🌱 How is St. Paul’s in Oconomowoc keeping its classrooms full?

Morning Oconomowoc! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How is St. Paul’s in Oconomowoc keeping its classrooms full?
• What could an I-94 overhaul mean for Oconomowoc commuters?

Also on today's calendar: Small Town Christmas Craft & Vendor Show - Sip & Shop and 6 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Frigid with periods of sun, with a high of 17 and low of 5 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Frigid with flurries, temps: high: 19, low: -7.
• Saturday: Frigid with a little snow, with a high of -1 and low of -11 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• What private schools are doing to stay ahead of the pack (gmtoday.com) — St. Paul’s Lutheran School in Oconomowoc is adapting to declining birth rates by strengthening early-childhood programs, expanding community outreach, and enhancing academics to keep enrollment healthy. The story also highlights how other Waukesha County private and faith-based schools are investing in marketing, transportation, STEM, and facilities to stay competitive as fewer students enter the system.
   

• Study on I-94 Waukesha County expansion project gets green light (gmtoday.com) — Oconomowoc drivers may eventually see a safer, less congested I-94 as state officials approve a $25 million study to expand and modernize the busy westbound stretch in western Waukesha County. Local leaders say rapid growth in Oconomowoc and Summit makes upgrades urgent for safety, emergency response, and long-term economic development.
   

📸 Around Oconomowoc

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oconomowoc

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Small Town Christmas Craft & Vendor Show - Sip & Shop
  Fillmore Turner Hall, 523 County H, Fredonia
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday December 11

• Blue Violin Candlelight Christmas Extravaganza
  Oconomowoc Arts Center , 641 E Forest St , Oconomowoc
  7:00 pm
• Basketball: B/V
  Oconomowoc High School Field House ~ Room 180
  7:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Young Professionals Coffee & Conversation
  Bank Five Nine , 155 W. Wisconsin Avenue , Oconomowoc
  8:00 am
• Basketball: G/JV2
  Oak Creek High School Main Gym
  4:00 pm
• Basketball: B/JV2
  Cedarburg High School , 90 - Vintage Gym , Oconomowoc
  5:30 pm
• Basketball: B/JV
  Cedarburg High School , 110 - Fieldhouse , Oconomowoc
  5:30 pm
• Basketball: G/JV
  Oak Creek High School Main Gym
  5:30 pm
• Basketball: B/V
  Cedarburg High School , 110 - Fieldhouse , Oconomowoc
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Creating a Consistency Using Standardized Work
  WCTC | Corporate Training Center , 800 Main St, Building Q , Pewaukee
  8:00 am
• Foundational Leadership Development Program
  WCTC | Corporate Training Center , 800 W Main St, Building Q , Pewaukee
  9:00 am
• Basketball: B/8 Silver
  Frank Lloyd Wright Middle School
  3:30 pm
• Basketball: B/7 White
  West Milwaukee Intermediate School
  3:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Does anyone have the George Foreman grill/air fryer combo unit?
  What do you like or dislike about it? Our 30 year old grill quit working and looking to replace it. (Nextdoor Wood Creek)
• She is showing off her nails that she got done at Bewitching Beauty Services in Oconomowoc!
  Book your appointments now at: www.bewitchingbeautyservices.com (Nextdoor Wren Crest)

• Culvers Restaurant posted a job opening for Maintenance/Porter in Oconomowoc. Apply here.
• Homes for Independent Living posted a job opening for Kitchen Assistant- Casual in Oconomowoc. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oconomowoc here.

🗞 Nearby News

Delafield

• Applebee's, now combined with IHOP, reopens in Delafield (jsonline.com)
• Poisoned by Paint: Milwaukee landlords cited and taken to court for neglecting to remove lead paint (tmj4.com)
• The 15 Best Library Promotions of 2025 (ebsco.com)

Hartland

Ok Oconomowoc! 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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