) — Oak Creek residents can browse more than 60 food vendors and 10 makers every Saturday at the Oak Creek Community Center’s winter farmers market, running through mid-April 2026. The guide also lists several other indoor winter markets across Milwaukee, Shorewood, Brookfield, and Riverwest where you can find local produce, baked goods, body products, and hot food all season long.
   

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • New carryout Brazilian restaurant planned for South Milwaukee (jsonline.com)
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  • Greendale High School Marching Band headed to the Rose Bowl Parade (fox6now.com)

Milwaukee

Ok Oak Creek! 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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